The needlework is stopped every year on commune day. How can I bear to see the two flying swallows. Today is half of the spring in Jiangcheng. I am still there, deep in the chaotic mountains, beside the lonely stream bridge.
Whose needlework is worn in the spring shirt? The lines are full of tears. The sunset is undressing the grass bank. No one wears flowers, no one persuades me to drink, and no one cares about drunkenness.
——"The Sapphire Case: Stopping Needlework Every Year on Society Day" Huang Gongshao (Song Dynasty)
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Bai Fu drove a cart and waited at the entrance of the Huben Army Women's Camp. It was a fifteen-day holiday, and there was still a lot of luggage to carry for Yang Yichan this time. Bai Fu asked the soldiers guarding the camp to bring a message to Yang Yichan, saying that he was there Wait at the door.
Sleet and snow fell from the sky. Bai Fu was bored, counting the raindrops one drop at a time, and said with a slight smile: "These raindrops are crystal clear, do they look like tears when crying?"
The female camp soldiers came out of the camp one after another, carried their bags, boarded the carriages waiting at the entrance of the camp, and left in twos and threes. When several tiger and fierce female generals from Bashu saw Bai Fu, they whispered a few words to each other, sat upright on their horses, and greeted Bai Fu with fists in his hands. Fu hurriedly returned the gift. After coming to Chang'an, we had less contact with each other on weekdays, and the relationship became indifferent, and we had nothing to say. After saying hello, the female generals set off one after another.
At dusk, the snow became heavier and heavier, falling all over the sky. On the long street with fewer and fewer pedestrians, Bai Fu stood in the snow, like a javelin. His bamboo hat and leather robe were covered with snow, and he was alone. Lonely and lonely.
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Zhong Yaya and Hu Shan'er finally left the camp and traveled together. Hu Shan'er was going to the imperial guard Liu Tingyan's home for the holidays, and Zhong Yaya was accompanying her. Liu Tingyan's parents had officially proposed marriage to Hu Shan'er's family, and the two parents had already met. Hu Shan'er's parents were very Satisfied. It turns out that although Liu Tingyan was only an imperial guard, his family was prominent for a while. His ancestor Liu Wenjing was a hero in the founding of the Tang Dynasty and rose to the rank of prime minister.
At that time, Liu Wenjing was handsome, talented, and quite powerful. During the Sui Dynasty, he served as the county magistrate of Jinyang and became friends with Pei Ji, who was the palace supervisor of Jinyang at the time. In the 13th year of the great cause, Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang Dynasty, was appointed as the left-behind guard in Taiyuan. Liu Wenjing admired his son Li Shimin very much. He often said to Pei Ji: "Li Shimin is by no means a mediocre person. He is open-minded and magnanimous, powerful and powerful. He is a first-class figure like Emperor Gao of the Han Dynasty and Taizu of Wei Dynasty. Although he is young, he is a genius." But Pei Ji admired the prince Li Jiancheng even more. This difference paved the way for the two to part ways.
At the end of the Sui Dynasty, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was innocent, the world was in chaos, and all the heroes were competing in the Central Plains. Liu Wenjing and Li Shimin planned to rebel against the Sui Dynasty, and supported Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang Dynasty, to raise troops in Jinyang... In the first year of Wude, Li Yuan founded the country and proclaimed himself emperor. Seventeen people including Pei Ji, Nayan Liu Wenjing, Liu Hongji, the right Xiaowei general, Chai Shao, the left Yiwei general, Yin Kaishan, the minister of the Ministry of official affairs, and the warrior Xun, the doctor of the Treasury, were the heroes of Taiyuan Yuanmou.
In the second year of Wude, Liu Wenjing spoke nonsense while drunk. His concubine reported him and was executed for "rebellion." Liu Wenjing made great efforts to establish the constitution and was not worthy of death. On the face of it, he was the reason for his death. She was incompatible with Sikong and Pei Ji, and was framed by Pei Ji. The real reason was the dispute between Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin for the crown prince. Liu Wenjing was a capable general of Li Shimin's line, so she was naturally not tolerated by the party of Li Yuan and Prince Li Jiancheng. After Li Shimin succeeded to the throne, he vindicated her , restored official title, and was worthy of enjoying the temple of Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty. Emperors of the Li and Tang dynasties also paid special attention to their family. However, after this incident, the Liu family kept a low profile and tolerated it. Unlike many descendants of the founding heroes, the Liu family's children did not rely on Our ancestors were kind-hearted, accumulated a lot of experience, and were quite motivated.
Liu Tingyan, who grew up in this environment, lived up to expectations. Not only was he outstanding in appearance and grace, but he was also talented in both literary and military skills, and was able to make good decisions. He seemed to be the future leader of the Liu family. He was so extraordinary, and he loved and pursued him wholeheartedly.
How can you not be tempted by the heroic heroine Hu Shaner?
As for Zhong Yaya, she has been having trouble with Li Tan, Prince of Jianning, for the past two days.
Li Tan, the King of Jianning, was extremely talented and outstanding. Even Xuanzong thought he was most like Emperor Taizong. One day, Xuanzong was in a good mood and said to Li Heng: "If one day, there are swords and wars everywhere in the world, my grandson Tan can also be the leader of the Tang Dynasty."
Suppress the enemy bandits and wipe out all the barbarians!"
Prime Minister Li was seriously ill in bed, planning the final blow. Prince Li Heng was in danger, and King Jianning Li Tan could not stand by. For the past two days, he had stayed up all night, worked hard, and neglected the beauty Zhong Yaya.
Although Zhong Yaya understood, she still had some resentment in her heart. She said to Hu Shan'er: "We are both princes and grandsons, so why are there such big differences? Look at how much thought and effort King Yong spent in chasing Yang Yichan!
How can he be like Li Tan, a lump of elm wood, who doesn't understand the style!"
Hu Shan'er snorted coldly and said: "Let me see, these men and women are not easy to use! They show off their affection in such a high-profile way, and there is no guarantee that there is something going on underneath.
King Jianning is more reliable. Just be content."
While the two were talking, they looked up and saw Bai Fu standing alone at the entrance of the military camp, and couldn't help but be startled.
Zhong Yaya murmured in a low voice: "Shan'er, Yang Yichan is probably still hiding the truth from Senior Brother Fu. Don't accidentally let it slip."
Hu Shaner's eyebrows stood up and she said angrily: "You have climbed up a high branch and are still hanging on to someone else. I don't understand how a woman can be so greedy and vicious!"
Zhong Yaya looked at Hu Shan'er in surprise, not understanding why she would get angry and help Bai Fu speak out.
It turned out that Li Xuexuan often exchanged letters with Hu Shan'er. The letters told Hu Shan'er one by one about Bai Fu's sacrifice of his life to save her, the Yellow River disaster relief, Luoyang's fight against the epidemic, etc., which greatly changed Hu Shan'er's impression of Bai Fu.
Hu Shan'er shook off Zhong Yaya's hand and strode up to Bai Fu.
Bai Fu bowed and saluted, saying: "Miss Hu, long time no see."
Hu Shan'er looked at the humble Bai Fu and asked, "Senior Brother Fu, are you waiting for Yang Yichan?"
Bai Fu smiled and said: "That's right. I made an agreement with her to pick her up and take her home for the holidays this evening. She has a lot of stuff, so I'll drive a car to help her move it back.
What, but she asked you to come to me?"
Zhong Yaya also rushed to Bai Fu's side, saluted and smiled, and said: "Senior Brother Fu, I haven't seen you for a long time." She took the opportunity to secretly tug at the corner of Hu Shan'er's clothes twice, feeling quite unbearable.
Hu Shaner spoke volubly, saying: "Senior Brother Fu, don't wait for her, Yang Yichan has already left."
Bai Fu hurriedly returned the gift and thanked him: "Oops, I left the house a step late. Maybe I missed you on the way here. Thank you both. If I hadn't met you, I would still be waiting here."
Bai Fu turned around and walked towards the carriage, preparing to turn around and go back.
Hu Shan'er became anxious and called out to Bai Fu: "Senior Brother Fu!"
Bai Fu turned around and said with a smile: "What else can happen to Miss Hu? By the way, when I came back from Luoyang, I went to visit Miss Li. She is fine. Don't worry."
Seeing Bai Fu's friendly and bright smile, Hu Shan'er also lost the courage to tell the truth. When the words came to her lips, she swallowed them again.
Zhong Yaya stamped her feet and said angrily: "Oh, I'm so anxious. I really can't stand it anymore. Let me tell you!"
Bai Fu was stunned, clasped his fists and saluted, and said: "But what happened? Please tell me frankly for the sake of the Bashu people!"
Hu Shan'er took a deep breath, looked into Bai Fu's eyes, and said slowly: "Brother Fu, let me tell you the truth. An hour ago, Yang Yichan went back to his mansion with King Yong. They have been getting along for a long time.
It will be better before you go to Luoyang for business. This is an open secret in the Huben Army. Almost all the disciples from Bashu know about it, but they just don't have the heart to tell you..."
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Bai Furu was struck by thunder, and he was already at a loss as to what else Hu Shaner and Zhong Yaya said later.
Zhong Yaya felt sad and comforted: "Senior Brother Fu, don't be too sad..."
Bai Fu waved his hands and couldn't bear to listen anymore. He bowed deeply, turned around, left the carriage where it was, and staggered away.
A young man who was once so proud was instantly knocked down by the wind and snow.
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Zhong Yaya couldn't bear to look at it and complained to Hu Shan'er: "Why do you bother? There are some things that the parties involved don't want to be exposed, so why are we doing this in vain?"
With tears in her eyes, Hu Shan'er said, "The longer we delay, the greater the damage will be. It hurts now, but it's better than having them spend the night in the bridal chamber one day, and then Senior Brother Fu will know about it."
Zhong Yaya sighed, leaned next to Hu Shan'er, looked at Bai Fu's lonely back, and said: "Senior Brother Fu is tenacious and brave, I hope he can come out as soon as possible!"