Lu Huaien was tall, about the same age as General Gu. The two were sworn brothers. They entered the military camp together, went to the battlefield together, listened to orders and received orders together, married and had children together, and spent half their lives together.
What's more coincidental is that the two ladies gave birth to a son one after another. They had teased before that if there was a boy and a girl, they would be married at the same time. If there were two daughters or two sons, then they would also be sisters and brothers.
The two children were similar in age and seemed to have followed their father. Their personalities were almost the same. They said they were twins, but they were born in different places.
Although half a little boy, he had already followed everyone in the military camp to the battlefield, but he still stayed in the camp tent. This was considered rare. The two children had learned a lot from what they heard and saw.
Until one day, General Gu and Lu Huai'en were plotted by traitors and were defeated on the battlefield. They were besieged and surrounded by enemy troops holding torches.
Lu Huaien touched the young Lu Chengan and laughed heartily, "This is the plan of your godfather and me. If we didn't show weakness, how could they come so confidently and boldly to die?"
General Gu also looked at Gu Nianqing and smiled, "That's exactly what you said!"
They have enough food and soldiers and horses, and they can only wait for the reinforcements to arrive and kill them without leaving a single piece of armor behind.
Everyone thinks so. Their General Gu never fights an unprepared battle.
But when Gu Nianqing and Lu Chengan opened the box full of food and grass, they were stunned. The rations they thought had turned into straw, sand and gravel. They were all fake!
The most important thing for a march is food and grass, but this batch of food and grass sent by the court is fake!
They panicked and told General Gu and Lu Huai'en the news, hoping that they would find out the person who secretly exchanged food and grass and go to His Highness to take a copy of him.
It was the fourth prince who took the initiative to take over this responsibility at that time, and it must have been his mistake that gave the people under his command an opportunity.
You know this is a taboo!
But when the two said these words seriously, General Gu and Lu Huaien just laughed. General Gu had always had the habit of checking food and grass, and he was unwilling to bury his brother's life in his own hands.
When he discovered it, he understood that they were not only facing external enemies, but also internal threats.
But who would want them dead? Or would they use such despicable means? It's not hard to guess.
Their limelight is really too great, and of course there are many people who don't like them. Those lazy civil servants don't care what the generals can do. They only think that the generals are just reckless men. If they die, they will die. If they change them, they will die.
Already?
However, the military generals believed that civil servants were just empty-handed talkers. If an enemy country really invaded and war broke out, what else could they do besides complaining and arguing?
In other words, those diplomats and civil servants who negotiated may still be of some use, but the generals and civil servants just disliked it. As time went by, the resentment deepened.
Always take action, always have to take action.
The enemy troops attacked in the middle of the night, and all the soldiers thought they were dead. This was the most heroic scene Gu Nianqing and Lu Chengan had ever seen.
When Lu Chengan returned from his dream at midnight, there were still tears in the corners of Lu Chengan's eyes. He had had a very long dream.
The candlelight in the room was still dim, and Gu Nianqing was already drunk and unconscious, lying on the table and sleeping soundly.
Lu Chengan stood up, shook off the debris scattered on his body, and walked out under the moonlight.
The General's Mansion was not as lively as the Shangshu's Mansion. It was always quiet. At night, not even a single person could be seen. Gu Nianqing had been alone in the years since he left.
He didn't trust anyone and didn't want anyone to come close to his life, so the huge general's mansion only had a few old men in charge of cleaning.
Hearing the sound of closing the door, Gu Nianqing opened her eyes slowly, but just changed her position and continued sleeping.
There are some things that are best arranged only if you see through them and don't tell them.
Sitting on the city wall is the Killing Heart Guanyin. Today, a large number of people are coming and going in the capital. He always feels that someone will sneak in under his nose.
Those people are like rats in a dark corner, unable to see the light, but you have to guard against them.
He looked down at the rows of heads on the city wall and waved his hands in disgust, as if trying to dispel the unpleasant smell.
Is this the kind of person His Highness the Crown Prince wants to protect? He will not hesitate to use his throne and his own life...
He came quietly, so even the defenders on the city wall didn't notice him. After all, his whereabouts were secretive.
He suddenly opened the door of the room where the defenders were temporarily resting, and saw several jars of fine wine on the table. They seemed to be planning to drink, but were interrupted by Killing Heart Guanyin.
The grumpy defenders wanted to get angry at first, but they were stunned when they saw the person coming, and they were all shaking with fear.
"Chief...Chief Supervisor!"
Originally, they didn't know any of the five chief prisons, but unfortunately, the Killing Heart Guanyin has been walking around a lot lately, and it's hard not to recognize them.
Killing Guanyin's eyes were indifferent, but he just fell on the newly opened wine jar. He approached slowly, and every step seemed to step on the heart of the defender.
He leaned over and smelled the wine, and the corners of his mouth suddenly curved into a faint smile, but his eyes turned to the dark night sky behind him.
That is to say, these mice have to be guarded against.
While the defenders were still worried about how the chief prisoner was torturing them, Killing Heart Guanyin waved her hand and left, "Good wine."
When the Killing Heart Guanyin left, several of the defenders breathed a sigh of relief, with cold sweat breaking out on their backs. "I was scared to death. I thought my life was lost."
"It seems the warden won't make things difficult for us."
Tonight's moonlight is hidden in the thick clouds, only faintly revealing some light.
Lu Chengan was very fast, just repeating the action of cutting the rope, and he took away the heads of everyone in Fanji Valley. He did not want to see his brothers suffer, and he would not have peace after death.
It was just that the journey was going smoothly, but he did not doubt that maybe God was also helping him.
He left the capital far away and buried them in a place where he thought no one would set foot.
He waited until dawn before dragging his tired body back to the General's Mansion. Fortunately, Gu Nianqing was still sleeping soundly when he went back and didn't seem to wake up.
He changed his clothes and stood beside Gu Nianqing, "Stop pretending, I know you're not sleeping."
Gu Nianqing chuckled and stood up slowly. Then she felt that her arms were a little numb and sore, so she stood up and moved around.
"Is it resolved?"
"Um."
Lu Chengan smiled and looked at each other, and Gu Nianqing was also smiling. They knew each other too well, so Gu Nianqing would deliver the wine and take care of everything for Lu Chengan.
When she met Lu Chengan, Gu Nianqing actually wanted to ask about Feng Qi? Where was Feng Qi who looked the same as Yun Zhuo?
But there was silence for a moment, and still no question came out.
Yun Qi was drinking tea in her courtyard at this time. She had to say that she really liked the pergola in the courtyard and the stone tables and benches.
A few traces of residual heat rose from the cup, but quickly dissipated. Although it was almost the spring season, the weather was still cold.
He held the tea cup gently with his slender fingertips, while his index finger stroked the lipstick mark on the edge of the cup, lazily holding up half of his face, with a calm expression, not knowing what he was thinking.
Bai Feng leisurely stepped into the courtyard and sat opposite Yun Qi. Yun Qi's lips were slightly raised, and his voice was a bit angry.
"Why are you willing to come back? Isn't Aunt Xu treating you badly? I've made things difficult for you. Remember to come and see me."
Bai Feng's face was always expressionless, but at this moment, he showed a rare smile, and there was a bit more nostalgia in his eyes.
Yun Qi was quite happy about Bai Feng's big change. After all, Bai Feng was just a child, and maybe Aunt Xu could just fill in the missing part of him.
Bai Feng said: "What are you going to do next, little senior sister?"
"Take your time. We know too little. Now that we are under the eyes of others, we cannot act rashly."
What's more, it's quite nice to stay in this Yun Mansion.
"I've heard about Lu Chengan."
"I didn't expect him to be Lu Huairen's son."
Unexpectedly, Bai Feng just raised his eyes and said, "I'm talking about the story of Lu Chengan and your childhood sweethearts, Junior Sister. I heard that it has been spread in the capital."
Yun Qi paused. He really didn't know the rumors in the capital. He had stayed here and never left his house in recent days.
She looked at Bai Feng curiously. It would be nice for this guy to stay wherever Aunt Xu is. "What did you say?"
Bai Feng suppressed the smile at the corner of his eyes, "It is said that Miss Yunqi, who has never been seen in the Yun family, has already made an engagement with the Gu family. The two are childhood sweethearts and will get married at the end of the year."
Yun Qi raised his eyebrows slightly, and before he even curled up his horoscope, these people had already decided on a wedding date?
She shook her head helplessly, "Since it's all rumors, I can't believe it."
"Senior Sister, you should know the saying about one Jiang, two beauties, and three Gu Siyun. If the Gu family and the Yun family really make a marriage contract, do you think the Yan family and the Jiang family will be willing?"
Yun Qi smiled and said, "Just in time, I have nothing to do, so I feel quite free!"
Bai Feng looked at what was in Yun Qi's eyes and nodded slightly, "I heard from Aunt Xu that the Ninth Master will be returning from his travels in a few days. The emperor arranged a feast to welcome him and wash away his dust. The Yun family was also invited. Xu
The aunt said that since all the female relatives were going there, she must have another meaning, to choose a princess for Jiu Ye. Firstly, she wanted to show her mind and responsibility as an elder brother, and secondly, she wanted to test the officials' attitude towards Jiuye.
If the emperor goes to chase his son, and the family sends his daughter to become the ninth princess, he will definitely fail, or the emperor needs someone to restrain the ninth master."
Yun Qi was stunned for a moment, as if he couldn't believe it, "Aunt Xu even told you this?!"
Bai Feng nodded matter-of-factly, "Actually, it's a good thing that Junior Sister moves around more than Aunt Xu."
At this time, my concubine Shiyu also came out. She was cleaning the house in the back room just now.
Seeing this, Bai Feng added, "Then how this matter will develop next depends on your decision."
Yun Qi nodded, and then waved his hand lazily, "Go, go, if you don't go back for a while, Aunt Xu may come to my place to ask for someone. She was supposed to be the little guy in my yard, but now she has become
I’m in another courtyard.”
Bai Feng smiled without saying a word and left.
Concubine Shiyu stepped forward and brought a plate of exquisite pastries to Yun Qi, "Miss, don't be angry, Aunt Xu is good at coaxing people. Bai Feng is still young, so she might regard Aunt Xu as her mother!"
Yun Qi frowned slightly, but just smiled and nodded.
It's really strange. Logically speaking, these words should not be said. Isn't the capital the most rule-abiding city? Any improper words can lead to murder.
But in this Shangshu Mansion, I felt nothing. They seemed to be just an ordinary wealthy family.
Yun Qi was a little tired. She yawned, held her face up and closed her eyes to fall asleep. "Do you think there is any interesting place in this city?"
Concubine Shiyu was silent for a while, "There are many interesting places. Miss, do you want to go out for a walk?"
But Yun Qi didn't answer Concubine Shiyu's words. He seemed to have fallen asleep. Concubine Shiyu whispered a few more words, but Yun Qi still didn't answer.
She sighed helplessly, went into the house, took a cloak and covered Yun Qi's body, and lit a stove on one side, for fear that Yun Qi would catch the cold.
By the time Concubine Shiyu finished all this, she was already sweating profusely, but she tiptoed to Yun Qi's side, leaned close to his ear, and whispered.
"Miss, you go to sleep first, and then I'll get some charcoal."
