Qingchuan History

Chapter 945 The Joy from Heaven
After the prime minister was abolished, the rule that all ministries should be led by the emperor himself still applies.

In the 11th year of Jinghong's imperial examination, hundreds of scholars were selected. Since then, the imperial court has greatly reduced the number of officials determined by grace and examination from the central government to the local government.

Young scholars with the ambition of governing the country were able to show their fists and reshape the pattern, the so-called brand-new atmosphere.

Except for Chai Yinuo, the few selected by Brother Jiu for him are all civil servants, and they all come from the imperial examination.

"All of them are outstanding, and I feel ashamed that my sister-in-law is not worthy of them." After Hua Banyue looked at them one by one, Chunfeng concluded, "Two of them are a few years younger than me, so it's fine if we don't meet each other. look, I feel more and more that I am taking advantage of others."

Gu Xinglang is bending over to draw Danqing.It was almost finished, and he seemed dissatisfied with the tip of the right brow, so he buried his head and carefully repaired it.

It is a portrait of Ruan Xueyin.He has been keen on this recently, and has painted more than a dozen large and small paintings, which are hung in the bedroom and study, wherever he can see them.

The seasons, scenery, postures, and expressions of each picture are different, whether smiling or angry, quiet or lively.Chunfeng knows that his sister-in-law is becoming more lively every year, but he doesn't know that he is so lively—it must be different when he is with Brother Nine.

Or is it his wishful thinking?

She naturally didn't ask, and the brothers and sisters were all happy about it: With a new relief method, I can always drink less, paint as I like, and paint as much as I like.

"They all admire you very much." After repairing, Gu Xinglang straightened up and looked at the whole painting, showing satisfaction.

"They are trying to please the king." Chunfeng blurted out and reacted wrongly, so he changed his words quickly:

"Your Majesty. To please His Majesty."

The word "jun shang" is not used in daily address, which is also a new rule.

Everyone was baffled, even the sisters of the Gu family couldn't figure out why, so they still gave the most reasonable guess: when the empress was here, she was never called your majesty, but only the emperor.

——He wanted to make everything related to Ruan Xueyin unique.

Gu Xinglang put down his pen, beckoned her to come closer, and asked, "How is it compared to this one?"

Chunfengfang discovered that beside the portrait of his sister-in-law was a small portrait, which was old and slightly dull in color, but still had clear facial features, and the peacock feathers on the skirt were extremely colorful.

"Ji Wanling?!"

"Which one is better?"

Chunfeng didn't know what he meant, so he curled his lips and said, "Of course my sister-in-law's picture is good."

"A fair review?"

Chunfeng made a detailed comparison: "It can't be more fair. The lines, colors, details are exquisite, and the characters are lifelike. It's not like a painting by one person."

Ten-year-old kung fu is naturally inferior to today's level.

The effort put into it is also different.

"Besides, sister-in-law is more beautiful than her." Chunfeng continued to comment, "Why does brother Jiu still have her little portrait? Has sister-in-law seen it?"

"I have seen."

"No wonder."

That means: Although Ruan Xueyin left for him, for the overall situation, for the country and for the world, these old knots will also play a role at the moment of decision-making.

After I finished speaking, I regretted it, because anyone can say this, but she, the chief culprit who let his sister-in-law go, shouldn't say it.

Gu Xinglang was not angry, and said flatly: "I said I would throw it away, but she said no, and put it back with her own hands."

Chunfeng understood for a moment. "That's because my sister-in-law loves Brother Jiu, and even cherishes Brother Jiu's past. My sister-in-law is so kind."

As a result, Gu Xinglang remained silent, and in the imperial study room only the singing of spring warblers could be heard outside the window.

"So, is she really uncomfortable?"

"It's one thing to cherish Brother Nine's past, and it's inevitable to be jealous and regret it. If I were her, I would think that it would be better if I was the person in Brother Nine's dream when I was young."

Gu Xinglang only felt heartache.

Not only this small portrait, he also described the whole story of lilac in detail:
Although the painting is for Ji Wanling's birthday when he was 12 years old, the lilacs on the painting are fictional - because he moved into the Xiangfu in the next year, when he was 13 years old.

The reason why he wrote it falsely was because he had heard about the first blooming of lilacs in the previous year. At that time, it was not yet in flowering period, so he did not think about whether to give it away, so he put it into the painting, which can be regarded as the fulfillment of his momentary longing.

He didn't want Ruan Xueyin to know about these old things, but she was really keen, and directly grasped the flaw that Ji Wanling's birthday was in March, but the lilac flowering period began in April, forcing him to confess.

But he really said too much, and every sentence was wrong.

"So I'm going to paint a little portrait of her, much better than this one. I never did it when she was around."

Those few years were too busy, and the time I had free time was only busy with her.

Chunfeng looked at the several pictures hanging on the wall, "Every one is better than Ji Wanling's."

Gu Xinglang didn't seem to hear it, and became dazed again, staring blankly at the painting he had just finished.She rested her chin in one hand, and held the sunspot in the other, smiling brightly, just like when she was playing chess with him.

- You are going to lose.

The sound is still in my ears.

Nanxun Pavilion's bitter cry is still vivid in his memory, whenever he thinks about it, his heart trembles. Gu Chunfeng is afraid that he will cry again, so he hastily turned away to look at the paintings all over the wall.

It took a long time to hear him say:

"Then take these two and burn them."

When she turned around, she realized that he was talking about Ji Wanling's portrait and a volume, a collection of poems?Hastily agreed, didn't dare to ask more questions, put away his things and planned to leave, but heard his elder brother say again:
"Song Yin is not bad. Among several people, I actually like him the most. He is prudent and about the same age as you. The most important thing is that I plan to set up an auxiliary pavilion after the Tianchang Festival, and he will be in it."

Chunfeng reacted for a moment, "Auxiliary Pavilion, is it the same as Weiguo's?"

Wei Guo Fu Pavilion was first set up by Murong Xun Na Jing Ting Ge, and it was used after Shangguan Yan came to power, and now it is the center of Wei Ting.

"Yes and no. The form and system are the same, but the Wei Kingdom has no monarch, and the country has its own. The distribution of power and the principles of checks and balances are quite different, and the effects are also different."

Chunfeng looked upright, "Ninth Brother, you don't plan to use troops against Wei Kingdom, do you?"

Gu Xinglang smiled, "Why do you ask that?"

"Accordingly, after the two countries have gone through great wars, they should rest with the people and promote agriculture. They have indeed been doing this for the past three years. But first, Wei State has completely restructured and broke a century-old tradition. In terms of the solidity of the country, it is not as good as me; second. Come on, although the border is still relatively peaceful, there are constant skirmishes, and I always feel—"

"Always feel like you're testing each other?"

Chunfeng nodded.

"Yes and no." Gu Xinglang sat down, and lightly turned the case to the jade cup, "The war lost soldiers and lost generals. Among the troops stationed on the border between the two countries, there are more recruits and fewer veterans—new means that they have no combat experience. , useless."

Chunfeng thought for a while, "Ninth brother means that the current skirmish is just a tacit understanding between you and Shangguanyan, and you intend to train soldiers?"

"Elite soldiers and strong generals are all born in battle. As for whether to use soldiers or not, I can only say that this year will not be possible."

There is a year's situation in one year, and next year's judgment in the next year.Especially this winter when he is going to a cold place, he may be able to have a personal relationship with Shangguan Yan.

"Brother Nine is bringing up girls' lessons again, is it because Wei Guo is already implementing it?"

Gu Xinglang nodded, "The reason for the Shangguan Banquet is the New Deal, but mine, choose what is good and follow."

The next day Chunfeng went to the outskirts of the city to meet the girls.

It is said that they left at dusk, and when they approached the gate, a strong horse galloped past, causing the princess's car to shake twice.

"Where did the madman come from?!" The maid scolded in a low voice in the car.

"It's okay, let's go our own way." Chunfeng has passed the age of meddling.

There was a dispute under Fu An's gate, probably because the man wanted to enter the city, but the gate guard refused to let him in.

Chunfeng was a little sleepy, and closed his eyes to rest his mind. When he passed by, he heard a familiar voice, his heart skipped a beat, he opened the car window, and saw Ji Qi's profile.

There is another horse in the distance, of course Chasing the Wind.

The line stopped at the sound, and the servants invited the city gate guard to the front of the car. Chunfeng asked through the door, "Why don't you let him enter the city?"

"Return to Your Highness, this person has a promise and will never return to Jidu."

Chunfeng was stunned, "Do you know who he is?"

Ji Qi made the promise to Gu Xinglang in the Mingluan Hall three years ago, a verbal promise, but a city gate guard knows it, and still puts it into practice? !
"Return to Your Highness, yes!"

Ji Qi didn't know who was in the car at all. Hearing the guards of the city gate trying to get close to His Highness, he was stopped, so he had to say in a deep and loud voice:
"I have something to tell you!"

What a big tone!Everyone in the venue looked at each other in astonishment, Chunfeng couldn't help but order his maidservant to pass on the message.

"The princess said, see you in the grove."

That grove is less than ten miles away from Fu'an Gate, they used to sneak back to Jidu before and used it to hide themselves.

It is a code word with tacit understanding.

Ji Qi turned around on his horse, he was faster than the car.When Chunfeng arrived, he was already standing under a neem tree covering the sky and waiting quietly.

The car door opened, and she pulled up her skirt to get off.

Ji Qi stepped quickly to the front of the car, "Go in and talk."

Chun Fengsu doesn't care about the defense of men and women, and he pays less attention after joining the army, but Ji Qi is another matter.

Today, he broke his promise and appeared outside Jidu City, with a domineering appearance, so he had to guard against it.

"There are too many people, it's inconvenient." Chunfeng found a decent excuse and continued to get out of the car.

Ji Qi took a big step, stretched his left arm, and stopped her waist to return to the car.

"Hey, what are you doing—" The servant girl was shocked under the car and wanted to follow.

The car door was shut from the inside with a bang.

A group of guards waited silently for a moment, did not listen to the princess' call for help, and did not move, and consciously retreated a little further.

"Are you—"

"Listen to me now. Regardless of the grievances of the continuation, there is no difference between you marrying Chai Yinuo and the eldest princess marrying my brother. So the wedding will be canceled the next day. If you are inconvenient, I will go to the king. He wants me to do it." Anything is fine, fight in all directions, break through Wei Kingdom, I will die—"

"Who said I was going to—"

"I was impulsive. I ran around day and night, and I was scolding myself all the way: I can't do anything and I want to do my best. Why can't I ignore your business! But when Chai Yiyao told me, I had no choice but to come back and stop me." You! Gu Chunfeng, you are golden branches and jade leaves, you are the only girl in the king, you can choose a better life—"

He was eloquent, but Gu Chunfeng couldn't get in the conversation, so he could only lean closer, his entire face almost touching his.

Ji Qi stopped breathing and closed his mouth.

"I don't want to marry Chai Yinuo. There will be no wedding in the future." She said softly, as if coaxing a child, "Do you understand?" She touched his ears again, as if she could help him understand.

Ji Qi suddenly felt that ear was hot.Gu Chunfeng withdrew his hands, stepped back, and sat down.

"But Chai Yiyao showed me her brother's letter," Ji Qi still didn't believe it, "I can read Chai Yinuo's handwriting, and I can't make a mistake."

That's weird.Gu Chunfeng blinked.It was even more strange that the city gate guard would stop Ji Qi directly, as if he knew he was coming back.

"breeze--"

"Told you not to call me that."

"Then you give me a promise."

"Recently, I've been choosing and considering. Your Majesty is especially interested in Song Yin. I think it's good, but I haven't decided yet. Is it accurate enough?"

Ji Qi was silent.

"Let's go." Chunfeng sighed, "If I don't come back as I said, I broke my oath within three years. So what if you stop me? I have always done this kind of thing because I wanted to be the bridegroom's official, and you— —”

More talk.She shut up.

"I thought."

There was a moment of silence in the car.

"It's useless for you to think. It's useless for me. My sister-in-law said that people can't fight against the trend. All the things you have done in the past three years have followed the trend and should be done. I never blamed you." Chunfeng was very calm. , sat upright and looked at the closed car door,
"Actually, I don't want to get married anymore. In this life, I live the best life. But if it is useful to marry someone, I am willing to use it more, so His Majesty wants me to marry anyone."

There are some things that have not been confirmed, but since thousands of rivers and mountains have rushed over, maybe it is time to ask. "Because the heart is dead?"

Gu Chunfeng understood what he was asking.

She was happy to tell him the truth: "I spent a lot on Shenji."

When he finally heard it, Ji Qi didn't feel sad, only a sense of loss.

"Originally there was some left, but it was exhausted by you again." But she heard her continue.

The floating loss gathers into a cloud, and raining ideas come pattering down.

Chunfeng noticed that he was strange and turned to look. "Why does the more you listen to it, the uglier your face becomes. Okay, okay, I'll be exhausted with Shen Ji, it's none of your business, okay?"

Ji Qi pulled her into his arms.

Chunfeng doesn't make money, it's all up to him.

The long silence and the rustling of the cloth frightened the hearts of those waiting outside, and there was a knock on the door.

"Wait a minute." Chunfeng raised his voice, suppressing his disordered breathing.

"Can't wait. Open the door."

The two people in the car flicked away at the same time, Ji Qi still had bright red lip balm on his mouth, and Chunfeng's lip balm was completely smeared.

The car door finally opened, Gu Xinglang stood under the moon with his hands behind his back, and looked at him coldly.

It's still neat, but it's clearly messy.He is an experienced person who can tell the fake tidiness from the real mess at a glance.

"Ninth brother." Chunfeng whispered, rarely feeling guilty.

Gu Xinglang stepped into the car, feeling that the air inside was sticky, so he let the doors and windows open.

Ji Qi complied one by one, kneeling down and waiting for the issue.

"You keep doing this again and again, how can you ask her to marry?"

Again and again means that this is not the first time.

Three years ago, on the first night of the Northern Territory, Gu Chunfeng didn't tell anyone.That is to say, in the Youlan Palace later, the sister-in-law should have guessed it-so before the sister-in-law left, she was entangled in all kinds of things, and she didn't forget to tell Brother Jiu about it?
She wanted to wink at Ji Qi, but she didn't admit it.But Ji Qi didn't even look at her, and bowed heavily: "I'm guilty of a heinous crime, I'll leave it to His Majesty to deal with. But for the princess, I'm sincere, and I'm willing to take responsibility to the end—"

"You will never go back to Jidu, but Ji is her home. How are you responsible?" Gu Xinglang leaned forward and asked, his tone unpredictable.

"Please, exchange your military exploits for the chance to marry the princess! Your majesty's ambition is to unify Qingchuan, and I am willing to fight Wei to the death to expand the territory for your majesty—"

"How much territory can you expand for me?"

Ji Qi was startled, "How much does His Majesty want—"

"The whole of Weixi." That is to say, Yinbei, getting that piece will not only greatly increase the territory of the country, but also connect the east and west, and form a siege to the Wei country.

"Brother Jiu, are you kidding me? He's a pawn—"

"He has made great achievements in the past few years, but he is still a pawn."

"But he wasn't promoted—"

"Transfer you to the west to join Xue Zhan's army." Gu Xinglang ignored Chunfeng, staring straight at the back of Ji Qi's head, "You are also old partners, plan first, and wait for my order when to do it. Take Weixi , she is yours."

Chunfeng didn't like these words, and always felt that they were sold like goods: "I don't—"

"You don't want to?" Gu Xinglang turned to look at her.

I really can't say it.Chunfeng choked.

"I am willing!" Ji Qi replied loudly.

"After you succeed, you will not be promoted to an official position, and you will even be resigned from the army. The only reward is to marry her." Gu Xinglang turned to Ji Qi.

"I am willing! Sir, thank you Lord Long En!"

(End of this chapter)