Jiuxi

Chapter 423 Chapter 421 [Three people facing each other]

On the south bank of Hengjiang River, within the territory of Daozhou.

Among the thirteen states south of the Daqi River, Daozhou has a relatively low presence. Whether it is Jingzhou in the west, which holds the key to the Hengjiang River and supports the defense center of the Daqi River, or in the east, which has several excellent ferries and can provide assistance at any time. Xinzhou in the north of the Yangtze River is far stronger than Daozhou, which is caught in the middle.

However, although the area is small, the scenery is very beautiful.

Especially the scenery along the river is magnificent and dazzling.

For example, Yunhu Lake near Xinzhou in the east has thousands of hectares of blue waves and cloud shadows hanging upside down, making it look like a fairyland, hence its name.

In a simple pavilion in a remote place by the lake, a young man and woman sat by the railing, looking at the autumn lake scenery.

When the man saw no one around him, he naturally stretched out his hand and wanted to hold the woman's hand.

However, the woman grabbed his wrist with her backhand and said angrily: "Junior brother, don't be ridiculous."

Lu Chen retracted his hand sarcastically. It was not that he was not thick-skinned enough, but that the Sanshou taught by Yu Chigui was not advanced enough when facing Lin Xi.

The two people in the pavilion looked at Li Bingxue, who had handsome eyes and slender eyebrows, and then stood up to meet each other at the same time.

Lin Xi knew that this was Lu Chen's special arrangement, so she was naturally filled with joy, but at this moment she still refused: "That won't work either."

Lin Xi looked at his aggrieved expression and laughed, "Have you not had enough during this time?"

They went straight to the northeast and came to Daozhou. Like a pair of wild knights, they indulged in the mountains and rivers and stayed away from the town. They no longer paid attention to the annoying intrigues and intrigues, and spent a sweet time that only belonged to the two of them.

Before Lu Chen could answer, Lin Xi whispered again: "Didn't you say that she would be here soon?"

"Cough cough."

Li Bingxue raised her smooth chin slightly and said, "I'm talking to Sister Lin, and she doesn't have any objections. Why should the Marquis meddle in other people's business? Sister Lin, are you right?"

Li Bingxue turned around and asked curiously, "Is it possible that the Marquis has a discomfort in his throat?"

Lin Xi turned around and saw a slender and handsome figure walking slowly, and said leisurely: "It seems that I came at an unlucky time."

"I heard about it."

Lu Chen smiled and said, "What do you mean this guy?"

Li Bingxue raised her eyebrows slightly and joked: "You and this guy joined forces to kill the enemy in the capital. The two swords stirred up the world. It became a good talk for a while, and everyone said that you were a match made in heaven."

Although this period of time was short, it was an unforgettable memory for her.

After the imperial guard of honor entered Luzhou, Lu Chen ordered his people to make proper disguises and arrangements, then left behind the two thousand cavalry and the soldiers led by Qin Zilong, and quietly left the team with Lin Xi late at night.

Lu Chen said seriously: "Of course it's not enough."

Lin Xi smiled and said, "Of course there is. I originally planned to go to Pingjiang to find you after a spar with Leng Jian Yin Qianjue, but unexpectedly something unexpected happened, so I had to give up."

Lin Xi looked at it with a smile. Hearing this, he stepped forward and took Li Bingxue's hand and said, "That's right."

Before he finished speaking, there was a slight sound of footsteps outside the pavilion.

There was a touch of tenderness in Lin Xi's eyes.

There was a slight cough from someone nearby.

Li Bingxue walked into the pavilion, looked at Lin Xi and said, "Sister Lin, I haven't seen you for a long time. Do you miss me?"

The two then walked hand in hand and sat down next to the railing. They talked about their parting and seemed quite close, but they left Lu Chen alone next to them.

Lu Chen suddenly missed the time when he was in Jianghua City.

Although Lin Xi and Li Bingxue were not easy to deal with at that time, he had to be careful to prevent them from really having conflicts. It was better than being forgotten unknowingly like now.

Lin Xi finally became kinder and quietly gave Lu Chen a comforting look.

Lu Chen smiled and shook his head. Of course he wouldn't really mind this little kid's joke.

Li Bingxue noticed Lin Xi's gaze, curled her lips slightly and said, "I knew Sister Lin would be partial to this guy."

Lin Xi comforted him and said, "Okay, where did Lu Chen offend you? Tell me and I will help you vent your anger."

Li Bingxue turned to look at Lu Chen and snorted softly: "When we said goodbye at Baimadu, someone didn't remember me as a friend at all for more than a year, and didn't even send a letter of greetings. This year Heluo After we said goodbye, eight months passed in the blink of an eye, and there was still no news, as if he had disappeared from the world. I still learned from others that he had encountered so many dangers in the capital. It was in vain that I valued the word friend so much, but someone should not respond at all. That’s the case. Sister Lin, do you think I still need to keep this friend?”

She spoke openly and honestly, and Lin Xi had a complicated look on her face.

Li Bingxue has never concealed her affection for Lu Chen, but her attitude towards being alone is also very clear. This is not a pretentious way to retreat, but because of her natural and straightforward temperament.

The relationship between her and Lu Chen is not only a personal emotional issue, but also involves the perception of the two governors of the border army in the eyes of the emperor. A little carelessness will cause Lu Chen to be a different person inside and outside.

Lin Xi couldn't help but hold Li Bingxue's hand tightly and said softly: "Junior brother, he is indeed quite careless in this regard. In fact, I have not received a few letters from him. Even if he has, it is about business matters."

Li Bingxue looked at her steadily and could tell that she didn't have any taste for it. Then she smiled brightly and said, "Sister Lin, I'm just joking. Don't take it so seriously."

She turned to Lu Chen and said, "Master Hou, you won't mind, right?"

Lu Chen saw an extremely complicated emotion in her eyes and shook his head: "Of course not." He still didn't explain why he didn't contact Li Bingxue more. There was no need to explain at all - the problems before the two of them were very complicated. In reality, as long as he is still a general in Daqi, as long as he is not strong enough to stand on his own, it is impossible for him to get together with the apple of the eye of the Jingzhou Governor under the current situation.

At this moment, two more people approached the pavilion, but the Lu family secret guards all around did not warn them.

One of them is Tan Zheng, who is responsible for controlling this power, and the other person has a solemn expression.

"See Lord Lu!"

Visitors pay their respects meticulously.

Lu Chen turned around and looked at him and said, "No need to be polite."

The visitor then straightened his back and said seriously: "Your Majesty has a decree, and Marquis Lu will return to the capital immediately."

Then he carefully took out a token from his arms and respectfully handed it to Lu Chen's hands.

Lu Chen looked at the token and solemnly said: "I accept the decree."

After Tan Zheng took the people away, Lu Chen turned around and looked at the two women who had stood up. Looking at their faces with different temperaments and different skills, he smiled and said: "I am a polished general this time. Can I determine the situation in the capital?" , it all depends on the two heroines.”

Lin Xi pursed his lips and chuckled, and Li Bingxue said leisurely: "Feiyu Camp is an army raised by the imperial court. It is our duty to obey orders. Even if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead, we have to bravely push through. I am just curious about what you will do to Sister Lin." What kind of ecstasy soup was given to actually persuade her to bring in the elite members of the Seven Star Gang."

When Lu Chen heard this, he and Lin Xi looked at each other, saying nothing.

He immediately said: "Because only the people you bring can wash away the rotten stench in Yongjia City."

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of the two women became serious.

Lu Chen looked up at the southern sky and said word by word: "Send the order, target the capital."

……

A few days later.

In the land of Gyeonggi, there are surging undercurrents.

The investigation chaired by Right Prime Minister Xue Nanting gradually extended to the middle and higher-level generals of the Beijing Army. Some people held on with the idea that the law should not be held accountable, while others sensed the coming crisis and began to secretly connect.

In such a situation, the memorial of a fifth-rank official caused quite a stir.

The head of the Ministry of Industry, named Yan Lin, reported to the emperor, saying that the crown prince is the foundation of the country and a plan for the stability of the Qi Dynasty. He implored the emperor to appoint the second prince and Prime Minister Li Zongben as the prince!
The emperor's reaction was a little strange. He did not reprimand the director of the Ministry of Works, nor did he give any reply to his memorial. He just left it unpublished.

After the news spread, most courtiers understood the profound meaning of the emperor's move.

Some people are happy and some are sad, and the most depressed person is undoubtedly the eldest prince.

The third prince was imprisoned because of the case of assassinating Lu Chen. Although it was found that the matter had nothing to do with the eldest prince himself, the problems in his house were all true. The emperor reprimanded him for not cultivating his moral character and for not being able to recognize people. He was disappointed. The feeling is beyond words.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the emperor's rebuke means that the eldest prince is getting further and further away from his position as heir apparent.

Coupled with the fact that another memorial requesting the establishment of a second prince has appeared, the battle for the crown prince may soon be resolved.

In a garden in the east city, the depressed eldest prince kept drinking wine, accompanied by a young man.

This man's name is Yan Xuejin, and he is the younger brother of the eldest princess Yan. In other words, he is the eldest prince's brother-in-law.

This garden is the property of the Yan family, and Yan Xuejin specially invited the eldest prince to come over and relax.

After a few ounces of wine, the eldest prince slowly let out a breath of turbid air.

Upon seeing this, Yan Xuejin said: "Your Highness, it seems that Your Majesty has made up his mind. I am afraid that he will make the Prime Minister the crown prince soon."

The eldest prince clenched the wine cup involuntarily, his thick eyebrows furrowed like a knife.

Yan Xuejin sighed softly and continued: "The villain is not worth it just for His Highness. How can the Prime Minister compare to His Highness? I just hate that the villain does not have an official position. Even if he wants to speak for His Highness, he is not qualified."

The eldest prince looked at him directly and said coldly: "What exactly do you want to say?"

Yan Xuejin looked at each other without fear and asked sincerely: "I just want to know, is Your Highness really willing?"

The eldest prince suddenly laughed and said, "What if you are willing? What if you are not willing?"

Yan Xuejin leaned forward and said in a low voice: "Since His Highness is unwilling to give in, why not follow the old example of King Qi of the previous dynasty, never stop doing it, and take your destiny into your own hands!"

The eldest prince let go of the wine cup, slowly sat up straight, and said calmly: "You want to say that you want me to commit regicide and rebellion?"

For some reason, Yan Xuejin suddenly felt a chill rising from the bottom of his heart.

Before he could speak, he heard a loud noise.

"boom!"

The eldest prince slapped his palm on the table and gritted his teeth and said: "Do you think I am the kind of unfaithful and unfilial beast who has no king, no father? Since you want to be the second eldest grandson Jun, I will kill you with my own hands today!"

Yan Xuejin's expression suddenly changed.

(End of this chapter)