Mountains and rivers fall into red

Chapter 65
Xiao Kui smiled, and said calmly: "Er Yue Xuetian startled the horse, accidentally broke his scalp, and forgot something. It's okay, just take it as a rumor. I, Xiao Kui, do it upright for the world to see, and the rumors will come naturally. Break without attacking."

Yang Jian felt relieved, and praised: "In the past, people in the world said that His Highness relied on his father's pampering and was arrogant and complacent, but he was good at covering up his mistakes. His Highness has changed before he knew it. Since ancient times, there has never been an emperor who is extravagant and can last for a long time. Your Highness is After storage, thrift, benevolence and kindness should be the first priority, so as to be able to flatter the ancestral temple."

"Brother Yang's words are very true. But, my little brother is indeed confused." Xiao Kui regained his blank expression, "Brother Yang, do you know Shen Xiuxiu?"

"Shen Xiuxiu...that innocent and innocent girl?" Yang Jian thought about it, nodded and said, "When Nanjing was injured, His Highness received the news that Miss Xiuxiu was married, so he broke into the new house at night regardless of military discipline, and took the bride here. Your Highness Emotional entanglement with her is hard to get rid of!"

"Is there such a thing?" Xiao Kui turned pale and sat down on the couch.

Yang Jian also changed color: "His Royal Highness's amnesia..."

Xiao Kui remained silent for a while, and then said painfully: "From what Brother Yang said, she was the most important and caring person to me. I forgot about the most important person that time."

In front of Yang Jian, Xiao Kui did not hide anything, and told him everything on his mind.

Yang Jian was stunned, surprised for a moment, and suddenly laughed heartily: "It turns out that this is the crux of the matter. A hero is sad when a beauty passes, and His Highness also has a time when his sons and daughters love each other. She joined us and united in one heart, and the doubts in the past will be cleared up."

"If she is still angry with me, why not?" Xiao Kui asked childishly.

"It depends on how His Highness impresses her with sincerity." Yang Jian laughed loudly, "It's really not His Highness's style to dare to compromise in front of a woman. If you are in trouble, why not ask your mother and concubine for help and ask her to explain it to you. guest?"

Xiao Kui shook his head and said, "I don't want my concubine to know, lest she get worried."

"To untie the bell, the person who tied it must be needed. In this way, His Highness went to see Shen Xiuxiu by himself?"

Xiao Kui thought for a moment, and said with a little distress: "I can't see her for the time being. Now that the government is unstable and rumors continue, I can't let her be implicated innocently."

Qiuyue outside listened quietly, her slender figure reflected on the green bamboo curtain.

"Your Highness understands how to be sympathetic and cherish jade. If the marriage is locked, maybe one day in the future, wouldn't it be better for you and me to be married?"

Although Yang Jian had a smile on his face, he said seriously: "But now the world is torn apart, foreign enemies are invading, and the people cannot live in peace. Even if you and I have great ambitions, we need to work hard and prove ourselves with brilliant achievements."

Once the words were settled, Xiao Kui's heart immediately relaxed.The two laughed and talked, and the sky was full of sunset without knowing it.

"I'll go back to the Northern Zhou Dynasty while it's dark. The Northern Zhou Dynasty also had mutinies and rebellions. You and I have a long way to go!" Yang Jian said his farewell.

The two clapped their hands and vowed that they will meet again when the world is unified and the country is strong.

"Jiang Chen!" Xiao Kui turned around and ordered loudly to the outer hall, "Dispatch the ships and send General Yang back to the Northern Zhou Dynasty."

Jiang Chen responded and took the order to leave.

Yang Jian casually said: "I remember that when the Chen Kingdom was attacked, His Highness did not bring Jiang Chen with him. When I asked why, His Highness bluntly said that Jiang Chen had done dark things in private, which His Highness could not tolerate, and began to no longer trust him. .”

After a few words, Xiao Kui was shocked, although his eyes were still confused, but there was a dark current.

Seeing this, Yang Jian couldn't help but patted Xiao Kui on the shoulder, and said worriedly: "Your Highness's amnesia is really serious!"

"Thank you Brother Yang for reminding me." Xiao Kui cupped his hands and said.

The two walked out of the hall side by side.

As the sunset glow faded, Yang Jian's boat suddenly melted into the dark canyon, and a bright moon hung leisurely on the top of the mountain.

Xiao Kui stood there for a long time, then turned around, and said to Qiuyue who was waiting at the side: "Pay close attention to Jiang Chen, I suspect that the fall injury has something to do with him."

"The servant understands."

Qiuyue hesitated to speak.Seeing Xiao Kui striding away, he followed him without hesitation.

However, the rumors became more and more popular, as if invisible hands were pushing the flames, Xiao Kui's every move in the court immediately spread to the people, giving rise to all kinds of rumors.The more discussions, the more suspicion towards Xiao Kui.It is said that after he lost his memory, his mind was depressed, his military and political talents were all mediocre, and he had many flaws such as improper treatment of heroes and lords, Xiao Kui's brilliance was greatly reduced for a while.

Unexpectedly, the reputation of the fourth prince Xiao Hao is getting higher and higher day by day.Not only is he profoundly knowledgeable and highly talented, but also sharp in debate and well versed in government affairs.There are even discussions that due to various reasons, the fame and reputation of the fourth prince is bleak, and now is a good time to shine, and it is undoubtedly the best for the crown prince.

On this day, Xiao Hao came to Xiao Kui's palace.

Qiuyue brought a cup of freshly brewed fragrant leaves, placed it beside Xiao Hao, and then gently backed away.Xiao Hao took a sip, sat on the chair and waited as if nothing had happened.

The smog in the hall enveloped Xiao Kui's face, exuding a dignified and deep look.Putting down the file in his hand for a long time, there seemed to be an unresolved knot of worry between his brows, he raised his hand to caress it, and sighed silently.

The servant quietly entered and sprinkled incense slices into the golden beast incense burner.Xiao Kui seemed to feel it, raised his eyes, and met Xiao Hao's eyes, he was stunned, and couldn't help grinning: "When did you come in? You haven't been here for a long time."

"Third Brother has a lot to do every day, so he doesn't dare to disturb him."

Xiao Kui stood up and walked up to Xiao Hao.Xiao Hao had already stood up, and the two brothers confronted each other silently.This time Xiao Kui's eyes fell on Xiao Hao's body, the jade color was dazzling, making his face whiter and red lips redder against his elegant temperament.Xiao Kui couldn't help looking down at himself, and laughed at himself: "Compared to brother Hao, I seem to be ten years older."

Xiao Hao smiled and said, "What kind of joke is the third brother talking about? But the third brother is so busy, it seems that this prince is not easy to be."

"It's not just busy?" Xiao Kui said solemnly, "Father is seriously ill, and the strife between the court and the court is getting worse. Some people have deep plots, which lead to constant rumors outside and make me a mess. Now I miss the free and easy life in the past, and I envy Hao My brother has nothing to contend with."

Xiao Hao avoided Xiao Kui's eyes, and said with a smirk, "How can I be as good as the third brother said?"

Xiao Kui put Xiao Hao's shoulders affectionately, and said seriously: "Fourth brother has always been prudent in doing things, you don't want to wade into this muddy water. In the past, elder brother was so kind and never made things difficult for others, but it is difficult to get out."

"Third brother, I know." Xiao Hao quickly replied.

"These days I have been deep in my mind, introspecting and realizing myself. Since so many people believe in rumors, it can only be said that I have been unrestrained since I was a child, disobeyed the teachings, and got a bad reputation for being stupid. I must have done a lot of things wrong..."

While Xiao Kui was talking, there seemed to be a flash of lightning flashing into his eyes, just for a very short moment.He pressed his fingers to his temples and closed his eyes in pain.

"Third brother, what's wrong with you?" Xiao Hao asked hurriedly.

Xiao Kui replied, "Suddenly I remembered someone."

"Who?" Xiao Hao was a little nervous.

"You know, Shen Xiuxiu."

"Didn't the third brother forget her? Why did you mention her again?"

"She is a big knot in my heart. Only by untying it, can the clouds and mists clear up before my eyes, and I will suddenly see the light."

"Third brother means—" Xiao Hao began to stammer.

Xiao Kui didn't notice Xiao Hao's expression at all, he was immersed in his reverie, and showed a gentle smile: "We have met before."

"What did she say?" Xiao Hao's eyes widened in surprise, and the blood in his brain swelled.

"She is still indifferent as usual, but the deep affection hidden between her brows and eyes cannot be hidden from my eyes. I believe that I will impress her sooner or later." Xiao Kui was full of confidence, his cheeks flushed slightly.

Just as he was talking, Xiao Hao grabbed Xiao Kui's arm and shouted anxiously: "Does the third brother still want to harm her? She has already made it clear to you that she had a deep affection for you back then, and it was you who gave up on her." Killed her! When she came back from that selection, there was no light in front of her eyes, and her life was ruined just like that! She finally broke free from the grief of her deceased husband, and you are going to push her into eternal doom again!"

The last angry words were almost screaming.

Xiao Kui was surprised by the fact that his usually gentle and elegant fourth brother lost his composure. He was stunned and explained: "Because of this, I want to make up for it, and I want to love her again. Is this not possible?"

"No!" Xiao Hao said decisively, "Shen Buyu is in the middle, you will only continue to hurt her!"

"Shen Buyu is Shen Buyu, she is her." Xiao Kui looked calm.

"The third brother didn't think so before!"

"I used to have shortcomings."

Xiao Hao was speechless for a moment, a trace of despair flashed in his eyes, he gritted his teeth, and said, "Third brother, is this imitating the father? You have been at odds with Shen Buyu since childhood, and when Shen Buyu gains power in the future, you and him will become irreconcilable." Mortal enemy, Xiuxiu will become the second Mu Clan!"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Xiao Kui's face changed when he heard the words, and he was also angry: "I never thought you would say such nonsense! Is Xiuxiu that kind of person? Will I follow the example of my father? I will not treat my subjects like my father. Let it come and go, let it go."

Then he sneered, his tone sank, and he warned bluntly: "Don't think I'm a fool. After the Mu family's demise, the relationship between Shen Buyu and Zheng Wei has deteriorated greatly. The so-called mortal enemies refer to them? Now There is no distinction between good and evil in the world, and human nature is unpredictable. I advise you again and again not to wade into this muddy water. You can do it yourself."

The air seemed tense.

As if an invisible knife had hit the vital point, Xiao Hao turned pale, opened the curtain and flung his sleeves away.

Xiao Kui's face was livid, helpless and angry, and he punched the desk for the last time.

Xiuxiu is ready to pack for his hometown.

Those rumors also permeated her ears.

Xiao Hao was nowhere to be seen. I don't know if he was busy or went to Huanyi?She longed to say goodbye to him and say a few words of thanks.

Of course, deep down in her heart, she cares about Xiao Kui the most, especially when she hears those gossip.Xiao Kui's words that day were still in her ears, and the person never appeared again, so she naturally didn't dare to think about it, but she felt faintly disappointed in her heart.

She became bored, closed the door and leaned on the pillow alone, full of thoughts.Beside the gold-painted lion-shaped incense burner, there is a thin line of smoke lingering around. The kind of fragrant grass was brought by Xiao Hao from Huanyi.It is said that it is rare to pick a few trees a year. The fragrance is light and elegant, which makes people feel relaxed.The worry in my heart also melted away.

In the vagueness, the cold smoke and cold trees are heavy in front of my eyes, and poplar flowers are scattered like snow everywhere.She groped forward, under the shady green trees in front of her, Xiao Kui looked at her quietly, her eyes were flowing like water.

"Hugh." He called her, his voice full of melancholy.

She was pleasantly surprised: "You think of me?"

He shook his head in pain: "I don't know, I have a splitting headache."

She wanted to walk over, only to realize that there was a misty river bank in front of her, with white mist in between, like a dream like smoke.

When she looked up, Xiao Kui had disappeared, and Shen Buyu was standing beside her at some point, dressed in a cloud-patterned pine crane, and said to her solemnly: "Don't go back. Now he has changed his mind. You have come back after suffering, come back quickly." Come to him."

She shook her head violently: "No, I don't want to. I really don't need to..."

Shen Buyu was sighing: "Xin Yang is gone, you have to go too, you are disobedient children. I am beyond my strength, and I can't keep you guys anymore."

She didn't want to listen to his nagging, and insisted on walking forward, trying to find the figure of Yushu Linfeng.

She vaguely saw Xiao Kui standing in front of her, muttering her name.Her eyes were blurred with tears, and his warm palms slowly brushed her cheeks, trying to wipe away the endless tears: "Shall we start again? I won't let you cry again."

His hand held hers, and she wept with emotion.Suddenly, a gust of dark wind blew, and a familiar female voice came from the valley.She raised her eyes in horror, and the people, trees, and rivers in front of her disappeared. She suddenly lost her center of gravity, and her feet seemed to be on the ground. With the woman's sharp laughter, her whole body and mind fell into the dark abyss that could not be seen to the bottom...

She opened her eyes in shock. It was a dream, and when she wiped the corners of her eyes with her hand, they were all wet.

"Hugh."

It was clear that someone was calling her.She looked around in a daze, and with knocks on the door, she heard the call coming from outside the courtyard.

Xiuxiu felt her heart beating wildly, hurriedly tidied up her temples, and hurriedly opened the door.

Standing outside the door was Xiao Hao.

For some reason, she felt disappointed.After the ceremony, she invited Xiao Hao to sit in the living room, and she was busy serving tea.

Xiao Hao looked at Xiuxiu's slender figure, his eyes gleaming as he endured the pain.When Xiuxiu got closer, he said: "After you opened the door just now, from your expression, you must have thought it was the third brother who came, right?"

The words were obviously sour.

Xiuxiu lowered her eyes, and put the teacup in front of Xiao Hao, with a calm smile on her lips: "I'm equally happy that the Fourth Highness is here. Zhengchou won't see you, and I won't have a chance to thank you."

"You have more chances to meet third brother." Xiao Hao snorted coldly.

Only then did Xiuxiu realize Xiao Hao's strangeness, and she couldn't help but raise her eyes in surprise.Xiao Hao's eyes were bloodshot, covered with pain, and there was a deep sense of unwillingness.She couldn't help smiling apologetically, and replied honestly: "I met the prince last time."

"Why did you see him? He has hurt you and played with you, but you are still obsessed with it?" Xiao Hao asked loudly.

Xiuxiu's heart trembled, and he was speechless for a moment.

That kind of answer, I'm afraid even I don't know it.

Xiao Hao was short of breath, You grabbed Xiuxiu's wrist without stopping, and stared at her fiercely, erupting with unconcealable emotions.

"What about me? Where do you put me? I treat you infatuatedly, and you just follow him with a wave of your hand. Have you ever thought about my feelings?"

"Your Highness, what happened to you today?"

Xiuxiu asked in surprise, and teased Xiao Hao.But Xiao Hao pulled her into his arms forcefully, Xiuxiu almost fell down but couldn't avoid it.Xiao Hao's kiss fell just a few feet away, his movements were so rough that he didn't look like himself at all, and the thin stubble on her chin pierced her neck, causing pain to the bones.

"Fourth Highness!"

With a loud cry, Xiuxiu struggled to break away from Xiao Hao, raised her hand subconsciously, and slapped him on the face.

Xiao Hao was panting, his eyes faintly glowed, and he smiled bleakly: "You still don't accept me."

Xiuxiu blushed a little, and explained embarrassingly: "Your Highness, calm down, it is not a matter of who accepts or not. Now there are gossip outside, and there are many conflicts of interest between the court and China. I can only tell you that you want to Help the prince and let him get out of this predicament."

Xiao Hao's eyes suddenly became sharp, and he said harshly: "What if I spread those rumors on purpose?"

This time, Xiuxiu finally changed his face, stared at Xiao Hao with disbelief, and murmured to himself: "Why do you do this? Since ancient times, there are more people fighting with each other, and fewer people who are like-minded. , I thought you and the prince were not like this. You let me down so much!"

"Since I was young, I have long been chilled by my father. And the third brother is enshrined like a god. My uncle always warned me that with his basic strength, once the third brother is full-fledged, my uncle's status will be greatly weakened." And Shen Buyu has the power to mediate the world in his hands, not only my uncle, but my future will also be even more bleak. I know that such actions will hurt the third brother, but for the fundamental interests of the Zheng family, I can only do this!"

Up to now, Xiao Hao has no shame at all, and vented all the anger and injustice buried in his heart.

Xiuxiu looked at Xiao Hao in front of him with strange eyes, feeling heavy like lead.She remained silent, and said after a while: "I remembered, the death of the eldest prince is also because of you..."

Feeling a sharp pain in my heart, Xiao Kui came to say goodbye to her when I remembered that snowy night with condensed moon waves.His expression was lonely and sad, when he mentioned the First Prince, he cried like a child.

It turned out that he already knew this at that time.

Once a person loses his memory, it is also very good to be able to forget the sad things.

(End of this chapter)