My Master Jinyiwei

Chapter 63

The ancient kingdom of Yi is adjacent to the kingdom of Wei, and they have lived on animal husbandry for generations.Although the territory is small, the folk customs are brave and brave. The intersection between the Great Wei Kingdom and the neighboring small countries has to pass through the Yigu Kingdom, which is inevitably inconvenient.But during the reign of the first emperor, the two countries fought several times, and the number of winners and losers was five or five.Up to the present emperor's time, His Majesty focused on the domestic economy and did not want to fight. Over the past few years, the two countries have used marriage leave as a medium, and the two countries have lived in peace.

This time, the prince of the ancient kingdom of Yi came to court with the special envoy, mainly to marry the new concubine.The prince of Yigu Kingdom was born in Xiaoguo, and he had never seen the style of the Great Wei Kingdom. He half despised and half envied him. Under the arrangement of the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple, he stayed in a post house, and under the arrangement of the Ministry of Rites, he felt the atmosphere of the Shang Kingdom every day.

At the same time, the ancient country of Yi also showed off its own culture and military power, so as to make the great Wei country fearful.

Due to the visit of the special envoy of the ancient Yi Kingdom, Yejing has been heavily guarded recently, but the people are very lively. There are often people in strange clothes walking on the street, talking with the people in blunt language.Although there were occasional disputes and fights, under the restraint of both parties, no major problems occurred.

In the bustling folk market, when a carriage passed by, there was a fight between people from the two countries.Before the carriage could pass, it was stopped by the guards who came.The coachman turned the carriage around without saying a word, but it was a little far away from the source of excitement. The carriage stopped at the entrance of the alley, raised the curtain with one hand, and looked at the quarreling parties.

The woman Xiuya glanced lightly at her smiling eyes, and smiled softly at her fellow passengers, "Your Highness, look, how lively this place is."

There were only two people in the carriage, next to the woman who was bending over to look out, on the square pillow of the couch, leaning against a well-groomed man, wearing a nine-dragon pendant around his waist, and a flying dragon in the field.He was resting with his eyes down, but when he heard what the girl said, he said in a low voice, "Behind the so-called bustle, there must be barrenness. On my Great Wei's territory, he dared to cause trouble, so it can be seen that the other party did not take my Great Wei seriously. And Such an ambitious neighboring country, but we want to marry them, it's ridiculous. Xiao Jin, what do you think?"

These two people are His Royal Highness Liu Wang and his lover Xu Shijin.

After hearing what the prince said, the smile on Xu Shijin's face faded a little.It was not easy for her to meet Liu Wang. Most of the time, even if they met, they had to act as if they were not familiar with each other.Now is a rare opportunity, the imperial court is busy with Yigu country's visit to Wei, Liu Wang has a chance to take a break from his busy schedule, so he can come and play with her for a while.

They only dared to sit in the carriage and look out quietly.

But even in such a short and precious time, Liu Wang was able to turn to political affairs.

But Xu Shijin was only in a daze for a moment, then regained himself, leaned gently on the man's lap, and said softly, "Your Highness, don't be angry, I will always help you. One day, I will wait for you to fly in the sky." On that day, you will realize all your ambitions..."

"But that day was too far away, and I was very impatient to wait alone," Liu Wang smiled lowly, stretched out his hand to caress the girl's delicate face, and said softly, "When the orphaned grandfather ascended the throne, he was nearly forty; when the orphaned father ascended the throne, The same age is nearly forty; now the father and emperor are healthy and healthy, all wastes are rejuvenated, and all people are happy together. But it is still so early to be 40 years old, waiting for the orphan... who knows when it will be?"

Xu Shijin didn't speak.

The prince is only in his early twenties this year, and based on the average time that the emperors of the Great Wei Kingdom have been emperors, he is indeed far behind.

Kong has ambitions, but he can't display them.

Xu Shijin's face paled a little, but he still whispered, "No matter what His Highness plans, I will follow His Highness."

Liu Wang lowered his eyes, looking deeply at the elegant and unparalleled girl on his lap, and was a little lost in thought for a moment.He still remembered that when he first met Xu Shijin, as an imperial court lady, she dared to look at him with admiration in an open and aboveboard manner.How did he think of her then?

He forgets quickly.There are so many beauties in the palace, as the crown prince, it is not uncommon for him to secretly express his kindness to him.Miss Xu is not a first-class beauty, she might become the imperial concubine, why does Liu Wang never forget her?
What really made him unforgettable about her was that something happened to him later, which aroused His Majesty's suspicion.When he was in a state of desperation, Xu Shijin calmly led the way, pointing to the left, slashing to the right, winding into an impenetrable net with nowhere to catch, helping him to turn the crisis into safety.

When meeting her in the palace again, Liu Wang paid more attention to her.

She still looked at him with admiration—this time, she was not admiring his goodness, but admiring her own masterpiece.It was as if he was a handicraft, polished by her at will, good or bad according to her mood.

Liu Wang found it a little more interesting: there are many women in the palace who can play tricks, who can play politics, play tricks, and have no causal connection for no reason. He has met Xu Shijin since he was a child.

What kind of person is Xu Shijin?
When she was at the palace banquet, when he was sitting in a state of distress and talking with others, she would take the opportunity of His Majesty's message to quietly shake his hand under the table;

When the girl next to him is busy trying to climb into his bed, she will discuss family and country affairs with him like a man;

When she received his gift, she would have crooked eyebrows and smile innocently like a child;
She will always wait in place, waiting for him to look back for her, there is no end in sight, but when he turns around, she will always stand there...

After so many years, unintentionally, he and Xu Shijin have become so close.

Like a sentence he said casually, she can understand the meaning - how much he wants to get rid of all obstacles and become emperor.

Liu Wangdao, "Xiao Jin, don't think that Gu is too ambitious. Although the father is good, he is old after all, and some decisions are very timid. For example, in the case of intermarriage with Yigu, he can't let the real princess marry. Among the princesses in the book... Those girls are all children of my Liu family. Although they were selected as princesses because of their marriage, how many people really like such a princess who is married to a foreign country? But marrying for the country, a mere marriage, What's the point!"

"But that is His Majesty's marriage policy, and His Highness cannot interfere with it," Xu Shijin looked at him tenderly, "At best we can make some preparations for the future in advance."

"It's still Xiaojin who understands lonely hearts." Liu Wang smiled slightly, stroking the girl's long hair approvingly, squinting his eyes, "We need a war... a war that can re-establish the rules."

Xu Shijin pondered His Highness's words in his mind.

Even though His Highness has great ambitions, it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice.I have done so many calculations with His Highness before, alienating Liu Ling and the Lu family, preventing the two families from truly marrying and cooperating; Shun Yi and Jin Yiwei got on the line, invested in Shen Yan, and used Shen Yan's hand to suppress the Lu family.Your Majesty's most important weapon is the Jinyiwei.Liu Wang wanted to win over Jin Yiwei. He had cooperated with Shen Yan for so long, but he still focused on the Lu family's affairs and didn't go deep into it.

It would be great if Shen Yan is willing to cooperate with His Highness.If he continues to be ambiguous... Xu Shijin squints her eyes, she will always have a way to get him to nod.

Xu Shijin's eyes flashed: Is she still holding the weapon A Ling?As for Mr. Shen, he seems to be indifferent, but his heart is as cold as iron. Will he not be swayed by Ah Ling?

Xu Shijin didn't believe it.

If Shen Yan can be shaken for A Ling once, he can be shaken for her a second time, and a third time...

Liu Ling, who has been repeatedly used by friends for many years, knows nothing about it.She is as usual, there are no more stories.While falling asleep that night, I suddenly felt abnormal.In the darkness, she opened her eyes, and shrank back in fright at the black-clothed youth standing in front of her without warning.

"Hush! Don't be afraid, it's me." She was pulled back to the original place by the young man, leaning against his cold embrace, listening to his gentle heartbeat.

Liu Ling looked up at him, and said the same ruthless words as before, "Why do you want me? What's the matter?"

Shen Yan didn't smile, but raised her hand, touched her face with dry and warm hands, and said in a low voice, "I have a mission, I'm going out of Beijing for a while, and I'm here to say goodbye to you."

Liu Ling looked at him calmly, "Mmm", "Why are you telling me this?"

Shen Yan's style has always been business affairs and never mentioned to her. Wouldn't it be better to have one less thing than one more thing?

"Shouldn't I say it? Then just pretend I haven't been here before." His voice was flat, and when he got up to leave, he paused again. "When I received a task during the day, the first thing I wanted to tell was you. .I thought how sad I would be if I left without telling you."

If he left without telling her, she would be sad, but he would be sad.

Shen Yan turned her head and met Liu Ling's slightly moving eyes.

"How long?" Liu Ling asked.

"It's as short as a month, as long as a season." Shen Yan's eyes darkened a little.

"Is it dangerous? If there is ten danger, how much is it this time?"

"Seven points."

"when are we leaving?"

"Leave at dawn."

Liu Ling fell silent and looked at him indifferently.

Shen Yan had nothing to say, in such an atmosphere, his mood was low.

In his official position, he is on the go all year round.For so many years, when other people's families are happy, when other people get married and have children, he spends more time performing shady tasks.Jin Yiwei's power has penetrated into every aspect, and they look good on the surface, but they are also normal people.

In order not to delay others, you can only stay away from the crowd.

Shen Yan has become more and more used to not having close friendships with anyone, and not having much contact with any girls.

Until I met Liu Ling.

He does not follow the family relationship, he and the family have different ideas, and he takes a very difficult road.He doesn't need friends, lovers, or relatives, and his relationship with his parents is not very close.

Until I met Liu Ling.

Liu Ling said that she was not good enough for him, and he felt so ridiculous in his heart.

No matter how good he is, if he can't keep a good relationship with his lover, he is sentenced to death.

Shen Yan has been thinking a lot lately, should he leave the Jinyi Guard for Liu Ling?
On the one hand, it is the ideals and goals that have been adhered to since childhood, and on the other hand, it is the lover who met rarely... Shen Yan stands upright and walks with difficulty.No matter how difficult it is, he doesn't want to let go of any aspect.

He thought, when he came back this time, he would take a long vacation to accompany Liu Ling, marry her, and treat her well...

Shen Yan was full of thoughts, and his heart was sad.He has a resolute personality, but at this moment he hardly dares to raise his eyes to meet Liu Ling's eyes.He was afraid of her being sad, but also afraid of her understanding.A heart split in two, tormented.

The girl sitting on the bed slowly opened her arms, "Master Shen, what are you doing standing there?"

Shen Yan was taken aback, and looked up at her.

"You are leaving soon, why don't you take the opportunity to hug me and kiss me? After all, you may be going to sleep alone for a long time." Liu Ling was carried into the young man's room as soon as she finished speaking. embrace.

He walked too quickly and with too much force, and when he hugged her, he almost crushed her nose.Liu Ling didn't say anything, she felt his embrace, as if feeling his reluctant heart.

"Liu Ling, be good, wait for me to come back," Shen Yan said in a low voice, and gently squeezed her little face, "I have already made arrangements, and I will marry you when I come back. If there is any difficulty, Don't be afraid, wait for me to come back, I will help you solve it. If you can't figure it out, if you are happy, if you are sad, wait for me to come back. I have nothing else to ask of you, as long as you wait for me."

——As long as you wait for me, I will marry you when I come back.After that, I will bear all your sufferings for you.

Liu Ling responded.

He smiled and pinched her nose, jokingly, "No empathy is allowed. If you empathize, I will never forgive you when I come back."

Liu Ling tilted her head, feeling a little embarrassed.She understood Shen Yan's words right away.

In fact, in the final analysis, the root cause of her pursuit of Shen Yan was empathy.She didn't regard Shen Yan as a substitute for Lu Mingshan, but she did transfer what she hoped to get from Lu Mingshan to Shen Yan.She was always looking for someone to send her affection to, but Lu Mingshan couldn't bring her, but Shen Yan did.

He is her salvation, and he pulls her out of the abyss step by step.

It's nothing to admit, it's just the truth.

That's why Xu Shijin said that maybe she wasn't in love with Shen Yan, but in love with the feeling Shen Yan brought her, in love with love.

Liu Ling just wanted to keep this person.

After Shen Yan's persuasion, Mrs. Shen basically agreed with Liu Ling, the future daughter-in-law.Before Shen Yan left, he entrusted his mother with a task to persuade Old Master Dingbei to propose marriage to Liu Ling.Mrs. Shen actively implemented her son's suggestion, and went to Dingbeihou's mansion every day to have a long talk with the old master.Her persistence and the spirit of pretending not to understand human language caused the old Hou Ye quite a headache.

Mrs. Shen helped persuade the old Hou Ye, and Liu Ling saved a lot of energy.

But she was not happy for a long time, because she only went to the street with Qin Ning once, and she was favored by the prince of Yigu Kingdom. After finding out that she was the princess of Changle, the prince of Yigu Kingdom, Feiqing, would not marry her, so he must marry her to the prairie , choose her to be the empress.

When Liu Ling heard this news from His Majesty for the first time, she felt it was ridiculous, "Me? How is it possible? Your Majesty, I have someone I want to marry."

"A Ling, you are my Liu family's child first, and yourself second." His Majesty didn't think this was absurd, he said calmly, as if the other party's choice was all in his expectation.

Liu Ling was stunned.

"You also know that Shen Yan may not be suitable for you." His Majesty's tone was cold, but what he said was the bloody truth, "You can sacrifice for him, and he can sacrifice for you, but why bother? Is love worth your nostalgia for a lifetime? A Ling , what you want is family affection, not love."

Liu Ling stared blankly at His Majesty.

"You don't care about marrying far away, all you want is a simple family. Can he give you Shen Yan? He can't. He will drag you down. At the same time, you will drag him down. You want a long-lasting family Live together, but if Shen Yan is Jin Yiwei, your dream will never be realized. I have also had someone I like, and I know this feeling. If you love someone, you must fulfill him."

"..." Liu Ling's face turned pale, and her shoulders trembled slightly.

She was not persuaded by a few simple words.

She kept thinking about what Shen Yan told her before leaving: wait for him.Wait for him to come back.

The prince of the Yigu Kingdom really loved her, and he came to the Hou Mansion every day to invite her and give her weird gifts.Liu Ling refused every day, but he sent it every day.Liu Ling didn't even remember his face, but he dug out almost every aspect of Liu Ling.

Liu Ling continued to insist despite the pressure: she has to wait for Shen Yan.

But after his father came to Yejing, he brought even worse news to Liu Ling—the younger brother Liu Runping sneaked out of Jiangzhou to find her without the consent of his family.When Guangping Wang and his wife heard the news on the road, Liu Runping was arrested and taken to the ancient country of Yi.

Liu Ling said quietly, "What's none of my business?"

Princess Guangping wept.For the first time in his life, King Quang Binh did not get angry blindly when he looked at this daughter.He said, "It's fine if you don't regret it."

And will she regret it?
One month later, Shen Yan returned to Beijing ahead of schedule.That night, when Beizhen Fusi went to report on the finishing work, he quietly left to look for Liu Ling.It was only after he arrived at Dingbeihou's residence that he learned that Liu Ling had moved out and lived alone.So Shen Yan went to Liu Ling's mansion again.

When he went over the wall, he easily found Liu Ling.

Liu Ling was sitting in the courtyard, the breeze was blowing, she was in a daze.

Shen Yan stood behind her for a while, but she didn't notice.When he coughed, Liu Ling was taken aback, then turned around, and was even more surprised when she saw it was him.

Shen Yan came forward with a smile, and was about to talk to her, telling her that he could take a long vacation, stay with her for a few more days, and marry her...

Liu Ling spoke first, "Shen Yan, I happen to have something to tell you. You are not in Yejing, so I can't contact you, so I have to talk to you at this time."

"What's the matter?" He took a step forward, and she took a step back.Sensing something was wrong, Shen Yan stopped and looked at her.

Liu Ling was silent for a while, then raised her head again, "I think, I don't want to marry you."

"...What did you say?" It took a long time before he uttered these few words, one by one, in such a difficult and depressing way, "Liu Ling, say it again."

"What happened? Someone forced you? Someone said something to you? Or are you dissatisfied with me? You..." Shen Yan said.

"A lot of things happened, but no one forced me. I just think it's better this way," Liu Ling said. "In the past, no matter what happened, I would definitely marry you. But now, I want to Go after what you really want.”

"..."

She bowed her head, extremely indifferent, "You will know many reasons. Even if I have you in my heart, but I can't see you, what's the use?" Laughed again, quite ironically, "Every time I need you, you It happened to be there, so I felt safe. But when I needed you most, you weren’t there—and I’ve been waiting, day after day, to know that this is how you are.”

"I misunderstood love. Luck and coincidence are not love, but staying together is. But you can't do it."

(End of this chapter)