Invincible son

Chapter 1241 1242 [Called lonely]

After Pei Yue entered the city, the first thing he did was to order Qin Xian to choose an elite army to station in the Southern Zhou Palace to further strengthen his control over the royal family.The second thing is to let Tang Linfen send troops to control the main roads in the city.

He will never underestimate his enemies. Even though it is said that the overall situation is under control, it cannot be ruled out that those loyal and brave men in the Southern Zhou Dynasty want to change their lives against the sky.The closer he was to the completion of the project, the more he had to beware of capsizing in the gutter. The history books that Pei Yue had read over the years clearly told him this simple truth.

After completing the preliminary control of Jian'an City, he came to the place where he was staying with Beiwei Yingying.

This is a vast garden in Nancheng. It was originally the Qinghe Xu family's property, and it became Xu Churong's residence after the rebellion.

After washing and changing, Pei Yue came to the flower hall beside the water pavilion, where Xu Churong was already waiting.

The maids offered tea, and then retreated very consciously.

I haven't seen him for two years, and Xu Churong's appearance has not changed significantly. He is still as magnificent and charming as before, but his temperament is much more mature, and he gradually has the charm of combing the clouds and sweeping the moon.

Sitting by the window, she looked like a naturally romantic hibiscus, with a slight smile on her face, she asked, "Where's Sister Shen?"

Pei Yue was a little surprised by her opening remarks, thought for a while and replied: "She is still in Pingjiang, and she doesn't want to come to Jian'an."

Xu Churong asked in puzzlement, "Sister Shen doesn't want to see me?"

Pei Yue shook his head and said, "Of course not. She knew that I would have a lot to do when I came to Jian'an, so she excused herself from being tired and didn't want to run around."

Xu Churong let out a soft "Hey", looked Pei Yue up and down, and said with great interest: "What kind of ecstasy soup have you poured into Shen's sister these two years? I always thought she would not be like me... In short, I think this It's unbelievable, the elder sister of the Shen family has always had a lofty mind and is not weak, so it's hard to imagine that she would be so careless to a man."

Pei Yue sat down opposite her, and couldn't help but said with a smile: "I heard from my husband that you and her had been together in Chengjing for a while, and the sisterhood was very deep. Today I can hear you fighting for her. It seems that what the gentleman said Not false."

Xu Churong snorted softly, "I still like to change the subject as before."

Pei Yue was actually very aware of what she meant, and was obviously curious about the story between him and Shen Danmo, but he didn't want to discuss it in detail, because it would inevitably involve the relationship between him and the girl in front of him.

Xu Churong contributed a lot to this trip to the south to determine the overall situation.Although he had already started to arrange many things, especially Taishi Taige's activities in Jian'an City accelerated the rebellion, but if Xu Churong hadn't brought the Qinghe Xu family name, those people's confidence might not have been so firm.

But some things need to be resolved after all, it is nothing more than the difference between indecision or quick cutting.

With this in mind, Pei Yue looked directly into Xu Churong's eyes, and said sincerely: "After all the matters in the south are resolved, are you willing to follow me north?"

Xu Churong was slightly taken aback, his cheeks blushed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and he murmured, "Go north?"

Pei Yue nodded and said: "Well, this is for your safety. Although you and I both know that this rebellion originated from the power struggle within the Zhou Dynasty, those people pushed you out because they wanted you to bear it. The anger of the elders of the clan and some loyal officials. If you continue to stay in Jian'an, you will definitely encounter countless assassinations in the future."

Xu Churong was already smart, so he quickly understood Pei Yue's worries.

Her expression was a little strange, with a moment of panic and an unconcealable shame.

Go north with him?

The deeper meaning of this sentence is crystal clear.

After a long time, Xu Churong raised his head and said, "You want to tell me that Duke Wei of Great Liang wants to take a concubine?"

Pei Yue's eyes were gentle, and he said solemnly: "No, I will welcome you in with eight sedan chairs."

Xu Churong felt her heartbeat suddenly quicken, she turned her head and said, "I didn't promise to marry you."

Hearing this, Pei Yue sighed softly: "It turns out that I was being sentimental, that's all, I understand your—"

Before he finished speaking, he saw Xu Churong turned his head, his brows raised slightly: "Pei Yue!"

Pei Yue let out a hearty laugh.

Seeing his complacent look, Xu Churong couldn't help frowning unhappily, wishing to bite him hard on the shoulder.

After some hesitation, after all, only a syllable like ice beans popped out from Yao's nose.

"Humph!"

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The chief assistant's mansion.

All the members of the Xu clan came out to meet them. Looking at the sharp and fierce Beiliang cavalry on Fuqian Street, the timid ones couldn't help but fight on both sides, lest the opponent suddenly become mad.However, the clan elders standing in the front can still maintain their composure. It's not that they don't believe in the cruelty of the Duke of Beiliang, but that with Xu Churong standing in the middle, Pei Yue will not attack the Xu family.

They secretly sighed in their hearts, after all, their own knowledge is still shallow, not as far-sighted as the Patriarch, and a dark chess game in the early years was able to save the Xu family of Qinghe from danger.Recalling the details of the incident in the palace some time ago, these people were furious at home, angrily scolding Xu Churong for destroying the Qinghe Xu family's thousand-year reputation.

Now, some people have fervent thoughts. According to the relationship between the Patriarch's daughter and Beiliang Peiyue, the Xu family of Qinghe may be able to make great progress. After all, the other side also needs someone to take care of their southern homeland.

A group of people had different expressions, Pei Yue had a panoramic view of their reactions, and his eyes fell on the old man in the center with a vicissitudes of life.

Headed by Xu Huiyan, members of the Xu clan knelt together and said respectfully, "Welcome Duke Wei of the Great Liang."

But Xu Huiyan didn't kneel down, because Pei Yue took a step forward to support him, and said gently, "Master Shoufu, you don't need to be polite."

Xu Huiyan was taken aback for a moment, and then said sadly: "The minister of the subjugated country dare not accept this title."

There was a hint of respect in Pei Yue's eyes. This is what a country's chief minister should do. It's a pity that there are too few people like Xu Huiyan. The 70 years of prosperity and prosperity in the Southern Zhou Dynasty have already corroded the hearts of most people.

He said indifferently: "In this case, the younger generation should be called Mr. Xu."

Xu Huiyan probably understood that the reason why the young dignitary in front of him treated each other with courtesy was not only out of overall consideration, but perhaps also related to his young daughter, so he looked behind Pei Yue's shoulder.

Pei Yue knew it in his heart, and said in a low voice: "Miss Xu should not show up today."

This sentence made Xu Huiyan's face change slightly. How could he not understand Pei Yue's thoughts? He clearly didn't want Xu Churong to continue to be involved in the transfer of imperial power. It wasn't because she was worried that she would hold too much power, but to try to downplay it. The purpose of her identity in this rebellion is naturally to protect her.

At this moment, his mood was extremely complicated, and he sighed softly: "The Duke has a heart."

Pei Yue responded, "It's a matter of duty."

Xu Huiyan turned sideways and said, "Please."

Pei Yue also said: "Please."

This mansion is quiet and elegant, but obviously it can't accommodate too many people, so the members of the Xu clan outside the gate retreated one after another after seeing the ceremony, and Pei Yue's personal soldiers were stationed everywhere in the mansion.

The two went straight into the main hall, and Xu Huiyan insisted on asking Pei Yue to take the seat, while he himself accompanied him.

After the tea, Xu Huiyan said a little tiredly: "What can the Duke learn from this trip?"

Pei Yue put down the teacup, stared at the old man's graying hair, and said solemnly: "Although the overall situation of this battle is settled, there are still too many things to deal with. I thought about it on the way here, if we want to calm down as soon as possible The turmoil in the south, to ensure that this place can be smoothly incorporated into the Daliang territory, apart from exterminating Xian Chunqiu's subordinates and gaining the support of the Fang family, we also need an elder from the court to preside over the overall situation."

He paused slightly, and said slowly: "After much deliberation, there is no more suitable candidate than Mr. Xu."

Xu Huiyan remained silent.

After pondering for a moment, he said another way: "I do have an idea."

Pei Yue smiled and said, "Please tell me."

Xu Huiyan looked directly into Pei Yue's eyes, and said without any haste: "The Duke's implementation of the reform in the southern border of Liang State has been very effective, and now he has made great achievements in opening up the territory. The emperor and queen mother of your country may not allow the Duke to continue to be in power. But it is impossible for the Duke to give up the power in his hands, that will not only waste your hard work, but may even kill you."

Pei Yue's eyes were slightly focused, but his expression was still calm.

Xu Huiyan continued: "What the Duke said, the old man will naturally not refuse, but I don't know if the emperor of your country has sent a decree, can the Duke still stay in the South? If there is no Duke here, no matter whether you reject the North or the Zhen Guo Will the Duke, and even those rich and powerful families with delusional thoughts take advantage of the chaos and rise up? But if the Duke is allowed to continue to manage the overall situation, I am afraid that the emperor of your country will not sleep well."

There was an obvious provocation in these words, and Xu Huiyan didn't deliberately conceal it.

The problem is that the question he raised is very likely to become a reality, even if Pei Yue doesn't believe that Liu Xian will be so stupid.

The atmosphere in the hall was extremely solemn.

Pei Yue calmly said: "Then according to Mr. Xu, how should I make a decision?"

Xu Huiyan narrowed his eyes slightly, and said sternly, "Instead of being in a dilemma, it's better to sit north and face south!"

(End of this chapter)