Qingchuan History

Chapter 938
"He will collapse." Chunyue withdrew her hand and said in silence for a while.

"So I have to work hard for Elder Sister, go back to the palace from time to time, and help him get through this period."

Gu Chunyue tried to maintain reason, because she was also very clear about the pros and cons.

But it was difficult, she frowned: "Why do you keep it from everyone, but admit it to me?"

"Elder Sister has already guessed it, she didn't hesitate to pick off my collar, denying it is just to cover up. And,"

"And you think I won't object?"

"The elder sister has gone through such years and experienced the unbearable burden of life. She is more open and understands."

"What if I object?"

"What does elder sister think I am going to do?"

"First of all, you must live well. If you cannot agree to this item, then I will also oppose it. And, I will act."

Will tell Chunfeng immediately.

"I will." Ruan Xueyin said.

Chunyue didn't understand, "So he just left? He won't let it go, he will search Qingchuan to find you."

"He couldn't find it."

Chunyue wasn't sure, she thought for a while and said, "Where's Chaochao?"

"It is because of Chaochao that I will definitely live a good life. Like my eldest sister, I also want to accompany my child and raise her."

Chunyue was shocked: "Do you know where she is?"

Ruan Xueyin did have a guess, but shook her head. "Although I don't know, after I leave this time, I may see her again."

Chunyue became more and more confused, "So you plan to disappear with Chao Chao?"

"I disappeared, but Zhao Chao is still by his side, how does the eldest sister want him to survive this period?"

Chun Yue closed her eyes for a moment. "I doubt it. He can't forget you, Xueyin. If you leave him like this, he can't forget you even more, even if Zhao Chao is not here. Have you ever thought that if the situation becomes worse? As for the government, what you said, rebuilding the government, stabilizing the country, and unifying Qingchuan, will not happen."

"Does Eldest Sister really think he will?"

Chunyue was startled, but didn't answer.

"After so many years, it has been verified repeatedly that he will not do it. Even if it is hard, maybe collapsed, he will never neglect government affairs. He is so self-disciplined, responsible, and has a heart for the world. The eldest sister watched him grow up and watched him go all the way. Come on, know better than I do. That's why I said, he just got to get through this."

Chunyue could not deny this judgment. "You really have the heart?"

"He will come out. Time heals everything." Ruan Xueyin said, "In a year or two, the elder sister sees that the time is right, and then introduces a beautiful woman for him. At that time, the court situation should also require him to use the power of the harem. It's over. People always have to look forward and move forward. He has so many important things to do, and he has no time or energy to indulge in the past-there will always be a beautiful woman who is more beautiful than me. Alright, let him fall in love with you and join hands for the rest of your life."

The theory is all in detail and every word makes sense, but can it really follow this track without any deviation? "I can't say no to you." Chunyue said, "He should be too. I'm afraid Jing Tingge is your opponent in the world?"

Ruan Xueyin never restrained herself, but at this moment she smiled back: "She often can't talk to me."

Chunyue sighed for a long time, "I have remembered all your entrustments. But Xueyin, I agree, not encouragement. You can change your mind at any time on this journey westward."

She took a half step forward, moved her arms, and hesitated.

Ruan Xueyin saw it, and took the initiative to hug her, "Thank you, elder sister."

"I look forward to your return, Xueyin. You are my Gu family's daughter-in-law and my younger brother and sister. Your name is engraved on Daqi's jade plate just like mine."

According to the rules of the Qingchuan royal family, apart from clan members, jade discs only record wives and sons-in-law, not concubines, including concubines of the emperor.

Ruan Xueyin didn't know, she hadn't seen the Gu family's jade plate yet.Was it recorded after the big wedding last year?And Chunyue said so, she should have seen it.

"During Taizu's reign, besides Empress Wu Yuan, were there any female relatives on the jade plate?" She asked in a strange way.

The women's family refers to a wide range of things, including daughters in the clan, but Chunyue understood what she was asking.

"Yes. Duan Mingcheng."

Ruan Xueyin's heart was beating so fast for some reason. "She's not a real wife, how could she—"

"Glory favor is too prosperous." Chunyue said, "This kind of exception can only be made by the emperor, and it must be Taizu's insistence."

Ruan Xueyin couldn't wait to study that old book.

Chunfeng urged in a low voice downstairs, although not in a hurry, but it was too long.

"I'm afraid that Xue Zhan and the others have been waiting outside, which is not thorough." When the two got down, Chunfeng explained.

indeed. "I don't see King Ning today." Ruan Xueyin couldn't help mentioning Gu Xingyan after all.

"Your Majesty sent him an errand on purpose, so it's convenient for you to come." Chunyue said, "Otherwise, he should be here at this time."

"I heard earlier that Seventh Brother intends to stay in Jidu for a long time."

Chunyue nodded, "I support it. Your Majesty needs help right now."

This is the best of both worlds.Ruan Xueyin didn't know whether to be happy or sigh for Gu Xingyan, and finally said goodbye to Chunyue and left Zhenguo Temple.

The horse-drawn carriage galloped towards Fu'an Gate, and the momentum in the city subsided, because the "Queen's carriage" was far away.

The real queen drove all the way to the west. Three days and three nights passed without any pursuers, and Xue Zhan did not receive any other orders. Ruan Xueyin was completely at ease, thinking about this last "play" with Gu Xinglang, In the end, she narrowly won.

Chunfeng is the only one left.

At noon when they entered the border of Qixi, they stopped in a dense forest as usual, and the secret guard went to the nearest county town to buy food, and returned half an hour later, whispering to Xue Zhan.

Ruan Xueyin was the first to notice that what she had guessed or been waiting for had happened, so she deliberately approached the car door and raised her ears, which made Chunfeng also pay attention.

Sure enough, the word "Queen" was vaguely heard, and it appeared again and again. Chunfeng became curious, opened the door halfway, and ordered Xue Zhan to come over.

"What's the matter?"

Xue Zhan felt that there was nothing to complain about, especially to the queen, and he bowed his hands and said, "The queen's car was attacked on the official road about eighty miles away from the old western border. The car was destroyed and people died."

Chunfeng's face changed: "You are presumptuous!"

"The end will overstep. But the news is solid."

Of course Chunfeng knew that he was referring to the team's fake tricks, but he still couldn't hear words like queen, car crash and death appear in the same sentence.Out of anger, she asked strangely, "Is there someone in the car?"

Xue Zhan glanced at Ruan Xueyin.

"Yes." Ruan Xueyin said.

"Sister-in-law, do you know?"

Ruan Xueyin ordered Xue Zhan to stay to eat, close the car door, and sit in with Chunfeng, "Talk while eating."

Although he was busy on the road, he didn't have to worry about eating and drinking. Chunfeng didn't feel hungry at all when he had something to talk about. "Is it you and Brother Jiu who made a deal?"

"Well. Such a long distance, it's too easy to reveal the truth if there is no one in the car."

Chunfeng was stunned, "That person is also unlucky." He felt that it was not good to say that, as if he was blaming his brother and sister-in-law, "I am not—"

"Shangguan concubine." Ruan Xueyin said lightly.

Chunfeng couldn't react for a long time.

Ruan Xueyin then recounted in detail the whole story of bringing her official concubine back, including the deadly poison in Gu Xinglang's body, including the Nightingale that night in Jizhao Pavilion.

Chunfeng happened to miss everything from Shangguan's concubine's second entry to Qi Palace to the end of Jizhao Pavilion.

"It's no wonder Brother Nine takes medicine every day without stopping, so now—"

"There is no danger of life. I'm sure." Because the most important solution has been found out, which is the common medicine of Anxianglai and Mingloucui, "but he doesn't know that this poison will kill, so don't mention it. I'm breaking up with you right now because I hope you will urge him to take medicine on time. A few days ago at Zhenguo Temple, I also told my elder sister."

"I still have to count on Elder Sister." Chunfeng said, "After all, I am going to guard the border. But sister-in-law, don't worry, as long as I am here, I will keep an eye on you every day." Saying this, thinking of the evening a few days ago,
"Sister-in-law, you are really good. It's better to leave this kind of matter to Diyan. Why do you let that, every night, twice a day in front of Brother Jiu?"

Ruan Xueyin seriously ate two pieces of cake, drank some water, and looked at her with a smile: "How did you offend you that night?"

Chunfeng curled his lips, "You look like a monster, and you can see that you have coveted brother Jiu. I hate the ones who talk delicately and weakly, and those who pretend to be fake, um, these two kinds."

Ruan Xueyin didn't know whether to laugh or cry, she was referring to Su Wanwan and Ji Wanling in secret words. "I'm not too tough when I speak, isn't it also hindering your hearing?"

"That's different. Sister-in-law, you have a nice voice, well-founded, gentle tone, but every word is clear. Unlike some people, listening to her is like listening to a conversation, and there is not much real thing. As for that night, they used to be in the palace. What do you do for a living outside, I always feel, feel, "

She couldn't speak, but Ruan Xueyin understood.Although the three of them were all performers but not their bodies, after all they had been up and down in the fireworks field for several years, their manners and attitudes were always a bit coquettish.Chunfeng used the four characters "yaoqi" in "yao li", and it should be because of this. In terms of appearance alone, the three girls are not "yao".

"They have been loyal to your ninth brother for many years, and they are worthy of entrustment. And there is a system of imperial medical bureau, you have elder sister, and Diyan, it is safe."

"I didn't mean that, sister-in-law, you—"

"If you like them in the future, it will be a good thing."

Chunfeng was stunned. "Sister-in-law, what are you talking about?"

Knowing that the time had come, Ruan Xueyin planned the next journey and ordered Xue Zhan to set off.

When the sounds of carriages and horses sounded regularly, Ruan Xueyin made sure that the whispered conversation would not be heard by outsiders. Fang met Shang Chunfeng's scorching eyes again, and told Chunyue what he had said about Sheji, Tianjia traditions, and the rule of the monarchy. The pros and cons of the relationship, again.

More detailed, because Chunfeng is more difficult to persuade.

After Gu Chunfeng listened quietly, his chest heaved and he remembered Brother Jiu's instructions, thinking that he was the one who knew his sister-in-law best.

"I see."

Ruan Xueyin never expected her to react like this, and tried to conclude: "So—"

"So my sister-in-law will stay in Shenquan Town as promised, Brother Jiu will have a comprehensive solution."

"You don't understand. If he doesn't enrich the harem and restore the traditions that must be followed under the rule of the monarch, the road ahead will be very difficult. If there is no such a big change, it's hard to go, but the current court, the entire The country's vitality has been severely damaged, and it must be restored with the most complete method." Ruan Xueyin looked into Chunfeng's eyes, and said in an earnest voice,

"Now there are only two countries left. Wei State has expanded its territory, its military strength has increased, and it is promoting new policies. The disparity in strength between Qi State and Qi State has shrunk and is still shrinking—no matter how capable he is, how can he lead thousands of subjects after all? Relying on one's own strength to turn all the tides? Rebuilding a strong court is a top priority, and it is even more necessary to let the royal family spread its branches and leaves, build successors, and the prosperity of the country, and the harem—"

"Sister-in-law, stop talking." Chunfeng tightened his face and pursed his lips.

Ruan Xueyin knew that he was being persuaded, and pursued the victory: "I disappear completely, things will be much easier, the hearts of the subjects, the atmosphere of the court, and all his follow-up will be less hindered and restrained—"

"Sister-in-law, stop talking!"

"With me in one day, he will give up the harem directly, which is equivalent to breaking his own arm! If he wants to take me back, he must make many plans for it, and whether all these plans are conducive to the consolidation of the country is irrelevant. People can say it right! It’s still the same sentence, if there is no such battle, I have the confidence to advance and retreat with him and fight hard, but the situation is different, and people cannot fight against the situation, especially him!”

Gu Chunfeng really regretted it.

Ever since her sister-in-law spoke, she shouldn't have listened. The more she listened, the more she knew about the pros and cons. The choices became difficult and her determination began to waver.

She was very clear about the reason why Brother Nine urged him so hard, that he didn't want to lose his sister-in-law.So she agreed.

Now the sister-in-law's reason is also very clear, and a little too clear, so she has to struggle.

"Is it really that difficult?" She asked after a while.

"Of course. Do you think that the rules that have not been changed in the past dynasties are based on the monarch's preferences? —— They are all necessary, so they have become traditions. Only by following this set of rules can the country be solid."

"Then why, why do we change the tradition." Chunfeng murmured, referring to the female class.

"We are not wrong. Whether it is women's education or the system of wives and concubines, we support the former and oppose the latter. Our original intentions are good. Before this campaign, we were indeed promoting the progress of generations. But the chaos happened and the situation changed. The society has been drained from the bottom of the pot, and people can only retreat, first restore the situation to its stable state, and then plan the next step."

"So my sister-in-law retired, once she retreated to the end, she pretended that she had never had a promise with brother Jiu, and asked him to rebuild everything with tradition and fill the deep hole created by the chaos?"

"Yes." Ruan Xueyin replied firmly, "The key to this long battle is that the country of Wei is Jingtingge, and the country of Qi is me. If we hadn't been sent to the two countries as a bridge, which would have led to the four countries' attack in just five years, how could we have been defeated?" What about today’s situation? Look at Jing Tingge’s disappearance, the country of Wei will be settled, and so will Daqi! The one who starts is the end, and only the door that should be locked can be locked.”

"After so many days, why did my sister-in-law choose to confess to me at this time?"

"Because Daqi's queen was killed by the mob against the people." Ruan Xueyin said in a deep voice, "It proves that the queen and the rebels are not in the same party, and it is enough to arouse the public's anger, and it makes the whole country understand: the emperor is reluctant to part with each other, and this way of disposing of the middle palace , but to give an account to his subjects. Such a monarch, who puts the country first before the family, and the world before the self, why not be respected and supported by others? This kind of reconciliation is all about gain and no harm, what do you think?"

"So letting Shangguan concubine pretend to be you is your idea, sister-in-law."

Ruan Xueyin took a deep breath and exhaled, "I said that I would send her out of Qi Palace." The obsidian curtain that entered three times and came out three times predicted, "Su Wanwan found a few faces in her room in Tai Le Department, and we A portrait, a portrait of you, and a portrait of Jing Tingge, one for each."

Chunfeng felt a chill down his spine.

"It should be planning for the future, but the skill is far inferior to that of my mother. But sitting in the car and pretending to be me is enough."

"The carjacking mob—"

"I didn't arrange it." Ruan Xueyin said frankly, "But I really think that the possibility of this happening is more than [-]%."

"In any case, she is half dead, and she can't make a sound, so it won't make people feel strange."

Ruan Xueyin's face seemed to be covered with mist, "She was escorted by the imperial army, and it's not easy to fight recklessly against the people. Once you decide to assassinate, you will probably use explosives—preparing in advance, you can guarantee a hit."

"In this way, her remains cannot be identified, and no one will find that she is not you. Sister-in-law really counts everything." Gu Chunfeng said softly.

"It's also a gamble, but it's really a big gamble."

"Even without the attack, she would not have survived for long after being poisoned. So sister-in-law can only win this bet, not lose."

"After years of jumping into this mess, I finally did," with blood on his hands.Ruan Xueyin didn't say anything.

"They were the ones who harmed Brother Jiu first. If it wasn't for the ability of sister-in-law, Brother Jiu wouldn't know--" Chunfeng didn't say anything.

Ruan Xueyin approached her, "So, are you willing to help me?"

Chunfeng shook his head.

"Don't be childish." Ruan Xueyin raised her hand and patted her head, "Help me."

The sound of chariots and horses was loud enough to cover up every sentence they said, which was obviously fierce but intentionally suppressed.

Listening to the sound, Gu Chunfeng felt the hustle and bustle of the world, and everything that was carefree and wanton was buried in the loess along with the spring and summer of his childhood.

"Even if it's not for Ninth Brother, I can't bear my sister-in-law!" She suddenly turned around and hugged her, "Why do you have to do this!"

"Is it me?" Ruan Xueyin asked softly.

It is people who cannot resist the situation.The truth has been torn apart so that it cannot be broken.

"How can I help?" Chunfeng's voice trembled.

"Just help me leave. Don't worry, I don't want to die, and Da Qi's queen is already dead, so I don't need to surrender my life."

Chunfeng calmed down a bit, and still said: "It's impossible. Xue Zhan and the others must have obtained the emperor's order, and they will strictly guard against it. How can you and I be their opponents?"

"You do as I say. Whether it succeeds or not, I will bear it myself."

"Ninth brother will find you to the ends of the earth."

"It's up to him." Ruan Xueyin deliberately didn't say anything, and gave the girl some hope, so that she could make up her mind at this moment.

Chunfeng thought about it. "Then you have to send me a letter to at least let me know that you are safe. I have to write a letter every year, and I will wait."

This method is so clumsy.Ruan Xueyin laughed in her heart, hugged her back tightly, her nose was sore and swollen, "Okay."

"you swear."

"I swear."

The sun shines through the window, and a ray of gold falls on Ruan Xueyin's plain skirt.Five years, more than a thousand days and nights, but in the end it was only condensed into this short period of daylight.

"Ninth brother will kill me."

　Three years later in the next chapter, guess what the situation is, boldly guess, if you guess right, add extra stories?Ha ha.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)