Chapter 7 Chapter Fifty-Three: Holding a Photo in Secret

Li Fuguo was naturally extremely disappointed, he knelt down three times and kowtowed nine times before returning home. Inside the brocade box was just a string of valuable pearls, the trouble-prone arrow feathers Shen Zhenzhu had thrown into the pond when she passed by the Donghai Pool on her way to Daming Palace. Li Chu brushed her neck lightly with his fingers, it was numb and slightly itchy. After so many days, the wound had already healed, leaving only a light red mark, and said: "I was worried about this journey, but I didn't know you would play tricks on her." people!"

At this time, the crowd dispersed, the leaves outside the hall fell with the wind, and the charcoal in the inner room was warm and harmonious.He stared at her with a smile, just like the day Fengxiang left, as if he had never left her, a couple for five years, forever like today; she is so opposite to him, the world is eternal, just like today. Shen Zhenzhu suddenly burst into tears.She turned her head in a panic, and covered it with her sleeves. Li Chu took her sleeves, gently moved her, and embraced her in his arms.Familiar and warm breath came all over the sky, she suddenly wanted to cry, he would never know, and it was only at this time that she understood herself——she loved him so much, and was so attached to her life.

He will never know. "I've made you sad again." He sighed softly in her ear.Shen Zhenzhu touched his shoulder, even through the thick brocade robe, she still felt thin, looked up at his face carefully, only facing her, he would not hide his fatigue and hard work. She slowly stretched out her hand to touch his forehead, eyebrows, and cheeks, and smiled softly with tears in her eyes: "Why have you lost so much weight?" Her eyes turned red, "How many days have you not closed your eyes, are you so busy with business? Hurrying back from Luoyang in such a hurry, I really don't want my life—"

Before the words fell, his lips fell.Loving and soft, her breath also penetrated into his, and her tears, as long as a century, and as short as the snap of a finger, so intoxicating and forgetful. She helped him to sit on the couch, and said: "You rest, no matter what, we will talk about it tomorrow—" He got up and wanted to ask the maid to bring the toilet utensils, but he held onto her hand and refused to let go, looking at her, wanting to speak And stop. Shen Zhenzhu's heart felt a little sad, he must explain, every move in the palace is in his eyes and ears, she already knew about Suci, so he must have known about it.However, it is difficult for him to speak up about such things, any explanation is like an excuse to evade, is she really going to force him to tell the story of that day one by one?

Did he lose his temper after drinking, or mistook her? The truth, she no longer wants to know.Life is already so difficult and rough, why would she bother to make things difficult for herself and him? He was by her side, affectionate, that was enough. She wrung out a towel, wiped the dust off his face, and said softly, "Sleep, I'll be with you." Her face was gentle and pleasant, and the hot towel was applied to her face, making her feel indescribably comfortable and at ease. After changing a towel, he was about to apply it for him again, so he couldn't help being slightly startled—he leaned on the soft pillow of the bed, closed his eyes, and had already fallen asleep.

The next day was a ten-day holiday, so Li Chu didn't have to go to the court meeting. He had something on his mind. Although he fell asleep hastily due to exhaustion yesterday, he woke up very early the next day.The palace lanterns were scattered, Shen Zhenzhu was sleeping beside her, her eyelashes were long and slender, she was still trembling slightly in her sleep, her brows were slightly frowned, as if she was deep in thought, obviously she was not sleeping peacefully.Li Chu felt pity and felt guilty, he was holding her slender hand secretly, but when he heard her scream "Ah--", his whole body trembled and he sat up on the couch, still out of breath.

She was trapped by a nightmare, Li Chu supported her body and comforted her repeatedly, she was sweating profusely, and she covered her chest for a long time before calming down her panting.Said: "I dreamed that someone was going to murder Shi'er!" Li Chu hugged her lightly and said, "It's because I'm not by your side. But if I'm around, no one can bully your mother and son. The most important thing for you right now is to take good care of yourself, otherwise he will You and I swim around the world, you are not in good health, but you can't." Shen Zhenzhu was overjoyed: "The rebel army will be defeated across the board, and the war will stop?"

Li Chu said: "Although the chaos will not stop immediately, it will not be far away. An Qingxu's bereaved dog is now hiding in Tibet, and he can be captured easily. The generals of the rebel army have turned their backs one after another. The person who is in charge of the current affairs is a hero, and he belongs to our Tang family, General Guo Ziyi has recovered Heyang and Hanoi, and cleared up the chaos of the war, but it is only a matter of one or two years." Shen Zhenzhu spat: "What's the use of surrendering those who are waiting for Qin Muchu!" Li Chu said: "The generals in the army hate these two people very much, but my father's concerns are also reasonable. If I kill the general, I'm afraid no one will surrender in the future." Changing the subject, he continued: "When the world is stable, I will do whatever , I also want to get out and accompany you to travel all over the three mountains and five mountains, so as to fulfill your daily wish."

Shen Zhenzhu lowered her head and said: "I'm afraid you will be even busier then—" Li Chu smiled resolutely, "Is there anything else that can be more busy than calming down the chaos." He squeezed her hand again and said, "Definitely." Only then did Shen Zhenzhu ask him why he came back in such a hurry yesterday. Li Chu said: "Mo Yanchu spreads eyes and ears in my Tang room. Could it be that I can't set eyes and ears beside him? If I can, can't Concubine Zhang Shu not? He is always upright and thinks that assassinating Concubine Shu is foolproof. The news has already been leaked, and Concubine Shu insisted on changing carriages with Pei Zhaoyi to avoid this murderous disaster. I also only learned the news yesterday morning—whether the assassination was successful or not, I was afraid it would affect you, so Fang hurried back " After that, he looked at her with a smile.

His few words sounded plain and ordinary, Shen Zhenzhu only felt that it was thrilling, and the twists and turns in it were really hard to describe in one word.He said in a low voice: "Why did Mo Yan Chuo assassinate Concubine Shu? What's the benefit to Huihe by killing her?" Li Chu snorted coldly and said: "He wants to put the blame on you and me. Last time, you assassinated the emperor to provoke father and me. If this fails, we will repeat the old trick today!" Shen Zhenzhu blurted out: "No! Mo Yan Chuo won't do that!" Li Chu was startled, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "You can trust him."

Shen Zhenzhu consciously made a slip of the tongue, seeing him looking at her thoughtfully, although she didn't say it clearly, there was always suspicion in it.There was a slight sullen feeling in his heart, but he still said unhurriedly: "If he insists on framing you and me, why didn't he send someone to hide the murder weapon in Shujing Palace after shooting Pei Zhaoyi, why should he send the murder weapon to me directly?" , give me a chance to destroy the evidence?" Li Chu said: "That's because he missed it, I didn't expect you to be so alert." Shen Zhenzhu thought secretly, this matter made Li Chu think that Mo Yanchuo really cannot escape the suspicion of framing.The biggest question in the whole matter is how Concubine Zhang Shu and Li Fuguo determined that there must be a murder weapon in the brocade box. There can only be two reasons. One is that Mo Yanchuu deliberately blamed Concubine Shu after sending the brocade box to her.But who is the person who reported to Concubine Zhang Shu?Concubine Zhang Shu can be convinced that she insists on searching for that brocade box?And once this matter is successful, she, Shen Zhenzhu, will fall into a place of eternal doom, Mo Yanchuo really will do this?She recalled the hesitation in her voice when silently sipping before leaving that night, could it be that he couldn't make a decision because of this matter? The second is that the murder weapon in the brocade box Moyan Chuu sent to her was discovered by the person placed by Concubine Zhang Shu in Shujing Palace, and when she traveled to Daming Palace, she reported to Concubine Zhang Shu.If so, the person placed by Concubine Zhang Shu must be near him, and he did not accompany him to Daming Palace yesterday.Lenovo saw Dugu Jing rushing into Concubine Zhang Shu's bedroom yesterday, could it be that Dugu Jing was meeting with this person? It's messed up, it's all messed up!This hidden situation is really hard to see through for a while, the only thing that is certain is that in this Shujing Palace, there are not only Mo Yanshui's confidant, but also Concubine Zhang Shu's eyes and ears.For the past few days, she seemed to be within reach of this puzzle, but she couldn't see it with a mirror.Shen Zhenzhu felt anxious, her blood surged up, and her chest ached. Li Chu didn't notice it, seeing her silent for a long time, she was thinking deeply, thinking that she was a little annoyed by what she said just now, so he gently comforted him: "Don't think about it, I will discuss with Mr. Li Mi and then tell Feng Shengyi Good luck, look it up, you will be able to find out the truth." Just as he was talking, the chief of staff outside and inside shouted: "Your Majesty orders King Guangping to see you!" Li Chu had no choice but to get up and dress neatly, before going out, he suddenly remembered something, and said to Shen Zhenzhu: "I'm afraid there will be a visitor today." Shen Zhenzhu was a little strange and asked, "Who is it?" Li Chu smiled, "You'll know when you come, but it's an old friend of yours." Seeing him walking outside, Shen Zhenzhu hurried a few steps and called his name. Li Chu looked back, she approached slowly, and said to him in a very low and soft voice: "I don't blame you for Suci's matter. You go and see her first, and... baby, go again ..." Li Chu looked up in astonishment, as if relieved from a heavy burden, a smile floated on the corner of his mouth, and he stroked her temple hair with his hand, which was as smooth as black jade, as if he wanted to say something, finally held his hand again, deeply look at her. It was very early at that time, and when Li Chu was sent away, Shen Zhenzhu still felt chest discomfort and lay down to rest again. In the past two years, her body has suffered a lot. During this period of time, she tried her best to support her. When Li Chu came back, the burden on her heart was relieved, and her will was loosened. After this sleep, I don't know how long I fell asleep.In the haze, someone caressed her hair, and the warm breath floated on her face. She thought it was still late at night, and subconsciously brushed aside, only then did she suddenly wake up. Li Chu was close in front of him, seeing that she was awake, he smiled.Shen Zhenzhu saw that this smile was made with great effort, obviously there was great unhappiness and gloom hidden behind her, and she asked: "What did Emperor Father say?" Li Chu helped her up, and said: "What can I say, but teach me about Luoyang being robbed." After having lunch together, the waiter handed over a name sticker: "There is a visitor from outside the hall." The name sticker was light purple, and it was quite exquisitely made. Li Chu didn't open it to look at it, but smiled, and said to Shen Zhenzhu: "The guest has arrived, go and greet the guest." Who is it?" As she cut off her hand to get the name sticker, Li Chu moved her hand away, and she was in vain, seeing Li Chu's expression narrowed, "You'll know when you get out!" Shen Zhenzhu gave him a coquettish look, and walked together with him into the hall. The crackling sound of boots came from outside the hall, Shen Zhenzhu listened attentively, and felt strange—which general walked so meticulously and cautiously with leather boots?It was Li Ruo, whose temper had improved in recent years, but he still walked carelessly like a man. The person had already arrived at the entrance of the main hall, and from a distance, he could only see a cloud of lavender like light smoke. A gust of wind blew the purple cloak like a wind streamer, but the person who came was arrogant and walked towards Shen Zhenzhu and Li Chu. . She was wearing soft armor, and the clothes inside the outer cover were all lavender, and she didn't wear a helmet. She imitated a man with her hair tied up in a bun, which made her charming face even more charming and heroic.Walking into the hall step by step, it seemed as if the moon had passed by, not only the elegant ladies in the hall, the female officials and court ladies who were good at winning games were all overshadowed by the contrast, even the beauty of Shen Zhenzhu seemed to be incomparable with it. At this moment, the hall was extremely quiet, and all the servants, female officials, maids, and nuns in the hall held their breath without knowing it, and their eyes were all drawn by the visitors.She approached step by step, in fact, she was very close to everyone, but everyone felt that this woman was so far away from her, she dared not be abrupt, and her beauty was unique in the world. Shen Zhenzhu was only afraid that her own eyes would see flowers, and after a while, Zifang cried out in surprise: "Sister Hanruo?!" Zhang Hanruo just smiled: "Sister Shen, I don't want us to meet again." After finishing speaking, he said to Li Chu, "His Royal Highness is well!" one time. Shen Zhenzhu took Zhang Hanruo's hand, looked him up and down, and exclaimed: "In the old days, I only heard that the princess Pingyang was the most beautiful princess in the emperor Gaozu, and she was also as talented in literature and martial arts as Taizong. The princess was born at the same time, and I sigh that there is no such person as the eldest princess in the world. How could I be lucky today, sister, you are radiant and heroic, I am really envious." Zhang Hanruo was shy: "Princess Pingyang helped Emperor Gaozu slay the Yellow Dragon and rule the world. Up to now, the reputation of the lady Guan Hehe is still alive. How dare I compare with the princess. Sister, you really know how to make fun of people." "General Zhang helped our Tang family defeat Luoyang this time, and his meritorious service is better than many men." Li Chu interjected. "General?" Shen Zhenzhu was a little surprised, "You call sister Hanruo a general?" Li Chu patted Shen Zhenzhu's shoulder lightly, and said with a smile: "Didn't you think that, my father has already issued an imperial edict for Miss Zhang to be a general Xuanwei from the fourth rank, isn't she just a dignified female general!" Since Zhang Hanruo led the rest of his troops to break out of Chang'an last year, he began to dormant guerrilla warfare in the suburbs of Chang'an. Afterwards, the former generals of Zhang Shougui in Youzhou learned the news and eagerly welcomed Zhang Hanruo back to Youzhou. Together with the enemy, we swear to avenge this sea of ​​blood.Since Zhang Hanruo was the only one left in Zhang's lineage, they all embraced Zhang Hanruo as their commander.The news of the Tang army attacking the two capitals came from the news, and all the generals felt that this was a god-given opportunity. Zhang Hanruo personally led the troops to Luoyang, and only waited for the two armies to fight. As soon as Zhang Hanruo's army arrived at Xindian near Luoyang, Fang secretly stationed there, and Li Chu's Tang army also arrived.That night, Li Chu led only a few bodyguards and went to Zhang Hanruo's camp in person. After the two talked about each other, Zhang Hanruo decided to join the Tang army and encircle Luoyang together. Upon hearing the news that the Tang army was attacking Luoyang, An Qingxu joined forces with more than 150,000 troops in Luoyang, and took Yan Zhuang as the commander to resist.The Tang army and the rebels set up battle formations in Xindian. Because the rebels were familiar with the terrain and set up formations near the mountains, the Tang army was at a disadvantage in the first battle. Even Li Chengyi was seriously injured by random arrows. At this time, Zhang Hanruo sent his subordinate generals Lin Hong and Ye Hu to lead the troops and attack the rebels from Nanshan. The rebels were shocked by the reputation of the Huihe soldiers, and afraid of Zhang Hanruo's momentum, they shouted wildly: "The Huihe soldiers are here!" !” The army was in a state of disarray, they were flanked by front and back, and they fled in defeat. The process was very complicated, Li Chu only picked up the important ones and told Shen Zhenzhu, so naturally he couldn't help but praise Zhang Hanruo greatly.Shen Zhenzhu heard the general idea, but she was a little bit puzzled how Zhang Hanruo could have voted in the Tang family so easily. She and Zhang Hanruo separated in the suburbs of Chang'an that day, and Zhang Hanruo's words were still in her ears: "My Zhang family used to oppose Tang, and today I oppose Yan. Now, if I go to the Tang Dynasty again, I will be overthrown and impermanent. Now I would rather fall into a bandit than do such a thing!" Zhang Hanruo completely overturned his oath that day.Shen Zhenzhu had been with her for a long time, this is really not like her usual way of doing things. Li Chu seemed to know her very well, and he spoke casually, "I heard that the emperor intends to accept you as a righteous daughter recently?" Zhang Hanruo replied in a low voice but firmly: "I have rejected the emperor." Shen Zhenzhu was quite surprised, and took in another adoptive daughter?Looking at Zhang Hanruo——after she answered, her expression became even more ashamed, and she didn't dare to look up at Li Chu. Seeing Shen Zhenzhu looking at her, she hurriedly picked up a cup of tea from the table and put it in her mouth, her face was flushed like a color, and she didn't seem to At the beginning, he looked graceful and generous. Shen Zhenzhu's heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly understood. Li Chu didn't seem to pay attention to the expressions of the two women, and still jokingly said: "That's a pity. Otherwise, I will have another Princess Pingyang." Shen Zhenzhu changed the topic, and said angrily: "It turns out that my sister arrived in Chang'an a few days ago, and she only came to see me today!" Zhang Hanruo relaxed a little at this moment, put down the teacup, and replied calmly: "This is indeed my sister's fault. Although my original subordinate, Your Majesty, is generous and generous, and I personally lead it, I have to practice it from time to time, and I can't do it for your majesty." Lost face. Fortunately, after a few days, I have a decent look." Shen Zhenzhu said with a smile: "Men will keep saying, the Xiongnu is still alive, why do you have a family? You also want to learn to be a female Wei Qing and Huo Qubing like that?" Zhang Hanruo said sternly: "My sister is right. If I don't kill An Qingxu for a day, my little sister, I will never leave the barracks." He also said: "Actually, I have one more thing to do when I come today - my sister still remembers Xue Hongxian girl?" "Hong Xian?!" Although this name has not been seen for a long time, it is enough to surprise and surprise.Shen Zhenzhu stood up and asked, "Where is she? Has she also come to Chang'an?" Zhang Hanruo nodded and said with a smile: "It's she who has something to look for you. I have the emperor's permission to enter and leave the palace, but she can't. She agreed to wait for you in the western suburbs today."