Chapter 27 Chapter Twenty-Seven

Li Chu and Li Mi strode into the Marshal's Mansion side by side. After Mawei and Xuanzong parted ways, the crown prince led more than a thousand people under his command to head northwestwards, passing through Xinping, Yongshou, Wushiyi, and Pingliang prefectures, and arrived at Lingwu on the ninth day of the seventh month.On July 12th, after resigning from the right servant and shooting Pei Mian and others five times, the prince finally ascended the throne in the south tower of Lingwu City. . On July 20, Emperor Suzong ordered Guangping Wang Chu to be the general of the world's soldiers and horses.Li Mi is the commander-in-chief of the military country and marshal's mansion to be planned, and assists Li Chu.

Li Mi was a collateral clan of the Tang Dynasty, and was of the same generation as Suzong. He was famous for his intelligence, knowledge of classics and history, and his meticulous study of Yixiang.When suzong came to the throne, he came lightly under his edict. At this time, Li Mi was in his forties. Although he was highly trusted by Su Zong, he still wore white clothes and cloth shoes, and refused to wear purple robes.However, Li Chu knew that this man was able to enter the world, understand world affairs, reach the world, be able to do anything with ease, and retreat to avoid mountains and forests.

The Marshal's Mansion was located within Suzong's line, and it was just a small courtyard just before entering. It was very simple, but it was also managed by Lingwu local officials with all their strength. As soon as the two of them entered the Marshal's mansion that day, there was a record under the account to join the army and submit the roster of soldiers and horses recruited the previous day.Li Chu looked it over, nodded and said: "In just ten days, we have recruited 30,000 soldiers and 4,000 horses, which is really gratifying." Li Bidao: "The rebel army is brutal, and now the world is returning to the Tang Dynasty, and there are endless voices for begging for thieves. His Highness is benevolent and generous, and it is only natural that the people have come to seek refuge."

Li Chu said: "Mr. praises you too much. You are the marshal. I hope you can give me more advice." Li Mi was thoughtful, smiled and said to Li Chu: "Your Highness is generous and broad-minded, which is already admirable. I only have one thing to make noise in front of Your Highness." Li Chu hurriedly said: "Sir, please enlighten me." Li Mi saw that there was no one around, so Fang slowly said: "I see that His Highness often has a look of melancholy on his face when he is dealing with government affairs, or occasionally sighs in the mansion. Your Highness is not someone who is hesitant about state affairs. I don’t know what His Highness is thinking, who is he worried about? I heard that His Highness’s concubine, Shen Shi, was left in Xijing. Could it be that His Highness is worried about this matter? If this is the case, Your Highness can’t let go of the relationship between children Boss, it is in vain for Fei Chen to persuade His Majesty to be the Generalissimo of the world's soldiers and horses in front of His Majesty. I only think that King Jianning has escaped Ren Xia. country's responsibility."

Li Chu had mixed feelings. He expressed admiration and admiration for Li Mizhi's words, but also gratitude and sorrow.He had already known the process of setting up Marshal. Concubine Zhang and Li Fuguo strongly recommended Li Tan as Marshal in front of Suzong, because they both believed that Li Tan was easier to control; Tan Jianlang talks a lot and has many constructive words, which makes Li Chu, who is depressed and unhappy, pale in comparison.However, Li Mi urged Suzong to appoint Li Chu as the marshal. Firstly, Li Chu was more "promising" than Li Tan, and secondly, Li Chu was the eldest son. With the eldest son as the marshal, the other sons have nothing to say.However, since leaving Chang'an, there has been no news about Shen Zhenzhu like Huang He. When she sees Li Shi every day, she is both heartbroken and deeply afraid.

I also heard Li Mi go on to say: "Your Highness is the commander-in-chief of the world's soldiers and horses. All the generals rely on him, and the people rely on him. His every move attracts the attention of all. If His Highness cares about his children, he must neglect political affairs. This is one of them; the ancients said , "What is good at the top, it will be very bad at the bottom". If things go on like this, I am afraid that there will be many people who follow suit. This is the second. I hope that His Royal Highness can take back the love of his children from now on. The previous dynasty is a lesson, and the ministers and generals will be very lucky if they specialize in political affairs .”

Li Chu felt a little impatient when he heard this, he thought to himself that you are an expert in the world, and you don't know the word "love" all your life, how could you understand that these two words can be thrown away at will.But I was still very moved, and I should know that only Li Mi could say these words to him, and other people, even father and son brothers, could not speak so thoroughly and profoundly.So he forced himself to suppress his worries to the bottom of his heart, bowed down and said, "I have learned a lot from what you said, so I can only promise you to do your best!"

Li Mi was not worshiped, and said with a faint smile: "I really don't know the difference between beautiful and ugly, handsome, and clear and sensitive. In the future, there will be no more than a cup of loess. If a man lives in the world, he should let it go. How can he do it?" bound by this." But Li Chu said: "Sir, if you have met Chu's wife Shen Zhenzhu, you will know that she is unique in the world." Li Mi chuckled, disapproving. Just as he was talking, Yan Ming came in after the report, presented a letter to Li Chu, and said in a low voice, "Chang'an secret document."

Li Chu took a deep look at Li Mi, and said with a calm smile: "In Chang'an City, there is a Datang eyeliner. This matter is not a secret in front of Chang Shi. Strictly speaking, you don't have to hide it like this in the future." Yan Ming hastily agreed. Li Chu tore off the sealing seal, took out the letter paper, and felt that today's secret letter was very different—it was two pieces of letter paper, one of which was stained with blood, just like red plums and proud snow, with wisps of familiar fragrance coming through the paper. The letterhead came slowly into his nostrils.Li Chu's body trembled uncontrollably, and a faint sense of ominousness came over him step by step.He tried his best to stabilize his mind, turned his mind horizontally, and took the lead in unfolding this page. In an instant, he shivered on the ground, his whole body was cold, and his mind was in a daze, as if he had entered a dream of nothingness.

"The pavilion on the distant mountain, the bright stars among the clouds, the distant view makes the heart cherish, who knows that the river is vast." He wrote it hastily in the side hall of the palace that day, handed it to Feng Shengyi himself and said: "Be sure to pass it on to Wangfei." There is no more familiar handwriting than her own, and there is no more intoxicating smell than the fragrance of her clothes. His heart shrank suddenly, and he was confused when he looked at the letter in his hand. Only the bloodstains were shocking, and the red plums were enchanting and ferocious. He suddenly stood up, but his limbs were weak and unsteady...

Li Mi and Yan Ming beside him saw that his face suddenly turned pale, and fine sweat poured out from his forehead, they were all stunned, but Yan Ming knew Li Chu, so he hurriedly stepped forward to support Li Chu slightly, and said: "Your Highness , Could it be the princess..." A word awakened Li Chu, he dropped the bloody paper in his hand, grabbed another page of letter paper, and wanted to read it, but his fingertips trembled, and he stroked it a few times before unfolding the thin letter paper. Yan Ming's heart was already in his throat, seeing that there were only a few numbers on the letter, he didn't dare to poke his head to see what was written, but Li Chu stared at the paper, turning it over and over again, and then looked at those eyes , it was no longer the crimson red that day when he was about to kill himself at the bridge, it seemed to be straight and empty, and it seemed to be in severe pain, which only made him, a general, incomprehensible and frightened.He saw that Li Chu was silent on the spot, his body remained motionless for a long time, and was about to call out "Your Highness" again when his sleeve was pulled away, and when he turned his head and saw Li Mi shaking his head slowly at him behind him, he had no choice but to hold back desperately, kept his mouth shut, but blinked his eyes He didn't dare to blink and stare at Li Chu. Suddenly, Li Chu took a step forward, staggered to support the table next to him, and stabilized his figure. Before Yan Ming exclaimed, he heard Li Chu's "Oh" and spit out a mouthful of blood... The sound of the piano is like misty mist, it seems to come from not far away, and it seems to come from the deserted sky, sometimes it is clear and elegant, sometimes mellow and lingering, sometimes free and easy...it is everywhere, everywhere, like floating clouds, like empty Added Qingling. Shen Zhenzhu slowly woke up from the melodious sound of the piano.On the top of the head is a gorgeous curtain, dozens of light blue brocade with tassels hanging from the four corners, ice silk hanging from the hook, pearls hanging on the curtain, carved beams and embroidered colors on all sides, the atmosphere is very grand and rich.Above the jade steps, there is a hazy back view of a woman, dressed in a high bun, with a graceful figure, playing the piano.Shen Zhenzhu gave a light "Yes", the woman's ears were pointed, and she stopped playing immediately, her skirt was blown by the wind, and she came to the side of Shen Zhenzhu's bed, Shen Zhenzhu just began to see this woman clearly, twenty-eight years old, with a beautiful face , as beautiful as heaven and man, even though Shen Zhenzhu is a woman, she can't help but feel swayed when she sees her.Such flashy and dazzling, is it because he has already returned to Lihentian, and his soul has reached the palace of heaven?Shen Zhenzhu caressed her chest, still felt a faint pain, so she put this absurd thought to the back of her mind, knowing that she was not dead. Seeing that Shen Zhenzhu had woken up, the woman opened her white teeth lightly, and said with a smirk, "Sister Shen Concubine has been in a coma for more than a month, and she finally woke up." Seeing Shen Zhenzhu's face full of astonishment, she continued, "My surname is Zhang, and my name is Han. If, my sister will call me Hanruo from now on." Seeing that Shen Zhenzhu was about to get up, he stepped forward to support her and said: "My sister is still seriously injured, it is better to stay in bed and rest." "Han Ruo", Shen Zhenzhu said the first sentence, her voice was hoarse and hoarse, she couldn't help but smile wryly, she had to rest in bed, since she gave birth, she seemed to have had an incomprehensible relationship with the bed, "You saved me?" Zhang Hanruo shook his head and said with a smile, "It's not me. My little sister is just entrusted by someone to take care of you, big sister." "Then where is this?" Shen Zhenzhu was puzzled, the cold light of An Qingxu's sword was still in front of her eyes. "This was originally the Prince's other garden, and my sister's is the Prince Liangdi's room." Zhang Hanruo replied with a smile. Only then did Shen Zhenzhu know where the feeling of deja vu came from. She had also been invited to the Prince's Garden in the past.I was even more suspicious of the identity of the girl Zhang in front of me. Who is she?She called herself Concubine Shen as soon as she opened her mouth, wanting to know her identity.Chang'an is in chaos, why can she live in the Prince's Garden?Who saved her, who entrusted her to take care of herself? "Sister, don't be surprised." Zhang Hanruo saw the surprise on Shen Zhenzhu's face, and said with a smile, "Hanruo, tell the truth. It was An Qingxu who asked me to take care of you. As for me, I am his unmarried wife!" Shen Zhenzhu was startled, but seeing Zhang Hanruo smiling happily, he seemed to know about the relationship between An Qingxu and herself, but there was nothing unusual, and said nonchalantly, "Sister, don't worry, although An Qingxu and I are unmarried couples, In fact, the two of us are because he looks down on me, and I don't look down on him; he doesn't want to marry, and I don't want to marry, but we are forced by our parents' orders, and we can delay it day by day." Shen Zhenzhu saw that this woman named Zhang Hanruo was beautiful and intelligent, she was really rare in the world, and she felt ashamed of herself, putting it on any man in the world, I am afraid that she would not be able to ask for it, I don't know why An Qingxu still looks down on her; An Qingxu Zhang Hanruo's good looks and martial arts are also unique, and for some reason, Zhang Hanruo doesn't catch them, and sighs that the world's affairs are really tricky, strange and fragmented.Thinking of her surname, I suddenly realized: "Master Zhang Shougui, the governor of Youzhou, could it be the girl's..." Zhang Hanruo's eyes sparkled, he covered his mouth and nodded with a smile: "Sister is really smart, no wonder An Qingxu is so hard to let go of you, Zhang Shougui is my little sister's grandfather." It turned out that An Lushan was just a life-hunter under Zhang Shougui. , Because of Zhang Shougui's bravery and fighting spirit, he appreciated Zhang Shougui's thoughts and adopted him as his adopted son.In the twenty-seventh year of Kaiyuan, Zhang Shousi was demoted for lying about his military exploits. Although An Lushan had divorced him on the surface, he still respected Zhang Shougui in private.Moreover, Zhang Shougui has served as Jiedu envoy for many years, although he was demoted, he still controls the military and political power of Youzhou and surrounding counties, so there must be Zhang's troops among the rebel army.Although I don't know how powerful it is, but judging from the marriage contract between An Qingxu and Zhang Hanruo, it must not be underestimated.No wonder if Zhang Han dared to take him in secretly, no one would have expected An Qingxu to do this, and no one would dare to search for it. It was difficult for Shen Zhenzhu to speak after her illness, but Zhang Hanruo had a cheerful temperament and was quite like a tiger girl: "The city of Chang'an was captured, and His Majesty (referring to An Lushan) sent someone to pick me up and rush to Chang'an. Choose a day to organize the wedding. On that day, An Qingxu secretly carried you covered in blood into this other garden. I was terrified by that look, but he couldn't do anything else, and his medical skills were really good. " Shen Zhenzhu just sighed secretly, since she killed me, why save me?Now let me lie here with no hope of survival, no hope of death, what exactly do you want to do?Thinking of this, the pain in his chest gradually increased, and he couldn't help covering his chest and frowning. Seeing this, Zhang Hanruo took out two pills from a jasper vial beside the bed, fed them to Shen Zhenzhu and swallowed them, "An Qingxu said that his sword has already pierced your lung lobe. It can save your life, but it cannot guarantee your recovery. You must always be careful in the future, and you must not be too sad or overworked, otherwise you will have asthma in the slightest, and your life will be endangered in severe cases." Shen Zhenzhu took the medicine silently, and had to ask: "Where is An Qingxu? What exactly does he want to do to me?" Zhang Hanruo put down the medicine bottle, thought for a while, seemed to think of something funny, and couldn't help laughing: "He hasn't been here since he cured you. I see that in this situation, you are not the only one who wants to ask him what he thinks." , even he himself doesn’t know what to do.” While speaking, a servant girl knocked on the door and said: "Miss, Miss Xue is here to visit." Zhang Hanruo went out anxiously after hearing this, and said to Shen Zhenzhu: "Sister, rest, little sister, go out for a while, that girl is weird and elf, if she doesn't go out, I'm afraid she will come here." Unexpectedly, before the words fell, a petite figure had already flashed into the inner room, and said softly: "It's better to catch up early, otherwise I don't know that Sister Zhang is speaking ill behind others." It was only a thirteen or four A 50-year-old girl, undersized, with a pretty slender face and a small nose, is extremely cute.Seeing Shen Zhenzhu lying on the bed, she couldn't help saying angrily: "It turns out that sister Zhang has new friends, so she doesn't care about old friends." Zhang Hanruo felt a little helpless towards her, and said: "Didn't you see that this sister is sick and lying in bed?" Then he said to Shen Zhenzhu: "This Hongxian girl is the eldest lady of Xue Song, the general on the right." "Oh, this sister is sick?" Xue Hongxian rushed up, held Shen Zhenzhu's right hand, and said, "Sister looks at Mianshan, what is her name? I really like my sister." Shen Zhenzhu passed her right hand Holding it, I suddenly felt a warm current rushing up from the palm of the hand, slowly traveling through the whole body, the original chest pain was greatly relieved at this time.Although Shen Zhenzhu doesn't know martial arts, but she has heard Li Chu mention it before, she knows that Xue Hongxian is using extremely high-quality internal energy at this time, although she doesn't know how her internal energy compares with Feng Shengyi and An Qingxu's, she also knows Can't help but secretly surprised, thinking that this young girl is hiding something deep, maybe it's not just a simple background like the daughter of a traitor general.But no matter what, he still had a good impression of her and felt that he was very close to her, so he told her his name in a slow voice. Xue Hongxian was really happy, and lay beside Shen Zhenzhu's bed, asking all kinds of questions. After being urged by Zhang Hanruo many times, she said that Shen's elder sister was unwell, so she pouted and said goodbye to Shen Zhenzhu before leaving. Said: "Sister Shen, I will come to see you tomorrow." Shen Zhenzhu nodded with a smile.Zhang Hanruo put his arms around Xue Hongxian's shoulders, and repeatedly warned that Shen Zhenzhu is the person An Lushan wants to arrest, and he must not tell others what happened today.Xue Hongxian agreed with a smile. "Sister Xue's family is young, but the governor is sensible, and she will never go out and talk nonsense. Don't worry, sister." After Xue Hongxian left, Zhang Hanruo said to Shen Zhenzhu.Shen Zhenzhu nodded, thinking that maybe even you don't know, this girl is actually a strange person in the boudoir. Zhang Hanruo ordered the maidservants to serve Shen Zhenzhu and leave after eating. Shen Zhenzhu met two strange women on the first day after waking up after narrowly escaped death, one was beautiful and sharp, the other possessed miraculous skills. Among them, it is still out of the mud but not stained. Don't be a strange flower, but it is cute.It's just that the fate of the woman is too bad, so beautiful, I don't know where she will live in the future.Thinking of this, I was shocked to realize that after experiencing life and death, I had more pessimistic thoughts about the fate of life. As the sun was getting darker outside, Shen Zhenzhu missed Li Chu and her son who was waiting to be fed. Where are they, when can they gather troops and return to Chang'an?A giant candle in the room burned out and went out, leaving only another light dim.Li Chu, Li Chu, it has been more than half a year since we parted that day, when will we meet again?Don't have all your beauty, and your temples are like frost. She leaned against the head of the bed and slowly fell asleep. In the lonely and cool night, a black figure quietly jumped into the room, and gently stroked her forehead with his hand. "Pearl, what should I do with you?" He stared deeply at her sleeping face, and murmured to her, more like asking himself.