Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Lanling Enters the Battle

Today's emperor not only indulges in some strange and weird entertainment, but also likes to hold banquets every now and then, calling all civil and military officials into the palace to have fun with the monarch and his ministers.Chang Gong never liked this kind of occasion, and he pushed it back many times, but today the servant who came from the palace said that the emperor made a special order, so the minister must attend the banquet that night, and he must not refuse.In desperation, Chang Gong had to go to the banquet on time. The Daming Hall in the palace was resplendent and resplendent at this time, and the palace ladies came out in two long lines, each wearing the Wuming gold leaf Mo Nan fan. This kind of palace fan is said to be the stone of Zhao State in the Sixteen Kingdoms era. Made of tigers, craftsmen made pure gold as thin as a cicada's wings, painted both sides with colored lacquer, and painted strange birds, beasts and immortals, which was extremely expensive.And the plates that hold the food are made of purple gold, with gold and silver ginseng belts, and between the engravings of the ginseng belts, the dogwood paintings are as fine as broken hair, which can only be seen from a close look, and are incomparably exquisite.

The ministers arrived here early, and while they were waiting for the emperor, they were hypocritical and courteous to each other.Hu Luguang happened to be summoned by the Empress Dowager today, so he didn't go back to the mansion, and came directly to Daming Hall.He has always been a taciturn person, and because of his majesty, some ministers dare not speak to him at all. Such occasions are extremely disgusting to him.Just as he took a sip of the wine, he suddenly heard someone beside him say, "Look, the king of Lanling and the monk Shuling are here!" Hearing these two familiar names, he subconsciously looked outside the hall.

I saw two handsome men walking in from the outside of the hall, one was wearing a blue brocade dress, the man's delicacy was mixed with a little woman's coquettishness, and the two completely different temperaments set him off with high spirits and infinite scenery.In particular, his pair of extremely beautiful eyes are even more light and moving. When he is looked at by these eyes, he feels like a person is immersed in the lake water, which is clear and deep. And the other man's white brocade clothes were cut from cloud satin, soft and colorful, extremely luxurious, every trace of his smile was like radiant gems, so gorgeous that people couldn't keep their eyes open.

The two men who appeared in the hall were like the sun and the moon reflecting each other in the sky, exuding radiance.After everyone reacted, they whispered to each other. "Lanling King Monk Shuling's appearance, even a woman should be ashamed of herself." "It's a pity that Shang Shuling has not married a wife at this age, maybe his vision is too high." "Could it be that he likes men? Look at his relationship with King Lanling..." "Shh - don't talk nonsense, how can such a thing happen?" "How is it impossible? Otherwise, why would Shang Shuling never marry, and I heard that he once rejected Emperor Xiaozhao's offer of marriage..."

Hu Luguang stared at his son with a complicated and worried look in his eyes. Not long after Chang Gong and Heng Jia sat down, the emperor came to the Daming Hall on his shoulders.It is not the queen who is with him today, but a delicate and lovely woman.I saw that her hair was tied into a bun that is popular nowadays, and a jasper hairpin was simply inserted into the bun, and the sky-blue glazed earrings made her neck even fairer.Compared to Yingying Yanyan in the harem, this woman's appearance can only be considered delicate, but she is rare clean and bright, and even has a kind of innocence that is hardly seen in the harem women.

"Is this woman the emperor's new concubine?" Chang Gong asked in a low voice. Heng Jia glanced at the woman indifferently, "It seems that she was the maid next to the queen before, and somehow she became so favored all of a sudden." As soon as he asked this sentence, Chang Gong felt a little regretful.Isn't the current queen Heng Jia's younger sister?Now that the emperor favors others, Heng Jia must feel uncomfortable. After drinking for three rounds, the emperor became more and more interested, and suddenly clapped his hands, and all the music stopped immediately.

Just when everyone was puzzled, they heard the drums beating loudly, and the shouts shook the sky. Two teams of armored warriors wearing masks broke into the hall and drove away the dancers who were dancing.Everyone was caught off guard, dumbfounded, not knowing what had happened. The emperor put down the wine bottle in his hand, looked at the expressions of all the people in the hall with interest, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. The passionate music suddenly sounded, and the bells rang together, solemn and solemn. The two teams of warriors criss-crossed and changed their formations, wielding their swords and shields, as if fighting fiercely.The shields collided with each other, the cold blades were as bright as autumn water, and the shouts of killing were deafening, as if people were coming to the battlefield where the two armies were fighting.

It wasn't until the end of the song that everyone seemed to have returned to the real world from that cruel battlefield. The emperor looked at Chang Gong with a smile, "Prince Lanling, this dance song is called "The Song of the King of Lanling", what do you think?" Chang Gong was slightly startled, and hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty, I'm ashamed, but this dance music is really extraordinary." "Oh, do you also think it's extraordinary?" The emperor smiled even more happily, "This seems to be a song specially composed by the late emperor after your victory in Luoyang, but I don't know why it hasn't come up. Fortunately, I accidentally played it not long ago. If you find it, it’s a coincidence.”

Is it Uncle Jiu...a song specially composed for her?Chang Gong only felt a burst of heartache, but he still tried his best to maintain a calm expression, and repeated politely: "I dare not be a minister." When she raised her head, she suddenly found that the new concubine was looking at her with a strange look, or it could be said that it seemed to be a disgusting look. Chang Gong looked away in bewilderment, it was strange that she didn't know this woman.However, this woman's eyes seem to have been seen somewhere... Everyone quickly started chatting about other topics, which somehow involved Huluhenga.In the end, even the emperor laughed and interjected, "Shang Shuling, you have never married a wife and had children. Are you not afraid that General Hu Lu will be anxious?"

As soon as the emperor spoke, other ministers quickly echoed, eagerly introducing their relatives to Heng Jia. Heng Jia looked at Chang Gong sideways, and saw her pursing her lips, as if she was suppressing the displeasure in her heart. "Thank you, Your Majesty, and all your lords for your concern, but I have no plans to marry a wife right now," he smiled slightly, "For me, the most important thing is to protect the safety of this country and the Emperor. , how can it be compared with the emperor's foundation?" The emperor obviously enjoyed the words and nodded approvingly.

"He will say some hypocritical and beautiful words," Chang Gong said in a low voice, "I don't think Mr. Shang Shuling has such a noble character." Heng Jia lightly raised the corner of his mouth and said in a low voice, "It seems that someone... is jealous." "Who's jealous..." Chang Gong glared at him, and started to eat himself. Heng Jia's smile was a little more gentle than usual, "This seems to be the first time Chang Gong is jealous of me." "It's not because I'm jealous!" Chang Gong reiterated. "Okay, okay, then it's not jealousy." Heng Jia blinked, and before she could breathe a sigh of relief, she said again, "That's...jealousy." "It's not the same!" "hehe……" Just when the banquet was about to end, the emperor suddenly spoke again, but this time the person who spoke was Hu Luguang who had been sitting there silent. "General Hulu, I heard that there is a girl in your concubine who has just reached the age of marriage. It just so happens that Lord Mu's third son has also passed the coming-of-age ceremony, so the age is quite appropriate." Mu Dipo also showed a flattering smile, "Yes, General Hulu, my third son is also a legitimate son, if General Hulu doesn't dislike it..." "Mutipa, do you know what you're talking about?" Hulu stood up brilliantly, with an expression on his face as if he had been insulted, and said angrily, "Where is the dog breed that is also worthy of me?" Be in-laws!" As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was in an uproar, the emperor's face was ugly, and Mutipo's face turned green and white, standing there in embarrassment, not knowing how to react. Heng Jia sighed and rubbed the corners of his brows. He knew that his father had always been upright, but the same reasoning was true when dealing with these sycophants. A few days later, when Chang Gong entered the palace again, he met the concubine next to the emperor again.She saluted and was about to leave immediately, but at this moment, a beautiful woman walked up to the concubine angrily, pointed at her nose and said, "Feng Xiaolian, you foxy girl! Tell me, how many nights has the emperor stayed with you?" Seeing that it was a dispute in the harem, Chang Gong naturally couldn't stay longer, so he turned around and prepared to leave.However, she felt as if she had heard the name Feng Xiaolian somewhere. "Sister Wang Zhaoyi, you shouldn't blame me for this matter. Where the emperor likes to stay is his freedom. Even if I force him to go out, he may not necessarily go to your place." Wang Zhaoyi was trembling with anger, and said in a vicious voice, "You are getting more and more unruly, and you still talk back, someone, give me a slap!" Xiao Lian seemed to be frightened, and she asked Chang Gong for help in a panic, "My lord, help me." Chang Gong had already walked a few steps forward, and when he turned around, he saw Xiao Lian's expression and eyebrows, but they were so familiar . "Wang Zhaoyi, the emperor is coming soon, you don't want him to see such a scene, do you?" Chang Gong turned around and said coldly. Wang Zhaoyi's expression changed slightly, and he left resentfully. Looking at her back, Xiao Lian breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly thanked Chang Gong. "You're welcome, it's just that you remind me of an old friend..." Chang Gong turned his head slightly melancholy. Xiao Lian's lips raised a strange and weird smile, "Old friend? Gao Changgong, don't you remember my sister?" "Your sister?" Chang Gong was taken aback for a moment, as if a gate had been opened in his mind, countless fragments of memories reappeared in front of him, and his heart jumped violently, "Could it be that your sister is..." "My sister...is called Feng Xiaoyu," "What?" Chang Gong's body shook slightly, "You are her sister? Are you really her sister?!" "At least you still remember her, my lord. I think you know better than me how she died. If it wasn't for you, how could she have ended up in such a tragic end? Our parents passed away early, and we have always It's my sister who takes care of me, we two sisters depend on each other... Do you know what it feels like to lose a loved one, my lord!" Chang Gong pursed his lips, and said in a low voice: "Your sister's death is indeed an accident. She is a good girl, and I am very sorry." "Regret? What's the use of regret! She is pregnant with your child and you can't keep her, how can you be a husband!" Feng Xiaolian's emotions were a little agitated, and her innocent face looked distorted. How could he fall into the water and drown? Isn't that strange?" Chang Gong was startled, did she enter the palace just for her sister? "My lord, I will never let my sister die in an unknown way." She said coldly and walked away. Chang Gong stood there quietly, motionless. In the silent dusk, the autumn wind is cool, and there is a bit of emptiness between the sky and the earth. Time flies like water, and it will soon be the end of autumn. In the clear autumn, the fallen leaves are rustling, the dust is long, the golden red maple leaves are rolling in the air, and the withered flowers are scattered all over the ground sadly.The huge Lanling Palace was quiet and quiet, only the splendor of the boundless maple and mahogany at the last moment before nirvana. Chang Gong stood in front of the corridor, reached out to catch a spinning maple leaf, and pressed it into the scroll.Early in the morning, Heng Jia came and took Xiao Tie out. Without Xiao Tie here, the entire Lanling Palace seemed much deserted. "My lord, King Langya has come to visit you." The steward of the palace hurried in to report. Chang Gong bent his lips, "Understood, quickly let him in, I'm so bored, I just happened to have a two-way game with him." Langya Wang Gaoyan is a frequent visitor here, so the palace seems to be so familiar with his own home, and it didn't take long before he came to the courtyard familiarly. "Xiao Yan, why are you here today?" She beckoned to him, "Sit here for a while." Gao Yan's expression today is surprisingly dignified, "Brother Chang Gong, maybe I will never see you again." Chang Gong was taken aback for a moment, then withdrew his smile, "What did you say? What's going on?" Gao Yan shook his head, "It's not that Heshikana Hugou of the Western Regions has always been worried about me. I just heard the news from the palace that he is urging the emperor to send me to a local state from outside the capital. Destroy my military power." "Is there such a thing?" Chang Gong frowned. "Brother Chang Gong, I am the son of Emperor Wucheng, a dignified royal family nobleman, how can I leave the capital and enter the people? So all of this is caused by He Shikai to sow discord. He still wants to seize my military power, obviously he has a different intention, such a treacherous minister I have to get rid of it!" His face showed a maturity that did not match his age. Chang Gong looked at him in shock, "Xiaoyan, what do you mean..." "Heshi committed a heinous crime. I want to kill him. I hope Brother Chang Gong can help me!" He cut to the point. It was noon, the sun was getting stronger and stronger, and the leaves on the top of the tree were shaking, giving off a strong light, which made people have to squint their eyes. Chang Gong only felt a burst of enthusiasm, and he was about to say yes to him almost immediately. "Sorry, King Langya, she can't help you." At this moment, Heng Jia's voice suddenly came from behind them, both of them were obviously shocked, and when they turned their heads, they saw that Heng Jia had passed their direction Walked over, stood calmly in front of Gao Yan, and said in a calm and unhurried manner: "King Langya, let's find someone else for this matter." Gao Yan's face suddenly turned pale, "Why?" "Heng Jia, I..." Chang Gong had just said a few words, but he just raised his head and met Heng Jia's eyes. Although there was still a smile on the corner of his mouth, there was something in those eyes that were as dark as the night. Leng Ran, as if the ice and snow in winter instantly tied her next words. "King Langya, Gao Changgong is definitely not a suitable candidate. You should have heard that the death of her two elder brothers has something to do with He Shikai." "I've heard of all these things, but because of this, shouldn't brother Chang Gong help me eradicate this thief?" Gao Yan asked puzzled. "You are wrong, King Langya. Once a person is blinded by hatred, it is easy to act impulsively, thus destroying the whole plan. You should find someone who has never been at odds with He Shikai but has no deep hatred, so you can It’s right to be a powerful minister who thinks calmly.” Heng Jia said lightly, then glanced at Chang Gong, and signaled her not to speak, “Shang Shuling’s words are also reasonable, but... is there really such a suitable candidate in the court?” Gao Yan seemed to agree I hesitated a little. Heng Jia's eyes flickered with unfathomable light, "Langya King, is your relationship with your uncle Feng Pushe okay?" Gao Yan was taken aback for a moment, as if he suddenly understood, he lifted his spirits, and said in a deep voice: "Shang Shuling, I understand! Then I will leave today!" Looking at the back of him leaving in a hurry, before Chang Gong could speak, Heng Jia withdrew the smile on his lips, and opened his mouth in displeasure, "Fortunately, I came in time, otherwise, you would have agreed to him impulsively. " Chang Gong moved his lips, but did not speak. "Chang Gong, I don't want you to get involved in such a thing, this kind of dangerous game is not suitable for you, understand?" He raised his eyebrows and said angrily. "But, Heng Jia, why do you want Xiaoyan to recommend Feng Zizong? Shouldn't you also stay out of it? Aren't you also helping him secretly?" Chang Gong retorted unconvinced. "As the Empress Dowager Hu's brother-in-law, Feng Zizong is naturally confident in his status. In addition, he is thoughtful and alert. He and He Shikai are at odds because of power struggles. He is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate. With his help, and This time, Shikai should be in danger." Heng Jia forgot her glance, "As for why I did this, it is because...if that person disappears, maybe the scar in your heart can be completely eliminated." After finishing speaking, he looked up at the high and blue sky, the sunlight coated his body with a layer of warm gold, and the crimson fallen leaves hovered under his feet wrapped in wind and sand.His expression was serene and tranquil, and his fair complexion seemed to carry some sense of anticipation. Chang Gong stared at his face without blinking, and suddenly had the illusion that he saw a cloud of glistening fresh snow, melting under the sun full of warmth. ...