Chapter 222 Chapter Thirty-Nine
The Sixth Part of Everlasting and Everlasting Chapter 49: Everlasting and Everlasting (All)
Wang loves his beauty and art, and wants to accept him with a golden house, but Ji refuses, saying: "My concubine is from Chu, and I don't do anything to hate you." When Wang heard about it, he was angry and wanted to add more crimes. , Ji was given to Zhe, and Zhe gave Jin amnesty.Liu Ji left Yongying to imitate Hongfei Mingming, or to go from her beloved!
Alas, when the country is in peril, every time I see Confucian crowns surrendering to the enemy, and strong men unloading their armor, there are not as many as Liu Ji, so it is his ambition to show his deeds.
——"The Legend of Liu Ji, the History of Chu in the Southern Dynasties"
Slowly got off the carriage, entered the gate of the mansion, and I walked into the study room, Roulan was sorting out the official documents for me behind the desk, and wrote out the abbreviations for me to browse quickly. After drinking, I personally served the fragrant tea. I picked up the fragrant tea and couldn't help but glance at her with satisfaction. It's really comforting to have a woman who is so filial.
I casually picked up the gift list of Nanchu that Roulan had put in front of me, opened it and looked at it, and when I saw the second line, I spit out all the tea in my mouth with a "poof", pointing at the gift list and shouting loudly: " What's going on, Miss Lingyu is also one of the tributes, why is there no news about the secret camp, quickly send someone to investigate, where did she go, if there is something wrong, do I have to risk my life to pay for it?"
Rou Lan showed a dazed look, and said, "Daddy, who is Miss Lingyu?"
It just occurred to me that Roulan didn't know about Jiangnan's affairs, so I couldn't help getting up and walking around in the study room. It has been more than three hours since I left Yin'an Hall. According to the prior arrangement, this spiritual rain must be a reward for Which general did I choose? I promised to take care of Qiu Yufei for this woman. If something happens, I don't have the face to see my friends.At this time, Xiao Shunzi had already gone out to deliver the order, and when he walked into the study, I had already calmed down, and said lightly: "Tell Hu Yanshou to go to Jing Chi's place to have a look, since Liu Rumeng is here with me, His Royal Highness King Qi will probably send Ling The rain was given to Jing Chi. If the person is really there, let Hu Yanshou come over directly. I think Jing Chi will not refute my face. Roulan, you can check whether the Mingjian Division has any relevant information to submit. A disciple of Fengyi Sect and Yufei's favorite person, such an identity must be recorded by Mingjian Division. If she is listed on the tribute list, it must have been spread all over the south of the Yangtze River by now. Mingjian Division should submit an abbreviation, but I I remember that I haven't seen any similar documents in the past few days, if there is no such document, the Mingjian Division will be negligent."
Rou Lan agreed, walked to the desk and began to read the documents presented by Ming Jiansi. After reading for a while, she couldn't help but peek at her father, but she saw Xiao Shunzi looking at her with a strange expression, her heart trembled, and she hurriedly avoided it. He opened his eyes and continued to search.She naturally knew that she couldn't find it, because she had already hidden the letter sent by Ming Jiansi, and Jiang Zhe didn't pay much attention to this aspect, so she kept it a secret.
The room became very silent for a while, except for the rustling of Roulan turning the pages of the book, there was no other sound.I sat back on the chair, concentrating on my thoughts, what happened to the secret camp, how could there be no news about such a thing, thinking of Liu Rumeng's matter, although I was sure that the secret camp would never betray me, but I was still full of doubts.When I was deep in thought, a guard came to report that it was Qiu Yufei who was begging to see me.
I frowned. Why is Qiu Yufei here at this time? Hasn’t he already retreated? It’s hard to get news in the past two years. It stands to reason that he and Ben shouldn’t have known about Lingyu. Is it closed? Let Xiao Shunzi go to greet the guests on my behalf. I am also uneasy. I hope Miss Lingyu is fine, but if Li Xian really gives her to Jing Chi, it is fine. Although Jing Chi is reckless, he is not lustful. For my generation, if Miss Lingyu is unwilling, he will definitely not force her.
Just as I was secretly comforting myself, Xiao Shunzi had already led Qiu Yufei into the study room. I got up to greet him, and my eyes fell on Qiu Yufei's face, and I was shocked. I saw his starless eyes and pale face. He seemed to have been seriously injured, frowned slightly, and went forward to put his fingers on his veins. After a long time, I sighed, raised my head and said, "Yufei, how could you be so seriously injured, and it seems like If you don’t take good care of yourself, if you come a few days later, I’m afraid you’ll have to take care of him for a few more years.” After that, I turned my head and said, “Xiao Shunzi went to get the medicine box and gold needles, but Lan’er avoided it and told Commander Hu Yan , no matter where the person is, they have to pick it up, and say that Jiang is very grateful, and he will come to the door to apologize in person the next day."
Xiao Shunzi knew that Jiang Zhe was so vague, but he didn't want Qiu Yufei's anxiety to aggravate his injury. Roulan was very obedient, so naturally she didn't say much, and the two went out, and waited until the door was closed to hide Jiang Zhe's eyes, Xiao Shunzi's eyes turned cold, and he looked at Rou Lan, but said nothing. Rou Lan's heart trembled, and she knelt on the ground silently, with a look of pleading on her face. Xiao Shunzi hesitated for a moment, and finally gently Shaking her head and walking away, Rou Lan knew that Xiao Shunzi had agreed not to ask about this matter, she stood up with a bright smile on her face, hurried back to her room, and wanted to spread the news that Qiu Yufei had arrived , so that Brother Huo can decide what to do next.
When Xiao Shunzi came back with the medicine box and gold needles, I let Qiuyu fly to sit cross-legged on the soft couch in the study, let him loosen his clothes, first used the gold needles to unblock his blood, and then let him take it. The medicine I made to treat internal injuries, the rest is up to him to slowly recuperate and adjust his breath. Once a congenital master is injured, it is extremely difficult to recover.
After the treatment was completed, Qiu Yufei put on her clothes, stood up and thanked her, "Thank you Suiyun for your help."
I was stunned and said: "When did Yufei become so different? You and I have known each other for many years, and I have a little bit of medical skills. There is no reason not to take action."
Qiu Yufei said sadly: "I am Xie Suiyun, you rescued Lingyu. When I entered the city, I heard rumors that all the female music sent by the envoys of Southern Chu were rewarded by His Royal Highness King Qi to the soldiers. Among them, the two most outstanding, respectively It was given to Sui Yun and Ping Bei General Jing Chi, Sui Yun has never loved women, if it wasn't for saving Ling Yu, how could he accept such a reward?"
I didn't feel ashamed, and thought to myself, I'd better wait until I get back Lingyu before apologizing. In order to change the topic, I smiled and asked: "Yufei, if you talk about martial arts in this world, you are already in the top of your fingers, right?" Who can hurt you like this?" In fact, I doubt that Mozong hurt him, so I want to ask clearly.
Qiu Yufei seemed to understand my doubts, shook his head and said indifferently: "It's not Master." I breathed a sigh of relief and was about to ask again, but Qiu Yufei said sadly: "It was the senior brother who seriously injured me."
I almost couldn't catch my breath, and finally calmed down. I don't need to ask, Qiu Yufei must have known about the Lingyu and escaped privately. The Mozong has always spoken like a mountain, so he must be furious, and sent Duan Lingxiao to capture Yufei back. It is a matter of reason, but there is no need to ask about the details, but I don't know who passed the news to him, so I asked: "Yufei has been in seclusion for two years, and he doesn't ask about foreign affairs. Who sent the news to Yu Fei?"
Doubt flashed across Qiu Yufei's eyes, and he asked, "Could it be that you sent Chiji to deliver the letter to me? I heard the letter and went out privately, but was stopped by the elder brother on the way. Senior brother slapped me, fortunately senior senior brother was merciful, otherwise I might have died on the road."
I heard the words and couldn't help asking: "Could it be that Mr. Duan has also arrived in Hefei?"
Qiu Yufei said with some embarrassment: "I'm afraid I'm going to cause trouble for you. Senior brother has obeyed the order of the master and will never let go. I'm afraid he will arrive in Hefei soon."
I was full of doubts in my heart. What the hell are the people in the secret camp doing? They didn't tell me about Lingyu, but they took so much effort to tell Yufei, and even involved Chiji who had already quit the secret camp. I was about to think about it carefully. Thinking about the strangeness, Hu Yanshou hurried in and said: "Master Hou, Miss Lingyu is indeed at General Jing's place, but after the general left, he learned that the king of Jiajun was leaving, and the general went to see her." King Jia, the king refuses to let him go."
I just felt a bang in my head, and I didn't care to look at Qiu Yufei's face that became cold and stern in an instant, and said angrily: "What's the matter with Li Lin, he is young, maybe he is also interested in female sex Is it?"
Hu Yanshou bowed his head and said: "Master Hou, the last general also asked politely. I heard from the personal guards of King Jiajun that the king knew that the woman was a remnant of the Fengyi sect, and he held a grudge in his heart. , and won’t harm his biological mother, so he has to kill to vent his anger.”
Before I could react, Qiu Yufei said coldly, "Suiyun, what's going on?"
I had no choice but to say embarrassingly: "Yu Feishang, please forgive me for my negligence. I just found out that Miss Lingyu is also on the tribute list, so I ordered Commander Hu Yan to ask for someone."
Qiu Yufei trembled when he heard the words, and looked at me lightly, his eyes were full of doubts. I also knew that it was difficult for him to believe this. Explain, Qiu Yufei has already walked out with a cold look on his face, he seemed to be quite calm, and pushed the door out, but when he disappeared outside the door, the heavy wooden door burst open in front of my eyes, I was stunned Looking at the slap-sized piece of wood, I couldn't help but feel a chill in my heart, and my mind was even more chaotic. I have always been used to the feeling that everything around me is under control, and all the changes today are out of control. Makes me feel at a loss.
I didn't know how long I stayed there, but I stood up and said loudly, "Xiao Shunzi, follow me to Li Lin's place immediately, I hope there is still room for redemption, how could Li Lin be so nonsense?" The shadow in Li Lin's heart, while hoping that Ling Yu will be safe and sound, if Qiu Yufei and Li Lin conflict, it will be a great disaster. After thinking about it, even if Ling Yu is fine, what should Duan Lingxiao do if he chases after him? Dealing with it, I have a lot of thoughts in my heart, and I only feel that my head is as big as a bucket.
Xiao Shunzi didn't say a word, but ordered chariots and horses to be prepared, and escorted Jiang Zhe away from the dust, and even brought with him 60 to 70 percent of the guards in the mansion, after all, the next thing might be extremely difficult.
Qiu Yufei left Jiang Zhe's mansion feeling dazed. Just now, he was furious and made him walk away. When the cold wind blew outside, he calmed down. After thinking about it carefully, he never felt that Jiang Zhe would do anything, even though he I also know that Jiang Zhe doesn't take the matter between him and Lingyu seriously, but if he intends to harm Lingyu, he doesn't have to wait until today. I don't know what happened, so he should go to King Jiajun to save Lingyu first.But looking around, he didn't know the way. How could he know where the mansion of Jiajun Wang Li Lin was? He wanted to go back and ask Jiang Zhe, but he felt that he had lost face. Besides, Jiang Zhe and Jiajun Wang were relatives. Better than an outsider like myself, he stomped his feet hard and decided to find a sergeant to ask for directions. Anyway, there are sergeants of the Yong army everywhere in Hefei now.
Just as he was about to take a step, a sergeant dressed in the color of a tiger guard rushed over behind him and shouted: "Fourth young master, wait a moment, this subordinate is ordered by Lord Hou to lead the way for the fourth young master."
Qiu Yufei was stunned for a moment, his eyes fell on that person, remembering that he had just met that person in Jiang Zhe's residence, his heart warmed up, but his mouth said coldly: "What did Jiang Zhe say?"
The guard saluted and said: "Master Hou ordered me to take the fourth son to see the king of Jiajun. Lord Hou said that although the king of Jiajun is young, he has a temper, and he will not really hurt Miss Lingyu. Please also invite the fourth son. Don't get too anxious, act cautiously. After the Fourth Young Master saves someone, Lord Hou will explain the misunderstanding to the Fourth Young Master."
Qiu Yufei felt a little relieved when he heard the words, and said: "Lead the way ahead." The guard seemed very smart and capable, and led Qiu Yufei through the streets and alleys. After less than two sticks of incense, he had already arrived at a forbidden place. In Wei Senyan's mansion, Qiu Yufei was about to ask the guard if he was here, when he heard the familiar clear and beautiful sound of the piano in the wind. It was the song "Yi Lan Cao" that he had pointed out to Ling Yu. Hurting fate, lonely and self-respecting, but now Qiu Yufei listens to it, but feels that there is a faint meaning of yearning in the weeping and complaining piano sound. It was my own wishful thinking, if Lingyu hadn't also had admiration for her, she wouldn't have been so affectionate when she played this song, the piano is the voice of the heart, so this originally sad tune also has a little more tenderness and sweetness.Qiu Yufei was so obsessed with hearing this, she actually forgot everything and stood blankly in the cold wind, hating herself for walking in such a hurry that she didn't even bring her piano with her, otherwise she would play a song immediately and tell Lingyu How hard I have been in lovesickness for the past two years.
The sound of the piano gradually faded, Qiu Yufei's figure flashed, and he had jumped onto the high wall. His figure was like an illusion, passing by many pavilions. The guards in the mansion were not strict, and there was almost no obstruction.At this moment, the sound of the qin played again, but this time the qin music was "Li Luan Cao". As if he knew all the past of a weak woman in a moment, Qiu Yufei only felt the blood in his abdomen surge, and a mouthful of blood rushed up his throat, but he swallowed it forcibly. He was a bosom friend, so this The infinite sorrow in the piano can also hurt him the most.When he followed the sound of the piano and finally found the flower hall where Lingyu was located among the numerous pavilions, the sound of the piano revealed the sound of a change of sign, which was even more decisive. Qiu Yufei was shocked and flew across the sky. , a shadow of snow pounced on the flower hall, ignoring the exclamations from all sides and the police whistles one after another, kicked the door of the flower hall, and looked inside, only to see Lingyu who had been away for two years Sitting upright playing the qin, the lingering smoke in the incense burner beside the qin was curling up, and the three incense sticks had been burned out. In front of Ling Yu, a young man in black held a sharp sword and pointed at Ling Yu's throat.But Ling Yu looked calm and indifferent, turning a blind eye to the sharp sword, as if he had already disregarded life and death.However, Qiu Yufei could tell from the sound of the change just now that Ling Yu also felt grief and indignation.
Qiu Yufei broke in suddenly, startling everyone in the hall, the sound of the piano stopped abruptly, Lingyu was full of surprise, and the expression in his eyes was unpredictable, seemingly worried and relieved.
Qiu Yufei's eyes flickered, and he saw that besides Ling Yu and the young man, there were two middle-aged guards in the flower hall. Like a mountain, one of them said angrily: "Who is your Excellency, why did you trespass on Jiajun Wang's mansion?"
Qiu Yufei's icy eyes passed through the two of them, and fell directly on the black-clothed boy, and said coldly, "Li Lin, is it that you want to kill Qiu Yufei's fiancée?"
Li Lin had a weird look on his face, and his eyes flickered: "Uncle Qiu, why did you say that? This girl is a remnant of the Fengyi Sect. This king wants to kill her to avenge my biological mother. The Demon Sect and the Fengyi Sect It's an old enemy, how could she be my uncle's wife."
Qiu Yufei said angrily: "I don't need the Jiajun King to ask about her matter, Qiu only asks you, are you willing to let me take her away?"
Li Lin sneered and said, "This king's words are like a mountain. Even if it is the fourth son, you can't change my mind. Have you seen the incense burner? Just now, this king and Miss Lingyu made an agreement to let her touch the Yaoqin before she died. When her head fell to the ground, the incense has burned out and she is still alive. This king is already a dishonest person. It is better for the fourth son to leave this place as soon as possible. For the sake of the Mozong and my uncle, I will not chase after you. The crime of entering my mansion is."
Qiu Yufei's heart was cold. He and this young prince had met in Jiang Zhe's mansion in the past, and he knew that he was decisive in killing and attacking, which was better than that of King Qi. One day when he was powerless, he couldn't help but feel murderous, and asked word by word: "Lingyu is just an innocent and weak girl, why are you so aggressive and determined to kill her? Could it be that your majestic king of Dayong County is so bullying?"
Li Lin's eyes showed deep-seated hatred, and said: "This king was originally the son of the father, the dignified prince of Qi, if the mother and concubine hadn't fallen into the Fengyi sect, committed the crime of treason, and the genealogy was removed, how could this king lose the title of the son?" This time, this king and Fengyimen have sworn to be incompatible. This time I came to the south, I wanted to kill Fengyimen. Now those vicious women are full of evil, but it is a pity that they are not the hands of this king. Now Lingyu It's her misfortune that the girl fell into my hands, and it's also heaven's chance to avenge me, if I don't kill her, I've failed God's will."
The murderous intent in Qiu Yufei's heart became stronger and stronger, looking at Li Lin, he sneered and said, "Okay, okay, if you want to kill her, I will kill you."
Before the words were finished, he did not see how he moved. His figure had passed by two guards, and he appeared in front of Li Lin strangely. He kicked him out, and with a "bang", Li Lin's body hit the wall , smoke and dust everywhere.Although Qiu Yufei's heart was full of murderous intent, but thinking of Li Lin's identity, he did not kill the killer after all. Even so, Li Lin felt his eyes darken, his mouth was sweet, and a mouthful of blood had already spit out. The pain was so severe that he fell to the ground and couldn't get up.He cursed in his heart: "Damn Huo Cong, didn't you say that the soft armor on my body can remove 50% of my internal energy and won't cause me serious injuries? You also said that Qiu Yufei will be fine when she sees Lingyu girl, and won't hurt Assassin, why didn't this king even hold his foot?"
At this time, the two guards who were ashamed and angry had already jumped over, but in the eyes of Ling Yu and Li Lin, Qiu Yufei's figure flashed, and the two guards had been forced to retreat again, but Qiu Yufei did not. He continued to attack Li Lin, but retreated to Ling Yu's side. The two guards stood in front of Li Lin, their faces were full of shock and anger, but they didn't know that although Qiu Yufei had no damage on the surface, his blood was surging. If these two people make a move at this moment, Qiu Yufei will definitely be seriously injured.
Qiu Yufei's gaze was fixed on the two guards. One of them was able to use the Hundred-Step Magic Fist, and the other was to use the Eagle Claw Fist. At least 60% to 70% of his level, but because of his internal injuries, he only had the upper hand with only 50% of his usual skill, but he relied on his dexterity. If he really wanted to take the lives of these two people, he would probably be killed. They retaliated and were seriously injured. Such two guards, even in the capacity of Li Lin County King, are too extravagant.
At this time, Li Lin was able to stand up. He wiped away the blood on the corner of his mouth, and said loudly: "If you want to let anyone go, you should wipe the king's neck."
There was an earth-shattering sound of promises outside the flower hall, and then there was the sound of weapons clashing, and the sound of bows and arrows being wound. Among them, Qiu Yufei heard many footsteps that were either as calm as a mountain or as light as the wind. Their skills are above the first-class level, and there are two of them, whose martial arts are even better than the two guards in the hall. This kind of ostentation, even His Royal Highness Qi Wang, is no more than that. Qiu Yufei suddenly felt an inexplicable feeling in his heart. Has he fallen into a trap, but who would bother to deal with himself so much?Even if the Dayong royal family wanted to attack the Mozong, they would not choose today when Jiangnan is still undecided.It's just that Qiu Yufei didn't care to think about it at this moment, he just turned his head to look at Lingyu, his eyes were full of guilt, he already knew that with his own strength, it was impossible to save her, so he stretched out his hand to hold Lingyu Ling Yu raised his head and looked at him, his clear eyes were full of gratitude, his eyes met each other, their eyes were entangled, and it was difficult to separate them.
After a long time, Qiu Yufei sighed and said: "King Jiajun, you really have good intentions, I think you must have set up an ambush, but I don't know how much Qiumou has a deep hatred with you, so that you took so much trouble to set up this trap?"
A gleam of cold light flashed in Li Lin's eyes, and he said lightly: "The guards around this king are like clouds. As for the friendship between Uncle and the Fourth Young Master, as long as this daughter is left to be disposed of by this king, I will treat today's incident as if it never happened."
A look of sadness flashed across Qiu Yufei's eyes, and he said lightly, "Lingyu is Qiumou's fiancée's family. If the King of Jiajun wants to do harm, then let Qiumou be counted together."
Hearing this, Li Lin knew that Qiu Yufei had faintly succumbed, but according to the purpose discussed with Huo Cong in advance, he could not let it go lightly. The emperor is still my father, and he respects the Demon Sect very much, and the Fourth Young Master is the best friend of my uncle. No matter how courageous Li Lin is, he would not dare to offend the Fourth Young Master, but this woman is a remnant of the Fengyi Sect, the Demon Sect It is also not allowed for this girl to enter the door, otherwise how could the Fourth Young Master be forced to go into seclusion? Even if the Fourth Young Master came here today, he did not get permission from the Demon Sect. Even if this king forgives this woman, could the Fourth Young Master still fight against the Demon Sect? It will be a matter of time before Yong dominates the world. Although I have only heard about the methods of the Demon Sect, I also know that it is unusual. It's the right way."
Qiu Yufei only felt a shock in his heart, the words and phrases of the young prince were deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, making it difficult for him to refute, but when his eyes fell on Ling Yu's pale face, he could never move away, even if his body was broken to pieces, he would never let him go Such a bosom friend raised his head and said resolutely: "In this case, let me learn about King Jiajun's blood killing array. If Qiu can take away Lingyu, can this matter be over?"
Li Lin sighed: "This king is not talented, but I also know that with the current strength of the fourth son, even if he protects this woman, he will be seriously injured and die soon. Why does Uncle Qiu sacrifice like this for a woman?" Zhong Zhong is full of confidence. Although Ling Yu doesn't know the depth of the strength of both sides, he has already believed what he said, and looked up at Qiu Yufei again, only to see that his expression is serious. Obviously, Li Lin's words are not false. Han, knowing that this glimmer of life was finally cut off, was about to withdraw his hand, but Qiu Yufei said calmly and firmly: "May I ask the prince of the county, if Qiu takes Lingyu to the bleeding battle, can this matter stop here?" ?”
Lingyu was stunned when she heard the words. She has been living in the world for many years, and she is used to seeing people who are selfish and selfish. The little things in the past two years have won her trust and respect, and although Qiu Yufei is the person she yearns for, she doesn't trust him very much, let alone at this critical moment of life and death, even if Qiu Yufei is forced to abandon herself , she didn't think there was any surprise, but Qiu Yufei never abandoned her after all. Unknowingly, two lines of tears rolled down, and she whispered: "Why bother, the fourth son has a bright future. Why do you want to be willing to offend everyone and disobey your elders for the sake of Lingyu?"
Qiu Yufei's heart sank, and he looked down, only to see Lingyu's misty eyes full of determination, and then he felt that the jade hand in his hand suddenly became soft and boneless, and it was easy to get out of Qiu Yufei's grasp. , with a flash in front of her eyes, Lingyu, who was originally sitting on the piano bench, has already risen up, her graceful body is sliding and turning in the air like a fish swimming, Qiu Yufei's heart flashed a long-forgotten name, and she couldn't help being surprised Shouted: "Meteorite Fighting Technique, Lingyu can't be reckless." After saying that, he spread his arms and rushed towards Lingyu, but he wanted to restrain her. Although the Meteorite Fighting Technique is the most terrifying in close combat techniques One, but it also has many limitations. Once it is used, it will most likely end in death. Lingyu is not a ruthless person. Once it is used, it may be even more dangerous.But Lingyu's movements are as natural as a fish swimming, and her delicate body seems to have turned into a boneless spirit snake. When Qiu Yufei was about to hug her in the air, she was like a fish swimming in water, spinning in the air suddenly Turning around, although Qiu Yufei also changed his tricks in time, he could only tear off one of her skirts, and Lingyu had already smashed the window of the flower hall and rushed out.
Qiu Yufei no longer cared about his injuries, took a deep breath of true energy, and chased out of the window like a feathered arrow. Lingyu originally wanted to die, so after jumping out, he didn't push any more, just followed the rest of the window. It was falling to the ground, but before her figure landed, she had already fallen into someone's arms, and then she felt that the scenery on both sides became blurred, and the cold wind rushed towards her face, making her almost unable to open her eyes.She didn't struggle, because she didn't need to turn her head to feel the familiar yet unfamiliar breath, and the sound of feather arrows whistling in the air, but there was no trace of fear in her heart, she just tried her best to lift her breath and lighten her body without daring to move. I was afraid that any of my actions would affect Qiu Yufei.
Qiu Yufei showed no remorse at all, the trajectories and strength of those feathered arrows that could penetrate gold and crack rocks were reflected in the mirror-like heart lake, a total of thirty-six sharp arrows woven into a net to attack the two of them, even more so. Block all the escape routes. Even if he was not injured, he couldn't guarantee that he would be able to escape unscathed. What's more, he was seriously injured and brought a woman with him, but he tried his best to cover the spirit rain with his body. As the injury worsened, there was only one thought in his mind, which was to rescue Lingyu from this place.
He knew in his heart that Ling Yu was either trying to escape, or he was the most stupid person. He also knew that rushing out in that situation would probably be a dead end. It's because I don't want to hurt myself. I'm a man, but I can't protect the woman I love, so what's the point of living.
The sharp arrow grazed his hairline, Qiu Yufei rushed out of the first round of arrow rain with all his strength, almost exhausted, but the sound of bowstrings could be heard in his ears, and the second round of arrow rain hit his weakest body. When the time came, Qiu Yufei drew his true energy and flicked his sleeves away, but he was dizzy for a while. Knowing that his old injury had flared up, and just when he was in despair, a voice like ice and jade clashing came from his ear and said : "Stop everything." At the same time another majestic voice said lightly: "Yu Fei stop."
These two sentences are not very loud, but they are straight to the hearts of the people. Everyone has the illusion that the speaker is by his side, and Qiu Yufei gave up all resistance almost at the same time when he heard these two voices , It fell down like a kite with a broken string, and the arrows that were shot at him were almost broken by some kind of force around him, and the broken arrows and feathers fell to the ground.Qiu Yufei didn't care about everything, let go of the spirit rain when he landed on the ground, and sat down cross-legged by himself, with luck to heal his injuries, but the meridians that used to flow like beads are now intermittent, and beads of sweat can't help oozing from his forehead.
Lingyu had the feeling of being in a dream, and was still struggling on the verge of life and death a moment ago, but all of a sudden those arrows were broken and rebounded, and she and Qiu Yufei also fell to the ground. Even at this time, Qiu Yufei was still Carefully protecting himself, he then sat down on the wet stone path after the snow to adjust his breathing, Lingyu could only kneel beside him anxiously.But at this moment, there were suddenly two more people in the garden, and Lingyu hardly saw how the two came to her side. One of them was a man in gray with a square face and a dignified face, but he just looked at Lingyu lightly. At a glance, Lingyu felt the qi and blood surging, and almost fell to the ground, but felt a ray of icy-cold zhenqi volleying into the body, and suddenly felt refreshed, and the breath calmed down.Looking up, he saw another handsome young man with a face like ice and snow smiling at him.She naturally didn't know that the two had already fought a round secretly by herself, but she just looked at Qiu Yufei worriedly, and even a man with gray hair and frosty temples walked in under the protection of many guards, whispered an order, waved back All the guards in ambush in the garden didn't pay attention to the situation, they just watched the cold sweat on Qiu Yufei's forehead worriedly, but they couldn't even wipe the sweat off his forehead.
Seeing this situation, the gray-clothed man's eyes flashed with worry, and his eyes fell on Li Lin who had been summoned by Jiang Zhe to be reprimanded in a low voice. A cold light flashed in his eyes. Li Lin, who was bowing his head in repentance, felt like a mountain. He rushed toward his face, and he couldn't help but look up, only to see a pair of deep black eyes that seemed to have flames looking at him with murderous intent, his chest seemed to be hit hard, and his breathing seemed to be cut off in an instant, if it wasn't for the unruliness in his bones Supporting him to force himself to look at that person, he might have knelt down on the ground.At this moment, Xiao Shunzi moved slightly, blocking the man's sight. Li Lin felt his knees go limp, and the relaxed feeling of the sudden loss of pressure almost made him fall to the ground.Fortunately, Hu Yanshou next to him supported him, but no matter how he looked at it, Li Lin felt that Hu Yanshou's eyes were not friendly, and the strength in his hand might not be too strong. Born, almost looked up to the sky and screamed aggrieved, but never realized that the hatred that had been buried in his heart for many years gradually faded away, leaving no trace.
Let's say that the man and Xiao Shunzi looked at each other, the distance of several feet between them seemed to be an airtight air, the strong wind and air flow rampant, and countless times of probing and dodging, if it wasn't for the two people who were determined to work together, each using their internal strength Constraining the secret battle between the two, I'm afraid it's already a thunderbolt, and I'm afraid there will be no one in the garden to stay, let alone let Qiu Yufei adjust his breath to heal his injuries.So within a short while, both of them stopped in a tacit understanding.
At this time Li Lin walked over with his head down, holding an octagonal brocade box in his hand. The man's eyes flashed, and he saw the seal character "Xiao Huan Dan" on the brocade box. The elixir of the stove, if you talk about the medicines for treating internal injuries in the world, it is second to none, even the medicines refined by the medical sage Sangchen are not as good, especially in this case, it is the most needed spiritual medicine for Qiu Yufei medicine.The man looked at Li Lin with a softer gaze. It goes without saying that the "Xiao Huan Pill" is precious. Even with Li Lin's status, it should be difficult to have it. He reached out to take it, stuffed it into Qiu Yufei's mouth, and then pressed his palm on Qiu Yufei's vest, breathing to help him heal.
Li Lin felt relieved, knowing that his intention to seek peace had been accepted by Duan Lingxiao, the head disciple of the Demon Sect, so he didn't have to worry about it for the time being. Tears came down, but thinking of Jiang Shen who stole a small pill from Master Cizhen, Li Lin couldn't help but twitched his lips, wondering what punishment that kid was receiving? (In the Fuyun Temple, Jiang Shen was copying thick scriptures in the meditation room with unkempt hair, and from time to time he wailed to the sky: "Ah, why did Master punish me for copying books like my father did?")
At this moment, Qiu Yufei's expression had become peaceful, the Xiao Huan Dan that melted in his mouth turned into a warm current flowing into his limbs, and the true energy from the same source that entered his vest was like nectar, nourishing his almost exhausted dantian.He felt at ease, Xie Ying and senior brother shot at the same time, there was no danger anymore, with senior senior brother's disposition, even if he wanted to kill himself, he would not embarrass an innocent woman, and Xie Ying was a proud person, let alone He would take advantage of others' danger, not to mention that he didn't believe that this incident would be Jiang Zhe's intention, let go of all his thoughts, all thoughts were empty, and soon entered the state of forgetting both things and me.
When Qiu Yufei finished his achievements, he saw Lingyu's embarrassing face full of tears and frost at first sight. The whole afternoon today, the sky was covered with red clouds, and the cold wind was getting tighter and tighter. He completely forgot After everything, she stretched out her hand to hold Ling Yu into her arms, but felt that the tentacles were icy cold. Ling Yu's body had already been blown through by the cold wind, but she refused to go back into the house. I'm afraid she can't hold it anymore.It wasn't until Ling Yu shyly pushed Qiu Yufei away that he realized that senior brother Duan Lingxiao was looking at Xiao Shunzi's eyes. Although there was no movement or words, from Qiu Yufei's point of view, the two were already inseparable. , Light dust cannot fall, even the fluttering of clothes, the flickering of eyes, may be the beginning of a fierce battle.
Qiu Yufei stood up, pulled Ling Yu to bow down, and respectfully said: "Thank you for saving my life, senior brother. Yufei knows that his crime is unforgivable, and I beg senior brother not to embarrass Lingyu."
Duan Lingxiao frowned slightly when he heard the words. At this moment, Xiao Shunzi had already attacked. His moves were weird and fierce, and Duan Lingxiao's counterattack was also very sharp. I saw figures flickering lightly, joining and separating, except for Qiuyu Other than flying, others couldn't even see clearly what happened, let alone who won and who lost.
As for me who just walked out of the room, I don't care who wins or who loses. After I gave Li Lin a hard reprimand just now, I have been thinking about how to deal with this situation. Beside him, he said: "Brother Duan, you and Xiao Shunzi have finished fighting, but Yu Fei is still kneeling there, you, a senior brother, have to say something."
Duan Lingxiao glanced at me coldly, then looked at Qiu Yufei, and said coldly: "If it weren't for the fact that you survived, I would have killed you on the spot. For a woman, you actually violated the order of the master, hum !" That cold snort pierced Ling Yu's heart like a cold arrow, and she felt that she could no longer support her delicate body, and when her eyes went dark, she fell down, but was supported by Qiu Yufei.
秋玉飞叩首泣道：“大师兄请不要怪罪灵雨，一切罪责全部由玉飞承当。”
段凌霄眼中闪过寒光，举手欲要拍下，却怎舍得下手，但是看到秋玉飞倔强的模样，心中又是怒气丛生。目光落到灵雨身上，却又迅速移开，他到合肥已经两日了，本是守株待兔等待秋玉飞，所以他几乎是和秋玉飞同时到了此地，一切都看在眼里，心里也对这女子生出敬意，虽然怒火未息，却不愿再为难于她。
这时候我总算松了口气，看来段凌霄并非无情，先上前先对秋玉飞道：“玉飞，这却是你的不对了，你违背魔宗之命逃到合肥，又在李麟这个娃娃的计算下受了重伤，岂不是丢尽了魔宗的脸面，大公子重责于你，也是爱之深，则之切，你理应谢罪才是，怎能还与大公子顶嘴。”偷眼看去，段凌霄的面色果然和缓了许多，只不过李麟的脸上已经是黄连模样了，我也不去管他，径自对着段凌霄一揖道：“不过大公子也有不对之处，玉飞乃是阁下师弟，魔宗无心理会俗务，大公子长兄为父，玉飞的婚姻大事，大公子理应关心才是，窈窕淑女，君子好逑，灵雨姑娘乃是秀外慧中的好女子，又和玉飞志趣相投，乃是天作之合，大公子理应成全才是。更何况灵雨姑娘如今已经无依无靠，若是大公子坚决阻止他们的婚事，灵雨姑娘不免流落天涯，若有什么闪失，不仅玉飞心碎神伤，就是魔宗的面子也有损伤。江某也知道大公子难以做主，不过若是将她留在玉飞身边，大公子应还是可以说服魔宗的，过得三年两载，如果魔宗和大公子觉得此女确是玉飞良配，不妨成全他们，若是仍然不许，也可有个妥善处置，也免得贻笑天下，断不可因为身份地位这些小事便拆散鸳鸯，致令有情人鸾凤漂泊。”
段凌霄心思数转，却也觉得有理，无论如何此女与玉飞之间的事情已经难以遮盖，若是任凭此女流落江湖，若是有个归宿还好，若是不幸被人纳为姬妾，传扬出去，岂不是令玉飞蒙羞么，不若按照江哲的法子好些。转念一想，却不由失笑，江哲虽然表面是为了魔宗的颜面，可是在他看来，那灵雨品貌都属上乘，若是在玉飞身边数年，不仅两人情意更深，就是师尊也会软化的，虽然看穿了江哲心意，可是毕竟他也已经心软，终于长叹道：“既然江侯这样说，段某便担些干系，带他们两个回去向师尊请罪。”
秋玉飞闻言大喜，连连叩首，道：“多谢大师兄恩典。”
灵雨心中一阵迷茫，糊里糊涂地随着秋玉飞拜谢之后，看到段凌霄也微微露出笑容，才知道自己终于挣脱了一生的悲凉，可是心中刚有些欢喜，便想起同病相怜的柳如梦来，又想到从闲言碎语中得知柳如梦如今就在江哲府上，生出求恳之意，转念一想，师父从前经常大骂江哲阴险歹毒，心狠手辣，和凤仪门之间更是不共戴天之仇，他如今替自己陈词，想必是看在秋玉飞身上，若是自己忤逆了他，他随便说几句话，就可以让自己重新沦入苦海，心中生出怯意。
在秋玉飞搀扶之下，她艰难地站了起来，看着江哲与那位段大公子相携而去，突然生出无穷的勇气，挣开秋玉飞的手臂，扑跪在地，高声道：“江侯爷，小女子有事相求！”
我本来正在和段凌霄叙旧，邀请他到我府上流连几日，却听到身后传来灵雨坚定中带着恐惧的话语，不由愣住了，对于此女我其实并不十分关心，只不过她没有什么威胁，玉飞又钟情于她，爱屋及乌罢了，可是她突然作出这般举动，却令我生出异样的感觉，停住脚步，淡淡道：“什么事情？”
灵雨不知怎么，突然觉得四周一片寂静，那灰发霜鬓的男子虽然是背对着自己，可是自己仿佛能够感觉到他刺透人心的目光停驻在自己身上，这一刻，她生出无穷的恐惧，只觉得这文弱之人突然变得可怕至极，纵然是秋玉飞和段凌霄有心救她，也无能为力。但是她很快就平静下来，想起柳如梦伤心欲绝的模样，她抬起头恭敬地道：“妾身非是不知自量，只是受了如梦姐姐大恩，不能不报，两年前妾身遭遇大变，若非柳如梦援手，妾身已经生不如死，这一次国主求和，强行将如梦姐姐和妾身列入贡单之中，妾身幸得四公子相救，侯爷赦免，得脱大难，可是如梦姐姐却仍身陷苦海，求侯爷网开一面，还如梦姐姐自由之身吧。”
我用崭新的目光望向灵雨，不是所有女子可以在这样的时候还记着同命姐妹，有恩报恩的，心中生出钦佩之意，正想告诉她不必担心柳如梦之事，李麟却在一旁插嘴道：“喂，你也太多事了，我姑夫位高权重，难道会委屈你的如梦姐姐么？”
我微微一怔，李麟胡说八道什么，莫非他以为我真的会贪恋女色么？还未想到如何解释，灵雨已经再拜道：“侯爷自然是位高权重，妾身也知侯爷的诗文天下闻名，若能得到侯爷垂怜，如梦姐姐本不会觉得委屈，只是如梦姐姐已经有了爱侣，誓结同心，生死不渝，昨夜宋公子闯入营中想要救走姐姐，却重伤被擒，还不知生死如何，妾身曾听说侯爷与大雍宁国长乐长公主情比金坚，想必也知道有情人不能成眷属的痛苦，还求侯爷放了如梦姐姐吧！”
宋公子，重伤被擒，我低声问旁边的小顺子道：“这个宋公子不会是逾轮吧？”
小顺子目光一闪，道：“想必就是他了，他在柳如梦身边呆了三年多，若非是他，还会有人这么大胆子闯营救人，不过他也未免太倔强了，若是来向公子相求，怎会落一个重伤被擒的下场。”
我微微皱眉，无意中看见段凌霄眼中神色变幻，不准备让他探知太多隐秘，转头对呼延寿道：“派人去南楚使团，将人要过来。”眼中露出一丝杀机，如果逾轮已经被他们杀了，可别怪我将南楚使团全部葬送在归途上。
灵雨闻言大喜，她本不敢奢望，没想到江哲不等她婉言相求，便下令救人，若是苍天庇佑，如梦姐姐和宋公子还可以破镜重圆，便再度叩首道：“侯爷宽宏大量，妾身代如梦姐姐叩谢侯爷大恩。”
我有些尴尬，望了秋玉飞和段凌霄一眼，心道，总不能说我要救的是个不肖弟子吧，我还要谢谢你通风报信呢。秋玉飞自是已经猜知真相，上前扶起灵雨，眼中隐隐有些笑意和自豪，而段凌霄望向灵雨的目光更是柔和了几分，只有灵雨自己不知道这一席话让她的命运从此有了定数。
李麟在一旁暗暗欣喜，虽然本来已经有了法子让姑夫知道逾轮的事情，可是如今这灵雨说出来却是水到渠成，省了自己多少事情，便故意道：“姑夫是说那个姓宋的刺客么，昨天我巡营的时候发觉使团出了问题，已经将那人要过来了，我看那人颇有胆量，没有为难他，正在让军医替他诊治呢。”
我闻言有些惊喜，却又皱眉道：“他没有和你说起自己的身份么？”
李麟状似不在意地道：“没有啊，我见他一言不发，就没有多问，既然姑夫要这个人，一会儿我就派人从营里送过去。”
我有些恼怒，逾轮也太倔强了，到了这种地步仍然不肯向我屈服，心中一叹，此子心结我素来知道，罢了，看在飘香份上，我也不为难他们了。吩咐李麟一会儿将人送过去，我便请段凌霄、秋玉飞和我同行返回住处，不过怎么看我都觉得这两人有些看笑话的意思。段凌霄倒也罢了，我们之间的过节想必他还没有完全忘记呢，秋玉飞却是未免太忘恩负义了，腹诽着两人，我却是一路微笑着面对他们，总不能让别人看了我的笑话吧。
回到府邸，已经是日暮西山，走下马车，却见门前出来相迎的竟是白义和盗骊，心念一转，白义已是秘营之首，盗骊和逾轮一向亲密，这两人定是为了逾轮来求情的，说不定就是为了逾轮，才没有将柳如梦之事告诉我，多半是以为我会旧情难忘，做出夺人所爱之事，想到此处，不由脸色一寒，也不理会他们，拂袖走入大门，令人将灵雨送到后面安置，便请段凌霄和秋玉飞到花厅叙谈。
不多时白义和盗骊亲自带人送了酒菜过来，礼数甚恭，我也不理会他们，等到酒过三巡之后，花厅之中其乐融融的时候，这两个在一边佐酒的师兄弟终于按耐不住了，盗骊径自上前拜道：“先生，弟子有下情禀告。”
我早知他的心意，却故作不知，淡淡道：“有什么事情，等到酒席散后再说吧。”
盗骊叩首道：“此事十分紧要，请容弟子陈词。”
我瞥了段凌霄一眼，终究是不愿让他看了笑话，欺负弟子也不能被人看见不是，便道：“你说吧，我会斟酌的。”
盗骊眼中掠过喜色，道：“先生，若有一对天作之合的爱侣被人活活拆散，请问先生是否应该成全他们的姻缘。”
我心中暗笑，盗骊什么时候也喜欢这么绕着圈子说话，答道：“有情人终成眷属，若真是天作之合，当然应该成全。”
白义也下拜道：“先生言出如山，弟子一向钦服，这两人如今就在合肥城中，彼此情深意重，只是被人阻挠，以致中道分离，若得先生一言，他们便可白首偕老，弟子叩请先生开恩，饶恕那人从前过失，允许他和那位姑娘缔结鸳盟。”
我轻叹一声，心道，看来逾轮这小子终于服软了，罢了，看在飘香面上，我就成全你们吧，不由失笑，看来今日见到柳如梦之后，我的心肠软了不少，开口道：“既是有情有意，我自然不会拦阻，你让他们过来见我，今日我便给他们订下婚约。”
盗骊和白义两人都是大喜，连忙走出门去，段凌霄笑道：“江侯果然最喜成人之美，将来若是玉飞与灵雨姑娘好事得偕，想来也应先拜谢江侯才是。”
我心情舒畅地道：“段兄言重了，我不过是说了几句话，还需段兄作主，玉飞和灵雨姑娘才有希望可言，成人之美的却是段兄才是。”
这时，门外传来脚步声，我也不理会，径自和段凌霄说话，心想给逾轮一个下马威也好，可是耳中传来开门的声音，却有数人走入，我还没有回头看去，只见段凌霄和秋玉飞的面色同时变得诡异非常，就是刚才被段凌霄拉入席中的小顺子也是一脸的古怪神色，我心中一跳，连忙回过头去，只见跪在地上的一双璧人，非是我想像的逾轮和柳如梦，而是大雍太子李骏和我的爱女江柔蓝。
我颤抖着伸出手去，指着两人道：“你们两人来做什么？”浑不觉自己的声音已经变得尖利非常。
李骏这时候膝行上前，叩首道：“李骏从来视先生如父，当日冒犯先生，今日特来请罪，此次乃是旧事重提，骏倾心柔蓝十余年，刻骨铭心，难以割舍，求先生将柔蓝许配给我，骏立誓绝不辜负蓝儿一片深情。”
我大声道：“万万不行，此事绝不可能。”
这时候，花厅的门又开了，霍琮施施然走了进来，拜倒道：“先生，弟子等方才都听到先生同意太子殿下和昭华郡主的婚事，段大公子和秋四公子便是见证，先生既然说有情人当成眷属，太子殿下和郡主乃是天作之合，人人夸赞，他们两人又是情深意重，两年隔绝，深情不改，还请先生成全他们。”
我望着霍琮，心念电闪，许多想不通的事情突然明朗起来，为什么我事先没有见到贡单和明鉴司的呈文，以至于我在银安殿上当众失态，为什么赤骥去给秋玉飞送信，为什么李麟突然想起了报仇，为什么李麟突然有了那么强的实力，差点困死秋玉飞，显然我是落入了一个大圈套之中，也只有霍琮才有这个本事调动了我身边全部的力量。
啊，原来如此，八骏因为逾轮之事和他同谋，李骏、李麟、柔蓝一向同进退，这次又是李骏和柔蓝的终身大事，自然是鼎立相助，而我身边的虎贲卫以及合肥城内的千军万马，谁能不卖太子殿下的面子，更何况这桩婚事皇上的意思也很明显，虽然没有明下诏旨，可是估计没有人不知道他的心意，所以这些人联手将我的耳目蒙蔽，对了，还有那粒小还丹的出现，多半是慎儿搞得鬼。目光一闪，我盯住了小顺子，这些事情可以瞒过我，却不该瞒过他的，怎么他也不露一些声色，小顺子有些歉疚地回望过来，又看了柔蓝一眼，我立刻明白过来，小顺子素来疼爱柔蓝，柔蓝既是我的女儿，也是他的女儿，若是柔蓝相求，小顺子多半是眼睁眼闭的了。
这时候耳边传来段凌霄的声音道：“原来江侯也是棒打鸳鸯之人呢，方才却还劝我向师尊陈词，在下看的不忍，还请侯爷也莫忘了成人之美才是。”
我心中一震，霍琮这小子，骗我开口许诺不说，还弄了个不敢敷衍的见证在此，哎呀，我真是聪明一世，糊涂一时，魔宗是何等人物，怎会两三年都想不通，多半只是还没有机会下台，若是玉飞闭关日满，多半就会给灵雨一个机会了，若非如此，赤骥怎么可能在魔宗眼皮底下送信进去，段凌霄身在长安伴驾，岂是随便可以脱身的，若无皇上授意，他怎能千里迢迢地捉拿秋玉飞呢。
眼角余光一闪，只见段凌霄神色淡定，而秋玉飞则是神色迷茫，罢了，看来也只有秋玉飞是和我一样蒙在鼓里，看来他一路上的挣扎辛苦，多半是魔宗借此磨练试探玉飞和灵雨姑娘，而且有我江哲亲自替灵雨姑娘说情，纵然秋玉飞娶了灵雨，谁又能说出什么不是。不过霍琮这小子能够看出来我定会支持玉飞与灵雨姑娘的婚事，却也是知我甚深了。
想通了全盘真相，我指着霍琮，想要痛骂却难以出口，这小子倒是青出于蓝，利用了种种情势，将我陷入圈套，人人都有好处，只有我有苦难言，如今我若要反悔，岂不是在段凌霄和秋玉飞面前丢了颜面，再说我今日落得“众叛亲离”的下场，俱是为了李骏和柔蓝的婚事，如果我当真还不答应，只怕这些人从此都要和我离心离德，这种日子可怎么过啊，若想答应，一想到柔蓝的终身幸福可能会是镜花水月，我怎也说不出口。
众人只见江哲脸色初时铁青，继而通红，然后又变得苍白，都生出忧虑，面面相觑，谁也不敢上前催促，这时候只见小顺子长叹一声，起身冷冷道：“柔蓝留下，其他人先出去。”
这种时候，就是段凌霄和秋玉飞，也丝毫没有得罪小顺子的打算，不过片刻，所有的人都出去了，就连小顺子也不例外。
我长叹一声，看向柔蓝，柔蓝走到我面前，跪在我膝下，抬起头望着我道：“爹爹，对不住，蓝蓝和他们一起骗了你。”
我伸手轻抚摸她的秀发，目光落到那明艳照人的娇容上，此刻，柔蓝那双黑亮澄净的明眸满是依恋和歉疚，我叹息道：“蓝儿，你莫非不知道爹爹的苦心么？”
柔蓝眼中有些雾气，道：“蓝儿知道，帝王之家，多的是人心险恶，少的是真心真意，爹爹不希望女儿日后受苦，此恩此德，蓝儿终生不敢稍忘。虽然大家都不说，可是我却知道自己不是爹爹的亲生骨肉，但是这些年来爹爹待蓝儿却比弟弟更好，就是不让蓝儿和骏哥哥一起，也都是为了蓝儿着想，可是我只爱着骏哥哥一个人，若是不能和他在一起，女儿终生都不会快乐。”
我强忍眼中泪水，道：“傻丫头，如果他变了心，或者你们终究不能白首偕老，你也不后悔么？”
柔蓝低声唱道：“春日游，杏花吹满头，陌上谁家少年足风流。妾拟将身嫁与，一生休，纵被无情弃，不能羞。”
我只觉得心神巨震，望着神色中尽是柔情蜜意的柔蓝，仿佛看到了当年的飘香，终忍不住用衣袖掩住面容，泪水长流，耳中听见柔蓝温柔而坚定的声音道：“爹爹，纵然不能白首偕老，纵然骏哥哥日后变心，女儿也绝不会后悔。”
不知过了多久，我才哽咽道：“罢了，女大不中留，你出去告诉他们一声，就说这桩婚事我同意了，记得告诉李骏，若是他有朝一日负了你，可别怪我不放过他。”
耳边传来柔蓝惊喜的呼声，然后便是她喜极而泣的声音，推门而出的声音，甚至在门没有合上之前，我听到外面传来的欢喜至极的呼喊声，我转身向隅，不愿让人看见我泪流满面的模样。过了片刻，有人走到我身边，我也不需抬头，知道这人一定是小顺子，他最知我心，这时候是绝对不会让别人打扰我的。
尽情哭了一通，接过小顺子递来的面巾，拭去泪痕，我问道：“他们都知道了？”
小顺子笑道：“都知道了，估计现在齐王殿下也知道了，给皇上的密报说不定已经送出去了，过不了几日，想必就会有懿旨诏柔蓝回京，然后应该就是选妃大典了，无论如何，内定也要走走过场的，方才太子殿下和我说过，他已经向皇后提过，这次不选侧妃，若是成亲三年之后没有子女，再选侧妃不迟。”
我嘀咕道：“算这小子有些良心，罢了，真是便宜了他。逾轮的事情怎么样，霍琮不会过河拆桥吧？”
小顺子忍笑道：“方才琮公子托我向您辞行，太子殿下那边的军职他也辞了，据说他前些日子跟洛阳白马寺的法真禅师通过书信，要去帮助法真禅师翻译梵文佛经，刚才他已经上路了，他身边的侍卫我让他一起带上了，毕竟现在战事未平，路上还不安全。至于逾轮和柳如梦的事情，就连太子和柔蓝的婚事你都点头了，难道还会为难他们么，虽然柳姑娘知道逾轮本是你的弟子，还有些恼恨，可是念在逾轮为她出生入死，倒也没有一怒绝情，过些时候我想他们会过来拜见你的。”
我叹道：“霍琮这小子也算聪明，搞了这么大一件事情，牵扯了大雍上上下下多少人，他若不去避避风头，可就是得意忘形了，不过小顺子，看着这些孩子，我怎么突然觉得自己老了呢？”
小顺子淡淡道：“老便老了，也没有什么不好，我还不是一样。”
我不满地道：“那怎么一样，我还不到四十五岁，就已经头发灰白了，你只比我小六岁，看起来却像是弱冠年纪，当真是不公平啊。”
小顺子眼光一闪，道：“那有什么要紧，想要青春常驻不容易，想要老些还不是易如反掌，总不会等到公子白了头发，做了祖父、外祖父的时候，还让别人将我当成你的孙儿就是了。”
我不由哈哈大笑，和小顺子说笑总是这般有趣，不知怎么，突然觉得很是疲倦，如今蓝儿有了归宿，我也没有什么牵挂了，至于慎儿那个傻小子，我可不会替他操心，陆家的事情都已经有了安排，就连南楚宗庙香烟的延续，皇上也早就答应了，等到明春，姜海涛便可一举攻破宁海军山和吴越水军，然后沿江而上，直逼建业，然后秦勇、长孙冀、荆迟、裴云、姜海涛五路大军就可以在江南大地上纵横驰骋，天下一统指日可待，我也终于不必再在宦海沉浮下去了。
伸了一个懒腰，站起身来，小顺子扶着我向卧房走去，四周寂静无声，连个人影都看不见，想来是小顺子知道我的心情，所以不许他们在这里惹我心烦吧，回到房中，我望见软榻便觉再也不能支撑，这一日来心情激荡，似乎我所有的精力都已经耗尽了，直到我躺在床上，才想起一件事情，半梦半醒地道：“对了，替我写封折子，柔蓝回京的事情还要晚些日子，等到攻下建业的时候，我还要带她去看看飘香，这是她名份上的娘亲，不能不去祭祭坟的……”
小顺子口中应诺，却再也听不到江哲说话的声音，回头望去，只见江哲已经睡着了，耳中传来均匀的呼吸声，知道他疲惫已极，不由微微一笑，将安息香点燃，轻手轻脚地退了出去。走出门外，却见不知何时，已经下起雪来，纷纷扬扬，鹅毛也似的大雪转瞬间替眼前的河山披上了银装，天地之间一片沉静，再无声息，似乎也知道自己的主人是多么的疲惫，不敢惊扰了他的休息。
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