Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Chang Ning

The autumn wind is bleak, and the lone wild goose is lingering in the clouds.A solitary goose flying from north to south passed the grassland and passed Kaifeng, but after a short pause, it flew straight to the warm south. It's cool, what an autumn! In Xiao Xiaoqiu's mind, a group of officials from the Great Song Dynasty gathered together and discussed a lot.However, the ministers did not gather in Wende Hall to wait for the early court, but arrived at Lu Yijian's mansion by coincidence. Lu Yijian is critically ill! After the news came out, the officials were shocked.Lu Yijian is old, and everyone will die one day, but Lu Yijian's serious and critical illness so quickly is something that many people did not expect.

Lu Yijian has dominated the government for many years. Some people know it, some despise it, some praise it, and some depreciate it. It can be said that it has a mixed reputation.But if a person is dead, whether it is slander or praise, what does it have to do with him? Thinking of this, when the cold autumn wind blows and the leaves of the sycamore trees fall outside the hall, the elders among the officials inevitably feel sad for the death of the rabbit and the fox. Fan Zhongyan stood in a corner of the hall, looking a little lonely, as if he was thinking about something on his mind.Lu Yijian was seriously ill. Even if everyone respected him, these people would not come here. All the ministers came to Lu Xiangtang by coincidence, just because the emperor Zhao Zhen also came here.

After Lu Yi's brief resignation, he was like an old cow unloading his burden. He had nothing to do, but quickly collapsed. Many people can withstand the pressure under heavy pressure.But when the pressure is gone, because there is nothing to miss, it goes faster.Since Lu Yijian can resign from the aspect, does he have nothing to miss? Knowing that Lu Yijian was seriously ill, Zhao Zhen was extremely concerned, and even cut off the dragon's beard himself as a medicine for Lu Yijian, hoping that he would recover soon.Because there is a legend that the emperor belongs to the destiny, and if the emperor retains it, the heavens should not accept Lu Yi's bamboo slips.

But Lu Yijian became more and more ill day by day... On this day, Zhao Zhen heard that Lu Yijian was critically ill, so he stopped going to court and came to inquire in person.The ministers knew about it and came here one after another to express their concern. When Fan Zhongyan thought of these times, his eyes were also full of worry. At this time Ouyang Xiu came over quietly and said in a low voice: "Fan Gong, I heard that the Holy Majesty summoned you a few days ago and asked about cronies? I don't know how Fan Gong dealt with it?" Fan Zhongyan looked at Ouyang Xiu for a long time, and then said: "I only said that there are good and evil in the imperial court. If forming a so-called clique is for the benefit of the country, there is nothing wrong with it."

Ouyang Xiu cheered up, and said: "What Fan Gong said is very true." He thought to himself, "Fan Gong is lonely, we must share the pressure for him, and we must not let the villain's plan succeed." It turned out that at the beginning of the New Deal, it seemed to be going smoothly. Fan Zhongyan took on the heavy responsibility of reform, made drastic reforms, dismissed incompetent officials, and rectified the government. He did a lot of good things for the world and won praise from the people. But not long after Di Qing and Fu Bi went to Khitan as envoys, a disaster happened in Bianjing.Shi Jie, who wrote "Ode to the Holy Virtue in Qingli", couldn't help himself when he saw that the reform was flourishing. When he knew that Fu Bi was going to be an envoy, he wrote a letter to Fu Bi to inform him of the happy event in Beijing.

I didn't want this letter to fall into Xia Song's hands inexplicably before it left the capital.After Xia Song got the letter, he forwarded it directly to Zhao Zhen. Zhao Zhen was annoyed when he saw it. There is nothing wrong with the rest of the letter, but there is one sentence that makes Zhao Zhen really taboo.In his letter, Shi Jie praised Fan Zhongyan, Fu Bi, and others as "what happened to Yi and Huo." Xia Song attached a memorial, explaining that Yi refers to Yi Yin, and Huo refers to Huo Guang.Yi Yin is nothing more than a virtuous minister who assists the emperor, but Huo Guang is a powerful minister who abolished and established the monarch in the Western Han Dynasty!

Zhao Zhen was dissatisfied, and immediately expelled Shi Jie from the capital, and had a lot of complaints about Fan Zhongyan and others. But when Shi Jie left the capital, he yelled that he was wronged. He said that what he wrote in the letter was "the matter of Xingyi and Zhou." Although this matter is strange, it is difficult to change.Shi Jie was demoted in the end, and all the ministers discussed in private, thinking that Xia Song had caused trouble and changed the content of the letter privately.But at this time, the aftermath was not over yet, and there was another wave in the court.Xia Song stepped on Shi Jie and didn't give up. Instead, he wrote a letter pointing out that Fan Zhongyan, Yu Jing, Ouyang Xiu, Cai Xiang and others were cronies.

There was a lot of discussion in the court, and it was difficult for Zhao Zhen to calm down. Since ancient times, there have been innumerable incidents in which literati and bureaucrats formed cliques to trouble the court. The scourge of the Eastern Han Dynasty's party entrapment and the Tang Dynasty's cattle and Li party struggles all caused irreparable damage to the court.Xia Song wrote a letter attacking Fan Zhongyan's cronies, but Wang Gongchen still remembered Ouyang Xiu's statement that "many officials in the censor's office are not his talents", and immediately echoed him, thinking that Fan Zhongyan formed a party for personal gain, which was not good for the court.

Zhao Zhen was displeased, so he immediately called Fan Zhongyan into the palace to inquire about his cronies.Fan Zhongyan couldn't defend himself, so he could only tactfully talk about it. This incident caused an uproar in the court, so Ouyang Xiu came here today to ask Fan Zhongyan's tone. Fan Zhongyan was thinking, "Lu Yijian is an important minister in the court, and he has three phases. The relationship between the Holy Majesty and him is extraordinary. If he really goes, will the Holy Majesty blame me for this matter? Now I am on the cusp of the storm, Not afraid of gossip, not afraid of being demoted, but without me to resist everything, I am afraid that Ouyang Xiu and others will be even more difficult to resist their counterattack, and will not be able to promote the new law."

Thinking of this, Fan Zhongyan said: "Ouyang Sijian, don't bring up the crony matter in the future..." Ouyang Xiu nodded again and again, but thought in his heart, "These things happened because of me, and Fan Gong must not be responsible for it alone. Hmph, if there is a disaster, I, Ouyang Xiu, will be responsible for it alone." Fan Zhongyan looked in the direction of Lu Yijian's bedroom, just thinking, how is Lu Yijian doing now? Lu Yijian was dying... Everyone can see that he is dying.Zhao Zhen sat in front of the bed, tightly holding Lu Yijian's withered palm, weeping uncontrollably...

No one knew that he had a deeper affection for Lu Yijian.If there was no Lu Yijian back then, how could he, Zhao Zhen, sit on the throne of the emperor?An imperial doctor stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Lu... I'm afraid..." Zhao Zhen suddenly shouted angrily: "I don't care what method you use, you must heal Xiang Lu. Otherwise..." He didn't continue, but the coldness in his words made the imperial doctor tremble.The imperial doctor hurriedly fell to his knees, silent like a cicada. "Your Majesty...don't be sad." Lu Yijian finally woke up from the coma, and instead comforted Zhao Zhen: "Who...isn't dead? The old minister finally...did not live up to the entrustment of the late emperor..." Some smoky past events flashed in his mind, Lu Yijian smiled dryly.As if seeing Emperor Zhenzong standing in front of him, he said solemnly: "Lu Yijian, I know you are the most loyal. I told you everything, and you must protect the prince for me! If I am alive, I will definitely reward you .” Thinking of this, Lu Yijian laughed in his heart. He really didn't understand why Zhenzong so longed for immortality?There are too many responsibilities in life, and death...isn't it also a relief?He has dominated the government for these years, and he is loyal to the Zhao family, but what will he get if he dies?At that moment, he suddenly sympathized with Fan Zhongyan.He had fought with Fan Zhongyan all his life, and he actually admired Fan Zhongyan very much.A few days ago, Fan Zhongyan even invited him to enter the two mansions again, but he was tired, and he didn't want to hold on to many things... Zhao Zhen saw Lu Yijian's eyes straightened and his expression gradually faded. He suddenly felt a sense of fear in his heart, and grabbed Lu Yijian's hand tightly. Zhao Zhen said anxiously: "Mr. Lu...you can't leave me alone." The past is like smoke, and the curtain is lightning.The scene from many years ago came to mind again. Zhao Zhen still remembers that when there were only the two of them back then, Lu Yijian said calmly and cautiously: "Your Majesty, the late emperor ordered his ministers to guard against the queen mother and prevent her from seeking power and usurping the throne. But now that the queen mother is powerful, you can't confront her head-on. If you want the queen mother to be afraid If so, I have a plan..." "At the time when the first emperor was in a coma, he left a prophecy saying, 'Five dragons reappeared, tears kept dripping, divine fire descended from the sky, and the eight palaces were robbed. If you are obsessed with obsession, you will not be able to reconcile your soul. If you don't keep your promises, your beauty will be empty!" His majesty said this The prophecy went away soon. The Queen Mother always thought that no one knew about this prophecy. But the late emperor told his ministers early on that the Holy Majesty could use this matter to make some fuss. Obviously, this person is calm and courageous, and can be of great use... In fact, many officials are still grateful for the kindness of the late emperor, as long as someone is the first to show up, they will definitely stand on the side of the Holy Majesty, the key is whether the Holy Majesty can make this determination!" Zhao Zhen still remembers how many struggles he had gone through in his heart before he asked, "Mr. Lu, what do you think should be done?" At that time, there was only Lu Yijian he could trust.Up to now, he only fully trusts Lu Yijian. Although he chased Lu Yijian out of the capital back then, it was because he wanted to drive away the uneasiness in his heart.He quickly recalled Lu Yijian again because he felt that only Lu Yijian could keep his Zhao family. "There is a wordless book in Yongding Mausoleum, and it is said that only those who are destined can see the content... If the Holy Majesty really wants to go to Yongding Mausoleum, he can get back this heavenly book... And the dream of the late emperor, the Holy Majesty can also read it. What the queen mother said... I know that the queen mother still has a little respect for the late emperor." Although Lu Yijian was old back then, he was sophisticated and capable. That's why there was the scene in front of Huangyi's gate, where the wife betrayed her husband, and the son cheated on his mother... There were no words in the book that day, and he, Zhao Zhen, didn't read it either. That's why earlier, when Zhao Yunsheng started to deal with him, he mentioned the late emperor's dream to the queen mother, looking at the terrified expression of his adoptive mother, he felt a sense of self-blame and a sense of satisfaction. Before she died, Empress Dowager Liu pointed at him and said, "I understand." He was terrified for a long time after that. He didn't know if Empress Dowager Liu really understood, but he was very scared. He really wanted a friend by his side, so he hoped that Di Qing would not go to war, but stay by his side. He knew that only Di Qing would not plot against him.He is the emperor, but he has no friends, and no one can listen to his thoughts.He was so depressed that he still had Yan Wenying...but he thought of Yan Wenying saying tragically before he left, "My lord, since you have to bear this responsibility personally, let me bear it..." He couldn't help it guilt. Yan Wenying died, Zhao Zhen burst into tears at the thought of this.Thinking of Empress Guo, Zhao Zhen's body trembled. Empress Guo knew that that pungent and careless person actually wanted to blackmail him with what he knew, but he must not let anyone know about these things! So Empress Guo died, and Yan Wenying also died. Seeing that Lu Yijian was about to leave, Zhao Zhen felt sad.The people he trusted around him left him one by one. He thought that if he met Zhang Meiren, it would be heaven to make up for his injuries. He didn't want Zhang Meiren to be poisoned. in bed.Zhao Zhen was really afraid—afraid that Beauty Zhang would leave him one day. Thinking of this, Zhao Zhen burst into tears. Seeing Zhao Zhen crying, Lu Yijian said in a low voice: "Your Majesty...you are the Son of Heaven, you must be majestic. I am old...I can't help you anymore." "You can still help me." Zhao Zhen came back to his senses, grabbed Lu Yijian's hand and shouted: "Mr. Lu, I will make great achievements by working hard to govern. At this time, I need you as an old minister. Fan Zhongyan... " He hesitated and said: "Mr. Lu, I heard people say that Fan Zhongyan formed a party for personal gain. What do you think?" A light flashed in Lu Yijian's eyes, and he said slowly: "Fan Zhongyan is just and dares to be... the first. Even if he has friends, he still thinks about the country..." Zhao Zhen nodded again and again, thinking that Fan Zhongyan was indeed justifying himself in this way. "But this kind of person has a shortcoming..." Lu Yijian suddenly became short of breath, and it took him a long time to calm down. He already felt that his life was leaving his body, but seeing Zhao Zhen's earnest eyes, he left without giving up.He thought to himself that he might have done a lot of things that he was ashamed of in his life, but after all, he did nothing wrong to the Zhao family and his son, and he was worthy of their trust. "His shortcoming is that... he has no shortcoming." Zhao Zhen was taken aback, not understanding what Lu Yijian said for a moment. "A tree is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it. If you do better than others, the crowd...must be against you." Lu Yijian murmured: "He is too noble, so noble that people can't see it. Although in the past few years...he Deliberately smearing himself, hoping to do some great things with a high position, and to show his lifelong ambitions... But his previous deeds have left a deep mark on people, and have had a deep impact on Ouyang Xiu, Yin Zhu, Yu Jing and others. Those people learned from him His fur, but his strength of character is missing!" The scene of Fan Zhongyan turning back to the capital many years ago flashed in his mind. When Fan Zhongyan took the initiative to look for Lu Yijian, Lu Yijian was really unexpected, so Lu Yijian still remembers every word Fan Zhongyan said. Fan Zhongyan also brought a gift to Lu Yijian at that time, which was green bud tea produced in Jinghu area. Of course, this tea is not as valuable as Long Tuan, but it is given by Fan Zhongyan, which has a special meaning. As far as Lu Yijian knew, Fan Zhongyan seldom gave gifts to others, let alone the first person in the two prefectures?Therefore, when Lu Yijian held the tea ball back then, if he had any deep meaning, he said, "Master Fan, isn't he afraid of attracting criticism? Isn't it incompatible with Master Fan's name?" Fan Zhongyan lost his stubbornness and persistence, and just smiled slightly, "You have a clear conscience, why should you be afraid?" Just listening to that sentence, Lu Yijian knew that Fan Zhongyan hadn't changed.But he, Lu Yijian, has changed, getting older, and becoming a little soft-hearted. Maybe he doesn't agree with Fan Zhongyan's actions in terms of politics, but in terms of feelings, he knows that there is nothing wrong with making such friends. But he, Lu Yijian, has no friends! At that time, Fan Zhongyan saw that Lu Yijian was silent, and said straight to the point: "Mr. Lu, I am here to visit today. Actually, I want to ask Mr. Lu to recommend me to go to the northwest border..." Lu Yijian was even more surprised, and suddenly found that Fan Zhongyan still had some changes. Originally, Fan Zhongyan would not have spoken these words even if he was dead.Lu Yijian only said at that time: "Okay, give me a reason." Fan Zhongyan smiled again, and there was emotion in his bright and affectionate eyes, "Now that the Holy Majesty is enthroned, it is like the green buds of this tea. This tea needs to be delicious, good water, time, experience, and heat. Act only on your will I can't make a pot of good tea. I know that Lu Xiang has always worked hard for the Zhao family. I didn't understand it before, but now I understand. I have spent many years without accomplishing anything, and I really want to do something for the world. Now Yuan Hao Ambitious, urgent in the Northwest, I really want to do my best, I think Lu Xiang understands me." After Fan Zhongyan finished speaking, he waited for Lu Yijian's answer.He knew that Lu Yijian was a smart person, and he didn't need to say much to smart people. When the water boiled, Fan Zhongyan got up to make tea, and then poured a cup of tea for Lu Yijian.Lu Yijian watched Fan Zhongyan's actions silently. When he picked up the teacup, he murmured: "Experience? Heat? Good water?" After a moment's pause, he suddenly asked: "What is good water?" "Good water is running water." Fan Zhongyan replied immediately.He said the word "live" emphatically. Lu Yijian flicked the tea lid lightly, filtered the tea leaves, smiled lightly, and said only one word, "Okay!" The scenes of the past seem to be in front of my eyes.Thinking of this, Lu Yijian smiled partly at the corner of his mouth, seemed to be suffering, seemed to be enlightened, gasped for a moment, and then said: "The reform is a big deal, not only need... the help of good ministers, but also the courageous king to carry it out..." He didn't go on talking, but Zhao Zhen already understood, choked up and said: "Mr. Lu, do you think I lack courage?" It took a long time for Lu Yijian to say: "It takes not only courage...but also perseverance, perseverance. These Fan Zhongyan have..." The implication is that you Zhao Zhen doesn't have it. But these words, he will not say it.Although he was about to die, he didn't need to be afraid of anything, but he still wouldn't speak out.He is such a person who keeps three points in his words and seven points in his heart. Those who can be enlightened will be enlightened, and those who cannot be enlightened, it is useless for him to explain. Zhao Zhen understood, with a sense of shame on his sad face, he wanted to puff up his chest and say something, but he could see the cloudy eyes in front of him, but he couldn't say anything.He, Zhao Zhen, has changed, and he has changed a lot for the sake of power.But he knew that he couldn't fool Lu Yijian, so why did he say that? After a long time, Lu Yijian suddenly coughed violently and spit out a mouthful of bloody sputum. Zhao Zhen was startled, and regardless of the dirt, he supported Lu Yijian and shouted: "Mr. Lu, you... have to hold on." Lu Yijian's cough stopped, and his breath seemed to be spit out along with the cough, never coming back.There seemed to be a light in front of his eyes, and Zhenzong waved to him in the light. Lu Yijian was so weak that he suddenly cheered up and said, "My lord, Fan Zhongyan... can't be reused in the end." Zhao Zhen was taken aback, and quickly asked, "Why? Lu Xiang, didn't you say at the beginning that he is fair and selfless, and that if I want to rejuvenate the country, I must rely on such people?" Lu Yijian's lips twitched twice, Zhao Zhen couldn't hear what he said, hurriedly put his ear close to him, and listened to Lu Yijian's difficult way: "The reform... is a small matter, but the country... is a big matter! Fan Zhongyan's prestige...is too high, I will go!" , no one can suppress him anymore. Fan Zhongyan has Di Qing's help...I'm afraid...the master will be overwhelmed by great achievements, and he will go to the mountains with the saint...not...beneficial..." Exhausting all the strength in his body, he finally uttered the last sentence, and his breath seemed to be cold.Lu Yijian's pupils dilated, and he fell silent. As soon as Zhao Zhen's arm sank, his heart also sank. After a long time, he cried out heart-piercingly: "Mr. Lu!!!" Lu Yijian died.He died in the lonely autumn, but the funeral was as grand as red leaves everywhere. Zhao Zhen decreed that the order of Shi Dian should be favored, and that Lu Yi would be given Jianguan Grand Master, Zhongshu Ling, and posthumous posthumous title Wenjing.Zhao Zhen mourned the death of Lu Yijian, and he could not go to court early for several days, and the court and the public sighed. When Fan Zhongyan returned from Lu Yijian's funeral, he sat in the mansion until dusk and sunset. The light of the setting sun came through the carved window and fell on Fan Zhongyan's body, casting out a lonely shadow, like the poplar tree with all its leaves in front of the hall. When the night was covering the ancient city of Kaifeng, Fan Zhong was also submerged in the night. He didn't light the lamp, and suddenly heaved a long sigh, with unspeakable depression.At this time, there were footsteps, and an old slave from his house came forward and said, "Master Fan, Princess Changning is here." Fan Zhongyan was not surprised. He looked around and said softly, "Light the lamp and make tea." When Chang Ning sat in front of Fan Zhongyan, he covered his face with a light veil, picked up the tea, but put it down again, and said softly, "What is Fan Gong worried about?" This woman always has a sensitivity that ordinary people can't match. Fan Zhongyan smiled and just shook his head.Chang Ning said softly: "Others think that Mr. Fan will be pleased when Mr. Lu passed away, but this concubine knows it's not. Mr. Fan has said many times that Mr. Lu is good. Now that Mr. Lu is gone, I'm afraid..." Fan Zhongyan interrupted: "The princess is here, but she wants to ask how Di Qing is doing in Khitan?" Chang Ning paused, seemingly shy, and said with a sweet smile, "It's not just Chang Ning who wants to know, in fact, many people in the palace want to know. Chang Ning can't bear to let them down, so he can only trouble Mr. Fan." Fan Zhongyan looked down at the cup of tea in front of him, and said after a long time: "Some people can't bear to be disappointed by others, but who knows what's on their own mind?" Chang Ning's beautiful eyes were also somewhat melancholy, she gently covered them, and said with a smile: "Is Mr. Fan talking about himself?" Fan Zhongyan looked up at Chang Ning, thinking in his heart, "You always say that you are Di Qing's friend, you always say that you want to help the maids ask more about Di Qing, you always say that even the queen wants to hear Di Qing's story. But you What about yourself? Can you fool everyone, can you fool your own heart?" Fan Zhongyan changed his mind, didn't say anything clearly, and said with a smile: "I'm not so grand." Changing the subject, he said, "Di Qing and Mr. Fu are still negotiating with Yelu Zongzhen, the ruler of Khitan. Empress Dowager Xiao..." Fan Zhongyan also looked a little surprised, and said again: "Yelu Zong may really be grateful to Di Qing, or it may be because his foothold is not stable and he is eager to appease the people, so after imprisoning Empress Dowager Xiao, he temporarily agreed not to use troops against us. " Chang Ning said happily: "It would be best if we don't use soldiers, otherwise the people will suffer." But he thought in his heart, "Di Qing has made great contributions, when will he return to the capital?" Fan Zhongyan said sadly: "Although Yelu Zongzhen said that he doesn't need soldiers, he asked me to cede Jinyang and the ten counties south of Waqiaoguan as compensation." Anger appeared in Chang Ning's beautiful eyes, and he frowned and said: "The Khitan people are not to be hated. Those places were originally retaken by the Taizu with his ability, and they are also the land of our dynasty. Why do they want us to cede them?" He thought again in his heart, "Di Qing will definitely not agree to this unreasonable condition. Khitan tiger and wolf soldiers are ambitious. If they turn against Di Qing, will Di Qing be in danger?" Fan Zhongyan said after a long while: "In this world, the weak are the weak and the strong are the food. If you want to avoid being beaten, you can't ask for it. You can only be stronger than others. But..." I wanted to say, but how many people know about civil and military affairs in the Manchu Dynasty? this point?Maybe they all knew it, but they didn't feel any pain, so they just ignored it.After all, he didn't go any further, and suddenly said: "Princess, if I don't drink tea, I want to drink some wine, can you forgive me?" Chang Ning smiled sweetly and said: "Of course. I have never seen Fan Gong drink before. But the ancients have said that it is even more worrying to use wine to relieve worries. If Fan Gong is troubled by many things, you might as well tell the little girl. It can ease your worries." Fan Zhongyan had ordered the old servant to get the wine, and he was rarely disturbed. He just thought, "Lu Xiang is dead, and before he dies, the Holy Majesty will definitely not let the Holy One reuse me, Fan Zhongyan. In this world, Lu Yijian knows me, Fan Zhongyan, but for him The Zhao family, Jiangshan, will definitely sacrifice me. Alas... Lu Yijian is not dead. With his analysis of the pros and cons of the reform to the Holy One, the new law can continue for a while to benefit the people. Even if I, Fan Zhongyan, are demoted for thousands of miles in the future, I will have no regrets in my heart. But after Lu Yijian's death, no one will be firm in the faith of the Holy One. I'm afraid that the Holy One will kill me soon in order to calm the rumors. In the past few days, I have observed the Holy Will and found that he is deliberately indifferent and avoiding me, which shows that I am definitely not worrying about it. I Once the new law is gone, it will be difficult to persist in the new law. Although the Holy Majesty uses me, he still does not believe me. Although I, Fan Zhongyan, have the desire to save the country, there is no chance of saving the country... But why should I say these things to Chang Ning? If she listens It's just a little more trouble. It's a pity that I, Fan Zhongyan, will be sober all my life, so what's the use of it?" When the wine was on the table, before Fan Zhongyan could do anything, Chang Ning got up, lifted the jug and filled Fan Zhongyan's glass with wine. Fan Zhongyan was a little surprised, but he still smiled and said: "How can I let the princess pour wine?" Chang Ning sighed quietly: "Since Fan Gongning put his mind on the wine, he probably doesn't want to talk to Chang Ning anymore. Fan Gong is concerned about the country and the people. Like General Di, he is a husband admired by the world. Since Chang Ning can't worry about Fan Gong, I can only do my best to pour a glass of wine and express my heart." Fan Zhongyan picked up the wine glass, stared into Chang Ning's eyes, and wanted to say, "An understanding woman like you, whoever marries you, is really a great blessing. It's a pity that Di Qing has someone else in his heart, and always turns a blind eye to you." But when the words came to his lips, he finally changed it to, "The minister thanked the princess very much." Although he wanted to get drunk, but his mind was heavy, and the wine glass in his hand was as heavy as a weight. Chang Ning saw him, turned his gaze around, and said with a smile: "It is said that Mr. Fan is brilliant in literature. A fisherman's proud poem breaks the frontier and washes away the sluggishness of literati. I don't know if I will be lucky. Let's hear another poem written by Mr. Fan." ?" Seeing Fan Zhongyan's sorrow, she also knew that she had nothing to worry about, so she turned to poetry, hoping to make Fan Zhongyan feel at ease. At this time, the solitary lamp in the hall flickered on and off, illuminating the veiled woman as if in a dream.Outside the hall, the bright moon is rising, the stars are dotted with stars, the autumn wind is cold, and the fallen leaves are dancing. Only then did Fan Zhongyan realize that it was getting late, Xindao Chang Ning was a strange woman and careless about trivial matters, but after all it was getting late and there were many inconveniences.Standing up, he said: "Princess was joking, it's getting late, and I know about Di Qing's current situation for the time being. I respectfully send the princess off..." Chang Ning got up but did not move, persistently said: "I have long admired the name of the Lord, if I don't listen to a word, I'm afraid I won't sleep tonight." Fan Zhongyan saw that Chang Ning's soft voice was full of persistence, and his persistence was full of anticipation. He couldn't bear to shake the heart of this smart and kind woman, and said, "Princess, please move, the words will be ready soon." Chang Ning listened to what Fan Zhongyan said was funny, and laughed "puchi". The depth of the ridiculous laughter was full of autumn sorrow, "It is said that the ancient talent Cao Zhi made a poem in seven steps, how many steps does Fan Gong need?" Fan Zhongyan accompanies Chang Ning to the outside of the hall, but he thinks that Lu Yijian said to him back then, "The temple is full of articles. People with good diction may not be able to write articles for the court." Now it is confirmed that Lu Yijian is right, Cai Xiang, Ouyang Xiu and others are all talented writers, but they did bad things with good intentions. When he arrived at the desolate long street, Fan Zhongyan saw the fallen leaves whirling, looked up at the Milky Way hanging, and the bright moon was as bright as a sky, and slowly chanted: "Leaves are falling one after another and fragrant. The night is silent, and the cold sound is broken. The pearl curtain rolls around the jade building and the sky is light, and the Milky Way hangs down." land." Turning to Chang Ning, he said: "Every year tonight, the moon is shining like a sky, and the length is thousands of miles away." Chang Ning listened to the words describing the artistic conception of late autumn in an appropriate and profound way, with a sense of desolation. He couldn't help but look up at the Milky Way in the sky, and thought to himself, "Fan Gong said 'pearl curtains and jade buildings are empty', but he said that I left the palace late at night to ask him What about the news? "The sky is pale and the Milky Way hangs down to the ground" Oh, did he mean that the Milky Way is wide and wide, separating the distance between me and Di Qing? This sentence is long and thousands of miles away. Are you missing General Di? Fan Gong casually said a few words, very interesting Deep meaning, or did he see what's on my mind?" Thinking of this, his ears felt hot, and he thought, "I'm actually not like what Fan Gong thought, I know that General Di has a favorite person, maybe only that feather dress is worthy of it." I'm not asking to be with him, as long as I know he's safe and sound, I'm satisfied." In remembrance, for some reason, her beautiful eyes became moist. Fan Zhongyan was also emotionally ups and downs, and slowly uttered the poem, "The heart is broken and there is no reason to get drunk. Before the wine arrives, tears will be formed first. The lamp is on and the pillow is on, and I know the taste of lonely sleep." Speaking of this, in my heart Sighing, he finally looked at Princess Changning and said, "Everyone comes to this matter, and there is no way to avoid it!" After saying that, Fan Zhongyan cupped his hands and said: "Princess, please get on the sedan chair. I will send you off soon." Turning around, he returned to the mansion, sat at the table again, picked up the wine glass, and drank it down in one gulp. He drank too fast, choked on a sip of wine in his throat, felt a burning pain, and couldn't help coughing loudly. There was a sound of coughing, and the tears didn't know whether it was because of the hot wine or sadness, but they finally flowed uncontrollably and dripped on the bluestone brick surface.In the silent night, there was a sound like the fallen leaves falling on the ground... He didn't know that Chang Ning, who was sitting in the sedan chair, was also in tears, muttering the words he just finished... Everyone comes to this matter, and there is no way to avoid it! It turned out that he and she had been in the same sympathy for a long time, but because of many things, they crossed their brows and penetrated into their hearts, lingering and lingering, making it impossible to avoid. The moonlight is like training, and people are thousands of miles away. Chang Ning looked at the bright moon outside the bead curtain through his teary eyes, and just thought, "How is he in Khitan? Under such a moonlight, the clouds are like neon clothes. He must be thinking about Yushang? He can get his wish." For some reason, the beads of tears flowed down the jade-like cheeks again, and wet the pale yellow silk shirt. There was a wind, blowing the swaying pearl and jade curtain, tinkling...