Qing Ping Le · Double Songs

Nanyang City spent another seven days in peace. The officials learned from the report that Pei Qingyang was the minister who colluded with the rebellious party and had already been imprisoned for trial. I haven't seen this prisoner before, but the two of them naturally pretended to be confused and refused to say anything more about this matter.

Pei Qingyang's crimes included many items, but the only one that did not flatter the master was to preserve His Majesty's wisdom or the clan's face, so it is not known.Today is the day when King Changning and his family moved to Jingzhou. Many people did not expect that King Changning left so quickly. Before leaving, the prince will go to Luohua Palace to bid farewell to the Queen according to the etiquette.

No one knew what the two of them had said between them, only that the prince was solemn and silent for a long time after he came out, and it was not until Rong Cheng helped him into the carriage that he whispered in Rong Cheng's ear, "Ah Cheng , why did my father never expect that after many years, there will be such a situation today, and there is nothing to miss in this city, so remember to be careful when my father is not by your side in the future."

"I know father." Then she stepped into the last carriage.

More than a hundred people from the Wangfu drove towards the outside of the city in a mighty manner, all the way out of the city gate and walked on the official road to Lincheng, Bai Qingtong followed all the way until the convoy rested and recuperated before showing its traces from the shadows.King Chang Ning was startled when he saw her appear, then laughed first, "Ah Cheng is not here."

The prince's face was kind and did not seem to be lying. Although Bai Qingtong's eyes flashed with surprise, he still bowed respectfully, "Thank you, prince." The smile lasted for a long time, thinking that when Bai Qingtong first entered the palace, he told Rong Cheng that this woman had no intentions, it seems that he was wrong again.

Bai Qingtong has been paying attention to the movement of the palace for the past few days. She clearly saw Rong Cheng getting into the carriage and leaving the city gate with the motorcade, but why did King Changning say that Rong Cheng was not there?It's not that she suspects that King Chang Ning is lying to her, it's just that if Rong Cheng wants to hide his whereabouts, she doesn't know when she will be able to find her.

Unknowingly, summer is coming to an end. The sky is clear and cloudless, which is a good time to travel. The wind in late summer is no longer hot and unbearable, and it is more suitable than the spring breeze.The deep forest is lush, the insects are chirping and the birds are singing, and there is an endless water surface in the distance. After the white gulls fly low and hunt with their sharp claws, they soar into the sky again.

The night was refreshing, quiet and pleasant, after Rong Cheng finished reading half a book, Dong Ge took off his clothes and went to bed to rest, when he was about to fall asleep, he heard Xia Feng outside the door exclaiming, "Who is here?"

She woke up from a daze, and listened carefully outside the door with an unsteady expression. After the sharp sound, Xia Feng asked in surprise, "Miss Bai, why is it you?" Bai Qingtong was dressed in white clothes to bathe in the moonlight, she felt like she was in heaven, she asked with a smile, "Why are you here?"

Bai Qingtong looked at those bright starry eyes, her voice was still cold, she said, "I'll keep the promise." She held the five-color silk ribbon jade pendant that Rong Cheng gave her back then, her slender five fingers exerted strength but didn't know it. , the knuckles are already glowing with a touch of white.

After Bai Qingtong returned to the city, she first went to the Changning Prince's Mansion, which was lifeless like a pool of stagnant water. After leaving the Palace, she rushed to Yecheng Temple. There was the mausoleum of the princess here, and there was no other place to find it. She expected.

Rong Cheng's smile deepened for a moment, knowing that she was referring to the year's agreement, and Bai Qingtong was very familiar with this excuse.She watched her answer her excuse softly, and said, "Okay." Then she continued, "This place has been destroyed and there is no other wing room for you to rest in. If you don't mind it, how about sharing the room with me?"

Bai Qingtong didn't hesitate to walk towards her and followed her into the door. After the door closed, Rong Cheng said again, "Actually, you can just leave."

Bai Qingtong said stubbornly, "Qingtong has always kept his word."

"Qingtong," Rong Cheng's shining eyes were blocked even though the room was dark, "The capital city is changing, you'd better leave."

"The world is more impermanent. Qingtong only knows that I promised you that I will follow you." Bai Qingtong looked at her extremely firmly. In her heart, no matter how changeable the capital is, the court or the situation is normal to her, and she can't let it go. Rong Cheng was alone.

Rong Cheng no longer parted with her and only took her hand and walked towards the bed. This night was unusual. It was not the first time that Rong Cheng and Bai Qingtong slept together, but for some reason, the room was full of beauty in this place of seclusion all their lives. .Rong Cheng held Bai Qingtong's cool fingers and clasped them one by one. She said, "Qingtong, do you know that I like you."

Bai Qingtong didn't know how to answer, but her face was blushing, and Ting Rongcheng said again, "I'm very happy that you can come back, but it will only add a lot of troubles."

Bai Qingtong closed her eyes slightly and asked, "Why?"

She smiled back and asked, "Qingtong really doesn't know?" Then she changed the subject without forcing her, "Now that the princess is coming, I have to enter the palace early tomorrow, let's rest."

Seeing that Rong Cheng was really sleepy, Bai Qingtong said again, "Ah Cheng, if there is a need, Qingtong will go through fire and water."

Rong Cheng smiled and said, "Then thank Qing Tong first."

The next morning, the weather was still fine, Rong Cheng went to the palace after having breakfast in Yecheng Temple, Rong Ling didn't want to attend the Queen's original West Hall, and went to the Linfeng Pavilion to the east to handle government affairs.When Rong Cheng arrived, Pei Xian and Qin Hongwen were discussing matters with Rong Ling inside, they were not surprised when they saw her come in, they saluted first, they were very respectful.

The three of them saluted Bi Rongling and said, "An Le came at the right time. I just discussed with the two lords about recalling the censor Cui Botao back to court. What do you think?"

Rong Cheng first saw Li got up and said, "This is a very good move. Your Highness just asked about the government. First, it can appease people's hearts. Second, it can show His Highness's heart to cherish talents."

Rong Ling said again, "Master Qin just mentioned some new water conservancy strategies, I feel satisfied and Anle, so come and have a look."

Rong Cheng took the brochure that Rong Ling handed over, which was Qin Hongwen's suggestion on the reconstruction of Nanyang City's water conservancy. She glanced at it briefly and thought it was good, so she said, "It's good that His Highness is satisfied, and I will act according to His Highness's will."

Rong Ling raised her brows lightly and almost rolled her eyes, and several people expressed their views on various political affairs, Qin Hongwen and Pei Xiancai resigned and left Linfeng Pavilion.After seeing the people leave, Rong Ling waved back the maids in the palace, and then she resumed her usual routine and said, "You came here from Yecheng Temple? Why do you want to live in a remote temple when the Changning Palace is there?"

"It's better to be cautious for fear of attracting criticism."

"Forget it, after a while I will find an excuse to recall you back to the capital, then you can go back to live in the palace."

"Now my father has taken the palace up and down to Jingzhou. Since King Changning is no longer in Nanyang City Palace, he can't be there anymore. Why don't we take down the plaque and replace it with Rongfu after a while, and keep it as the residence of Ah Che and me. , what do you think, Miss Huang?"

"It's still your thoughtfulness. Prince Jingyuan's mansion was seized early in the morning. Although Che'er is in Wucheng, she still needs a mansion to live in when she returns to Beijing. It would be good to replace Changning's mansion with Rong's mansion."

"Then I will thank Miss Huang first."

"Since you're here, stay in the palace and have lunch with me before leaving. I'm the only one in this palace who feels deserted all day long." Rong Ling was about to speak again, but her voice was interrupted by a notification outside the door. Said, "Send it in."

The female officer next to her brought in two reports and submitted them to the imperial case. The first one was the military items urgently sent by Wu Cheng. Both Rong Ling and Rong Cheng's eyes dimmed. Open it and read it in detail, then handed it to Rong Cheng, Rong Cheng took it and read it quickly, then closed it again and put it back in the case.

As for the second report, there were four characters written on the envoy of the Western Zhou Dynasty, Rong Ling didn't intend to open it and handed it to Rong Cheng directly, Rong Cheng took it and opened it before saying, "The Western Zhou Dynasty will send the Ninth Prince Xiao Hanqing to bring the envoys to Xiaxia. "

"What kind of prince is sent here for no reason at this time?"

Rong Cheng smiled slightly. Her imperial sister put all her heart on Rong Che, so she didn't have the time to think about the intention of the Western Zhou Dynasty, so she said, "For the sake of the eternal friendship between the two countries, there are old rules for marriage. You are the crown prince and the nine princes are hanging by your side. Could it be that Miss Huang still can't see?"

Rong Ling raised her eyebrows lightly, "The prince of the Western Zhou Dynasty knows how to make a living. I heard that the old emperor of the Western Zhou Dynasty won't last long in bed. Xiao Kecheng, the sixth son of the Western Zhou Dynasty now, controls the government. I don't know if the Ninth Prince wants to come or is forced to come. Come on."

Rong Cheng smiled and said, "I bet he wants to come by himself."

"Why?"

"The situation in the Western Zhou Dynasty has been decided, so he has to find another way."

Rong Ling's eyes stayed on Rong Cheng's face for a short while, with a hint of cunning that was not easy to detect, "The matter of the marriage will be discussed after the envoys of the Western Zhou Dynasty arrive. The most urgent thing is to focus on Wu Cheng's military situation."

Rong Cheng restrained his expression, and said, "The rebels fled south with the Dongjiang River as their boundary. They are confident and have great ambitions to divide Daxia in two. Crossing the river to conquer is a foregone conclusion. Since Che decided to cross the river, he is sure of victory."

Rong Ling frowned slightly, and she had a different opinion, "I came back from Wucheng to face the battle on the north bank, but I have witnessed the battle with my own eyes. The 20 rebel soldiers came across the river but lost to the [-] imperial army. It can be seen that the battle across the river is fraught with danger. It’s hard to get ahead.”

"Since Ah Che said above that there are countermeasures, why don't sister Huang calm down and wait for the good news."

"Ah Cheng, I want to go to Wucheng."

"No." Rong Cheng said in a deep voice, "If Miss Huang leaves Nanyang City, she will only harm Ah Che."

Rong Ling naturally understood what Rong Cheng meant. As long as she leaves the capital, no one can suppress the queen. As a result, neither she nor Rong Che can step into the imperial city again. By then, all efforts will be in vain. , and even the situation will be more dangerous.She was just impulsive because of worry, so how could she really go.Seeing Rong Cheng's rare stern expression, the corners of her lips curled into a smile, "You care about Che'er, why don't you say that if I leave you, I will not be able to escape to heaven."

Rong Chengfu smiled again, "After all, sister Huang cares more about Ah Che."

"You." Rong Ling made a gesture to hit her. Seeing that she was going to hide and put on a show at most, she said again, "Go, accompany me to the back garden to relax." She walked down from Yu'an and left Linfeng with Rong Cheng In the pavilion, the servant wanted to go forward to serve but was waved away by her. Since it is relaxing, it is more comfortable for people with less idleness.

The content of the main account of the Jiangbei camp is that Che is listening to the military situation on the opposite bank reported by the front line. The Yuzhou garrison has been stationed on the opposite bank, and the soldiers of the Jiangbei camp are both excellent in water. I went to the other side to inquire about the military situation. Although some were discovered, 13 people who were astute and saw the opportunity came back, and the military situation they brought back was very important.

According to the report, Wei Changdong roughly drew the defense of the South Bank, and hung up the map again, "My lord is worthy of having been stationed on the frontier for many years. Such a tight defense cannot be broken through with a mere [-] troops in Jiangbei."

Rong Che's gaze also stayed on the defense map. Chen Xuanyi and Shi Wenlong were there, as well as the newly promoted Yunzhou commander Zhao Hu. When they saw the defense, they shook their heads again and again. Such a heavily guarded and extremely long defense line is simply impossible. Unable to conquer, everyone was at a loss for a while and said nothing.

Rong Che was dressed in a military uniform, her blue hair was tied tightly with a fist-thick jade ring, her face was calm and indifferent, she said, "It's getting late, you should rest earlier."

All the generals led the order, "Yes." They withdrew from the main account one after another.

Only Wei Changdong didn't leave and still looked at her, trying to find out the clues of her heart from her face, but in the end he could only return in vain, so he had to ask, "Did you have a countermeasure?"

She said in a calm manner, "To win with less is to defend more than to attack, not to mention that the rebel army stationed on the south bank is just attacking with pebbles."

"Of course I understand what you said. If I had any confidence, I would have brought someone to fight there. Why would you need to worry about it here?"

"Changdong, do you still remember the Gaoshan and Xishui Second Battalions in the hinterland of the South Bank, especially Li Wuda, the commander of the Gaoshan Battalion."

Wei Changdong's eyes lit up, and he came to his senses, and his tone was tinged with excitement, "You sent people to investigate the defenses on the south side, and you repeatedly revised the defenses on the north bank, and even transported ships to practice water warfare. The troops of the Gaoshan Battalion should cooperate from inside to outside." He only felt that this plan was satisfactory, and then said, "You really hid me."

"Don't be too happy, Li Wuda may not be willing to cooperate with us."

"How could it be? He was favored by the court and should fight against the rebels for the court."

"He is on the south bank, and King Jingyuan has the ambition to divide the river and rule it. If the court has been attacking the south bank for a long time but fails, he can only wait and see what happens, so as not to get burned."

"You and I have known Li Wuda for a long time, and we fought side by side to kill the enemy. He is not like this kind of guy with both ends."

"He is not, but the people around him are." Rong Che said no more, they had known Li Wuda for a long time and naturally knew the people around him, especially the brother-in-law who was deeply supported by Li Wuda.

Wei Changdong also suddenly thought of this person, thoughtfully, "Then what do you think?"

Rong Che just said indifferently, "The only one who can persuade Li Wuda is me, but it is more appropriate for me to go."

"No, the south bank is heavily guarded and it's too dangerous. I don't trust you to go alone. Since you and I both know Li Wuda, we can have someone to take care of us if we go together."

"If you leave, Jiangbei camp will be in chaos." She gave Wei Changdong a consoling look, "I won't be found out if I go in disguise, and no one can do anything to me."

Seeing that she had made up her mind, Wei Changdong knew he couldn't persuade her, so he had no choice but to agree, "If things change, you can't force it, and you have to come back as soon as possible."

She nodded slightly, and said, "Tomorrow I will leave with an excuse to go back to the court to invite troops, and I will entrust this place to you for the time being." Wei Changdong hesitated again and again, but he couldn't resist her insistence to accept the order with his hands clasped.

Rong Che made it very obvious that he would go back to the court to ask for soldiers. Wei Changdong knew the reason and sent her to the official position before he rode back to the camp to sit in charge. With the rest of the people still rushed to Nanyang City.Rong Che ran westward along the river for two days before abandoning his horse and crossing the river at one place. From here to the other side of the river and then to the Gaoshan Camp, it was much closer. Without the Gaoshan Battalion's military amulet in her hand, it was a desperate move.

She observed outside Li Wuda's mansion for two or three days and finally stepped into Li's mansion one day when Mrs. Li was out. At this time, Li Wuda was personally teaching his two sons martial arts, and Rong Che jumped down from the roof and did not hide it.Her complexion was condensed with an irresistible majesty. Li Wuda was wary when he first saw this unexpected visitor, but he had to be overwhelmed by her expression.

The idlers waited until they were cleared, only to see Li Wuda clasped his fists in accordance with the etiquette, respectful, "The last general will see Princess Qingping, I don't know if the princess is far away, please forgive me."

There was bottomless darkness in Rong Che's eyes, and her tone of voice was as usual but straightforward, "Why didn't the Gaoshan Camp take action when the rebels in the south of the Dongjiang River rebelled?"

Li Wuda was shocked immediately and tried to calm down, "If there is such a thing, the final general has not received any order to send troops."

"General Li's words can be said to have completely shirked responsibility." Rong Cheng looked at him as if he could see into his heart, "Then now I am here to ask you to lead the Gaoshan Battalion to fight, does General Li have any objections?"

Li Wuda rolled his eyes and asked, "Does the princess have a military amulet?"

"General Li." Rong Che said coldly, "You are deeply trusted by His Majesty to lead the Gaoshan camp. Now that the rebels are rebelling and the court is in danger, what you want is not to save the court from fire and water, but to retreat here to see the wind and play the rudder. Surrender to the rebels and live in glory forever."

Li Wuda hastily argued, "Don't let the princess slander the general with blood." But he kept beating drums in his heart. He didn't want to damage his reputation by joining the rebel army, and he couldn't rashly send troops to damage the army. This is the embarrassment now. The situation, both advance and retreat have been lost.

"General, you are supposed to save the court from a crisis because of the court's favor." Rong Che asked forcefully, "What is the general worried about?"

Li Wuda said bluntly, "The last general and the princess are old acquaintances, so I don't hide anything from the princess. It's not that the last general refuses to send troops, but even if he sends troops, he never returns. The last general can never see his brothers. To die in vain."

Rong Che said, "Since I'm here, I won't tell General Li's people to go and never return."

"Oh?" Li Wuda squinted his eyes, "It seems that the princess has a plan."

Rong Che's complexion suddenly became bloodthirsty and cold, like the cold moon hanging high in the dark night, a chill burst out from her body, "I kindly persuaded General Li to find his way back, but I didn't expect you to be so despicable and secretly Let your subordinates surround me, if that's the case, don't blame me for being rude." After speaking, the streamer suddenly appeared, and the brilliance was bright.