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Chapter 87 Siluo

The Marquis of Dingbian acted resolutely, and set off back to Beijing with two hundred soldiers on the same day.His trip was extremely confidential, except for a few confidants and generals, he didn't tell anyone else, but he couldn't hide it from Ding Ru'an, who had a bright heart.

Ding Ru'an did not stop Yang Fan, but wrote a secret letter, sent Xinying to send it back to Beijing, and ordered the hidden pile to try to respond.At the same time, he packed his bags and prepared to rush back to Huihe all day and night.

Zhuo Jiusi didn't understand why, so he wanted to persuade him to stay longer - although Bei Le was awarded the leadership, Beijing and Beijing were not at peace. Yang Fan and Zhang Jingche left the camp one after another, leaving Vice General Zhuo alone to preside over the overall situation. I really have no idea.

Ding Ru'an insisted on leaving, and the reason was very clear: "I borrowed Huihe soldiers to rescue Yanghou that day. Although the Huihe people were willing to stay and work for us, they were pried from others after all. You have to go to the door to talk to the master in person. Say it at home."

Zhuo Jiusi couldn't stay any longer, and sighed, "Young Master Zhang puts so many tricks to waste, so he insists on taking this risky move... Now that the commander-in-chief brings people back to Beijing, I'm really afraid that he will come to force the palace regardless of his care!"

It's really up to that point, but if you don't do it, you have to do it.

Ding Ru'an said meaningfully: "Since this is the case, I have to go to Huihe to say hello."

Zhuo Jiusi couldn't help being taken aback: "Why did Mr. Ding say that?"

Ding Ru'an swung his horsewhip and looked up at the boundless sky in the northwest: "My master once said a word, which I found very interesting. He said that although the whole world is in the land of the king, the emperor's eyes and ears are limited after all. .The world is big enough to allow the two powers to stand side by side. Instead of staring at the one-acre three-point land under your feet, it's better to take a long-term view and start a new stove!"

Zhuo Jiusi put these words in his mind for a moment, and was stunned by the ambition and courage behind the words.

Ding Ru'an jumped into the car, flicked the whip in the air, and the long and clear sound echoed between the sky and the earth.The ready convoy began to move slowly, and the camel bells were blown by the long wind, ringing beautifully.

"Forcing the palace? usurping the throne? My master is not that interested!" Ding Ru'an thought casually with a blade of grass in his mouth, "rather than thankless, it's better to work hard and reclaim a piece of land. The Western Region is vast and full of treasures. Why are you crowded in the same Sifang City with the Emperor of the Central Plains?"

Are you full?

Zhang Jingche, who was "full and full", seldom had time to relax. He had nothing to do in the palace, except sleep and eat, and his body was covered with grass.The man surnamed Zhang didn't have the slightest intention of going to jail, and blatantly ordered the little eunuch to pass the time with some interesting stories.

The little eunuch was a little embarrassed, and it was not easy to disobey face to face, so he had to convey Zhang Jingche's instructions to Yuezhao exactly.

Yuezhao pondered for a moment: "Promise him, but if you send it to the palace, you must check it carefully, and there must be no privately carried objects."

The little eunuch respectfully agreed, and Weiwei withdrew.

Zhang Jingche was satisfied with the story book, Liu Yanzhao didn't announce him, and he didn't bother himself, just passed the time with peace of mind.After a day like this, Liu Yanzhao came back to think about it, and found that leaving Zhang Jingche alone was the boy's wish, and he regarded himself as an uncle even more.What's more, Emperor Xinglong heard the eunuch's report, and learned that Zhang Jingche ate well and slept soundly. Compared with his sleep and food troubles, Emperor Xinglong felt even more unhappy, so he simply ordered Yuezhao to send someone.

It was the afternoon at this time, Zhang Jingche had eaten his lunch and was feeling drowsy. Hearing Liu Yanzhao's summons, he felt very bored.He casually said "I'm not feeling well" and was about to take a nap on his own, but when he turned around, he saw that the moonlight hadn't gone away, and he stood there hunched over.

Zhang Jingche's thoughts moved slightly, he stood still and asked, "Is there anything else, father-in-law?"

Yuezhao said respectfully: "My servant has something to say, I don't know if I should say it or not."

Zhang Jingche said in his heart, "You've said that, can I still keep your mouth shut?" But his face was very polite: "Elder-in-law has something to say, you might as well just say it."

Yuezhao quietly looked at Zhang Jingche, becoming more and more uncertain about the temperament of the former Jinyiwei commander.He and Zhang Jingche could be called old acquaintances, but they hadn't spoken a few words. At first, he just felt that this person was unpredictable and perverse, and even the Ninth Five-Supreme would dare to contradict him face to face.After getting in touch with him a lot, I found that he was very kind and polite to the eunuchs who served around him, and he didn't put on the airs of a nobleman at all, which seemed to be putting the cart before the horse.

Yuezhao thought about his words, and said respectfully: "The servant's status is low, I don't know what old grievances Mr. Zhang has with His Majesty, but these years, the majesty's concern for him, the servant has seen it in his eyes. Every Qingming, the majesty will bring the adult For your favorite snacks, go outside the city to worship in person... Even if your lord has resentment in your heart, for the sake of His Majesty's affection, you should let it go."

When Zhang Jingche heard the words "a piece of affection", goosebumps almost popped out.

Yuezhao said again: "Whether you are willing or not, young master, you have returned to the palace now. To put it bluntly, what will happen to you in the future and whether you will live well or not are all in your Majesty's mind. My lord is a smart person, you should understand, Your Majesty's old love is your greatest reliance, you don't hold this life-saving straw in your palm, but push it away... This is not what a smart person should do."

Zhang Jingche didn't speak, and looked at Yuezhao calmly.

This is a delicate and pale eunuch, perhaps because he is used to lowering his brows and his eyes are pleasing to the eye, his face is covered with a haze all the year round, but he is somewhat similar to Zhang Jingche back then.He hunched his back slightly, stood with his hands down, and his posture was 12 points of humility. If he didn't pay attention to his taste, he wouldn't even be able to distinguish the sharpness in his words.

"There really isn't a fool who can serve the emperor by his side," Zhang Jingche thought, "This harem looks peaceful, but it's actually full of dark tides."

The reason why Zhang Jingche threw himself into the net was entirely to track down the traitors. He was more interested in eunuchs than the current emperor.Hearing this, he intentionally made a three-point disdain and a three-point anxiety, and asked tentatively: "Eunuch Yuezhao told me these words...why exactly?"

Yuezhao smiled, and said without leaking: "Young master, you are serious. Our family is just a servant to serve the emperor, what else can we do for it? Naturally, I want the master to be happy, so that our subordinates can have a better life."

Zhang Jingche stared at Yuezhao with a smile, and his tone became more friendly: "Speaking of which, Eunuch Yuezhao and I are old acquaintances. May I ask where Eunuch is from? How old are you this year?"

Yuezhao glanced at him quickly, feeling that there was something in what he said, and he couldn't help but answer: "Young master is too polite... Our family is from Qinghe, Zhili, and we are four in our twenties this year."

Zhang Jingche nodded: "I remember that before I went to northern Xinjiang, my father-in-law served in the East Palace. Now that I think about it, I have been in the palace for at least ten years, right?"

Yuezhao said cautiously: "Young master is right." After answering this, he said nothing more.

Zhang Jingche was at a loss for words, and he didn't take it seriously: "Eunuch Yuezhao is a capable person next to the emperor, and he has served the present for more than ten years... If there is anything going on in the future, I need more advice from my father-in-law."

Yuezhao bowed her body, and the corners of her tight mouth relaxed calmly: "Master, you are serious."

The first round of Zhang Jingche and Yuezhao's fight ended in a draw. Although they got nothing, it did not prevent the former Jin Yiwei commander from putting a question mark on the name of the emperor's servant.

"Zhili...Qinghe?" On the way from Taiji Hall to Qinzheng Hall, Zhang Jingche frowned slightly, thinking hard, "This place is so familiar, as if... Who else was born here?"

Before he could figure it out, the Palace of Qinzheng was already in front of him.

To Zhang Jingche's surprise, the entrance of Qinzheng Hall was quite lively, with palace officials and eunuchs standing all over the floor, surrounded by a beautiful woman in palace attire.

Zhang Jingche stopped in his tracks and raised his eyebrows. Yuezhao seemed to understand what he was thinking, and said in a low voice, "This is Empress Xian, the lady of Mrs. Cai Yun, who is in charge of the Ministry of War. She was originally chosen by the Queen Mother to serve by her side." Unexpectedly, last month, Miss Cai and the Holy Majesty ran into each other in the imperial garden by chance, and that night they were summoned to attend the Qinzheng Palace, and the next day they were conferred the concubine Xian and gave them to the Jiuhua Palace."

Zhang Jingche was not interested in today's affairs, but he glanced inadvertently, and found that Miss Cai's eyebrows and eyes looked familiar.Taking a closer look, I suddenly realized that this woman was five or six points similar to me.

For a moment, Zhang Jingche's heart was overwhelmed, as if a hundred camels were roaring away.He pursed his lips, turned around suddenly, and walked out of the hall without saying a word.

Concubine Xian is here to see the emperor, she is the most favored concubine in the palace, Liu Yanzhao always rests in her palace for five or six out of ten days.But these days, the Son of Heaven seemed to be overjoyed, not only did he no longer call for luck, he never even set foot in the Jiuhua Palace.Concubine Xian felt uneasy, so she ordered someone to prepare some exquisite refreshments, and delivered them to Qinzheng Hall in person, but was stopped by the eunuch Honglu, who only said that the emperor was taking a nap at noon, and ordered not to be disturbed.

Concubine Xian was a little suspicious, but she didn't dare to question the emperor's servant. Just as she was about to go back home, she saw Honglu sweeping across the crowd, her eyes suddenly lit up: "Master...Mr. Zhang, please stop!"

Concubine Xian turned her head and saw a white shirt floating towards the entrance of the hall. Honglu couldn't catch up and said in a hurry: "You bastards who have no eyesight, what are you doing in a daze? Why don't you invite Mr. Zhang back!"

After receiving the order, the little eunuch hurriedly rushed forward and surrounded Zhang Jingche.

Zhang Jingche was blocked, and turned around expressionlessly. Hong Lu bowed her back, panting and chased after her, and said with a condescending smile, "Your Excellency, I've come. Your Majesty has been waiting for you for a while."

Zhang Jingche said indifferently: "Isn't His Majesty taking a midday nap? What do you want me to do?"

The so-called "take a nap at noon" was originally a rhetoric for concubines, Hong Lu never dared to use it to perfuse Zhang Jingche, and said with a smile on her face: "Your Majesty doesn't want to be disturbed, so I ordered my servants to say this...Master Zhang You are not an outsider, how can you count? Please go in with your slaves!"

Zhang Jingche glanced at Concubine Xian, seeing her pale face and trembling hands holding the silk, she knew that Hong Lu's words were a great blow to her, and felt a little bit unbearable for a while.

"Your Majesty doesn't even want to see Concubine Xian, let alone me in white clothes?" Zhang Jingche said lightly, "There is a saying that 'intimacy makes a difference', and Concubine Xian is the person next to His Majesty's pillow, how can I go past her?"

Of course, Honglu couldn't agree unscrupulously, she hesitated for a while, her expression became more and more embarrassed.Zhang Jingche turned around to leave, when the tightly closed palace door opened, and Liu Yanzhao, who was said to be "taking a nap at noon", came out with a face covered with frost.

"Stop for me! Emperor Xinglong said majesticly, "After staying outside for these years, your temper has become more and more wild, where do you want to go? "

Zhang Jingche paused and looked back at him calmly.

Liu Yanzhao was stared at by him calmly, felt a little guilty for no reason, and turned to Concubine Xian again: "You go back to the palace first, and I will talk to you when I am free."

Concubine Xian was looking at Liu Yanzhao earnestly, but after waiting for a long while, her eyes turned red immediately after waiting for such a sentence.Fortunately, she was very self-restraining, forced herself to salute and leave, and ordered someone to leave the box of snacks behind, and then walked away step by step.

Before she went out, Liu Yanzhao had already ordered Zhang Jingche: "Come in with me."

Zhang Jingche saw Concubine Shu's shadow from Concubine Xian's forced calm back, he felt sorry but helpless.This is the shackles of the world on women. They have no choice but to drift with the wind. Wherever they fall, thin vines will grow there. Live your life.If you are unlucky and infatuated with the wrong payment, you can only break up with your beauty before you are old, and look at the square sky outside the wall from now on, and live a life of stagnant water and no waves.

They had no choice, and no one ever gave them a choice.

Zhang Jingche was dismissive of everything in the royal family, but he had to admit that in terms of "emperor", Liu Yanzhao took advantage of his position much better than his father.There are thick official documents on the imperial case, half of which are memorials, and the other half are old volumes collected in six volumes.Liu Yanzhao did not simply write Zhu Zhu, he had to carefully check the records of the past years before writing, and after confirming it again and again, he carefully wrote it on paper.

Today's diligence in government affairs makes the court officials very satisfied. Even the harshest courtiers can't find fault with Emperor Xinglong.Liu Yanzhao was used to courtiers' flattery. He looked at Zhang Jingche expectantly, hoping to see approval and affirmation from his face.

However, Zhang Jingche remained expressionless, and simply said, "What orders does Your Majesty have?"

Liu Yanzhao was full of eagerness to try, but at this moment he couldn't help but let it go, he was silent for a moment, and said patiently: "Take off your clothes, let me have a look."

Zhang Jingche frowned, and his shoulders tensed unobtrusively: "Look at what?"

While speaking, Liu Yanzhao had already walked up to him and raised his hand to grab his belt.Zhang Jingche felt a slippery disgust in his heart, and he cut down with his fingers together, hitting the numbness with incomparable precision.As soon as Liu Yanzhao touched the belt, half of his arm was numb to the shoulder, and he couldn't move immediately.

Liu Yanzhao didn't get angry at first, but suddenly took a knife from him, but he became angry: "Zhang Minghuang, you are getting more and more presumptuous!"

Zhang Jingche subconsciously clasped the folding fan in his sleeve, endured and endured, and finally swallowed back the swearing that came to his lips: "What are you doing with your hands and feet!"

Liu Yanzhao wanted to wait for an attack, but realized that he had been reckless after all, so he had to endure it forcefully: "I have no other intention... You were tortured back then, I want to see if there are any scars left, and let the imperial doctor take a look."

Zhang Jingche took two steps back, distanced himself from him, and patted his sleeves as if he disliked dirty things: "There is no scar, so don't look at it."

Liu Yanzhao had never been so disgusted by anyone in his life, his breath was stuck in his chest, he couldn't get up, he couldn't get down, he was almost depressed.He gritted his teeth: "You...you don't like me so much?"

Zhang Jingche didn't speak, and conveyed the meaning of "you are not talking nonsense" with his eyes vividly.

Liu Yanzhao has been in the top position for many years, and he is used to not showing his emotions and anger, but who knows that in just two days, he has experienced all the anger that has not been touched in these years.He suppressed his anger, and tried to calm his voice and said: "Although you are free and easy outside, after all, you will go in the wind and rain...I know that you are not happy when you are brought back to the palace, but you are a rare talent. It would be a pity to live outside the palace. Don't worry, I was bluffing you when I asked you to serve in the palace, as long as you work for me with peace of mind, I will never treat you poorly."

Zhang Jingche endured it again and again, he couldn't help it, and said in his heart: Fuck your mother