Great Sui Storyteller

Chapter 605 604. Please Miss You (Two in One)

If Li Zhen was at the scene, seeing the expressions of the two and listening to the conversation between the two, he probably couldn't help clapping his hands and applauding Hongying's acting skills.

good guy...

Why didn't you find it before?
Hongying is really good at acting.

The kind of "stupid" who is only gentle and considerate but not beautiful and intelligent is simply brought to life.

How could the majestic Maid of the Young Sovereign of Pegasus City be an idiot?

And if he was really an idiot, how could he tidy up the East Palace in just a few months?

If you think with your toes, you can figure out that something is wrong.

But Yang Tong didn't.

Not at all.

Even when she saw Hongying's expression of "I don't know what Your Highness is talking about but I think it's amazing", there was a trace of the young man's showing off to the big sister in his tone.

"Hongying, don't you understand?"

He shook his head with regret in his eyes:

"Forget it... how can there be a perfect person in the world?... I ask you alone, what does Hedong mean to the aristocratic family?"

"Uh……"

Hongying was taken aback.

It looks a little puzzled.

But still said:
"A pool of dragon fire?"

"Yes, it's the pool of dragon fire. In other words, in Hedong at this stage, the most important thing is those rebellious officials and thieves under Wu Duan'er."

Yang Tong temporarily put down his pen, poured himself another pot of tea, and shook the little tea left, feeling a little pity.

Sweet and sour, it tastes so good.

"Hedong, the most important thing at this stage is the tens of thousands of refugees who have already gone to Yujiao one after another. The autumn harvest is coming soon, and logically speaking, they have to pay grain, understand? But is there any grain in Hedong? "

Speaking of this, he shook his head:
"No grain harvest."

"That's natural. After two years of military disasters in Hedong, Wu Duan'er ate up all the grain seeds. After Li Yuan broke through the acropolis, he confiscated them and transported them into the warehouse."

"That's not what Gu said."

Yang Tong was a little regretful again, but the desire to express in his heart began to boil.

He couldn't wait to see the woman's adoring eyes.

"I ask you, why do you want to tax a county that has no food?"

"Uh……"

Looking at her bewildered appearance, the young man's eyes are full of doting:
"Ha, can't you think of it?"

Doting turned into pride:
"Gu did this to put pressure on Cui Shi and force them to give up something. Not only Cui Shi, but when Zuo Cheng and Gu talked about Hedong, Gu was already ready. Whether Cui Lu fights No matter what, Gu wants to collect taxes. Because without taxation, these aristocratic families can unscrupulously occupy the salt mines in the east of the river, occupy the refugees, and occupy everything they need. But the tax law that Gu wants to promulgate is Take from them what should not belong to them. That's why they resist so fiercely, understand?"

"This……"

Hongying thought for a while and asked:

"Then why did you give Li Yuan such great power?"

"Because Li Yuan is from an aristocratic family!"

"...??"

Looking at Hongying's blank eyes, Yang Tong's face became more and more complacent.

"Li Yuan belongs to an aristocratic family, so if the aristocratic family wants to deal with him, they can only use the method of the aristocratic family. But, he is the servant of the grandfather, and he is also the person who dares not betray the grandfather! He is afraid of, respects and fears the grandfather. And Gu gave him the right to collect taxes, which was the intention of his grandfather! He had to follow his grandfather's wishes, and he had to work hard, because his grandfather would be unhappy. He had to do this But at the same time, the aristocratic family has nothing to do with him. There is no way to negotiate peace, because this is the emperor's order, and there is no way to make any crooked thoughts, because Li Yuan belongs to the aristocratic family!"

Hearing this, Hongying seemed to have finally figured out this relationship, and tentatively said:

"That is to say... It seems that Li Yuan has been given a lot of power, but in fact it separates him from the aristocratic family. Makes him a... lonely minister?"

"That's right, lonely minister!"

Yang Tong's eyes have started to shine now:

"Belongs to the grandfather, belongs to the lonely official! A lonely official who uses the family to check and balance the family! With him, Shanxi and Hedong must follow the grandfather's will, according to the will of the lonely. Of course...Gu will not force him too much. Ruthless, I will give him some time. Give him some time, after offending all the families in Shanxi and Hedong, wait until Zhang Xutuo returns with a big victory, and wait until his grandfather quells the war in the south of the Yangtze River. And then... Yu Cui? Long Fire? Huh..."

After knowing the sarcasm, his tone became firm and ferocious.

The hideousness that should not have appeared on the Lord of the East Palace:
"They're all lonely! None of them can escape!"

"..."

Hongying was dumbfounded.

He stared blankly at the boy in front of him...

It seemed that he was completely shocked by the cleverness of this strategy.

After a while, she uttered a very sincere whisper:

"His Royal Highness... High regards."

"Hahaha~"

Outside the Taoguang Hall, hearing His Highness King Yue's joyous laughter, many maids and servants looked at it, all showing expressions of admiration.

or say...

It has to be the master in charge.

There is a way.

……

Outside Luoyang City.

north mound.

Sun Jingchan, dressed as a young man, stood at the highest point of Beiqiu, looked at the busy Mohist disciples at his feet, and expressed his sincere emotion to the organ next to him:

"The three great scholars, when they were recorded at home, I didn't think they were so powerful. But now it seems... they are really frogs at the bottom of the well."

At this moment, the North Hill in front of her is no longer the land of mountains and forests. Instead, there are patches of flat pastures. In the weather of May and June, the grass grows and the warblers fly, and the specially sown alfalfa blooms in full bloom. is good looking.

It is really hard to believe that as early as two months ago, this place was still full of forests and weeds and blisters.

And what created all of this was precisely the organization Yan next to him and some organization beasts managed by the disciples of the Mohist school.

Logging in every forest, filling pits in every water.

In less than two months, a huge pasture covering nearly [-] miles has been sorted out in the North Hill, and the alfalfa seeds in the pasture are also provided by the farmers. It is obvious that the solar terms have passed when planting, but the tyrannical The vitality still allowed it to grow to such a height in just two months.

If it is not strictly guarded, it may have become a good place for new outings in Luoyang.

Hearing this, the organ on the side was no longer as serious as when he was fighting Li Zhen before, but instead asked with a smile:

"What? Is the young suzerain homesick?"

"Ah."

Without any concealment, Sun Jingchan nodded:
"I'm homesick. At this time, the Pegasus Grassland looks like a vast sea of ​​grass... The chief of the organization should really go and see it. The scenery is much more magnificent than here."

Hearing this, Guan Yan didn't agree with it, but he didn't refute it either.

Just ask:

"Young Sect Master thinks he can go back?"

"Huh~"

When she saw a row of horse-drawn carriages from the Eastern Palace coming from a distance, Sun Jingchan let out a chuckle:
"Why can't you go back? I just hope that the head of the agency will keep his promise."

"That's natural."

The organ nodded strictly:

"According to the bet with Lord Shi Lang, as long as the young lord can return to Pegasus City, the Mo family will abide by the agreement, and all the disciples will stay away from Luoyang Chaotang and reach a covenant with Pegasus City."

"Then let's wait and see."

As she said that, she said goodbye to the agency, and after riding the one-in-a-million ink cloud on the snow, she ran into the guard of honor from the Eastern Palace who had come all the way.

"stop."

The commander of the Thirty Forbidden Army issued the signal to stop the march.

After the carriages and horses stopped, the man glanced at Sun Jingchan who was blocking the road, and quickly ran to the carriage:

"My lord, Sun Jingchan, the young patriarch of the Pegasus Sect, seeks an audience."

"Ah."

Inside, Hongying's voice sounded.

Then Linglong nimbly got out of the luxurious carriage, took over the red horse stools handed over by two servants, and after arranging the seats, got into the car and opened the door curtain first.

Wearing the big red embroidered gold palace dress specially rewarded by the king of crossing, Hongying with an incomparably exquisite face stepped out of the carriage, stepped on a stool, and got out of the carriage under the respectful bowing of several servants.

After glancing at Sun Jingchan, she said to everyone:

"Wait."

"Yes~"

A group of people saluted respectfully, while Hongying walked to the front of the team step by step, and said in a flat voice:
"According to the order of His Highness, I am here to check on the construction of the Horse Supervisor's paddock."

Hearing this, it was Sun Jingchan who got off his horse and cupped his hands:

"The minister leads the decree, please move the master in charge."

"Well, lead the way."

The white clothes are in front, and the red clothes are behind.

Then Linglong followed after six or seven steps away.

And when the figures of the three stepped into the pasture and the distance was a little further, the people in the East Palace raised their heads and relaxed their postures.

At this time, a court lady asked curiously:

"I heard that...the Lord in charge was once the maid of Supervisor Sun Ma..."

"Snapped!"

Before she could finish her sentence, a servant next to her slapped her without hesitation.

"You lowly servant girl! Who brought you an ignorant lowly maidservant! Come out and receive the punishment! How dare you speak ill of the Lord in charge, how brave you are!"

His slap is solid.

After the maid fell to the ground, blood oozed from the corner of her mouth.

But it was obvious that her face was bewildered.

But what was even more bewildering was seeing the cold eyes of the people around him.

The cold made her whole body chill.

……

"Miss, Hongying was rude just now, please don't blame me, miss."

Although she didn't salute, and her body still maintained the majesty of her status as a female official in the Eastern Palace, the words in Hongying's mouth were full of uneasiness.

But Sun Jingchan showed a smile instead:

"I like your majestic look... Linglong, here you are."

She took out a silver bag out of nowhere and threw it to the girl behind her.

Linglong was a little curious. After taking it, she unwrapped the drawstring of the bag and looked inside. Somewhat puzzled, she took out a round, soft-looking thing from inside.

Hongying turned her head to take a look, said with a smile:

"Eat it, mare's milk dates. It's very sweet, try it."

When the girl with different pupils heard this, she immediately took a bite.

Sure enough, it was soft and glutinous, followed by a strong milky fragrance, and her eyebrows and eyes were slit into a smile when she ate it.

"Ha~"

Seeing her lovely smile, Sun Jingchan laughed out loud.

At the same time, he did not forget to throw a bag to Hongying, saying:

"Haven't you eaten for a long time?"

"Thank you ma'am."

Hongying took it, but didn't eat it. Instead, she glanced at the gluttonous girl who had already started to eat the second one, shook her head amusingly, and hid the snack in her sleeve.

Then, the two of them did not leave, but stood in front of a square pond created by Mo's mechanism.

"It's living water...but how it's done I don't know."

Hearing Sun Jingchan's words, Hongying nodded:
"It's really amazing. It can be done in just two months..."

As she spoke, she bent down and pinched a piece of alfalfa, felt the feel, observed the fracture again, and nodded:
"This alfalfa will definitely gain weight quickly when you eat it."

"Hmm...it's done?"

Looking at the pool of running water, Sun Jingchan asked again.

Hongying nodded:
"Well, the decree has been drawn up. Jingzhao Yin Suwei has promised that the servant will help. In addition, this was originally the decree of adding Li Gong, and the second son of the Li family is in Hedong, and he will help the refugees. Cui Zhongfang Absolutely will not refuse."

"……Um."

After getting this answer, Sun Jingchan didn't show any joy.

On the contrary, his eyes are a little empty.

He didn't look happy at all.

And Hongying also fell silent.

The two masters and servants, who seemed to outsiders to be somewhat alienated, were looking at the pool together at this moment. After a while, Hongying suddenly asked:

"Is Miss unhappy? I'm going home soon..."

"..."

Sun Jingchan was speechless.

The two knife-like eyebrows finally showed a trace of tenderness.

"The price for me to go home is that you stay in Luoyang. How can I be happy?"

There was no need for Hongying to answer, she just said to herself:
"Yes, according to Li He's mind, Li Yuan now has the right to tax, which is equivalent to self-government. Now that the horses are giving birth, I must go back and prepare for the delivery of the next batch of horses... But what is the price, Hongying? The price What is it? Although we are masters and servants, we have been like sisters for so many years. Li He can hide it from me, I can understand. Why do you want to hide it from me? In order for me to return to Pegasus City... What do you want? Pay what?"

"..."

Hongying was silent and said nothing.

A gust of wind mixed with the aroma of green grass blows.

In a trance, she seemed to have returned to the grassland she was so fascinated by.

So she laughed.

Suddenly I laughed happily.

It's like coming home.

"Since Mr. Li has obtained the right to set taxes, Hongying naturally dare not lie to Miss."

Her tone was extremely relaxed:
"The price is actually very simple. Next, Hongying will make suggestions for the King of Yue. He will make up for the young lady, change into her daughter's clothes, and appear by Yang Tong's side a few more times."

"...?"

Sun Jingchan was taken aback for a moment, and some did not react:
"……what?"

But Hongying didn't answer, but said to herself:

"Young lady's beauty is a superior one, but people who look at it in men's clothes don't dare to get close to her. You only need to change back into a girl's clothes. Is there any man in the world who won't be tempted? Your servant's plan is very simple. The next time, when His Royal Highness the King of Yue wants to have unreasonable thoughts about Hongying, after Hongying shirks it, he will mention Miss and tell him that since he doesn't want to marry a family, why don't he marry Miss? I will marry into the mansion together with the young lady, and let him enjoy the blessings of being equal..."

"...???"

Now, Sun Jingchan was really dumbfounded.

Completely unresponsive.

Is this asking me to go?
Or send me into the tiger's mouth?
Full of absurdity.

Until...she heard Hongying's next words:

"At that time, Miss can go back to Pegasus City to prepare the dowry and escort the horses to Beijing. After all...whether it is the emperor's wedding or the commoner's marriage, this woman has always had a reason to go out from her mother's house."

"..."

In an instant, Sun Jingchan realized the meaning of these words, and her face changed from absurd and speechless to a dark and dignified:

"But where is Liang Shidu? After I pass Pegasus City, he will attack Lingwu, Yanchuan, and Diaoyin counties from Shuofang, completely blocking the road to the south. If I can't come back, how will you deal with yourself then? ?”

"Miss, just leave, the rest..."

Speaking of this, a very sunny smile appeared on Hongying's face again:
"Don't worry about it."

"absurd!"

Sun Jingchan's shout sounded like a leopard thunder sound, and Linglong, who was eating snacks next to him, trembled.

I saw those two knife-like eyebrows showing murderous intent at this moment:
"Li He is sacrificing you!?"

But facing Miss's thunderous anger this time, Hongying didn't have any fear, she just nodded calmly:
"It's the duty of a servant to die for the master... In fact, the young lady should also know that from the moment we entered the capital, we will never be able to return to the Pegasus City consummately. And now sacrifice my maidservant, Miss Chengquan , is already the smallest price.”

"Ridiculous! Is it worth it!? Ah? Let me ask you, is it worth it!?"

Those two knives have turned into Sen Han's coldness:

"Li He'an dares to do this!!!"

But at this time, Hongying suddenly asked:
"Young Sect Master calm down."

"you……"

Hearing the maid's words reminding her of her status, Sun Jingchan immediately got angry.

But when she met those firm eyes full of smiles, she suddenly found that...she couldn't say anything.

With a breath, it was blocked in the throat.

But no matter what, she couldn't spit it out.

Thousands of words, finally turned into a question:
"does it worth?"

Whether she asked herself or Hongying, she didn't know.

But Hongying nodded, looking at the pool in front of her, as if she saw the endless Yinma Lake in her hometown.

"Why isn't it worth it? The life of a servant... has long belonged to the young lady."

"You should understand, I have never seen you as a maid! I grew up with you, and love sisters, you..."

"I know."

Hongying still smiled:

"But it's still worth it, isn't it? . . . Miss, you know."

Her tone was full of envy:

"I don't envy Miss's ingenuity, or...in the past, I was very envious. I envy Miss, and think that Miss's mind is the best in the world... Until I met Mr. Minister."

"..."

"From Mr. Minister's words, I realized what a truly smart person is. And when I personally participated in Mr. Minister's plan, I could understand... the despair that I might not be able to touch the hem of her skirt for the rest of my life." .”

"..."

"Miss, Hongying is very stupid."

Amidst Sun Jingchan's silence, the woman dressed in red, who looked so bright and charming at noon, shook her head:
"However, I also know that my life is given by Miss, Pegasus Sect, and Pegasus City. If there is no Pegasus City, then my future fate may be like those who were sold into brothels since childhood Like an actor, he can only shuttle between different guests every day, commit himself to this, and live a miserable life. Therefore, Hongying must repay the kindness of this life."

"Then you can't just listen to Li He..."

"But the priest approves of her, doesn't he?"

"..."

When Sun Jingchan heard this familiar yet unfamiliar title, she was dumbfounded again in an instant.

Can't say a word.

"Even the Taoist leader recognized her, supported her, and believed her...why would I still doubt it? Isn't it? If I can exchange my life for the freedom of the young lady, it would be great to be a person recognized by the Taoist leader." A part of the plan, no matter how you look at it, isn’t it all worth it?”

"What about you!? What about you!? Ah!?? What about you?!"

Hearing Sun Jingchan's rhetorical question, Hongying still smiled happily:
"Me? Didn't I say that? If my life can be fulfilled by Miss Quan and..."

"You like Li Zhen, don't you?"

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Sun Jingchan's question.

then……

The woman couldn't say anything else.

"You have made others perfect, but what about yourself? Don't you want to be with that Li Shouchu..."

"Am I worthy?"

Asked rhetorically, was silenced by the rhetorical question again.

It was the first time to face up to Sun Jingchan.

There was no sorrow or joy in Hongying's eyes, she just asked:
"Am I worthy?"

"..."

"Mo Ti has been together forever, miss, do you dare to tell me...Miss, have you never been tempted by the Taoist priest?"

"..."

The silence of the rhetorical question intensified.

But the woman in red smiled again:

"Miss."

She begged softly:
"Let's go back."

Begging is extremely humble:
"Pegasus City is the foundation of our ancestors for thousands of years, and it must not be destroyed. Hongying's life was given by the young lady. If it can fulfill the young lady's freedom, then it is worth it. This has nothing to do with the first priest, or the servant. With whom It's okay, please..."

Looking at the Yinma Lake, which may never be seen again for the rest of her life, she said:
"Miss Chengcheng."

　I just finished writing, I’m so sleepy, I’ll fix the typo tomorrow!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)