Concubine Sheng Chong

Chapter 153 Jin Yan, It's Me

It was getting late in the imperial garden at this time, the palace lanterns were lit up one by one after the sunset, and the music and flute were leisurely after the shadows of the trees...

Emperor Yongning, who was wearing a bright yellow robe embroidered with dragons, was sitting on this stone bench with a fox fur mattress.

Sitting next to him was an equally noble man.

The man was wearing an ivory white fine brushwork landscape round collar gown, the jade belt around his waist showed his nobility, a piece of suet white jade was tied on a long white tassel tassel, and the outer cover was light and soft smoky gauze.

Compared with Emperor Yongning with the jade crown and hair tied, he seemed much more casual.

His black hair was tied casually with a white ribbon, his face was handsome and elegant, his eyebrows grew into the temples, his eyes were slender and gentle, his nose bridge was straight, his complexion was fair, which followed the characteristics of the Zhou family's royal family.

Emperor Yongning smiled brightly as if he had met an old friend for a long time: "Uncle Rui's visit to Luoyang this time really gave me a birthday gift that made my heart feel at ease."

Prince Rui, who was also listening attentively, smiled very amiably.

"Your Majesty is absurd. Last year, I was delayed and never came to Luoyang, but this He Lichen remembers it."

Suddenly, the sound of the zither came to an end, and the sudden sound of the xiao spread out...

The breath of this winter is already dignified and strong, but the sound of the flute is even more prominent.

The sound of the flute is like the whimpering of the wind, but at this time, it seems to be the sound of nature in the wind, unreachable but lingering in the ears...

It seems to be far away, erratic but lingering for a long time...

There seems to be a tenacity and determination mixed with the crying and complaining!

After a turning point, the tune slowed down again. It should have returned to silence but there was a sudden rise, and then it stopped abruptly...

Emperor Yongning's heart moved, "Okay... what a tune! Musician Xuan, I want to reward it myself!"

Prince Rui slowly picked up the white jade cup in his hand, the fine wine in it was the fine wine in the palace, the taste was rich and mellow, lingering on the tip of his tongue...

A moment later, a graceful woman walking leisurely walked out from behind a cluster of trees.

Elegant orchids are embroidered on a goose-yellow cloud smoke sweater, and the yellow ancient pattern double butterfly cloud-shaped thousand-water skirt that drags the floor makes her as clean as a fairy who has fallen into the mortal world.

Her face was as snowy as snow, and a hollowed out orchid dotted emerald gold hairpin was inserted obliquely in the cloud bun. The face with a little makeup and powder was naturally charming, but her eyes were clear and extraordinary, looking forward to shine.

The jade flute in her hand has long tassels dangling leisurely and seductively.

Ye Luo stepped forward and bowed his knees to Emperor Yongning, and said, "My daughter, Ye Luo, please forgive me!"

The voice was as crisp as a jade bead slipping down, and there was a little bit of coquettishness in the stubbornness.

Emperor Yongning was indeed aroused by the beauty's own request for punishment.

There was also a trace of teasing in his tone, "Oh? Tell me...what's your fault?"

However, Ye Luo's expression remained unchanged, and his eyes did not dodge at all, "The folk girl changed the song to be presented without authorization today, this is a crime of deceiving the emperor."

Emperor Yongning naturally didn't remember the contents of the music list, he glanced playfully at Prince Rui who was pouring himself a drink.

Prince Rui understood, and put down the cup in his hand, "Your Majesty, what this woman said is true, since she claims to be deceiving the Emperor, then His Majesty will still punish you."

Emperor Yongning looked at Ye Luo, who was not at all afraid, and held back his smile, "Then tell me, why did you change the song?"

Ye Luo pursed her lips and smiled, looking at the sky.

Because it was a winter night and the weather was not very clear, there were only a few faint stars scattered in the sky, dim and dull, as if it was going to snow...

Ye Luo withdrew her gaze, and said generously: "The folk girl can't help herself when she sees this scene. The name of this song is Winter's Night Decay. The folk girl looks at the winter night in the palace like a folk winter night. The cold wind doesn't matter. of the noble and the humble."

Emperor Yongning's expression was gloomy, "Do you know how presumptuous you are?"

Such a woman is like a star that is dark but still in the sky in this winter night, like the cold wind blowing in my ears...

Regardless of high or low...

The light in Ye Luo's eyes never stopped, "That's why the girl apologizes."

"well……"

Only then did Emperor Yongning smile, "Come here, reward me."

Holding up the cup, Prince Rui said warmly: "Such a fierce musician, I cannot keep Prince Rui's residence."

Emperor Yongning's smile grew stronger, and he said to Ye Luo, "Tell me, what's your name?"

A smile flickered across the corner of Ye Luo's mouth, "Minister Ye Luo."

Emperor Yongning smiled heartily, "Mr. Ye can be named a talented person, and he will give Wangyuezhai a residence immediately."

Ye Luo hurriedly knelt down to thank her.

"The cold wind does not distinguish between high and low, so I will reward you with a house that can shelter from the cold wind."

Suddenly there was a sound of footsteps, "My lord, urgent report!"

The eunuch who served the pen and ink in the imperial study hurried over.

"My lord! The frontier is urgent!"

Emperor Yongning's smile froze, he got up and looked at Prince Rui, "Uncle, please do what you want."

Prince Rui hurriedly got up to see him off.

After Emperor Yongning left, Prince Rui smiled gently and helped Ye Luo who was kneeling on the ground.

"My lord, congratulations to Miss Ye for getting what she wanted."

Ye Hou took half a step back, "My lord...the girl still has one thing I don't know."

Prince Rui waved his hand gently, "Miss Ye, you don't need to ask, this king has no intention of using you for anything, nor will I plan a single thing for you, Miss Ye... there are no flowers in the deep palace, so I hope you can do it yourself .”

After he flicked his sleeves, he already stepped away from here.

Ye Luo frowned and looked at Prince Rui's back for a moment, then shook his head with a smile.

The maidservant at the side stepped forward and said: "My lord, please also go to Wangyuezhai with my maidservant."

Ye Luo gave her a faint smile, holding a jade flute in his hand, and walked towards the place where the palace lanterns were brightly lit...

At this time, the atmosphere in the imperial study room was condensed.

A few ministers whose court clothes were a little messed up because of rushing here stood in front of Emperor Yongning with awe-inspiring expressions.

"Your Majesty! The military households in Xiangdu have been assigned to the Suzaku camp. This battle against Dasui...is reasonable to hand over to the Marquis of Zhen Guo!"

Huang Xing, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, rejoiced secretly, if it wasn't for King Duan's signal, the military household in Xiangdu might not be able to decide where to belong to for a long time, and this time has become an excellent excuse!

Xing Zheng, the governor of the right army, also hurriedly answered: "Your Majesty... the old minister agrees with Master Huang's words, not to mention that the Marquis of Zhen Guo has made great achievements in battle, and he will definitely defeat Da Sui in one fell swoop and return the peace on the border of Da Zhou!"

Zhu Chengxi of the Five Cities Military Division also cupped his hands and said, "I think so too."

Wang Zhao on the side frowned slightly.

Huang Xing, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, Xing Zheng, the governor of the right army, Zhu Chengxi, the commander of the five cities' soldiers and horses...

How could these people recommend this Xu Junyan with one voice?

Xu Junyan?
His combat achievements are not small...

But if he is not allowed to take action, will the little emperor take the opportunity to revive the Fang family with their military exploits?

Fang's family is their confidant's trouble!
And Xu Junyan has no foundation in the army after all, as long as he doesn't have a solid foundation, he can control his power with confidence!
He took a step forward and said in a deep voice: "The old minister thinks that Zhen Guohou is worthy of this important task."

Emperor Yongning's eyes were full of unfathomable darkness, against which the candlelight was as bright as day.

Xu Junyan...

Now this name has made me a little jealous.

There are too few handles that can be held in one's own hands!

This kind of people……

Should I be demoted or continue to use it?

Suddenly Ye Luo's words flashed into his mind.

This cold wind does not distinguish between high and low...

"Your Majesty...the military situation at the border is urgent, and the old minister still hopes that His Majesty will make a decision soon."

Emperor Yongning pondered for a moment, "Then it will be according to the words of all the lovers."

Before half a cup of tea was available, the imperial decree had been sent from the Ministry of War to Duke Anguo's mansion.

At the same time, it was the household department that led the order. Before the soldiers and horses moved the food and grass, the household department became busy in an instant.

Jiang Er Master Jiang Shihong frowned when he heard the news.

"Come on."

The entourage at the side hurried forward, "Master, what do you want?"

"Go back to the mansion and inform Lord Hou about the upcoming expedition of Zhen Guohou."

Half an hour later, the news reached Wutong Garden.

The embroidery needle in Jiang Jinyan's hand became unsteady and stuck in his left hand.

She frowned and held her index finger in her mouth, but her thoughts did not stop at all.

wrong……

Da Sui had diplomatic relations with Da Zhou in his previous life!
Why did you suddenly start a war? !

Although Xu Junyan controlled the Suzaku camp at this time, is his power in the army stable?

Is it enough to fight Dasui?
She was very upset right now...

"Rain ink..."

Seeing her frowning tightly, Yu Mo asked, "Miss, are you worried about Zhen Guohou?"

She continued to persuade: "Zhen Guohou is very capable, this time he will definitely be able to win the battle! Miss must be worrying in vain."

Jiang Jinyan got up slowly, "Go and invite Guanshi Jiang."

The Ministry of Accounting did not know the details of this expedition, so Jiang Wei had to inquire about it.

In the bamboo forest courtyard of Duke Anguo's mansion, Xu Junyan paused just as he was about to go out.

"Xu Ming, go to Suzaku camp first, and I'll be there later."

With that said, he went straight into the inner room.

After a while, Xu Junyan came out dressed in black. The black clothes did not conceal his aura and handsomeness, making him even more outstanding.

There was a faint seriousness between the brows and eyes, but there was a little invisible worry mixed in.

"Miss, the military situation is really urgent this time. I'm afraid Zhen Guohou will leave Luoyang tomorrow!"

Jiang Jinyan frowned, and before he knew it, the handkerchief in his hand fell on his lap and slid to the ground.

"Miss, Da Sui, I don't think there will be any problem for Zhen Guohou!"

Jiang Jinyan nodded casually, "Thank you Jiang Bo."

Back in the inner room, she was still upset...

No one will be like myself!

In the life I experienced, there was no chaos in the Great Sui...

How can this be so?

Where did it go wrong? !

Xu Junyan's martial arts and strategies are naturally known to him, but why...

Is my heart so chaotic?
"Just leave a lamp, go and have a look at Xueyan, I'll be quiet for a while."

Seeing what she said, Yu Mo had no choice but to leave a light behind and bowed out.

Sitting beside the nanmu small table with his back to the window, Jiang Jinyan glanced at the gradually dimming candlelight.

She pulled out the long black iron hairpin from her hair, and picked out the lantern flower.

The candlelight jumped a few times, and soon became brighter.

With a sudden gust of wind, the candle flame suddenly went out...

Jiang Jinyan's vigilance was extremely high, and he had already increased his strength in holding the hairpin.

She could only hear the window opening and closing lightly, and in an instant, her body fell into a warm embrace.

A cold but gentle voice rang in my ears, "Jin Yan, it's me."

(End of this chapter)