blue bird song

Chapter 47
"I'm awake! I want to save that man. I know he's fishing. He's fighting bloody battles with the Mongolians! Divide your strength."

"I climbed up the iron window, took out a dagger that cut iron like mud, and cut off the iron bars. I am small, and I can lean out after cutting two iron bars. However, I know that under the iron window, there are upside-down iron nails all over the place. Terrible."

"I can't die here! My mother is a delicate woman, and little Ayang and little Ahui are only a little older, and they are still ignorant children. If I die, my grandfather will have no successors! The Qi family army will have no successors!"

"If I die, those soldiers who died heroically in Yuyuerhai, those innocent souls who died with hatred on the Mobei grassland, will all become a thing of the past, and no one will remember it anymore!"

"I can't die, I can't die! I jumped off the iron window, rolled over the iron nails, and crawled to the back of the house. I want to leave here, I can't die, the Qi family has no man, it's all up to me!"

"A wild wolf followed me, with green eyes. I fell to the ground and pretended to be dead. When it sniffed tentatively, I inserted a dagger into its throat!"

"When I came to a small stream, I was hungry and thirsty. I drank a handful of stream water and stuck a fish out with a branch. I didn't even have time to roast it, so I ate it raw. After eating the raw fish, I crossed my knees and tried my best to catch my breath. , then managed to cross the creek and continue on.”

"I was lucky, and my master and mother came and rescued me. I was lucky to have my master and mother save me; if they didn't come in time, I would save myself, and I wouldn't allow myself to die!"

"I'm the only one left in the Qi family, how can I die?! It's all up to me to rebuild the Qi family army and rebuild the three thousand cavalry!"

Qi Zhen, a tough middle-aged man, shed tears and patted Qingque's shoulder heavily, "Niuniu, the Qi family army, it's up to you! Our little Qingque will grow up to be General Qi Qingque!"

Qing Que stretched out her sleeves regretfully, and wiped away Qi Zhen's tears, "Father Ying, good father Ying, stop crying! If Yingniang sees you like this, she must think that I have bullied you."

Qi Zhen pulled her sleeves, roughly wiped away his tears, and looked at the steep Helan Mountain together with her.The vast Helan Mountain stretches for hundreds of miles, and looks like galloping horses, with a majestic momentum.

After sending Qing Que back to Hongfengling that day, Qi Zhen sent Qing Que and Lin Xiaotian away, and had a conversation with his parents and teachers.A few days later, the teacher, father and mother moved with their two children, to Qi Zhen's General Military Mansion.

Qingque joined the Ningxia Frontier Army and became a soldier named Qi Qingque.

When the autumn wind was rising, she and the soldiers repelled the Mongol attack.Qing Que turned her head to face the enemy soldiers, her excited eyes were shining, she swung the waist knife in her hand, and chopped off the heads of many invaders.However, she refused to take this head with her and threw it all away. "Military merit? It's not rare. If you don't wear it or not, it's so ugly." With a human head hanging on the horse's back, it's so ugly, don't.

The soldiers in her team happened to be divided into one for each of them, and all of them were smiling.This credit is for nothing.

In the winter, Qingque became more and more lazy. It turned out to be "Yingniang" and "Yingdae", but gradually shortened to "Mother" and "Daddy". He agreed, with tears in his eyes.

The master has always been calm, and the master gave Qing Que a dissatisfied look, "Little girl without a conscience, she is more affectionate to them than to us!"

Qing Que smiled and said plausibly, "I would like to call you two parents, will you agree? The master is a golden boy, and you are a jade girl. If I call you that, I can't call you two old."

Asked on their faces, "Is it allowed or not? To be honest!"

The master rubbed his nose, "I don't care, I can call you whatever you want." The master thought carefully and thought again, "Little girl, you should call yourself the master. If I have a daughter as old as you, others will think that I have already grown up. Very old, very old, that's not good."

Qingque couldn't be happier.The fairy maiden loves beauty too much, she smugly beautiful.

In the spring of the 21st year of Chenghua, strong earthquakes frequently occurred in Tai'an Prefecture, Laiwu and other counties.In April, the Ministry of Rites reported to the emperor, "Mount Tai is the ancestor of the Five Sacred Mountains, and there are four people who shake it in January and February, especially the disaster."

The earthquake caused many casualties, but it was a turning point in the prince's fate.Concubine Wan Gui has been planning to abolish the crown prince and establish the fourth prince for a long time, the emperor has been persuaded by her and summoned the cabinet ministers to discuss.The chief minister of the cabinet is a villain like Wan An, how can there be any loyal people in the cabinet?Be obedient to the emperor and dare not violate it.

The emperor has a gentle temperament and treats people generously, but if he really gets awkward, it is also terrifying.During his reign, he set up the extremely terrifying Xichang, which was led by the eunuch Wang Zhi.Xichang has more power than Dongchang, and can arrest ministers without the emperor's consent.Xishi has existed for five years, and the subjects have been in fear for five years.

In the past five years, many ministers and servants risked their lives to speak out in front of the emperor.The emperor was very displeased, "It's just a eunuch, will it cause chaos in the world?" He didn't think so.

If the emperor really made up his mind to abolish the establishment, the cabinet headed by Wan An would not be able to stop him.

In the 21st year of Chenghua, Concubine Wan Gui, who was over 50 years old, became more and more anxious to abolish the prince, and repeatedly urged the emperor.Concubine Wan Gui's pillow wind and the emperor's preference for A Yuan finally prompted the emperor to make up his mind.

Just then, an earthquake struck Mount Tai.The emperor was superstitious. When he heard the news of the earthquake in Mount Tai, he was terrified and sent envoys to pray for sacrifices, begging the gods to appease his anger.

In the Ciqing Palace where the prince lives, a stunning young man of fourteen or fifteen years old, dressed in princely attire, stood in the side hall and told the prince who was sitting on the dragon chair earnestly, "Brother, father was reading "Book of Changes" just now. ", looking uncertain."

The prince looked at him with a complicated expression, "Ah Yuan, I understand, thank you."

The emperor usually does not read "Book of Changes".Now that there was an earthquake in Mount Tai, the emperor looked at the "Book of Changes" unsteadily, probably because he had doubts in his heart and didn't know what to do.

Perhaps, the divination can come in handy.

The prince got off the dragon chair and came to A Yuan with sincere eyes, "A Yuan, if brother is safe, you will be safe."

A smile floated on A Yuan's exquisite face, "That's natural."

The prince patted him on the shoulder, "Ah Yuan, my brother knows that you want to be a wealthy prince, and you will definitely get what you want. If you have any other wishes, please tell my brother."

A Yuan thanked him solemnly, "Brother, can I allow my mother to accompany me as the queen of the feudal clan? If Xiao Wu Xiao Ba and I leave, she will be left alone in the palace, which is very desolate."

The prince was stunned, "A Yuan, there is no such precedent in this dynasty." Seeing A Yuan's disappointment, he couldn't bear it.

A Yuan was disappointed for a while, and asked in a low voice, "Brother, can I choose my princess?"

The prince looked at his younger brother who looked like a banished fairy, and thought of the handsome but ordinary Jia Shuning, and he didn't think he was a good match, "A Yuan, when it comes time for my brother to be the master, I will do as you please."

A Yuanmei is as poetic and picturesque, the most beautiful and graceful girl in the world, the most graceful girl, just now is worthy of him.Jia Shuning is too mediocre.

Qin Tianjian made a divination, and the diviner said, "It should be in the East Palace."

Do you want to abolish the crown prince and Crown Prince Yi?Abolishing the elders and establishing the younger ones, the etiquette was not in harmony, and even the heavens were angry. Mount Tai, the ancestor of the Five Sacred Mountains, shook like thunder, and the disaster was especially abnormal.This is clearly a warning from the heavens. If he continues to act his own way, the consequences will be disastrous.

The emperor was terrified, and he stopped wanting to abolish the prince and replace the fourth prince.He is the emperor, the son of heaven, God's will, how dare he go against it.

Concubine Wan Gui was very annoyed, but there was nothing she could do.She has been with the emperor since he was two years old and knows his temperament very well.He dare not go against the sky.

The emperor felt sorry for Concubine Wan Gui, so he collected many rare treasures to please her, and even entrusted her to take charge of the affairs of the palace.If she has any wish, she must try her best to fulfill it for her.Things that can be easily stored are not allowed to be mentioned again.

Concubine Wan Gui's temper became worse day by day, and it became commonplace to beat maids and eunuchs.

After deciding not to abolish the establishment, the emperor felt more pity for A Yuan and pampered him very much.If Ah Yuan wanted to go out for a stroll, he would agree with a smile, then changed into casual clothes, and the father and son would go out of the palace together and go for a walk in the market.

"Father, why do you need to build a West Factory." A Yuan and the emperor walked in the city, expressing their feelings, "If you want to know the sufferings of the people, you can just go out and take a look. You can see it with your own eyes and hear it with your own ears. Wouldn’t it be more reliable than the eunuch’s report.”

The emperor built Xichang, originally to know the real situation of the people.The eunuch Wang of Xichang would pretend to be a commoner, hang around and inquire about the market all day long, and then tell the emperor vividly.The emperor grew up in a deep palace, how could he have heard of this?As soon as I heard it, I was fascinated.

"Stupid boy." The emperor laughed and said, "How much can we see? If you want to know more, it's better to be a eunuch. Those civil servants are not easy to get along with."

They talk about etiquette and shame, but who knows what it is in their stomachs.Diligent in government and loving the people, they put big hats on the emperor's head, demanded things that they couldn't do themselves, and didn't treat the emperor as a human being.

The civil servants are twisted together to compete with the emperor, what can the emperor do?Bring in the eunuchs and factory guards. The eunuchs never talk about great principles. These rootless people can only rely on the emperor, and the emperor's order is their only obedience.

"No." A Yuan shook his head, "If you want to know the sufferings of the people, you can speak up. If you want to restrain civil officials, you can use reason or force, but you can't rely on eunuchs."

The emperor's heart moved, and he said softly: "If A Yuan inherits the great rule and becomes a great treasure, he will surely benefit all people. A Yuan has a clear heart and knows what to stick to and what to give up."

A Yuan shook his head again, "It's too hard, don't. Father, I go back to Qianqing Palace to see you busy with state affairs, and I feel sorry for you. It's not easy to be you, it's a hard job."

A Yuan is a good boy.The emperor sighed, took A Yuan's hand, and slowly returned to the palace.

In the spring of the 22nd year of Chenghua, the emperor chose a match for the prince, and finally selected Xingji Zhang's daughter as the concubine.Zhang's father was a scholar, and he was admitted to the Guozijian as a tribute from the village.Mrs. Jin, when she gave birth to Mrs. Zhang, dreamed of the moon in her bosom, thinking it was a good omen.

The prince thanked the emperor gratefully.Mrs. Zhang was born in a scholarly family, so she should have a good upbringing. The crown prince is very satisfied with a concubine like Mrs. Zhang.

"Zhang's family is dignified and generous, but the mother respects the world; Jia's temperament is gentle, and he is the best candidate for the concubine of Jin. You and A Yuan have always been friendly, and there must be harmony between the two of them." The emperor said gently.

When A Yuan was ten years old, he was named King of Jin.His princess is naturally called Princess Jin.

The prince thought about his words, and really wanted to say something for A Yuan.You love A Yuan so much, why would you force Jia Shuning to him, how unsuitable.However, the crown prince has been used to being cautious since he was a child, and he didn't dare to be too casual in front of the emperor, so he pondered for a moment, and only respectfully replied, "Yes, father."

After the prince left, A Yuan stepped out from behind the screen and looked at the emperor with condemning eyes.

The emperor smiled, ordered him to come closer, and held his slender white jade hands, "A Yuan, she has always loved you very much, right? Your concubine, please follow her wishes. If you don't like Mrs. Let’s accept another woman.”

Ah Yuan, why bother, you can't only marry one woman.

"Another woman?" A Yuan was very displeased, "If I don't like it, why should I accept her; if I like it, how can I bear to let her live under others? Father, how does it feel if the woman I love can't be my wife?"

Breaking free from the emperor's hand, he turned and left.

The emperor looked at his Qingyi back, dazed. "How does it feel if the woman I love can't be my wife?" Is there any need to ask, it's very painful, very painful.

A Yuan has already lost the most honored seat in the world, so could the marriage not go according to his wishes?How can I bear it.

A Yuan is about to turn sixteen, and according to the emperor's original promise, he can have his own palace.Qin Tianjian has selected a geomantic treasure by the Yinding Bridge and is breaking ground.

"A Yuan wants to have his own palace." The emperor complained to Concubine Chen, "I really can't bear to think that he will move out of the palace and move to Prince Jin's mansion. Besides, A Yuan doesn't even have a concubine, so it's very pitiful to live alone."

Concubine Chen listened softly, and smiled sweetly, "He is not pitiful. He has long been looking forward to moving out of Ganxi No. [-] and having his own palace. Your Majesty, he lives in No. [-] Ganxi, and only one of them enters the courtyard. Really inconvenient."

Ganxi No. [-] is the place where the prince lives, and each house has three entrances from the north to the south.When A Yuan was young, he didn't feel anything, but as he grew up and had more attendants, he felt that it was not enough to live in, and he felt uncomfortable.

"The crown prince can live in Ciqing Palace, but A Yuan can only live in Qianxi No. [-]." The emperor felt sad, and ordered the Ministry of Industry to spare no expense and spare no effort to make the Jin Palace beautiful and unparalleled in the world.

"Next spring, there will be another show, and I will choose a lovely girl for A Yuan." The emperor planned this.

Concubine Chen tactfully objected, "There is always only one little girl that A Yuan likes."

The emperor recalled the past and felt sorry for A Yuan.Knowing that he likes Miss Deng, why should he be interested in Jia Shi?If Miss Deng was raised in the palace, she would not go back to the Deng family to see her great-grandmother, and she would not die at a young age.If Miss Deng is well and A Yuan gets his wish, how happy he will be.

Ah Yuan asked the emperor for leave, "Father, I want to personally go to Xue Qianshi's home to congratulate him."

Xue Hu has been promoted very quickly in recent years, and now he is the commander of the avant-garde of the government army.He married his cousin the year before last, and this year he is blessed with a noble daughter, so he wants to have a full moon wine.

The emperor knew that Xue Hu had rescued him, and the two had always been close, so he readily agreed, "Take more guards, don't stay too long, don't drink too much, and come back before Shen Shi." A Yuan smiled shallowly, "Yes, father."

The gate of the palace was wide open, and hundreds of cavalrymen surrounded a beautiful young man dressed as a prince like stars, and galloped towards Yangwuhou's mansion.

Yangwuhou Mansion is very lively today.It is a happy event to add someone to the entrance, although it is a girl, but Xue Hu is the son of the Marquis of Yangwu, and this child is his first-born daughter, so the full moon wine is solemn.

The arrival of the fourth prince made the already grand full moon wine even more glorious.

Because of the hot weather, the fourth prince never liked to use ice, so Xue Hu invited him to sit in the gazebo on the rockery in the garden.This gazebo is located at the highest point in the garden, with a wooden structure and black tiles, simple and elegant.Sitting in the pavilion, the cool breeze is blowing, which is refreshing.

"A matter about Xue Qian." A Yuan looked at Xue Hu quietly, "Gu came here today, one is to congratulate you on the joy of making tiles, and the other is to ask you something."

Xue Hu was holding the pot to pour the wine himself, when he heard this, his arms froze in mid-air.After a while, Xue Hu continued to pour the wine, and handed it to the fourth prince with a respectful expression, "Your Highness is not ashamed to ask, Xue Hu must know everything and say everything."

The fourth prince waved his hand and ordered the accompanying guards to retreat to the steps.Xue Hu also ordered the servants to evade, leaving only the fourth prince and Xue Hu in the pavilion.

The fourth prince stood up and looked down at the beautiful scenery in the garden.His pitch-black eyes were like a deep pool, deep and bottomless, and his voice was flat and unwavering, "That year, I was so burnt that I fell into a coma for several days. In my sleep, there was a person in my ear Whispering, tell me, she is not dead, she is still alive."

Xue Hu stood behind him, and said bitterly: "Yes, I can't bear to see His Highness suffer. Concubine Chen is worried, so she secretly told His Highness the truth."

"Later, I was sweating profusely, and my illness gradually recovered." The fourth prince turned around and looked at Xue Hu fixedly, "I have asked you several times in secret, and every time you said the same thing: she was killed by you." Little Martial Uncle rescued him, but you don’t know where he was rescued!”

Xue Hu was originally a young man with thick eyebrows and big eyes and a simple and honest face. After five or six years of experience and ups and downs, he has become much smarter and more capable than before, with firmness and composure in his brows.He met the eyes of the fourth prince calmly, and said softly: "She was indeed rescued by the little uncle. After that, there is indeed no news."

"Not only me, but even my master, I don't know where the little uncle and the others are staying now. It's been six years, Your Highness, I haven't seen the little uncle, nor have I seen... her."

The two stood facing each other, both speechless.

(End of this chapter)