In the study, Liu Mingzhi sat on a chair and lit a candle. Then he took out the letter in his arms and looked at the light carefully.
The speed of his daughter's reply was beyond Liu Mingzhi's expectation. He was thinking that he would have to go to the Prince's Palace in Northern Xinjiang to receive a reply from his little cutie. Unexpectedly, she had already written a letter before he left here.
"Dad, please pay homage to my daughter Yue'er.
After being gone for so long, do you miss Yue'er?
Didn't you expect Yue'er to write back to you so soon?
There was no other way, the imperial court's golden eagle sent a message, and Yue'er and her mother hurried back to the capital.
Yue'er also begged Aunt Hui'er to borrow the golden eagle used by the Admiral to deliver information, so that her father could receive the letter so quickly.
After Yue'er came back, the court hall became a little noisy, and everything was deserted. My mother had not closed her eyes all day and night. She was always meeting with the ministers in the court to discuss matters in the study room.
Yue'er knew that it was time to fight again.
Yue'er learned from Aunt Hui'er..."
The lights were dim and crackling, Liu Mingzhi lit the letter in his hand against the candle and threw it into the brazier.
Grinding the ink and moistening the pen, Liu Mingzhi held the fine pen for a long time without writing a single word.
He stood up from the chair with melancholy eyes, walked to the window and stopped, looking at the scenery outside the window with deep eyes.
Dalong, with Zhongwu King Yunyang as the commander-in-chief of the three armies, has been dispatching troops and generals to gather in the three cities of Yingzhou, Fuzhou and Jezhou south of Shanhaiguan for several days.
So far, there are millions of troops on the border, ready to go at any time, and the army can move north to attack the two countries of Jin and Tu.
In the Kingdom of Jin, the Turks organized their armies and prepared for war. They were ready to fight with all their strength to resist the attack of the dragon's millions of troops from the north.
Dad, Yue'er is afraid.
In all these years, Yue'er has never seen her mother having difficulty sleeping or eating, or sleeping at night.
Yue'er understood that her mother was also scared.
Aunt Hui'er said that her mother was not afraid that she would die. She had already put life and death aside since she ascended the throne and became emperor.
She was afraid that she would lose her ancestor's inheritance.
Aunt Hui'er said that the dragon's soldiers were strong and powerful, and they were coming with ferocious force. Even if the Jin Kingdom had all the power to fight to the death, it would be a difficult situation and it would be difficult to escape misfortune.
Yue'er overheard the palace maids and eunuchs talking privately, saying that Dalong's soldiers and horses would capture Yue'er and ask for rewards, because Yue'er was the eldest princess of the Jin Kingdom and had a distinguished status. As long as Yue'er was captured, she could be made a marquis and a general. He rose to glory among the rich and powerful.
It would be great if Dalong's commander-in-chief was his father, then Yue'er wouldn't be afraid, because his father would protect Yue'er.
It's a pity that dad is not.
Dad, do you think that the Jin Dynasty will be destroyed by Dalong’s iron cavalry?
Will Yue'er be taken away and beheaded?
Wouldn't it be too ugly to die like that?
But Yue'er thought about it again and again, and it probably wouldn't happen.
Daddy will definitely protect Yue'er. Although daddy is not by Yue'er's side, daddy, you said that you won't let anyone hurt Yue'er.
What you told Yue'er before returning to the Kingdom of Jin...
The knock on the door made Liu Mingzhi come out of his thoughts and look towards the door.
"who?"
"small!"
"come in!"
"Yes, Master!"
"Xiaosong, what's the matter?"
"Master, you told me to tell the young ladies to wait in the main hall. Now that the young ladies have arrived, they will wait for you to come over."
Liu Mingzhi was startled and nodded clearly: "I almost forgot about this. I understand. You should go back first and let them wait a little longer."
"Yes, please excuse me."
"Wait! Leave your pipe behind."
"yes!"
Liu Song untied the dry tobacco bag from his waist, carefully wiped the cigarette holder a few times, and then handed it to Mr. Liu.
"I'll take my leave, little one."
"Um."
Liu Mingzhi lit the pipe in front of the candle in one breath, took a few sips, and thought for a moment while looking at the rice paper on the table.
One pot after another, Liu Mingzhi started writing on the rice paper.
After changing the tobacco leaves six times, Liu Mingzhi put the dry tobacco bag aside and carefully checked the contents of his own handwriting with the rice paper.
After the check was correct, Liu Mingzhi took a letter sealed with lacquer during the break and walked to the window, making a few gestures to several secret locations.
"Suzaku meets the young master."
Liu Mingzhi stood at the window, and Suzaku could only stay outside and bow to Young Master Liu.
"Without any courtesy, I will deliver the letter to Yue'er as quickly as possible."
"Yes, I am resigning."
'Yue'er, don't worry. In the Jin Kingdom, the destruction of the Turks is the general trend. Dad can't control it, but no one can touch you if you live.
If I want to hurt you, first ask your uncle if he agrees to the three hundred thousand. '
Liu Mingzhi closed the door and window, smashed the newly replaced tobacco and walked towards the main hall.
"I have met my husband."
As soon as Liu Mingzhi showed up, all the girls stood up and gave him a blessing.
Glancing at the charming beauties, Liu Mingzhi happily sat on the chair.
"Sit down, sit down, why are you being so polite to your husband?"
"Husband, why did you come to see the sisters?"
Liu Mingzhi looked at Qi Yun who was asking the question: "Let's go to the north. You will go back to pack up and pay your respects later. Say goodbye to your parents early tomorrow morning and take the car to the north."
"What? Why so fast? Didn't you say you wouldn't leave until twenty at the latest?"
"No more waiting. Go early and have peace of mind. I still can't worry about the spring plowing of the people in northern Xinjiang. I must go back to manage people's livelihood.
The journey is slow with the family and the family in tow. You go ahead for a few days, and my husband will be on the road again on the 20th, chasing you at full speed. "
The girls looked at each other and nodded silently.
"I understand."
"Okay, let's put it this way, you go back and pack your luggage first."
"Yes, I am resigning!"
"By the way, Yun'er, ask Chengzhi to come to me in the study. I have something to tell him."
"Yes, I know!"
The next day, February 18th of the second year of Yongping, except Liu Mingzhi, Liu Mingzhi's wives, concubines and children said goodbye to Liu Zhi'an and his wife, and left Beijing for the north.
Except for Liu Chengzhi, no one knew what Liu Mingzhi told him.
Qi Yun also asked, but when she saw her son hesitated to speak, she changed the subject in time and stopped asking.
Liu Mingzhi stood on top of the city wall and looked at the motorcade that was getting further away, and walked towards the bottom of the city wall with a faint smile.
"We send you off respectfully, Your Majesty."
Liu Mingzhi waved his hands to the surrounding Forbidden Army and rushed under the city wall.
It's time to make some funeral arrangements.
Li Ye heard the news that his uncle was going to the north on the 20th, and summoned Liu Mingzhi to the palace for banquets on two consecutive days.
Either fresh fruits came today, or high-quality royal wine was brought as tribute, and Liu Mingzhi came to the palace to taste it one by one.
As a result, Liu Mingzhi's planned departure on the 20th was suddenly delayed to the 25th.
For several days in a row, Liu Mingzhi stayed in the palace every day from sunrise to evening, enduring all kinds of favors from Li Ye.
His favored appearance made all the officials surprised, and even more envious.
He has assisted three generations of emperors with great kindness. Looking at the world, there is no one like Liu Mingzhi who would stand side by side.
February twenty-fifth.
At the north gate of the capital, Liu Mingzhi saluted Li Ye who was waving goodbye on the city wall, got on his horse and galloped away along the official road.
One person, one horse, one sword and one baggage went north alone.
Chic and lonely.
Li Ye looked at the figure that had become the size of a palm and finally disappeared, and looked at Xiao Dezi, who replaced Su An, with complicated eyes.
"Xiao Dezi."
"We are here, what are your orders, Your Majesty?"
"The imperial grandmother told me that my grandfather Ruizong once said that the imperial power is supreme and the emperor's majesty cannot be insulted. For the sake of the country, everything should be sacrificed, because the emperor is destined to be a loner from birth.
Emperors and ministers can be kind, but not affectionate.
Because the emperor carries the world and the foundation of the Li family on his back, he still has to do it even though he knows it shouldn't be done, because the emperor has to face thousands of people, not a single person.
Just be worthy of the people of the world, this is a qualified emperor.
Do you think what my grandfather said is correct or not? "
Xiao Dezi looked at Li Ye blankly for a while, then knelt down in front of Li Ye with a plop.
"Your Majesty, spare your life, Your Majesty, spare your life, we...we...don't dare to talk nonsense."
Li Ye looked at the trembling Xiao Dezi: "Oh! Get up, it's time for us to go north. I want to personally go to the soldiers to fight against the thieves."
"Yes Yes!"
Liu Mingzhi, who was galloping, looked at the flag in front of him with a startled expression.
The frame of Zhao Wang Li Tao.
This kid actually delayed his return to Zhao until now.
Liu Mingzhi's eyes flickered for a few times before he chased after him on horseback.
"Stop those who are coming, and go around quickly. Don't collide with the carriage of King Zhao and the Concubine."
"Hush!"
Liu Mingzhi tightened the reins of his horse, stopped and looked at the general who was holding his sword in front of him: "Liu Mingzhi."
"Liu Ming...Bingjianwang?"
"Um!"
"If you are in a humble position and have no eyesight, please see the prince."
"Without ceremony, let me inform your prince that I will wait for him at the Shiliting Pavilion in front."
"this....."
Liu Mingzhi took out the royal seal and held it in his hand: "What? Are you worried that this king will be detrimental to King Zhao?"
The general breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the seal: "Don't dare, I will leave my humble post immediately."
Liu Mingzhi looked at the general's retreating back, pulled the reins of his horse and rode away first.
After a few minutes of burning incense, Liu Mingzhi, who was standing on the steps of Shili Pavilion and admiring the scenery, heard a suspicious questioning voice from behind.
"Aunt...uncle?"
Liu Mingzhi raised his eyebrows and turned around to look. His face was stunned and his eyes were a little evasive. This girl had come with him.
"I have met King Zhao, and I have met the Dowager Empress."
"Children don't dare."
"Um!"
He Shu replied with a gentle nasal voice, and looked away with his beautiful eyes, with a hint of disgust and shame and anger in his eyes.
Li Tao smiled bitterly, gently tugged on the hem of He Shu's clothes, and walked towards Liu Mingzhi.
"Uncle, what a coincidence. I didn't expect to meet my uncle on the road."
"Yes, what a coincidence. When we reach the branch road twenty miles away, one goes north and the other goes west, we really can't see it."
"Indeed, as the saying goes, it is better to meet by chance than to meet by chance. This sentence is indeed true. By the way, I wonder why my uncle wants to see me?"
Liu Mingzhi silently twirled the ring on his hand and looked at Li Tao in front of him with a faint look.
It wasn't until Li Tao was shocked both physically and mentally that he spoke softly.
"Do you want to be emperor?"
"ah?"
Li Tao stared at Liu Mingzhi in stunned silence for a moment, motionless and unable to recover.
There was a soft snap.
Liu Mingzhi wailed, and Li Tao came to his senses and looked at Liu Mingzhi hurriedly.
Liu Mingzhi grinned and rubbed his cheeks with clear fingerprints, glaring at He Shu angrily.
"Sister-in-law, why did you hit me?"
He Shu glanced back at Li Tao, his beautiful eyes full of panic.
He glared at Liu Mingzhi fiercely, and hurriedly took Li Tao and walked towards the carriage in the distance.
"King Bingjian, if you dare to talk nonsense again, the Ai family will never be done with you!"
"Concubine, the child didn't hear clearly from my uncle..."
"Tao'er, if you dare to go back, today we, mother and son, will sever all ties."
"I......"
Li Tao glanced back at Liu Mingzhi, with a strong look of struggle in his eyes.
"Tao'er, he is testing you. If you dare to answer, our mother, son and your sister will all have their heads removed. Have you forgotten how loyal he is to your brother?
Listen to your mother and just be an idle prince, okay? "
Li Tao's body trembled, he lowered his head in anticipation and fear, and let his mother and concubine pull him into the carriage.
"Let's set off and return to Zhao Di quickly!"
Liu Mingzhi breathed a sigh of relief and stared at the motorcade that was gradually retreating.
"My mother, she seems to be extremely weak and delicate, but she is quite ruthless."
