In the carriage, Kogu felt the very slow speed of the carriage after entering the city, and listened to the extremely lively noise outside, and his heart was filled with anticipation.
Because if the news I received before is correct, then my nephew should be in Xianyang City now.
Think of this.
Kogu was in a very happy mood.
More than two years have passed in the blink of an eye since they first met in Xincheng. Although he was in Chu State and had never contacted his nephew, he often heard news about his nephew, but every time, he would be fucked by his little nephew. I was shocked by what happened.
Fighting against the Yuezhi and the Huns, leading troops to attack Zhao, and fighting against Li Mu, these events finally made it clear to Ji Gu that his mother's seemingly false words at the beginning were really not lies.
That boy, my nephew, is really a candidate for becoming a general.
Listening to the chatter of Xiang Liang and others behind him, Ji Gu did not participate.
An hour later.
As the carriage drove slowly to a more secluded place and stopped, Kogu heard the coachman talking outside, so he quickly got up and walked out of the carriage.
Looking at the Prime Minister's Mansion in front of him, Kogu touched the sword on his waist.
The reason why he wears a sword is not because he is good at martial arts, but because as a man, he is naturally fond of swords. Moreover, as his status has gradually improved in the past two years, in addition to silk clothes and jade ornaments, he naturally also has to carry a sword to show his status. identity.
"Brother Liang!"
Ji Gu turned to look at Xiang Liang who got off the carriage.
"Walk!"
Xiang Liang nodded to Xiang Gu and looked at the Prime Minister's Mansion with the white silk hanging in front of him. Xiang Liang took the lead in walking towards the gate of the mansion.
Behind Xiang Liang, two Chu scholars glanced around, and then saw Ji Gu and Xiang Liang walking towards the Prime Minister's Mansion, and hurriedly followed behind them.
In the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Under the leadership of the servant, Xiang Liang, Xiao Gu and others soon met the second son of Lord Changping, Mi Hong, who was wearing sackcloth and wearing filial piety.
Both Xiang Liang and Xiao Gu are no strangers to Mi Hong.
Any news about Lord Changping before was basically sent to Chu State and handed over to Mi Hong, and Mi Hong has always lived in Chu State.
So they are already very familiar with it.
"Zizhong, my condolences!"
Xiang Liang saw Mi Hong and raised his hand to salute.
Ji Gu was also following Xiang Liang, saluting Mi Hong and murmuring comfort together.
You can tell.
Having experienced the pain of losing his eldest brother, Mi Hong, who is in his early twenties, seems to have grown a lot during this period. Although his face is tired and tired, and his eyes are full of dark circles, compared with the fun-loving playboy he once was, he is now His face was silent, but the difference was still very obvious.
"Brother Xiang Liang, brother Xiang Gu!"
When Mi Hong saw Xiang Liang and Xiao Gu, he raised his hand and returned the salute slowly.
After the ceremony.
Mi Hong returned the favor to the two people behind Xiang Liang.
"Brother Yan Shou, brother Qi Heng!"
When he was in Chu State, Mi Hong often drank and had fun with the four people in front of him, and he also took care of these four people. Therefore, although his eldest brother Mi Ma was assassinated in Chu State, and the murderer has not been found yet, there is still a lot of concern for him. For the four people in front of him, after Mi Hong finished the ceremony, he still turned sideways and made an invitation gesture to the four people.
When Xiang Liang and Xiang Gu saw this, they looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief. All the worries they had felt along the way dissipated.
Xiang Liang glanced at Mi Hong with gratitude. After Xiang Liang and Jie Gu saluted, he motioned for Mi Hong to go ahead.
But not many people have left yet.
Suddenly, from the corridor in the direction of the mansion's main door, a servant came running in a panic.
"Something's happened, sir!"
The servant's voice made Xiang Liang and Ji stop. Yan Shou and Qi Heng also stood there and looked at the servant.
"Why are you so alarmed?"
Mi Hong frowned slightly, looked at the running servant and asked.
The servant panted under Mi Hong's gaze. He glanced at the four people on the side, then looked at Mi Hong and bowed to Mi Hong.
"Gentleman, there is news from the palace that the envoys of the State of Yan, under the guise of offering land, were carrying daggers in the main hall and tried to assassinate the king while offering the map!"
The servant said to Mi Hong.
A few words.
In an instant, everyone's hearts were shaken and their children's minds shrank.
"What? Assassination wins..."
“Yan Kingdom!
! "
Yan Shou and Qi Heng murmured in shock.
Xiang Liang and Ji also looked at each other. When they heard the news, they couldn't believe their ears and wondered if Yan Guo was crazy. At this time, he actually dared to assassinate in the name of offering a picture.
Mi Hong, who was wearing mourning clothes, was no better, with a look of astonishment on his face.
Assassination?
Then the Yan State has eaten the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard?
Mi Hong was in a daze, but Xiang Liang was the first to come back to his senses.
"Then King Qin is now..."
Xiang Liang breathed rapidly and felt the rapid heartbeat in his heart. He looked at the servant's questioning room and couldn't help but expect and long for it.
Although I don't know where Yan got the courage to assassinate Ying Zheng, but now that he heard the news, Xiang Liang was extremely eager to hear the news that the matter was successful.
As long as Ying Zheng dies, the situation in the world will definitely change dramatically, and the Qin court will also fall into chaos. At that time, Lord Changping and a group of Chu officials were present, and Chu was secretly operating. Prince Fusu succeeded to the throne.
When a young king succeeds to the throne, his power will be controlled by important ministers. The best result will be like what Ying Zheng did, being ignored by powerful ministers. Within ten years, there will be no achievements at all.
This is still the best result!
Thinking of this, Xiang Liang even felt a little excited and looked at the servant anxiously, wanting to know the result immediately.
"..."
When the servant heard Xiang Liang's words, he did not answer Xiang Liang. After all, the servant did not know Xiang Liang, so he immediately looked at Zhong Junzi Mi Hong.
"Not an outsider, tell me!"
Mi Hong naturally knew what the servant meant and said without hesitation.
Hearing this, Xiang Liang couldn't help but turn his head to look at Mi Hong, and glanced at Mi Hong gratefully.
Xiang Liang was deeply moved by this sentence, and he vowed in his heart that no matter what, he would personally find the murderer of Mi Zhou and hand it over to Mi Hong.
"yes!"
When the servant heard Mi Hong's words, he handed over his hands and made a ceremony without any scruples.
Under the expectant eyes of Xiang Liang and the nervous and curious eyes of Ji Gu and others, the servant told what happened in the palace one by one.
"When the Yan envoy committed the assassination, Zuo Geng and Bai Yan happened to be by his side, so the Yan envoy's assassination was blocked by Zuo Geng and Bai Yan. However, according to the news from the palace, it was said that the Yan envoy's dagger used to commit the crime was smeared with something special. Poison, after Zuo Geng and Bai Yan were injured while trying to save the king, they have already passed out and do not know whether they are alive or dead!"
The servant slowly reported.
When Xiang Liang heard that Ying Zheng was not dead, his expectant heart suddenly fell to the bottom, and his face revealed disappointment.
Yan Shou and Qi Heng also shook their heads with regret.
Only Kogu, after hearing the servant's words, his eyes widened, his face was stunned, and his expression was dull.
It was Ying Zheng who was saved by his nephew!
!
Now my nephew has been injured and poisoned?
Ji Gu's whole body trembled and his lips turned white. Fortunately, no one, whether it was Xiang Liang or anyone else, noticed him at this time.
Kogu's breathing was rapid and his expression was full of worry, but he knew that no matter what, Xiang Liang couldn't find him at the moment, so he tried hard to suppress the worries in his heart, hoping that his nephew would be fine, and wondering if he could find a chance to see his nephew.
At this moment, Kogu couldn't imagine how his nephew would face his elderly mother when he returned to Qi one day if something happened!
"What's wrong? Brother Kugu?"
Xiang Liang sighed with disappointment. Ying Zheng was not dead, which made Xiang Liang look disappointed. However, when Xiang Liang turned his head, he found that Ji Gu was breathing rapidly, his brows were slightly furrowed, and his expression was a little uneasy.
Xiang Liang had great trust in Xiang Gu, who was the representative of the Qu family, and regarded him as his lifelong friend. Xiang Liang always remembered his life-saving grace in the past.
"If the assassination fails, I'm afraid the Yan country will be in trouble!"
It was difficult for Ji Gu to hide his worries. After hearing Xiang Liang's inquiry, he came to his senses and used his plan to tell Xiang Liang the 'truth'.
"I'm afraid that the Yan Kingdom is in danger of subjugation!"
Qi Heng listened to Kogu's words and looked at Kogu who was wearing Chu costumes and carrying a sword, and he also agreed with approval.
This is not a good thing for Chu State.
"But why can the Yan envoy bring a dagger into the Xianyang Palace?"
Yan Shou suddenly spoke.
After hearing what Ji Gu and Qi Heng said, Yan Shou, who was a military strategist, was more concerned about why the envoys of the Yan State could bring daggers to the Xianyang Palace. You must know that the Xianyang Palace is heavily guarded, and even envoys from other countries will be strictly ordered to enter. Search is.
"According to the news from the palace, I heard that it is probably related to the concubine Meng Jia and the guard Ling Suren."
The servant heard Yan Shou's words and replied respectfully.
“Mengjia!
! "
Mi Hong was surprised when he heard what his servant said. He didn't expect that the assassination of Ying Zheng by Yan State would actually involve Mengshi Mengjia.
As for the guard commander Su Ren, Mi Hong was not very familiar with it, but since it was Su, there was a high probability that it was related to the Su family who followed General Meng Wu of Qin. A long time ago in Chu State, Mi Hong had a crush on that Su family. I had some impressions, and the most profound one was when I heard that Su Han of the Su clan, the general who had followed Meng Wu in the Northern and Southern Wars at the age of nineteen, was ordered to be beheaded by Bai Yan.
"I'm afraid Meng will be in trouble this time!"
Xiang Liang said calmly, turned his head and looked at Xiang Gu.
When Kogu heard Xiang Liang's words, he was originally worried about his nephew's comfort and had little thought to pay attention to Meng. However, when he saw Xiang Liang's eyes and drank with Xiang Liang for two years, Kogu didn't know what Xiang Liang's eyes looked like. meaning.
Xiang Liang plans to go to Montessori based on the situation!
!
Think of this.
Shi nodded calmly to Xiang Liang.
............
Early morning hours.
Bai Yan slowly opened his eyes, turned his head to the side with a weak face, and looked at Master Xu who was kneeling and sleeping beside the bed. Bai Yan couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Trying to get up.
However, Bai Yan felt extremely weak as never before, which made Bai Yan very strenuous.
After finally sitting up, he looked at Master Xu. Bai Yan did not disturb Master Xu's rest. Looking at the rising morning fog outside the window, Bai Yan could guess that Master Xu had been guarding him all night last night.
After getting out of bed, tremblingly and weakly, Bai Yan covered Master Xu with a piece of clothing, then turned around and walked out of the room.
Looking at the scenery outside the window, it should be Bai Yu's mansion.
Bai Yan frowned slightly and stretched his slightly numb arms. He felt the pain along with it and was glad to have saved his life.
Recalling the previous situation in the Xianyang Hall, Bai Yan was also frightened into a cold sweat. No wonder Jing Ke was treated as a distinguished guest by Yan Dan, and treated favorably by Yan Dan with his status as a minister, wealth and beauty. Jing Ke's martial arts skills were indeed far superior to ordinary people.
Especially Jing Ke's fear of death and his madness before death.
Fortunately, Ying Zheng had Wang Jian at that time.
"The general is awake!
! "
In the corridor not far away, a maid saw Bai Yan wearing white clothes, standing under the eaves stretching his muscles, with a look of joy on her face, then turned around and ran towards the place where Bai Yu lived.
Bai Yan saw this and ignored it, but at this time, there was movement in the room behind him, and a confused voice sounded vaguely.
Within a few breaths, a hurried figure ran out of the room.
"General!
"
Master Xu's tired face was full of anxiety. He didn't feel so panic until he saw Bai Yan. Seeing Bai Yan wake up, Master Xu's eyes were red and his expression was full of joy. He stood there at a loss.
Bai Yan looked at Master Xu crying with joy and smiled.
"You worked hard last night. After breakfast later, you go and rest first!"
Bai Yan said.
When Master Xu heard Bai Yan's words, he stood obediently in front of the door and nodded.
It didn't take long.
After receiving the news that Bai Yan had woken up, Bai Yu and Lu Shi hurried over from a short distance away.
Bai Yan was a little surprised to see Bai Yu not going to court.
"Uncle! Aunt!"
Bai Yan turned around and saluted Bai Yu and Lu.
"How are you feeling?"
Bai Yu looked at Bai Yan and asked with concern.
Mrs. Lu on the side also looked at Bai Yan.
"Thank you for your concern, uncle. Apart from a slight pain, there are no other symptoms!"
Bai Yan cupped his hands and said, feeling Bai Yu's concern, Bai Yan also told the truth.
This incident made Bai Yan extremely lucky to have met Master Xu. Otherwise, he would have lost his life long ago due to the two poisonings, either in Handan or in Xianyang.
"That's good. You've been unconscious for the past three days. Fortunately, Miss Xu is watching over you day and night. You finally made it through!"
】
When Bai Yu heard Bai Yan's words, he breathed a sigh of relief, as long as nothing happened.
Looking back on the past three days when Bai Yan suddenly looked like a dead person, Bai Yu was really worried. After all, Bai Yu knew the harm of poison best. Like him, even if the poison in the body has been removed, the body is no longer what it was before. .
Fortunately, Bai Yan's current appearance suggests that no veins have been damaged.
"Three days?"
Bai Yan was shocked when he heard Bai Yu's words.
Bai Yu means that three days have passed since the assassination?
Think of this.
Bai Yan turned his head and looked at Master Xu behind him. In other words, Master Xu had been beside his bed for the past three days, guarding him day and night?
In front of the door.
Master Xu felt Bai Yan's eyes, lowered his head, and pinched the corners of his clothes.
"Sir, outside the mansion, Dr. Xia is asking for an audience!"
A servant walked up to Bai Yu at this time and reported to Bai Yu.
Bai Yan heard the servant's words and looked at Bai Yu.
"I didn't expect Doctor Xia to come to the house so early!"
Bai Yu said.
Hearing this, Mrs. Lu suddenly laughed.
"I'm not just here to check Bai Yan's pulse!"
As Mr. Lu spoke, he looked at Master Xu who was standing timidly next to Bai Yan with a smile. He recalled that day when the imperial doctor Xia Wuji saw Master Xu for the first time, he couldn't move his eyes away. Later, when he was treating Bai Yan's poison, he was even more attracted by Xu. I was amazed by the doctor's medical skills.
From that day on, Xia Wuji, who used to be quite arrogant when serving Ying Zheng, seemed to have lost his mind. Not only did he show humility, but he also often secretly looked at Master Xu with admiring eyes.
As someone who has experienced this, Mr. Lu is extremely sensitive to this aspect and will never make a mistake.
"Please come in, Doctor Xia!"
Bai Yu turned to the servant and said.
At this time, Bai Yan also noticed Lu's eyes and the underlying meaning of his words, and looked calmly at Master Xu behind him.
Master Xu also noticed Bai Yan's eyes, looked at Bai Yan timidly, and then shook his head calmly.
Master Xu can feel the good intentions of Lu and General Bai Yu, but for Master Xu, someone has already lived in her heart. As long as the general does not speak, she will not leave, let alone follow others.
After a while.
Under Bai Yan's instructions, Master Xu left to have breakfast and then rest early.
In the corridor, Bai Yu also told Bai Yan what happened that day after Bai Yan fell into coma.
"After you fell into coma that day, the king was furious. Yan's envoy Jing Ke was ordered to be quartered on five horses. The deputy envoy Qin Wuyang, the generals guarding the palace, and the guard Ling Su Ren were all beheaded, and all the soldiers guarding the palace were implicated and executed."
Bai Yu asked his wife Lu to take Master Xu to have breakfast, and then stood alone with Bai Yan under the eaves, looking at the yard and saying.
At this moment, thinking back to the scene in the palace hall that day when envoy Yan assassinated Ying Zheng, even Bai Yu couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.
Who could have imagined that the envoy of the Yan State was actually an assassin. The Yan State actually dared to carry out an assassination in the name of offering land to seek peace. This was too courageous. More importantly, the middle concubine Mengshi Mengjia, He actually dared to accept bribes for personal gain, which led to him unintentionally helping Yan Guo assassinate him.
Fortunately, Bai Yan was by Ying Zheng's side at that time!
It is also a coincidence, because at Hangu Pass, Bai Yan faced Qin Wuyang's provocation and seriously injured Qin Wuyang, and then replaced Qin Wuyang in the main hall to make up for his mistake.
"Fortunately, you boy blocked the assassination and exposed Yan Guo's conspiracy!"
Bai Yu sighed, turning his head slightly and looking at Bai Yan, who looked very weak next to him.
It is said that Qin Wuyang confessed after being interrogated that in addition to Ying Zheng, the purpose of this trip was also Bai Yan! Originally, the Yan envoy Jing Ke was responsible for assassinating Bai Yan, but due to Qin Wuyang's timidity, there were changes. In the end, Jing Ke had to decide to assassinate Ying Zheng himself.
Thinking of Jing Ke's origin, Bai Yu also felt a little chill in his heart.
"Was the king injured that day? Bai Yan vaguely remembers that Bai Yan pushed the king in the hall that day, and then he became drowsy and unconscious."
Bai Yan heard Bai Yu's words, looked at Bai Yu and asked.
Bai Yu shook his head when he heard Bai Yan's words.
"Do not worry!"
After Bai Yu finished speaking, he looked at the young Bai Yan beside him with the most envious eyes in his life.
Looking back on that day, all the civil and military officials saw with their own eyes Ying Zheng's unprecedented anger. But similarly, all the civil and military officials in the hall also saw with their own eyes that Ying Zheng stood beside Bai Yan with concern, and even Even Wang Jian threw it aside and looked at the unconscious Bai Yan anxiously. After learning from Xia Wuji that Bai Yan was poisoned, Ying Zheng gave the order without hesitation and immediately sent people to attack the entire Xianyang. City, the entire Qin State offered a reward, and anyone who could rescue Bai Yan would be rewarded with a thousand pieces of gold and a title.
This is the first time that Bai Yu has seen Ying Zheng show such concern in all the years he has been an official in Qin.
Even Bai Yu was thinking about it.
If I could let myself experience it once, even for just a moment, I would be willing to kill myself, and I would have no regrets in this life or death.
"I, Bai Yu, was definitely not the only one who had this idea at that time! I guess almost all the officials thought this way!"
Bai Yu smiled bitterly in his heart, and couldn't help but recall the scene that day, recalling the way every civil servant and military general had their eyes red with envy.
"The king will probably be very happy if he hears the news that your boy has woken up!"
Bai Yu looked at Bai Yan, and while speaking, he did not tell Bai Yan about Ying Zheng's appearance that day. Anyway, Bai Yu knew very well that if the king learned that Bai Yan was awake later, he would probably come to see Bai Yan in person.
Along with this thought, Bai Yu felt really envious at this moment.
Sigh.
There was a hint of disappointment on Bai Yu's face.
He, Bai Yu, was a general who was born on the battlefield. If he could receive such favor from the king in this life, he would not be afraid of death!
!
"What happened to uncle?"
Bai Yan was relieved when he heard Bai Yu say that Ying Zheng was fine, but when he saw Bai Yu looking at the sky and sighing, he frowned slightly and looked at Bai Yu with some confusion.
Bai Yu shook his head and did not answer Bai Yan.
After all, Bai Yu can't say that he, Bai Yu, is thinking too much about that day in the court, preventing the assassination of the envoy Yan, and risking his life to block the dagger for Ying Zheng. It was he, Bai Yu.
