Of course, most of the generals under Wang Wenzuo also understood it, but some were aware of it deeply and some were aware of it shallowly. But one thing they have in common is that no one objected, and no one pierced the window paper.
But this time is different, the window paper has been pierced, and it is not someone else who pierced the window paper, but the Chang'an court and the emperor. Everyone must make their own choice: Wang Wenzuo or Datang. Cao Wenzong didn't know what others would think, but he had nothing to hesitate about. Wang Wenzuo pulled himself out of the mud pit and re-created himself. Cao Wenzong could no longer even distinguish what he already had and what he had because of Wang Wenzuo. There is no difference between betraying Wang Wenzuo and removing the bones and flesh from oneself, and he also believes that the same is true for Shen Faseng, He Bayong, Gu Cihang, Fujiwara Bubi and others. These people will only get more from Wang Wenzuo, and the court and But the emperor could not give them anything.
Cao Wenzong returned to his residence, and as soon as he walked into the courtyard, Wu Xiaoyi came up to him, "Teacher!" His breathing was a little rapid: "You'd better take a look at this first!" He handed over a letter: "There is an urgent message from Japan. !”
Cao Wenzong took a deep breath, took the letter, and whispered: "I hope it is good news!"
Cao Wenzong unfolded the letter and approached the torch next to him: "What the hell, how could this happen?"
"Teacher, what happened?" Wu Xiaoyi asked in a low voice.
"Young master is ill!" Cao Wenzong looked solemn: "The situation is very bad!"
"Ah!" Wu Xiaoyi gritted his teeth: "Are you talking about His Majesty Yanliang?"
"Yes!" Cao Wenzong nodded. Although Wang Wenzuo had a lot of blood in the Japanese country, there was only one person who could be called "young master" by Cao Wenzong, and that was the child of Wang Wenzuo and the deceased Princess Qiyu. This child has the blood of Wang Wenzuo and the Japanese royal family at the same time. He is regarded by the Japanese as a person protected by the two major gods of Amaterasu and Okuninushi. When he was just born, he killed the white horse in front of thousands of warriors and swore an oath of allegiance to these warriors. Object. It can be said that the legitimacy of Wang Wenzuo's group's rule in Japan largely comes from the health of this child.
"His Majesty Yanliang's fever persisted for several days. The two ladies stayed up day and night to take care of him. The fever only subsided on the third night, but His Majesty's body is still very weak!" Cao Wenzong sighed. "All the eminent monks from the temples in Namba and Kyoto are here. Outside the hall, he recited "The Buddha's Dharani Mantra to Protect All Boys" to drive away evil spirits and drive away ghosts. I hope he can recover soon!"
"Does the Lord know about this?" Wu Xiaoyi asked.
"I don't know yet, but it should only be a matter of a month!" Cao Wenzong calculated the distance and sighed: "Everything really comes together. Hey, if the master can do it now How wonderful it would be to be in charge of Baekje or Wa!"
"Yes!" Wu Xiaoyi also sighed. He could feel the powerlessness from the teacher. When he saw Cao Wenzong rolling up the letter, he hurriedly whispered: "Xiaoman is back, he's inside!"
"Xiaoman is back?" Cao Wenzong looked at his disciple in surprise: "When?"
"Around noon!" Wu Xiaoyi lowered his voice: "She has changed a lot. Really, if she were walking on the street, I would definitely not dare to recognize her!"
Cao Wenzong opened the door. He couldn't remember the last time he saw Xiaoman. She looked particularly charming tonight. She wore a light green brocade to cover her chest, and her hair was tied with gold rings. Dressed in agate, the light yellow shawl supports her plump white shoulders, and a ribbon inlaid with pearls is tied around her waist. Wu Xiaoyi is right, she has indeed changed too much! Xiaoman blinked innocently at him and raised his glass: "Today is a happy day. Teacher, don't you have a drink?"
"I don't think so!" Cao Wenzong felt his head hurt. He didn't like Xiaoman becoming like this, but what could he say?
"No, you should think so!" Xiaoman said with a smile: "Jin Yuxin is dead, it was you who did it, right? You are the only one who has the ability to sneak into this old thief's home silently and take away his life ! This is really a precious gift!”
"This is not a gift! I am just following orders!" Cao Wenzong sighed: "I know that Jin Yuxin may have been related to the death of your parents, but that was many years ago. Xiaoman, you should forget this Everything, find a good man to be your husband and take care of your children!"
"Hahaha!" Xiaoman laughed: "Finding a good man to marry and raise children? Teacher, are you really good at joking? From the day I left Chang'an and stayed in Silla, it became impossible! I am Xinluo The only descendant of the Holy Bones of Luo, the woman destined to ascend the throne of Silla!"
"You want to ascend the throne of Silla?" Cao Wenzong was surprised.
"That's right!" Xiaoman smiled: "Your master wants to support Jin Renwen's ascension to the throne, right? This does not conflict with me. The throne is enough to accommodate two people. As long as he marries me, it will be in line with the sacred bones." The king’s tradition, and having me by his side, isn’t it also a good thing?”
Cao Wenzong's heart skipped a beat. He didn't expect Xiaoman to say such insightful words. Compared with the ignorant girl in Chang'an, he was completely different: "I can't make the final decision on this matter." , I can only report it to the Lord first!"
"Okay!" Xiaoman stood up: "Then I'll just wait for the good news!"
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Namba Tsu, palace.
The hall seemed too empty for two people having dinner alone, and long shadows fell on the walls. One torch went out quietly, leaving only three remaining. Li Xiayu sat silently, staring at the wine glass in front of him, the wine on his lips was tasteless and sour. Li Suwen was sitting opposite. Between the two of them, the high position that originally belonged to Wang Wenzuo was as empty as the other seats in the hall. All the servants were hiding outside, staying as far away from them as possible to avoid any unexpected disaster.
The walls of the palace are extremely thick, and it was originally built to the standards of a castle. But the two of them could still hear the chanting and praying of the monks outside. Fujiwara Fubi has issued an order that all shrines and monks around Kyoto should come to hold ceremonies and pray to the gods and Buddhas for the health of His Highness Yanliang, but even Li Xiayu could not hear any concern and care from the chanting outside. like.
I can't blame them, Li Xiayu thought, what does Yanliang's illness have to do with them? They didn't know this child at all, and never watched his staggering walking, running, and climbing with fear. Pride and worry became inseparable twin brothers; they never heard his laughter; they never smiled at the child's efforts to imitate his actions. She looked at the dinner in front of her: grilled eel, beef and radish soup, pea soup with honey, and freshly baked pancakes, but she had no appetite. I am really a useless woman, Li Xiayu thought to herself. As a woman, I have no children of my own, and I have not even taken good care of the children I gave to myself. I am a monster of sorrow and dust, with nothing in my chest.
"Sister, you should eat some too!" Li Suwen said carefully.
"No need!" Li Xiayu shook his head: "I have no appetite and can't eat. When I think of this child Yanliang, I feel like my chest is blocked and I can't swallow anything!"
"Then at least drink a little!" Li Suwen poured a glass of honey water and put it in front of her sister: "It won't help Yanliang's condition!"
Li Xiayu reluctantly took the cup and took a sip, which made her feel better. Li Suwen picked up half a piece of Hu cake, took half a piece of eel, and put it in her mouth. She didn't like her sister's current appearance, which made her feel Everything I do feels guilty. She thought for a while and decided to say something happy: "Sister, there is news this morning. The expeditionary army won the battle in the four countries and captured more than 4,000 people. The leader of the rebels was also beheaded! "
"None of this matters!" Li Xiayu's voice was like a dry riverbed, hoarse and weird: "If I had to choose between Shengli and Yanliang's illness, I would definitely choose Yanliang's recovery!"
"Sister, you can't say that!" Li Suwen looked at Li Xiayu in horror: "Victory was won with the blood and lives of so many people. Besides, the soldiers did nothing wrong? Yanliang's illness was not theirs. It’s your fault!”
"I don't know what to say!" Looking through tears, his sister's face was blurred. Li Xiayu reached out to the other side of the table, but never touched the other party: "I really don't know what to say? Really, I just What a crazy woman! Forgive me! Suwen!"
Li Suwen stood up in horror and avoided her sister's hands reaching out from across the table. He had never seen her like this before. In her memory, her sister was a woman who was soft on the outside but strong on the inside. Even after experiencing so much pain and torture in Yeting, she never collapsed, let alone like this.
"Your Highnesses!"
The sound came from the entrance of the hall, and a familiar figure stood at the door, it was Fubi Fujiwara.
"What's wrong? What happened to Yanliang?" Li Xiayu asked in horror like a frightened bird. Everyone could see that her nerves were stretched to the extreme and might break at any time.
"His Majesty just woke up, ate a bowl of porridge, and then fell asleep again!" A smile appeared on Fujiwara's face: "He was still looking for you and His Highness the Second Prince after he woke up!"
"Really!" Li Xiayu became anxious upon hearing this. She hurriedly walked around the long table and ran out, but was stopped by Fujiwara Fubi: "Your Highness, His Majesty has fallen asleep! You can't do anything now! You should eat something and have a good rest now so that you have the energy to take care of him!"
"Yes, sister!" Li Suwen hurriedly persuaded: "You haven't slept in a few days and haven't had much serious food. You are so haggard. If Yanliang wakes up and sees your current state, he will definitely be very worried. of!"
"You're right!" Li Suwen's words hit Li Xiayu's pain point, and she hurried back to the long table: "Suwen, let's eat something quickly, and then make a bed next to Yanliang and take turns taking care of him!"
"Okay, sister!" Li Suwen finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that her sister was finally willing to eat: "I'll have someone prepare it immediately. You eat slowly first!"
Fujiwara glanced at Li Xiayu who was eating at the long table, winked at Li Suwen calmly, made an outward gesture, and then retreated outwards. Li Suwen glanced at her sister and followed her out carefully.
"Fujiwara Household!" Li Suwen asked in a low voice: "Did you just ask me to come out?"
"Yes!" Fujiwara nodded: "There is one thing that I must ask Your Highness to come forward, but after seeing Your Highness's appearance just now, I feel that it is better not to disturb her, so I have to ask you to come forward!"
"Me?" Li Suwen pointed to her nose in surprise: "But I don't know anything and I don't understand anything!"
"No, you are born a nobleman and are of the blood of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. This alone is enough!" Fujiwara Bubi said in a low voice: "It would be better if His Highness Taige was here. He is not here now, He Ba, Ao Lie, etc. Several generals are out with their troops, and His Majesty is ill again. You and His Highness are the most noble people here. As long as you can sit there, everyone's hearts will be at ease!"
"Okay!" Li Suwen smiled bitterly: "You just said that I don't have to say or do anything later. Just sitting there is enough, right?"
"Yes, as long as this is enough!" Fujiwara smiled and said: "No matter what you hear, you only need to maintain a majestic and calm demeanor. As long as you see my folding fan open and close, you just say, 'That's it. Come on!’, that’s enough!”
"Is this enough?" Li Suwen asked in surprise.
"enough!"
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"Her Royal Highness Princess Gao'an has arrived!"
Following the protracted communication sound, Namba Heiroku hurriedly leaned down and pressed his face against the smooth floor to prevent his humble gaze from desecrating the noble demeanor of Her Royal Highness the Princess.
Unlike most samurai, most of Namba Heiroku's territory is not far from Nara. In addition, he lived in Namba before becoming a samurai, so he has better information than other samurai. many. Some time ago, he heard that His Majesty's health was not very good, and he often had fevers and coma. He invited doctors and monks and shrines from various places to pray, but there was no improvement. At this juncture, the samurai in Beijing were summoned. Could it be that something ominous had happened? Thinking of this, Namba Heiroku didn't dare to continue thinking about it.
"Get flat!"
Hearing the voice of the etiquette officer, Namba Heiroku raised his head and saw a young woman sitting among them. She was wearing a purple robe and a golden crown. Her appearance was as beautiful as a fairy. He did not dare to look more and quickly lowered his head. go.
"Everyone!" Fujiwara Bubi knelt down on the right side of Li Suwen, holding a folding fan in his right hand across his knees, with a majestic expression: "I have summoned you all today, but there is something very important that I need to inform you of! Everyone! After hearing this, please do not disturb me, as it would be beneath the dignity and dignity of a warrior! Do you understand?"
"Understood!" everyone responded in unison.
