Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 525: This Day, Xiaoxue (Additional chapter for JJM leader)

October 22nd of the lunar calendar, light snow.

The solar terms studied by our ancestors are really accurate.

On the day of Xiaoxue, it really snowed in the capital city.

It was a light snow, and the flakes were like powder and foam, floating in the air.

Because the rain was so dense, it melted as soon as it hit the ground, but soon it was stained with a layer of white.

Just like the annoying catkins in spring, thinly covering the ground.

On the south gate tower of Shangjing City, two men stood tall and straight.

A man with blue satin arrow sleeves, a sable fur coat, a peacock skin cloak, a sword under his ribs, and sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes.

One of them was half a head shorter than him, with a slimmer figure. He wore moon-white arrow sleeves, a lamb fur coat, and no cape, but a fluffy bearskin hood, which made his lips and teeth look red.

The one wearing the blue satin arrow sleeves is Yang Yuan.

The one wearing the bearskin hood is Shangguan Luo.

Yang Yuan looked into the distance and chuckled, "King Da Rui is leading a large army. They are on their way very quickly and will soon reach Shangjing City."

Shangguan Luo said: "According to my opinion, there is no need to gather all the leaders to welcome him. We should give him a warning and wake him up, so that he won't have any more delusions."

"What's wrong with him having his own aspirations? We don't need to rush to make him sober up. After all, he is the prime minister, and we still have to give him the respect he deserves."

Yang Yuan laughed, turned his head and asked, "Kong Yanzhou is dead, have his aftermath been dealt with?"

Shangguan Luo said: "Kong Yanzhou has a lot of private savings. The students wrote a letter and asked Wu Laoer to deal with it and put it into the Yuewang Palace.

As for Kong Yanzhou's female relatives, Taohua and Taoer, mother and daughter, helped to take care of them.

Those who are willing to leave can give some money for travel, and those who are willing to find a partner can enjoy the fact that there are many single men in the town.

Kong Yanzhou keeps all the women in his mansion who are outstanding in appearance, so they don’t have to worry about finding a place to stay.”

Yang Yuan joked, "Speaking of Tao'er, the weather is getting cold, why don't you bring your Tao'er over to warm your bed?"

Shangguan Luo said sternly: "I am so busy with my duties that I don't have time to enjoy the pleasure of sex. When the king ascends the throne, I will take her to the capital."

Yang Yuan said: "State affairs and family affairs will not be delayed."

Shangguan Luo said: "You are still alone, you work day and night without even a woman by your side.

As the prince's aide, how could Luo indulge in pleasure more than the prince?"

As Shangguan Luo had just said this, a beautiful lady came over.

A lying rabbit warmer, a white fox wind collar, a scarlet feather satin cape...

Reflecting the snow powder flying all over the sky, her slender waist is graceful and charming, just like the arrival of spring, with a kind of charm that makes people's heart beat faster.

"The people waiting to welcome King Da Rui at the city gate tower did not find the prince. I thought the young prince had not arrived yet, but I didn't expect him to be here."

Wu Dayouzhuzhu smiled gently, and the white fox fur on the collar trembled softly in the wind and snow, making her pretty face even more charming.

Yang Yuan never taught her the "Zhelong Gong". Maybe it was just because she irrigated her well. These days, her complexion is particularly good. She looks so charming and charming that she seems to be seven or eight years younger.

"Uda is here."

Yang Yuan smiled and went over to greet him: "You are the Great Shaman, you don't have to come to this kind of occasion."

"Isn't this what you are doing, little prince?"

Zhuzhu gave him a charming look and walked away beside Yang Yuan.

Two lines of shallow footprints were reflected on the snow on the top of the city, very close to each other, like a pair of foxes walking together.

Shangguan Luo stood alone on the city wall covered with snow, and his heart felt as if it had been hit by ten thousand critical points.

The words "The prince doesn't even have a woman by his side" are still ringing in my ears...

……

October 22nd, light snow.

It is suitable for marriage, opening ceremony, travel, housewarming, migration, bed installation, beam raising, opening of business...

This is a good day. If it were a day earlier or later, it would not be such an auspicious day.

Therefore, when King Da Rui finally arrived at the capital city after much haste, he had to delay his schedule for the sake of good luck.

Otherwise, he could have reached Shangjing City last night.

Thirty miles away from the city, Wanyan Darui sent someone to report the news to the capital.

When his troops arrived at the outskirts of Shangjing City, they saw a colorful tent erected at the city gate under the snow, and many people were waiting under the tent and in the city gate.

Seeing him driving over, the crowd slowly gathered and lined up.

Wanyan Dari stroked his beard with satisfaction and smiled, and suddenly became a little excited.

When the prime minister arrived in Shangjing, almost all the tribal leaders came.

Only the Pearl King Wanyan Sheyema and Li Taigong had not arrived, after all, they were the elders.

The young prince "Wanyan Hongkang" stood at the front of the welcoming team. When Wanyan Dari's carriage stopped, he walked forward to greet him.

A hearty laugh came from the car, and Wanyan Darui walked out, bending over.

With a glance around, he saw many dignitaries, both known and unknown, all greeting him with smiles.

The real Wanyan Hongkang was also standing in the queue, and even Wanyan Yan, who surrendered by offering the palace city, was among them.

However, Kong Yanzhou was not seen.

Wanyan Dari was slightly startled, but when he saw the two cavalry generals, Guo Youzhi and Yan Shiduo, standing in the ranks of military generals, he felt relieved and a graceful smile reappeared on his face.

Wanyan Darui exchanged some greetings with the leaders who came to greet him, then got back into the car.

Everyone rode horses or took carts, and then they all rushed into the city together.

As for his troops, except for his personal soldiers who followed him into the city, the rest of the people, led by Lu Tianfei (Fei Tianlu), camped outside the city.

Fortunately, during the siege, the various tribes had built many huts outside the city. Now that some tribal soldiers had withdrawn, the huts were empty, which was just right for them to use as a place to camp temporarily.

Wanyan Darui sat in the carriage, but rolled up the curtains and said to Yang Yuan, who was riding beside him, "My nephew, have my family arrived in the capital?" Yang Yuan was surprised and said, "My uncle is going to take my family to the capital? I wonder when they set off?"

Wanyan Darui said, "I have informed them for some time, but they are not here yet? Yes, it will take some effort to move the whole family and many objects."

The light snow powder covered the magnificent palace building in the distance with a layer of white snow. The glazed tiles were covered with white snow, and the palace was wrapped in silver, like a heavenly palace.

Wanyan Dari saw this and his heart suddenly felt warmed.

However, that palace is naturally not something the prime minister can get his hands on.

Wanyan Darui licked his lips subconsciously and asked, "Why didn't my beloved general Kong Yanzhou come? He is in charge of the palace garrison?"

That’s right, an important task that Wanyan Dari assigned to Kong Yanzhou was to control the palace.

He is the prime minister, so naturally he cannot live in the palace.

But... Wanyan Luti is not here. As the most respected person in Shangjing, it's okay for me to be in charge of the defense of the palace, right?

"Ah, Kong Yanzhou? Speaking of this matter..."

As Yang Yuan was answering without thinking, a team came riding towards him from the direction of West City on the long street.

Those people were all wearing fur coats, with snow on their shoulders and heads, and they looked like they had just come here from a long journey.

The horses were snorting, and white mist was spreading out in balls.

In the ceremonial team escorting the prime minister, two people immediately rushed out on horseback, heading towards the team, and shouted loudly, "Stop, the prime minister is here, get out of the way!"

"Who, Da Rui is here too? Hahahaha..."

Among the knights, one came forward with his horse. He was wearing an old sheepskin coat and a dog-skin hat on his head. His hair and beard were all covered with white frost from his breath.

He wore a bow across his shoulder, a long sword on his back, and a long horse bag on the back of his horse. He came forward with a smile.

Beside Yang Yuan, "Li Xunfeng" shouted exaggeratedly: "My king? Everyone, Bojilie is here!"

For a moment, the leaders of various tribes who accompanied Wanyan Darui into the city were in an uproar.

Yang Yuan, Wanyan Hongkang and Shangguan Luo, three men on three horses, were the first to greet them and dismounted to pay their respects.

The leaders of various tribes finally reacted and immediately left Wanyan Dari's high-wheeled carriage and rushed over to meet him.

Wuda Youzhuzhu was riding on a horse. She put her hands to her lips and blew out hot air, then glanced at Wanyan Dari's carriage with a smile.

Wanyan Dari was sitting in the car, his face had turned the color of liver.

He didn't believe that Wanyan Luti had just arrived by chance!

Although Wanyan Luti and his group looked exhausted.

Shivering and cold.

Then, he got off the car with a clear conscience, forced a smile, and walked towards Wanyan Luti.

He was the prime minister. When Du Bojilie arrived, he not only had to pay him respects, but also had to lead all the leaders to pay him respects.

Zhuzhu covered her mouth, and after getting off the horse, she couldn't help it and turned her back quietly.

She was afraid that others would see the uncontrollable smile on her face.

The little prince is so bad, but... I like him.

……

Wanyan Luti arrived in Shangjing "just in time".

Wanyan Sheyema and Li Taigong personally welcomed him in front of the garrison.

After everyone sent Wanyan Luti to check into the garrison, they dispersed.

Of course, they will all gather at the Liushou Mansion for the welcoming banquet tonight.

Wanyan Dari was sent to the former residence of Wang Erbin, the Tongzhi, by the two cavalry generals Guo Youzhi and Yan Shiduo.

This mansion, as the residence of the former second-in-command of Shangjing City, is also quite magnificent.

But, of course, it cannot compare to Wanyan Yan’s residence, let alone the imperial palace that is waiting for its new owner.

Of course, the twenty young girls who were originally planned to stay in Wang Erbin’s mansion were no longer there at this time.

They and all the family members of Wang Tongzhi, who had "pretended to surrender", were assigned to different places.

Therefore, the Tongzhifu was very deserted and empty, just like Wanyan Dari's mood at the moment.

Wanyan Dari angrily smashed two vases and a table, making the room seem even more empty. Finally, after being persuaded by his military advisor Yu Jiguang, he sat down dejectedly.

"Where's Kong Yanzhou? Why doesn't he come to see me?"

Wanyan Darui asked angrily. He thought Kong Yanzhou was not doing his job well and was afraid of being scolded by him, so he did not dare to show up.

Guo Youzhi sighed and said sadly, "Your Majesty, General Kong... was murdered by Wang Erbin and others who pretended to surrender."

"what?"

Wanyan Darui jumped in shock.

Yan Shiduo explained to Wanyan Dari how Kong Yanzhou was killed.

As for the letter to Kong Yanzhou that he wrote on behalf of others?

Of course, before entering the city, Kong Yanzhou, who mistakenly believed that the outcome was settled, was eager to take credit and sent him out first.

After hearing this, Wanyan Dari was stunned.

His consciousness was a little hazy, and Yan Shiduo's mouth was still opening and closing, but Wanyan Darui only heard one sentence:

"Wang Erbin and other surrendered generals are greedy and want to get things that they should not have given their strength.

As a result..., it's a pity for General Kong..."

Wanyan Darui fell back onto the chair.

Kong Yanzhou must have been tricked to death!

Yan Shiduo's grandson must have defected to Wanyan Luti!
Wanyan Darui thought to himself, but now that things have come to this, what can he do?

(End of this chapter)