Clear and Muddy Loss of Love

Thousands of turns and thousands of sighs of good fortune

When Qi Yan brought the Imperial Forest Army to the inner hall of Ganquan Palace, the last gate of the palace was closed.

All the members of the royal family hid in the mourning hall, while the ministers dressed in sackcloth and filial piety guarded the yard tremblingly. Some held buckets, poles, and some held pots and stones. The quiet needle drop could be heard in the courtyard. Paired with the black gauze elegiac couplets hanging outside the mourning hall, it looks extraordinarily weird.

The leader of the Imperial Forest Army came to Qi Yan's side and asked eagerly, "My son-in-law, what's going on?"

Qi Yan pondered for a while, and replied: "Perhaps the people inside heard something. Don't worry, I'll call the door."

Qi Yan: "My lords in the courtyard, I am Qi Yan. The rebel Nan Gongda has already subdued the law. Please pass on the news to all of you in the courtyard and open the gate of the palace."

Qi Yan's voice was like the sound of heaven, and many people breathed a sigh of relief, only to find out that the son-in-law had not returned.

Gong Yanghuai called "Yuan Jun" and was about to enter the palace to report, but a military officer stopped him and said cautiously: "Soldiers never tire of cheating, wait a little longer."

Gongyang Huai said angrily, "What do you mean?"

The military officer replied: "It's not that I'm careless, it's just that he is a civil servant, how can he turn the tide by himself? Maybe he has been hijacked by the rebels and tricked us into opening the door?"

Gongyanghuai: "You're talking nonsense, how can the majestic son-in-law do such stupid things?"

The military officer was quite disdainful, and snorted coldly: "How about the son-in-law? Did the prince say it was the opposite?"

Gong Yanghuai: "You...!"

The military officer's words reminded the civil servants in the courtyard, so more and more people disagreed with opening the door to Qi Yan, and they had to wait until the reinforcements came.

What they don't know is: Nangongda was once only one step away from success, and all of their lives were won by Qi Yan desperately.

Qi Yan's complexion was a little cold, and the eyes of several imperial guards looking at Qi Yan also changed. If they can't be "rectified", they don't know what will happen.

Several civil officials stood up and echoed: "That is to say, why don't you wait a little longer, this door is more or less a guarantee, what should we do if we lure wolves into the house?"

Qin De, the backup servant of the Ministry of War, stepped forward: "I believe in Master Qi's character. If he is really a traitor, why bother? Just let go of the arrow?"

One person sneered: "You believe it? What do you believe? It's ridiculous!"

Gong Yanghuai: "Okay, stop arguing! Minister of Rites!"

Minister of Rites: "The next official is here."

Gong Yanghuai: "Take a few servants to build a ladder by the wall, and let Mr. Qin step on it to find out. I will go in and ask your highnesses to make a decision."

Minister of Rites: "Yes."

Several servants squatted under the wall to build a ladder. Qin De stood on the top and looked out. He saw Nangong Da lying motionless on the ground. Another person was tied up and his face was deformed by the beating. It was probably Nangong Da. Da's confidants, standing behind Qi Yan were two groups of imperial guards armed with sabers, less than 50 people in total.

Qin De happily waved his hand at Qi Yan: "My lord, Lord Gongyang has already gone to ask your highnesses for instructions, please wait a moment."

Qi Yan nodded, and the leader of the Imperial Forest Army heaved a sigh of relief, and silently opened the distance between him and Qi Yan.

Gong Yanghuai reported the situation to the inner hall, and everyone turned their attention to Nangong Sunu.

Nangong Sunu looked at the younger sister and said, "Open the palace gate!"

Gong Yanghuai ran out and said loudly: "His Royal Highness Qionghua is ordered to open the palace gate!"

……

Dozens of servants worked together and it took a lot of effort to open the palace gate. Qi Yan led the commander of the Imperial Forest Army inside to explain the situation. Nangong Sunu said, "I didn't expect Nangongda to do such a thing. Soldiers, reinforcements will arrive immediately, and please protect the safety of everyone in the courtyard."

The commander of the imperial forest army knelt on the ground: "Your Highness Qionghua, please rest assured, I will defend this courtyard to the death!"

Nangong Sunu: "Well, let's go. Write down your achievements for now, and reward them later."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Nangong Sunu looked at Qi Yan, who was staring at Nangong Jingnu who was in a coma, and didn't notice her at all. Nangong Sunu knew: This matter is by no means so simple, but right now, she can only do whatever she wants, even if the Imperial Forest Army just a moment ago He is still a traitor, and he is also a hero at this time.

Pushing them into a hurry, the entire court will be taken over by one pot, Nangong Sunu is very clear: Qi Yan must be responsible for this, but this is not the time to ask in detail.

Nangong Sunu was very curious about how Qi Yan, a frail scholar, managed to turn the tide by herself. At the same time, she was also deeply amazed at Qi Yan's courage and wisdom.

Qi Yuxiao ran to Qi Yan's side, hugged Qi Yan's thigh, raised her head and cried tearfully: "Father, come and see mother."

Nangong Sunu and Nangong Shunu looked at Qi Yuxiao, with a trace of tenderness and approval in their eyes.

Before Qi Yan came in, Qi Yuxiao guarded the unconscious Nangong Jingnv every step of the way, knelt on the ground and let his mother kiss her on her lap, taking care of her carefully.

It wasn't until Qi Yan came back that Qi Yuxiao handed Nangong Jingnv to Qiu Ju, and ran to Qi Yan's side for comfort, but before that, Qi Yuxiao showed composure and composure far beyond her age.

Qi Yan hugged Qi Yuxiao in his arms, and the little girl cried silently in Qi Yan's arms. She is not yet seven years old, how could she not be afraid?

Nangong Shunv withdrew her gaze, looked out along the palace door, sighed faintly, she didn't know what happened to Xiaodie, she had been refusing to see herself.

Nangongda's body was lying quietly in the corner of the yard. Wu Liangdi led Nangongda's eldest daughter out of the line silently, and knelt down in the hall: "The concubine doesn't know about this matter." After speaking, he took out a silk handkerchief wiping tears.

No one said anything, Wu Liangdi just knelt like that.

In the end, it was Nangong Sunu who said: "We can't make decisions about your affairs. We will make our own decisions when the new emperor ascends the throne. You can stay in the palace temporarily for a few days."

……

Qi Yan carried Qi Yuxiao to Nangong Jingnv's side, and sat down against the pillar.

Qi Yuxiao lay on Qi Yan's shoulder, and said softly: "Father, mother chased you out just now, mother asked her daughter to come back first to report that she was going to find you, but she was knocked out by the second uncle and brought her back. "

Qi Yan touched the back of Qi Yuxiao's head, and said leisurely: "I see."

……

The first ones to arrive at the palace were the soldiers of Youzhou Prefecture. There were about [-] cavalry in the first march. Under the leadership of Chen Chuansi, they easily broke through the blockade of the Imperial Forest Army and entered the depths of Ganquan Palace.

The leader is Shangguan Wu's deputy general, Mo Fei.

I saw him wearing blood-stained armor, and there was still blood on the long knife. He rode to the outside of the courtyard first, and saw the Imperial Forest Army raising his hand to chop.

The other party was so frightened that his legs went limp, and he sat down on the ground: "General, please forgive me, we are escorts!"

Only then did Mo Fei take back the big knife in his hand, and reined in the reins: "Where are your Highnesses and Madam?"

Imperial Forest Army: "Yes, in the hall!"

Mo Fei jumped off his horse, threw the long knife to his followers, and raised his hand to touch the blood on his face: "You guys wait here, don't lose your way."

"Yes!"

With this blood all over his body, Mo Fei strode into the courtyard with strides.

The Wei State has been peaceful for many years, and now there are only a few troops to fight, and the one in Youzhou Prefecture counts as one.

Not to mention the officers in the court, even many military officers had never seen such a bloody scene. There was a complete silence for a while, and everyone watched Mo Fei enter the inner hall, and no one stopped him.

Mo Fei knelt outside the main hall: "The last general's escort came late, are you all well?"

Shangguan Fu rushed out when he heard a familiar voice: "Uncle Mo!"

Mo Fei: "Major General!"

Nangong Sunu also came out: "General Mo has worked hard."

Mo Fei: "The escort of the last general came late, which surprised the madam and the major general!"

Nangong Sunu: "Fortunately, there was no danger, you came in time. How many people came in total?"

Mo Fei: "Go back to Madam, there are three thousand iron cavalry, I encountered some obstacles on the way to escort, and the general has resolved it."

Nangong Sunu frowned slightly, this Mo Fei was the number one general in Youzhou Mansion, bloodthirsty, brave and good at fighting, he didn't know how many people were killed by his so-called "solution".

Nangong Sunu: "Mo Fei listens."

Mo Fei: "Yes."

Nangong Sunu: "The order will be passed on, and the rest of the Youzhou government soldiers will stay in place and be on standby at any time. The 3000 people you brought in will be divided into three groups, one group will be under the overall command of the fourth and ninth father-in-law, and the rest will be handed over to each other. The Ministry of Punishment and the Dali Temple."

Mo Fei: "Of order."

Nangong Sunu didn't act like a spoiled guest, she just showed her face as the eldest daughter, and then divided the military power reasonably, so as to avoid the suspicion of all officials.

Nangong Sunu: "Mo Fei, you bring a team of people and send His Royal Highness Zhen Zhen's family back to the Weiming Palace. You are personally responsible for the safety of the Weiming Palace."

Mo Fei: "But..."

Nangong Sunu sighed: "I want to stay here, so you can take Fu'er back with you. Youhe is also in Weiming Palace."

Mo Fei: "Yes."

With the participation of Youzhou government soldiers, the aftermath is proceeding in an orderly manner.

Not long after returning to Weiming Palace, Nangong Jingnv woke up.

She grunted first, then opened her eyes suddenly, and sat up immediately: "Qi Yan!"

Qi Yan: "Your Highness, I am here." Qi Yan has been guarding Nangong Jingnv's bedside, never leaving her.

Nangong Jingnv opened her mouth, knelt on the bed, and threw herself into Qi Yan's arms. Qi Yan hugged Nangong Jingnv's body and carefully protected the back of Nangong Jingnv's head with one hand: "Your Highness, be careful, the imperial doctor said you I'm afraid my head will hurt for a few days."

Nangong Jingnv's embroidered fist hit Qi Yan's body one after another: "Are you crazy? Are you crazy? You guessed that Nangongda was going to rebel, why didn't you discuss it with us! How dare you face five thousand people alone? Yulinjun, don't you want to die? Do you really think you are a fairy?"

Qi Yan also had lingering fears in her heart. This was the most dangerous thing she had ever experienced since she came to Wei country. Up to now, no one has cared about her. Nangong Jingnv was the first one to wake up last.

Qi Yan let Nangong Jingnv beat him, and sighed a long time: "Your Highness is right, I am not a god. So I didn't expect Nangongda to be so impatient, but I just followed him out after feeling that something was wrong. good……"

Nangong Jingnv's movements stopped, her chin rested on Qi Yan's shoulder, her eyes turned red, "What's the matter?"

Qi Yan: "Almost let him..."

Nangong Jingnu: "What would I do without you?"

Qi Yan's breathing stagnates, her heart turns a thousand times, and her eyes turn red: "I'm sorry."

Nangong Jingnv shook her head: "I should say I'm sorry, that day I shouldn't..." Nangong Jingnv didn't want to bring up the matter of slapping Qi Yan.

Qi Yan gently patted Nangong Jingnu on the back: "I won't mention the past."

Nangong Jingnu: "Then you forgive me?"

Qi Yan's smile showed bitterness: "I have never blamed His Highness for anything."

Nangong Jingnu: "I promise, I will never again... In short, I will trust you wholeheartedly in the future. I know that you are all for my own good."

Qi Yan murmured: "Your Highness, it's better not to trust anyone..."

Nangong Jingnu: "Why?"

Qi Yan suppressed the bitterness and struggle in her heart, pretending to be calm and said: "Everyone who is in a position of authority should not trust anyone too much."

Nangong Jingnv rubbed against Qi Yan's neck: "Not including you."

Qi Yan was silent, Nangong Jingnv nestled quietly in Qi Yan's arms, she remembered something after a while, and asked, "Where is Nangong Da?"

Qi Yan's eyes darkened, and he said lightly: "I killed him."

This time Nangong Jingnv was silent, after a while, Nangong Jingnv said: "Are you afraid?"

Qi Yan: "What?"

Nangong Jingnu: "Kill."

Qi Yan didn't answer.

Nangong Jingnv said in a low voice, "Fifth Brother used to be... a good brother."

Qi Yan rested her chin on the top of Nangong Jingnu's head, and said in a low voice: "People will always change."

Nangong Jingnu: "Perhaps Fifth Brother hasn't changed... It's just that our positions and opinions are different."

Nangong Jingnu: "You said..."

Qi Yan: "Huh?"

Nangong Jingnu: "If I hadn't chosen this path, would I..."

Qi Yan: "There is no if, Your Highness."

Nangong Jingnu: "What's going on over there?"

Qi Yan: "Youzhou's soldiers entered the palace, the eldest sister, Sijiu Gonggong and other ministers are dealing with the aftermath, Your Highness need not worry."

Nangong Jingnu: "Qi Yan, I'm a little dizzy, but I still want to spend the last time with my father."

Qi Yan: "The imperial doctor said that you need to rest for a few days, then go to sleep, I will accompany you, and go there when you wake up."

Nangong Jingnu: "Okay."