They all say I'm a tyrant

It was the first time Lin Ce discovered that the autumn days in Changle Palace would turn out to be so desolate.There are still piles of memorials on his desk, but he still can't concentrate. Every time he reads it, he can't help being distracted.At this time, he had to admit that human habits are really a terrible thing.

In fact, in the past four years, he spent most of the night in this Changle Palace alone. It was only nearly half a year that You Yan actually stayed here, but he was used to seeing that man whenever he raised his head. When people are around, whether they are reading or painting, or drinking tea and enjoying the flowers, or simply taking a nap on the soft bed, no matter what they are doing, Lin Ce will feel extraordinarily at ease.

But now, You Yan has only left the capital for a few days, and there is only one person missing in Changle Palace, but it makes Lin Ce feel empty.In the past few days, he even talked a lot less than before, and he was even more serious in the early court, so that all the officials couldn't help but speculate on what had angered the current Holy Majesty again.

You Yan did not go to the Southwest with much fanfare. The Southwest still has enough troops, and what is lacking is a person who can really take charge of the overall situation. In addition, the reason for the defeat of the capital city and the cause of Tao Jiang's death are still unclear. Guo Zhun's position It also makes people doubt their intentions. The strangeness of the defeat in the capital makes You Yan and the others dare not even speculate whether Guo Zhun used the hands of Fan Guo people to get rid of Tao Jiang in order to seize power, or there is a more terrifying reason Therefore, in order not to startle the snake, You Yan brought a tiger talisman, a sharp sword, and more than a dozen riders and left the capital overnight. He only said to the outside world that he was caught in the wind and cold, and he would not go to court for the time being.

"Your Majesty," Gao Yong pushed open the palace door and walked in quickly, "The young master of Youfu heard that the general was ill and was very worried, so he came here to see him."

Lin Ce looked up at him, and replied, "Just say that Ziqing is just suffering from a cold, and there is nothing serious about it, but the imperial doctor said that he needs to rest now, so he is not invited in. In addition, let him go back to the manor. Also report peace."

"I understand," Gao Yong saluted Lin Ce, bowed and retreated.

Lin Ce put down the pen that had been in his hand but hadn't put it down for a long time, raised his hand to rub his face, and stood up.

The weather was colder than the previous few days, and a charcoal basin was set up in the hall. A small basket covered with cotton cloth was placed not far from the charcoal basin, and Gray Rabbit was lying in his arms and sleeping soundly.

Lin Ce squatted down in front of the charcoal basin, stared at the gray rabbit for a while, stretched out his finger to touch the fat on its body, watched it flap its ears twice, and then hugged it whole into his arms.Gray Rabbit was woken up by him, looked around in surprise, then sniffed Lin Ce's fingers, seemed to confirm that it was a familiar smell, then rubbed his face, closed his eyes and continued to sleep.

Lin Ce casually followed its ears, and held the gray rabbit firmly in his arms. At this time, he felt that You Yan had a foresight in raising such a little thing that day. The thought of relieving boredom.

"Your Majesty," Gao Yong pushed the door open again and came in, holding a food box in his hand, "The young master You said that this is the general's favorite pastry, and it was made by Mrs. You herself. brought."

Lin Ce glanced at his hand and nodded, "Put it there. You Li went back?"

"Yes, the servant girl said that the general is recuperating and I don't see anyone for a while. The young master You was relieved when he heard that the general was fine, and he gave this food box and left." Gao Yong put the food box away and looked up. Looking at the gray rabbit in Lin Ce's hand, "Your Majesty, it's almost time, do you want to pass on lunch?"

Lin Ce hugged the gray rabbit and sat down on the soft bed, and put it next to the pillow. The gray rabbit consciously arched itself into the quilt to make himself sleep more comfortably. Lin Ce patted its back, Then he replied to Gao Yong: "I feel a little tired, I want to sleep for a while, let's talk about lunch when I wake up."

Gao Yong licked his lower lip, hesitantly said: "Your Majesty, since General You left the capital for the past few days, you have not had a good meal, and you have lost weight. If you continue like this, before General You returns, your body will lose weight. I can't take it anymore, I'm afraid the slaves will not be able to explain to General You."

Lin Ce pulled a thin blanket over himself, and lay down on his side: "I know he must have told you before he left, but I really can't eat it." He looked down at the gray rabbit who was sleeping soundly, "I'm just a mortal after all, I can't be as heartless as this little thing." Speaking of this, he laughed at himself, "I originally thought that after all these years, I should have grown up , but he has only been away for a few days, and I have been restless, always thinking about where he is now, whether he has worked hard all the way, whether he has eaten well, whether he will catch a cold, and even more worried that if he arrives in the southwest, he will meet again. In what kind of situation, can it be safe?"

"Your Majesty, General You is auspicious, and will be safe for sure. As for the matters in the southwest, I don't know much about it, but I think that if it is General You, there must be no problem. There is probably nothing in this world that he cannot do." Right." Gao Yong stepped forward to tuck him in a thin blanket and covered him with another layer of quilt, "Since His Majesty feels tired, let's take a nap, and when he wakes up, I'll let them bring in some food."

Lin Ce nodded, and slowly closed his eyes. Gray Rabbit seemed to sense that there was a heat source around him in his sleep, and unconsciously rubbed against Lin Ce's arms, with a very reassuring look.Lin Ce opened his eyelids and glanced at it, spread a thin blanket over it, stared at it for a while, shook his head slightly, and said in a low voice, "In the end, I'm still too big after all. I am too weak and incompetent, and I can't protect him from these ordinary things, so he has to stand up for me, but I can't bear such a difference."

Gao Yong, who was about to retreat, was startled when he heard the words, and hurriedly comforted him: "Your Majesty, why did you say that? Although the slaves have little knowledge and don't know much about state affairs, they also grew up in this palace. I don't know how much I have heard. I have never heard of any other emperors who are as diligent and loving as Your Majesty, and you have done countless things for the Southern Wei Dynasty in just a few years since you took the throne, so that the people of the Southern Wei Dynasty can live in peace."

Lin Ce smiled and shook his head: "No, for me, these are just the most basic things for a ruler. What I want to do is far more than this." He waved his hand at Gao Yong, "Go on, wake me up in half an hour, there are still many memorials I haven't read."

"Slave obeys the order." Gao Yong saluted, retreated slowly, and closed the palace door lightly.

Lin Ce lay on the couch for a while, staring at the empty hall, then slowly closed his eyes, letting himself fall into sleep, only hoping to see the person thousands of miles away in this way.

The southwestern hinterland is thousands of miles away from the capital city. You Yan led more than ten riders to travel overnight. They rushed on the road at high speed and only rested for an hour or two every day. Only in these few days did they enter the southwestern territory.

Because the wars in the Southwest mainly took place in the border cities and within the country of Fan, the impact on other places in the Southwest is not too big. Along the way, the people live in peace, although they are faintly worried about whether the war will affect themselves. , After worrying, but still live as usual.

The common people are always like this. What they want is actually not much, good weather, food and clothing, and peace and prosperity. As for other things, as long as they don't affect them, they don't really care.So probably no one knows what happened in Fandom hundreds of miles away, how many people fought bloody to protect their peace, and how many people lost their lives because of this, shrouded in horse leather, unable to return to their homeland.

You Yan reined in his horse and looked at the small village not far away. It is only a few dozen miles away from the border of Fan Kingdom. According to their footsteps, tomorrow they will reach Jiaozhou City where the Southwest Army is temporarily resting. Tao Jiang unfortunately died The Yingdu city is not far away.

Twilight is approaching, the sun is setting, and every household is cooking with fire, and the smoke is floating in the village, which adds a bit of tranquility and warmth to this small village.There are several children playing at the entrance of the village, and they are playing a game that You Yan has never seen before.

You Yan followed the horse's mane up and down, looked up at the sky, and looked back at the hidden guard behind him: "I have been driving for so many days, and I have never had a good rest. Anyway, I will not be able to enter Jiaozhou City until tomorrow." , let’s take a rest today, and go to the village to ask if there is anyone who can settle down.” Speaking of this, he added, “This place is not far from the border, let someone ask if there are any rumors, as long as it is about War, whatever it is."

The dark guard immediately understood: "This subordinate understands."

You Yan turned his head and took another look in the southwest direction, that is where they are going tomorrow: "Send two brothers to rush to Yingdu City overnight to find out the surrounding situation, no matter what may be different from that day Don't let go of any traces of what happened."

These hidden guards used to belong to Tao Jiang, they had a deep relationship with him, and were loyal to him. It is unbelievable to hear that he died in battle. This trip is to protect You Yan's safety, and they are more interested in helping You Yan. To find out the real cause of Tao Jiang's death.In this kind of thing, they are the most proficient and reliable.

Immediately someone took the order, turned the horse's head and continued to move forward, while the rest got off their horses and walked towards the entrance of the village.

You Yan held the reins of the horse, looked at the carefree children playing at the entrance of the village, and lowered his eyes.If Tao Jiangquan knew that he would fight to the death to enable this small village, which is only a few dozen miles away from the border, to live such a peaceful and comfortable life, he would probably feel that his death was a worthy death.

It's just that the more this is the case, the more You Yan can't let go.