Fengmou in troubled times

Outside the imperial capital, a group of about a hundred cavalrymen, each with white belts on their foreheads, escorted a coffin forward slowly.In the first place, there was a person wearing a heavy filial piety, holding a clay pot in his arms, and behind him a large flag with the character "Lu" waving in the wind and buzzing.Looking at the city gate as if from another world, with all the civil and military officials with different expressions, no one could clearly see the expression on the young general's face in the backlight.Slightly bowing his head, he said silently to the urn in his arms: "Father, we are home."

Fighting with Fang Linyuan, Feng Yinran looked at Lu Mochen opposite. After years of not seeing each other, the young man's face in his memory became more determined and tough, and the scars on his eyebrows and feet made him look a little more murderous and cold.Nodding briefly to the two, the young general urged his horse to come to the two of them, and continued walking towards the city without saying a word, without even looking at the civil and military officials waiting in front of the gate following Prince Shuyan Pingyu.

"Mochen." The somewhat puzzled prince left the important ministers to catch up with the three of them, standing in front of Lu Mochen and calling him worriedly, "Father ordered me to bring people to welcome General Lu's coffin, and send it back to Lu's mansion. I will lead you into the palace to face the saint..."

The prince's reassuring words were blocked by Lu Mochen's cold eyes, not only the indifference and indifference as if looking at a stranger, but also some shocking hatred and contempt, which made Shuyan Pingyu endure. He couldn't help but rein in his horse and retreat, and let the road out of the way.Looking very puzzled at Lu Mochen who had completely changed into a different person, and Feng Yinran and Fang Linyuan who accompanied him to leave, Shuyan Pingyu was stunned for a moment as he stared at the Lu character banner before turning around to deliver an order The eunuch said: "Tell the officers and soldiers in charge of transporting the coffin to send the coffin back to the Lu Mansion, and let the officials disperse."

Feng Yinran and Fang Linyuan followed Lu Mochen to avoid the bustling crowd, and walked around the inner city to the northwest of the imperial capital. After about half an hour, they saw a small village leaning against the green hills.Seeing Lu Mochen carrying the ashes urn and abandoning his horse towards the top of the mountain, Feng Yinran and Fang Linyuan hurriedly followed behind him, but Lu Mochen found a place overlooking the village with a wide view and beautiful scenery in the open space on the top of the mountain. Put down the pot and dig up the dirt.

Feng Yinran and Fang Linyuan, who wanted to help but were rejected, had no choice but to stand beside them, quietly watching Lu Mochen slowly dig a deep pit with the sword he carried with him, and pile up a grave.The angle against the light made it difficult for Feng Yinran to see whether the flashing glitter on Lu Mochen's face was sweat or tears.He took out a broken blood-stained army flag from his arms and tied it on the simple wooden stake in front of the grave. Lu Mochen, who had been silent for a long time, knelt in front of the newly established grave, and suddenly said: "My father lived in this village when he was young." inside."

Lu Mochen rested his forehead on the wooden stake he had cut with his own hands, and his slightly hoarse voice was shattered by the mountain wind, "Many years ago, when Cangjue declared war on Rongshao, he bid farewell to my mother who was pregnant with Liujia. With the ideal of defending the family and the country, he climbed to the position of general with a passion. Later," Lu Mochen seemed to smile, but it was more like a cold snort, "he won more and more battles, and he was sincerely treated by his side. But his number is getting less and less. After my mother died, Shu Yanrong, who regarded him as a minister of the humerus but also regarded him as a poisonous snake and beast, immediately chose the daughter of his confidant to marry him as a successor. When Hongtu Baye is desperately stationed at the frontier, he still has to detain his children in Beijing to prevent him from supporting himself..." He raised his hand to grab the blood-stained Lu character flag, gritted his teeth and said in a hateful voice: " It wasn't for the supervising army sent by Shu Yanrong who was determined to do his own thing in a hurry, and his father would not have been ambushed by the Langfu Kingdom alone! Although he was tired of killing and fighting all these years, he still did his best for the emperor who never really trusted him. The last sliver of strength, what else can such a loyal minister and good general get besides the so-called emperor's mighty posthumous title? But I still want to continue this kind of life to relieve Yan Rong's ambition and greed!" Lu Mochen looked up at Fang Linyuan as he spoke. , "Linyuan, do you want to become an eternal emperor, you must give up love? If you ascend to the throne one day, will you also be addicted to power and imperial power, and you will no longer be able to trust anyone?"

Frowning deeply, Fang Linyuan looked directly into Lu Mochen's eyes without avoiding it, and slowly shook his head.Although the emperor's art he has learned since he was a child, and the intrigue he has seen over the years, all tell him that if he wants to truly be an emperor who has no worries and rules the world, he must make good use of suspicion and balance.Even though he knew that if he sat in the position of the king of a country, he would not be completely at ease with the courtiers who hold military power, even if he didn't use Shu Yanrong's method, he might find other ways to restrain him.Fang Linyuan's eyes fell on Feng Yinran uncontrollably, but if it is true that only by abandoning his love can he become a real wise king, he would rather give up the position that would turn people into ghosts.Living like that without any worries or cares, I am afraid that it is difficult for a god to do it, let alone a mortal.He wanted to tell Lu Mochen that he was blinded by sadness and hatred, and wanted to tell him that a real emperor also needs to be tolerant.However, these words, at this time, no matter how they are combined and piled up, it makes people feel pale and powerless.After a long silence, Fang Linyuan finally couldn't help but sighed and asked: "Mo Chen, Uncle Lu spent his whole life pouring blood and sweat to defend his family and country. Then why did you join the army and fight?"

Yes, for what... Lu Mochen stood up from the grave. The vibrant mountain village and the beautiful and magnificent scenery under his feet were the motivation for his father to fight the enemy bravely. What about him... to follow his father's behest to protect his home country , or... After a while, Lu Mochen turned his head, nodded slowly to Fang Linyuan, and said slowly, "Let's go back."

At this moment, under the scorching sun, Feng Yinran looked at the mournful but resolute Lu Mochen in front of him, and suddenly felt that the young general in front of him was very strange, or maybe he had never really known him before.Perhaps Lu Mochen's armor under his filial piety still has an indelible smell of blood, and perhaps Lu Mochen still has a deep hatred for the Shuyan royal family in his heart, but he is still the young general of Rongshao Kingdom, fearlessly Take up the mission of leading the Lu Family Army to protect Rong Shao with both shoulders, even though he was unwilling.

Feng Yinran, who followed silently, didn't know if she was affected by Lu Mochen's emotions, and her heart was heavy and difficult to relieve.Each of them has long understood that life cannot be smooth sailing, and even if it is not smooth, they have to grit their teeth and persevere, but when it is their turn, it is still difficult to accept it obediently.

He couldn't help but look for Fang Linyuan's gaze, only to find that Fang Linyuan was also looking back at him, with a hint of relief and tenderness in his gaze.Enveloped by such a warm gaze, Feng Yinran only felt that her heart gradually calmed down inexplicably, as if she knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, there would always be someone who would never leave and accompany her.

As if to explain the emperor's technique mentioned by Lu Mochen, Fang Linyuan slowed down and whispered in Feng Yinran's ear: "As long as I am alive, I will never forget to love you with everything."

Hearing such a blatant confession, Feng Yinran's face immediately turned red, but she still nodded vigorously under Fang Linyuan's burning gaze, and replied with a smile: "Even if you go to the underworld, you can't forget it."

"Okay, I will always remember to love you, ossified and unshakable!"

……Dividing line……

On the day Lu Mochen carried the coffin back to Beijing, because Emperor Yin Shu Yanrong lost his good general Lu Heng, in order to show his kindness to the Lu family, he ordered to fast and mourn for General Lu for a day. All officials and scholars are not allowed to have sex with prostitutes today, but it makes Fireworks and Willow Lane extremely deserted this night.

In view of the envoy team of Cangjue Kingdom going to Beijing tomorrow, I heard that Emperor Yin, who Fang Linyuan used to stay in the Xuanxuan Pavilion these days, specially ordered someone to let Fang Linyuan, who had to attend tomorrow's welcome banquet as a hostage, stay in the residence of Yaoxian Altar, Just in case no one can be found when summoned tomorrow.

When the eunuch came to pass the decree, he searched all over the palace, and finally bribed Xiao Yongzi who was in charge of dressing Fang Linyuan in the invitation fairy altar, so he got advice and found the seventh prince of Cangjue Kingdom who was helping Feng Yinran sort out the books at Feng's house.After hearing the euphemism's tactful report, Feng Yinran, who was buried behind a pile of manuscripts, laughed out loud, so frightened that the young eunuch didn't even dare to lift his head, wondering how he had offended this The young Lord Hou lost his composure.

After paying the bounty and dismissing the eunuch who sent the message, Fang Linyuan returned to the table, looked at Feng Yinran helplessly and dotingly and said, "Yin Ran."

"Hahaha..." Feng Yinran couldn't help laughing for a while again, thinking of Shu Yanrong's wonderful mental activity when he told others to pass on the message, he couldn't restrain the corners of his mouth from curling up. "Since the decree has been made, I will accompany you to invite the fairy altar." He said, looking at the messy scroll in front of him. In his free time these days, he was looking for ways to deal with the demons, but he gained a lot. few.It's just that after a scuffle outside the Bingxue Shaohua Valley, the Demon Realm was exceptionally quiet. I don't know if it's because they are afraid of the strength of the monster clan, or if they stand still and have other plans.Feng Yinran leaned on her chin and thought for a while, then said: "I'm going to attend the banquet tomorrow night, I have to ask Feng Yao to send me my court clothes as well... I heard that Cangjue and Langfu each sent a A royal family came over, Shu Yanrong arranged people in the post house, I don't know if there will be any trouble."

"Aren't you afraid that the world will not be chaotic?" The two said, leaving the messy house and leaving the study room, and after giving orders, they led the horse to the palace. "The one who came to Cangjue is probably my elder brother Fang Tingwu. In recent years, the voice of supporting him as the crown prince has gradually increased. It is definitely my father who can prevent him from causing trouble in the court with such a glorious mission as an envoy to neighboring countries." A usual trick." When Fang Linyuan said this, there was a slight smile on the corner of his lips, which was very sarcastic. "It's just that the princess Yanyan who came to marry me is said to be a adopted daughter my father adopted on a whim after I left the country. I don't know how she looks like."

When Fang Linyuan said this, his eyes flickered slightly, but Feng Yinran never noticed anything strange.Chatting casually about daily trifles and the different customs of the two countries, seeing the gate of the Altar of Invitation to Immortals was just ahead, the two happened to talk about Fang Linyuan's return to Cangjue. "The envoys of several countries will probably stay in the imperial capital for half a month at most. During this time, I should give clear instructions on the affairs of the Xingxing Pavilion as soon as possible. Now that Ah Yi is going to the Western Regions with Ziyi, Jing Yaohui and Bixiu When the stewards of the palace couldn’t find anyone, they all came to ask me about various matters, how can I get away and go to Cangjue with you?” Thinking about these things all the way, Feng Yinran was thinking that if she really wanted to stay in Cangjue Jue, do you want to give up the position of the head of the Xingxing Pavilion, or persuade everyone in the Xingxing Pavilion to move to Cangjue with him, but Fang Linyuan, who was walking side by side with him, smiled in his ear: "Actually, I can also accompany you!" Stay in Rongshao, if I am willing to stay to succeed the position of the national teacher, Ping Yu will be so happy that he will set up a banquet for several days."

"How can that be done!" Feng Yinran objected immediately, "How can that boy Shuyan Pingyu make my family Linyuan become a courtier?" He couldn't help feeling hot, and was about to speak to defend, but Fang Linyuan's kiss blocked his voice.

"However," in a daze, when Feng Yinran came back to her senses, she was pushed down in the room where Fang Linyuan lived. Those eyes that were looking at her were affectionate, like thick Dark night, tempting intoxication. "Yeah, yeah," he dimly heard Fang Linyuan calling his name softly in his ear again and again, just like every time he was in love, "no matter where, as long as you are by my side, It’s what I care about all my life.”

Light or heavy kisses were printed all the way from Feng Yinran's forehead, following Fang Linyuan's movements in a trance, Feng Yinran only felt that his whole body was burning like being set on fire, and evaporated the last trace of his mind. "Linyuan..." Unconsciously murmured the other party's name, Feng Yinran couldn't tell whether it was pain or pleasure, and only wanted to sink into it with him, he couldn't help but want to ask for more as he clung to Fang Linyuan's neck , but was afraid that he would no longer be able to bear the slightest attack from him.The blushing moaning and hitting sound lasted for a long time, until finally Feng Yinran began to beg for mercy with a crying voice.Kissing the tears at the corners of his eyes softly, Fang Linyuan softly coaxed him to bear it for a while, and hurriedly ended his faint desire to raise his head again, and then reluctantly pulled out of Feng Yinran's body, Take him to the hot spring behind the house to scrub clean.

After the two of them changed their clothes and lay back on the bed, Feng Yinran, who was extremely tired, had already fallen into a deep sleep. A bright red hickey was exposed where his collar couldn't cover him. Petals that accidentally fall.Fang Linyuan, who was lying sideways beside him with his arms under his head, carefully rubbed the mark with his fingertips, and his disciples would be amazed if the gentle smile on his face were seen by him.As if sensing something suddenly, the smile on Fang Linyuan's face gradually froze. He raised his hand and touched Feng Yinran's sleeping point, tucked up the quilt for him, then put on his coat, and walked into the courtyard.

In the flickering light of the palace lantern, Fang Linyuan looked at the blue-eyed man who had just taken off his hood in front of him, his usual gentle expression was full of coldness, "Lin Fei," the moment Fang Linyuan called the other party's name, Fang Linyuan frowned. She couldn't help wrinkling, as if she was very annoyed, "What are you doing here?"

Lin Fei, who wanted to take a step forward to close the distance between the two of them, saw Fang Linyuan raising his hand and was about to draw out his sword from his waist, and stopped immediately, "As a guest of the eldest prince Cangjue, I will accompany the eldest prince on his mission to Rongshao tomorrow. I want to go to the city." He said and smiled at Fang Linyuan, "We haven't seen each other for many years, but the last time we finally met again, there were people disturbing me. I miss you so much, so I came to see you desperately. It's a pity that you are so heartless , not only sent people to chase and kill my demon clansmen, but also made sarcastic remarks to me..."

"Enough." Seeing him chattering like a bitter woman, Fang Linyuan hastily interrupted his long speech. "There is no friendship between you and me, and there is no need to be polite. I just want to ask you why you ordered someone to take Yin Ran captive, and what are you planning to do with Fang Tingwu?"

Acting as if he was heartbroken, Lin Fei shook the hem of his cloak, shook his head and said, "Since you are strangers to me, what position and obligation do I have to answer your question?" Seeing Fang Lin Yuan's face was gloomy and he was about to get angry, but the playful Demon Lord continued without losing face: "If I say that I miss your little lover and want to poach his heart, can you believe it?"

Squinting his eyes slightly, Fang Linyuan smiled angrily: "Maybe the Demon Lord has forgotten that even the Lord of the Demon Race is not immortal."

"Oh?" After hearing this, Lin Fei not only didn't think he was disobedient, but took a step forward and took Fang Linyuan's hand holding the sword and said, "If you want to talk about immortality, I really want to try you, an alien who can heal by itself, yes It's not that I can't kill..." He slowly raised the corners of his mouth as he spoke, as if he couldn't see that Fang Linyuan's soft sword, Zhansi, which could slay demons, was almost stuck to his chest, and ignored the magic piano in Fang Linyuan's sleeve The string will penetrate his heart at any time, "But, how can I be willing to kill you? From the first time I saw you, I felt that we must have a close relationship in the previous life! When I refine the Sansheng Naihe Pill, It confirmed my conjecture, and it will not be too late to decide your life or death."

Hearing his arrogant remarks, Fang Linyuan raised his lips and smiled, and the strings on his wrists instantly rang out, directly hitting Lin Fei's heart, but was bounced out by the true energy of his body.He raised his hand and plucked the raised strings, Lin Fei finally showed a serious expression when he heard the note, and retreated to the wall five meters away.

"Linyuan, protect your little lover." Lin Fei, who put on his hood again, pretended to be kind and added, without looking at Fang Linyuan's expression, he disappeared into the night sky in a flash .

A drop of blood oozes from the fingertips of the qin string and falls to the ground without a trace. Fang Linyuan stood in the wind for a long time, until he felt that the wind in the summer night was a little bit cool, and then he returned before the soldiers who watched the night arrived. Room.Looking at Feng Yinran's peaceful sleeping face on the bed, Fang Linyuan lightly kissed him on the lips, and the gloom in his heart was only slightly relieved.Holding him into his arms like a rare treasure, Fang Linyuan pressed Feng Yinran's forehead and whispered, "No matter what, I will protect you well."