There are bandits and gentlemen, don't be ashamed

Seeing the two of them coming, Tao Yixi looked at the moon and said with a smile: "The princess and I have known each other since we were young, and we both thought we would become husband and wife, but who knew that the eldest princess died, and the court needed a new princess to marry, the only suitable one The candidate is Gao Yang, my Gao Yang." The tears in Tao Yixi's eyes gradually blurred his eyes.

That year Gao Yang was 15 years old, when she received the imperial decree, she asked the emperor with a smile, "Gao Yang is getting married today, can you agree to my request?"

"What is it? Just say what you want."

Gao Yang got up, his face was no longer pampered like usual, but calm and calm, even awe-inspiring, "Yi Gaoyang is the last princess of Daqi to get married, Second Brother, remember to take Gao Yang home."

The emperor sighed, "I promise you, you have to take care of yourself."

"No matter what, I'll live to see that day."

Tao Yixi pulled out an extremely ugly smile, looked at Jiang Wanyu and said: "On the day of the princess's wedding, when she got into the carriage, she smiled and said to me, 'This time I will marry myself, I will cherish myself, and I will give up everything before. I also hope that the general can let go of the past.'" Tao Yixi shed tears and said in a trembling voice: "Five years ago, she was seriously ill and asked the doctor to save her life. Everyone laughed at her for being greedy for life and afraid of death. Only I know that she once made a solemn oath that as long as she is alive, she will not need to be married again. She can't bear the pain of being separated, and the pain of being a stranger." Tao Yixi's body trembled slightly, crying Out of breath, "I guarded her for ten years, and she hid from me for ten years. After that, she completely hid from me, and I never saw her again. Your Majesty, you said, so good, so noble Why is Gao Yang gone? What did she do wrong? We are all unwilling to be born in troubled times, but these, let us men carry them! Why bother to make things difficult for her, a weak woman?"

Hearing these words, Jiang Wanyu suddenly remembered that year when Princess Gao Yang got married.He cried and chased the carriage, and was picked up by the emperor. He beat and cried, and asked the emperor, "Why did you let Aunt Gao Yang get married? Are the soldiers I raised at court just for display? They can't even protect a woman." ?” The emperor just looked at him indifferently and told him that women are sometimes just a means to maintain peace.

Tao Yixi hugged his head and wept bitterly. The frivolity and beauty of his youth are now like a knife, stabbing at his heart one after another. As long as he closes his eyes, it seems like yesterday reappeared.

"Whoever dares to violate our country in the future, I will beat him until he is scared!" Jiang Wanyu turned around and fled.

On the second day, Tao Yixi buried the princess again, dressed her up according to her favorite appearance before her death, buried her at the border, and re-erected the tombstone.

Tao Yixi asked himself to stay in the frontier and signed an agreement with Wusun Xinkunmo. Daqi and Wusun had friendly exchanges, and there were no more relatives.

Half a month later, Jiang Wanyu's class teacher returned to the court, and Gao Yuelou also returned to Beijing together.

In the evening, it was cold and cool in Mobei, Gaoyuelou was wearing a red fox cloak, standing on a slope, quietly watching the red glow, drinking wine happily.

Jiang Wanyu saw the Gaoyue Tower climbed up and overlooked from a distance, so he waved his hand to signal that the people don't need to wait, and walked forward alone.

Hearing footsteps, Gao Yuelou looked back, handed the wine to Jiang Wanyu, and said with a smile: "Look at the mountains stretching here, the sky is full of magnificent clouds, and Chigu City is no longer visible. Alas, I will never see it again in this life." Uncle is still a little bit reluctant to see such a magnificent sight."

Jiang Wanyu took a sip of wine silently, and heard Gao Yuelou muttering to himself: "I have been guarding here for ten years, it's so fast, from Qingsi Shou to Huafa." Tears, "I always feel that I know a lot of truths, but this life is in vain after all."

Jiang Wanyu bowed his head and said nothing, his heart was full of pain, he understood some things without saying anything.

The army marched to Lin'an, the streets and alleys were crowded with people, Jiang Wanyu went back to the palace first.Gao Yuelou and the others rode big horses and entered the city majestically.

The people on both sides cheered happily, and the gongs and drums were loud. The defeat of Wusun this time also heralded the prosperity of Daqi's national strength, and no other countries will be allowed to bully him. As a Daqi people, he can finally feel proud!

After Jiang Wanyu went back to the palace to rest for a while, he changed into auspicious clothes and went to the Temple of Heaven to worship his ancestors, to comfort his ancestors, and to reward his ancestors.

After Xie Houye came home from court, he waited outside the gate for Xie Yuzhang to return home with the old Hou Ye, Xie Erye and others.Lord Xie Hou walked up and down in front of the door, sending a servant to greet him from time to time.

Suddenly there was a sound of gongs and drums, and a burst of firecrackers, and then someone shouted: "Xie Yuzhang, the eldest son of the Xie family, was officially awarded the eighth-rank school captain, and he was rewarded with 100 taels of silver! two!"

After hearing this, Lord Xie Hou couldn't help being overjoyed, and asked the servant to quickly report it to Mrs. Li.Old Master Hou touched his head happily, and Second Master Xie also smiled from ear to ear.

Lord Xie Hou ordered people to buy a lot of firecrackers and fireworks to go home, and the boy set them off at the door.The entire Xie Mansion was beaming with joy, and the neighbors also rushed to congratulate.Xie Hou Ye was full of glory, he said he didn't dare to take it seriously, but he was happy in his heart.

Xie Xuanwei was also happy when he heard the good news, and hurriedly asked Xuezhan to prepare a big gift, and waited for Xie Yuzhang to go home full of joy.

In the evening, Xie Yuzhang rode his horse and went home.The desert is bitterly cold, but he hasn't changed much, except that he is taller, and his actions have become more sophisticated and prudent, not as reckless as before.

Lord Xie looked at him, full of relief, Li's tears fell again and again, and the mother and son hugged each other and cried for a while.

Three days later, Xie Yuzhang hurried back to the barracks.

On the day before leaving, he pulled Xie Xuanwei and said quietly: "Auntie, I'm going to the battlefield again this time, and this time I will definitely come back with a better name, you wait for me, I won't let you be bullied of!"

Xie Xuanwei was very moved when he heard this, and ordered Xuezhan to give him a newly made cloak, "Saibei is cold, take care of yourself, this cloak is covered with hair, and it doesn't look picky on the outside. Don't ask for it." You are famous and wealthy, and have a bright future, I just hope you are safe."

Xie Yuzhang took it, and clasped his fists together, "Auntie, Yuzhang is gone."

After sending off Xie Yuzhang, Xie Xuanwei went to the Huxin Pavilion alone.At this time, it is midsummer, and the lotus fragrance in the pavilion in the center of the lake is overflowing, refreshing.He rubbed his sore temples and sighed softly.

He was going to enter the palace in three months, every time Xuezhan asked him if there was a way, he said yes, but he didn't have a clue in his heart.On the wedding night, the emperor found out that he was a man, how should it end?

Xie Xuan walked back and forth a little restlessly, looking at the calm lake, he made a gesture to jump in, but stopped abruptly, and laughed amused by himself.

"Come on, the boat will be straight when it reaches the bridge." Xie Xuan comforted himself bitterly, saying that when he couldn't get it, there would be a way out, although the way out was slim.

Mianwu hurried over, seeing Xie Xuanwei sighing alone facing the water, he hurried over, blessed his body and said: "It's easy to find the servant, the master asked the servant to call the girl to discuss the matter."

Xie Xuan asked slightly: "What's the matter?"

Mianwu supported him and said, "I'm afraid it's about the Hungry Ghost Festival."

Xie Xuanwei suddenly remembered that in a few days it would be the Hungry Ghost Festival, and he wanted to sacrifice to his mother, so he hurried away with Mianwu.

On the day of the Hungry Ghost Festival, because Mrs. Li was pregnant, she was afraid of a collision, so Mrs. Sun prepared for her this year's Hungry Ghost Festival.

Xie Xuanwei knew that this was the last time to sacrifice for his mother, so he didn't feel too uncomfortable.In his opinion, people are turned into a pile of loess after all. If you really care about it, you don't have to stick to these common etiquettes. Even if it's a ladle of water, a wisp of zither sound, wishing each other from afar, it's all great.

The night was quiet, and the little bugs were screaming anxiously in the corner.Gao Yuelou changed into plain clothes, carried the lantern and food box alone, and walked slowly to the Imperial College alone.

Jiang Wanyu heard Wuyou's report, and nodded lightly, "Don't disturb, let's go with Lord Qiantui." He naturally knew who he was going to worship.

Gaoyuelou walked slowly all the way, covered by flowers and plants, as if unreal.When he walked outside the ear room, he saw a thick pear tree in the arms of two people.Going under the tree, put the food box on the ground, opened the lid, took out various pastries and fruits inside and put them away, leaned cross-legged under the pear tree, touched the wine pot at his waist, and drank it in a big gulp, but accidentally choked on it. , couldn't help but get red eyes.

Gao Yuelou raised his head, looked at the fruitful pear tree through the bright moon, his eyes became moist.

Back then, the pear tree was still a weak seedling, which he secretly brought from outside the palace, but now it is flourishing with luxuriant branches and leaves, and it looks like a canopy, but the man has passed away.

Gao Yuelou recalled the old days and took another sip of wine.

He was still young that year, digging the hole with difficulty. He thought of the scene of A Yu sitting on the pear tree and eating pears next year when the pear tree bloomed, and he became more energetic.He panted and swore, "Ayu, you love pears, I'll plant one for you, and you can eat them next year!"

The silent boy didn't talk, just took out a candy from his sleeve, fed it to his mouth, pulled him to sit aside, and worked silently by himself.

Gao Yuelou had just lost her deciduous teeth, and she smiled brightly with her front teeth bared. She squatted beside him and said with a smile on her face, "Ayu, you are so kind! This candy is so sweet, sweeter than any I've ever eaten."

A Yu pursed his lips and laughed, and solemnly planted the pear tree.

It wasn't until he was a little older that he learned that pear trees were taboo in the palace, and that pear trees would be beheaded if they were planted at will.In order to keep the pear tree, A Yu fought with the prince without hesitation, and almost caused a catastrophe. Fortunately, Xie Xiaohou interceded and saved his life.

Gaoyuelou poured wine, a cloud of dust rose on the ground, and the aroma of wine overflowed.He reached out and touched the pear tree lightly. The rough bark was a little rough. He pressed his face to it, and said with a light smile, "Ayu, I'm here to see you. I miss you so much." He couldn't help it. Tears came down, and he cried depressively: "I don't like the prince, let alone the emperor. I only like Ayu, and I only want Ayu."

Gao Yuelou couldn't help crying. For these years, his heart was repeatedly boiled in a hot oil pot every day, and he could not have a moment of peace. "People say that it's good to be sincere while you're alive and not to leave any regrets. But Ayu, my parents, sister, 22 members of my Gao family, and my life are all lost because of you. No matter Whether they are guilty or not, I will never have anything to do with you in this life, so I can only pretend to be a hypocrite and deceive myself and others."

Gao Yuelou pushed the melon and fruit forward, he thought, if he didn't know the etiquette, justice and shame, and didn't know the kindness of his parents, how good would it be?A heart, a passion, and a courage can only be given to one person.Although he is shameless, he lives up to this life.But he was born with too many burdens, and everyone tried their best to protect him, but in the end he had no way to survive and no way to die.

Jiang Wanyu changed into plain clothes, and ordered someone to bring lanterns to the river to set them off.He watched the lanterns fluttering away with the wind, the lights on both sides of the bank were brightly lit, very lively.Youyou couldn't help sighing, the lanterns guide the dead souls, but this is just wishful thinking, and if you miss it, you will miss it after all.

Wuyou said: "Your Majesty, Anxi has found Lord Qiantui and said that he drank too much and has already sent him back to Yongxi Palace."

Jiang Wanyu nodded solemnly, looking thoughtfully at the lanterns all over the river.

Two months later, in the early morning, another good news came from the frontier. The 15-year-old young master of the Xie family was brave and led the young martial arts army to break through the city of Southeast County.

Jiang Wanyu was overjoyed, and because he was Xie Xuanwei's nephew, Xie Yuzhang was granted the title of Shenwu Lord.

Xie Xuanwei was worried, so he hurriedly wrote a letter, persuading him to restrain his edge, hide his strength and bide his time, and his merits should not exceed that of the little prince.

Xie Yuzhang replied to the letter, and sure enough, he gradually restrained himself.

Xie Xuanwei read Xie Yuzhang's letter, and said with a smile to the old Hou Ye: "This silly boy, he said that he won the southeast as a dowry for me. He will tell the emperor that the better he treats me, the more he will fight. Don't worry about it." .”

After hearing this, the old Hou Ye laughed, and sighed, "He is a bear after all, he protects his weaknesses tightly. It's good for him to accept him, but it's not a good thing to make great achievements. Especially when your marriage is approaching, too many people are staring at Xie's mansion. , I can't drag you down."

Xie Xuan smiled bitterly and said: "Why bother, why did I become a thorn in the side, a thorn in the flesh, my father knew it, so I don't care about being the Queen of Lao Shizi."

Old Master Hou said with a dark face: "But you're talking nonsense again. It has nothing to do with dad being coquettish. You are not allowed to say such rebellious words in front of outsiders."

Xie Xuanwei said that he understood, chatted with the old Hou Ye for a few words, and then withdrew.