Cold Palace’s Abandoned Consort

The passage of time is silent, like the atmosphere between me and him in this empty room.

I sat next to the bed. He sat in the chair on the other side of the room, and the two of them were facing each other silently. The sun's rays slowly exhausted after the peak, and the light and shadow slowly moved towards my feet.

My eyes have been staring at the light and shadow, watching that it is about to move to my feet, I subconsciously squeezed the sheets, almost pinched.

Just then, Liu Qinghan suddenly said, "You don't worry too much."

I looked up and looked at the other side of the room. He sat in a chair and looked at me calmly. Although the words were comforting me, I could not find a little comfort from the indifferent tone.

He also said: "Tu Shuhan put us under house arrest as if he had to do it anyway. But he cannot keep us locked up all the time."

Of course, he ca n’t keep us shut all the time, and he does n’t say he ca n’t afford to sacrifice the princess ’s future horse. As long as Liu Qinghan and I deny it, Pei Yuanzhen knows that the two of us met in private last night and wo n’t give up their marriage contract. This situation has not been without before.

But that's not all I worry about.

The most important thing is that-the time agreed with Yuan Xiu is almost up.

In case he really enters the city, in case he really encounters Tu Shuhan, I can hardly think about what we are going to face next.

Thinking of it, I just felt anxious.

Looking at my frown, Liu Qinghan seemed to want to comfort me for a sentence or two, but when he opened his mouth, he couldn't say anything. After all, he just sighed.

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and a person pushed in and walked in.

Both Liu Qinghan and I stood up subconsciously, and when we looked at the thin figure at the door, both of them froze.

The comer shook his white-washed gown and shook his hand at us: "Master Liu, Miss Yan, don't come here without any fuss."

His movements were gentle and polite, but my memory of this person was more in the valley of rejection. When Nangong Lizhu faced the slaughter knife of Shen Gongyu, he stood up It looks like she's fighting for her life.

The person in front of him turned out to be Huo Liancheng!

As soon as I saw him, I was stunned, and Liu Qinghan also staggered for a while, then said gently: "Brother Huo?"

"Master Liu," Huo Liancheng smiled slightly at him. "It's been a long time."

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I never imagined that I would meet Huo Liancheng here, but he seemed very calm, and he was not surprised that the two of us were under house arrest in this room. After he walked in, he sat idle at the table, and immediately a maid came in with hot tea and pastries.

Liu Qinghan and I looked at each other and both walked to the table and sat down.

This time, I opened my mouth first: "I didn't expect to meet Master Huo here. It was a coincidence."

Huo Liancheng smiled, but the smile was not a pleasure at all: "This is no coincidence."

"Oh?"

"My official came here early to join the army."

"Early ..."

I repeated these two words, and looked at his original face like Bai Yuyu's scholar who has now been stained with the rough after the sand and sand here, and suddenly came to understand.

Before that, he was still refusing to speak up for Nangong Lizhu's righteousness. He and Nangong Lizhu also attended the annual banquet. "It's too early" but then, it must be after that. Before being transferred here to join the army.

As for why you are here ...

At that time, in the Juma River Valley, the rebellious force of Shen Gongyu was removed. Of course, Liu Qinghan and Wen Fengxi were the first to take the lead.

But the problem lies in-Nangong Lizhu.

Pei Yuanzhang is more generous and notarized. As emperor, he can't re-reward him after knowing that a courtier has secretly admired his favorite woman.

He can ignore the heavy use of cultivation, but-Nangong Lizhu is special.

In fact, I think that he should have planned after refusing Ma Hegu's delusion of Huo Liancheng's delusion, but he had just settled Shen Gongzhen's rebellion, and the overall situation needed to be stable; and Huo Liancheng was a meritorious officer, and he could n’t Too chilling. Then, Huo Liancheng was transferred from Beijing to Longnan after the annual banquet, that is, after Nangong Lizhu lost his chance to be promoted to a concubine.

At this time, of course, I also understood that Huo Liancheng was not surprised to see us here, because he is now joining the army under Tu Shuhan's account, so after last night ’s dinner, Tu Shuhan will go to discuss with his army staff. Of course, there is naturally his involvement.

Thinking of this, I looked at Huo Liancheng's eyes a lot more complicated.

Because, the situation becomes complicated.

Liu Qinghan smiled: "I haven't known that Brother Huo arrived in Longnan so long after I left the capital. However, since it is under the command of the general, Brother Huo has a bright future."

Huo Liancheng smiled lightly: "There is no future. But I heard that Lord Liu and-" He turned to look at me with a hint of playfulness in her eyes: "Miss Yan came to persuade the general to send troops, let It was a little unexpected now. At the beginning-- "

My heart suddenly lifted.

At the beginning!

Does he mean to mention that Qinghan and I were still in the palace? !!

He spoke, and seemed to feel that my breath was choking, and then looked at me, and then slowly turned to Liu Qinghan: "Master Liu should be very clear, the relationship between the court and Xichuan?"

I just feel cold all over.

After all, he still didn't tell the truth.

At this moment, I wasn't sure whether my heart was relaxed or lost, I just felt a little out of my body and sat there blankly. Liu Qinghan seemed to be saying something, but his voice seemed to come from far away in my ears, so illusory.

Until Huo Liancheng's cold voice sounded in his ears--

"Master Liu, Xiaguan didn't know what Master Liu thought about before cooperating with the rebels in Xichuan. This is basically to make skins with tigers. Doesn't the master know?"

I saw that Liu Qinghan's face sank: "Master Huo."

As his title changed, Huo Liancheng had stood up: "I am here to tell the two generals that the general will not promise to send troops!"

This sentence broke into my heart all of a sudden, and I suddenly sobered up.

what? Tu Shuhan refuses to send troops? !!

Liu Qinghan also stood up, what else to say, Huo Liancheng had interrupted him and said: "Originally, the general should have arrested some rebels and escorted them back to Beijing, but-" he said, watching To me, I felt his eyebrows froze slightly, and then leaned aside: "Since the situation is special now, we can pretend that we haven't seen some people. Two, leave as soon as possible!"

The pastry on the table didn't move at all, and the tea was even hot, but he was already urging us to leave.

Obviously, Liu Qinghan couldn't return to God: "Master Huo, we—"

"Master Liu, don't need to say any more." Huo Liancheng had already walked to the door and made a gesture to invite us to leave. Liu Qinghan was anxious, and hurried forward: "Master Huo, you know, this battle is definitely not Xichuan It's so simple to borrow from us. "

"Oh?"

"The people sent by Dongchahebe not only have Mu Muhan, but also Zhanzhen. Their purpose cannot be only in Xichuan."

"..."

"Once they break through Nian Baoyu, I can conclude that they will definitely move eastward in the next step."

"Eastward?" Huo Liancheng glanced at him with a sneer on his face: "Of course they want to go eastward, but over the years, do they have the opportunity to go eastward?"

Liu Qinghan's eyes sank: "Not before, it doesn't mean never."

"..."

"Once the Nian Baoyu breaks—"

"Master Liu," Huo Liancheng said, "You have been emphasizing that East Chaga will break through Nian Baoyu Ze, and not to mention that Xichuan's people are strong and strong, and you should stick to it. Even if you really let them break through, Dongchahe Do n’t the people in the ministry know to fight to the rich Xichuan? ”

Liu Qinghan said gravely, "Master Huo, you should go and see the terrain. The cavalry on the grassland cannot fight in the terrain of Xichuan. They can only fight east."

Huo Liancheng listened to his words, and then hesitated, but immediately sneered: "I don't know. Brother Xiong read so many books in Jixian Hall, even including the book of soldiers?"

Liu Qinghan was blocked by his words and was speechless.

I don't know if Liu Qinghan has read the Bingshu, but at least his identity is Wenchen. It is unconvincing that a Wenchen like him wants to persuade another Wenchen to join the army.

Looking at him dumb, I don't know why, I felt uncomfortable for a while.

Huo Liancheng also seemed to feel that his words were a bit harsh, and he was silent for a while.

The three stood at the door so silently. After a long time, Liu Qinghan coughed softly: "Brother Huo."

"Master Liu, no need to say any more."

Huo Liancheng said as he opened the door: "Please."

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Liu Qinghan and I were not swept out, but they were not willing to go.

No matter how well-prepared I was before, I also considered various situations, but I really did not expect that things would develop into this situation.

Liu Qinghan and I went side by side. He didn't say a word on the way, but frowned deeply. It seemed to be thinking about which link went wrong. Why did Huo Liancheng suddenly show hostility towards him?

Of course, it is puzzling.

But I do understand.

Tu Shuhan had to discuss with his army staff to discuss the issue of troops. Naturally, we would disclose to them how much benefits we gave him, but Liu Qinghan and I, as well as him, ignored a little.

Although Huo Liancheng came to join the army, after all, he was a literary minister. As a general, Tu Shuhan had to improve his status in the court through war and victory. The prestige in the army, for Huo Liancheng who had landed in Longnan, he only needed to make no mistake. Is already the greatest achievement.

Tu Shuhan sent troops. If he wins, there will not be much benefit to Huo Liancheng, but once he loses, he will completely have no day to stand up.

So, all he has to do is keep the balance now.

This is one reason why he is not willing to let Tu Shuhan send troops, and another reason is--

We give benefits.

It is good for Tu Shuhan to let the long princess recommend the Yumiya to the emperor once, but once the Yumiya gains power, and the forces behind the long princess and the Liu Qinghan behind the long princess are most threatened?

Nangong Lizhu!

Although I haven't got the exact news till now, but I am almost sure that Nangong Lizhu hasn't restored the favor of the past, but her opposing force is getting stronger and stronger. Huo Liancheng could not even kill her for her sake. How could it not take this into account?

I think the reason why he would say "the situation is special now" and let me and Liu Qinghan leave, did not want to completely turn his face with Liu Qinghan, after all, when they as the rising star of the court to deal with Shen Gongyu, There is still some friendship, but now that Shen Gongzhen has fallen and the court's forces have shuffled the cards several times, that friendship does not know how much is left.

There is another reason--

He should not be willing to let me go back to the palace again.

For me, who was charged with killing Li Fei's unborn child, Huo Liancheng also willing to let me go, it was already full of face, but of course he was unwilling to watch my poisonous snake to harm Nangong Lizhu.

Thinking of this, I don't know whether to cry or laugh.

I have known for a long time that things in this world are a cycle of cause and effect, and retribution is unpleasant. I planted such a cause at the beginning, and now I have such a result, I can't blame anyone.

just--

Today, is this one a good cause or a bad cause?

If it is a cause of evil, how big will it be in the future and how bad will it be?

Thinking of this, I just felt like my heart was so heavy that I was pressed on a big rock, making my breathing difficult. At this time I realized that the man walking beside me seemed to be quiet.

I turned my head and saw that he frowned tightly, and the folds of his brows formed a deep "Chuan" character.

He seemed to be worried.

However, I wonder if it is my delusion. I think what he is worried about is not exactly the same as what I am worried about.

Thinking of this, I touched his sleeve lightly. Liu Qinghan was originally dreaming. At this time, he trembled suddenly, as if suddenly someone woke up from a dream and stared at me with wide eyes.

I also looked at him: "Master Liu."

"Uh?" He couldn't get back a bit. "What?"

"..." I thought for a while, and whispered, "Did you come out last night alone to meet Lord Huo Liancheng?"

He looked at me silently without saying a word, but the haze in his eyes was deeper.

And I already knew in my heart.

No!