Although it was still snowy outside and the sun shone through the clouds, it still gave people an illusion of warmth. But in this room, it was really only cold. When I opened the door and came in, I couldn't help but shiver.

For a moment.

As soon as he raised his eyes, he saw Chang Qing sitting alone by the couch, looking a little thin and lonely.

She sat there silently, as if she was looking at something. She didn't look back when I pushed the door in. It wasn't until I walked gently to her that I could see clearly. She looked down at the bed spread out on the couch.

The painting is her own handwriting. The lines are very simple and even appear a bit rough because of the roughness of the characters. However, the person is clearly outlined and can even be recognized at a glance.
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Changqing.

As soon as I saw that bearded face, with piercing eyes and a bit of evil spirit, it gave me a sad memory, my eyes were a little red, and I said to her gently: "Empress.

”

"Well, you're back."

She didn't look back, her voice was still calm, but a little hoarse: "You didn't come home all night, so everyone is a little worried about you."

I walked gently behind her and said, "Your Majesty, with the door closed like this, refusing to talk, and refusing to eat, everyone is really worried about you."

"..."

She was silent for a while, and finally slowly turned around. I saw that her face was very pale, with a heavy tiredness. I don't know whether it was because of cold, hunger, or some suffering in her heart, and she said softly:

"Your Majesty, are you missing the General?"

She said: "Unknowingly, he has been gone for so many years."

"Yeah..."

When I first saw her painting, I wanted to persuade her not to be too sad, but my voice couldn't help but choke up as I spoke. Recalling that bloody battle, Chang Qing's heroic back was determined to die.

Before leaving, he still did not forget this sister and entrusted Pei Yuanhao to take good care of her. Such a deep brotherly love would make many people who hate the wall feel ashamed.

I said: "Before General Chang left, he also asked the Emperor to treat the Queen kindly. Such a deep brother-sister relationship is touching."

A trembling light flashed across Chang Qing's calm eyes, and she said: "Although he and I are not the same brother, our brotherhood is no less than human beings. Now that I think of him, I feel extremely sad."<

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"Empress..."

I wanted to persuade her not to be sad, but when I thought about it, with Chang Qing’s sensitivity and delicacy, no matter how much I tried to comfort her, she would not be able to get out of her sadness. I simply asked: “By the way, I don’t know how General Chang became the Grand Master.

Where are the people under the sect?"

Chang Qing looked back at me, as if recalling something, sighed, and said softly: "His mother and my father were childhood sweethearts. Later, my father went to Beijing to take the exam and said goodbye to his hometown. His mother married a horse breeder.

, I went to the official’s house to do some needlework in my spare time to supplement the family income. Although the family was not rich, they were still happy.”

"Then later, it was——"

"Just because a corrupt official became lustful when he saw his mother's beauty, he summoned his mother into the palace to commit evil acts. His mother couldn't bear the humiliation and died after being hit by a pillar. The corrupt official also fabricated a crime for his father and sent him to the border area, where he died on the way.

Dead."

"Ah?!"

"Determined to take revenge, he took several bundles of firewood soaked in tung oil at night and blocked the front and back doors of the corrupt officials' houses and set fire to them, intending to burn them to death. The fire was put out as soon as it started. The corrupt officials sent people to catch him and wanted to beat him to death.

Later trouble. At that time, he was only twelve years old."

I was shocked: "Oh my God!"

"At that time, my father returned to his hometown on behalf of Tianxunshou. He learned about this unjust case. The three courts held a trial and redressed the grievances of his parents. They avenged the corrupt official by beheading him in public. He was missing when he was young, so my father took him in.

Got him."

I nodded and sighed: "I didn't expect General Chang to have such a miserable past."

Chang Qing nodded and said: "He was grateful for my father's great kindness, so he devoted himself to learning martial arts and wanted to do something great in the future as a repayment. In the martial arts test that year, he wanted to come back as a martial arts champion to help my father, but it was a pity that

..."

It's a pity that although he was brave and invincible, he lost to Yang Yunhui in the literary test.

Chang Qing said: "That has always been his regret, and for this reason, he and Mr. Yang have always been at odds."

My heart was slightly shaken when I heard it.

Back then, I watched Chang Qing rush out of the city gate and die decisively. That scene is etched in my mind. I also remember what he said to Yang Yunhui before leaving, and even the golden hairpin.

I retain it to this day. Therefore, I have always thought that this was the crux of the discord between them.

After listening to Chang Qing's words, I suddenly came to my senses.

Although love is very important in human life, for a good man, love is not everything to him, so he can endure it and even give it up; because he knows that there are still many ideals and goals waiting for him.

Pursue and achieve.

In fact, it’s more than just a man?

Thinking of this, I sighed softly. At this time, I also understood why Chang Qing was in such a low mood today.

Tomorrow, the martial arts test will be held at Yaowu Tower. She recalled that Chang Qing lost the martial arts champion, which made her so sad.

At this time, Chang Qing rolled up the painting and put it into the wooden grid on the side. She stood up and smiled lightly and said: "Forget it, it has been so long. It is useless to think about it anymore. I should not let it go like this."

Myself."

"Empress."

"I'm a little hungry. Let them prepare lunch. You can use some with me."

Seeing her forced smile, I felt a little sour in my heart, but I couldn't bear to stop her. I hurriedly went out and gave orders to Kuan'er and the others. After a while, a table of light meals was laid out. I helped Chang Qing go over and sit down, and she picked up the

With the bowl and chopsticks, I just picked up a piece of spring bamboo shoots and brought it to my mouth, but I put it down without appetite.

I thought for a while, leaned down and said, "What else is on your mind? Or is it related to tomorrow's martial arts test?"

She was silent for a while, nodded and said: "You probably don't know yet, this morning, several adults from the Sixth Department submitted their resignations to the emperor, and the emperor will cut off a group of people next."

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I raised my eyebrows - it seemed everything was going according to their plan.

After these people left... By the way, Chang Qing had mentioned before that the position of commander of the Imperial Guard has been replaced by military generals in the palace over the years. Such an important position has been uncertain, so some people must have been keeping an eye on it.

So many people have been killed this time, and it coincides with the martial arts test. It seems that it is time for Pei Yuanhao to prepare to promote people.

Chang Qing said: "I also know that the emperor has been worrying about promoting the commander of the Imperial Guard these days. Tomorrow's military test is crucial, and I have been a little uneasy and always worried..."

As expected, she is still worried about this.

I don’t know how Pei Yuanhao will make the next move, but no matter what, this problem will have to be solved sooner or later. Once this step is decided, it will be much more convenient to do anything later.

She and I were silent for a moment. Kou'er, who was standing next to us, blinked and said, "My dear, if you really care about it so much, why don't you go and see it tomorrow?"

Chang Qing said angrily: "You are foolish. As a queen, how can I go to that kind of place at will? Besides, the emperor will not allow it."

It turned out that she really wanted to take a look, but was worried that Pei Yuanhao would not allow it.

I thought for a while and said, "Actually, if your Majesty really wants to go, you might as well ask the Emperor for a decree. The Emperor is thinking of the deep brotherhood between your Majesty and the General, so he may not refuse."

Chang Qing seemed a little moved after hearing this, but she didn't say anything immediately. She just said we'd worry about it later. We served her with chopsticks and took a few bites before leaving. I had a hard night, and when I saw that there was nothing to do, I went back to my room.

I fell asleep. It was a dark and dreamless sleep. When I woke up, it was already the early morning of the next day. Unexpectedly, I saw Shui Xiu pulling Grandma Wu to clean up. As soon as I opened my eyes, she came over happily and told me,

Yesterday evening, Pei Yuanhao came to accompany the queen. Chang Qing requested the order, and the emperor personally promised to take her to Yaowu Tower today.

Shui Xiu said with a smile: "It's so rare that the emperor allows us to go out!"

"Really? That's great."

I smiled. It seemed that Pei Yuanhao was in a good mood after dealing with the six issues.

As soon as he was in a good mood, everyone in Jingren Palace was full of joy. Before dawn, I heard the palace maids and eunuchs who were going to Yaowu Tower with Chang Qing coming and going to clean things up. I am not used to going out, but there is nothing to be excited about.

Especially after I accompanied Chang Qing out of Jingren Palace, I saw hundreds of people shouting in front of me, and there were many eyes staring at me, which made me feel more and more boring.

In addition to the people from Jingren Palace, I also saw the figure of Nangong Lizhu, with a large group of followers behind him.

She was standing in front of the steps wearing a red windbreaker. I vaguely remember that the step was the place where her accident happened. She seemed to still remember it. Her expression was as cold as an ice sculpture. Even when Chang Qing came over, she just gave a faint salute.

, and stopped speaking.

Chang Qing and I looked at each other and said nothing.

After a while, the emperor arrived.

Hearing Eunuch Yu's voice, we turned around and saw a group of impressive people surrounding Pei Yuanhao. He was still holding Yun Bin in his hand, and the two of them were walking over talking and laughing.

Chang Qing led everyone forward and knelt down, and Pei Yuanhao immediately helped her up: "It's cold, don't catch a cold."

Chang Qing looked around and said, "The Emperor also wants to take Sister Li Fei and Sister Yun Bin to Yaowu Tower?"

"Well, they also said they wanted to see it. I think about it, it would be more fun if we all go together."

"That's fine." Chang Qing said, and then said to Ye Yunshuang: "Yun Bin, you are pregnant, so be careful."

"I know."

As the two of them were talking, Pei Yuanhao turned around and looked around again. However, Eunuch Yu asked someone and stepped forward and replied: "Your Majesty, the imperial concubine sent me a message. I feel cold, and the doctor told me not to blow the wind, so I won't go there today.

”

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes showed a hint of understanding.

My heart was also very clear, and a faint sneer appeared at the corner of my mouth. When I looked up unintentionally, I saw that familiar figure in the crowd at a glance. He was lowering his head thoughtfully, with long eyelashes covering his eyes.

Although his clear eyes were simple and clean, he clearly saw many complicated things in his eyes.

As if he felt my gaze, he raised his head and looked at me.

When I met his eyes, my heart skipped a beat, and he was also stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect to see me suddenly, but he quickly calmed down and smiled at me and nodded.

Although it wasn't snowing at this time, there was snow all around and the air was still cold. However, I felt my eyes were slightly warm and I was speechless. I could only simply smile and nod at him.

A young official next to him called him, and he immediately turned his head and the two started talking.
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