In the fifth year of Xianqing (660 AD), November 18, 2018, at 2 noon.

The day before yesterday, the jealousy war entered the city, and the jealous daughter was not angry, and there was no wind, rain, thunder and hail. Li Jiulong was very happy, and seemed to be his domineering spirit, and he had suppressed the jealous daughter's resentment. The civil and military officials flattered, and the prime minister Xu Jingzong led the singing, and the ceremonial guard was majestic.

Wu Kang sneered at it, and he was a group of old feudal and hard-core superstitious people. Later generations lived in Henan and were familiar with the climate of his hometown. Combined with the weather on that day: the sky was clear, the sun was shining brightly, the temperature was high, and the sky suddenly changed, which was nonsense.

Yesterday, I settled my entourage and as the head of the bodyguard, I could only perform my duties. Li Jiu, the left and right guards, almost kept in a row, asked about the bureaucrats in Xuzhou and inspected the sufferings of the people. Even if the emperor came out of respect, he had to guard the cottage outside the thatched cottage, and was highly focused, and everyone looked like a bad person. The general of Qianniu Mansion was not an official who was a human being.

It finally stopped today. The imperial guards were working in front of the emperor and Youqianniu Mansion took over. He chatted with the queen in Xuzhou governor's mansion and severely criticized Mr. Xu. He took the residence in the civilized new city and left happily. Since he returned from the war, he has not been able to meet her. He is really worried.

When I came to Dalinfang, I tried my best to guard the mountain and sneak into the Changshi's mansion, feeling that I was having an affair. In March next year, I will marry Wei Zhengju, so it is necessary to communicate. According to the sketch of the mansion, I went around to the Changshi's mansion and sneak into the princess's bedside.

All the maids and servants were trembling, Xincheng calmly ordered them to go out to guard the door. Erya rushed into her arms, Wu Kang was so reluctant to hold her daughter tightly, and walked around for a few times, and said softly: "Dear Xiuniang, do you miss my father?"

Erya reacted slowly and made a thought statement: "I dreamed of my father three times, once riding a bull, once rushing to a horse, once ignoring me. In the bedroom of Dongdu, you hugged my grandmother and hid in the bed tent. I was crying outside the bed, but you ignored me and even bit my grandmother's neck."

The painting style is very awkward. This unlucky daughter is only five years old this year and her thoughts are not pure. Xincheng spits lightly, turns her back, and her ears are red. Wu Kang denies it and says seriously: "You must have read it wrong at that time. You are not biting your mother, but feeding her mother."

Another light spit, cursing that he was not serious, and left with his skirt. He stopped at the door of the bedroom, hesitated for half a minute, and turned to the kitchen. Wu Kang was dumbfounded, and had an ominous premonition. The consequences of the princess who cooked were unimaginable.

I glanced around the courtyard, there was a water tank outside the woodshed, and I hugged my daughter. The water had not frozen yet. Put my heart in my stomach, wait until the kitchen caught fire, and carry the water tank to put out the fire. I took a walk around the courtyard and found a bucket outside the thatched cottage, and felt that everything was wrong. Just toss it all, it was nothing wrong.

He played with Erya, rode a bull and a horse, played hide-and-seek and swinging, and enjoyed the joy of family life. In and out of the new city, holding dark food in his hands, which made his scalp numb. His taste and spleen and stomach seemed to suffer for two lifetimes.

After about half an hour, my daughter was drowsy and Wu Kang shook her arms. When she got asleep, she hugged her into the bedroom and gently covered her quilt. She tiptoed to the outdoor hall of the bedroom, and had all the food. Xincheng arranged the dishes and chopsticks, and spoke indifferently: "Thank you for your dowry, this princess' reward."

It is rare to cook with golden branches and jade leaves, and you cannot make a fuss. Wu Kang smiled and picked up the bowls and chopsticks to eat. Her family salt was not expensive. Six dishes and two bowls of soup were all fried with soybean oil. When he was the governor of Wuzhou, he cooked her for cooking.

Because I don’t want to do business, I treasure my own food and the cooking has not yet been released. Xincheng sat opposite him and saw him having a feast. After a long time, he sighed: “On August 15th, I got the news that Changsun Quan died of illness.”

The words were cold and indifferent, Wu Kang stopped chopsticks and looked at his numb face. Xincheng smiled bitterly and said lightly: "The winter in the country is warm and the summer is cool. The bodyguards you sent take good care of him. They were infected with wind and cold before the New Year, and were depressed, which led to the lack of medicinal stones."

I sighed and comforted me: "The cultivation of a hundred generations comes to cross the boat together, and the cultivation of a thousand generations comes to sleep together. A day, a couple, a marriage of a hundred generations, I can understand your mood. I sigh that life is unsatisfactory, and I will never be able to catch up with the past, so I should cherish the life in front of me."

He was quite moved for a moment. Changsun Quan died of illness, which was also considered fulfilling his promise. Suddenly he thought of something, and said sincerely: "I will send Qian Shun to take Changsun Lin back to Beijing, and I will raise him to adulthood. Don't worry, Shuyu, you will treat him as your own and will never treat him unfairly."

Xincheng smiled slightly and shook his head slightly: "Changsun Quan was narrow-minded. When he was exiled to the state of imprisonment, the ending was already destined. After so long, I also figured it out that as the princess of the Li family, it was a tool for marriage. The food was almost cold, so eat it while it was hot."

It felt that she was abnormal. Wu Kang stared at her for a long time and could only bury his head to eat. The wind swept the food on the plate like a broken cloud. When he saw the extra chopsticks, he suddenly looked up and was stunned for a moment, and he wanted to say something. Xincheng picked up the leeks, frowned after tasting them, tried all the dishes, put down the chopsticks and said: It was really hard to swallow.

Wu Kang shook his head: "It's already delicious. When I was expeditioning the Turkic expedition in the West, I ate moldy cooked cakes. When I marched on the snowy night, all the dry food was frozen. I shot hares along the way and ate raw meat and drank blood directly. Besides, as long as you make it, even if it's poison, I will eat it."

Xincheng sneered, his eyelids rolled upward, and he felt very disdainful. He failed to flirt with girls, didn't care, and continued to eat and drink. As the bad news came, Wu Kang suddenly stood up and stared at Xincheng with disbelief on his face.

After a short period of silence, Xincheng stood up and came to him. His face was as white as paper, raised his right hand high, and slapped his face. Wu Kang did not hide, stretched out his fingers to the inner room, lowered his voice and said, "Can you go out and negotiate? Don't wake up Erya, you can fight anyway."

Tears surged in Xincheng, and voices squeezed out between his teeth: "After Changsun Quan died, on the third day, Changsun Lin hanged himself. I can't imagine how a seven-year-old child would hang himself? You are the murderer, persecuting the Changsun family, and killing my Lin'er."

Wu Kang was confused and killed the Changsun family was not me at all. It was your biological brother, a necessity of history. I was just a butcher knife. I had thousands of words in my heart, staring at my desperate face, and couldn't say a word.

He was my child, and I liked him very much. But reality is helpless, the political struggle is cruel, and it is inhumane. He was in a state with his father, and his life was worried, and death was also a kind of relief for him.

The neck was painful, Xincheng bit her hard, and the pain fell into the bone marrow in an instant. Wu Kang raised his head, looked at the roof of the room, and vented his heart. He raised his hands and hugged her shoulders, and the pain became even more severe. He tried to relax his body and endured the inexplicable bite.

After a while, his neck became numb and he finally let go. The blood on his lips mixed with tears made him shocked. Xincheng's lips touched, and the curse came: "You are extremely sinful and implicated countless lives. God opens his eyes and you will be punished."

The words came to an abrupt end, and her face was full of viciousness: "Your retribution has come, you can't give birth, you will lose your children and grandchildren. Let me go, disappear immediately, don't come again. I won't forgive you, I will never, get out of here!"

The scream suddenly came, Wu Kang quickly let go and looked at the bedroom subconsciously. He listened with his ears, and his daughter was snoring. After a moment of silence, he smiled bitterly: "You hate me, I understand, but I beg you. Don't transfer hatred to Xiuniang. She is also your daughter, she is innocent."

Xincheng turned around: "You are not worthy of being innocent. There are too many innocent people who are implicated to death by you. Changsun Wuji's family, Chu Suiliang's family, Zhao Chiman's family, Liu Shi Han Yuan's family, Wang's family and Xiao's family. There is also Lin'er, another month, it will be his eighth birthday."

I felt uncomfortable in my heart. Looking at the thin figure, I sighed for a long time: "The body is my own and the foundation of hatred. Please take good care of it. Only by living can I witness my retribution and relieve my hatred."

After saying that, he turned around and left, stepped out of the threshold, and his back foot froze in the air. He looked at the stubborn back, silently crossed the threshold, turned around and closed the door. He walked out of the yard door, and heard the scolding, he looked up. The left Wu Guard's Tiger Camp was holding a knife in his hand, and the surroundings were scattered.

The leader of the regiment commanded the guard to put away his sword, whisper for a moment, and said in a low voice: "I have seen the general, so I would like to ask the general to show me why he appeared here? What's the matter with the injury on your neck? Is the princess safe?"

Unable to get a response, the captain did not dare to ask questions and looked at the princess's villa. The two fire guards left and ran to the princess's courtyard. They were blocked by the palace maids at the door. The captain took out the medicine bottle and begged with a bitter face: "Please tell the general that he should not let his subordinates be embarrassed."

The stalemate continued, Wu Kang's expressionless face was not reached out to receive the medicine bottle, and he let the wounds bleed. The captain cried and hardened his head and said again: "Where is the responsibilities of his subordinates, please forgive me. Sanhuo and Liuhuo, you escort the general and go to the governor's mansion to meet the saint."

A cough came from the front, and the captain immediately looked up and ran over to salute. He wanted to speak but was stopped. Su Dingfang took medicine and stuffed it into his hand, signaling the guard to leave. He looked at the princess's couch, took off his helmet, and advised him earnestly: "Some things cannot be forced; some things must be clear in conscience."

Wu Kang squeezed out a bitter smile, bowed to express his apology, put his helmet on his head, protecting his neck to cover the wound. Su Dingfang sighed, held his beloved disciple's shoulder, and walked towards the outer house. He walked past countless posts and walked out of the Chief Secretary's Mansion, half-jokingly said: "I must be on duty, please pay attention to safety, and return the helmet tomorrow."

He bowed again, took steps, and his shoulders were locked again. He raised his head blankly, looked at the dead end, turned around dejectedly, and left with his head down. Su Dingfang shook his head and sighed, staring at the decadent figure until he disappeared into the alley.

Back to the Chief Secretary’s Mansion, strode to the back house and head straight to the princess’s couch. All the guards were dismissed, but the palace servants dared not stop him. When they came outside the bedroom, they raised their hand to knock on the door, and suddenly heard the whimpering sound. The hand was frozen in the air. After a long time, they turned away. Why bother?

The table was full of leftovers, the ground was messy, and the eyes were full of devastation. Xincheng sat down, his head buried in his knees, and sobbed. I don’t know how long it took, but a childish voice sounded above his head: My mother stopped crying, is my father gone? He was angry with her again, and she really hated her and ignored him again.

Xincheng raised his tears, hugged his daughter tightly, and subconsciously shook his head to defend himself: "It's my mother who is wrong. She shouldn't curse him, and he's very miserable. Xiuxiu promised me that no matter when and where, he would not make him sad, as he would be in pain."

Erya was tense and her little face was very entangled. After a long time, she nodded and said, "I like my father, play hide-and-seek with me, and let me ride a bull. I like my mother more. As long as he loves you and doesn't make you angry, I won't make him angry."

Xincheng wiped away the tears, squeezed out a smile, and got up to clean up. Erya also helped to clean up the leftovers and wipe the table with a rag. The mother and daughter worked together. After half an hour, the bedroom was restored to its original state. It was just a broken bowl and plate and could never be restored.

The governor's mansion in Xuzhou City was full of open posts and secretly sentrying, while the palace servants were running around. The saint came here, and the family of Jiang's governor moved outside. In the bedroom of the back house, Li Jiu was lying on the bed, and two massage doctors were waking up for him to relieve headaches.

The massage ended soon, and the two doctors left. Mei Niang brought the medicine soup and served Li Jiu to drink it. She put on a high pillow and said softly: "General Zuo Wuwei, Su Dingfang has a memorial. He discussed with Kang Lang and suggested hunting ground, Ziyun Mountain in Xiangcheng Township."

After a moment of silence, he continued, "Your Majesty is not in good health, so let's cancel the hunting, or postpone the post. Kang Lang memorial said that the Tai Chi Palace is low and the humidity is heavy, which will aggravate Your Majesty's wind. It is recommended to build the Daming Palace quickly and move to the Daming Palace to stay."

Li Jiu opened his eyes, Mei Niang helped him sit on the bed, and put a pillow on his back. After a moment of recollection, Li Jiu said: "In October of the eighth year of Zhenguan, the grandfather built Yong'an Palace, which means long and eternal and peaceful, as his grandfather's residence. In the first month of the ninth year of Zhenguan, it was renamed Daming Palace. However, in May, my grandfather collapsed in Da'an Palace and the construction of Daming Palace was suspended."                                                                                                                                                                                              �

Wu Mei said angrily: "I am not dependent on you. Kang Lang is loyal. Your Majesty is ill. He is also worried. Kang Lang cannot put down the book. He was reading the scriptures before, but now he is reading the medical scriptures. Today he is resting and goes to Dalinfang to ask for advice from the famous doctor Lin. His loyalty can be seen."

Li Jiu smiled but said nothing, and understood the boy. Because of his elder sister, he was worried about his sister-in-law. He pondered for a moment and joked: "He went to Dalinfang to meet Shuyu in a secret meeting, and asked for medical treatment by the way. I won't talk about these things anymore, and answer the questions."

Wu Mei still refused to rely on her, and she acted coquettishly in a coquettish voice, which made Long Yan happy. After teasing for a moment, Mei Niang took medicine and frowned slightly. It seemed that in his heart, he still complained and rejected Kang Lang. The situation was still bad, what should we do?

The medicine bowl was given to Wang Fusheng, and all slaves were dismissed, and the bedroom door was closed. Back in front of the sickbed, he spoke softly: "Stand from my position, your Majesty's body is important. I will approve the memorial and formally put the reconstruction of the Daming Palace on the agenda. From the position of the country, now is not the time, and the great troubles in my heart have not been eliminated."

Li Jiu was very pleased: "Wukang once said that you should not let others snore on the side of your bed. If Goguryeo is not removed, there will be no peace on the eastern front, so I can't sleep or eat. When I returned to the Eastern Capital, I dispatched troops and generals to attack Goguryeo. Eliminate the major troubles in my heart and rebuilt the Daming Palace."

Mei Niang flattered: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful. If the soldiers of the three armies use their lives, they will definitely be successful. I beg Your Majesty to attack Goguryeo this time, and don't let Kang Lang go on the expedition. The Imperial Doctor said that the sea is the most humid. If you go to sea again, you may never have any children in my uncle's house."

His words were filled with bitterness, and his appearance was about to cry. Li Jiu put his wife in his arms and comforted him softly: "It's all my fault. He shouldn't have let him fight the Western Turks. Unfortunately, he was infected with a bad disease and could not have children. Don't worry, Mei Niang, I won't let him participate in this Eastern Expedition to the Three Hans."

The couple reached an agreement, and Wukang's dream of Yalu River was completely lost. I have been in love for a long time, and Li Jiu said softly: "Hunting is temporarily advisable, and then talk about it after talking about martial arts. According to the Tang Dynasty, before the army goes to war, I will preside over the martial arts talk. How can Mei Niang arrange it?"

Mei Niang thought carefully and expressed her opinions: "Goguryeo is in Sanhan, and she can talk about martial arts at the East Gate, where it is flat and open. The General of the Left Wu Guard, Su Dingfang, commanded the Left Army. She was under the jurisdiction of the Left Guard, the Right Wu Guard, the Right Wu Guard, the Right Tun Guard, and the Left Tun Camp."

He paused a little and continued to arrange: "The General of the Left Guard, Qibing Heli, governed the Right Army. He was under the jurisdiction of the left and right guards, the left and right Wuhou Guards, the left and right leading guards, and the right camp. The two armies each set up their formations, three forwards and five changes, step back and cavalry advance, and five combined to restore them."

Li Jiu nodded slowly and gave different opinions: "The left army remains unchanged, and the right army will change its commander, and Zhang Yan's division will serve as the leader. According to past practice, the generals of the left and right guards will lead the army. Go and formulate the regulations, give it to me for a look, and then call the doctor to come in."

Mei Niang bowed and said she was leaving, closed the bedroom door, and told the doctor of massage. When she returned to the study room in front of her, Baliang hurriedly came to report. She felt like she was struck by lightning in an instant, her chest was undulating violently, and her eyes flashed with cruelty. She put down the memorial in her hand and ordered Baliang to lead the way outside the gate of the governor's mansion.

When they saw Qian Shunpinglang, they questioned him. Everyone was frightened. Qian Shun was about to speak, but Mei Niang waved her hand to stop him and said coldly: "We are walking and saying, remember, if Kang Lang is surprised, all the heads will fall to the ground."

Everyone lowered their eyebrows and looked pleased, Qianniu Guard followed, Mei Niang almost trotted. Qian Shun followed and reported with a thorn in his mouth: "The boss returned home and closed himself in the study, so he didn't let us serve him. He drank a lot of wine, so we couldn't rest assured, so he reported to the queen."

Lin Pinglang stepped forward and lowered his voice and said, "I went to Dalinfang and returned General Su's helmet. I accidentally found blood on the neck protection. I secretly thought that my neck was injured and wanted to go into the study to check it, but I was turned away."

Mei Niang suddenly turned around, and everyone bowed their heads wherever she looked. The cold voice was full of murderous intent: "It's so loud that I just reported it now. It's all wine bags, and they all deserve to die. You all pray to bless Kang Lang with good health."

After saying that, he quickly stepped up and in less than half a quarter of an hour, he came to the Marquis of Fa Cao. He came outside the study and knocked on the door gently, but there was no movement inside. He smelled the pungent smell of alcohol and pushed open the door directly. The room was filled with mess, and paper and pen.

Wu Kang was lying on the ground, Mei Niang ran over and reached out to her nose. She kept calling her name without any response, and shouted at the door: "Are they all dead? Come in with me. Carry him to the bed and prepare for sobering soup."

The crowd flocked to him, and Chu Shenke picked up the person and ran to the study room. He placed the bed flat on the bed and reached out to cover the quilt, and couldn't help but be dumbfounded. Outside the throat on the left, the wound had scabbed, with obvious bite marks. The bright red blood spread to the back of the head.

Mei Niang walked to the bed, was stunned for a moment, and said lightly: "Go out, prepare a hot towel, and then take a set of new clothes. You must stay outside the study. Without my orders, no one is allowed to come in."

The crowd quickly retreated, and the study room was silent. Baliang sent clothes and waited outside the door to wait. Mei Niang sat by the bed, staring at the wound in a daze, her eyes becoming more and more fierce. She stretched out her hands and loosened her clothes, and there were more than ten scars on her chest, which were shocking.

Wipe the blood marks on the neck, gently caress Wu Kang's forehead, and murmured to himself: "A person who is almost thirty years old is still a child's temper. If you get angry, you will drink. That day, I made a great vow in front of the Buddha that no matter who hurts you, you will return it a hundred times. Princess Xincheng is no exception..."
Chapter completed!