Chapter 211 Destruction
Looking back on being rescued until now, everything seems to be a dream.

The young man leaned on the chair with both hands, and suddenly heard someone's footsteps. He turned around and saw a man standing in the garden not far from him.

This man was very young, but he was wearing a bright red long robe. He had an unbelievably handsome side face, which was quite familiar. Azhao looked at it for a while, and suddenly realized that this man was the one who was killed in the private prison of the Princess Mansion that day. The man he rescued.It's just that he was wearing black and chill that day, but today it's gorgeous, and he didn't recognize it for a while.

Ah Zhao wanted to thank the savior face to face. He saved his life, but he didn't have time to say thank you.

He pushed the wheel with difficulty and walked towards the flower garden.

The closer you get, the more you can see that the young man in red is standing in front of a tree. To be precise, it is a seedling of a tree. In the flower garden, the eye was almost submerged, but the young man in red was staring at it alone, not knowing what he was thinking.

The wheels of A Zhao's wheelchair slid across the ground, making a clear sound. He thought the man heard it, but he didn't pay much attention. After a while, when A Zhao was almost in front of his eyes, he turned his head and looked at it casually. come over.

Situ Jiuyue said that the person who rescued him was Su Guogong, the master of the Duke's Mansion. There were too many rumors about Su Guogong, and the most common ones were his moodiness and beauty.Moody can't be seen for the time being, but as far as his eyebrows are concerned, A Zhao really has to admit that he is so good-looking that it makes one feel a little palpitating.

For a moment, Ah Zhao couldn't help but think of his sister. Of course, Ah Zhao knew how many people praised Xue Fangfei's beauty back then.I thought that there is no man in the world who can match up with my sister. Although Shen Yurong is talented, when it comes to beauty, she is of course inferior.However, if Su Guogong Ji Heng stood with his sister, he would never be compared.One sinks a fish into a wild goose, and the other is unparalleled in the world.It's just that my sister is beautiful and beautiful, and Ji Heng is too strong and gorgeous.

"Idiot! Idiot!" A voice sounded abruptly, interrupting Ah Zhao's thinking. He followed the sound and saw a starling in black standing on the shoulder of the young man in red.The starling stared at him with black bean-like eyes, tilted his head to look at him for a while, opened his beak, and said "fool" again!
If he is not a good-natured person, I am afraid that he will be turned on his back by this mynah who does not know etiquette.

Ji Heng's fan flicked lightly on his shoulders, and the starling seemed to know that his master was displeased, so he flapped his wings and flew away, and flew to the young sapling in a blink of an eye, as if observing their every move .

"My lord." Ah Zhao took the initiative to break the silence, and said: "That day, my lord rescued me from the private prison in the Princess Mansion. I have never had the chance to see my lord. I just want to see you face to face. Say something to my lord, thank you for saving my life."

The man raised the corners of his lips and said indifferently: "No, your thanks are worthless."

Ah Zhao was taken aback for a moment, and said, "Even so..."

"You don't have to thank me," Ji Heng said, "I heard from Situ that you want revenge?"

"Yes, it's just that my enemy seems to have passed away." A Zhao smiled wryly, "It's really a trick of luck."

"You don't need to be disappointed by this. In life, there are always fewer happy times than difficult times. If you live well, you may meet your next enemy in a short time. There is still a good chance."

What he said was mean and hurtful, but for some reason, Ah Zhao didn't feel very angry in his heart, and it was difficult for him to feel disgusted with the man in front of him, even though he put on a superior posture and was not humane, But it may be because the other party saved his life, or because his temper has become better after going through so many things.

But Ji Heng didn't seem to intend to continue talking with him, and turned around to leave. A Zhao asked, "My lord... don't I need to do anything in return?"

"Of course," the man's voice came from the front unhurriedly, "You are free. When you want to leave, you can leave at any time. You don't need to tell me."

that's it?
Ah Zhao felt strange that Ji Heng didn't want anything from him. The so-called Su Guogong was "moody", so he saved himself that day just because it happened to be his "happy" time?
Seeing the other party walking further and further away, and his figure gradually disappearing, Ah Zhao withdrew his thoughts and looked at the sky above the courtyard again.I heard that King Cheng fought with Bingma and General Zhaode who had returned to Beijing. I still don't know what the result is, father...Father doesn't know where he is now, and his sister... He couldn't help but feel overshadowed when he thought of this. Princess Yongning also said when she was torturing her that Xue Fangfei was dead. Even if he wanted to go back to Tongxiang, he would not leave his sister alone. If he stayed in Yanjing City, he would take his sister's coffin back with him, even if there were only ashes left.

……

Every day the battle is reported back to Yanjing from the front, and it seems that every time it is a good news.Under the brave and invincible general Zhaode, the event that Cheng Wangna had planned for many years was like a joke, vulnerable to a single blow.

As time went by, the people in Yanjing City also relaxed, thinking that it would be a matter of time before the king was defeated. As long as General Zhaode was there, there would be no rebels in Beiyan.As a result, the number of people walking on the street gradually increased, and life still had to go on as usual. Those people put their panic back into their stomachs, and did what they should do every day, except for some old people and timid women. People, most people, are no longer affected by these.

The spring day in Yanjing City just passed away, and then came the summer day.The heat in summer seems to have grown overnight, the sun is hot, people on the street are tired and lazy, and the peddlers carry the burden and start selling cold food to cool off the heat.The rich families simply stopped going out and hid in the shade in the house with the ice dragon.

Tong Er asked Jiang Li while sitting in the room embroidering: "Girl, it will be your birthday soon."

Jiang Li was stunned and said, "Really?"

She didn't even realize that at this time last year, she was still in Qingcheng Mountain and hadn't returned to Beijing. In Qingcheng Mountain, no one came to celebrate her birthday.Today is not what it used to be, and she has become the Second Miss Jiang again, so the Jiang family will naturally celebrate her birthday.It is now the twelfth of July, and by the end of July, Second Miss Jiang will be 16 years old.

It is an excellent age, as if there is new hope for everything.Jiang Li thought, she might take this opportunity to go to Ye Mansion.Since it was her birthday, the Jiang family shouldn't stop her.Thinking about it this way, it's easier.But she didn't have any special expectations about how to spend this birthday and what gifts to receive.

Bai Xue came in from the outside and said, "Girl."

Seeing that her expression was different, Jiang Li asked, "What's wrong?"

"It's been said outside that King Cheng has lost. General Yin took King Cheng's head and went into the palace. Hundreds of thousands of rebels were killed. The blood dyed the river red."

Jiang Li was originally sitting, but when she heard the words, she stood up suddenly, frowned and said: "King Cheng is dead, and the rebels are down?"

Bai Xue nodded: "It should be true. The servants also listened to the people who came back from the outside saying that when General Zhaode returned to Beijing, the common people spontaneously stood on the side of the street to greet him."

Jiang Li didn't care whether Yin Zhan was unpopular or famous.She just kept thinking about what Bai Xue said.Although King Cheng is not very clever, but after so many years of planning, he can be regarded as keeping a low profile and can hold his breath. Since he is raising trouble now, he is naturally not a soldier who can be easily defeated.Although Jiang Li had already guessed that King Cheng would be defeated in this incident, not only because of General Zhao De, but also because King Cheng underestimated his opponent Hong Xiaodi.

But General Zhao De didn't get entangled with King Cheng's troops, just killed them all the way like cutting melons and vegetables, and just...won?
That's less than two months away.

A chilling feeling suddenly appeared in Jiang Li's heart.Perhaps there was some other reason why the first emperor expelled King Xia to Yunzhong.The first emperor was right, but now that Prince Xia was recalled to the capital again, it seemed that the people could live in peace and the enemy army was wiped out, but it may have brought greater danger.

The true strength of General Zhao De is really terrifying.

Bai Xue and Tong'er looked at Jiang Li quietly, and Jiang Li's dignified expression made them nervous.What they don't understand is why their girls still look so terrified after growing up.

Jiang Li looked at the table, because it was summer, the white jade fan given by Yin Zhiqing was just right for her to use. After she fanned on weekdays, she just put it on the table.That white jade fan is exquisite and lovely, just like giving this fan to her master, it is gentle and harmless, but does the Yin family really have nothing else to ask for, and only serve the country wholeheartedly?Jiang Li believes that there are such people in the world, but this Yin family really makes her feel too strange.

"Bai Xue, grind the ink for me." Jiang Li said, "I'll write to my cousin."

As Ye Shijie is an official in the court, he may hear some rumors, and may still know a lot of inside information.If you don't know, it's better to let Ye Shijie be on guard, so as not to get into trouble for no reason.

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Yanjing City is extremely lively tonight.

Xu Shi got the news that King Cheng was defeated and died, and the rebels surrendered. The people can finally rest assured of their hanging hearts and settle down completely.Many people even knelt down in front of the house where King Xia lived, expressing their gratitude to the general for keeping the city of Yanjing safe and healthy.

Xia Jun Wang should also be a good person, even the servants of their mansion greet everyone with a smile, and do not step on the low and praise the high. If there are elderly people who come to express their gratitude, not only will they not accept their gifts, but they will even take them back. Give them some silver, just say that the general ordered.Yanjing City is in chaos these days, and the people are suffering accordingly, so there will be no need for this in the future.

So everyone praised him again, General Zhaode is a good man.

The storyteller in the restaurant compiled stories about General Zhaode's killing of the enemy on the battlefield, and the second floor of the restaurant was full of people who came to listen to the book.In Yanjing city's tea houses, restaurants, and brothel casinos, I have never heard of a team that is dissatisfied with General Zhao De. Speaking of General Zhao De, he is a great hero with a kind heart, a very good man.

In the Yin mansion, Yin Zhan took off his outer robe, washed and washed, and walked into the study.

Someone knocked on the door, Yin Zhan asked her to come in, she was a middle-aged beautiful woman, she was also very charming, her eyebrows and eyes were somewhat similar to Yin Zhiqing, she was Yin Zhiqing's mother, the wife Yin Zhan later married, Mrs. Yin.

Mrs. Yin carefully placed the stone basket in her hand on the table, and took out the small bowls containing cold food one by one. She smiled flatteringly: "This concubine made something new today, the general just Coming back from the outside, I think I have eaten in the palace. These are cold teas that are sweet and refreshing, and eating a cup can relieve the tiredness."

Yin Zhan didn't even look at her, he just said, "Put it on the table."

A trace of disappointment flashed in Mrs. Yin's eyes, and she wanted to say something, but Yin Zhan said impatiently, "Go out, Zhili is coming in."

This means driving her away.Madam Yin lowered her eyebrows, held the empty food basket, and said softly: "The general remembers to eat a little, I just made two bowls, and the prince also uses one bowl."

Yin Zhan had already picked up the letter on the table to read, and didn't pay attention to her any more. Mrs. Yin turned around, put away her grievances, and went out.When he was going out, he happened to meet Yin Zhili who was about to come in. Yin Zhili said with a gentle smile, "Mother."

Mrs. Yin's heart tightened, she smiled, and told Yin Zhili to remember to eat cold food, and then she went out and closed the door again.

It only took a moment for her to come in and out, and the maids at the door were all surprised why she came out so quickly.Madam Yin walked over with her head down, not looking at the looks of the maids around her, but even if she didn't look, she could still feel the mocking eyes behind her, like a thorn on her back.

But she has silently endured this kind of vision for so many years.

She is from an average family background, and she is not the daughter of a high-ranking official. In terms of her family background, she is worthy of Yin Zhan.However, everyone thought that Yin Zhan married her because of her coquettish beauty, even her parents thought so, and happily married her over.

At first, Mrs. Yin was also happy.The general was tall and handsome, and had made countless military exploits.It's just that there is a son left behind by the former wife who became someone else's stepmother. Mrs. Yin was a bit reluctant at first, but Yin Zhili was well-behaved and gentle, and never made things difficult for her stepmother. .As long as it is like this at the beginning, she will treat them with all her heart and soul in the future, and they will always be a family, and they can live together.

Who knows, the Yin family has no problems, and Yin Zhili has no problems, but Yin Zhan has problems.At the beginning, Yin Zhan was also very considerate to her, and she also felt that Yin Zhan loved her. When she became pregnant and gave birth to Yin Zhiqing, Yin Zhan went uncharacteristically and turned cold towards her.

At that time, they had already left Yanjing and went to Yunzhong. Mrs. Yin could not complain to her natal family, and she really couldn't express her hardships.She thought that Yin Zhan was bored with her, so she took the initiative to find concubines for Yin Zhan, thinking that this would save Yin Zhan's heart, who knew that Yin Zhan didn't look at those concubines either.This puzzled Mrs. Yin.

At the beginning, I was panic, uneasy, and begging for forgiveness, and finally became numb, appointed, and learned to hide my ears and steal my bell. In fact, it took a few years.Even Mrs. Yin thought bitterly, although he ignored her, never slept with her, and never cared about her, but at least he didn't go to another woman, which shows that he still respects her.At least he left himself a daughter.

In front of Yin Zhiqing, Mrs. Yin acted as if nothing had happened, so Yin Zhiqing didn't realize that her mother and father had long been strangers, which was very abnormal.

In fact, it is better when Yin Zhiqing is around, when Yin Zhiqing is not around, when Mrs. Yin and Yin Zhan are alone, Mrs. Yin always feels that she is like Yin Zhan's slave, humble and let him call her around , not daring to make his own request, cautiously trying to curry favor, in exchange for his impatient expulsion, just like just now.

She knew what the maids in the mansion said about her behind her back, saying that she had a charming and charming face, but she couldn't even guard a man, she was really an elm head.Mrs. Yin could only smile wryly, as the saying goes, the right medicine is the right medicine, but the change in Yin Zhan seems to have happened overnight, and she doesn't know the reason, how to prescribe the right medicine?There is only one way to slowly see the terminal illness and muddle along.

She walked quickly back to her yard.

At the other end, in the study, Yin Zhili picked up the tea bowl on the table, took a sip carefully, and said: "Mother's handicraft is very good, father should taste some, so as not to hurt mother's heart."

"I already ate it in the palace." Yin Zhan said, "Since you like it, eat more and eat this bowl too."

"Father is really...too harsh on mother." Yin Zhili shook his head with a smile, as if he didn't agree with Yin Zhan's approach.

Yin Zhan said: "Don't worry about these things, we know about your mother and me."

"Yes." Yin Zhili said: "Today I haven't had time to congratulate my father, this time the flag was unleashed and the rebel army was defeated, and another attack was launched."

"King Cheng is self-willed and not worth mentioning. Destroying him is not something to be proud of. Don't be complacent. If you are not afraid of accidents in Yanjing City this time, I will let you go with me. "

"My child also wants to go together." Yin Zhili smiled and said, "Killing the enemy on the battlefield is the joy." When he said this, the refined look on his face faded a little, showing the blood that only generals have.It was this bloodiness that made his temperament, which was originally completely different from Yin Zhannan's, suddenly become very similar.People who see this time will definitely think that they are indeed a pair of father and son.

"At this palace banquet, His Majesty may reward you based on merit. I don't lack titles, gold and silver. I want to discuss with you and ask for an imperial decree for you."

Yin Zhili asked: "What imperial decree?"

"I beg Your Majesty to give you the imperial decree to marry the second miss of the Jiang family." Yin Zhan said: "It is not a loss for a marriage in exchange for military exploits. What do you think, Zhili?"

Yin Zhili froze for a moment, didn't speak for a moment, just looked at Yin Zhan.

Yin Zhan said: "What? You don't like the second Miss Jiang's family?"

"No, it's just..." Yin Zhili hesitated.

"Since you like it, there's nothing wrong with it." Yin Zhan patted Yin Zhili's shoulder, "I'm also thinking of you, the second lady of the Jiang family is now old, and after becoming king, the Jiang family is bound to rise. There are a lot of people who are married to the Jiang family, if I don't fight for you, I'm afraid I will be the first to get there. I have already asked Jiang Yuanbai, and I see what the Jiang family means, and they like you very much."

"It's just that Ms. Jiang Er doesn't know about this." Yin Zhili said: "This is too unexpected for her."

"Do you think the second Miss Jiang is not smart enough? The girl who can do so many things in Yanjing City is not an ordinary girl. You visit the Jiang family frequently these days. Even if the second Miss Jiang doesn't notice it, the Jiang family will It will hint. If she didn't strongly reject you, I think it should be the tacit meaning. Let me ask you, has she expressed resistance to this marriage?"

Yin Zhili hesitated for a moment and said, "No."

"My son is Beiyan's best son, why has he become indecisive now? You are so good, will the second miss of the Jiang family still fall in love with other people? Don't look forward to the future, second miss Jiang's birthday is coming soon It's here. Wait for that day, and you will spend time with her."

After that, he laughed and walked out the door, no longer looking at Yin Zhili.Yin Zhili stood where he was, looking at the two bowls of crystal clear cold food on the table, but he remembered Jiang Li's eyes in Jiang's garden.

Her eyes were gentle and clear, brilliant and moving, but she always felt that there was something behind them.What would happen to Second Miss Jiang if she announced her happy event before she had a heart-to-heart relationship?

Yin Zhili always felt that Miss Jiang Er would not be very happy.

……

June 29 is the birthday of Miss Jiang's second daughter.

Early in the morning, Jiang Li received all kinds of gifts from the Jiang family, which were nothing more than clothes and jewelry, or gold and silver.Ye Mingyu also asked people to send things over. What he sent was banknotes, and he told Jiang Li what he wanted to buy, and he just bought it himself.Xue Huaiyuan drew a painting and sent it over. Jiang Li hung it on the wall of the study with great care. Her father's painting was still the same as before, but it made her much happier than the gold and silver jewelry.

She can't go to Ye's mansion today because there is a guest coming to the mansion today, and this guest is Yin Zhili.

Up to now, the Yin family's thoughts have been clearly revealed, and Jiang Li's persuasion to the Jiang family has not played any role.Probably the Jiang family thought that the Yin family was indeed a good in-laws, and Yin Zhili himself had nothing to criticize.Although Jiang Li is talking about resistance now, after getting along for a long time, she will naturally discover the strengths of the other party, so she will not be so resistant.

"What will the girl wear today?" Tong Er asked.

Jiang Li said: "That's one." She casually pointed to one, and Bai Xue looked at it, but hesitated to speak.That dress is fine to wear on weekdays, but it's a bit plain to wear on such a day.But Jiang Li didn't intend to change, so Tong'er gave Bai Xue a push: "The girl can wear whatever she says, she has her own ideas."

Tong'er thinks about Jiang Li wholeheartedly, seeing that Jiang Li is unhappy about the affairs of the Yin family these days, if she wears something to make her lady a little happier, even if Jiang Li said she would wear the black clothes in the Qingcheng Mountain nunnery , Tong Er will not stop.

The sky is big and the earth is big, and happiness is the most important thing.

Jiang Li smiled and sat in front of the mirror. Tong Er came over to help her comb her hair.Looking at herself in the mirror, Jiang Li thought in her heart that the Jiang family always felt that after getting along for a long time, her mind would change.But only she herself knows how stubborn she is.Especially at the moment, it is impossible to slowly fall in love with Yin Zhili.

King Cheng's soldiers and horses have been destroyed by Yin Zhan. Recently, in the capital, all the courtiers and officials related to King Cheng have been confiscated and exterminated. This is a crime of treason that cannot be forgiven. Emperor Hong Xiao finally got such an opportunity. Naturally, It is necessary to pull out all the nails that Cheng Wangan put down, and wash the inside and outside of the super physical distress.

But Emperor Hong Xiao didn't touch the right side alone.

It may be because the Rightist is too powerful and must be eliminated slowly, and it cannot be done overnight, or perhaps Emperor Hong Xiao has other plans.But thinking about being the right prime minister, life is not easy, as if he is the biggest tree in the woods in the wild, and all the other books around him have been cut down, and within a few miles, he is the only tree left.Of course he knew that he would be cut off sooner or later, but it was even more uncomfortable to think about it like this, and life felt like years.

Therefore, the third party who took refuge in the right minister, now heard that they began to beg Jiang Yuanbai again, hoping that Jiang Yuanbai could save them.Of course, Jiang Yuanbai flatly refused. If Jiang Yuanxing was really saved, it would probably implicate the entire Jiang family.Everyone can see Hong Xiaodi's wrists now. Those courtiers seem to have finally seen the emperor's true face clearly, and they are all extremely well-behaved, and they dare not act mischievously as in the past.

Of course, everyone also believed that Emperor Hong Xiao's eyes were probably better than everyone else's.It is possible that Hong Xiaodi did not know about the collusion between the third house of the Jiang family and the right minister.The reason why the Jiang family escaped the emperor's suspicion was because the Jiang family had already separated. If Jiang Yuanxing came back at this time, it would really bring disaster to the Jiang family.

Jiang Li heard about these things about the third room of the Jiang family from the servants of the Jiang family.She herself didn't care about the third wife of the Jiang family, Jiang Yuanxing was too cowardly, and the Yang family was short-sighted, so they couldn't make any big waves.Hearing that Zhou Yanbang of Ningyuanhou's Mansion is already seeing each other, Jiang Yu'e's life will only be more difficult in the future.Without the support of the Jiang family, the Jiang family's third bedroom would not be seen by the Ningyuan Houfu.

But right now, Jiang Li really can't bear to worry about other people's affairs, her own affairs are still in a mess.

"Girl, the prince of the county and the head of the county have arrived, and the old lady has given you permission to go to the Wanfengtang." Mingyue came in.

"Okay." Jiang Li replied, and Tong'er put on the hairpin for her. The girl in the mirror had delicate features, soft and cute, but in her eyes, she couldn't see much joy.

Tong'er sighed in a low voice, feeling sorry for her young lady.Jiang Li clearly took a fancy to that Duke of the State of Su. In terms of appearance and status, the Duke of the State of Su was no worse than the prince of the county, or even worse.Although the reputation is not very good, but after getting along with Jiang Li for so long, he didn't hurt Jiang Li and helped a lot.

What happened to Mrs. Jiang and Jiang Yuanbai? They thought of Mr. Yin as aunt, but why didn't they think of Mr. Su as aunt?If it is to discuss marriage with the Duke's Mansion, then everyone will be happy.

(End of this chapter)