incomprehensible

Chapter 134

The former owner of Baiyong Garden was just an arty and frail businessman. Naturally, it was impossible to consider the unpleasant existence of the martial arts field when building the garden.

After Ye Xuehuan became the master, although he lived in less, there was always a need for military training. He specially asked Lu Yao to find someone to redesign. A large platform was erected on the surface of the main pool in the center of the garden, and the corridors were connected on all sides. It was flat, wide, and beautiful.Especially when he returned to Danlu, it was mostly winter, and he practiced martial arts and guns on the frozen lake, which was also very special.

It was cloudy and rainy last night, but today it cleared up, and the sky above his head was as clear as blue, and the sun was shining brightly; Ye Xuehuan was on this unique hanging water platform, beating Yao Qian hard.

Strictly speaking, they were just "competing", but Yao Qian naturally couldn't fight Ye Xuehuan back and forth, and it soon became a unilateral situation.

Cang Xing's spear was sharp enough to pierce through a human skull; Ye Xuehuan certainly wouldn't stab Yao Qian directly with the spear, but the barrel of the spear made of iron and solidified copper was much more powerful than the army stick used by Marshal Yao back then. There was a muffled bang when it hit the body, and the stick hit the most painful area of ​​the back and buttocks. It can be seen that although Ye Xuehuan didn't want to hurt his bones, he didn't hold back his hands at all.

Yao Qian held his breath in his heart and was hit on the back several times, but remained silent.

What's more, Lan Qi brought Xiao Shizi to watch.

Jin Lin had never seen Ye Xuehuan so ruthless before, so he couldn't help swallowing, and asked Lan Qi in a low voice: "Why did the father beat Uncle Yao?"

"Because he doesn't listen to your father's reasoning." Lan Qi replied blankly, "It will be the same for you in the future. If you don't listen to the reasoning, you should convince him first and then reasoning. As long as you are not beaten to death or disabled, your father The king can take care of it for you."

Jinlin couldn't help shivering when he heard his calm and undercurrent tone, and didn't dare to express any opinions, so he could only watch silently, thinking to himself that he could annoy his two fathers to such an extent. Uncle Yao is probably the first one.

This conversation failed to fall into Yao Qian's ears, but Cheng Shujuan behind them could hear it clearly, and his thoughts were surprisingly consistent with Jinlin's.

Although he is young, he is intelligent and transparent. He has learned the qualities of loyalty and courage from Tong Xuan, and instilled countless concepts of self-confidence and self-love by Lu Yao; therefore, although he does not agree with the act of suicide itself, he also admires Yang Lianyu's loyalty Be steadfast and respect his final choice.

After all, there are only a few ruthless people in the world. Ye Xuehuan couldn't be indifferent to the loss of his life, and he never regarded Yang Lianyu as a burden, but he couldn't save Yang Lianyu after all—or, for Yang Lianyu, there was no need to drag his body Suffering in the waiting of not knowing whether there will be an answer, but it is a relief.

Yao Qian may not be able to figure this out, and he also knows that he can't help Yang Lianyu more, but he thinks that Ye Xuehuan can do it, and hopes that Ye Xuehuan can turn the tide; so when Yang Lianyu finally dies before his eyes, he will Transfer the irreparable pain and resentment to Ye Xuehuan.

In a sense, Yao Qian is actually very similar to Lin Xize, he has never really experienced a big setback, so he is too kind and pure, and he regards Ye Xuehuan as too noble and omnipotent, thinking that the strong should support the weak, Saving the common people, but never considered what kind of weight Ye Xuehuan was carrying on his shoulders, and couldn't accept his indifferent and selfish side.

Lin Xize just admired it purely, but Yao Qian still had higher expectations and a greater sense of mission - he believed that Ye Xuehuan's usurping the throne was a great treason, and Ye Xuehuan should do justice for the heavens and justifiably sit on the throne. The throne, dedicated his life to the common people.

I also blame Ye Xuehuan for being too conceited and strong in his early years. In order to fight against the Liu family, he created the illusion that he was bound to win the throne, and gave others the illusion that he could turn clouds and rains easily, so that those who looked up to him expected too much from him. Gao, I don't want to believe that there will be times when he can't do anything.

All Ye Xuehuan's bitterness and helplessness are only known to those closest to him, and Yao Qian can't see the slightest bit; just as he doesn't really understand Yang Lianyu's struggle and suffering, that's why he can't let go of his death.

Perhaps he didn't even realize that when he accused Ye Xuehuan of leaving him dead, he also underestimated Yang Lianyu's consciousness and sacrifice.

That's why Ye Xuehuan erupted, and Lan Qi got angry; those inexplicable anger and accusations were too naive and taken for granted, and they deserved the beating. Cheng Shujuan didn't sympathize at all, and even applauded secretly in his heart.

What Lan Qi said was not bad, if you don't listen to the reason, you can persuade him; I think the old Marshal Yao is not a very eloquent person, he raised Yao Qian with sticks.No matter how touching words are, sometimes they are not as direct and profound as the pain that hits the flesh.

Ye Xuehuan would never be able to tell Yao Qian his own difficulties and hardships, but those negative emotions that could not be put into words could be clearly conveyed to him through pain.

When the heavy gun barrel hit Yao Qian's muscular back, the huge recoil would also hurt Ye Xuehuan's jaw and arms; it seemed to be one-sided venting, but the pain and suffering he could bear were the same.

After more than ten blows in a row, Yao Qian finally couldn't take it anymore, he hissed in pain, took a few steps back, smashed the long sword in his hand to the ground, and stroked his back awkwardly, thinking that it must be red and swollen one slice.

Ye Xuehuan snorted, and asked coldly, "Are you awake?"

Yao Qian pursed his lips, unable to care about Yang Lianyu's matter, but still felt uneasy, his chest heaved violently a few times, and after a while he yelled out the question he couldn't ask the most: "Why don't you want to be the emperor? You only want to protect the water and soil in the northwest, and you just want to be safe?"

He stretched out his hand and pointed to the north, and said angrily: "You will hand over the world, and hand over the common people to the hands of that, that...!"

He finally restrained himself a bit, and stopped casually talking about "rebellious ministers and thieves", but the disgust was still palpable.

These prejudices are hard to get rid of in a short period of time, and Ye Xuehuan didn't bother to defend Ye Xuequan, so he turned a corner and asked Yao Qian, "Since you believe that he is a traitor, why should you stay in the Habayashi Army to serve him?"

Yao Qian sneered and said, "If I resign in anger, wouldn't it just be what he wants, and let him mention Wei Yan's confidant, and completely control the entire Habayashi Army?"

"I will not retreat, I will stay in the imperial city and see with my own eyes what happens to him for his many unrighteous actions!"

Ye Xuehuan was speechless again. If Ye Xuequan really wanted to eradicate dissidents, there were ten thousand reasons to send Yao Qian back to his original place; keeping him in the Yulin Army would only show that he was easy to control and not a threat. He thought that he was bearing the burden of humiliation and could restrain Ye Xuequan by himself.

"...What if you find out that he is a good emperor later?"

"If he is really diligent in governing, loving the people, and benefiting the world, I will be dedicated to his duty." Yao Qian said proudly, "But if he remains merciless and harms innocent people, he will surely perish himself! At that time, I will definitely I will open the gate of the palace to welcome the righteous teacher, and let him taste the fire in the backyard!"

Ye Xuehuan's eyes turned cold, and he said lightly: "If there is such a day, even if I am thousands of miles away, I will definitely return to the capital immediately and take your head."

"I can't wish for it!" Yao Qian sneered, "If the prince needs such a high-sounding reason and refuses to bear the charge of murdering his brother, what's the point of giving my life to the prince as a paving stone!"

He spoke impassionedly, but his words and sentences had a sour taste that he didn't know how to describe. His blood rushed to the point that his brain was flooded, which made Lan Qi wonder if he had read too much of Lu Yao's short stories.

Ye Xuehuan snorted, walked past him, threw Cang Xing to Cheng Shujun, and turned to leave with his arms around Lan Qi's back, "I hope you don't give me such a chance, and I don't want it either."

Yao Qian yelled behind him: "Do you really only want petty love and disregard righteousness?"

"What is small love, what is great righteousness?"

Ye Xuehuan turned his head and asked indifferently: "In the past, the emperor used us brothers as pawns in order to fight against the powerful officials. Is he abandoning petty love and fulfilling righteousness?"

Yao Qian suddenly became dumb.

"Father regards your so-called righteousness above everything else. Not only human relations, but even your own wishes can be sacrificed, but who praises and agrees?"

"It's righteousness..." Ye Xuehuan twitched the corners of his mouth, his face full of sarcasm, "How can it be obtained by sacrificing a little affection?"

He thought of the end of winter in Qinghua's 30th year. Before Ye Xueji died, there were tears in the corners of his eyes—that meant that when he looked back on his life when he was dying, he was not without guilt or regret; what he did for his righteousness Not all of the sacrifices he made were willing.

It is true that his pain cannot alleviate the harm he caused to others, so it cannot be used as a reason to be forgiven, and Ye Xuehuan has never sympathized with him.But he can understand more and more that the more he is an emperor, the more he can't have both; A small number of people will not be satisfied with the satisfaction of the majority.

Ordinary people in the world can only see the side they think they think, but the emperor stands at the highest place, but he wants to see everyone's joys, sorrows, sorrows, joys, sorrows, happiness, and misfortunes because of his own decisions, and see how they feel because of their decisions. Either love or hate yourself, and take all the good names and crimes on your shoulders.

From this point of view, the dragon chair on the Xuanzheng Hall is simply beyond the human world.

"You said that His Majesty is inhumane when he kills siblings..." Ye Xuehuan looked at Yao Qian, "A relationship between a child and a daughter is petty, but a brotherhood isn't it? He sacrificed the eldest brother, and used thunderous means to end the Chu family and his family. The Nangong family has accomplished the biggest goal of the Yexue clan since it established its dynasty, isn't that what you call 'righteousness'?"

Yao Qian's face was flushed, and he felt that Ye Xuehuan was secretly changing concepts and making strong arguments, but he couldn't find any strong words to refute.

"Yao Qian, you think the emperor is too strong and perfect." Ye Xuehuan sighed, "You think that you can be a good emperor if you have the ability to govern the world and a benevolent heart, but in fact it is far from the case .”

"As an ordinary person, I have to act like a saint; I only have an ordinary heart, but I have to love the people of the world. Unfortunately, I can't do it."

He lowered his eyes, and the arms around Lan Qi's waist unconsciously tightened, "In my heart, nothing is more important than Lan Qi."

He pursed the corners of his lips, his expression was neither happy nor angry, he was neither satisfied with being humane, nor ashamed of his inability to uphold righteousness, and with the three words "I can't do it", he gave himself a short and cold sentence. evaluation of.

Lan Qi didn't seem to be moved much, as if Ye Xuehuan put him first as a matter of course and as a matter of course, and didn't even reply "me too", but just smiled sweetly and softly, in front of Yao Qian He tiptoed to touch Ye Xuehuan's lower lip.

——As early as in the imperial tomb, when he stepped off the suspension bridge, he had already expressed his determination, and there was no need to resort to words.

Yao Qian looked at the side faces of them looking at each other, his throat felt as if bitten by a poisonous snake, it was so sore and sore that he couldn't speak a word.

He seemed to be able to see a barrier built of blood and tears on Ye Xuehuan's body. After experiencing the pain of parting from life and death, an indelible fear was imprinted in the depths of his soul. The cocoon makes him unwilling to take risks for the joys and sorrows of others, and is no longer shaken by common sense.

——He is just a mortal, with only a small mortal heart, without the ability to tolerate the world, and only willing to love one person.

He spoke too frankly and firmly, invulnerable to swords and guns, oil and salt, no matter how passionate Yao Qian was, he couldn't help feeling powerless, drooping his shoulders dejectedly, and said in a hoarse voice: "I understand."

Ye Xuehuan glanced at his expression, and pierced: "You didn't understand, you just gave up trying to persuade me."

He didn't expect Yao Qian to understand what it meant to be an emperor with just a few words, not to mention that there were indeed many tacit understandings and agreements between him and Ye Xuequan that were not humane, and the explanation would only be more complicated.

No matter how resourceful Ye Xuequan was, he was able to successfully usurp the throne without any soldiers in his hands, largely because Ye Xueyuan was not ruthless in preemptively attacking him.But on the other hand, Ye Xuequan hadn't shown his sharpness at the time, if Ye Xueyuan took him, and as Ye Xuehuan said, sent out the remaining two brothers, maybe he could indeed secure the throne, but Those evaluations of "harming siblings" and "inhumane" will fall on him.But when Ye Xuehuan escaped and returned, it was a completely different situation.

If this is really the case, will Yao Qian still stand by Ye Xueyuan's side, will he spare no effort to help Yang Lianyu, will he ask Ye Xuehuan to "rectify the rule of law"?

Ye Xuehuan didn't want to ask this kind of question, he knew Yao Qian couldn't answer it, so he didn't think about it at all.

These choices are too difficult, so I don't talk about right or wrong at all; whether Ye Xueyuan is soft-hearted or Ye Xuequan is cruel-hearted, others are not qualified to comment and blame.

Yao Qian only talked about the result, and unconsciously sympathized with the defeated and weak side, but never thought about the cause that led to the final result.But from now on, he will stand very close to the emperor, witness those games where no gunpowder is seen, and gradually understand the difficult struggle behind the emperor's decisive killing.

Ye Xuehuan said in a deep voice: "Since you have decided to stay in the Habayashi Army, then do your best to keep the imperial city safe. What kind of person is His Majesty, and whether you are qualified to be an emperor? Just look around and see."

Yao Qian gritted his teeth and said, "Of course I will watch it carefully! Please also watch the prince carefully, and urge him well, don't let today's words hurt your face!"

He turned around and left bitterly, but Ye Xuehuan didn't stop him, but told Cheng Shujun, "Go find Lu Yao in the camp and let him handle Yang Lianyu's funeral. If Yao Qian refuses, let Lu Yao let go of the scolding." , I'm carrying it around."

Cheng Shujun gladly accepted the order, put Cang Xing in the study properly, and rushed to Xuanfeng camp.

Looking at Yao Qian's resentful back, Jin Lin plucked up his courage and asked, "Father, do you really not hate Your Majesty?"

He grabbed Lan Qi's clothes, the corners of his lips trembled, but his eyes were stubborn, "Uncle Mo said, it's because of him that you and Dad are able to..."

Ye Xuehuan bent down and hugged him, and said in a gentle voice: "You still don't understand that there are many things that cannot be discussed as right or wrong, nor love and hate. If only from the perspective of brothers and sisters, I really can't forgive him. King, I have never questioned his ability, and I am willing to be his minister."

He touched Jinlin's head, "Father can't teach you these things. If I impose my choice on you, you may not be able to accept it all. After all, you have to understand it slowly."

Jin Lin nodded half-understood, then asked cautiously: "What about Uncle Yang? Why... did he commit suicide?"

The boy who had been on the verge of death couldn't understand why someone would give up his hard-won life. Ye Xuehuan also liked his frankness and courage to ask questions when he was confused.But unfortunately, he didn't know how to answer this question.

He considered his words and said slowly: "You were able to survive back then because you were strong and lucky. But you have to know that not all persistence can wait for hope, and not everyone has the courage to persevere until the last moment. I I can't say that Yang Lianyu's choice is correct, and I dare not say that I am not responsible, but at least he has no regrets, and neither do I."

"Sometimes, life doesn't mean you're strong, and death doesn't mean you're weak, and vice versa. Don't say it's about you, even the king dare not say so."

He lightly patted Jinlin's heart, "But as long as you are worthy of the laws of heaven and earth, and your own heart, nothing can shake you."

These words are still too obscure for the current Jinlin, but he still nodded seriously: "Although I don't understand very well, I will remember what my father taught me. What my father can't teach me, I will I will learn by myself."

He raised his chin, his expression was a little shy, and he had a little imperceptible taste of asking for praise, "I will grow up soon."

"Boy, you've grown up fast enough."

Ye Xuehuan pinched the tip of his nose, feeling proud from the bottom of her heart, but also somewhat melancholy.The little boy is obedient and sensible, and he can't wait to share the weight on his shoulders, so he is naturally relieved; but sometimes, he hopes that Jinlin will not grow up so quickly, and not face the wind and rain alone so quickly.

Prince Rong, who has always been vigorous and resolute, finally realized some of the contradictions and troubles of being a father.

He put Jinlin down, pushed Lan Qi aside, and said with a smile, "Okay, stop acting like a baby, and go out with your father quickly. If you delay any longer, your grandpa Fu will be in a hurry."

Yin Jian knew that he would leave for Qianming City in a few days, and he had made an appointment to see him today, but he was delayed all morning.At this time, if he went to his mansion from Baiyong Garden, he might not be able to have lunch directly.

Lan Qi calmed down, and quickly took Jin Lin out of the house.

The old master is a good example of a teacher, so naturally he has been punctual all his life, and he hates students coming in late and leaving early; seeing that Lan Qi is late, and his description is quite haggard, he can't help but have a bad imagination, thinking that it is Ye Xue Huan didn't behave well last night, and his complexion suddenly became ugly.

Lan Qi didn't expect that the old lady Fu would think wrongly at all. After hastily apologizing, he first roughly reported the results of the negotiation between Ye Xuehuan and Ye Xuequan, and then talked about Yang Lianyu, and tactfully blamed him for being late in the morning. Pushed it to Yao Qian.

Naturally, he would not mention the Great Array of Mountains and Rivers, nor would he explain the real whereabouts of Ye Xueyuan and his wife. It would be equivalent to removing Ye Xuehuan's little responsibility in this matter, and it would simply be Yao Qian's unreasonable trouble. .

Old Madam Fu and Marshal Yao are old acquaintances and old friends for many years. To put it bluntly, Lan Qi is a generation taller than Yao Qian, so it is no burden to criticize him in front of Old Madam Fu.

Jinlin obediently poured tea for the old lady Fu, while silently observing how his father sued the criminals so freshly and naturally, without any trace.

"That kid's temper is exactly the same as his grandfather's when he was young."

Holding the teacup, Yin Jianzhi spoke in a neither salty nor light tone, whether it was sarcasm or emotion, "I thought I could save the people of the world with my passion, but I had to draw my sword to help when the road was rough, until Guangwen... oh, forget it , don’t mention it.”

When it came to Yao Qian's father who died young, he didn't like it, so he gently exposed it, and then said: "Although Lao Yao is strict with this grandson, he still doesn't want him to suffer, and protects him like a fool for life. A calf who is not afraid of the heavens and the earth."

"General Yao's heart is sincere, which is a good thing." Lan Qi smiled knowingly, "Although he is more straightforward, he is better than those who have a sinister belly. I think His Majesty also took a fancy to this, so he will stay. He is in the Habayashi Army, and he intends to cultivate it. In the future, if you watch, think, and grind a lot, you will always understand."

Yin Jianzhi sighed: "I hope so. Just don't be like his grandfather, who has to experience the pain of being separated once before he knows how to restrain himself and be cautious."

"Not likely." Lan Qi shook his head, "Even if he wants to hit the south wall, it depends on whether His Majesty will allow him to hit the wall."

Yin Jianzhi suddenly found it funny, and wondered if it was because of being a parent, Lan Qi even spoke a lot more maturely, calmly exudes majesty, and the sitting posture with chin and legs folded is more dignified, she is really a good Rong Palace Master mother's pie.

In fact, there have indeed been some subtle gossips in Danlu City in the past few days, saying that Lan Qi was actually the person who was left to Ye Xuequan by Empress Chu. Now I am disheartened, lethargic, and all I want is to stay away from disputes.The depth of Ye Xuequan's city mansion, the sinister intentions, and the long-term planning make people shudder.

Yin Jianzhi naturally dismissed these rumors, and even suspected that the source of the news was themselves. After all, this method of spreading rumors that wants to promote before suppressing has always been Lu Yao's forte. , twists and turns, the more people can believe in the "truth" that finally surfaced.It is conceivable that in the near future, the real evidence of Lan Qi's undercover agent Yiguo will be "accidentally" leaked, or the touching deeds of their life and death in the imperial tomb will be widely circulated, and the previous rumors will be self-defeating. The prestige of the two people at the center of the rumor will rise to another level.But Lan Qi's real identity is becoming more and more confusing, it is difficult to distinguish the true from the false, and the topic has been high for a long time. In the end, I am afraid that he will not become a legend in the center.

Ye Xuehuan really worked hard to build momentum for him.

But more importantly, his words did not seem to reject Ye Xuequan at all, and even Ye Xuehuan accepted Pingguan Xinli very calmly; although he was unwilling to forgive, he still trusted him.

Yin Jianzhi pondered for a moment and asked, "When do you plan to go back?"

Lan Qi said: "The new policy will go down in June, and Rong Cai will not be able to leave until the court situation is finally stabilized."

After a pause, he continued: "Your Majesty's way of governing the country is in the same line as the Queen of Chu. Her Majesty may be able to realize her political ambitions that she could not realize as a queen in the past."

This evaluation is already extremely high, and it also indicates that the Central Committee will soon carry out major reforms in all aspects; although Ye Xuehuan does not want to get involved in political disputes, these matters of the national economy and people's livelihood cannot be ignored.

But since Ye Xuehuan and Ye Xuequan reached an agreement, at least in the short term, the relationship between them will be quite stable, Yin Jianzhi finally let go of his hanging heart.

"After the teacher arrives in the northwest, if you have nothing to do, you might as well go to Cangzhu County." Lan Qi suggested casually, "The rainy season is approaching, and the old Marshal Yao must be suffering from old injuries. If the teacher can go to accompany him to catch up, He must be happy."

Yin Jianzhi glanced at him meaningfully. He was not asking him to reminisce about the old days, but he was clearly asking him to say hello, so that Yao Qian would not be beaten up by Ye Xuehuan. The old marshal didn't know the cause and effect, and felt unhappy.

I really don't know how outrageous Yao Qian's words are to offend Lan Qi.Just now he was talking about "straightness is better than yin damage in the abdomen", but he didn't know how much damage was in his abdomen, and he still had a desolate look on his face.

Yin Jianzhi didn't know whether to be angry or to laugh. He already knew that Lan Qi was indeed such a narrow-minded person, but he did it well. He was devoted to protecting Ye Xuehuan, and he couldn't point out why he didn't come, so he had no choice but to With a wry smile: "I really owe you too."

Lan Qi pursed his lips and smiled, took a sip of tea, and hid himself deeply.

A few days later, Yin Jianzhi set off immediately.

The old lady Fu was clean all her life, and she kept a low profile when she left. No one knew about it. She only left letters for a few old friends who were still in Danlu, and quietly left the city at dawn.Lan Qi originally wanted to show him some servants to serve him on the way, but he refused to ask for it. He agreed to bring a few Xuanfeng guards with him just out of safety considerations.

He even disliked the tall horses in the Xuanfeng camp for being too eye-catching, so he picked and picked, and finally picked Amao, who had been fattening in the backyard of Baiyongyuan, and wanted to pick off the only golden neck bell that was a little bit of a face, Hearing that Lan Qi hung it with his own hands, he reluctantly gave up.Ye Xuehuan had no choice but to ask someone to take a few skinny horses to the post house outside the city, and chat with the guards as a substitute for transportation.

Although the face is a little poor, but the way has already been taken care of along the way, so that the old lady will not be neglected, but I didn't tell him again.

Lin Xize, who was in charge of leading the team, looked at the simple car and the simple-minded mule, feeling extremely depressed. He really couldn't figure out why the dignified emperors of the three dynasties wanted to wrong him so much, but he could only drive northward in frustration.

Jin Lin obviously wanted to go back to the Northwest, but he couldn't bear to part with Ye Xuehuan and Lan Qi. When seeing off the car, he stared at the car driving far away, and asked bitterly, "Father, when can we go home?"

Ye Xuehuan rubbed his head and asked, "Homesick?"

"...just a little bit."

Jin Lin grabbed his cuff, not daring to urge him to go back as soon as possible, but whispered: "I know Father has something very important, I'm not in a hurry."

"Little boy, learn these tricks of retreating into advance with your father all day long."

Ye Xuehuan slapped him lightly on the back of the head, then rubbed it vigorously, suddenly remembered something, laughed and said: "It won't be long. We have to rush to Mu Chuncheng to drink your future father-in-law What about the wedding wine?"