Capture the Jade:

No matter how confused Teng Yuyi was, since Guan Gonggong and others were around, she could only shake her head with a smile: "Nothing."

Suppressing his doubts, Lin Chengyou turned his head and looked straight ahead: "Let's go and see the saint."

Along the way, Teng Yuyi's mind was full of Grandpa going to see Wu Yingying. As she walked, she suddenly realized that Lin Chengyou was also unusually silent.

She slowed down a little, turned her head to look at Lin Chengyou, and immediately froze when she looked at it.

There was an undercurrent in Lin Chengyou's eyes, and his face was extremely cold.

She had never seen such a complicated look on Lin Chengyou's face.

It seems to be worried to the extreme, but also seems to be full of resentment.

Started for a moment, Teng Yuyi slowly turned her head. Before she came, she had agreed with Lin Chengyou that when she talked to Li Huaigu, he was only allowed to listen outside.

So Lin Chengyou heard everything Li Huaigu said.

What's going on in his mind right now?

Shock is inevitable.

Besides this, he seemed to be having a hard time.

Is he uncomfortable because he knew that she was killed by someone in the previous life, or because he didn't save her in the previous life?

No matter what, his depression let her know that the conversation between her and Li Huaigu caused a great shock in his heart.

A strange feeling vaguely appeared in Teng Yuyi's heart.

Similar to when I was a child, every time I ate my favorite snacks——

Sweet.

She subconsciously shook her head.

This strange feeling of throbbing has been popping up in her heart from time to time these days.

It's really annoying, she collected herself, and pretended to glance at him casually.

This movement of shaking his head caught Lin Chengyou's attention, and he also turned his face to glance at her.

Lin Chengyou never seemed to be depressed in front of people, and in just a blink of an eye, he restrained all the negative emotions in his body, and a little smile overflowed from the corner of his mouth, which was a bit rascal.

At the same time, Lin Chengyou also made several strange movements.

He first pointed at Teng Yu's chest, then bent his index finger and middle finger, and hooked her like a pair of tentacles of a bug.

Teng Yuyi understood that Lin Chengyou was playing tricks.

Guan Gonggong and the others were in front, and Lin Chengyou could only speak dumb words to her.

She pondered for a while and understood that he was asking her: Hey, did I really tell you "not to marry"?

She curled her lips, raised her thumbs up, and bent her knuckles like she usually nodded: Who said it wasn't your Excellency? You said, you despise me.

Lin Chengyou raised his **** and poked his eyes as if to say: I'm blind.

Teng Yuyi originally frowned on purpose, but was accidentally amused by Lin Chengyou's actions. When she smiled, a pair of dimples loomed around her mouth.

Lin Chengyou also laughed.

After this trouble, the haze in Teng Yuyi's heart was swept away.

In the following journey, Lin Chengyou would make strange moves at her from time to time.

Childish. Teng Yuyi snorted inwardly, and gestured at him too.

Guan Gonggong in front suddenly stopped.

"Miss Teng, we're here." Eunuch Guan said with a smile.

The two of them stopped in time before Guan Gonggong turned his head, and climbed up the steps to enter the palace as if they had nothing to do.

In the palace, Teng Shao is declining the saint's reward on behalf of his daughter.

"Even if the little girl saved the son when she was young, she would never dare to accept this reward. I know that the son is pure and kind, but the sage must have heard that during this period of time, the little girl encountered danger several times, all for the son. Saved. When it comes to repaying life-saving grace, the son has already repaid one with ten thousand, but the minister and the daughter have received great favors repeatedly, but have not found a chance to repay the son. I also ask the saint to take back the life. Don’t dare to be favored by this.”

Teng Yuyi approached Jishou and saluted. Grandpa was actually wearing the 櫜鞬 uniform that is often worn in the military camp. This outfit does not look like he has rested somewhere for a long time.

The emperor and the empress looked at each other with a smile. One pretended to be a benefactor and came to accept the reward, but the other refused to accept it. The family traditions of these two families are vastly different.

The emperor smiled and said: "General Teng doesn't know something. After this incident happened last year, in order to praise Youer's pure heart and to encourage all kinds of acts of righteousness and bravery among the people, I once said to Youer, As long as I find that little benefactor from back then, I will immediately give him the title of "Hou De" county lord, now that I have found it, I and You'er should fulfill the agreement. General Teng has declined repeatedly, and I will be very embarrassed."

Teng Shaolue hesitated, and said cautiously: "The little girl has always had a good memory, but she has never mentioned this matter in these years, so it can be seen that this matter is debatable. I am not afraid of anything else, but I am afraid that if I make a mistake, it will delay the son's search. A real benefactor."

Lin Chengyou lifted his robe and knelt down, kowtowed to his uncle and aunt a few times, and said with a smile: "My nephew just found out today that Lady Teng was seriously ill in the eighth year of Longyuan, and she almost survived the high fever day and night. , I have already forgotten all that happened. Fortunately, General Teng invited Fengyu and Zhichang from the Shangyao Bureau, and you only need to ask about it. Besides, this coincidence today, my nephew passed Several pieces of evidence identified Mrs. Teng, whether Mrs. Teng admits it or not, or remembers it or not, my nephew is sure that Mrs. Teng is the little lady who saved me back then."

Teng Shao was surprised at first, and then seemed to be touched. When he looked at his daughter, he couldn't hide the look of pity in his eyes.

Teng Yuyi lowered her eyelashes and fell on the ground by herself.

The emperor and queen laughed.

"General Teng, what You'er said is clear enough. Over the years, people have been impersonating that doll, and You'er has never missed it once. Now he is sure that Mrs. Teng is the child back then, so there is no doubt about it. Now, if he really made a mistake, he can only blame himself."

The queen also laughed and said, "General Teng. Even if the imperial court doesn't reward Ling Ai for this matter, Ling Ai is still worthy of praise. That time when the corpse broke into Cheng Wang's mansion, Ah Zhi and all the guests were unfortunately trapped in the flower hall. If it wasn't for Ling Ai Using a small sword to deal with the big evil thing, before you'er and the others can rush back, the mansion may be full of blood. Also, that night, Master Jingchen intended to turn into a blood Rakshasa, and it was only because of her quick wit that she stopped Na Zhong Massacre the city. Ling Ai's various righteous deeds are worthy of the words "Jia Yan Yi Xing". Just now, my concubine discussed with the sage, and the title of "Hou De County Lord" was falsely claimed, so it is better to change Ling Ai to "Jia" Lord Yi County'."

Speaking of this, it would be hypocritical to refuse again, Teng Shaona nodded and said: "Yu'er, thank you soon."

Teng Yuyi had no choice but to kowtow respectfully: "Ms. Teng Yuyi, thank you saint queen Long En."

Guan Gonggong smiled and handed over the will to Teng Shao.

The decree not only bestowed Teng Yuyi the title of Jiayi County Lord, but also granted two hundred households food towns.

The emperor looked at Teng Yuyi lovingly, and then at Lin Chengyou: "Okay, the pearls are finally returned to Hepu."

The queen over there beckoned Teng Yuyi to come closer, took her hand and asked, "My dear child, have you eaten before entering the palace? It just so happens that Changyi and Azhi also want to talk to you, and come with me to the Palace of Picking Emerald Greens .”

Teng Yuyi left Linde Hall with the queen.

She knew that the sage hurriedly summoned Grandpa into the palace late at night because of other reasons besides rewarding him.

Looking back, Lin Chengyou was also left behind by the saint. It seems that we have to discuss how to deal with the Peng family overnight.

***

As soon as the queen and Teng Yuyi left, the emperor shunned the palace people in the palace.

"Sister Peng's calf cart has been detained?"

Lin Chengyou said: "I was stopped as soon as I left the city. The Peng family made disguises for the two children, and the calf cart is also an ordinary calf cart specially hired from the horse bridle shop. It seems that the Peng family is waiting for the sisters to be transported away. Next, we will secretly **** Mrs. Peng out of Chang'an."

The emperor nodded in relief. That night, Peng Sishun suddenly matched his granddaughter and Youer before the emperor. He and Youer expected that there would be changes in the Peng family in the near future. Every move of the Peng family in the past few days was under the surveillance of the court. Down.

After Li Sanniang presented the evidence tonight, the left and right Yulin troops immediately surrounded the several residences of the Peng family in Chang'an one by one. Their actions were swift and swift. Unless Peng Sishun and his son gave birth to wings, there was no way they could escape from Chang'an.

The emperor looked at Teng Shao: "General Teng, King Cheng has sent someone to inform me of your secret letter. You reminded in the letter that someone in the court deliberately rebelled, and it may be in winter at the latest. Yue raised the matter and asked the imperial court to follow the merchants who bought horses from the Uighurs, and reminded King Cheng that those people bought horses to borrow the meanings of small countries such as Nanzhao and Bohai. Because of your letter, Lin Xiao postponed his return to Beijing. I know that you have concerns. You have not yet obtained the hard evidence that the Peng family rebelled. If you say that the Peng family rebelled, not only will the Peng family immediately target Huainan Road, To make the court suspect your motives, Lin Xiao spent nearly two months collecting clues in order to confirm that the people you mentioned in your letter are the Peng family."

Teng Shaosurong said: "The sage sees the fire as if he can see the fire, and I can't hide this selfishness from the sage."

The emperor smiled slightly and said, "Why are you talking about selfishness? You are dedicated to exposing traitors for the court, and what you have done can be said to be exhaustive. I guess the Peng family heard that there are people in the world who can predict the future, so they have already planned to plot rebellion in advance. On the surface, Peng Sishun and his son were reporting to Chang'an on the surface, but secretly they have been dispatching troops. If it weren't for your letter, Lin Xiao wouldn't have found out that Huaixi Road had secretly stationed 50,000 troops near Heyincang recently. Living in Zhaoyi, the imperial court will be restrained everywhere."

Heyin warehouse? Lin Chengyou frowned.

From the evidence presented by Li Huaigu, it can be inferred that the Peng family's first move was originally to lead troops to the south to strangle Chen Ying's waterway.

Once the waterway is cut off and the water transportation is blocked, the Peng family is equivalent to choking the throat of the Jingluo area. After a long time, the soldiers and food in the Jingshi area will not be able to continue, and this battle will be extremely difficult.

Presumably they found out that Li Huaigu did have the ability to predict, and temporarily adjusted the battle plan. Peng's father and son deserved to be experienced generals, and Heyincang's move is also very clever.

At present, most of the Jianghuai taxation of the imperial court is stored near the Heyin Warehouse. In addition, there are tens of thousands of millet grains. is a heavy blow.

"After Lin Xiao found out the matter, he immediately sent a letter back to Beijing. I plan to mobilize Lin Fen from Hedong Road to secretly send troops to the north of Heyincang, and at the same time order Zhou Guiren from Youzhou to go south. This 50,000-strong army."

Teng Shaodao: "The sage knows the lessons. The Peng family has occupied Huaixi Road for many years. They have planted countless eyes and ears in the neighboring towns such as Hedong and Youzhou. If the two armies move, Huaixi Road will definitely receive rumors. The rebels have already stationed For a long time, whether it is to retreat to Caizhou overnight, or to turn around and attack the Chenying waterway, it only takes a few days. The two armies of Hedong and Youzhou may not be able to save the Heyincang, and they may lose the Chenying waterway. Chen Lianye transferred the town's navy along Shouzhou to the north, and then raided the Huaixi army from behind. Shouzhou is only a few towns away from Huaixi Road, and the march can arrive overnight.

"In order to prevent the Peng family from suddenly attacking, I have been deploying this matter for the past two months. The army has been garrisoned near Shouzhou, just waiting for the sage's approval. I can guarantee that the news of Shouzhou's army transfer will never spread. Huaixi Road, although the Peng family has been intending to install a secret operation in Huainan Road these years, I have never let him succeed, Huainan Road is like a piece of iron to the Peng family."

The emperor was greatly encouraged. He might not believe what others said, but Teng Shao's talent in running the army shocked the world. Flies can't fly in.

"Your words are true, so follow what you say." The emperor got up and paced, "In addition, Lin Xiao and Qin Yao reminded me in the letter that the Peng family raised a lot of people who knew magic. Those scumbags of the Wuji Sect were taken in by the Peng family. This group of people also used various benefits of sorcery to lure many gentry and literati into the Peng family. Once the court and the Peng family go to war, I am not afraid of anything else. I'm afraid that these people will use magic to harm the soldiers on the battlefield, Yuer—"

"My nephew obeys."

"Wuji Sect can attract a lot of evil soldiers with just a talisman of 'Scattering Beans into Soldiers'. In order to reduce the damage of our soldiers and horses, people with superb Taoism are indispensable for this counter-insurgency campaign. Master is already old Gao, you must not work for him. Your mother is a woman, so it is very inconvenient to be in the army. For the current plan, I can only send you to fight the rebellion with General Teng. The Lord told me that you were only sixteen years old when the Dangxiang soldiers burned, killed and looted near Fengxiang Mansion. After hearing this, you killed hundreds of Dangxiang soldiers with just one man and one horse. I send you, don’t worry, uncle.”

Lin Chengyou had expected this kind of arrangement long ago. Just from the extremely evil "Yueshuo Mirror", it can be seen that Peng's family is not raising ordinary people, but is well versed in all kinds of magic in "Soul Sutra" Several big "evil things". Presumably, after these people escaped from Chang'an, they practiced sorcery hard in order to avenge the imperial court.

After much deliberation, there is indeed no one more suitable than him in the imperial court. There are many people who understand Taoism in Chang'an City, but the Peng family has been planning for many years, and they can't guarantee how many people they have bought. After investigation, he said sternly: "My nephew takes orders."

The emperor solemnly said to Teng Shao: "General Teng, You'er looks unrestrained and self-willed, but in fact he is as alert as a god. With his help, this expedition will be even more powerful. It's just that this child is young, so he must have some stability. If he speaks If you are rash, I would like to ask General Teng to remind and take care of you."

This kind of tone and look can only be seen in the elders who love their children very much.

Teng Shao said awe-inspiringly: "I dare not betray God's grace. Saint, please rest assured, with my minister here, I will never let my son make any mistakes."

Lin Chengyou said with a smile: "My nephew is near the age of weak crown, and my uncle still treats my nephew like a child."

The emperor glared at Lin Chengyou feigning anger, and then restrained his expression: "Teng Shao, Lin Chengyou, listen to the order."

The two bowed their heads.

"General Teng, I ordered you to be the envoy of soldiers and horses in the world, the general of Huaixi counter-insurgency, and the commander of the town's navy, responsible for the general affairs of the three armed forces. , and also served as a battalion soldier and horse envoy, and went to Huaixi Road today, and led the troops to take the Heyin Warehouse."

Additionally: "The war continues, and it is the common people who suffer. This expedition must be resolved quickly. I only give you two months. If there is no accident, the Peng family and his son will be controlled by the court tonight—"

At this time, Guan Gonggong suddenly entered the hall: "Sage, General Guo, please see me."

The three people in the hall froze at the same time.

Lin Chengyou thought to himself, Guo Su is the general of Zuo Wuwei, he was ordered to arrest Peng and his son tonight, and he suddenly returned to the palace to report, could it be—

"Let Guo Su come in quickly." The emperor said hurriedly.

Guo Su stepped into the palace in a hurry, bowed his head and bowed: "I want to report to the sage. I didn't do enough to wait, so I only caught Peng Sishun and the female relatives of the Peng family, but Peng Zhen was not caught."

"He ran away?"

Guo Su was sweating profusely and shook his head: "That 'Peng Zhen' in the mansion was pretended by a person. This person is very skilled in disguise, and his words and deeds are also very similar to Peng Zhen. I think it was for this day, as early as a few days ago. I started to receive training years ago, and I didn't know it was a fake until I took off the mask, but the Peng family thought it was to prevent the sage from being suspicious, and Peng Sishun was not pretending to be someone else. I knew that the imperial court had been monitoring Peng's residence a few days ago, and escaping would only scare the snake away, not to mention that he was already very sick, so he couldn't make it to Huaixi Road alive."

The emperor was shocked: "That is to say, Peng Zhen has been in Huaixi Road from the beginning to the end?"

"It seems so."

Lin Chengyou frowned. Peng Zhen hid in Huaixi Road and arranged secretly, but let his father and his wife come to Chang'an. After thinking about it, I am sure that the old father can escape Chang'an smoothly with his family. Even if he did not escape, with the kindness of his uncle, he would not dispose of the Peng family's wife and children casually.

The emperor took a few steps quickly, and said to Teng Shao and Lin Chengyou: "The capital is full of the Peng family's eyeliner, tonight the court soldiers will surround the Peng mansion, Huaixi Road will definitely receive rumors, it seems that the troops must be dispatched immediately. "

Teng Shao said: "Some adjustments must be made to the strategy of using troops."

Recalling what Li Huaigu said, Lin Chengyou suddenly said: "Uncle, Peng Zhen may send someone to deal with General Teng. No matter how good General Teng is in martial arts, he is no match for sorcery. General Teng cannot do without people these two days. Tonight I will send General Teng back to the mansion, but I may not be able to spare time to go to the Shence Army tomorrow, so please ask Uncle to ask Abbot Yuanjue to send some senior disciples out of the temple to protect General Teng day and night."

The emperor and Teng Shao were taken aback.

The emperor hurriedly nodded: "You are very worried."

After discussing for a while, it was late at night before he knew it. Teng Shao was afraid that his daughter would disturb the queen's rest, so he wanted to pick up his daughter.

Lin Chengyou had originally planned to send Teng Shao and Teng Yuyi back to their residence, so they left Linde Hall together.

Just halfway down the road, I saw Shigong and Juesheng Qizhi head on.

Lin Chengyou was taken aback, the master rarely entered the palace this evening, and according to the usual habits of Juesheng and Qizhi, at this hour, he should have slept like two pigs.

"Master, why are you still up?"

Teng Shao was slightly surprised and saluted: "Master."

Qing Xuzi's expression was extremely solemn, he nodded at Teng Shao, and said to Lin Chengyou, "Master, I need you urgently."

Teng Shao hurriedly said: "The son doesn't need to send each other off, Teng and the young girl just go back home."

Qing Xuzi: "You want to send General Teng back to the mansion yourself?"

"Chang'an has a lot of Peng Zhen's henchmen, and his disciples are afraid that they will harm General Teng with sorcery. Teng Yuyi, she likes to provoke evil spirits."

Teng Shao raised his eyebrows slightly. Although he had known for a long time that Lin Chengyou wanted to marry his daughter, the sound of "Teng Yuyi" was a bit too smooth.

He has mixed feelings in his heart. Lin Chengyou is a good boy, but he doesn't know what Yu'er thinks. These days, he has put too much pressure on his heart. When he goes this time, he can't let go of Yu'er. If Lin Chengyou can--

He turned his head to look at Lin Chengyou.

"Just let Juesheng and Qizhi give it away." Qing Xuzi said, "After learning these years, breaking a simple sorcery is no problem."

Juesheng and Qizhi patted their chests: "Brother, please talk to Master, we will send General Teng and Lady Teng off."

Teng Yuyi came out of the Shicui Palace with the palace people, just in time to hear this conversation, she walked to Grandpa without squinting, and saluted Taoist priest Qing Xuzi, and did not look at Lin Chengyou after the salute, just holding a pair of Wuliu His eyes looked at Juesheng and Qizhi.

Teng Shao also said: "The Daoist is already old, and it is not suitable to stay up all night and wait. The son will go to work, and there will be no worries if there are two Taoist elders to see him off."

After speaking, he made a gesture of extending his arms to invite Juesheng and Qizhi: "Thank you, the two path leaders."

A group of people came out, and as soon as they got on the calf cart, Lin Chengyou also came out, and ordered the palace man to bring his horse, and said to Teng Shao with a smile: "General Teng, let me see you off, the night is too late , the younger brother is too young, and he is not good at dealing with the situation, so I don't feel at ease to let them send me off."

Since listening to the conversation between Teng Yuyi and Li Huaigu, it seems that there is an invisible stone lying on his chest all the time. He doesn't want to make any more mistakes regarding the safety of Teng's father and daughter.

Teng Yuyi put down the window curtain as if nothing had happened, and put a preserved apricot in her mouth. She was already sleepy. When Lin Chengyou came, she couldn't help but adjust her sitting posture and dozed off in peace.

There was some warmth in Teng Shao's deep eyes: "Then there will be Lao Shizi."

Lin Chengyou cleared his throat, got on his horse and said, "General Teng, you don't have to be polite."

***

Qing Xuzi closed his eyes and meditated in the warm pavilion in Shicui Palace, after an unknown amount of time, he heard light footsteps outside, opened his eyes suddenly, and the three disciples and grandchildren came back.

Qing Xuzi jumped up: "Quickly tell Master what Li Sanniang explained today."

Lin Chengyou was extremely puzzled: "You have been staying up all this time, just to ask this?"

Qing Xuzi's face was full of anxiety: "Master, I felt that the sky was not quite right a few days ago. Thinking about it tonight, I can't sleep no matter what. Come on, what did Li Sanniang and Mrs. Teng say, hurry up Tell me ten to five."

Lin Chengyou waved his hand to make the palace people retreat, helped the master to sit back on the couch, and told the master one by one about the conversation between Li Huaigu and Teng Yuyi tonight.

Qing Xuzi's eyes widened: "Li Sanniang said that she died of the epidemic in the so-called 'last life'?"

"That's right." Lin Chengyou frowned and thought, "She said that an epidemic broke out three years later."

Qing Xuzi muttered: "The epidemic, the epidemic..."

He couldn't sit still, he walked around the hall with his hands behind his back: "No wonder there are so many evil spirits appearing in Chang'an recently, the city is full of lonely ghosts coming from all directions tonight. Master can roughly guess what happened How did it come back? Epidemics, evil spirits, borrowing life, the wrong hook curse in Mrs. Teng..."

After saying these words, looking back at his apprentice and grandson, Qingxuzi waved his hands in confusion, "This matter is no small matter, come here, Master, I will tell you in detail."

***

Teng Mansion.

Teng Yuyi slept soundly all the way, and when she got out of the car, Lin Chengyou had already left. She rubbed her eyes and looked at the empty end of the street, and then met her father's complicated gaze when she turned her head.

"Let's go, Grandpa has something to tell you."

This is exactly what Teng Yuyi wanted. She was about to ask Grandpa why she ran to find Wu Yingying today.

When the father and daughter arrived at the door of the study, Teng Shao took off his cloak and handed it to Uncle Cheng, and said in a low voice, "No need to serve tea, I have something to say to Yu'er."

Cheng Bo solemnly agreed.

Teng Yuyi watched his father's actions from the sidelines, took a step, and followed his father into the study.

Teng Shao seemed to be full of agitation, his eyes swept around the room messily, and he said straight to the point: "Grandpa and Lin Chengyou are going to lead the army to Huaixi Road to suppress the rebellion, and they will pull out the camp in the day after tomorrow at the latest. Lin Chengyou led the magic strategy Army, the saint gave a two-month time limit."

Teng Yuyi was startled. She had expected that the court was about to start a war, but she never expected that Lin Chengyou would go out with Grandpa. Deep nostalgia and reluctance, like this night, I want to imprint my daughter's appearance deeply in my mind.

Teng Yuyi was even more surprised.

"But don't worry, Grandpa has been preparing for a long time, and Lin Chengyou is also a genius. This battle will be over in two months at the latest." Teng Shao added, carefully studying his daughter's expression, and suddenly said, " Good boy, tell Grandpa, do you like Lin Chengyou?"