The Grandmaster Strategist Chapter 29: The shadow of the waning moon

In the May of the first year of Tongtai in Southern Chu, Emperor Yong used the princess Xu Weiying of Changle to hear, but the lord made an oath and refused to submit. The emperor was furious, and the princess said in a whisper: "Er Ruo If you have the heart, no matter whether you are good or bad, I will promise it." The princess was silent.

——"Southern Dynasty Chu History·Jiang Suiyun Biography"

The waning moon is like a hook, and the night sky is quiet and peaceful. Standing on the imperial steps, Princess Changle is dressed in plain clothes, silently watching the faint moonlight. These days, her already gradually plump appearance is sad, like a black silk She was cut off in half, and now she was only under her shoulders, and she was already trimmed by a maid, but it was too short, so she couldn't turn the bun, just tied it with a silk scarf, the night breeze was cool, the princess of Changle was thinly dressed, it was cold , But she still refused to return to the room. In such a night, he can hardly sleep at night. For a long time, she raised her bare hand, a folding fan in her hand with a quatrain.

"It is cold in Pishui and pale in autumn. In the early days of Yuanmo, I saw Dutou in the early days. Lai Shi Danqing has no paintings, and the paintings should be sorrowful." She chanted in a low voice, which was brought to her by Princess Yong a few days ago. Yes, this is the folding fan handwritten by the man. Princess Yong knew that she liked Jiang Zhe’s poems, so she asked and gave it to her. Jiang Zhe might not care about a poetry fan, but she has stayed there for a while since she got the folding fan. Not willing to give up.

At this time, Lu'e came, took a cloak, and pleaded: "His Majesty, you are so miserable. The slave and maidservant can’t bear to look at it. If your majesty and the maid knew, they would definitely blame the slave and maid for not taking good care of you. ."

Princess Changle smiled slightly and took the cloak and said: "How can this palace be so delicate, just like the night, well, you go to rest first, this palace will go to bed later."

Lv'e saw that the princess looked okay, so she courageously asked: "Princess, the servant doesn't understand, Lord Xiahou is both civil and martial, and he is very handsome. You don't like it. After all, everyone says that the son of Xiahou is romantic Suave, the princess has a gentle and kind temperament. If you don’t like it, it’s no surprise, but Master Wei is not only good-looking, but also clean and self-conscious. He never has a romantic affair, but the princess doesn’t even like him. It’s really hard to understand."

Princess Changle said lightly: "What do you know, now, go."

Lu'e's heart shuddered, and she saw the princess Xiuya's face with a sneer. The royal majesty made Lu'e dare not say any more, and she crept back.

Princess Changle sighed slightly, feeling cold in the night, embroidered with icy feet, and about to turn back to the sleeping hall to rest. There was a sound of sighing in the night breeze, and Princess Changle frowned slightly. : "Who is there to spy on this palace?"

Cui Ying flashed, and a woman in a green palace dress stood in front of Princess Changle. Princess Changle was startled slightly and said, "It turns out that it is sister Hanyou, why come to Cuiluan Hall to visit the palace in the middle of the night like this."

Li Hanyou floated down and said: "My concubine is engaged to General Qin today, but when I think of my sister's loneliness in the palace, I can't help feeling uneasy, so I came here specially. Sure enough, my sister has not slept in yet, I wonder if my sister can please Hanyou Go in and talk."

Princess Changle said indifferently: "My sister often comes to accompany me these days. Changle is grateful, but tonight is quiet and it is inconvenient to talk. My sister should go back and rest."

Li Hanyou frowned slightly, thinking again, and said in his heart, I heard that Princess Yong had entered the palace two days ago. Could it be that Princess Changle knew what I had troubled Jiang Zhe in Qin Mansion? Princess Changle liked Jiang Zhe's poems, no one I don’t know, and I heard that Princess Changle likes that person. Now it seems that it’s possible. Otherwise, the last time I met was still affectionate and affectionate, but now it’s cold and frosty. If this is the case, I have to ask the truth about it. Not losing control.

Thinking of this, Li Hanyou smiled and said: "His Royal Highness likes the poems of Nanchu talents. A few days ago, Hanyou was fortunate to see Jiang Zhuangyuan’s poems in the Qin Mansion. Although it was not a poem made by the champion, there is something to say. Well, the so-called poetry expresses ambition, don’t my sister want to know the details?"

Princess Changle's heart moved. The first two days when Princess Yong entered the palace, she accidentally talked about the poem meeting, but the mother and concubine were at the side, and she didn't have the opportunity to ask, she said, "I would like to hear more." /

Li Hanyou ignored everyone's heart-to-heart fights and didn't mention it. He just said that everyone had chosen the poems, and finally said, "No one is seen at the end of the song, and there are many peaks on the river." Suddenly Princess Changle smiled slightly. Li Hanyou knew that there was a difference. Pretending to be ignorant, he continued: "The poems selected by Jiang Dao are excellent. These last two sentences are the most meaningful. What does the princess think of Jiang Dao's vision."

Princess Changle laughed and said: "Most Jiang Dao people chose this poem to be perfunctory. I think his poems are either remote and elegant, or majestic, or deep and deep, or calm and calm, but there is no such ghost. An energetic work." He couldn't help but look at the poetry fan in his hand.

Li Hanyou's heart moved and said: "Sister's fan, would you like to lend it to my younger sister?"

Princess Changle glanced at Li Hanyou, and said, "Everything can't be told to others. I snatched this fan from Erwang's sister-in-law. In the past few years, Mr. Jiang has rarely seen poems and handwriting. Yeah." He passed the fan as he said.

Li Hanyou lightly read the above poems, only to feel a touch of sadness over his face, the poems are elegant and timeless, and he couldn't help saying: "Jiang Daren's poems are really unparalleled in the world."

Princess Changle retrieved the poem fan and said with a smile: "Master Jiang's poems are spread all over the world. If your sister likes it, you might as well look for it."

Li Hanyou saw that Princess Changle had a faint smile on her face, and suddenly asked: "Why is your Royal Highness refusing to give a marriage? Is it because you already have someone you like?"

Princess Changle didn’t change her expression. She said indifferently: "Sister, knows why my father is eager to choose a son-in-law for me?"

Li Han said: "Your Majesty loves princess, everyone knows it."

Princess Changle said indifferently: "The heavenly family has a weak family relationship. Although my father loves me, he is not eager to choose a son-in-law for me. On that day, my father sent me to marry away, and he always had a heart, so if I could not marry A wishful man, my father always feels sorry for me."

The look in Li Hanyou's eyes changed, and he said, "Can my sister resent your Majesty?"

Princess Changle shook her head and said: "I have no resentment in my heart from beginning to end. Changle likes poetry since childhood, and his temperament is more supple. Not as strong and decisive as my Dayong woman. If my father, queen, mother and concubine love pets, Changle is afraid There is no status at all, so my father ordered me to marry away. Although I am sad, I will not complain. Besides, this palace is supported by the people of the world, so how can I not sacrifice for Da Yong, so although I marry a foreign country, I am doomed to this life Husband and wife can’t white-headed, they killed my unborn child with their own hands. In Changle’s heart, he never complained against Dayong or his father. Now the father wants me to marry. Naturally, he hopes that I will be happy, but the palace has experienced ups and downs. , I have long been disheartened by the word love, and I only hope that my father, the queen and the concubine will be filial to the knees. In the future, no matter the brother and elder ascend to the throne, I am a widow and weak girl, and I will definitely not be jealous. Then Changle will be accompanied by the ancient Buddha of the blue lantern. , This life is enough."

Li Hanyou sighed and said: "His Royal Highness, are you still thinking about the Lord of Southern Chu? He is just a mediocre person, why do you keep the festival for him." While saying something he didn't believe in, Li Hanyou looked sadly Looking at Princess Changle.

Princess Changle said lightly: "There is no such thing, this palace is just discouraged, not everyone wants to imitate Wenjun."

Li Hanyou said: "Wen Jun is originally a lady, but I just met the brilliant Sima Xiangru. This can't help but I can't help it. If Mr. Jiang wants to ask for a phoenix, I don't know what the princess wants."

Princess Changle looked at Li Hanyou deeply, with a hint of coldness in her eyes, Li Hanyou smiled and said: "The emperor has said that if the princess is willing, anyone can be a horseman. Jiang Da is a talented person, if the princess wishes , The younger sister is willing to tell the emperor on behalf of her highness."

Princess Changle looked even colder, and said coldly: "Li Hanyou, this palace has been in the Grand Lama Temple for many years, and as a queen in Nanchu, although it is a deep residence, you really don’t have any scheming in this palace. ?"

Li Hanyou's expression changed drastically, and he bowed down: "His Royal Highness calms down his anger. The little girl is really sincere. I can't bear to see the princess frowning her eyebrows. If there is any offense, Hanyou is willing to accept the crime."

Princess Changle looked even colder, and slowly said: "Major Jiang is of noble character, if it is not for the second king brother, ordinary people would never persuade him to surrender. Even so, he is not a vulgar person to insult, Ben The palace loves his talents and respects other people’s character. How can you let you wait to misinterpret the heart of the palace. I know that things in the court nowadays are complicated, but Changle is already an outsider, why do you insist on involving the palace, Princess Jingjiang Although this palace does not like fighting, if you continue to force each other bitterly, this palace will have to report to your father and immediately become a nun, and then your wish will be fulfilled."

Then, Princess Changle said coldly: "My palace is tired, please come back, Princess Jingjiang, you must be more careful. If there are such rumors again, my palace will invite the father and the queen. In charge."

Li Hanyou looked at Princess Changle's back, her eyes flashed with regret. She never expected that Princess Changle, who is usually gentle and lovely, would have such a dignified and inviolable side. If she continues to stir her up, if she is irritated Princess, angrily became a monk, I am afraid that no one can persuade your majesty to calm the thunder anger, and now, I can only let it go temporarily.

Hurrying back to the residence, I saw Concubine Ji looking solemnly waiting for her. She quickly stepped forward and said: "Uncle Master, why are you here, but is there anything important?"

Concubine Ji said: "There is an order from the sect master that Huo Jicheng has been embellished by your elder sister and must not be able to escape, but now the ruling and the public are talking about it and must be handled carefully."

Li Han said with joy: "The master's martial arts are peerless, she must be able to catch her." But Liu Mei frowned, "But how can the prince's matter be saved and guarded against people than Fangchuan, the master always teaches this. Disciple, I don’t know what Master Uncle can do."

Concubine Ji said: “You don’t have to worry too much. You have done thorough work. Now no one has evidence to prove that the prince was involved in this matter. Now Liang Shangshu is already a bird in a cage. As long as some time passes, Kill him and kill the mouth, and it’s okay. Although the matter of controlling the household is important, we cannot touch the prince’s vigilance, so we can’t be aware of it. I’m afraid that we can arrange for a few of our people to enter. It’s important, it’s up to the prince to toss, but the party that cooperates with Splendid Alliance may also know some things, and you have a good eye."

Li Hanyou smiled bitterly: "How can I say, it is the Tianji Pavilion of Southern Chu that is cooperating with Splendid Alliance, but their power is in the dark, and now they are nowhere to be seen, and even the businesses they control have all been released. , This Tianji Pavilion is really mysterious, and our power in Southern Chu is not strong enough, it is beyond reach."

Ji Guifei said indifferently: "You just have to remember this matter. The sect master said, if you have to let people talk, then let them divert their attention. Since the prince has something like this, we have to let others also If something happens, the more you fight, the better. In this way, who will remember the prince’s affairs? Just remember that as long as we support the prince’s ascension to the throne, who dares to mention this matter, the top priority is not to lose the emperor’s favor. You still don’t want to do anything about Changle. Intervened."

Li Hanyou said: "Disciple obeyed, I already have an idea, please rest assured."

Concubine Ji faintly said: "You are the beloved disciple of the sect master, how can I not worry about it, please do your work. Although your master sister has obtained the true biography of the sect master, the sect master has not yet selected an heir, you If the credit is great enough, I will speak for you in front of the master."

As soon as this remark came out, Li Hanyou's eyes flashed with ecstasy, but she quickly recovered her calm, and Tang said: "Thank you for the kindness of Master Uncle, Hanyou respects the senior sister very much, and dare not have such delusions." /

Concubine Ji smiled slightly and said: "Okay, you can do your business."

Looking at Li Hanyou’s back, Ji Guifei smiled faintly. Having been in this vanity fair for a long time, she already knew that no matter who was able to easily throw away the temptation of fame and fortune, it would be a lie. Fame, fortune, power, wealth and glory, how could it be? What can be easily given up is that they don't love money, fame and fortune. The majesty of holding authority in one's hands and bowing their heads in the world is even more fascinating. How many people in this world can resist this temptation.

Huo Jicheng lay in the grass, holding his breath, not daring to move a little. At this moment, his heart was burning like a fire, and he kept cursing the incompetence of his subordinates. If he did not implement his plan well, he was easily wiped out by the Qin Qing army. The most hateful thing is Feng Yimen, they have been chasing themselves for a day and night, if they were not good at hiding their whereabouts, I am afraid they would have died in the hands of that woman.

Suddenly, Huo Jicheng saw the dim moonlight, and suddenly a figure appeared. It was a woman in Tsing Yi, with plain clothes. It was the style most popular among the commoner women of Dayong. Huo Jicheng was originally from Shu, and she was quite familiar with silk fabrics. Appreciation ability, at a glance, I can see that this woman's clothes were not made by a famous tailor, but rather like a woman who is good at weaving and cutting clothes. If we see it in the past, Huo Jicheng will only think that this woman is just a country girl, but At this time and place, Huo Jicheng's heart felt chills. At this time, the woman lit the fire, and the fire was extinguished, reflecting an ordinary woman's face. This woman's appearance is only a middle-aged posture, but the cold and calm look between her eyebrows makes her image immediately A little bit more unpredictable. Huo Jicheng's heart jumped. He already remembered the rumors of the Fengyi Sect. It is said that the master of Fengyi Sect was very beautiful, so the disciples he received had to be quite attractive, with one exception, this person was her first disciple. Ziyan, Wen Ziyan was a disciple received by the Fengyi sect master when she was young. Not only was she ordinary in appearance, but she was also not high-quality, but this woman's perseverance was really convincing, and she actually got the true biography of Fengyi sect master. Today It is only 30 years old. It is said that he has 70% to 80% of the martial arts of the Fengyi Sect Master. Back then, Fengyi Sect assisted Li Yuan to fight for the east and the west. Wen Ziyan was Fengyi Sect Master’s most powerful assistant. It was not until Da Yongping settled the Central Plains that this woman returned to Fengyi Sect and did not go out easily. It is said that most of the martial arts of Fengyi Sect disciples were taught by her on behalf of her master.

Huo Jicheng is good at a mental technique that can make his heartbeat and breathing very low. At this moment, he is like an inanimate stone. He felt that this woman was listening attentively to the wind and grass around him, so he did not dare to breathe.

For a long time, this woman seemed a little disappointed. She waved her hand to extinguish the fire, and her figure disappeared into the night. After another half an hour, Huo Jicheng moved her body slightly, moving her already numb limbs, and he adjusted his breath. After a while, I looked at the stars in the sky and judged the direction. There was news from Tianji Pavilion that if he could reach a farmhouse thirty miles away, he could be sent out of the Da Yong country. Huo Jicheng felt that his energy was restored. After a lot of work, the trip started again.

The journey in the dark night was a very difficult thing. Huo Jicheng was a bird of fright. Looking forward and backward, he finally arrived at the small farmhouse at dawn. This farmhouse was very remote and surrounded by no people. Huo Jicheng kept under surveillance for a long time, but didn’t notice it. In an ambush, just stepped forward to shoot the door, and the door opened. The two fifteen-year-old boys were all happy when they saw Huo Jicheng. Huo Jicheng walked into the farmhouse and saw the figure of helplessness.

Han Wuji saw Huo Jicheng and sighed: "Leader Huo, why are you so stubborn? The first time you succeeded in a sneak attack, I advised you to leave quickly, but you still refused. Now the Fairview League has been hit hard. What should you do."

Huo Jicheng said swiftly: "It’s all my subordinates who fooled me, and this is the trap, but it’s okay, there are still a small half of the staff out of the Fairview League. I only need to find them, but in three or five years, I can make a comeback again, but that I’m going to ask you to do it for me."

Han Wuqi smiled and said: "Why do you have to do it for you? I bought this batch of goods at 50% of the price. Wouldn't you be better than empty-handed if you leave with your cash ticket."

Huo Jicheng was pleasantly surprised: "Brother Han is serious?"

Han Wuzhi said: "How dare I deceive, we will release these goods slowly, and we will never lose money. Brother Huo, you have to reorganize the Splendid Alliance. How can you do it without money."

Mayor Huo Jicheng said: "Thank you Brother Han for his friendship, if Huo has the day to turn over, he will definitely not treat Brother Han badly."

Han Wuji smiled and said: "Don’t dare, I have many friends and many roads, I am also adhering to the pavilion master’s decree. Okay, Brother Huo, you take a shower and change clothes first. I have prepared wine and food. After you have a meal, Put on the clothes I prepared for you, change your appearance, I have prepared a full set of identity documents, and you can leave in a big way."

Huo Jicheng said worriedly: "But Wen Ziyan from Fengyimen is chasing her, how can she give up?"

Han Wuji smiled and said: "Leader rest assured, I have prepared a corpse that can replace the leader. The body is in the next room. When the leader is gone, I will burn the farmhouse to make a false impression that the leader is killed."

Huo Jicheng's heart moved and said: "Let me see if the double is similar."

Han Wuji pointed at a small door, Huo Jicheng walked in and saw that there was a corpse on a wooden bed inside, the figure was very similar to himself, he was relieved this time, it seems that Tianji Pavilion is not ready to fall into the trap .

After changing his clothes, he gobbled up his stomach. Huo Jicheng drank another cup of tea. He only felt sore and unbearable all over his body. I thought it was too hard to run around all night. I can't wait to sleep for a while and talk about it. , Huo Jicheng had to say: "It seems I have to go, it is too unsafe here."

Han Wuji smiled slightly: "I'm sorry, Meng Huo, you can't go anywhere."

Huo Jicheng was shocked and was about to jump up, but felt that his legs were soft and he couldn't move. He looked at Han Wu in horror and said, "You are going to betray you."

Han Wuzhi said coldly: "We are both Shu people. Although we are not committed to regaining the country, we will not harm our own people. As the leader of the Splendid Alliance, you have killed how many Shu people who do not want to be with you. Crimes are too numerous to list."

Huo Jicheng said angrily: "What do these have to do with you, you have benefited a lot from me."

Han Wuzhi said indifferently: "Yes, we rely on you a lot, but today you are at a dead end, but we don't want to be dragged down by you. You know some things about our Tianji Pavilion, and the pavilion owner has long been down I have ordered ~IndoMTL.com~ to kill you before Fengyimen. Never let Fengyimen know that there is our master behind you."

Huo Jicheng's heart stunned. He remembered that although he was proud of the breeze these days, most of what he did was really suggested by him. Could it be that he actually made someone else's pawn? He thinks highly of himself, thinking of this, he can't help but feel mad, his eyes split.

Han Wuji smiled slightly and said: "Leader Huo, under Jiuquan, don't forget to plead with them when you see Han Zhang and his wife, and my son asked me to tell me that everything is fine, Miss Roulan." Huo Jicheng's eyes flashed. After a trace of comprehension, he said: "You are avenging Han Zhang."

Han Wuji didn't say any more, slipped a dagger from his sleeve, and with a light wave, it severed Huo Jicheng's throat. When this wanton man ended his life, his eyes were still filled with rage and gnashing teeth.

Han Wuji took out a jade bottle and poured the powder inside on Huo Jicheng's body. After a frightening scream, Huo Jicheng's body turned into a pool of water, leaving only clothes, shoes and socks. For some odds and ends, he said indifferently: "Shanzi, Quhuang, you put things away, we should also go."

When Han did not know how to clear all clues with the two teenagers, and soon after leaving the farmhouse on fire, Wen Ziyan also rushed here. She had already discovered that someone was covering Huo Jicheng's whereabouts and made a lot of things. The fake traces led her astray, but she finally found out Huo Jicheng's true whereabouts. Unfortunately, she came a step late and found only a charred corpse. There was an inexplicable cold light in her eyes, and she checked the corpse since, because most of the corpse hadn't been burned because it came in time, but her face was already burnt. Wen Ziyan smiled coldly, this corpse knew that he was not a martial artist only by looking at his hands and feet, and Huo Jicheng wanted Jin Chan to get rid of his shell, but he had to say whether he agreed.