Du Zheng walked into the study and said, "Master, Zhang Weiren is here."

Huo Linfeng said: "Let him come in."

Zhang Weiren entered the room, walked to the table with his head down, and respectfully called "General". Huo Linfeng was fiddling with a fine inkstone, without raising his eyes, he just said with a smile, "I will test you, what have you found out in the past few days?"

Now the strong enemy is dead, everything is peaceful, and the investigation situation has nothing to do with other things, Zhang Weiren understands, and answers: "My subordinates have found that Duan Daxia and Duan Palace Master are discussing the matter of returning to Jiangnan. The father and son almost quarreled."

Huo Linfeng smiled, quite satisfied: "What else?"

Zhang Weiren said: "The emperor highly rewarded the third palace lord. Last night, the third palace lord stayed up all night, guarding the gold and silver jewelry and singing endlessly." After saying that, he turned to the side and raised his hand to point outside the house, "The fourth palace lord seems to have something on his mind, just now it is convenient. Hidden behind a large vase."

None of the three palace masters seemed to be normal. Huo Linfeng was overjoyed to hear it. He put down the inkstone and asked Zhang Weiren to come over to study ink. After the ink research was finished, he spread out a white poster, picked up a pen, and asked, "Apart from others, what else?"

Zhang Weiren replied: "Except for others, it is the general himself." He hardly stumbled, and he knew everything in his chest, "The general has always acted vigorously and resolutely, but after being sealed, he neither contacted his subordinates nor handed over the official seal, indicating that the general did not intend to stay at all. Chang'an."

Huo Linfeng silently acquiesced and praised: "Among the batch of black eagles that my father cultivated, you are indeed the best." The pen tip was dipped in ink, and the word "brother" fell, "Then you can guess, I will call you here. What's the matter?"

Zhang Weiren lifted his robe and knelt on one knee by the chair: "General, it is to arrange the future."

The study was quiet for a while, and Huo Linfeng wrote eloquently, in black and white, and stopped after writing the last sentence. He said: "You don't have to work for me anymore, go back to Saibei to find a big brother, and be his black eagle from now on."

This is a military order, and Zhang Weiren clasped his fists in response. Huo Linfeng said again: "I ordered Tian Che to assemble the Dingbei Army, and set off to return to the fortress the next morning, taking Du Zheng and Taiping with him."

After explaining them one by one, Zhang Weiren went down, Huo Linfeng took out the red mud of the handsome seal from the chair alone, and printed it heavily on the paper. Then he looked to the door, whistled, and threw a ball of paper at the faltering shadow.

"Ah!" Diao Yuliang stuck his head out, "Big Brother Huo..."

Huo Linfeng said, "Sneaky, come in."

Diao Yuliang rushed into the house, he grew taller, but he was still childish, like a young tree full of vitality. That day, he led his troops here and only focused on the war. He didn't say anything properly, and he didn't talk about the past, so he hid and wandered outside.

"Brother Huo, I have something on my mind."

"What's on your mind?"

"Well...I have something in my heart that I want to tell you."

Huo Linfeng said deliberately: "Don't you just love me? I don't like children." He waved his hand and let the child be by his side, "I guess, is it related to the future?"

He had a hunch that Diao Yuliang led his troops to find him that day, and his attitude and behavior in his words were no longer like Jianghu people. Compared to being the palace master of the extraordinary palace, this child would be more willing to join the army.

Diao Yuliang said: "Brother Huo, my father saved the second brother's life, so the second brother asked me to be the Lord of the Fourth Palace and took care of me all the time. But..."

He hesitated a bit: "But when I was the Lord of the Fourth Palace, it was so boring."

Huo Linfeng listened patiently without interrupting, and Diao Yuliang continued: "When I met you later, you took me to the military camp to play, practice, compete, and let me learn to supervise sailors. I don't feel hard at all. All very happy."

Huo Linfeng nodded: "What about after I leave?"

Diao Yuliang said melancholy: "Since you left, I've been idle all day, and then I couldn't help but run to the military camp to follow the training. But my heart became more and more confused, as if I betrayed the extraordinary palace, so uncomfortable."

Huo Linfeng listened carefully and said, "Fourth, when I saw you in fresh clothes and angry horses that day, I was in a trance, as if I saw myself when I was a teenager. Your second brother also said that you are like a young general."

Diao Yuliang was pleasantly surprised, but also apprehensive: "Really?"

At this time, the door of the house was pushed open, and Rong Luoyun's cloak was still unresolved. It was obvious that he had just returned to the palace. He heard an ear outside and walked into the house to answer: "Really, second brother has ever lied to you."

Diao Yuliang shouted: "Second brother!" His eyes flickered and he rushed over, "If I join the army, will you blame me for abandoning the extraordinary palace?"

Rong Luoyun said with a smile: "How come, if you make it clear what you want to do, the second brother will support it." His eyes shifted slightly, and he turned towards Huo Linfeng, "I wonder if your second sister-in-law supports it?"

The meaning of this sentence is obvious. How could Huo Linfeng dare to neglect him? He picked up the letter he just wrote and said, "Fourth, if you really want to make a difference, it's still a long way off. It just depends on your determination."

Diao Yuliang said anxiously, "I have it! Brother Huo, help me!"

Huo Linfeng packed the letter and said, "Take this letter and accompany the Dingbei Army back to the fortress the day after tomorrow to find my elder brother." He got up and walked closer, patted the child on the shoulder, "Follow him, you will be successful. "

Diao Yuliang held the letter in both hands as if he had obtained a treasure, thanked him and ran away happily.

The door of the study was open, and only Huo Linfeng and Rong Luoyun were left to smile at each other. After laughing, the two walked to the window and stood side by side, opened the window, and three or two carrier pigeons landed on the windowsill.

Huo Linfeng probed his hands and teased: "How about a trip to the Shen residence?"

Rong Luoyun said: "Brother Shen is back." He snorted with joy, "When my sister sees him, he sees my sister, perhaps recalling the pain of lovesickness over the years, and the two of them cried endlessly."

Huo Linfeng asked, "What's the plan then?"

Rong Luoyun breathed a sigh of relief: "Brother Shen absolutely refuses to leave my sister, and I am relieved to accompany her to heal her legs."

They chatted word by word, and arranged all aspects properly. Just as they were talking, the palace servants who served in front of the emperor came to report that tonight at Xu Shi Qu Luan Tai, the emperor wanted to entertain everyone.

It seems that the change of ownership of the country is not only a small talk, but also a celebration.

After nightfall, when Xu Shi arrived, the red candles on the Quluan Terrace were like fire, there was only one table, and the palace servants retired. Meng Tingyuan wore a plain crown and sat at the table. The dignified emperor actually poured the wine himself.

There were faint footsteps approaching, and light and shadow floated on the carved door. In front of the door, Rong Luoyun accompanied Huo Linfeng, behind him was Duan Huaike, and the chattering Lu Zhun and Diao Yuliang.

Everyone walked to the table, Rong Luoyun teased: "See the emperor."

Meng Tingyuan laughed: "Why tease me, just sit down."

In a huge hall, on weekdays, the emperor should be at the forefront, and the courtiers are arranged on both sides according to their official positions.

Meng Tingyuan picked up the cup: "After becoming the throne, things are busy, so I have time to talk to everyone. Don't blame me for being neglectful."

Huo Linfeng said, "State affairs are the most important thing. Besides, everyone doesn't pay much attention to it."

Everyone raised their glasses and raised their necks. After drinking a glass, Diao Yuliang couldn't sit still, and turned around to pour wine for his brothers. Meng Tingyuan has always been prudent, but he is still very serious at this moment, saying: "This time is dangerous, and the thanks are so weak, it is really unrewarding."

These Jianghu people are used to being unrestrained, and Lu Zhun said: "We shot because of the second brother, and those soldiers and horses were because of Big Brother Huo. If you want to thank you, just thank the second brother and Big Brother Huo."

Meng Tingyuan immediately looked at Rong Luoyun. Rong Luoyun was so intoxicated that he had already nibbled on a roasted rabbit leg and wiped his mouth and said, "The court has all been awarded that day, why should I mention it again? Why don't you let me have a good meal? ."

Meng Tingyuan said with a smile: "Then you eat, if you like it, I will send two royal chefs to the general's mansion."

Rong Luoyun froze, in front of so many brothers, as if he was married to Huo Linfeng, but he couldn't deny it, he could only bite the rabbit's leg angrily in the eyes of the crowd.

After three rounds of wine, the table was in a mess, Lu Zhun and Diao Yuliang almost fought each other, Rong Luoyun held a box of dim sum just to eat, but Duan Huaike liked the wine, and it was a pleasure to drink it by himself.

Meng Tingyuan was slightly drunk and asked, "Everyone... what are your plans in the future?"

Duan Huaike raised his head and said, "Although Qin Xun has died, he has done evil things that are unbearable and humiliating to his family. My father wants to go back to his hometown to pay homage to his ancestors, and I will be with him."

Diao Yuliang chased after Lu Zhunda, ran from the end of the hall, and said cheerfully, "I want to join the command of General Zhenbian, and I will be the same as Brother Huo in the future!"

Lu Zhun scolded: "What are you doing? Can't you break your sleeve like him?!"

One sentence to offend the two of them, Huo Linfeng stretched out his hand and grabbed Lu Zhun's back, as if he was slipping peacefully, while Rong Luoyun rushed to teach him a lesson and slapped the neck with a gesture.

Meng Tingyuan was startled, and hurriedly got up to stop: "San Gongzhu is right..."

Lu Zhun hid behind him, snorted, and suddenly recalled that the elder brother paid tribute to his ancestor, the second brother and Huo Linfeng were together, and the fourth went to Saibei to join the army...

Isn't he the only one left among the four palace masters of Bufan Palace?

"Your Majesty..." He clasped Meng Tingyuan's shoulder, "Will you still use Bufan Palace for errands in the future?"

Meng Tingyuan asked, "What's wrong?"

Lu Zhun said: "If you don't need it, I think it can be disbanded. If you still use it, maybe you can only rely on me..."

Meng Tingyuan turned to look at him: "Of course, Palace Master Lu, remember to write to me every month in the future."

Quluantai was noisy, and the crowd did not disperse until Zi Shi. The emperor was drunk and was surrounded by palace servants and returned to the Qiankun Palace to rest. Duan Huaike was also a little tired and walked staggeringly.

The palace lantern illuminated the deep path, and Huo Linfeng carried the drunken Diao Yuliang on his back, heading towards the Dingjia Palace. Diao Yuliang burped: "Brother Huo, I really want to vomit."

"..." Huo Linfeng said calmly, "If you dare to vomit, you don't have to go to Saibei."

Diao Yuliang snorted, "Then I won't vomit..." Then he looked for Duke Zhou.

Huo Linfeng breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and saw Rong Luoyun helplessly following behind. Along the way, Lu Zhun hugged Rong Luoyun and was drunk, the second brother was long and the second brother was short, and his nose and tears rubbed against Rong Luoyun's body.

After washing up and going to bed, the long night is half over.

Before dawn, in the warm pavilion of Qiankun Temple, Meng Tingyuan woke up from his sleep. Perhaps he drank too much and felt a little thirsty. The palace servants followed the sound and came in to serve, served tea, and turned their faces in confusion: "Why are the windows closed, the servants are clearly closed."

Meng Tingyuan glanced at it and asked, "What time is it?"

The palace servant replied: "Go back to the emperor, it's five watch." He bowed to close the window to cut off the chill outside, "Your Majesty, just sleep for a while."

Meng Tingyuan shook his head: "I can't fall asleep. For some reason, my heart is a little empty."

I remember the last time had such a feeling. It was the night when Taifu left. He lifted the quilt and got out of bed, pacing the room in a robe, and slowly approaching the inch of light with a lamp on the table.

Walking to the table, Meng Tingyuan found a letter on the table with "Resignation List" written on it.

Beside the letter, there is also a military charm.

He picked it up, his heart began to beat nervously, but he forced himself to ask calmly, "Who came at night?"

Gong Ren said: "Back to the emperor, the servants have been guarding the door, and no one has asked to see him."

Meng Tingyuan couldn't help looking at the window, and immediately understood that he pursed his lips and walked out, pushed open the door, and strode out of the Qiankun Palace. The sky was gray and cold, and the robe swayed with his pace, and it was already cold.

The palace people turned pale with fright, and followed a trot: "Your Majesty, take care of the cold!"

Meng Tingyuan turned a deaf ear and seemed to be slow. He even ran in the empty and deep palace. The bricks and stones were inhuman and the grass and trees were ruthless. He walked through the morning fog and ran to the palace wall in one breath.

Nearly a hundred steps, he panted and climbed, rushed to the top, leaning on the icy wall and looking into the distance.

In the faint rays of sunshine, Huo Linfeng was leading the horse, Rong Luoyun beside him, and was gradually walking away.

Only at this moment did they realize that, like throwing a stone into the water, after the ripples stirred, they had to withdraw from this tranquility.

Meng Tingyuan bowed his head in the strong wind, and unfolded a word list tremblingly.

——The minister promised one person that the world would be stable, so he would disband his armour and return to the land, destroying what a gentleman did. If one day the city wall is broken and the war breaks out again, the ministers will return on horseback and fight with swords to protect the country, rivers and mountains.

Your Majesty, take great care.

May all the people live in peace and peace without war.

Meng Tingyuan raised his head blankly.

Those two figures can no longer be seen, Xiganling, Lingbi Mountain, the ancient temple in Hanzhou, and the blue lake in the desert, no one knows where they are going, only that they are integrated into the mundane world.

Since then, the wind has roamed the clouds, and the world is arbitrary.

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The author has something to say: This is the first time I wrote Gudan, I revised it from scratch when I serialized the first five chapters, and then I ran around with zero manuscripts.But I don't regret it at all, because any attempt will always yield a little something, but I am sorry to the friends who follow the serialization. Thank you for your tolerance and the company of more than 400,000 words.In fact, I wrote an afterword, in which I described the hard work and deleted it after I finished writing it. First, it was sensational and boring, and second, the reader did not have the obligation to know those things, and I wrote it once, which is equivalent to having already confided.Well, this story will come to an end in the calm after the vigor, Xiao Huo Xiaorong is free, and I also have fun!See you next time!