The passage of time is silent, just like the atmosphere between me and him in this empty room.

I sat by the bed, and he sat in a ring chair at the other end of the room, and the two of them met silently. After the sun's light was over, it slowly ran out, and the light and shadow slowly moved slowly towards my feet.

My eyes were staring at the light and shadow, as I was about to move to my feet, and I subconsciously grabbed the bed sheet and almost pinched it.

At this moment, Liu Qinghan suddenly said, "Don't worry too much."

I looked up and looked at him sitting in a chair at the other end of the room, looking at me calmly. Although the words were comforting me, I really couldn't find any comfort in that indifferent tone.

He said again: "Tu Shuhan put us under house arrest, which is what he has to do no matter what. But he can't keep locking us up."

Of course, he could not keep us in check. Not to mention that he could not afford to offend the princess's future son-in-law, as long as Liu Qinghan and I deny it, Pei Yuanzhen would not give up their engagement even though she knew that we had met in private last night. This situation has not been seen before.

But that's not all I'm worried about.

The most important thing is that the time agreed upon by Yuan Xiu and I was almost here.

If he really enters the city and encounters Tu Shuhan, I can't even think about what we will face next.

Thinking of this, I just felt anxious.

Looking at my frowning brows, Liu Qinghan seemed to want to comfort me a few words, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he couldn't say anything, and finally he only sighed.

Just then, a knock on the door came from outside, and a man pushed the door and walked in.

Liu Qinghan and I subconsciously stood up, and when we saw the thin figure at the door, we were both stunned.

The visitor shook his white-washed gown and bowed to us: "Mr. Liu, Miss Yan, don't be fine."

His movements were very gentle and polite, but my memory of this person was more about the way he stood up to fight for her with his life in the Juma River Valley.

The person in front of me turned out to be Huo Liancheng!

When I saw him, I was stunned. Liu Qinghan was also stunned for a moment, and then said softly: "Brother Huo?"

"Mr. Liu," Huo Liancheng smiled faintly at him: "It's been a long time."

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I never thought I would meet Huo Liancheng here, but he seemed very calm and was not surprised that we were placed under house arrest in this room. After he walked in, he sat leisurely at the table, and immediately a maid brought hot tea and pastries in.

Liu Qinghan and I looked at each other, and both walked to the table and sat down.

This time, I spoke first: "I didn't expect to meet Lord Huo here. It was a coincidence."

Huo Liancheng smiled, but the smile was not pleasant at all: "This is not a coincidence."

"oh?"

"I came here very early to join the army."

“It’s very early…”

I repeated these two words, looked at the scholar's face, which was originally as white as jade, had now become more rough and rough as the wind and sand here, and suddenly understood.

He was in the Guma River Valley before and spoke up for Nangong Lizhu. He also attended the New Year banquet where Nangong Lizhu and I "decided the victory and loss". So no matter how early it is, it is not until then that time, and it must be after that, we will be transferred here to join the army.

As for why I got here...

When he was removed from Shen Gongyi's rebellious force in the Juma River Valley, it was naturally Liu Qinghan and Wen Fengxi who made the first contribution. Huo Liancheng's performance was ineffective and wrong. It must be said that it was a small contribution.

But the problem is - Nangong Lizhu.

No matter how generous Pei Yuanhao is or notarized, as an emperor, he cannot even reward him after knowing that a minister has always been secretly loving the woman he loves the most.

He could use the cultivation of light and cold without considering past grudges, but Nangong Lizhu is special.

Actually, I think he should have made plans after he knew Huo Liancheng's delusion. However, the rebellion of Shen Gongyi had just been put down at that time, and the overall situation needed to be stable; and Huo Liancheng was somewhat of a meritorious minister, so he could not do it too much. So, Huo Liancheng was transferred from the capital to Longnan, probably after the New Year's banquet, that is, after Nangong Lizhu lost the opportunity to be promoted to the imperial concubine.

At this time, of course I also understood that Huo Liancheng was not surprised to see us here, because he is now a military officer under Tu Shuhan's tent. After last night's night banquet, Tu Shuhan would go to discuss the issue of sending troops with his military staff, and naturally he was involved.

Thinking of this, my eyes when I looked at Huo Liancheng became much more complicated.

Because, the situation has become complicated.

Liu Qinghan smiled: "I have been away from the capital for so long, and I don't know that Brother Huo has arrived in Longnan. However, since he is under the command of the general, Brother Huo has a bright future."

Huo Liancheng smiled faintly: "The future is not enough. But, I heard that Lord Liu and——" He turned his head and looked at me, with a hint of playfulness in his eyes: "Miss Yan came together to persuade the general to send troops, which surprised me. At the beginning-—"

My heart suddenly rose.

In the beginning!

Could it be that he wanted to mention the fact that Qinghan and I were still in the palace?!

He paused, and seemed to feel my breath suffocating. He looked at me again, then slowly turned to Liu Qinghan: "Mr. Liu should be very clear about the relationship between the imperial court and Xichuan?"

I just felt a little cold all over my body.

He still didn't tell the truth after all.

At this moment, I couldn't tell whether my heart was relaxed or lost. I felt a little exhausted in my body and sat there in a daze. Liu Qinghan seemed to be talking about something, but his voice seemed to be coming from a faraway place in my ears, so illusory.

Until Huo Liancheng's cold voice rang in his ears-

"Mr. Liu, I don't know what Mr. Liu is thinking about how he will cooperate with the rebels in Xichuan. This is simply a matter of trying to get a tiger. Don't you know?"

Liu Qinghan's face also darkened: "Mr. Huo."

As soon as his name changed, Huo Liancheng stood up: "I came here to tell the two that the generals would not agree to send troops!"

This sentence suddenly pierced into my heart, and I suddenly felt excited and woke up.

What? Tu Shuhan refused to send troops?!

Liu Qinghan also stood up and said something else. Huo Liancheng had interrupted him and said, "Originally, the general should have arrested some rebels and escorted them back to the capital, but-" He said, looking at me, I felt his eyebrows frowning slightly, and then turned to the side: "Since the situation is special now, we can pretend that we have never seen some people. You two, let's leave as soon as possible!"

The pastries on the table did not move at all, and the tea was even steaming, but he was about to urge us to leave.

Liu Qinghan obviously couldn't recover: "Mr. Huo, we--"

"Mr. Liu, no need to say anything more." Huo Liancheng had already walked to the door and made a gesture to ask us to leave. Liu Qinghan was anxious and hurried forward: "Mr. Huo, you have to know that this battle is definitely not as simple as Xichuan borrowing troops from us."

"oh?"

"The people sent by the Dongchaga tribe this time are not only Humuhan, but also Zhan Zhen. Their purpose cannot be only placed on Xichuan."

“…”

"Once they break through Nian Baoyu, I can conclude that they will definitely advance eastward in the next step."

"Eastly moving?" Huo Liancheng looked at him, and a sneer appeared on his face: "Of course they want to move eastward, but have they had the chance to move eastward over the years?"

Liu Qinghan's eyes sank: "Not before, it doesn't mean there will never be any."

“…”

"Once the breakthrough of Nian Baoyu,"

"Mr. Liu," said Huo Liancheng: "You have been emphasizing that the Dongchaga tribe will break through Nian Baoyuze. Not to mention that the people in Xichuan are strong, they should stick to it. Even if they really make them break through, in terms of situation, don't the people in the Dongchaga tribe know to fight the rich Xichuan?"

Liu Qinghan said heavily: "Mr. Huo, you should go and see the terrain. The cavalry on the grassland cannot run and fight on the terrain of Xichuan. They can only fight eastward."

When Huo Liancheng heard his words, he was stunned at first, but immediately sneered: "I don't know that Brother Liu has read so many books in Jixian Palace, which actually includes military books?"

Liu Qinghan was speechless when he was blocked by his words.

I don’t know if Liu Qinghan has read military books, but at least his identity is a civil servant. It can be said that it is unconvincing to convince another civil servant who serves in the military based on the pros and cons of military affairs.

Looking at his speechless look, for some reason, I felt uncomfortable.

Huo Liancheng seemed to feel that his words just now were a little sharp and he became silent for a moment.

The three of them stood at the door speechlessly. After a long time, Liu Qinghan coughed lightly: "Brother Huo."

"Mr. Liu, no need to say anything more."

While Huo Liancheng said, he opened the door: "Please."

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Liu Qinghan and I were not as if we were swept out of the house, but we were not willing to leave.

No matter how thoroughly prepared I had made before and had considered various situations, I really didn't expect that things would have developed into this situation.

Liu Qinghan and I walked out side by side. He said nothing along the way, but his eyebrows were so deep that he seemed to be considering which link was wrong, why Huo Liancheng suddenly showed hostility to him.

Of course, it's hard to figure it out.

But I understand a little.

Tu Shuhan wanted to discuss the issue of sending troops with his military staff, so he would naturally disclose some of the benefits we promised to him, but Liu Qinghan, and him, all ignored it.

Although Huo Liancheng came to join the army, he was a civil servant after all. As a military general, Tu Shuhan had to improve his position in the court and his prestige in the army through war and victory. However, for Huo Liancheng who was parachuted to Longnan, as long as he did not make mistakes, he would have made the greatest contribution.

Tu Shuhan sent troops. If he won, there would not be much benefit to Huo Liancheng, but once he was defeated, he would have no day to turn over.

So, all he has to do is maintain the balance now.

This is one reason why he is unwilling to let Tu Shuhan send troops, and another reason is that-

The benefits we give.

Letting the eldest princess recommend Youmuya to the emperor again is a favorable thing for Tu Shuhan, but once Youmuya gains power and unites with the eldest princess and Liu Qinghan's forces behind the eldest princess, who will be most threatened?

Nangong Lizhu!

Although I have not received the exact news until now, I am almost certain that Nangong Lizhu has not yet recovered her former favor, but her rival is getting stronger and stronger. How could Huo Liancheng not even have his life for her at the time, so how could he not consider this?

I think the reason why he let Liu Qinghan leave when he said "the situation is special now" was that he didn't want to completely turn against Liu Qinghan. After all, when they were rising stars in the court, they still had some friendship when they were still dealing with Shen Gongyi, but now that Shen Gongyi fell and the power of the court has been reshuffled several times, I don't know how much friendship is left.

Another reason is-

He probably didn't want me to return to the palace.

Huo Liancheng was willing to let me go for the crime of killing Lifei's belly without giving birth, which gave me enough face, but of course he was unwilling to watch me, the poisonous snake, and then harm Nangong Lizhu.

Thinking of this, I don’t know whether to cry or laugh.

I have known for a long time that things in this world are cycles of cause and effect, and retribution is unhappy. When I planted such causes, and now I have produced such results, I can't blame anyone.

only--

Is this one today considered a good cause or a bad cause?

If it is a bad cause, then how big will the evil consequences in the future and how bad will it have?

Thinking of this, I felt so heavy that I felt like a big stone was pressing on it, which made my breathing difficult. Only then did I realize that the man walking beside me seemed to have not moved.

I turned my head and saw him frowning tightly, and the folds between his eyebrows formed a deep word "chuan".

He seemed to be worried too.

However, I don’t know if it was my illusion, but I think the things he was worried about seemed not exactly the same as the things I was worried about.

Thinking of this, I gently touched his sleeve. Liu Qinghan was originally in a state of consciousness, but at this time he trembled suddenly, as if someone suddenly woke up from a dream, and stared at me with wide eyes.

I also looked at him: "Mr. Liu."

"Uh?" He was still a little overwhelmed: "What?"

"..." I thought about it and asked in a low voice: "Did you come out secretly alone last night to meet Lord Huo Liancheng?"

He looked at me silently, without saying a word, but the haze in his eyes became deeper.

And I already understand in my heart.
Chapter completed!