Chapter 716: The Second Year of Chang'an (Part 1)(1/2)
A heavy snow has turned the gods white.
People often say that auspicious snow indicates a good harvest. But for people in Luoyang, this heavy snow does not seem to bring much good luck.
The first year of Chang'an was by no means a peaceful year.
In this year, so many things have happened that many people in Luoyang feel panic.
The Prime Minister Li Dan was driven out of Luoyang, which seemed to mean that he had moved away from the center.
In the court, personnel changes frequently, which makes people feel dazzling and shows Wu Zetian's emotional changes.
Hebei Road encountered a severe drought, but refugees went south.
The king of Zhenguo Dae Jo-young raised troops many times. Although he retreated every time, he caused tangible damage to Youzhou.
The Silla Kingdom rose on the Korean Peninsula, revealing a slight trend of confronting the central government.
Seeing this, Dae Jo-young joined forces with Silla and expanded the territory it controlled a lot.
In addition, the Khitans were also ready to move, but due to Xue Na's power, they did not dare to act rashly. The Turkic Khan Mochuo attacked the border again after the winter began. This time, the Turkic people invaded Bingzhou, abducted more than 10,000 people, and returned to the desert.
The Tubo people sent troops to attack Shazhou again.
The Annan people rebelled and killed the Annan Protectorate Song. The momentum was huge, causing most of the Lingnan Road to fall into turmoil...
All of the above shows the turmoil in the first year of Chang'an.
As bad news continues to spread, Wu Zetian's emotions have become increasingly strange and elusive.
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A fleet of carriages and horses drove out of Luoyang City.
Because it had just snowed heavily, the road seemed a little slippery and muddy.
However, the carriages and horses were moving very fast, crushing the icy on the road surface and splashing ice chips.
"Sanlang, hurry up."
"I understand, don't urge me, it'll be here soon!"
The person who drove the car was a teenager.
He had thick eyebrows and big eyes, and his skin was slightly dark, showing his health as he had been outdoors for many years.
The roads are slippery and muddy, but the boy's skills in chasing cars are outstanding.
The carriage was a little bumpy, but the speed did not decrease at all... He urged the carriage to chase the carriage and spoke loudly.
"Sister, don't worry. It's true that my grandmother is angry, but the eldest brother and brother-in-law are their own family members after all, so there will be no serious trouble."
"That's it, but in my heart..."
A soft and nice voice came from the carriage.
She didn't say anything anymore and shut her mouth, but the boy could feel the anxiety and fear in her heart.
"drive!"
He did not dare to neglect his horse and urged him to whip.
In the distance, Cuiyun Peak was already vaguely visible.
In Taohua Valley, it is covered with snow.
Outside a simple thatched hut, there was a young girl standing.
The scenery in the valley is extremely beautiful, but there is a hint of sorrow between her eyebrows.
"Master, the water is blooming."
A crisp sound came from the hut. A girl with a round face with a bun and bounced out and said to the young girl in Taoist costume.
The girl in costume did not answer and just looked at the snow scene outside the house.
"Little bell, the New Year is coming soon.
Brother Yizi said he would be back soon, but this year is over and he hasn't come back yet... Did he forget me?"
"Master, don't think too much."
When the girl with round face heard it, her head shook like a rattle and said, "Didn't Mr. Chen come here the day before yesterday? The young master is now in the wilderness and communication is not convenient, so there is no news. The young master will not forget the Taoist priest."
"But there must be news."
The sad face of the girl in Taoism became clearer and she said distressedly: "It has been half a year, but there is not even a letter.
You know, the little hoof must be proud of being followed by him."
"Master..."
The girl with round face wanted to persuade her again, but saw the girl pretending to wave her hand and interrupt her words.
"Forget it, it's just a worry.
Let's go make tea... Hehe, I must learn the superb tea art, and Brother Yizi will be surprised at that time."
As she spoke, she turned around and prepared to return to the hut.
But at this moment, a barking sound came from dogs.
The four mastiffs kept shouting at the entrance of the valley, attracting the girl's attention.
"Who is here?"
"Master, go make tea, I'll go and have a look."
The girl in Taoist dress nodded and returned to the house.
The hut is very simple, but the furnishings exudes an elegant atmosphere.
Next to a tea boat is a red mud stove. In the stove, the charcoal fire is red, and the clay pot on the stove is steaming.
The girl walked to the tea boat and sat down, stretched out her bare hands, took out the kettle, and prepared to brew.
Just then, a burst of rapid footsteps sounded outside the house.
"Voer, Voer helps!"
The girl's hands trembled, and she tilted her kettle, almost pouring the boiling water on her hands.
However, she was not angry, but looked out in confusion and stood up at the same time.
She was not unfamiliar with that voice, it was the voice of her sister, Princess Yongtai Li Xianhui...
Guer returned to Luoyang in midsummer. After returning to Luoyang, she was punished. She secretly followed Yang Shouwen out, which really scared Li Xian and his wife. However, although Li Xian and his wife were unhappy, they were not too angry.
The old daughter is finally back, so how can she bear to scold her?
What's more, Guer has a bad temper.
If she gets angry, she will leave the house again, which is a big trouble. Before, she went out to take care of Yang Shouwen. Although Li Xian was anxious, she was not worried. But if she got married again, she would lose Yang Shouwen's care. Who can be responsible for anything?
So, after Gu'er came back, Li Xian just blamed him without any pain.
However, Wu Zetian first praised Guer, then severely scolded him, and issued an order to return to Taiwei Palace and not to walk out of Cuiyun Peak... At the beginning, Guer didn't care. Anyway, Yang Shouwen would come back soon to accompany her.
Unexpectedly, things happened in Jiannan Road one after another, and wars occurred one after another.
After Yang Shouwen went there, there was no news for half a year.
If it weren't for Li Linfu, Yang Ji and others coming to inform me from time to time, I'm afraid that Guer would have been unable to bear it and ran out of Cuiyun Peak.
Yang Shouwen is not here, but Taohuayu is here!
Shortly after Guer returned to Taiwei Palace, he moved from the mountain to Taohuayu.
The valley was deserted, and Yang Chenglie was worried that she was too lonely, so he agreed to her request and left the four mastiffs in the valley.
Anyway, the Mastiff is familiar with Guer when he goes out this time.
It’s nothing to stay in the valley, it can also protect the safety of Guer.
Of course, it is very safe in Taohuayu. Wu Zetian thought about his mistakes in Cuiyun Peak, so how could it be that there was no arrangement?
"Sister?"
Guer hurriedly walked to the gate and saw Li Xianhui looking panicked and ran up with the help of Xiaoling and Little Mantou.
Behind them, the boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes was Li Chongjun.
Guer walked forward and supported Li Xianhui.
"Sister, what happened? I was so panicked?"
"Wo'er, help me."
Li Xianhui seemed to be in a mess and her words were a little confused.
But Li Chongjun walked forward and said in a deep voice: "Guo'er, brother and brother-in-law have caused trouble."
"What's the disaster?"
"Your Majesty, your Majesty will kill them."
To be continued...