The sky has just turned white, and in this chilly morning, the windows of the study are all closed, and the cold air blows in, with a refreshing smell that is refreshing.

The Kyushu map stored in the camphor wood box was taken out and spread on the large yellow pear wood desk. Xu Lingyi, wearing a semi-new raven green Hangzhou silk plain robe, stood in front of the desk with his hands behind his back, his head

He drooped slightly and stared at the map without blinking, his expression extremely serious.

Eleven Niang looked at it, her steps stagnant.

Xu Lingyi raised his head when he heard the noise: You are here

Eleven Niang would definitely be worried if she was suddenly called into the palace. When she knew he was coming back, she would naturally come to see him as soon as possible.

Why should we look at Kyushu map?

Eleven Niang has a bad feeling

She asked what happened and walked to Xu Lingyi's side.

Mountains and rivers are all in sight.

Xu Lingyi hesitated for a moment and pointed to the location of Xuantong Mansion on the map: the Tatars gathered men and horses from thirteen tribes, bypassed Jiayuguan, and arrived outside the city of Xuantong Mansion.

Eleven Niang's heart skipped a beat, her face changed drastically, and she lost her voice: How could this happen?

Xuantong Mansion is Yanjing's barrier. Once the barrier is removed, Yanjing will be in danger.

Last winter was very cold, and this year's spring came late. Even the grass roots and bark were gone. Xu Lingyi's voice was very calm. Looking at it like this, I'm afraid the Fifth Army Commander's Office will be used.

So what will happen to Brother Jin? Eleven Niang is more concerned about this.

Nothing will happen to him. Xu Lingyi looked at her. Shiyang was very remote, far away from Xuantong. Even if those Tatars went astray, they would not go there. The situation is tense now, and the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion must use troops.

We value speed and will not leave the forces of the Rear Army Governor's Mansion closest to Xuantong unused and mobilize the forces of the Right Army Governor's Mansion far away from us. Don't worry, he is safer than us. At the end, he revealed a comforting expression.

Gentle smile.

Sichuan is under the jurisdiction of the Youjun Dudufu, and Shanxi is under the jurisdiction of the Houjun Dudufu.

Eleven Niang breathed a sigh of relief and then said: Why does the emperor ask the Marquis to enter the palace?

The imperial court has not used troops against the northwest for more than ten years. The emperor was unsure and came to me for questioning. When Xu Lingyi said this, his tone was light, but there was a strong confidence in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, which made his people

Suddenly he became much taller and straighter, with the solemnity and solemnity of Yuchuan Ting.

This is his image in the military camp, right?

Eleven Niang suddenly felt as if she had accidentally seen another side that Xu Lingyi had hidden.

The emperor asked you about the northwest. Didn't he say anything else? She hesitated.

Xu Lingyi was silent for a long time before whispering: The emperor also asked me if I wanted to go to the northwest for peace. He paused slightly, and I declined politely. His voice was as gentle as a silted river.

If it weren't for political considerations, he would have wanted to conquer the northwest again.

Thinking of the strong self-confidence he had shown just now, Eleven Niang suddenly felt a little panicked in her heart. She gently placed her hand on his fisted hand on the desk: Brother Jin is in Sichuan, do you want to go again?

After going to the northwest, it was so empty here that it was better to stay at home. The look in his eyes was as gentle as spring water, and it rippled to the top of his heart, making him a little disappointed.

She must have said these words to comfort him.

How nice it would be if it weren't for this situation

Xu Lingyi shook his head gently.

The young couple comes to keep company all the time, and they think too much.

He smiled and patted Eleven Niang's hand: "It's so early, you haven't had breakfast yet." Then he turned around and called Denghua, closed the windows, and asked the ladies to prepare breakfast, and changed the subject.

There was a bit more coolness between the two of them.

Eleven Niang was startled.

Xu Lingyi had walked to the big kang by the window, picked up the warm teapot on the kang table and poured a cup of tea: Come, sit down and drink the hot tea.

The smile is still gentle, but it lacks its original warmth.

Eleven Niang walked over and sat down silently, took the tea cup, and talked about trivial family matters, trying to break the silence between us: On the way back yesterday, Yingniang and I discussed for a long time, thinking about planting some water chestnuts at Liufangwu, and

I'm afraid that the water chestnut seedlings will grow too densely and we won't be able to row boats.

How could it be so rare to live in Eleven Niang for such a trivial matter?

Seeing the trace of uneasiness flashing in her eyes, Xu Lingyi laughed.

I am too cautious.

Eleven Niang has a calm temperament, and she comes from a wealthy family, so she is used to being reserved. Thinking about her tenderness and sweetness, I really have to look forward to Shu.

Thinking of this, he hugged Eleven Niang's shoulders and kissed her cheek affectionately: If the water chestnut seedlings grow too dense, just ask the steward to ask the women on the farm to cut them. I remember the water chestnuts are five or six.

It’s only available in May. When the weather gets hot in May and June, who will go boating? It won’t delay things.

Feeling his warm breath and listening to his mellow voice, Eleven Niang couldn't help but let out a long breath, feeling relaxed as if the big stone weighing on her heart had suddenly been removed.

When Xu Lingyi heard her gently breathing in his arms, the smile on her face became even brighter.

Eleven Niang seems to have become very attached to herself.

Since when did those warm, charming, angry or resentful scenes in his life start to circulate in his mind like a lantern, but he can never find the source?

Denghua came in and saw the two of them sitting together affectionately. He quickly lowered his eyelids and whispered: Mr. Marquis, where is the breakfast?

Eleven Niang struggled to sit up, but Xu Lingyi pressed her hand hard, and she had no choice but to lean on his shoulder again. Her face was a little red, but she did not continue to struggle.

Xu Lingyi smiled slightly and told the lantern flowers: "Just put them here."

The lanterns flew away in response.

Xu Lingyi kissed her forehead and then let her go.

Eleven Niang sat up.

After receiving the instructions, the old woman came in with her head lowered, quietly moved the kang table away, and placed the kang table with breakfast on it.

The couple sat facing each other and had breakfast.

From time to time, there could be heard in the room the crisp sound of clinking porcelain, the slight sound of drinking soup, and the sound of chewing.

When she was a child, her mother was always very busy, and when they occasionally found time to have a meal together, she would chatter about what was happening around her, as if this could make up for the days when she was not with her mother, but there was still a hole in her heart, and her voice

No matter how big it is, there is no way to fill it up, but it makes her feel even more lost. Later in Yuhang, she was very particular about eating without talking or sleeping. At that time, she only felt depressed. Since when, she had become accustomed to eating in silence like this, but her heart felt calm and calm.

Practical.

Eleven Niang couldn't help but look up at Xu Lingyi opposite.

He was picking up vegetables, his expression was calm, his movements were steady and powerful, just like the night when he was called into the palace by the late emperor, he had gently held her in his arms, his arms were steady and strong, and his expression was calm as he arranged for her to take the children away. She still remembered.

The smell of being held in his arms

She fell into a trance.

When I saw him again, why didn't he ask him why he arranged for her to take the child away? She was the Marquis of Yongping. If the Xu Mansion was raided, she would be the first in the inner courtyard. Unlike the second wife, the second master had been dead for more than 20 years.

Being a widow, not moving around for a long time, living in a remote courtyard, it would be easier for the second wife to leave. Moreover, the second wife had experienced the rise and fall of the Xu family, and her loyalty, willpower, and adaptability made her more reassuring than Xu Lingyi.

A person who acts prudently, let alone one who is facing a moment of family survival.

It seemed that it was then that she truly realized the burden that Xu Lingyi had been carrying alone. It was also from then on that when he was unhappy, her heart would twitch and she would want to say something or do something to make him happy.

Relieve him and make him happy

What's wrong? Xu Lingyi saw the people opposite counting rice and eating porridge, and laughed and said, the breakfast is not to your taste.

He ate simply, while she ate complicated meals. There was often a large kang table, and hers accounted for two-thirds. I didn’t expect her to come. It was obvious that the kitchen had rearranged breakfast, and the time was still too tight, most of the time.

Noodle soup, steamed buns, just fried a few vegetables, and made a bowl of millet porridge.

Eleven Niang smiled and said, it’s good.

Xu Lingyi nodded.

A young boy ran in: Mr. Marquis, Master Ma from the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion wants to see you.

The five great men controlled the central army of the Five Army Governor's Mansion.

Xu Lingyi did not show any surprise, but pondered for a while before ordering the boy: Invite him to sit in the flower hall.

Eleven Niang hurriedly got up and changed Xu Lingyi's clothes.

Please wait for me for a while, and we will go to greet the wife together. Xu Lingyi said, turned around and went out.

It was said that it would be a while, but after waiting for almost an hour, Xu Lingyi turned back.

Let's go, he said calmly, so as not to keep his mother waiting.

The current Mrs. Tai must see Xu Lingyi every morning and evening to feel at ease.

Eleven Niang followed him out the door.

Halfway there, she hesitated and said: Mr. Ma is looking for you, is there something urgent?

Xu Lingyi remained silent until he entered Madam Tai's courtyard, then whispered: The Emperor has recruited people from the Governor's Office of the Fifth Army into the palace. He came to ask me, if the Emperor wants him to recommend a general to lead the army, who should he recommend?

Eleven Niang was surprised.
To be continued...