In the last few days, it can be said that the mountains and rivers are really exhausted, the money is gone, and there is nothing to eat. Fang Huanqiu did the most low-sounding thing in his life, and ran to beg for food from the villagers. As a result, he was blasted out. The people themselves had nothing to eat, so how could they have a surplus of food to give alms to a man named Hanako, who was covered in tatters. Fang Huanqiu had no choice but to do the first time she was a traitor, she was so hungry that she couldn't stand it, she stole a few white radishes from other people's fields, and relied on a few white radishes to hold on for another day.

When he saw the majestic tower of Yingtian City, Fang Huanqiu almost fainted on the road with excitement. The dangerous thing is that after she entered the city, she happened to meet Lin Jue's carriage and horse that was leaving, if she had even a little more time to rest on the road, she would miss Lin Jue again. And if she misses it this time, she is afraid that she will die here and will never see Lin Jue again.

Fang Huanqiu calmly recounted all this, but Lin Jue listened to it thrillingly. Who would have thought that Fang Huanqiu would go around in a big circle, walk for more than 20 days, and walk all the way here. After going through so many hardships and hardships, it is simply unthinkable to be alone in such a dangerous place.

"Senior sister, you have suffered. I don't know what to say. You make me admire you so much, is this still my weak little sister? Lin Jue sighed.

Fang Huanqiu smiled and said, "Senior brother, I don't know how many times I thought about it along the way, I stopped and didn't leave, and I died on the road." It was too painful to go along the way. But when I think of my father, I think of you, and I can't give up. I've got to find you, no, I've found you. Where there's a will, there's a way, and I really feel the meaning of this sentence now. After this trip, I am no longer the Fang Huanqiu I used to be. It's much more useful than reading a book. The things on the trees are never as real and cruel as the things I have experienced and seen, which also gave me a deeper understanding of the meaning of life. ”

Lin Jue nodded and said, "People say that it is better to travel thousands of miles than to read ten thousand books, and this is naturally reasonable." But you're also too bold and adventurous. If something goes wrong on the road, what's going on? And you can ask for help. When I arrived in Changheng County, why didn't I go to the county office to find their county order. If He Anmin knew that you were my junior sister, he would definitely send someone to escort you. Lord Wu, the commander of the Guangji Army in Xingren Mansion, will also help you, why don't you go to the government to ask for help? ”

Fang Huanqiu frowned and said: "How dare I, the shopkeeper told me that no one can be trusted, how do I know that they are good people?" Besides, I secretly came to you to save my father, and I can't teach anyone about this kind of thing. I had this idea, but in the end I didn't go to the government. ”

Lin Jue looked at her emaciated face with a wry smile, sighed and hugged her in his arms, kissing her chapped red lips. Fang Huanqiu exhaled a breath of hot air, lay softly in Lin Jue's arms, and gently responded to Lin Jue's kiss. At this moment, all the hardships and grievances, pain and despair have dissipated in this entanglement of lips and tongues. For the sake of this moment, it is all worth it.

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The trip had to be postponed until the next morning, because Fang Huanqiu needed to recover his strength. According to her current physical condition, she should stay in bed for three or five days to recuperate. But time waits for no one, so she can only rest for half a day and a night, and she must leave early the next morning.

Lin Jue didn't go anywhere in the afternoon, so he accompanied Fang Huanqiu in the room. Bai Bing didn't know where to get a few ginsengs, stewed them with chicken and millet, and boiled a pot of ginseng porridge. Fang Huanqiu ate the whole pot of porridge in one go. This is also the first time that Fang Huanqiu has eaten without an image and burped in front of Lin Jue, such a gobbling up appearance.

Lin Jue slowly asked Fang Huanqiu about some things that happened in the capital, although there were some things that Lin Jue had already learned, after all, the family in the capital and the little prince who returned to Beijing and others corresponded with Lin Jue endlessly, and Lin Jue also knew some things in the capital. But after all, there is still a lack of details, especially since the circumstances of the parties are ignorant.

From Fang Huanqiu's narration, Lin Jue also understood Fang Dunru's current state of mind. This Mr. Fang seemed to be ready to die and the net was broken, and he arranged for his wife and daughter to leave in advance, so he was prepared for the worst. Although Fang Huanqiu said that his father seemed to have some regrets and was very depressed, but with Lin Jue's understanding of Fang Dunru, this depression was only temporary. Fang Dunru is by no means such a weak and sentimental person, he may have emotional fluctuations, but this does not mean that he will give up his persistence and ideals. If Fang Dunru is a person who changes and compromises so easily, then he is not the Fang Dunru he knows.

And that's exactly the problem. In the letter Lin Jue wrote last time, he clearly suggested that Fang Dunru make some concessions. Lin Jue knew that this time it must be a storm. And Lin Jue, the privy envoy Yang Jun's thoughts, also knew it. In Xingren Mansion, when Yang Jun warned himself not to go against him, Lin Jue knew that Yang Jun would definitely not stand idly by this time. That's why Lin Jue wrote that letter to remind Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu. But now it seems that my reminder is useless at all.

The intensity of the development of the whole thing still surprised Lin Jue. Lu Zhongtian's side launched such a ferocious attack, and the impeachment of hundreds of officials was inevitable. This time, it mainly depends on whether the emperor can withstand it. If Fang Dunru listened to his own persuasion, even if he showed some gestures, he could increase the emperor's confidence in maintaining them. But they refused to make any compromises.

Therefore, Lin Jue can't make an accurate judgment on the direction of this matter. But Lin Jue was generally pessimistic. Unless under the mediation of the emperor, Yan Fang and the two can make some changes and compromises, otherwise this pass will be difficult and the consequences will be terrible. As for Fang Huanqiu's request for help, Lin Jue actually felt that he couldn't help much in this matter. The crux of the matter now is whether the emperor can strengthen his belief in reform, whether Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru are willing to make compromises, and beyond that, there is no force in the DPRK and China that can join in to change the situation. What you can do by yourself is extremely limited, and your power is extremely small, so it may be difficult to shake the situation.

But in this case, Lin Jue naturally couldn't say anything to Fang Huanqiu. She went through hardships and almost lost her life to find herself, wasn't it because she had faith in herself? If I had told her the truth, I would have taught her to be disappointed.

On the morning of the next day, Lin Jue and others set off as a team again. After half a day and a night of recuperation, Fang Huanqiu's spirit and body have improved a lot. Lin Jue ordered someone to hire another carriage for Fang Huanqiu to ride to relieve her of the fatigue of the journey. The convoy set off at the end of the day and headed straight for the capital and returned.

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In Bianliang City, more than half a month has passed since Guo Chong retreated from the dynasty that day. Originally, Guo Chong's will was to suspend the dynasty for ten days. But ten days later, Guo Chong still did not go to court. Although the news is tightly blocked, there are many people who know the inside story, and the emperor has not recovered from his illness and has been bedridden, so he can only continue to delay.

Guo Chong was indeed very sick this time, vomiting blood several times during the period, and coughing nonstop. His body became emaciated and weak. But in fact, after ten days, Guo Chong was able to walk on the ground, and his health improved a lot. It's just that Guo Chong refuses to go to court, because he knows that as long as he goes to court, it is inevitable that both the new law and Yan Fang will be impeached. Guo Chong didn't want to face these things, because he really didn't make up his mind to solve the matter. Therefore, he hoped that the agitation could be avoided by delaying the situation, and that all parties would calm down before resolving the matter.

However, while he was recuperating from his illness, he impeached Yan Fang and the two of them, demanded that the bandits be held accountable for the rebellion, and suspended the implementation of the new law. The courtiers had no intention of letting the matter settle down, but as time went on, their emotions became more and more angry and more and more difficult to contain.

On the evening of 27 September, Guo Chong summoned Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru. It was the first time he had seen the two since he was recuperating from illness. Previously, Yan Fang and the two asked for visits and meetings several times, but Guo Chong did not see them. That's because Guo Chong was still hesitant in his heart and didn't know how to decide this matter. Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru definitely wanted to express their support for them as always, but the current situation made it very difficult for them. Now that the people in the DPRK and China are excited, in addition to the political affairs hall, even Yang Jun, who is always on his side, has made it clear that Guo Chong can't help but consider this matter carefully. Even if he is the emperor, he can't ignore the civil and military attitude of the Manchu Dynasty. What's more, the Great Zhou world is nominally governed by the scholars and doctors, and Lu Zhongtian, Yang Jun and others are also people he relies on very much, and he can't ignore their anger.

In the dormitory, the monarch and the minister were silent. Guo Chong was leaning against the head of the bed, his eyes slightly closed, as if he was taking a nap. But the light that flickered in his eyes from time to time showed that he was very sober.

Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru sat on the stool, their faces very haggard. Since the impeachment, the two men have been calm on the outside, but they are both anxious. They are not anxious about being impeached, they are most worried that the emperor will not be able to stand it and repeal the new law, which will be worse than impeaching them. The new law is their life. The roots, painstaking management, and exhaustive efforts have taken a lot of energy, manpower and material resources to bring about the situation in which the new law has been fully rolled out and promoted. If they end up here and give up halfway, it will not only be their personal sorrow, but also cut off the road of the Great Zhou Dynasty to innovate and become strong.

"Is the emperor's dragon body better? The emperor must take care of the dragon's body. This is what the ministers are most worried about. The ministers and Fang Zhongcheng wanted to visit several times, but they were afraid of disturbing the emperor's recuperation. The ministers were anxious and worried. Yan Zhengsu bowed and spoke.