128. Dangerous Dream

Rongse had a high fever and naturally couldn't sleep well. He kept waking up and falling asleep. The last time he woke up, it was still dark, but the candles in the room were almost burned out, and the candlelight filled the room with darkness.

He was still a little dazed. Just now, he had the same dream again.

The battlefield in the wilderness, the sky full of flames, the figures engulfed by the blazing flames, the creatures wailing miserably in the fire, everything was so real that Rong Se could still remember it vividly when he thought about it now, and could even remember the details.

This is not normal.

Dreams are both real and illusory, and are mostly based on a person's own cognitive memory. Rong Se's past dreams were mostly based on reality, with the exception of the snowstorm in Guzhuling and the young man, but at least it was described in the original book. However, Rong Se was sure that this strange scene of defeat was definitely not in the original book.

But Rongse did not dare to take it lightly.

Because once you wake up, all the perceptions and emotions in the dream will gradually fade. For example, if he has a nightmare and is terrified in the dream, after waking up, even if he still remembers what he dreamed about, the dream will become vague, and the emotions in the dream will also fade.

But Rongse did not forget this dream. The scene in the dream was vivid in his mind, and this time, he saw one more person than last time.

A man dressed in foreign clothes, wearing a military uniform, mostly animal skins, and a wolfskin cape with a hood. He looked young, with dark skin, and cheeks with a dark red color from years of running around in the wind, sand and scorching sun. And those eyes——

The pupils were dark brown, like those of a snake, filled with cunning and sinister intent.

Obviously, that was the enemy general.

In just a moment, Rong Se remembered this face.

He remembered it so vividly that he was even more certain that there must be such a person, but he didn't know who it was.

——To find him.

Whoever it is, find him.

Rong Se clenched his fingertips lightly. Growing up, except for his biological father, no one had ever made him want to kill someone.

"My Lord."

Liang Shenyu's voice suddenly rang out, gentle and calm: "What are you thinking about? You've been in a trance for a long time."

Rong Se suddenly came back to his senses, tilted his head, and met Liang Shenyu's clear eyes. He couldn't help being a little surprised that he was actually awake.

"Your Highness looked like he was thinking about something important." Liang Shenyu reached out and touched Rong Se's forehead, sighing helplessly, "It's still hot, you should have a good rest now."

"I'm thinking about important things."

Rong Se opened his mouth, but he lacked strength, and the words that came out were very light, like a weak whisper.

Liang Shenyu held him in his arms and whispered, "What's the matter?"

Rong Se closed her eyes and let herself snuggle in Liang Shenyu's arms. She said in a low voice, "I wanted to do something before, but I failed. But I won't do it again in the future... Sanlang, you are mine."

He uttered the last four words very softly, with an unquestionable firmness.

"No one can take you away from me. Even if we part, it will be a temporary farewell that will lead to our reunion."

Liang Shenyu didn't expect him to say this. He was stunned for a moment before he suddenly laughed out loud.

"My Lord, why do you suddenly think of this?"

He asked close to Rong Se's ear.

"That's what I'm thinking about now." Rong Se's consciousness was a little drowsy again. He frowned uncomfortably and murmured, "I've been thinking about... you."

Liang Shenyu's heart softened at his mumbling words. He gently kissed Rong Se's earlobe and whispered softly, "Okay, I miss you too."

When it was time for court, Rong Se was still sleeping, but the fever in his body had subsided. Liang Shenyu did not wake him up, but got up and tiptoed out.

"Don't wake him."

Liang Shenyu instructed the servants who were on night watch, "If the prince wakes up, have breakfast first and then take the medicine."

The servants responded one after another.

Yun Chu, who was waiting at the gate, was not surprised to see Liang Shenyu come out by himself. He looked at him with a look of "as expected" and said, "Your Highness, are you not going to court?"

"He's still sleeping." Liang Shenyu nodded and said as he got on the carriage, "Let someone else drive the carriage, and you stay to look after him. I will take care of the court, and I will also send people to keep an eye on the disaster victims in Tong County."

Yun Chu understood what he meant, and immediately got off the carriage, nodding and saying, "Don't worry, I know what to do."

All matters of the Regent Palace were handled by Yun Chu, Liang Shenyu had nothing to worry about and did not give any further instructions.

In the morning, the Regent Prince claimed to be ill. Dingbei Hou said that he fell ill because he had been personally searching and rescuing disaster victims for many days. He also mentioned what happened last night and made his attitude clear - to severely punish Jichang.

Although Marquis Dingbei was appointed as the Grand Marshal, he seldom spoke in the morning court. But today, he acted out of character. Whenever there was any speech in Xuanzheng Hall that was unfavorable to the Regent Prince, Marquis Dingbei would refute it word by word, and at the same time make threats openly and covertly, as if this was not a court meeting, but the military tent of his Jinbei Iron Cavalry.

After the court session, Ji Miaotong and Yu Qingzhou walked side by side. Yu Qingzhou whispered, "Did Marquis Dingbei act too flamboyantly today?"

"It's Zhang Yang we want." Ji Miaotong thought it was natural, and whispered, "The prince didn't come today, and Marquis Dingbei is here to support him, so that all the civil and military officials in the court know who Marquis Dingbei is on the same side with! Besides, the disaster relief this time is indeed a loss for the prince, otherwise...you and I both know what happened in Jizhou!"

Yu Qingzhou nodded thoughtfully.

"Master Yu, please stay."

A gentle and soft voice came from behind. Yu Qingzhou and Ji Miaotong stopped at the same time. They looked up and saw that the person walking quickly towards them was indeed Marquis Dingbei.

"My Lord." Yu Qingzhou nodded, "What do you want to call me for?"

Liang Shenyu smiled politely, completely different from the Marquis Dingbei who looked down on everyone in the court just now.

"There is indeed one thing I would like to ask of you, sir."

Yu Qingzhou had a hunch that this was not a good thing.

This is indeed the case.

In front of the Dali Temple prison, Yu Qingzhou hesitated and said, "We can... act in secret, but the Marquis is so brazen and blatant..."

"Don't worry, sir." Liang Shenyu said gently, "Ji Chang embezzled disaster relief funds. The court must give an explanation to the people. He will be killed without a doubt. No one will say anything for him."

“That too…” Yu Qingzhou hesitated.

"I don't want to do anything." Liang Shenyu said softly.

Yu Qingzhou was silent for a moment, handed him the key, and sighed, "You also said that he would definitely die, so why bother going through this?"

"Dealing with him is a public matter, but I am here for a private matter."

Liang Shenyu took the key to the prison door and said politely, "If I hadn't made this trip in person, I would have been very upset. Thank you, sir."

Having said that, he turned around and swaggered into the prison gate.

Yu Qingzhou did not see that the moment Liang Shenyu turned around, the kindness and politeness on his face disappeared completely in an instant, and was replaced by a frightening cruelty, like a bloody and murderous weapon.

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The news that the Regent King fell ill while helping with disaster relief spread throughout the court and the country. For a time, the Regent King's palace was crowded with people who came to give gifts and visit him. Whether they came out of true admiration or just to show goodwill, it all proved one thing - the Regent King's reputation for cruelty was indeed being reversed.

Rong Se was much better now. He put on a robe and his hair was unkempt. He sat on a short couch behind a screen, covered with a thin blanket. He still looked sick, but not so sick. He sipped the sweet autumn pear paste water and said, "Sent them all away?"

He glanced at the gift book on the table.

Yun Chu nodded, "My subordinates said that the prince was still asleep due to illness and did not want to see any visitors, so they were all sent away."

"That's good. It's good that you've delivered the gifts when you visit a patient. It's wrong to disturb the patient's rest." Rong Se yawned, wiped the moisture from the corners of his eyes, and glanced out through the window paper. "It's already this hour, why hasn't Liang Shenyu come back yet? All the court officials have come to the palace to deliver their gifts."

Yun Chu comforted him, "I think something has held him back. Don't worry, Your Majesty. Let's have lunch first."

Rong Se nodded gently and suddenly asked, "Yun Chu, do you know the situation of the countries around Da Jin?"

"I know a little bit." Yun Chu hesitated. His job was to manage the business for the Regent Palace, so his understanding of the world situation was naturally limited, but he still said: "In the early years, the countries in the South China Sea often rebelled, and Dianzhou was not peaceful either. However, before Emperor Yuanguang ascended the throne, he personally pacified Dianzhou. His younger brother, Prince Ning, pacified the South China Sea. From then on, Prince Ning was stationed in Danzhou, and Emperor Yuanguang was also named the crown prince. Later, when Emperor Yuanguang was old, the northern Xiongnu Then they started to make trouble. Your subordinates heard that the Xiongnu did not know the art of war and did not know how to use troops. They were just a group of uncivilized barbarians. But later, a man from the Central Plains entered the northwest and became the military advisor of the Xiongnu king. His status was second only to that of the Xiongnu king. This man was both civil and military. From then on, in the battles between the Xiongnu and the Central Plains, the Central Plains lost more than they won. Until Liang Hanzhang, the Marquis of Dingbei, came to Qiangzhou, his Jinbei Cavalry fought with the Xiongnu for many years. It was considered a fair fight, but later..."

He paused.

Rong Se knew what happened later, but he really didn't understand this so-called Central Plains man, so he said, "Go on."

Yun Chu then continued, "The Marquis of Dingbei was so successful that he threatened the emperor, so his youngest son and his wife were taken to the capital as hostages. Then there was the disastrous defeat at Guzhuling, which was also caused by the military advisor. Then the third son returned to the northwest and stayed in Yizhou to fight the Xiongnu. He started as a young vanguard general and also worked as a scout. He repeatedly made extraordinary achievements. In the year he came of age, he not only captured sixteen cities in Qiangzhou, but also killed the Xiongnu king and his military advisor. He was appointed a general on the golden stage and was awarded the title of marquis. I also heard that the Marquis of Dingbei skinned and cut off the military advisor's limbs and hung him on the military flag for seven days, saying that it was used to commemorate the heroic spirit of Jinbei. From then on, no one in the northwest dared to look down on this young general."

Rong Se remained calm.

He knew Liang Shenyu's character, he was cruel enough, but he must have had his reasons for doing this.

"That military advisor is called Duanmu Xin." Yun Chu continued, "If it weren't for him, the Xiongnu wouldn't have had such a strong army that not only had powerful soldiers and horses but also knew how to deploy troops. Things from the Central Plains have already been introduced to the Xiongnu, and they have learned everything they should learn during the years they occupied Qiangzhou. The other countries have all surrendered, and now the only ones still confronting the Jin Dynasty are the Xiongnu. Although they haven't made any moves since the defeat, I think the Xiongnu will make a comeback sooner or later."

Rong Se nodded thoughtfully but said nothing.

The Huns.

As expected, it was the Huns. So the battlefield and the person in the dream should be related to the Huns.