Qin Lang returned to Xiyumen, and Gu Xiefei and Wang Houting were waiting in the Wei Yanei. When Qin Lang came back, both old friends were smiling. Gu Xiefei said, "I just said that Qin Lang's lucky star shines, and bad luck will turn into good luck."

Wang Houting said: "When did you say this? It's just that I realized it later."

Qin Lang brought gifts to them from Kitano to give them to them, and another one was left for Zhao Changqing. Qin Lang said, "Come Changqing back and call us, four of us brothers, have a good drink."

Gu Xiefei shook his head and said, "That nerd is not here."

Qin Lang said in surprise: "Not here? Where has he gone?"

Gu Xiefei said: "Short after you went to Kitano, Lu Xiang, who was guarding the imperial tomb, became ill. The academy sent Changqing to help take care of him. In short, Changqing had been there for more than ten days."

When Qin Lang heard that Lu Buyao was sick, his mood suddenly became heavy. He no longer had the intention of drinking and was thinking about visiting the imperial tomb.

Gu Xiefei looked at his serious expression and knew that he was worried about Lu Xiang's condition. Although Lu Buyao and Qin Lang did not have the status of master and apprentice, they had a close relationship, which could be called a friend of age. Gu Xiefei said: "Lu Xiang's condition should not be very serious. I heard that he was just suffering from a cold."

At this time, a Xiyu Guard came in and reported: "Report to the commander of Qin, the father-in-law of the Sili Jian'an has arrived."

When Qin Lang heard that An Gaoqiu was coming, he hurried out to greet him. He and An Gaoqiu were also considered their own people.

An Gaoqiu came to convey the imperial edict this time. Everyone thought that the empress dowager would reward Qin Lang this time, but unexpectedly, the empress dowager Xiao Zirong asked Qin Lang to lead fifty Xiyu Guards to guard the tomb immediately.

This is actually a re-introduction of the old thing. If it weren't for the Beiye Rebellion, Qin Lang would still be guarding the imperial tomb at this time.

All the Xiyu Guards felt unfair for Qin Lang. This time, Qin Lang went to Kitano to make a great contribution to Da Yong and avoided the war. The court not only did not reward him, but instead allowed Qin Lang to go to the imperial tomb immediately. This practice of not rewarding and counter-punishing is really heartbreaking.

If it weren't for An Gaoqiu's presence, Gu Xiefei would have been scolded long ago.

Qin Lang was quite calm about this and asked An Gaoqiu to go in for tea.

An Gaoqiu said: "Our family is still in a hurry to go to the Empress Dowager's place to report, so there is no need to drink this tea. Commander Qin, let's talk."

Qin Lang waved his hand, and everyone retreated. An Gaoqiu also asked the eunuch who was accompanying him to retreat. There were only two of them left in the yard. An Gaoqiu sighed and said, "The Empress Dowager brought up the old story again. No one expected that our family heard that Lord Li proposed marriage to you in front of the Empress Dowager. This may be the reason for this. The Empress Dowager asked you to guard the imperial tomb immediately."

"Propose a marriage for me?" Qin Lang was stunned.

When An Gaoqiu saw Qin Lang's expression, he realized that he knew nothing about this matter and quickly told him about the matter that Li Yifeng helped him propose marriage to the empress in front of the empress dowager. Qin Lang thought about it and guessed that Li Yifeng would not take the initiative to do this matter. It must have been instructed by He Shankuo.

He Shankuo always advised him to marry Baiyu Palace, and to gain a foothold in the Dayong Dynasty in this way and then develop. Although Qin Lang did have feelings for Baiyu Palace, he could not let go of Long Xixi. When Long Xixi was in desperate situation, he always felt uneasy in his conscience, so he never agreed clearly.

An Gaoqiu said: "We have served by the Empress Dowager for many years, and we can understand the thoughts about the Empress Dowager. When Lord Li proposed this, the Empress Dowager should not be angry and asked you to guard the tomb. Maybe she has other meanings."

Qin Lang smiled and said, "Actually, the Empress Dowager doesn't let me go, I want to go too. I heard that Lu Xiang is sick, and I'm worried that there is no suitable reason to visit him."

An Gaoqiu said: "You haven't had time to meet the Prime Minister when you come back this time, right?" The Prime Minister he said was Sang Jingtian.

Qin Lang said: "It's better if some people don't see you." Sang Jingtian was the first to propose that he go to guard the tomb. There was no longer any relationship between him and Sang Jingtian.

An Gaoqiu said: "Our family thinks Mr. Li's proposal is really good. How do you feel in your heart?"

Qin Lang said: "How are your Majesty?"

An Gaoqiu said: "Your Majesty doesn't know that you were sent to the imperial tomb to guard the tomb. Do you have any words for our family to convey?"

Qin Lang nodded, turned around and went to the room, handed a small gift box to An Gaoqiu, and asked him to hand it to Baiyu Palace in person.

After An Gaoqiu left, Qin Lang immediately selected fifty Xiyu Gu, and Gu Xiefei and Wang Houting both offered to go with him to guard the imperial tomb.

When they were about to set off, Chen Hutu also came to hear the news. Unlike Qin Lang, Chen Hutu received praise from the queen mother. Chen Hutu originally wanted to advance and retreat with Qin Lang, but Qin Lang asked him to stay in Yongdu with peace of mind. After all, if both of them left, the Xiyu Guard would be without a leader. Chen Hutu was in charge of Xiyu Gate. If there was any disturbance here, the news could be conveyed in time.

The emperor's orders should not be violated. Qin Lang led his troops to set out in the afternoon, and a group of people left the north gate of the imperial city and marched all the way to the imperial tomb.

Qin Lang was worried about Lu Buyao's illness, so he specially hired a doctor to accompany him. The imperial tomb was located in the northwest of Yongdu. This imperial tomb was originally reserved for him by Emperor Shunde, but later, because he heard that there was a problem with Feng Shui site selection, he abandoned it. The little emperor Long Shixiang died too suddenly, so he remembered this half-built imperial tomb.

Long Shixiang has been buried, but the imperial tomb is still under construction. The underground palace was completed hastily before Long Shixiang was buried. Now the ground part is being built. All the ground buildings of the imperial tomb are designed by Luxing Bridge, which is said to be able to break through the past Feng Shui situation.

There are nearly 10,000 people who stayed in the imperial tomb to work. It is already early spring, the weather is getting warmer, and the craftsmen have had a better life.

When Qin Lang and his party arrived at the imperial tomb, it was already dusk. The construction site of the imperial tomb had already lit up, and the craftsmen were working day and night. Even so, it would take three years for the entire imperial tomb tomb to be completed. More than 300 people had died during this period.

Although the little emperor Long Shixiang was confused during his lifetime, he did not commit many murders, but he would have to cause many deaths after his death.

Qin Lang asked Gu Xiefei and others to lead the Xiyuwei to the camp to hand over, and he took the doctor to Tongming Hall. Tongming Hall is located in the core area of ​​the imperial tomb. Although it is called Tongming Hall, the building is still early, and the foundation is laid. The building above is framed with stone pillars, and there is neither a roof nor a wall. People cannot escape from the wind and rain in it.

Poor Lu Buyao was in his seventies and had to stay in Tongming Hall day and night to save the emperor.

There is a temporary thatched cottage next to Tongming Hall, which is where Lu Buyao rests.

When Qin Lang came to Tongming Hall, he saw Lu Buyao igniting the tribute that he had just finished writing. The old prime minister was dressed in black and his hair was white. He hadn't seen him for only a few months. Lu Buyao's body was hunched and became more and more powerful. He stood in front of the ignited tribute, looking at the burning flames, covering his lips and coughing hard.

There are two people around the old prime minister, one is Lu An, the other is Zhao Changqing, who has been ordered by the academy recently to take care of him.

Hearing the sound of horse hooves, Lu An turned his head first. Seeing the two riders walking in the dusk, they narrowed their eyes and quickly recognized that one of them was Qin Lang. Lu An was surprised and happy. He did not dare to disturb his master and quietly held Zhao Changqing's sleeve.

Zhao Changqing looked in the direction Lu An pointed, and Qin Lang had already arrived outside Tongming Hall and dismounted with the doctor.

Zhao Changqing welcomed him out in surprise: "Qin Lang, when did you come back?" He has been in the imperial tomb these days, and he did not know that Qin Lang had returned triumphantly.

Qin Lang smiled and said, "I just arrived today, so I'm here to visit Lu Xiang."

Zhao Changqing nodded and said, "It's good that you'll be back." In his heart, Qin Lang can do everything. No matter what difficulties, Qin Lang can solve them easily.

Qin Lang walked towards Lu Busha alone.

Lu An quietly retreated, and Lu Buyao's deep eyes were still looking at the flame that had not yet been extinguished. Every day he would write a sacrifice for the emperor and burn it here. Even when he was seriously ill, it never stopped. Lu Buyao was not rescuing the little emperor, but praying for blessings for Da Yong. The national fortune of Da Yong was declining. Although he withdrew, how could he not be worried about the national fortune of Da Yong as a subject of Da Yong?

He was in the imperial tomb, as if he was isolated from the world. He didn't know any news from the outside world. Lu Buyao truly felt the meaning of a low-level position and dared not forget his worries. He once longed to return to his hometown Qingling, but after coming here, his longing for his hometown became increasingly weaker and weaker. He knew that even if he returned to Qingling, he still couldn't let go of Dayong.

He had devoted his life to Dayong and could not give up in his heart. Lu Buyao finally realized that he had actually gone back long ago to go back. He probably couldn't go back in this life. During this period, he frequently remembered his past actions, right and wrong, merits and demerits. Who can understand? One day he will leave this world, and his merits and demerits will be judged by others.

The flames burned out, and only a piece of ashes remained in front of him. The spring breeze of dusk blew quietly, and the ashes flew everywhere. Lu Bu looked at the ashes flying in the air, as if he saw his increasingly dim life. He clenched his right fist and closed his lips and coughed twice.

Qin Lang's concerning voice came from beside him: "Is Lu Xiang's health okay?"

Lu Bu turned his head and saw Qin Lang's face. A knowing smile appeared on the corners of his lips. His deep eyes also became brighter at this moment: "Are you back?"

Qin Lang nodded and said, "I'm back today, the Queen Mother asked me to come and guard the tomb."

Lu Buyao smiled and said, "It's good to come back. It seems that Kitano's affairs have been resolved smoothly."

Qin Lang said: "Fortunately, I will not let down my mission."

"My letter probably didn't come in handy."
Chapter completed!