Concubine Zhen and I looked at each other for a long time, temporarily forgetting that we were on the river embankment, and Yusuo left here knowingly.
Concubine Zhen came to Concubine Yi's spiritual place and silently offered incense to her.
She said quietly: "In the eyes of others, the concubines in the harem are all intrigues and intrigues, but they don't know that there are also real feelings among them."
I didn't know about the friendship between her and Concubine Yi, so I whispered: "Concubine Yi will smile even more when she knows that a sister like you cares about her."
Concubine Zhen sighed softly: "If she hadn't helped me with all her strength, I might be the one lying here now."
I remained silent.
For me, it was a pain for Concubine Zhen to regain the favor of Emperor Xinde.
As every woman in my life, she holds an extraordinary position in my heart.
I don’t Would love to share with anyone.
Concubine Zhen said: "Why did you hold me back that day?"
I cast my eyes on the dancing candlelight: "I'm worried that you will really die in front of me.
I can't bear the pain."
Concubine Zhen's lips trembled slightly, and two lines of crystal tears slid down her bright jade face.
She whispered: "I will be content even if I die."
He turned around and walked out of the mourning hall, stopped in front of the door and said, "This Shude Palace is the most lonely and lonely place in the palace, and it is also a place I will never forget."
Yusuo came over with a lantern and led Concubine Zhen away.
I watched Concubine Zhen’s background disappear into the night.
My heart is full of melancholy.
Now I am no longer what I used to be.
I have become rational and calm, but I have lost my original courage and enthusiasm.
The night wind was cold, the shadows of candles flickered, and the sound of Qing Yue's night watch could be heard in the distance.
It was already midnight, so no one would come to pay their respects.
I silently returned to the mourning hall.
Gazing at Concubine Yi's grave, I was not familiar with her, but I still felt some sympathy for this desolate woman.
Speaking of which, it was me who tore up her suicide note and ruined her last chance to clear her name. , tonight's vigil may be my secret punishment.
I sat under the lamp and opened a book.
To kill the long night, a gust of cold wind blew by, and the candle flickered.
It actually went out, and then a sneer came from the direction of the rear window.
My heart was shocked, I reached out and grabbed the long knife from the side, rushed out the door, and looked in the direction of the laughter.
However, a bold figure suddenly crossed the wall, with long black hair flying in the wind, and disappeared outside the courtyard wall in an instant.
I couldn't help but shudder.
The loneliness was indeed correct.
Then I thought about it, and something was wrong.
Even if it was a ghost, why was there still a shadow in the moonlight?
I bit my lip.
After all, I still dare not follow the past.
I turned around and returned to the mourning hall, only to see the candle light up again, and the coffin moved to my seat.
I was shocked.
Even though I never believed in ghosts and gods, the situation in front of me made me terrified.
There was another tired laugh outside the window.
I turned around and rushed out.
Unexpectedly, the door closed tightly with a "bang", the candlelight behind me was extinguished at the same time, and my eyes fell into darkness.
I could clearly hear my breathing becoming rapid.
I held the long knife tightly and said, "Whoever is pretending to be a ghost here, come out quickly."
A sneer came from the darkness: "Long Yingkong, you have made me miserable, please give me my life."
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I identified the direction of the sound, rushed forward at full speed, and slashed at it with a knife, but it was empty.
I only heard the seat click and was split in half by me.
There was the sound of clothes fluttering above my head, and I instantly retracted the long knife.
The force of the knife suddenly changed, and the blade stabbed into the air.
The candle flame lit up again, and the woman in white's spotless stockings gently kicked my blade.
Her delicate body made a graceful spiral turn in the air, and landed on the bowl of water opposite me.
Duanping here.
Turning her head around, under the candlelight, her eyebrows were like a painting, and her smile was like a flower.
Where there was no female ghost, she was clearly the witch Youyou.
She looked at me with a charming look and said, "Well, you Long Yinkong, we meet again after a long separation, and you actually welcome me with a knife."
I chuckled and said, "Who told you to pretend to be a ghost to scare me?"
I put away the long knife, smiled and came to Youyou's side, opened my arms and said, "We meet old lovers again, shall we linger for a while first?"
Youyou's pretty face turned red, and she spat softly: "Who is your lover?"
I was just teasing her with words and would not take any further action.
"Miss Youyou came here specifically to talk about old friendships with me, or does she have some other purpose?"
Youyou sighed and said: "Long Yingkong, Long Yingkong, I have treated you wholeheartedly in vain.
You have deceived me again and again.
Please tell me honestly whether the Erotic Palace Map of Zangyou Miao's Treasure Map is in your hands."
I was slightly startled, but I didn't know how she got the news.
On the surface, he pretended to be confused: "I really don't know what you are talking about."
Youyou took two steps towards me and grabbed my ear: "You are still pretending to be confused."
I took the opportunity to grab her soft and smooth pussy: "When you said that, I remembered, where did you know that I have such an erotic picture?"
Youyou said softly: "If you don't know, unless you don't do anything, even if you find Tian Xun, I will know it clearly."
My heart suddenly shook.
Except for a few people who knew about Tian Xun, I did not tell anyone about it.
There were even fewer people who knew about the secret of the erotic pictures.
Could it be that the people around me revealed the information?
I smiled and said, "Tian Xun is not in my hands now."
Youyou said: "Of course I know that the father and son have been reunited now."
I exclaimed: "Have you seen them?"
Youyou smiled and said: "If I hadn't seen them, how would I have known that the account books and erotic pictures had fallen into your hands?"
If everything Youyou said is true.
There can only be one person who leaks the secret of the erotic pictures, and that is Yaoru.
My heart is filled with anger.
She actually dared to betray me for her father and brother.
Youyou said: "Why don't you look good?
Are you afraid that the truth has been exposed?"
I chuckled and said, "Do you believe what Tian Xun and his son said?
With their cunningness, how could they obediently hand that account book into my hands?"
She smiled delicately and said, "Maybe, her daughter is your concubine and you are Tian Xun's beloved son-in-law.
He didn't know it when he gave the account book to you."
I sneered: "In that case, you can bring him to confront me."
"Long Yinkong, when it comes to cunning, who else in the world can match you."
Youyou said sarcastically.
I took another step closer to her and stared into her water-cut eyes.
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A trace of panic flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she took a step back involuntarily, saying coquettishly: "What do you want to do?"
"Looking into my eyes, can't you still detect my sincerity towards you?"
She laughed like a silver bell: "Long Yingkong.
What qualifications do you have to use the word sincerity?
If you treat me sincerely, why didn't you tell me that Tian Xun had fallen into your hands when we were in Da Qin?
Why didn't you tell me about the erotic palace?
"Things on the map" I sighed and said: "When I was in Da Qin, I didn't know about the old slave Bian Tianxun.
Later I found out his identity after meeting Yaoru.
I knew nothing about the secrets in the erotic pictures.
Besides, that The erotic picture is no longer in my hands."
"What?"
Youyou was slightly startled.
It seems that if I don't reveal the truth today, she will definitely not believe me.
I whispered: "I have been asked to sell the erotic pictures to Guan Shuheng, a businessman from Qi State."
Youyou said: "You really don't know" I smiled and said: "I definitely don't know the secret inside.
But I remember the tricks above clearly.
If Miss Youyou is interested, I am willing to demonstrate it for you."
Youyou's pretty face turned red, she stretched out her finger and tapped my forehead: "The thief" and then laughed again.
The delicate body suddenly retreated and disappeared out of the window like a butterfly.
I breathed a long sigh of relief.
This enchantress was indeed elusive.
The palace was heavily guarded, but she could sneak in easily.
According to what she just said, Tian Xun and his son should have fallen into her hands, but it seems that she did not get the account book.
Thinking of Tian Xun, that ungrateful old fox, I couldn't help but get angry.
I slapped the seat hard and said angrily: "Old man, if I see you, I won't let you go so easily."
Suddenly there was the sound of light footsteps behind me.
I thought it was faintly leaving and returning, so I turned around and saw Concubine Zhen standing behind me, looking at me with infinite tenderness.
She made a silencing gesture to me, then pointed to the right and walked over first.
I made sure there was no one around, so I followed her direction.
After bypassing the main hall, we came to the backyard of Shude Palace.
The grass had grown very tall because no one had been cleaning it for a long time.
Concubine Zhen stopped, turned around, and threw herself into my arms.
Her delicate body was so excited that And trembling slightly.
I whispered: "Be careful as others will see you."
Concubine Zhen held my big hand and led me towards the northeast corner, where there was a small wine cellar that had been abandoned for a long time.
Concubine Zhen has lived in Shude Palace for nearly two years and is very familiar with the situation here.
Entering the wine cellar, we hugged each other vigorously, our lips and tongues intertwined as hard as we could, and we made tut-tsk sounds in the darkness.
I quickly removed her clothes and pressed her seductive body onto the dusty ground.
Her beautiful crystal eyes shone with a burning brilliance in the darkness.
Her jade arms hugged my back and hips, squeezing my body into hers, and the friction made me let out a low roar of pleasure.
Concubine Zhen's delicate body trembled violently, and her delicate tongue couldn't help teasing mine, instantly raising my passion to the extreme.
We were entangled in the darkness, our rapid breathing and suppressed moans intertwined.
Together "Why do you want to come back?"
I kissed Concubine Zhen's jade back as smooth and delicate as silk.
Concubine Zhen gently lay on my legs: "Yinkong, from the day you pulled me back from the edge of death, I knew that my heart would no longer be able to accommodate other men in this life."
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I turned her delicate body around and took her delicate breasts into my mouth.
Concubine Zhen moaned: "I can't control myself not to think about you."
I whispered: "Me too" Concubine Zhen hooked my neck and gave me a passionate kiss.
After a long time, she gasped and said, "I know this is a mistake, but I can't help but fall deeper and deeper into it."
I caressed her delicate body silently, thinking that I was not like this.
The relationship between Concubine Zhen and I was like playing with fire.
If I were not careful, I would burn myself.
Concubine Zhen said: "I can't bear these days anymore.
When I face your father, I almost vomit."
Tears shone in her beautiful eyes.
I gently patted her shoulder: "Yuying, give me some time, and I will definitely let you live a happy life."
Concubine Zhen said affectionately: "I don't want any fame, let alone any status.
As long as I can be by your side one day, that's enough."
I had no choice but to be moved by her deep affection and seize this precious time to let Concubine Zhen fully enjoy my deep love for her.
Concubine Zhen tried her best to support me, letting my passion pour into her body again and again.
This small wine cellar provides a warm world for us, and our deep love is in the air.
Even though the beauty was far away, the fragrance still lingered on my body.
After the passion, my mind calmed down again.
I suddenly realized that I could never continue to indulge in my relationship with Concubine Zhen.
She gradually lost her ability to control herself in front of me. , if it continues to develop, it will become uncontrollable.
This is an extremely dangerous matter for both me and her.
The fate of Concubine Yi is a clear example.
The best solution is to leave Kangdu as soon as possible.
Everything in Shude Palace is extremely familiar to me.
I think of that windy and snowy night, the sweat slowly left on Concubine Zhen’s flawless body, and the beauty and beauty of that night.
I still remember it fresh.
The possibility that we can get together in the future is very slim.
Even if I can become an emperor above ten thousand people, I will not be able to do such an unethical thing as marrying my mother and concubine, otherwise I will definitely be cast aside by the people in the world.
However, I am not sure that I can easily forget Concubine Zhen.
It is indeed difficult for me to let go of my feelings for her.
This feeling of constant cutting and confusion keeps me awake all night.
I followed Emperor Xinde to the Temple of Heaven to offer sacrifices to heaven.
This sacrifice was a sudden idea of Emperor Xinde, so it was not as grand as offering sacrifices to heaven during the winter solstice.
According to the rules of the palace, relevant people must arrive before praying to heaven.
Fasting and bathing in the Zhai Palace.
Zhai Palace is located on the south side of Xitianmen.
It is actually a small palace, facing east from the west.
According to the regulations of Dakang, the emperor must come to the Zhai Palace to fast for three days before offering sacrifices to heaven.
He must not eat meat, onions, or garlic, drink alcohol, entertain, pay attention to criminal matters, do not offer condoms, not approach women, and take frequent baths.
This is called "To fast".
Although the scale of worshiping heaven this time was small, we still followed the rules.
After bathing, we put on white robes before entering the Temple of Heaven.
Walking into the Temple of Heaven, waiting to go up to the Circular Mound Altar, looking far into the distance, you can see the endless blue sky and the vastness of the universe, which makes people suddenly feel that life is fleeting and insignificant.
This is the place where the emperors of Dakang prayed for grain in spring, rain in summer, and heaven in winter every year.
The Circular Qiu Altar is an open-air three-story circular stone altar with a round stone in the center and nine circles of fan-shaped stone slabs around it.
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This symbolizes the Nine Heavens, where the Emperor of Heaven lives.
Emperor Xinde stood in the center of the round altar to worship the sky.
In the center is the Imperial Vault, where the Heavenly Tablets are stored.
After Emperor Xinde completed his sacrifice to heaven, he came here to kowtow to the countless gods in thanks.
The Hall of Prayer to Heaven is located in the northernmost part of the Temple of Heaven.
It is the most majestic and gorgeous place in the Temple of Heaven, and it is also the place closest to the sky according to legend.
Emperor Xinde left the imperial sky and came here slowly, killing animals and burning incense to pray to God.
I followed Emperor Xinde throughout the whole heaven-sacrifice ceremony, watching his pious look, but I had no idea what he was praying for.
Are you praying for a prosperous and prosperous country, or are you praying for your own throne to last forever?
But I don't believe that God will bless this old emperor.
All his actions are against fate.
If God really has a spirit, he will definitely despise him for his disobedience.
Emperor Xinde looked into the distance, and after a long time he let out a long sigh.
He whispered: "If Yinkong is my brother who passes the throne to you, who do you think is the most suitable candidate?"
My heart was pounding, and I tried my best to contain my excitement, and said respectfully: "My child thinks that among the royal brothers, King Qin and King Xing should be the most outstanding."
Emperor Xinde snorted coldly: "How can they be worthy of the word "excellent"?
Who of the two's political and military strategies can match what I did when I was young?"
I remained silent.
Emperor Xinde said: "I have discovered now that among all my princes, only you have the most outstanding ability."
I said in fear: "My child is not as good as my royal brothers."
Emperor Xinde chuckled and said: "What are you afraid of?
If I pass the throne to you, do you dare to accept it?"
I felt uneasy inside because Emperor Xinde suddenly said these words in front of me.
There must be some deep meaning.
Judging from his actions, he has no intention of passing the throne now.
He is probably testing me on purpose.
I said respectfully: "My father is in good health, and Dakang is peaceful and peaceful under your rule.
I wonder if I have the ability to manage Dakang.
Being able to manage Xuancheng for my father is my greatest ideal."
Emperor Xinde smiled and said: "But one day I will pass away from this world, and the throne of Dakang will one day pass into your hands."
I said hypocritically: "The abilities of several of my royal brothers are far superior to mine."
Emperor Xinde said coldly: "What ability do they have?
When it comes to their contribution to the great prosperity, none of them combined can compare to you."
He stared at me with a smile and said: "The people have high expectations of you."
I couldn't help but shudder.
Emperor Xinde was not as old and fatuous as he appeared.
It can be seen from this incident that he still pays attention to polling public opinion.
The higher my reputation, the more wary he is of me.
The meeting is getting more and more serious.
This time I was brought to worship the heaven, which is obviously an opportunity to test my feelings.
Emperor Xinde said: "To win the hearts of the people is to win the world.
I am preparing to pass on the position of crown prince to you."
I knelt down in front of him and said, "My dear father, please give up this idea."
In fact, in my heart I wish he would make me the crown prince, but I know better about my current strength.
If Emperor Xinde really made me the crown prince, it would be tantamount to announcing my death sentence, and all the princes would definitely attack me.
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I'm afraid I don't even have the ability to fight back.
I would never dare to take over this hot potato before I was still young.
"Why" I cried and said: "The throne seems to be revered, but in fact it is an extremely heavy burden.
What the child longs for most is a free life.
Being able to live freely with my lovely wife and concubine is my greatest wish.
Please also ask Father Be considerate of the children.”
Emperor Xinde sighed and said: "Get up, I won't force you.
Which of your royal brothers can have your state of mind?"
He will definitely not believe my confession easily.
Seeing Emperor Xinde's cold and unpredictable eyes, I couldn't help but feel alert.
After leaving Kangdu this time, I couldn't go back easily.
Otherwise, if he had murderous intentions for me, it would be very difficult for me to get out.
I suddenly realized this time that the seemingly embarrassing situation of King Qin and King Xing was actually much safer than mine.
My performance had attracted enough attention from Emperor Xinde.
Emperor Xinde said: "I have sent an envoy to Beihu to inform Beihu Khan about the marriage.
It is estimated that the wedding date will be sent there soon."
I nodded and said, "Father, is there anything else you want me to do?"
Emperor Xinde said: "You stay in Kangdu for now, and then return to Xuancheng after the wedding date is decided."
My heart sank.
He clearly had no intention of letting me go and leaving.
It seemed that it would take some time before he could leave Kangdu.
After offering sacrifices to heaven, I returned to the palace worriedly, called Chen Zisu and Zhuge Xiaolian, and told them one by one about the situation during the day.
Chen Zisu said: "It seems that the emperor has become wary of you.
I'm afraid the young master's situation is not good."
Zhuge Xiaolian said: "It's no wonder.
The young master first put down the war between Kang and Qin, and then made the governance of Xuancheng prosperous.
Now he has single-handedly promoted the marriage between Beihu and Dakang.
His reputation in the country is growing day by day.
How can the emperor not do it?"
to pay attention to you."
Chen Zisu said: "The emperor will never relax his vigilance towards you just because the young master refuses the position of crown prince.
From now on the young master should be more careful."
I sighed: "Before the time comes, no matter who accepts the position of crown prince, he will be the target of public criticism.
My father recently intended to test me to see if I have any ambition to seek the throne."
Chen Zisu said: "From this point of view, it becomes more important for the young master to marry the young master of Beihu.
After you marry the princess of Beihu, you will be the consort of Beihu.
Even if your father wants to deal with you, he will definitely consider the consequences, and With your rising reputation, your other royal brothers can no longer compare with you."
I smiled bitterly and said: "Public opinion and popular support are not enough for me to seize the throne.
What I lack most now is the support of the military."
Zhuge Xiaolian said: "King Yi has a very high prestige in the army.
He should be able to help the young master."
I shook my head and said: "After the Battle of Kang and Qin, my father-in-law has begun to weaken my father-in-law's rights in the military.
Before the time is ripe, I don't want to borrow my father-in-law's power, otherwise my father-in-law will be alert in advance."
Chen Zisu looked at me and said, "Master, do you want to develop your own army?"
I nodded and said: "I have already started to do this.
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I want to gradually turn the 60,000 troops stationed near Xuancheng into my direct troops."
Chen Zisu agreed deeply and said: "It is indeed time to develop the army.
Otherwise, if the emperor suddenly wants to deal with you, I am afraid that the young master will not be able to fight back."
Zhuge Xiaolian said: "This matter must be done extremely secretly, otherwise if your majesty knows that the young master is secretly developing the army, he will definitely attack you in advance."
I smiled and said, "I will plan this matter carefully, and on the surface I will not have anything to do with the military."
Zhuge Xiaolian said: "Actually, it's not about the elites but the numbers.
An elite army of 50,000 people is enough to control the northern area of Dakang."
Chen Zisu said with a smile: "As long as you have your own force, win the hearts of the people internally, and have the support of Beihu externally, you will be able to control the entire Dakang."
Zhuge Xiaolian said: "I am good at setting up mecha formations.
This time I will leave with you to help you establish a mecha army."
I had never heard of the mecha army, so I asked curiously: "What is the mecha army?"
Zhuge Xiaolian said: "This is an idea of my master.
At that time, it was because it was considered that if it was really built, it would be so powerful that Donghu could use it to continue to invade the south, so it was never implemented."
I was so excited that I said, "Okay, we will start planning immediately after we get back."
Thinking that I still won't be able to leave Kangdu in the near future, I couldn't help but sigh and said, "But my father will keep me here for a while."
Zhuge Xiaolian said: "It's a pity that the tunnel is still unfinished.
Otherwise, the young master can leave here quietly through the tunnel."
Chen Zisu smiled and said: "Now is not the time to run for your life.
The emperor has no intention of dealing with the young master for the time being."
I sighed and said, "Now all I can do is wait patiently."
Qian Sihai quickly settled the matter of Mu Shanshi.
Emperor Xinde Longyan was delighted, and King Yong took the opportunity to propose lifting the ban on Qian Sihai.
Perhaps transferring his energy to the construction of the new palace, Emperor Xinde seemed to have forgotten the mistakes made by King Qin and King Xing, so their troubles were ignored.
Only I am still in trouble.
It has been half a month since the messenger went to Beihu, but no news has been received.
I only drink and play all day long.
Qian Sihai often comes to see me.
For him, the advantages of this turmoil outweigh the disadvantages.
The success of Mu Shanshi's matter gave him an opportunity to get close to Emperor Xin De.
He is good at using silver bullet offensives to figure out Xin De.
The Kaiser showed his kindness and sent many generous gifts, and the Kaiser's attitude towards him became much friendlier.
In the blink of an eye, I had been detained in Kangdu for nearly a month, and the depression in my heart was difficult to describe in words.
On this day, Qian Sihai made a special trip to see me for a drink at Nuanchun Pavilion.
The two of us were sitting in the carriage, looking at Qian Sihai's happy face, I couldn't help but smile and said: "It seems that Brother Sihai is very proud of his happiness."
Qian Sihai smiled and said: "Thanks to His Highness's help, otherwise I might have lost everything."
I laughed out loud: "This is all your own blessing, Brother Sihai.
What does it have to do with me?"
Qian Sihai said: "When will His Highness return to Xuancheng?"
I sighed and said, "I guess we have to wait until the wedding envoy from Beihu comes back."
Qian Sihai said: "I was busy with business matters a few days ago, and I forgot to ask the young master one thing.
This time you are going to Beihu, can you see Chilu Wen?"
I nodded and said, "I met him, but he didn't read your letter and tore it up directly, saying that you didn't keep your promise and wouldn't do business with you."
Qian Sihai sighed a little disappointedly: "If it weren't for this matter, how could I give up this great opportunity."
I smiled and said: "He will come to Dakang in a few days.
Once Beihu launches a war against Donghu, it will inevitably require a large amount of material supplies.
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For us merchants in Dakang, this is a good thing."
Qian Sihai's eyes flashed and he said, "His Royal Highness Prince Ping, can you help me explain to him that Qian doesn't want to lose this opportunity to make money."
I laughed and said, "Brother Sihai has a huge appetite."
Qian Sihai narrowed his eyes and said: "Qian has no other hobbies in his life, he only focuses on this."
I smiled and said, "Brother Sihai seems to be as passionate about men and women as he is about this."
Qian Sihai laughed.
The carriage suddenly stopped.
We opened the curtains and looked out at the same time.
We saw the carriage entering a narrow alley, and a four-horse carriage came from the opposite side.
However, this narrow alley could only allow one carriage to pass.
Among them Someone has to give in.
Qian Sihai said loudly: "Let the carriage go back and tell him that His Royal Highness Prince Ping is sitting in the carriage."
The coachman shouted his words to the other party, but he didn't expect that the carriage was still parked there.
The coachman on the opposite side said loudly: "My master said that if someone else comes to pay it back, it will be fine.
If it is Ping Wang Long Yingkong, we will not give up at any cost."
I was slightly startled, and couldn't help but feel angry.
The other party was obviously deliberately provoking me.
Who else in Kangdu City would dare to be so arrogant except my royal brothers?
Then I thought that since the other party clearly knows my identity, he still dares to go against me. , he must be feeling emboldened, and curiosity arose in his heart, who exactly dares to be so arrogant?
Qian Sihai was furious and said: "You bastard, you dare to call His Highness by his name.
I want to see what kind of person he is."
I smiled calmly and said, "I'd better go."
I slowly got off the carriage and walked towards the other party's carriage.
When I came to the carriage, I smiled and said, "I wonder which adult is sitting inside."
A cold girl said: "I am not an adult, just an ordinary woman.
His Highness Prince Ping will not take me seriously":