Ye Li glanced at the palace maid who spoke, raised her eyebrows and said, "Oh? What if this consort doesn't have the time? "
"Well … please forgive us for offending you." The two of them took a step forward. Their steps were steady, and their eyes flashed. Obviously, they were trained in martial arts.
Ye Li raised her hand slightly, indicating that the Shadow Guards around her didn't need to show up. She looked behind the two palace maids with a frown and sneered, "Noble Consort, you're so bold. You dare to attack me outside the Imperial Study?"
"If you came to talk to me nicely, why would I attack you?" Noble Consort Liu strolled out from the corner of the hall. Her voice was as cold as snow as usual. But Ye Li couldn't help but think of the sad and mournful voice in the peach forest. Noble Consort Liu loved Mo Xiuyao so much that she couldn't get him. But as Mo Xiuyao's wife, Ye Li didn't feel much sympathy for her. So when she saw Noble Consort Liu come out, she just said indifferently, "No matter what Noble Consort wants to talk about, have you thought about the consequences of having someone attack me in the Imperial Palace?"
Noble Consort Liu's beautiful lips curved into a contemptuous smile, "Consequences? Do you think the Emperor will do anything to I for you? In the past, people let you have your way only because of Prince Ding. Now that Prince Ding isn't in the capital, do you think you can rely on the title of Princess Ding? " Ye Li silently looked at the beautiful woman who was staring at her with contempt. From the first time they met, she felt Noble Consort Liu's contempt and disdain for her. Probably in Noble Consort Liu's mind, no one but herself was good enough for Mo Xiuyao. But it was a pity that she had also taken a liking to Mo Xiuyao …
"In that case, Noble Consort Liu, if you have something to say, you can say it here." Ye Li frowned.
Noble Consort Liu raised her delicate chin slightly, stared at Ye Li, and said, "Come with me."
Ye Li smiled faintly and turned to walk out of the palace.
"Ye Li!" Noble Consort Liu screamed. Seeing Ye Li turn around and leave without hesitation, Noble Consort Liu said angrily, "Stop her with I!"
Two palace maids immediately stepped forward, one on the left and one on the right, blocking in front of Ye Li. A cold light flashed through Ye Li's eyes. A cold light streaked down from her sleeves. Her silvery white clothes drew a dazzling arc under the sunlight, at the same time bringing out two beautiful flowers of blood.
"Ah …!"
Two blood-curdling screams rang out. The two palace maids held their wrists and looked at the silver-clothed woman in front of them with pale faces. Bright red blood instantly dyed their wide pink sleeves red. Ye Li raised the dagger in her hand and looked at it. The bright red blood slid down the shiny blade and slowly dripped to the soil under her feet. Noble Consort Liu, who had always been indifferent, finally couldn't help but change her expression. Although she was not a top master, she was one of the best among women. Even so, she didn't even see how Ye Li did it. Staring coldly at Ye Li in front of her, Noble Consort Liu didn't say anything for a long time.
Ye Li looked straight at Noble Consort Liu calmly. She didn't intend to apologize or explain her hurting behavior at all. The two palace maids held their wrists and looked at Ye Li with horror and fear in their eyes.
"Ye Li! You are … "Noble Consort Liu was so angry that her face turned pale. She stared at Ye Li and said with hatred.
Ye Li glanced at her indifferently and turned to walk out of the palace. The two palace maids who had been in front of her hurriedly dodged to the sides. They were afraid that if they blocked the path of the woman in front of them, one of their hands would be crippled.
As soon as they walked out of the palace gate, Feng Zhiyao, Zhuo Jing, and the others were all staring at them. Seeing that Ye Li's face was a bit ugly, Feng Zhiyao asked worriedly, "Wangfei, what's wrong? The Emperor doesn't believe our words? "Ye Li waved her hand and said," It's all right. The Emperor will know tomorrow whether he believes it or not. Tell the subordinates of the Prince Ding Mansion to be on guard at all times. If there is no movement in the palace tomorrow … "Feng Zhiyao's expression changed slightly. He said in a low voice," Wangfei plans to mobilize the Mohist army? If so, it will give the Emperor an excuse to deal with the Prince Ding Mansion. "Ye Li looked back at him and asked," Now that there is no excuse, the Emperor won't deal with the Prince Ding Mansion? Besides … if it's true, the West-Hill will come with great force this time. If it's too late, I'm afraid that the future war won't be up to us. Don't worry, the troops near the capital cannot be mobilized for the time being. The Emperor won't be able to find an excuse here. Zhuo Jing, tell Qin Feng to come back and see me later. "
"Yes." Zhuo Jing said in a low voice, "The information has just been sent. Recently, the troops at the border of the West-Hill have been restless since a month ago. I'm afraid that Mu Qingcang's information is true. "
Ye Li's eyes turned cold, "The Prince is right. Those useless people at the border should be changed! Return to the fu! "
At the morning court the next day, the Emperor didn't mention anything about the West-Hill sending troops.
On the third day, there was still no news from the palace.
After the morning court on the fourth day, the Emperor summoned a few trusted aides to the imperial study. But there was still no news of the mobilization of troops and provisions.
The atmosphere in the Ding King's Manor also became heavier along with the silence in the palace. Ye Li was in the study room listening to the matters regarding the morning court. She closed her eyes tiredly and said in a deep voice, "Qin Feng."
"This subordinate is here." Qin Feng replied in a low voice.
"The original assessment is canceled. You will personally lead the troops and head to the border at full speed tonight."
Qin Feng replied without hesitation, "This subordinate accepts the order."
Ye Li raised her head to look at him and said, "I'm not asking you to lead people to the border to participate in the war. Even if each of you can fight against a hundred people, you won't be able to stop an army of a hundred thousand. Split up the border and investigate all the information about the West-Hill and the war situation. "
Qin Feng nodded and said, "This subordinate understands."
"Go."
The war broke out faster than Ye Li imagined because the West-Hill's troops weren't dispatched on the fifteenth of the eighth month, but on the ninth of the eighth month. By the fifteenth of the eighth month, the news of the West-Hill's invasion had already reached the Chu capital. The even more shocking news was that this time, the West-Hill Jhennam Of Gojoseon personally led an army of five hundred thousand to attack the Da Chu State, vowing to wash away the shame of being defeated by Mo Liufang back then. The Xiling Army had been honing their strength for several years and was unstoppable. They took two cities in one day and the entire Chu capital was shaken. As the mistress of the Ding Mansion, Ye Li was also urgently summoned by the Emperor to the palace for a discussion.
After a few days, Ye Li stepped into the imperial study again, but the situation was completely different from the last time. As soon as she stepped into the imperial study, she could clearly feel the solemn atmosphere in the study. Ye Li glanced at the people in the imperial study. Prime Minister Liu, Marquis Muyang, General Zhenguo, Marquis Nan, Marquis Nan's heir, Leng Qingyu, Old Duke Hua, and a young man whom Ye Li found familiar but didn't know. He wasn't wearing an official's uniform but was standing beside Mo Jingqi's desk in silk clothes. Ye Li frowned and instinctively disliked this person. This person's shrewd eyes were full of calculation, which ruined his originally handsome face. Ye Li looked down indifferently. There were eight people in the study. Prime Minister Liu, Marquis Muyang, and General Zhenguo were all the Emperor's confidants. Marquis Nan had never cared about worldly affairs. Although Old Duke Hua was close to the Prince Ding Mansion, he was already old and had been idle at home for many years.
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