Ever since Cheng Zheng died, Zhao Rao had not truly fallen asleep for a long time. She had never dreamt of Cheng Zheng, and every time before she fell asleep, she hoped that he would come to her dreams to meet her. The more anxious she was, the more she couldn't calm down. When she closed her eyes, she would see the scene of Lu Yaoyao killing Cheng Zheng.
It was rare for her to be at peace today. She had lost too much, and she didn't want to lose any more.
She finally dreamed of Cheng Zheng.
His gaze was still affectionate, but there was an additional trace of sadness. Although he didn't say anything, Zhao Rao understood what he meant. He hoped that she would live well, take care of his child, and live well … for him.
When Zhao Rao woke up, it was already noon the next day.
"Emperor, you're awake?" Zhao Xiang, who had been standing by the side, heard the noise and looked at her with joy.
"Have you always been here?" Zhao Rao saw that Zhao Xiang's hair was a little messy and her clothes were still the same as yesterday. She knew that Zhao Xiang had been guarding her for the whole night.
Zhao Xiang asked in a low voice, "How do you feel? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"
"No …" Zhao Rao shook her head gently and placed her hand on her abdomen. "The child …"
"It's okay, it's under control." Zhao Xiang quickly said, "After taking the medicine yesterday, Imperial Physician Tang said that the pulse has stabilized."
Zhao Rao remained silent, gently stroking her lower abdomen. "Where's Song Honao?"
"The Duke of Zhenguo has been waiting outside for the whole night." Zhao Xiang said in a low voice.
"Let him in." She knew that Lu Yaoyao wouldn't give the medicine to Song Hongao so easily. There must be some conditions.
Zhao Xiang tidied up Zhao Rao's hair. "You still need to rest. Don't get angry. Wait until the child is born."
"I know." Zhao Rao smiled. Yesterday, she had sensed the danger of the child, which had completely woken her up.
"Then I'll ask the Marquis to come in." Zhao Xiang saw that Zhao Rao seemed to have calmed down. She was both relieved and distressed. Zhao Rao must have made a choice to temporarily let go of her hatred.
Song Hongao had not slept all night and looked a little haggard. When he saw Zhao Xiang come out, he took a step forward. "Her Majesty, she …"
"I'll let you in." Zhao Xiang lowered her voice. "Country Guarding Marquis, try not to make her angry again."
"Try your best." Song Hongao nodded solemnly. Zhao Rao might not be able to remain calm after hearing what he was about to say.
Song Hongao stood outside the curtain. He lowered his head and told her about his conversation with Ye Zhen yesterday.
"Ten years …" Anger flashed across Zhao Rao's eyes, but she quickly calmed down. "Lu Yaoyao really dares to make such a request."
Was there anything Lu Yaoyao couldn't say now? She and Mo Rongzhan were simply invincible existences.
"Your Majesty, ten years isn't a long time, but it's what you need the most …" Song Hongao said in a low voice.
"Ten years later, will Qi be stronger than Jin?" Zhao Rao asked calmly. "Will they be able to defeat Yuan?"
Song Hongao said, "Nothing is impossible. Lu Yaoyao will no longer be the Heavenly Consort of Yuan Country, and Mo Rongzhan will not return to Jin Country to be the Emperor."
Zhao Rao sneered, "Is there a difference?"
"Your Majesty, the medicine she gave yesterday … can only last for one day." Song Hongao helplessly said, afraid that Zhao Rao really wouldn't agree.
"I didn't say I wouldn't agree." Zhao Rao said faintly, "She wants ten years for Mo Mingyu. In the future, I will definitely get it back from Mo Mingyu."
Song Hongao understood that it was impossible for Zhao Rao to let go of her hatred. It was already very good of her to give him ten years.
"Your Majesty, it is also a good thing to keep a low profile." Song Hongao said.
Zhao Rao said, "Go and draft the contract."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Song Hongao breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
…
…
Song Hongao wrote a contract according to the conditions proposed by Ye Zhen. After handing it over to Zhao Rao, he stamped it with the imperial seal and immediately sent it to Baili Zhou to Ye Zhen.
Ye Zhen, who was planning to return to the city, received the contract from Qi. She smiled with satisfaction and told Shen Luoyang to reorganize the army and return to the capital.
At the same time, she asked Ming Xi to personally go to Sha Jiucheng and hand a letter to Song Hongao.
Looking at Ming Xi, who resembled Mo Rongzhan, Song Hongao's heart was a little complicated. He had already heard that the five thousand elite troops he sent to attack were defeated by this child. Originally, Mo Rongzhan and Lu Yaoyao were already very monstrous existences. Even their son was so terrifying at such a young age.
"You … came alone?" Song Hongao asked in surprise. Mo Rongzhan and the others had too much confidence in their son.
"Yes." Ming Xi nodded. "Since the things have been delivered, I'll go."
Song Hongao asked, "Does your mother have anything else to say?"
"No." Ming Xi answered simply and directly. Anyway, wasn't everything written in the letter?
"You … are you going back to the capital?" Since the two countries had a ten-year truce, it was impossible for Mo Rongzhan and the others to continue to stay in Baili Zhou. He was a little curious about what they were going to do next.
Whether it was the Yuan Kingdom or the Jin Kingdom, their existences were too powerful. No matter which emperor it was, it was impossible to treat them as ordinary people.
Ming Xi looked at Song Hongao with a smile. "General Song seems to be very concerned about us."
"It's just a casual question." Song Hongao said.
"Who knows? Maybe we'll go to the Kingdom of Qi. I wonder if General Song would welcome us?" Ming Xi asked sincerely.
"It's a pleasure to have friends coming from afar." Song Hongao said.
Ming Xi smiled. "General Song is really hospitable. I'm afraid that if we go to the Kingdom of Qi, it will be difficult for us to leave. The things have been delivered to you. I'm leaving."
Before Song Hongao had time to say two more words, Ming Xi had already slipped out like a wisp of smoke.
He sighed softly and opened the envelope in his hand.
There was only one note inside.
Stay in bed for three months to recuperate.
There was nothing else.
Song Hongao suddenly realized that the pill Lu Yaoyao gave him yesterday was not only for a day, but also a medicine that could save the child.
"Really …" Song Hongao shook his head and chuckled. He felt helpless about Ye Zhen's cunning and teasing.
She didn't seem to have changed at all. She had teased Zhao Yong before, but Zhao Yong, who never cared about women, seemed to have no way to deal with her.
Song Hongao turned to see Zhao Rao and euphemistically explained Ye Zhen's intentions.
"I know." Zhao Rao said faintly, not surprised. In her opinion, Lu Yaoyao was a cunning and despicable person.
"Your Majesty's body is weak now. It's not suitable for you to travel long distances. It's better to rest in Sha Jiucheng for some time." Song Hongao said.
Zhao Rao nodded. "You go back to the capital first. I'm worried about leaving for too long. You go and look after him for me."
She did not forget that there were still many people in the capital who wanted to pull her down.
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