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When the Wilderness and Western Liang went to war, the whole court became nervous. Not long after, the news of the first victory came.
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"The first victory dealt a heavy blow to the arrogance of Western Liang. Your Majesty, it seems that Western Liang will soon retreat." Huo Shan said to Mo Rongzhan with a smile, but he muttered in his heart that he had underestimated Ye Chunnan.
General Meng also said, "Yes, let's see who dares to look down on our Jin Kingdom in the future."
Mo Rongzhan's face did not have a happy smile. He looked at Tang Zhen and said, "Marquis Jingning, what do you think?"
"I think … I'm afraid this is a test from Western Liang, and the next battle will be fierce." Tang Zhen replied in a low voice. This time, Ye Chunnan sent back the news of the other side's ranking and formation. He knew who it was at a glance.
After all, he and that man had been fighting side by side for many years. He was too familiar with him.
Lu Lingzhi was still alive.
Tang Zhen was pleased to know that his friend was alive, but he felt disappointed when he thought that they would meet again in the future as enemies.
"Test?" Huo Shan cried out in surprise, "Marquis Jingning, what do you mean?"
Tang Zhen glanced at him and said, "Since Western Liang decided to fight, they must have the confidence. They can't retreat just because of the first defeat. What's more … there is no news of the other side's Wizard King. What if Western Liang and the Northern Dark Kingdom join forces?"
Yes, Western Liang hasn't joined forces with the Northern Dark Kingdom yet.
General Meng said, "The Northern Dark Kingdom just fought with them last year, and this year they will join forces with Western Liang?"
"There are no absolute enemies, and no absolute friends," Tang Zhen said.
Mo Rongzhan nodded faintly and said in a deep voice, "I am determined to win Western Liang. Tang Zhen, tomorrow you will personally send 5,000 elite soldiers to Western Liang. You know what kind of formation they are used to."
Tang Zhen sighed in his heart. Sure enough, they would meet on the battlefield. "Yes, Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty, if … if Western Liang really joins forces with the Northern Dark Kingdom, what should we do?" Huo Shan asked worriedly. Although the Northern Dark Kingdom had lost General Jin, they had Wan Ziliang, who could not be underestimated.
"Even if Western Liang and the Northern Dark Kingdom join forces, we will not necessarily lose," General Meng said.
"That's true, but it's better to be prepared," Huo Shan said.
Tang Zhen said lightly, "Don't we still have allies?"
"Dongqing?" Huo Shan raised his eyebrows. "What can they do? It would be great if the Qi Kingdom could ally with us."
The Kingdom of Qi was the number one country. With their alliance, they would definitely not be afraid of the North Sea and Western Liang.
Mo Rongzhan said, "We'll discuss this later."
For a small country like Western Liang to start a war with the Jin nation for no reason, it was definitely not a simple matter. Although they used Wanyan Xi as an excuse, he knew that it was definitely not the case. What exactly did Western Liang want?
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Ye Zhen, who was in the harem, also received the news of Ye Chunnan's great victory. Although she was happy, she was still worried. Because she had been deceived and framed by Lu Lingzhi, she knew better than anyone how deep this man's schemes were. She was worried that Lu Lingzhi would harm her brother.
"Niang niang, General Ye's good news has come. Why do you look more worried?" Hong Ying saw Ye Zhen frowning and staring out of the window. She could not help but ask curiously.
Ye Zhen sighed softly. "It's not a great victory. I'm afraid it will be more difficult in the future."
"It doesn't matter how difficult it is. General Ye will certainly be able to cope with it." Dai Mei said with a smile.
"I hope so." Ye Zhen smiled at them.
Hong Ying said, "Niang niang, there was a new batch of palace maids in the last draft. Our Hua Qing Palace is short of manpower. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has sent several palace maids. Do you want to pick a few to serve you?"
Originally, Ye Zhen brought five personal maids into the palace. Later, Yu Ping was used and driven away by the Empress Dowager. Hong Ling and Jianjia went out of the palace and gave birth to Hong Ying and Dai Mei. The others were unknown, so Ye Zhen used them less.
Ye Zhen said, "Choose a few good ones first. After training them, bring them to see this Empress."
"Yes, niang niang." Hong Ying answered.
After a while, Shen Yi's report came from the outside.
Ye Zhen met him in the side hall.
"Niang niang, there is news of Mister Huangfu." Shen Yi said after saluting.
Mo Rongzhan sent someone to find Huangfu Chen and asked Shen Yi to report directly to the Empress if there was any news. So, Shen Yi immediately entered the palace after receiving the news.
Ye Zhen's expression changed and she straightened up. "Where is Mister Huangfu?"
"Niang niang, our people found traces of Huangfu Chen in the State of Qi, but when they found his residence, he was gone. There were signs of fighting inside. We guess that … Mister Huangfu was taken away. This is a note left by Mister Huangfu."
"What?" Ye Zhen was shocked. "Let this Empress have a look."
Ye Zhen was familiar with Huangfu Chen's handwriting. As soon as she took the note, she recognized that it was written by him. There were only a few words on it, and it was written in a hurry. "Be careful of the Witch King, it's Qi …"
Witch King? Another Witch King?!
"Where did you find this note?" Ye Zhen clenched the note, feeling that the truth was like a fog. She tried hard to see it clearly, but she couldn't.
Shen Yi said, "It was found in the medicine pile. I'm afraid that the person who took Mister Huangfu did not find it. Mister Huangfu … should know that we have been looking for him, so he deliberately left this note."
Ye Zhen closed her eyes and calmed down for a while. Master knew that they were looking for him, but he avoided meeting them. It seemed that he really didn't want to see her.
"Do you know where he was taken? This Qi … Does it refer to the State of Qi? "Ye Zhen asked doubtfully.
Shen Yi replied, "This subordinate has sent people to look for Mister Huangfu in the State of Qi. If there is any news, we will report it immediately. It's just that … this Witch King should refer to the Witch King of Western Liang. How could he have anything to do with the State of Qi?"
Yes, how could the State of Qi have anything to do with the Witch King of Western Liang? What does this mean?
Ye Zhen looked down at the note and said after a while, "You go first. You must find Mister Huangfu."
Shen Yi bowed. "This subordinate will take his leave first."
Witch King? Qi? Ye Zhen frowned. Did this Qi refer to the State of Qi, or something else?
"Go and invite Medical Officer Qi." Ye Zhen ordered in a deep voice.
Hong Ying said, "Niang niang, Medical Officer Qi went to Chengde Villa to see the Empress Dowager yesterday."
Only then did Ye Zhen remember that the Empress Dowager had sent a message saying that she was not feeling well and must ask Medical Officer Qi to go over to see her and prescribe her medicine. Therefore, she asked Medical Officer Qi to go to Chengde Villa yesterday.
"Who else is in Medical Officer Qi's family?" Ye Zhen asked again in a low voice. "Hong Ying, ask Xue Lin to inquire."
"Yes, Niang niang." Hong Ying answered in a low voice.
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