Dazhou – Pei Capital.
Ji Fu, the Samsara Traveler, had just come out of his seclusion room when he saw the chaotic scene in the mansion. Puzzled, he called a guard and asked, "What happened?"
"Prince, you finally came out of seclusion!"
The guard answered with sweat on his forehead, "Disaster, disaster … The capital is surrounded by the army, and all the nobles in the city are anxious and thinking of a way out! The Old Lord has ordered us to meet him as soon as you come out of seclusion. "
Looking at the large group of maids and guards waiting outside, Ji Fu guessed that if he didn't exaggerate the consequences of being disturbed during cultivation by ten times, they would probably break into his seclusion room by force.
However, he was actually going to another world for the Samsara Traveler's task. If these servants broke in, they would only see an empty seclusion room, and his secret would be exposed.
"Who dares to do this? Mu Hen? Or King Kaoshan? "
Ji Fu asked in surprise.
These two people were famous military governors and roving bandits in Xuzhou. The former was known for his unscrupulous behavior, and the latter was the commander of the refugee army.
In his mind, only these two daring people would dare to do such a thing.
"No. Military Governor Mu Heng was killed, and his family was wiped out. So was King Kaoshan. The ones who are surrounding the city are the Spiritual State Army under the command of King Ding, Wu Zhi. I heard that those bumpkins are ruthless, and they killed several level 1 officials and noble families who tried to leave the city …"
When the guard said this, he couldn't help but shiver.
Although a phoenix was not as good as a chicken in this chaotic world, and the imperial court's reputation and righteousness were getting worse day by day, it was the first time that a feudal lord dared to despise the authority and humiliate the imperial court.
"King Ding, Wu Zhi?"
Naturally, Ji Fu had heard of this one and only female duke for thousands of years.
However, when he heard the news last time, she was still fighting with several feudal lords in the Spiritual State. How did she surround Pei Capital so quickly?
Could it be that the time flow ratio was too fast in this Samsara task, and several years had passed?
However, Ji Fu looked at the environment and servants around him that didn't change much. He knew that it wasn't a long time, but the development of the other party was too incredible.
"Forget it, I'll go see my father now!"
Ji Fu's eyes flashed as he suddenly said.
A secret thought appeared in his mind, "It's time for the imperial court to get off this broken ship. Anyway, I have the Lord Divine Hall as an escape route. Even if Daoist Yu Qing drank and chatted merrily, where can I not make a comeback and build a career?"
He just didn't know what expression Ji Fu would have if he learned the truth about the main divine hall.
…
After all, there were only a few people who had Ji Fu's confidence.
As the number of soldiers in the outside world increased day by day, most of them were still in a state of panic, looking for a way out for themselves.
One did not know how many of them were willing to surrender to Prince Ding in secret.
And this kind of undercurrent and anxiety was also transmitted to the palace.
Of course, the palace in Pei Capital wasn't as magnificent as the one built by Ji Yi, but it was still magnificent and small. At this moment, many side palaces were left unattended, looking a bit dilapidated with the aura of a declining dynasty.
The current emperor had ascended the throne at a young age, and his name was Lin. He had been on the throne for eight years, but he was only 16 years old. Because he had been living like a prince, his skin was very pale and smelled like he was still wet behind the ears.
"Your Majesty, the palace servants fled and hid a lot of belongings. The guards have caught more than a dozen of them today. How should we deal with them?"
In the imperial study, a senior eunuch in a red robe asked in a low voice.
"What else can we do? Do it according to the rules! "
Ji Lin was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe. His face was pale as he thought about how he couldn't even gather a hundred officials for the morning assembly. The world was in chaos and people's minds were changing. His last layer of face was finally torn off and he couldn't help but feel disheartened.
When he thought of the tens of thousands of troops surrounding the city, his hands started to tremble uncontrollably.
No matter how experienced he was, he was after all still a youth, not to mention that ever since he ascended the throne, it had always been the officials with power. It was only before the new year when they saw that the momentum was gone that those people hurriedly 'returned' to him and invited the Emperor to personally govern. In fact, everyone knew that they only wanted him to be the last scapegoat.
With the change of dynasties, how good would the fate of the last Emperor be?
"How about the four gates? With the army surrounding the city, how many soldiers are left to fight? "
After Ji Lin was secretly angry, he still couldn't help but ask this question.
"There are still ten thousand soldiers in the city, and with the addition of the Palace guards, there are a few thousand … But …"
The old eunuch gritted his teeth, "Not to mention the soldiers outside, even the military power of the guards is not in our hands! There are many other aristocratic families who are in cahoots with Prince Ding. One fear that when the Emperor arrives, it will … "
"Don't say anymore …"
Ji Lin cried out in horror and sat paralyzed on the dragon chair.
At this moment from the old eunuch's point of view, it was just a pale youth. How would he have the bearing of a country's ruler?
"Zhen will immediately confer the title of Prince Ding and bestow her with nine pewter, as long as she is willing to leave …"
Ji Lin's eyes were lifeless as he spoke out the last condition.
Little did he know that the old eunuch's eyes were filled with pity. With these titles, if one controlled the Imperial Court, which one could not get?
That Prince Ding might not have the guts to kill the Emperor but to hold the Emperor hostage to order the world, it was something that he would definitely do.
From the moment she surrounded the capital, almost all the knowledgeable people knew what she would do.
Seemingly knowing that this plan was too whimsical, Ji Lin shook his head and did not continue speaking. He muttered somewhat nervously, "Zhen will not go anywhere. Zhen will stay here and see what Prince Ding dares to do to Zhen …"
"Imperial Older Brother! Duan Rui seeks an audience! "
After an unknown period of time, a clear and melodious voice was heard from the outside.
This was Princess Duan Rui, born from the same mother as the current Emperor. She was only sixteen years old but was extremely beautiful and was loved by Ji Lin.
Hearing that it was his younger sister, even Ji Lin's face could not help but relax, "Come in!"
"Regarding the matter of the siege, Imperial Older Brother need not be anxious. Although Prince Ding has two provinces and his power is the number one in the world, he will definitely not dare to offend Your Majesty …"
Princess Duan Rui came in and comforted him, "I saw that Imperial Older Brother is diligent in political affairs so I specially boiled some Fuling Ointment for you. Imperial Older Brother, please take care of your body!"
"En, I am really grateful to you. Zhen has not eaten today!"
It was only until Princess Duan Rui reminded him that Ji Lin remembered that he had not eaten and a soft sound came from his stomach.
His face turned red as he took the golden bowl and began to eat in big mouthfuls, "Little Sister's cooking has improved again. I wonder which Emperor's son-in-law will be so fortunate to marry you in the future!"
"Imperial Older Brother, don't tease Little Sister!"
Princess Duan Rui's face was slightly tipsy. This little girl's attitude made Ji Lin very happy and he felt that the stone in his chest had dissipated a lot.
Dong dong!
Dong dong!
However, the good times were ultimately short. Suddenly, a dull drum sound was heard, causing Ji Lin's wrist to tremble, "Who is beating the drum?"
"This is … the military drum!"
The old eunuch's hand that was holding the horsetail whisk also trembled, "The three armies are cheering. It must be outside the city. Prince Ding has arrived!"
"Prince Ding?!"
Princess Duan Rui was also a little curious.
Although there were many feudal vassals in this chaotic world, it was really admirable to hear that the Empress was a woman and was able to accomplish such a great feat.
"Your Majesty, subjects Zhang Duan and Kou Chun … request an audience!"
Hurried footsteps could be heard from outside. Obviously, they were all officials who were alerted by the army and came to pay their respects.
"Imperial Older Brother, Duan Rui will not disturb you anymore!"
Princess Duan Rui observed his expression and lifted the hem of her skirt to bow before retreating slowly.
"Let them all in!"
Ji Fu let out a long breath and his face turned gloomy, but he still spoke.
"Greetings, Emperor!"
Several officials came in and bowed meticulously. Their movements were orderly and orderly, but there was not much humility or respect in them. It was as if they were facing a wooden statue and were just sticking to the old conventions.
"Prince Ding has arrived. Do you have a plan to fight or to make peace?"
Ji Lin folded his hands into his sleeves and asked expressionlessly.
Zhang Duan was an old official of two dynasties and at this time he came out to pay his respects, "Your Majesty please forgive me. This old official thinks that the city cannot be defended. Our army is small and if we were to break off relations with Prince Ding, it would only be harmful."
"That's right!"
Kou Chun also came out to continue, "Prince Ding's banner is to protect the Emperor. Perhaps he is a loyal official and would not do anything rebellious."
Ji Lin listened to the echoes of the officials below but his heart was so depressed that he almost vomited blood.
He knew that these people must have secretly reached an agreement and even discussed the conditions with the outside world to sell him out.
"Alright! Zhen will give the order to open the city gates and let the officials come out to welcome and invite Prince Ding into the capital. How about it? "
There was a trace of a teasing smile on his lips as he suddenly said, "Prince Ding travelled thousands of miles to protect the Emperor, which is enough to show his loyalty. The etiquette must be heavy and the officials will kneel to welcome him!"
"This official will obey the Emperor's order!"
This decree was like a child's mischief. Even though the intention was to humiliate the old official, it had also thrown away the Imperial Court's face.
Ji Lin regretted it the moment he said it but Zhang Duan and the rest pretended not to know and actually agreed to it. It was obvious that they treated this as a means to please Prince Ding, which made Ji Lin incomparably depressed.
"There is one more matter!"
Zhang Duan's cloudy eyes looked straight at Ji Lin, "Prince Ding has worked hard and contributed greatly and must be rewarded! The Heavenly family must show their closeness! "
"How to get close?"
Ji Lin had a premonition that what was coming next would not be a good thing.
"Prince Ding will choose a daughter from the Wu family to marry His Majesty as the Empress and His Majesty should also choose a member of the Imperial family. It would be best if it is the flesh and blood of the late Emperor to bestow marriage to show intimacy!"
This was obviously the condition that Prince Ding proposed. Ji Lin's mouth had a hint of sweetness as he reluctantly said, "Zhen will agree to the marriage! But bestow marriage? The daughter of the late Emperor is only Duan Rui. Who do you want her to marry? "
"Naturally it is Prince Ding's husband!"
"Be the equal wife?"
Ji Lin was infuriated, "I am a descendant of the Heavens, how can …"
Kou Chun raised her head and stared at Ji Lin with an expression of 'Your Majesty is thinking too much' and said, "Not so. It is to be a concubine!"
"Rebellious official!"
Ji Lin was so angry that he felt dizzy before he directly vomited blood and fainted.
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