The Xiliang Army rebelled within the borders, and the imperial army rose to meet them.
The atmosphere in the imperial court also became tense. The main reason was that Xue Pinggui vomited blood and fainted. It really frightened the officials, and at the same time, it also made some people's minds become active.
In the blink of an eye, it was the end of the year. This was the first New Year after Xue Pinggui ascended the throne. Unfortunately, there was not much of a festive atmosphere in the palace.
Ever since the Emperor vomited blood, his body became weaker and weaker. The time of the imperial court was pushed back. Sometimes, he did not attend court for a few days. Only when there was an emergency would he summon important officials to the palace for a discussion.
Xue Pinggui did not have many harem members. The Western Palace was now like an empty shell. As for the few beauties that Siyang stuffed into his harem, they were all of low status. Not many people cared about them. Under such circumstances, the New Year seemed to be neglected even more.
The weather was cold, and all the necessities in the Yukun Palace were restocked. Now, everyone's eyes were focused on Siyang's stomach.
If this child was a prince, it would be fine. If it was not, there would be a lot of twists and turns.
"I wonder how the war is going now?" Cui 'er added charcoal to the gilded stove in the hall. She looked at Siyang who was lying on the soft couch and reading a book leisurely. She shook her head and went to cover her with the blanket. "Miss, you are not worried."
"What are you worried about?" Turning a page of the book, Si Yang said indifferently without looking sideways.
"Of course I am worried about the Runan Of Gojoseon. He is now the Deputy General. The report from the border said that he lost the first battle. I don't know how the situation is now. If the Xiliang Army wins, what should we do?"
"Don't worry about it. I'm sure he already has a plan for the border." Si Yang said with a smile after listening.
Cui 'er was stunned. Then, she said with realization, "Could it be that Miss and Wangye have discussed this?"
Siyang closed her book and sat up. She pursed her lips in annoyance. He snorted coldly, "He's very capable. Why would he need to discuss with me?"
Cui 'er carefully lowered her head and stuck out her tongue. Seeing how the Young Miss was usually indifferent to the Prince of Ru' nan, she thought that the two of them were just making a deal. But now, it seems that she still cares.
"Wangye is just worried that Miss will worry about him while you are pregnant and can't take care of the baby. Please don't mind him." For the sake of their future, Cui 'er tried her best to put in a good word for Li Yi.
Siyang raised her eyes and glanced at Cui 'er. She didn't expose her thoughts. She looked around the bedchamber and saw the little palace maid standing by the side, "Has there been any movement in the West Palace recently?"
Although Tuozan was now locked up, Siyang was still worried about her. She was the princess of Xiliang and the only royal family of Xiliang. The people of Xiliang would definitely not leave her alone.
"Your Highness, there has been no other movement." The little palace maid knelt down and answered.
"Tuozan is so well-behaved?" Siyang didn't believe it.
The little palace maid thought for a while and said, "A palace maid in the West Palace has been making a lot of noise because the food is not to her taste. Today, she said that the one in the West Palace is sick and wants the imperial doctor to treat her."
"A palace maid?" Siyang immediately thought of Tuozan's maid, Aya. She frowned and thought for a while. Then she ordered slowly, "Call the commander of the imperial guards to see me."
With Xue Pinggui's illness, a lot of power had been seized by Siyang. Now, not only the harem, but also the important ministers of the previous dynasty had urgent matters. It was much more useful to ask her, the empress, for help than Xue Pinggui.
On New Year's Eve, because of the war, the imperial palace didn't hold a banquet for the officials.
Siyang came to the Sweet Dew Hall with her big belly. Xue Pinggui was still the emperor. As the empress, she naturally had to spend the New Year with him.
"It's so cold outside. Why are you here … cough, cough." Xue Pinggui was very happy to see Siyang, but before he could finish his sentence, he covered his mouth and coughed nonstop.
Seeing him again this time, he was even more haggard than the last time. His appearance was very familiar. It was just like when Siyang first came. At that time, Wang Baochuan was just like this.
Retribution really didn't feel good.
The Sweet Dew Hall had been ordered to set up a table of good New Year's Eve dinner.
"Your Majesty's health is important. Chenqie's suffering from the cold is nothing." Siyang went forward to help Xue Pinggui sit down at the table.
"Ai, zhen's body …"
"The imperial doctor said that Your Majesty should rest well. Naturally, you will recover soon." Interrupting him, Siyang filled the cup in front of him with wine. With a faint smile on her lips, she advised, "Today is the last day of the New Year. Next year will be better. All of the bad luck will pass. Don't you think so, Your Majesty?"
Looking at the wine in the cup, Xue Pinggui sighed. Finally, he nodded heavily, "Baochuan, you're right. Next year will be better. Today, you and I, husband and wife, will have a good New Year." Saying this, he raised the cup and tilted his head back to pour the wine into his mouth.
"Cough, cough …" Drinking too quickly, Xue Pinggui spat out the wine and coughed again.
"Your Majesty, drink slowly …" Siyang was patting his back with concern.
And just at this time, the door of the Sweet Dew Hall was suddenly pushed open heavily, the sound was so loud that everyone in the hall looked over in shock, only to discover that outside the wide open door of the hall, a group of black clothed people holding steel blades in their hands suddenly rushed in.
"Husband and wife love each other deeply. I wonder if I have disturbed Your Majesty and the Empress enjoying the New Year's Eve dinner together." With a cold smile, Tuozan slowly walked out from the group of black clothed people. With her hands behind her back, her eyes were cold as she stared at Siyang … and Xue Pinggui.
"You, how did you …" Xue Pinggui was shocked. He supported himself on the table and stood up. He pointed at Tuozan and then looked at the people beside her. He had a bad feeling.
"Humph," Tuozan glanced at him with disdain, "Does Your Majesty want to ask why I am here? Isn't it obvious? Do you think that I, the Western Liang Princess, am just a decoration? "
"Princess, it's better to kill that dog emperor Xue Pinggui as soon as possible. When the time comes, the world will belong to the Great Prince." One of the black clothed people standing beside Tuozan bowed and urged, "We didn't bring enough people. If the Imperial Guards from the palace come, I'm afraid it won't be easy to clean up the mess."
Tuozan raised her hand to cut him off. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, this princess won't be soft-hearted towards him."
"Xue Pinggui, of course he will die. But before he dies, this princess wants to kill this woman first."
She raised her hand and took the steel sword that someone placed in her hand. Tuozan's eyes were filled with hatred as she walked towards Siyang.
"Wang Baochuan, you didn't think that this day would come, did you?"
"Miss, quickly run …" Cui'er stood in front of Siyang and anxiously shouted.
Xue Pinggui took a deep breath and reacted, "Someone come, there's an assassin, there's an assassin."
"None of you will be able to escape." Waving the sword in her hand, Tuozan looked at Xue Pinggui with disgust. She said carelessly, "Your Majesty, you should save it. Those people outside your palace have already been taken care of by the people I brought. Those Imperial Guards are probably still dealing with the trouble outside the palace. For the time being, they won't be able to care about you, the Emperor."
"You, you dare to rebel? If you kill me, all of you will be buried here." Xue Pinggui said harshly.
Tuozan snorted carelessly, "Do you think that many people worship you as the Emperor? Once you die, I'll let my Shu-er ascend the throne. After all, he's your son. Your courtiers want to stop the war and take this opportunity. Who cares about your life?"
"You, you …" Xue Pinggui's heart jumped when he heard Tuozan's words. It was not because of anything else, but because what she said was very likely to happen. He was so angry that he couldn't breathe properly. He covered his chest and coughed violently.
Tuozan was too lazy to talk nonsense with him. Finally, she stood in front of Siyang. She completely ignored Cui'er.
"You're the fish on the chopping block, and I'm the knife. What else do you have to say now?" Tuozan wanted to see Siyang's frightened face, but she was disappointed. From the moment she entered the room until now, she had been calm, which made her very angry.
Siyang pulled Cui'er behind her. Cui'er wanted to resist, but she found that she was not strong enough to break free from her Miss. She was easily pushed away. She was very surprised.
"I don't want to say anything to you. After all, you won't listen to what I want to say. You've never tried to hide your intention to kill me, have you?"
"You've seen through it." Bing Zan sneered and nodded. She finally understood that Wang Baochuan had seen through her plans from the very beginning. It was no wonder that she had failed again and again.
Tuozan's eyes darkened. She raised her hand. "Then you should know your fate now …"
"Ah —" Cui'er screamed in fear.
"— — Puchi."
The sound of the sharp steel knife piercing flesh was ear-piercing and terrifying.
Xue Pinggui's body stiffened. The blood in his body seemed to have frozen at this moment. He opened his mouth wide and wanted to shout something, but no sound came out. With a face full of disbelief, he slowly lowered his head …
A steel knife had pierced straight into his abdomen. Blood had already spread out from his clothes and dripped down along the snow-white blade.
In contrast to Xue Pinggui's stunned face, Tuozan was even more panicked. She couldn't help but let go of the handle of the knife and hurriedly stepped back.
"How, how could …" Tuozan panicked. She didn't expect that the knife she aimed at Siyang would be blocked by Xue Pinggui. No, he didn't want to block it.
"Wang Baochuan, you actually, actually …" Tuozan widened her eyes in disbelief. She pointed at Siyang with a trembling finger. "You, you …" She couldn't say anything. But she clearly saw that it was Wang Baochuan who pulled Xue Pinggui over to block the knife. She acted so decisively and without hesitation. Didn't she love Xue Pinggui the most?
Xue Pinggui, who was lying on the ground, also wanted to ask this question. He grabbed the knife in his wound and knelt on the ground awkwardly. He stared at Siyang, wanting to get an answer.
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