The Legend of the Weaver Girl in Search of the Gods
The atmosphere in the Imperial Court also became tense,
The main reason was that Xue Pinggui vomited blood and fainted in the middle,
It really scared the courtiers, and at the same time, it also made some people's minds active.
In the blink of an eye, it was the end of the year. This was the first New Year since Xue Pinggui ascended the throne,
Unfortunately, there was not much festive New Year in the palace.
Ever since the Emperor vomited blood,
His body became weaker and weaker,
The time for the Imperial Court had been postponed,
Sometimes, there were no Imperial Court meetings for several days, only when there was an emergency,
Would he summon important courtiers into the palace to discuss.
Xue Pinggui did not have many people in his harem,
The Western Palace was now like a figurehead. As for the few beauties that Siyang gave him, they were all of low status, and not many people cared about them. Under such circumstances,
The New Year seemed to be neglected even more.
It was cold, and the Yukun Palace had been restocked. Now, everyone's eyes were here,
To be precise, on Siyang's stomach.
If this child was a prince, it would be fine,
If not..,
There would be another setback.
"I wonder how the war is going now?" Cui'er added charcoal to the gilded stove in the hall. She looked at the soft couch and flipped through a book,
A leisurely Siyang,
Shook her head and went up to tuck in the blanket on her body. "Miss, you're not worried."
"Worried about what?" She turned a page of the book,
Siyang looked straight ahead and said indifferently.
"Of course I'm worried about the Runan Of Gojoseon.
He's now the deputy general. The report from the border said that he was defeated in 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 for a moment, and then she said in realization, "Could it be that Miss and Wangye 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 when 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 then at the little palace maid standing by the side, "Has there been any movement in the West Palace recently?"
Although Tuozan was 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 are no other movements." 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 moment and said, "A palace maid in the West Palace made a lot of noise because the food was not to her liking. Today, she said that the one in the West Palace was sick and wanted the imperial doctor to treat her."
"A palace maid?" Siyang immediately thought of Tuozan's palace maid, Aya. She frowned and thought for a moment. 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 officials 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 palace didn't hold a banquet for the officials.
Siyang came to the Sweet Dew Palace 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 freezing 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 really familiar, just like when Si Yang had just arrived. At that time, Wang Baochuan looked just like a dying candle in the wind.
Retribution really didn't feel good.
The Sweet Dew Palace had been ordered to set up a table of good New Year's Eve dinner.
"Your Imperial 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 Imperial 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. Your Imperial Majesty, don't you think so?"
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 Imperial 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.
"The love between husband and wife really is deep. I don't know if I have disturbed Your Imperial 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 gaze was 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 in his heart.
"Humph," Tuozan glanced at him with disdain, "Your Imperial Majesty wants 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 next to Tuozan bowed and urged, "We didn't bring enough people. If the Imperial Guards from the palace catch up, I'm afraid it won't be easy to clean up the mess."
Tuozan raised a hand to cut him off. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, this Princess won't be soft-hearted towards him again."
"Of course Xue Pinggui has to die. But before he dies, this Princess wants to kill this woman first."
She raised her hand and took the steel knife that someone placed in her hand. Tuozan's eyes were filled with hatred as she walked step by step towards Siyang.
"Wang Baochuan, you didn't think that this day would come, did you?"
"Miss, hurry and run …" Cui'er stood in front of Siyang and shouted anxiously.
Xue Pinggui took a deep breath and reacted, "Someone come quickly. There are assassins, assassins."
"None of you will be able to escape." Waving the knife 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 now, they won't have the time 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, "How many people do you think you are the Emperor? Once you die, I will let my Shu-er ascend the throne. After all, he is your son. Your courtiers want to stop the war and take advantage of this opportunity. Who cares about your life?"
"You, you …" Xue Pinggui's heart jumped when he heard Tuozan's words. It was 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 didn't want to waste time with him. Finally, she stood in front of Siyang. She completely ignored Cui'er.
"You are the meat on my chopping block. What 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. This made her very angry.
Siyang pulled Cui'er behind her. Cui'er wanted to resist, but she found that she couldn't 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 can see it clearly." She 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 been defeated 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. All the blood in his body seemed to have frozen at this moment. He opened his mouth and wanted to shout, 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 speak, 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 know the answer to this question. He clutched the knife in his wound and knelt on the ground awkwardly. He stared at Siyang, wanting to get an answer.
But that woman held her belly, and her face was expressionless. It was as if she didn't do anything just now. She didn't even look at him.
Siyang took two steps forward and looked at the Runan Of Gojoseon. She opened her mouth and said, "It's not a disturbance, but this is the Imperial Harem, where the concubines and servants live. Wangye is an outsider. How can he walk around as he pleases?"
The Runan Of Gojoseon took back his hand and put it behind his back. He glanced at Siyang. He raised his eyebrows and nodded slightly. "Empress is right. But I haven't lived in the capital for a long time. The number of times I've come to the palace can be counted on one hand. Today, His Majesty stayed and said a few words. The servant who led the way was suddenly called away. He didn't expect to get lost in this remote place, so he offended Empress."
Is that so?
Siyang didn't care if what he said was true or not. She didn't care if he heard the conversation between her and Cui'er. She curled her lips and said calmly, "Speaking of which, it's the people in the palace who are inappropriate. Wangye didn't do anything wrong. Speaking of which, Wangye moved from Runan to Chang 'an. I don't know if there's anything wrong with him."
As the Empress, the mother of the country, it was not wrong to care about her subjects.
Li Yi stood on the steps under the bridge, facing the person on the bridge. Although she took two more steps down, she was still on the bridge. So, he had to look up to the Empress to talk to her.
He had heard of this Empress before. It was rumored that her personality was gentle, but she was extremely chaste. She had bitterly guarded the cold cave for eighteen years for her husband, who had joined the army and never returned.
Everyone said that her eighteen years of waiting had finally come to an end. Xue Pinggui ascended the throne as the Emperor, and she sat on the Empress' seat. She was the Empress, the Mother of the Nation. It could be said that her glory was limitless. However, according to the information Li Yi received, this Empress was not so stable.
Last time, they had only met in a hurry, so he didn't think much of it. Meeting again today, he realized that this Empress of the Cold Cave was different from what he had imagined.
In the past few days, Siyang had shed her haggard and sickly appearance. Her complexion had also become rosy. Although her skin was not as lustrous as a normal person's, it was also not as sallow as when she had first arrived. It matched the appearance of someone her age.
"Chang 'an is this subject's homeland. There is nothing to be uncomfortable about." Li Yi's eyelids drooped slightly. He slowly stepped onto the small bridge.
"Although I haven't returned for many years, Chang 'an is still so prosperous. This has not changed."
Her clear eyes stared at him until he was two or three steps away from her. Siyang's eyes turned. She nimbly turned around and faced the lake. "That's right. After all … things have remained the same, but people have changed."
Cui 'er's heart trembled violently. She felt that the autumn wind was chilly. She subconsciously moved closer to her Miss and further away from the other person.
His long eyebrows rose, and his phoenix eyes narrowed. His facial features were cold and solemn. His eyes were deep as he stared at the side of the face with light makeup. His line of sight moved down. Her neck was slender and long, as if he could … break it with one hand.
"Chang 'an's Empress has always been here. Does she have the same feeling?" Suddenly, he laughed softly. Li Yi held onto the railing of the bridge. He followed Siyang's line of sight and saw yellow leaves. He sighed emotionally. "I'm afraid winter will come earlier this year."
Zhou died Bao Si, Shang Qing Daji.
It was said that women were harmful to the country. Who knew? They were just pawns in other people's hands.
She was unwilling!
— — —
There was a dilapidated pavilion and a courtyard overgrown with weeds.
Behind the courtyard wall, there was a magnificent and majestic palace.
Behind a red wall, one could faintly hear the joyful sounds of string and woodwind instruments. There were also women's playful and coquettish cries, and men's boorish laughter. One could imagine the scene of music.
The desolation here and the extravagance behind the wall were separated by an iron lock on the door. It was as if they were separated into two different worlds.
"Woo woo ~"
A little white dog was whining. It eagerly wagged its tail and circled around on the ground. If one looked closely, one would find that there was a woman lying unconscious beside the little white dog.
The woman lay motionless on her side. Her ink-black hair was draped over her body. She looked fragile and pitiful.
The little white dog understood human nature. Seeing that she was unconscious, it kept whining and rubbing its nose on the woman's face. It stuck out its tongue and licked.
The hair on her face was brushed aside, revealing a corner of the woman's face.
She had an almond-shaped face and peachy cheeks. Her skin was as smooth as cream. Her face was like a hibiscus. A pair of willowy eyebrows were like smoke. She was elegant and delicate. Her nose was tall and straight. Below that was a little pink cherry lips. Her appearance was truly alluring.
At that moment, her long and curly eyelashes fluttered a few times. She slowly opened her eyes. Her watery eyes were like peach leaves. They were clear and moving. Her eyes seemed to be able to lock in one's heart.
The whining by her ear and the wet and itchy sensation on her face finally woke Siyang up.
The first thing she did when she woke up was to quickly scan her surroundings. After figuring out her current condition, she did not relax.
"Little Geek, you must have been scared." Rubbing her forehead, Siyang propped herself up. She looked at the little white dog, who was barking excitedly because she woke up. She smiled and hugged it. She reached out and scratched its chin.
The little white dog called Little Geek responded to Siyang. It tried its best to lick her hand a few more times.
She stood up with Little Geek in her arms. She scanned the place where she was living and the corners of her mouth curved.
She was now Su Daji, who had just entered the palace. She had no status, no status, and was banished to the cold palace by King Zhou for no wrongdoing.
King Zhou was irritable and lustful. When he went out, he saw two beauties in a mirage. He could not forget about them. Until someone found out that they were the daughters of the Marquis of Ji Province, Su Hu. Under pressure, Su Hu could only offer his daughters to Zhaoge.
However, there was someone in the court who was good at divination. He calculated that Su Hu's daughter, Daji, was a demoness who would bring disaster to the country and its people. All the civil and military officials knelt outside the palace and remonstrated with King Zhou to get rid of Daji.
King Zhou, who was upset, agreed to it just like that.
Banished to the cold palace, the riches and honor were gone. In addition, her sister, Clove, who entered the palace at the same time as her, was favored by King Zhou. No court officials tried to stop her. Under such an unbalanced situation, Daji's original honest and kind attitude changed.
Nine-tailed Fox, who was hidden in the dark, found an opportunity to confuse Daji's mind. In the end, it possessed her and pushed Yin Shang to the brink of destruction. No one could pull it back.
"Don't say that your sister is busy serving the king. Everyone else can come, but she can't. She clearly doesn't want to see you. I don't know where she forgot about her sister."
"Shut up." As if someone had hit her sore spot, Siyang impulsively ran out from behind the pillar. She looked at Nine-tailed Fox face to face and shouted, "My sister and I are of the same mother. We are sisters and have never been separated. Now that I'm in trouble, she won't leave me alone. It's just that, it's just that … she has to serve the king and I'm in the cold palace, so she can't take care of me."
As if she was trying to convince herself, Siyang nodded her head vigorously, as if she was trying to confirm something.
"Sigh." Shaking her head and sighing, Nine-Tailed Fox's eyes were filled with pity, "You look really pitiful. Until now, you still haven't recognized the truth, or should I say …" Leaning over and lowering her head closer to Si Yang, Nine-Tailed Fox spat at her frivolously, "… you only want to deceive yourself and others."
"Stop talking." Clenching her fist and screaming, Siyang closed her eyes. Her eyelashes trembled and tears fell. Her beautiful face was filled with sadness, as if Nine-tailed Fox had hit the nail on the head.
Nine-tailed Fox's goal was achieved. Seeing Siyang's mental breakdown, a glint flashed across her eyes and her enchanting face was filled with satisfaction.
She really couldn't wait any longer. She couldn't wait to get her hands on this body. Therefore, she didn't want to wait any longer. She might as well do it herself.
"How about it? You don't want to spend the rest of your life in this cold palace. Do you want me to help you?"
"Who are you?" Siyang opened her eyes. She had already regained her composure, but deep in her eyes, there was still a trace of sadness.
"Who I am is not important. You just need to know that I can help you get out of here and regain King Zhou's favor." Nine-tailed Fox circled Siyang once. The more she looked, the more satisfied she was. Her smile became more sincere.
"Why do you want to help me?" Turning around, Siyang raised her chin and looked at her. Her eyes were filled with suspicion and caution. "Even if I'm young, I still understand that there's no free lunch in this world. There's no such thing as help for no reason. What do you want? Or rather, what do you want? "
Nine-Tailed Fox thought to herself that the 'body' she fancied still had some brains. On the other hand, she walked around as if nothing had happened. "I've already said that I'm just trying to help you out since you're so pitiful. If you're still worried, just pretend that I've never been here. You can continue to stay in the Cold Palace."
"Then you can leave." Siyang said coldly as she stared at her back.
"You …" Nine-tailed Fox clearly did not expect that she would get such a result. She turned her head and pointed at Siyang. "You're such a good-for-nothing."
"I'm offering myself to the king for the sake of the people of Ji Province. Since I can't win the king's favor now, at least father and Ji Province are safe. Daji doesn't want to cause any more trouble. As for my sister … that's her good fortune."
"As expected, you're a good-for-nothing. I thought you were a promising talent."
Siyang was unmoved. "You come and go like a shadow, but you're not willing to tell me your name or origin. How can Daji believe you? After all … even my closest sister betrayed me. Is there anyone in this world worth trusting?"
Nine-tailed Fox was originally in a rage, but Siyang's next words made her think.
Looking at the sad disappointment on her face, she couldn't help but smile.
How is this not willing to help? It looks like she's hurt too deeply.
"Fine." Nine-tailed Fox muttered to herself for a moment, then snorted. "Think about it carefully. I'm doing this for your own good. Everything is in your hands. It's up to you to choose."
"Hahaha …" After a few laughs, a gust of wind blew, causing the windows and doors to creak. The wind squinted. Siyang raised her sleeve to block it. After a while, the wind gradually stopped.
By the time he put down his hand, the nine-tailed fox in the hall had already disappeared.
"Pretending to be mysterious."
Nine-tailed Fox could come without a sound, so naturally, she could also leave without a sound. The reason she did all this was for Siyang to see. She wanted to show off her strength so that he would trust her more.
Siyang's actions just now were only to appease Nine-tailed Fox temporarily. This fox spirit couldn't hold back and wanted to steal her body. If she resisted, it would be unwise. Now, she still had to wait for Bo Yikao to bring the things in. Therefore, it was better to fool her first and let Nine-tailed Fox think that she was moved.
Nine-tailed Fox must be eliminated. Even if she couldn't take her life, she must not let her pester her anymore. At the same time, Siyang was also preparing to leave the palace.
It wasn't difficult to leave the palace. Ying Xiang Palace was already comparable to the Cold Palace. How many people would care if there was one less guilty concubine in the palace? As for how to leave, Siyang didn't want to rely on Bo Yikao. It was more dangerous. Ji Chang was still in Zhaoge. If he found out about her, it would be bad.
That old man almost treated Daji as an evil spirit. If he knew that his son was close to her, he would be even more furious. If Bo Yikao wanted to take her back, he would be worried that his Xiqi would be destroyed.
To be honest, Siyang really wanted to disgust him. But after thinking about it, she didn't want to suffer. It was better to be free.
When Bo Yikao entered the palace again, it was evening. The sun was about to set, reflecting the red clouds all over the sky. Looking from the lotus pond, it was so beautiful.
Siyang gave some of Daji's jewelry to the eunuch who was guarding the palace. She was allowed to stay by the lotus pond outside Ying Xiang Palace for a while. Leaning against the railing, she stood facing the lake. The breeze blew her hair and blurred the emotions in her eyes.
The sun was setting, lotus flowers and leaves … Beauty. The scenery was beautiful, but the person was even more beautiful. She was as beautiful as a painting, making people reluctant to disturb her.
"You're here." Siyang heard the footsteps.
Bo Yikao came back to his senses. He lowered his eyelids to hide the admiration in his eyes. He coughed softly and said, "Bo Yikao didn't disappoint you."
Siyang looked at Bo Yikao. The young master in white stood tall and straight. His eyes were bright and clear. He was indeed worthy of being the son of a noble family. This kind of Bo Yikao was the one who moved Daji the most.
At this time, he was holding a long wooden box in his hands. The things inside were what Siyang needed.
"Your Highness, you've helped Daji a lot." Siyang took the long wooden box and reached out to support it. She smiled and said to him, "This time, Daji owes you a favor."
"Don't, don't say that." Bo Yikao hurriedly waved his hand, "Bo Yikao doesn't deserve it. Your situation is related to my Ji family. As long as I can do it, I am willing to compensate you."
Siyang knew what he meant. However, Ji Chang was stubborn. There was no need for him to vent his anger on Bo Yikao.
"Speaking of which, there is one more thing that I need Heir Apparent's help with."
"Say it." Bo Yikao agreed without thinking.
"I want you to pass on a message to my sister. I want to see her." Her sister was Clove. The two sisters entered the palace together. In the end, they met with completely different experiences.
When he heard this, Bo Yikao relaxed and smiled, "This is not a problem. I was originally your guqin teacher. I can use this as an excuse to see the other Consort Su. I will definitely pass on the message."
"Please make sure she comes to see me." Siyang urged.
Bo Yikao also promised again and again.
It was getting late, and the sun had set. The world was dark, and there were already lanterns in the distance. Bo Yikao had to leave the palace as soon as possible, and Si Yang had to return to the Palace of Fragrance. After crossing the threshold, the corner door was about to close. She hesitated for a moment and turned back.
"Bo Yikao."
The man in white who was watching her from outside paused.
Bo Yikao was stunned. He smiled, "This is the first time you called my name."
Siyang looked at him calmly.
The two of them stared at each other in silence.
"I just want to tell you that no matter what happens in the palace in the future, you should leave Zhaoge as soon as possible. Go back to your Xiqi and persuade your stubborn father."
Bo Yikao didn't know why Siyang said this to him. But these were her words. He listened carefully. After a moment, he nodded slightly, "Thank you for telling me. Bo Yikao will think about it carefully."
This time, there was no longer any reluctance. Si Yang quickly entered the inner hall, and the corner door gradually separated the two figures.
After this separation, it might be difficult to see each other again.
Daji was banished to the Cold Palace. In fact, she wasn't sad or scared. She had no feelings for King Zhou. Because of her shallow knowledge, she didn't have much concept of wealth and power. The only thing that made her sad was that her sister Clove didn't care about her.
They once entered the palace together and swore that no matter who King Zhou favored, the other couldn't ignore the other. But later, Clove broke her promise.
Ever since Daji was locked up in Yingxiang Palace, Nine-tailed Fox had never come to see her. When the people in the palace bullied and insulted Daji, Nine-tailed Fox had never seen Nine-tailed Fox protect her sister. Not to mention coming personally, Nine-tailed Fox did not even send someone to deliver a gift. It was no wonder that Nine-tailed Fox would bring this up.
Daji once said that she and Ning Xiang ate and ate together, and there was no distinction between them. Actually, to be honest, it was just that Daji could not leave her younger sister, Ning Xiang. She had been locked up at home since she was young, and only her younger sister could accompany her. That was another form of sustenance.
If she wasn't forced into a desperate situation, Daji wouldn't ask a tiger for its skin. She believed that Nine-tailed Fox of unknown origin would ruin everything in the end.
But in the end, she was her sister. If Siyang left the palace, the three demons of the Xuan Yuan Tomb would continue to wreak havoc in Zhaoge in order to complete the mission given by Lady Nuwa. Clove would also be in danger here.
Xiliang's only royal family, Princess Tuozan, collaborated with the Xiliang Army to assassinate His Majesty. She had already committed suicide in prison to escape punishment. Xiliang was no longer a force to be reckoned with. If it weren't for the many small disturbances in the Central Plains, the Central Plains' cavalry would have already flattened Xiliang.
The external threat had been quelled, and the internal troubles had been resolved. But the ministers in the imperial court were still restless.
Everyone knew that the Runan Of Gojoseon was a direct descendant of the previous dynasty's royal family. But after Xue Pinggui ascended to the throne, everyone ignored this point and tried their best not to think about it. After all, it wouldn't be good if it was implicated. Anyway, in their opinion, the best ending for the Runan Of Gojoseon, Li Yi, would be to slowly spend the rest of his life in Chang 'an.
But who knew that there would be a twist in the situation?
The Runan Of Gojoseon was ordered by His Majesty to quell the rebellion. During the battle, he faked his defeat and lured the enemy into taking the bait. Not only did he defeat the Xiliang Army at the border, but in the end, he also cleared out the ones at the border.
At the same time, the forces that belonged to him in the dark were exposed. However, by the time they were alerted, it was already too late. No one knew what he said, but the generals who went with him changed sides one after another, with the posture of supporting him as the emperor.
The Emperor was seriously ill and there was no leader in the imperial court. When the Runan Of Gojoseon led his troops into Chang 'an, the ministers all broke out in cold sweat. They were afraid that he would directly attack the city. If he really did so, no one could do anything. After all, other than the remaining imperial guards and city guards left in Chang' an, there were no other soldiers and horses. The rest of the soldiers and horses were all gathered by the Runan Of Gojoseon. It was impossible for them to fight together.
Unexpectedly, the Runan Of Gojoseon left all the soldiers and generals outside the city. He only brought a group of cavalry into the city. That night, he even rescued the Emperor, who was stabbed by the rebellious Princess Tuozan.
The Emperor's body had been diagnosed by the imperial physician. His body was deteriorating, and with the knife wound in his heart, he did not have much time left to live.
Under such circumstances, the Runan Of Gojoseon should strike while the iron was hot and seize the throne.
However … he did not.
The Runan Of Gojoseon was still sitting quietly in his Wangye. He still had the appearance of a good minister. Every day, he went to the palace to report to His Majesty about the matters of the imperial court. He looked very diligent. If it were not for the soldiers and horses stationed outside the city, the ministers would almost believe him.
Perhaps the Runan Of Gojoseon was waiting for His Majesty to die so that he could sit on the throne openly.
Since they could not see the drama of His Majesty snatching the throne, everyone could only wait for His Majesty to pass away and for the Runan Of Gojoseon to ascend to the throne.
As the saying went, the fist was the law. Now, no one in the country was a match for the Runan Of Gojoseon. If he wanted to rebel, it would be a matter of minutes, not to mention that he was a member of the royal family of the previous dynasty. Thinking about it this way, the opposition could be ignored, and there was a … strange sense of comfort.
They waited and waited. The ministers watched helplessly as His Majesty finally passed away on a sunny afternoon. They breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts, but they also became nervous.
The time had come.
His Majesty's funeral was solemnly held.
They waited and waited, but there was no news. They waited and waited, but there was still no movement.
The ministers stretched their necks to see how the Runan Of Gojoseon was going to make a move. However, he was like an old monk who sat still and did not react at all.
Therefore, during the daily court meeting, there was a very … strange scene. The ministers who met in the morning mostly greeted each other.
"You're here."
"Ah, you're here too. Have you eaten?"
Now that they met, after looking at each other, they quietly whispered in each other's ears.
"Is there any news about that person today?"
"No, there's no news at all."
Every day, the ministers were worried about, "Why hasn't the Runan Of Gojoseon rebelled yet?"
They muttered and muttered until the news of the Empress giving birth came from the palace. Only then did they realize that other than the Great Prince, the Empress had another child in her belly.
The Great Prince was half Xiliang. Not to mention whether he could inherit the throne, with the Runan Of Gojoseon around, it was unlikely. It was still unknown whether the child in the Empress' belly was male or female. Even if it was a prince, it would not be of any help.
Because of this, ever since the Runan Of Gojoseon returned to Chang 'an, people had neglected the Empress. Now that she was about to give birth, they remembered her.
When the Empress was born, the Runan Of Gojoseon hurried into the palace and summoned the imperial doctors to help the Empress give birth. After hearing this news, the sensitive people noticed that something was wrong.
"It's a little prince." Cui 'er smiled happily as she held the newborn baby.
Siyang did not spend much effort giving birth. The baby was obedient and came out without any trouble.
After lying on the bed and taking a few deep breaths, Siyang said, "Let me take a look."
The baby had just cried a few times, but now he was asleep. He was very clean, neither wrinkled nor pink. His eyes were closed and he occasionally smacked his lips.
"The little prince is really beautiful. This is the most beautiful child I've ever seen."
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