Fang Jinse shook her head helplessly and said to Yue Xin: "How is that possible."
"Then why … …"
"Do you think that he will really set us free just because he said so? Let me tell you, as long as we show the slightest bit of happiness because of freedom, our families will immediately be in extreme danger. The reason why he said that was just to test us. If our hearts are tied to our adoptive parents, how can we help him wholeheartedly. Yue Xin, you used to understand more than me, but now I am more clear-headed than you. This palace has taught me many things, such as how to deal with Duanmu Anguo. Remember, no matter what happens, no matter what he says, in front of him, never show your closeness to your family. Just like today, always like this. "
Yue Xin took a deep breath and suddenly realized that she was too careless. Just like Fang Jinse said, she used to see more clearly, why did she become blinded after entering the palace? Today was such a close call. She was just a little bit away from being seen through, or it could be said … her performance had already been seen through. The reason that Duan Mu An Guo did not do anything to her was because he hoped that she could help Fang Jinse hide him well. If she was not still useful, Yue Xin believed that with Duanmu Anguo's viciousness, he would definitely kill her immediately. He would not be merciful just because she was his blood.
She sighed and said: "At first, he let me follow you to make it easier to monitor you, but now I am dragging you down. Young Miss. "She looked at Fang Jinse and said calmly:" If I make things difficult for you one day, or my existence affects the survival of you and your family, then kill me. Don't block your own path. "
Fang Jinse frowned and looked at her: "Why do you say that? Just for the performance just now? Yue Xin, you are a smart girl. Being bad once doesn't mean it will be bad next time. I believe in you, you also have to believe in me. We have to get through this together. Whether we can live or not, it will depend on our wisdom and luck. "
Yue Xin nodded, then suddenly had some doubts and asked Fang Jinse softly: "Young Miss, have you ever thought whether we are Duanmu Anguo's daughters or not? It has always been what they say, but what if we are not? "
Fang Jinse smiled bitterly, "So what if I'm not? He still captured our family members and threatened us to do things for him. What does this have to do with whether I'm a daughter or not? He never treated us as his family. He was just using us. Hopefully, we can still keep our lives and save the lives of our loved ones. Now … "Her expression turned cold as she took a deep breath and said," We can't always be passive. If we want to live, we can't completely rely on the charity of others. We have to fight for our own opportunities. Also … "She pursed her lips." This palace also taught me that if I just take a beating, then I'm a fool. A smart person should learn how to take advantage of opportunities and jump up to bite back at the other party. Yuexin, let's go and greet the Empress. "
Ever since Fang Jinse helped the Empress in the matter of Concubine Wu, the relationship between the two had improved a lot. Originally, Chunyu Qing was very concerned about the imperial concubines who threatened her. Even though she did not love Li Jian, her position as the Empress could not be shaken. She had to clear away all obstacles for her and her future children. She definitely could not allow the so-called favoured imperial concubines to have a chance to turn things around. Therefore, she tried her best to suppress Concubine Wu and was also constantly wary of other imperial concubines showing signs of pregnancy.
But when it was Fang Jinse's turn to appear, this situation had already changed greatly. It was not that Chunyu Qing did not want to fight anymore, but she already saw that Zong Sui's fate was about to end. The country was about to be lost, what was she still fighting for? Therefore, Fang Jinse managed to make it at a good time. Being able to become friends with Chunyu Qing, they could even put down all the grudges between them.
She came to look for the Empress this time mainly to ask if she could borrow Chunyu Qing's power to protect her family members. After all, Duanmu Anguo was in Zong Sui's territory. He was right about one thing, a starving camel was still bigger than a horse. Even if Zong Sui was going to be finished, it would not be finished immediately. A country with a few hundred years of history, the power of the imperial family, the power of the Chunyu family, could it not deal with one Duanmu Anguo?
Of course, she would definitely not tell the Empress that Duanmu Anguo was currently in the imperial palace. Before she was unable to guarantee the safety of her family members, she had to keep Duanmu Anguo's matters a secret.
Fang Jinse spoke very vaguely, only indirectly mentioning that her family members were not safe outside and hoped to receive the Empress' help. But what about Chunyu Qing? In the past, she could still chat a little with Fang Jinse, the two of them even strolled around the garden a few times. This time, she was distracted, nodding occasionally to what Fang Jinse said, occasionally giving an "en", but she did not express her thoughts. Even when Fang Jinse called her, she was in a daze and did not reply.
Fang Jinse's heart felt a little cold, she could not tell if Chunyu Qing did not want to help her or if she had also encountered a difficult situation. She just felt that Chunyu Qing seemed to have been thinking the entire time, but she did not know what exactly she was thinking about.
Helpless, after saying so much, the Empress did not have any reaction. Fang Jinse could not stay any longer and got up to leave. Chunyu Qing's personal palace maid Ruo Hong also came out to send her off. Fang Jinse thought for a while and asked Ruo Hong: "What's wrong with Her Highness the Empress? Is she feeling unwell? If she is feeling unwell, an imperial physician can take a look, she cannot be careless. "
Ruo Hong quickly apologized with a smile: "Noble Lady, don't take it to heart, it's not that our Highness is feeling unwell, it's just that His Majesty came over previously and the two of them quarreled for a while, it's probably that her anger has not subsided yet, Noble Lady can come again after a few days, perhaps Her Highness will be better."
"Oh." Fang Jinse nodded, she really wanted to ask why Chunyu Qing quarreled with His Majesty, but she had always been known as a person of few words in the palace, if she continued asking, her image would be ruined. Therefore, she only nodded and left with Yuexin.
Until they walked out of the Central Palace, she sighed faintly, "It seems that this Empress can't be counted on, I have to think of other Empresses."
"Others? Empress? " Yuexin was stunned, then seemed to have thought of something, asking softly: "Young Miss, are you talking about that Dashun's Empress? I heard that she is also Duan Mu An Guo's child, she is the most promising of all the daughters that Duan Mu An Guo sent out. "
"That's right!" Fang Jinse looked up at the sky, "It is said that that Empress is no longer under Duan Mu An Guo's control, Emperor Dashun does not mind her identity, her mother's family is also strong enough to contend against Duan Mu An Guo's power, therefore, she is lucky."
"She must have done very, very well in Dashun." Yuexin said, "To be able to make Emperor Dashun not mind her identity, she must have put in a lot of effort. Emperor Dashun should dote on her a lot, right? "
"Dote?" Fang Jinse shook her head, "What dote! That Emperor Dashun has only truly loved one person in his life, that is the birth mother of the Ninth Prince who massacred the city, I heard that for that woman, he could not enter the imperial harem for over 20 years, not touching any woman. Between him and the Empress, it's just a good cooperative relationship. But don't underestimate this cooperative relationship, it can last longer than doting, and to be able to maintain this kind of relationship, that Empress's brilliance can be imagined. She is a qualified Empress, she climbed to the highest point of women's power in the world, therefore, Duan Mu An Guo cannot do anything about her, "Fang Jinse had once thought of imitating Empress Dashun, but only after entering the imperial palace did she realise that it was too difficult. They finally managed to make some progress, but Zong Sui was on the verge of collapse again in this turmoil.
Chunyu Qing could not be counted on, maybe, there was another way out. Fang Jinse thought, Duan Mu An Guo was in her hands now, even though he was a threat to her, but from another perspective, he could also become a hostage. But this hostage could not be given to Zong Sui, she had to leave it to Dashun. She had to rely on this hostage to protect herself and her family, maybe, Dashun could help her.
"Yuexin." Fang Jinse spoke softly, "Pay attention to the movements on Dashun's side, think of all ways to contact Dashun's Ninth Prince. But you have to be careful, you must avoid Duan Mu An Guo's eyes and ears, the palace courtyard I am staying in is not safe, who knows what kind of person is his informant. Anyway, be careful, whether we can avoid this disaster, we will have to rely on ourselves. "
The people of Zong Sui were anxious, the front court and imperial harem were not peaceful, everyone was thinking of a way out, no one thought that under Li Jian's governance, Zong Sui could still find a chance of survival in Dashun's hands.
However, they also did not expect that Dashun's attack would come so quickly and so fiercely. Before the first month was out, the news of Gan City falling was urgently sent back to the capital from 800 li away; after another half a month, Li City fell; after just ten days, it was Wei City.
Xuan Tianming's army advanced towards Zong Sui's capital at a shocking speed, taking almost one city in less than ten days, sometimes even two cities could be completely taken down within five days. Zong Sui's court officials all said that Dashun was crazy, as if he was anxious to take down Zong Sui, this year was already over, what were they anxious for? Were they anxious to rush back to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival?
In the end, there were still people who understood, Chunyu An explained to the people: "I heard that Dashun's Seventh Prince died outside Tong City's western city gate, killed by Duan Mu An Guo's Heavenly Lightning. It should be that this matter angered that Ninth Prince, he is anxious to fight his way to the capital, to find our noble new Emperor to settle the score. "
When the people heard Chunyu An's words, they expressed their agreement, but at this time, Chunyu An's words were already being mocked by the people, someone said: "Your analysis is logical, but back then, Old General Chunyu wholeheartedly pushed that Li Jian onto the throne, what was that for?"
Someone immediately replied: "Wasn't it for his daughter. His family's third daughter married Li Jian as his first wife, if Li Jian becomes the Emperor, his daughter will be the Empress. Not only does the Chunyu family hold 80% of Zong Sui's military power, they also have a daughter who is the Empress, how great of an honour is that? They can even hold the Son of Heaven hostage. "
"That's right! If we did not remember wrongly, Old General Chunyu worked together with that Duan Mu An Guo back then, pushing this Li Jian onto the throne, right? Speaking of which, for Duan Mu An Guo to be able to gain Li Jian's trust, Old General Chunyu's contributions cannot go unnoticed, you even married your second daughter to another General Dashun, tell me, with Zong Sui's current situation, does the Chunyu family also have to take responsibility? "
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