The legitimate daughter becomes cannon fodder? Rebirth to overthrow the system's fatality

"King Chen is here!"

"King Chen!"

"Miss Cheng!"

"Your Highness, as long as you give us an order, we will do whatever you ask us to do!"

"Correct!"

The common people were even more excited than Chu Heng and the others involved, and they were just short of saying "rebellion" outright.

Chu Heng raised his hand, and the people instantly quieted down.

"I understand the intentions of all the villagers, and I am very grateful to you all."

He took Cheng Jiuyuan's hand and said, "The king and Yuan'er love each other, there is no hostage-taking, no one can take her away from the king!"

"Great!" the people cheered.

"Ms. Cheng can only be the Princess of Chen! No matter who comes to snatch her away, we won't agree!"

Chu Heng continued: "As for Yongle, I will never send her to Northern Qi!"

"Don't worry, everyone. No matter what the outcome is, the people of Liping will not be affected. I will do everything I can to protect you!"

"Your Highness, we will do everything we can to protect you, Miss Cheng, and the princess!"

"Correct!"

"He wants to trap us to death, but we in Liping are now completely self-sufficient!"

Chu Heng didn't expect that the people would protect them so much.

If Chu Ze just besieged the city, he would not be able to do anything to Liping now, but if he attacked by force...

In fact, the people knew it in their hearts, but no one said it out loud, and no one was discouraged at this time.

“Let’s work together to overcome the difficulties!”

"We will get through this together!"

"We will get through this together!"

……

In the dead of night, several figures quickly entered Prince Chen's mansion.

The wine and food were already prepared in the house, and Chu Heng and his wife, Pei Xuan, Minister Mu, and Master Zhu were all there.

The door was pushed open, and Jiang Xiubai came in with a few confidants and bowed to Chu Heng: "Greetings, Your Highness!"

"Please stand up and sit down."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

After sitting down, Jiang Xiubai introduced them to the others, "Your Highness, these are all generals of the Black Armor Army. They are also my good brothers who have been through thick and thin with me. You can absolutely trust them!"

Chu Heng nodded, raised his glass and said, "Everyone is very understanding, I toast to you!"

"Don't dare."

Who would have thought that the people who seemed hostile to each other during the day would now be sitting at the same table drinking and chatting happily.

"Your Highness, we can deliver anything your city needs..."

Chu Heng waved his hand, "No need. The city has everything, so we have to put on a good show. This show is for the people in the towns around Liping and Chu Ze's eyes and ears. Chu Ze is a suspicious person, so we must not underestimate the enemy. You surround the city well, and as long as you don't let people from outside in, and don't let people from inside out, this show will be considered a success."

"Yes!"

"Then your highness, how long do we have to perform this play?"

"It lasted until Chu Ze thought Liping was in dire straits."

……

Let’s celebrate the new year together and see you off all night long.

There was singing and dancing in the hall. Chu Ze sat at the top, drinking glass of wine one after another.

Shangguan Huai and Empress Dowager Shangguan looked at each other and slowly stood up.

"I heard that the emperor likes the zither. Yue'er has been learning the zither since she was a child. How about asking her to play a piece for the emperor?"

Chu Ze didn't raise his eyebrows: "Yes."

Shangguan Huai looked towards the women's seats, and a young girl slowly stood up and walked forward, glancing at the person at the top with a shy look on her face.

It was clear to all the ministers that the Shangguan family had their eyes on the throne of Queen.

Although she could not be made queen within these three years, it was possible for her to enter the palace first and then be given a title.

Cheng Zongyang clenched his fists. If that evil girl didn't leave Beijing, the throne of queen would belong to the Cheng family.

He must be very successful now, not like he is now.

He sat here like an isolated island.

The emperor ignored him, other ministers did not dare to get close to him, and the upright officials looked down on him even more.

The sound of the piano flowed out like the gurgling water.

Chu Ze, who was originally losing interest, suddenly looked up.

In the field, Shangguan Yue was wearing a veil and a green dress, playing the piano with her eyes lowered.

He composed the first half of the piece, and Cheng Jiuyuan continued the second half.

At this moment, it seems as if time has gone back to last year's Juyue Poetry Festival.

Seeing Chu Ze looking straight at Shangguan Yue, Shangguan Huai slowly raised the corners of his lips.

The Empress Dowager really understands the Emperor's thoughts.

Chu Zeying clenched his hands into fists in his sleeves and endured it.

When the song ended, Shangguan Yue raised her eyes softly.

Chu Ze put down his wine glass and slowly stood up: "I'm not feeling well, I'll go back first!"

After saying this, he walked straight out with the eunuch.

"Your Majesty!" Empress Dowager Shangguan frowned and shouted.

Shangguan Yue called out softly, "Cousin." Her voice was full of grievance.

Seeing Chu Ze leave without looking back, Shangguan Yue looked at her grandfather helplessly.

Shangguan Huai's brows also frowned.

Some officials were gloating over the misfortune, while others felt it was none of their business, but due to the Empress Dowager and Shangguan Huai, no one dared to say anything.

Chu Ze strolled in the moonlight, with a large group of people following him, but he felt particularly lonely.

He looked up at the moon and whispered, "Tell me, why did they all choose Chu Heng instead of me?"

The eunuch bowed and whispered, "Your Majesty, they will regret it."

"Yes, Liping has been under siege for half a month. With so many people in Liping, food has become a problem. I know Chu Heng well. I'm afraid she will distribute her own rations to the people without hesitation. I don't know how shabby the New Year's Day in Prince Chen's Mansion will be. She will definitely regret it..."

Cheng Jiuyuan, who was far away in Liping, was looking at the small hill coming out of the bowl with a confused look on his face.

"Grandma, Yuzhi, you guys eat yourselves, I can do it myself."

"You are too thin, eat more." said Mrs. Pei.

The table was filled with delicacies, including everything that flew in the mountains, swam in the water, and walked on the land.

The house was filled with laughter and joy from all families, regardless of their status.

Chu Wan secretly tasted the wine, squinted her eyes and smacked her lips in satisfaction.

“I didn’t expect there is a better wine in Liping than Luofuchun from Biyilou.”

Zhu Jin said: "Of course, this Liping is really a place with many talented people. This good wine was almost unavailable. It was Master Yan who tortured the winemaker for a long time before she came back to the mountain."

"This is the happiest New Year I've ever had. In the past, I was in the palace, facing a large group of people who said sweet words but had ulterior motives, saying things that didn't come from their hearts. It was so boring. It was not as lively as this. It would have been much better if my mother was here."

Every festive season makes people miss their families more. Even though Chu Wan appears to be happy every day, someone as attentive as Yan Yu can still see her loneliness.

Yan Yu patted her shoulder and comforted her: "Empress Chun will be fine."

Cheng Jiuyuan looked at her and said softly, "It won't be long before you will be reunited with Concubine Chun."

Chu Wan's eyes lit up: "Really?" She looked at Chu Heng again.

Chu Heng nodded.

Chu Wan didn't ask any more questions.

Chu Wan looks carefree, but she is actually a very insightful woman.

Now Liping is under siege and the situation is tense. People come and go in Chu Heng's study every day, and she knows that they are making plans to return to Beijing.

After getting Chu Heng's assurance, Chu Wan put aside her worries and lowered her head to enjoy the food.

After dinner, a group of people went to the yard.

The housekeeper had the fireworks lit, and they soared into the sky, illuminating every bright smiling face.

At this time, the palace was also filled with fireworks, but there was less unbridled laughter.