After the battle report of the defeat was rushed to the capital eight hundred miles away, the ruling and opposition parties were shocked.

This time the Xirong tribe came aggressively. If they really broke through the line of defense of the Flame Army, it is possible for the iron cavalry to go straight to the capital.

The emperor urgently summoned the ministers to discuss, in order to imagine the worst outcome and countermeasures, and finally sent a letter to Wei Bo Jiedu envoy, asking them to help the Flame Army.

However, fortunately, after Wei Lingyun discovered the enemy's plan, he did not panic. Instead, he occupied the barracks of the Xirong people and used their food and grass to raise soldiers and horses. , but because he couldn't take care of himself, he didn't dare to act rashly.

It's hard to tell the outcome for a while.

But anyone with a discerning eye knows that the Rongyan Army is showing signs of decline.

Because Gu Heyan's whereabouts are unknown.

It is rumored that he led [-] hussars to break through the heavy siege of the Xirong tribe, and rushed out of the dangerous situation.

There are also rumors that he and [-] soldiers were all killed by the arrows of the Xirong tribe, and they did not escape the trap.

In any case, he did not meet with the melting flame army, and there was no news for dozens of days.

One month later, someone found an unrecognizable corpse on the battlefield that day. The corpse was wearing Gu Heyan's silver mirror armor, and it also wore a gold-plated silver medal engraved with General Habayashi...

Ten days later, a battle report was spread from the frontier to the capital. Half a day before the battle report was presented to the emperor, Fu Yi first knew what the battle report said.

Fu Yi was surprised: "Is this really true?"

The dark attendant said: "All the members of the Melting Flame Army barracks have been dead for seven days."

Fu Yi was silent for a moment, then said lightly: "It's time for chaos."

The next day, Su Wang Fu Yi volunteered to take over the army, who is now without a commander, and stationed in the northwest of the capital. If the Rongyan army really retreated steadily and lost the city, he would immediately lead the army to fight and protect the imperial capital. .

The sword has no eyes, but Fu Yi, as a prince, is willing to fight for the people and territory of the Jin Dynasty. The emperor, who was troubled by the news of the defeat, was very moved, and without thinking too much, he immediately handed over the soldiers of the Southern Border Army to Fu Yi, Let him rectify the southern border army.

On this day, the virtuous king Fu Ji'an had just returned to the virtuous king's mansion from the palace, and a servant rushed to report: "His Royal Highness, Xuan Ninghou is here again."

The Xian Wang recalled that in Xuanzheng Palace today, the emperor was worried that the shaking of people's hearts would cause panic throughout the city, so he hid the news of Gu Heyan's death and only told a few generals who should know, he couldn't help but sighed.

He walked quickly to the side hall and saw Mu Zhiming pacing back and forth there with an anxious expression on his face.

Seeing Fu Ji'an coming, Mu Zhiming didn't even bother to salute, and asked eagerly: "Ji'an, I heard that today's battle report was sent to the palace, do you know what is written in the battle report? What's the current situation in the frontier?"

Although he asked about the frontier war, he didn't mention it to Gu Heyan, but Fu Ji'an didn't know what he really wanted to ask.

But now Fu Ji'an can only pretend not to know.

Fu Ji'an: "It's said that the war is intense, and the two armies are at a stalemate."

Mu Zhiming held his breath and waited for Fu Ji'an's next words, but after Fu Ji'an finished these two sentences, he remained silent.

Mu Zhiming had no choice but to clearly state what he wanted to ask: "Did you mention General Gu? Is he okay?"

Fu Ji'an clenched his hands imperceptibly by his sides, pressing his thumb joints with his four fingers uneasily. He hesitated for a long time, but still couldn't say: "There is no mention of General Gu."

Hearing this, Mu Zhiming breathed a sigh of relief.

No mention means that there is no need to mention it, which means that everything is as usual, which is good news.

"Thank you, I've bothered you so much, so I'll take my leave first." Mu Zhiming saluted and thanked Fu Ji'an, and left the mansion of King Xian.

After Fu Ji'an sent Mu Zhiming away from Prince Xian's mansion, he returned to the side hall, fell down on the chair, and kept moaning and moaning with his hands on his forehead.

Just when he was full of sorrow, a guard approached, handed Fu Ji'an a very small folded letter, leaned into Fu Ji'an's ear and said: "Your Highness, this is the reply letter from Xiang Rushan, the commander of the imperial army."

Fu Ji'an didn't show any surprise, he took the letter and opened it.

There is only one short sentence above.

Within a month, there must be a coup.

Four words suddenly flashed through Fu Ji'an's mind.

External troubles, internal troubles.

After the Xirong tribe won a few games and plundered a city, they began to struggle due to the stubborn resistance of the melting flame army. The two armies continued to confront each other, and it was another month in the blink of an eye.

On the seventh day of July, Empress Mu Qingwan's birthday.

It stands to reason that it has only been half a year since Mu Qingwan was entrusted, so the first year's birthday should be celebrated with excitement, but now that there is a war in the northwest, and all expenses in the palace are being reduced, Mu Qingwan took the initiative to persuade the emperor , everything is kept simple, only a palace banquet is held, and no other congratulatory ceremony is held.

The emperor held her hand, said that although she was in Miyagi, she cared about her family and country, and praised her for her quality and heart.

But even if there is only a palace banquet, Mu Qingwan is still very busy when this day comes.

Upon waking up early in the morning, there were congratulatory gifts pouring in from all over the place. Mu Qingwan looked at them one by one, asked Xiaoyan to return the gifts and thanked her, and then went to burn incense and take a bath and put on the queen's court clothes.

The court clothes were heavy and cumbersome to wear, and even the headgear was very particular. Because Xiaoyan, the personal maid, was busy, Mu Qingwan was served by two little maids with unfamiliar hands and feet. I didn't know how to put it on, and I couldn't put it on for a long time, so I had to kneel down and beg Mu Qing to punish me gently.

Mu Qingwan naturally wouldn't punish them, and asked them to call Xiaoyan in.

The maids left in a hurry, and after a while, someone slowly walked into the Fengyi Palace, walked behind Mu Qingwan, and picked up the golden phoenix dancing walking rock on the dressing table. He showed disdain and said contemptuously: " Both the style and the implication of this step are quite vulgar, and they are not worthy of you."

"Yi'er." Mu Qingwan heard the voice and guessed who the person was, and didn't blame him for entering the cabinet of Fengyi Palace. There are a lot of court affairs and wars, I want to see you, so I can only take advantage of this birthday banquet, hey."

Fu Yi put the walking stick back to its original place and asked, "Are you satisfied with today's gift?"

Mu Qingwan: "Gold, silver and jewelry are nothing more than mediocre."

Fu Yi: "Yes."

Mu Qingwan turned her head, looked at Fu Yi, and reached out to him: "I really want to know what gift Yi'er prepared for me? Let's take it out and have a look."

Fu Yi smiled, and when he smiled, people couldn't see the joy, like a layer of smiling skin stuck to his face, he said: "I will give it to you after the palace banquet."

Mu Qingwan said: "We can only see you at the palace banquet?"

Fu Yi nodded: "Yes."

Mu Qingwan withdrew her hand, slightly surprised: "Really? It's so mysterious, but it makes me look forward to it. What is it? Can you tell me in advance?"

Fu Yi said calmly, "It's what you've always wanted."

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