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When Yuan Jing heard this sentence, his mind was at a loss, and he couldn't even hear the surrounding voices for a while, he just thought to himself: "He never gave me any memorial, could it be his trick again this time, to intentionally beat me?" For my banner, to seek military power, and then..." Before the anger and sadness came, there was a sharp pain in his chest, and even his fingers were trembling slightly.The scene of the farewell day suddenly emerged, and he recalled it carefully, and he was convinced that what Chu Yu said and did that day was not fake.When his mind was settled, he couldn't help but think again, now that he has returned with his soldiers, it may not be as the prime minister said, most likely there is something wrong.

Standing aside, Xiao Liu saw that his face was as pale as paper, and whispered, "Your Majesty?"

Yuan Jing was awakened by this sound, turned his head in a daze, saw Xiao Liu looking at him worriedly, and suddenly thought of one thing: this palace is full of his eyeliner, and he must know about Mrs. Zhaorong's pregnancy .No outsider knows what is going on here, and if they report to him, they will only say that the child is mine.Yes, his temperament has always been domineering, and he can't see that I am friendly with others. If he knows that I favor others, of course he will come to ask me for punishment.As soon as I thought about it, my heart became as clear as the clouds and the sun.

When he made a decision that day, he also thought about whether to tell Chu Yu, it was just a secret letter, and it would have to pass through the hands of many people. If it got out, it would be very bad.That's why I didn't tell anything, and only waited for him to come back, and then listened to him. Now that the matter is urgent, I don't care much about it.

Yuan Jing straightened his face and interrupted the Prime Minister's words: "Prime Minister doesn't need to say any more, I will write a letter to order him to garrison outside the city and enter the capital alone. If he does so, it will prove that he has no resentment." , As for the memorial, it's not a big deal, just ask him after he enters the palace."

The prime minister glared and said: "Your Majesty! His trip is clearly revealed, and now it is time to call the forbidden army into Beijing to escort him. If this imperial decree goes on, it will be tantamount to tipping off the news, and it will only make him more on guard against us!"

Yuan Jing said calmly: "Prime Minister, according to your opinion, what is the combat strength of the imperial army in Beijing? If they confront the Chu family's elite head-on, will they have a chance of winning?"

The prime minister was taken aback, and his tone softened: "If it's a head-on confrontation, the imperial army is naturally inferior. However, the imperial army stationed in the capital is far more numerous than them. If they can plan and arrange, they may not be unable to contend with them."

Yuan Jing nodded: "But don't forget, before the late emperor died, he gave him the soldier talisman that commanded the 12 forbidden troops in Beijing. What should we do if the forbidden army turns back before the battle?" The prime minister was silent for a while, Yuan Jing Slowly stood up: "Prime Minister, I have been accompanied by him since I was a child. Although there is a difference in respect, but in terms of friendship, it is not an exaggeration to say that I love brothers. When he left Beijing that day, I made an agreement with him. The oath, the monarch and his ministers are not responsible, there may be other reasons for today's incident. I am willing to trust him once, so you don't need to say more."

The prime minister did not expect him to be so decisive in this matter, thought for a moment, and said: "Since your majesty has already decided, I will obey the order, but I have to ask one more question, if he still leads the troops into the capital if he does not follow the order, what will happen?" How about it?"

Yuan Jing's eyes didn't fluctuate, he looked down the steps, and said word by word: "Then I will mobilize the imperial army. If the imperial army is defeated, I will issue an order to capture the king and call generals from all over the world to enter the capital." Before the seal and vermilion mud were dry, Cao Ruyi was called to come.Cao Ruyi also heard a thing or two about the scene here, and naturally understood the seriousness of the matter in her heart.He walked with Yuan Jing all the way, and he knew everything about him and Chu Yu, but he had never had a good impression of this person, and even in his heart, he had long hoped that Yuan Jing would be ruthless and have a good relationship with this person. One clean break.Now is a great opportunity, although he has no experience in fighting the enemy, but his heart is full of youthful pride, as long as Yuan Jing gives an order, he will ask Ying to fight for him.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Jing said to him in front of everyone: "Take this letter, go to see General Tiance, order him to garrison outside the city, and enter the palace alone. Then tell him, I am busy in the palace these days. I haven't been able to write to him, but I've been waiting for him to come back."

Cao Ruyi heard the meaning of his words, she was a little surprised, asked him with her eyes, Yuan Jing nodded calmly, and he took the order and left.

Although the prime minister agreed to Yuan Jing's face, he couldn't rest assured about this fact. Before Cao Ruyi left the palace, he sent his confidants out of the city to the military camp in the suburbs of Beijing, ordering them to rectify their troops and be on standby at any time.

However, when his talents left the city gate, several figures appeared quietly.One of them drew his scimitar out of its sheath, and in the darkness, like a red cloud, it flew straight towards the man's neck, only to hear a "boom", and the head fell to the ground without warning.The hands of the headless corpse were still tightly gripping the reins, blood mist spewed out, and the horse galloped unabated, dragging out a long river of blood.As soon as the assassin succeeded, he urged his horse forward, bent down and picked up the head, threw it into the cloth bag unfolded by his companion behind him, and ran away into the distance.

The deeper the frost, the autumn wind suddenly rises.The tent door was ajar, and when Fang Qing entered, he smelled a faint smell of blood, and the inside was as silent as cicadas. Several thousand-feathered army soldiers half-kneeled at the foot of the steps, and on the wooden table, there was a head side by side. A bloodstained handwritten letter.Chu Yu has not slept for two days, and under the blood-stained light, his expression is more terrifying than ever.Fang Qing looked at it and was also terrified.Only to hear Chu Yu's slow voice: "What's the matter?"

Fang Qing hesitated and said: "General, someone from the palace has been sent, and His Majesty has a handbook for you." Putting his hands on top of his head, he brought it in front of him.Chu Yu's eyes were slightly cold, and he didn't give a single glance. He said in a deep voice, "Read." Fang Qing had no choice but to unfold the handwriting, and began to recite word by word.

After Chu Yu finished listening, his expression became more and more confused. He looked at the bloody head on the table, and smiled almost indistinctly: "He thought well of telling me to go to Beijing alone, but ordered someone to secretly dispatch the imperial army."

Fang Qing didn't know how to answer this question, so he had to report it truthfully: "General, Cao Ruyi is still outside, he said that His Majesty has explained an important matter and wants to have a private conversation with you."

Chu Yu took the handwriting, opened it for a glance, then threw it into the brazier at his feet, and when the flames rose, he said coldly: "The last time he sent someone to talk to me in secret, he abolished me. The second brother has one hand, let's forget it this time." He stretched out his arm, and the person nearby put the big lacquer bow hanging on the wall into his palm.Outside the gate of the camp, Cao Ruyi had been standing for a long time. He came by accident, and when he entered the camp, he was told that Chu Yu was discussing matters with others.He traveled day and night for three days, and when he found the Chu family's army, they were less than four hundred miles away from the capital. He traveled in such a hurry, and spied with people late at night, why, he didn't want to think about it.He just lowered his head, absently thinking about what to say when we meet later.

All of a sudden, there was a sound of piercing through the air, and a long red lacquered arrow whizzed from inside the tent.He reacted very quickly, and he didn't forget to raise the saber to block it when he retreated. After a golden clang, the treasured saber in his hand fell to the ground, and he was unconscious from the shock below his forearm.Several black-clothed guards stepped out from inside.Cao Ruyi recognized their attire as the members of the Thousand Feather Army that Chu Yu had sent to the palace. Surprised, Cao Ruyi blurted out, "Why are you here?"

Everyone didn't answer, one of them went up and hit him on the back of the neck, Cao Ruyi had no strength in his hand, he was hit by a knife in his hand, staggered a few times, and passed out.

He was thrown into a cage. During his coma, he vaguely heard the sounds of soldiers pulling out camp and galloping horses. He woke up with difficulty, only to feel the pain in the back of his neck as if it was going to be broken. Can't even knead it.He struggled to no avail, and was so anxious that he finally took out the gag cloth from his mouth when someone came to feed him water when everyone was resting.As soon as he was free, he hurriedly said, "I want to see your coach! I have something important to tell you!"

The man said coldly: "Our coach said, but he didn't see anyone." Holding a sheepskin bag, he poured a few mouthfuls of water for him, and then pressed the gag cloth into his mouth.Cao Ruyi yelled: "Then tell me, where are you at the head office now?" The man turned around and forgot to take a look: "It's Mengyang." Cao Ruyi's heart sank heavily: "Once Mengyang passes, we will go to the capital. It's gone." He looked into the distance and saw a military flag fluttering in the cold wind, and the setting sun reflected it like blood.

That night, the Chu family's army received an order to discard their supplies and rush to the capital overnight for two days.Hundreds of miles away, Yuan Jing woke up from his sleep, looked around, and blurted out, "Is Cao Ruyi back?"

Since Cao Ruyi left, he has not been able to close his eyes for several days, and now his eyes are bloodshot.Xiao Liu wrung out the square handkerchief soaked in hot water, and said earnestly: "Return to Your Majesty, Mr. Cao hasn't come back yet, can I apply it for you?" Yuan Jing nodded wearily, and let him take the folded square handkerchief Apply on your eyelids.Seeing him not moving for a long time, Xiao Liu thought that he had fallen asleep again, so she became more careful in her movements for fear of waking him up.Unexpectedly, the emperor suddenly whispered: "Xiao Liu, will he come?"

Holding his cold hand, Xiao Liu couldn't help but feel a little sad. He said softly, "I will come, Your Majesty. The general loves you the most. How could he be willing to see you sad. Don't worry, just sleep for a while." Yuan Jing With a "hmm", it took a long time before she curled up and hugged herself and fell asleep.

The night is dark, and the scent of cinnamon on the banks of the Shili River is strong. The lights on both sides of the river have been turned off, and only a few painted boats in the heart of the river still have some light.The sound of galloping cavalry came suddenly, like thunder, breaking the silence of the city.Someone peeked out through the crack of the window and saw countless black-armored soldiers lined up orderly, like shadows deeper than the night, darting towards the official road.

When Cao Ruyi was thrown in front of the palace gate, he was in a panic. He looked up and saw that the palace wall had been surrounded by the Chu family army like an iron barrel.Chu Yu stood in front of him indifferently, with a wave of armored soldiers behind him, and when the time came, he would devour the imperial city.He groaned twice, and the rags in his mouth were pushed away. Before he could catch his breath, he raised his head and said with all his might, "Your Majesty has something to tell you!" Looking at the people behind him, he couldn't explain clearly , he hissed: "Give me a little time, just a little bit! This matter is very important, it's about you and His Majesty's... yours..."

Chu Yu cut off the tendons that tied him with a knife, and his tone showed no sign of retreat: "You are not worthy to talk to me, I will give you time, now, go in and tell him, I am waiting here, if he wants to explain something , so he left the palace alone and came to talk to me!"

When Cao Ruyi heard this, she became angry: "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven! Do you want him to worship his ministers as king?"

Chu Yu said coldly: "If I don't help him, he will be nothing." Picking up his lapel, he threw him out.Cao Ruyi had no choice but to go in and report the news. When he turned around, Chu Yu's emotionless voice sounded from behind: "I'll only wait for him for an hour."

The shadow of Yuan Xi's chaos was still there, and people in the palace were panicked. Countless palace people packed up their belongings before the Chu family's army cavalry surrounded the palace, and prepared to escape at night.The lights in the Daqing Hall were brightly lit, and Yuan Jing sat on the dragon chair, listening to Cao Ruyi's account of the past few days expressionlessly, and couldn't help but sneer when he heard the last sentence.

Cao Ruyi said anxiously: "Your Majesty, I would like to take Mrs. Zhaorong there and see him again. This time I will try my best to explain the truth to him."

Yuan Jing's eyes were bloodshot, and he only said: "The soldiers are approaching the city, what's the use of talking about it. You ask the soldiers behind him, are they willing to take the risk of losing their heads and accompany him to withdraw the troops? He wants me to go, I just want to humiliate me one more time." He looked at his pale palm and smiled wryly: "There is no truth anymore, I am completely disappointed in him."

Cao Ruyi listened to his resolute tone and stopped trying to persuade her anymore, she cupped her hands and said, "Your Majesty, I will send someone who can be used in the palace to escort you out!"

Yuan Jing shook his head, he made a gesture, the two dead soldiers standing beside him nodded, turned and went out.After a while, Mrs. Zhaorong was brought over.Liu Lin also came with her. After the death of the first emperor, he asked for orders to guard the mausoleum.After hearing the news this time, he returned to the imperial city.I haven't seen him for a few months, he has aged and lost a lot of weight, knelt down and kowtowed, and his movements of shouting long live are also much slower.

Yuan Jing ordered Cao Ruyi to help him up: "Elder-in-law, please lead the way." He also ordered the dead soldiers to support Mrs. Zhaorong and follow him. Cao Ruyi, as his most trusted person, also went with him.Cao Ruyi was puzzled and said: "Your Majesty, what is the meaning of this?" Mrs. Zhao Rong knew that there was a shock outside the palace gate, and said with tears in her eyes, "Your Majesty, this matter is all caused by my concubine, and my concubine is willing to go out of the palace to see you." That General Chu, commit suicide and apologize."

Yuan Jing said: "This matter has nothing to do with you. He has been ambitious for a long time, but now he is just looking for someone to let go. Liu Lin will send you out of the palace. After you go out, you will raise and give birth to the child. If I am lucky enough to survive, I will pick up your mother and son back in the future."

Cao Ruyi excitedly said: "Your Majesty, the rebels will come in soon, you must not stay here." He took a step forward: "Forgive me for overbearing, I will take you away."

Yuan Jing glanced at him: "What? Are you going to betray me?" Cao Ruyi's heart trembled, and she hurriedly knelt at his feet: "You know I will never be like this!" Yuan Jing said: "Well, Zhen I know, if even you don’t listen to me, I really won’t be able to survive.” He made a gesture to stop Cao Ruyi’s words: “If I go with you, he will dig three feet into the ground and kill us. Find them all. Only if I stay, you will have a chance to escape. Don't worry, I will be fine." A sad smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "He is reluctant to kill me. If you live, I will have a chance to win. .Now, just for the sake of me, let’s take Mrs. Zhaorong and escape.”

Cao Ruyi clenched her fists tightly, her body trembling uncontrollably, amidst Mrs. Zhaorong's low sobs, Chao Yuanjing slammed heavily: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, your subordinates will definitely send you out safely, and I will try to save you when the time comes." Get out!" Turn around and help Mrs. Zhaorong, and leave in awe.After everyone left, the hall returned to silence. The vast hall could only hear the sound of candles flickering.

Yuan Jing breathed a sigh of relief, and said to Xiao Liu who was kneeling beside him, "Go get me a pen and paper."

Xiao Liu's eyes were filled with tears, she was already worried and was about to cry: "Your Majesty..."

Yuan Jing comforted: "It's okay, let's go."

Outside the palace gate, the yellow sand above an hourglass slowly flowed away.Chu Yu opened his eyes, his face was clouded, and he saw his arm move, and a deep voice sounded: "Bring my bow!" Two soldiers of the Thousand Feathers Army brought his iron bow and held it high.Chu Yu raised it with one hand, and shot an arrow that broke the city almost instantly.The arrow flashed like a flying star, and rushed straight into the imperial city.Yuan Jing had only painted a few strokes when he heard a bang outside the palace door, he nodded and motioned Xiao Liu to take a look.

Xiao Liu quickly went back and forth, almost crawling back.Holding something in his hand, he tremblingly said: "Your Majesty, the servant heard the sound of killing! They came in!"

Yuan Jing raised his eyes and saw that the jade lock that Chu Yu gave him before he left was lying in pieces in his palm, and he said lightly: "Got it, go down, you don't have to come back. "

Fire broke out at the four gates, and black smoke shot straight into the sky. Looking from a distance, the entire imperial city was dim.Countless people fled to the underground palace and fell into the crossbow array, the treasures in their arms were stained with blood, and the road was slippery and impossible to stand on.Yuan Jing stood in front of the table with his bare feet in plain clothes, focusing on drawing with a brush.It has been a long time since he has had the leisure to play with words, and after today, he is afraid that he will never have another chance.It's just that his hands and feet were stiff with cold, and he accidentally knocked over a cup of cold tea while dipping in ink.The tea was poured into the inkstone, and the black ink overflowed, staining his paintings.Just as he was about to wipe it, he was stopped by a pair of old hands. Liu Lin lowered his head and said obediently, "Your Majesty, let the slaves do this rough work."

Yuan Jing glanced over and asked in surprise, "Why are you back? Where's Mrs. Zhao Rong?"

Liu Lin was wearing the old clothes bestowed by the late emperor, without a single wrinkle from ironing.He is old and not very efficient in his work, if he was with other masters, he would always have to be scolded, but the little emperor is generous, even before, he never scolded him a word.He said in a low voice: "The old slave has already led Mrs. Zhaorong into the secret path, and several adults will escort the empress away. The slave has poor legs and feet, and being with them will drag them down. Besides, the slave has stayed in the palace for 30 years. If you are disrespectful, this is already the slave's home, and the slave cannot leave."

Yuan Jing looked at him quietly: "The gate of the palace is broken, if you don't leave, you will have to be buried with him."

Liu Lin didn't even raise his head: "This old slave has never studied, but he also knows that when the country is broken, it will be a tyrannical and foolish emperor, and he should be accompanied by his ministers." He raised his head, his eyes lovingly said: "Your Majesty is a good man. "

After Yuan Jing heard this, he laughed at himself: "Grandpa, have you ever heard that the history books of any dynasty would praise the emperor as a good man?"

Liu Lin was startled, he lowered his eyes, and wiped his ink-stained hand on the handkerchief: "Your Majesty, it's cold at night, and this servant is going to bring your dragon robe."

Yuan Jing drew a few more strokes, and then said calmly: "I have lost my ancestor's country, and I am ashamed to wear it again." He pointed, "Elder-in-law, do you think my painting is good?"

Liu Lin followed his gestures and saw that on the rice paper, the south of the Yangtze River was hazy with mist and rain, and a small boat was floating, heading straight into the clouds.With a sore heart, he forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty's imperial pen, of course it's good."

Yuan Jing said to himself: "There is still a poem to inscribe." However, amidst the still wind, the voice of Jin Ge became clearer and clearer. After a while, there was a shadow outside the palace gate, and a tall figure was reflected in the veil.Yuan Jing smiled regretfully, and a few strokes of heavy ink fell randomly, ruining the landscape: "Forget it, I'm not in the mood, anyway, this painting is impossible to finish anyway." He dropped the brush, stretched out his hand and said: "Elder-in-law, help me to sit down."