Chunhua Palace.
Concubine Yang's face looked a little unhappy. Just now she had heard about the Northern Barbarians raising 700,000 troops to attack Liangzhou, and she felt a little anxious and worried for some reason.
Chen Yuan...is on duty in Liangzhou.
Facing the attack of the Northern Barbarian cavalry, as the Liangzhou Golden Envoy, he would not and could not escape, and had to face this battle.
As the saying goes, swords and guns are blind on the battlefield.
Even if he has advanced cultivation and superb talents, what does it mean in front of an army of 700,000 people?
Yes, worried about Chen Yuan.
It was a feeling she couldn't put into words, but she was sure of it.
As for when it started, Concubine Yang subconsciously touched the left side of her face and rubbed her white fingers carefully on her cheek. It seemed that it started when she was watching Shuanghe.
Then, that evening at the Earl's Palace, it reached its peak.
Thinking of what happened under the table that day, Concubine Yang couldn't help but feel thirsty. She couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva, and her smooth face was covered with a layer of red clouds.
So...shameful!
That guy Chen Yuan actually dared to stuff it into her mouth!
!
Since Chen Yuan left, she has never forgotten what happened that day. When she was thinking about it carefully, the maid outside came forward and bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, the Fourth Highness is here."
"What's he doing here? He's missing!"
Concubine Yang snorted coldly.
His face looked a little unnatural.
Ever since Sima Ke said those treacherous words, she had never seen him again. In addition to being ashamed and angry, there was also what happened in the Earl's Mansion that day.
It was even more difficult for her to accept.
She remembered that the distance between mother and son at that time was no more than three feet, covered only by a layer of tablecloth. Whenever she recalled it, Concubine Yang felt uncomfortable all over.
However, at the same time, there was also a strange feeling filling my heart.
Therefore, whenever Sima Ke wanted to see her, she would feel extremely awkward and naturally would not agree to see him, but this time Sima Ke did not leave.
Just after she said she was gone, Sima Ke forced his way in before the maid turned around to tell her to leave. Naturally, the maids outside did not dare to stop her.
After all, no matter what conflicts there are between Concubine Yang and His Highness the Fourth, they are still mother and son, and blood is thicker than water.
"Children, see your mother and concubine."
Sima Ke bowed indifferently, with a slight smile on his face.
She didn't feel awkward at all because of the displeasure on Concubine Yang's face.
"I told you not to see you, so go out."
Concubine Yang snorted coldly.
"Has the mother-in-law not forgiven the child for his unintentional words after so long?" With his flattering words, Sima Ke winked at the surrounding maids and asked them to step back.
Several palace maids looked at each other, and when they saw Concubine Yang, they just snorted, then bowed and left.
"What else do you want to say?"
Concubine Yang's expression changed slightly and she asked.
With a smile on his face, His Royal Highness the Fourth walked closer and whispered:
"Concubine, the child was at fault before, you should calm down."
"snort."
"However, although the words that the child said that day were a bit unpleasant, they were not entirely unreasonable."
"you...."
Concubine Yang stared at Sima Ke.
Seeing that Concubine Yang was a little angry, Sima Ke quickly changed the subject and said:
"Mother, have you heard about the massive attack by the Northern Barbarians?"
"Um."
Concubine Yang was silent for a moment and nodded.
"What do you think, concubine mother?"
"What are you looking at?"
"This time the Northern Barbarians' 700,000 cavalry attack on the Central Plains is a dangerous thing for Liangzhou officials. I remember that Chen Yuan seems to be the Liangzhou Golden Envoy."
"How is Chen Yuan? What does it have to do with me?"
Concubine Yang tried her best to maintain her unhappy look.
Sima Ke looked at the expression on Concubine Yang's face, as if he had seen something, and immediately said:
"This Chen Yuan is now the strong support of you and my mother and son. If he dies in Liangzhou, there will really be no hope for my son to ascend to the throne of prince."
"Do you want me to ask His Majesty to transfer Chen Yuan back?"
Concubine Yang frowned and heard the meaning of Sima Ke's words.
"With Chen Yuan's talent, as long as he is given a few years to grow up, he will definitely be able to become an important minister in the court, and you have also seen his method of handling children.
If such a person can be used by me, why worry about the uncertainty? "
Sima Ke lowered his voice and said.
He had no choice but to beg Concubine Yang.
Ever since that incident, Jingtai's eyes were full of disgust when he saw him. How dare he stroke the tiger's beard? The vassal officials around him were also eliminated by the boss and the second.
The eldest sister didn't like him very much.
Here, it can be said that people hate dogs.
I could only find Concubine Yang and wanted her to blow the pillow.
"I say this is inappropriate."
Concubine Yang replied coldly.
Although there is no express rule that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, is this a formal rule? What would it look like if she begged for Chen Yuan?
"No... Concubine, you are the most appropriate to say this. Because of my uncle's incident, His Majesty knows that you are tired of Chen Yuan, so he will not think too much about it.
I'm afraid I only think that you love me sincerely. Furthermore...if Chen Yuanzhen dies in Liangzhou, how will you, concubine, solve problems in the future? "
Sima Ke lowered his voice and hinted slightly.
Unexpectedly, Concubine Yang's face suddenly changed. She suddenly picked up a jade ornament on the table and threw it at Sima Ke, saying sternly:
"Bastard, what nonsense are you talking about? I told you last time that your relationship with Chen Yuan is innocent and you have a clear conscience. How dare you say such things?
Treason!
! "
Concubine Yang's hands were trembling a little, obviously she was very angry.
Sima Ke quickly dodged and retreated some distance, whispering:
"Concubine, please calm down, my child... My child is just an unintentional remark, but please think about this matter carefully. Even for the sake of your son, you have to help me."
"Help you? You are simply a useless person who cannot be helped. Get out. Don't come to Chunhua Palace again in the future. Get out!"
Concubine Yang roared with a livid face.
When Sima Ke saw his mother's reaction, he nodded repeatedly:
"My dear, please retire. My dear, please retire. Please don't be angry anymore. If you are so angry, your child will be worried."
After saying that, he moved his lips, suppressed the rest of his words, and bowed back.
After Sima Ke left for a long time, Concubine Yang took a deep breath, panting heavily, and the anger on her face gradually faded.
After a long time, Concubine Yang's eyes flickered, and she hesitated a little. Finally, she flashed a firm look and let out a long sigh. If so, that scoundrel would definitely find out about her in the future.
I will think deeper.
but....
Another firm voice in her heart told her that she must help Chen Yuan once.
Give him some support.
An incompetent son probably really needs someone as capable as Chen Yuan to help him. Otherwise, if the mother and son lose power in the future, that bitch will definitely not let her go.
After another silence for a while, Concubine Yang directed outside and ordered:
"Qing'er, go and cook a bowl of soup secretly. I... I'm going to give it to Your Majesty for your health."
"Yes, empress..."
Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.
After the notification, Concubine Yang entered the room with a bowl of Ling Tang in her hand. She saw Jingtai who was very busy at first sight. She lowered her eyes and called softly:
"His Majesty...."
Jingtai frowned, a hint of disgust flashed in his eyes, but he concealed it well and was not noticed by Concubine Yang. He put down the things in his hands and said calmly:
"How come my beloved concubine has time to come?"
"I heard that Your Majesty has been very busy recently, and I am worried about His Majesty's health. Even if you have advanced cultivation, you can't be too tired, so I personally cooked a bowl of soup to replenish Your Majesty's health."
Concubine Yang put the ling soup in her hand on the table with a peaceful smile on her face.
Glancing at the steaming soup, Jingtai quickly looked away calmly, revealing a flat smile:
"Thank you for your hard work, my dear concubine."
"Your Majesty is the one who works really hard. He takes care of everything and worries about state affairs every day. I see it in my eyes and feel pain in my heart." Yang Guifei quickly agreed.
"Come here today. Do you have something to say?"
Jingtai didn't want to beat around the bush and asked directly why he came.
He had not been to the harem for many years, and people there did not dare to come here at will, so he could tell at a glance that Concubine Yang was worried.
Concubine Yang pursed her lips and said slowly:
"I heard that the barbarians in the north are going to attack again?"
"Yes, these barbarians are not stopping every year, making the court exhausted. If it weren't for the King of Northern Liang guarding Liangzhou for me, how could there be peace in the Central Plains?
I am thinking about how to dispatch more powerful soldiers and horses to support Liangzhou. "
Jingtai sighed softly, as if he was really a good emperor who cared about the country and the people.
"Yeah, it's a pity that the imperial court doesn't have that much power, otherwise it could wipe out those barbarians in one fell swoop and restore complete peace to the Central Plains."
"Um."
Jingtai squinted his eyes, seeming to have thought of something:
"You want me to transfer Yang Hucheng back to the capital, right?"
At present, it seems that Yang Guifei can only think this way. After all, Yang Hucheng is Yang Guifei's biological brother, but after the previous incident, he was directly sent to the border of Liangzhou.
Concubine Yang breathed a sigh of relief. Everything was still as she expected. There was no big plan, but she was still smart and she definitely couldn't take the initiative to tell Chen Yuan.
Otherwise it will make people suspicious.
It would be best for the emperor to take the initiative to bring up the matter.
After Jingtai finished speaking, Concubine Yang shook her head:
"Your Majesty has misunderstood. Hu Cheng broke the law and was sent to Liangzhou as he should have. Now that we are in a national crisis, a relative like him should take the lead, so that others can see your Majesty's determination."
"oh?"
Hearing her say such words, Jingtai raised his eyebrows, slightly surprised.
It seems that such sensible words should not be uttered by the always irritable Concubine Yang.
Before he could ask anything, Concubine Yang continued:
"If Hu Cheng sacrifices his life for the country, although I feel sad in my heart, I am also relieved. Being involved with the royal family should have such determination. Besides, if Hu Cheng can't do it with military skills, he will risk being discussed by the people of Beiliang. It would be unwise to transfer him back.”
"From what I see, even if it is a transfer, it should be for those highly talented martial arts geniuses and military leaders. These talents are the foundation of the imperial court.
It is His Majesty's support in the future. It would be a pity if he died in the hands of a barbarian at such a young age. "
Concubine Yang lowered her eyes, not daring to look into Jingtai's eyes, as if she was just saying something casually.
Jingtai was thoughtful when he heard the words. He tapped his fingers on the table and murmured the words "Martial arts genius, the foundation of the imperial court". Apparently Yang Guifei's words made him think a lot.
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Leaving aside others, Chen Yuan, who he had high hopes to become a sharp knife in his hand, must not be lost in Beiliang. This man has the qualifications of a true king, and he will have bigger plans in the future.
While he was thinking about it, Concubine Yang hesitated for a moment and said:
"Your Majesty, the soup is getting cold."
"Um."
Jingtai came to his senses slightly, but did not pick it up. He just said: "What my concubine said makes sense. The young genius has great potential. It is a pity to die in Beiliang."
"hehe...."
"Okay, I know how to drink Ling Geng. Concubine, please step aside first." Jingtai ordered.
Concubine Yang's eyes moved and she suddenly said:
"Where will your Majesty...sleep tonight?"
Jingtai stared at her, feeling suddenly confused. Just now he was a little curious as to why a stupid woman like Concubine Yang would say such a thing. It seemed that this was to pave the way for this incident.
It almost made him think too much, he waved his hand and said:
"I have practiced cultivation in recent years and it is not appropriate for me to do anything. My beloved, please step aside."
Concubine Yang couldn't hide the disappointment on her face. She bowed and retreated slowly with an apology. After turning around, she had a different face, calm and indifferent, as if she was not disappointed at all.
No....
To be precise, it was as if he had predicted this answer.
After Concubine Yang left, Jingtai subconsciously touched the crown on his head, then placed the linggang on the side, waiting for the eunuch to throw it away.
"Come here, summon Cao Zhengxian. I have a decree to give."
"Yes, slave, I obey."
On the other side, Concubine Yang, who had returned to Chunhua Palace, stayed bored for a while, feeling a little depressed in her heart. She was immediately served two pots of spiritual wine.
I was alone in Chunhua Palace, drinking and drinking.
I don't know how much time had passed, but Concubine Yang was already a little drunk, her face was stained with a layer of rich red clouds, and her eyes were also a little blurry and blurred.
He arrived at a hidden place in Chunhua Palace with somewhat chaotic steps. With trembling fingers, he clicked on a mechanism on the wall, followed by a rumbling sound.
A plain black box appeared in front of her.
He opened it casually, revealing what was inside.
A smile suddenly appeared in his eyes.
There was a shiny jade lotus root placed inside, which was almost the size of a baby's forearm. Concubine Yang took it in her hand and stroked it slowly.
Unconsciously, he thought of the study room in the Earl's Mansion.
"It's still a little small..."
Yang Guifei murmured to herself, and then a burst of alcohol hit her, straight to the sky, and soon she fell to the ground crookedly, her eyelashes flickering slightly, as if she had fallen asleep.
"Bold...you dare to attack me!"
"stop!"
"Please...please, stop fighting."
"don't want...."
Incomprehensible words of rejection came out of her mouth, but Concubine Yang showed a satisfied smile on her face.
...
...
Liangzhou, Jianmen Pass, military camp.
Chen Yuan, who was sitting on his knees and practicing, suddenly frowned, and then slowly opened his eyes, a look of confusion flashed in his eyes.
He didn't sleep just now, he had been practicing with concentration and calmness.
but....
For some reason, he seemed to have fallen into a deep sleep.
Moreover, I had a very strange dream.
The protagonists of the dream are him and Concubine Yang from the capital, who is the mother of Princess Sima Ke and Princess Pingyang.
They were locked in a small place, surrounded by darkness.
The strangest thing is that Concubine Yang begged him to hit her, but when he did, the other party showed resistance, but kept saying not to stop and continued to beat her.
Weird, really weird....
Chen Yuan had not had a dream for a long time, especially when he was still practicing. Chen Yuan immediately frowned. After thinking about it for a long time, he slowly shook his head.
It couldn't be Tong Meng, he must be overthinking.
Maybe...it's because of the inexplicable nervousness in the face of a powerful enemy.
That day, after Chen Yuan ordered all the Liangzhou Xuntian Division to be organized into military camps, it only took one day to complete the assembly and he was brought to Jianmen Pass.
As for the patrol guards at all levels in the state capital below, they all quickly gathered here under his order.
After walking out of the military tent, Chen Yuan looked around and nodded slightly. Maybe it was because of his suppression, or maybe it was because the reputation of the Northern Liang King was too great.
All in all, the Xuntian Division was very calm.
The nearly 200,000 Northern Liang troops gathered at Jianmen Pass were also unusually calm.
There is a feeling that the storm is about to come.
The war is coming, the calm before the storm.
Chen Yuan sighed slightly.
He originally wanted to keep communicating with Senior Moro, but since the Qishan tribe was wiped out, Senior Moro has fallen into silence. In his words, he is doing his best to recover from his injuries.
During the war, he might take action.
Therefore, Chen Yuan did not disturb him and quietly waited for Moro to wake up.
But in his heart, he was thinking about how to maximize his own interests.
Taking advantage of this battle in the Northern Barbarians and the Central Plains to raise his prestige to the top, it would be best if he could break through Huayang during the battle.
Moro's strength is his after all, and Chen Yuan still wants his!
It is true that his cultivation has improved quickly enough, but it is not enough in the troubled times that are about to begin. He wants more than just the power to protect himself.
What you want is real power!
In the future war, occupy a dominant position.
Only in this way can his series of plans be implemented.
Chen Yuan was walking thoughtfully in the military camp. Suddenly, in the distance, a fire bomb shot straight into the sky, piercing the silence of Jianmen Pass.
A high-pitched roar spread across tens of thousands of meters:
"The Northern Barbarians... have entered the country!"
A roar and a low roar completely woke up the sleeping people in Jianmenguan. They had been waiting for something for a long time, and finally it happened.
Beiman...entry!
It was noticed by Guanzhai further away, and like beacon smoke, it passed towards Jianmen Pass.
Then, many sleeping Northern Liang troops will get up from their sleep, quickly put on their armor, mount their horses, and wait for the military order from the King of Northern Liang!
