The news of Emperor Wu's death was sent back by a flying pigeon.
Ning Yuanzhou and Ren Ruyi also rushed from He County to Wudu.
As soon as they arrived in Wudu, they learned that King Danyang and Zhang Song had a dispute.
They noticed something was wrong, and immediately went to the palace to discuss it with Xiao Yan.
Ning Yuanzhou hesitated again and again, and finally took out the edict of Emperor Wu passing the throne to the prince in Xiao Yan's womb.
Wuguo Palace, above the Golden Palace.
Xiao Yan declared: The late emperor died heroically and the whole country mourned him. However, the most important thing today is to join forces to fight the enemy.
The new emperor in his belly has not yet been born, and the front line of Hexian County must be without someone in charge of Anguo. King Danyang was specially ordered to lead the army to support.
Prime Minister Zhang stayed in Wudu and was temporarily in charge of the affairs of the state of Wu.
She said that the prince in her belly was the new emperor, and the meaning was self-evident.
King Danyang did not want to have another dispute with Zhang Song, so he left Wudu that day and went to the camp in the west of Jing to prepare to organize his army to support Hexian County.
King Ying lost the opportunity to assassinate King Danyang, so he went directly to Xiao Yan and increased the dosage of medicine in Xiao Yan's water.
As everyone knows, all this is self-inflicted.
That night.
The Queen's Palace witnessed the scene of Xiao Yan giving birth to a premature baby and giving birth to a stillborn baby.
King Ying and Xiao Yan confronted each other on the spot, revealing their true colors.
He colluded with Beipan, murdered the former emperor, and attempted to murder the new emperor. All his crimes were clearly heard by the Anguo courtiers behind the curtain.
Naturally, Ning Yuanzhou and Ren Ruyi were also present.
Ren Ruyi was too lazy to talk nonsense and directly killed the King of England with one sword.
The civil strife in Anguo's government ended here.
Ning Yuanzhou was granted the title of Marquis Jingyuan.
After the Anguo courtiers left the Queen's Palace, Xiao Yan asked Ning Yuanzhou to go out as well, leaving only Ren Ruyi.
Xiao Yan: "I heard Xi'er mention you once."
Ren Ruyi: "Mother, are you sure?"
Xiao Yan smiled and said slowly: "I have lived in the palace for a long time, but I am not indifferent to the outside world."
"I probably know a little bit about the situation along the way of the Wu Kingdom Mission."
"Xi'er has never mentioned your name, but I know that the 'somewhat cold but cute' confidant she talks about must be you."
When Ren Ruyi heard the word "confidant", a touch of warmth appeared in his eyes, and he lowered his eyes and said nothing.
The two talked for a while.
It was obviously the first time we met, but we were talking like old friends we hadn't seen for a long time, and the atmosphere was very pleasant.
After a while.
Ren Ruyi also left here.
Xiao Yan walked to the table and sat down, and said, "Everyone has left, come out."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yuxi's figures gradually appeared.
Xiao Yan turned to look at her: "You and she came to my place one after another. You are obviously thinking about each other, why do you avoid seeing each other?"
Xiao Yuxi chuckled and said, "We agreed when we parted last time that we won't be merciful when we see each other again."
"She keeps her word, and I'm afraid she'll beat me."
Xiao Yan asked again: "Are you afraid that she will beat you up, or are you afraid that you don't know how to face her?"
Xiao Yuxi lowered his eyes and smiled without saying a word.
Xiao Yan waved to her: "Xi'er, come here."
Xiao Yuxi walked slowly to Xiao Yan.
She leaned over slightly and reached out to caress Xiao Yan's swollen belly: "Sister, I said that I will return safely before my little nephew is born."
"Look, do I keep my word?"
The exact same positions and familiar movements made it seem like Xiao and Xi had not left Wudu before.
Xiao Yan raised her hand, tapped the tip of Xiao Yuxi's nose with her index finger, and said in a doting tone: "You."
Xiao Yuxi stood up straight and continued: "I also said that I should do my best to fulfill what my sister wants."
"Now, as soon as the new emperor is born, I will be promoted to Queen Mother and hold the power tightly in my hands."
"Princess Licheng is smart, with the help of Liu Daotang and the guidance of Du Changshi."
"In the future, if she becomes the eldest princess, she will be my greatest help."
"There is no check and balance in this world that is more reliable than a three-legged tripod. The formation of this kind of situation in the court will definitely save my sister a lot of worries."
"Zhang Song and King Danyang..."
Xiao Yan interrupted: "Why do you try so hard to help me?"
Xiao Yuxi was stunned for a moment, then replied with a smile: "Because you are my sister, we are a family."
Xiao Yan looked solemn: "But you are not her."
Xiao Yuxi froze when he heard this.
Xiao Yan: "Six years ago, when you came back, you told me that an expert gave you a wonderful recipe, and you recovered from your serious illness and got the opportunity to practice strange arts."
"Not to mention whether there is a chance of recovery due to innate death veins, it is difficult to change a person's temperament."
"That sister of mine is narrow-minded and only hates me."
"We have similar looks and the same family background, but she is always suppressed by me. The person she hates the most is me since she was a child."
The smiles on Xiao Yuxi's faces gradually faded.
She thought for a moment and said: "After all, I took possession of her body. This is what I owe and I should repay it."
Xiao Yan stood up, took Xiao Yuxi's hand, and patted the back of her hand: "You don't owe anyone."
"Xi'er, I'm exposing this now because I know I can't keep you."
"I want you to know that no matter who you are, I am your sister, and the place where I am will always be your home."
Xiao Yuxi's eyes were astringent.
She took a deep breath and smiled: "Of course, you are my sister!"
After a while.
Xiao Yuxi is leaving.
When she stepped out of the palace gate, she finally looked back at Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan held her belly with one hand: "Do what you want to do, don't look back."
She had a gentle smile on her face and resumed her usual self-promotion as she spoke, showing a noble air: "I am Queen Dawu. If you succeed, I wish you a smooth journey."
"If things fail, I can protect you and support you!"
Xiao Yuxi's eyes flashed slightly.
She nodded slightly towards Xiao Yan, and then strode towards the door.
This time, there was no looking back.
…
At the end of the twelfth month of the sixth year of Yongyou.
Da'an Qingguo was trapped in Hexian County, but failed to break out.
Zhu Yiwei's front left envoy Ren Ruyi, accompanied by Wu Jingyuanhou Ning Yuanzhou, led two thousand Wu army forwards to assist Hexian County.
Same day.
In the first month of the new year, the new King Shaxi led an army of 1,000 Shaxi troops from Anguo to come to the rescue.
Everyone worked together to defeat the Beipan Army again.
Tianmenguan, Qingzhu Villa.
Within the main hall.
Xiao Yuxi, Feng Zili, and the leaders of the eight Central Plains countries headed by Dao Wei gathered here.
Daowei apologized: "Master, due to the obstruction of the people of Liudaotang, we failed to destroy all the gates of Tianmenkou, and we also failed to find Jiutianxi soil. Please punish me!"
Xiao Yuxi waved his hands: "This is just for you to give it a try. The time is coming and none of that matters anymore."
After she said that, she turned to look at Feng Zili.
Feng Zili said: "After I was dismissed, I lobbied all over the army, and there were very few tribal generals who were willing to follow me to cease the war and return to the northern capital."
He shrugged helplessly: "Most of the people coming here from Beipan this time are extremists led by the Wolf Lord."
"Those Beipan tribes who value peace are staying well in Beidu."
"I would like to give these people a chance, but there are always people who like to seek death!"
Xiao Yuxi pondered for a long time and then asked aloud: "Where is He County?"
Feng Zili replied: "Daowei went there and expressed his idea for them to evacuate Hexian County. He was almost surrounded and killed on the spot."
"Yu Shisan saved his life anyway, saying that Daowei didn't kill him before and he repaid kindness with kindness."
Daowei had a stern expression and nodded silently.
Feng Zili continued: "Jialing has also been there. Perhaps because of her special status, Li Tongguang met her."
"But after hearing Jialing's advice to them to evacuate, Li Tongguang said nothing back."
Xiao Yuxi glanced at him and motioned for him to continue.
Dawei asked curiously: "What?"
Feng Zili replied: "Get lost."
Dawei's face darkened.
Xiao Yuxi closed her eyes and leaned back.
Feng Zili sighed and said: "Master, we are now standing on the opposite side of them. What is in the middle is the justice of the family and the country. They cannot retreat, and they cannot retreat."
"No one can persuade them!"
Xiao Yuxi's tone was extremely light: "I know, I've known it for a long time, and I didn't even give up and asked."
