The rain continued continuously, and the soap boots were wetted when they stepped into the water, forming deep and shallow marks. Step by step, the darker colors became more and more dark, until in front of the temple, the soap boots were almost soaked through.
The rain this year has been heavy and fast, making people feel irritated and irritable. I wonder what happened to the floods in the south. The court was in chaos, but the people were the ones who suffered the most.
Shen Que walked into the hall with difficult steps, and everyone else was already there.
Zheng Huan couldn't wait to hold Yuxi and sit on the high dragon chair. He only needed to wear a yellow robe. When he saw Shen Que arriving late, he said with a look on his face:
"I heard that His Highness went to pay respects to the Emperor and Empress early this morning. Tsk, tsk, tsk, he is really filial and diligent. He is a model."
Shen Que said with a smile: "The general is also very hard-working. It's not even a matter of showing off your eight characters. You can't wait to sit on it. That seat will burn your buttocks."
Zheng Huan was not angry either. He fiddled with the jade seal in his hand and said, "Isn't this enough? Who dares to say no?"
"It is true that His Majesty gave the jade seal to you, but I made it clear in front of everyone that it was temporarily handed over to you for safekeeping. Do you know what it means? It does not mean to pass the throne to you. Besides, there is no edict." Shen He turned around and glanced at the ministers, "Everyone knows that the imperial edict is legitimate. The jade seal is just a stone. If the general wants it, he can just order it to be done. There is nothing unusual about it."
There was ridicule and contempt in the words, and Zheng Huan's face suddenly turned pale.
Li Luansong looked at Shen Que and wondered what was wrong with her today. Was she still angry? Then she couldn't bear Zheng Huan.
"Say less." He secretly tugged on Shen Que's sleeve.
Shen Que pulled back his hand by adjusting his sleeves, adjusted his steps and stood further away from him.
Li Luansong's hand was still in the air, and he had a bad feeling in his heart.
"Where is the jade ring?" Zheng Huan gritted his teeth.
"Of course I put it in a proper place." Shen Que held his head high and looked fearless. "If you are not afraid of people in the world laughing at you, just come and rob you. Let's see if the world will say you are a thief." , you treasonous villain, I want to see how long you can sit on your butt?"
"Bold Li Luansong." Zheng Huan slapped the table and stood up, "Do you believe it or not that I had your tongue cut out?"
Shen Que laughed and said, "I really don't believe it. I'm right here. Just come."
The two sides faced off, with flames flying and no one willing to admit defeat.
Everyone fell to their knees one after another:
"No, you must not."
"Your Highness is young, so don't be impulsive."
"The general has a heavy responsibility on his shoulders and must not act rashly."
…
Zheng Huan calmed down for a moment and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness, Prince Jin, has become much more eloquent now. I, Zheng Huan, can live today and I don't care about the bullshit people in the world say. They can say whatever they like. I will kill another person." , at worst, kill them all, anyway, this peaceful world was brought down by me, I can do whatever I want."
Crazy, simply insane.
Shen Que felt that the method of stimulating generals was almost done, so he glanced at the astonished Li Luansong next to him and said:
"What do you mean? You have to think about it."
Zheng Huan's eyes also fell on Li Luansong and asked: "Ms. Shen, now that we have seen each other, what are your plans? Should you follow your old lover, or climb onto a high branch like mine with a promising future?"
Everyone's eyes fell on Li Luansong. He clenched his fists and lowered his eyes, as if he was in great pain.
Shen Que walked closer and whispered: "Your Highness, you have thought about it."
She stared at him with a pair of clear eyes, and Li Luansong avoided that look.
Shen Que said: "I know His Highness has already thought about it. Now that he has thought about it, let's make a quick decision. Don't be hesitant. I have also thought about it. I will definitely not hand over the jade ring."
She leaned down and whispered in his ear: "When you die, your throne will be mine. Isn't this the same as what Mu Suo Naren said? When you are with me, you will still plot against me in the end. Can you plot against me?" How come I can’t take into account your money and family property?”
Li Luansong was shocked, stared at her, and murmured: "Yu Yu, you don't think so, you don't."
"I am."
Shen Que interrupted him, "Your Highness Zhuyu is in front, why don't you allow me to follow your example? Didn't you specifically ask Muso Naren to tell me? So, you and her, you have already planned it. Are you willing to believe others?" , are not willing to say a word to me, and keep saying that you are doing it for my own good, and this is your doing it for my own good."
Li Luansong said painfully: "No, that's not the case. I don't know what she told you, but Yuanyuan, please believe me. I really want to protect you. I am really doing it for your own good."
Shen Que pushed him away, took two steps back, shook his head and said: "Today you said it was to protect me, but tomorrow you can sell me, Li Luansong, I am very disappointed in you. You started in chaos and finally gave up, living alone. Since I have arranged everything, why can’t I fight back?”
"We don't even have the most basic trust between us. As for what Musuo Naren said, it doesn't matter anymore. Your goal has been achieved. Shen Ye has given up on you."
"媆円……."
"Your Highness, stop calling me like that."
She averted her gaze and left his side, her eyes determined, her body straightened stubbornly, and she looked like she would not let strangers approach him.
Li Luansong was confused. He didn't know what Musuo Naren said. He only knew that his plan seemed to be wrong from the beginning. She said that he had never discussed it with her. Could it be that she had another plan in her heart? Planning?
Yes, she must have her own ideas. He has long known that she is not an ordinary girl and can completely listen to him. Shen is indeed a woman who has traveled many places since childhood and has seen many things in the world. She has her own opinions on everything. He should discuss his principles and opinions with her...
Full of regret, Li Luansong looked at her: "円..., no, give me another chance. Tell me, what are your plans?"
He stood in front of her, grabbing his sleeves with both hands. Shen did use some strength to break free and said loudly:
"What are you still hesitating about, General? This girl said she wanted to kill me with her own hands. Didn't the General hear it?"
At that moment, Li Luansong's eyes were full of despair and helplessness. It turned out that she had guessed it, but he had no idea what she was thinking.
"Really? Why didn't I hear this, General? Madam Shen, is it really true that you have turned against each other?"
There was gloating joy in Zheng Huan's voice.
With a "chang" sound, Zheng Huan drew his sword and threw it in front of the two of them. The cold iron fell to the ground with a continuous crisp sound.
"Take it, do it now, General, I will mark it on your head, it will be your certificate of surrender."
Li Luansong trembled and clenched his fists with his trembling hands. He thought it was a cruel thing, but when he saw it, he couldn't move.
"Ms. Shen, you can't do that."
"Your Highness, be careful."
That was His Highness the King of Jin, Daye's hope for the future. If he died, the dynasty would completely fall into Zheng Huan's hands, and everyone stepped forward to dissuade him.
Li Luansong was in a mess and couldn't figure out what was going on, "You..."
"I made the decision on my own, you..."
"bring it on."
Shen Que interrupted him again, stood with his hands behind his back, puffed out his chest and looked at him with a smile.
"Let's fight, Your Highness King Jin. You will have a showdown. Whoever wins, I will keep."
Zheng Huan banged the table and applauded. Everyone looked sideways and couldn't bear to look directly at him.
Another long sword was handed to Shen Que's hand. She took it without hesitation, looked at the lost Li Luansong and said:
"You taught me my swordsmanship. I didn't expect that you and I would be where we are today. Your Highness, we still have to walk the way we should. How do you know that the road ahead must be a cliff?"
After she finished speaking, she put aside her airs and shouted to him: "Come on."
She didn't know how to use martial arts at all, and she didn't even know how to use a sword. If he hadn't simply taught her a few special moves, she would have been hard-pressed to hold a sword, let alone compete with him.
However, having come to this point, she was right, she had to keep going. He didn't know Shen Que's plan, but according to his own plan, he could at least save her life.
He picked up the iron sword on the ground, ignored everyone's dissuasion and opposition, opened his stance, and came towards Shen Que.
The former lovers turned against each other and drew swords at each other. Both of them had sad looks on their faces. Their men dodged but they had to stab each other.
"You are no match for me, Yuanyuan. If you have any plans, please tell me."
"You are asking me about my plan now. Don't you think it's already too late, Your Highness?"
Li Luansong gave way step by step, while Shen Que pressed forward with his sword.
"Do you really want my life, Yuanyuan? You can't do this, because it will make it impossible for you to go back."
"How do you know you can't go back, Your Highness?"
"Because it's poison, Naren said..."
Her sword was sharp and decisive, reaching Li Luansong's face.
He dodged and said, "Yes, I listen to Naren in everything."
"Your Highness, don't you want to kill me? Don't you just want to destroy your own body? Come on."
"媆媆..."
"If Your Highness doesn't take action, I will."
"No, I won't let you destroy your own body."
He finally gathered his energy to fight against her, but after all, Shen Que was not good at martial arts and was defeated in two or three rounds.
Seeing this, Zheng Huan cheered, "You are better than your master, okay, continue."
He was eager to watch Li Luansong die, and die in his own hands, which would save him trouble.
Shen Que continued to attack hard, and Li Luansong tried his best to block. Suddenly, Shen Que turned sharply and thrust his sword straight at him. Li Luansong had no choice but to take a step back and stab his opponent with the same sword.
The same body position, the same moves, this was the special move he gave her. Shen Que had practiced it for a long time, but now she used it on him.
There was a "pop" sound, followed by another "pop" sound. Each other's swords were inserted into each other's left chests at the same time. They both vomited blood and fell to the ground.
