Outside the palace, Yang Zhao was still waiting.
Seeing Ding Rong come out, he quickly walked over and asked directly: "How is it?"
"A promise is a promise, but..." Ding Rong paused and said, "Shang Rui is very easy to fool, but the concubine is a bit shrewd, so she has doubts about it."
Yang Zhao frowned, "We don't have much time. The imperial army was only temporarily transferred by the empress. Once they return to defense, it will be impossible to enter the Qin palace again."
"What do you mean?" Ding Rong asked.
"Force the emperor to leave today." Yang Zhao said directly.
"But this..." Ding Rong was a little worried: "If word spreads, he will be charged with some crimes."
"Who knows?" Yang Zhao asked back, then without further nonsense, he walked directly into the palace.
Ding Rong saw this and quickly followed.
In the palace, Shang Rui was still talking to his concubine. When he heard the footsteps and saw Ding Rong leaving and coming back, he couldn't help but stopped talking and said slightly displeased: "Master Ding, is there anything else?"
"Ah, Your Majesty, it's like this." Ding Rong still had the same smiling face, and introduced slightly sideways: "This is the Qingyi Guard Commander, Lord Yang Zhaoyang. Just now, Wei Chen has discussed with Lord Yang, what he means, I want your Majesty to leave now, if your Majesty is ready..."
Now, after being reminded by his concubine, Shang Rui had already changed his mind. Before Ding Rong could finish his words, he had directly refused: "No, I just thought about it carefully and feel that the matter of returning to the imperial capital needs to be considered in the long term. Moreover, I have lived in Qin Palace for so long and I am used to it."
He was so excited before, but now his attitude has changed so quickly. As a former imperial minister, Ding Rong knew Shang Rui's character very well. He first glanced at the concubine calmly, and then looked at Yang Zhao. .
The latter was already impatient at this time. He just wanted to complete what Lu Yunyan told him as soon as possible. Seeing this, he said lukewarmly: "Escorting His Majesty back to the imperial capital is a major matter for the country. Yang Zhao should not neglect it. Please return it to Your Majesty." Don’t be embarrassed.”
As he spoke, his eyes kept staring at Shang Rui. There was no respect for the emperor.
Seemingly feeling a coldness, Shang Rui couldn't help but swallowed, "But, but I'm used to this place. Can Master Yang tell the King of Qin..."
"No." Yang Zhao interrupted him directly, his voice turned cold and said: "Today, your Majesty has to go even if he wants to go. If you don't want to go, you have to go."
"What, what does this mean!?" Shang Rui was obviously a little panicked. Thinking of what the concubine said, the other party really had no good intentions.
Yang Zhao ignored him and shouted in a deep voice: "Here comes someone!"
Following his words, a large number of elite Tsing Yi guards entered one after another, lined up from both sides, and stood with swords in hand.
Such a situation made Shang Rui pale in shock. He couldn't help but screamed and shrank back.
The concubine was so angry that she stood up and yelled: "How dare you! How dare you bring a sword into the palace before you get the edict!"
As she spoke, she stared at Yang Zhao with evil eyes and said, "Master Yang! Do you still have the emperor in your eyes!?"
Yang Zhao didn't even pay attention to her. He still stared at Shang Rui and said coldly: "Your Majesty, please move."
Unexpectedly, he didn't even look at her. The concubine was furious and said angrily: "Come here! Come quickly -"
In her opinion, although the forbidden army of the Qin Palace restricted Shang Rui's freedom, the protection was still weak. Now that the green-clothed guards broke in, she could only seek protection from the forbidden army.
It's just that the imperial guards, who usually have a guard every three steps and a sentry every five steps outside the palace, seemed to have not heard anything.
Yang Zhao finally glanced at her coldly and said, neither lightly nor seriously: "My beloved concubine, there is no need to shout any more. This time, the Qing Yi Guards will be fully responsible."
As he spoke, he turned to Shang Rui again and extended his hand sideways: "Your Majesty, please."
"This, this..." Shang Rui's Adam's apple slipped and he swallowed hard again. He was at a loss and inevitably looked around in panic.
Seeing this, Ding Rong slightly bowed his hands and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the Tsing Yi Guards are responsible for your safety. It is absolutely foolproof. You don't have to worry anymore."
"But, but this." Shang Rui looked around, then looked at Ding Rong and said: "Master Ding, I, I really don't want to go back to the imperial capital..."
"But the matter has come to an end. Master Yang has already arrived. Why does Your Majesty prevent everyone from coming to the stage? If so, it may damage the emperor's majesty." Ding Rong advised.
They say they are words of advice, but in reality these words are a clear threat.
If I don't leave today, I'm afraid the Tsing Yi Guards will have to use force!
No matter how stupid Shang Rui is, he can still understand the situation in front of him. He can't help but hold the concubine's little hand tightly. His face is nervous, and he asks for help: "My beloved concubine, my beloved concubine, what should I do now..."
The concubine had sat back beside him again and was a little silent at this time.
I thought that the other party was just here to trick the emperor into leaving the palace. Unexpectedly, it was now a threat with armor.
She first weighed the situation in her mind, then looked at Yang Zhao and said seriously: "Master Yang, since you have to escort the emperor back to the capital, before leaving, your majesty would like to meet the King of Qin."
Yang Zhao was stunned for a moment, maybe he didn't expect that she would make this request, but he quickly said: "The kingdom is busy with affairs, and I may not have time to spare. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
"The King of Qin is no more than a prince, your Majesty is the emperor, how can you excuse yourself by being busy with state affairs!" the concubine said angrily.
Yang Zhao no longer answered, but turned sideways again, his meaning obvious.
Following his movement, all the elite guards in blue also moved their feet slightly, as if they were ready to step forward.
The concubine had no choice but to look at Shang Rui and shook her head slightly.
"Haha." Shang Rui smiled, a bit desolate and bitter.
At this point, what else can he say.
He could only say in a self-deprecating tone: "Okay, okay, since Mr. Yang is so interested, I can just leave..."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Yang Zhao lowered his head and cupped his hands.
This was tantamount to force deterrence, and Shang Rui had no choice but to agree.
That afternoon, under the escort of the Qing Yi Guards, he was dressed in the emperor's attire, and with his concubine and royal family members, a large number of people, left the Qin Palace in a mighty manner.
At the palace gate, Yang Zhaozheng called a small leader: "Are the chariots and drivers ready?"
"Everything is ready. Don't worry, sir." The little boss replied, took out a few more warrants from his arms, and respectfully handed them over: "In addition, this is the customs clearance document given by the Queen."
"Yes." Yang Zhao took it, looked at it casually, put it in his arms and said, "Deploy some more people, and leave now. The sooner the better."
"Yes!" The leader took the order and left quickly.
Not long after, Shang Rui and his party also arrived at the palace gate, where carriages had already stopped.
After watching them get on the bus, Yang Zhaoyi waved his hand: "Let's go!"
