"When that edict appeared, Mr. Zuo Xiang might have been thinking about how to get rid of me, because he already knew that under Mr. Su's skin was the Pei Qi in the edict."
Having said this, Rong Qin also roughly understood.
The only person who can truly stand with Pei Qi, besides herself, is Jiang Lingfeng.
Even Jiang Yuelian probably only met him in this hall.
As for Duan Qianjun, perhaps he would have become a temporary ally with Pei Qi before the edict appeared. But when the edict appeared later, Duan Qianjun was completely tempted to kill her.
Because as long as this edict remains, only he and Pei Qi can decide who the new emperor will be.
And the Queen Mother, whom Duan Qianjun had been waiting so hard for, would not be able to influence the choice of the new emperor even if she returned to the imperial capital.
The only way to invalidate this edict is to kill him or Pei Qi.
Judging from the current situation, it would be extremely difficult for Duan Qianjun to kill him, so the best option is to find a way to kill Pei Qi after she prevents Jiang Fengchuan from ascending the throne.
Kill two birds with one stone.
"It seems that Lord Rong has already figured it out." Seeing Rong Qin's eyes gradually becoming clearer, Pei Qi also knew that he had understood everything, so he didn't bother to explain Duan Qianjun's matter again: "Actually, it's not just Lord Zuo, In addition to you two, the people above the court who want to kill me include Wang Shangshu and Lord Zhao..."
As well as the group of crooked royal ministers who were blocked by her, or who didn't like her.
They all wanted to get rid of her as soon as her power was gone.
Thinking of this, Pei Qi spread out a hand and pretended to be relaxed, but there was always a sense of sadness in his words: "I used to be like a fish in water in this magnificent palace, and no one dared to make mistakes. But now? We are besieged on all sides, and everything we see is an enemy.”
"I used to be extremely confident when I entered the government and had everything under control. Today... I can only risk my life against your great power with a dead gold medal, a carefree prodigal son, and a left prime minister who seems like an enemy but not a friend. The rebellious ministers and traitors at hand, the scheming ministers all over the court, and the numerous soldiers surrounding the outside are making a huge gamble, Rong Qin, although you lost, do you think I am having an easy time?"
Behind this palace banquet, I...have nothing.
"But you're not a gambler." Rong Qin pursed his lips and asked suddenly.
From his understanding, Pei Qi always made sure of everything she did. Even a few years ago, when she took on all the troubles for the prince, it was because she already had a way to solve those problems.
But today, this is obviously a losing battle!
"Yes, I never like gambling." Pei Qi let go of Cui Shaogong's spear, and her eyes turned red again unconsciously. She stretched out her weak hands and pointed at the faces of the ministers present one by one: "But if I don't gamble, who can save Dasheng? Him? Or him? These so-called ministers who hold official positions but have no achievements?"
"I have no choice but to gamble!"
"I bet that I can make all the ministers submit with just the gold medal arrow; I bet that Little Taiwei Cui can abandon his ancestral precepts and help me fight."
The moment Tu You raised the knife, she thought she had really lost.
She even thought about how unsightly Dasheng would be with refugees from all directions, blood-stained court, and internal and external enemies.
It's really uncomfortable to be alone against power.
Fortunately, Cui Shaogong finally appeared.
Cui Shaogong seemed to have seen through her thoughts. He stood the spear in his hand in front of her again and motioned for her to hold on to it. Even his comforting words seemed too stiff: "It will be a disaster for thousands of years. It's not that easy for you to die."
After hearing this, Pei Qi burst into tears and laughed. She wanted to grab Cui Shaogong's sleeve to wipe her nose, but he was covered in hard protective gear, which made it impossible for her to do so.
Helpless, I could only raise my arm and wipe it briefly.
Anyway, if these clothes are returned to Jiang Lingfeng, they will be dirty if they are dirty.
After listening to Pei Qi's words, Rong Qin felt mixed emotions in his heart.
Dasheng, is there really such a person?
"You win." Rong Qin closed his eyes, a defeated smile came from his lips and teeth, and even the sword in his hand was thrown away.
He turned his back to Jiang Fengchuan and said, "Withdraw your troops and return home."
"But..." The matter has come to this, but Jiang Fengchuan still does not intend to give up: "We have more troops than Cui Shaogong, so we may not lose to him!"
"The truth is, withdraw the troops." Rong Qin cast an unquestionable look at Jiang Fengchuan and then walked out of the hall on his own.
Without Rong Qin as his spiritual support, Jiang Fengchuan was unwilling to do anything, but he did not dare to take too many actions. He had no choice but to order his subordinates to withdraw their troops and leave with them.
After all Rong Qin's people had left, Pei Qi's body could no longer hold on. If Cui Shaogong hadn't supported her, she might have fainted on the ground.
"Are you injured?" Cui Shaogong asked with a frown, noticing something was wrong with Pei Qi.
"It's okay, Jiang Lingfeng..." Pei Qi couldn't care less, and quickly extended his hand to Jiang Lingfeng: "Quickly... you must send me back before Rong Qin."
"Okay!" Jiang Lingfeng hurriedly stepped forward, bent over and hugged the person up.
"Where are you going? There are so many people who want to kill you, why not follow me directly to the Taiwei's Mansion." Cui Shaogong quickly stopped the two of them.
But Pei Qi was unable to reply at this moment. Jiang Lingfeng looked back at Cui Shaogong and cast a reassuring look: "Don't worry, she is safe where she is. Thank you very much for today."
"If you don't come, I'm afraid we will both die here."
The situation was urgent, and Jiang Lingfeng couldn't explain too much to Cui Shaogong. After saying this, he hugged Pei Qi and used Qinggong to leave.
Cui Shaogong sighed, turned his head and looked at Cui Jiajun behind him, feeling an indescribable feeling in his heart.
He didn't know whether his choice was right or wrong, but these brothers who had been fighting with him for many years were afraid that they would have to live in this imperial capital from now on.
If he can protect him for a while, how can he protect him for a lifetime?
The dangers in the middle of the country are no worse than those on the frontier.
"Sir, we know what you are worried about. The National Master can protect the country as a woman. Brothers all admire her from the bottom of their hearts. Just go ahead and do it without worrying about us. We don't believe it and can't do it. He is a weak prime minister!"
The sudden voice from his subordinates made Cui Shaogong, who had always been cold-faced and iron-hearted, slightly startled, and then he laughed out loud.
"You are the only one who talks a lot."
He punched the subordinate's shoulder with a moderate punch, and then raised his hand to hug his shoulder. The two brothers walked out of the hall in good manners: "Tomorrow's morning exercise is cancelled. Let the brothers go out and play. No one in the imperial capital can do anything." All expenses will be recorded in the accounts of the Taiwei Mansion."
"Wow, really? We are so lucky now..."
Perhaps as Pei Qi said, if Dasheng is really devastated, then what is the use of the border he has tried his best to protect?
Just think of it as doing it for Dasheng Tianxia.
