As night fell, the Tianze Palace became deserted.
The harem was even more empty.
The new emperor of the Qinzheng Palace, Xu Jinghuai, had a tense and sullen face as he discussed the attack on Fenglin City with several loyal advisers.
"Your Majesty, even if we arrange for Captain Yan to fake his death, the drug can only last for ten days. If we want to get Captain Yan safely out of the battlefield and capture Fenglin City at the same time in just ten days, the possibility is extremely slim."
"Yes, Your Majesty. Maple Forest City has two inner and outer moats, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. This has been a long-standing tradition. If we storm it, we will inevitably lose sight of the situation inside the city, and Captain Yan might even be injured."
"Your Majesty, please reconsider. Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, and most of Tianze's military forces are deployed on the border. Sending troops to Maple Forest City now will not be likely to succeed. It would be best to wait until the border war stabilizes and the soldiers have recuperated for a year before making any plans."
One year...
Xu Jinghuai shook his head.
He said firmly, "My mind is made up."
"But Your Majesty..."
The counselors pointed at the Maple Forest City sand table and were extremely worried.
Xu Jinghuai's eyes darkened.
"What if I personally go into battle?"
The counselors jumped up excitedly.
"Your Majesty, please think twice!"
"If Your Majesty were to personally lead the charge, all the rebels in Maple Forest City would surely turn their attention to Your Majesty. While this would achieve the best of both worlds, Your Majesty would undoubtedly be in great danger. Your Majesty is now the Son of Heaven, and you cannot continue to fight with us on the battlefield as you did in the past, regardless of life or death. The people of Tianze are tied to Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, Maple Forest City is not like the border. Although the border is difficult, its terrain is complex and there are still safe hiding places. Maple Forest City is a plain and open place. On the battlefield, life and death are no longer in your own hands."
"Your Majesty, you absolutely cannot..."
Xu Jinghuai smiled indifferently, his cold face full of determination.
"I have made up my mind. We will attack the city in three days and take Maple Forest City within ten days."
At the same time, the Xiaohan solar term banquet at Liuli Villa is at its most lively.
On the stage, the acrobatic tricks of Lingxiu City were performed one after another.
Below the stage, people were toasting each other and enjoying delicious food in a very harmonious atmosphere.
A thin and gaunt man with long black hair hurriedly walked towards the door.
He stopped in front of Yan Yunshu and whispered to her.
"Girl, it's convenient to talk."
Yan Yunshu looked at him.
"Wei Ruopu? Why are you up?" As he said that, he pulled him to sit down.
After Wei Ruopu sat down, he looked around.
Said, "Miss, Ruopu has something important to tell you."
"you say."
"My brother Wei Ruofeng, do you still remember me, young lady?"
Yan Yunshu put down the teacup in her hand and looked at Wei Ruopu seriously.
"Remember."
"He is in Lingxiu City."
"How could that be?" Yan Yunshu was shocked. "Isn't he in Prince Huai's Mansion?"
"Miss, those relics and letters are hidden in the unique Lingxiu City. My brother, at the behest of His Majesty, has already arrived in Lingxiu City. He is only waiting for His Majesty's order to transport them to the capital and make them public."
"Where are you now? Why didn't you send the items back to the capital earlier?"
Yan Yunshu was excited. "Right now, just because of this incident, the people of the capital are still on Xu Jingye's side! We should quickly clarify the truth and clear the name of Xu Jinghuai and the deceased soldiers."
"Girl, those relics are worth ten carriages, and..."
"And what?"
"And the emperor has not issued any public orders. Instead, he has asked my brother to hold his troops in place."
Yan Yunshu's heart sank.
"Doesn't he want the people's support anymore?"
"Ruo Pu didn't understand, but the emperor had indeed ordered it, and my brother couldn't afford to make any mistakes, so he stayed in the Yunxiao Cave day and night."
Yan Yunshu was silent.
Recalling what Ning Jinhua said about the previous life.
Xu Jinghuai killed Yan Shuyao and Xu Jingye. When the throne was within his grasp, he ended his own life because he could not bear the consequences of killing his brother to seize the throne and losing the support of the people.
But why is it that in this life, clarifying the facts and regaining the hearts of the people are so close at hand?
But Xu Jinghuai quit?
Although he has already ascended the throne and no longer needs to use this matter to help him, revealing the truth about the Battle of Mochizuki will only make it easier for him to consolidate his throne.
Something that has only benefits and no harm.
Yan Yunshu didn't believe that someone as smart as Xu Jinghuai would not do it.
No way.
Xu Jinghuai, is there something you are hiding from me?
Yan Yunshu thought about it, and her heart gradually became heavy.
Is there anything more important than the truth and the people's will?
What is it that makes you willing to become a villain in the eyes of the world, a cruel and inhumane emperor, and willing to suffer the resentment of the people and be condemned by thousands of people?
Don’t you want the throne anymore?
"girl……"
"Ruo Pu, if your brother trusts me, have him hide those ten carriages in the mountains behind Liuli Villa at midnight tonight."
Wei Ruopu was very surprised when he heard Yan Yunshu's arrangement.
"Thank you, young lady. If you have this intention, I will come to tell you now."
After Wei Ruopu left.
Yan Yunshu was still alone, listening to opera, enjoying the scenery and drinking tea.
She looked at the falling snow outside the hall.
Thinking about.
Xu Jinghuai, what are you doing? What are you thinking about right now?
What is it about you that you don't want me to know?
In the vast snow, a figure was running anxiously. She came to the door of the hall and locked the position of Princess Fengling.
Then he ran up to her.
He said something in her ear with a smile on his face.
After he finished speaking, Princess Fengling's face showed surprise and joy.
The depressed and gloomy state just now was swept away.
Her eyes were fixed on Yan Yunshu, and she could no longer suppress the pride on her face.
So she stood up and walked towards Yan Yunshu triumphantly.
But when he was about to reach there, someone grabbed him.
She turned around and saw that it was King Nan'an Xu Yichen.
He also has a face very similar to Xu Jinghuai!
"you……"
Xu Yichen smiled and said, "Greetings, Princess."
Princess Fengling saw Xu Yichen's slightly cynical smile and finally realized, "Why are you pulling me?"
"Princess, I have something to ask you."
"I..." Princess Fengling looked in the direction of Yan Yunshu, "I still have important things to do."
Xu Yichen's expression froze. "What's the matter, Princess? Why are you so anxious?"
Princess Fengling was displeased to see Xu Yichen was so tactless, but when she looked at Xu Yichen fiercely, she was bewildered by his face.
The unhappiness in my heart disappeared without a trace, and I even wanted to sit down and have a good discussion with him. What exactly did he want to ask me?
But right now, she had more important news to tell Yan Yunshu.
Must do it now!
"Your Highness, please wait for a moment. I'll go talk to Yan Yunshu and then come back."
After saying that, he left.
Xu Yichen still held her sleeve and refused to let go.
"no."
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