Once this matter was publicized, the army was immediately in chaos:
"What?"
"The Emperor slaughtered his own soldiers?"
"We had a dispute with the southern barbarians, so we should punish both sides. Why are we killing our own people?"
"Your Majesty is too partial!"
"If the emperor is doing this, why not just give the entire country to the Nanman princess?"
For a moment, everyone's angry, indignant, and aggrieved voices came together and formed an explosion.
Everyone was extremely angry.
Why?
This land is clearly their country!
If dignity and security are not guaranteed in their own country, what is the point of supporting a king?
When the Regent was here, he was never so cowardly!
They don't accept!
In just half a day, large-scale riots broke out in the army. When the news reached the capital, it caused heated discussions among the people.
For a time, there were mixed reviews.
Chu Li strolled leisurely on the street before slowly returning to the palace, but met Chu Yeli who was about to leave the palace at the palace gate.
There was wind under his feet, it seemed like there was something urgent.
"Fifth brother."
Chu Yeli saw her and his eyes darkened: "Where did you go this morning?"
"morning?"
Chu Li thought about it seriously: "After I had breakfast, I went out of town for a walk and looked around. The New Year is coming soon. I wanted to go to Tianling Temple to pray for peace and blessings, but..."
"You went to the military camp?"
Chu Yeli interrupted her, his voice a little tight.
Chu Li was slightly startled: "I...I..."
He stepped forward and asked: "Have you been there?"
"At the time, I was just passing by... I spoke a few words to the soldiers there, and I didn't do anything else."
Something happened in the army.
The secret guards found out that Chu Li had been to the military camp and was involved in the riot, but she denied it.
"Xiaojiu, what do you want to do?"
Chu Li raised her red eyes:
"Why don't you believe me, brother? When something goes wrong, you don't look for the root cause, but blame me..."
Chu Yeli's breathing tightened slightly:
"That's not what I meant."
He indeed handled the matter incorrectly.
He rubbed his brows lightly, "Xiao Jiu, you go back to the palace first. I have to go out for a while and may not be back for dinner tonight. You don't have to wait for me."
"Fifth brother, are you busy?"
"Um."
There was riot in the army and the morale of the troops was unstable, so he had to go and appease them.
The southern barbarian soldiers have been staying in the imperial capital. In the long run, the accumulated conflicts will only become more and more serious.
Only by separating the two armies can the problem be resolved completely.
"You go back to the palace first."
"good."
Chu Li watched him leave, pinching his fingertips, with some calculations in his mind.
He wanted to send the Nanman soldiers back to Nanman, but those people were Tuoba Mingyue's personal guards. How could they let their princess stay alone in a foreign country?
Unless Tuoba Mingyue personally takes them back to Nanman.
But Tuoba Mingyue has already tasted the sweetness of love, so why would she be willing to leave in a short period of time?
It's not easy to be an emperor.
Especially someone like Chu Yeli, who became emperor with the full support of the Nanman.
Let your headache go away.
Chu Li returned to the palace, but was bumped into by a palace servant.
"hiss!"
The palace maid was so frightened that her legs went limp. "I am blind, please forgive me, Miss Xie!"
Chu Li tightened her sleeves slightly, and when the two bumped into each other, something was stuffed into her sleeves... She immediately looked at Ah Yu who was not far away, then retracted her gaze and said lightly:
"It's okay, please leave."
"Thank you so much, Miss!"
After returning to Fengyi Palace, A Yu left and other secret guards took over to watch in secret.
Chu Li walked quickly into the house, walked to the brazier, and carefully opened the note:
——Divine Doctor Valley, An.
She raised the corners of her lips, crumpled the note, threw it into the brazier, and burned it to ashes.
In the evening, Chu Aotian came with Jiang Wan.
Now, Chu Aotian has an awkward status in the palace, but he is also idle and no one cares about him. In addition, Jiang Wan, a concubine's son, also has a low status and no one cares about him.
It was this beautiful girl who was ignored by everyone, but she brought important news to Chu Li.
"Miss Xie, this is the secret letter that Major General Qin asked me to give you!"
Chu Li opened it and took a quick look:
"He wants to go to Nanman?"
Yes.
Qin Muyu wanted to go to Nanman.
Since Chu Yeli ascended the throne, he had been stripped of his military power and had to stay in the General's Mansion. Initially, he was monitored day and night. In recent days, with Chu Yeli's ascension to the throne, the surveillance of the General's Mansion has been a little lax.
He felt uneasy.
Is King Yin really dead?
More importantly, without Tuoba Mingyue, the Southern Barbarians were leaderless. If he could create some noise, he would surely be able to lure Tuoba Mingyue away.
The most urgent thing he wanted to do was to take back King Yin’s Iron-Blooded Guards.
The token is in Chu Yeli's hand.
Only that token can command the Iron-Blood Guards.
Only by obtaining the Iron Blood Guards and the appeal of King Yin's former subordinates can he occupy a territory in the Southern Barbarians.
Although the King of Yin died, his son still lived.
According to the rules, his son Tuoba Mo is also qualified to inherit the throne of Nanman!
After reading the letter, Chu Li put it in the brazier and burned it. He roughly understood Qin Muyu's thinking and approved of his approach.
However, she didn't know where the Iron Blood Guard token was.
"Eighth Brother, Miss Jiang, we should not stay here for long. You should leave first."
"good."
When Chu Aotian and Jiang Wan went out, they were still talking loudly:
"Ninth sister, are you really going to be the queen?"
"Congratulations, Ms. Xie."
"Ninth sister, I will benefit from you from now on!"
Chu Li walked them to the door and laughed loudly, "When I become the queen, I will certainly need your kindness."
The two left.
Chu Li happily called the palace maid: "Go and get the sweet cakes that have just been steamed in the imperial study. I will bring them to the emperor."
In the dark, the guard who was watching shook his head.
The maid understood and said, "Thank you, Miss. The emperor has not returned to the palace yet."
"Ah? It's so late, why haven't you come back yet? I have to go and see for myself to feel at ease."
Of course he didn't reply.
He was tied up in military affairs and might not be back before nightfall.
The maid put the sweet cakes into the food box, and Chu Li took it, "I can go by myself."
The entire palace knew that Xie Wanyue was the future queen, so when she wanted to enter the imperial study, the young eunuch did not dare to stop her.
In the imperial study.
As soon as he came in, Chu Li closed the door gently, put down the food box, and looked around sharply to make sure there were no eyes following him. Then he quickly stepped forward and looked through the memorials on the table.
Open the drawer.
Stand on tiptoe and touch the cabinet grid.
I knocked on the wall to see if there was a secret compartment.
Where will the Iron Blood Guard token be placed?
I searched everywhere, but couldn't find any trace.
Could it be that it was not in the imperial study, but in the Panlong Palace where Chu Yeli lived? Or, did he carry such an important thing with him?
Chu Li frowned, crouched down, tiptoed, and after carefully searching, he restored the things to their original positions.
Why not?
Where is it hidden?
While I was thinking, a familiar but cool voice sounded behind me:
"What are you looking for?"
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