Chapter 239: Bo Qiaohui 51
When Qiao Hui, far away in Chang'an, received the news from the border of Liang State, she could not help but sigh at the inertia of history. Even though the order of the kings' rebellion had changed this time, what was supposed to happen still happened.
But this time, the one being roasted on the fire was the Bo family.
Qiaohui gently stroked the lingering music, and the leisurely music was filled with a natural and carefree open-mindedness, which made the anxious nephew's heart feel as if a pool of cool spring water was poured into it.
"Sister, you seem to have a plan in mind?"
Bo Ji was kneeling in front of Qiao Hui in a crimson gown, but the fire in her eyes was more scorching than her clothes.
"The mob is nothing to be afraid of." Qiaohui didn't even open her eyes. Her hands that played the piano were slender and white, just like her, like a solitary orchid in a valley, mysterious and ethereal.
However, Bo Ji only noticed that her nails were dyed with marigolds, and there was a faint red glow on the fingertips, adding a touch of charm to her hands.
Nephew Bo also calmed down. She picked up the tea in front of her and drank it all in one gulp: "Sister, do you know that Fourth Brother offered a suggestion to General Zhou:"
"They went around the rebels, passing through Lantian and Wuguan Pass, all the way to Luoyang, ignoring King Liang's requests for help. Now, General Zhou has sent troops to Changyi City, but they are still holding their ground. King Liang's troops are facing the enemy head-on, and the battle has been long and bitter."
"There's been more and more talk about Fourth Brother in the court, and even Second Brother has been criticized. Furthermore, and...Eldest Brother seems to be acquiescing to those malicious rumors."
Bo Qiaohui finally opened her eyes. She moved her hands and the soft music suddenly became solemn and murderous.
"I also know that General Zhou will return victorious within three months. I also know that by then, Prince Liang will undoubtedly harbor resentment towards the Bo family, and Your Majesty will certainly reward them according to their merits."
"Prince Liang and the Bo family will only grow rapidly after this battle."
Only you will become the spoils of King Liang, a match made in heaven, a marriage bestowed by the Emperor, a match made in heaven for a hero and a beauty."
"Sister..."
Bo Nie's eyes widened, his face ferocious, like a demon covered by a demon: "I don't want to!"
"Ever since that Prince Liang said he liked me and wanted to marry me, my mother and the Queen Mother have been worried all day long, looking for one husband after another for me."
"But the ones they found either had flaws I couldn't tolerate, or they were suddenly arranged. My sister must know the reasons better than I do. Later, even my father and brother were forced to come forward and personally plead their case before His Majesty, but it was useless. I know it was useless."
The girl clenched her fists silently as she spoke. She knew that what she said might be extremely disrespectful, but she didn't know where she got the strength to say it to this non-blood relative in front of her:
"At first, I was also shaken. Because of his appearance and talent, I even thought about compromising. But day by day, I looked around me and realized that he could play me around without even showing up. Just because he likes me, even if I don't marry him, I don't belong to me."
Tears were already streaming down her face, yet she was still unconscious. "Sister, I'm scared. I'm so scared I can't sleep day or night. But after the fear, I'm filled with anger and hatred. I wish I could eat their flesh and drink their blood. I wish I could..."
"...Sister, I don't want to get married anymore."
Qiao Hui withdrew her hands, and the hall fell silent. Nephew Bo even subconsciously lowered his voice, fearing that his rebellious thoughts would echo through this magnificent palace.
"Are you scared?" Bo Qiaohui didn't deliberately lower her voice. She even smiled and said, "My Bo family has reached this point. There's no turning back, and I don't want to turn back."
"Nephew, if you don't want to, how can you get out of this?"
Her voice remained steady, even gentle, gentle enough to be called mild. Gentle yet unquestionable: "You grew up in the Bo family and received their education. The family never prevents anyone from pursuing the life they want, but the prerequisite is that your choices must conform to the family's needs."
"Just like my brothers and me, you understand?"
"So, sister, do you want me to marry him?"
She looked at Qiaohui stubbornly, not knowing what kind of answer she wanted.
"My sister made my attitude clear on the first day you met, and so did the Bo family. It is precisely because of this that His Majesty is more willing for Prince Liang to marry you."
Qiao Hui stretched out her arm and gently glanced at the corners of Bo Nie's eyes. "He's scheming, I'm scheming, and the Bo family and Prince Liang might be scheming too. What about you? Do you want to continue to be the prey, or do you want to be the butcher?"
"I only want to be a human being." The fire in Bo Nie's eyes finally burst out. "I don't want to be a fish or a meat, nor a knife or a fork."
"Sister, I want to be a human being, and I only want to be a human being."
"You will suffer all your life, until you die."
Qiao Hui opened her lips and uttered something ominous and prophetic. Bo Ji didn't hear clearly. She simply bowed deeply to Qiao Hui and left the hall without looking back.
[Sometimes, I even hate myself a little.] Bo Qiaohui sat alone in the hall, holding only a raoliang in her hand. [She could have had a smoother future, and I have the ability to help her.]
N1 sat in her sea of consciousness, her beautiful electronic eyes flashing with the light of an omnic: [But you didn't help her.]
"Yes, I didn't help her." Qiao Hui felt her heart, which was still beating steadily. "You see, she's no smarter than a lamb at this moment. She hasn't even realized that it wasn't King Liang who was controlling her from the beginning to the end, but power."
[But you ignited the fire in her heart, making it impossible for her soul to return to its former peace. You turned her into an insatiable person.]
"People are always greedy." Qiao Hui touched her belly and suddenly smiled: "Besides, I just pushed her. Didn't she choose this path herself?"
【You are indeed a bad person. 】
"I'm really not a good person." Bo Chen touched his chin and led his soldiers to rob the enemy's food and supplies again.
"General, General Zhou!"
Bo Chen smiled and walked in, lifting the curtain. Zhou Yafu also stood up with a smile and put the letter in his hand aside. "Thank you for your hard work, Captain Bo."
"I have fulfilled my mission." Bo Chen clasped his fists and bowed. Looking up, he saw Zhou Yafu's face was a little strange. He hurriedly asked, "General, what difficulties have you encountered?"
"The news from Chang'an," Zhou Yafu glanced at him hesitantly, as if unsure whether to tell him or not. But seeing Bo Chen's increasingly serious expression, he told him the truth: "Someone in the court said that the rebels are unable to take the city after a long siege, so it's better to negotiate peace with them."
"These mediocre people are really bad!" Bo Chen immediately became angry. "What do these so-called scholars know about fighting? No, I'm going to write a letter to my little sister right now, asking her to persuade His Majesty to stop."
"Wait, don't be so hasty." Zhou Yafu hurriedly stopped him. Naturally, he thought that he was still young and not very cautious, but he spoke faster: "They proposed to kill your second brother Bo Xiang to show His Majesty that he wants peace. Your eldest brother Bo Ren has already been ordered to put Bo Xiang in the torture chamber and put him under guard."
Bo Chen paused and stopped.
Zhou Yafu looked at him from behind with some worry, and quickly patted his shoulder. "You must remain calm. Things haven't reached their worst point yet. His Majesty specifically asked your elder brother to take charge of this matter, which shows that he is definitely unwilling to punish the Prime Minister."
"No General, you don't understand."
Bo Qin turned around, and Zhou Yafu saw that his face was already blue and purple. "If my eldest brother is really responsible for this, the situation will be really bad."
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