Emperor Jinglong laughed: "There's a saying in the Great Chu: 'Put the enemy in a trap. Otherwise, how can we catch you in the act?'"
"My men, what we do is a matter of life and death. Now, dare you to follow me and fight? If you succeed, I will be crowned emperor. If you fail, you can still fight your way out!"
Duke Chen drew his sword and shouted at Emperor Jinglong, then at the soldiers he brought with him.
"Follow till death!"
"Follow till death!"
The soldiers behind Duke Chen also knew that they were on a road of no return. Now they were in a difficult situation and would die if they surrendered. It was better to fight for their future.
If you win the bet, your future will be bright. If you lose the bet, you can lose your head later.
The civil officials fled with their families, while the women from the military families vigilantly surrounded Chu Jinyao.
Qiu Yinong was a little surprised to see this scene. The women of Xirong were indeed different from the women of Da Chu.
No wonder the empress dowager also wanted to become the empress. Emperor Jinglong also waved his hand, and the war was about to break out.
At this moment, Qiu Yinong snapped his fingers, and everyone was frozen in place.
But they can think and speak, but they cannot move.
"What on earth is going on?"
"Why, why can't I move? Oh my God, is this a punishment from heaven? Is this a punishment from heaven?"
"What on earth is going on?"
Just when everyone was surprised, Qiu Yinong and Chu Hongyun moved.
Chen Xianghe's eyes widened instantly: "How come you are okay?"
"Brother-in-law, weren't you curious about why we were able to persuade the Queen of the Southern Territory to give up her idea and surrender to the Great Chu?"
"It's because my daughter Yi'er is a disciple of an immortal. She is a cultivator."
"To control everyone present in the blink of an eye, this must be the work of an immortal, right?"
"Could it be that my future sister-in-law is already a fairy?" Emperor Jinglong was surprised, but Chu Hongyun shook his head, indicating that Qiu Yinong was not a fairy.
Emperor Jinglong and the others were genuinely curious, and Qiu Yinong spoke up, "We came to Xirong today to visit my cousin and her husband. Now that the Queen Mother of Xirong has died, it would be inappropriate to start a war again."
"My cousin-in-law is destined to be the emperor. If you try to disobey him, you will be struck by lightning."
As Qiu Yinong finished speaking, a loud thunder sounded in the sky, frightening Duke Chen so much that his heart trembled.
If the woman in front of him was just the county lord of Da Chu, he would not be afraid, but she possessed such extraordinary means that anyone would be afraid.
If he hadn't been unable to move, Duke Chen would have fallen to the ground with his legs weak.
Qiu Yinong smiled: "Only smart people can live long."
"Brother-in-law, imprison them. I will erase the memories of the others. For those whose memories have not been erased, please keep this matter deep in your heart and don't tell anyone else."
After saying that, she snapped her fingers again.
Soon Duke Chen and his entourage were captured. Just as Qiu Yinong was about to return to Chu Hongyun, Chen Xianghe suddenly spoke.
"I mean, if, if I had met you first, would you have fallen in love with me?"
"No ifs." Qiu Yinong looked at him calmly, and Chen Xianghe lowered his head.
He clenched his hands tightly and growled, "Why? Just because you are both from Da Chu, just because he knew you before me?"
"Why don't you even give me a chance!"
"Because he died for me in his previous life, because he will always stand firmly by my side, and because he will only love and pamper me in this life."
"You are just attracted to my appearance. It will get boring after a while. You will still like young and beautiful women."
Chen Xianghe looked up and wanted to refute, but in the end he didn't say anything, because he knew that what Qiu Yinong said was true, and he was just such a bad person who easily got bored with the old and loved the new.
"Take him away!" Emperor Jinglong said to the waiting soldiers.
Apart from Emperor Jinglong and his wife, only Hui'an and two young ladies from aristocratic families had their memories retained.
The three of them didn't know why Qiu Yinong was like this, but they didn't say anything.
The fifth year of Jinglong's reign - Autumn.
Empress Dowager Chen Ruixue, along with Duke Chen and his son, attempted to force the emperor to abdicate and seize the throne. However, their plan was exposed, and Empress Dowager Chen Ruixue committed suicide.
Duke Chen and his son, along with the other rebels, were imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, pending further action.
"We are sorry for the fright today. The banquet is over. My dear ministers, please return home with your families as soon as possible and comfort them."
The officials knelt down one after another, expressed their gratitude, and then took their leave and walked out of the palace.
"Tonight was truly thrilling. I never expected the Third Prince of Great Chu to be so brave."
"Who says it isn't true? The Queen Mother is truly wicked. Not only did she kill your Majesty's own mother, she also attempted to seize the throne. She deserves no pity for her death."
"After all, the person just died, so Lord Cao should still detain him and show mercy."
"Yes, Lord Wang is right."
Lord Zuo and the Right Prime Minister's family did not dare to leave and continued to kneel there awaiting their fate.
"Although it was the Queen Mother who first asked Miss Zuo to plot against the Emperor's uncle, it is also true that the Right Prime Minister and Miss Zuo are now husband and wife, and the Right Prime Minister's wife has long passed away."
"I will give Miss Zuo to you as your second wife. Does the Right Prime Minister have any objection?" Emperor Jinglong looked at the Right Prime Minister and asked.
How could the Right Prime Minister dare to do that? Although he was not a member of the Queen Mother's party, it was a fact that he followed the Queen Mother's orders today to embarrass the Third Prince.
Now that the emperor didn't blame him and even granted him marriage, how could he dare to object?
"In that case, you can go back first!" Emperor Jinglong waved his hand, and the Right Prime Minister and Lord Zuo's family hurriedly thanked him and left quickly.
Hui'an stood aside. Emperor Jinglong looked at his sister and smiled. "From now on, you and your mother no longer have to live in fear. When the time comes, I will find a good marriage for you."
"My cousin-in-law, Marquis Jing'an, is a perfect match for Princess Hui'an." Qiu Yinong suddenly said.
Emperor Jinglong was stunned, and Huian's eyes flashed with displeasure.
Everyone knows that Marquis Jing'an is in poor health and probably won't live past the age of twenty-five.
Although he was once a young general who fought on the battlefield, his health has been getting worse since he returned to Beijing to report on his work seven years ago.
I heard that he was poisoned on the battlefield. Although the poison has been cleared, his health is getting worse.
However, how did this county lady know about Marquis Jing'an when she had just arrived in Xirong?
Then, remembering that she was a disciple of an immortal and a cultivator, Emperor Jinglong gently asked, "Cousin Yinong, are you telling the truth?"
"But the Marquis of Jing'an's body..."
"Husband, Yi'er is also an excellent doctor. Maybe she really has a way to cure Marquis Jing'an." Chu Jinyao suddenly spoke. The two of them called each other husband and wife in private.
Emperor Jinglong understood immediately after hearing this, and Qiu Yinong gestured for them to find a place to talk.
"Let's go to Fengqi Palace." Chu Jinyao said.
Emperor Jinglong nodded, stepped forward and supported Chu Jinyao as they walked towards Fengqi Palace.
Hui'an also followed behind, and although he had many questions, he did not ask them in the end.
When they arrived at Fengqi Palace, Jinxin and the others served tea and left. Qiu Yinong stretched out her hand and a water curtain appeared in front of her.
What is shown in it is exactly what will happen to Hui'an later, but now that the Queen Mother is dead, the later situation will naturally not happen.
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