Chapter 147 Must be bewitched
Huo Xiao's eyebrows jumped. He turned to look at Su Yunyao and followed Lu Mingfeng out of the bedroom.
"General Huo, I estimate that the King of Xijing only has a few days left. He can't hold on for much longer."
Huo Xiao didn't quite understand what he meant. His eyes darkened and he didn't say anything.
Lu Mingfeng smiled. "General Huo, please don't misunderstand me. I have no other intentions. I admire General Huo. I have heard a thing or two about what happened five years ago."
After saying this, he prepared a memorial to be presented to the emperor.
"Wang Chuzun of Xijing was pampered for many years, but he could not bear the pain of imprisonment and bit his tongue to commit suicide in prison."
Huo Xiao stared at him blankly for two seconds, then slowly raised his hand and took the badge from his hand.
"General Huo, I interrogated Lin Miaomiao all night yesterday, and I sent everyone to bed early this morning. Right now, the person in charge of guarding the cell is my student, Sang Ye, the Second Prince of Xijing, who has been asking to see you. He is imprisoned next to the Prince of Xijing."
Huo Xiao's eyes darkened and he folded his hands over his chest, "Thank you."
"I will go with General Huo."
Arrived at the Dali Temple.
Lu Mingfeng made up an excuse and withdrew all the guards.
He opened the door to the Xijing King's cell and said, "General Huo, I'll be waiting outside. Just let me know if you need anything."
Huo Xiao nodded, his eyes dark and unclear.
The emperor did not order the killing of Prince Xijing. Only after he entered the Dali Temple did he realize that the suffering he had endured in the military camp was nothing at all.
The Dali Temple is truly a place where people wish they could neither live nor die, especially that Lu Mingfeng, who is simply a living devil. Now, whenever he sees anything made of iron, he will break out in a cold sweat.
The King of Xijing, who had originally closed his eyes, slowly opened his eyes upon hearing the voice. He saw Huo Xiao's figure through the gap. His already extremely weak body suddenly sat up in shock as if he had been electrocuted.
His pupils even shrank rapidly in disbelief. "How...how could it be you? You...you...what are you going to do? Su Yunyan said that he would spare my life. Are you going to disobey your emperor's order?"
Huo Xiao sneered, "Do you think you can just call our emperor by his name?"
"Why can't I shout? Xijing was just defeated. If Xijing hadn't been destroyed, Su Yunyan and I would be the same!" The King of Xijing said righteously.
Huo Xiao sneered and drew the Qinglong Sword from his waist. "This sword was specially given to me by the Emperor when he ordered me to go to Ximen Pass to attack Xijing."
King Xijing felt a chill in his heart and subconsciously took a step back. "You...what do you want to do?"
"This general doesn't want to do anything."
On the side of the Qinglong Sword, light flashed through the cracks in the bricks, passed through the sword edge, and hit the eyes of King Xijing.
He suddenly closed his eyes, and a cold light flashed.
Before he could open his eyes in shock, his head had already rolled to the ground.
It is said that when a person's head is cut off, he can still hear what others say and even have a brief thought in his mind.
"A defeated general."
Huo Xiao turned his wrist and the Qinglong Sword returned to the scabbard again, as if nothing had happened.
When Lu Mingfeng saw him coming out, he put down the tea bowl in his hand and stood up.
"General Huo, I will report to the Emperor immediately about the Prince of Xijing's suicide."
Huo Xiao's eyes trembled.
He hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Aren't you going to see the princess?"
Lu Mingfeng's lips curled up, "I will report this matter to the emperor first, and then go to Linglong Pavilion."
Huo Xiao wanted to say something, but the words were stuck in his throat.
He will be leaving in a few days. From now on, when he is not in Shengjing, Lu Mingfeng should be able to be with the princess all the time.
"Thank you for what you did today." Huo Xiao said seriously.
"General Huo, why do you say that? Today, you and I are going to the Dali Temple together to inspect the prisoners. What is there to thank you for?"
The two separated when they reached the palace gate.
Huo Xiao went to the harem and Lu Mingfeng went to the Xuan Zheng Hall.
After passing several palace walls, when he reached the last intersection, he faintly heard a female voice.
"Your Highness, the Prime Minister said that Lin Miaomiao is in great danger this time. She knows a lot. You must be extra careful in the palace. It would be best if you could get pregnant with the Emperor's child as soon as possible to avoid this disaster."
"Tell Father I know everything."
"The Prime Minister has asked me to tell you to be patient. Although Xijing has fallen, the envoys from Dongliao will bring news of the marriage in seven days. Just wait and see."
"An envoy from Eastern Liao? A marriage alliance? With whom?"
"Of course it's the eldest princess!"
"The eldest princess? Hasn't the eldest princess already had two men? She's no longer a virgin. How can she marry into another country?"
"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister has instructed that all the spies previously stationed in the harem be removed quietly and without warning to avoid any further complications."
"knew."
"Then I will take my leave..."
Imperial Concubine?
Huo Xiao's eyes trembled when he heard these two words.
There is only one imperial concubine in the harem now, and that is the Prime Minister’s daughter, Imperial Concubine Shu.
Has she been secretly colluding with Lin Miaomiao?
Dong Liao is going to send an envoy to marry the eldest princess?
Such news.
The emperor didn't know, and he who was about to guard Dongling Pass didn't know, but the prime minister knew it first.
He is really well-informed!
After the two left, Huo Xiao turned and went to Xuan Zheng Hall.
When he arrived outside the palace, Lu Mingfeng had just finished reporting on the matter of King Xijing.
Seeing Huo Xiao coming over, his eyes were obviously startled, "General Huo, why are you here?"
"I'm here to report something to the emperor." Huo Xiao said in a deep voice.
"The Emperor has ordered this humble official to post a notice announcing the death of the King of Xijing. I will be leaving first."
Before Lu Mingfeng could take a step, a group of people came towards him.
Looking at several officials in court robes walking hurriedly towards the Xuanzheng Hall.
Lu Mingfeng and Huo Xiao looked at each other.
"Your Majesty, even if you dote on the eldest princess, please think twice about building the prayer platform!"
"Your Majesty, building a prayer platform is a waste of money and effort, requiring a great deal of manpower and resources. The border is still unstable, and the treasury is not full. How can you expend so much money and resources just to pray for the eldest princess?"
"Your Majesty, please think twice. Although I am old, if Your Majesty does something so foolish, it must be because someone has bewitched you. Even if I have to risk my life, I will do this to clear Your Majesty's court!"
"The prayer platform was built with the Princess's Mansion as its center, and in all directions, it forms a Bagua formation on the map of Shengjing. This is a bad omen!"
"If the Emperor doesn't order a halt to the construction of the prayer platform, I will kneel here and refuse to get up!"
"Your Majesty, please think twice..."
Huo Xiao sneered, "Lord Ning, please be careful with your words. The Emperor built the prayer platform for the Princess and the common people. How can you say that a prayer platform is enough to crush our Great Xia? Now that Xijing has been destroyed, this general will soon lead his troops to station at Dongling Pass. Why would Lord Ning want to boost others' ambitions and destroy your own prestige?"
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