Tai Chi Palace.
Xiao Liefeng, the third-rank general of Huaihua who did not follow Jun Zechen to the expedition against Canglang this time, had a gloomy face and wide-open eyes, with an aggressive look in his eyes.
"Minister Su, it's been a month. Shouldn't you give us ministers an explanation as to why you secretly embezzled His Majesty's letter?"
"In this month, we haven't heard any news about His Majesty."
Xiao Liefeng took a step forward, clenching his fists, as if trying his best to suppress the anger in his heart.
"You didn't intercept the military intelligence on purpose!"
His voice was as loud as a bell, echoing in the court and making everyone's ears buzz.
Su Hongyu's face was calm as water, he held the tablet steadily in his hand, and his posture was upright.
He said slowly, "General Xiao, His Majesty has indeed not sent any news back to the Imperial City in the past month, and I have not concealed it."
"I just received an urgent secret report from His Majesty two days ago."
His eyes were firm, not affected by Xiao Liefeng's aura at all.
"Your Majesty has been trapped in Yiyuan City in Canglang Yuzhou for the past month. The city is surrounded by Canglang soldiers, so there has been no news."
Su Hongyu's voice was steady and calm.
"Then His Majesty is in danger. Since the Minister of State is in charge of the country, why doesn't he send troops to aid His Majesty?"
Xiao Liefeng frowned, his tone filled with dissatisfaction.
He was already feeling unhappy that His Majesty had not brought him along on this expedition. If he could send troops to aid His Majesty, wouldn't he be making a great contribution?
Thinking of this, his eyes flashed with eagerness and desire.
This is a great achievement, and perhaps it will help me regain His Majesty's trust.
At this time, another regent minister slowly spoke, "General Xiao, please be patient. The General of the Zhen Army has already recaptured Yuehui and is currently en route north. He will arrive to aid Your Majesty soon."
"If Your Majesty has already besieged Yiyuan City for a month and still has no food, the soldiers are in great danger."
"Even if the soldiers can hold on, they will have no strength without food and fodder. If the Canglang breaks through the city gates and attacks, Your Majesty will be in danger."
A minister spoke worriedly, his face full of anxiety.
The other ministers also looked at each other, their eyes meeting, each with their own thoughts.
Some people lowered their heads in thought, some were whispering, and some had flickering eyes.
Xiao Liefeng had always disliked Minister Su. He glanced at Su Hongyu and made some guesses in his mind.
If something unexpected happens to His Majesty, wouldn't Minister Su be able to directly support the eldest prince to ascend the throne?
The eldest prince is young, so Minister Su and the Queen can control the government.
By then, will there be any place for him in the court?
Regardless of whether they remained neutral in the court or were once secretly officials of the Ye family, no one wanted to see the Su family dominate.
If something unexpected happens to His Majesty, as long as the eldest prince does not ascend the throne, they all have a chance.
Everyone had their own ulterior motives, and the court was filled with a tense and weird atmosphere.
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"Master, there is news from the master."
Miaoyun walked into the hall in a hurry and hurried steps, bringing up a breeze.
Su Jingyao was lying leisurely in the rocking chair, with a relaxed posture, her eyes focused on Xingxing's homework.
To be honest, every time Su Jingyao looked at his homework, she couldn't help but frown slightly, feeling that she had to learn everything again.
Miaoyun came to Su Jingyao and presented the letter with both hands, her breathing still a little unstable.
Su Jingyao took the letter, opened it, and glanced at it casually.
However, his originally relaxed expression froze in an instant and turned extremely serious.
There has been no news about Jun Zechen for a month. At first, my father and several regent ministers tried their best to conceal the matter.
I finally managed to send back a letter two days ago, but I received the news that Jun Zechen was under siege.
Although the court seems calm on the surface, the ministers are secretly ready to make moves.
Su Jingyao tightly held the token given to her by Jun Zechen in her hand, rubbing it with her fingers.
His brows were furrowed, lost in thought.
Does Jun Zechen have other intentions in giving her the token?
"Miaoyun, have the leader of the Yulin Army come to see me immediately."
After the leader of the Yulin Army arrived at the main hall of Kunning Palace, Su Jingyao straightened her back and gave instructions on all matters with a serious expression. Only then did her tense body relax a little and she felt a little relieved.
After a few more days, the imperial city seemed to be immersed in ink, and it was rainy for several consecutive days.
The thick dark clouds were like a huge gray quilt, tightly covering the sky above the imperial city, making it almost impossible to breathe.
The dense rain threads formed a web, blurring the hearts of everyone in the imperial city.
Today, Concubine Xian brought the third prince into Kunning Palace.
The third prince is a chubby, strong and sturdy boy with a lively and funny personality.
As soon as he entered Kunning Palace, he was like a whirlwind and couldn't wait to find his royal brother.
"Your Majesty, the eldest prince is truly hardworking. If the third prince were as dedicated as the eldest prince, I wouldn't have to worry so much."
Xianfei forced an envious smile on her face.
"Yihuan is the eldest prince. He should be a role model for his younger brothers and sisters. He should be more motivated to live up to his status."
Su Jingyao sat lazily on the couch, one hand casually resting on the armrest, with a nonchalant look on her face.
The virtuous concubine sat on the other side, leaning forward slightly.
Then she asked tentatively, "Empress, I heard that the situation at court has become a bit complicated recently."
Her voice was low and her eyes flickered.
"Bai Fei's fourth prince is the child of a woman from the Ye family. Bai Fei's father is also the Minister of the Central Secretariat. In the past, there were many generals in the court who fawned over the Ye family. Although the Ye family has fallen and the remaining forces have been cleared out by His Majesty, these people are still there. What if..."
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