Author: Double literal

——In the palace, Xuanzheng Hall...

The emperor sat on the dragon throne and listened to Zou Changqing's words in front of him:

"There is no news for Liu Xianyu. If the emperor is already... after all, he has been nearly thirty years old and there has been no news for him."

The emperor frowned: "I want to see people alive and see corpses!" His tone was low and powerful.

Seeing this, Zou Changqing responded calmly: "Oh."

Then, the emperor said sadly:

"The war report came from the northern border, saying that although the Jiang Kingdom suddenly attacked the territory, it was temporarily suppressed, but I think there must be something strange about this."

"I have just received the news and am preparing to report it to you, the emperor."

"explain."

Next,

Zou Changqing said, "Back to the emperor, the Jiang Kingdom attacked the northern border this time, and was instigated by King You of Jin."

Hearing this, the emperor was furious.

A palm slapped the desk, and the deafening sound made Eunuch Zhou tremble.

Seeing the emperor angrily, "Zhao Yi, this despicable dog, actually turned against me."

"The emperor calms down. At this moment, he has to establish a new general. There is no commander in the army and the morale of the army is difficult to settle. Now the Liao Kingdom is in a period of crisis and cannot be sloppy."

The other party's words made the emperor contemplate.

At this time, outside the hall, Chen Yan requested a visit

"Let him in."

When the emperor spoke, Eunuch Zhou turned around and brought the other party in again.

After coming in, Chen Jian was shocked when he saw Zou Changqing.

But he suddenly became calm and bowed to the emperor and said, "I, come to the emperor!"

"Get up!" The emperor waved his hand and asked him to get up.

After getting up, Chen Jian immediately spoke:

"Emperor, I heard that the northern border of the border was invaded by the Jiang Kingdom, and I dared to ask the emperor to discuss the position of general."

"You two have already discussed it. Come and talk about this matter with me?" The emperor's tone was cold at this time. There was a hint of murderous aura in his eyes.

Immediately afterwards, the two said calmly:

"The emperor clearly understands that I have never discussed the general with Lord Chen, so it must be a coincidence."

"Yes, the emperor, I don't know that I have such a tacit understanding with Lord Zou, but the position of the emperor and the general cannot be delayed. Liu Xianyu is probably dead. I ask the emperor to discuss the right person as soon as possible."

As soon as the other party finished speaking, Zou Changqing continued, saying, "Emperor, I think Lord Chen is right, please consider it."

Listening to them saying one by one, the emperor raised his hand and touched his forehead. After a long silence,

Then he spoke, "Tell me about the candidates in your heart!"

Zou Changqing and Chen Yan looked at each other,

First, Zou Changqing took the lead in saying:

"When I go back to the emperor, I think that the Duwei Zhong Lang can afford the position of general. This person has assisted the late emperor, went to wars many times, and made great contributions. If it weren't for Liu Xianyu later, this person would definitely be the best candidate for the position of general!"

But Chen Jian retorted: "Zhong Lang has not participated in the war for many years and retreated to the northern suburbs outside the palace to protect the water and soil of a river. He was at the end of his middle age, so it was really inappropriate to lead the general to go to war."

"Did Lord Chen underestimate the strength of the commander? The northern suburbs can be stable and not be disturbed yet? How dare you say it is not because of the commander's reputation?"

Zou Changqing's words immediately made the other party speech frustrated.

At this time, the emperor spoke slightly irritated:

"Enough, I don't want to listen to your arguments. Eunuch Zhou, pass on my will and let the Duke enter the palace to see you."

“Ware.”

Then, the emperor said, "Let's discuss this matter first. If there is nothing else, just step down!"

"Yeah, I'm leaving!"

After saying that, the two of them slowly took a few steps back and turned away.

The emperor picked up the memorial and looked at it a few times, and he felt a little irritated and couldn't catch it.

Then he put down the memorial forcefully, got up and waved his sleeves to go out for a walk.

——

Slowly he walked to the imperial garden, the camellia was blooming, the fragrance came to his face

He ordered people to take down a few flowers, hold them in his hands, and prepare to move to the palace of Muxi.

At this time, the nobleman Xi,

Sitting at the small table, holding his face in a daze, the same expression as Zhu Ying beside him.

Zhu Ying, who came back to her senses, asked listlessly:

"Empress, is there any way? How to speak with the emperor?"

Concubine Xi sighed and continued to stare blankly.

"Empress, why not just say you want to go out and relax? It's been a long time since you left the palace. The empress likes the most lively. If the emperor really wants to be with the empress, it will be hard not to agree."

Guiren Xi was silent again, lowered his hands, and after a long time, he said sadly: "It's just like this, there is no better way, but the imperial concubine."

"Empress, let's protect us first, the imperial concubine has no friendship with you."

"If she was there, she would definitely arrange someone to meet outside the palace, so that we can escape," said Guiren Xi, which was reasonable.

But Zhuying was still worried. If the imperial concubine abandoned them in the end to protect herself, wouldn’t it be a bit more dangerous?

Just as she wanted to remind her, the sound of the emperor coming from the door came.

She closed her mouth and stood up with a nervous mood.

The nobleman Xi in front of him was also a little nervous inside and slowly stood up.

Immediately afterwards,

The two of them walked to the door in a small stroll and looked out the door. What caught their eyes was the emperor holding flowers coming towards him.

"I have seen the emperor, and the emperor has a blessing of gold." Zhu Ying saluted hastily.

Concubine Xi stood still and looked at the emperor in front of her, without any intention of ceremonializing her.

But the emperor didn't care about her etiquette. He approached her and gave her the flowers in his hand.

He smiled and said, "I saw that the camellia bloomed beautifully in the Imperial Garden, so I took a few of them and gave them to you. Do you like it?"

As he spoke, he hugged Guiren Xi and walked into the house.

Finally, the two sat down on the couch, and Zhuying carefully handed the tea for the two and put it on the kang table.

Concubine Xi waved the flowers in her hand and answered the question just now lightly: "The flowers are innocent, why don't they like them?"

After saying that, he even put his face closer and smelled the fragrance of flowers.

"Hahaha." The emperor smiled:

"You just love to go against me, or I just like your spoiled little temper."

That's all the other party said,

Concubine Xi put the flowers in her hand in the empty space of the kang table and asked directly: "The emperor really likes me?"

"Of course, my beloved concubine asked me if she had something to ask me for it?"

Listening to the emperor's sudden requestion, Concubine Xi was shocked and immediately looked at the other party with a nervous expression.

The emperor smiled and said, "Speak, as long as it's not too much, I can consider it."

Hearing the other party's words so cheerful, Concubine Xi couldn't help but feel confused.

But thinking about the other party saying so, he didn't say anything at this time and then said:

"The palace is too boring. There is a Lantern Festival outside the palace in the late lunar month. I want to go out to the palace to see it. If you are not at ease, you can leave the palace with you. Just be sympathetic to the people. Is it feasible?"

He never dared to look directly at the other person with a dodge.

After a moment of silence, the emperor warned: "If you want to escape, I will definitely not spare you."

"You agree with what you said?" Guiren Xi looked at the other party and asked in disbelief.

The emperor smiled secretly and did not reply directly.

Instead, he said, "Then you have to be a beloved concubine. Can I satisfy me tonight?"

After the words came to an evil smile on his lips.

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Chapter completed!