Emperor Mingwen saw that Chu Yunning had returned to his usual liveliness and his eyes had a new light, and he couldn't help but smile too.
"Oh, Chu Shanggong finally smiled."
Even Eunuch Mo couldn't help but feel better when he saw the smile on Chu Yunning's face: "It's been so many days, and I'm so happy just looking at him."
Hearing this, Chu Yunning said a little embarrassedly: "I'm really sorry for making you worry."
It's all her fault.
On the one hand, I was too anxious and almost fell into Shen Bi's language trap.
She had no way of verifying a word of what Shen Bi said. Whatever the other party said was what she said. It was Shen Bi who betrayed her trust.
Now she can only say that different ways do not work together.
Since the two people are already hostile, there is no need to miss the old relationship.
What a pity, Chu Yunning thought that in this era of power disputes, Shen Bi's indifference to fame and fortune was admirable.
I never expected that once a person is tainted with power, he will be out of control.
At this time, the guard came to report: "Back to the emperor, someone from Dongling has sent a letter."
Emperor Mingwen reached out to take it angrily, and raised his hand to tear up the letter, but Chu Yunning stopped him.
"Aning, she must be misleading people with her lies and deliberately plotting against you."
He didn't want Chu Yunning to see something he shouldn't have seen and become depressed, so it was better not to see it.
Chu Yunning smiled slightly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I won't be deceived again."
She was able to lie to her once only because of her trust. If there was no trust, she would not pay attention to Shen Bi at all.
Emperor Mingwen couldn't resist Chu Yunning, so he had to hand the letter to Chu Yunning again.
After she read the contents clearly, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up. It was Shen Bi who asked her to meet, and the location was at the Yangcheng Sanlibu Station.
"You can't go." After Emperor Mingwen saw the content clearly, he directly refused on her behalf. He was not a good person at all.
After the last lesson, Emperor Mingwen was worried that Chu Yunning would be hurt again.
He can't afford to gamble.
Chu Yunning curled her lips: "Your Majesty, I was not careful last time. Shen Bi and I are already old acquaintances. It doesn't matter if we meet once."
"I... will go with you." If Shen Bi said anything nonsense again this time, then he would kill Shen Bi.
Seeing his expression that if you don't agree, I won't allow you to go, Chu Yunning had no choice but to agree.
So under the arrangement of Emperor Mingwen, Chu Yunning took a carriage and strolled all the way to the inn. The day was also very good today, the wind was sunny and the heavy snow for several days had stopped.
an hour later
Chu Yunning came to the inn again and told Emperor Mingwen not to get off the carriage for the time being. If he encountered danger, she would send a signal. There were some things she had to talk to Shen Bi alone.
Shen Bi had been sitting in the inner room waiting for her for a long time. When she saw her coming, she greeted her with a smile and called her Sister Chu affectionately.
Chu Yunning bent down and sat opposite Shen Bi, with a faint smile on his face: "What do you want from me?"
"I heard that you were seriously ill a few days ago, and the Emperor of Nanduan came here to ask questions. I couldn't leave for a while, but I was very worried about you." Shen Bi poured a cup of tea and handed it to Chu Yunning: "But now
Judging from Sister Chu's condition, she should be fine."
Chu Yunning smiled slightly: "Thank you for your concern. Your Majesty was just in a hurry and mistakenly thought that I was stimulated by your words. In fact, I accidentally caught a cold and slept for two extra days."
"Sister Chu, just hope you're fine." Shen Bi held her chin with one hand, her eyes full of confusion: "Based on my relationship with Sister Chu, there are some things I want to ask clearly. Why didn't Sister Chu stop the Southern Emperor from returning?
, in case something dangerous happens again..."
Shen Bi hesitated to speak, acting like I am also doing this for you.
Chu Yunning's lips curled up into a sneer: "No matter whether there is danger or not, his identity is the head of a country. The emperor has all the people at heart. In order to protect his people, of course he must put the interests of his people first."
"I don't quite understand what Sister Chu said." Shen Bi looked confused.
"Yunlan has provoked fights several times, and the southern end is not easy to bully. It will definitely fight back. Wild fire will not burn it out, and the spring breeze will blow again."
Chu Yunning watched Shen Bi's every move closely and saw her pupils shrink slightly, revealing her emotions at this time.
Displeasure is mixed with anger.
Oh!
Finally showed his true face.
"But Sister Chu, don't you care about Emperor Nanduan at all?" Shen Bi pondered for a moment and then said: "When I was in the palace, I realized that Emperor Nanduan treats you differently from others. Emperor Nanduan doesn't know it yet.
I don’t know what will happen to me in the future, so I don’t know how to be afraid, but Sister Chu is different. If you indulge me like this, won’t Sister Chu regret it in the future?”
Such considerate words, why didn't you notice it the first time? It's really a clever method.
"Why is Sister Chu looking at me like this?" Shen Bi's heart sank. Could it be that Chu Yunning discovered something was wrong?
No, it's impossible, I didn't reveal any flaws.
Chu Yunning picked up the tea cup, brought it to her mouth and took a sip. After a long time, she said, "Why do you think the emperor will definitely listen to me?"
"As long as you say it, the emperor will definitely believe you!" Shen Bi has never questioned this.
Hearing this, Chu Yunning chuckled.
Shen Bi laughed, and then said doubtfully: "Sister Chu, do you have any other plans?"
"Shen Bi, according to the historical trajectory, what will be your outcome in the future, and what will be the outcome for the Prince of Nancheng?"
The prince of Nancheng originally had a very good future. Once the war was over, he could marry a beautiful woman and have lovely children in the future.
But now, Prince Nancheng has released the flag of independence, which means he wants to rebel.
It is impossible for the emperor of Dongling to accommodate such a disloyal minister as Prince Nancheng. Even Prince Nancheng's move today will affect the entire Nancheng Palace.
Too ambitious!
Shen Bi smiled confidently: "The prince is destined to take this road, stationed at the border, good or bad. As for me, it has not been recorded. It doesn't matter whether the ending is good or bad. Maybe I will die early, who knows."
He has the same indifferent attitude as before.
Chu Yunning put her fingertips on the table and tapped lightly: "If according to what the Crown Prince did today, the Crown Prince would be guilty of treason. Didn't Shen Bi persuade the Crown Prince?"
"Sister Chu, if you want me to die, I have to die." Shen Bi said secretly, the prince and Emperor Mingwen are different. The prince will aspire to the throne in the future, but Emperor Mingwen will die early.
Perhaps within a few days, news of Emperor Mingwen's death will come.
Chu Yunning didn't believe a word of this. She wanted so desperately to escape from the palace and successfully avoided the consequences of having her entire family ransacked. How could she accompany the prince of Nancheng to be charged with treason and live a life of fear?
Regardless of the authenticity of this period of history, Chu Yunning decided to continue going down the road and not listen to anyone's gossip.
Dead or alive, she accepted it all.
"Sister Chu, listen to my advice and leave Yangcheng with the Southern Emperor as soon as possible. It is not suitable to stay here for a long time."
Shen Bi looked like you are my sister, so I will tell you a few sincere words.
"Thank you for your kindness. I will consider this matter as appropriate." Chu Yunning did not make it clear.
"Sister Chu..."
Seeing her entanglement, Chu Yunning asked patiently: "Since history cannot be changed, but the emperor has withdrawn his troops at this juncture, what will he say to the three armies and the people? If he dies on the battlefield, his name will go down in history, and his life will be remembered."
People will remember that Nan Duan has such a dedicated emperor, and the most important thing is that even if I persuade the emperor to leave Yangcheng, the large army in Nan Duan will not leave, and there will be a new commander who will continue to move forward."
These words directly told Shen Bi not to daydream and let Nanduan give up Yangcheng.
Shen Bi looked blank, opened her mouth and suddenly didn't know how to explain.
"Shen Bi, you are the one who is close to the Crown Prince of Nancheng, and I am the Shang Palace of Nanduan. The two of us may be on opposite sides one day. I came to see you today just because we are fellow villagers."
One sentence frightened Shen Bi and turned pale: "Sister Chu, what do you mean by this? I have never calculated against you, but I really want to advise you to cherish the remaining days."
"If people don't know what to do unless they do it themselves, Shen Bi, just say goodbye." Chu Yunning was too lazy to say more, she should have seen it clearly long ago.
Ever since she pretended to be ill and selfishly abandoned the Gong family, saying that she didn't love the royal power and wealth and yearned for the life of idle clouds and wild cranes.
So why not just leave in the first place?
If she were to dress as Shen Bi, she would definitely try her best to let the Gong family avoid this disaster in advance and kill innocent people.
Chu Yunning is not the Virgin. She doesn't care what heinous crimes her relatives have committed, because her relatives do not owe her anything.
One code equals the other, and she prefers to avenge her enemies.
The benevolence and righteousness that saves the common people should be left to others.
But Shen Bi didn't choose either option. Instead, she took the opportunity to change her name, completely broke away from the Gong family and left Nanduan.
Such people are selfish at heart.
"Sister Chu!" Shen Bi panicked and hurriedly stood up and took Chu Yunning's arm: "Do you have any misunderstandings about me? I have not hurt you, and I have never said a word about you to the Emperor of Nanduan.
Okay, after leaving the palace, didn’t you say that I would go to Shu to find you in the future, and didn’t you say that you would protect me?”
Shen Bi panicked a little, she always felt that the other party knew something.
The words had already reached this point, which was tantamount to breaking up, but Shen Bi could still keep up the pretense.
Such people are more terrifying than those in the harem.
On the surface, he pretends to be a gentle little white rabbit, but in reality he is waiting for the opportunity to move, finding the right moment and hitting it with one strike.
Chu Yunning smiled and said, "Shen Bi, we can't go back to the simple past between us. Let's take care of ourselves in the future."
Brushing Shen Bi's hand away, she walked toward the stairs, instinctively sensing that something was wrong around her.
It was like there were many pairs of eyes staring at her.
After a while, when Chu Yunning walked out, she found that many guards were already surrounding the carriage. After getting on the carriage, Emperor Mingwen explained, "I was a little worried when I came out, so I brought more people with me."
They were not the only ones who brought more people, the other party also brought many experts.
Chu Yunning smiled knowingly: "Let's go back."
…
Shen Bi watched the carriage gradually go away from the window, clenching her fists tightly.
"I see that Emperor Mingwen is not in good health as you said." The prince of Nancheng is also a practitioner, and he can tell at a glance that the opponent is quite strong.
Shen Bi sighed softly: "There are some things you don't understand."
"Shen Bi, we have no retreat now. My father has sent someone to deliver a letter to us. Someone in the court has already started to impeach the Nancheng Palace."
The prince of Nancheng was unsure, always feeling that something bad was going to happen.
After a long time, Shen Bi turned her head and smiled at him: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about some people and things. Water from afar can't relieve the fire near you. Besides, Dongling's troops and horses are limited, and the emperor doesn't have the energy and courage to send people to deal with us again.
"
"But……"
"Your Majesty, success or failure depends on this. Even if we sound the drum and withdraw our troops now, the Emperor may not let Nancheng Palace go, so we can only give it a try now."
Prince Nancheng's emotions were a little complicated. He didn't want to die in vain. Everything that had happened in the past year was echoing before his eyes.
Somewhat elusive.
He obviously just wants to be a prince in peace and quiet so that his father can appreciate him.
Why did you suddenly embark on the path of rebellion?
"Prince, do you believe in the future?" Shen Bi suddenly asked, she was planning to confess to Prince Nancheng.
The prince of Nancheng frowned slightly.
"Actually, I am not from this dynasty, but from the future. There are many dynasties between us. I know what will happen in this dynasty." Shen Bi paused and then said: "The same is true for Chu Shang Palace.
She will be the Queen Mother of Nanduan in the future, and her son will become the Emperor of Nanduan. The current Emperor Mingwen will not survive until his thirties, and you will be the emperor one day."
"How is this possible?" Prince Nancheng had never thought about becoming the emperor, and something seemed to come to his mind.
When he was not the prince of Nancheng, the mountain roads were washed away due to heavy rains, so he had no choice but to find a house to stay in.
It just so happens that the owner of this house is Shen Bi.
At first the host refused, but then Shen Bi came out, asked her last name and agreed, and entertained her with delicious food and drinks.
Shen Bi made medicine herself, went to see a doctor, and a series of other actions. At first, Prince Nancheng was moved by this enthusiasm, and then he was attracted by his talent.
Gradually I can't help myself.
Could it be because Shen Bi already knew her identity?
That’s why you are so kind to yourself?
"Growing vegetables in greenhouses and extending favor orders were not Chu Shanggong's ideas, but the examples of her predecessors, and she just followed them."
Shen Bi was afraid that he wouldn't believe it, so she gave several more examples.
Prince Nancheng's eyebrows were so knotted that he now increasingly believed that Shen Bi came here because of his identity.
It’s not because of him at all!
"Your Majesty, you will definitely become the emperor in the future and lead Dongling to become prosperous and powerful." Shen Bi explained.
King Nancheng's face darkened little by little, and he was not happy because of these words.