After seeing off Concubine Jing and Su Yan, Yi Chenjing took Bai Qige to Huixiju. Bai Haocheng mentioned that someone was spying on them and had a brief fight last night, which made Bai Qige worried.
"What Yi Chenxuan is most afraid of is that the second brother will be under your command. All the conspiracies and intrigues in the past originated from here. Su Jinyan can come here the first time, and the second time, and the third time, the second brother is in the palace.
It’s really too dangerous, so it’s better to return to Zhao Kingdom as soon as possible.”
Yi Chenjing did not object to letting Bai Haocheng leave early, but Bai Haocheng refused. No matter what, he wanted to see Bai Qige go out safely before leaving. Bai Qige knew that her second brother was too worried about her, and she couldn't bear to say goodbye after seeing each other in a hurry.
He had no choice but to leave Hui Xiju's safety to Zhan Ting. She didn't need protection anyway - with Yi Chenjing by her side, there were very few people who could harm her.
After spending another two days in a state of mixed relief and worry, the day finally arrived for the troops to march north to attack the Khoro River Khanate.
The Huoluo River Khanate occupies an important place in the north, which is the only way to connect Zhongzhou and the northern border. If you want to break the boundaries of Zhongzhou and expand your power to foreign lands, you must first conquer the Huoluo River Barbarian Kingdom. Therefore, Emperor Yao is very interested in this.
They attached great importance to this expedition. Not only did they send four experienced veterans to serve as Lieutenant General Yi Chenjing, but they also specially set the expedition time at noon, with the purpose of completing the heaven-sacrifice ceremony within a few hours before the expedition.
Early in the morning, before dawn, Yi Chenjing took a shower and dressed in purple gold crown clothes. Her handsome face and luxurious clothes complemented each other beautifully. At first glance, she looked invincible, no less than those who were born with elegant and delicate faces.
The other princes, Bai Qige, also put on elaborate make-up. They originally wanted to wait for the Queen to offer sacrifices to the Heaven and set off directly with the army. Unexpectedly, Emperor Yao came the night before and ordered the two of them to go to the palace before offering sacrifices to the Heaven in the morning. Only then did they have a rare scene.
The beauty of Bai Qige’s makeup.
"Have you not seen enough after watching all the way?" Before entering Emperor Yao's palace, Bai Qige finally couldn't help but rolled her eyes.
"It's because of Yu Che's dexterity that after applying rouge and gouache, he has such a stunning feeling." Yi Chenjing sighed, "No wonder ordinary women like to apply makeup and powder. No matter how ugly they are, after applying the makeup, they can be regarded as sinking fish and falling wild goose, closing the moon.
Shame Flower is simply a marvelous workmanship."
"I really can't help you with this ugly face, Your Highness, who dislikes ugliness but loves beauty."
Bai Qige was so angry that her teeth were itching. If it weren't for Yaohuang being inconvenient to make noise inside, a verbal battle with Yi Chenjing would have been inevitable.
Following Eunuch Tao into the palace, a rapid coughing sound came out, violent and full of exertion. Bai Qige frowned, she always felt that this coughing was not a good omen, it was heartbreaking, and it should clearly belong to
How could a dying person come from the Emperor Yao who was still in his sixtieth year but his lofty sentiments were not diminished? He spent half his life fighting in the army, no matter how majestic and heroic he was, he would eventually grow old. It has to be said that Emperor Dayao, who is now powerless, is pitiful.
After finally waiting for the coughing to stop, Eunuch Tao waved his hands silently. The two nodded and walked inside. Yaohuang, who had a gloomy face, managed to squeeze out a smile: "She is dressed so neatly. Looking from a distance, Jing'er
It looks a bit like me back then."
"My father conquered the world, established the country, and made brilliant achievements that are unparalleled in the past and the present. How can his sons and ministers compare to him?" Yi Chenjing responded calmly, without any expression on his face.
"Why can't you compare? No one among the princes can match your bravery and skill in fighting. Yun'er often said that seeing you is like seeing me when I was young." I don't know whether he didn't pay attention or deliberately ignored it. Emperor Yao was numb to Yi Chenjing.
There was no dissatisfaction or complaint in his expression, and he still smiled like a father, "When you return victoriously, I will make you the King of Beijing. You are a smart boy who knows how to be patient and hide your edge. You naturally also know how to measure yourself. Yun'er has suffered for so many years.
, I will never treat you badly again."
The seemingly unintentional and ordinary words made Bai Qige's heart sink. Her previous favorable impression of Emperor Yao disappeared, and her image of a loving father suddenly collapsed. All that was left in front of her was the king of a country who was rich in wealth and scheming.
Proportion, Yaohuang asked Yi Chenjing to know propriety, which was a hint to him not to have extravagant hopes that should not exist.
He said that Yi Chenjing would not be treated badly, but in fact blocked his chance to continue fighting for power by conferring the title of king. What kind of favoritism is this? From beginning to end, he was warning him not to have any ambitions for the throne.
Unexpected thought! Bai Xiu retracted her palms into her sleeves and clenched her fists quietly. Bai Qige finally understood why Yi Chenjing never accepted Yao Huang's almost flattering kindness. He knew very well what his father as the emperor had in mind, so he died early.
In my heart, I will never believe in the "deep love between father and son" that is enviable to outsiders.
"Your Highness is still young and has no heirs, so why should you be anxious about being crowned king? Both the concubine and the emperor are in the palace. Wealth and power are only fleeting. His highness is filial, so he would rather serve in the palace."
There was silence after the words fell. Bai Qige herself didn't expect to say such words. However, the words she said were like water, and she could only lower her head and wait for someone to say something to break the deadlock. The palms of her hands soon became wet and sweaty.
Just when I regretted my recklessness, I felt a touch of warmth on the back of my hand.
"Qi Ge doesn't know how to be outspoken. There are many things he says that are inappropriate. Please forgive me, father." Yi Chenjing bowed slightly, leaned next to Bai Qi Ge and quietly held her cold palm, squeezing it gently.
Yaohuang's expression was unnatural, and he stared at Bai Qige for a moment with sharp eyes. Then he suddenly changed his expression, showed a smile and said loudly: "That's all, she is doing it for your own good. Jing'er, you are lucky to have such a good concubine.
Don't treat me badly." After pondering for a moment, Yaohuang waved to Bai Qige to come closer, with an inquiring tone: "Zhao country is a land of water and swamps, and there are many beauties of this country. As a princess, you should be treated well in Zhao country.
It’s better to take care of it, why do you have this scar?”
She is not a princess but a criminal, and what she receives is not protection but suffering. A scar on her face is nothing. If she tells all the twists and turns and experiences, will Emperor Yao be shocked?
Bai Qige was just thinking about how to answer, when Yi Chenjing had already stepped forward before her, and said in a calm tone: "Father, I don't know, this scar was an unintentional mistake made by my son back then, and I chose this to make up for this mistake."
Ding Qi Ge’s marriage. It’s just that she has been living among the people since she was a child, and few people know her identity as a princess. Therefore, there are many rumors about substitute marriage. Of course, those are just jealous words from people with ulterior motives. My father is wise and will not be betrayed by her.
Misleading.”
Bai Qige secretly took a deep breath.
Could it be that... Yaohuang is doubting her identity?!
No, the point is, why did Yi Chenjing hide the fact? Although it doesn't sound good to be married by a common people, she still has the title of Princess Qi'an granted by King Zhao, so she can hide it from the people in the world. There is no need to hide it even from Emperor Yao.
What's the secret in this?
Bai Qige was really confused after she had just solved her knot. It seemed that she would never be able to figure out the bad things in the emperor's family, whether in the former dynasty or the harem, and it was unbearable.
Seeing that the time for offering sacrifices to the heaven was coming soon, Emperor Yao had no time to ask any more nonsense and told Yi Chenjing to be more careful. Before the two left, they mentioned intentionally or unintentionally that they would confer him the title of King of Beijing upon their return. Yi Chenjing
Pretending not to hear, he walked away quickly in silence.
The sky was getting brighter, and the spring was cold. Yi Chenjing walked in a hurry with a sullen face, looking even colder.
"Do you really accept the title of king?" Bai Qige walked a few steps quickly and stopped in front of her. Her tone was a little irritable, "Yi Chenxuan is still in the palace, and Prime Minister Zuo's group will most likely start to pay attention to you. If you accept the title of king and leave the imperial capital,
How can Concubine Jing deal with those people watching from the dark?"
"If you don't accept it, will you wait for my father to punish me with death for disobeying the decree?"
"After the Northern Expedition, you have become the greatest hero of the distant country. It is not an exaggeration to make an insignificant request. How long will it take for you to always be so submissive? Don't you understand that being too patient is a coward?"
"Qi Ge, no matter how smart you are, you still can't understand how dark people's hearts will be when they are involved in the throne." Yi Chenjing was forced to stop, took Bai Qi Ge's hand and sighed, "Don't say such angry words, you are very
You know it, right? Being crowned king is not an insignificant matter. My father gave me an opportunity to ask for rewards two days ago, but I have already used this opportunity. I didn’t expect that my father would do something like this when I was about to go on an expedition.
It leaves me powerless."
He risked his life on the battlefield to gain this precious opportunity, but he quietly used it for other purposes? Bai Qige slowly shook her head, her eyes full of disbelief.
Yi Chenjing gave a helpless but unrepentant smile, raised her finger and pointed outside the high glass wall, and said in a gentle voice: "Father has promised to let Li'er go when I return from the Northern Expedition."
The innocent and pale cheeks flashed through my mind, and my ears seemed to recall the crisp and clean singing voice, the cold and dark drafty cabin, the almost deformed slender legs, and the eyes that could not see the future but were still clear.
, Bai Qige could no longer raise any objection.
Li'er, as pure as Zhan Ting, cannot bear to be polluted, that child should also get a glimmer of light.
Wen Wen's forehead suddenly touched her, and Bai Qige was startled. She carefully looked around and saw that no one was paying attention before relaxing. She stretched out her hand to straighten Yi Chenjing's clothes, her eyes were still full of worry: "I don't think Yi Chenxuan is paying attention."
I will wait for you to come back after your military exploits. I hope Zhan Ting and Jin Zhaoyi can take good care of Concubine Jing."
"It doesn't matter." Yi Chenjing raised the corner of his mouth, as if he was not worried about the safety of the imperial concubine, "Zhan Ting may have a hard time alone, but with helpers, it won't be easy. Besides, the fifth emperor brother also knows who is more threatening to him.
——If he wants to do something secretly, the target is most likely to be you."
Putting aside the matter of being crowned king for the time being, Bai Qige also wanted to ask him why he concealed her true identity from Emperor Yao. Before he could speak, Yi Chenjing suddenly pulled her behind him, and his peaceful aura suddenly became cold.
"Brother Five Emperors assists in internal affairs, and the expedition should have nothing to do with you. Are you coming to my father's palace so early to pay my respects?"
Looking over Yi Chenjing's shoulder, it was the fifth prince Yi Chenxuan walking towards him.
It was Yi Chenxuan who gave Bai Qige the strength to hold on when he first came to the Yaoguo Palace and was helpless. His sighs and smiles were still fresh in his memory, but his appearance remained the same, things were different, and now when we meet again there is only hostility... and hatred.
Yi Chenxuan did not answer the question. Since they had already broken up, what was the need for a meaningless conversation? With a cold smile on his lips, he passed by his brothers who were vying for the throne without squinting, and then walked a few steps away.
Outside, a ruthless whisper suddenly came from behind.
"I will destroy everything for you with my own hands, please wait and see, Brother Five Emperors."