Chapter 64: Succession
When she was tormented by illness, Yu Ruoxu thought countless times that she should just die like this.
However, there was a voice beside her who kept saying something in her ear, she cleared the fog in front of her, as if she saw Liang Jin's face, he looked anxious, his eyebrows were furrowed, and he said to her, "Ruoxu, you can't die." β
"I haven't found you yet, you can't die."
Yu Ruoxu smiled sadly, "I can't wait for you to come to me." β
Liang Jin's eyes widened instantly, and there was a surging pain in his dark pupils, "Ruoxu-"
She was awakened by Liang Jin's terrible shout, her breathing was a little disorderly, and what caught her eye was a familiar and unfamiliar tent.
"Finally woke up." Yu Ruoxu heard a long sigh, and she looked sideways to see a doctor sitting on the edge of the bed, holding a silver needle in his hand, as if he had just finished acupuncture for her.
Zhu'er stayed by her side, and when she saw her wake up, she covered her mouth excitedly, "I'm going to sue Queen SΓΉ!" With that, he hurried out of the tent. Yu Ruoxu felt that her throat was astringent, so she cleared her throat and only heard a warm voice say, "Don't talk yet, I'll pour water for you." β
Yu Ruoxu was stunned, why is Tuoba Yu also there?!
Tuoba Yu poured her a glass of water, then carefully held her back, gently fed her a sip, and did not forget to instruct, "Don't swallow it first, take your time." β
Yu Ruoxu was a little at a loss for a while, so she obediently moistened her throat according to his instructions and whispered, "Thank you." β
"You're welcome." Tuoba Yu glanced at her, discussed a few words with the doctor, the doctor nodded, and went out with the medicine box.
Yu Ruoxu was a little puzzled, "Why is the prince here?" β
"This doctor is the accompanying medical officer brought by the princess of Jincheng from the capital before, and has been responsible for treating my old disease, this time I saw that you were really sick, so I brought him over to you to see, I didn't expect it to be really useful." Tuoba Yu explained, "You're scared me to death this time...... Guys. β
Yu Ruoxu lowered her head, how sick she was this time, she actually knew how much she was in her heart, "You saved me again." β
"As I said, you're welcome." Tuoba Yu sighed slightly, "Your step is really too dangerous, if there is a deviation, you will die." β
"But many things in the world are often won in the face of danger." Yu Ruoxu smiled faintly, "I am also considered immortal, but I don't know if there is a blessing." β
Tuoba Yuan humiliated her again and again, she naturally wouldn't let him have such a good time. She knew that Tuoba Hong had already sent someone to follow Tuoba Yuan and monitor his every move, so she deliberately provoked Tuoba Yuan, made him lose his mind, and said some big rebellious words, if it reached Tuoba Hong's ears, how could she give up such a great opportunity to bring down Tuoba Yuan?
When she was abused by Tuoba Yuan, she saw that the tent was lifted open, and a sound and shadow flashed hurriedly, running into the distance, and she suddenly understood that Tuoba Hong was ready to act. And what she needs to do is to drag it until the moment Tuoba Hong comes, so that he can hear the harshest words.
That's why she went against the norm and no longer struggled hard, but constantly stimulated Tuoba Yuan with words.
It's just that she didn't expect that the people who came were not only Tuoba Hong, but also Khan Tuoba Gui.
"At that time, how could the Khan suddenly come here?" Yu Ruoxu asked.
Tuoba Yu frowned, "The eldest brother often loses everything, and during the family banquet, a short knife fell on the seat, and the second brother sent someone to send it to him." As a result, the person who sent it turned back halfway and said that he saw the eldest brother running drunk to the fourth brother's tent. β
"The queen mother's face changed at that time, and she said that you are in the tent, I am afraid that something will happen. Because the eldest brother told his father Khan that he was unwell, he was too strong to drink, and he wanted to go back to rest, and his father Khan hated being deceived the most, so he took us directly over, saying that he wanted to see what the eldest brother was doing. β
Yu Ruoxu nodded and said, "I watched a good show." β
"You ......" Tuoba Yu's brows furrowed even tighter, looking at her indifferent, but unable to say a word.
Yu Ruoxu smiled and touched his right shoulder, "I didn't control the proportions well this time, although I let your eldest brother learn a lesson, but I myself didn't get much better." β
"Ruoxu, what do you want to do?" Tuoba Yu looked at her inquiringly.
"What can I do?" Yu Ruoxu felt a little funny, "I only know the truth of an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." He has repeatedly humiliated me, and I naturally can't let him be arrogant. Otherwise, I will be the one who suffers. β
As long as Tuoba Yuan has not been punished, she will never be able to escape the danger.
Therefore, she can only take this risky move.
Tuoba Yu seemed to be stunned by her words, and just stared at her in silence. Yu Ruoxu brushed the broken hair in front of his forehead, and the words changed, "What about you?" Have you thought about what the future holds? β
Tuoba Yu paused, "Me? β
"Your eldest brother fell out of favor this time, and in the short term, I am afraid that the status of the kings will be greatly improved." Yu Ruoxu said slowly, "Have you thought about your own business? β
Tuoba Yu smiled, "What can I do?" In terms of identity and military merits, I can't compare to my eldest brother and second brother, and I don't have that mind. β
Yu Ruoxu had been thinking about it for a long time before, and Tuoba Gui was getting old, but the choice of heir was still obscure. Tuoba Yuan and Tuoba Hong have the most orthodox Xianbei blood, and both have outstanding military achievements, so they have become favorites to win the heir. But although they fought to the death in private, they always had one thing in common, that is, they were extremely belligerent. If any of them became khan, the war between the imperial court and Xianbei would continue, and there was no telling when it would end.
Yu Ruoxu couldn't help but glance at Tuoba Yu, this King Ning, who was praised for his benevolent heart, was half of the Han family's blood, if he became a khan......
"Do you like to fight?" Yu Ruoxu asked softly.
Tuoba Yu didn't know why she asked him such a strange question, "I don't like it, but I have to like it." β
"What do you mean by that?"
"The smoke of gunfire is everywhere, since the lives are ruined, and hundreds of people are displaced, which is a harmful thing for the Central Plains and Xianbei." "But in the past year, there has been a drought and then a heavy snowfall, and if we don't fight and don't sweep the borders, many people in the tribe will die of hunger." β
"Since the beginning of winter, the snatching of cattle, sheep and grain between the tribesmen has become more and more common, and there will even be armed conflicts.
Yu Ruoxu was silent for a moment, "You also know that fighting a war is only a temporary strategy, and the most important thing is self-sufficiency. β
"I understand this truth, and my father Khan also understands it." Tuoba Yu sighed, "This large-scale attack on the border of the state, although some food and property were plundered, but there were also heavy casualties, but my father Khan just couldn't swallow that breath. β
"He may need a step down." Yu Ruoxu said suddenly, "Not only can't he swallow that breath...... It is also possible to feel that you have lost face. β
Tuoba Yu was stunned, "You mean ......?"
"The Khan must have been ambitious before he sent his troops." Yu Ruoxu said leisurely, "But now I haven't got the effect I imagined...... He couldn't afford to lose face in front of everyone, so he urgently needed a step down now. β
In fact, Tuoba Gui also knew in his heart that after this battle, Xianbei could not afford to spend a second time in the short term.
That's why he hurriedly withdrew his troops from Bingzhou.
Tuoba Yu's eyes lit up, "I see...... There is some truth to what you say. β
Yu Ruoxu shook her head, "This is just my random speculation, it still depends on what the prince himself does." β
Tuoba Yu still wanted to say something, but as soon as the room lit up, Princess Jiangcheng and Zhu'er opened the curtain one after the other and walked in. β
"Thank you, Queen." Yu Ruoxu bowed his head and said.
"Greetings to the Queen Mother." Tuoba Yu stood up and saluted. Princess Jiangcheng nodded, "Lord Wang, hurry up, this time it is thanks to Lord Wang Ye for letting Dr. Liu come over to see the disease, otherwise Ruoxu will be in danger." β
"The queen mother is polite."
Yu Ruoxu secretly thought, according to their age, Tuoba Yu and Princess Jiangcheng should be the same age, but when she heard Tuoba Yu mouthing a "queen mother", she always felt a little awkward.
"The queen mother will talk first, and I will go back first." Tuoba Yu didn't stay long, hurriedly exchanged a few words, and then proposed to go first. Princess Jiangcheng didn't keep it, and bowed her head slightly, which was considered a goodbye.
Between these two people, there seems to be a subtle atmosphere.
"You're also famous this time." Princess Jiangcheng glanced at her lightly, "It is rumored that there is a fierce maid by my side, and even the most domineering King of England has nothing to do with you, and he has put his own throne into it." β
"It's not that exaggerated." Yu Ruoxu was a little surprised and smiled bitterly.
Princess Jiangcheng was silent for a moment and asked in a low voice, "You...... Do you know the prince? β
Yu Ruoxu was startled, her hands trembled a little, "Queen......"
"You call two names over and over again in your dreams, one is what senior brother is, and the other is his name." Princess Jiangcheng's voice did not fluctuate in the slightest, but she was almost heartbroken, "Fortunately, it was not heard by others...... Otherwise you're going to die. β
After the battle of Changbai Mountain, Liang Jin, like Yang Zhen, became the mortal enemy of the Xianbei people.
Yu Ruoxu didn't know how to speak, there was an awkward atmosphere in the tent, and Princess Jiangcheng smiled faintly, "I know what you want to say...... Let the past pass, people must learn to let go. β
Yu Ruo suddenly remembered that Liang Jin had said exactly the same thing to her.
"Queen...... Have you learned it already? Yu Ruoxu asked cautiously.
Princess Jiangcheng glanced at her, "Since the first day I came here, I've been learning how to let go...... It's a pity that I only learned seventy percent. β
Yu Ruoxu was speechless for a while.
"It's you." Princess Jiangcheng stood up, "I didn't expect it...... It turned out to be you. β
Yu Ruoxu couldn't guess the meaning of her words, and Princess Jiangcheng didn't continue, but said softly, "You take care of your body...... I'll definitely find a way to send you back. β