At night, Lao Wang, who was guarding the city gate, threw his gun in the corner of the wall, yawned and complained to his companions, "It's so late, why hasn't Xiao Su come yet?" I've been standing for him for half an hour! ”

The soldier standing on the other side smacked him, "Xiao Su, that's newlywed, it's different from you, this will be people sleeping with their daughter-in-law in their arms!" You're a widower, what's wrong with standing a little longer? ”

Lao Wang's face flushed, and he said unconvinced, "What's the matter...... That can't be a mistake to stand guard! Young people now...... Hi! Don't talk about it, you talk first, I'll go to the toilet......"

After speaking, Lao Wang walked away quickly, pretending not to hear the laughter behind him.

As the hour approached, the moon was faintly shadowed by sparse clouds, and the city walls cast a shadow that looked particularly eerie.

Lao Wang walked to a corner, turned his head to see that there was no one left and right, and reached out to untie his pants. When the strap was halfway loosened, a knife silently landed around his neck from behind.

To be able to stay in such an important place as the capital, Lao Wang naturally also had a few brushes, and as soon as the knife touched his skin, his cold sweat flowed down.

Lao Wang swallowed and foamed, his voice trembled, "This brother, let's have something to talk about......"

The person behind him didn't say a word, shook his wrist, turned the knife in a different direction, and slapped the back of the knife on Lao Wang's neck.

Lao Wang fell down softly, not hearing a sound.

A quarter of an hour later, the gates quietly opened, and several figures slipped out of the gates on horseback.

The same situation happened in every corner of the capital where you could get out of the city.

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The imperial study was brightly lit, and the emperor closed his eyes and quietly listened to the report of the secret guard who was standing bowed, a picture of the old god being there.

“…… A total of more than 30 people were found at the east gate, and 10 people were found at the west corner gate......"

The emperor was in a good mood, picked up some cold tea on the table, and took a sip gently, "These old things, they are quite fast." You've done a good job, so you'll get your reward later. ”

The guards whispered their promises and quietly exited the Imperial Study.

The emperor changed his comfortable position, placed the teacup on the table casually, and laughed in a low voice, "Huh...... It's really interesting, Xiao Jiu, do you think the old fox will find out this time? ”

In the dark shadow in the corner of the study, a low voice sounded, "Your Majesty's operation is so secretive, and he even does not hesitate to use the entire Lu family as bait, that one must not have thought of it." ”

The Emperor's laughter grew louder, and at last his shoulders shook with laughter.

"Xiao Jiu, do you know, I don't want anything, I just want her to die! I've been waiting for this day for forty years......"

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Another corner of the imperial city, which is also brightly lit, is also the queen mother's bedroom.

The old people always sleep lightly, and the Queen Mother sits in front of the mirror, and the maids take off her solemn and luxurious clothes during the day, and she is covered with gray and white green silk. washed away the heavy rouge on her face, the queen mother's face was pale, and the fine lines at the corners of her eyes were layered one after another, making her look extremely old.

After grooming, the maids left the palace.

The huge palace was empty except for the Queen Mother, only the tranquilizing incense burned quietly, exuding a fragrance that had no effect on the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother looked at her declining face in the bronze mirror, and only felt physically and mentally exhausted.

In the middle of the night, Princess Xining didn't know where to have fun. Thinking of the ignorant third princess and the news that came today, a sense of powerlessness hit the queen mother's heart.

The Tartars harassed the Liang Dynasty for more than a day or two, but it was the first time that the defense line was broken in a big way, and she had to suspect that it was the emperor's hands and feet.

But......

How should the Lu family explain it?

Could it be that the border pass would not be guarded by the Lu family? !

The Queen Mother threw the comb in her hand on the table with some irritation. The fine mahogany comb, delicately carved, landed on the table with a snapping sound.

The door curtain moved lightly, and Rong Sheng lowered his head as usual, holding the dust whisk, and walked in safely, standing behind the Queen Mother.

"Queen Mother, it's late at night, it's time for you to rest."

The Queen Mother sighed, "Rongsheng, the evil fruit I planted myself will finally be retributed today." ”

Rong Sheng's voice was not shocked: "The Queen Mother, no matter what she does, she is right." ”

The Queen Mother stood up, stared at Rong Sheng's lowered face, and laughed, "Rong Sheng, if this city is broken and this country is destroyed, what should you do?" ”

Rong Xiansheng didn't move, and said softly, "The slave is accompanied by the Queen Mother." ”

In the main hall, Rong Sheng's voice echoed slightly, and the Queen Mother stood quietly for a while, walked over, gently hugged Rong Sheng's waist, and put her face on his chest.

"Rongsheng...... Call me one more warbler......"

Rong Sheng's body shook violently, and after a long time, he slowly spoke.

"Ying'er ......"

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Ruyi walked around the room, her face gloomy.

Su'er was dizzy from Ruyi's shaking, and stammered, "Big ...... Grandma, you are so shaking, the slave is dizzy......"

Ruyi stomped his feet and sighed, "Su'er! Aren't I in a hurry, you said that this side is so dangerous, Lu Ziqian and they ......"

Chun Tao came in from outside, carrying a food box in her hand, seeing that Ruyi still looked anxious, she comforted her and said, "The eldest young grandmother, the eldest young master has his own measure, and the auspicious people have their own natural appearance." Don't worry too much, pay attention to your body, the slave maid has stewed soup for you, you can use some of it. ”

A gust of cold wind blew in through the half-hidden door, and Ruyi shuddered, watching Chun Tao put the soup in the box on the table, but he couldn't raise his appetite at all.

Su Er Xu remembered Shuangquan, and leaned against the wall with a wrinkled face and stopped talking.

Chun Tao saw that the soup was slowly getting cold on the table, so she had to serve it worriedly.

The night is as cold as water, and this night is destined to have many people unable to sleep.

Ruyi leaned on the head of the bed, opened his eyes, listened to the rustling of the leaves of the old locust tree in the autumn wind outside the window, worried about Lu Ziqian, who didn't know where he was, and stayed awake all night.