Chapter 7: The Broken Moon Comes Before the Siege
Qu Hongyan was taken to the palace to be questioned and interrogated. The current situation is tense, and all people entering and leaving the country after martial law must be carefully checked, which is understandable, and Qu Hongyan doesn't mind too much.
Now that she is a civilian, her posture is naturally very low.
Qu Hongyan went to the palace and met the emperor of his country, his name was Xiao Ce. In Qu Hongyan's opinion, he is not bad, he has the uprightness, integrity and majesty of the emperor.
This made Qu Hongyan also a little relieved, this small country is down to the guard, up to the emperor, it can be regarded as a faction, and it is more united and upright. This made Qu Hongyan feel compassionate.
Qu Hongyan was arranged in a homestay outside the palace, although it was simple, it was clean and tidy, and it was also leisurely.
This is also a rare comfort along the way, Qu Hongyan leaned against the window, her eyes slightly closed, listening to the sound of bird wings, and tasting the falling flowers intoxicating.
For a while, she was a little addicted to it, compared to the chaos of the world, this comfort is not a treasure that can not be found. Even if it is cold and frosty, she will be tempted, not to mention that at this time she is just Qu Hongyan, a mortal woman.
This situation and this scene, if it is, the glass of wine is full every day, and the flowers bloom in the small garden; Singing, dancing, and laughing, unrestrained and unhindered.
"Report! β¦β¦β
An exclamation instantly broke the silence, and Qu Hongyan's eyebrows furrowed slightly. She got up and went outside, only to see a person wearing a battle armor shuttling through the crowd at great speed, shouting as she ran, "The moon is coming, get out of the way!" β
Hearing this, Qu Hongyan also understood, this is the broken moon hitting the door. It's just a little slower than expected, yes, just a little slower.
In the eyes of others, the broken moon came too quickly, and it didn't take long for the war letter to be sent, and they weren't ready for anything. But Qu Hongyan didn't think so, in her cognition, the day the war book was issued was when the soldiers came to the city, at least she did it at the beginning.
Qu Hongyan had been waiting when she entered the city to learn the news, and she was almost thankful for the flowers, and these people came too slowly. She just wanted to see what the war between the small nations was like.
I don't know how the locals will feel when they know Qu Hongyan's thoughts, they shouldn't have killed her.
Qu Hongyan thought about it for a while, and then walked towards the city gate. It wasn't long before she returned, still with a hint of weirdness on her face. Usually nothing good happens to her like that.
Qu Hongyan's destination this time turned out to be the Imperial Palace.
"The palace is important, and no idle people are allowed to enter!"
A guard stopped Qu Hongyan. Qu Hongyan shook her head slightly, pointing to the side carelessly.
The guard looked over and saw that the originally spacious passage was now overcrowded, and people of all kinds of clothes were coming in and out, their faces full of panic.
Seeing this scene, the guard also showed panic, everyone knew that a big war was about to break out right now, but what did this woman mean?
Seeing the guard's doubts, Qu Hongyan continued, "I don't say it, you also know that you are more than lucky in today's battle. β
"You ......" the guard was a little angry, this kind of words that shook the morale of the army was a great rebellion, and he would be beheaded.
But Qu Hongyan immediately interrupted him, "Don't be in a hurry to condemn me first, do more useful things during the war, and don't waste time on these boring things." β
The guard was a little overwhelmed.
"I've been to the city walls, I've seen the armies on both sides, and there's still some gap. Don't think that I am a woman and underestimate people, my father was a general of the country, and he was demoted for offending the emperor, but I also learned some of his skills in marching and fighting, my country is not as small as yours. I guess my skills will come in handy. β
"Thisβ" The guard hesitated.
"If you win this war, then you are the biggest hero, and you will be promoted to the rank of knight. If you lose, the moon will be extinguished, and who will care about you then? So, you don't suffer anyway. β
Qu Hongyan's words made the guards firm in their thoughts.
"Okay, I'll take you in. But don't play tricks, otherwise military law will deal with it. β
Qu Hongyan smiled and shrugged, and walked in.
When he arrived outside the main hall, the guards motioned for Qu Hongyan to wait outside, and he went in to report. Of course, Qu Hongyan didn't have any opinions, anyway, they were in a hurry.
In a moment, all the way out of the trot.
"Your Majesty is waiting for you in the side hall, please come with me."
The guards led the way, and soon reached the side hall. The guard stepped back and continued to be his gatekeeper. And Qu Hongyan walked straight into the hall, and the first thing she saw when she entered the door was Xiao Ce in front of her.
"Your Majesty"
Qu Hongyan bowed slightly.
"Don't be polite, come and sit"
Xiao Ce seemed to have completely lost the solemnity and seriousness of the court at this time, and he was very approachable. Qu Hongyan was also slightly stunned, I didn't expect this emperor to be so close to the people, it was very good.
Qu Hongyan is not hypocritical, this is not a psychological burden for her, on the contrary, it is his honor for the Tianyue Emperor to be on an equal footing with her. After Qu Hongyan sat down, Xiao Ce looked at her carefully, not with that kind of light eyes, but with solemn and deep thought.
In the face of Xiao Ce like this, Qu Hongyan didn't mind too much, it was just human nature, she saw it very thoroughly.
"I can't believe we'll meet again so soon."
Xiao Ce said with a smile. He naturally remembered that he had seen Qu Hongyan in the court earlier, and he didn't expect Qu Hongyan to have this kind of background at that time.
"Yes, providence, who can say clearly?" Qu Hongyan smiled, very moving.
"Getting back to the point, I don't know what the girl means by coming at this time?"
Xiao Ce finally asked.
"Presumably the guard has already said just now, I am here to help His Majesty this time."
"Then tell me about it."
Xiao Ce said expressionlessly.
"Before I do that again, I want to ask Your Majesty a question."
Qu Hongyan said with a smile.
"Oh? What's the problem? β
Xiao Ce said with interest.
"Your Majesty, do you know the Frost Monarch?"
"Huh?!"
Xiao Ce, who was about to raise the teacup, suddenly sat upright, and the teacup stopped in the air.
"What do you ask her for?"
Xiao Ce put down the teacup and said solemnly.
"Naturally, it is useful, if Your Majesty knows, I hope to give you advice."
"Of course I know. Who in the world doesn't know the Frost God King? β
"Frost... God-king? Why is it called the God King? β
Qu Hongyan was very puzzled. It's unheard of for her.
Xiao Zhizhi looked at Qu Hongyan meaningfully, and then said, "Because she is a god to us mortals, and a king to Honghuang, this title of god king is the consensus of heaven and earth, and it is indisputable!" β
His words were sonorous, and there was no distraction in his eyes, obviously sincere. Qu Hongyan naturally saw this scene in her eyes, and her heart was full of affirmation, but she didn't show it.
"Hmm. So what kind of person does Your Majesty think she is? Qu Hongyan then asked.
"Lady ...... She was a poor person. β