The fleet of the Great Ming Kingdom is coming. The news spread far and wide, and it had reached Angkor City, the capital of Chenla.

This capital city has long been crumbling in people's hearts.

In addition to the immediate threat of the Ming Kingdom, the eastward expansion of Siamese forces for many years is also seriously threatening the security of Angkor Thom. Between Ayutthaya and Angkor Thom, the terrain is flat, there is no danger to defend, the land is fertile, and the supplies are abundant. The Siamese army had come to the city more than once, and almost broke the capital.

Fortunately, Siam has not raised troops recently, and the Ming army is still far away. So the scene of the capital city still looks peaceful on the surface.

Angkor Thom didn't rain for a day, and the weather was very hot. Most of the people are not outside, and the only noise of birds and insects is among the lush vegetation. On the grass outside the palace, elephant soldiers roam leisurely, and the elephants occasionally make a "......" chirping.

The royal palace made of brick and stone stands quietly on the earth. The tallest buildings in the palace, with a circular arc in the middle and a pointed top, are made of gray stone, exuding a quaint atmosphere from a distance, and have a scenery that is different from other places.

And those golden flags on the palace gate decorate the quaint houses with brilliant colors. The sun-like color adds to the warm atmosphere here.

At this time, above the palace gate, there was a gorgeously dressed woman, she was the queen of Jinla, Queen Issuva. She was intently watching the road outside, as if waiting for something.

Isseva's hair and turban were glittering with gold, and she was covered with colorful jewels, and even the wings of her nose were pierced and a small ornament was put on, and gold and precious stones shone on the wings of her nose.

Her skin is not as dark as most of the real people, but a light brown. The eye sockets are deep, and she also uses brown powder to dress up the eyeliner in layers and shades, which makes her eyes more deep and dark. Under the long eyelashes, the pair of round eyes look deep and charming. She is like a mysterious beauty, and in the mystery, people can't help but look forward to her amorous style.

Izuda has been standing here for a long time, and her posture has not slackened in the slightest. Under the luxurious attire, her expression had a haughty calmness, and seemed to be faintly worried.

Finally, a group of people appeared on the road. The war elephant in front of him was draped in a colorful blanket on its back and abdomen, and the young man sitting on the war elephant was none other than Issuva's brother An'en.

The crowd approached. Ann sat on the elephant's back, and he had seen his sister. After all, Issuva is very colorful and dazzling, and it is easy to be noticed.

Ann looked up, still a little away, he didn't speak. But there was a slight cynical smile on his face. This made Issuva, who was worried, suddenly very dissatisfied in her heart.

Ixuva stared at him coldly, expressionless, only her deep eyes, revealing a very rich emotion. She waited for a while, then turned around and left the palace gate without saying a word, and the attendants around her followed.

By the time Ann entered the palace gate, Ixuva had already mounted a brightly colored palanquin and hugged her. In addition to the sturdy slaves with dark shoulders, there are also young and well-behaved maids.

Ann was still riding his elephant, but the guards around him had been intercepted outside the palace, and only one was left in the palace

Person.

Compared to most Jinla, Ahn is tall and handsome, with the same brown skin as her sister. Therefore, he is a man who is very popular with noble ladies, and his demeanor has a kind of unruly appearance.

He sat on the back of the elephant, folded his hands and bowed to Issuva, and then smiled: "I haven't seen you for a long time, but my sister is shining brighter." ”

Ishuva was a little helpless, looked at him coldly, and said, "Let's go, the king has been waiting for you in the main hall for a long time." ”

An En said: "Be careful, frowning will have wrinkles, sister don't worry." The king is surrounded by timid rats, who only make alarmist statements every day, and you don't care what they say. ”

Ixuda was silent for a moment.

The group stopped in front of a castle and walked in. Between the King's Palace, and a round hall where ministers awaited summons, there was a long corridor; All the retinue stopped here. The two siblings walked side by side and walked inside.

The sun didn't shine here, and Isseva suddenly felt a lot cooler. However, this slightly cold touch and slightly dim light made her feel a little unhappy in her heart, as if she smelled the smell of conspiracy.

The corridors are flanked only by brick and stone walls and pillars, and there will be a guard every other way. But as long as you pay attention to the rhythm of your speech, no one can understand what is being said.

It's here that Izuda spoke, and said, "I'm not worried about the enemy in the distance, whether they can get in through the rainforest and over the stone walls is just a distant unknown. The general also talked about that the army of the Ming Kingdom came from afar and had a limited number of people, and they were not suitable for the climate and terrain of the Zhenla Kingdom. But why aren't you alert to this crisis in front of us? ”

Ann asked in a low voice, "Sister means that if you are summoned today, the king or the minister will plot against me?" ”

Izuda did not answer directly. When they walked past a guard who stood like a statue, she rebuked in a deep voice: "Even if you have a dispute with the great general, you should try to convince the king in the palace with more reasons, instead of doing anything wrong and doing what you want." You're so bold! ”

An En sneered: "Sister has a misunderstanding, you mean, I will argue with those rats?" ”

Izova turned her head as she walked slowly forward, staring at Ayn for a long time.

"Why do you look at me like that?" Ahn shrugged her upper body.

Izuda asked, "Do you know the consequences?" ”

Ann said, "So what? The king summoned me, of course I will come, and I cannot be frightened like this. ”

Isheva said, "Of course you have to come, otherwise you will be questioned even for your last loyalty to the king." So far, whether it's a blessing or a curse, it's all your own doing! ”

Ayn shook her head and said nothing. But he didn't even have any fear at all, I don't know if it was because of a lack of a sense of crisis, or because of his bold and fearless temperament.

The two fell silent, and Issuva was a little worried, but there was also a lot of luck. The king doted on her very much, and even if he was not obedient, he would see her affection and deal with many things leniently. If the king kills Ahn, he will lose Issuva's heart.

Her greatest fear was that the ministers would encourage the king to take her brother

The younger brother was arrested and sent to the Ming army to make peace. The thoughts in her heart have never been spoken.

The main hall in front of them was already close in front of them, and the two of them were about to arrive at the place.

Isseva glanced sideways slightly, observing her brother, and saw that there was no smile on his face. Ahn didn't say anything, but he seemed to realize the seriousness.

At this moment, Ann suddenly turned his head and said, "I never regret what I did. An emperor who is far away in the sky, said that if we cut the land, we will cut the land, the kingdom is so weak, will it still have prestige in the future? Some people are really too timid and too forward-looking. ”

Ixova let out a soft voice, but there was a hint of satisfaction in her eyes. She already felt her brother's heart, but she didn't actually take everything as child's play; That's why he will reflect on what he has done again at this time.

An En immediately said again: "But I really didn't expect that the Ming Congress would send troops to threaten so soon. I thought they wouldn't be able to do it in the end. ”

Issuva's attitude changed a lot, she turned her head and said, "You don't have to worry too much about this matter, it's not as terrible as you think." You only need to admit your mistakes to the king, and you should not do anything behind the king's back. ”

As soon as the words were finished, they strode into the main hall.

There were few people in the main hall, except for King Benhaya, and several officials and nobles, including the great general. There was no one with weapons in the distance. The king and the others all set their sights on the queen and the two brothers.

Izuda straightened up and stepped forward without squinting, not looking at the ministers next to her once. She first bowed to the king, and then stepped up to the chair next to the throne.

The general immediately said: "Contemptible people, I am about to discuss military affairs with the king, and the queen is probably a little inconvenient here." ”

Izuda had already sat down next to the king, and with a cold smile, she looked at the general and said, "Then why don't you start yet?" ”

The general looked up at King Benhaya on his throne, and Issova didn't turn her head, but she also watched the king's movements in the afterglow.

Benhaya was preoccupied, and his uninteresting complexion was not commensurate with his early thirties, and his thick black beard down to his cheeks made his face look even older.

While the queen and the minister were delicately arguing, Benhaya was silent. He seemed to be very steady and had deep thoughts, but he seemed to be just hesitating. Benhaya pinched the wrench in the other hand in one hand and unconsciously pinched the wrench and rotated it. Just looking at such actions, no one knows what he is thinking.

But as long as Benhaya remained silent, Queen Izuda could continue to sit here without listening to the minister's protests. At this time, Issuda must not show weakness, as long as she participates in this deliberation, no one can be against her brother.

King Benhaya finally spoke: "Let the messenger of the Sultan of Malacca come in." ”

The ministers below bowed in reply, turned around and beckoned the guards by the walls of the main hall to come over, repeating the king's orders. The guards folded their hands and bowed eleven times and hurriedly left the main hall.

And when Izuda heard this, she also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the royal family's decision on this important matter is not to take her brother to make peace and beg for mercy; Then the crisis can be averted.