Volume 3 Mending the Cracks in the Sky Chapter 30 Turning Hands into Fire (7)
The night is low, and in the Yanfu Palace, there is not a trace of light, only the brighter and brighter lights in the distance, which illuminate the deep palace, flowers, plants, stone trees, and looming. It is like countless monsters with teeth and claws, lurking in the forbidden palace of the heavenly family.
Only in Zhao Kai's dormitory, there are lights shining, this faint yellow light, flickering weakly in this darkness. Although they are all butter wax and a windproof crystal cover, it always makes people feel that the lights in this dormitory seem to be extinguished at any time.
Zhang Xian stood outside the middle door of the dormitory with his sword, and there were heavily armed armor soldiers on his side, no longer the thin armor like the Imperial Banzhi, but the heavy armor that had followed them into battle, and it was all patched up. Each carried a bow and four feathered arrows in a bag. With a long lance in his hand and a sword and hammer at his waist, he is ready to go into battle and fight a vicious battle.
In the Great Song Dynasty Forbidden, such a real tiger warrior is afraid that he has not seen it for a hundred years!
The middle door of the dormitory was opened, and the screen of the inner hall was also removed, only to see the two little eunuchs standing, and Zhao Kai sat on the brocade couch in a daze, motionless and silent.
Tonight, Zhang Xian suddenly entered the forbidden, imprisoned him and waited for people around him, and wore armor and held soldiers outside the dormitory, known as the guard, but in fact, it was surveillance. In addition, the fire in the southern sky is faint. How did Zhao Kai not know that there was a big change tonight? Bianliang Fengyun, a result will be decided tonight?
But he couldn't do anything other than wait fearfully under Zhang Xian's supervision.
When it comes to the level of being a king, Zhao Kai is not even as good as his father and the unlucky guy who was pushed out of the top tank twice.
The situation is tense and the two sides face each other. has a nominal kingly status, but in fact, it can be manipulated in a balanced manner. Even if you don't have the ability to balance it. Make decisions early. It's better than being so indecisive and waiting for others to decide a winner or loser.
Or just from the words of the eighth level. Decide early to drive the expedition. Even the eighth level is not well-intentioned. But Xiao Yan really hoped that Zhao Kai would be able to make the decision to conquer the expedition as soon as possible. At least the crisis on the Hedong side can be solved first, why bother to use such drastic measures and risk the opening of the Yandi Portal?
If Zhao Kai follows the royal driver's personal expedition, even if the biggest benefit is naturally Xiao Yan. But when the royal driver is in front of the army, what kind of prestige is this for the new monarch, and what kind of legitimacy is his rule? National events are in worship. Worship is the legal system recognized by the world, and Rong is the expression of the king to protect the people under his rule!
In this way, Hedong came back from the expedition. Xiao Yan's position is certainly a lot more stable. But Zhao Kai is different and his position is more stable? After all, the foundation of the Zhao family is deep, Zhao Kai slowly cultivates his henchmen, and Xiao Yan fights with him. and Xiao Yan, a powerful minister, still have to fight slowly, and the final victory or defeat is still unknown.
But Zhao Kai just couldn't make up his mind.
It can only be said that in Xiao Yan's internal strife, every line and everything is given a chance to the people in the bureau. Just every time, the opponent of the infighting. didn't seize this opportunity given by Xiao Yan!
If you don't follow Xiao Yan, you will decisively fall to the side of the Wenchen Doctor headed by Cai Jing. Clothes and edicts and blood letters, etc., the general idea is to try to get a copy and show the attitude. Don't let Cai Jing and the others think that you are just a puppet manipulated for Xiao Yan. Although he was fighting with Xiao Yan, he didn't have much interest in supporting Zhao Kai, and he was more focused on the Taishang and the abolished prince in the outer world, and even set up a puppet of the clan, which was stronger than Zhao Kai.
But Zhao Kai didn't dare to make such a decisive move, so Cai Jing and the others acted with them, except for fighting Xiao Yan on whether Zhao Kai went to Hedong to drive the expedition in person, and the others did not dare to communicate with the three kings. Naturally, there is nothing to talk about.
In the end, Zhao Kai fell into such a fate at the mercy of others, who can blame him?
At this moment, Zhao Kai only felt that in the palace forbidden, there seemed to be many ancestral images, shouting and shouting around him, showing his teeth and dancing his claws, just to get rid of this unscrupulous descendant.
In the end, Zhao Kai could only cover his face and hang his head deeply.
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In the courtyard, there was a soft sound of footsteps, and a few lanterns led the group to come. Zhang Xian looked up, and it turned out that Yan SΓΉ's face smiled, strode up to greet him, and gave a deep salute: "Mastermother." β
The little mute and their carriages and horses were the first to enter the imperial city, and the main mother came, how could it be small. A group of Banzhi guards immediately welcomed the little mute into the Yanfu Palace and found a comfortable place to settle down. Zhang Xian had to guard Zhao Kai tightly and didn't dare to move lightly, he just knew that there was such a thing. But I didn't expect that the main mother actually came here! Could it be that it is dark and dreary, does the mistress still want to come to see the scenery of the Great Song Forbidden Palace? Compared to the previous Liao, look at which one is stronger in this palace forbidden garden?
Even though the little mute is the main mother, Zhang Xian still doesn't want to speak with his conscience, so it's Lan Xiang...... No, it's the stronger of the Great Song Dynasty.
For the protection of the armor, it was the little mute who walked in the front, she gave Zhang Xian a shallow blessing, and smiled: "Fifth brother, I haven't seen you for a long time, but now I am so majestic!" β
Zhang Xian smiled: "It's not that King Yan loves it, but I'm afraid that I will miss King Yan's major event...... The master mother came to peace, when will King Yan arrive? β
The little mute looked like he was not worried about Xiao Yan at all: "No one can stop Brother Xiao, it must be coming soon." β
Zhang Xian let out a long breath: "Now that King Yan has arrived, I will be relieved." With King Yan here, what can't be done? β
On that day, just a few hundred horsemen Xiao Yan dared to stir up the wind and rain in Bianliang, let alone expect help from outside. Now there are soldiers and generals in the capital, and there are more reinforcements from outside. As long as Xiao Yan himself didn't suffer any accidents, what were they, the subordinates of King Yan, afraid of?
The two of them talked casually at the place where the supreme king of the Great Song Dynasty was, and after Zhang Xian promised a few words, he finally smiled because he had a heavy responsibility on his shoulders tonight............ The subordinates still have responsibilities to ............"
The little mute smiled faintly: "Fifth brother." Am I such a person who doesn't know what to do? It's Princess Yan who is worried about her brother. I don't want the saints to be at ease. If you do something unexpected, I will send Princess Yan to talk to my brother, I will turn around and leave, waiting for Brother Xiao to triumph tonight. β
Saying that, behind the little mute, the armor priest gave up one person, and under the light, he looked more and more beautiful, with big snowy skin and big eyes, and a yao's nose and cherry lips. There is also a D cup, isn't it the titular Princess Yan Mao De Diji?
Zhang Xian didn't say a word, bowed deeply to Emperor Maode, and led the way in front of his head. Emperor Maud stopped, and Ying Ying bowed to the little mute. The little mute sighed, didn't say anything, and went away. Only then did Emperor Maude get up and follow Zhang Xian straight into the dormitory.
The footsteps went straight into the dormitory, but Zhao Kai still didn't move, just covered his face in his hands. However, the two little eunuchs were busy and bowed deeply to the ground: "Emperor! β
Emperor Maode lightly opened her lips: "Third brother............ Official. β
Zhao Kai was shocked. looked at Mao De, his eyes were full of panic: "Is King Yan here?" How do you want to kill me? β
Emperor Maude gently admonished: "Official." King Yan went to welcome Taishang and his eldest brother, but he hasn't arrived yet. You just sit down, as long as you obey what King Yan said, the sister will definitely do her best here to protect the safety of the official family. β
The muscles on Zhao Kai's face twitched suddenly: "Are you going to welcome Taishang and my big brother?" Who will take my place? I'm going to draft a Zen position? Could it be that Zhao was directly changed to Xiao? What about wine? What about white silk? If I don't make a draft, will I offer these things? How have you been safe? You must know that you are Princess Yan! But I still say one thing, don't expect to be able to be the mother of the world in the future, you have the blood of the Zhao family, that is, King Yan will be proud in the future, and you will not be able to wear three feet of white silk! β
Zhao Kai's words were harsh, but he didn't dare to let go of it, and from time to time he peeked to see if Zhang Xian, who was outside, had heard his words. The boy of the Zhao family, after arriving in this generation, is already unable to harden his backbone in the face of swords, but he has a hundredfold majesty in the face of his daughter!
Emperor Maode's face turned pale, took a step back, and said with a forced smile: "Third brother, don't think like this............"
Zhao Kai said angrily: "Such a warrior is pressing, but what do you want me to think? β
Emperor Maude's expression was sad, and she really didn't know what to say. She has decided to serve Xiao Yan with all her strength to keep her father and brother safe. But her father and brother did this to her! And the actions of his own husband are also to force them up step by step to their father and brother, if there is really a day when Zhao is changed to Xiao, what is the fate of the previous king, even if Mao De is a daughter's family, you can also imagine it!
Caught in the middle, the young girl Maude Diji, the pain in her heart has exceeded everyone's imagination.
At this time, Emperor Maud could only take a step back and stay by her brother's side. Waiting for Xiao Yan, who is bound to come. She didn't know what Xiao Yan's actions were tonight, and she didn't know what the final result would be, but she just hoped that if Xiao Yan was present and something disadvantageous to her brother, she would be able to kneel down and beg to do her last bit of effort.
The silence in the dormitory lasted for an unknown amount of time, until the sound of shouts and cheers outside had faintly drifted across the night sky and entered the forbidden.
Zhao Kai trembled involuntarily, although in front of the daughter of the Zhao family, he could still show his majesty. But when he was in real danger, all he had left was fear! In the end, a brocade couch for sitting on a bed trembled!
There was another sound of footsteps outside, but it was a few more armorers leading people in. Zhao Kai only shivered, and before Emperor Mao De turned his head, he heard a scream: "Sister! β
In Maude's eyes, he saw a small figure, running a few steps, and finally flew up and threw himself into Maude's arms!
This little figure, who else can there be besides Emperor Roufu?
Standing behind Emperor Roufu was Concubine Yisu who was looking at her with tears in her eyes. For a moment, Maude Emperor's eyes welled up with tears. No matter what the final outcome of tonight is, she is already satisfied to see her sister and mother.
Outside the dormitory, Xiao Yan put on armor and threw the horse lance to the guards behind him to hold, just pressing his sword and looking at the scene in the dormitory. Zhang Xian stood tightly on his side, looking back from time to time, looking at the night sky to the south getting brighter and brighter, and the shouting waves that were getting clearer and clearer.
Zhang Xian hesitated for a moment, and said softly: "King Yan, do you want to act faster?" β
Xiao Yan shook his head: "It's okay to let their mother and daughter talk." β
Three question marks almost popped up on Zhang Xian's head, Emperor Shang of Yan. Isn't it just for an extra sign? Why is he so chivalrous and tender to the emperor?
Xiao Yan snorted. As if he knew Zhang Xian's question: "What else does Zhao Kai have to say?" Pick it up and leave. When the time comes, he will be a signboard, are you afraid that he will dare not obey orders? ............ in time"
Then he hesitated, turned around and pulled Zhang Xian away a few steps, let him into the darkness, and patted Zhang Xian on the shoulder: "Goro, I didn't hold it............ In case I get pregnant, I always have to take responsibility. Even if you don't, there's no point in bullying a girl............ When will you and Yu Chu'er do big things? I'm going to drink when the time comes............"
This matter has obviously been held in Xiao Yan's heart for a while. Who can I talk to about this? Isn't it pinching to find a little mute? Zhang Xian is also a brother who has lived and died together, after all, tonight is to do this big thing, even if he has been fully prepared, who knows what will happen? Once you don't win, you will be crushed! Even with Xiao Yan's current determination to go straight into the forbidden place in the middle of the night, after arranging everything, he couldn't help but feel that his whole body was sore and soft, and his nerves were still tense. couldn't help but confide in Zhang Xian a few words of bitterness in his heart about Emperor Maode's affairs.
Here, Zhang Xian just wanted to cover his ears. It is a good thing that King Yan trusts his heart. But how can this palace secret be heard by his subordinates? Do you think your life is long? He Zhang Xian also wanted to fight for King Yan. He has made countless achievements, was born as a marquis, and has seven sons and eight sons-in-law, but on his birthday, he is full of beds. But I don't dare to get involved in this!
Xiao Yan said a few words in a stirred mood, then he stopped his mouth, turned his head to look, and only saw Zhang Xian with an embarrassed face.
Xiao Yan smiled to himself.
Nowadays, I can't say a lot of things casually. There are many things that can only be borne by yourself.
I really miss the time when I was in Yandi, after a day of marching, because there was not enough food, Xiao Yan's rule was that the soldiers were full, and the generals were fatal, and how much was left. In order to fight for a mouthful of hot soup, don't look at Niu Gao's relationship with Han Shizhong now, the two can really tear themselves apart by the campfire. And he was also hungry and growling, wrapped in a blanket while roasting the fire while boasting about so many delicacies in the future, sauerkraut fish, spicy chicken, Dongshan old goose, spicy crayfish and beer, so that even Yue Fei was secretly swallowing his saliva, and he was leisurely fascinated by the food in Xiao Yan's mouth.
At that time, everything was true, and saying that women often aroused Han Shizhong's obscene laughter.
But now that I am getting higher and higher, these brothers who used to fight side by side can only look up.
Such............ That's fine.
There's no going back anyway. I can only go all the way under the power of history and give these good men a better ending! From tonight onwards!
The shouts and shouts outside became louder and louder, getting closer and closer to the forbidden middle of the imperial city. Xiao Yan woke up from his thoughts, and saw Zhang Xian's eager look on his face, but he didn't dare to urge himself.
Xiao Yan smiled: "What are you worried about those local chickens and dogs outside?" Let's go, take the official family, and the Taishang outside, see how big a battle they have made, and see how they end! β
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In the dormitory, Roufu just hugged her sister and didn't let go, babbling and saying goodbye.
How she practiced martial arts, how she practiced riding in a chair, how much she had accumulated to prepare for wandering the world. How did she dress up as a little eunuch and wanted to sneak out of Taishang to see her sister, but she was picked up by King Yan's direct guard at the door and slipped back.
and how Xiao Yan broke in tonight, how she fought hard to tear up with Xiao Yan, and how she protected her mother with her cultivation that shocked the past and the present.
just didn't say what the situation is now between her and Maode's father Zhao Ji.
Mao De just laughed and cried and listened to the girl's talking, and wanted to ask his father several times, but he couldn't get into Roufu's words. In the end, Mao De could only look at Niangniang pleadingly, and Concubine Yisu smiled, pulled Roufu away and hugged her into her arms.
Since entering the dormitory, her eyes have never left her two daughters, and she has not glanced at Zhao Kai, who has a blue face.
Outside, there was a sudden sound of armor metal colliding, and footsteps were repeated. Concubine Yisu grabbed Mao De again and whispered in her ear: "The man of the Zhao family can't be counted on anymore. You just have to serve King Yan well! If a son is born, there is the bloodline of the Zhao family and the bloodline of King Yan, and the change of dynasty in the future will also be a help to King Yan. Your father and brother, don't worry about them, they all look at you and your mother, and such an unmarried girl! β
After Concubine Yisu finished these few words, Xiao Yan had already strode into the hall surrounded by armor soldiers. Zhao Kai couldn't help but let out a half-scream and collapsed on the brocade couch. However, Emperor Roufu still has the backbone, so she wants to break free from her mother's arms and let go of Xiao Yan. This time, I'll let you see how powerful Ben Diji is!
Before Roufu could make a move, he was dragged to the ground by his mother, and pressed her little head down. Xiao Yan didn't look at the two emperors who fell to the ground, Yisu Guifei and Roufu Maode, but turned to Zhao Kai and saluted.
"The rebellious army abolished the prince and forced the palace, and the ministers retreated into the forbidden. Now the chaotic army is pressing, and the ministers should serve the two saints to go out and quell the chaos! Please sage, move! β
Zhao Kai collapsed on the brocade couch, unable to say a word, shaking like sifting chaff.
Xiao Yan smiled faintly, he had expected the Zhao family's man to be a waste of Cheng DΓΉ, and with a wave of his hand, Zhang Xian and another soldier stepped forward. picked up Zhao Kai as soon as he could, and sent him out to quell the chaos like this.
Zhao Kai only said that there was something unbearable fate waiting for him, and struggled to shout: "King Yan, but beg for your life!" Then enshrine this ancestor to King Yan! β
Concubine Yisu and Roufu Little Emperor Ji have seen it, and they just bow their heads. Emperor Maud covered her mouth as soon as she spoke, and tears immediately rolled down.
As a daughter, she is still worrying about the safety of her heavenly family, and she just wants to do something as much as she can. But how can a man from a heavenly family be so unbearable?
And Xiao Yan's face was as pale as iron, and he turned around. When he was about to leave the door of the dormitory, this Yan King turned around, hesitated, and made a gesture to Mao Debi, which seemed to mean to reassure Emperor Mao De.
Even Emperor Maude didn't expect that King Yan, who was so dignified and majestic tonight, would actually show such concern to her when he was leaving!
And Concubine Yisu's eyes brightened at this moment.
Zhao Kai's voice begging for mercy echoed in the forbidden, and the shouts and cheers outside had already roared, almost completely drowning out Zhao Kai's voice. The people in the forbidden city of the imperial city, except for the soldiers under Xiao Yan's command who were guarding with bows and knives on the city wall, were all worried.
After tonight, what is the situation of this Great Song? (To be continued......)
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