In January of the seventeenth year of Yongchang, the two armies fought at the border pass.

The Great Chu army lost its backbone, the army was disheartened, and the army of Yan was also seriously injured after the first battle of Songshan, and its strength was greatly reduced.

The two sides fought fiercely for March, and the Chu army resisted stubbornly and refused to give in. Finally, in April of this year, Yan Wang Yuanyi took the initiative to sue for peace and concluded a friendly state with Dachu.

When the peace letter was sent to Chu Luo, he still agreed.

In exchange for the well-being of the people in the whole world, and in exchange for the stable foundation of Great Chu, in the eyes of Chu Luo, the emperor, this is still worth it.

However, the army stationed at the border pass by Yuan Yi, the king of Yan, did not retreat, and the minister who sued for peace traveled thousands of miles to the border pass to ask for the details, and Yuan Yi asked for another article to be added to the original treaty, asking the emperor of Great Chu to send the princess to Yan and relatives.

Chu Luo, who heard the news, was so angry that he scolded angrily, "This Yan King is simply an inch!" He is over thirty years old, and he still asks for my princess! I won't allow it! ”

"Your Majesty!" Zhou Chuan half-knelt and bowed his hand, and said respectfully, "Although the military strength of the Yan State is not as good as the prosperous time, but our army has lost the general, the troops are scarce, if we fight again, I am afraid that it will be powerless, although the conditions of the King of Yan are harsh, but please read it for the sake of the people of the Chu State, and you need to focus on state affairs!" ”

Zhou Chuan's words were earnest, and when they fell into Chu Luo's ears, they added a sense of sadness, he held on to the dragon chair, and said indifferently, "Then the King of Jiangling...... Still no news......"

Zhou Chuan's eyes were sour, and he said in a deep voice, "The last general is incompetent, and I ask the emperor to condemn him!" ”

Chu Luo's heart trembled, his face was extremely pale, and he said after a long time, "You go down." ”

When the news of the harmony reached the harem, everyone moved their sympathetic eyes to Emperor Shuyi.

Zhao Nanyan had nowhere to cry and search, so he only found Chang'an in Taoyao Palace, and begged with sorrow, "I beg the queen to intercede with the emperor, don't let the concubine's Shuyi go to Yan Country and relatives, the concubine begs you, the queen ......."

Chang'an's eyes were boiled red, and one of her hearts had long been hanging on Chu Ying, whose life and death were uncertain, and she had no time to take care of these anymore. She looked at Nanyan, who was crying miserably, and said lightly, "Don't ask for it, it's useless to beg anyone." The emperor has no other way. If King Yan does not withdraw his troops for a day, Dachu will be in danger for a day. When the national crisis is at hand, you should also weigh it yourself. ”

As soon as Nanyan heard this, her tears stopped suddenly, and her tone suddenly became indifferent, "Queen Mother, the concubine never thought that you would be so ruthless. You and your concubines were born in the mansion together, and Shuyi's boudoir name was given by the mother, and now Shuyi is close to her, and the mother is so laissez-faire, regardless of it! ”

Chang'an's face gradually became ugly, and before he could speak, Yuxiu's clear voice sounded first.

"Oh, isn't contouring stupid? How can such a thing be said to the queen? Zhong Yuxiu's eyes rolled, and she immediately stepped forward to support Nanyan, and Yin Yin persuaded, "The queen mother can't help it, this harmony was proposed by King Yan, and it was not the emperor's initiative to ask for it." This contouring is not by the emperor's side, but I don't know the stakes of the matter, Da Chu almost can't keep it, and it is not good to exchange the contoured Shuyi Emperor Ji for the peace of Da Chu? ”

Nanyan shook off Yuxiu's hand, her eyes were cold, "Concubine Shu's words are not painful, since Concubine Shu's mother is so worried about the country, why don't you let Emperor Yuerong go and kiss?" ”

As soon as she mentioned Yuerong, Yuxiu suddenly changed color, and sneered coldly, "How can Yuerong compare to Emperor Shuyi's love for the emperor?" As soon as Emperor Shuyi entered the palace, she was given a title by the emperor, which is like our Yuerong, who is already thirteen years old, but she is still called by her name. Yuerong is young and has not yet reached the age of leaving the cabinet, and the emperor will not allow it. ”

The color of decadence on Nanyan's face became thicker, she sat on the ground, and suddenly burst into tears, "But Shuyi is only eighteen years old, but she wants to marry in a place like Yan Kingdom, and be a concubine and concubine for the King of Yan who has passed the years...... The concubine really can't bear it......"

"It's all done by yourself, who is to blame?" Yuxiu glanced at her with disgust, and there was a sharp cold light hidden in her charming eyes, "When Emperor Shuyi was fifteen years old, the emperor asked her to leave the pavilion and find a concubine in Luoyang City. But if you hadn't been holding back and delaying the emperor to this day, you wouldn't have encountered this incident. ”

Nan Yan trembled with anger, pointed at Zhong Yuxiu with his finger, and said sharply, "Yes, if I had sent Shuyi out with a ruthless heart back then, then it would be your daughter who is close today!" ”

"Don't make any noise!" Chang'an stood up, her eyes did not fluctuate at all, she looked at the demeanor of the middle palace, and said loudly, "Harmony is a state affair, the harem is not allowed to be ignored, and the palace has no right to interfere, you all go back to the palace." ”

Hearing this, Yuxiu stood up and gently blessed Chang'an, "The queen mother, the concubine retires." ”

Chang An turned his head to look at her, and suddenly said in a loud voice, "Wait." ”

Yuxiu stood still when she heard this, and looked at Chang'an calmly, "What does the queen mother command?" ”

Chang'an's eyes settled on her body, and he looked her up and down. I saw Zhong Yuxiu wearing a large peony smoke veil Bixialuo, her high curled sideburns obliquely inlaid with pearls and jasper, decorated with red gold and ruby hairpins, and her makeup was gorgeous and graceful.

Chang'an's eyes were cold, and he couldn't help but raise his voice a little and said, "In the past year, there have been frequent wars, and a large amount of treasury expenditure has been used for military affairs. If this palace is not mistaken, for a year in a row, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has not issued gold and silver beads and Jiangnan silk to the Ronghua Palace, so how can you explain your body today, Concubine Shu? ”

Yuxiu was speechless for a while, her face turned a little pale, she opened her lips slightly, and said forcefully, "The harem is thrifty, and the clothes and jewelry of the concubine were sent into the palace by the mother's family, is this also not allowed?" ”

A hint of surprise flashed on Chang'an's face, and his gaze approached Zhong Yuxiu, "Since it is something sent by my mother's family, naturally there is nothing that is not allowed." Before Concubine Shu came out of the pavilion, she was the only daughter of Lord Shangshu, and she was more expensive as gold. It's just that after entering this harem, everyone abides by the palace rules, and under the palace, it is the most respectful concubine, and I hope that the concubine is strict with the law, and set an example for the harem, so as not to lose proportion. ”

Yuxiu bit her lip tightly, restrained her thoughts, and said slowly, "The concubine respectfully follows the teachings of the queen's mother. ”

As soon as everyone left, Chang'an's eyes sank, and Wanxiang understood, and immediately stepped forward and said, "What does the queen mother command?" ”

Chang'an's eyebrows froze a trace of doubt, and he thought, "After thinking about it, I still feel that something is wrong, Jiangnan has stopped paying tribute this year, but what Concubine Zhong Shu is wearing is still a new pattern." Moreover, the main palace heard that some time ago, there was a large amount of military expenditure, and the treasury was empty, not only the harem, but even the ministers of the court and the central government were halved and distributed, even if the Shangshu Mansion was rich, it would never reach this level. And the palace is paying attention, not only the concubine, but even the palace maids around her are all lacking, which really has to be suspicious. ”

Evening fragrance's eyes moved, "Does Niangniang suspect that Shangshu is hidden?" ”

Chang An sighed lightly, lowered his voice and said, "It is a big crime for officials to embezzle and take bribes, and this palace does not dare to say anything, you still send a message to Changping and let him pay attention to the movements of the previous dynasty." ”

Evening fragrance bowed her head gently, "Yes, Niangniang." ”

The concubines went out of the door of Taoyao Palace together, and Zhong Yuxiu was reluctant to go with them, so she deliberately slowed down her pace. When she saw that there was no one around, she spat fiercely and said, "Bah, the queen is really virtuous?" Bengong saw that she was not sad about the disappearance of King Gangneung, so she came to take advantage of the palace, King Gangneung has long been gone, but she has been worrying! ”

When Jiang Xin heard this, he was immediately stunned, and said with relief, "Don't say that, Concubine Niangniang, the previous dynasty was in turmoil, and the harem was ruled by the queen mother alone, and we can't talk nonsense about the queen's mother." ”

Yuxiu glanced at her with disgust and said angrily, "You are usually quite bold when you do things for this palace, why are you afraid now?" If the queen dares to do it, the palace is going to say that when she shows her feet one day, the palace will definitely sue the emperor to reason! ”

Before the words fell, Zhong Yuxiu looked at a pretty figure walking in the distance.

"Isn't this a lady? What made my mother so angry? Shen Changle held Yixiang's hand, and Ying Yingqiao smiled and walked towards Yuxiu.

Yuxiu held a wisp of anger, and her face was even more ugly, "I don't need you to watch jokes here." ”

With that, she turned around and walked away from Changle without looking back.

Changle looked at her back as she quietly walked away, and a thin smile slowly appeared on her face, "Yixiang, you said that Emperor Shuyi or Emperor Yuerong, which one does the emperor hurt more?" ”

Yixiang smiled slightly, "According to the slave, Emperor Shuyi is the eldest daughter of the emperor, and the emperor loves Emperor Shuyi more." ”

Changle squinted, and his smile was cold, "If Emperor Shuyi insists on not going to kiss, then guess who the emperor will choose?" ”

The smile on Yi Xiang's face immediately froze, "If Emperor Shuyi doesn't go, then there will only be Emperor Yuerong of Concubine Shu's mother in the palace...... It's just that Emperor Yuerong is still young, I'm afraid ......"

"It's nothing to be young, what matters is what the emperor wants." Changle's smile was gentle and gentle, which did not match the indifference in her mouth at this time, "This distant marriage is good, it carries the glory of the Chu State and seeks peace." But to put it bluntly, isn't it just used as a pawn? King Yan has the heart to rebel, this Shuyi Emperor Ji married, I am afraid that I have to live in fear, I may die in Yan Kingdom one day, and I will never come back. ”

Yixiang's eyes were shocked, and she immediately said, "Don't say that, Niangniang, now the whole palace is staring at Emperor Shuyi, don't let others hear this, and cause any more trouble." ”

Changle's eyes flowed slightly, and the smile on the corner of his mouth was full of coldness and disdain, "Also, if one day someone listens to it, and then sues the palace in front of the emperor, saying that the palace curses the emperor." That's it, after all, I don't do anything in this palace, there are still six princes in this palace, why worry about them. ”