As soon as he returned to the capital, the news of the war in the north also came - naturally the news of the defeat of Liao's expedition!

Xiao Xuan of the Liao State was so scheming that he had already prepared, the Song army went to the north to fight, and experienced the campaign against the Northern Han just now, although the morale of the soldiers was high, but the body was already exhausted.

What's more, he was not familiar with the terrain of Liao, and he was ambushed as soon as he entered the territory of Liao.

The newly appointed general did not know as much as Zhao Ting about the terrain of the north, and he did not have enough experience on the battlefield, so he was doomed to defeat.

As soon as Zhao Guangyi received the news of the defeat in the battle ahead, he was afraid that the tragedy of defeat and capture would be staged again, so he retreated to the capital first.

The rest of the army suffered several defeats in a row, and had no choice but to retreat to the territory of the Great Song Dynasty.

This battle can be said to be extremely embarrassing, not only did not eat the Liao State, but allowed the Liao State to occupy a large area of land that previously belonged to the Northern Han Dynasty in the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun.

At the beginning, for the safety of Zhao Guangyi in the woods, Zhao Ting had to agree to sign the contract, but he didn't plan to really back down.

It was planned that once the Northern Han was destroyed, he would redeploy his troops to defend the northern land in person, and he would definitely not let the Liao State take advantage.

The Covenant was meant to be a stopgap measure.

However, in order to grab the credit, Zhao Guangyi not only rushed to take the initiative to attack Liao, but also gave the other party an excuse to start a war. also seized Zhao Ting's military power, so that he couldn't hold the northern land and had to cede it bitterly.

Zhao Ting had to lament the countless soldiers who died innocently in the north, what else can he say now, and he has no ability to do anything.

I only hope that he can grow wise, and one day he can grow into a qualified emperor.

was angry and no longer went to court, and Zhao Guangyi didn't want to see him, for fear of being reprimanded and ridiculed by him, so he no longer called him into the palace.

……

Disobey the Hou Mansion.

Zhou Jing looked at the gold and silver ornaments on the table, these were all sent by Zhao Guangyi today, and the people who were originally sent wanted to take her into the palace immediately, but she strongly refused.

Tomorrow, I'm afraid that I won't be able to refuse.

Clench your fists.

Staring at the candlelight, she smiled happily and sadly.

The man she hated for so many years, who had tormented her for so many years, finally died.

At the beginning, he tried his best to instigate Zhao Guangyi's Northern Expedition, hoping to kill Liu Jiyuan with his hand.

instigated him to drive the expedition in person, hoping that the two people he hated the most in his heart could fight each other, and she would be happy no matter who died.

Now Liu Jiyuan is finally dead!

She laughed happily for a few days, knelt under the tree in the courtyard, and told her heavenly parents about the excitement that hatred had finally been avenged.

But Zhao Guangyi is still alive.

Zhou Jing wanted to kill him, but it was not impossible to assassinate him between the beds.

But he hesitated.

If that happens, not only Li Yu, but also the remnants of the Southern Tang Dynasty who surrendered together will also be implicated.

In the past, hundreds of subjects of the Southern Tang Dynasty were still alive in this capital, just like her and Li Yu, who had suffered ridicule and humiliation, but they still had to work hard to survive.

Looking at the small jade bottle in his hand, it was the poison that was going to be given to Zhao Guangyi.

hesitated whether to hold a personal vendetta or drink it himself.

She didn't hear the door ring, and Li Yu walked in.

"Why don't you sleep yet?" He asked.

Zhou Jing looked up at him and looked at him for a long time.

He is also much older, the young and handsome emperor who was full of spirit and talent in the past, and let him fall in love at first sight.

became the middle-aged man in front of him with a haggard and sad face, and nowhere to talk about his talents.

smiled sadly, "Actually, I'm not called Zhou Jing." She said suddenly.

Li Yu also looked at her with soft eyes, and was not frightened in any way by her words.

In his eyes, she was still beautiful and pure, just like when he first saw her in the palace.

There is always a soft and warm smile on his face, "I know!" He whispered.

"You know? When did you find out? Zhou Jing looked at him in surprise.

"Not long after you entered the palace, your sister saw it, after all, it was a sister who had a deep relationship since childhood, how could she hide it from her." Li Yu said with a smile.

At the beginning, his queen, that is, Zhou Jing's sister, was seriously ill and her sister entered the palace to serve, how could she not notice it when she stayed together day and night.

"Then why do you ...... And make me the queen!"

"You were by our side for the years when your sister was seriously ill. And I'm ...... After a few years of getting along, I have already fallen in love with you unconsciously. Although I'm sorry for your sister, I still can't help falling in love with you. ”

"Then why didn't my sister expose it?"

"She has been sick for a few years, and I have seen your sincerity towards her, and I have also seen my feelings for you. Although he is grief, he is still willing to fulfill us, so when I am dying, let me be kind to you and make you your successor. He said softly, reminiscing about the past.

It was a time when it was so beautiful.

Zhou Jing's tears flowed, although she was forced by Liu Jiyuan to be the second miss of the Zhou family, she entered the palace to serve the eldest lady of the Zhou family, the queen of the Southern Tang Dynasty at that time.

From the first glance, I really liked this sister, although she was pale and weak at that time, but her eyes were full of love and true affection.

The grief of losing my father and mother has been alleviated a lot because of this sister's care.

And Li Yu, his affection and talent, also deeply touched her heart.

Although he was secretly forced to secretly pass information to the Northern Han, he never really hurt them, and he tried his best to conceal important information.

was discovered by Liu Jiyuan several times, and the punishment was not given an antidote, and she was in pain, but she was still willing to protect the people she loved without regrets.

If it weren't still useful, this disobedient chess piece would have been killed by Liu Jiyuan a long time ago.

She didn't care how much she suffered.

Thinking of the past, she was once happy, although she had no father and mother, she had a sister and husband who loved her.

Zhou Jing closed her eyes and sighed happily: "Thank you for giving me warmth and love for so many years, and ...... in the future Take good care of yourself. ”

"You're not with me anymore?" Li Yu asked, his voice trembling a little.

"I can't accompany you in the future!" I opened my eyes and looked at him quietly, "I live to avenge and repay your love for me." Now that Liu Jiyuan is dead, his father's revenge has finally been avenged. ”

"You didn't say you wanted to repay my love, why can't you continue to stay with me?" stepped forward and looked at her fixedly, with endless sincere sadness.

A trembling hand caressed his face, "I thought it could!" Even if the country dies and lives in this disobedient mansion, we and each other are still quiet and happy. But now...... I don't deserve it!"

"No!" Li Yu shouted excitedly, "You deserve it!" You are my courage to live, and with you at least I still have a home. If I don't have you, my country will really be ruined, how can I live alone? ”

"But this is me...... Every day of life feels painful and dirty. In the past, I was supported by my father's hatred, but now that the revenge has lost all support, I can't stand it anymore. ”

"No...... You still have me...... Let's live well together, shall we?" Li Yu begged and hugged her tightly, for fear that he would lose it if he let go.

Zhou Jing hugged it back and ...... for a long time The two hugged each other, recalling the bits and pieces of the year in their minds.