Wu Zetian paused and said to Ximen Mountain: "Ximen Hero, I can promise you that when you arrive in Luoyang, I will send someone to deal with the affairs of Nanyang with you, how about it?" In the current situation, I really can't send anyone to deal with this matter. ”

Feiyun also knew that the situation was critical now, and he really couldn't disperse his forces anymore, so he suggested that Ximen Mountain should find a way to get to Luoyang as soon as possible. According to Feiyun's estimate, it only takes five or six days to reach Luoyang. When the time comes, it will be too late to rush to Nanyang.

Ximen Shan actually didn't expect Wu Zetian to deal with this matter at this time, he just wanted to get Wu Zetian's promise. Now that Wu Zetian has promised to send someone to Nanyang, Ximen Mountain will no longer say anything. He arched his hand towards Wu Zetian and turned to leave.

After Ximen Mountain left, Wu Zetian asked what happened in front of him just now. Liangchen, who was standing next to him, hurriedly told Wu Zetian in detail what had just happened.

Wu Zetian heard that Mrs. Wang's men had suffered heavy casualties, and he was silent for a while. Feiyun handed the list of dead to Wu Zetian, who took it and read it carefully.

Wu Zetian naturally knew Feiyun's intentions, and after reading it, he said, "Lin Shaoxia, don't worry, I won't forget them." After returning to Beijing, I will treat these warriors the same as those of the sacrificed guards! ”

Feiyun said again: "Old Madam Wang asked me to tell you that she hopes that you can keep your promise and fulfill your promise, and she will be satisfied. ”

Wu Zetian said calmly: "It seems that she still doesn't believe me." Lin Shaoxia, the next time you meet her, you can tell her that I will keep my promise and will not go back on my word. ”

Feiyun nodded, and asked Wu Zetian to prepare a little, and then set off later. Wu Zetian bowed his head slightly and agreed. Feiyun then told Lian'er that her aunt Hongxing had become the righteous daughter of Ximen Mountain.

Lian'er was taken aback and hurriedly asked what was going on. Feiyun told Lian'er in detail about Ximen Mountain and Hongxing. After hearing this, Lian'er's face was immediately full of joy and thanked Feiyun.

Feiyun then came to Tianxiang and Feixiang, who were having a good conversation with Lu Ying. At this time, Feixiang knew that Lu Ying turned out to be Lu Mei's elder brother, and Zheng Yu was Zheng Bai's eldest sister. After a few people learned about this, they naturally talked very closely.

At this moment, Wu Wei came over and suggested to Feiyun to set off immediately. Feiyun nodded in agreement and told everyone to leave immediately. Everyone agreed in unison and flew on their horses. Lian'er and Hibiscus, auspicious, and Ruyi, sat in a carriage together, and the flowers fell at the front of the carriage to catch the carriage. Wu Zetian, Zhang Changzong, and Shangguan Wan'er continued to ride the first carriage, and Meijing drove the carriage.

Feiyun asked Zheng Yu, Jin Ding, and Liu Qiong to continue to lead the way, and Feiyun, Tianxiang, and Liangchen followed. Wu Wei and Wu Yuan were on both sides of Wu Zetian's carriage, and behind the carriage were Ximen Mountain, Feixiang, Feiying and Luojia. The third was a few wounded men, and the carriage was driven by a dart boarder. Lu Ying and Zheng Song followed behind.

After passing through Matou Mountain, there is a vast field. The villages and towns along the way are not far from each other, densely populated, and quite lively. Everyone knew that in such a lively place, the assassins would not move, so they relaxed and moved forward slowly.

A few days later, everyone came to Qujia Town by the Qu River. Feiyun saw that the Baiyun Inn in Qujia Town was very good, so he took everyone to live in the courtyard inside.

After Feiyun arranged for everyone to stay, he asked Meijing and Lu Ying and others to take turns to patrol with the dart master of the dart bureau and Wu Yuan's guards. Spend the night without incident.

Early the next morning, Wu Zetian had just gotten up, and Wu Wei was outside the door to tell Di Ge that he had sent someone to come. Wu Zetian was overjoyed and hurriedly asked Wu Wei to bring someone in. It was a middle-aged man, tall and burly. That person was none other than Di Renjie's bodyguard commander Li Fang.

When Li Fang saw Wu Zetian, he immediately knelt down to see it. Wu Zetian asked him to get up and reply. Li Fang stood up, and Wu Zetian asked, "Commander Li, how many people did you bring to escort you?" ”

Li Fang replied respectfully: "Back to the emperor, Weichen was ordered by the elder of the pavilion to bring a thousand elite cavalry. ...... in the capital"

Wu Zetian interrupted Li Fang's words and said, "There is no need to rush to tell you about the affairs of the capital. Let me ask you first, did Elder Di Ge ask you to bring anything to me? ”

Li Fang hurriedly said: "Yes, Weichen is about to offer it." With that, he took out a gold medal wrapped in yellow cloth from his arms. Then he untied a soft sword from his waist and handed it to Wu Zetian along with the gold medal.

Wu Zetian took the gold medal and the soft sword, and asked Li Fang to arrange for the soldiers to protect the inn and report it at any time when he encountered something. Li Fang responded and turned to go out.

Wu Zetian came to the courtyard again and instructed Wu Wei to invite all Feiyun and the others. Wu Wei obeyed the order, and soon Feiyun and the others came to Wu Zetian.

Shangguan Wan'er already knew that the reinforcements from the capital had arrived, and immediately told everyone Wu Zetian's true identity, and asked everyone to bow down to Wu Zetian.

Except for the three Feiyun and the Simon family, everyone else was taken aback. Although they felt that Wu Zetian's identity was special, they didn't expect that she would be the current empress. Everyone was surprised, and they were at a loss for a while, and naturally no one knelt down to greet them.

Zhang Changzong, who was standing on the side, immediately shouted: "When you see the emperor, you still don't kneel down and want to die?" ”

Meijing said angrily: "You dog who is neither male nor female, don't think that if you have support, you can bully others." Mrs. Li didn't speak, where is your turn to make irresponsible remarks. If you talk nonsense again, I will never let you go! ”

Zhang Changzong has always been afraid of beautiful scenery and knows that she doesn't even care about Wu Zetian. Now although he has the support of elite cavalry, he is still afraid in the face of the beautiful scenery, and quickly shut up.

Wu Zetian was worried about the beautiful scenery, and hurriedly said: "You are all my benefactors and friends. And We grant you permission to abstain from prostration, and we will have no restraint in cloth. Don't be angry, girl, okay? ”

When everyone heard that Wu Zetian had exempted everyone from kneeling, they all breathed a sigh of relief and bowed one after another, thanking Wu Zetian. Meijing was also very satisfied with Wu Zetian's performance, so she nodded in agreement.

Then Wu Zetian said to Lu Ying and the others: "Lu Shaoxia, I promised you before, after I arrive in the capital, I will repay you well." Therefore, I would like to invite three people who continue to take the dart game to Beijing with me. When you arrive in the capital, I will definitely make you satisfied. What do you think? ”

Lu Ying glanced at Feiyun, who bowed slightly. Lu Ying immediately said: "Since the emperor has an order, we should obey it!" Wu Zetian was overjoyed, so he asked them to retreat first and prepare to leave for Beijing tomorrow.

After Lu Ying and the others left, Wu Zetian said to Liu Qiong and Jin Ding: "Liu Daxia, Jin Woman, this time you husband and wife helped each other, I am very grateful." I want to invite you two into the palace to serve as my personal guards, I wonder what you think? ”

Liu Qiong hesitated for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, we are just reckless in the rivers and lakes, we really don't know any court rules, I'm afraid we can't take on such an important position, and please ask the emperor to let us be a person in the rivers and lakes!" ”

Wu Zetian sighed and said, "Since you husband and wife have no intention of fame, it is inconvenient for me to be reluctant. When I return to Beijing, I will send someone to deliver the things that have been given to you to the local government in person. Your whole village shall be free from all taxes and servitude. Liu Qiong and Jin Ding hurriedly bowed down and thanked them, and then retreated.

Wu Zetian looked at Hibiscus, Luohua and Jixiang and Ruyi, and said, "Furong, you are Wuwei's apprentice, and you should continue to follow me." I named you the lord of Furong, and when I arrived in the capital, I sent someone to Qingfeng Mountain to bring all your family to the capital. Do you think it's okay? Furong was overjoyed and thanked Wu Zetian.

Wu Zetian nodded, let Furong get up, stood aside and then said to Jixiang and Ruyi: "Jixiang, Ruyi, you have taken good care of me during this time." I'm used to your care, I want you to enter the palace and continue to take care of me, are you willing? "There is no objection to auspiciousness and wishful thinking.

Wu Zetian then said to Luohua: "Luohua girl, are you willing to enter the palace with me?" ”

Luohua shook her head and said, "Your Majesty, you have a lot of people to serve, and there is no shortage of me." My master is the only servant girl by his side, so naturally he can't leave him. ”

Feiyun hurriedly said that he didn't need a maidservant, and let Luohua follow Wu Zetian into the palace. Unexpectedly, this made Luohua furious, turned his head and left.

Feiyun was about to chase him, but Liangchen grabbed him and signaled not to worry, he would be fine when he went to persuade him. Feiyun knew that Liangchen and Meijing had been getting along well with Luohua recently, so he had to nod his head in agreement.

Wu Zetian then said to Tianxiang: "Tianxiang girl, I promised you before that I would seriously consider your request. I've thought about it and decided to accept your request. ”

Tianxiang was overjoyed, and hurriedly said, "Have you promised to pass on the throne to the prince?" ”

Wu Zetian shook his head and said, "That's not what I mean, I mean that I will seriously consider the issue of the heir." The current crown prince's brother is also one of the heirs, and I, as their mother, must be treated equally. ”

Tianxiang was a little disappointed, and her face was suddenly displeased. Ximen Shan knew that Li Xian, the elder brother of the crown prince Li Dan, was also the son of Wu Zetian. Li Xian had also been an emperor before, but he was deposed by Wu Zetian and demoted to the king of Luling.

Wu Zetian's meaning is undoubtedly that she will seriously consider the matter of letting the descendants of the Li family succeed to the throne. As for whether Li Xian or Li Dan succeeded to the throne, Ximenshan naturally didn't care, as long as it was the Li family who succeeded to the throne.

Wu Zetian then said to the three of Feiyun: "Lin Shaoxia, Liangchen girl, and beautiful girl, I have two particularly important things that I want you to help me do, I don't know if you are willing to help?" ”

Feiyun smiled slightly and said, "Mrs. Li, we have completed the task, we should rush back to report to the master as soon as possible." However, since you have spoken, I naturally want to hear what it is. Mrs. Lee, could you please elaborate on what it is? ”

Wu Zetian immediately said: "The first thing is the matter of the Nanyang Boat Gang that Ximen Daxia said last time. I would like to ask you to serve as my gold medal envoy and go to Nanyang to investigate and deal with this matter. If you find that there are corrupt officials and bullies who are cruel to the people, you have the right to cut them down first and then play them. I wonder if you'd like to? ”