Chapter 147: Mid-Autumn Festival
Qingchen looked at Zhao Xu. After a long silence. He spoke slowly. What will happen in southern Xinjiang. And Xiao Yat's current situation. I told Zhao Xu everything.
Zhao Xu listened. Stunned. He looked at Qingchen. A look of disbelief flashed in his eyes: "How can this be." ”
"I'd love to know, too. How so. Qingchen said. "He's always shown to be so omnipotent. Omniscient. But why do you want to do such a stupid thing......"
Qingchen's whisper. made Zhao Xu's heart even more uncomfortable. He grew up with Xiao Yat. is also watching how Xiao Yi struggles to survive in the Heavenly Star Country. How to dodge the open guns and hidden arrows of those brothers of the Ningyue Imperial Family. He developed his own power in the Celestial Star Country.
But. Everything was on the day he met Mu Qingchen. began to fall apart. Xiao Yi, who clearly believes in Taoguang and obscurity. couldn't help but expose his true strength in front of Qingchen. Obviously believes in Xiao Yi, who is weak and self-restrained. But for the sake of dusting. Break your own principles again and again.
Zhao Xu should have blamed Qingchen. But he didn't qualify. Because this is what Xiao Yat himself wants. And...... Something like this happened. Qingchen must be more uncomfortable than others. It's just that she's good at repression. It's just a matter of suppressing all the emotions in your heart.
"So. Master. What to do now. "After a long time. Zhao Xu asked.
In the end, it is Xiao Yi's closest guard. He was able to adjust his mood very quickly. Thinking of Qingchen, call yourself over today. Definitely didn't just want to tell him about Xiao Yat. There must be something else.
"How is the situation in the palace. Qingchen didn't answer the rhetorical question.
Lu Yang looked like an emperor. Cover people's eyes. Fortunately, the emperor grew up in the Kingdom of Heavenly Stars since he was a child. Temper and habits are not well understood. There were no problems. Zhao Xu said. "But those folds in the middle of the court. Regarding military affairs, it is 800 miles to urgently ask the Hou with a different surname to deal with it. About government affairs. They are all handled by the newly appointed prime minister. They are all reliable people. has survived most of the year. ”
"These ...... It's all arranged by Xiao Yi. Qingchen heard this. asked faintly.
Since Xiao Yi and her went to southern Xinjiang one after another. It was all expected by Xiao Yi. Then Xiao Yat must be prepared. Make sure that the dynasty of the Ning Yue Kingdom will not make a mess.
"That's what the master said. Zhao Xu nodded.
"Xiao Yat didn't want to be this emperor. Qingchen said. "At the beginning, Tianxing and Ning Yue fought. After I met him. He told me personally. To get is to destroy. ”
"Yes. The emperor became this emperor. It's not that you want to develop the Condensing Moon Country into a big country. Let the four seas surrender. It's to make the Moon Condensing Kingdom completely disappear from this world. "Zhao Xu is Xiao Yi's close attendant. Naturally, he knows a lot about these things. "Because there are so many people. Lost his mind because of this throne. He didn't want to see the Xiao royal family fight for each other because of these false names. You're dead or alive. ”
"Exactly. It coincides with my thoughts. Qingchen said. "In that case. Then you will cooperate with me. Do one thing. ”
Zhao Xu looked at Qingchen with a solemn face. Listen to Qingchen tell her plan. In my heart though shocked. But thinking about it...... It's a good idea. So he nodded. Agreed.
"Please rest assured, master. The subordinates will cooperate with Lu Yang after they go back. This will be done. Zhao Xu said.
"Of course I believe in you. Qingchen said. "Ten days to go. Ten days to prepare. Enough for you...... For me...... That's enough. ”
"Yes. If the master has no commands. Then the subordinate retired first. Zhao Xu said. After getting permission to clean up. Turn away. Disappear into the night.
After Zhao Xu left. Qingchen instructed Zhiyu. said: "Send a message to Mingyue." Reveal the news of the death of Xiao Yi, the emperor of the Ningyue Kingdom, to Zhong Wanyu. Let Hou and Zhao Yun, who have different surnames, prepare. The moment I received the news of Xiao Yi's death. Unite with Xu Ming to launch an attack on the Ningyue Kingdom. Summoned Ning Chen. Let Wan Jijun know about the rebellion of the Ning Yue Kingdom. Try to let Mobei send troops. By the way, let Ning Chen prepare what we need......"
Qingchen commanded the same. Huai Jin remembered them one by one. Wait for the dust to be ordered. Huai Jin turned around. Will clear the dust just said those things. All delivered in all directions. There is the capital of the Celestial Star Kingdom. There is Mobei. There is also the South Gun......
Time flies. In the blink of an eye. Ten days have passed.
this day. It was the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15. It is also the day when the Ningyue Palace holds a banquet to entertain the ministers.
Mid-Autumn Festival feast. It has always been the custom of the Moon Country. All the courtiers had to eat and drink in the palace. to be able to go home. Accompany your loved ones for a reunion dinner.
And this day. It is also a day when Qingchen and Zhao Xu discussed.
The palace feast begins. Singing and dancing. Staggered. Everyone seemed to be immersed in this harmonious and happy atmosphere. There's nothing wrong with that.
in the past year. Because of the war between the stars and the moon. Many courtiers were worried. But later. After the Celestial Star Kingdom got Nanjun. He stopped. There was no pursuit. It made many Ning Yue courtiers feel incredible.
Coupled with the mixing of Mobei and southern Xinjiang. The situation in the four countries was complicated for a moment. Many literati are also reluctant to put more effort into this. In short, the army has not yet reached the capital. And the emperor didn't say anything. And they have to get by.
But no one thought about it. When they were clapping their hands for the song and dance in front of them. A catastrophe has arrived.
An overwhelming number of black-clad killers poured out of the night. A dangling knife in his hand. Stabbed at Xiao Yi, who was sitting on the top.
The purpose of the Assassins was clear. They just seem to want Xiao Yi's life. Many people around Xiao Yat were implicated. On the contrary, the courtiers who sat far away were safe and sound.
The seats of the courtiers were set according to their ranks. The higher the grade, the closer it is to Xiao Yat. Those courtiers who were wounded. I regret it infinitely at this time. I hate that I am the petty official who is not in the stream. At least he was able to save his life.
Zhao Xu is the emperor's imperial guard. When encountering such a situation, it is natural to protect the emperor. In the process of fighting the killer. Zhao Xu was naturally injured. It was the moment when the movement of his hand stopped. In the distance, an arrow shot directly at the emperor on the high platform.
One arrow through the heart. Blood splattered.
Presented in front of everyone's eyes. It was Xiao Yat who died on the spot.
The black-clad killers saw that they had succeeded. and no longer in love. They all left. Ignore the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet that has become a mess behind.
The Assassins came quickly. Go fast, too. It seemed like it was in a flash. Just now, the emperor had already fallen in a pool of blood. Pale face. Silently.
"Pass on the Imperial Doctor. Zhao Xu looked at everyone. I couldn't help but shout.
Until he shouted several times. Only then did everyone react. I hurriedly called the Imperial Doctor. Diagnose the pulse of the emperor. But the doctor had trembling hands and diagnosed several times. What you want to say. But he couldn't say it.
"What's wrong with the emperor. Tai Doctor. You speak. "The prime minister saw this. He asked.
The old lady was prone to trembling. It was a long time before he knelt down with a thud. Kowtow to the emperor lying on the ground. shouted in his mouth: "The emperor died. . . ”
With the old lady doctor's shout. All the courtiers reacted. This sudden turn of events. Let them be young emperors. Died...... This rank is less than two years of emperors. As short as the last emperor. Even more miserable than the previous one.
Because there is no queen and queen mother in the palace. Xiao Yat never accepted other concubines. Now Xiao Yat is dead. The whole palace became an empty city. Not even a serious master.
Zhao Xu saw this. Then he opened his mouth and said to the prime minister: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister." The emperor relied on the most important person during his lifetime. Now the emperor's posthumous affairs. I hope you will take a lot of pain......"
The prime minister heard this. remembered how important Xiao Yi was to himself before. He nodded involuntarily. I agreed.
Soon. The three divisions and six departments began to perform their own duties. The Ministry of Rites arranges funerals. The Criminal Department investigates the origins of these assassins. Qin Tianjian began to calculate the auspicious day of the zodiac and prepare for the burial of the emperor......
In the end, it is something that has been done many times. Even if it comes suddenly. But they weren't in a hurry. It's just that the funeral can't be as grand as the previous emperors. There are a lot of other things that should be there.
Zhao Xu said that he wanted to clean up the emperor's body. Change into clean clothes. Let the emperor walk more comfortably. took the body of "Xiao Yi" to Longchen Palace. Command them to keep watch at the door. The palace door was closed.
It was the moment when everyone avoided it. The dead "Xiao Yat" got up from the bed. wiped the blood from his body. Spoken:
"This arrow is really ruthless. I almost really got my back on it. ”
"Alright. Today's deception is a success. You've got to keep acting. Waited for the imperial tomb. to get you out. Zhao Xu said.
"I also want to enter the imperial mausoleum. But. Didn't our master build a mausoleum? Lu Yang asked a little puzzled.
"You forgot that the emperor thought the queen was dead. He buried her in the mausoleum of the former queen. Then expand next to it. Said that it was the place where his bones were buried. Zhao Xu said.
Lu Yang heard this. can only resign himself to continue to play this "unlucky emperor".
There was a harmonious atmosphere in Longchen Palace. Outside, the pot has exploded. Especially the people who were sent out to deliver the letter by Qingchen before. The news was delivered to the person who should have sent it one step earlier.
So. The Emperor of the Moon Kingdom had just been assassinated. Mobei and Tianxing have already gotten the news. The different surnames Hou and Zhao Yun also united with Xu Ming. Raise troops to counterattack Ningyue. The intention is to continue to advance the territory of the Celestial Star Kingdom to the north.
Time. The Emperor of the Moon Kingdom died. Rudderless ship. Siu Yat has no brothers. and there were no children. There is not even an heir to the throne. The current court is supported by a group of courtiers.
But. Ningyue Country has been wiped out since the Ye family. The Gu family was defeated. Nanjun, who had a different surname Hou, was returned to the Heavenly Star. There were no more generals available in the DPRK and China. A group of ministers heard the news of the enemy attack. I couldn't help but be shocked. Look at each other. But I couldn't think of a way.
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(Tianjin)