readsfreenovel Chapter 121 The Death of the Deer King
Chapter 121 The Death of the Deer King
Emperor Shenwu had a cold expression on his face, and the sword in his hand flew towards Zhou Qi.
The sword light penetrated Zhou Qizhen's chest. Zhou Qizhen suddenly opened his eyes wide, and the corners of his mouth moved slightly, as if he couldn't believe that he would die just like that. Then his body fell backwards to the ground.
Chen Jiahan, the head of the Chen family, cried out sadly, "Master!"
The rebels and others who were ready to take action all stayed where they were.
Emperor Shenwu waved his arm, Leng Qujing received the order and acted quickly, knocking the rebels to the ground in no time.
Chen Jiahan was brought before the Shenwu Emperor, his face covered in dust. The Emperor solemnly said, "The Chen family followed the Deer King in committing treason, slaughtering the people of Ningzhou City, provoking riots in the two cities, and plundering the people. They deserve death!"
Chen Jiahan suddenly looked up and stared at Emperor Shenwu.
Emperor Shenwu continued, "Right before the two armies, execute the three direct descendants of the Chen family!"
The rescued people cheered and knelt down, shouting "Long live the emperor!" "Long live the emperor!"
Amid the people's thanks, Chen Jiahan and other members of the Chen family looked dejected and lowered their heads, waiting for their final fate to come.
Emperor Shenwu ordered Leng Qujing to enter Ningzhou City and quickly recapture it. Ningzhou City was dead silent, and the long streets were still stained with the blood of the dead.
The soldiers leading the way beat gongs and shouted, "Your Majesty has come in person to quell the rebellion! The Deer King has been killed! Your Majesty has come in person to quell the rebellion! The Deer King has been killed!"
Someone tentatively opened the door a crack, and gradually, more and more people filled the long street, all pouring into the street. Some wailed, some wept with joy, and some cheered with jubilation...
In the evening, Leng Qujing was summoned by Emperor Shenwu. He knelt and reported, "Your Majesty, in accordance with Your Majesty's orders, the new Ningzhou City Guard has been ordered to take charge of all matters, comfort the people, rebuild houses, and provide compensation to the officials who were killed or injured."
The Shenwu Emperor, who had been resting with his eyes closed, gently opened them. His phoenix eyes were bright and full of spirit. "Wait a few more days, search and kill the remaining forces of the Family Deer King, and when the situation in the two cities is basically stable, I will return to the Imperial City!"
Late at night, in the quiet pavilion of Miaoling Palace, Lan Qingwu suddenly woke from her dream. She sat up with a start, took a deep breath, and gently wiped the cold sweat from her forehead. She touched her stuffy chest and murmured, "Your Majesty...Brother Heng..."
Ruhan on the small couch also woke up. She quickly stood up and ran to Lan Qingwu's side: "Master, what's wrong with you?"
Lan Qingwu just shook his head, but Ruhan's face was slightly serious. She placed her hand on Lan Qingwu's forehead, her brows furrowed: "Master, you have a fever!"
"is it?"
Lan Qingwu's face turned pale: "I just feel a little dizzy."
Ruhan helped Lan Qingwu lie down again: "Master, I will ask Doctor Nie to come over immediately!"
Lan Qingwu felt so weak that he was about to fall asleep.
Ruhan left in a hurry.
Lan Qingwu thought of the scene in his dream, and a tear slowly flowed from the corner of his eye: "Brother Heng, I like you, but I love freedom more!"
What's more, there are thousands of years of time and space between the two of them, which is an insurmountable chasm!
Lan Qingwu's days in Miaoling Palace became even more difficult. She strictly ordered Ruping, Ruhan and Nie Wushuang not to reveal the fact that she was sick. Now all the eyes of the people in Miaoling Palace were focused on her. During this special period, she must not show any sign of abnormality.
The messenger soldier who was reporting the victory to the imperial city passed by the Miaoling Palace and galloped away on his horse.
Inside the outer hall, Lan Shuren asked his servants, "Are you saying that soldiers from Ningzhou City went directly to the Imperial City?"
"Yes, sir. By the time our people noticed, the man had already run far away."
Lan Shuren pondered, "I see. I'll go down. It seems... His Majesty has already recaptured Ningzhou City, but I don't know the specific circumstances."
Lan Shuren thought of Prince Kang, who was not far away from him, and his brows furrowed tightly again. Prince Kang's obvious thoughts made him even more worried about Lan Qingwu. A prince, that person's situation...
Two days later, Lan Qingwu's fever rose and fell, and Nie Wushuang was worried again. Ruping Ruhan was also anxious. The affairs of Miaoling Palace needed Lan Qingwu's handling every day, and she could only endure it with the illness. As a result, her illness recurred.
That afternoon, Ru Ping hurried into the palace and said, "Master, the rebels of the Deer King are trying to break into the Miaoling Palace. They were intercepted by Master Lan at the east gate. Several of them have been captured. Master Lan has sent someone to ask Master what to do with them!"
Lan Qingwu rubbed his brows, trying to clear his groggy mind. "Find a room in the outer hall of Miaoling Palace, closer to my cousin, and lock them up there. We'll make a decision after His Majesty returns."
Ruping took the order and left.
Lan Qingwu was so worried and couldn't get enough rest due to the work he was doing, that he felt even worse.
After four or five days of this, Lan Qingwu was completely exhausted. She began to rest in bed during the day. Ruhan asked cautiously, "Master, Young Master Lan said he wanted to come and see you. What do you think..."
Lan Qingwu shook his head. "Let my cousin handle it himself. I really don't have the energy anymore."
Ruhan advised, "Miss, even if you are worried about His Majesty, you must take care of your own health. Otherwise, when His Majesty returns and sees you like this, he will definitely be worried."
Lan Qingwu was silent for a moment, then suddenly thought of something: "Ruhan, you reminded me. Go and personally arrange for our people from the Suowu Palace to wait outside the palace. If His Majesty returns, report to me immediately!"
Ruhan was stunned for a moment, then bowed slightly: "I will arrange it right away."
In the outer hall of Miaoling Palace, Prince Kang stared at the direction of the inner hall without blinking. After learning that Lan Qingwu stayed in Miaoling Palace, he could no longer suppress his eagerness. After hesitating again and again, he still couldn't resist the temptation and returned to Miaoling Palace with the palace soldiers of Prince Kang's mansion.
But he never expected that the Lan family also sent people back to Miaoling Palace to guard that person. Thinking of that annoying blue tree man, King Kang couldn't help but frown. He really didn't know his name. He actually hindered him. It was extremely disgusting!
Emperor Shenwu led his army and rushed from the two cities to the imperial city.
On this day, Emperor Shenwu's large group of troops finally arrived not far from Miaoling Palace, and the troops stopped to return home with the emperor.
Qian Hui asked, "Your Majesty, the Miaoling Palace is just ahead. Should we return directly to the Imperial City? Or should we rest for a day at the palace before continuing onward?"
Emperor Shenwu was worried about Lan Qingwu, so he said, "Go straight back to the Imperial City!"
Baolu Baodong, the eunuch of Suowu Palace, saw Emperor Shenwu not far away and hurriedly ran to Miaoling Palace. Baolu hurriedly trotted forward and knelt down to salute: "Your Majesty, I am Baolu, the eunuch of Suowu Palace. Concubine Yi has ordered me to wait here for Your Majesty. The Concubine Yi is currently in Miaoling Palace."
Emperor Shenwu was shocked: "What? The Queen didn't leave?"
Bao Lu lowered his head even more: "Yes, Your Majesty, now all the affairs of Miaoling Palace are managed by Your Majesty."