readsfreenovel Chapter 199 Siege
Chapter 199 Siege
Besieged—Concubine Wen murmured, "Palace rules? Your Majesty, why did you confer the title of Concubine Wen on me? Was it also for the sake of palace rules? I don't have to be Concubine Wen!"
"But Concubine Wen, if you don't take the position, can you make your own decision? Will the Shi family agree? The Shi family pressured me to take your position, and you asked me for my favor. I gave you the position, but I can't give you the favor! You must know that people should be content!"
Concubine Wen's eyes were red. "Why can't you give it to me? Is it because Your Majesty gave it to someone else? To Concubine Yi? I see Your Majesty's gaze always following Concubine Yi. As long as she is around, there is no one else in your eyes! Why? I don't understand why."
Emperor Shenwu lowered his eyes slightly: "Everything in the world has its reasons and reasons, but feelings are the only thing that has no reason or reason!"
The two of them stood in a standoff for a moment. When Concubine Wen heard this, she understood that the Emperor Shenwu had completely given his heart to another person. He had no idea where his feelings came from, but they were deep and lasting, just like herself. She had unknowingly fallen deeply in love with the Emperor Shenwu. What reason was there? What why?
Concubine Wen finally slowly retreated. She turned around with a sad expression and finally asked softly, "Your Majesty, I have always called myself 'Concubine Wen' since I entered the palace, and you have always called me 'Concubine Wen' and 'Concubine Wen'. Do you still remember my name?"
Concubine Wen walked out of the Qianzheng Hall with a sad heart. After leaving the Qianzheng Hall, she did not get into the sedan chair, but wandered around aimlessly.
Concubine Wen was wandering around casually when someone suddenly blocked her way. She looked up absentmindedly and saw Concubine Chen's gentle and beautiful face.
Huanfeng brought news to Huanmeng and Yingmeng that the poison in the Ningjia River had been neutralized. They checked several nearby rivers one by one and sprinkled medicinal powder in them just in case. They followed the clues and found Jiazhou City, but Jiazhou City had been controlled. Only Huanmeng sneaked in and came out quietly at midnight with a grim expression. After coming out, Huanmeng only said one sentence: "Let's go back to the imperial city!"
The towering Imperial City, with its soaring walls, resembles a mighty dragon soaring into the sky. Entering the city, the palaces are resplendent, their glazed tiles bearing the testament of time and glory. The architecture is magnificent and exquisite, and the apricot gardens, a vibrant spectacle of blossoms, are a delight to the eyes. In spring, the city is shaded by verdant trees and fluttered with butterflies, creating a tranquil and beautiful atmosphere. Within the city, one can sense a rich historical atmosphere, as every corner seems etched with the traces of history and its changing times. The dazzling array of carved beams and painted buildings, both inside and outside, evokes a sense of beauty and wonder. At dusk, the city takes on a mysterious and solemn atmosphere, as if all the bustle has been frozen in time.
Emperor Shenwu stood quietly on the high city wall. The news brought back by Huanmeng was not optimistic. It seemed that the worst situation had happened. Ningzhou City was saved, but Jiazhou City was the center of the entire poisonous people and had been controlled by someone. However, he had to try his best no matter what. He could not give up on the hundreds of thousands of people in Jiazhou City!
Emperor Shenwu said solemnly, "Go and summon Jiang Qi, Qian Hui, and Leng Qujing to the Qianzheng Hall to discuss matters!"
The Shenwu Emperor ordered Jiang Qi and Leng Qujing to quietly surround Jiazhou City, sieging it without attacking it, and cutting off all access to and from it. He also ordered Qian Hui to closely monitor the movements of the various tribes on the grasslands. The Shenwu Emperor had not forgotten that a new, cunning wolf king was watching the Dasheng Dynasty with eager eyes! The Beinar Tribe, and the new Beinar King—Unard Eagle!
Huanyu received the order and rushed back to the imperial city from thousands of miles away under the stars and moon. All the city gates along the way were opened unimpeded for the returning people until they reached their destination - the imperial city!
In the Qianzheng Hall, Emperor Shenwu finally waited for Huanyu and others to return from the southwest, and finally learned from Huanyu that the Prince of Shen in that small county was a fake!
The Shenwu Emperor remained calm: "How confident are you?"
Huanyu replied, "Seven points. I've inquired along the way and found out that about half a year ago, a group of merchants traveled north along this route. Based on their description, I believe it was Prince Shen himself."
The corner of Emperor Shenwu's mouth curled up into a cold smile: "You're good at escaping! It just so happens that in Jiazhou City, the center of the poisonous people, there is a man who looks exactly like Prince Shen!"
Emperor Shenwu asked the others to leave, then chuckled sarcastically, "It seems that the letter that Queen Mother received more than half a year ago, which she treasured so highly, has finally received its answer. Truly...truly a good Queen Mother!"
Emperor Shenwu's last words were almost a sigh. Yes, Empress Dowager Li was indeed a good mother, but she was not a good mother for Zhou Xuheng, nor was she a qualified empress dowager for the Dasheng Dynasty! Little did he know how many people in Jiazhou City had been killed and suffered.
If he had known this, why would he and his father have spared his life? As a result, so many people have been harmed today, and innocent civilians have been harmed. The Emperor Shenwu was deeply saddened. The brutal bloody struggle of the royal family had finally affected the people of the world. He could already imagine the scene of blood flowing and pestles drifting. The Emperor Shenwu gently closed his eyes.
A dozen miles from Jiazhou City, Jiang Qi and Leng Qujing surrounded the city, cutting off all escape routes. But within the city itself! Given the unique circumstances, the two could only siege without attacking. If they provoked Prince Shen, leading him to commit the Ningzhou City tragedy like the Jialu King, blood would surely flow. They could only bide their time, waiting for the opportunity to strike and break through in one fell swoop!
The night was deep, and on a small hill not far away, a pair of sinister and crazy eyes were quietly watching the thousands of troops.
Mr. Lin whispered behind him, "Your Highness, you are truly foresighted. You noticed someone sneaking into Jiazhou City and guessed that His Majesty might blockade Jiazhou City. You then had a subordinate similar to you impersonate you and guard Jiazhou City. Only a few of us left Jiazhou City first. No one could have guessed that Your Highness was already outside Jiazhou City. This way, we can follow His Highness's actions outside."
The thick black night obscured everything. Prince Shen spoke, "It's a shame there are only a few of us. However, I will be back from Jiazhou City soon! I didn't expect my seventh brother to notice something was wrong so quickly. It's a shame he didn't let my poison spread further."
Mr. Lin shuddered as he thought of the hundreds of thousands of civilians in Jiazhou City. He only heard Prince Shen say again, "Let's go find my uncle first! It's been so long, it's time for a good reunion!"
In early summer, the scenery is beautiful, as if those dark things had never happened.