Your Majesty, Madam, she is not a human being

Chapter 46: Border Attack
Huo Qingluan opened the scroll. In the scroll was a forest of red flowers, with a woman in red dancing in the forest.Under a tree in the distance, a man wearing white clothes with an unclear face was sitting on the ground, strumming the strings of the piano in his hand.Although no sound came out, Huo Qingluan felt that the strings were playing music.

She touched the man in the painting. The man felt familiar to her, but she couldn't remember where she had seen him.

Whether it was her past life or this life, she did not remember this flower forest in her mind, let alone that she had danced and played the piano here.

Could she be his mother?But since I was born and raised, it is impossible to have a mother? !No, if I don’t have a mother, then who does my appearance look like?

The more she thought about it, the more confused she became. She simply didn't think about it and just thought it was just a coincidence.

Huo Qingluan put away the scroll, and then began to explore the last black mist in his body.She tried to use the toxins of the other shore flower to neutralize the black mist, but it had no effect. Only her body became hotter and hotter, beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and the skin all over her body became red.

She didn't know how many times she had been like this. She had considered using other drugs before, but the backlash was even worse.Only Hibiscus flower is slightly better.

If this continues, she will never be able to understand the secrets of the scroll and the token.

While she was thinking about it, Xiao Cui's voice suddenly came from outside, "Miss, Ruolan sent back news that the Seventh Prince has found her location and asked you what your next plan is."

After hearing this, Huo Qingluan sneered: "Ha, I thought his relationship with Huo Ziyan was so strong. It's only been three days and he can't help it anymore? Let Ruolan act as planned!"

"Miss, will Ruolan succeed?" Xiaocui asked worriedly: "The seventh prince is a member of the royal family after all, and his forces are intertwined. If the seventh prince discovers that Ruolan is a fake, I am afraid it will be in danger."

Huo Qingluan raised her eyebrows, a bright light flashed in her eyes, "Since Ruolan decided to impersonate me, she has already made full preparations. Besides, she will not be exposed. I chose her because she is smart. Extraordinary, courageous, strategic, and ambitious. Such a person will not be willing to die peacefully like this."

"What if she betrays you?" Xiaocui was still worried, always feeling that Ruolan was a powder keg that could explode at any time.

"Don't worry! She doesn't dare to betray me!" Huo Qingluan was full of confidence. "If she betrays me, she will lose everything."

Seeing how determined she was, Xiaocui stopped worrying and bowed down.

……

While Zhongdu City maintained a superficial calm, a fast horse rushed towards the capital.

"Report, there is an emergency at the border! Beidi Country is invading the border!"

Emperor Song looked at the ministers below with a cold expression, "My beloved sirs, please tell me how to deal with this matter?"

Prime Minister Zuo stood up first, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that we should recruit troops immediately."

The other ministers all agreed, "I agree with Prime Minister Zuo's suggestion!"

Emperor Song frowned and said, "My dear friends, although our army in Dazhao is strong now, we need to spend huge amounts of money on food, grass and military pay. I wonder if you have any good ideas?"

Ministers, you look at me and I look at you, but no one says anything.

Emperor Song glanced around the crowd and shouted coldly: "Usually you all boast that you can govern the country and bring peace to the country. Why do you become mute when you encounter difficulties? If my country is destroyed in your hands, won't I become a sinner for the ages?"

"Your Majesty, I am willing to reduce the expenses in the palace to meet the needs of the army." Prince Song Ningyu said loudly.

However, this move made all the officials stare blankly.

"My son is also willing." Song Tao looked at the dark faces of the ministers, but there was a smile on his face. He stood up slowly, as if he was following the prince.

Seeing that the matter was a foregone conclusion, all the ministers also stood up and expressed their opinions.

Emperor Song looked at the prince below and sighed in his heart.This kid is fairly loyal, but not resourceful.On the other hand, Lao Qi's kid is pretty good, and his resourcefulness and temperament are much stronger.It's a pity that he is... that woman's son.

"In that case, who will lead the troops on the battlefield? Who is willing to help the court solve its problems?" Emperor Song stared sharply at the officials below and asked in a deep voice.

"Father, my son is willing."

"Your Majesty, I am also willing to share my worries for the country!"

For a time, ministers rushed to apply for military services, hoping to make military exploits.

After scanning around, Emperor Song finally landed on Qin Hai, who had been silent all this time: "Old General Qin, are you willing to lead the army?"

Qin Hai was stunned. He did not expect that the emperor would call him. He knelt down quickly and said respectfully: "The general is willing."

"Okay, General Qin is loyal and courageous. You are my role model. I will reward you as the Grand Marshal of the Protector of the Country, commanding [-] forbidden troops. When the army breaks through Beidi, you will be the first to achieve success."

"Thank you, Your Majesty! But I have something to ask of you."

"Old General Qin, there is no harm in talking." Emperor Song smiled kindly.

"Your Majesty, our Jokhang Kingdom is a huge country, how can we be easily threatened by a small alien race?" Qin Hai said: "I would like to ask your Majesty to order our army to attack the Beidi Kingdom and seize their gold and silver mines, etc. In this way, we can not only ensure the stability of the border, but also strengthen our Dazhao strength."

Emperor Song heard this but did not reply immediately.

In recent years, the Dazhao border has indeed been unstable, especially in the north. Almost every once in a while, cavalry from the Beidi Kingdom will harass the Dazhao border.The armored soldiers of the Dazhao Kingdom were brave and good at fighting, and they were barely able to hold on.But if things continue like this, the frontier will definitely be lost.

Once it falls, the surrounding small countries that are watching eagerly will definitely take the opportunity to cause chaos.By then, the entire Jokhang Kingdom will surely fall into chaos.At that time, Dazhao will be in danger.

Seeing Emperor Song's hesitation, Qin Hai said again: "Your Majesty, if the Beidi Kingdom's wolfish ambitions are not eradicated, the Jokhang Kingdom will never have peace."

Emperor Song sighed, "What General Qin said is absolutely true. However, once a war is launched, the Jokhang Kingdom, which has been peaceful for decades, will definitely boil with people's resentment. Although I am a king, I also take into account the people's hearts!"

When Qin Hai heard this, he felt relieved and secretly cursed the old fox.

"Yes, Your Majesty is right. I have been negligent! It's just Your Majesty, I am so bold. I wish Your Majesty had made plans in advance."

Emperor Song took a deep breath and nodded, "What General Qin said is true. I understand. You can go down!"

As soon as Emperor Song sent his ministers away, someone came to report: "Your Majesty, His Highness the Regent wishes to see you."

Emperor Song raised his eyebrows and ordered: "Xuan!"

After a while, the regent Song Jiyang came in from the outside dressed in new clothes, bowed to Emperor Song and saluted, "Meet your majesty."

"The Prince Regent is exempt from the courtesy." Emperor Song raised his hand to signal. "Why do you have time to come here today?"

"I have come here today to ask for something, and I ask for your majesty's permission."

Emperor Song raised his eyebrows, "Oh? What's the matter? Just tell me, Prince Regent."

Song Jiyang paused and said, "We sincerely ask Your Majesty to grant permission for my marriage to Huo Qingluan, the eldest daughter of the Huo family."

Emperor Song looked stern and narrowed his eyes, "You mean Huo Qingluan?! No, she is not worthy of you! You are mine..."

"Your Majesty." Song Jiyang interrupted Emperor Song's words, "Your Majesty's love for me, Wei Chen will bear in mind. But Wei Chen has a girl he likes in his heart, and he will not marry her in this life. If His Majesty insists on objecting, Wei Chen can only Resigned as regent and retired to the countryside."

"Nonsense!" Emperor Song scolded angrily, "Prince Regent, do you want to force Gu or threaten Gu?"

Song Jiyang knelt on the ground, "I don't dare, I just really want to marry the girl I like."

"That's all, you get up first." Emperor Song waved his hand and said tiredly: "I promise you that the imperial decree granting marriage will be promulgated before the court tomorrow morning. However, once you make this decision, you will never regret it."

Song Jiyang kowtowed solemnly, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

(End of this chapter)