It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

Chapter 361: It’s hard to defend a lonely city and it’s hard to calm down

Sima Yong left overnight, and even the servants and concubines in his mansion followed him. Chang'an City suddenly became deserted and strange.

Of course, before that, most of the people in Chang'an had already left, and the rest were just ordinary people who had nowhere to go.

They heard the strange movement and did not dare to go out. Every household had the door panels closed, the windows nailed shut, and food was prepared. They planned to wait and see after Sima Yue's army entered the city.

"No matter who wins the world, we people will always have to work for food, right?" Some dissatisfied people complained, observing the situation outside through the crack of the gate in their yard. This is the only way between Weiyang Palace and the city gate. If someone passes by, they will definitely be able to see it.

"I heard that the emperor is now in charge of Weiyang Palace." His young brother also came over.

"What's the use? It's obvious that we have given up on him." The father of the two people also came over and gently added another arm-thick beam to the door panel.

"Dad, what are you doing?" The young man didn't understand.

"Haven't you heard? Sima Yong's general Zhang Fang looted the entire Luoyang before. Who knows if Sima Yue Lai will do the same? Although our house is not big, in this location, It’s very dangerous.”

"It's not that big of a deal. People are also robbing big businesses." My brother leaned on the crack of the door and looked at it again. "It's been ten days and no one has come in. I wonder what they are doing?"

"I saw that Xiao Niuzi next door was still delivering some chickens and ducks to the palace..." Before he finished speaking, there was a sudden commotion on the street. It seemed that the imperial guards from Weiyang Palace quickly gathered at the city gate. Everyone looked nervous and looked very unusual.

Although the whole picture cannot be seen from this angle, there is no sound of fighting and shouting, but rather the sound of some people riding a carriage into the city. Sure enough, after a while, four or five carriages slowly came in from the city gate, and the horses' hooves made a sound on the bluestone road, slowly and slowly.

There were Imperial Guards in front of the carriage to clear the way, and there were Imperial Guards behind to hold them back, giving them a lot of cards.

Looking through the crack in the door, it can be seen that this carriage has quite high regulations. It should be a special carriage for the royal family members.

At this juncture, how could any woman enter Chang'an City?
Not only was the family speculating, but Yuan Jianshuo, who rushed over to check the situation, was stunned. He didn't understand why Ji Feiyan appeared here at this time.

Ji Feiyan, Ji Shao’s only daughter.

The most noble lady in Luoyang City, she was also a popular candidate for the queen back then. But she refused to marry the idiot emperor and even wanted to be Sima Lun's concubine. Later, after learning that Sima Ying could not control his wife, her heart was set on him.

Speaking of which, her marriage was extremely bumpy, and after many twists and turns, she actually became Sima Yue's concubine. However, not long after they got married, they gave birth to a son. Sima Yue was very fond of him. He even thought that Ji Feiyan and his son were the ones who made him prosperous. He held the mother and son in his hands and doted on them, hoping to straighten Ji Feiyan. It means becoming the royal princess.

Women who have given birth to children have plump bodies and plump faces, and they seem to have lived a very nourishing life. Her chariot and chariot specifications are also very high, second only to the princess. When they saw her again after four years, Yuan Jianshuo would stand under the car and salute her respectfully. Ji Feiyan had already lost her girlish shyness, looked at Yuan Jianshuo and said: "The prince is still in Xingyang, and General Qi Hong has come over, but he will not enter the city without the prince's order. I feel like I haven't seen sister Rong'er for a long time. , Queen, I always miss you. I just thought I’d come over and have a look. Commander Yuan can always let me in, right?”

They were all familiar with each other, at least they had talked and laughed with each other in the Luoyang Palace back then. He still remembered Ji Feiyan's affectionate eyes when she looked at Sima Ying. If there hadn't been such a complicated dispute, would she have been Sima Ying's princess, and what would have happened to that annoying concubine Le?

After all, he had a very good impression of Ji Feiyan back then. And her father Ji Shao died to protect the emperor. He was a loyal minister of the Jin Dynasty, and he was buried with honors.

But, now, it seems that everything has changed.

Each is his own master and each pursues his own agenda.

I didn't expect to meet in this way today. Even for a tough guy general like Yuan Jianshuo, I had a different feeling in my heart.

He gripped the hilt of the sword at his waist before saying, "Princess Side, the current situation is very chaotic, and it is not appropriate for you to come at this time."

"Hey, what's appropriate or inappropriate? Isn't it nice in Chang'an?" Ji Feiyan didn't get out of the car, she just opened the car curtain and looked at Yuan Jianshuo, "Today I just came to have a few words with the Queen. , you better not stop me."

Behind Ji Feiyan is Sima Yue, the victor who now has a huge advantage. Even if he is not happy, Yuan Jianshuo still has to let him go. What's more, judging from her tone, it seemed that she wanted to whisper a few words to Yang Xianrong. Maybe it was about the emperor's future arrangements?
At such a sensitive moment, he did not dare to be negligent. He stood up straight and said, "In this humble position, I still need to ask the Emperor and Queen for instructions."

"Okay, let me go with you to wait at the gate of Weiyang Palace. It's too ostentatious here." Ji Feiyan lowered the curtain of the carriage and let the palace people around him drive the carriage forward without any explanation, as if he was forcing his way in.

Yuan Jianshuo had no choice but to follow and ask someone to quickly report the news to Yang Xianrong so that she could be prepared.

The deserted Chang'an City felt vaguely tense and strange because of the appearance of this carriage. There are prying eyes hidden behind every window and door panel, and no one knows the purpose of Ji Feiyan's visit.

However, maybe it was the friendship between women that allowed Yang Xianrong to persuade the emperor Sima Zhong to give up the throne?
Yuan Jianshuo was not the only one who thought this. Zhang Heng and He Jiunian, who were standing at the gate of Weiyang Palace, both looked at Ji Feiyan's carriage with straight faces. They were not familiar with Ji Feiyan, but they admired Ji Shao's behavior as the savior and had some respect for her.

Yang Xianrong and Cui Xilanxiang were packing up the soft things, counting them all and recording them in a book for easy retrieval in the future. Sima Yong didn't say anything after abandoning the city, and the emperor didn't have any ideas. Finally, she and Zhang Du discussed that they should be prepared to leave at any time. No matter where they went, Chang'an was not a place to stay for a long time.

Zhang Du was packing up all the emperor's belongings, as well as some of the gold and silver jewelry that had been shipped from the Luoyang Palace.

Emperor Sima Zhong was in a very bad mood because of the death of his eldest sister, and hid in his bedroom. Yang Xianrong asked his beauties and concubines to go over and see him, and eat with him. Their soft words and sweet fragrance could always soothe his mood.

However, it seemed that Sima Zhong was becoming increasingly unhappy, sitting blankly in his bedroom watching the faint green smoke in the incense burner.