It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

Chapter 576: Going to Chang'an to Make Military Merits

Liu Yao was so angry that he struck out with another palm.

Liu Yi had been prepared for this because he had seen him kick Lady Xuan to death, so he dodged. However, he was still rude and kept on talking: "Oh my, you want to hit me too! You killed my beauty, can't I say a few words?"

"Brother Crown Prince, please respect yourself." Liu Yao did not continue to fight, and clenched his fists in anger, "This is an important area of ​​the imperial palace."

"You also know that this is an important place? Why did you kill people? It's simply a rebellion!" Liu Yi said this, and Liu Yao's face changed immediately. The current Han regime has long been divided into various factions, fighting each other, and no one is willing to submit to the other. Liu Yi was very dissatisfied with Liu Cong, but he couldn't express it clearly. He had said a lot of bad things about Liu Yao when he was away fighting.

Now seeing Liu Yao coming back and staying in Liu Cong's bedroom for three consecutive days, all the ministers knew that the two of them had been talking late into the night to formulate the next plan of defense and attack.

Therefore, a curfew was imposed in the palace, for fear that the walls might have ears and be heard by others.

But Liu Yi found them very annoying, and the curfew hindered his movement in the palace and his ability to summon musicians and singers for his enjoyment, so he went to the harem to look for women to play with.

"Why are you yelling here? It's just a woman. There are so many concubines in the harem. Just find another one." Liu Cong came out from a corner of the hall. I don't know if he had been standing here since early morning or came out because he heard the noise. He was wearing a black robe with exquisite dark patterns showing its luxury. Even the golden hair crown on his head looked very noble.

After they parted in Luoyang, Yang Xianrong could hardly recognize Liu Cong's appearance.

Because he was not only fat, but the flesh on his face was all growing horizontally. The main point was that he no longer had the clear and innocent temperament of a young man. He even looked extremely greasy and dark, and his eyes were filled with ferocity.

"General, please step back and talk." Liu Cong narrowed his eyes and looked at Liu Yao. "I asked you to bring Yang Xianrong into the palace, but I didn't ask you to fight with the Crown Prince. Besides, you are both of this age and have experienced many battles. Why are you still like children, shaking your fists at every turn?"

"He goes too far!"

"He kicked my beauty to death!"

The two of them started shouting in unison, which was so noisy that it gave people a headache.

Liu Cong's face darkened. "Alright! This is the imperial palace. If you want to quarrel, go out! Not here! I want to talk to Yang Xianrong."

That was good. Liu Yao shut up first. He turned to look at Yang Xianrong, who was still trembling as she looked at Xuan Meiren's body. Even though she had seen so many bloody scenes, this woman who had just met and died in front of her was always scary.

Liu Yao wanted to protect Liu Cong's safety, so he said to Yang Xianrong: "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

But when Yang Xianrong looked up at him, the sense of alienation in her eyes was even stronger.

But at this time, Liu Yi's brother-in-law Yuan Bingwen came over with two disheveled women. They didn't notice Liu Cong and kept talking to themselves: "The women of the Jin Dynasty are really boring. I don't even want them for free."

The two women had disheveled hair and looked terrified. They struggled hard, but it was completely useless.

"Watch your words and actions." Liu Yi spoke first, "The emperor is here."

"Oh, oh, oh." Yuan Bingwen immediately let go of the two women and bowed to Liu Cong, "The emperor is out today? Has he finished talking with General Liu? Do you want to have a drink?"

He looked extremely frivolous, and didn't seem to have any particular respect for Emperor Liu Cong. But Liu Cong was not angry at all, and laughed: "You have been idle these days, what have you done?" "It's just the same." Yuan Bingwen laughed, "There is nothing fun in Pingyang, I have played everything."

"Yes." Liu Cong laughed, "Then I will send you to Chang'an. They are still short of a guard, and you are suitable to go there."

"Ah?" Yuan Bingwen's face changed. The battle in Chang'an was raging, the Han had been unable to capture it for a long time, the remaining generals of the Jin Dynasty were very brave, and there were also many bandits who followed them to fish in troubled waters. The situation over there was very complicated. If he went there at this time, it would be like sending himself to death.

"What? You want to disobey my order?" Liu Cong still smiled, but Yuan Bingwen trembled all over and knelt down immediately, "Your Majesty, I can't do it. I don't know how to fight."

"It's okay, you'll understand when you get there." Liu Cong's voice was cold.

Yuan Bingwen immediately turned to look at Liu Yi and said anxiously: "Brother, help me!"

Liu Yi was also a little stunned. He didn't expect Liu Cong to make such an arrangement, so he said without thinking, "Your Majesty, this is inappropriate, isn't it?"

"Is there anything inappropriate in what I said?" Liu Cong rolled his eyes. "That's it. Yuan Bingwen, hurry up and pack up."

"Ah! Your Majesty, please don't! You're asking me to die!" Yuan Bingwen wailed, and even wanted to hug Liu Cong's thigh, but Liu Cong was quick and took three steps back, pushing Liu Yao in front of him. How could Liu Yao let Liu Cong get hurt? He drew out his long sword and held it in front of him, shouting, "Are you going to disobey my order?"

"Ah!" Yuan Bingwen shouted again.

"Your Majesty, Bingwen is... ignorant and incompetent. If we send him to Chang'an, I'm afraid he will never come back." Liu Yi added.

Liu Cong rolled his eyes again. "It's good for him to gain some experience. It's much better than flirting with those women in the palace. Besides, if he can make some military achievements, I will promote him three levels. He will be your right-hand man. Isn't that better?"

"Ah?" Liu Yi widened his eyes and pondered over his words.

Liu Cong laughed again, "You are the crown prince, you should reserve some helpers for yourself now. Wouldn't it be better if they have military merits? They will be able to win the support of the people in the future."

"Oh." That made a lot of sense. Liu Yi couldn't think of anything to say in response for a moment.

"No, I really can't do it." Yuan Bingwen wanted to struggle again.

Liu Yi glanced at him and kicked him, "Why don't you thank me quickly? What are you talking about here?"

"Ah, this..." Yuan Bingwen looked at Liu Yi, then at Liu Cong, and finally lowered his head, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Okay, let's go." Liu Cong was quite satisfied with this answer. "Send those two women back to where they came from. Don't walk around the palace casually."

"Oh." Yuan Bingwen turned his head and glanced at the woman who fell to the ground. The two men looked at them in horror and also looked at Yang Xianrong.

Yang Xianrong had already recognized them. They were the two maids who served tea to Empress Liang of Sima Chi. They were also sent here. The two tried their best to gather their tattered clothes and cried out, "Empress Hui, save us!"