After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 41

In this world, there are always some women with outstanding looks, like the beautiful flowers blooming in spring, but they are often ruthlessly picked, bought and trained, just to be presented to those dignitaries as a means of clinging to power. If they can't cling to the dignitaries, they will be sold to brothels at a high price to become courtesans, at least to recoup some of the cost. The fate of these women is like floating like duckweed, drifting without support, which is a pity.

On the other hand, unless the men looked like Pan An, handsome and unparalleled, they might be bought as playthings by people with special fetishes, otherwise they were worthless and not even qualified to be coolies. This was the cruel reality of feudal society, where the lower-class people, both men and women, lived in endless suffering and struggled to survive.

At this time, outside the city, there was a great bustle, but a group of ragged, skinny refugees were kneeling on the ground, kowtowed and begged the officer guarding the city to let them in. The officer had a fierce look on his face, and stood as steady as a mountain, motionless, as if the refugees in front of him were just a group of ants, not worth his second glance.

Suddenly, a strong man rushed out, his eyes were red, and he was obviously extremely hungry. He wanted to force his way through the gate just to get into the city to find a bite to eat. However, the officer raised his knife and killed the strong man on the spot. His eyes were wide open, as if he was still telling his children at home waiting for him to return. The officer pointed the knife at the strong man's body and said coldly: "This is the end of breaking the rules!" His voice was cold and ruthless, as if he was announcing an irresistible fate.

The refugees were so frightened by this scene that they dared not move forward. Their eyes were filled with despair and gloom, as if they had seen their own tragic end. At this moment, a cold female voice sounded, like a stream of clear water in the cold wind, which lifted everyone's heart.

"You are such a bastard officer who takes human life lightly. You deserve to die!" Before he finished speaking, a black cylindrical object fell from the tower and hit the officer on the head. Before the officer could even cry out in pain, he was already bloody and collapsed to the ground like a puddle of mud. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be the barrel of a red cannon. This sudden change shocked everyone.

"Who's up there?" The other officers were awakened and shouted. In response, there were several more cylindrical objects. With a few bangs, several officers were hit and killed on the spot. The refugees saw that the officer who stopped them from entering the city was dead. Although they didn't know what happened, they knew that this was a good opportunity to enter the city to find food. They seemed to see the dawn of hope and cheered up.

"Charge!" The refugees poured into the city like a tide, and the city was in chaos. Li Qingge stood on the city wall with a faint smile on her face. She was wearing a tight black dress, with a graceful figure and a cold face, but her eyes revealed determination and courage. She originally wanted to destroy the red cannon, but now that the cannon has been destroyed, the time to attack has come.

Li Qingge is the leader of the rebel army. She is agile and has superb martial arts. She once broke into the enemy camp alone, killed the general and seized the flag, and was feared by all. She knows the suffering and injustice in this world, and is determined to lead the people to overthrow tyranny and build a fair and just world.

At this time, Fu Heng and his eldest son Fu Ling'an were in a mansion in Yangzhou City, discussing disaster relief with officials, salt merchants, and landlords. People in Yangzhou have always been good at currying favor with their superiors. In the past, they turned a blind eye to the suffering of the people. But this disaster was too serious and had shaken the foundation of the Qing Dynasty. The glory of the Fucha family was tied to Qianlong's affection for the queen, so they naturally could not sit idly by and watch the unrest. In order to quell the people's grievances, Fu Heng and his son could only make these people bleed.

However, various interest groups were arguing over the donation issue. They were all dressed in gorgeous clothes and had ruddy faces, which formed a sharp contrast with the refugees outside the city. They only cared about their own interests and ignored the lives of the people.

Suddenly, a soldier ran in and shouted, "Oh no! The mob is coming into the city!" As soon as this was said, everyone was panicked. Yangzhou was heavily guarded and guarded by red cannons. How could the refugees, refugees, and mobs break into the city?

Fu Heng stood up suddenly and asked sternly: "How did the mob get in? Who let them in? Where are the soldiers guarding the city?" His voice revealed majesty and anger. Officials were most afraid of refugees entering the city, because if people were extremely hungry, they would do anything. If refugees poured in, there would definitely be chaos. Swords and knives are ruthless. If the refugees were extremely hungry and angry and attacked them, it would be the end.

Fu Heng was the leading military minister. He had seen many storms and waves, and although he was panicked, he did not panic. He immediately ordered his eldest son Fu Ling'an: "Hurry up and take people to guard the city gate. You must hold the defense line at all costs. Anyone who trespasses will be killed without mercy!" After Fu Ling'an received the order, he led a team of elite soldiers to the city gate as soon as possible.

At this time, the city gate was in chaos. Li Qingge led the rebels and the White Horse Army, and the refugees rushed in. She led the way, moving through the crowd like a ghost, breaking bones and blood wherever she passed. Her martial arts were superb and her attacks were ruthless, which frightened the enemy.

Although Fu Ling'an was surprised that Li Qingge was a woman, he could tell at a glance that she was the leader of the uprising. He knew that if one could capture Li Qingge, the riot could be quickly quelled. So Fu Ling'an drew his sword and pointed the cold blade directly at Li Qingge.

However, Li Qingge sneered and snapped his fingers. With a clang, the long sword broke into two pieces, and Fu Ling'an's knuckles were bleeding. He stared at his sword in amazement - it was made of refined pure steel. Although it was not a magical weapon that could cut iron like mud, it was not easily broken. It was incredible that this woman broke his long sword with just two fingers of her flesh and blood without the help of any weapons.

Fu Ling'an retreated dozens of feet in shock, raised his bloody hand and shouted, "Come on, shoot, kill this female thief!" His voice revealed fear and anger. After the order was given, more than a dozen archers lined up and drew their bows and arrows, ready to shoot.

"Shoot!" As Fu Ling'an shouted, countless arrows were shot out like a rainstorm. However, these arrows seemed to be blocked by an invisible force and could not get close to Li Qingge at all.

"Protect your body with the energy!" Li Qingge's martial arts had reached the level of being able to do whatever she wanted. As soon as she thought about it, the pure spiritual power of hundreds of years emanated and condensed into an indestructible protective energy. The arrow shot by the archer was firmly absorbed by the energy before it came within ten feet of her.

The next second, these arrows slowly turned around and shot back intact under the control of Li Qingge's true energy. Before the archers had time to react, they were hit by their own arrows and fell down one after another.

"Ahhh!" Countless screams rang out, and the archers fell down one after another. Fu Ling'an shouted angrily as if he had seen a ghost: "Kill her! Whoever can take the head of this female thief will be promoted three levels!" His voice revealed fear and despair.

Li Qingge's ruthless tactics did not scare off the soldiers, but instead made them even crazier under the stimulation of Fuling'an's sugar-coated bullets. They rushed towards Li Qingge, brandishing their long swords, as if they saw the hope of promotion and wealth.

However, Li Qingge sneered and flicked her fingers. A series of powerful finger forces burst out like a machine gun. Anyone hit by the finger force vomited blood and died on the spot. Her body was as agile as a swallow and her movements were as fast as lightning, dazzling people. This is how terrifying the peerless master is!
Seeing Li Qingge harvesting lives at lightning speed like a demon, Fu Ling'an knew he couldn't beat her. He turned around and tried to escape, but it was too late. Li Qingge leaped up and slapped Fu Ling'an on the back. His chest exploded, his bones and muscles were broken, and he died of blood spurting out. His body was thrown out like a rag and fell heavily to the ground.

Li Qingge looked at Fu Ling'an's body, and a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes. She knew that the battle had just begun, and she had more enemies to face. However, she was not afraid, because she knew that she was fighting for justice and for the happy life of the people. She firmly believed that as long as she had faith and courage in her heart, she would be able to overcome all difficulties and usher in the dawn of victory.

When Fu Heng arrived in Yangzhou, exhausted and anxious, it was already dusk, and the setting sun was like blood, covering the earth with a layer of tragic colors. His beloved son, who was once a lively and lovely life, now lay quietly on the cold ground, his body stiff and his face pale, as if he was frozen by the coldest ice crystals in winter, and lost the warmth of life forever.

"Kill her, kill her quickly!" Fu Heng's voice echoed in the empty courtyard, carrying endless grief and hatred. His eyes were like two burning torches, appearing particularly bright in the dim light, and they were fixed tightly on Li Qingge who was standing not far away. There was both anger and unspeakable sadness in his eyes. He wished he could cut the woman in front of him into pieces to relieve his hatred.

The Fucha family was so glorious and prominent during the Qianlong period, like the bright stars in the sky, everyone looked up to them and scrambled to get close to them. And this daring female thief actually dared to attack his son, which was simply unforgivable!

Li Qingge, wearing a tight black dress, has a slim figure but reveals a sense of strength that cannot be ignored. Her face is covered by half-fallen hair, revealing only a pair of calm and determined eyes. She didn't know that the man in front of her was the famous Fucha Fuheng. Even if she knew, her mind would not change at all. In this vortex of power struggle, the grievances and entanglements between the Yuanhou family and the successor Nara clan have already involved her. She is the daughter of Nara clan, and Fucha clan is the enemy she has to face. To be kind to the enemy is to be cruel to oneself. This is the first lesson she learned in this era.

Fu Heng's order was like a sharp blade in the ice, instantly freezing the air around them. Dozens of elite soldiers surrounded Li Qingge again, their armor flashing coldly in the sun, but their eyes revealed a hint of uneasiness. They had charged into battle countless times, but facing this seemingly weak but actually strong woman, they couldn't help but feel a little fear in their hearts.

Li Qingge's mouth curled up into a cold smile, and her eyes seemed to see through everything. Just like Jiang Yuyan in "Little Fish and Flower", who finally put on the dragon robe and controlled everything, she was disdainful of any challenge. She jumped up lightly, as if slapping a mosquito, and the soldiers besieging her fell down like scarecrows one by one, unable to stand up again.

"Sir, this female thief is too fierce. We are no match for her." A subordinate's voice trembled, his face full of fear, as if he had just escaped from the brink of hell. "Now the refugees have entered the city, and Yangzhou City will fall soon. We'd better leave quickly, or it will be too late!"

"Yes, sir, as long as the green mountains remain, there will be no shortage of firewood. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future to avenge the young master." The followers around him also quickly echoed, their eyes filled with fear of Li Qingge.

Fu Heng, a man who had always been smart and capable, was now filled with helplessness and reluctance. He hated Li Qingge to the core, but he also knew that he could not take revenge now. He stamped his feet heavily, gritted his teeth and said, "Retreat!" So, he turned around without hesitation, ordered the soldiers in the city to hold their positions, and he took a few followers and quickly evacuated the city that was about to fall into chaos.

Li Qingge looked at Fu Heng's back, and a cold light flashed in her eyes. She suddenly burst out with true energy, and her body seemed to be wrapped in an invisible force. The soldiers close to her were shocked by this force and retreated several steps. Some even vomited blood and fell to the ground. She saw Fu Heng running away on horseback, and a trace of determination flashed in her eyes. She also used Qinggong to catch up with him.

Although Fu Heng was riding a fine horse, Li Qingge's lightness skill was as fast as lightning. In a blink of an eye, she caught up with Fu Heng and appeared behind him like a ghost. Seeing this, several followers hurriedly thrust their spears at her, trying to stop her from moving forward.

Li Qingge was suspended in midair, using her internal energy to form a protective Qi. The spear tips pierced her body, as if they had hit an invisible wall and broke one after another. She sneered and shouted, "Heart-breaking Palm!" She slapped out with one palm, bypassing the followers' obstruction and hitting Fu Heng's back with the method of hitting the bull from behind the mountain.

With a "pop" sound, the palm force hit Fu Heng's back. How strong was Li Qingge's palm force? It could even crush a huge rock into powder, let alone a flesh and blood body? The Heart-Breaking Palm instantly penetrated Fu Heng's whole body. He groaned, fell off his horse, and died on the spot. His eyes were wide open, as if he couldn't believe that all this was actually true.

The soldiers in Yangzhou were horrified to see Fu Heng dead. One of the soldiers drew his sword and shouted angrily, "You thief, Master Fu Heng is the current emperor's uncle and the younger brother of the late Empress Yuan. How dare you kill him? The Emperor will definitely exterminate your entire clan!"

Li Qingge was slightly stunned when she heard this. She didn't expect that this person was Fu Heng, the person who left a deep mark in the long river of history. She had heard some unofficial rumors about him, saying that his wife had an affair with Emperor Qianlong and gave birth to Fu Kang'an, and that he was a super cuckold. Moreover, he was also the affectionate male supporting role in the popular Qing Dynasty drama "Thunder Strikes" that she had watched before she traveled through time, which made countless viewers feel uneasy.

While he was stunned, another wave of soldiers rushed over, trying to avenge Fu Heng. Li Qingge didn't have time to think, her ten fingers were like guns, shooting out her true energy, shooting in turns, and the soldiers fell to the ground and died one after another. Her movements were as fast as lightning, as accurate as a magic arrow, and as fierce as a tiger, making it impossible to resist.

This time, she attacked Yangzhou City quickly, accurately and fiercely. It only took her half a day to control the entire city. In fact, with the White Horse Army's super-strong combat power of one against a hundred, coupled with Li Qingge's extraordinary martial arts, it is not difficult to take Yangzhou. But Li Qingge is a person with a very low risk appetite and is unwilling to take big risks. She likes to sweep all the way with absolute strength and go straight to Huanglong, so it took so long. Facts have proved that her choice is correct. The guards of Yangzhou are more powerful than she thought. If she leads the White Horse Army to attack directly, although she can take down Yangzhou City, the White Horse Army will definitely be hit hard.

After taking control of Yangzhou City, Li Qingge began her liquidation operation. She rushed into Baixianglou, the largest brothel in Yangzhou City. When the madam Zhang saw her, she was as scared as if she saw a ghost and trembled all over. Li Qingge sneered and took away her life savings. The gold and silver treasures flowed into her pocket like water.

Then, she rushed into Yu Sance's mansion. Yu Sance was a famous corrupt official in Yangzhou City. His mansion was magnificent and splendid. But at this moment, he was like a lamb to be slaughtered, trembling and kneeling in front of Li Qingge. Li Qingge looked at him coldly and took away all his belongings and the stolen money from corruption and bribery. Her actions were clean and neat, without any mercy.

Now that Yangzhou was under her control, it was time to crack down on those profiteers and corrupt officials who hoarded grain and manipulated grain prices. At her command, Shi Shuyu led the White Horse Army throughout the city and brought all the landlords, salt merchants and officials to the government office.

Inside the government office, the lights were bright, and the atmosphere was tense and solemn. When the usually high-handed landlords, salt merchants, and officials saw Li Qingge sitting in the court, judging criminals like a judge, they were all trembling with fear. When they heard that the refugees had entered the city, they wanted to run away with the money as soon as possible, but they didn't expect that the White Horse Army had already controlled all the roads out of the city, leaving them with no way to escape. Now they are meat on the chopping board, and in front of them sits a female devil who kills without blinking an eye. How can they not be afraid?

Li Qingge sat in the middle, with a bronze mask covering her features, revealing only a pair of calm and deep eyes. She said calmly: "You are all smart people, you should know what I want. Now express your opinions!" Although her voice was calm, it revealed an unquestionable majesty.

Everyone looked at each other, and although they knew what she meant, they didn't know how to speak. They were filled with fear and anxiety, not knowing how this female devil would deal with them.

After a long silence, a middle-aged man with a round belly and dressed in gorgeous clothes finally plucked up the courage, stepped forward and said, "My name is Shi Wanchun, and I'm a local salt merchant. Madam... Your Majesty, just tell me how much you want. As long as we can afford it, we will do our best to satisfy you." His voice trembled a little, and it was obvious that he was trying his best to suppress his inner fear.

Li Qingge chuckled, and her laughter echoed in the empty government office, sounding particularly strange. She said, "Don't ask me how much I want, but tell me exactly how much you have." Hearing this, the wealthy people present were stunned. They didn't expect this female devil to be so direct and not hide her greed and ambition at all.

Shi Wanchun gradually understood what she meant. His face changed and he asked tentatively: "What the king meant... I don't quite understand. Please explain it to me." There was a hint of panic and uneasiness in his voice.

"You don't understand, right?" Li Qingge smiled faintly, revealing a strange beauty in her smile, "Then I'll explain it more clearly. No matter how much gold and silver you have, just hand it over! Don't try to hide or deceive me, otherwise you will bear the consequences." When these words came out, everyone was shocked. Although they knew that Li Qingge summoned them here to definitely rip them off, for the sake of their lives, they had already prepared to be ripped off. However, they never expected that she would actually ask them to hand over all their gold and silver.

One of the salt merchants couldn't help but shout, "You're asking us to hand over all the gold and silver right away. Your appetite is too big, isn't it? Aren't you afraid of eating yourself to death?" There was a hint of anger and unwillingness in his voice. But before he finished speaking, Shi Shuyu's long sword had been unsheathed, with a flash of cold light, pointing directly at his throat. He was so scared that he trembled all over and quickly closed his mouth. The sword light flashed suddenly, like a meteor across the night sky, sharp and resolute. The head of the salt merchant was separated from his body amid the exclamations of the crowd, and rolled into the dust, splashing a fine dust. Li Qingge stood there, with an upright posture. A tight-fitting outfit outlined her graceful figure. Her face was stern, and her eyes revealed unquestionable majesty.

"You act insolently in front of me, and this is what happens to you!" Her voice was cold and firm, like the coldest ice in winter, striking directly at people's hearts.

This warning made Shi Wanchun and the others feel terrified. Although they were filled with resentment, they dared not say a word. They looked at each other, with fear and resentment in their eyes, but they could only swallow their anger silently.

Shi Wanchun pondered for a moment, and finally mustered up the courage to speak in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, although we have some property, it is all hard-earned money over the years. If Your Majesty wants to take it all away, how can we live in the future? There are so many people in the family who need to be supported. I hope Your Majesty can show mercy and leave us some money to survive."

Other salt merchants and landlords also echoed, pleading: "Yes, King, please give us a way out!" "Now there is famine everywhere, without gold and silver, our whole family will starve to death!" "King, please have mercy and leave us a way out."

They were either standing or kneeling, in different postures, but their faces were full of pleading and helplessness. Li Qingge glanced at them coldly, with an imperceptible sneer on the corner of her mouth. She knew that although these people looked pitiful on the surface, they were actually blood-sucking leeches, squeezing the blood and sweat of countless people.

"You really won't cry until you see the coffin! But don't blame me for this." Li Qingge's voice suddenly became soft, but the murderous intent contained in it became stronger. "Last month, the governor Yu Sance was killed and his property was robbed. Didn't you hear about it?"

When the rich people heard this, they were all stunned. They looked at each other, horrified. Why did this female thief bring up this matter? Was Yu Sance really killed by her?
Li Qingge seemed to see through their thoughts and chuckled, "That's right, I was the one who killed Yu Sance. I led people into his house and demanded that he hand over the wealth he had plundered from the people. Not only did he refuse, he even tried to deceive me. I had no choice but to have people beat him to death with sticks and throw him out in the wild to feed the dogs."

Her words were full of indifference and cruelty, as if she was talking about a trivial matter. The rich people were terrified and their faces turned pale.

"And Mrs. Zhang from Baixiang Tower was also ungrateful. She made me angry, so I robbed all her property, killed her, and burned down the building. So, don't complain in front of me. I won't buy it." Li Qingge continued, with a determined look in his eyes.

Her words pierced the hearts of the rich people like ice, making them feel unprecedented fear. They began to realize that this female thief was not joking, she really would kill people, and she would kill without mercy.

"My temper is like a firecracker, it can be ignited at any time. If you make me angry, I will not only take your property, but also take your lives, and even your family members, I will not let them go!" Li Qingge spoke word by word, and every word seemed like a heavy hammer hitting the hearts of the rich.

The rich people's faces turned pale, their hearts filled with despair and fear. They knew that they were like fish on the chopping board, at the mercy of others.

"I just want money, everything else can be negotiated. It's up to you to choose." Li Qingge's voice suddenly became soft, as if giving them a chance to choose.

However, the rich people were even more frightened. How could they forget that this female thief dared to kill even the emperor's uncle, let alone them? If they really angered her, their whole family would suffer at her command.

Forget it, it's better to lose money to avoid disaster. As long as the green mountains are there, there will be no worries about firewood, and we can earn double in the future. The rich people thought about it secretly and finally made a decision.

Shi Wanchun was once again chosen as the representative and walked up to Li Qingge. He said tremblingly, "Your Majesty, we are willing to give you everything we have, but there are too many gold and silver items to collect at once. How about..."

Li Qingge waved her hand and smiled. Her smile was particularly bright in the sun, but it carried a hint of chilliness. "It's okay. We have people who can help you. You just need to write a letter and have my men take it back."

She paused for a moment and then continued, "Before that, please stay here for a while. I will let you go when you have sorted out your gold and silver. But don't play tricks. My men are experts in confiscation and treasure hunting. If they find anything missing, you will be sent to feed the dogs in the wild like Yu Sance."

The rich people were originally trying to fool around, but after hearing this, they were scared back to their old tricks. They didn't want to be beaten to death and have their bodies fed to dogs. So, they all said that they would definitely not miss anything and started to get busy.

Li Qingge stood aside, watching the busy figures of the rich, and couldn't help but feel an inexplicable sense of pleasure in her heart. She knew that what she was doing was what countless people dreamed of - punishing these corrupt officials and wealthy businessmen, taking back the money they had plundered from the people, and giving justice to the people.

Suddenly, her eyes were attracted by a letter. The handwriting of the letter was thick, dignified, vigorous and powerful, like the beauty of a broken hairpin and a leaky roof, which made her exclaim: "Great handwriting!"

She looked up and asked, "Who wrote this?"

The servant holding the letter pointed to a man in his thirties wearing official uniform and said, "My master is illiterate, so this gentleman wrote it for him."

Li Qingge looked over and saw that the man was tall and handsome, like a handsome uncle. She couldn't help but feel a little surprised. She didn't expect to meet such a handsome man here.

"What's your name?" she asked with a smile, a hint of imperceptible tenderness in her voice.

The man replied, "My last name is Liu Yong, and I was just transferred to Jiangsu Province this year to serve as the education commissioner."

Liu Yong? Isn't that the famous prime minister Liu Luoguo in the future? Li Qingge's heart moved. In her previous life, she liked to watch costume dramas, especially the plots of Liu Luoguo, Ji Xiaolan and Heshen competing with each other. Although Ji Xiaolan in history was not as powerful as in the drama, Liu Yong was a real official boss who witnessed the downfall of Heshen and died at a ripe old age.

"So you are Liu Yong. No wonder you can write such beautiful characters." Li Qingge said with a smile. Her smile looked particularly bright in the sunlight, as if it could illuminate the haze in people's hearts.

There are four great calligraphers in the Qing Dynasty, and Liu Yong is one of them. His use of ink is full of power, and he is known as "the prime minister of thick ink and the third place in light ink". Li Qingge did not expect that Liu Yong, known as "Liu Luoguo", was actually a handsome man. On second thought, she thought it was quite normal. Qianlong was a face control. He liked to take beautiful women into the harem and promoted handsome men to high positions. Heshen in history was a super handsome guy, known as "the most handsome man in Manchuria".

"You, you know me?" Liu Yong asked in surprise, hearing Li Qingge's tone as if she knew him very well. He had been in trouble because of his father Liu Tongxun's influence, and his career had not been smooth. He worked as an editor in the Hanlin Academy in obscurity. It was not until this year that he was transferred to Jiangnan as the academician. How could this female thief know him?

Li Qingge smiled slightly and did not answer his question. She knew that some things did not need to be explained and could not be explained. She only needed to follow her own wishes and do what she thought was right.

"Master Liu, your handwriting is so beautiful." She praised again, "I wonder if you are interested in writing something for me?"

Liu Yong was stunned for a moment, then he clasped his hands and said, "The king has given an order, and Yong will obey it."

Li Qingge nodded, and an inexplicable joy surged in her heart. She knew that what she was doing was not just a simple robbery, but also a fight for justice. And this fight became more meaningful with the participation of Liu Yong.

Li Qingge smiled like a blooming flower, bright and brilliant, her eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts, shining with the light of wisdom and determination. She opened her red lips slightly, her voice was like a spring breeze, gentle but with unquestionable power: "I know you are a capable person, why don't you do something big with me!" When she said this, her face was filled with infinite longing for the future, it was an unswerving belief in ideals, which made people want to follow her involuntarily.

When Liu Yong heard this, his heart suddenly shook, as if he was struck by lightning, and he was secretly surprised. He looked at the smiling female village chief in front of him, and his heart was full of mixed feelings. This female village chief actually wanted him to get along with her, wasn't that pushing him into the fire pit? This was too deceptive! Liu Yong felt bitter as if he had coptis chinensis, and he couldn't even cry. He had been an official all his life, honest and upright, and had never thought of associating with a rebel. However, facing Li Qingge's sincere and passionate eyes, he was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to refuse.

Liu Yong has been an official for half his life and has experienced many ups and downs, but his original intention has never changed. He is upright and honest, always thinking about how to benefit the people and treat everyone well. In the Qianlong Dynasty, such an honest official was rare, and he was also talented and eloquent. Li Qingge saw through his nature at a glance and admired him in her heart. She knew that such a talent could not be let go! When the new society was established and the reform was implemented, this person would definitely be of great use. So she decided to persuade Liu Yong to join her no matter what.

The men hurried away with the letter, and soon, they brought in piles of gold, silver and treasures. These gold, silver and treasures shone brightly in the sun, flashing an alluring light. Because of the reputation of the White Horse Army, every household dared not neglect it, and took out their savings of many years. Li Qingge had heard about the wealth of the wealthy merchants in Yangzhou, but when he saw these piles of gold and silver in front of him, he couldn't help but marvel. Poverty really limits people's imagination! The value of these gold, silver and treasures is as high as 26 million! Emperor Yongzheng was so diligent back then, and after 13 years, the fiscal surplus was only more than 60 million taels. The city of Yangzhou alone accounts for one third, not counting the land and shops. If you add them all up, it must be over 100 million! This is an asset that is rich enough to rival a country!

Faced with so much wealth, Li Qingge had no intention of embezzling it. She announced in front of everyone: "This money belongs to everyone. I will never keep it to myself. Every time I conquer a city, occupy a piece of land, and get a fortune, I will share it with everyone." As soon as she said this, she won the hearts of countless people. People cheered and revered Li Qingge.

However, there are always people who are happy and sad in this world. Li Qingge and the peasant uprising army were jubilant, but thousands of miles away in the imperial capital, the Forbidden City, there was a commotion because of an urgent report sent eight hundred miles away.

Emperor Qianlong spent a good night with Concubine Ling last night, and this morning he was full of energy and in a good mood. But when he saw the memorial on the imperial desk, his face suddenly darkened and he was furious. In the Yangxin Palace, the emperor's anger was like thunder and the pressure dropped instantly. With a loud "bang", the auspicious animal paperweight made of blood-red agate was smashed by him. The palace maids and eunuchs were so scared that they lay on the ground, kowtowed and begged for mercy, but they didn't know why the emperor was angry.

"Rebellion! Rebellion! This is such treason!" Qianlong roared, "In broad daylight, those villains actually dared to kill my uncle. Do they still have me and the Qing Dynasty in their eyes? Damn it! All of them deserve to die!" His words were full of anger and unwillingness, as if they were going to shake down the entire palace.

Qianlong had been the emperor for 22 years, and he never thought that such a thing would happen under his rule. He called himself the greatest emperor of all time, and felt that he was more powerful than the Qin Emperor and Han Emperor, and more powerful than Yao, Shun, Yu and Tang. The Kangxi and Qianlong prosperous era he created with his grandfather Kangxi was the best in ancient and modern times! But what about now? The cities that were heavily taxed by the state were occupied, and Fu Heng, the younger brother of his beloved White Moonlight Queen Fuca, was also killed. This is simply a great shame! Qianlong felt ashamed, humiliation and anger surged in his heart, and his face was as red as blood.

"Green-faced woman!" Qianlong said with red eyes and gnashing teeth. This was the nickname given to Li Qingge by the people in the report, because she wore a bronze mask, had a green face and fangs, and looked like a fierce monster. Gathering people to rebel, capturing cities, and killing court officials, isn't this a cruel traitor? Qianlong couldn't stand the thought that this woman dared to challenge his authority so boldly.

"As a woman, instead of thinking about taking care of your husband and children, and serving your parents-in-law, you actually dare to do such a thing that goes against the will of heaven!" Qianlong cursed, "The ruler is the leader of his subjects, and the husband is the leader of his wife. Where are her three obediences and four virtues? Damn it! Damn it! You really deserve to die!" His voice echoed in the palace, filled with endless hatred.

Qianlong could not accept that his beloved minister was killed by a lowly village girl. At the morning court, all the ministers were shocked to hear about this. They all tried to appease Qianlong and said that they would definitely send troops to wipe out the rebels and avenge Fuheng and his son.

"Your Majesty, calm down!" The ministers tried to appease him. "A traitor should be punished by everyone. Why should we hurt your body for such a person? Your Majesty, the most important thing now is to send troops to Yangzhou to suppress the bandits, issue arrest warrants, capture the Green-Faced Woman, and enhance our country's prestige!"

The ministers tried to appease Qianlong and put forward suggestions. But they were also skeptical about the report. The report said that the green-faced woman was like a demon descending to earth. She first flew to the tower and destroyed the red cannon, and then killed countless soldiers with one palm. Even Fu Heng and his son were killed by her. How could a little woman have such a great ability? Could it be that those people were afraid of taking responsibility and deliberately lied?

However, Qianlong ignored the doubts of his ministers and was determined to supervise the matter personally. He took a deep breath, and his eyes flashed with hatred: "Send an order! Mobilize the elite of the Eight Banners to Yangzhou to suppress the bandits! The leader, the green-faced woman, must be arrested! This woman is cruel and ruthless, and she defies the will of heaven. She must not be allowed to stay! I will escort her to Beijing and execute her by slow slicing! Mingrui, this matter is left to you to supervise personally!"

Mingrui was a member of the Fucha clan, Fuheng's cousin, and a battle-hardened general. When he heard Qianlong's order, a strong hatred emerged on his face. The humiliation of the Fucha clan must be paid with blood by the green-faced woman! He secretly swore in his heart that he must personally cut the woman into pieces to comfort the souls of Fuheng and his son in heaven.

The former dynasty and the harem are closely related. The actions of the harem can always affect the right and wrong of the former dynasty, and vice versa. Rong Mama, the wet nurse of the successor Empress Nara, is the best at getting information. When she heard about this, she ran back to the Yikun Palace like a whirlwind and told Empress Nara about it. Hearing this, Nara frowned and thought secretly in her heart. She knew that this incident would have a far-reaching impact on the harem and even the entire court. And how should she, as the master of the harem, deal with it?
(End of this chapter)