Resourceful beauty

Chapter 349
The peaceful days did not last for a few days. On April [-]th, a secret letter was urgently sent to the imperial study from Lizhou, thousands of miles away.

In the evening of the same day, Mu Mian entered the palace again and delivered the news obtained by Tianjilou to Fang Ruxuan.

In Lizhou, King Rui bewitched the army, saying that King Yao had been imprisoned by Chu Yuan, and Chu Yuan was already preparing for the new king's enthronement in the palace.

All of a sudden, the southeast battalion in Lizhou, where it belongs, responded.

According to the news, King Rui will lead his troops to Shangyang City in a few days, under the banner of King Qin, of course, on the side of the Qing Dynasty.

Looking at the note in her hand, Fang Ruxuan was a little dumbfounded.

This kind of excuse was only available to King Rui.

I am afraid that as early as more than a year ago, when King Rui was sent by King Yao to several southern states and counties to deal with corruption among officials, King Rui had already begun to prepare for this day, otherwise, how could he have deliberately wanted to Lizhou as his own fiefdom?
Coincidentally, King Yao also followed suit and granted Lizhou and several surrounding counties to him. I don't know if the King Yao of that day thought there would be such a day.

"Your Highness, you already know?"

Fang Ruxuan asked Kapok.

Kapok nodded, "Chu Dong said that the secret letter will be delivered to His Highness at noon."

Fang Ruxuan nodded knowingly, and sighed, "I've been looking forward to this day for a long time, but when this day comes, I feel a little uneasy. This person's thoughts are really strange."

Although Lizhou and several nearby counties were entrusted to King Rui as fiefdoms, in the final analysis it is still the territory of Yao Kingdom. At the beginning of the severe drought and the people's livelihood, Chu Yuan spent a lot of thought to promote the winter trial farming of two plows a year. Now, the situation in various places is very good, but this kind of thing happened again. Fang Ruxuan knows what Chu Yuan feels like just thinking about it.

But who is to blame?
Blame Chu Yuan for unnecessary actions?But people's livelihood is the top priority in governing the country, so it is obviously impossible for Chu Yuan to sit idly by.

Blame King Rui?Naturally, he should be blamed, who made him have thoughts that he shouldn't have?
However, at the end of the day, he could only sigh that the Tian Family is ruthless.

All the princes, from the day they were born, decided their future fate. Like King Ping, they can see through early and avoid unnecessary scrambles. It is not easy.

However, with so many princes, how many of them can be like King Ping?

"It's getting late, you should go out of the palace quickly, these days the womb is in chaos, it's not good to be late."

After thinking about it for a while, she turned around and saw that Kapok was still sitting there, not knowing what she was thinking, and Fang Ruxuan spoke.

Mu Mian shook her head with a smile, "From now on, I will live in the palace. I have already made an agreement with Ding Xiang and the others. At this moment, I am afraid that all the bedding will be packed for me."

"The matter outside the palace..."

Thinking that there were mulberry and mulberry leaves by her side, and there was nothing important to keep for kapok, Fang Ruxuan hesitated.

Mu Mian shook her head with a smile, "In the past, there were various things to take care of. Now, people inside and outside the palace are in panic, and the business in the shop is also a little weaker. The shopkeepers everywhere can handle it well. The Tianji Building By the way, how many people can be used by Xiao Shiqi alone, it doesn't make any difference whether I am there or not. I can feel more at ease if I stay with Miss."

After thinking about it, Fang Ruxuan didn't refuse anymore, but she felt more at ease in her heart than before.

When Chu Yuan came back later, he nodded reassuringly, "Mulberry and mulberry leaves are safe, but they lack some outside experience. With kapok, I can feel more at ease. Besides..."

There was a rare smile on his face, Chu Yuan jokingly said: "When this busy period is over, the matter of Mu Mian and Chu Dong will probably be put on the agenda, and when the two get married, even though Mu Mian doesn't care, You must also think about her, so it is better to take advantage of these times and have a good gathering between you master and servant."

It coincides with Fang Ruxuan's thoughts.

After dinner, Ming Geer and Ming Zhu were coaxed to sleep, Chu Yuan lay beside Fang Ruxuan, and only then did he talk to her about the outside world.

"King Rui still has scruples in his heart after all, so although the rumors were released, he did not lead troops to attack decisively. I reckon that he is also waiting and watching."

Chu Yuan said softly.

"Wait and see?"

Fang Ruxuan raised her eyebrows curiously, "Could it be that he wants to wait for the palace to have a conclusion before making the next decision?"

As long as King Yao is fine, King Rui will be scruples about his actions. After all, as long as King Yao speaks a word, King Rui's actions can be quickly concluded. Thinking about it, King Rui would not dare to take such a risk.

This is also the real reason why King Yong is afraid to act now.

Chu Yuan nodded, "However, he is also scheming. Although he left, there are quite a few spies left in Shangyang City. These days, there are quite a few lively scenes in the palace."

As for the matter on the other side of the palace, when Chu Yuan returned to Xuanyi Palace, he mostly just talked about the situation of King Yao. This was the first time he mentioned such a thing, and Fang Ruxuan knew that the palace was definitely not peaceful.

"Didn't you arrange manpower?"

Fang Ruxuan felt a little dark at the thought of someone making tricks overtly and secretly.

Chu Yuan sneered with disdain, "You have to let them get it before you know what to do next, otherwise, it's not good if you jump over the wall in a hurry."

The crisis is almost in sight, but when Chu Yuan and Fang Ruxuan talked about it, they seemed to be talking about other people's affairs, with a nonchalant appearance. Fang Ruxuan knew it well, and hoped that King Yao's health would improve. King Rui can move faster, so that everyone can be relieved early.

On the side of Shouchang Palace, Empress Dowager Lou and Concubine Jing also looked worried.

"Ya'er, go and rest. The day of labor is coming soon, so don't be careless."

Said in a kind voice, the Empress Dowager Lou turned her head to look at Madam Su, and asked her to send Princess Rui back to the East Palace.

Something was on her mind, but because of what the Empress Dowager Lou had said, Princess Rui glanced at Concubine Jing, and finally got up obediently, and went out with the help of the maidservant.

After leaving the main hall, Princess Rui turned her head to look at the maid on her right, and nodded at her. Immediately, the maid let go of her hand and went straight to stand at the entrance of the main hall.

Mother Su knew it well, but she didn't stop her, she pretended to turn a blind eye and sent Princess Rui back to the East Palace.

In the main hall, the Empress Dowager Lou looked at Concubine Jing and said, "Over there in the Palace, what news did you find out?"

Concubine Jing frowned and shook her head, "Since the Crown Prince issued the Martial Law Order, the palace has become like an iron barrel. The news inside cannot come out, and the news outside cannot be sent in either."

"A bunch of trash..."

Not knowing who she was scolding, the Empress Dowager Lou reprimanded her angrily, and then asked, "Where is King Rui? Do you have any news?"

Nodding hesitantly, Concubine Jing said in a low voice: "The Southeastern Camp has long been under King Rui's control, and now, what is missing is just a legitimate title. Therefore, the key is still at the other end of the palace."

"This time, he was the one who was confused..."

Seeming to be complaining, Queen Mother Lou said in a deep voice: "Needless to say, King Xuan. With his ability, it is extremely ridiculous to want to get a share of the pie. But King Yong, how the Queen and the Zhongshan Marquis have planned for him these years is hard to tell." If it’s not going to work, you don’t even know if it’s going to work? You still let King Rui and King Yong secretly respond, when the time comes, if the country is conquered, who will it be?”

Concubine Jing pursed her lips and remained silent.

The Empress Dowager Lou continued: "Although the Marquis of Lin'an and the Marquis of Zhongshan are equally powerful, and King Rui has the strength of the southeast battalion in his hands, King Yong has been in the Ministry of War for so many years, and it is not in vain. How can we join hands with him? How confused..."

He hated Queen Zhou, and he also hated King Yong and the Zhongshan Hou Mansion. When Queen Mother Lou mentioned this matter, she felt a little more offended by King Rui.

But how could King Rui talk to Concubine Jing about such things?Concubine Jing could only listen quietly, not daring to say a word, for fear of annoying Empress Dowager Lou even more.

In the Dongpei Hall, knowing the dangers of the Empress Dowager Lou, Princess Rui looked disapproving, "If we don't join forces, can King Rui alone bring down the prince? The queen mother is really old."

In that case, who would dare to accept it?In an instant, there was silence in the inner hall of the East Side Hall.

"Now it's a last resort, but after all, it's still a [-]-[-] split. As long as the prince can be pulled from the reserve position, His Highness may not lose to King Yong."

Speaking calmly, Princess Rui leaned in front of the soft couch, caressing her tall belly, with a calm and calm expression, as if King Rui would lead troops to attack Shangyang City, and walk step by step to the highest position .

In the imperial study room, Chu Yuan raised his eyes and asked Gu Dahai, "Is Dexi doing well these days?"

Gu Dahai nodded, "Perhaps he also felt that it was unusual now, so he was extra careful in every move, but he didn't show any signs."

Chu Yuan smiled, "He was ordered by his father to come to Gu from the House of Internal Affairs, but I don't know what kind of benefits King Rui promised him, even King Yong never bribed him, let King Rui succeed gone."

Gu Dahai smiled, "Your Highness sees everything clearly."

I don't know what came to mind, Chu Yuan lowered his head and finished approving the notebook in his hand, then raised his head and told Gu Dahai, "King Rui is in Lizhou, and I'm afraid he is very anxious, and at the palace, please give him some news. No one can afford it if you procrastinate, and if you end it earlier, everyone will be relieved."

Gu Dahai was stunned for a moment, nodded in response, turned around and left.

On April [-]th, news came from Lizhou that under the banner of King Qin, King Rui had led troops from Lizhou to attack Shangyang City.

When she heard the news, Fang Ruxuan was talking to Kapok in Xuanyi Palace, she didn't know what she mentioned, Kapok's face was as red as a pearl's swaddling baby.

However, after all, she didn't say anything, she nodded meekly, and Fang Ruxuan smiled even more.

In their eyes, King Rui's raising of troops did not seem to be a big deal.

(End of this chapter)