Queen of the Black Phoenix

Chapter 654
Xiguo Palace is huge.

It occupies a very large area.

And it doesn't look very bright either.

Different from Shenguo Palace, which is resplendent and paved with gold, Xiguo Palace seems to be more old-fashioned.

It seems that Xiguo is an old and powerful country with a permanent history.

There is a circle at the outermost edge of the palace, and there are moss in the corners.

Since the queen said that she wanted to increase military expenditures, she also reduced unnecessary expenditures in the harem.

If possible, try not to turn on the lights.

Harem activities were minimized.

Although the women in the harem do not go to the queen to greet her every day, the queen organizes classes for everyone.

For such a thing, it is still very easy for everyone to accept.

After all, when they first entered the palace, they had to spend money to buy into the palace. They spent money on everything, but now they just spend less money.

Some things are not forced by the rules to save face, and everyone doesn't want to spend on useless things.

Even Shen Mingzhu made it clear that she would support the queen, set an example, and publicly said that she would bathe once every two days in winter.

The queen even praised the award.

Concubine Wan Gui was extremely unhappy, she felt that this was a move against her by the Queen after she returned to the palace.

Now she is the one who spends the most in the palace. After all, she is noble, and she is also the emperor's savior, the emperor's only favorite. From a landlord's daughter to a noble concubine, her status has suddenly skyrocketed, and her spending has increased even more.

The best of everything.

When I eat bird's nest and the like, sometimes I don't want to drink after taking a sip, and I pour the whole bowl directly.

There are also the most court ladies and eunuchs in her yard.

After all, the bird's nest that was poured out was not really poured out, it might have been poured into the mouth of the palace maid and eunuch.

But when the queen came back, there were more regulations on reducing expenses. Others didn't feel much about it. There was a fixed amount of money spent every month. In the palace, it was actually the same as a little girl. The queen encouraged everyone to learn, communicate and do things, and they were very free.

However, Concubine Wan felt that she was not used to it. Originally, relying on her special nature, she used the best for herself.

This is actually the reason why Concubine Wan not only failed to win over people when the queen was away, but also made a lot of enemies.

She always feels that she is superior to others and does not pay attention to fairness. Even if she behaves very lowly, others still feel that she is superior and does not care.

And the queen has never been enthusiastic about people, but she is not indifferent either, which is normal.

There is no comparison and no feeling, but the contrast is very clear.

In this way, Concubine Wan has been making a lot of noise these two days.

She was heavy, and the emperor could only watch from one side.

And more and more distressed.

He didn't understand that he loved Wan'er very much at the beginning, and Wan'er was also knowledgeable and understanding of righteousness. He would rather not eat by himself on the way, but save food for him.

She quarreled with her brother for herself and fell out.

When her father died, she cried so hard that she almost fainted.

All of this, Emperor Xi personally felt it, it was true.

But at this moment, in order to save a bite of bird's nest, she made a fuss and even stayed up all night.

Emperor Xi felt that he really couldn't understand.

Because he also saw that Wan'er didn't like to eat bird's nest. When she was pregnant, she ate a strong taste and liked salty things.

I have always disliked sweets.

After a bowl of bird's nest, she didn't actually eat it, most of it was given to the maids and eunuchs.

Since she doesn't eat, what does it matter if there is less food? If it's because of the court ladies and eunuchs, why bother?
Emperor Xi didn't understand, so he still had to patiently accompany her and comfort her repeatedly.

In the end, I don't know what to comfort.

He actually knew what she wanted to hear.

But he couldn't say it, the queen was not wrong.

The reduction in expenses is not only here for Concubine Wan, but also for his side, and even the queen herself.

He has seen in the past that the queen's diet is very light, and even Li Nanguo's children are not given preferential treatment.

He eats and eats vegetables very well, and no leftovers are allowed.

It is much more economical than Concubine Wan's side.

Emperor Xi persuaded her to fall asleep, and just about to leave, she opened her eyes again, looking like she was about to cry, so he had no choice but to stay and continue to accompany her.

In the imperial study room, Empress Shenyou was reading the memorial.

After leaving for a long time, some of the memorials are piled up with ashes.

She still wants to read it again in order to better understand the specific matters of Xiguo.

Some memorials seem to be written about trivial matters, but seeing the big from the small, you can still know a lot of problems, and it is easier to make decisions.

The time in the night is like the wax on the candle, which is burnt and flows away.

Standing outside the palace, there is a small group of people.

Not many people, only about 30 people.

The leader is the strong man Azu.

He is a very famous slave in the kingdom of the great emperor.

Also called Giant Azu, he is tall, with arms thicker than the thighs of ordinary people.

Although there are not many people in this team, they are very elite, but they are said to be the most elite army under the Third Prince, and they have a name, martyrs.

The night was very dark.

Azu's face turned darker.

With an unreliable master, anything can happen.

Obviously they came with the army of the enemy country, but at this moment they put the army outside.

He brought dozens of people to the palace at night, and he did whatever he wanted.

And he's taking Miller with him.

Because he can't bring his master to take risks.

Miller volunteered to help, and vowed to the third prince that he would personally help him send Empress Xi to him.

The third prince reluctantly agreed, but emphasized that Miller is not allowed to touch his lover first.

Azu's task was a little heavier. Although Miller's skills were good, he was still far behind a professional martyr.

Azu did some research, and found that the guards in Xiguo Palace were still very strict.

It is almost impossible to break through the palace head-on, but there is a mountain behind the palace, and the defense there seems to be very weak.

It is said that only the immediate relatives of the royal family of Xiguo can enter.

Azu decided to break through from here.

Because of this kind of forbidden place, the local people of Xi Kingdom may be afraid, but they don't care.

The night is like a thick veil.

The 30 people entered the forest in batches in an orderly manner.

densely wooded.

The night is like a knife.

These people's bodies are extremely light, and they don't seem to even touch the branches.

It was very quiet all the way.

It was also very smooth.

They soon entered the confines of the palace.

Easier than imagined.

The only thing I don't like is that the forest is too quiet.

There are no normal insects, birds and animals.

Miller was a little nervous at first, but after walking for a while, he relaxed.

Suddenly, there was a soft sound under his feet.

"Clap."

A broken branch.

Instead, he was startled, and looked down, it was a branch.

The night was too dark and the moon was not bright.

It looked as if the broken branch could move.

He was stunned.

The martyrs ahead gestured to him to hurry.

He followed and continued walking, only thinking that he was dazzled.

A group of people continued to move forward, and it seemed that they could already see the light.

There are not many lights in Xiguo Palace, they are indistinct.

Miller has heard that their queen is going to prepare for war, increase military spending, and cut daily expenses.

This kind of proposal, in their country, only the emperor can speak.

She was a powerful woman, but she had an appearance that turned all living beings upside down, transcending nationalities.

The reason why Miller was able to become friends with the third prince was also because of his expertise in identifying women.

Just like the first thing the third prince said when he saw that woman was to tell him not to touch her, he actually had the same idea.

It's just that their identities are different.

Miller was surrounded by the most people.

He is a little excited at the moment.

Tighten your body and try to keep yourself in top shape.

He loved the adventure, and he was about to meet her.

Suddenly there was a shout in the distance, a sudden sound, and then stopped.

The whole forest was still extremely silent.

The palace is just around the corner.

Then came another cry, quick, short, sharp, frightened...

The palace is just around the corner.

The lighting is soft.

(End of this chapter)