The reborn abandoned woman reigns

Chapter 157 Mutiny
"What, this Xu Zizheng is crazy!" Bihe couldn't believe it, and asked again and again, "He's so good, why did he rebel? Could it be that he can really be the emperor! Did he forget that first? The emperor still has a little prince. Aren’t the adults studying the little prince’s enthronement ceremony? Aren’t we the Ninth Prince going to be the regent? What does all this have to do with that smelly scholar! What a lunatic!!”

Wiping the sweat off his forehead, Lei Qing'er said: "But people outside say that Xu Zizheng is the real son and grandson who is qualified to inherit the throne!"

This news made Bihe feel absurd, and said: "That poor boy is crazy because he wants to be an emperor. He thinks that he can change his status as a poor peasant for three generations with just a word of mouth? It's really ridiculous."

"But I heard that this Xu Zizheng was born to a former noble concubine, who was forced to live among the people because of the persecution of the empress dowager. And that Mrs. Xu is not his mother, but a maid in the palace. Secretly took Xu Zizheng out of the palace, and lived outside with humiliation for so many years."

Hearing these words, Bihe still felt incredible, shook her head repeatedly and said: "Even if the emperor's dragon son is too young to inherit the throne, the second prince should take over the throne, and who knows whether what he said is true or not?" Fake, you can't just give him the throne just because of his words! That would be too much fun!"

Clenching his fists, Lei Qing'er frowned and said: "But I heard from the prince that he holds the secret edict of the former emperor and the jade pendant representing the identity of the royal family. It is hard to doubt under the weight of evidence."

"Ah!?" Bi He lowered her shoulders in frustration, and murmured, "Even the prince said so, so there is really no chance to turn things around..."

Seeing that the eldest grandson Jingrong was still staring at the ledger, Bihe asked cautiously: "Miss, do you think this battle must be fought?"

Putting the pen aside, Changsun Jingrong moved his wrist and said, seemingly unintentionally: "I don't know about those things, but I'm just curious, Qing'er, didn't you just go out to get the fabric, how did you hear so many secrets. "

Laughing awkwardly, Lei Qing'er said: "You also know that this servant has pretty good hearing. I accidentally heard so much. Well, this servant didn't do it on purpose, really!"

Looking at Lei Qing'er with eyes as calm as water, he said: "Sima Xukong is also a master of martial arts. If he finds out, he will definitely trouble you. It's a troubled time now, so troubles can be minimized if possible."

Seeing that the eldest grandson Jingrong was so calm, Bihe couldn't help but said in a hurry: "But miss, Xu Zizheng is about to call now. The most urgent thing is to plan how to leave the capital. The slave girl went to the street today and found that many people had packed up. Parcel, ready to leave! It’s just that the officers and soldiers guarding the city are so strict that they won’t let them go. But with the strength of the prince, it’s still easy to arrange for us to leave the capital.”

"What, you want to leave? Then I can ask the prince to arrange for you to go to a safe place."

Seeing that the eldest grandson Jingrong misunderstood her, Bi He hurriedly said: "Miss, this servant does not mean that, this servant is just worried about you, miss. It is said that war has no eyes, what should I do if I hurt you!"

Bihe was a little anxious, her face and voice trembling.Looking at her appearance, Changsun Jingrong couldn't help but find it funny, and said, "I've been with me for so long, why are you still so timid? Do you really think that fighting a war is easy? Do you think that the other princes Would you sit back and watch Xu Zizheng seize the throne without doing anything?"

"Even if the five princes lead the troops, it will be too late. After all, Xu Zizheng is only three hundred miles away from the capital, so he will be able to enter the capital in a short time!" Bi He felt flustered no matter what he thought, Can't help feeling anxious.

Looking at Bi He helplessly, he said, "Even if you don't trust those people, you still have to trust the prince. Although he looks a little unreliable, but it is a matter of great importance to the country, so he is still reliable."

"I never knew that I still have such a high status in Jingrong's heart."

The sudden voice made several maidservants turn around and say hello to him: "My lord!"

"Go down first, I have something to say to the princess alone."

"Yes."

Several people left the room quietly. Sima Xukong walked over to Changsun Jingrong with a slightly tired face, sat down immediately, drank a few sips of tea from Changsun Jingrong, and then said calmly, "It's still Jingrong's place." It's comfortable to stay here. It's just that your maidservant is so capable that she dares to eavesdrop."

Looking at Sima Xukong's thinned cheeks, Changsun Jingrong frowned slightly, but his tone was still joking, and said: "You are not very good, Lei Qing'er is so good at lightness kung fu, it's still better to be caught by you." But, don’t blame Qing’er, it’s also unintentional that she heard this.”

"I understand, I won't lose my temper because of a maid." Sima Xukong smiled, then looked at his eldest grandson Jingrong seriously, and said, "Jingrong, I will arrange for you and your family to leave the capital tomorrow. , you should prepare well."

His complexion darkened, and Changsun Jingrong asked, "Why, did Xu Zizheng make any moves?"

"Hmph, their little tricks have never stopped. I'm just worried that Xu Zizheng still has some tricks left behind, which will make us unable to catch up. I don't want you to take risks, so I hope you leave first, so that I can have no worries. Fight this battle with Xu Zizheng wholeheartedly."

Twirling her long hair with her fingers, Changsun Jingrong smiled disdainfully and said, "Hey, I really wasted my tongue just now, praising you in front of my maid, I didn't expect you to be so unconfident Hey, you are the majestic Ninth Prince. Even if Xu Zizheng and Fang Taishi plan carefully, it will only be a matter of one or two years. How big can they become? Now it is just temporarily letting them gain the upper hand. Sooner or later, Long Rui Kingdom will return to calm."

"Calm will indeed return, but I'm afraid of that day. I don't know when it will appear. Jingrong, I don't want to hide it from you, because what the emperor did before has hurt the hearts of the people. This time Xu Zizheng rebelled, Some people have echoed and responded. Before this, there was Miao Jiang Taxi Ze supporting the Xu family, and then there were rebellions everywhere. The land of Longrui is already in turmoil. Even I don’t know how long the temporary calm will last. You I am very happy to be able to protect me, but I cannot allow you to take risks and do nothing. Even if you blame me for being cowardly or not responsible, in short, you must be sent away from the capital."

The movements froze, Changsun Jingrong did not expect that the current situation would be so beneficial to Xu Zizheng.It's just that Xu Zizheng's crimes haven't been enough, how can he be made emperor so easily?That's too cheap for him!Now we should think of a way to curb his momentum.

After thinking for a while, Changsun Jingrong raised his eyebrows and said, "It's fine if you want me to go, but you have to leave with me. If you can't, then arrange for my relatives to go out first, and I still want to leave." Stay here and teach Xu Zizheng that ignorant brat a lesson with you!"

"Jingrong, you don't know how dangerous the current situation is, if it's a little later, I..."

Stretching out his hand to stop Sima Xukong from chattering, Changsun Jingrong said nonchalantly: "Whatever plots and tricks he has, as long as the soldiers come to block him, it will be fine if the water comes and the earth can't cover it? Although the military strength in the capital is indeed not as rich as the Xu family's, but You have to know that those who can stay in the capital are all talents who are one against ten. As long as we make good use of it, we can still protect the people in the capital. What's more, even if Xu Zizheng said that he is the prince and grandson, but Who can prove it? Even if he is, he can't blatantly come to grab the throne, what's the matter! With the timing, location, people and us all in possession, do you think we will definitely lose?"

Seeing that the eldest grandson Jingrong said it confidently, Sima Xukong couldn't help asking, "What is Jingrong's plan?"

"I can't say what plans, I just think that this capital, as the ancient capital of the Nine Dynasties, must have an absolute advantage in terms of geography. It is certain that it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and with the moat blocking it, it will cost a lot for them to attack by force." Troop strength. We will guard the capital and wait for reinforcements. I think that if Xu Zizheng is so sure, he will not delay the attack for so long. They must be reassuring us not to act rashly, while looking for a breakthrough. As long as they find out, they will definitely drive straight in and take the capital into their pocket."

Rubbing his chin with his fingers, Sima Xukong frowned and said, "We have also considered strengthening the guards of the capital, mainly at the east gate and west gate. Because there are four stone bridges outside these two city gates, once we break through the outer perimeter, we will You can drive straight in."

Sima Xukong's words seemed to have reminded her eldest grandson Jingrong of something, and she said, "I wish I had read it in some book. There is a weapon that can attack from a distance. I think we can just borrow one." Useful. If we can quench the poison on that kind of weapon, it will guarantee a great increase in lethality. In this way, our defense system will be more stringent."

After thinking about it carefully, Sima Xukong smiled and said: "You are talking about a crossbow, right? That kind of bulky guy is not very practical on the battlefield, but it will indeed greatly increase its power when defending the city. But , How do you know about this kind of machine? Normally, you can’t get in touch with this kind of thing, right?”

"If you can't get in touch, won't it be recorded in the book?" Changsun Jingrong gave Sima Xukong a blank look, and said, "At that time, you can send a small team to sneak attack, and then lead them outside the city gate. Net hunting. Also, we can also poison each other's water sources. I have tried this method. It does not require much manpower and material resources, but it can achieve great lethality. If you need poison, I am here There is still a bottle, which is colorless and odorless, so no one will be able to find it."

Looking at Changsun Jingrong with a slight smile on his face, Sima Xukong had infinite tenderness in his eyes.He suddenly held his eldest grandson Jingrong's wrist, and said with a sweet smile: "This is what you have been thinking about for the past few days. You are still very worried about me, aren't you?"

Turning a blind eye to Sima Xukong, he pulled back his soft pancreas by the way, Changsun Jingrong said: "I am also from the capital, and I don't want someone to harm my homeland, so don't think too much about it."

"Really? Could it be that it's really not because you're worried about my safety that you're trying to study it?" Sima Xukong leaned forward reluctantly, staring closely at the eyes of his eldest grandson Jingrong, and said half playfully and half seriously , "Oh, if what you said is true, why are you avoiding me?"

"Hey, aren't you very busy, there are so many things waiting for you to solve, and you still have the mind to play with me here?" Changsun Jingrong stood up, pretending to be angry and said, "The people of the capital can be entrusted to your hands." Come on, you must not play tricks."

"That's natural," Sima Xukong said solemnly, "I don't care what Xu Zizheng's reasons are, but putting the people in the fire and water is absolutely unforgivable. However, I should come to you when I am free." Sit and sit, not only can you enjoy fragrant tea and food, but also be encouraged. The most important thing is that someone can inspire me with love, which is very useful!"

Rubbing his arms unbearably, Changsun Jingrong frowned and said, "What kind of inspiration from love, can you stop being so nasty!"

However, the eldest grandson Jingrong's resistance had no effect. Taking advantage of his height, Sima Xukong leaned forward and smacked the eldest grandson Jingrong's cheek, and then smiled like a cat stealing fish. Said: "It's really duplicity! But your actions have betrayed you, I understand that you care about me, and I will keep it in my heart, I will never forget it!"

Wiping his cheeks vigorously, Changsun Jingrong looked at Sima Xukong who left joyfully, and just wanted to reprimand him loudly, but he couldn't help but chuckled and shook his head helplessly.

Because of the palace change, the people in the capital were in a state of panic, the streets were no longer as lively as before, and when acquaintances met each other every day, they just asked each other, who escaped again, and what new news came from the court.

Under such a background, the emperor's funeral seemed so insignificant, and the people just put on white clothes perfunctorily, talking about when this battle would end.

At this time, the business of the silk and satin village plummeted. Everyone was wearing white clothes. Who wanted to buy fabrics to make new clothes?Moreover, the powerful and powerful had already secretly left the capital, and the largest consumer group had already left, and the situation of the silk and satin village was even worse.

However, Changsun Jingrong was not in a hurry. Instead, he took this time to take the guys to appease the poor and widowed people, and sent some living materials there from time to time, giving people a touch of warmth amidst the turmoil.

Because there was really no gossip to spread at this time, so the good deeds of Changsun Jingrong were widely publicized.Because Sima Xukong is now the last hope of the capital, as his wife, she can stand up and help at this time, which is also considered as a husband and wife.Such a beautiful thing has led to a good story.

One day, Changsun Jingrong was serving porridge to beggars in the city, when he saw a familiar person standing at the end of the line, he raised his eyebrows and asked the people around him to help take care of him first, while he left to go to the line. tail, grabbed the dirty guy and pulled it aside.

"Ouch, it hurts so much, please take it easy!"

Hearing this familiar voice, Lei Qing'er ran over immediately, stared at the dirty man carefully and asked: "He Nuo, why are you coming to the capital at this time?"

That's right, it was He Nuo who stood in front of everyone at this moment in a mess.Seeing someone he was familiar with, he showed his gleaming white teeth, touched the back of his head and said with a silly smile: "I have become like this, and I can still be seen by the young lady. You really have sharp eyes."

"It's less important to avoid the important here than the less important, but you talk about it, why did you appear here?"

Looking at Lei Qing'er with eyes full of love, He Nuo said affectionately: "I promised Qing'er that I will come to her after I take care of the family affairs. If I fail to come on time, she will run away with someone else." What should I do? But after arriving in the capital, I found out that this place has been sealed off, and it is more difficult to get in. However, fortunately, I am smart and sneaked into the city among the officers and soldiers transporting food."

"Then you are back, why don't you come to us?"

He Nuo patted his belly, and said with some embarrassment: "I just arrived last night, because it was too late, and it was not convenient to find you, so I wanted to rest for a night before coming back. The next day, I heard that there is porridge pie here." , I was really hungry, so I came here to ask for a porridge first, and then I went to you. I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence that I ran into you here!"

Looking at the smiling He Nuo, Lei Qing'er only felt her eyes turn red, and said with some choking: "He Nuo, you are so stupid, it's so dangerous now, why are you still coming back? Others want to stay away Too late!"

"You also said, it's someone else, but you are here, how can I go? I said, no matter where you are, I will come to find you, and I will not break my promise. "

Although He Nuo's words were full of jokes, Lei Qing'er felt very moved. Once excited, she threw herself into He Nuo's arms, feeling the warmth of this man, regardless of who else was around.

And this scene made the people around couldn't help but smile, and Changsun Jingrong even murmured: "Although it is a troubled time now, but I think the palace is going to have good things again."

However, He Nuo's return is not only a good thing for Lei Qing'er, but also a happy event for the people in the entire capital.Because of him, many plans can be carried out smoothly, and it is just around the corner to repel the Xu family's rebellious forces.

But when He Nuo returned to Beijing, Changsun Jingrong found a loophole. She found Sima Xukong and told him what happened today in detail.

"He Nuo can find a way to sneak in, so can Xu Zizheng's people. It seems that this loophole needs to be dealt with as soon as possible."

Squinting his eyes slightly, Sima Xukong said: "Relying on the capital's reserves, it can last for three months, but if the people know that the food supply is cut off, it will make people panic. Xu Zizheng has not cut off the food supply so far." I don't believe that he has good intentions for our food supply, it is very possible that he is also waiting for this loophole and wants to use it to capture the capital."

(End of this chapter)