Empress Fenghua

Chapter 77
Empress Han looked at Hua Zhong with a cold face, was silent for a while, and finally spoke.The voice was helpless and angry, "Gao Yi, do you know why Jiu'er is unwilling to marry Princess Qiongzhang?"

Hua Zhong bowed his head and said indifferently, "The empress is too exalted of righteousness, how could His Highness King Yong know what Gaoyi thinks in his heart?"

Empress Han snorted coldly, "I usually like you because you are smart and can help me suppress the harem. But now, it seems that I have underestimated you! You dare to seduce Jiu'er, it's a big deal for Jiu'er!" "

Hua Zhong frowned and looked at Empress Han quietly, "It's not that the county lord entered the palace because he didn't know your use, but I really want to help you. It's not because of anything else, but for King Yong. If there is no King Yong, even you As a queen, why should I be afraid?" Hua Zhong sneered, "His Royal Highness Yongwang is very talented, but he has been unable to let go of his fists, and ended up being forced into marriage today. Is it because you are an incompetent mother?"

"I am incompetent?" Empress Han said angrily, "My mother's family's status is low, and this function can be determined by my own agency today. Without this palace, how could Jiu'er and Xinyang be where they are today?"

Hua Zhong got up and looked at Empress Han contemptuously, "It's your hypocritical attitude of dominating me and strategizing that will make King Yong lose the best opportunity. If it weren't for your wife's opinion, I can't hold back my anger. In front of you, let’s talk about who Princess Qiongzhang is interested in. How could Emperor Cheng suspect Yongwang’s unruly intentions? Yongwang won’t have to blame Emperor Cheng in order to preserve your status! Don’t you know yourself?”

Empress Han frowned in shock, "Impossible! I just said something casually, not to mention that the unmarried son is only Jiu'er, what I said is true. I have been married to the emperor for many years, even if the empress Xianchun is filial I have never been so favored by the emperor, how could the emperor doubt me?"

Hua Zhong sneered and said, "Do you really think that the emperor's love is enduring? The queen is too self-confident. If the emperor loves the Xianchun and filial queen less than you, how can he make her son the prince? Even if the prince is weak and simple , and personally educated you! Could it be that the empress has been in the middle palace for so many years, and she really thought it was due to the emperor's favor? If it weren't for Princess Xinyang who sacrificed her life for righteousness and lost the life of Changfeng's son-in-law, I am afraid that your throne, empress, would have been robbed by Concubine Meng long ago. Let's go! Doesn't the queen know about it?"

"Gao Yi!" Hua Zhong's words were interrupted by an angry shout, Princess Xinyang stood behind her, her bright red palace attire was a bit bleak today.

Empress Han was a little flustered after being shocked, "Chen Xiang! Is everything she said true?"

Princess Xinyang smiled and ignored Empress Han.Instead, he walked into Hua Chong and said with a smile, "County Lord Gaoyi is really good at tricks! I just got the news that King Cong's three thousand elite soldiers were all buried in Huaishan Mountain!"

A bright smile appeared on Hua Zhongqing's beautiful face, and he turned around and sat on the chair, waving his wide sleeves with a somewhat self-respecting air. "Okay! From today onwards, King Cong's good days will come to an end, and the next will be the era of King Yong!"

Princess Xinyang smiled enchantingly, "I thank County Lord Gaoyi on behalf of King Yong!"

Hua Chong snorted and said, "Princess, you are welcome! The princess told me this good news, but the county lord has another news to tell you. This event is a great joy for the queen, but I am afraid Not enough to show off!"

Xinyang glanced at Empress Han, his eyes drooped, "It's okay, County Lord Gaoyi!"

"The prince of Xiliang, Xiliang Wuyan, came to Chengguo with the intention of getting married. However, the other party's direct princess, Qiongzhang, insisted on marrying the emperor's direct bloodline, that is, His Royal Highness Prince Yong." Hua Zhong said disapprovingly, "Now the empress I am blaming my county lord for why His Royal Highness King Yong did not agree!"

Xinyang raised his eyes, and looked at Empress Han with a trace of anger in his beautiful eyes, "The empress has lived in the inner palace for a long time, I am afraid that some things are not as simple as you think. County Lord Gaoyi has his own discretion, and please do not interfere with the empress!" "

Hua Zhong sneered in his heart, Princess Xinyang loves Yongjia, how can she be willing to let other women have deep affection for Yongjia?Now that he is not furious, he is already taking care of Empress Han's face!
Empress Han looked at Xinyang in amazement, "Chen Xiang! How dare you speak to the queen mother like that? If Princess Qiongzhang marries Jiu'er, Jiu'er will definitely get the support of the Ling Kingdom. When the time comes, she will ascend to the throne of God, just around the corner..."

"Don't the queen mother understand?" Xinyang roared, and approached Empress Han step by step, "Father and emperor have been reluctant to abolish the crown prince because they are afraid that once the prince's position is mysterious, there will be a scene of brotherhood. The queen mother is now anxious If Cao Cao wants to marry the princess of the Ling Kingdom for the emperor's brother, isn't it in the hands of the father? You have ruined my life, do you want the emperor to be in peace?"

Empress Han fell down on the phoenix chair and looked at Xinyang incredulously, "Then tell me, if Princess Qiongzhang marries someone else, what will Jiuer do? If she loses such an opportunity for nothing, where will she go when she is in danger?" Dispatch troops and generals?"

Princess Xinyang looked at Empress Han with frowned eyebrows, and said helplessly, "The empress mother is already old, and the emperor's brother's plan to seize the throne really shouldn't be involved. It's better to be wise and protect yourself!"

"Be wise and protect yourself?" Empress Han snorted coldly, "If Jiu'er is not the one who ascends to the throne of God, how long do you think the empress of this palace can last? tragedy!"

Xinyang flicked his sleeves and was furious, "Mother! This tragedy has already begun from the moment you killed Empress Xianchunxiao! Now the father and emperor don't want to make things difficult for you because there are still me and the emperor's brother. Is the mother still alive today? Are you thinking of taking power? You are not Empress Dowager Cimin, and you may not be able to achieve her dominance, so why are you holding on to these illusory things?"

Hua Zhong smiled faintly, Empress Dowager Cimin has survived through three dynasties and has remained unabated.No one can match her iron-blooded skills and boldness in politics. If it weren't for her, I'm afraid that the old officials will bully the young master and listen to the government behind the curtain to control the overall situation. It is unknown whether the Ye family in Chengguo can rise today's sun!
Empress Han sat on the phoenix chair with a gray complexion, without saying a word.

Princess Xinyang calmed down her anger and ordered, "Fuling..."

"Your servant is here!" Fuling bowed his head respectfully and docilely, she was really taken aback by Princess Xinyang's battle just now.

Princess Xinyang said indifferently, "The empress is not feeling well, so she shouldn't be overworked. If these important military affairs are heard by the empress again, I will ask you for it! Take good care of the empress to rest!"

Fuling quickly kowtowed, "Yes! This servant has remembered!"

Princess Xinyang turned to look at Hua Zhong, "I'm afraid the news about King Cong has already reached Qinzheng Hall..."

Qinzheng Hall.

The blue veins on Emperor Cheng's forehead jumped happily, and a pair of vicissitudes of eyes showed a cold light, bloodshot.The clenched fist showed his current anger and forbearance.Ye Chunjia, Ye Yongjia, Ning Xinian and others were kneeling on the ground in the center of the hall.

"Bastard!" Emperor Cheng jumped up against the case, threw the memorial in his hand on the ground, and angrily said, "It's just to suppress bandits. I sent him [-] elite soldiers, but before they reached Xiaoyao Village in Jingzhou, the entire army was wiped out. He is How did you lead the troops? If this matter gets out, won’t it make the world laugh at my prince as an idiot?!”

"Your Majesty, calm down!" Ning Xinian trembled and said hastily, "King Cong went out for the first time, and it happened to be rainy in the south. He encountered mountain torrents and the mountain collapsed. This is a natural disaster, not a man-made disaster. Presumably His Highness Cong Wang is also worried at this time. Difficult to sleep, heartbroken!"

"Worry and sleepless?" Emperor Cheng snorted coldly, "Three thousand of my elite soldiers did not die in battle, all of them died for no reason. Could it be that he is still in the mood to sleep at this time?"

Ning Xinian bowed his head even lower, "His Royal Highness King Cong and Deputy General Ouyang Feiyan are on their way back to Wan'an City, waiting for the emperor's order!"

Emperor Cheng sat on the dragon chair angrily, "It was just to suppress the bandits, but he came back in such a state of embarrassment, what face do he have to see me? When he returns to Wan'an City, let him go back to the mansion and contemplate behind closed doors! When Xiaoyaozhai is destroyed, what? Time to enter the palace again!"

Ning Xinian frowned, feeling miserable, "Yes!"

Emperor Cheng glanced at Ye Chunjia and Ye Yongjia, and said in a cold voice, "Prince, King Yong, what do you two think about Xiaoyao Village?"

Ye Chunjia and Ye Yongjia glanced at each other lightly, and quickly lowered their heads.Ye Chunjia said, "Father, my son thinks that it is not appropriate to publicize the fact that King Cong has not succeeded in his mission. After all, it concerns the face of the royal family. What's more, the prince of Xiliang is still here. If it spreads to him, it will damage our prestige as a country."

Chengdi frowned and nodded, "Continue!"

Ye Chunjia said frankly, "Xiaoyao Village is now gathered on the top of the mountain, and the owner of Xiaoyao Village, Situ Ye, is insidious and cunning, and does all kinds of evil. My son thinks that if Xiaoyao Village is not eliminated, the people of Jingzhou will have no peace. How can the people of Chengguo be in constant panic? I am willing to lead troops to Jingzhou to suppress the bandits again, and I hope my father will be successful!"

Chengdi thought for a moment, his eyelids drooped to cover all his emotions, and he remained silent.

"Father! As the crown prince, the emperor must stay in the capital to share the worries of the father. How can he go to war at will and face danger?" Ye Yongjia said loudly, "My son is not talented, but he is willing to take the place of the emperor. One stop to Jingzhou!"

Ye Chunjia looked at Ye Yongjia with frowned eyebrows, his eyes were full of worry, "How can this be possible? The emperor's younger brother is also a prince, and the prince is in danger. Isn't it dangerous for the emperor's younger brother? What's more, the prince of Xiliang is in Beijing now. Waiting to discuss the matter of marriage, if you go to war at this time, wouldn't it be a joke?"

Ye Yongjia smiled slightly, "Brother, don't worry, I think the Prince of Xiliang is an open-minded person, so he won't mind. What's more, it's only a month away, and the day when I return to court will be the time when Princess Qiongzhang is visiting. The imperial brother happened to be away on an expedition, so as not to cause trouble."

Emperor Cheng nodded slightly, "The crown prince should not leave the capital as the crown prince. Although King Xin is brave, he will suffer a loss if he is so reckless! It is really in my heart for King Yong to go."

Ye Yongjia smiled slightly, "Thank you, Father, for your success!"

"Brother Nine Emperors, be careful!" Ye Chunjia exhorted worriedly.

There was a hint of relief in Emperor Cheng's eyes, "You all step back! I want to have a few words with King Yong alone."

"Yes! My son (minister) is resigning." Ye Chunjia and Ning Xinian hurriedly withdrew from the Palace of Qinzheng.

In the empty Qinzheng Hall, there were only two people, Chengdi and Ye Yongjia, and they were silent for a while.

Emperor Cheng suddenly sighed, "Jiu'er, I remember that the last time I betrothed the Lord Gaoyi to you, you knelt in the ancestral temple all day and night begging me to take it back. But you would rather give up such a good one at the Xiliang Prince Xichen Banquet." I don’t want to marry Princess Qiongzhang even if I have a chance. I clearly saw the way you looked at County Lord Gaoyi, and I understand. It’s just that I don’t know why you clearly like her but don’t want to marry her.”

Ye Yongjia looked solemn, and said indifferently, "Father, the most difficult thing in life is to ask for something but not get it, and ask for it but not get it. My son and minister are alone, and I don't want to cause more troubles. I only hope that lovers will get married in the end." .”

Ye Yongjia smiled lonely, Hua Zhong looked at Xue Wuhen's eyes even though they hated and resented, but they were also full of strong emotions, and they always showed a gentle smile and concern for themselves.Maybe in her heart she just felt that she owed herself, nothing else...

(End of this chapter)