A lowly soldier becomes king, I slaughter my way through the late Tang Dynasty!

"Uh, Li Youxiang isn't home?"

The imperial envoy was taken aback.

He traveled a long way to get here and first paid his respects to Li Yin in Anxi County.

Li Yin said it at the time.

He went to look for Li Rui a month ago, but couldn't find him.

It's been a month already.

Why aren't you home yet?

The imperial envoy was immediately in a dilemma.

With the imperial edict in his hand, how could he sit here and wait idly?

"May I ask, Madam, where is Li Youxiang now? I'd like to go find him."

Wang Shuyu pondered for a moment, but did not answer immediately.

With a wave of her hand, a servant presented the messenger with a small box of glittering goldfish.

The imperial envoy was immediately alarmed, his eyes darting back and forth between the little goldfish.

"Ahem, what is Madam doing? I was sent here by the imperial court, how dare I..."

The polite words were left unsaid.

Wang Shuyu smiled and said.

"The angel has come from afar, weary from his journey. What harm is there in him using these material possessions to buy himself some food and drink?"

Upon hearing this...

The imperial envoy chuckled twice and then withdrew the item.

"Then, I'll accept!"

Wang Shuyu nodded, and after exchanging a few polite words, asked.

"May I ask the angel, what does this imperial edict say? Does it imply blame for my husband?"

The envoy feigned reluctance, saying that only Li Rui could see the contents of the imperial edict first.

But then he changed the subject and said...

"Please rest assured, Madam. His Majesty is ambitious and prepared to subdue Yan and Yun at any time."

Generals like Li Youxiang, who have won victories, will naturally be rewarded by the court, and His Majesty will naturally be pleased.

Upon hearing this...

Wang Shuyu was finally relieved.

However, since the goldfish had already been given away, it was natural to inquire about other information as well.

So Wang Shuyu changed the subject.

They began chatting with the imperial envoy about recent events in the court.

Once the latter received the money, he naturally spoke his mind without reservation.

……

at the same time.

In the Great Jin Imperial Palace, far away in Bianliang.

Shi Chonggui was furious again.

Or rather, his anger hadn't subsided for the past month.

the reason is simple.

Li Rui has won another victory!

Shi Zhonggui didn't have a good impression of Li Rui.

Leaving aside other things, that poem "Written at Bianliang City" made all the civil and military officials afraid to enjoy themselves.

As the emperor, he naturally had to restrain himself somewhat.

The emperor, a man of great stature, was forced to cut spending because of a poem by one of his subjects.

How could Shi Chonggui not be furious?

As time went on, the influence of "Written in Bianliang City" gradually declined.

Li Rui's reputation in Bianliang City gradually faded into obscurity.

Shi Chonggui has just rearranged his plans for building his new palace.

The results of it?

Li Rui won a great victory.

He has once again gained fame in Bianliang City!

Along with the poem "Written at Bianliang City," the people began to sing praises of Li Rui's literary and military talents once again!

Shi Chonggui was both angry and jealous!

Unfortunately, as the emperor, he could only issue an edict to praise Li Rui.

This made me even angrier.

Shi Chonggui originally intended to make a splash himself, so that the people would sing his praises.

Therefore, he issued a military order to Liu Zhiyuan, the military governor of Hedong.

He ordered Liu Zhiyuan to send troops north to attack Shuozhou.

Regardless of anything else, we must win this battle!

Size doesn't matter.

As long as he can win, Shi Zhonggui can package this victory as a major triumph!

At that time, the entire city of Bianliang will naturally praise him as the emperor for his wisdom and prowess.

But the result?

Liu Zhiyuan replied, surprisingly saying that it was not advisable to send troops!

The reason was quite good: the soldiers were busy with the autumn harvest and had no heart for fighting.

Everyone knows that during the autumn harvest season, the most important thing is the farmland, and it's impossible to send troops out.

But Shi Zhonggui didn't care about any of that.

He roared in fury.

"Li Rui has led troops without authorization, disobeying the imperial court's orders. Even Liu Zhiyuan wants to hold military power and act independently?!"

Prime Minister Feng Yu gritted his teeth and said angrily.

"Your Majesty, Li Rui is lawless and Liu Zhiyuan has disobeyed imperial orders; they both deserve to die!"

Li Song raised an eyebrow and immediately stepped forward to refute.

"Your Majesty intends to launch a northern expedition to recover Yan and Yun. The entire court and the people are preparing for war. How can you punish a general who has rendered meritorious service?"

Feng Yu glared at Li Song.

Sang Weihan has already been ousted from office and is now retired at home.

In the imperial court, only Li Song remains who has the right to oppose him!

"Hmph, Minister Li, you are mistaken. Although Li Rui won the battle, his unauthorized deployment of troops was a heinous act. I believe he harbors rebellious intentions!"

Shi Zhonggui's face twitched slightly.

This is exactly what he's worried about.

At this moment, the court was in an uproar.

Feng Yu demanded that Li Rui and Liu Zhiyuan be severely punished, while Li Song wanted to settle the matter peacefully.

Shi Chonggui felt a headache coming on and impatiently announced the end of the court session.

Upon returning to the inner palace, he immediately issued an order.

"Summon Qingluan to the palace."

The eunuch opened his mouth; he had originally intended to give a report.

It is said that Yunlian, a palace maid serving the Empress, received a private letter.

But seeing Shi Chonggui's expression, the young eunuch dared not speak.

This emperor was actually quite irritable in private.

Reporting this at this time would most likely result in a beating!

The eunuch lowered his head and immediately left the palace to summon Qingluan.

And this time.

Qingluan is reading the letter that Yuxiao and Man'er wrote to her together.

The letter was very long.

They were all just trivial matters concerning family and friends.

Like Sister Zhang Yourong, who cooks very well, but once she accidentally burned some pork...

Like Sister Wang Shuyu, who is very smart and virtuous, managing the household perfectly, but she also has moments of daydreaming, which is quite adorable...

There are also many interesting stories about their life in Boling County.

Li Rui was mentioned frequently in the text, and the words were full of praise.

As Qingluan watched, a smile unconsciously crept onto her lips.

It was as if she were also by Yuxiao's side, living such a carefree life with Man'er.

"That's wonderful..."

He murmured something.

Qingluan couldn't help but fantasize.

If only I had gone with Li Rui back then.

Is it like Man'er, where you can go wherever you want to play?

We can go fishing together by the river, and even if we don't catch anything, we can take off our shoes and socks.

Enjoy the relaxing sensation of the cool river water gently caressing your toes.

We lay together in a farmhouse courtyard watching the stars, even if we only recognized the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl.

You can also make up stories to make each other happy.

It can even...

A blush appeared on Qingluan's cheeks.

Although Man'er said in her letter that she did not become Li Rui's concubine.

But Qingluan could tell.

Man'er's words were filled with admiration and affection for Li Rui.

She hasn't become a concubine yet; it's just that the time hasn't come.

Qingluan felt a bit hot and started daydreaming.

If I were with Yuxiao and Man'er, the three sisters who grew up together.

They served Li Rui together.

That scene...

Qingluan curled up on the bed, feeling ashamed.

The smile on his lips was impossible to hide.

If that's really the case.

That's nice, too.

But suddenly!

"His Majesty has decreed that the courtesan Qingluan be summoned to the palace to perform a dance!"

The eunuch's nauseating voice suddenly rang out from outside the door.

The beautiful, dreamlike image of the Azure Phoenix vanished in an instant, like a shattered mirror.

Completely destroyed!

What does entering the palace mean?

She knew it very well.

The whip marks on her body, which had not yet faded, had already made her feel numb.

A single tear fell.

Qingluan answered expressionlessly.

"Wait a moment, I'll change my clothes."

The dress was taken off.

Her once beautiful and exquisite body had been ravaged beyond recognition.

She changed into her favorite dress and put on her most beautiful makeup.

Get everything ready.

When choosing a hairpin to hold your hair in place.

Qingluan did not hesitate.

The original round-headed wooden hairpin was replaced with a pointed gold hairpin!

A ruthless glint flashed in her eyes.

"I'm all dressed up, let's go to the palace."