The Crown Prince Chases His Wife - Chapter 147

Shangjing City, Liang Wangfu.

King Liang Fengyi sat silently in the mansion all night, until this morning, he had not waited for the expected news.

According to reports from the subordinates, there was a lot of movement in the four gates of the north, south, east, and west of the imperial city last night, but in the end the palace gates were still closed.

Feng Yi felt a chill in his heart, the people he had placed in the palace and the Beiya Imperial Army had missed out!

Chen Shi, a Huangmen hurriedly ran back to Kunning Palace from the front of the imperial city. Before the Huangmen could catch his breath, he hurriedly told the Queen:

“Niangniang, Wang Xiangye and other court officials knelt outside the Meridian Gate and asked the Empress to open the palace gate to welcome King Liang into the palace.”

“Wang Xiangye said… Said that the sage died, His Royal Highness the prince disappeared on the battlefield, the neighboring countries of Daxia were surrounded by wolves, there were wars in the south and north, and there were internal and external troubles. You should… As soon as possible to ascend to the throne, to secure the society and to stabilize the leadership of the dynasty.”

After Huang Men finished speaking, he just lowered his eyes and looked at the ground, waiting for the Queen’s order.

The inner shirt on his back was soaked with sweat, whether it was the hot sweat from running fast, or the cold sweat from the low atmosphere in the hall.

Huangmen was very shocked by the sudden change outside Wumen this morning. This Wang Xiangye is the elder brother of the queen and the uncle of His Royal Highness. Wang Xiang’s appearance is…

The Queen’s movement with the rosary in her hand paused slightly, and she sneered.

Wang Xian, her elder brother, is really impatient.

Easy to store to secure the grain of rice?

Wang Xiang is paving the way for King Liang.

Oh, if you really want to settle the Sheji, King Liang should lead troops to fight the enemy in the southern border at this moment.

Founding of the country, he released the southern border to invade the border, led troops to attack the capital with great fanfare, and besieged the imperial city to force the palace. Is this the Ansheji of King Liang?

When Huangmen finally couldn’t help but stretch out his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead, the Queen’s icy voice resounded in the hall:

“Tell Wang Xiang, before the exact news of the prince comes back, whoever dares to mention Yi Chu again will be regarded as a conspiracy, and he will be killed without mercy!”

Huangmen led the order and quickly walked out of the hall.

Huangmen pondered in his heart, but did not expect that the queen who had been devoted to the Buddha for many years, this opening was also full of murderous intent.

——

Last night, a deputy commander of the Beiya Imperial Army led some of his subordinates to open the palace gate to let King Liang enter the palace, but fortunately, the situation was finally controlled.

During the confrontation, both the Nanya and the Beiya Imperial Army lost a lot of sergeants, the two deputy commanders of the Beiya were killed, and Xie Changyuan was stabbed in his right arm.

This morning, a feathered arrow flew from the tower at the Meridian Gate of the Imperial City, and a letter from King Liang to Xie Changyuan, the commander of the Beiya Imperial Army, was tied to the arrow.

When Xie Chang Yuan received this letter, the imperial doctor had just finished treating the wound on his arm, and left after explaining a few words.

Xie Changyuan took the letter. He could roughly guess the contents of the letter, but he did not open it immediately.

Not long after, Xie Chang Yuan still unfolded the letterhead.

King Liang said in his letter:

“The prince of Yongding Houfu, Xie Changyuan, the commander of the Beiya Imperial Army, is one of the emperor’s close ministers and one of the people most trusted by the sage.”

“As the crown prince, the prince rashly took risks and lost the news, which caused the security of the family and the country to be in jeopardy.”

“Xie Changyuan should focus on the stability of the society, support the new emperor, and let the court return to orthodoxy.”

After Xie Changyuan read it, he sat silently with his eyes down.

If something really happened to the prince, then Qin Yan…

After a stick of incense, Xie Changyuan put the letter back into the envelope, and ordered his subordinates to hand over the letter to Lu Chen, the commander of the Nanya Forbidden Army.

Since last night, the four gates of the imperial city have been jointly defended by the northern and southern forbidden armies, so how could Lu Chen not know the existence of this letter.

King Liang thought deeply, whether Xie Changyuan would agree to cooperate with him or not, this letter would alienate the little trust between Xie Changyuan and Lu Chen to a certain extent.

Xie Changyuan handed over the letter, which was a statement.

It is a statement to Lu Chen, and it is also a statement to the prince’s faction.

——

Sizheng, the courtiers who were kneeling outside the Meridian Gate and begging for Yi Chu started to feel unbearable one by one. They are all civil servants, how could they have been subjected to such sparring for such a long time.

The queen’s attitude is tough, how can she be forced to submit. At this moment, the sun was hanging high, and finally a famous minister fell down and fainted. But their leader, Zuo Xiang Wang Xian, disappeared at the moment.

On a street corner not far from the Meridian Gate, in King Liang’s carriage, the left minister, Wang Xian, frowned at King Liang Fengyi, who was sitting opposite him:

“Xie Changyuan hasn’t responded for a long time, so he can’t wait any longer.”

“We must make a quick decision, enter the palace, get the Imperial Jade Seal, and justifiably ascend to the throne.”

“History books are written by the victors. When all the dust settles, even if the prince returns to Beijing safely, he can only accept his fate.”

Liang Wang Fengyi narrowed his eyes slightly, and looked at Wang Xian with some playfulness in his eyes.

The prince seemed to be in a hurry by the prince, but he was even more anxious than Feng Yi himself.

However, it is also a fact that time is not for me.

At noon, there was still no movement at the gates of the imperial city, and King Liang Fengyi ordered to attack the city.

After a night of repairs by King Liang’s men, the offensive was extremely fierce, but the Imperial Palace’s Imperial Palace’s imperial guards were consumed by the rebels in the palace all night. Therefore, in the fierce battle, both the offensive and defensive sides suffered heavy casualties.

An hour later, the subordinates rushed to King Liang and urgently reported:

“The 800-mile expedited military newspaper was sent back from the north, and the person was detained at the Xuanping Gate in the west of Shangjing.”

“The people here said that there was a great victory in the north. The coalition of Daxia and Beiliang defeated the Turks, the Turks ceded their territory and retreated, and the prince has returned to the camp safely.”

Liang Wang Fengyi took over the military newspaper, and after a quick glance, his eyes sternly said:

“Kill that person, strictly guard the news, and continue to attack the city!”

“Yes, my lord!” The subordinate took the order and left.

But the palace gate was still unable to be attacked for a long time, and King Liang in the carriage became more and more anxious.

The Turks are fierce and brave. The last war between Daxia and the Turks lasted for ten years. Even if Daxia and Beiliang joined forces this time, according to common sense, it would not take less than a few years. Anyway, at least a few months.

But I didn’t expect that in only half a month, the war ended with a complete victory of the coalition forces.

Feng Yi felt violent in his heart, he was not reconciled, he was really not reconciled.

But the matter has come to this point, the prince should have received the news from Shangjing. Since the urgent military report for 800 miles has arrived, the prince should also return to Beijing soon.

Consuming it like this is not good for him, he can only preserve his power and make big plans in the future.

Liang Wang Fengyi immediately ordered to stop attacking the imperial city, and led the remaining tens of thousands of people to evacuate Shangjing and head south.

The news of King Liang’s withdrawal of troops quickly spread throughout Shangjing, and everyone was relieved while rejoicing.

Many courtiers suddenly realized that when King Liang withdrew his troops and left Shangjing at this time, there was only one possibility that reinforcements from Shangjing had arrived.

The second wave of 800-mile expedited military newspapers returning from Shuobei also arrived at the Ministry of War in the evening of the same day.

Victory in the north, the Turks ceded the territory and retreated, His Royal Highness is about to return to the court!

——

Forbidden in the imperial city, Yonghe Palace.

When the queen stepped into the inner hall, Concubine Jing had gagged her mouth, bound her hands and feet, and was tied to a chair.

Concubine Jing’s hair was quite messy, and she leaned against the back of the chair with some strength, as if she had experienced a hard struggle, and there was an obvious red mark on her neck, which was also proof of her attempted suicide.

“The Queen Mother.”

The voice of the palace attendant came from the entrance of the palace, Concubine Jing stiffened, and immediately looked up at the queen who had just entered the palace.

The queen glanced at Concubine Jing, and then gestured to the palace servant beside her.

The palace servant stepped forward in two steps, stretched out his hand and pulled out the cloth that was blocking Concubine Jing’s mouth. At the same time, he quickly poured a small bottle of medicinal liquid into Concubine Jing’s mouth and forced her to swallow it.

After being forced to swallow the medicinal liquid in the bottle, Concubine Jing coughed a few times, and then found that she seemed to be drained of strength in an instant.

Concubine Jing panted lightly and looked up at the Queen, her voice weak:

“What did you drink for Ben Gong?”

The queen smiled lightly and said:

“It’s soft jingsan.”

“Concubine Jing, you have to get used to this taste, and you will have to take it twice a day from now on.”

“Don’t be angry, this is for your own good.”

Concubine Jing closed her eyes helplessly.

What are they going to do with her?

The queen told the palace servants again:

“Send all the palace staff of Yonghe Palace out of the palace, and strictly guard Concubine Jing.”

“Remember, if Concubine Jing can’t think about it because of the death of the saint, and there are three long and two short points, this palace will ask you.”

When Concubine Jing heard the empress’ stern words, she slowly raised her head, a weak smile appeared on her lips, and spoke in a very slow tone:

“The queen who has almost never been in charge of the harem, this time is really impressive.”

The queen ignored Concubine Jing and turned around and went straight out of the palace gate.

After this great change, there are still many matters in the palace that the queen needs to worry about.

As for not in charge of the harem?

As the eldest daughter of Wang Lao Zaifu, the queen was trained as a mistress since she was a child.

What she didn’t do before doesn’t mean she won’t do it.

And Concubine Jing, even if King Liang was not restrained by Concubine Jing, the queen could only leave Concubine Jing’s life behind, and make a decision after the prince returned to the palace.

——

After King Liang withdrew from Shangjing, the forbidden army of Nanya left the imperial city and returned to defend Shangjing, but Lu Chen still separated some of Nanya’s troops to stay in the imperial city.

Xie Changyuan knew the purpose of Lu Chen’s move, but it was to prevent him from rebelling against the Beiya Imperial Army, but Xie Changyuan didn’t raise any objection, just cooperated.

The world will be settled, Xie Changyuan is stupid to sing against the crown prince.

Han Shuangling led the remaining thousands of sergeants to set off back to Xuzhou, but was stopped by Lu Chen.

Lu Chen said to Han Shuangling:

“The Crown Prince has come down with the news, I’m afraid you still have tasks.”

Lu Chen did not say what the specific task the prince gave to Han Shuangling, and should make specific arrangements after the prince returned to Beijing.

Han Shuangling looked at Lu Shen and said half-jokingly:

“Then I’ll have to trouble Commander Lu to take care of it.”

There was also a rare, imperceptible smile on Lu Chen’s face.

Han Shuangling, this woman is as good as a man in both skill and courage, and is worthy of admiration.

——

Early the next morning, Prince Feng Zhan led a hundred thousand Chifeng troops to return to Beijing in triumph.

People from all over the capital came out of their nests and cheered.

Prince Feng Zhan, dressed in silver armor and black robe, sat on the horse with awe-inspiring aura.

The appearance of the prince also made the rumors in Beijing such as “the prince disappeared” or “the prince was injured” in these days.

After the Prince Feng Zhan entered the palace, the first thing he did was to arrange matters concerning the change in the southern border at the Fengtian Palace’s Recruiting Department and a group of generals.

An hour later, several military orders were issued from Fengtian Temple:

“The Marquis of Guannei was ordered to lead the entire Xuzhou garrison south to assist Ping Nanbo against the southern border invaders.”

“Youzhou’s military defense line has moved south as a whole, extending to Xuzhou, taking over Xuzhou’s defense.”

“The chief general of the Chifeng Army, Duan Hong, led the 100,000 Chifeng Army to Lingnan to help Ping Nanbo, and to clean up the Liangwang Yu party along the way.”

“The frontier army between Lingnan and southern Xinjiang will be composed of Ping Nanbo Garrison, Guannei Hou’s Xuzhou Army, and Chifeng Army. The three armies will be combined.”

“Because Ping Nanbo was stationed in Lingnan, he was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the three armies.”

“Han Shuangling of the Marquis of Guannei, because of his merit in guarding Shangjing, was awarded the fifth-rank martial arts general, and he was appointed as the supervisor of the army, coordinating the three armies in the south to fight the enemy together.”

The chief generals of the Chifeng Army, Duan Hong and Han Shuangling, immediately led the command to the south.

The amount of information contained in these military orders in Fengtian Temple instantly became a hot topic in the DPRK.

The Xuzhou Army of the Marquis of Guannei was the closest to Lingnan in the Daxia Standing Army.

But the prince ordered the Xuzhou army to go south, and at the same time let the Youzhou army take over Xuzhou’s defense, which is a bit intriguing.

The fact that King Liang brought troops to Beijing this time, as the Guanneihou mansion of Liangwang’s uncle’s family, Han Shuangling assisted the Nanya Forbidden Army, which is also considered to be a statement from the Guanneihou mansion. This made Guannei Houfu largely immune to being implicated by King Liang.

And if the guess is not wrong, it is very likely that the Marquis of Guannei will not be transferred back to Xuzhou after going south this time. The military name of Xuzhou is to help, but in fact it is to let Guan Neihou leave the station where he has been rooted for many years, which is a reduction of power.

However, this is still better than when the prince investigates King Liang’s case in the future, and the Houfu of Guannei is classified as a faction of King Liang, who is accused of rebellion.

This time, it is understandable that Ping Nanbo, who is familiar with Lingnan, is the head coach of the three armies in the South.

However, the title of Earl Pingnan was lower than that of the Marquis of Guannei after all, and the prince ordered Han Shuangling of the Marquis of Guannei to serve as the supervisor of the three armies, which gave the Marquis of Guannei face.

Han Shuangling, a woman, is a woman who has been separated from her. She has been given a heavy responsibility by the crown prince, and she has also been awarded the title of general. This is a great honor for the Houfu of Guannei.

But those with more political acumen have other conjectures.

Han Shuangling was appointed as the supervisor, maybe it was just a guise for the prince to appease the Houfu of Guannei. As for General Duan, the chief general of the prince’s private army of Chifeng, he was the actual supervisor sent by the prince to the southern border, and he was also the prince’s eye in Lingnan.

If this is the case, how can the crown prince Feng Zhan not be amazing.

The prince is thoughtful, and he will easily play with the court in applause, which should not be underestimated.

On the same day, on behalf of the prince, Lu Chen sent Duan Hong and Han Shuangling, the generals of the Chifeng Army, out of the Yongan Gate of the capital.

Lu Chen and Duan Hong are old comrades in Chifeng Army, since there is no need to say more, after just a few words, Lu Chen congratulated Han Shuangling:

“If General Han is trapped in the back house for a long time, his talent will be buried. Congratulations to General Han.”

Han Shuangling looked at Lu Shen with a smile, and then nodded in response.

Lu Chen, this man has no prejudice against women joining the army.

He understands her.

But in Lu Chen’s eyes, he is no different from a man, just a buddy.

——

After the prince Feng Zhan returned to the dynasty, he immediately took over the mountain of government and military affairs that had been delayed due to the funeral of the saint and the siege of the city by King Liang.

The Queen, together with the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Academy, discussed the handling of the saint’s funeral. The entire Shangjing gradually returned to the right track in a busy and orderly manner.

Many courtiers persuaded to enter, and the prince should follow the sage’s last edict, order the Ministry of Rites to choose a day to tell the heaven and earth, the ancestral temple, and the shrine, and to perform the enthronement ceremony to reassure the people.

And Prince Feng Zhan’s reply to these memorials has only two sentences:

“The Ceremony of Ascension will be carried out together with the Ceremony of the Empress.”

“The day the crown princess returns to Beijing is the time when she is alone on the throne.”

Courtiers!

Oops, which ministers and officials jointly impeached the Crown Princess!

Prince this…

Do you want to settle old accounts for the Crown Princess!