Most of the palace servants had already been dismissed, and those who remained were in a state of panic every day.
The Qi army only took three days to reach the hinterland of Xia Country, and in less than two days, they would be able to invade the capital.
Was Xia country going to be saved in the end?
Emperor Xia, who was only 30 years old, had already seen the color of white on his temples.
Xia Nian opened her mouth to speak. Her lips trembled slightly and she was unable to speak for a long time. Even if she had ambitions and wanted to do her best for Emperor Xia, she was only seven years old. What could a child do? Tears rolled down her face angrily, once again resenting the heavens for being so unfair. If you want Xia Nian to be reborn, why don't you give her a normal life? Was it because Ji Qingling's hands were covered in blood that she did not deserve to be an ordinary person?
The queen gently wiped away the tears from Xia Nian's eyes and asked in a soft voice," Why is Nian 'er crying?”
Xia Nian sniffed and shook her head." I'm fine."”
"King, something bad has happened!" A young eunuch ran in like a madman. The queen's hand holding the bowl shook, and the soup spilled out and splashed on herself. The palace maid behind her was so frightened that she quickly knelt down and kept saying," This servant knows her mistake!”
In an instant, Xia Nian also saw the flash of sadness in Emperor Xia's eyes, and her heart ached even more. Fortunately, he had lived a lifetime and experienced too many life and death situations. He was used to seeing bloodshed and fighting for power. But what about his brother, Xia Zhao? He was born in the royal family and grew up in the palace. He was a pampered prince. He had never seen such a scene before. His eyes were filled with confusion.
Xia Nian held Xia Zhao's stiff little hand tightly, using all her strength. Xia Zhao seemed to have sensed something and wrapped her hands in his palms. He turned his head and smiled, his tone extremely bleak. He said," Nian 'er, don't be afraid."
Emperor Xia pretended to be calm, but he still could not hide the panic in his heart. His voice trembled slightly. "How is it?"
"Replying to Your Majesty, Marquis Xia Mu's army is at the city gates. I'm afraid he won't be able to last till morning.”
Marquis of Xia Mu, that lecherous, ignorant and incompetent Third Uncle, where did he get the ability to raise an army to rebel? Xia Nian felt disdain in her heart, but she had to admit that Marquis Xia Mu had done it.
"You came so quickly." Emperor Xia sat on the chair dispiritedly. He was high and mighty, but when had he ever felt sorry for himself?" I thought that the three brothers were not harmonious and would not have come to such a state. Colluding with the enemy and betraying the country. What a good Third Brother. For the sake of the throne, he was even willing to destroy the foundation of his ancestors.”
General Zhuge knelt on the ground with his knees bent. He was waiting for the order of his king. "Please explain, Your Majesty."
Emperor Xia closed his eyes as if he was meditating. A long time passed, so long that Xia Zhao and Xia Nian's hands were drenched in sweat. "Don't let too many innocent people be implicated. Open the city gates tomorrow morning and surrender!”
"Your Majesty! I can't!"
Many officials had already gathered outside the house. When they heard Emperor Xia's words, they raised their objections.
The queen held Xia Zhao and Xia Nian's hands and followed Emperor Xia out. When the courtiers kneeling on the ground saw them, they immediately pounced on them." Your Majesty, you should think for the sake of Xia Country and the people! We can't surrender!"
Emperor Xia waved away the old minister who was hugging his leg and begging him. Emperor Xia pointed to the west where the flames of war were burning in the distance. His heart was filled with sorrow." Do you want the people of Xia Country to live in the abyss of suffering? How many more soldiers would have to die in vain? According to this king's orders, open the city gates tomorrow morning!”
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