Playing in the world, dreaming of the world of mortals, only the word love is really sad.
Why bother? My heart is haggard. It's better to be alone forever.
In the spring of the twenty-seventh year of Tianshi, Emperor Xia Tian sat on the throne in the grand hall of Yong 'an Imperial City, the capital of Yong' an in Xia Country. His majestic and noble dragon robe set off his raging anger. The prayer beads that had been lit in the Buddhist temple kept spinning in his hands. In the past few years, he had doted on beauties, respected virtuous ministers, favored villains, and even heavily enslaved the people. The Xia Dynasty had nearly a thousand years of foundation. Since he ascended the throne, the people had been sad and miserable for nearly twenty years. At this moment, all the officials in the Great Xia Empire lowered their heads and looked down with solemn expressions, afraid that they would accidentally get into trouble.
" Impudent! Back then, the Zhao Kingdom was just a small prefecture in the Great Xia. Now, they dare to openly invade our Great Xia. None of you civil and military officials can go to the front line to support us. What use do I have for you?”Xia Tianlin slammed the memorial in his hand onto the table and stood up. He placed his hands on the table and the Buddha beads hit the table with a loud sound, causing the ministers to lower their heads even more. Emperor Xia glared at everyone. Xia Country was the strongest country among the four countries. In other words, the other two countries, Xifeng and Zhao, had split from Xia Country. After hundreds of years, Zhao Country had also grown stronger and stronger. However, ever since he passed on the throne from the previous emperor, there had not been any war. Now, Zhao Country had openly come to attack Xia Country. They must have some ulterior motive. None of these people could compare to Xia Zihou? Could it be that it was really as the late Emperor and the Imperial Advisor had said, that Xia Country was going to be handed over to a woman like her?
"Why isn't the Prince Regent here?" The Emperor's face was so gloomy that water could drip out.
"Replying to the emperor, the regent has informed that he will not be attending court today.”
"Your Majesty, this is a letter sent by the Third Prince of Zhao.”A eunuch quickly handed the letter over. The Emperor angrily took it and destroyed the paper after reading it ten lines at a glance. What did Su Qing from Zhao mean? He knew that 70% of the power in the court was in Xia Zihou's hands, but he still sent someone to submit the marriage contract. How could a mere Third Prince of the Zhao Kingdom casually touch his daughter? Emperor Xia stood in the court and suddenly smiled. He would put this matter on hold for now. Emperor Xia's heart was beating fast.
At this moment, Xia Zihou was sitting in an orchid pavilion on the water in the Nine Winding Corridor of the Prince Regent's Residence. The water around the pavilion rippled, reflecting the willow branches on the bank of the water and the tall buildings that grew out of the clumps. He wore a purple robe and a jade crown. The golden mask on the left side of his face sparkled with the water ripples. The blood-red birthmark on the right side of his face spread from his slender willow-like eyebrows to his chin. She lazily raised her eyes and looked at the chess board carefully. Her expression was cold as she picked up a white stone with her fair jade-like fingers and placed it down. Then, she calmly looked at the imposing man opposite her. This person had a pale white hairpin tied in his hair, and his light-colored clothes fluttered with the wind. Other than his incomparable elegance, his slanted eyebrows occasionally rose slightly with his movements. He was filled with respect for the person in front of him.
"The situation at the front line is getting tense. When does Your Highness plan to leave?" Feng Ling thought for a while and finally placed a piece. It was still early spring, and the breeze blew the few leaves on the tree.
"There's no hurry. Since he has resigned from your position, let him be busy alone. After all, he hasn't been afraid all these years.”Xia Zihou lifted his eyes and picked up a white piece to continue placing on the chessboard. Feng Ling nodded. It had been so many years, but the emperor had never interfered with anything. Now that the Zhao Kingdom had invaded, it was time for the emperor to be anxious. The woman in front of him had been involved in the royal court since she returned three years ago. Seventy percent of the original royal court had fallen into her hands, and her reputation had risen in an instant. He had no choice but to believe that if a woman was ruthless, she could not be underestimated. He was even a little lucky that he was with her.
"The Zhao Army has already taken down the City of Wei. The next step is Cloud City.”Feng Ling's grip on Hei Zi tightened. Although he knew that she had her own limits and schemes, if Yun City was broken, then they could attack Yongan Imperial City directly. The Feng family had been filled with talented generals for generations. In his generation, he was the only one left. Although he had military power, it was not even one-third of hers.
"What are you afraid of? Don't forget the five hundred thousand soldiers I have.”Feng Ling suddenly raised his head. Everyone knew about this. Back then, it was because she had privately recruited soldiers and horses that she was almost beheaded by the Emperor for attempting to rebel. Later, everyone treated it as a non-existent incident. They did not expect that…it was actually true, and they did not expect that she would actually tell him.
"This Prince has raised five hundred thousand soldiers. Yes, it probably started after Grandpa passed away. "Feng Ling lowered his eyebrows and didn't dare to think about anything else. Since these 500,000 soldiers were raised at that time, they must have something to do with the former emperor. However, when the late Emperor's posthumous edict made her the regent when she was of age, it had indeed frightened these people. For a moment, no matter where they were, people were talking about Xia Zihou, the ugly prince of Xia Country. They had almost forgotten the original title of Princess Rongyang.
"Reporting to the emperor, starting from three years ago, the eldest princess became the regent emperor and held five hundred thousand soldiers. If the eldest princess goes, she will definitely be able to turn the tables.”Prime Minister Wu Hao, dressed in court robes, stood up righteously. In his heart, he sighed that the Eldest Princess was still insightful. She had set up a defense line three years ago, and now it was not to the point where there were no soldiers to respond. He was even more respectful towards the Eldest Princess. The late Emperor had once said that if a woman could really compare to a man, so what if she was the Emperor? It was because of this that the Emperor was extremely wary of his own daughter, Xia Zihou.
"Bastard, how can a woman carry the entire world of Xia Country? Was Minister Wu confused? Where is General Feng Ling?" When Emperor Xia heard this, he frowned slightly and a vicious look shot out from his eyes. He knew that the 500,000 soldiers were recruited three years ago in the name of recruiting soldiers and buying horses. In fact, they were the 500,000 soldiers of the late emperor. If they could reduce her military power now…Hou 'er, don't blame Father for being cruel. However, Father's great empire must not be handed over to you. Otherwise, how would I explain it to the late emperor in the afterlife?
"Emperor, General Feng Ling has resigned.”The old eunuch at the side had a helpless expression.
"Then find the person again. Do you want me to personally invite him?”Prime Minister Wu stood there quietly, completely unaffected by the Emperor's anger. He only replied indifferently," General Feng Ling is playing chess with the Eldest Princess."”
"Impudent, what use do I have for you? Where is the Crown Prince?" The Emperor swept all the memorials on the table to the ground. The City of Wei had been breached. It could be said that the City of Wei was the first line of defense of Xia Country. The Emperor sat back in his chair and stroked his eyebrows. The reason why he let Xia He, who liked to be quiet, be the Crown Prince was to stimulate his temperament. Unexpectedly, the Third Prince, Xia Mu, also exploded. The original dispute had become a contest between the Eldest Princess and the Third Prince.
"Replying to the emperor, the crown prince…the crown prince has gone on a tour.”The person beside the Emperor knelt on the ground and spoke to Xia Tianlin with a calm expression. The Emperor had lost count of how many times he had been angry. Every time, it was because of the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince disliked the court, the Second Prince had left home, and the Third Prince was the most suitable to be the Emperor. However, the Emperor refused to let him. Ever since the Eldest Princess returned from her travels, she had been running around the army all day and even started to interfere with the court. However, she was not bad either. Whenever she was in trouble, she would immediately send people to support her. Whenever there was trouble, they would immediately send people to deliver the items they needed. They even built refugee camps so that the refugees could live there by themselves. The Third Prince thought highly of himself and constantly roped in villains in the court. Naturally, the Emperor, who was close to villains, was on the Third Prince's side. He wanted nothing more than to kill the Eldest Princess.
"Wandering? He was so bold. As the Crown Prince, he ignored the state affairs and actually went to travel? Go, send someone to find him for me. Where is Xia Mu?”The person next to the Emperor who was furious trembled and knelt down. Emperor, you haven't been to court for so many years while you're drunk in the beautiful consort's bed. If it weren't for the regent, you would have collapsed long ago.
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