"Qian Longxi!"
Chong Zhen didn't say anything. These were the three words that Zhou Yanru shouted out.
It was as if the entire court had been electrocuted, and the eyes of all the officials nearly popped out.
Wasn't this slapping the emperor's face in anger?
If you want peace, you can either give me your daughter or your sister-in-law.
Zhu Youjian's expression was completely indescribable. It was extremely embarrassing. His entire body was trembling as if he was about to explode at any moment.
He stared at Qian Longxi, his breathing intermittent, and his face redder and redder.
"Your…Your Majesty…"
Zhou Yanru had a bad feeling and quickly knelt on the ground.""Your Majesty, please calm down, Your Majesty, please calm down.”
"For the greater good?"
Zhu Youjian suddenly smiled, a smile of despair.""If I fulfill Chu Feng's wish, what difference is there between me and Emperor Huizong of Song? A woman?"
"Your Majesty, in order to protect the foundation of his ancestors, Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty did not hesitate to marry Palace Master Nangong to the Xiongnu…"
" Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin, formed an alliance with Jieli Khan to protect the overall situation…"
" Although it's a great humiliation, it has given the empire a chance to catch a breather. We'll just double the crusade in the future…"
Zhou Yanru was clearly mentally prepared, but he was calm. He was much calmer than the Emperor.
"Get lost! Get lost…"
Emperor Chongzhen still found it hard to accept. He no longer had the mood to listen to the advice of his ministers. He suddenly stood up and headed straight for the back hall.
Before he arrived, he did not forget to roar," Send Qian Longxi to the Supreme Court. Without my permission, no one is allowed to visit him. Tell the Supreme Court Minister that if he dares to be biased, I will definitely cut off his head."”
As soon as he finished speaking, he disappeared.
Eunuch Gao Qiqian quickly gave everyone a look and waved his horsetail whisk,""Dismissed, dismissed!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he chased after Chong Zhen.
In the extremely quiet Taihe Palace, no one made a sound anymore. They left quietly, leaving Qian Longxi lying on the ground.
It was already bright outside.
There was still no sunlight in the capital today. Layers of thick clouds alternated in the sky, giving the world a gray feeling.
Fortunately, the wind had stopped. In this world of ice and snow, it was not as cold as yesterday.
Layers of snow covered the magnificent palaces like white clouds, making the Forbidden City look gorgeous.
The withered willow branches were covered in ice, like the hair of a fairy.
Hall of Benevolence and Longevity.
Three years ago, after Empress Zhang Yan sent her brother-in-law Zhu Youjian to the throne, she moved the palace here.
The palace was located in the northeast corner of the Forbidden City and was extremely remote. Further east was the pear garden, and beyond the pear garden was the palace wall.
Empress Yi 'an was indifferent and did not fight for anything. She stayed in this palace for three years and did not care about the government or the affairs of the country. She felt like a person from paradise.
"Empress, your embroidery is really becoming more and more beautiful…"
There was no wind or snow today, and the courtyard was clean. Empress Yi 'an, Zhang Yan, took the opportunity to bring a few palace maids to sit in the courtyard and fix it.
People were always bored when they were idle. They would get bored after doing elegant things like zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting for a long time.
After thinking about it, Empress Zhang Yan became interested in embroidery. Beautiful scenery of birds chirping and flowers blossoming appeared on each piece of brocade.
A few palace maids surrounded him and chatted casually.
"Xing 'er, the Empress' embroidery is beautiful in itself. What do you mean by it is becoming more and more beautiful?”
"Only you know how to talk."
The two little palace maids bickered, but it did not hurt their harmony.
"Alright, alright, the two of you have been arguing all day.”
Empress Zhang Yan was known as the beauty chosen from five thousand people. Looking at her now, she was truly stunning.
She was less than thirty years old, but she was still fair and beautiful. Her exquisite oval-shaped face was as white as snow, and her long neck made her look especially slim.
Her pair of peach blossom eyes seemed to be dripping with water. They were extremely lively and slightly charming.
The cherry lips under her nose were just like a beautiful fairy.
With a glance and a smile, her every move displayed the elegance and indifference of a woman from the Central Plains.
"Niangniang, is this Shu embroidery?"
The little palace maid cut the thread and helped spread the silk cloth.
"This is called Su embroidery."
Empress Zhang Yan of Yi 'an laughed." Liu' er, you have to learn too. When you leave the palace in the future, find a husband. You'll be a likeable daughter-in-law."”
"Does the Empress want to chase Liu 'er away?"
The little palace maid was unhappy and pouted sadly.
"Look at you, you're like this again. Don't cry.”
Empress Yi 'an immediately pretended to be angry like a relative."You and Xing 'er have been in the palace for five years and have been serving me day and night. You can't possibly serve me forever.”
"I will serve the Empress for the rest of my life…"
"Silly girl, a woman is only complete when she has a family. Finding a husband and having a child is always something to look forward to when she's old.”
Empress Yi 'an was unable to have children in her entire life. This was her greatest regret and also the most painful point.
"I won't, I won't leave the Empress even if I'm beaten to death…"
The palace maid Liu 'er didn't even think and immediately shook her head."Even if you want to leave, it's Xing 'er who has to leave. Xing' er thinks about men all day long…"
"Hey, you…"
The other palace maid was instantly dumbfounded." Liu 'er, don't spout nonsense. I…When have I ever thought of a man?"”
"Hahaha!"
Empress Yi 'an could not help but cover her mouth and snicker.
She liked this kind of life. She lived alone with a few maids in this medium-sized palace, like a fairy. Occasionally, her father would ask someone to send something over or he would come personally to reminisce about the past.
"Empress, Empress…"
As he spoke, hurried footsteps came from outside the palace door. Then, another young palace maid appeared in panic.
Feng 'er, what happened?"
Empress Yi 'an stopped her embroidery and asked with furrowed brows.
Gulp!
The little palace maid gulped and squatted in front of Empress Yi 'an.""Grand Secretary Qian has returned. The reinforcements outside the pass have been…surrounded by the enemy. I heard that General Qin and Commander Wu have died for the country.”
"What?"
"Is the enemy outside the city?" Empress Yi 'an, Zhang Yan, panicked.”
"That…that's not true."
The little palace maid shook her head blankly." I heard that the enemy is also a Han and wants to ally with Your Majesty."”
"Hmm? This is a good thing."
"No, Empress…"
The little palace maid shook her head like a rattle-drum."It's just…it's just that the Han said that he wants His Majesty to betroth Princess Changping to him.”
"Since the establishment of the Great Ming Dynasty, there has never been such a precedent for the past emperors. How could Your Majesty dare to agree?”
Empress Yi 'an's expression became even more gloomy as she said,""There are endless enemies…"
"There's more, Empress…"
The little palace maid finally caught her breath."That person also said, if…if His Majesty does not agree, also…also can send the Empress outside the pass.”
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