Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 1198 Brother and Sister Goodbye
The night was dark, Qi Muge was wearing a black cloak, and with a maid, she got out of the small dog hole in a slightly embarrassed manner. Outside the palace wall, the person who came to pick her up was the man who had been sent to the British government. Two guards.

At this moment, the two of them were dressed as ordinary servants, and there was a small sedan parked next to them. When they saw Qi Muge coming out, they immediately stepped forward and whispered.

"Miss, please get on the sedan chair."

It can be seen that Bodu was still very cautious. He knew that the mission would be watched, so he did not send his personal entourage to pick them up. Moreover, he did not choose a carriage that was easy to make noise, but prepared Got the sedan chair.

Not only that, although this sedan looks ordinary, it has the iconic tassels of the British government hanging on it. Ordinary officers and soldiers patrolling at night will never dare to disturb or stop them when they see such tassels.

Qimuge stood there and looked at them deeply, his eyes a little cold, but he didn't say anything and quickly got on the sedan calmly.

The sedan was lifted up. After about half a cup of tea, it stopped at the back door of a private house. The wooden frame followed the corner door into the courtyard. Finally, I saw a few guards dressed in Mongolian clothes. Several people were watching. The first time he saw her, he touched his chest respectfully as a courtesy. At the same time, he separated the two sides and made way for him.

Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar Mongolian clothes in front of him, Qi Muge's mood surged for a moment, and he couldn't help but feel a little sentimental.

Although there are people brought from Mongolia around her, this is the Ming Dynasty after all. As the saying goes, when they are in the country, do as the Romans do. Among them, they naturally have to wear the clothes of the Ming Dynasty. At this moment, seeing people from their hometown, they naturally feel a little complicated.

Taking a long breath, Qimuge stepped forward and gently opened the door of the main room. Sure enough, in the main room, a strong man dressed as a Mongolian noble stood with his hands behind his back.

"elder brother……"

Qimuge hesitated for a moment, and although his tone was a little jerky, he still called out.

Hearing the sound, Bodu turned around with a smile on his face. However, paired with the scar that spanned half of his face, reflected in the candlelight, it actually made people feel a little chilly on the back.

Seeing the ferocious scars on Bodu's face, Qi Muge was also a little surprised. He took two steps forward and said.

"Brother, your face...why?"

After all, she and Bodu were still the closest siblings, and Qi Muge was not a weak woman raised in a boudoir. As a flower on the grassland, she was also proficient in riding and shooting, so she knew very well what this scar meant.

If he were even half an inch off, Bodu's eyes would not be saved. What kind of situation would cause him to suffer such an injury...

Facing his sister's concern, Bodu looked a little sad. He took a step forward, took Qimuge's hand and asked her to sit down. Then, he took out the silver knife from his waist and placed it in front of Qimuge. ,road.

"Big brother beat me. He suspected that I was colluding with Yang Jie to usurp the position of Grand Master!"

Bodu said this sentence in an understatement, as if it was a trivial matter not worth mentioning. However, it was such a simple sentence that made the atmosphere in the room suddenly fall to the bottom.

Qi Muge froze on the spot, his eyes falling on the silver knife in front of him for a moment, and then he caught a glimpse of the ferocious scars on Bedu's face.

She was in Nangong, and there were many things that she didn't know very well. For example, the civil strife in Oara. At most, she only knew that Bodu had joined forces with Alazhiyuan to kill Ye Xian, but more details were not known to her and Nangong. The female officer can find out.

Now, although Bodu's words were simple, they were undoubtedly explaining to her what exactly happened back then.

Qi Muge was born and grew on the grassland. Of course she knew very well what the laws were on the grassland. If you don't kill someone, people will kill you, even if it's a brother!
She raised her hand, picked up the silver knife in front of her, and looked at it carefully. Her expression was extremely complicated, and she didn't know what she was thinking.

Bodu sat aside and looked at her quietly without disturbing her. After an unknown amount of time, the candle light shook and the silver knife was gently put down by its wooden frame. At the same time, the silver knife that was put down together seemed to be still there. There was something in her heart.

"Brother, tell me, why do you come to see me?"

Seeing this situation, Bodu seemed to be relieved, and after thinking for a while, he spoke.

"You and I are biological brothers and sisters, and I won't hide it from you. Today's Wala..."

With that said, Bodu explained the current situation on the grassland to Muge in detail, including that King Saikan and him were at odds with each other.

"...You know King Saikan's fighting power well. I can't defeat him. Moreover, after the death of my eldest brother, his most elite personal guards also belonged to the Heshuote Department. The army in my hands alone has been able to support us." You know what will happen if I lose in the near future."

"So, I need help from Ming Dynasty!"

When he said this, Bodu stared closely at Qimuge in front of him, without any hint of joking in his tone, as if he regarded Qimuge as the last straw.

However, it is a pity that under Bodu's expectant eyes, Qimuge still shook his head and said.

"Brother, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that since you came to see me alone, you should have gotten some information. The situation in the capital now is very different from what you expected before you sent me here. The new emperor is firmly He controls the Ming Dynasty. The Prince of the East Palace is still young and his influence is not enough. As for the Supreme Emperor, since he helped you last time, his imperial edict has not left the Nangong Palace. Therefore, I really can’t do anything about what you want!"

Although Bordu did not explicitly say what kind of help he wanted, he knew that if he wanted to keep Bordu safe, he would need the power of the Ming court. This was different from the last spring hunt. It was not just some rogue trick. If it can be done, it requires real power from the court.

And this is exactly what Nangong lacks the most now.

Hearing this, Bodu's face looked a little sad. After a moment of pause, he was still a little unwilling and said.

"I have also inquired about the situation in the capital in the past few days. Governor Zhang of the British Government has made great achievements. Moreover, the Ming Dynasty will launch sea trade in the near future. Is Cheng Guogong involved in this matter? , have also made meritorious deeds, both of them are members of the Supreme Emperor, if..."

"Brother, I can't help you!"

This time, before Bo Du finished speaking, Qi Muge interrupted him, his tone was much firmer than before, and his expression was a bit helpless.

As a result, Bodu fell silent. Under the flickering candlelight, his face with long scars made it somewhat unclear. After a moment, a sigh sounded, and Bodu said in a sad tone.

"I understand. The Supreme Emperor is the Supreme Emperor after all. How can I, a foreign barbarian, reach such a high level? It's not that you refuse to help me, but that the Supreme Emperor won't agree, right?"

These words were full of mockery, but Qi Muge could only respond silently.

Because Bodu was right. If it were her, she would definitely do her best to save Bodu's life.

But after all, she was just a female official in Nangong. After following Zhu Qizhen for so long, she knew very well what kind of temperament the Supreme Emperor had.

To help Bodu, it is necessary to use the power of the court. However, the relationship between the Supreme Emperor and the various governments is very delicate now. He is both a monarch and a minister, but also a collaborator. If he cannot get enough benefits, he wants to make these people try their best. It's impossible.

It is not easy for the current Supreme Emperor to pay these prices, and even if he could pay them, how could Zhu Qizhen be willing to do so?
Although she has no status now, in fact, she is already a member of Zhu Qizhen. On one side is her brother who has loved her since she was a child, and on the other side is her husband who she has relied on since then. Even Qimuge herself , I don’t know what else she can do besides silence.

However, what she didn't expect was that Bodu accepted the matter very quickly. It didn't take long for him to get rid of his previous emotions and cheer up.

"Then let's not talk about this. You and I have not seen each other for a long time. How are you doing in Nangong? I heard the two people from the British Palace said that now you are the first female official around Nangong. Are you responsible for taking care of all the affairs, big and small?" Bodu said in a relaxed tone, which made Qimuge's depressed mood slightly ease.

"Don't worry, brother, everything is fine with me. After the last spring hunt, the emperor took the opportunity to purge many people in Nangong. Most of the emperor's cronies were captured during that time. Those who remain now, Only those who serve closely can be trusted."

"So, these maids and guards I brought have now become the most loyal people. Because of this, the Supreme Emperor also trusts me very much."

After hearing this, Bodu's eyes flashed, but his tone became relaxed, he nodded and said.

"If you say that, I feel relieved, but you still have to think about your future..."

"What do you mean, brother?"

Qi Muge was slightly puzzled and frowned.

Seeing this situation, Bodu also put away his smile and said seriously.

"According to what you just said, now that the new emperor of the Ming Dynasty has taken control of everything, it is difficult for the Supreme Emperor to even interfere in the affairs of the government, so naturally he is unable to protect you."

"There is a saying in the Ming Dynasty that there are no two days in the sky and no two masters in the country. Your supreme emperor seems to be settled in Nangong, but he still woos the British Duke and the Chengguo Duke. In my opinion, this new emperor, He will definitely not let the Supreme Emperor stay in Nangong like this. If something happens one day, he may not be able to protect himself."

After the words fell, Qi Muge's face became a little confused. After a moment, she spoke quietly and said.

"But, what can I do? It was you, my brother, who sent me to this capital in the first place. Now that I have arrived in Nangong, I am the Supreme Emperor's man. Even if there is such a day as you said, brother, I can only Go die with him..."

Bodu fell silent and did not continue to speak.

The candles on the side were burning continuously, reflecting the shadows of the two people, looking a little lonely for no reason.

I don't know how long it took before Bodu spoke.

"Sister, haven't you ever thought that the Supreme Emperor might be able to return to the throne?"

Qi Muge's expression was shocked, and he suddenly raised his head and looked at Bodu, with a hint of disbelief in his eyes.

She didn't speak, but Bodu continued on by himself.

"Everything I can think of, the Supreme Emperor can also think of. Besides, isn't he sending people to the British government just to know Governor Zhang's every move at all times?"

"Captain Zhang is his confidant, yet he keeps such surveillance. Is the Supreme Emperor... really not planning something?"

For this reason, Qimuge could only nod his head, but still did not say much.

Seeing this situation, Bodu shook his head and said.

"Don't worry, I'm just asking casually, Qimuge, you are my sister, so I naturally wish you well."

"Whether my guess is true or false, your foundation in Nangong is still weak. If possible, it would be better to give birth to a child earlier. In this way, no matter whether the Supreme Emperor wins or loses in the future, , you can at least still have a trump card."

These words were very sincere, which moved Qimuge a little. However, some things were not easy to talk about even for his brother, so in the end, Qimuge could only nod his head and said.

"Thank you for your advice, brother, I took note of it..."

"Um……"

For some reason, Bedu's expression became more complicated at this moment. He sighed softly and spoke.

"It's late at night. You stayed out for too long. If someone discovers you, I'm afraid it will be bad. I'll have someone take you back right now."

Qi Muge looked at Bodu in front of her. For some reason, she felt a little uneasy. However, she was indeed not short when she came out. If she continued to stay, whether she was discovered by the patrolling guards or the Supreme Emperor, she would be in trouble. Not a good thing.

Therefore, she had no choice but to stand up, perform a Mongolian salute to Bodu deeply, and said.

"Then I'll go back first, brother, take care!"

After saying that, Qi Muge straightened up and moved to leave. However, at this time, a voice suddenly came from behind him.

"and many more……"

Qi Muge turned around and looked at Bodu with some doubts, but saw the latter forcing a smile and said.

"I didn't bring you any gifts when I came to the capital this time. This silver knife is a relic of my eldest brother. You can take it as a thought..."

As he spoke, Bodu picked up the silver knife from the table beside him and handed it over.

Qi Muge was a little hesitant, but thinking that she would have to live in seclusion in the palace again and have no contact with her hometown, she did not refuse. She reached out to take the silver knife, saluted again, turned around and left without saying anything. .

Bodu stood in the house and did not go out to see her off. On the contrary, he stood there, looking at her disappearing figure with a sad expression.

Not long after, Nachuha came in from the door and whispered.

"Master, the lady has been safely sent back to Nangong."

"understood."

Different from Bodu, who had complicated emotions just now, he is still standing in the same place at this moment, but there is still a new silver knife in his hand, or it is not accurate to say it is new, because this is The one he used before was replaced by the previous one, so it was put away. But now, the first one was given to Qi Muqi by him, so he naturally took out the old things. .

"Qimuge, you really did disappoint me..."

With his back to Nachuha, Bodu murmured in a low voice. Under the shadow, his voice became inexplicably cold as he asked.

"How did the things I asked you to do before go?"

(End of this chapter)