Empress Mi Benji

Chapter 163 Visiting the Queen Mother

The country of Yu has a clean and upright atmosphere. After a few years of recuperation, people have forgotten the pain of the war, and Yindu has become lively and bustling with traffic.

From a high place in the palace, looking at the ant-like little man in the distance, King Yu leaned on the railing, looking at the clear sky and looking very far away. He should have felt relaxed and happy, but King Yu's mood was not very happy.

"Why didn't we put these traitors on the wall? Who do they think they are? They want to rebel and overthrow me. Do they have the ability?"

King Yu was angry and slapped his hand on the railing. He was annoyed and couldn't help complaining: "What did Zhuang Xun do that could be brought to Zhao State?"

Ge Laodao on the side smiled as he watched King Zhao get angry, but he still looked like an old god, calm and calm.

"Now these traitors want to rebel, and he is not here. Will the Yu Kingdom be passed on to him when the time comes? Why don't you know if the northwest two areas of You Kingdom are comparable to the entire Yu Kingdom?"

Although the news that Zhuang Xun went to the State of Zhao to implement the attack had not been announced to the State of Yu through the Zhao State officials, Zhuang Xun was taken away by Xuannv, and Si Qinmi passed on the news.

There is also news that Zhao State is preparing to cause trouble in Yu State. It is speculated that it is most likely a coup plan to change the current state of Yu State and support a certain prince to ascend to power.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Highness Prince Xiayou didn't go there on purpose. Didn't he say it in the letter? He was taken away by force."

Ge Laodao understood King Yu's mood. He didn't have much time left. The situation in the country of Yu was changing, and various forces were intertwined. However, the chosen heir ran away. Now he saw that his merits were gone. King Yu was a little emotional, which was normal.

"He doesn't know how to protect himself." After reading the letter in his hand, King Yu felt so angry that his head hurt. He was so far away from liberation but so close. He had already gone to the Kingdom of Zhao. It would still take some time to come back. What's more, Not to mention that it seems that Zhao Guo has bad intentions.

"In the final analysis, it's because of Your Majesty. If you hadn't killed the dragon, causing the fate of the Yu Kingdom to be cut off, how could you not have been able to protect King Xia You and be taken away by someone with magic?"

Ge Laodao said fairly, the tangle and helplessness on King Yu's face seemed to be such a truth, was this the cause and effect of his own creation?Did you cause Zhuang Xun to have no protection from the national destiny?
"The State of Zhao is really hateful. They are thousands of miles away and want to take care of our affairs in the State of Yu. Zhuang Qing is indeed gone. We were able to maintain a balance before. Now that they have really united, I can't do anything about it."

King Yu felt that he was in the wrong and could not continue to criticize Zhuang Xun. He knew best who had ruined Yu State's national destiny, so he could only blame someone else. The best person was naturally Zhao Guo, who was pointing fingers at Yu State. .

"This just shows that your Majesty's decision is right. The more the enemy opposes something, the more correct it is. King Xia You, who is feared by Zhao Kingdom, wants to use tricks to bring King Xia You to Zhao Kingdom and use it to hold him hostage. The power shows that King Xia You really has great abilities."

Ge Laodao comforted him and said that after he was vaguely aware of a certain possibility, his attitude became more positive, and he was no longer the original mentality of seeing people as kind and just helping others.

"What's the use of being right? Now that he's in Zhao State, he can only act based on Zhao Guo's eyes, just like psychological predictions. I guess he won't let go until Yu State doesn't know which idiot has inherited my position." To Him.”

It was when King Yu thought of this that he felt particularly angry. He originally thought that Zhuang Xun would consolidate the resources in his hands and complete the surrender of Yu State first, so that Zhuang Xun could have his righteousness. But that was no longer possible. It was speculated that there must be a new Yu State. Only the leader of the country can let Zhuang Xun go.

It is guessed that the purpose of Zhao State is to create a Jizhou that is not unified. It must not want to see Zhuang Xun go to Yu State to fight for power. Although Zhao State does not know what King Yu is thinking, it does not affect their ability to take precautions before they happen.

"But if these treacherous sons are really allowed to inherit the Yu Kingdom, I will not be safe even if I am a monster. I am so unwilling to do so."

He has never seen the light, so he can naturally endure the darkness. He originally had an attitude that it didn't matter which son he passed on to, but now he knows that passing the throne to Zhuang Xun is the best result for him. He can gain a lot of merit and has a bright future. There is no such opportunity. Of course he was annoyed.

"Your Majesty, there is nothing you can do about it. It's just fate. King Xia You has already alleviated a lot of your guilt. In the land of You Xia he governs, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the clouds are colorful. Your Majesty's promotion is not in vain."

Ge Laodao Jishou said that it meant to persuade King Yu, but also to guide King Yu. After all, when talking to these monarchs, you also need to consider the monarch's character, and directly say something that King Yu will not agree to.

"I know, that's why I'm not willing to give in. I've been planning it for a long time, and now it's almost done! What the hell is this?" King Yu no longer just wants a little merit, he wants more.

The new method that Zhuang Xun implemented in Jiannan and Youdi made him extremely happy. When he was young, the main family was too big and he wanted to suppress it, but he failed. He was happy to see Zhuang Xun succeed.

Zhuang Xun succeeded in doing these things and increased his merits. According to the deduction of the national master, he also had auxiliary merits. Although it was still far from enough compared to the evil he had committed, it was at least a positive feedback.

The act of slapping on the railing and indulging Zhuang Xun all the time was to wait for Zhuang Xun to grow up and take over the hot potato throne. Prince Yu really didn't want to pass it on to his prodigal sons.

"I have a risky way. I wonder if you are willing to try it." Ge Laodao said proactively when he saw that the time was almost up.

"Master, please speak quickly. Now that we've reached this point, there's nothing we can't say." Seeing that Ge Laodao had a solution, King Yu's eyes lit up and he urged him.

"This may interrupt the process of His Majesty's transformation into a demon. By then, the demon will not be complete, the ghost will not be complete, both form and spirit will be destroyed, and the true spirit will be difficult to survive."

Ge Laodao first threatened, explaining the possible consequences to King Yu first, and saying ugly things in advance, so as to avoid the accident happening and King Yu complaining.

"So serious?" King Yu frowned, tapping the railing with his fingers, his eyes drifting into the distance, not knowing whether he wanted to agree or not.

"This is the most extreme situation. It would be better for me to explain it first. Your Majesty, don't take any chances." Ge Laodao bowed with a fairy-like manner and a very serious look on his charitable face.

"Master, please tell me first. If you don't tell me, how can I make a decision? I know the risk is very high."

Ge Laodao's serious face did not scare away King Yu. At this moment, his mentality was no longer seeking stability, he wanted to gamble.

"The old Taoist believes that we should not stick to Yindu. We should leave Yindu and let the princes fight. We will turn from light to darkness."

Ge Laodao first put forward his own point of view and looked at King Yu's reaction. Since the situation was not in his favor, it was the stupidest thing to sit back and wait for death.

"It's okay to turn from light to dark. Should we leave Yindu? Where are we going? If we can't even control Yindu, then I really have nothing."

King Yu knew very well what his value was. Although the city of Yindu had no strategic position, it was indeed the country of Yu and had great political significance. Without this city, he would have almost no value. What can I ask Zhuang?

"Your Majesty is in trouble. If you don't fight, you will fight. If you stay in Yindu, what will you leave for King Xiayou? Nothing will be left."

Ge Laodao asked back, because of the delegation of power and the fact that King Yu was about to die at any time, King Yu had actually been gradually sidelined. Now he was just an inspection guard, firmly in his hands, and other military forces were due to Because King Yu deliberately delegated power, his sons had already fought for it and taken it away.

"In name, although His Majesty has handed over the seal, crown robes, and edicts to King Xiayou, announcing that he will abdicate to His Highness King Xiayou at this moment is not good for him, but harming him."

"So withdrawing from Yindu, retaining the power of the supervisory guards, waiting for the return of King Xiayou, giving him a legitimate name, and allowing him to successfully attack the Kingdom of Yu is your Majesty's only way to abdicate King Xiayou."

Based on the current situation, Ge Laodao said clearly that the most important thing now is to let Zhao Guo return Zhuang Xun first. Then, according to Zhao Guo's wishes, let Yu Di kill a king who has a hostile relationship with Zhuang Xun. That's it they are.

King Yu first retreated behind the scenes to preserve his current strength, waited for Zhuang Xun to come back, and then stepped out of the front desk to counterattack, thus avoiding Zhao Guo's plan.

"The Imperial Master is right, and we can use Yindu to cause conflicts among these rebellious sons. They all want to be emperor. King Donghua is currently powerful. I can hand over the capital to other kings and cause conflicts among them. It's just my choice. Do I have enough lifespan to wait for the day when Zhuang Qing comes back?"

The words of the national master were shocking. King Yu was not a fool. He immediately figured out how to use up his good son's strength so that Zhuang Xun, who would come later, could successfully take charge of the country of Yu.

"So there is a risk. It's not just a matter of lifespan. Since His Majesty is now symbiotic with the demon body, our leaving Yindu means taking Shoushan Yuya away. However, if His Majesty's demon body is damaged on the way, His Majesty will lose his soul." If you destroy them, the true spirit cannot be preserved. After all, your Majesty, you know that these princes are not particular about their work."

"If your majesty is satisfied with the current harvest, he will put the Shoushan jade in the imperial mausoleum. Anyway, your edict and seal have been handed over to King Xia You, and there are old Taoists to testify. It is also a merit. Then, according to your ideas, you can Yang Xiang and others dragged him into the trap..." Ge Laodao didn't say any more. King Yu already understood. Isn't it just accepting his fate? He didn't have to risk his body and mind to be destroyed. He could still kill the hypocrite Qingliu he hated and bury him with him according to his original idea. .

"What would it be like if both body and soul were destroyed?" King Yu asked unwillingly.

"I don't know." Ge Laodao answered neatly.

"The erasure of the true spirit is like falling into the endless hell. No one can come back after the destruction of the true spirit and tell us the pain we have to go through. The eradicated true spirit turns into nutrients and returns to the world."

What Ge Laodao said is scary, at least those who practice it will feel horrified when they hear it, because they have a clear mind and see the nature, and know the importance of the true spirit.

But King Yu was not a practitioner, he was still a quasi-practitioner. He curiously asked: "Will I go to hell when I return to heaven and earth?"

"No need to lay down, but the three souls and seven souls are separated and slowly dissipated in nature." Ge Laodao said seriously, intending to make King Yu realize the seriousness. Generally, the three souls and seven souls are a whole and cannot be divided. But The situation of King Yu is particularly special.

"Then I understand. I still want to personally pass the throne to Zhuang Qing and complete the beautiful talk of abdication." If both body and soul are destroyed, there is no need to go to the underworld. Is that good?
There is also such a good thing. He is indifferent to life and death and has no fear. King Yu is somewhat eager to try it.

"I hope King Xia You can understand His Majesty's painstaking efforts and break free from the shackles of Zhao State as soon as possible and fish into the sea."

They probably never thought that Zhuang Xun would have the idea of ​​surrendering and becoming Prince Xiaoyao. Both of them based their assumptions on Zhuang Xun's great ambition. If they knew that Zhuang Xun had the idea of ​​​​surrendering, they would not have made the decision so easily. .

However, at the time of their conversation, Zhuang Xun happened to be very ambitious, so it was considered compatible to a certain extent.

After adjusting his clothes, Zhuang Xun wore a python robe and looked up at the tall Li Rusi in front of him. The richly dressed noble prince had a heavy expression.

"His Majesty the King of Wheels cannot be contacted. He Jung said that the Three Immortals of Fortune, Lushou and Shou are also pretending to be dead and cannot break through Zhao Guo's line of sight."

Once you make up your mind to escape, you need to plan an action. The first thing you have to deal with is the gaze of the gods.

That was a real gaze. Bi Yuewu secretly told Zhuang Xun that although he didn't come close to inquire, it could be said that when he went out, he would get the attention of various gods, various reasons, comments, Bi Yuewu, and Queen Mother Jiang.

Li Rusi also felt that many martial arts masters were following her. This was pure. Come to monitor, double insurance of gods and humans. Ambush from all sides, Zhuang Xun was being watched tightly. Zhao Guo's distrust was already shown on his face. .

"I have already revised the book and asked my sister to contact me. Don't panic. There will always be a way. When you go to see Queen Mother Zhao today, don't get drunk like last time. You should eat, drink and play, but your grasp is paralyzed. Just stay with the enemy, but don't trap yourself in it."

Li Rusi warned Zhuang Xun, and Zhuang Xun blushed. Last time, he said that he was pretending to be drunk in advance, but later he acted completely drunk. He fell asleep and fell unconscious after being carried back.

When I was drunk, I was taken care of by Mrs. Jiang, and I spoke rudely, like a slut. Thinking about it, it was very embarrassing and shameless. I wanted to find a place to sneak in. It was really embarrassing.

But this is not the first time that she has been embarrassed in front of Mrs. Jiang. Starting with the handkerchief and then hand-holding the proposal, she always feels half a head shorter than her. Mrs. Jiang is more like a parent than Xuannv and has received too much help. Even if I know Mrs. Jiang's position, I still can't hate her.

Zhuang Xun did not have a divine perspective to see the overall situation. Mrs. Jiang had not yet transformed from a white moon to a vicious woman. At present, he did not understand Mrs. Jiang's thoughts and thought that the other party did not reject him.

"I know, well, those who don't plan to marry Mrs. Jiang, but those who plan to escape from the marriage, still have to meet their parents."

Picking up his belt, Zhuang Xun waited for the summons. Seeing that the Queen Mother notified him in advance, and then prepared, he summoned again. Zhuang Xun, a king of a small country, could only be treated as a prince and a vassal at best.

"Are you quite sorry?" Li Rusi said with a smile, straightening Zhuang Xun's waist.

"Regret is natural. What you have always wanted has to be given up for reality. How can you not regret it? But you can't be immersed in a gentle land. Since you have ambitions, you have to realize them, right? Otherwise, won't they become just words on paper? .”

Zhuang Xun was quite tolerant of the fish-and-bear's paw problem. He thought he was not a good person, but in the end he learned the essence of Mencius and sacrificed his life for righteousness.

"I know, a husband like this makes me proud." Li Rusi praised Zhuang Xun. Li Rusi really liked Zhuang Xun. This has not changed. She cherishes her life not for fear of death, but for the critical moment. It is meaningful. fear.

Similarly, there is nothing wrong with being beautiful at ordinary times. At the critical moment of decision-making, he can escape the temptation of beauty and choose the right path. This is the man she likes.

"Your Highness, someone from the palace is here."

Before he could continue to express his ambition, Huang Xi's anxious voice from outside the door interrupted his plan to continue.

"He's here alone." Zhuang Xun raised his hand to see that there was nothing wrong, and stepped out.

The road to the palace was no longer unfamiliar, so I adjusted my mentality and thought about what questions Queen Mother Zhao would ask me.

Why do you like Mrs. Jiang? It’s still a question of the legal wife, or how you plan to marry Mrs. Jiang and what conditions you need to give.

I miss my wife so much. I don’t have a template to follow. Now I have to rely on my own brain, but I still feel a little unsure. Li Rusi can comfort and encourage people, but she is not as empowering as Si Qinmi.

How should I put it? One gives people the feeling of physical safety, and the other gives people the feeling of spiritual safety.

Zhuang Xun made many, many assumptions, but when faced with the Queen Mother Zhao, the other party had no intention of asking him at all.

Through a curtain of bamboo mats, the Queen Mother's voice was mature and solemn, and Zhuang Xun could not connect with Mrs. Jiang.

The important thing is that "Mrs. Jiang" is sitting outside, smiling and calming his nervousness, and Zhuang Xun follows the steps.

At this moment, she was the high-ranking official in the palace, and Zhuang Xun was the subordinate. Zhuang Xun didn't know that the person he regretted was sitting inside, so he didn't dare to make any arrogance in his movements. The etiquette he had been trained for many years showed a solid foundation at this moment.

Mrs. Jiang, who was sitting in the bamboo curtain, didn't know that this was the last time she could look down at Zhuang Xun from above. She also didn't know that Zhuang Xun below, who was respectfully asking to marry Mrs. Jiang, was full of thoughts of running away.

"The posture of a dragon and a phoenix is ​​great. She is worthy of the sister of the Ai family. She is a first-class talent." He omitted all steps and started to praise. What kind of person Zhuang Xun is, doesn't Mrs. Jiang still know?
She had watched Zhuang Xun grow up all the way, and the word "dragon and phoenix talent" came to mind, and she was also a booster.

This word was spread by her, but Zhuang Xun's achievement as a prince was something she never expected. Now that she thinks about the fry she feeds, they look so golden and colorful, what kind of test is needed.

Empress Xuannu was satisfied, she was satisfied, and so was Lan Qiu. She also wanted to give Zhuang Xun more benefits, but the test Zhuang Xun expected did not exist at all.

Therefore, Zhuang Xun's brainstorming was completely in vain. He reluctantly parried and said, "The Queen Mother is overly praised."

"I have long heard about King Xia's deeds..."

Mrs. Jiang made him feel happy today. She gave him cakes, fine wine, and praised him verbally. Zhuang Xun felt dizzy from the praise and didn't know why.

After leaving the palace gate, I remembered that the bamboo curtains were so tightly covered that Empress Dowager Jiang could not see her dragon and phoenix appearance.

(End of this chapter)