Donggong Zhangjiao

Chapter 324
The two of them lived in the same courtyard when they were in the East Palace, and they had a bit of respect for each other. However, Xie Meiren now sides with Concubine Yang, so Song Liangyuan just smiled at her distantly and indifferently.

"Go to Yuzhang Palace to talk to Concubine Zhao. Where are you going?"

"I have nothing to do these days. I am learning to make snacks by myself. I happened to meet my sister. I want to give you a favor. Let's try some."

Meiren Xie was very enthusiastic and immediately took out the plate from the food box that Yulian was carrying and handed it to Meiren Song.

She moved quickly, and Song Liangyuan had no chance to refuse.

I had to eat a piece.

"My sister is very good at cooking, and it tastes great."

"Well, if sister doesn't mind it, please give this plate of snacks to sister."

Beauty Xie was very happy to receive the compliment, and she was about to stuff the food box over with a smile.

However, Song Liangyuan raised her hand and refused this time.

"That's not necessary. I'm on my way to Concubine Zhao's palace right now. I can't take it with me. If I have a chance next time, I'll try my sister's craftsmanship."

Seeing this, Xie Meiren didn't insist anymore, took back her things, and watched her leave.

After Song Liangyuan walked away, Nian Shuang, the personal maid, whispered.

"Xie Meiren is really a confused person with no thoughts. She is on good terms with Concubine Yang. Liangyuan, you are on good terms with Concubine Zhao. She is still close to you, and she is not afraid that Concubine Yang will doubt her."

"We lived together for such a long time in the East Palace, and she just couldn't figure it out. Don't you know it?"

Song Liangyuan said lightly and said no more.

Arriving at Yuzhang Palace, Fang Yun was playing with the fourth prince.

As soon as his first birthday passed, the fourth prince began to walk.

It's not yet stable yet, so it can only be walked by holding on to something or being led by someone, but the little guy is very happy to try, and it tires out all the wet nurses who follow him.

At this moment, Fang Yun was leading him through the hall.

"Empress." Song Liangyuan smiled and saluted.

Fang Yun turned around and saw that it was her, so he waved his hand and asked Yan Wei to take the child down.

"You're here, sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Song Liangyuan sat down and joked, "I have very little free time these days. I always come here, so please don't bother me."

Fang Yun took a sip of tea and said, "In this palace, you are the only one who can talk to me. If you don't come, I will have nothing to do but panic. I am always hanging around the two little ones. The second princess has gone to study. I will accompany you." Helping the Fourth Prince learn to walk will break my waist."

Although he said grumbling words, he had a smile on his face, and he was obviously enjoying himself.

So Song Liangyuan also smiled.

"The fourth prince is in good health. Your Majesty is happy."

"Yes, I just hope that the child will be safe and well." Fang Yun curled his lips and finally said, "How about it, has your brother written a letter?"

They both asked each other for news and were both worried about each other.

Song Liangyuan sighed and shook her head, "No, I don't know what the situation is like over there. That kid Shuyan has always had his hands open for food and clothing since he was a child. I don't know if he will get used to it."

"Boys always need some experience to become more responsible."

Fang Yun comforted him and said again.

"Mrs. Qin Guogong and I are angry at each other. She is an upright person and will never break her promise. The two little ones haven't written any letters, so they are probably fine."

With no other news available now, Song Liangyuan could only nod.

The two talked for a while, and Fang Yun was planning to keep Song Liangyuan here for lunch, but he didn't expect Fuxi to come over at this time.

"Concubine Zhao, the emperor has lost his temper because of the affairs in court. We really can't help him. The master has sent a servant to ask the concubine to have a look. I also hope that the concubine will take pity on me and help to persuade her. Your Majesty!"

Fang Yun was also surprised to hear what he said.

"What the hell is going on?"

"I don't know much about this. I'll know when your wife goes there." Fuxi wiped the sweat from his forehead with a bitter look on his face.

Seeing this, Song Liangyuan stood up and said, "Your Majesty, please go take a look. I will leave first."

Fang Yun nodded, changed into a coat, and followed Fuxi.

As soon as he reached the door of the imperial study room, he heard Pei Yao's angry voice coming from the room.

"Despicable bastard! You actually hurt our soldiers and civilians with such despicable means!"

"Your Majesty is so angry." Qing Rong held Fang Yun's hand tightly, with a bit of worry in her eyes, "Your Majesty, please be careful when you go in."

Fang Yun frowned and nodded, "Don't worry, the emperor is not a person who expresses his anger at will. I think this is a matter in Northern Xinjiang. You can wait outside."

Qingrong responded and watched Fang Yun follow Fuxi into the imperial study.

In the house, Hong Zheng was standing next to Pei Yao, not daring to show his anger. When he saw Fu Xi's figure appearing at the door, he winked at him.

Fuxi didn't hesitate and hurried forward and said carefully.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Zhao is here."

At that time, Pei Yao was angry and frowned.

But when he heard that Fang Yun was coming, he still said in a deep voice, "Please come in."

After hearing this, Fang Yun walked out from behind the screen.

What came into view were the folds scattered on the floor next to the bookcase, as well as the inkstone smashed by Pei Yao. Ink was splashed everywhere, and Hong Zheng's body was stained heavily.

"Your Majesty." Fang Yun bowed and saluted.

Pei Yao rubbed his eyebrows and stretched out his hand toward her.

Seeing this, Fang Yun walked over quietly and put his hand on his palm.

"Why is the emperor so angry, but something happened in the north? Being angry is harmful to the body. There is always a way to deal with everything. The emperor will have a cup of tea first to calm down the anger."

As he spoke, he winked at Hong Zheng.

The latter quickly poured a new cup of tea and brought it over.

Fang Yun took it and handed it to Pei Yao himself.

Pei Yao took a deep breath, took the tea cup, and took a sip.

Seeing this, Fang Yun signaled Hong Zheng and Fu Xi to retreat first, then personally bent down and picked up the folding papers on the ground.

At this time, Pei Yao spoke in a deep voice and told the whole story.

The army reported that Shangyang State had sent a group of old, weak, women and children, disguised as innocent people affected by the war and homeless, to join our army.

The Duke of Qin and his subordinate officers and soldiers saw that they were unarmed, that they were all women and children, and that there were also people who were seriously ill and injured and were about to die, so they felt pity and took them in.

However, I was cautious and kept this group of people under separate supervision.

Unexpectedly, two children in this group of people slipped out unprepared. The older one pretended to burn food and grass, causing chaos in the army, while the other actually took advantage of the chaos to drink water for the soldiers. It's poisoned!

Although their whereabouts were exposed and all of them were killed, many soldiers were still killed or injured to varying degrees because of drinking the water.

Just when the troops in the rear were not at peace, Shangyang State sent troops to attack again at night.

They came to harass us every hour, and then retreated within half an hour. When our army was tired, we suddenly sent the main force to attack again in the early morning.

At the cost of only about twenty old, weak, women and children, our army was seriously injured.

How can Pei Yao not be angry at this!
And after hearing the news, Fang Yun's heart tightened.

Liu Qin was still in the army, and he didn't know whether he was alive or dead at this time.

But even if I was thinking about him at this moment, I could only hold it in my heart and calm Pei Yao's emotions first.

"Although soldiers are not afraid of deceit, Shangyang Kingdom's plan is indeed a bit despicable. It is done at the cost of the lives of the people. However, since the letter is from the army, I think it must have stabilized the situation. This time it can be considered This is a reminder to the soldiers that nothing will happen to them due to compassion in the future. The whole army is heavily guarded and the soldiers are very angry. They will surely be able to quickly adjust their counterattack."

(End of this chapter)