Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law.

December, the first year of Zhenghe.

The north wind was strong all night, and the snow was still falling when I opened the door.

Snowflakes are like cotton, flying all over the sky, dyeing the earth white.

When a vendor doing business in Tianchuan City opened the door and came out to the street, he was stunned by the snow scene in front of him.

Snowflakes are like poetry, flying all over the sky, covering the earth with silver. The cold wind blows across the snow, leaving behind elegant traces.

Looking around, there was nothing to see except a vast expanse of white snow. The entire Tianchuan City was covered in heavy snow in just one night.

In the bedroom where the moon was as bright as smoke, it was warm. On the table outside the curtain, the candle that had been burning all night jumped sharply a few times, burned to the end, and went out, raising a column of black smoke.

Before long, the wax that flowed on the table solidified into lumps.

Just at this moment, a palace maid walked slowly to the bead curtain of the inner hall, took off her shoes gently, lifted the bead curtain, entered the inner hall without making a sound, and came to the fireplace.

The temperature of the stove was still high, but the firewood had already burned into charcoal. The palace maid opened the stove lid, put in new firewood, closed the lid, and then left the inner hall slowly. The whole process was silent.

After the palace maid left, beautiful celestial music was sung from behind the curtain.

At this moment, Chen Mo stood up from the couch holding Yue Ruyan. The latter hugged Chen Mo's neck in panic, breathing softly.

Yue Ruyan's slightly dark skin is not natural, but the result of tanning during the years she was in charge of Longyou.

After Chen Mo became emperor, Yue Ruyan basically stayed in the harem and stayed in the bedroom for the past few months, except for going to the royal garden to hunt, and her skin became whiter.

The most obvious thing is the skin that is usually covered by clothes, such as the shoulders, which becomes round and smooth.

Chen Mo held Yue Ruyan's hips with one hand, hugged her back with the other hand, and nibbled her shoulder.

Yue Ruyan's cold and heroic face turned red as clouds, immersed in the raging waves, unable to break free.

It was unknown how long it had been, but Yue Ruyan's hands, which were around Chen Mo's neck, gradually became weak, her jade-like back arched, and her cold and beautiful face became plump and bright. Her cherry teeth bit her pink lips, and her hands loosened their strength and she fell backwards.

If Chen Mo hadn't held her back with one hand, she would have fallen backwards onto the couch.

Yue Ruyan was slightly shocked. She never expected to be held in his arms.
After she calmed down for a while and was about to speak, a handsome face came close to her and kissed her lips.

Yue Ruyan's delicate body trembled violently for a few seconds before she realized that it was only halftime.

Yue Ruyan's face was as bright as the clouds, and her eyes seemed to turn into a pool of spring water.

After all, he is at the second level of Divine Transformation Realm, yet he can stand like this for an hour.

After regaining some strength, she quickly hugged Chen Mo's neck and responded to Chen Mo's kiss.

An unknown amount of time had passed. Yue Ruyan couldn’t tell the time behind the curtain, but her back finally fell onto the bed, her body drenched in sweat.

"Get up." Yue Ruyan let out a rare coquettish sound and pushed the "heavy object" that was pressing on her.

But the "heavy object" remained unmoved and just stayed there quietly.

Yue Ruyan patted Chen Mo's shoulders a few more times. Seeing that he was just giving up like that, she felt angry and helpless, but that was it.

Yue Ruyan pulled up the curtain a little, letting out the heat inside and letting in some fresh air. Yue Ruyan took a deep breath, her long and curved eyelashes trembling slightly, with a lazy and tranquil look on her face, and said, "Don't you have to attend the morning court today?"

"Before the cabinet was built, I attended the morning court every day. Now that the cabinet is built, I still attend it. So my cabinet is not built in vain."

Chen Mo leaned his head on Yue Ruyan's right cheek, face to face with her, and enjoyed the afterglow together.

Yue Ruyan couldn't help but roll her eyes at him when she heard this, and said, "Just be lazy. When others follow suit, you'll have something to worry about."

Chen Mo ignored her and closed his eyes. Yue Ruyan thought he was taking a rest, so she pushed him again, but he still remained unmoved. So she just let it go and closed her eyes to take a rest as well.

But Chen Mo was checking the system panel.

[Name: Chen Mo. 】

[Age: 25. 】

【Kung Fu: Zi Yang Hua Yuan Gong (Perfection 201632.5/300000).】

[Realm: Divine Transformation (Level 2)]

[Strength: 4570. 】

[Skills: Sun Slash (Intermediate 1600999/6000000), Sun Shooting Arrow (Intermediate 11436/3000000), Divine Burning Technique (Intermediate 2300/200000), Dragon Step (Elementary 798/10000), Snake Swallowing Technique (Already Perfected, will be upgraded after breaking through to the first level), Tantric Double Refining Technique (Advanced 6/5000), Vajra Power (Advanced 573/1000). ]

The Wandering Dragon Step evolved after the Cloud Wandering Step was perfected. According to its description, after the Wandering Dragon Step is perfected, one can transform into a wandering dragon, fly into the sky and into the sea, and travel freely between heaven and earth.

Chen Mo didn't know whether it really meant the body transformed into a dragon or it was a description of speed.

Anyway, in terms of physical skills, he is able to be as light as a swallow and leave no trace on the snow.

Of course, what made Chen Mo most satisfied was the Tantric dual cultivation method. After breaking through to the intermediate level, the speed of cultivation was significantly accelerated.

Unfortunately, the only one who can cooperate with him in cultivation at present is Yue Ruyan.

But even if you are made of iron, you can't withstand such torment from him.

"When Yiren comes back, we have to capture her as soon as possible."

Chen Mo already had an idea in his mind. He opened his eyes, saw that Yue Ruyan had closed her eyes to rest, kissed her on the cheek, and then he became eager to try again.

Yue Ruyan, who was already feeling a little sleepy, felt her belly swell slightly, her expression changed slightly, she opened her eyes, frowned and said, "Come on, you beast."

Two quarters of an hour later.

Chen Mo turned to look at Yue Ruyan who was a little out of breath, and extended his hand to her: "Ruyan, are you okay?"

"Don't touch me."

Yue Ruyan ignored Chen Mo, but turned sideways with her back to him, and kept cursing Chen Mo, saying that he was just an animal.

"Ruyan, I was wrong. Don't I like you too much?"

Chen Mo was shameless and just hugged her and said sweet words to her.

"Don't give me that. I don't want this kind of love." Yue Ruyan struggled for a while, and stopped after confirming that Chen Mo was just hugging her.

Seeing this, Chen Mo chose to talk about other topics to distract her attention and talked about Jin Xia.

Speaking of Jinxia.

Yue Ruyan said in a serious tone: "Now that the internal affairs of the Wei Dynasty are almost all predicted, and the treasury is still relatively abundant, when do you plan to attack Jinxia and expand the territory?"

"Not yet. Let's wait for a year or two until the personnel in the court are arranged and the people's lives are completely improved. Then we will attack Jinxia. This blood feud must be avenged." Chen Mo already had a plan in his mind.

"What if Jinxia can't wait and attacks us first? Didn't the Supervisory Guard send news some time ago that Jinxia's internal conflicts have been resolved and Haiyan Pass has also increased its troops?" "Although the problem has been resolved, they also have to deal with it. The great defeat two years ago has made their people tired of war. Moreover, Jinxia's resources are not as abundant as our Great Song. Most of its territory is still in a bitter and cold place. It will take longer to govern than our Great Wei and more time than us.

Of course, if Jin Xia really wants to go to war with Wei at all costs, we are not afraid. If that happens, I will not wait for another year or two. If we win, we will directly attack their country and destroy it."

……

According to the estimated time, Wu Yanqing, Nalan Yiren and Diwu Fusheng will be able to return before mid-December.

But since the beginning of December, the snow has been falling non-stop, and the heavy snow has blocked the roads. The snow in Tianchuan City alone is above the knees, not to mention the snow outside the city.

It was not until late December that the snow stopped and the sun was out for several days. On the day before the New Year, Wu Yanqing and his men returned to Beijing. They were only the advance troops, and the main army was still behind.

Wu Yanqing, Nalan Yiren and Yang Qingqing came back with the advance troops.

Before Chen Mo had the time to meet her, Yang Qingqing had already entered the palace before Wu Yanqing, Nalan Yiren and the others.

After entering the palace, Yang Qingqing put on some simple makeup, changed into a jacket and skirt, and asked Jia Yin to pass on a message asking to see Chen Mo.

Royal study room.

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When I saw Yang Qingqing again, she was wearing a white jacket and skirt, her hair was neatly done, her makeup was a little heavy, and her temperament was cold and bright, but it could not hide her haggardness and sadness.

As soon as she saw Chen Mo, she knelt down with a plop and sobbed, "Your Majesty, please make the decision for me."

Chen Mo was startled, and hurried forward to help her up, saying: "Zhao Fei, what are you doing? What happened? Get up and talk."

"I beg Your Majesty to agree to make the decision for me first, otherwise I will kneel down forever."

"Tell me the truth first, otherwise how can I make the decision with you?"

"I beg Your Majesty to execute the Minister of War Wu Yanqing."

Yang Qingqing raised her eyes to look at Chen Mo, her eyes full of tears and anger spurting out, then she recounted what happened, angrily denouncing Wu Yanqing's crimes, and said:

"Your Majesty, although I know that my father is guilty, he has also received the punishment he deserved. After the Imperial Master captured him, he abolished my father's cultivation. At this time, my father is already powerless and can only be escorted back to the capital to await Your Majesty's decision.

But Wu Yanqing, without knowing your majesty's will, ordered his subordinates to poison my father, and fabricated facts, saying that my father committed suicide out of fear of punishment. Your majesty, you have to make the decision for me. Wu Yanqing has no regard for your majesty at all. He deceives his superiors and subordinates and is disrespectful to me. He should be executed."

Yang Qingqing was crying as she spoke.

"Is this true?" Chen Mo frowned.

"It is absolutely true. Your Majesty, please help me." Yang Qingqing's eyes were filled with tears.

"I will investigate this matter thoroughly and give you an explanation." Chen Mo helped Yang Qingqing up.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Yang Qingqing stood up and was about to thank him, but Chen Mo stopped her and said, "But let me tell you in advance, even if Duke Wu did it, he is not guilty of the crime punishable by death."

Yang Qingqing looked at Chen Mo in a daze.

"Duke Wu has made contributions to the country and the nation, and he is also the queen's father."

"Then did father die in vain?" Yang Qingqing couldn't help but say before Chen Mo finished his words.

Chen Mo raised his eyebrows and continued: "Besides, what did I tell you before I sent out the troops?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Qingqing was speechless for a moment.

At that time, His Majesty told her that if the war could be avoided and her father surrendered before the war, his life would be spared.

Otherwise, death is the only thing waiting for him.

And her father not only rejected her final persuasion, but also did not surrender.

Yang Qingqing knew she was on the wrong side of the fence.

But he is his father after all.

Tears flowed from the corners of her eyes, wetting her makeup. She looked up at Chen Mo, as if she also wanted to confirm one thing: "Your Majesty, did you secretly instruct Wu Yanqing about my father's death?"

"No." Chen Mo answered quickly.

Yang Qingqing breathed a sigh of relief, although she always felt that Chen Mo had secretly informed Wu Yanqing, otherwise how could Wu Yanqing have the courage to do this, but she was Chen Mo's woman after all. Although she knew that he was lying to her, after hearing him say no, she subconsciously deceived herself that Chen Mo was not stained with her father's blood.

Can paralyze oneself.

Yang Qingqing looked at the young man in the imperial robe with tearful eyes and cried out loudly: "Your Majesty, my father died so tragically, vomiting black blood."

As she cried, she collapsed and sat on the ground, hugging Chen Mo's thighs, hoping to arouse his sympathy and severely punish Wu Yanqing.

Chen Mo looked at Yang Qingqing, who was crying, and took out a handkerchief and handed it to her, then started talking about something else: "How are your brothers and aunts?"

Hearing this, Yang Qingqing stopped crying for a moment and immediately pleaded for her brothers, saying that they were not involved in their father's affairs.

"Your Majesty, the Queen wishes to see you."

At this time, Jia Yin's voice sounded outside the imperial study.

Seeing this, Yang Qingqing quickly took the handkerchief handed to her by Chen Mo, wiped the tears from her face, stood up, and looked a little panicked.

She just wanted Wu Yanqing to die.

Now that the other party's daughter is here and her status is higher than mine, I feel a little scared.

Chen Mo looked at her like this and said, "Empress Zhao, please go down first. I will handle this matter appropriately."

Yang Qingqing wanted a definite answer, and was obviously not satisfied with Chen Mo's words of handling the matter at his discretion. But Wu Mi came over, and she didn't dare to stay any longer, so she nodded and retreated.

When passing by Wu Mi, Yang Qingqing didn't even say hello.

Wu Mi came here because he learned that Yang Qingqing had gone to see His Majesty to protect her father.

As a prince, Wu Mi did not speak directly at the beginning. Instead, he put down the food box in his hand and said that he had made some snacks and delivered them to His Majesty personally.

Then she said softly, "Just now I ran into Concubine Zhao. She was in a panic. I wonder what she wants from Your Majesty?"

Chen Mo explained the matter briefly, but he was partial to Yang Qingqing and changed Yang Qingqing's request for him to sentence Wu Yanqing to death into sentencing Wu Yanqing to a crime.

Otherwise, Yang Qingqing’s life in the harem would be difficult.

Wu Mi raised her eyebrows slightly, as if thinking about something, and then asked softly: "Then how does Your Majesty plan to punish my father?"

"We have to investigate this matter first." Although Chen Mo already knew about the incident, he still had to go through the formalities. He said, "Even if Yang Xian really committed suicide out of fear of punishment, Duke Wu is also responsible for negligence. Let's exempt him from the credit of this expedition and fine him one year's salary." (End of this chapter)