Return after the poison of rebirth

Chapter 214
Seeing this, the witch doctor at the side hurriedly persuaded: "Princess, don't cry anymore! Your Majesty needs to rest these days, so don't worry too much."

Hearing this, the little princess wiped away her tears, tried her best to stop crying, and let the maid beside the queen help her aside.

Behind the bead curtain, the queen in a long dress embroidered with hundreds of flowers asked with a faint smile, "Didn't Princess Yu'er say she would go hunting in Cuishan for a while, why did she rush back to the royal city?"

The current queen is only 30 years old, she is extremely coquettish and charming, in addition to her excellent Gu skills, she is good at charming the master, and has always been favored by the king.

Although He Lianyu was the most beloved princess among the kings, she was not born to a queen, so she was always a bit jealous and afraid of this stepmother, especially when she spoke with a touch of criticism.

He Lianyu was cowardly and cautious, and said cautiously: "Yu'er heard that her father was unwell, so how dare she go out for fun, so she hurried back to serve her father."

The queen behind the bead curtain nodded vaguely, "You are still filial."

After a light compliment, he let He Lianyu rest aside, and discussed with the minister himself.

"The emperor is currently unwell and cannot handle the affairs of the court. Right now, he is at war with Dongling, so someone must take care of the affairs of the court. Ordinary people may not be able to convince the public. I feel that only the priest can take on this important task." Pearl A graceful and charming voice came out from behind the curtain.

Nanzhao has always been a combination of theocracy and imperial power. Priests can communicate with gods, and their status has always been more noble than any minister.

As soon as the queen said this, the ministers agreed very much, "The priest is young and promising, calm and extraordinary, and he can indeed take on this important task."

"Yes! Yes..." There was another echo.

"Since everyone has no objection, let the priests enter the hall to discuss the government affairs together!" The climate in Nanzhao was a bit hot and humid, and the plump and enchanting fingers behind the bead curtain held a feather fan, and the ecstasy and rich aroma scattered out.

The aroma is like an invisible hand, playing with the suppressed desires of all the ministers.

Several high-ranking ministers couldn't help but change their expressions, and their embarrassment was swept away.They knew that they would be very good at enchanting people in the future, and the fragrance of their bodies alone would be so coquettish and intoxicating, not to mention other means, no wonder the king would be bedridden.

But if he could become the guest of honor on the queen's bed, it would naturally be another story.

Several ministers had their own ideas in their hearts, and they couldn't help but glance over the drowsy and seriously ill king on the bed.

Behind the bead curtain, the queen, who did not show her true face, had a panoramic view of the ministers' reactions, her mouth curled up charmingly, and her eyes sparkled.

Before the ministers could gather their thoughts, Zhaoyue pushed the door open and walked in. After smelling the intoxicating aroma, she frowned slightly.

"Zhaoyue, I have met the queen," he saluted.

After seeing Zhaoyue, the queen's voice was so flattering that she could drip water, "Zhaoyue..."

His eyes kept sizing up the figure in white, and suddenly he screamed, "Where's your hand? What's wrong with your hand?"

He Lianyu, who was sitting by the side, moved her body, and could almost clearly feel the queen's sharp eyes on her.

In order not to embarrass the little princess, Zhaoyue hurriedly said: "This matter has nothing to do with others. I was accidentally bitten off by a tiger while hunting."

The ministers whispered to each other: "The priest is very noble, it is a pity to lose a hand."

"It's such a pity!" The queen behind the bead curtain sighed lightly, and the overflowing fragrance changed from seductive to cold and compelling, "If it weren't for Princess Yu'er who insisted on hunting, the priest wouldn't have lost one hand."

"Queen..." Helian Yuji called out aggrievedly.

She faintly felt that she seemed to be less important than Zhaoyue in the queen's heart.

Hearing He Lianyu's aggrieved voice, Zhaoyue wanted to continue explaining something, but was interrupted by the queen's indifference, "It is a blessing in misfortune to be able to survive under the tiger's mouth. I just happen to have ointment to stop bleeding and promote muscle growth here." , I will send it to the priest later."

"Thank you queen." Zhaoyue replied, the expression on her face unchanged.

"The king is seriously ill and needs to recuperate, and please ask the priest to preside over the government for the king temporarily," the charming voice flowed out from behind the bead curtain, like the deep fragrance in the sleeves, weaving an invisible big net.

Zhaoyue hesitated for a while, a light flashed in her eyes, "Yes!"

The figure behind the bead curtain paused for a while, and asked: "The battle is not optimistic. Our army was defeated and defeated Dongling. What should the priest think? Should we continue to fight? If we lose, Nanzhao is in danger."

Zhaoyue frowned and did not give an answer, and the deceptive voice continued: "In the previous battle, we were defeated, and we have already ceded ten cities to Dongling. In addition, we have to pay tribute to Dongling every year. We haven't had a year's rest yet. , Your Majesty is so overjoyed that he started his second journey, and if he surrenders this time, it may not be as simple as ceding compensation."

In Nanzhao Kingdom, the status of women has always been equal to that of men. Because women are good at raising and controlling Gu, their status seems to have a tendency to surpass men.

No one felt that what the queen said was inappropriate, and even felt that what the queen said was very true.

If the king hadn't insisted on conquest, no one would want to start another war.After losing several battles in a row, Nanzhao's treasury was almost emptied. Coupled with the need to pay tribute to Dongling every year, Nanzhao was already full of dissatisfaction.

Every word the queen said seems to be inadvertent, but she understands the general idea but is laying it out step by step.

"What the queen said is reasonable. Nanzhao's treasury is empty, and the morale of the soldiers is declining. It really shouldn't be fought any longer!"

"Yes! If you can live in peace and stability, why do you need to fight and make people miserable."

After Zhaoyue was silent for a long time, she looked at the woman behind the bead curtain and asked for advice, "What does the queen think?"

The queen covered the corners of her mouth with a feather fan, and smiled coquettishly, "Since we can't fight, we should retreat and cease fighting, and then cut the city to Dongling, and the tribute tax can't be increased. It's better to send a princess to make a marriage and form an alliance. Don't fight anymore. If you think about it, Dongling will still be willing to have a truce."

As soon as this remark came out, several ministers whispered again, "Send the princess to marry, there is a precedent in history, it is feasible!"

Zhaoyue's body tensed up suddenly, looking at the figure behind the bead curtain, she said, "Which princess does the empress want to send to marry?"

"I haven't thought about it yet. Why don't the priests and the ministers think about it carefully. There are four princesses under the king's knees. The eldest princess has already married, and there are three remaining princesses who stay in the boudoir. In terms of beauty and temperament, it is better to be a princess." Princess Yu'er is the most touching. Mo'er in this palace is only 13 years old, so she is not a suitable candidate for a marriage. The second princess is in the age of cardamom, but the sky is incomplete and can't hear, so it may not be appropriate to send her for a marriage. There have always been only three A princess is the best."

As soon as the queen's voice fell, He Lianyu stood up with tears in her eyes, "I don't want to make a kiss!"

She already has a sweetheart, how can she send her to marry an enemy emperor who is about the same age as her father.

Regarding He Lianyu's rebuttal, the queen seemed very embarrassed, and said: "For the sake of the people of Nanzhao, can't Yu'er make a little sacrifice? If you really don't want to, I will send Mo'er to marry. Gong really can't bear to see the scene of people dying and the country being ruined."

There was a tremolo in the charming voice, as if trying to hold back tears.

The minister looked at Princess Yu'er with displeasure and dissatisfaction in his eyes, and comforted the queen who was on the verge of tears: "Princess Mo'er is too young, she is too young, she really shouldn't be sent out for marriage. The queen is benevolent and kind." , is the blessing of all the people, and please rest assured the queen and empress."

"As for the choice of family members, only Princess Yu'er is the most suitable choice! Please, Your Highness, take the overall situation into consideration!" Several ministers took turns to persuade.

He Lianyu pursed her lips, looked at Zhaoyue with tears in her eyes, and begged him to help her.

Why doesn't he want to help her? It's just that the current queen is not an ordinary woman. She has ambitions and wrists. She is like a poisonous and coquettish spider, weaving a huge web and trying to cover the entire Nanzhao under her web. .

Even if the king is sick, he can't get away from her, but no one in the court objected.Even when she was beside the king's sick bed, she was covered with a rich fragrance of Qiluo, deceiving people's minds, and relentlessly tried to bring powerful officials under her skirt.

The queen's power is in full swing, if he rejects all opinions and favors He Lianyu, he will only harm her.

Zhaoyue lost her heart, and said expressionlessly: "The queen also cares about the world, the princess should think twice and focus on the overall situation."

He Lianyu couldn't believe her ears, didn't Zhaoyue like her, the one who doted on her the most?How could you say such a thing!

A string of tears rolled down from her eyes, she stared at Zhaoyue coldly and disgustedly, then turned around and ran out of the hall whimpering.

The queen looked at all this indifferently with peach blossom eyes, and the charming smile on her lips was a little ironic.Do you think that by escaping from the hall, you can escape the fate of marriage?

When the king doted on He Lianyu, she had long since disliked it.How can a daughter born to a concubine be superior to her daughter!
Nanzhao literati call her the most beautiful pearl of the Nanzhao royal family, and she will destroy this pearl with her own hands!

Seeing He Lianyu running out of the hall with tears on her face, Zhaoyue was flustered and couldn't help but want to chase her out.

"Yu'er is still young, it's because I didn't teach her well, and made all the ministers laugh at me!" The queen said softly, as if feathers fluttered across her heart, making people unable to bear the thoughts they shouldn't have.

"Where! Where! Princess Yu'er was not born by the empress, so she is not as decent and sensible as Princess Mo'er." The ministers stared at the graceful figure behind the bead curtain and flattered them.

After the discussion was settled, several ministers reluctantly withdrew from the hall.

After Zhaoyue left the main hall, she hurried to find He Lianyu. There were several maids waiting in front of the gate of Yuhua Palace. When they saw Priest Zhaoyue, they all stopped her and said, "The princess is unwell, and no one is here. Please go back, Mr. Priest." !"

Standing outside Yuhua Palace for a long time, the light in Zhaoyue's eyes dimmed little by little, and after a long time she said: "You take good care of the princess, don't let her do stupid things."

He grew up with He Lianyu, and he knows her temperament best, but if he can't get what he wants, he may commit suicide, and it will be settled once and for all.

Although he is the high priest in the temple, there is really too little he can do for her, too little...

The maids outside the door all responded.

(End of this chapter)