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Chapter 525 Murong Zhuo Returns to Beijing

The news came from Yin Zhan lurking in Liangguo. Although Emperor Yin Zhan of Liang didn't officially announce it to the outside world, it is said that the news has spread in Liangguo Palace. Yin Zhan was very happy and rewarded many things to Su Rao Palace.

Song Qinghuan naturally didn't believe it.

She doesn't know if Su Rao is pregnant or not, but there are signs that Su Rao must have come to Lindu with the Liang Kingdom mission.

So, what is the purpose of her move?

Is it—

Song Qinghuan frowned.

Could it be that Su Rao has murderous intentions towards Yin Zhan? !

Regardless of whether Su Rao was really pregnant or not, since she dared to spread the word, she would definitely "give birth" to a child after ten months, and it must be a son.

Yin Zhan is childless now, and Su Rao is the empress of the Liang Kingdom. Her son is both a concubine and an elder. If something happens to Yin Zhan one day, Su Rao's son will be the rightful emperor at that time. heir.

With a new and better-controlled puppet, why does Yin Zhan need to exist?
Her eyes turned cold, and she clenched her five fingers.

Su Rao is really vicious, if she doesn't get rid of her, they will have no peace!
Fortunately, the matter of calling Xuan Yingcha has already made progress. I believe that Su Rao chose to announce the news of her pregnancy at this time, and she is planning to take the next step. Once she catches her tail, she will be able to "catch a turtle in a urn".

On one side, Song Qinghuan was still suspicious of Su Rao's intentions, on the other side, after receiving Yin Zhan's reply, the Liangguo mission entered the palace again.

Unexpectedly, Yin Qingrong was among them.

They talked in the hall for more than half an hour before they came out. The leader, Yao Su, looked very satisfied, as if he had reached a consensus with Shen Chuhan.Yin Qingrong, who followed closely behind, lowered her head, unable to see her expression clearly.

As soon as the Liangguo delegation left, Shen Chuhan also returned to Huaqing Palace.

Song Qinghuan had already heard the news that Liangguo's mission had entered the palace. Seeing him coming in, he raised his head and smiled, "How is it?"

"Since Yin Zhan is willing to make concessions, the peace talks must continue." Shen Chuhan said.

"What is Yin Qingrong doing in the palace?"

"She told me that she was willing to follow Yin Zhan's words and stay in Lindu, and begged me to show her a good marriage for the sake of my former love." Shen Chuhan said casually.

Song Qinghuan frowned.

Shen Chuhan glanced at it from the corner of his eye, seemed to realize something, and said again, "I told her that we didn't have any relationship before, and I will let you arrange her marriage."

Hearing Shen Chuhan's hasty explanation, Song Qinghuan was taken aback for a moment, and quickly realized that she couldn't help but smile, "I'm not jealous of her." She entered the palace and asked her if she would like to stay in Lindu or return to Liang Country, she told me that she wanted to go back to Liang Country and asked me to help her. I was thinking, what... made her change her mind. "

After the words fell, the light in his eyes suddenly became sharp, and he raised his head to look at Shen Chuhan, and he saw a clear look in the other party's eyes.

It seems that Yin Qingrong is afraid.

In other words, she already knew about the news of Su Rao's pregnancy.Because of this, she probably also thought about Su Rao's next step.Although she said she wanted to save Yin Zhan, but now that Liangguo's government was firmly controlled by Su Rao, even if she returned to Liangguo, what would she do by herself?In case Su Rao thought she was in the way and killed her directly, she would be helpless.

Under the balance of the two, it would be safer to stay in Lindu.After all, on the surface, she is still Liangguo's eldest concubine. As a candidate for marriage, Zhaoguo is obliged to protect her safety, and will not let Su Rao get her way easily.

Thinking about it this way, Su Rao's step is a bit puzzling.

She thought about it for a moment before she came back to her senses, and decided to take a step and watch for a while before talking.

It's just that Yin Qingrong asked to see her in the afternoon.

Song Qinghuan just woke up after taking a nap, and when she heard Shen Xing's report, she got a little excited and someone announced her to come in.

After a while, Shen Xing led Yin Qingrong into the main hall, but today, only two maids, Xia Yu and Qiu Shuang, followed behind her.

Song Qinghuan lowered his eyes calmly, watched Yin Qingrong walk to the bottom, and bowed to her.

"Emperor Ji, don't need to be polite, just sit down."

Yin Qingrong sat down and looked at Song Qinghuan.

Song Qinghuan smiled slightly, "I don't know what kind of wind brought Changdi Ji here today."

Yin Qingrong's long eyelashes flickered, and there was a bit of sincerity in her eyes.After a pause, he looked at Xia Yu and Qiushuang behind him, "Go down first."

Unexpectedly, the two maids, Xia Yu and Qiu Shuang, did not say much, bowed and retreated.

Seeing that there were only Liu Yue and Chen Xing left in the palace to serve the maids, Yin Qingrong felt relieved, looked at Song Qinghuan and said, "Please help me, Queen Mother."

Song Qinghuan curled her lips with a half-smile, "Hasn't the Changdiji already made it clear to the emperor? What else do you need my help for?"

Hearing the sarcasm in Song Qinghuan's words, Yin Qingrong lowered her head and turned pale.After a while, she mustered up the courage to raise her head again, "I know that the empress is blaming me for my inconsistency in my speech, but... I was forced to do nothing."

Song Qinghuan lowered her eyelashes and did not speak, just took a sip from the tea cup in a leisurely manner.

Yin Qingrong couldn't figure out what was going on in her heart, she felt helpless, so she could only continue to explain, "Now that Su Rao is pressing every step of the way, if I go back under such circumstances, I will only die."

"So, does Changdi Ji really want to stay in Lindu?" After a long silence, Song Qinghuan finally raised her head.

Yin Qingrong nodded, "Please help the empress."

Song Qing laughed happily, "Since that's the case, Changdiji doesn't need my help. Changdiji came here with the purpose of marrying her. Although she can't marry the emperor, don't worry, the Ministry of Rites will definitely not approve of your marriage." Will be slow to go."

Yin Qingrong was silent for a moment, then raised her head as if mustering up the courage, "The empress said last time that she would help me find a good marriage, is that true?"

A sneer flashed across Song Qinghuan's eyes.

Does she really think of herself as a character?But let's just listen to what she has to say.

She raised her eyes, and said slowly, "Does Chang Diji have any requests?"

"I..." Yin Qingrong's eyes flashed, "Empress, I was on the street that day and saw Mu Bai...General Chu."

Song Qinghuan pursed her thin lips slightly, but did not answer, but there was a cold light in her eyes.

Could it be... She really fell in love with Mu Bai?Still want to ask yourself to marry me?

If she is still so brazen because she knows that Mu Bai already has a sweetheart, she will not intervene in her life and death in the future.

As if feeling the frost in Song Qinghuan's gaze, Yin Qing frowned, and changed her words when she was on the verge of speaking, "Later, Dongxue took me to a spice shop called Chenxiang Pavilion, and met the owner of the shop, Miss Murong, I heard...the Empress intends to betroth Miss Murong to Mu Bai?"

Song Qinghuan must not be able to hide the fact that she went to the Chenxiang Pavilion, so it's better to tell it frankly.

Song Qinghuan looked up at her, "I don't understand, what does this have to do with Changdiji's request?"

Yin Qingrong smiled awkwardly, "In the past, when Emperor Shen... Han was in Liangguo, I met Mu Bai a few times, and later he saved my life in the Infinity Mausoleum. One of the few acquaintances, if he doesn't have a marriage contract, I..."

Having said that, she stopped talking and looked at Song Qinghuan expectantly.

Song Qinghuan sneered inwardly.

Even if she is not too self-centered, she knows not to speak to death, but to test her own tone first.

Sitting up straight, she glanced at Yin Qingrong, "I understand what Chang Diji means." After saying this, she succeeded in seeing the spark of hope in her eyes sparkle.

"It's just..." Song Qinghuan continued, "As Changdiji knows, Mubai and Murongzheng are in love, and I have already agreed to give them a marriage. I cannot agree to Changdiji's request. "

Yin Qingrong's face turned pale, she probably didn't expect Song Qinghuan to refuse so firmly.She originally thought in her heart that Murong Zheng was just a commoner, and Song Qinghuan had to weigh it for the sake of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and there might be room for maneuver.

No matter how bad it is, after she marries Mu Bai, she will marry Murong Zheng as his concubine. Who would have expected that Song Qinghuan would not give her room to negotiate.

After a moment of silence, he adjusted his mood, raised his head and smiled palely at Song Qinghuan, "I see, it seems... Mu Bai and I have no such fate."

Song Qinghuan smiled agreeably and declined to comment.

After thinking for a while, Yin Qingrong bit her lips and opened her mouth again, "In that case, I don't know...whether the Empress thinks Xuan Ying is suitable."

Before she came, she had thought it over clearly, the so-called Yin Zhan's reply must be Su Rao's intention.She didn't know why Su Rao wanted her to stay in Lindu, but she had to find a husband's house for herself before Su Rao, so as not to be controlled by her.

Therefore, her husband-in-law candidate must not be weak.

Therefore, the first candidate that came to mind was Mu Bai.Aside from her seemingly vague feelings for Mu Bai, he is a man of talent, humorous, and Shen Chuhan has won the respect of him.If she could marry him, her own safety would definitely be protected. One day in the future, she might be able to confront Su Rao head-on.

The only sticking point is that he already has a crush.

Knowing that Song Qinghuan and Murongzheng have a good relationship, Yin Qingrong didn't want to offend Song Qinghuan, so she just opened the mouth in a tentative tone, but she didn't expect to be rejected directly by her.

Annoyance is naturally there, but people have to bow their heads under the eaves.So, she quickly came up with another option.

Xuan Ying and Mu Bai are both Shen Chuhan's confidantes. I heard that they are in charge of Shen Chuhan's most elite personal forces, and now they are also the commander of the Tiejiawei and Jinyiwei, so they naturally have a bright future.The only fly in the ointment is that Xuan Ying has a dull temper, no better than Mu Bai who knows how to feel good and cold.But what is certain is that if she marries him, Su Rao will definitely not be able to touch herself.

Now that she was ready to go all out, Yin Qingrong couldn't care less about being shy, and looked straight at Song Qinghuan, feeling a little nervous in her heart.

She knew that her relationship with Song Qinghuan was not good, so whether Song Qinghuan would agree to this matter was still unknown.

No, Song Qinghuan's next words shattered her only remaining hope, "Xuanying already has a marriage contract."

Yin Qingrong turned pale, and subconsciously asked, "Who is it?"

Song Qinghuan looked at the dilapidated look in her eyes coldly, did not speak, but looked at Liuyue at the side, "Xuan Ying and the maid of this palace are in love with each other, after finishing the business of Azheng and Mu Bai, go down One is them."

Yin Qingrong looked at Liuyue beside Song Qinghuan in shock, and saw that she was wearing a green dress, with a beautiful complexion and a little blush on her cheeks, it seemed that what Song Qinghuan said was true.

Even so, a little unwillingness rose in my heart.

That's all for Murong Zheng, she heard that Murong Zheng is the long-lost sister of General Murong Zhuo, and strictly speaking, she can be regarded as a lady of the family, but Song Qinghuan's maid...?Could it be that I can't even compare to a mere maid?Or... Song Qinghuan actually didn't intend to help herself sincerely at all?
Seeing Yin Qingrong's face darken, Song Qinghuan didn't bother to say anything.Now that she is controlled by others, she should have the consciousness to be controlled by others. Could it be that she is still a high-ranking Changdi Ji?

With a glint in his eyes, he said, "I will personally inquire about Chang Diji's marriage. After the Ministry of Rites sorts out the suitable candidates for the son-in-law, I will invite Chang Di Ji to come in to discuss."

This is to see off guests.

Yin Qingrong was suffocated in her heart, and didn't want to talk to her for a while, so she stood up with a pale face, gave a hasty blessing, and left the hall angrily.

As soon as she left, Song Qinghuan's smile also cooled down.

Liu Yue glanced at her carefully, a little embarrassed, "Your Highness, does Chang Di Ji think that you are deliberately trying to embarrass her?"

Song Qinghuan snorted coldly, "In this situation, does she really think she has the right to choose?" Looking at Liuyue, seeing that she seemed to blame herself, she said in relief, "This matter of Liuyue has nothing to do with you, you don't have to. Think about it. Yin Qingrong's matter is directly handed over to the Ministry of Rites, so I don't know how to advance or retreat, and I don't bother to worry about her."

With that said, he turned and entered the inner hall.

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After Yin Qingrong and his relatives were settled, the two countries of Liangzhao formally signed a peace agreement.

At this point, the war on the border that lasted for more than half a year finally ceased.

After sorting out the military affairs, Murong Zhuo took the time to go back to Lindu.

Murong Zhuo and Mu Bai are about the same age, and they both reached the position of general at a young age. In addition, the two of them have made a lot of military exploits recently, so recently the people in Lindu City like to compare the two of them, and a "Southern Army" has gradually emerged. Mu Bai Bei Murong".

Therefore, when they heard the news that Murong Zhuo was going back to Beijing, the girls of the right age in Beijing became excited again.After all, recently there were rumors in Beijing that the emperor intends to give General Chu a marriage, and even the candidate has been decided, but General Murong is still unrecognizable, which inevitably makes them fantasize.

On the day when Murong Zhuo entered Lindu, Lindu city was once again full of people, and it was very lively.

Because the streets had already been dredged, Murong Zhuo went all the way unimpeded, whipping his whip and galloping, and soon passed through the cheering streets, leaving many young women sighing in place.

He did not stop all the way into the palace.

Because of the special relationship with Shen Chuhan, Shen Chuhan met him directly in Huaqing Palace, and Song Qinghuan was also there.

They chatted for a long time, Murong Zhuo went out of the palace, and didn't go back to Murong's mansion, he whipped his horse and rode straight to a place.

After walking for a while, he stopped in front of a mansion. There were two characters written on the plaque at the entrance of the mansion, "Rong Mansion."

The guard at the gate recognized him and hurriedly invited him in.

As soon as I took my seat in the flower hall, I heard a crisp voice, "Brother!"

Murong Zhuo looked up and saw Rong Zheng coming in a hurry, with a smile on his mouth, his complexion was much better than when he left Lindu.

Feeling relieved in my heart, I strode forward to greet her, "Azheng." Seeing her hurried expression, she couldn't help being curious, "Where did Azheng come from?"

"Just now I went to see my brother on the street, but my brother walked too fast and disappeared in a flash." Rong Zheng joked with a smile.

Murong Zhuo pursed her lips in embarrassment.

It was like this when he was in Liangguo in the past. Every time he came back, there were too many people lining up to welcome him, and even throwing sachets and handkerchiefs at him directly. He didn't stay on the street, so he didn't see Rongzheng.

Rong Zheng pulled Murong Zhuo to sit down, looked him up and down, "Brother lost weight."

Murong Zhuo was poisoned before, which hurt his vitality, so he did lose a lot of energy, but he didn't want Rong Zheng to worry, so he didn't tell her the truth, he just said that it was a bit hard a while ago, and it would be good to come back and rest for a while.

Rong Zheng had no doubts about him, and asked him about his return this time.

Hearing that Murong Zhuo traveled all the way day and night, he felt even more distressed, "Since the peace agreement has been signed, brother will come back slowly, why is he in such a hurry?"

Murong Zhuo looked at her and smiled, his eyes sparkling.

Rong Zheng was a little puzzled by his smile, blinked and said, "What... what's wrong? What is brother looking at me like this?"

Murong Zhuo pinched her cheek affectionately, "Didn't I hear that Mu Bai is back? It's better to settle the matter between the two of you as soon as possible. You are my only younger sister, so naturally I will send you off to get married in person. Yes, so I asked the emperor for a note and hurried back."

(End of this chapter)