concubines

Chapter 346 Going to War Together
Miao Li also stayed in Longde Hall that night, and got up early as well.When I got up, I asked about Zhou Shuxuan's whereabouts, and the answer I got was that I got up in the middle of the night and left, and I haven't come back yet.

The busier he is, the worse it gets.

Miao Li now hates herself as a daughter, she can do more things, not just serving tea and water.

She was very worried about the war, and she couldn't ask others more, for fear of being labeled as politically involved.Ironically, she heard nothing from Zhou Shuxuan's mouth.

Zhou Shuxuan didn't know when he would come back, so Miao Li was waiting in the hall.I never thought about going to him, but going now would only cause him trouble.He must still be with the courtier now, and it is not convenient for her to appear.

Waiting for another day, she sat here for a day, not knowing how many people died on the front line.I don't know how long she can sit still, but it feels like she is already swaying in the wind and rain.

Zhou Shuxuan came back later than last night, it seemed that he had lost all strength and his face was disheveled.

Miao Li's attempt to pass on food was stopped, Zhou Shuxuan shook his head lightly and said, "Forget it, I don't have an appetite."

This time without him talking, Miao Li took the initiative to help him sit down.Ask: "What's wrong?"

Don't dare to ask but have to ask.

Zhou Shuxuan said dejectedly: "Yan Chengping died in battle, and Gu Yushan was seriously injured. Now Jing Zheng is alone, struggling to support. I don't know how long he can last."

"What's going on?" She looked fine yesterday, so it shouldn't be so miserable.

Zhou Shuxuan propped his head and explained, "They wanted to take advantage of the victory to pursue them, but unexpectedly they were caught in an ambush, and the 3000 troops led by Yan Chengping were wiped out. In addition, we underestimated them before. Although there are few people in Xichang, they are all heroes. Ten is no problem."

Hearing this, Miao Li was terrified, feeling that Jin's army was vulnerable, and there was no one capable of leading the battle.These soldiers all went to the battlefield out of desperation. Xichang had already prepared for the battle, so the soldiers must be well-trained.They couldn't beat it, which was also expected.

Zhou Shuxuan leaned back on the chair weakly, "If this continues, it will only be a matter of time before I go out to fight. I am afraid there is no one in the capital. Cing'er is smart, but he is too young. Among my younger brothers, looking left and right is really looking for There is no one reliable person. When it really comes to a last resort, I think about it and you are the only one..."

Miao Li interrupted him and asked, "Has it reached this point yet?"

Zhou Shuxuan shook his head and said: "Not yet, I'm just planning early, otherwise I will be caught off guard."

Miao Li also sat down weakly on the side, "If that time really comes, I'm afraid you won't have the power to recover. I'm afraid you will really be a king of subjugation. No, not only. You haven't defended the land of the Central Plains well." , let the Hu people invade, and destroy the entire nation."

After hearing her words, Zhou Shuxuan became more and more depressed, and said: "I can even hear how people in later generations scolded me! I also want to be a good emperor, but unfortunately I don't have a hard fist."

Those generals are all incompetent, he can't help it.The tall ones drawn from the short ones had no effect, and he never thought that suddenly no one would be available.

No, it won't be like this.

No one can accept that he is still the emperor today, but he will be the king of subjugation tomorrow.

"No, you have!" Miao Li suddenly turned her head, "His Royal Highness Qi Wang, and the eldest princess, they are tougher than anyone else!"

Zhou Shuxuan didn't even raise his eyelids, lowered his head and asked, "Is there any point in talking about them? Correct you, you are no longer your highness."

Miao Li slapped the table and stood up, raising her voice and asking: "Why is it meaningless? Wouldn't you rather subjugate the country than abandon the past? They haven't done anything harmful, why can't they be used?"

Zhou Shuxuan remained silent.

Miaoli then said: "Don't you know how many catties and taels you have? What's the use of the imperial conquest? If you deserve to die, you still have to die, and if you deserve to perish, you still have to die. The country that has existed for hundreds of years has been destroyed in your hands. Don't you feel bad?"

Why is he not uncomfortable, he is the emperor, no one is more uncomfortable than him.

Seeing that he was still indifferent at this time, Miao Li calmed down, "Forget it, forget it if you don't want to. I promise you what you said just now. But if something happens to you, it is better to die properly than to wait for others to humiliate you. I will order the entire harem and clan to leave with dignity."

Zhou Shuxuan finally reacted at this time, and asked, "Are you blackmailing me?"

"Why am I blackmailing you?" Miao Li asked loudly, "If it really comes to that point, is it going to be like the Song Dynasty, where concubines and princesses are humiliated? It's better to die than to live in vain, and I'll leave it to you a good name."

The words are really ugly, and the truth is indeed such a truth, no matter how unwilling he is to accept it, he must accept it.

Except for her, no one dared to say these words like that, and no one even dared to mention those two people to him.

Zhou Shuxuan was silent for a while, and suddenly asked, "Are you trying to win the battle, or are you doing it for them?"

Going to war together is also getting together again.

"If you think so, then I have nothing to say." Miao Li endured her anger and sat down far away from him, "If I really do it for something, it may only be because I don't want to hang myself on the roof beam Even if I die, I want to choose a good way to die."

She is for the country, in such a situation, she can't manage so many things at all.

"Go to bed early, don't wait for me."

Zhou Shuxuan stood up, sighed and walked out with his head down.

Before he left, he didn't give an answer. I don't know what choice he will make. How could Miaoli sleep, and he could only keep his eyes open until dawn.

In the end, I couldn't hold it anymore, and dozed off in a daze.About Chen Shi, someone woke her up suddenly. "Your Majesty, the Emperor told you to go with the slaves."

Miao Li yawned, stood up and walked out. At this time, it is best to be obedient and cooperative, and not to cause him any more trouble.

Walking all the way out, he came to the gate of the palace.Miao Li didn't understand what he was going to do, and still followed the eunuch out.

As she walked, she suddenly came to the palace wall and saw someone she was familiar with.

Miao Li held up her skirt and ran over, hugging the eldest princess and refusing to let go, "Your Highness."

The eldest princess pushed her away with a faint smile, "You don't think you'll be panicked with this stiff body."

"I don't mind it," Miao Li tried her best to hold back her tears. Seeing the Eldest Princess with her golden armor and someone holding her long spear beside her, it must be that she is about to go to the battlefield, and it is not suitable to cry at this time. "I am very happy to see His Highness."

"Then it won't be long to make you happy now. I'm leaving soon. I think I should meet you before I leave. Maybe I won't have the chance in the future."

Miao Li immediately changed her face, and said angrily: "Your Highness is talking nonsense, there will be opportunities in the future. Your Highness must come back well, must come back well."

The eldest princess smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if you come back or not, thank you for everything."

Miao Li didn't think she had anything to be thanked for. She sent the eldest princess to the battlefield and pushed her into the sea of ​​swords and flames. She was a bad person.

The eldest princess stepped aside slightly, revealing the person standing behind her.Miao Li looked over and saw that it was King Qi.Also wearing armor, should go with the eldest princess.

Miao Li grabbed the eldest princess's hand and said: "There is nothing to thank, I just want to sleep peacefully, so I pushed His Highness out, and wanted His Highness to resist the bloody wind."

The eldest princess stretched out her hand and pinched her mouth, "You're talking nonsense, that's what I should do, as if it's all for you. But I really have to thank you for letting me have company on the road."

She hadn't seen King Qi for a long time, and she didn't even pass a letter, thinking that she would never see each other in this life.Unexpectedly, there is still today, and it is a blessing to have someone fighting side by side.

Zhou Shuxuan went to the princess mansion last night and asked her to lead the army.The eldest princess knew that it would be a matter of time, and she would definitely think of her when she was needed.

But I didn't want to refuse, death is death in a small world, and death on the battlefield is also the same.To sacrifice one's life for one's country is righteousness, and those who die are heavier than Mount Tai.Fighting for his father is fighting, and fighting for him is fighting, there is no difference.

The eldest princess was just about to agree after thinking about it, but Zhou Shuxuan seemed to have misunderstood her, thinking that she was thinking about it, so he asked King Qi to come out.

Fortunately, she hesitated for a while, otherwise she would not have seen King Qi.

Miao Li nodded heavily at this time, "Your Highness said you should thank me, so I will accept His Highness's thanks, Your Highness, don't forget to come back and treat me to a drink."

"Okay, I can't do without you." The eldest princess patted her face again, "I can't talk to you anymore, I'm leaving soon, you take care of yourself, go back."

They probably still had business to do, Miao Li walked down reluctantly, turning back every step.If you think about the bad side, it might be the last time she saw the eldest princess, so why not make people uncomfortable.

When she was out of sight, Miao Li lowered her head and walked forward, secretly wiping her tears.First, I went back to Qingquan Palace to see that the children are all well and have not been greatly affected.

Zhou Yining's biological father passed away, and he returned home a few days ago, but he only came back today.He followed Miao Li back to Longde Hall along the way, and Zhou Yi Ning was taciturn all the way, much more stable than before leaving the palace.

He is still a young boy, so steady, it is not a good thing, but it makes people anxious.

Miao Li asked, "What's wrong?"

Zhou Yi Ning got closer to her, and said what was in his heart, "I feel that I can't do anything, and I can't help the emperor, so I feel uncomfortable."

"Because you don't need your help now, the emperor can take care of these things. You just need to be the same as before, study at ease and don't cause him any trouble."

"My son knows." Zhou Yi Ning said sensiblely, now that he has arrived at Longde Hall, "Looking at how haggard your empress is, let's go and rest for a while."

(End of this chapter)