Empress please be more ruthless

Chapter 161
Huarong jumped off the sorghum, looked at Feng Lingyun coldly, expressionless: "You only use me as a tool to kill, I have decided to be loyal to Prime Minister Chu." Hearing this, Feng Lingyun was filled with anger and resentment, his whole body convulsed and quickly recovered. at every turn.

Concubine Shu put away the dagger, looked at Hua Rong, his side face without scars looked very handsome, and she smiled charmingly: "Thank you knight for your help!"

Huarong remained expressionless, and flew over the carved beams. At this time, the fighting outside the palace was overwhelming. More than half of the guards guarding the palace were killed and injured. The generals of the rebellious army were directing the archers to shoot arrows. No one knew that the emperor was dead.

Concubine Shu ordered people to carry Feng Lingyun's body to the bed, covered the quilt, and ordered people to clean up the traces on the hall, straightened her clothes, and walked out of the hall.

The guards were still resisting, and the eunuch shouted at the top of his voice: "Stop, stop! Your Majesty has orders!" The guards stopped resisting and made a way, and the rebels also stopped shooting arrows. Concubine Shu stood on the steps in front of the hall. , with deep pain on his face, announced: "Your Majesty contracted a cold and just passed away!"

As soon as this statement came out, all the people present were petrified, and immediately, cheers erupted from the chaos army, and the leading general rushed into Qianqiu Palace.

Five days later.

Song Qingtong arrived at the Northern Qin Imperial Capital under the escort of Shangguan Lianyue, and all civil and military officials went out of the city ten miles to greet her.

Song Qingtong stepped out of the chariot, Fuquan Yu'er and other attendants wiped their tears and knelt at Song Qingtong's feet. Song Qingtong raised his hands and ordered them to flatten. Hitomi felt as if she had passed away.

That day she escaped along the secret road with Feng Lingxue, and Shangguan Lianyue had brought someone to wait at the entrance of the secret road. She thought Feng Lingxue had notified her in advance, but later she found out that it was Shangguan Lianyue who secretly followed Feng Lingxue and found out The secret road out of the city.Shangguan Lianyue told her that it was a helpless move for King Mo Lixi of Chutian to become the emperor. The emperor's army was depressed after being captured, and the army had no combat effectiveness.

Surrounded by the courtiers, the chariot moved forward slowly, and the people cheered enthusiastically along the way. The chariot drove all the way into the palace. Song Qingtong boarded the Jinluan Hall, and watched the ministers bowing three times and nine times under the jade steps, but his mind drifted to In the distance, her life is hanging by a thread these days, which makes her see many things clearly. Sitting in this position, her heart must be hardened. One wrong decision of hers will implicate the lives and deaths of millions of people.

The guards ran up to submit the battle report: Chu Tianmo Lu Feijiang led the Northern Qin soldiers to drive King Qing's army all the way to the Yangtze River. The Southern Dynasty had already fallen, and King Qing could only fight with his back. When he surrendered, King Qing escaped from the chaos and his whereabouts are unknown.

Putting down the battle report in his hand, the eunuch presented the jade seal of the Southern Dynasty, with a square white jade base, and nine lifelike coiled dragons carved on it. Song Qingtong glanced at it, and put away all the blessings. The world has been changed.

Dongfang Rui went out to report: "Although the Southern Dynasty has surrendered, many ministers of the Southern Dynasty are still loyal to the Feng family, and the military power has not been handed over. I think that we should send capable people to calm the situation."

Song Qingtong nodded, thought for a while, and said: "The decree is to make Prime Minister Chu Tianmo the imperial envoy for the Southern Tour, and Feng Feng Lingxue the King of Annan. You don't have to go back to the palace for the time being, and go directly to the Southern Dynasty to calm the situation."

All the ministers under the jade steps shouted: "The emperor is wise."

Song Qingtong also ordered the Ministry of War to gather with the Ministry of Households to count the dead and wounded soldiers in the war, and to distribute generous pensions.

Dongfang Liang, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, issued a report and said: "The emperor returned safely and received the Southern Dynasty. Is there a big feast in the palace? Please show me."

Song Qingtong looked down at the civil and military men of the Manchu Dynasty. At this time, they were able to enjoy peace here in exchange for the lives of countless soldiers. They really didn't think there was anything worth celebrating, and said: "No, the palace is still as usual."

After retreating from the imperial court, Song Qingtong walked into the imperial study room, his eyes fell on the Longshu case, and his brows were frowned. The memorials on the Longshu case were piled up like a mountain, and the table beside them was full of memorials, which is not surprising after thinking about it. , the emperor was out of the palace for a month, and the prime minister led the troops to the battlefield, so the memorial was naturally ignored.With a sigh, he sat in front of the Longshu case, picked up the memorial and read the instructions.

After burying her head for a long time, Yu'er came in and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress invites you to Jingde Palace for dinner."

Song Qingtong put down her pen when she heard the words, and then realized that it was getting dark. She rubbed her sore waist, stood up, and suddenly felt a pain in her abdomen. Song Qingtong was alarmed. She had paid attention these days. The carriage traveled extremely slowly, and it took her five days to get there for two or three days. No matter what, the most difficult time has passed, and she must not let the child be troubled.

Jingde Palace.

Song Qingtong walked into the main hall, glanced at the light dishes on the table, and paused for a while on the beautiful figure in the palace. Yu'er stepped forward to untie Song Qingtong's cloak, and exited the bedroom together with the attendants.

Shangguan Lianyue looked at Song Qingtong, if he didn't send someone to invite her, would she want to review the memorial until late at night?Since the reunion outside Jingchuan City, he found that her whole person has changed a lot. Part of this change is due to her physical recovery, and the other part comes from her heart. She smiles less and talks less. Shen Su, his demeanor has the power of an emperor.

He bowed slightly: "Your Majesty, please sit down."

Song Qingtong nodded: "The queen is bothering you."

The two sat opposite each other at the dining table, eating in silence, only hearing the crisp sound of chopsticks touching the plate and bowl.Song Qingtong's thoughts changed. Now that her body has recovered, she no longer needs Shangguan Lianyue. I believe he also understands this. He invited her here today to talk about this matter. As long as he mentioned it, she would agree to him.

Unexpectedly, Shangguan Lianyue didn't say a word until after dinner, Song Qingtong was surprised, since he didn't say anything, she wouldn't ask, put down her chopsticks, got up and left the table.

Shangguan Lianyue's eyes moved slightly, and said, "Your Majesty, stay and take a bath."

Song Qingtong was startled slightly, looking at Shangguan Lianyue with his eyes, his face remained calm, but the brilliance in his eyes was faint. Let's take it as good intentions, Song Qingtong smiled lightly: "No, I'll go back and take a bath." After finishing speaking, she turned around want to go.

(End of this chapter)