Can I get to the other side?

"I, Mrs. Zhen, will soar into the sky this time!"

"Gong Wen's daughter is pregnant with a dragon heir, and my Zhen family's children are also pregnant with a dragon heir. As a result, it is not yet known who will be the queen!"

"I hope I am pregnant with a prince."

"Didn't you just hear the conversation between the doctor and Guiren Zhen? The noble lady likes to eat sour food recently. As the saying goes, if a sour boy is a hot girl, she must be pregnant with a prince!"

Elders from all clans discussed with each other, and everyone was smiling.

At this time, the elder of the Sifang clan asked: "Master, now that Zhen Gui is pregnant, how can he return to Yecheng?"

Zhen Mi went home this time to pay homage to her mother. She couldn't stay too long and would have to go back after a while.

But now that she is pregnant, traveling long distances may have an impact on the fetus. If the baby is lost as a result, it will be a big trouble.

"How can I go back now?"

As soon as these words came out, they were opposed by the elder of the Wufang clan, "Wuji County is far away from Yecheng, and there is heavy snow blocking the road, which is very dangerous."

"This dragon heir is the key to the prosperity of our Zhen family. We must not make any mistakes. We must wait until the child is born before Zhen Guizhen can return to Yecheng!"

The elder of the Sanfang clan frowned and said, "But this is against the rules."

The leader of the Wufang clan waved his hand and said: "Whatever is against the rules, Long Si is the most important!"

The two were at loggerheads, neither of them convinced.

Seeing this, Zhen Yi said: "Let's wait for your Majesty to decide this matter. I will leave back to Yecheng in three days."

"Before that, let my sister recuperate at home."

Whether Zhen Mi returns to Yecheng or not is not something they can decide. It still depends on the emperor's wishes.

After all, it was against the rules for a concubine to stay outside the palace for a long time.

But from his point of view, he hoped that Zhen Mi could go back after Wuji gave birth to the child, because this was the safest way.

"What if His Majesty refuses?"

At this time, a sudden sound sounded, and everyone looked in the direction of the sound.

The person who spoke was the second-fang clan elder.

He looked at Zhen Yi and slowly said: "This dragon heir is what I, Zhen, have been waiting for for four whole years. It can be said that it is related to my Zhen's future."

"If Your Majesty orders Mr. Zhen to return to Yecheng to give birth, there will be a possibility of miscarriage on the way. We cannot afford to take such a risk."

"Can the head of the family guarantee that nothing will happen?"

Zhen Yi was stunned by the second-fang clan elder's words. He was speechless for a moment and could only remain silent.

The second-fang clan elder continued: "In addition, there is another problem. Lu Guiren became pregnant with the dragon heir earlier than Zhen Guiren, so the delivery date is also earlier."

"What if Guiren Lu gives birth to a prince first? What if Guiren Zhen gives birth to a princess? Then the positions of Queen and Crown Prince will be taken away."

"We have to prepare in advance."

After hearing these meaningful words from the second-fang clan elder, the other elders of the other clans all fell into deep thought.

Zhen Yi seemed to have thought of something. He looked at the second-fang clan elder with shocked eyes, stood up and pointed at him and said: "You, are you trying to trick the dragon heir?!"

The elders of all clans were shocked when they heard this.

He looked at the second-fang clan elder with horrified eyes.

Doesn't the hidden meaning of the second-fang clan elder's words mean that if Zhen Mi gives birth to a princess, she will be secretly replaced?

"When did I say that?!"

The face of the second-fang clan elder also changed, and he was so frightened that he quickly explained: "This is a serious crime that will destroy the nine clans. Even if you gave me ten courages, I wouldn't dare to do it!"

"I mean we can take this opportunity to seek the position of queen!"

When they heard that the second-fang clan elder had no such idea, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and felt relieved.

If he really had such a bold idea, there would be no need for the emperor to punish him, and the Zhen family would clean up the family themselves.

Because no one dares to gamble with the lives of the entire clan.

If Zhen Mi did not give birth to a prince, then the Zhen family would not be able to reach the top of the world at best, but it is still certain that they will be among the top in the future.

But if they dare to betray Long Si, once this is found out, it will be a major crime of annihilation of the Nine Clans. Why do they take such a big risk to do such a thing?

Besides, Zhen Mi was surrounded by many maids from the palace, and there were also tiger troops outside the city.

Who dares to mess around?

Zhen Yi was also a little relieved, and then asked: "How can I take advantage of the opportunity to seek the position of queen?"

The second-fang clan elder wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, glared at Zhen Yi angrily, and then said: "The emperor once promised me the throne of Zhen family, and now it's time to fulfill it."

"I, Mrs. Zhen, have paid so much for the imperial court, and my hard work and merits have been great. Now that Lady Zhen is pregnant with a dragon heir, she deserves to be made queen."

"So my idea is to take this as an opportunity to ask your Majesty to confirm the candidate for the queen."

"As long as Lady Zhen is established as queen, it doesn't matter whether the child born this time is a prince. At least the position of crown prince will not be lost."

Since ancient times, there have been distinctions between concubines and concubines. The queen's son has natural advantages in etiquette and has the qualifications to inherit the throne.

As long as Zhen Mi becomes the queen before Lu Lingqi, then no matter when a prince is born, he will be established as the crown prince!

"Your Majesty will not stand up so early."

Zhen Yi shook his head, frowned and said, "We all know the reason. If your Majesty makes my sister the queen now, Lu Fengxian will definitely be dissatisfied."

"Lu Fengxian is the leader of the military generals in the court, and His Majesty still needs him to conquer the rebels, so why should he be so coldhearted?"

Of course he understood what the second-house elder said, but he didn't think the emperor would establish the empress at this time.

"You think too highly of that reckless man."

The second-house elder sneered at the words and said, "Lü Bu is indeed brave, but aren't there many brave generals in the court?"

"Not to mention Zhao Yun, even Huang Zhong who destroyed the Wuhuan was not much worse than Lu Bu. Lu Bu was just the most valued because he surrendered to Your Majesty earlier."

"But my Zhen family is different. My Zhen family has made countless money for the court. For so long, the court's east-west expeditions and armed army have mostly been paid by my Zhen family."

"Ask, which family can do this besides my Zhen family?"

"Your Majesty can still let other generals go to fight the enemy without Lu Bu, but without my Zhen family to mobilize money and food, I'm afraid you can't even fight a war!"

The tone of the second-house elder was full of pride.

This is not just empty talk. Zhen's businesses are now spread all over the states, like a huge net that continuously gathers the world's wealth to Jizhou.

It can be said that without the money and supplies provided by Zhen, the court would not be able to fight such a long war, and the army is becoming more and more elite.

Arming and maintaining an army costs money!

"So--"

The second-house elder changed the subject and said in high spirits: "It's time to let your majesty know the importance of my Zhen family."

"Now it's winter, the court needs to provide relief to the people, haven't we prepared a batch of money and food to deliver?"

"Why not delay it for a while."

The second-house elder's words have been very clear. He just wants to let the emperor understand the attitude and importance of their Zhen family by working without effort.

And then set up Zhen Mi to appease them later!

Hearing the second-house elder's bold idea, the people in the hall looked different, but they were a little moved in their hearts.

This method seems... feasible.

If the position of empress is not obtained, it will be difficult to compete for it when Lu Lingqi gives birth to a prince first, and now is a good opportunity to compete for the position of empress.

"Master, make a decision."

The elder of the second house looked at Zhen Yi, waiting for his answer.

Everyone also cast their eyes on him.

The hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Zhen Yi put his hands together and looked at the snowflakes falling outside the hall. After a long time, he slowly said: "I will return to Yecheng tomorrow."

The elder of the second house smiled when he heard it.

No objection means acquiescence.

The other elders were also refreshed.

The day of his Zhen family's soaring is coming!

...

Reading the error-free version! 6=9+Shu_bar released this novel for the first time.

Sizhou, Chang'an.

Ma Chao has not slept well in recent days, and the reason is the news from the front line and Yongzhou.

Liu Bei led 50,000 troops to attack Yongzhou, cutting off his grain transportation route.

Although the food and grass he stored in Chang'an was enough for his army to survive the winter, it was still a bad thing.

In addition, the attack on Tongguan was also very fierce.

According to the message from the Tongguan garrison commander, the Han army launched attacks on Tongguan one after another, and repeatedly launched surprise attacks, killing them in a panic.

Fighting in winter is not an easy thing. The Han army generally wears warm woolen clothes, and it is very difficult for the soldiers to defend the city.

If it were not for the geographical advantage of Tongguan, they would have been defeated long ago and could not hold on at all.

"What a bunch of rubbish!"

After reading the intelligence, Ma Chao became more and more angry, and couldn't help but curse: "If the danger of guarding Tongguan is at a disadvantage, wouldn't it be a big defeat if it was a head-on confrontation?"

"Just pack up and roll back to Liangzhou, and hand Chang'an over to Lu Bu directly!"

He was really angry with the Tongguan garrison commander.

Tongguan is a strategic pass known as "one man guarding the pass, ten thousand men cannot open it". Not to mention 30,000 people guarding it, even 30,000 pigs can defend it!

As a result, the guard told him that it was very difficult to defend and the Han army was too brave, so he asked him for help. This is simply ridiculous!

How come his subordinates are all such a bunch of rubbish!

Seeing Ma Chao get angry, the generals in the tent did not dare to speak, and no one wanted to offend him at this time.

Only Pang De's eyes moved slightly after hearing this, and he took the initiative to step forward and said: "General, I am willing to lead the troops to rush to Tongguan!"

"Is it clear?"

Ma Chao looked at Pang De and was a little surprised.

Pang De usually obeyed orders and rarely asked to do anything, but now he proposed to rush to Tongguan.

Feeling the doubtful look from Ma Chao, Pang De said solemnly: "Tongguan is the gateway to Chang'an, it is extremely important, and there must be no mistakes."

"That villain Lu Bu is too brave. If he really breaks through Tongguan, the consequences will be disastrous. Please let me lead the troops to rush to help!"

Seeing Pang De kneeling on one knee to ask for orders, Ma Chao frowned and said nothing, hesitating in his heart.

It's not that he didn't believe in Pang De's ability, but because he originally planned to send Pang De to Yongzhou to repel Liu Bei and reopen the grain road.

After thinking for a while, Ma Chao finally nodded and said: "Well, I will feel relieved if you go to guard Tongguan."

"But remember to be cautious and don't listen to the instigation of that villain Lu Bu."

Another reason why Ma Chao didn't want to send Pang De over was here, he was worried that Pang De would know the truth.

Pang De saw Ma Chao's concerns and immediately vowed: "General, please rest assured. The thief Lu Bu is full of tricks. I will not believe anything he says."

"With me guarding Tongguan, no enemy can get in!"

Ma Chao smiled with relief after hearing this, stood up and took his sword from the wall, handed it to Pang De, and said: "Then this important task is handed over to you, Lingming."

"Don't let me down!"

Pang De took the sword with both hands and said loudly: "I will not fail my mission!"

After saying this, he turned around and strode away.

After walking out of the tent, Pang De looked down at the sharp blade in his hand, and then glanced at the tent behind him, his eyes became deeper.

...

In Chang'an City, the general's mansion.

In a courtyard deep in the mansion, there were more than a dozen fully armed Xiliang soldiers patrolling around.

And the person imprisoned in this courtyard was Ma Teng.

He has been under house arrest since he came here with Cui Lin last time. All the soldiers in the general's mansion are Ma Chao's confidants. Now he can't even leave the yard.

At first, he would yell and curse in the yard, and try to incite the Xiliang soldiers outside, but in the end he failed.

Now the Xiliang army is no longer under his control.

The cold wind is howling outside, but there is not even a fire in the room. Ma Teng is wrapped in a quilt and huddled in bed, his old face is frozen blue.

"This... damn... little, little beast..."

Ma Teng's teeth are chattering with cold, and his heart is full of anger and hatred towards Ma Chao.

Now Ma Chao has left him here to fend for himself, and has never come to see him. The soldiers outside have no communication with him except for delivering food at a fixed time every day, and they don't even say a word.

In such cold weather, there is not even a fire in the house. If it weren't for the thick quilt, he would probably have given up long ago.

Exhaling a puff of white mist, Ma Teng looked outside through the crack of the window. In the deep night, he could vaguely see the soldiers patrolling back and forth.

At this time, a cold wind blew and blew out the candle on the table, and the room suddenly fell into darkness.

Ma Teng got up wrapped in a quilt and went to light the candle again. At this time, he found that there was an extra token on the table, and there was also a small note underneath.

"This is..."

Ma Teng's face changed, and he reached out to pick up the note.

After taking a look at the content on it, his surprise suddenly turned into ecstasy, and he almost couldn't help shouting out!

Fortunately, he finally suppressed his excitement, read the note carefully again, burned it with candlelight, and then went back to bed.

"Ling Ming, I really didn't misjudge you!"

"Damn little beast, I will kill you with my own hands after I get out of trouble to vent my hatred!"

Ma Teng gritted his teeth and said with anger in his eyes.

The day he got out of trouble is not far away!