Tuoba Zhao kowtowed three times and crawled for six days and six nights before he finally reached the palace gate.

At this time, a horse galloped back to Yanjing City from the territory of Chen State, passing by Tuoba Zhao, shouting all the way: "Victory news, victory news, our army has captured Zhugang of Chen State."

With a "boom", it was as if a thunderbolt struck fiercely in Tuoba Zhao's mind. She ignored her extremely weak body, stumbled to her feet, and ran towards the palace gate in front of her, but...

Before she even stepped through the palace gate, she was stopped by the royal guards.

Tuoba Zhao screamed and shouted, "Let me in. I want to see Gu Changning. How dare you. I am the eldest princess of Chen country."

The imperial guards snorted coldly: "What Princess of Chen? You are just a hostage of Yan. How dare you address the emperor by his name? Get her out."

As soon as he finished speaking, another imperial guard picked up the spear in his hand and hit Tuoba Zhao hard in the stomach.

Tuoba Zhao was knocked flying by the spear on the spot and fell heavily on the stone steps, looking very embarrassed.

But Tuoba Zhao was like a person who didn't feel pain. After falling, he quickly got up and cursed at the towering palace: "Gu Changning, you said that as long as this princess went to Yan as a hostage, you would stop the war. You broke your promise. You will not die well, you will not die well..."

"Shut up." A cold voice scolded Tuoba Zhao.

Tuoba Zhao covered his injured shoulder and slowly turned his head to look at the carriage behind him.

Chen Qingtang, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Xie family, walked down from the carriage. She was still wearing a plain dress with a white flower in her hair. She was dressed very simply and elegantly.

Tuoba Zhao did not recognize the woman in front of him, he only knew that she was extremely beautiful, with a face like a lotus, and looked different from other women.

Tuoba Zhao said coldly: "Who do you think you are? How dare you talk to this princess like this."

Chen Qingtang straightened his back and said, "I am Mrs. Chen, the wife of General Xie Ci of the Escort Cavalry."

Hearing Chen Qingtang's words, Tuoba Zhao suddenly became interested. She glanced at Chen Qingtang's hair and then swept her plain clothes.

Even if she was not a Yan person, she knew the customs of Yan State. Chen Qingtang was dressed like this because she was in mourning.

Thinking of the fact that they spread the news of Xie Ci's death in battle half a year ago to attract her to lead troops into Xiguan City, Tuoba Zhao felt malicious and said coldly: "So you are the wife of the eldest son of the Xie family. You look like someone whose husband has died now."

Chen Qingtang clenched his hands slightly.

The news of Xie Ci's fake death has not been clarified to the public yet, and Chen Qingtang did not know that Xie Ci was still alive. Moreover, in the battle to seize an inch of land from Chen Kingdom, it was Xie Ci who led the troops on the front line. As for why Gu Changning and Xie Jinyun did not announce the news that Xie Ci was still alive, this matter was Xie Ci's request not to be made public for the time being.

Xie Ci mentioned in the letter that life and death are uncertain on the battlefield.

His fake death had caused great pain to his family, and if the war in Chen Country continued, he could not guarantee that he would be able to return intact. Rather than causing his family more pain, it would be better to wait until he truly returned victorious before announcing to the public that he was still alive. If he unfortunately died in the battle in Chen Country, his family would have already received the news of his death by then...

"My husband died in battle with honor and should be respected by the world. Why did you speak rudely and curse our emperor just now? Is this the style and etiquette of your Chen royal family?" Chen Qingtang accused in a cold voice.

Tuoba Zhao immediately pointed in the direction of the palace gate and said, "Gu Changning went back on his word. He agreed to a ceasefire, but then he seized Zhugang from my Chen Kingdom. It would be better to destroy such an emperor as soon as possible, so as not to become a scourge to all living beings."

Chen Qingtang sneered, lifted her skirt, and took a step towards Tuoba Zhao: "When the emperor was only ten years old and was sent to Chen Kingdom as a hostage, what did your Chen Kingdom royal family promise to my Yan Kingdom?"

Tuoba Zhao frowned and looked at Chen Qingtang again with sharp eyes.

Chen Qingtang went on to say, "The Chen Kingdom promised not to invade our Xiguan border for ten years and to maintain friendly exchanges between the two countries. However, during the ten years that the emperor was held as a hostage, nearly 200,000 soldiers of our Yan Kingdom died in battle. Just because you Chen people did not keep your word, our Yan soldiers suffered heavy casualties. Now it is your turn to send a hostage to Yan. We are just repaying them with our own kindness. Why should you expect others to keep a promise that you cannot keep?"

Every word she spoke was clear and loud, causing the ministers passing by the palace gate to stop and look towards Chen Qingtang.

Despite such shameless words, no one thought it was inappropriate. On the contrary, they secretly admired what Chen Qingtang said.

But the person involved, Tuoba Zhao, was so angry at Chen Qingtang's words that his face turned hideous.

She pointed at Chen Qingtang and cursed: "You bitch, you dare to talk to me like this, I will tear your mouth apart..."

Tuoba Zhao was provoked and pounced on Chen Qingtang.

The guards and maids around all exclaimed and stared in shock. At the same time, He Yuanzhou, who had just walked out of the palace gate, happened to see this scene. He quickly rushed towards Tuoba Zhao, trying to stop Tuoba Zhao's evil deeds.

However, just as He Yuanzhou was about to approach Tuoba Zhao, Chen Qingtang took the initiative and slapped Tuoba Zhao in the face.

Tuoba Zhao staggered, was knocked around a few times, and then fell heavily to the ground. He was no match for Chen Qingtang at all.

No, it should be said that Tuoba Zhao, who had crawled on the ground for six days and six nights without eating a drop of rice or water, was so weak that she could be vulnerable to any attack. Even an elegant lady like Chen Qingtang could crush her to death.

This also made Tuoba Zhao understand a truth.

In Yan State, everyone can be bullied.

This was the suffering that Gu Changning wanted her to experience, this was Gu Changning's revenge on her.

Thinking of this, Tuoba Zhao smiled.

She simply lay on the ground and laughed loudly, "Hahahaha": "Gu Changning, you once told me that one day you would make me wish I were neither alive nor dead. Hahaha, you did it, hahahaha..."

Chen Qingtang saw her laughing and walked past her indifferently.

Tuoba Zhao stared at her departing back, suddenly sat up, and said to Chen Qingtang: "I wish you stay here forever, and I wish your husband will wait for you in the underworld."

This time, Chen Qingtang did not stop, but walked into the palace amid Tuoba Zhao's almost crazy laughter.

He Yuanzhou glared at Tuoba Zhao fiercely, turned around, and quickly returned to the palace. However, this time, he did not go to the Council Hall, but followed Chen Qingtang's footsteps.

"Mrs. Chen."

Chen Qingtang heard the call from behind and subconsciously looked back. Seeing He Yuanzhou walking towards him, Chen Qingtang responded to him indifferently: "What's the matter, Sir He?"

"I..." He looked up at the maid beside Chen Qingtang.

Chen Qingtang saw him hesitating and said, "Why not just say it directly?"

"I want to ask Madam Chen, General Xie has been dead in battle for half a year. Do you plan to remain a widow for the rest of your life?"

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