Qing Su carefully helped Lu Linzhi out of Changchun Palace, but unexpectedly ran into Ye Qiong head-on.

"Brother Linzhi, I..."

Ye Qiong was filled with remorse for having put him in this situation. Just as he was about to explain, Lu Linzhi coldly clasped his fists, bowed, and left with Qingsu.

He returned to his house in silence without saying a word. Seeing this, Qing Su smiled and joked, "Master, are you angry with me?"

Lu Linzhi shook his head slightly. He knew very well that Qing Su was trying to help him out today. He took a deep breath and tried to calm down his emotions.

"Sir, don't worry too much, and don't have to worry about anything. I am just a woman from the underworld, not like those ladies from famous families."

Qing Su said calmly: "I have always been able to let go. I didn't bother you in my previous life, and I won't in this life. When you are out of trouble, we can part ways in peace."

Lu Linzhi sighed: "You are a girl after all. You know that I am stubborn. This heart has already become a piece of scrap metal that cannot be moved. Why bother yourself?"

"Since you say so, I will just tell you the truth."

Qing Su smiled and said, "I have some selfish motives in helping you today, so let's just treat it as a deal."

"To be honest, not only me, but also the brothers in the gang don't want the Li Ren Gang to disband. I will help you out and become the leader of the Li Ren Gang. I only hope that you can continue to protect the Li Ren Gang in the future."

Her words made Lu Linzhi feel much better.

He understood Qingsu's feelings towards the Li Ren Gang. Her wish in both lives was to make the Li Ren Gang flourish.

"I will have the mansion prepare a quiet courtyard for you. If you like to stay here, you can stay here. If you want to go back to the gang, you can do so. No one will restrict you."

Lu Linzhi gave some instructions and went straight to his study.

Looking at his departing back, Qing Su couldn't help but smile slightly.

Although I can't be the gentle moonlight in his heart, being his nominal wife for a few days will make me have no regrets in this life.

......

As the war became more intense and the Alkh cavalry approached step by step, Emperor Hui, after careful consideration, summoned Fu Ping to the Yangxin Palace.

"Minister Fu, your good son-in-law has colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country. Now he has teamed up with foreign enemies to oppress the people of Dakang. Do you have a good plan to repel the enemy?"

He sat upright on the dragon throne, staring at Fu Ping with a fierce look.

"His Majesty."

Fu Ping said earnestly, "I have severed my father-daughter relationship with Fu Yuanshu a long time ago. Your Majesty and I share the same hatred for the enemy. For now, please order the general to return as soon as possible to help."

"You have a good calculation."

Emperor Hui sneered: "You are worried that I will kill Prince Liyang and your eldest daughter will have no chance to survive."

"Wei Chen dare not."

Fu Ping said earnestly: "Your Majesty, Prince Liyang has always been loyal. Now is not a good time to reduce the power of the vassal. Prince Liyang is in charge of the southern border, which can ensure the safety of the southern border. Your Majesty, why do you have to start a war to reduce the power of the vassal? The top priority is to use the whole country's strength to repel foreign enemies."

"Fu Ping, you are so bold that you dare to question the national policy I have set."

Emperor Hui angrily slammed the table, stared at him for a long time, and suddenly laughed sinisterly: "As for repelling foreign enemies, I do have a good plan, but I'm afraid it will trouble the Minister and Madam Pu."

As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately ordered: "Come here, escort Minister Fu and Pu to Hegu Pass, and order Song Weizhao to withdraw his troops, otherwise I will kill the entire Fu family."

"Your Majesty, it is not a pity for me to die. Please consider the overall situation first."

Fu Ping was dragged out of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity by the Imperial Guards, still trying to persuade them loudly.

Hu An was anxious watching from the side, and he also stepped forward to dissuade him, saying, "Your Majesty, there are only 30,000 defenders at Hegu Pass, and I'm afraid they can't hold out for long. It's better to follow the advice of Minister Fu, temporarily postpone the reduction of the vassal state, and order the army to rush back to support."

At this moment, Princess Huaiyi strode in. Seeing her brother's anxious look, she suddenly had an idea: "Your Majesty just wants to deal with the Lu family, but I have a plan."

Emperor Hui asked quickly: "Sister, please tell me quickly."

"Why not temporarily postpone the reduction of the two uncles' fiefdoms, immediately send the imperial edict to Liyang City, order the two uncles and the Liyang King to rush north to support the king, and then secretly order the two uncles and the general to set up an ambush on the way and work together to kill the Liyang King. This way, we will be able to annihilate the Lu family army in one fell swoop."

Princess Huaiyi said complacently: "When the time comes, the two uncles can go south to seize the cities in the southern border, and order the general to rush back to help. This way, we can kill two birds with one stone."

"That's a good idea."

It only took a snap of a finger for the 550,000-man army to annihilate the 100,000-man Lu family army. Emperor Hui was so happy that he nodded repeatedly: "Immediately issue an order."

Hu An frowned and said, "Your Majesty, I am afraid that we can't hold Hegu Pass for a few more days. There are less than 20,000 imperial guards left in Yundu City."

Emperor Hui was displeased and said, "When the enemy invaded from the north with 100,000 cavalry, Song Xiang was able to hold Hegu Pass for three months with only 5,000 defenders. Prince Changliu Li Huan is the person I value most, and he is the most outstanding son of our royal family. I have given him the 30,000 most elite cavalry in Yundu City. How could he not be able to hold this pass for three months?"

"It is precisely because Song Xiang once guarded Hegu Pass that Song Weizhao is more familiar with the situation inside the pass."

Hu An explained: "Besides, Song Weizhao often interacted with the royal family members in Yundu, and was quite familiar with the military strategies of the King of Changliu. He was afraid that something might happen..."

"I have made up my mind. No need to persuade me anymore."

Emperor Hui's eyes were firm: "I believe in Li Huan, and I believe that the general will not let me down."

Juan had no choice but to obey the order and leave.

......

The city of Liyang had been quiet for several days, but with the arrival of the imperial edict to support the king, the city suddenly exploded.

Cui Ying was worried that her position as the virtuous concubine would be shaken, so she hurried to the Chuxian Palace with Nanny Yu.

Fu Guiyun was counting the accounts of grain that had recently been stored in the palace when he saw Cui Ying coming over anxiously to greet him.

"Sister-in-law, what happened in the capital? Why do we have to trouble the prince to come to the capital to defend the king?"

"Ying'er, the current situation is turbulent. You will stay in the palace as previously arranged. I will treat you as a princess."

Fu Guiyun comforted softly: "As for the virtuous concubine, wait until..."

She couldn't make up any more stories, so she could only tell the truth: "In the future, the prince and I will definitely arrange a good marriage for you."

"How can this be possible?" Cui Ying said anxiously, "Since I am your majesty's concubine, I should share the good and bad times with your majesty when the country is in trouble."

Fu Guiyun saw that she was reluctant to give up the position of the virtuous concubine, and said bluntly: "Our Majesty is not worthy of you sharing his joys and sorrows."

Cui Ying heard her tone of voice, which seemed to have changed into a different person, full of hostility, and felt a little scared: "Sister-in-law, don't lie to me. Ying'er is determined to go to Beijing no matter what."

This man never cries until he sees the coffin. Fu Guiyun shook his head helplessly: "In that case, you go back and wait. I will report to the prince and escort you to the capital."

After hearing this, Cui Ying felt relieved: "Thank you, sister-in-law."

After sending Cui Ying away, Fu Guiyun took Lu Qingchen and Lu Qingyu to Changchun Palace immediately.

Looking at her mother-in-law who was still unconscious, she couldn't help feeling sad.

"Mother, when can Grandmother Wang wake up?" Lu Qingchen asked her in a low voice.

"It's almost there," Fu Guiyun forced a smile.

I heard from Lu Linzhi that he had already written to Doctor Xue. The first month of the year was over and it was time for the old doctor to return from his travels.

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