proud wife and concubine

That year, Xiao Xueqiong was 13 years old, which was the year of cardamom.

Her father, Emperor Xiao Li, a famous tyrant in later generations, brought a group of concubines, concubines, courtiers, princesses and princes to Jiangzhou to enjoy Qionghua, and stayed in the Jiangzhou Palace, which was "made with the best of people's fat and richness and anointed with the utmost luxury".It's just that before the Qionghua bloomed, Emperor Xiao died first, and was murdered by his favorite minister Yuantuo.

Xiao Xueqiong didn't know exactly how Emperor Xiao died. When the news of Emperor Xiao's death came, she was imprisoned in the Danyang Palace together with other accompanying royal family members.According to her prince and brother, her father was strangled to death by Yuantuo, his tongue was sticking out so long, and his eyes were about to pop out; while her aunt, Princess Yongchang, said that her head was chopped off by a guard. And because of the shock, he couldn't even close his eyes in the future; another eunuch, who was thinking about the favor of the clan, took the opportunity of delivering meals to tell everyone: The late emperor took the poisonous golden elixir before going to bed, and passed away peacefully.

Xiao Xueqiong believed the eunuch's words more, not because of the deep love between father and daughter, she hoped that Emperor Xiao would suffer less, but because her imperial brother and aunt had already been frightened by the upheaval, their minds were in a trance, and their words were naturally not credible .

I want to ask Xiao Xueqiong whether she is sad or frightened?She didn't feel it.But good or bad, the 13 years of living like a bird in a cage are finally coming to an end, and it might not be a relief.Besides, what is left in Xiao Xueqiong's heart is a trace of hopelessness, just look at the extravagant thoughts of all things outside the cage.

It is also a kind of fate if he can die in Jiangzhou, because Xiao Xueqiong was born here 13 years ago.At that time, Emperor Xiao came to the throne not long ago, and he had not killed all the good ministers in the court, so he was still a little apprehensive in his actions.When the Qionghua was in full bloom that year, he inspected Jiangzhou, and fortunately met a woman here, and made him a concubine according to the system.Later, the woman became pregnant and gave birth to a baby girl named Xiao Xueqiong, whose name means Qionghua Ruxue.Although Emperor Xiao was dissolute, but his heirs were not prosperous, Xiao Xueqiong was made a princess shortly after she was born, so her mother had a place in the harem. Although the emperor's favor was no longer there, she lived a stable life for a few years.The old palace man who had served Xiao Xueqiong said that Emperor Xiao was kind to her at that time, and he had hugged her as a baby several times, but it was a pity that Xiao Xueqiong was young at that time, and now he has no memory of it at all.

The favored concubines and courtiers around Emperor Xiao changed one after another, more and more people committed suicide, and his violent nature became more and more apparent.

When Xiao Xueqiong was eight years old, her father snuffed out the last candle in her life with his own hands.

It was a summer night, and she stayed in the mother and concubine's bedroom.Her mother's gentle hand stroked her back and lulled her to sleep.When the dreamland was approaching, her drunken father stumbled in. Her mother and concubine were pleasantly surprised at first, because the emperor hadn't been here for several months.But seeing the two male pets following the emperor, she was stunned and a little scared.Emperor Xiao naturally also saw Xiao Xueqiong, and impatiently called the palace servants to take the princess away.Although Xiao Xueqiong was young, she faintly felt that something was wrong, she grabbed the edge of the bed with both hands and refused to retreat, in exchange for her father's heart-wrenching kick with the strength of alcohol.

In the early morning of the next day, the palace maid went to find her mother and concubine with Xiao Xueqiong, who was unable to straighten her back, but what greeted her was a body without warmth.Xiao Xueqiong lifted the white silk: that beautiful and charming Jiangnan woman is already covered with scars, her cheeks and neck are covered with bruises and bruises.

She leaned over and whispered, but naturally there was no response.

Her mother, who was gentle and almost cowardly, did not know what kind of humiliation she had suffered before she mustered up the courage to end her life with two silks and satins.

I don't know if Emperor Xiao felt a little guilty towards Xiao Xueqiong because of this matter, and Xiao Xueqiong's life in the next few years was uneventful.Two years ago, the sorcerer who was deeply loved for refining elixir wanted Emperor Xiao to give him Princess Linchuan as his wife, but Emperor Xiao refused on the grounds that "the princess is young, not as good as your youngest son".

The closed door of the palace was pushed open by the guards, and several eunuchs entered with food boxes in both hands.

Xiao Xueqiong and others have been trapped here for more than a month.At first, the royal clan members in the palace crowded together.Not long after, all the men, headed by her imperial brothers, were dragged out and never came back.Now there are only female relatives left in the palace, but the guards are not lax, and even three or four palace maids are required to follow them when they go out, and there is no way to escape.Only twice a day, when the eunuch delivers meals, can he bring some outside news.

Xiao Xueqiong dined in an inconspicuous corner of the palace, the old eunuch Chang Fu lowered his voice, told her the situation inside and outside the palace, and at the same time reassured her that things could turn around and she must not commit suicide.

Although she had no appetite, Xiao Xueqiong forced herself to eat more.The food was getting worse every day. It seemed that what Chang Fu said was true. Although Yuan Tuo succeeded in killing the king and usurping the throne, he obviously couldn't stabilize the situation.

Before Emperor Xiao went to Jiangzhou, there were riots among peasants all over the country, but although Emperor Xiao was brutal, he still had some skills in governing the country. rout.Those who can really shake Emperor Xiao's country are those feudal officials and dignitaries of powerful families who hold heavy troops.

There are thousands of miles of land, supreme honor, who doesn't want to have it in their arms?

It's just that the wealthy families of the Xiao Dynasty used the method of marriage to consolidate their power. Nine of the ten wealthy families were in-laws of the Xiao Dynasty's royal family.Being both a courtier and a relative, whoever strikes first at this time will suffer a disadvantage in reputation.As a result, the forces of all parties stared at each other, and hesitated.Fortunately, there is such a vanguard as Yuan Tuo, who is not strong but ambitious, and he just serves as a paving stone for the wealthy families who are about to move.

Emperor Xiao died, and the prince was punished. Before Yuantuo's dream of becoming an emperor could be realized for two days, the noble families from all over the country raised their troops one after another.

"My servant heard that the Li family in Yunzhong started their army like a broken bamboo. After capturing the imperial capital, they went all the way south. The new emperor is firmly guarding Jiangzhou. Although there is a natural moat in the Yangtze River, he may not be able to last for a few days." Chang Xi slowly cleaned up the dishes. cups and plates.

Xiao Xueqiong's heart skipped a beat, if it was the Li family that was added by destiny in the end, maybe..... could see her again.

After finishing packing, Changxi lifted the lunch box and bowed to Xiao Xueqiong as before.

Xiao Xueqiong grabbed his sleeves, seeing that no one was paying attention, she stuffed the two jade bracelets in her sleeves to Chang Xi.

"Changxi, everyone says that the kindness of a drop of water should be repaid by a spring. It's just that I am a downcast and subjugated person, and I can't repay you. Now that the world is unpredictable, you should make plans early. It's useless for me to keep these things. You can take them." , I can use it when I go out of the palace in the future." For Changxi, Xiao Xueqiong is sincerely grateful, in fact, she has no favor for Changxi, but her mother once begged for mercy when Changxi was tortured by the queen.

Chang Xi naturally didn't want to accept it, and when he shied away, several court ladies who were in charge of guarding looked towards him, Chang Xi didn't dare to refuse again.Regardless of other people's sideways glances, he kowtowed to Xiao Xueqiong three times before leaving.

Xiao Xueqiong leaned on the palace pillar, the sound of sobbing and groaning was still lingering in the hall, she stroked the small machete that was tied around her waist, and then put it in her bosom, feeling her chest was burning hot.

What are you afraid of?Life is good, but death is the worst thing!

After a few more days, the number of guards outside the hall decreased by half, and the delivery of meals became less and less timely.An aunt of Xiao Xueqiong was also dragged out because she lost her mind, and a concubine tried to escape but was killed with a knife.People are panicking, Xiao Xueqiong has a premonition that the time of life and death is coming.

It was not yet daylight, and there was a sudden commotion outside the hall, and the dim palace lanterns illuminated even more people.

While listening intently, Xiao Xueqiong moved her body that was numb from the floor tiles.

When the sky was getting brighter, a few more guards outside the hall left, and no one was guarding the window.

Xiao Xueqiong quietly moved to the window, and took out a machete the size of a dagger from her bosom, but her hands were trembling so that she could hardly hold it steadily.Just as he was about to open the window, he suddenly heard a loud shout from outside the door: "The traitor is coming! The general situation is over, so why don't you run for your life with me!"

Sure enough, the few remaining guards heard the sound and fled.

The female relatives in the temple also realized that the opportunity to escape came, and they scrambled to squeeze at the door, but they couldn't escape for a while.Xiao Xueqiong gritted her teeth and turned her body out of the window.

There was chaos in the palace, and everyone ran for their lives. The former princess ran wildly and threw away an embroidered shoe, but no one paid attention.

The Danyang Hall is in the northwest corner of the palace, and the nearest exit is the Tingyun Gate. I don't know if there are still people guarding it.If there is no one in the Tingyun sect, it would be best to leave the palace in the chaos. If so, then find a way to change into the clothes of the palace maids, and wait for the opportunity to sneak around in it. I'm afraid that the princess will be killed by the palace maids before she escapes. point it out.

Although taking a shortcut, Xiao Xueqiong almost died of running, and Ting Yunmen was still far away.

The sound of horseshoes approaching behind her, Xiao Xueqiong slipped in a panic and fell down among the flowers beside the path.The Luo shirt is thin and full of thorns.Resisting the pain, she climbed up, but under the severe pain in her left foot, she fell to the ground again, and Yuan Tuo came straight with a few attendants on horseback, only ten feet away from her.

Yuan Tuo was in a hurry to escape, he didn't pay attention to Xiao Xueqiong, he just wished that his mount would grow wings and send him to Tingyun Gate quickly, but a sharp arrow pierced his chest from behind with a strong wind.

It's unbelievable that he wanted to die here before his great cause was accomplished.Exhausting the last strength to look back: wearing silver armor, crotch. Dismounting a green horse, the first rider is the first, and the person holding the bow is a woman.

There is such a beauty in the world, this is his last thought before falling off the horse.

All the family members followed Li Yuerong closely, and when they saw the villain's boss put to death, they all applauded for this young lady who is better than a man.Unexpectedly, Li Yuerong rode his horse past Yuan Tuo's body and the guards who surrendered before tightening the reins, turned over, and jumped off the horse's back neatly.

"...Sister Xueqiong?" After so many years, Li Yuerong was still a little hesitant even though she firmly believed that no one else in the world could have those charming eyebrows.

But Xiao Xueqiong had already burst into tears.

It is exactly "after farewell, looking forward to meeting again, and sharing the same dreams with you a few times".