The Ugly Empress

Xue Yu is the youngest son of Emperor Xue Guoxian. He is much younger than the previous brothers. It can be said that he was innocent since he was a child. When the other princes were fighting for power, he was still studying in the study.

After Xue Junliang came to the throne, some small and insignificant countries in the north came to make troubles from time to time, and Xue Yu was going to the frontier at this time.

Later, the frontier was pacified, but Xue Yu did not return to the court, so he asked for an order to guard the north. This is a good way to protect himself. He was still young, so he let him go.

Xue Junliang did not forget Xue Yu, he just let his young brother go with kindness for a while, but as a king, kindness will always bury disasters, a small tiger grows into a crouching tiger in the frontier, there will always be One day will be a threat.

In the past few years, Xue Junliang went south and north, and Xue Yu also cultivated a lot of power in the frontier. Maybe now the time is ripe, or maybe he just missed the late emperor, so he even wrote a letter requesting to go to Beijing to worship his ancestors.

When Xue Houyang received the report from the mansion, he suddenly felt that something was wrong. The matter of the assassin hadn't come to an end yet, and now there was another siege.

Xue Houyang entered the palace, and Xue Junliang was leisurely feeding the fish in the small pond.

Xue Houyang presented the mansion newspaper, Xue Junliang took it but didn't look at it, and threw it into the pond with his hand, the mansion newspaper was wet by the water, and sank leisurely, scaring away a group of small fishes vying for food, and also shocked Xue Houyang A jump, but the other party didn't show any anger or angry expression.

Xue Junliang smiled and said: "Great rivers and mountains don't matter, the frontier is always a piece of land, so come back... Don't blame Gu for asking him to be a mausoleum guard."

Hearing what he said, Xue Houyang realized that His Majesty had already heard the news, and finally felt relieved, because he knew that Xue Junliang would be so calm, so he must have a plan in his heart.

Although Xue Junliang has always been able to do things with ease, it is just an appearance, and he has to make some preparations. The guards have been strengthened in the Forbidden Palace.

After the strange dream last time, Xue Junliang himself rarely went to Yunfeng Palace, but he was given a lot of rewards for food and clothing. Everyone guessed that the empress might not be favored anymore, but she didn't like it.

The empress's face is finally healed, there is no trace of hematoma left, but there is a small scar next to her ear, which was accidentally injured when she was assassinated, and it is not very obvious. If someone sees it, it will increase Some lovely and pitiful charm.

Teng Yun had nothing to do and was reading in the tea room, Xiuyao came in and refilled tea for him and went out, came in and brought him snacks from the small kitchen, went out again, and then came in to change the incense burner.

Teng Yun finally couldn't bear to watch her walking around, put down his book, and looked up at Xiuyao.

Xiu Yao was stared at by him, she shrank her neck.

"Do you have something to do?" Teng Yun said, "Just tell me if you have something to do."

Xiuyao stuck out her tongue, and said tentatively: "Your Majesty, I heard that the Marquis of Zhenjiang is going to Beijing!"

Teng Yun said subconsciously, "Who is the Marquis of Zongzhou?"

Teng Yun is always from Teng country, although knowing himself and the enemy can win a hundred battles, but there are many trivial matters that he can't inquire about, such as the Marquis of Zongzhang.

The reason why Xue Yu was able to save his life was because of his obscurity.

Teng State is located in the south, and Teng Yun has never fought against Xue Yu.

Xiuyao was stunned for a moment, opened her eyes wide, and said: "Zhen Zonghou, Your Majesty, King Xue's youngest brother."

Only then did Teng Yun slowly search his memory. When he mentioned Xue Junliang's younger brother, he thought of one, who turned out to be a Marquis. This is very strange. As far as he knows, Xue Houyang is the only brother of Xue Junliang's mother. According to Xue Junliang's temperament It is rare for a younger brother who is only related by blood and has no family relationship to live so long.

Xiuyao waited for a long time, and then saw the empress nodded, saying that since the swelling on her face disappeared, the empress looked good in everything, and she nodded gracefully, but she was not waiting for this nod.

Teng Yun pushed the book out, leaned back on the back of the chair, and gave her a slight glance. This gesture made Xiuyao tremble, and she laughed dryly twice.

"What do you want to say?"

Xiuyao said: "Your Majesty is really powerful, I can't hide the slightest thought from you... I am actually a little curious, so can I just say it straight?"

"Ah."

With Teng Yun's approval, Xiuyao said cautiously: "Your Majesty... I heard that when the first emperor was still there, Zhen Zhuanghou was ordered to go to Fengguo."

Teng Yun remained calm, but his heart thumped. This body is not his, and he has no memory of the queen himself. When he suddenly mentioned the past, he didn't know anything about it. He just said calmly: "Then what?" ?”

"Then……"

Xiuyao said: "Then I have heard some gossip about Zhen Zonghou...and you."

"Say."

Xiuyao was startled by Teng Yun's single tone, thinking that the Empress Empress was angry, she didn't dare to take it lightly, so she hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me, I just heard that the Marquis of Zhenzang is going to Beijing in a few days The harem is going crazy, and the servants are also angry, saying that the first emperor once sent envoys to Fengguo to hire him, and asked the queen to marry you, but the one who married was the little prince, but Fengguo didn't agree at that time , let it be nothing..."

"This time when the impotent Marquis entered the capital, there are rumors in the harem that the Marquis actually misses you."

After hearing this, Teng Yun finally laughed, but it was a sneer.

In other words, the little prince Xue Yu went to Fengguo once, maybe he had seen the princess of Fengguo, and now it is brought out, it is probably some tricks of the harem, men are always jealous, and even more so. What's more, it is a domineering and authoritarian king. If Xue Junliang is not happy that his queen and his younger brother have gossip, he will definitely favor other concubines.

If this rumor was released by Xue Yu, it would be an even more terrifying rumor.Teng Yun is also a prince who grew up in the Forbidden Palace. There are no less intrigues in Teng country than here. He doesn't believe in love at first sight.

These feelings are completely vulnerable in terms of power and money, and even the biological parents can turn their faces and deny them, let alone illusory love.

Isn't Teng Qianyi the best example. When you like it, you put it on the tip of your heart, and if something happens, you throw it out and make a kiss.

Teng Qianyi couldn't stay idle after getting married, so naturally she wouldn't miss such good news. When she heard the message, she was so happy that she almost fainted.

Although her status is not the highest, in the eyes of others, even if the queen falls out of favor, the fruit will fall on Concubine De's head, but Teng Qianyi doesn't think so. The king sees too many beautiful women, so he always wants to change his taste. For example, Bingxue is smart, for example, has both ability and political integrity, and Teng Qianyi is young, this is capital.

Qiu Shui is not a fuel-efficient lamp either, and said with a smile: "This is a great opportunity for a servant to congratulate the empress. Relying on others is not as comfortable as others relying on oneself."

Teng Qianyi was happy but also felt troubled. Xue Junliang didn't like concubines who chewed their tongues, so how could he make King Xue hate the queen.

Qiu Shui said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the servant has a note... In the future, the Empress will be favored, just don't forget the servant."

Teng Qianyi was not happy to hear him say that. Qiushui is pretty and smart. She was like that when she was in Tengguo. Others praised her for her talent. In fact, Qiushui wrote many poems on her behalf.

She was afraid that Qiushui would climb onto her head, so King Teng hinted several times that he wanted to favor Qiushui. If Teng Qianyi didn't agree, and the reaction was very violent, Qiushui would have become King Teng's concubine, not a maid. .

But Teng Qianyi wanted her ideas again, so he could only be patient and vague.

Teng Qianyi dismissed the maid, and Qiushui whispered in his ear: "Your Majesty, you know that witchcraft harms the country..."

Teng Qianyi could not help trembling when she heard her voice was low and faint, and a little sinister, Qiu Shui continued: "Since ancient times, there have been no kings who did not believe in gods. The court ladies made a few humanoid dolls and secretly buried them in the backyard of Yunfeng Palace. It would be even better if they could be placed in the inner room... After they are done, they will be killed without anyone noticing."

Teng Qianyi's eyes gradually brightened, and said, "But it's buried in the backyard, how can he find out."

Qiu Shui said confidently: "It's not easy. It's been windy and snowy for the past few days. I buried the puppet in a tree pit, and the tree couldn't stand the wind. Some palace people would plan out the crooked trees and plant new ones. That's how I found out..."

Teng Qianyi couldn't hide her smile when she heard this, and said, "You're really smart."

Qiu Shui said flatteringly: "The servant follows the empress, you are a talented girl, if you are not smart, you will be laughed at by others."

Zhen Zonghou was going to Beijing in a few days, Teng Qianyi wanted to act quickly, but was stopped by Qiushui, saying that it would be more exciting to discover witchcraft after Zhen Zonghou entered Beijing.

Xue Junliang is the king of a country, so he naturally wants to show his demeanor. Xue Yu kills his ancestors first and then sacrifices to his ancestors.

Although Xue Junliang said that the Fengfeng Banquet was a family banquet, he still invited all the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty to attend the banquet.

Xue Houyang led his troops to the camp on the outskirts of Beijing two days in advance, ordered the soldiers to give lectures, and waited for Xue Yu to enter the capital.

If you want to enter the capital, you have to pass through the camp. The camp has plenty of troops, and it is also a barrier for the capital. Xue Yu came from a long way, and it is impossible not to bring a soldier. Xue Houyang led several generals in the camp and said It's to welcome, but actually to ask Xue Yu to surrender.

Only after paying the soldiers can he enter the capital.