The Ugly Empress

Xue Yu's heart skipped a beat. Although he claimed to be calm, it seems that it is still a bit difficult to compete with Xue Junliang. He is a ruler and a minister, and he is always short, so he needs to swallow his anger.

Xue Yu hurriedly knelt down and said, "I dare not, Your Majesty appeases my anger. I am just used to being frugal, remembering His Majesty's grace, and dare not be extravagant, so I only brought a thousand soldiers, and I have absolutely no second thoughts."

Xue Junliang said: "What's the matter with you today, Gu is not angry, why do you want to calm down, just ask... But you can show your loyalty, Gu is also very moved, that's all."

As he spoke, he turned around, faced the accompanying officials, and said: "It just so happens that today, facing the late emperor, you may swear to ask your ancestors to listen, if you have the heart of rebellion, heaven and earth will destroy you If an arrow pierces the heart, you will die!"

Xue Yu trembled, her delicate face turned pale.

Everyone didn't dare to speak, and held their breath for fear of burning themselves, so they said that the power of the sky is unpredictable, one moment they were booing and asking for warmth, chatting in a gentle tone, and the next moment they made people kneel down and swear in front of the imperial mausoleum.

The snow gradually became heavier, and there was only a thin layer on the ground. Xue Yu knelt on the ground and swore word by word.

Xue Junliang stood aside with a smile on his face all the time, and finally said: "Actually, Gu also believes in you. After all, you are Gu's younger brother, but you seldom come back these years. There will inevitably be some rumors in the court. As the saying goes, you are not afraid of shadows." Xie, swearing in front of the former emperor's mausoleum can also silence Youyou, you have to be considerate of Gu's hard work."

Xue Yu almost knocked out his teeth and swallowed it in his stomach. He smiled and said, "Yes, I understand. Thank you Your Majesty for your kindness."

Xue Junliang talked about what was there and what was not, talking about this and thinking of other miscellaneous things for a while, which made all the civil and military people in the court tense up, and the effect of knocking the mountain and shaking the tiger was quite good.

In the evening, a banquet was held for Xue Junliang to eat. Xue Junliang knew that knocking the mountain to shake the tiger was effective, but he couldn't drive the tiger into a panic all at once. A tiger that has just erupted teeth is also a tiger. The one who hurt is himself.

Xue Junliang praised Xue Yu again when he was eating, and said that he should learn more from Xue Yu and be more thrifty. There were too many dishes on this table, so he only ordered a few dishes, and rewarded the rest to the officials and palace people below.

After the meal, Xue Junliang asked Jiang Yu to invite the queen over. It was obvious what he was doing.

Xiuyao specially brought a lot of jewelry and clothes here, just waiting for this evening, when His Majesty is going on tour, only the Queen will accompany him, of course he must take the opportunity to win the favor of the Holy One.

Teng Yun went to take a bath first, and Xiuyao combed his hair up. The comb was not very cumbersome, it looked a little lazy, loose and loose, as if a blue cloud would come down at any time, and the thin and soft black hair was floating around, which seemed to make people's hearts cry. Itches.

Xiuyao has been in the palace for a long time, and she is also good at dressing up others. She chose some clothes for Teng Yun. Teng Yun's mind is not on this, so let Xiuyao decide.

Xiuyao snickered, asking her to choose, of course she would choose the loose one, easy to put on and take off.

When Teng Yun passed by, Xue Junliang had to admit that this queen really surprised him a little.

It's hard to say how beautiful he is, but his delicate and charming face reveals a touch of dignity and calmness, without arrogance or indulgence, and he is graceful.

Xue Junliang asked someone to set up a small table with a few side dishes and some drinks on it, which suits Teng Yun's mind. Xue Junliang is a strict person, if he is not drunk, he may not have the chance to assassinate him.

Teng Yun took the seat. Although he was not flattering, he was much more obedient than usual, which made Xue Junliang feel that he had subdued this arrogant queen.

Xue Junliang drank a few glasses of wine, then suddenly smiled and said: "Drinking like this, without singing and dancing to accompany the wine, it's still a bit boring, how about Aifei come to a song."

Teng Yun has never learned any singing and dancing, and it is not bad for him to recite military books. Even though he has been educated since he was a child, but he finally knows these women's things, and he feels a drum in his heart.

Before Xue Junliang finished speaking, he said again: "Come here!"

He yelled loudly, and the guards outside entered in response. King Xue seemed to be smothered by the smell of alcohol, and his gait trembled a little.

Just hearing the sound of "嗤——", Xue Junliang suddenly drew his sword out of its sheath, lightly flicked the sword with his index finger facing the candlelight, and made a slight "Zheng" sound.

Teng Yun didn't know what he meant by this, and stared at him intently.

Xue Junliang came back with the sword in hand, handed it to Teng Yun, and said, "How about my beloved concubine dancing the sword alone?"

Teng Yun's hand holding the sword suddenly became cold. He didn't know if Xue Junliang saw something, or his actions aroused his suspicion.

How can there be a real sword for sword dancing, let alone dancing, holding the sword against the king, that is treasonous, and Xue Junliang did not let the guards back down, the two guards stood by the door, with their heads down and pressed their swords, Wait to be ordered.

Even with a sharp knife in hand, Teng Yun has no hope.

Xue Junliang sat back again, leaning on the table, and looked at Teng Yun with a smile. Teng Yun always felt that this old fox had seen through his actions, so he could only bite the bullet and pick up the sword.

Teng Yun has used the sword all his life. He has learned to use the sword since he entered the study at the age of six, until Xue Junliang pierced his heart with an arrow.

But at this moment, the long sword seemed a bit too heavy for this body.

Teng Yun was holding the sword. Although he had seen sword dancing, he was a little at a loss when it was his turn, and he couldn't really use kung fu. If a queen in the inner courtyard of the palace knew kung fu moves, wouldn't it be suspicious.

Xue Junliang rested his head on his hands, watching Teng Yun's movements a little rusty and stumbling, his loose clothes swirled slightly with his movements, and the wide white streamer was tied around his slender waist that seemed to be full of grip.

With such a weak figure, Teng Yun stiffened the sword dance that was supposed to be soft and infinite.

Xue Junliang smiled, seeing Teng Yun struggling because he couldn't hold the long sword, his eyes darkened, and he stood up again.

He walked over slowly, pulled the sword from Teng Yun's hand, threw it aside, and hugged him horizontally. Teng Yun opened his eyes wide, restrained his struggle, and then narrowed his eyes.

Knowing that the other party had relaxed his body, Xue Junliang laughed, and put his arms around Teng Yun with one arm, freed his other hand, pulled the hairpin from Teng Yun's head, and threw it on the edge of the sword.

Following his movements, Teng Yun stared at the hairpin on the ground, and his heart suddenly became cold. Xue Junliang didn't wait for him to look away, and walked around to the inner room with someone in his arms, and put Teng Yun on the bed.

Without the hairpin, Teng Yun's hair fell loose, a little messy, taking advantage of his pale complexion, there was a different charm.

Xue Junliang inserted his fingers into her hair, stroked it lightly, pinched a strand and stroked it, and said with a smile: "You stared at me like this, it reminded me of someone..."

He didn't say anything after he said this, and Teng Yun was even more stunned by such unclear words.

Xue Junliang said: "It's rare that you love me today. If Concubine Ai is more proactive, I won't mind."

As Xue Junliang said, he stretched out his hand and slowly pulled off Teng Yun's belt, and the outer shirt fell apart along with the belt.

Teng Yun raised his hand to pull his shirt, but the only sharp hairpin on his body was thrown outside, and there were guards outside...

Slowly lowering the half-raised hand, Teng Yun gritted his teeth. He has always been in Xue Junliang's hands for two lifetimes.

He thought he could fight Xue Junliang, but it turned out that it was always a good game of cat and mouse, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't escape the circle Xue Junliang drew.

Xue Junliang stared into his eyes, he had seen the exact same eyes before, the jet-black eyes were shining with unwillingness, mixed with loss and even despair.

At that time, Xue Junliang drew his bow fully and squinted his eyes. Although the general of the enemy country was bruised and his body was almost torn apart, he still looked at him without blinking.

just like now...

It is undeniable that when Xue Junliang, a person who cherishes talents so much, met such eyes, he once had a thought, maybe if he let this person go, he would be grateful for my use?

But this is almost impossible, Xue Junliang's vacillation couldn't convince himself, and he let go of Zhang Gong's hand in a blink of an eye.

At that time, Xue Junliang admired Teng Yun, the iron general, in his heart. In addition to appreciation, there was also admiration. But now, Xue Junliang looked into the eyes of the person under him, and his lower abdomen felt hot.

Xue Junliang waved away the thoughts in his mind, Teng Yun was Teng Yun, he was dead, even his bones were cremated, and the person under him was his queen, and the concubine should be used for such things.

Thinking of this, Xue Junliang felt drunk, and his body became hotter and hotter. He stretched out his hand to push Teng Yun's shirt off, kissed and bit Teng Yun's neck lightly.

The hand was not idle at all, and slowly slid up along Teng Yun's bare ankle.

Teng Yun seemed to be startled, and suddenly pulled his legs together, but Xue Junliang grabbed his ankle and forced him to open his legs.

Teng Yun was rubbed like chaff by him, Xue Junliang kissed the corners of his mouth and forehead comfortingly, and said with a smile: "Don't you like it, but judging by your reaction, you seem to enjoy it."

Teng Yun was ridiculed like this, and the blood faded instantly on his face, and his teeth were locked up and down, as if he was afraid and angry.

Xue Junliang lost his mind for a moment when he looked at his reaction. He had seen this kind of look before, and it was from the same person.

When Xue Junliang was in a trance, he heard Xue Houyang's voice outside saying loudly, "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report! Your Majesty..."

Jiang Yu and Xue Houyang stood outside. Although it was not very late at this time, King Xue had summoned the Queen to attend her bedtime for a while. This was clearly a time for business, and Wan Nianhou suddenly rushed over to see King Xue.

Jiang Yu was in a dilemma, even if he had a hundred guts, he wouldn't dare to disturb the Majesty's elegant mood, which was unbearable.

Xue Houyang saw him dawdling, so he yelled by himself, knocking on the door while shouting. Xue Houyang used to be very straightforward, and didn't like many rules, but after so many years in the court, he was also worn smooth.

Xue Junliang knew that he had sense of proportion, so being so reckless was naturally a matter of utmost urgency.

But his face is still not very good. Anyone who is disturbed has a bad face.

Xue Houyang yelled a few times, and the door opened, and hurried in, and presented the urgent letter that was still sealed, with the word "urgent" written on the back with a red ink pen.

Xue Junliang glanced at it, immediately changed his face, and took Xue Houyang and Jiang Yu to the side room.

Xue Junliang opened the letter, and it was an urgent report of an emergency at the border.

Since Xue Yu went to Beijing, some young people in the north began to move around. These people live as nomads and are tough and warlike by nature. Xue Yu's military power is not as great as Xue Houyang's, but he can still hold them down. The reason is actually very simple , because these brave and warlike people are always in civil strife.

They also named the country by their surnames, and it has been difficult to become a great weapon in the past dynasties. Today, the son usurps the throne, and tomorrow the uncle rebels, and they are always in war.

A few days ago, Uncle Cheng Tianbao's own nephew ascended to the throne. Cheng Tian had a large army in his hands and many advisors under his banner. No one could compete with him, so he was stable for a while.

But after the little king ascended the throne, he gradually began to not want to be controlled by others. The eunuch once told him that if Cheng Tian is not eliminated, it will be difficult to secure the world. If Cheng Tian is eliminated, other generals must be used to suppress his arrogance. .

So the little king began to change his troops slowly. Cheng Tian found out and led his troops to surround the palace. At this time, Zou Zhenying fought against Cheng Tian's army outside the palace under the banner of King Qin protecting the country.

But the little king saw the wrong person, believed in the wrong person, and Zou Zhenying was also one of the tigers and wolves.

He wanted to be the king of a country by himself, and took advantage of the chaos to enter the palace and kidnap the little king and queen mother.

Cheng Tian led his troops to chase all the way but failed, and he couldn't lose the important place of the capital, so he returned to the capital.

At present, there is no leader in Xue Country's frontier, and Cheng Tian and Zou Zhenying are at a stalemate. Both parties have the idea of ​​negotiating peace, so they hit it off and another trick was born.

Using the unknown whereabouts of the little king as an excuse, they said that they got clues that someone had seen their king in the territory of Xue State and wanted to send troops to welcome the king back to court.

And this purpose couldn't be more obvious. They wanted to take advantage of the fact that Xue Yu was not in the frontier. Xue Guo had been at war with Teng State for a long time, so the country was naturally empty. If they didn't attack at this time, they would never find a good opportunity.

Xue Junliang squeezed the letter and laughed loudly, "What a barbarian, he hasn't even settled on the name of the country, and he still covets the land of my country Xue."

Hearing what he said, Xue Houyang couldn't help straightening his back, Xue Junliang threw the letter to him to read, Xue Houyang read it quickly, and his face darkened.

Said: "Your Majesty, I beg you, don't let the barbarians see our jokes."

Xue Junliang said: "Although I am relieved when you go, but the name is not right."

"This……"

Xue Houyang paused for a moment, and felt that this was indeed the case. After all, it was Xue Yu's fief, but now that Xue Yu was put back, no one would feel at ease.

Xue Junliang sat down, raised his hand to signal Xue Houyang to sit down too, and said, "It's not impossible to put Xue Yu back, as long as you send another person to join the army, you won't have to worry about seeing him."

Xue Houyang said: "Forgive me for being stupid, I really can't think of such a person."

"Can't you figure it out?"

Xue Junliang smiled more deeply, "This person has a great relationship with you, and it is Teng Shang."

"Teng Shang."

Xue Houyang muttered aloud, then frowned, he thought of the scene where Teng Shang and Xue Yu went to the teahouse to drink tea together, but he couldn't say it out, so he said: "Your Majesty...it's not that I don't want Teng Shang to go, It's...it's Teng Shang, he finally..."

Xue Junliang waved his hand and said: "With Tengshang's intelligence, he wants to suppress Xue Yu, there is absolutely no doubt about it, otherwise he will be the prime minister for the past few years in vain. You just need to tell him something for me..."

As Xue Junliang said, he stood up and said in an unhurried manner: "If your lips are dead, your teeth will be cold. The reason why Cheng Tian and Zou Zhenying invaded Xue State's border land is because Teng State was separated from them, waiting for Xue State's border land. It’s gone, is he still far away from Teng? I’m lending him soldiers to guard his country.”

Hearing what he said, Xue Houyang was overwhelmed by King Xue's aura. It was true that Teng State was weak, whether it was Feng State, Cheng Tian, ​​or Zou Zhenying, it was all because Teng State was separated by Xue State. It is not easy to attack, as long as they occupy the border land of Xue State and borrow the way, they will naturally go straight to Teng State.

Out of emotion and reason, and in loyalty and selfishness, Teng Shang will spare no effort to lead troops into battle regardless of whether Teng Shang and Xue Yu have old friends.

After Xue Junliang finished speaking, he went out of the side room. Xue Houyang was stunned for a moment, and then he followed after he reacted.

As soon as he turned out of the side room, he saw a flash in front of him, subconsciously dodged in front of Xue Junliang, and blocked the stabbing blade with his hand.

Xue Houyang was conceited that his martial arts were not weak, but this time he failed to take the weapon away, and was slashed by the assassin backhand, almost hurting him. It will not be so easy to take the long sword.

It's just that Xue Houyang was stunned immediately.

"Emperor...Emperor's sister-in-law!"