The Ugly Empress

Xue Junliang's smile froze on his face, he lifted Shen Yi from the ground, and shouted: "What did you say?"

Shen Yi gritted his teeth and said, "My condolences, Your Majesty."

Xue Junliang's hands were almost bruised, he dropped Shen Yi, and swept away the things on the altar table. There was a lot of movement in the small temple, and the tribute dishes "cracked" all over the ground. Some people looked here from outside, but they didn't dare to act rashly Come in.

Xue Junliang sneered and said, "Aren't you very wise? He asked me to save your people, why didn't you protect him?"

Shen Yi knelt on the ground, watched Xue Junliang talking to the memorial tablet, and couldn't help saying: "Your Majesty..."

Xue Junliang didn't let him finish speaking, and said, "How did the queen go? Is it Xue Yu?"

Shen Yi lowered his head and didn't answer right away. Anyone with a discerning eye would think it was Xue Yu, but Xue Junliang was angry now, and Shen Yi was afraid that if he made a mistake, King Xue would really order Xue Yu to be killed.

In the eyes of the common people, Xue Yu and King Xue are blood brothers, and killing brothers with one hand is a terrible thing that cannot be tolerated by heaven. Even if Xue Junliang is reasonable, if he does so, he will lose the hearts of the people.

Seeing what he meant, Xue Junliang understood what he meant, he didn't say anything, and went straight out of the small temple, leaving only one sentence "return to the palace".

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Teng Yun vaguely heard Xiuyao's exclamation and screaming, but his head was so heavy that he couldn't think at all, he was so groggy that he just wanted to sleep.

He felt that his surroundings seemed to be a little hot, and his breathing became difficult, and he could only fall into darkness in the end.

When he opened his eyes again, he felt pain in his internal organs, and his whole body was suffering like a layer of skin had been peeled off, as if he had a cramp and couldn't move a finger at all.

Teng Yun opened his eyes slowly with difficulty, his face was hot and throbbing with pain, he was hung up and tied up, and his two arms seemed to be dislocated.

As soon as he opened his eyes, there was a sudden flash in front of his eyes, followed by a crack of the whip, Teng Yun's face was hot again, and he could hardly open his eyes due to the pain.

Teng Yun thought for a moment, did he have a very long dream, in the absurd dream he became the queen of that person, and helped him fight the war, and then he woke up from the dream, and someone came to him with a whip in front of him Beat yourself up, just like those days when you were captured.

His body was torn apart, without an inch of good skin.

The prisoner beat Teng Yun viciously, and the other, who seemed to be the leader, sat drinking and watched a good show. One prisoner said: "Beat hard, but don't let him pass out again. It's said that he can only take half his life. Take a breath, you can't die so easily. He died so easily, we have to be buried with him!"

Another prisoner asked, "What serious crime has this fellow committed?"

The former jailer laughed and said: "You don't know? You don't know such a big thing! He murdered the empress of the dynasty, and the fire in Yunfeng Palace almost burned the whole palace. What a tragedy, the king has already lost his temper!"

Hearing their discussion, Teng Yun opened his eyes wide and moved a few times. The guard thought he wanted to resist, so he beat him several times.

"That's a serious crime of beheading! Just him, a low-level guard? Impossible, is there another mastermind?"

The prisoner said mysteriously: "I really know that this man named Teng Ying is really stupid. He is just a pawn. I heard that he is the envoy of Concubine Teng! Because he is jealous of the queen's favor, he wants to burn him alive Die, tsk tsk, the women in the palace can really do anything!"

"Is that good enough?"

"Yeah, that's amazing. Your Majesty is really angry this time, and has already arrested all concubines Teng Nanhou."

Listening to this, Teng Yun didn't know what it was like. It turned out that these absurd things were not dreams. He was burned to death in Yunfeng Palace, and was once again plotted against by his closest relatives, and turned into a fire-stirring Teng Yun. Britain.

The prisoners chatted happily, and they also asked not to beat the prisoner to death, but to take a breath.

Xue Junliang hurried back to the palace. Xue Houyang had already found out the mastermind in the capital. After all, this matter was too stupid. Teng Ying was arrested immediately. Xue Houyang's identity could not touch Teng Qianyi, so he had to be imprisoned. , cannot go out.

Teng Qianyi didn't know that Lang Jing deliberately made a trick, she became Xue Yu's stepping stone from the very beginning.

After Xue Junliang returned to the palace, he put Teng Qianyi in the cold palace for the time being, and sent Xue Houyang to arrest Teng Nanhou and bring him to Beijing to be imprisoned, but his mood still couldn't be calmed down after all this was done.

How clever Xue Junliang is, he naturally knew that Xue Yu and Teng Nanhou were on the same boat, if Xue Yu hadn't conspired against him, how could the empress have died?

Xue Yu was captured, already ruined, and he didn't care about more, anyway, there is nothing more terrible than death, and even sent someone to Xue Junliang, saying that he would wait for him to kill him, but he would like to see King Xue's iron. wrist.

Xue Houyang tried to persuade King Xue, but he was rejected from the palace and refused to let him in at all. Xue Houyang had no choice but to ask Teng Shang for help.

However, Teng Shang was not in a good mood at this time. Xue Houyang thought it was because of the arrest of Teng Nanhou, and comforted Teng Shang: "Teng Nanhou is a lord after all. If he doesn't know about this matter, he will be punished. What big event will happen, but Concubine Teng...

... "

Hearing this, Teng Shang sneered for a while, and said: "I once thought about being loyal to King Teng all my life in order to repay the kindness of the former emperor, but it's a pity...it's a pity that God actually asked me to do some unfaithful things. .”

As he spoke, his eyes turned a little red. Teng Shang has always had a strong nature and would not easily express his feelings and thoughts, but today, Teng Shang seemed a little unable to restrain himself.

That day he escorted Xue Yu to the mansion, and then entered the palace. He never imagined that it was the Yunfeng Palace that was on fire. The fire had already been extinguished, and the palace maid Xiuyao who had been with the queen was lying on the ruins, crying Almost fainted.

Teng Chang thumped in his heart, and later Xue Houyang sent someone to send an urgent report to King Xue, saying that the empress had passed away.

What King Teng has done these years has gradually made Teng Shang cold. The reason why he is loyal to Teng is because Teng Zhengxuan adopted him when he was most helpless and taught him how to behave.

Teng Shang wanted to repay Teng State, but his repayment could only help the evildoers, and Teng Yun's sudden appearance almost became Teng Shang's last consolation. Now that Teng Yun was burned to death in Yunfeng Palace, Teng Shang suddenly felt that heaven and earth It collapsed, and despair almost wiped him out.

Xue Houyang didn't know what he said wrong, Teng Shang had never shown such an expression before, Teng Shang took a breath, and barely restrained his excitement, said: "It seems that Teng can't help Lord Hou, if I let you Contribute, I might think about how to let King Xue kill Xue Yu."

Xue Houyang was taken aback for a moment, and then he understood that the news of the Queen's death had dealt him such a big blow. Although Xue Houyang had a simple mind, he could see that something was wrong.

Even if the empress knows how to use soldiers and has something to talk to Teng Shang, after all, their identities are very different, and they are not from the same country. The deja vu between the two of them not only makes Xue Junliang suspicious, but also Xue Houyang.

Xue Houyang didn't know how to comfort him, so he had to let Teng Shang rest more, and then went to the palace to persuade him.

Xue Junliang sat alone in the warm pavilion, sent Jiang Yu and the palace people out, and fixed his eyes on the defense map not far away. He still remembered that the queen pointed to this defense map and talked with him about the art of war. Marching, if the formation.

But now, Yunfeng Palace has become ruins...

Xue Junliang's throat rolled, and he raised his head and leaned on the back of the chair. He never expected that he would be so concerned about, cared about, and saddened by anyone in his life.

The person he cared about is dead, but he, a monarch who thinks he is invincible, can't do anything to the culprit, let alone let the culprit die, he can't even touch Xue Yu, and even if the punishment is heavy, he will People think that Xue Junliang is a cruel king...

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Xue Junliang stood up, walked to the map step by step, gently covered the grain road that went deep into the hinterland with his palm, and said with a smile to himself: "I have heard a lot and seen a lot during these days in Teng country. , It is not the same as what you told me, how much ability do you have, you can know things thousands of miles away in the palace..."

Xue Junliang sighed, the hand covering the map trembled slightly, and said with a smile: "You actually left like this, you really are resourceful, and you left me with so many mysteries..."

Jiang Yu stood outside the Nuan Pavilion. It was supposed to be the time to pass the meal, but he didn't dare to disturb King Xue, so he could only look at the Nuan Pavilion and sigh frequently.

Xue Houyang came outside again, and Jiang Yu went over and said, "Your Majesty, come back in a few days, Your Majesty... His Majesty is sad, and it is useless to persuade you."

Jiang Yu was a little choked up as he spoke, "It's not that Marquis doesn't know how His Majesty treats the Empress... Although His Majesty doesn't say anything, this old servant... this old servant feels sad when he sees it."

Xue Houyang also knew this truth, and couldn't bear it, just as he was about to go back, he heard Xue Junliang calling Jiang Yu in.

Jiang Yu came out soon, and when Xue Houyang asked, it turned out that His Majesty wanted to interrogate Teng Ying himself.

The death of Empress Xue's empress cannot be hidden from Fengguo at all, especially the empress did not die of illness, but was murdered by Concubine Teng.

How could Feng Ming not seize this opportunity, but some officials felt that Xue Junliang annexed Teng country, and sending troops now is like attacking two countries at once.

Lu Shichen said: "I think that if you don't send troops now, when will you wait? Although King Xue annexed Teng, the two countries have been fighting for a long time, and the soldiers and civilians of Teng have two hearts. It is impossible to be willing to be seduced by King Xue. Xue Guo’s capital has suffered a rebellion and its foundations have been damaged. This is a great opportunity given by God...just..."

Feng Ming listened to what he said made sense, the key to fighting is the unity of the top and bottom, as long as there is morale, it is not impossible for one to stand against ten, but if the army is not in harmony, even if there are many people, it will be a mess and nothing can be done.

But hearing Lu Shichen's concerns, he said, "Mr. Lu might as well just say it."

"It's just... wars cost people money and money. Whether you win or lose, the people who suffer the hardships are still the people. The flood has not yet recovered. If the king sends troops, I'm afraid it will cause complaints."

Feng Ming pondered for a while, Zhao Lu was in the front class but kept silent, Feng Ming wanted to hear his opinion, but Zhao Lu just said: "But it's up to the king to decide."

Feng Ming also couldn't weigh it, but fortunately the court was dispersed, anyway, sending troops is not a matter of time, so we have to think again.

After the court, Fengming asked Ruixue to stop Zhao Lu, Ruixue smiled and said: "Master, the king is looking for you, I blame you for not going for several days."

Zhao Lu glanced at him, didn't have the mood to smile, but said: "Do you know that King Teng has surrendered to King Xue?"

"Of course I know, this servant also knows that King Teng is in prison now."

Zhao Lu said again: "Then do you know that after Teng Guo is gone, only Feng Guo and Xue Guo are left to confront each other?"

As soon as he said this, Ruixue was stunned for a long time, and murmured: "This... this..."

Zhao Lu sighed and said, "After so many years, what should come is always coming soon."

Zhuluhou left the shocked Ruixue aside, and went to Fengming's bedroom by himself.

Feng Ming wore an apricot-yellow toga, although he didn't look very graceful, but Feng Ming was getting more and more out of the ordinary.

Since Ming Shui came back, the relationship between Feng Ming and Zhao Lu became closer again, and Zhao Lu often stayed in Feng Wang's palace, and the minister who used to feel that the Marquis of Zhulu was out of favor, began to curry favor with Zhao Lu again.

It’s just that after Xue Junliang subdued Teng State, Zhao Lu gradually became worried and had less time to go to the palace. Since Teng State is gone, there are only Feng State and Xue State left.

Feng Ming used to wear women's clothing because he wanted to curry favor with Zhao Lu, but now he is unwilling to curry favor with that person. I don't know if it's because of the common adversity, but Zhao Lu's attitude towards him has also improved. Their relationship Almost subverted the previous unequal pay.

It's just that Feng Ming doesn't know that all this will not last long after all.

Feng Ming thought it was because he hadn't seen Zhao Lu for a few days, and he didn't pay attention to Zhao Lu's abnormality, so Zhao Lu stayed in the palace that night.

Feng Ming smiled and said to him: "If Xue Guo is attacked, who do you think should be sent?"

Zhao Lu didn't expect the other party to mention this, and he was also most afraid of mentioning this, so he pondered for a while and said, "I can't think of anyone who is competent at the moment."

Feng Ming nodded, and said: "The people I trust the most are you and Lu Xiang, Lu Xiang is like my grand tutor, you..."

He paused while speaking, raised his head and gently rubbed Zhao Lu's earlobe with his lips, and said with a smile: "I naturally trust your words, I want you to go."

When Zhao Lu heard this, he closed his eyes abruptly, and the hand around Feng Ming's waist became tighter and tighter. The more Feng Ming said he trusted him, the more uncomfortable he felt.

Feng Ming wanted to say something, but he saw Zhao Lu turned over, pressed him down, lowered his head to kiss his lips, and then went down his neck all the way, every kiss seemed to be crazy, persistent and pious.

Feng Ming was tormented by him just once, and these few days he worked hard because of Xue Guo's affairs, how could he resist Zhao Lu's ruthlessness, and he fainted.

Zhao Lu embraced the sleeping Feng Ming, covered him with a quilt, buried his face in his shoulder, sighed softly, and said in his heart: "You trust me now, don't know how much you will hate me in the future, just Just like I hated you back then."

Zhao Lu knew in his heart that if Feng Ming asked him to lead the army, he would never return after this trip, and would never return to Feng State again.

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Teng Yun was beaten until he passed out, the prisoner didn't know that he couldn't help beating him so much, he was a bodyguard after all, so it turned out to be just empty air.

Teng Ying was indeed an empty air, with no kung fu, and she didn't eat much after being caught. Her physical strength was weak, so she couldn't bear such a severe beating.

The prison guard wanted to splash water on Teng Yun to wake him up, but someone from above came and said that King Xue was going to interrogate the prisoner himself, so he took Teng Yun away who had passed out, and said that it would be better if he fainted, so it would save effort.

Xue Junliang looked down at the man paralyzed on the ground. He could hardly recognize this man covered in bruises. Xue Junliang saw Teng Ying for the first time that day, and saw that he was handsome and unrestrained, and also had a demeanor, so he thought he was not a vulgar person. Disappointed, see you today, only anger is left.

Xue Junliang didn't dislike the blood dripping on the floor of the Nuan Pavilion, walked over with his hands behind his back, and lightly kicked the man in the face.

Teng Yun felt a chill all over his body, choked several saliva in his nose and mouth, and was suddenly woken up by suffocation. When he opened his eyes, he happened to see Xue Junliang's indifferent eyes.

Jiang Yu let down the guard who came to water the bucket, and couldn't help but shook his head.

Teng Yun's face was covered in blood, and when he was poured by the water, he immediately lost his eyesight. He squinted his eyes, as if he didn't have the strength to raise his head to look at Xue Junliang again, so he had to lower his head, collapsed on the ground, panting fiercely.

Xue Junliang laughed, without a trace of emotion in his voice, and said: "Aren't you very powerful? With someone backing you, you actually murdered the queen. You are quite courageous, have you suffered? Don't worry, this hasn't started yet. Don't worry." It will make you die, there is only a way, let you know that begging for death is also a luxury..."

After Xue Junliang finished speaking, he suddenly lost his mind for a moment. He still remembered that day when the ancestor was worshiped, the queen assassinated him, and he had said such a thing to him, but afterwards, there was nothing he could not do to die. Looking back, he believed it so much That person, that person is dead, unexpectedly so sad, so unable to let go.

Teng Yun also opened his eyes wide for a moment. He wanted to speak, but unfortunately there was a burning pain in his throat. When he opened it, there was a hoarse gurgling sound. He couldn't make out a complete sentence at all, and could only faintly laugh.

Teng Yun didn't know if it was because he had fought for half his life before, and the killing was too heavy, so God actually let him end up like this.

Seeing his smile, Xue Junliang frowned. Just as he was about to get angry, Jiang Yu walked in and said, "Your Majesty, I'm asking to see you after ten thousand years. It seems to be a report from the border mansion."

Only then did Xue Junliang go back and sit down, and he didn't let anyone drag Teng Yun down, but just ordered Jiang Yu to pass Xue Houyang in.

As soon as Xue Houyang came in, he smelled a strong smell of blood. A man covered in bruises was lying on the ground, while Xue Junliang sat firmly on the big chair, not taking it seriously at all.

Xue Houyang just frowned, and handed the residence report to Jiang Yu, and Jiang Yu presented it to Xue Junliang with respectful hands.

It was written in the mansion newspaper that people on the frontiers of Xue and Feng began to move around. Feng Ming stepped up his conscription and training, and his intention couldn't be more obvious.

Xue Junliang was getting upset right now, and smashed the mansion newspaper on the ground with his hands, and snorted coldly, "King Feng is really getting more and more overwhelmed. Gu has already conscripted all of Teng's troops. Does he still want to hit a stone with an egg?"

Xue Houyang wanted to persuade him. After all, Teng's army might have a different intention and had not completely surrendered. It is not suitable to fight at this time, and Xue Junliang has arrested Teng Nanhou again. He is in prison at this time. .

Nowadays, people's hearts are unstable, and it is a taboo to send troops to fight.

But Xue Houyang also knew that Xue Junliang couldn't listen to anything at this moment. Before he could figure out what to say, he heard a hoarse laugh. The laughter was as weird as old tree bark, but it was not hard to hear the meaning of contempt.

Xue Junliang jumped up against the case, walked up to Teng Yun, and said: "The prisoner under the rank can still smile so heartily, I must admire you."

Teng Yun's throat rolled, and he opened and closed his mouth several times before he could barely make a sound, "I laugh at you...you are so stupid...incompetent, and you say that others hit stones with eggs...you can't do what you can!"