The Ugly Empress

There is fog all around.

Xue Junliang received a report from the residence saying that Mingshui had fallen.Xue Junliang was so angry that he wanted to chop off the head of the coach, but there was no one available at this time.

When the commander heard that King Xue was going to kill him, he immediately joined the enemy army.Someone ran to the state and county next to Mingshui to ask for help. At this time, the governor of the state and county said, King Xue is cruel by nature and has many suspicions. Go to reinforcements?

It was the first time in Xue Junliang's life that he broke out in a cold sweat. He remembered that when Li Ping came to the throne, he had never been so frightened.

Xue Junliang felt the powerlessness of defeat, but the door of the palace opened at this time, the queen came and said that he would go to the battle in person, and he remembered that there was a resourceful queen in Xue Guo, but it was a pity that the queen was a woman, how could she be in command to go to war.

The queen smiled and said, what do you think I look like a woman?

Xue Junliang looked at the other side firmly. The queen standing not far away turned out to be wearing white armor and carrying a tiger-winged knife. He remembered this person's appearance and would never forget it in his life. It was Teng Yun...

Xue Junliang looked at the back of his expedition, and it didn't take long for the news of success. Xue Jun repelled the enemy, but General Teng Yun risked himself and died in battle. The tiger wing knife in the coffin.

After receiving the Tiger Wing Knife, he only heard a click, and the treasured knife was actually broken in two in his hand for no reason.

Xue Junliang was startled, his underwear was already soaked, he sat up abruptly, only then did he realize that it was a dream.

Jiang Yu was watching the night outside, when he heard movement, he came in and said, "Your Majesty was startled, because the Dragon Tooth Knife hanging on the wall suddenly fell off, and the saber coffin was smashed into pieces."

Xue Junliang looked over after hearing the sound. The Longya Saber hanging not far away was really lying on the ground.

Jiang Yu was about to pick up the knife and tidy up the broken knife coffin, but Xue Junliang stopped him. Xue Junliang put on a piece of clothing, got up and got off the bed, and picked up the Longya knife with his own hands.

Sighing: "This is not an auspicious omen."

Jiang Yu didn't speak, King Xue waved his hand, and retreated sharply.

Xue Junliang recalled the dream just now. Ever since he read the memorabilia sent by Xue Houyang from Tengnan, he has always been suspicious. If he refuses to believe that the queen and Teng Yun are the same person, then the changes before and after the queen are the same as Teng Shang's appearance. Familiar, and how to explain the handwriting?

Xue Junliang put the knife on his knee and sat until dawn.

Xue Junliang wanted to rest for a while after morning court, but he didn't sleep last night

, but now he felt a little sleepy again, but Jiang Yu came over and said, "Your Majesty, Wannianhou is back."

Xue Junliang asked back: "Wannianhou?"

He wondered why Xue Houyang came back so soon after he had only been in southern Xinjiang for a few months, and then asked Jiang Yu to bring him in.

Xue Houyang came in in a hurry, holding a lot of things in his hands, without regard to etiquette, he piled them all on the table.

Xue Junliang asked him to sit down, and said with a smile, "Did the fire burn your tail?"

Xue Houyang had no intention of joking, and said: "Your Majesty, my younger brother has discovered a... an extraordinary thing."

"Oh?"

Xue Houyang scratched his head, and continued: "Chendi went to Tengnan and found these things. There is nothing to make a fuss about, but before I left, Mr. Teng was very surprised to see a document on my desk. I didn't think too much about it..."

He said, spreading out the large and small documents or calligraphy and paintings that he had brought, and said: "It's just that after reading these, I have to think about it."

Xue Junliang looked at him with a serious face, and said with a smile: "Today is really strange, would Houyang question your Mr. Teng?"

Xue Houyang blushed and said in embarrassment: "It's not a question, it's just...it's just a matter of great importance."

Xue Junliang picked up a book to read, frowned, and his smile quickly froze on his face. Xue Houyang took out another book from his arms, which was exactly the one that Teng Shang found on Xue Houyang's table that day.

Xue Junliang took the document and placed it side by side with other documents, then stood up again, took the queen's calligraphy from the bookcase, and placed it side by side.

Xue Houyang opened his eyes wide at once, and said: "This... this... no wonder I always feel that Teng Ying and the empress act in a similar way. At that time, my brother... I also thought that perhaps Teng Ying was afraid that His Majesty would blame him for setting the fire. , so they deliberately moved closer."

Xue Junliang narrowed his eyes and said, "Does Teng Shang have any reaction?"

Xue Houyang said: "These days Teng Shang always inquires about the battle situation in Mingshui."

Xue Junliang said: "After Teng Yun's death, the Empress and Teng Shang got very close. Teng Shang saw your document and began to inquire about Teng Ying's situation. Mr. Teng will do it."

He saw that Xue Houyang was a bit embarrassed, and then said: "Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for Teng Shang, just as you are returning to Beijing, I will call Teng Shang into the palace in a while, and I will give you a chance, I just want to hear the news... After all She's my first wife, isn't she?"

Xue Houyang also felt that this matter was bizarre, and he never dared to think about it again. It would be a good thing if he could ask clearly, so he nodded.

Xue Junliang asked Jiang Yu to go to Lord Hou's mansion to fetch Teng Shang himself. If Teng Shang asked what was going on, he would say that King Xue was going to welcome Wannianhou.

The Fengfeng Banquet was outside Yunfeng Palace, so it was pointed out. Teng Shang entered the banquet. Xue Junliang first asked about the recent situation of the two of them, and then sighed: "These days I always have nightmares, every time I wake up I was sweating all over, and I was shocked to realize that Gu Zhen was not as good as before. Back then, because of his youthful vigor, he did a lot of things that spared no effort. Now that I think about it, I really regret it, for example..."

He said, glanced at Teng Shang, and said, "For example, the matter of General Teng Yun."

Hearing what he said, Teng Shang couldn't help but glanced at Xue Junliang, and then looked away, wondering if he was showing his feet.

But Xue Junliang continued: "I heard that General Yun and you have always had a close relationship, and I know that you must hate Gu... It's a pity that a big mistake has been made, and now I'm alone. It's really embarrassing to think of these past events, but it's okay You are by my side."

Teng Shang didn't speak, he didn't even lift his eyelids, Xue Junliang couldn't figure out why.

Zhao Lu hurriedly pushed aside the servant who was blocking him, strode over, bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, Ming Shui sent someone to report back, Xue Jun defeated Zhang Hong three times, but because Yu Chen's traitor defected to the enemy, the army was rushed Dispersed, the camp was lost, joined the army Lang Jing and chief secretary Zhang Mo quickly asked for reinforcements..."

He paused as he spoke, and continued: "Fengguo Qi Zijie led the army to arrive, the three-way army drove back Zhang Hong, and Fengguo offered the heads of Zhang Hong and Yu Chen to make peace."

Teng Shang tensed his back, and interjected, "Where is Teng... Teng Ying?"

Zhao Lu was silent for a while, and everyone present felt a thump in their hearts. They immediately felt something was wrong, and only heard Zhao Lu say: "According to the report of the enemy's captives, General Teng Ying met the rebel Yu Chen in an ambush on his way, and dealt with the rebels. At that time... he died from exhaustion."

"gentlemen?"

Xue Houyang's heart sank, and suddenly he saw Teng Shang stand up abruptly, swaying his body, almost fell down, and hurried forward to support him, but saw Teng Shang's tears streaming down like a broken thread.

Xue Houyang has never seen him cry before. You must know that although Teng Shang has always been a civil servant, he is not weak in kung fu, and after so many years of struggling in the court, he has long cultivated a "heart of stone", never happy or angry. Invisible, and now...

Xue Junliang glanced at Teng Shang, and immediately understood that any temptations were superfluous, and now Teng Shang's reaction has explained everything. He once pierced the flesh with an arrow, the only woman who ever touched his heart, and the woman who once appreciated The Marquis of Tengnan who passed by was all alone...

Xue Junliang supported the stone table, unable to speak for a long time, he saw

Looking at Teng Yun's demeanor on the battlefield, they were still enemies at that time, and Xue Junliang was thinking at that time, it really was General Tie, no wonder some people said that Teng Yun was the blood Shura on the battlefield. The four words "death from exhaustion" kept circling in his mind, Xue Junliang could no longer imagine what these four words represented, his mind was full of Teng Yun covered in blood.

Jiang Yu felt that something was wrong with King Xue, and said softly, "Your Majesty? Your Majesty, please take care of the dragon body."

Xue Junliang raised his hand, indicating that he didn't need help, and then he stretched out his hand to cover his eyes, as if he was suppressing something, and after a while, he said slowly: "Where's the corpse?"

Zhao Lu said: "I haven't found it yet."

"could not find it?"

Xue Junliang seemed suddenly furious, smashed the jug on the stone table to the ground, and shouted: "Look for it! If you can't find it again, use Zhang Hong's 20 troops to bury the lonely general with you!"

King Xue's move not only surprised Zhao Lu, but even Xue Houyang and Teng Shang seemed to be stunned for a moment. Maybe they thought Xue Junliang's move was just for show. After all, the general died, but what came from Mingshui was good news. , Zhang Hong was beheaded, and the remaining survivors of the 20 army became prisoners. Even Fengguo took the opportunity to ask for peace.

Even Xue Junliang didn't know what he was angry about, what he was sad about, a spontaneous frustration hit his heart like a flood, he just knew that the person he admired and valued was the person he wanted to give his sincerity to, but this Everything was wiped out immediately, it seemed like a blow to the head, and Xue Junliang even collapsed for a moment...

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Some ministers suggested to kill this prisoner immediately, otherwise there will be endless troubles. This person can stop Yu Chen's elite soldiers by himself. It should not be underestimated. Even if he wakes up and surrenders, it will be a disaster.

Feng Ming couldn't take his attention for a while, after all, this person's strategy and bravery on the battlefield, he had been heard clearly by others through the Ming water, Feng Ming must have this kind of talent in his hands if he wants to win the world.

Lu Shichen had been imprisoned in Tengnanhou's mansion when he was in Xue Guo. He knew very well that this man was loyal, and he didn't kill himself at that time, so he couldn't bear to avenge him now.

Feng Ming ordered Lu Shichen to bring the man to the mansion, and save him first.

The imperial doctor came over a few times and told Lu Xiang that this person is fine, but because he suffers from heart disease, he should not be overworked. Although there are many injuries on his body, they are not too deep. hinder.Only then did Lu Shichen let go of his heart, and sent a few careful servants to take care of him.

Teng Yun didn't know how long he had been in a coma. There was darkness in the dream, and the enemy came like a tide. Teng Yun was exhausted and exhausted. He just wanted to wake up quickly. He clearly knew that he was dreaming, but he couldn't wake up.

Just when he could no longer use his strength, a cold arrow suddenly shot over and hit his heart. Teng Yun didn't feel any pain, but a sore feeling suddenly surged in his heart. A man in a black python robe came from He came out from the shadows, holding a dragon scale bow in his hand, and said to him with a smile, "General Yun, it's been a long time."

When Teng Yun woke up, he saw several figures in front of him, who seemed to be busy walking around, and a few maidservants went to invite the doctor while talking about the wound bursting.

Lu Shichen came with the doctor, and the doctor re-bandaged Teng Yun's wound. During this time, Teng Yun kept his eyes open, looking at the top of the bed, neither speaking nor looking at anyone.

Lu Shichen waited for the doctor to leave before he came up to check the situation, but seeing Teng Yun's eyes were red, he immediately panicked and said, "This... this... General Teng, do you have severe wound pain? The doctor called back to prescribe a pair of pain medicine?"

Hearing what he said, Teng Yun realized that the sideburns around his ears were wet. Did he cry without anyone noticing just now?

Teng Yun smiled lightly, and said, "Prime Minister Lu...I really didn't expect that we would meet again, and it would be the other way around."

Seeing that he could laugh, Lu Shichen seemed to indicate that there was no serious problem, and said, "Take care of your body first."

After a pause, he added: "Zhang Hong and Yu Chen are dead."

Teng Yun smiled again, nodded, and did not speak any more.

Lu Shichen couldn't bear to come to persuade him to surrender now, so he withdrew and let him rest.

Feng Ming ordered to send the heads of Zhang Hong and Yu Chen, but King Xue was in a rage, and Yu Chen's subordinates confessed that someone had instigated King Xue to kill Yu Chen in order to survive, so Yu Chen was afraid and ran away Zhang Hong, and this instigator is none other than Fengguo.Therefore, Xue Junliang did not accept Feng Ming's offer of peace, and wanted to implicate Feng Guo as well.

Feng Ming was also furious when he received the news. Some people said that it would be better to kill Tengnanhou, and then formally start a war with Xue Guo. Some people said that he could not kill Tengnanhou. Zhang Hong's 20 troops lost their lives. If Feng Guo really killed Teng Nanhou, it would be a deadly battle.

Teng Nanhou could not be killed, nor could he stay. Lu Shichen said: "Your Majesty, why don't you use Teng Nanhou and Xue Guo to make peace."

Qi Zijie also agreed with Lu Shichen's suggestion, saying: "Teng Nanhou can't stay in Fengguo. Although Teng Ying is a rare talent, if King Xue finds out, he must blame the king and cause unnecessary troubles. It's not as good as the king. Let Teng Nanhou be returned to Xue Guo early, and ask for peace, so that King Xue can let go of his guard."

Feng Ming listened in a daze for a while, seemed to be thinking about something, then nodded with a smile, "That's a good idea, since King Xue values ​​Teng Nanhou so much, I'm sure he won't disagree."

Xue Junliang was ill for a day, and did not go to court the next day. When he went to court again, a minister who couldn't read his face immediately reported Mingshui's victory, but Xue Junliang called him back. Everyone knew that Teng Nanhou had died in battle. No wonder King Xue is unhappy.

Xue Junliang sent people to Taohuatan to look for the body again, but the body was still not found. He only brought back the tiger wing knife. The tiger wing and dragon tooth were hung side by side on the wall of King Xue's bedroom. Xue Junliang sometimes had dreams, dreams After arriving at Teng Yun, he put on his clothes and got up, looking at the two knives, wondering what he was thinking.

Jiang Yu didn't know what was going on, so he could only worry in vain.

The envoys sent by Fengguo came one by one to invite peace. Xue Junliang was a little impatient, and said that if the envoys of Fengguo dared to step into the territory of Xueguo again, they would definitely cut off their hands and feet.

Another envoy came over that day, Xue Junliang sneered, and ordered someone to catch him and cut off his hands and feet, but the envoy said that if King Xue cut him off, he would definitely blame himself.

Xue Junliang asked someone to bring the envoy up. The envoy was so frightened that he broke into a cold sweat and presented this chapter to King Xue.

Xue Junliang himself had no interest, he just glanced at it, but stood up abruptly, knocking over the pen holder beside the table.

Everyone present didn't know why King Xue lost his composure, but Xue Junliang walked over, stared at the envoy, and said coldly, "Teng Nanhou is still alive, is it true?"

The envoy said: "It is absolutely true, foreign ministers dare not deceive King Xue!"

Xue Junliang couldn't restrain his joy. He once thought that if he couldn't find the body, it meant there was still a ray of hope, but this kind of hope was too slim. How many soldiers who died on the battlefield couldn't find their bones, but they would never come back up.

Xue Junliang never dared to have any extravagant hopes, but he never expected that such extravagant hopes would actually fall from the sky one day, making him dizzy, the always calm King Xue, as if he had just arrived at a great treasure. When people are present, he will really laugh.

After Xue Jun was happy with his conscience, he calmed down and took another look at the document. He suddenly sneered and handed the document to Zhao Lu who was beside him.

But after he read it, he finally understood that it was clearly written in the document. When Feng Wang sent troops to rescue a general, it was General Teng Ying. The condition is that King Xue needs to hand over the traitor Zhao Lu to Fengguo.

Zhao Lu couldn't help but smiled wryly, and then said: "But it depends on... His Majesty's decision."

The envoy returned to Fengguo soon, saying that King Xue would not change, and if Fengguo had good faith to ask for peace, he would return Teng Nanhou. Zhao Lu himself was from Xueguo, and his unique skills could not be handed over to Fengguo.

Feng Ming just laughed when he heard this, and said to Teng Yun, "Look, you are nothing more than that in Xue Junliang's eyes. No exchange."

Teng Yun didn't speak right away. After being silent for a while, he opened his mouth slowly, seeming a little weak, and said with a smile, "If I were King Xue, I wouldn't change it either."

Feng Ming laughed and said: "I heard that King Xue wants to accept you as a concubine, it seems that you have a good relationship, he is so cold-hearted, you don't blame him, do you?"

Teng Yun said: "That's not the case... King Feng might as well think about it, if it were you, would you be willing to replace General Zhao Lu with an important minister in the court?"

Feng Ming was taken aback for a moment, and then sneered, "What is Zhao Lu that can be exchanged by Gu with an important official in the court?"

Teng Yun just said indifferently: "Zhao Lu is an important minister under King Xue, if he trades his ministers for his ministers, it will lose the hearts of the people... There is nothing wrong with King Xue's actions."