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King Jing died in battle.

After Ling Feidu finished speaking, he lowered his head and handed out the brocade box under his arm.Chun Ya'er wanted to take it and present it to the emperor, but Chu Qi snatched it away first.

The brocade box was not heavy. Chu Qi held the bottom, but felt a heavy weight on his heart inexplicably. He was stunned for a moment before turning around and presenting the box in front of the emperor.

Liu Jiyue was still wearing her middle coat, with a large cloak casually draped over it, her long hair was also loosely falling, with a careless attitude.

He tapped on the lid of the brocade box, pushed it slightly open a slit, then held his breath and looked at it for three seconds, then suddenly smiled.

Chun Ya'er beside him trembled abruptly, trembling violently, knelt down heavily trembling, as if begging for mercy: "...Your Majesty!"

"Hush." ​​Liu Jiyue put her finger on her lips, and stopped his crying with one movement, "Go and invite the Queen Mother, I have something important to discuss."

After that, he turned and went back to change clothes.

Chu Qi was still holding the brocade box, but he didn't open it to take a look inside, but he could guess what was inside.What's more, he also smelled blood.

That should be Chu Jingzhong's head.

He looked at Ling Feidu in a daze: "You cut it down and put it in?"

Ling Feidu avoided his gaze, but nodded calmly.

Chu Qi didn't know what to say, his thoughts were chaotic and complicated, as if even at this moment, as long as he didn't open the box to take a look, the news of Chu Jingzhong's death would still not come.

It's not that he is reluctant, unbearable, or unwilling, but that when all this really comes, it is still illusory like a dream.

Chu Qi settled down: "Did His Majesty send you to assassinate?"

"...No." Ling Feidu said, "King Jing died at the hands of monsters, but no one noticed for a long time. The subordinates took him back to the camp, cut his head and set off for Beijing."

"...Since the commander is dead, what about the remaining [-] troops? King Jing's body is separated, so what should you think if others see it?"

Ling Feidu looked at a certain place silently, and after a long time, he said slowly: "The task of this subordinate is only to confirm the news of King Jing's death, and the rest of the things are recorded in the letter."

At the same time, he presented the military report in his hand.

Chu Qi knew that he should not dismantle such important military affairs without purpose, but Liu Jiyue had read it a few days ago and let him know, and it was at such a critical moment...

With trembling hands, he pulled out the Northwest Military Situation.

The pen and ink on the letter is different from that of a few days ago. It is not Chu Jingzhong’s handwriting. It may be written by some lieutenant general or supervising army. I thought it was done hastily.

There are only a few short sentences, but in a nutshell, Xiwan did not know what method to use, and sneaked into the army camp late at night for several days in a row, which made the army panic and nearly collapsed. , and finally died with one of the monsters.Although the remaining monsters in Xiwan are also extremely powerful, they are scarce in number after all, and they can barely support them by exchanging a thousand for one. However, the army is leaderless and still suffers heavy casualties.

Chu Qi was startled by the shocking blood on the letter and his heart ached. Before he could think about it, the object in his hand was suddenly taken away. He looked sideways, and Liu Jiyue, who was well dressed, was scanning the military situation.

Chu Qi wanted to apologise, but he saw that Liu Jiyue didn't care about the etiquette, so he changed his words: "Your Majesty, what are you going to do next?"

Liu Jiyue said indifferently: "Negotiate peace."

Although it is not decent, this is already the best way to stop losses in time. Chu Qi was relieved instead. According to the military report, although the army suffered casualties, King Jing was defeated and died, but there is still a long way to go before the entire army is wiped out. , Xiwan is not without loss.If Liu Jiyue only wanted to kill Chu Jingzhong with the help of Xi Wan, it would be enough to stop at this level.

However, Liu Jiyue hooked the corners of her lips, and continued: "This is the reason why I asked the Queen Mother to come here."

"..." Chu Qi suddenly understood something.

He looked at Liu Jiyue, and slowly said tentatively: "Although Cheng Qiushi is the master of Xiwan and the leader of the witch clan, he controls the royal family's discourse power in one hand, but many people hate him among the people and temples, and he doesn't have much reputation. This quick attack is just a way to borrow the means of the defenders on the border, and then rely on the roaming tactics of witch monsters to harass and intimidate to achieve some results, but in terms of military strength and follow-up support, Xiwan is far inferior to Chengguo. Once they rely on If the details of the monsters are found out, or if there is a complete war, there is absolutely no good fruit to eat."

"Your Majesty must not be unaware of this point. The reason for Xiwan's attack is absurd. The troops were sent out hastily, and the army's morale was loose. They only relied on unimaginable monsters and the rugged natural barriers behind them to advance and retreat. They couldn't last long at all. Even a month is considered high-profile. Respect As long as the king sticks to it, or sends the dead to try to find out the weakness of the monster, how can it be so easy...to die in battle...unless-"

"Unless what?"

"Unless...he is going to die by himself." Chu Qi took a deep breath and slowly expressed his guess.

Liu Jiyue raised her eyebrows noncommittally: "Could it be that Ai Qing thinks that King Jing will be someone who thinks that as long as he dies, this dispute will end, Xiwan will retreat, the army and the people will survive, and the world will be peaceful, and he will A guy who's going to die? Ha, that sounds not only innocent, but noble."

Chu Qi held his breath, and said, "I am not familiar with the kind of person King Jing is, and I don't know, but His Majesty has claimed to be an enemy of him for many years, so you may be able to guess a thing or two, and I would like to hear more about it."

Liu Jiyue didn't give the second explanation, he just looked into Chu Qi's eyes, as if he wanted to see the power that could make him feel at ease and warm.

He said softly: "Why wouldn't he be happy? To die on the battlefield is already the most honorable way for him, if it drags on..."

He approached Chu Qi, his voice was clearly soft, but his eyes were very cold: "Besides, Ai Qing thinks too highly of King Jing. I said that as long as he is willing to fight, he will definitely die in this battle. How can he take the initiative to send him to death?" explain."

Chu Qi stared at Liu Jiyue, refusing to budge: "Did Ling Feidu just cut off his head and report back? If King Jing narrowly won, but was seriously injured and dying, would he help His Majesty make up for that knife? Also, the same Is Ling Feidu the only one who will go? Will there be someone among the others who is clearly a soldier and secretly an internal response, helping Xiwan and His Majesty to achieve his goal!"

Liu Jiyue suddenly raised her head and looked at him in a daze, as if she couldn't believe what he was saying.

He slowly straightened up, took a step back, and his tone was both hesitant and sarcasm: "...Aiqing is going to speak out for Chu Jing at this time?"

Chu Qi shook his head, he wanted to grab Liu Jiyue's arm, but he avoided it.Chu Qi's eye circles were slightly red, but he still said firmly: "Your Majesty, I will feel sorry and sorry for King Jing's death, because he was once the God of War in the world; I have tortured His Majesty for twenty years. Generally speaking, I am still mostly happy. But...this joy is not worth mentioning in the light of another incident...Your Majesty, can you tell me that now that the serious trouble is gone, you Your sickness is also reaching its limit, can you sign a contract with me? I will definitely eradicate your sickness completely."

However, Liu Jiyue didn't answer, he just exhaled lightly, as if trying to stabilize his emotions: "We'll talk about this matter another day."

But this answer is enough.Chu Qi suddenly sternly said, "Cheng Qiushi is vicious and vicious. You can't believe it at all. Even if His Majesty uses him to get rid of King Jing, you can't easily agree to other promises! Especially...especially...!"

He leaned forward, holding Liu Jiyue's arm tightly, as if he still couldn't believe it: "In terms of ability, both he and I can cure diseases and save lives. If you don't believe me, I can demonstrate it to you on Ling Feidu; relationship, aren’t I much closer to you? I will never harm you, so how can Cheng Qiushi be trusted?”

"Our power, you have already guessed a lot. After signing the contract and binding the blessing and misfortune, it can cure diseases and grow in all aspects, but it is also very easy to make a person completely unrecognizable and insane. What price to pay, you can get a glimpse of it from the appearance of Lang Ge and the two people under the cloak!"

Chu Qi gasped and finished speaking quickly, but Liu Jiyue was not moved, but just stroked his hair soothingly.

Chu Qi's heart sank suddenly, dense aches and pains spread all over his body, and his hands and feet lost strength instantly. He closed his eyes and didn't want to say any more, so he asked in a hoarse voice: "What is the condition Cheng Qiushi gave? To rule the world? "

Liu Jiyue hugged him gently, and said in a low voice: "Don't worry, he will only... make wedding clothes for you. Xi'er, you only need to do as we agreed before."

Chu Qi wasn't sure which words he had agreed on before, and he always made promises easily when he was affectionate, but Liu Jiyue was also a person who was good at breaking promises.

He is willing to always believe in Liu Jiyue, but that doesn't mean he won't question it.Domination of the world is not eating and drinking, nor is it a task plot in the game. Cheng Qiushi looks down on others with pride and superiority, thinking that he is playing a business game. Maybe he said this word easily and simply, and he thought it Very easy, he has no real sense of being in the real world.

But Liu Jiyue is different, he is not an unrealistic and whimsical child, and has been in power for many years even under the restrictions of the regency, and he understands the loss of a war, and the people who have been in war for many years are struggling to survive.What's more, it's not a troubled time now. Even though there is civil strife in Beiyong, Xiwan Guoshi is willing to join forces, but Nanmu has recuperated for many years, and the domestic political situation has always been stable. If there is a real war, it will not end for several years. Where does the confidence come from to win?

Dominating the world sounds passionate and majestic, but it's quite unrealistic. Cheng Qiushi, who speaks freely, can make promises at will, but how can Liu Jiyue be moved by such words!

The more Chu Qi thought about it, the more he felt that he was hiding something. Just as he was about to ask again, Eunuch Chun, who had gone to invite the Queen Mother earlier, came back tremblingly and led the people.

The queen mother felt that something was wrong when she saw the atmosphere, and asked with a frown: "The emperor didn't come to the New Year's Eve dinner, saying that he was sick. Now it's late at night, and Ai's family is invited again, why?"

"Naturally, I have to discuss with the Queen Mother again." Liu Jiyue said calmly, and asked Eunuch Chun to present the brocade box, "The Queen Mother will take a look at this first."

Chu Jingxian was suspicious, but she didn't say much. She lifted the lid with bare hands, and her expression changed drastically with just one glance, and she subconsciously screamed.

Liu Jiyue said: "The front line urgently reported that King Jing died in battle, and the Xiwan army retreated temporarily, and handed over a document to seek peace. The only request...is that Zhaohua marry and get married."

The queen mother trembled all over, opened the brocade box and looked at it for a few times, and confirmed that it was indeed Chu Jingzhong's head, then closed the brocade box firmly, pushed Chun Ya'er aside, and shouted angrily: " King Jing's death in battle has nothing to do with Zhaohua? Is there no one in the court who can lead the army anymore? It is clear that Xiwan invaded but asked us to give him away. Zhao Hua sent it out as a thank you gift?!"

"I should have figured it out a long time ago. He already knew what he said when he left that day, his expression!" The queen mother was angry and anxious, her sullen eyes fell from Liu Jiyue's face to the brocade box, "What Xiwan, what Zhaohua, and me... are simply tools you use to take revenge on him!"

Liu Jiyue's expression was calm, and she calmly accepted the accusation: "Queen Mother, I just came to discuss with you this time, and I haven't made a decision yet."

"It's not decided...? Ha, I heard this kind of saying 30 years ago! 'Justice comes first, you should not be bound by your children's private affairs', how grand and righteous it is. Yes, he is the same Tell me, you want to discuss with me, but after the negotiation, will there be a second result?"

The Empress Dowager's tone was sad and indignant, as if recalling some extremely regrettable past events. At the end of the speech, a cloud of mist suddenly gathered in her eyes. She looked at Liu Jiyue, who was looking down into the distance, but suddenly smiled angrily: "You Sure enough, he was the same as him. He forced me to marry into the palace, but he was afraid that the first emperor would be afraid of his high achievements, and you forced Zhaohua to marry far away. You just wanted to use her as an insignificant bargaining chip from the beginning to the end... You are worthy of—— with the same blood!"