Empress and Empress

When Xia Zimo came to Yunxi Palace, Concubine De had already eaten breakfast, and saw Xia Zimo greeted him with a smile. "My sister hasn't come these days, my sister is bored by herself."

"Sister was joking, she has been feeling unwell for the past few days, so I just wanted to see my sister. I hope my sister will not blame me." Xia Zimo said with a smile, Concubine De was in a good mood, and her complexion was naturally good.Pulling Xia Zimo to sit down and talk, the two chatted and laughed for a while, Xia Zimo suggested to go for a walk in the middle palace, Concubine De also felt that she should go to pay her respects after not seeing the queen for a few days, so the two packed up and went to the middle palace.

The queen raised a new white cat, which was petite, and the queen loved it very much, and named it Tuanzi.When Xia Zimo and the two arrived in the central palace, they saw the queen walking with the dumpling in her arms.Seeing Concubine De and Concubine Xia, he said with a smile, "Your sister is here, why don't you ask someone to notify you?" Jin Han handed the dumpling to behind him, and chatted and laughed with Concubine Xia and Concubine De, Xia Zimo also liked the dumpling, Then he asked Jin Han if he wanted to come and hug him.

After laughing for a while, and talking about the border affairs again, the queen couldn't help sighing again, "The four prefectures of Youyun have been occupied for some time, and they have not been able to subdue them, and His Majesty has been working hard on this matter."

"It's a pity that we can't share your worries for His Majesty." Xia Zimo also sighed. "I can talk about dancing and writing, but I don't know anything about marching and fighting. Moreover, I am in the harem. Before entering the palace, my father told me not to inquire about state affairs. Even if I want to know, I dare not ask too much! lest someone interfere with me." These Days and the Queen's relationship became closer, and the two families were family friends, Xia Zimo also had a lot less worries about speaking.

The queen nodded in agreement, but Concubine De smiled and said, "Lord Xia is really worrying too much. The emperor naturally understands that we are only concerned about the emperor's body. Besides, the emperor always loves his sister, so how can he let others gossip."

"Sister, I'm just afraid—" Xia Zimo pointed in the direction of the West Palace. "I'm waiting for the sisters to be fine, but I'm afraid that someone will take the opportunity to make trouble." Concubine De naturally knew what Xia Zimo was referring to. Naturally, they don't like Concubine Li's family even more.

The queen also sighed, "Of course the emperor won't blame us." She knew that He Di was a human being, so naturally she wouldn't criticize him for a few words about state affairs.

Xia Zimo looked around, and said softly, "My lady, sister Defei, my sister has an idea---"

It is not uncommon for concubines to discuss and fight for favor together in the harem. It would be too surprising for Xia Zimo to suddenly say that he has an idea. The queen smiled and nodded, "Let's listen to my sister." The three were just commenting on Fengyue.

"My sister heard that Yuan Xingye is good at running the army, why not---"

Both the queen and concubine De are intelligent people, and they knew what Xia Zimo was thinking when they heard the words.Concubine De immediately objected, "That's not right, if she gets the military power, wouldn't it make Concubine Li's family even more arrogant."

Xia Zimo sneered, "Sister, if you are outside the palace, especially in the army, life and death will be even more unclear. What's more, as an imperial concubine but going out of the palace to lead the army, it doesn't matter whether it's victory or defeat..." Be criticized by others.She broke off a willow branch in her hand, and said coldly, "If she loses, then her future days--"

Concubine De also tasted it, and it was said that Yuan Xingye's leaving the palace would indeed be of great benefit to them.The queen didn't make a sound when she heard the idea, and seemed to be a little hesitant when she thought about it.Xia Zimo was deeply afraid that it would be too late, so he didn't say any more.Concubine De thought for a moment, and said, "This is also a method. The emperor always likes the new and dislikes the old. Yuan Xingye has been out of the palace for a long time, and the emperor will naturally forget her. Even if she wins, she will come back with a comfortable identity."

The queen suddenly shook her head, "Although it is a good plan, there are too many uncontrollable factors. It is better not to make such a bad plan unless it is absolutely necessary. Besides, how can we persuade His Majesty to let Yuan Xingye lead the troops?"

Xia Zimo also shook his head, "I just had this thought in my sleep last night. It doesn't seem like a perfect solution."

"Concubine Li Gui didn't want to let Yuan Xingye out of the palace. Yuan Xingye didn't know how he felt." The queen said.The three chatted and laughed together for a while, and then went back to the palace.

On the second day, Emperor He was still worried about the affairs of Youzhou in the early court, and continued to discuss in the Zichen Palace after the court.Looking at the people below who were constantly arguing, He Di only felt a splitting headache.

He only felt a little headache these days, and sometimes he wanted to call the imperial doctor for treatment, but he ignored it because it was not very serious, and it seemed to become much more severe today.He Di supported his forehead with one hand while listening to the minister's opening performance.

At this time, a subordinate official from the Ministry of War suddenly asked to see him.The person who asked to see him was naturally the Minister of the Ministry of War, after all, he was not yet qualified to meet the Holy Majesty.It stands to reason that if it is not a major event at this time, the subordinate officials would not dare to disturb, so since they dare to ask for an audience at this time, it is naturally no small matter.

The Shangshu of the Ministry of War is named Li Mi, who is over sixty years old but looks tough. He is a veteran minister promoted by Emperor Yuan, and he is loyal to Daqi, and Emperor He also respects him very much.Seeing that Emperor He was not feeling well, Li Mi saluted and left Zichen Palace.

"My lord." The subordinate officials trotted over as soon as they saw him.Li Mi knew this official. His surname was Yan and his name was Fei. Although he was young, he had good martial arts courage. Li Mi admired him very much.Seeing Yan Fei, Li Mi knew that it might be a big deal. After all, Yan Fei is also a very clever person, and he definitely would not easily ask to see him during the discussion.

Thinking that Youzhou would lose another state, Li Mi opened the memorial handed over by Yan Fei.After a few glances, his expression immediately changed. "Does anyone else know about this memorial?"

"As long as the subordinates know, they will immediately come to meet the adults." Yan Fei said.Li Mi glanced at Yan Fei appreciatively, "Go back first, don't mention it to anyone."

"This subordinate understands." Yan Fei whispered.Seeing Yan Fei go away, Li Mi walked back to the conference hall quickly. "Your Majesty, Old General Mu has something to announce." Li Mi presented the memorial, Zhang Ping stepped forward to take it, and put it on the dragon case.He Di casually picked it up and flipped through it, looking at ten lines at a glance, He Di put the memorial aside.

Everyone else was baffled and didn't know what was going on in the memorial.Emperor He rubbed his forehead, and said, "Old General Mu said in the memorial that Tubo gathered troops and stationed in the southwest near the northwest border, which seems to have the intention of invading east."

As soon as this remark came out, all the ministers couldn't help being in an uproar.At this time, the war in the north is not peaceful, and there are accidents in the southwest.In recent years, Tubo and Daqi have been on good terms, and the two countries communicate with each other. Although Daqi has not seen the power of Emperor Yuan in the hands of Emperor He, after all, Emperor He can only be regarded as a mediocre emperor. Before he became a fool, Daqi is still the strength of the kingdoms. The most powerful, Tubo comes to court almost every year.

"What's your opinion?" He Di rubbed his forehead and asked.Everyone pondered, and the atmosphere in the hall was extremely dull for a while. "I believe that there are two possibilities. One is that the transfer of troops is a domestic matter in Tubo, and it does not mean to be a big revelation against me. General Mu is not aware of this. The other is that Tubo may hope to use dogs to fight Offending me in Youzhou, I want to use this to invade the east and echo with Quan Rong." Li Mi said.

"The minister reconsidered," said Cui Zhixiao, Minister of the Ministry of household affairs.

He Di only felt that his headache was about to split, and he even had a feeling of being torn apart. He looked at the ministers in front of him, and was in a daze for a while, and then he heard the ministers shouting, and he didn't feel anything.