"I entered the palace at the age of 14, and I have only had a few months of confinement. Moreover, the emperor has only doted on the Shu sisters for many years. Those two sisters are not good at all. They have made the palace so big and deserted, and there is no popularity at all!" Meng The Queen Mother looked ugly and said, "So the Ai family did not specifically tell me about the many secret matters in the palace... The concubines of the previous dynasty had to compete for favors. They once obtained some secret medicines, including false pregnancies. That medicine It is said that after Li Dong, the pulse condition is no different from the real pregnancy. Of course, if it is fake, it is fake, and when it is time to show the pregnancy, it will naturally be exposed!"
Queen Meng asked puzzledly: "Auntie, if Shu Zhaoyi used that kind of medicine... then what was she trying to do? Because it will only take a few months for the truth to be revealed. By then, how can we let her go?! "
"... The Ai family is not very good at eating." Empress Dowager Meng frowned and said, "The concubines who did that in the previous dynasty were planning to stuff pillows under their clothes to protect their belly when they were in confinement! In the end, when the 'birth period' came, they colluded A confidant, bring a child from outside the palace into the palace and treat it as the emperor's heir... Of course she failed at first, after all, the palace is strictly forbidden, and it is not that easy to confuse the bloodline!"
"Can it be said that Shu Zhaoyi didn't seem to have that ability at that time?" Queen Meng said, "Before, the imperial concubine was there, and the two sisters controlled the emperor's favor, and no one else had any share! At that time, many people were outside the palace. Rushing to please, maybe there is a chance of being replaced by a civet cat for the crown prince. But at that time, because the imperial concubine died, Peng Baolin and others were able to get the rain and dew, and the palace people had eyesight. Who knows, is she at the end of her life? At that time, who would dare to help her do something that would implicate the nine clans?"
Because Chi Zuosi knew that Empress Dowager Meng had been sad that her mother-in-law had no biological grandson in the past two years, but she was more hopeful that Shu Zhaoyi would turn out to be pregnant, he said cautiously: "What the Queen Mother said is absolutely not true. Although Shu Zhaoyi is arrogant and domineering She's used to it, but she's not stupid! She should know that Ru Ming can't even suppress people like Peng Baolin, let alone let someone help her take such a risk? What's more, the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother are not allowed to leave. !So... could what she said be true? "
"..." Empress Dowager Meng had a sullen face and thought for a while before saying, "If it's not true, then of course it's good."
But after a brief silence, the Queen Mother asked, "When Zhaoyi said she was pregnant, did we pay attention to everyone inside and outside?"
Queen Meng's heart sank when she heard this, knowing that although the Queen Mother mistrusted Shu Zhaoyi, she was still like Chi Zuosi in hoping that what Shu Zhaoyi said was true.
At that time, I asked people who heard that Shu Zhaoyi was pregnant...
Sure enough, Chi Zuosi said: "They are all here to serve you. When I just asked them to go east, the servants had already reminded the steward to keep an eye on them and told them not to wander around, let alone shut up."
"Normally, for such a big matter, you should tell Gui Yu immediately." Empress Dowager Meng nodded, her face as frosty as snow, and said calmly, "However, that child just came over yesterday and told me about asking for troops from the wrong city of Chang'an. There must be many things going on at that time, so I won’t disturb him.”
When she said that, she glanced at Queen Meng, who said, "Auntie, he will definitely listen to you!"
After pondering for a while, he asked again, "Then... the child that Sixth Brother will send him there tomorrow morning?"
"Since Qun Xunyu sent it here, I'll keep it first." Empress Dowager Meng thought for a moment and said softly, "After all, Fei Guihuan's child... It's so pitiful that both of his biological parents are gone, and his two uncles are both unmarried. , and it is true that she cannot take care of such a young child. As an aunt, I should help take care of some confinement children... Anyway, she was sent to me, and her name was not mentioned. "
That arrangement was within Empress Meng's expectations. After all, not to mention that Empress Dowager Meng had misgivings about Shu Zhaoyi's pregnancy. Even if she didn't, no one could guarantee that Shu Zhaoyi's pregnancy would give birth to a male heir.
Therefore, the child sent to Queen Meng must continue to be a backup.
After the Empress Dowager finished giving instructions, she asked Chi Zuosi to go to Emperor Xuan Jing to inquire: "Let the Ai family know everything about the Shu sisters' movements in the past two months, especially who they saw when they retreated." ! It is said that the emperor's children spent their whole confinement in a state of debauchery and drunkenness! If the Ai family doesn't expect him to identify his own flesh and blood, no matter how much the Ai family hopes for his grandson, he will never let anyone occupy the magpie's nest. reason!"
Empress Meng had no involvement in those matters, so she avoided suspicion and did not want to get involved, so she comforted the Queen Mother: "Auntie, don't worry, we are in Linyuan. Those things can be found out soon. What is going on, we will meet later You will know later."
While she was coaxing the Queen Mother, the cries of killing gradually became less frequent in Chang'an City, indicating that the war was gradually ending.
Meng Guiyu wiped the sweat from his face and asked the spy who was flying over to report the news: "How is it?"
"The Gaomi Prince's Mansion is empty." The spy rolled down his saddle and knelt down on one knee and said, "Their members, Fang Anshi, Huang Xianyun, Zhao Qiu... have all retreated with the defeated army! It was still dark at that time, should we notice that we are attacking the city? After that, they abandoned Chang'an and escorted a group of family members away. Because it was dark, they were not discovered in time. Several generals from Bu Nao have already led their men to chase them, and there must be good news soon!"
Speaking of this, the spy added, "For some reason, the Qi family was not included in the retreat. Just now, Qi Jianxun led his servants to resist stubbornly. After the gate of the house was breached, Qi Jianxun's eldest son killed his stepmother, wife, concubines and children with a sword, and then committed suicide. .Execution. Although some of Bu Nao's brothers committed suicide, they did not kill their wives and daughters, and there are still 10 or 20 people who were saved. If all the people in the Ming Dynasty are in the backyard of the Qi Mansion, how will they fare? I would like to ask the commander-in-chief to show the east!"
"Qi family?" Meng Guiyu was originally calm, but he had expected that. Hearing this, his face changed slightly and he said, "The eldest son of Qi killed his stepmother and others... Are you afraid of being humiliated? But Qi Jianxun Where is it?"
The spy shook his head and said: "We searched all over Qi's house, including the secret rooms and secret passages in the house, but there was no trace of Qi Jianxun or his close servants! He tortured the Qi family and asked them whether Qi Jianxun had quietly left Chang'an City as early as July or August. ! But where they are going and what their purpose is, no one knows!”
"Do you have to go against Wang Rongjing's arrangement?" Meng Guiyu muttered to himself and frowned, "No wonder the battle went so smoothly last night... I originally thought that Qi Jianxun had something wrong with his body like Wang Rongjing did, so he was not in Chang'an... strange … With his eyes set on the bones, what was he doing after leaving Chang’an?”
His eyes flickered for a moment, and Meng Guiyu suddenly thought of something. He hurriedly asked his left and right men to get the map. While looking at it, he asked, "Where is the Northern Xinjiang Army currently?"
A lieutenant general who paid special attention to the movements of the Northern Xinjiang Army came and pointed out the specific direction for him: "I recently received news that the Northern Xinjiang Army is here. Calculate their footsteps, and they are probably there now... Then There is no danger in the middle, so they probably won't stop on purpose. "
"It seems that when Qi Jianxun left Chang'an, he probably went to attack the Northern Xinjiang Army!" Meng Guiyu's eyes were cold, he raised his head and asked, "Who are the generals who killed Rong Jing?" ! Send someone to remind you that Rong Jing must not get closer to the Northern Xinjiang Army! "
"Commander, I'm afraid that matter will be difficult." After hearing this, the deputy general went to remind him, "Except for the Qi family, almost all the members of Rong Jing's faction are on the retreat! General Ruomo guessed right. When they reached the fork in the road, , they must disperse and flee! At that time, our people will be afraid that they will not be able to judge which road is Rongjing, and they will have to separate! The rebels on Rongjing's side will be able to flee, but most of our people will have to keep Chang'an. , and are you preparing to fight against Ruru... So, even if you chase Rong Jing, if you don't have enough troops, it will be of no use?"
He also said, "Even if Qi Jianxun left Chang'an secretly, he would have contacted the Northern Xinjiang Army. But the leader of the Northern Xinjiang Army, General Huaihua Zhao Shi, had already taken refuge with the Mi Zhen County Prince! If he had not turned back to Rong Jing, Hasn't it become a joke to command Dong? So the Northern Xinjiang Army may not be willing to pay attention to Qi Jianxun?"
Meng Guiyu looked ugly and said: "The Northern Xinjiang Army may not turn back to Rong Jing's command, but regardless of Rong Jing's father-son relationship with Prince Mi Zhen or her in-law relationship with Zhao Shi, when he is desperate, Zhao Shi 80% will not refuse to accept him!"
"This man is the emperor's brother. He has always claimed that the emperor has passed away long ago. Is the emperor like this a substitute? It has confused some ignorant people! If he is allowed to escape like this, there will be endless troubles! "
The deputy general also knew that letting go of King Gaomi would be very troublesome, but considering the human legs, there was really little chance of killing the prince. Please tell me, King Gaomi's retreat was too simple, just like packing up the luggage. It was as if they were just waiting to leave Yebori Castle on the other side of Linyuan. And how did Meng Guiyu know that such a thing would happen
He was very wary of King Gaomi's trick of luring the enemy deeper, so he moved cautiously and steadily. When he later saw that there was really no resistance, he also occupied several favorable terrains, and with cover, he started Go boldly and deeply.
After all the trouble coming east, King Gaomi and his party had already gone far away.
There was no way to leave that man in the city and go outside the city. With so many people fleeing, King Gaomi wouldn't be stupid enough to publicly display a flag for them to identify... It just depends on luck.
After pondering for a while, he said: "General, Rong Jing is at odds with the father and son of Mi Zhen County Prince. Before, when the father and son had their own territories, they even plotted against each other. If Rong Jing loses Chang'an in the future, she will go to this port. Whether he surrendered to the Northern Xinjiang Army or to the Western Xinjiang, he could not trust the command of Prince Mi Zhen! How can there be peace if father and son live together day and night? Even if we could not move him at that time, the character of Prince Mi Zhen would probably not be tolerated. Get it! In this way, we will expose this matter when the time comes, just in time to let the people of Tiandong see the madness of Prince Mi Zhen!"
"Of course nothing good will happen if someone falls into Mi Zhen's lap, but if his close subordinates fall into Mi Zhen's lap, it's not something Mi Zhen desires!" Meng Guiyu was silent for a while and said, "Bu Nay, what I said is correct, we have too many complicated things to do now... Let’s clean up Chang’an first and prepare to welcome the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother to return to the imperial city!"
He pinched the palm of his hand deeply with his legs hidden in his sleeves, and thought to himself: "Mi Zhen, did I do it? Rong Jing was poisoned by her abruptness in front of her, and her quick retreat behind her. She would have rejected me 100% of the time... I Does that mean that because of Meng Boqin, he has to make resisting Ruru a top priority, and occupying Chang'an can't do anything to me, but can be used as a cover for me?!"
A chill flashed in his eyes, and Meng Guiyu thought quietly, "Am I telling him tactfully that even if I am not in Chang'an, even if he already knows that he is not as powerful as before... he still escapes from the palm of my legs?!"
“I won’t always get what I want!!!”
Meng Guiyu felt angry and took several deep breaths before he could control his emotions. Little did he know that the person he hated and feared was still outside Chang'an City at this moment.
In the north of the city, outside the inconspicuous single-door courtyard, Rong Sleeping Crane was holding a rough pottery tea bowl and calmly listening to the noise of shouting and crying outside the wall.
Dong Liang, who was standing behind him, was dressed as a servant of the East. His thick eyebrows were furrowed and he whispered in a low voice: "Prince, let's go quickly? Meng Guiyu had just taken over the whole city at that time, so he was very focused on it." The King of Gaomi is here, so he can't care about the city for the time being. But in a little while, when he frees up his legs, he will definitely comb the whole city to the east and carefully comb it. By then, if your whereabouts are discovered... I am afraid that he will abandon King Gaomi, so I must ask you to pay me for my mistake!"
Moreover, "The plan has gone smoothly so far, and there is no need for you to go to the town in person... If you stayed in the city at that time, we would be worried, but you would not be able to do anything!"
Dong Liang was really a little confused. He had met Tao Chen in person before, so it was quite clear that Tao Chen was in a key position and his decision could influence the overall situation. It would be safer for Rong Suihe to take action in person.
At that time, Tao Tao led his troops to escort Princess Gaomi and others to evacuate the capital. What was Rong Suihe doing in the east
It won’t always be…
The prince wanted to meet Meng Guiyu in person... right
Thinking of that kind of cocoa, Dong Liang had the urge to vomit blood!