Zhao Zhe rode his horse and stood on the other side of the moat, looking at the noise in the capital from a distance.
"You once said that you would open the gate of the capital for me." Zhao Zhe smiled slightly, turned to look at Ji Man and said, "Now this gate is right in front of us."
Ji Man laughed: "My lord, don't be too anxious, you can't let Sang Yu push the door open with your hands, right? I have already arranged for people to create chaos inside, and it has also been stated that Ji's largest granary is outside the capital, and there are thousands of grains in it. No one is guarding, as long as the people can break through the gate, they can go to Ji's granary to get rice."
Zhao Zhe pursed his lips: "This king still wants to attack directly. I'm afraid it will be difficult to open the city gate just relying on those common people."
"My lord, don't underestimate the power of the people." Ji Man said sternly: "Water can carry a boat or overturn it. The people are the foundation of the country. Today, the Holy Majesty is unpopular with the people, and he is in power violently. If the people's grievances accumulate to a certain extent, they will naturally become The torrential flood flooded the capital."
"Really?" Zhao Zhe still didn't believe it in his eyes: "Wait another half an hour, if the city gate is not opened, then the king will order to attack the city."
"Okay." Ji Man nodded.
Standing on the city wall, Ning Yuxuan looked from a distance, and Ji Man's red dress could be seen among the crowd. She stood side by side with Zhao Zhe on the horse, looking a little dazzling.
"My lord, there are more than three thousand people here. The emperor ordered that anyone who rushes to the gate of the city be beheaded. Look..."
Looking away, Ning Yuxuan frowned slightly: "Three thousand flesh and blood, all beheaded will only make more people violent. Why did the emperor issue such an order?"
Gui Bai shook his head: "The palace is already in chaos, the emperor has lost his temper."
Even the monarch yelled out the words "those who follow me will prosper, and those who oppose me will perish". After all, it is the emperor who has been oppressed and bullied for a long time. Once he turns over, he will inevitably be headstrong and do whatever he wants.
Ning Yuxuan was stunned for a moment, glanced at the people below the tower, pursed his lips and said: "In this case, then follow the emperor's order, I will go into the palace."
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that he has tried his best to guard the country for Zhao Li. Seeing that the city was about to collapse, it was time for him to pick it up.
"Your Majesty!" Concubine Shu stood in the Zichen Hall and said in a panic: "Calm your anger and calm down. There are only traitors outside, and my father has brought troops to help. Don't mess yourself up."
Zhao Li's eyes were red, and he sat on the wheelchair and said, "I didn't come easily in this world, why do I have to give it up now? Brother Dahuang had trouble with me everywhere when he was young, and now it's hard for me to sit in this country, he Why are you still robbing?"
These words were a bit naive, and it was true that he was so angry that he was dizzy and couldn't find a way out. There is only Fan Tianxing by his side, and he is also his confidant who followed him step by step from the bottom to the top.
"Your Majesty, Marquis Moyu is guarding the city, but I still feel that it is better to use another general to guard it." Fan Tianxing frowned and said, "Marquis Moyu once opened the city gate for you, and I am worried that he will do it again for the eldest prince." Open it once."
Zhao Li turned his head and stared at him: "How much thought I put on Ning Yuxuan, others don't know, how can you not know?"
Fan Tianxing was slightly taken aback.
When they were fighting for power back then, both the eldest prince and the third prince competed to win over Mo Yuhou, and even meddled in his backyard. The Second Prince had no power at that time, and could only rely on some loyal courtiers to get a share of the pie. But Mo Yuhou did not choose the eldest prince and the third prince in the end, but chose Zhao Li.
This is also the success of Zhao Li's life back then. He kept a low profile, kept secret, and accumulated strength in secret. Once it exploded, it was time to seize power.
However, Fan Tianxing also had to admit that Zhao Li's temperament had changed drastically after he succeeded in seizing the throne. He used to be a reserved and low-key person, but after ascending to the throne, he became a self-respecting attitude, and he did not listen to others' words or accept advice. Even for a person like him who followed wholeheartedly, it is inevitable that he will feel a little bit chilled up to now.
It can only be said that although the eldest prince's rebellion was disloyal, it was an opportunity given to him by Zhao Li himself to be able to make such a powerful journey.
"Although the emperor has spent all his time on Mo Yuhou, Mo Yuhou seems to be very loyal." Fan Tianxing sighed: "But I still feel uneasy."
Zhao Li snorted coldly: "What is there to worry about? When all the Chinese and military officials in the city fled, he was the only one who insisted on guarding the city for me. Can't you see his position?"
Fan Tianxing hesitated to speak, and finally heaved a long sigh.
Ning Yuxuan had no restrictions on entering the palace, so he went straight to the queen's palace.
Pengyue was already a little confused, but she was still taken by the maid, but her face was wrinkled, and she looked very unhappy.
"Father!" Seeing him, he rushed over quickly, tears streaming down his face: "Father lied, last time he clearly said he would pick him up soon, but he hasn't seen anyone since—"
Ning Yuxuan hastily hugged him with a pink and tender face, "I didn't lie to you when I said that the next time I come is to pick you up, it's just that my father was delayed by something and came later." .”
Crying so loudly, Pengyue in the inner room was also awakened, and cried out anxiously: "Chen'er?"
After a moment of surprise, he quickly wiped away his tears, grabbed Ning Yuxuan's clothes, and pointed to the inside: "Your Majesty called me."
Living in the palace for nearly a year, Haohao has always called Pengyue her mother, with a baby voice, which sounds warm.
Ning Yuxuan was startled, the maid next to her had already gone to put down the curtain.
"Chen Ning Yuxuan, kowtow to the empress." Put it down, Ning Yuxuan went over and saluted.
The person in the bed tent seemed to breathe a sigh of relief: "It's you..." Then he thought about it, and smiled again: "Nowadays, there are not many people in the palace, and you still think I am the empress? Stop saluting soon. .”
Say a few words and catch your breath.
Ning Yuxuan pursed his lips and said: "The empress has taken good care of the son, so I should salute myself."
"Is the capital about to collapse?" Pengyue asked in a daze.
Mo Yuhou didn't answer, but said: "Your Majesty, please take care of yourself."
"This body, what else is there to take care of?" Coughing twice, Pengyue sighed: "I told him a long time ago, don't be too stubborn, fighting the country and defending the country are two different things, he won't listen. Then Proud people, this fall is hard, and there is no chance to get up again."
As he said that, he even smiled: "Probably he is jumping in anger right now, that guy..."
Ning Yuxuan remained silent.
"Master Hou, let's take Chen'er away." Pengyue said: "Although the emperor snatched him into the palace, I thank him for spending many difficult days with me. With him, it's like I was pregnant." It’s as if my child is born, and I won’t be stuck in the shadows for the rest of my life.”
Pengyue was pregnant with a child, and after the Nie family ransacked all the families, she was too sleepy, so she went back to the palace to be diagnosed by the imperial doctor, and only then did she know that she was pregnant with a child.
How happy she was to have a child. Zhao Li was also very happy.
However, for unknown reasons, the child aborted. She has nightmares every night, dreaming that her child is blaming her, why didn't she protect him
Protect? She didn't even know why she didn't have a child, so how could she protect her
It was because she was so stupid that she couldn't forgive herself at all. Even if Zhao Li built the Moon Tower for her, she still couldn't be happy.
Later, with Chen'er by his side, the little guy is lively and smart. What's rare is that he is still considerate at such a young age. When he sees her sad, he will play tricks to make her happy. After a long time, she slowly came out from the shadows.
She was originally a small hostage, but she unknowingly felt the pain in her heart.
Ning Yuxuan bowed deeply to her: "Thank you, Ma'am."
"Let's go." Pengyue turned over with difficulty, facing the wall.
Ha Hao thought it was just a simple farewell, and she knelt down, put her little hands on the ground, and kowtowed respectfully as taught by the nanny in the palace.
"Chen'er resigns."
Pengyue bit her mouth, tears streaming down her face. Hearing the sound of footsteps leaving, I finally couldn't help but lifted the curtain and took a look outside.
The small body has disappeared into the partition, and Chen'er's still lively voice came from outside: "Has Daddy seen Master? Is he waiting for Chen'er outside too?"
"Well, in a few days, you can see it."
Pengyue slowly closed her eyes.
After receiving it well, Ning Yuxuan secretly left the palace. It is said that the city gate has been opened by the people, and countless officers and soldiers who wanted to suppress the people were killed by the rioting people. Thousands of people rushed through the city gate and headed for Ji's granary.
Half an hour was just right, Ji Man heaved a sigh of relief, cupped his hands to Zhao Zhe who was beside him and said, "Sang Yu has already fulfilled what he promised the prince."
Zhao Zhe laughed out loud, looked at Ji Man in ecstasy, and waved: "Siege!"
The shouts were loud, the gates of the capital were opened, and countless soldiers from Changjun swarmed in, and began street fighting with the defenders inside.
The capital is in dire straits, but the gate of the imperial palace is wide open.
Fan Tianxing panicked and said: "Your Majesty, I have already said that Marquis Moyu can't stay, he can't! The gate of the city has been broken, and he opened the gate of the palace to make it clear that he wants to welcome the eldest prince into the palace! Your Majesty, let's go first!" let's go!"
Zhao Li was full of disbelief, grabbed his official sleeve and said, "How is it possible? How is it possible! His son is still in my hands, how dare he!"
"Your Majesty!" Concubine Shu stumbled in and said in extreme annoyance, "The Empress returned the son to Mo Yuhou privately! By the time the concubine received the news, it was already too late!"
"What?" Zhao Li was furious, turned his wheelchair and headed towards Moon Tower.
"Your Majesty, keep the green hills here, don't be afraid of running out of firewood, Your Majesty! The most urgent thing is to leave the palace as soon as possible!" Fan Tianxing stepped forward, stopped Zhao Li and said, "The Queen can't control it anymore, you go first!"
A group of imperial guards had already come up from behind, pushing his wheelchair to go outside the palace.
"Let go of me!" Zhao Li said angrily, "Bold! Take me to the Moon Tower, and I won't go anywhere except the Moon Tower!"