She just said that and stopped. Hua Rong and the others immediately understood, she was really sent by Zhao Deji. From the Dongting Lake to Lin An, Zhao Deji was obviously afraid that Yue Pengju would go to the Chuzhou.
Anger appeared in Yue Pengju's eyes, but he forced himself to hold it in and bowed towards Li Qiaoniang.
Tears welled up in Li Qiaoniang's eyes again as she said softly, "Servant was originally a woman made of fireworks. After he died in battle, the Servant was filled with grief and grief. He was even more mindful of his good fortune and had originally wanted to protect his integrity for his entire life, but unexpectedly, he was ordered to do so by an official … "
Although Li Qiaoniang was only a young lady who had gone through the motions of marriage, she just so happened to marry Gao Lin. Gao Lin had a good appearance and loved and respected her greatly, the so called couple had actually fallen in love with Gao Lin for a day. She sobbed and said, "This servant is deeply moved by the love and kindness of Grand Commandant Gao. Back in Dong Ting and Huzhou, I have also experienced the noble and noble conduct of Yue Xiang Gong and Madam. I was forced to such a state of helplessness this time, it was really not out of my own heart …"
Officer Zhang was naturally Zhang Quwei, and his instructions were precisely directed by the Emperor. Although Yue Pengju and his wife had long suspected Li Qiaoniang's identity, they were still completely shocked when they heard her say that she was not under the orders of the empress dowager, but instead the emperor. It turned out that Zhao Deji's suspicions had already reached such a state.
Hua Rong said slowly, "Since that's the case, I'll stay behind with Qiaoniang first …"
Yue Pengju could no longer hold it in, according to the order on the edict, he would have to leave tomorrow, but if Hua Rong did not leave, wouldn't she have to stay as a "hostage"?
"Sister Shi Qi, you must come with me."
"But now that I have the Imperial Mandate, how can I leave?"
Li Yian said slowly: "According to old body's views, Sister Shi Qi can stay here for the time being …" She and Hua Rong were already like mother and daughter, and their relationship had long since changed.
"Since they are even sending Peng to the Chuzhou, Qin Gui would not act so quickly. Penga will leave first, and take this opportunity to act accordingly. If Sister Shi Qi can think of a way to escape, it might be a little easier. "
Hua Rong nodded her head, if the family of three were to publicly disobey their orders, wouldn't that mean that they were 'disobeying the decree'? Yue Pengju listened to his logic and thought for a long time before making his decision.
That night, the couple tossed and turned, but neither of them could say a word. Until the middle of the night, Hua Rong could not help but say: "Pengju, you don't have to worry about me. 'he' probably isn't enough to kill me. "Once you get out, it'd be best if you didn't come back …"
Yue Pengju's heart was even more unwell. He hugged his wife and felt that he had been through a life of war, to the point where it was difficult for him to even protect his wife and children. He couldn't help but shed tears.
Hua Rong lightly rubbed her face with her hand and said in a low voice, "Pengju, you can only think of a solution when you're outside. Rest assured, as long as I have the chance, I will definitely come out to find you. "
Yue Pengju nodded, he already had a plan in mind. The next day, he bid farewell to his wife and children and followed Zhang Jun to Chuzhou.
Ever since Han Zhongliang had been removed from the army, he had been living in depression at home every day. On this day, he gathered a few of his wives to have a feast, and heard from the guards that Yu Peng had come to visit. He valued the few scholars beside Yue Pengju, so when he heard that it was Yu Peng, he immediately led him into the study room to have a private conversation. Only now did he realize the seriousness of the situation. Not only did the emperor want his military power, he also wanted's life. Yu Peng immediately began to prepare for him. Han Zhongliang was unable to sit still for a moment, so he rode the autumn sun that was at noon to see the Emperor.
Zhao Deji was teasing Xiao Liu, and after hearing that Han Zhongliang had come, he still barely gave face to Wing Wang and summoned him in alone. As soon as Han Zhongliang left, he knelt on the ground and wailed, "This subject has been loyal and devoted to Your Majesty all my life, not daring to defy him in the slightest. May Your Majesty keep your life …"
Zhao Deji said casually: "What's wrong with that?"
Han Zhongliang then continued to wail and complain about the matter of the general being slandered and imprisoned. Finally, he suddenly turned around and took off his robe, exposing his upper body. He prostrated himself and wailed, "This subject does not dare to hold the military power, nor does this subject linger in a high position. I only hope for a good end …"
Although Zhao Deji had military power, she did not want to kill him. Hearing that Qin Gui had actually set up a private torture chamber, he was shocked. He was furious at Qin Gui, but after thinking about it, he felt that it would be easy to stop, and that it would be hard to prevent a tiger from fighting, so he decided to wait for everything to settle, and in less than a year, find an excuse to expel Qin Gui.
While he was deep in thought, Han Zhongliang had always been kneeling on the ground. He thought for a long time before frowning and said to Han Zhongliang: "Get up first."
Han Zhongliang stood at the side with his hands hanging down, and only heard the emperor's golden words, "Although Qin Gui is a bit excessive this time, he is also loyal to the country. Only the staff will be stung 100, exiled Lingnan. "Go home, and I will protect your entire family."
Han Zhongliang felt as if a bucket of cold water was being poured all over him. The emperor knew that it was a false accusation, but he could still maintain a straight face and claim that Qin Gui was loyal to the country. He could not resist and bravely kneeled down again: "Now, Qin Gui has covered the sky with one hand and is continuously eliminating people who are not his equal. "I heard him walk around and slander Yue Wu …"
Zhao Deji sternly cut him off, "We allow you to live, do you need to form a contract with Yue Pengju in private …"
Han Zhongliang slightly touched the corner of the Emperor's eyes, but when he felt a fierce light flash past, he realized that Yue Pengju was also on the verge of death. Not daring to refute another word, he thanked the Royal En and hurried out.
Once Yue Pengju left, there were no more men in the house, so Li Yian stayed behind to accompany Hua Rong and her son. Adding Li Qiaoniang into the mix, everyone was not that lonely either.
Just like this, two days passed. Li Qiaoniang went out to buy some scraps, and when night came, she still did not return. At first, Hua Rong did not care about it. Seeing that it was getting late, she sent people out to look, but even after the sky had turned dark, there was still no one around.
She panicked and sent people out again. After searching all night, she couldn't find even half a shadow. Li Yian comforted her: "Maybe Qiao Niang left by herself?"
Hua Rong shook his head anxiously. Li Qiaoniang came here on orders, how could she leave so easily? Until the afternoon of the second day, when there was still no news of Li Qiaoniang. She could no longer sit still, stood up, and said to Li Yian: "I'll trouble Grandma to keep an eye on the tiger head, I want to make a trip to the palace. Li Qiaoniang obeys Zhang Quwei in everything, so the odds are against us now … "
Li Yian wanted to stop her, but he couldn't. He only heard from the outside that the Kanggong was here.
Why would the Kanggong come here? Hua Rong hastily went out to welcome her. Kanggong smiled merrily at her and said, "Madame Yue, Shangguan Family asks for your presence …"
Hua Rong's heart sank, what good would it do if Zhao Deji summoned him now?
She looked at Li Yian and followed him out of the room. After exiting the corridor, he could not help but ask softly: "Kangkang, where did Li Qiaoniang go?"
Kanggong squinted his small eyes and said in an extremely low voice, "You and I can be considered old friends, so I'll tell you a little. That woman was probably silenced by Zhang Quwei that fellow …"
It turned out that the moment Li Qiaoniang went out that day, she was targeted and brought to a secret location by Zhang Quwei's people. Zhang Quwei wanted her to tell him what kind of "treason and treason" secret evidence Yue Pengju had, so it was natural that she would not be able to give her out. Seeing that she no longer had any value to him, Zhang Quwei actually executed her in private.
Although the Kanggong made it sound casual, Hua Rong felt a rush of blood to the top of her head. She heard the Kanggong's order in a low voice, "Madame Yue, you don't have to be too serious in everything, only when you know better will you be able to protect yourself, and when you feel wronged, will you be able to ask for your help.
Hua Rong stopped, and said in a low voice: "Kangkang, where are you bringing me to?"
"You'll know when we get there."
Hua Rong clenched her teeth, and a few guards in plain clothes carried a palanquin. She had no choice but to brace herself and go up. The curtain of the sedan hung down, but she didn't know which direction to go. She could only ponder in the sedan. After an unknown period of time, the sedan stopped outside the palace gates. At this point, Hua Rong was actually calm down.
Passing through the parlour, she arrived at the pavilion, which was a corridor with nine bends. Upon entering, the door silently closed behind him. Hua Rong stood in her original position, not moving at all. This was the "Warm Pavilion", the place where Zhao Deji had secretly dated Wang Junhua several times. Although she did not know it, she felt a disgusting and ambiguous aura the moment she entered the room.
With both hands on her shoulders, she suddenly turned around and heard a voice. "Rong Er …"
This "Rong Er" was originally shouted out with the word "love, love", causing goosebumps to form all over her body when she heard it. She hurriedly brushed away this hand, and felt as if she had swallowed a fly. She turned around and saw that the man in front of her had a head of white hair. The handsome hair he had seen more than ten years ago was like a ridiculous illusion.
She slowly said: "Your majesty, what matter do you have to call Hua Rong for?"
Zhao Deji revealed a strange smile: "Rong Er, take a look …"
Hua Rong turned his body, and saw that on the dresser in front of him, there was a rectangular opened box, inside the box were pearls and beautiful jade, gold and silver jewelry, it was extremely dazzling.
"These are all yours. They are all given to you by This Emperor." As long as you are obedient, I can give you something that any woman in the world would yearn for. "
Hua Rong said indifferently: "If you don't accomplish anything, you won't receive my rewards."
Zhao Deji stepped forward and forcefully pulled her hand. Hua Rong struggled, but Zhao Deji released his and took a few steps back. He leaned against the wall and opened his eyes wide.
Zhao Deji smiled obscenely, "Rong Er, I won't hide the reason why I have asked you to come here today. Ever since The little prince passed away, the concubines in the harem did not have a single son. "I need your help when I think of the lands of the Rivers and Mountains …"
Hua Rong's voice was sharp: "This kind of thing, what does it have to do with me?"
"You are terminally ill and can give birth to a healthy son. I think, you are a martial artist, and your physique is stronger, unlike those of the imperial concubines. "More importantly, I've always liked you. I've always missed you all these years. If you can help me give birth to a son …"
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Hua Rong laughed coldly and interrupted his words, "Your Majesty, please reconsider! The whole world knew that Hua Rong was Yue Pengju's wife. Is Your Majesty not afraid of carrying the notoriety of being the wife of a lord? "
Zhao Deji did not think much of it, "Wu Zetian is the concubine of the Tang Sect, so he can still become the empress of his son, Tang Gao Zong! Tang Xuan Sect could even openly view a daughter-in-law as their Pet Consort. "Your son can't even be bothered with it, much less a minister …"