Clear and Muddy Loss of Love

Chapter 249

what's wrong with a woman

After another half a month, the first snow fell in the capital of the Wei Kingdom. Nangong Shunu had already taken Xiaodie to leave the capital for the fief. Before leaving, Nangong Jingnu also allowed Xiaodie to meet Yu Xiao, but only because of The identity of the servant girl was next to Nangong Shu's daughter. The mother and daughter couldn't say a word. Xiaodie watched Yu Xiao's tears welling in her eyes several times. Afraid that Yu Xiao would spot the clue, she could only hang her head, but Reluctant to lose sight of her daughter, she was in a dilemma.

Fortunately, Nangong Shunv understands Xiaodie's mind well, so she held Yuxiao in her arms to tease her to divert the little guy's attention. As her own daughter, Xiaodie's mood is complicated. When she gave birth to two children, she was still in a state of madness. It can be said that she did not fulfill her duties and responsibilities as a mother. Fortunately, Nangong Shunv did a lot for herself. make up.

As Nangong Shunv said: Yu Xiao is smart and sensible, and lives happily.

After seeing it with her own eyes, Xiaodie felt somewhat relieved. Although she could only silently look at Yu Xiao's back and didn't even have the qualifications to say a word, Xiaodie knew: this is the best for Yu Xiao. , her biological mother can only bring trouble to her.

Originally, Xiaodie wanted to bid farewell to Qi Yan, but Nangong Shunv persuaded her to give up the idea. Although there was a storm in the court, Nangong Shunv protected Xiaodie very well, and she didn't reveal any news to Xiaodie.

It was getting late, and the two of them were going to leave early tomorrow morning. Nangong Shunv then reluctantly put down Yuxiao and touched her head: "Yuxiao, the second aunt will go to the fiefdom tomorrow, and she will only be able to visit her every year from now on." You once..."

Yu Xiao refused immediately, and threw herself into Nangong Shunv's arms: "Second Aunt, don't leave, Yu Xiao can't bear you!"

Xiaodie turned her eyes away from tears on the spot, Nangong Shunv was also a little moved, she put her arms around Yuxiao and coaxed: "Second Aunt is also reluctant to part with you, but since His Majesty has granted you a fief, I always want to go back and live for a while. I will return in a few years." Come back to the capital..."

Qi Yuxiao: "No, no, Second Aunt, don't leave."

Nangong Shunv: "Second Aunt promises to write you a letter every month, buy you some special gifts for you, and come back to see you once a year. When you grow older, Second Aunt will definitely ask His Majesty to let you Come and stay with me for a while, okay?"

Qi Yuxiao cried loudly, hugged Nangong Shunv and did not let go: "No, no, second aunt, don't leave, Yu Xiao won't let second aunt go to fief the land, woo woo woo..."

Nangong Shunv also shed tears, hugged Yu Xiao for a long time, she was also reluctant to part with Yu Xiao, not to mention that this child was a piece of flesh that fell from Xiao Die's body, and she was very close to her since she was a child. There will be no more children, and Yu Xiao has always been treated as a daughter.

It's just that the current situation in the capital is secretive, and I have heard the rumors in the court, Xiaodie may be in danger if I stay any longer, Xiaodie is my love, and I also promised that Agula will take good care of Xiaodie, so I can only go to the fief Avoid the limelight.

If it weren't for Yu Xiao being His Majesty's only child in name, Nangong Shunu would also want to take Yu Xiao away with her.

Qi Yuxiao was sensible after all, although he was sobbing and nestling in Nangong Shunv's arms, he stopped making trouble.

Qi Yuxiao wiped away his tears, and said with a choked voice, "Second Aunt must come back to see me early."

Nangong Shunv: "I promise you."

Qi Yuxiao: "La Gou Gou."

Nangong Shunv: "Okay..."

Nangong Shunv took a look at Xiaodie, seeing her lover standing in the corner with her head down, she was very distressed.

Nangong Shunv: "You all go down first, I want to tell Princess Yanyang a few words alone, and Xiaodie stays."

After everyone retreated, Nangong Shunv took Yu Xiao's hand and came to Xiaodie. Xiaodie seemed to have guessed what her lover was going to do, and she dodged in shock.

Nangong Shunv: "Xiaodie, Second Aunt told you a secret, a secret between us, okay?"

Qi Yuxiao: "Yes!"

Nangong Shunv smiled and took Xiaodie's hand, and introduced gently: "This aunt's name is: Nuo Min, and she will spend her whole life with the second aunt."

Qi Yuxiao looked up at Xiaodie, and saw Aunt Nuomin covering her mouth and crying. Qi Yuxiao's watery eyes were full of curiosity. Reconcile", since the second aunt said it was a secret, she would definitely keep it a secret, so she obediently called Xiaodie: "Auntie."

Xiaodie's tears flowed more fiercely, Nangong Shunu said with a smile: "Would you like Yu Xiao to give Aunt Nuo Min a hug? She likes Yu Xiao very much."

Qi Yuxiao: "Good!"

Nangong Shunv looked at the mother and daughter embracing each other. After all, it was the call from the blood. Yu Xiao behaved very well, even a little dependent on this embrace.

Xiaodie didn't dare to hold her for too long, she just felt her daughter's body temperature slightly and let go.

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That night, the servants of Princess Zhuohua’s mansion began to load the cars. Nangong Jingnv also rewarded many things, but these things came from the emperor’s private treasury, and the state treasury was not used. The officials and censors could not say anything Come, at most, I can only admire the deep love between His Majesty and the princess sisters.

In the early morning of the next day, Nangongshu's convoy to the fief set off under the misty morning light. There were more than 50 carriages in total. Nangongshu's family was poor, and only ten carriages belonged to her, and twenty carriages came from rewards. The rest are gifts from various prefectures.

The convoy is escorted by [-] elite soldiers and can reach the fief in about ten days.

Fifteen days later, the first snow fell in the capital of Wei State, and two memorials came with it.

One is the reply letter from Nangong Shunv who arrived in the fief safely, and the other is the military information sent to the capital by the Huainan Jiedu mission...

Qi Yan was investigated by the third division for nearly a month. Under the protection of Nangong Jingnv, the third division was unable to find out anything and was ready to close the case.

The court, which was finally about to calm down again, was once again stirred up by this military report.

The Huainan Jiedu envoy came to report: At the beginning of December in the first year of Chengqi, there was a sudden rebellion in many places in Huainan. Many refugees who occupied the mountains as kings seemed to have planned it. Having seized a city as a stronghold, the rebels on other hills are likely to gather here...

The military newspaper also said: The rebels occupying the city even gave themselves a designation - "Zhengan Army".

Huainan Jiedu envoy wrote in his handwriting: In recent years, there have been many refugees in Huainan and other places. Most of them are local farmers. I don’t know when and why, they have abandoned their family business and brought their relatives to become bandits. .This matter is not within the jurisdiction of the Jiedushi, and the efforts of various government offices to deal with the bandits are also different, which has caused the rebels to become popular without knowing it.

Jiedushi also analyzed: This is very likely to be a premeditated uprising and rebellion. Since December, the grassroots bandits in various places seem to have received some kind of order, and they rose up one after another within a few days.

Since most of these grassroots bandits were locals, and they had some relatives in the city, they joined forces inside and outside to capture a city, and there was a tendency to gradually expand it.

From the moment the handwritten letter was sent out, the Huainan Jiedu envoy had already summoned an army of [-] to fight against the rebels. Afterwards, he would report the progress of the army to the capital every day, and asked the court to be ready to send troops to support at any time. Huainan and other places suffered disasters, many of the post roads were damaged, and the army was inconvenient to move, and it may not be possible to quickly wipe out the rebels. Your Majesty Wanwang forgives the crime.

Nangong Jingnv read the report several times, and every time she scanned the words "Zhenganjun", her anger increased.

Dry is yang, and kun is yin.

The words "Zhenganjun" are obviously dissatisfied with the rule of the empress?

Nangong Jingnv does not think that these rebels can resist the regular army of the imperial court, but...the national treasury is empty at the moment. Although Sifang Bank pledged a large sum of money before, those are earmarked for distribution to the disaster areas in the north and south. The rest of the treasury The silver is less than 200 million taels, and no one in the army is at least half a tael a day...

Since most of these rebels were locals, they must know the local terrain like the back of their hands. In addition, Huainan had just suffered a disaster, and it was inconvenient to march on post roads. The weather was cold, but the rebels could wait for work at leisure.

It really took advantage of the right time and place... Even if the combat power of the two sides is very different, it will be a tough battle for the imperial court's army.

Nangong Jingnv immediately summoned the secretary Xing Jingfu, Taiwei Gongyang Huai, and the servants of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household to the imperial study.

Nangong Jingnv handed the military report to Qin De, the servant of the Ministry of War. After Qin De finished reading, several people in the field fell into silence.

Gong Yanghuai was the first to speak: "Your Majesty, if the rebel army is rampant, you will surely win the battle. I invite you to fight and lead the army to crush the rebel army!"

Xing Jingfu: "Master Taiwei is commendable, but I think this is not the time for the imperial court to take action. Looking at the military report of the Huainan Jiedu Envoy, although the rebel army seems to be powerful, it has not formed a climate. It is the so-called killing chickens." Crazy, it would be too much for the Taiwei to lead the battle in person, and the two armies are most afraid of changing commanders before the battle. Now the Huainan Jiedu envoy has not been defeated. Even though he was begging for help in his heart, he was only retreating to advance. It is better to give the task of suppressing the rebels to the local army first, and see the effect later.”

Gong Yanghuai: "But... Your Majesty has not been on the throne for less than a year, and this kind of thing happened in Huainan. If it is not settled quickly, it may endanger the hearts of the people."

Qin De stood up and said: "I think Lord Gongyang is right. Now that the New Year is approaching, the common people are looking forward to a stable year. Even if there is no need for Lord Taiwei to personally command the court, they should use thunderous means to put down the rebellion quickly. Second, it can also intimidate the lowly folks."

What both sides said made sense, Nangong Jingnv thought for a while and turned her attention to Hubu Shangshu: "Hubu, what's your opinion?"

Hubu Shangshu straightened his clothes and took a step forward: "Old minister... dare not speak."

Nangong Jingnu: "Speak freely, I forgive you for your innocence."

Hubu Shangshu: "In this way, the old minister has the courage to speak up. Qi Zuo Your Majesty, the old minister will make peace."

As soon as this remark came out, the rest of the people frowned and cast surprised glances at Shangshu Hubu.

Only Nangong Jingnv's complexion remained unchanged, and she said, "Well, let me tell you what you think."

Minister of the Household Department: "Yes. Your Majesty Qizuo, the old minister still said that the Household Department has no money. Whether it is to dispatch troops from the nearest city or dispatch troops from the capital, the army only needs to gather and settle the consumption on the road, food, grass, equipment and supplies, every day. The daily consumption of an ordinary soldier is at least 480 renminbi, and the average is about 1 renminbi. Two. At least 5000 elite soldiers are needed to quickly quell the rebellion. The daily expenditure of these 5000 elite soldiers is 75 taels of silver, and 100 taels a month. If you come out, you can only guarantee the expenses of [-] troops for about three months at most. His Majesty enthroned and pardoned the world and exempted the whole country from taxes for three years. Now there are only two incomes from the management of Huangzhuang and the official camp of salt, iron, tea and silk. There are about [-] million taels of income every year, which will cover the expenses of the inner court, the capital and officials from all over the country. What the adults said is good, and the veterans understand this truth, but what about the money? Once the war starts, every day will be wasted. Silver! So the old minister risked his life to tell His Majesty that this battle must never be fought, even if it is cheating, coaxing, begging! As long as the rebels have to be stabilized for two more years, after the national funeral is over and the court resumes taxation, Defeat the rebels immediately."

Nangong Jingnv was silent for a long time, and said sincerely: "I am very fortunate to have the loyal support of your family, and Dawei is very fortunate."

Everyone: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Nangong Jingnv: "Everyone has heard it too. Although I intend to calm down, the current treasury is empty and natural disasters continue... The right time and place are all lost, and the only way to make peace is to have a long-term plan. Tell me... How can I appease this person?" A group of mobs." Nangong Jingnu carefully defined this group of people as "mobs" rather than "rebels".

Xing Jingfu: "Qizou Your Majesty, I especially remember that when the first emperor ascended the throne, the situation in the world was even more turbulent than it is now. The same treasury was empty, and mobs everywhere rose up. Your majesty can follow the example of the first emperor and issue a "crime edict" to appease the people. , and remove the guilt of these grassroots bandits, allow them to go home, and will not be held accountable."

Several people glanced at each other, since the imperial court has no money to fight, then Zhong Shuling's strategy is the best choice.

Nangong Jingnu: "Let me think about it, the Ministry of War..."

Qin De: "The minister is here."

Nangong Jingnu: "Issuing an order from the Ministry of War to Huainan Jiedushi, let him focus on controlling the spread of the war situation, supplemented by extermination. It is best to take strict precautions in the nearest city, and stick to it for a while when the winter is approaching."

Qin De: "Yes!"

Nangong Jingnu asked Xing Jingfu again: "How about the joint trial of the three divisions?"

Xing Jingfu: "Returning to Your Majesty, there is no evidence for what Ding Yi reported. The third division wrote it in the form yesterday, and the case will be closed in a few days."

Nangong Jingnu: "Decree to unseal the Chengchao Palace. In addition...send people to pay attention to the Ding Mansion. When the case is settled, Ding Yi will be arrested and sent to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment."

Xing Jingfu: "Yes."

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Nangong Jingnv had someone fetch the accounts of the household department and the imperial edict promulgated by her father, and put them on the imperial case together with the Huainan battle report for most of the day.

As the Minister of the Household Department said, the money left in the national treasury is pitifully small, and it seems that it is the best way to "admit your mistakes" by yourself and appease the rebels.

But Nangong Jingnv felt a little uneasy, and also mixed with grievances.

Since he came to the throne, he has appointed people on their merits, reduced the expenditure of the inner court, treated the people of the world kindly, implemented benevolent government, and accepted words widely.Never neglected a single memorial, every court government must be done personally, even if the inner court expenses are reduced, efforts must be made to keep the common people fed and clothed.

Those piled up memorials, none of them could go to bed before midnight...

Nangong Jingnv asked herself, although the time is short, she can afford the title of "Renjun".

Even so, I have to promulgate the "Edict of Guilt"!What did I do wrong?Do you have to bow your head to the world and admit your mistakes just because you are a woman and become the emperor?

Ah……

Nangong Jingnv's face was expressionless, but her lips were pursed into a "one", showing a stubbornness.

She suddenly thought of Qi Yanlai who disguised himself as a man and lurked in the court without hesitating to injure himself.

There was an unspeakable feeling in my heart, the cutting continued, and the reasoning was still chaotic.

Nangong Jingnu sighed lightly: "Come here."

The newly appointed Chief Inspector Tao: "Your Majesty."

Nangong Jingnv rolled up the military newspaper and put it in her cuff: "Show me Chengchao Palace."

Manager Tao: "Yes."

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What Nangong Jingnv didn't know was that Qi Yan was sick.

Although Qi Yan regained her life, the "water syndrome" has been lurking in her body, especially her lungs. Almost every winter, some symptoms will appear. The formula secretly helped Qi Yan recuperate, and Nangong Jingnv tried her best to find natural materials and earth treasures to nourish Qi Yan, so even if Qi Yan was uncomfortable in winter, she would not be bedridden.

But in the past year, Ding You left first, and Nangong Jingnv was busy with government affairs after she ascended the throne. Qi Yan prepares the medicinal meal, and now Xia He is gone, not only that... Qi Yan is worried that the masked man will install a secret agent, so he directly dismisses all the palace servants of Chengchao Palace.

In the huge Chengchao Palace, there are only four people including the master.

Qi Yan didn't care if he was someone who knew how to take good care of himself, the four palace servants were in charge of nearly a hundred palaces, so they didn't have the skills to do it all at once.

Without the prescription, without taking good care of herbal diet, Qi Yan locked herself in the study day and night for several months without rest.

Suddenly one day, the water sickness surged back, and Qi Yan was bedridden overnight without any warning.

It happened that Chengchao Palace was locked a few days ago, and the routine peace pulse was gone. When Nangong Jingnu came, Qi Yan had been lying on the bed for three days.

In the first two days, Qi Yan could barely get up to drink water, and put a cleansing cloth on her forehead, but on the third day, she burned directly, and even her consciousness was blurred.

Ever since she confessed her identity, Qi Yan's heart was not relaxed, but she fell into a deeper torture. She did not confess the whole truth to Nangong Jingnv, and she was always worried that if the other party knew the whole truth...

After Ding You left, Qi Yan had no one to express, and Xiaodie's departure also made Qi Yan lose her last stubborn support, and the thread in her heart was broken... It was really like falling ill.

Manager Tao: "Your Majesty is here!"

There were only two palace maids at the door, and the two servants were cleaning the palace farther away, so they failed to arrive in time.

Nangong Jingnu sighed lightly: "Is the imperial husband in?"

Palace maid: "Return to... Your Majesty, you are here."

Nangong Jingnu: "You all go down, I will go in by myself."

Everyone: "Yes."

Nangong Jingnv thought that Qi Yan had finally listened to her words and had a good rest, but as soon as she stepped into the sleeping hall, a chill came over her face, the silver charcoal in the copper furnace and charcoal basin in the hall had been burned long ago, and there was no earth dragon. It used to be so prosperous.

Nangong Jingnv frowned: How can the four palace people do it?It seems that it is still necessary to find some safe palace servants to serve her.

Nangong Jingnu: "Qi... Jun Yuan?"

Did not hear the promise, Nangong Jingnv's heart skipped a beat, and she walked in quickly.

Nangong Jingnu: "Yuanjun!"

Walking around the screen in front of the bed familiarly, seeing Qi Yan with pale face and purple lips, Nangong Jingnv's legs softened and flung herself to the side of the bed. At this moment, she felt that all her senses were infinitely magnified. The sound of breathing and heartbeat can be heard clearly.

Nangong Jingnu: "Qi Yan?"

Nangong Jingnv pushed Qi Yan, but the other party still didn't agree, she put up two trembling fingers and touched Qi Yan's breath, feeling the flow of breath, she sat down on the ground with a loose body.

After a few breaths, beads of sweat appeared on Nangong Jingnv's forehead, but her heartbeat was slow to calm down.

Nangong Jingnv supported the edge of the bed and stood up, touching Qi Yan's forehead, her hands were hot.

Nangong Jingnu: "Come here!"

Nangong Jingnv remembered that she had dismissed the palace servants, so she went around the screen, picked up the hem of her court clothes and rushed to the door, kicked open the palace door with her leg: "Come here!"

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