In the study room of the Qi embassy, when everyone had left, Bai Jingrong turned around and slapped Yu Chen hard on the face.
She looked as elegant and beautiful as a lady in a painting, and her figure was quite slender and graceful, but she had a lot of strength. Yu Chen's face turned to one side when she slapped her, and a touch of blood spilled from the corners of his lips.
Bai Jingrong's beautiful face no longer had the smile it had before, as if it was covered with frost.
"Yu Chen, do you know what you are doing?!" Bai Jingrong said coldly.
Yu Chen lowered his eyes and said nothing, Bai Jingrong looked at him coldly, "Do you still think you are right?"
Yu Chen lowered his eyes and said, "I just want to give him some incense."
Bai Jingrong sneered, "Since everyone is dead, why offer incense? Even if you kneel and break both legs in front of his grave, Cui Liao will not survive."
Yu Chen raised his eyes and glanced at her without saying anything. Bai Jingrong seemed to see through his mind, sneered and said lightly: "Hypocrisy."
Yu Chen was shocked, gritted his teeth and growled: "He saved my life! He..."
"I know." Bai Jingrong said softly, "He taught you martial arts, taught you the art of war, led you to build a successful career, and he also married his daughter to you. But... so what? Yu Chen..."
Yu Chen stared at her, only to hear Bai Jingrong say quietly: "He is still dead, died in your hands, and his reputation was ruined. Ah Chen, I didn't force you, you did it yourself."
"..."
Bai Jingrong strolled to the main seat and sat down, and said in a deep voice: "Now that you have done it, don't regret it. What does it look like to hesitate and act decisively?"
Yu Chen gave a bitter laugh and fell weakly into a chair on the side.
He had suffered a lot of injuries today. If it weren't for his profound strength, ordinary people would probably not be able to get up.
Bai Jingrong looked at him calmly and said: "No one in Shangyong has known where Cui Liao's cemetery is for so many years. You can find out just after you came back. Haven't you ever thought that someone deliberately led you there?"
Yu Chen was stunned for a moment, with a complicated expression on his face.
Bai Jingrong chuckled softly and said: "Ah Shen, at first I said that the little girl from the Cui family looked very stupid, and I was afraid she wouldn't survive. I didn't expect that she not only survived, but also lived quite well, but I was a little mistaken.
Already."
I remained silent.
"Do you still have feelings for her?" Bai Jingrong turned her head slightly and looked at him and asked.
"No." Yu Chen said coldly.
Bai Jingrong nodded and said: "It's okay if she doesn't. You should be careful about her in the future, I don't want you to die in her hands. And Xie Yan, the little princess, is also amazing. Ayun said before that she was very skilled, but I haven't taken it seriously yet."
That’s what happened. Now it seems that... Ayun’s death in her hands was not unjust."
"She did it on purpose." Yu Chen said.
From his position at that time, he happened to be able to see that Luo Junyao's dagger paused slightly before piercing Xianyun Yun's heart. It was definitely not what she said: "My hand was too fast and I couldn't stop it."
Bai Jingrong nodded, "Who doesn't know? It's a pity..."
Just like everyone knows that Bai Jingrong lied about Xie Oryun's identity, everyone present also knows that Luo Junyao did it on purpose, but so what?
Previously, Xieyouyun took it upon himself to ruin the marriage of the eldest daughter of the Luo family, so Da Sheng was willing to let the matter end at this point, which was already giving them face.
Bai Jingrong leaned back and frowned slightly, "Those people were originally intended to be used in exchange with Xie Yan. But now...you have done a good thing!"
Yu Chen lowered his head, he knew that she brought the three Xizuo and Cui Ziying here to make a deal with Da Sheng, in exchange for the Xizuo and generals who were previously captured by Da Sheng.
Now that the person is gone, naturally we have to find another way.
Speaking of this, Bai Jingrong also felt a little tired.
She raised her hand and rubbed her brows, and said in a deep voice: "Ah Chen, a man should avoid being indecisive in his actions. You are supposed to be a general as talented as anyone. You know why you have been unknown all these years. Don't let it happen again.
I'm disappointed. A-Zhan's situation in the royal court is not good. If this trip to Yong is also unsatisfactory, I'm afraid..."
Before Bai Jingrong finished speaking, Yu Chen understood what he meant.
"I see."
"It's good to know." Bai Jingrong said, "Think about it yourself."
"yes."
Seeing his desolate look, Bai Jingrong said no more and said warmly: "Go and have a rest. Let others take a good look at your injuries and don't leave any hidden dangers."
Yu Chen nodded, stood up and walked out.
Bai Jingrong sat alone on the main seat, watching Yu Chen's back disappear outside the door.
After a long time, a somewhat mocking laughter sounded in the empty study room.
"Madam, is Yu Chen really reliable?" A young man dressed in black walked out, it was Moussa, known as the poisonous scorpion.
Bai Jingrong smiled and said: "Don't worry, Ah Chen is as reliable as you in my heart."
Moussa gritted his teeth and said, "But today...he clearly had the opportunity to kill that woman!"
Bai Jingrong shook his head and said: "After all, the Cui family is kind to him, so it is not difficult to understand why they are so soft-hearted."
Musa sneered, obviously disapproving of these words.
After a moment of silence, he continued: "Xie Yan's strength is indeed extraordinary. I'm afraid Yu Chen is no match for him now. Do you want to recall Qu Tiange?"
Bai Jingrong sighed and said: "Forget it, he doesn't obey orders. I'm afraid it will be self-defeating if he comes. Musa, we are not here to seek revenge and fight with others."
Musa whispered: "We don't want to take action, but Dasheng people may not."
Bai Jingrong said softly: "Don't worry, I know it well."
"Madam, you have worked too hard." Musa whispered.
Bai Jingrong sighed: "If God doesn't follow man's wishes, what can he do?"
The atmosphere in the Prince Regent's Palace on the other side was not relaxed either.
Xie Yan pulled Luo Junyao and sat on the main seat, looking coldly at the people standing below.
Luo Junyao glanced at him carefully. His Highness the Regent's eyebrows were stern, his thin lips were slightly pursed, and the look on his face was much colder than usual, and the entire lobby felt a bit cold.
Wei Changting sat lazily aside, looking at the two people standing with a smile, and flashing the folding fan in his hand from time to time.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Luo Junyao couldn't help but secretly complain in his heart: Prince Wei is really pretentious!
At this time of year, even the arty literati had put away their folding fans early, but he still fanned them.
Wei Changting noticed her looking at him and winked at her leisurely.
Luo Junyao gave him a roll of his eyes.
Although the two interacted frequently, there was still silence in the lobby.
Gu Jue looked around and sighed in his heart. He knelt down on one knee decisively and said, "If you make unreasonable decisions, please punish me."
Xie Yan's eyes only stayed on Gu Jue for a moment, and then fell on Cui Zheyu who was standing next to him.
Cui Zheyu shook his lips and finally bowed his head and knelt down.
Although he was kneeling, his back was straight.
Her beautiful eyes were slightly lowered, her expression indifferent, and she obviously didn't feel that she was at fault.
Xie Yan said calmly: "Cui Zheyu, did I tell you not to act rashly?"
Cui Zheyu didn't answer.
Xie Yan asked: "If I don't come today, are you going to let Yu Chen kill you, or are you going to kill him?"
Cui Zheyu's face suddenly became a little shaken, and her hands hanging by her sides tightly grasped the hem of her clothes.
Xie Yan said: "It seems that I can only let Yu Chen kill you. Do you think that with the three-legged cat skills of you and Gu Jue, and hundreds of people, you can kill Yu Chen? Today he is letting you,
understand?"
Cui Zheyu suddenly raised his head and said coldly: "I don't need him to give in! If your real skills are inferior to others, I will accept it!"
The atmosphere in the lobby became cold again, and Wei Changting hurriedly interrupted: "Oh, Boss Cui, Yu Chen didn't mean to let you do it. He saw you with Gu Jue and the Zhenguo Army. If he didn't want to really
The explanation is there, I definitely can’t really touch you.”
"..." Luo Junyao couldn't help but glare at Wei Changting, you might as well not say anything!
Xie Yan said solemnly: "I have told you before that Yu Chen will not leave Dasheng alive. But... he can't die now. Do you remember it?"
Cui Zheyu raised his head, his usually charming eyes full of hatred, "I know the prince has his own plans, but... I want to kill him with my own hands!"
Xie Yan said: "You can't kill him."
"I can." Cui Zheyu insisted.
Xie Yan looked at her steadily, and the others couldn't help but hold their breath, fearing that Xie Yan would sweep them out in anger.
However, Xie Yan just chuckled and said, "Since you are so confident, just try it again."
Cui Zheyu looked at Xie Yan in surprise. Normally, she would not dare to talk back to Xie Yan like this, and she was prepared for him to get furious.
Although His Highness the Regent would not get angry even if he got angry, the consequences made people feel that it would be easier to let him get angry.
Xie Yan said calmly: "If you die, I will bury you next to General Cui. As for your brother... it depends on his fate."
Cui Zheyu was startled, and his body while kneeling on the ground suddenly began to tremble, and his face gradually became filled with a look of pain and excitement.
She actually... She, she was so addicted to her hatred for Yu Chen that... she actually forgot about her brother!
Cui Zheyu clutched the hem of her clothes with both hands, looking terrified.
"Wang, Wangye...zi, Ziying, he..." she said with a trembling voice and choked with sobs.
Xie Yan said: "I thought you only had Yu Chen in your eyes."
After a while, Cui Zheyu gradually calmed down.
Soon she raised her hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, leaned over and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your advice."
Xie Yan glanced at the three people sitting or kneeling in the hall, and said coldly: "Today's affairs are not without gain. Bai Jingrong brought those people to Shangyong, presumably in exchange for Chu Lie and Xue
Owl. Now that the chips exchanged are gone, she must either come up with another chip, or she can only find a way on her own."
Gu Jue and Wei Changting looked solemn and said respectfully: "The general will finally understand."
Xie Yan looked at Wei Changting, who felt confused as he touched his nose.
Xie Yan said: "You are going to the household department soon. There is no need to interfere with these chores."
Wei Changting sighed and said helplessly: "I understand, Your Majesty, don't worry." He had a headache when he thought that he was the commander of an army and had to become a civil servant halfway.
Gu Jue looked at Xie Yan and asked, "Your Majesty, do you need to transfer someone back from the border?"
Xie Yan said: "No need, General Luo and I are not at the border now. There is no room for mistakes in the army. Matters in the court must be resolved in the court. You... may not be as good as those literati."
Gu Jue and Wei Changting looked at each other, unable to refute.
When it comes to the intrigues in the court, they may not be as good as those scholars.
Xie Yan gave a few more instructions before sending them both off.
Of course, before leaving, Gu Jue did not forget to take away the punishment for his unauthorized actions without reporting the matter.
"Your Majesty, I..."
Cui Zheyu was still kneeling on the ground and didn't move. She knew that her action might have ruined Xie Yan's original plan. But... when she knew that Yu Chen was secretly inquiring about the burial place of the Cui family, she really couldn't bear the temptation.
She didn't regret her decision, but she felt a little guilty for causing Gu Jue to suffer. Fortunately, the punishment for Gu Jue was not too severe.
Xie Yan said: "You go down first, and then go back to see Cui Ziying."
Cui Zheyu composed himself and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty. Cui Zheyu has realized his mistake and will not do anything without permission in the future. Please give me another chance, Your Majesty."
Xie Yan didn't speak, and Cui Zheyu wasn't in a hurry, just kneeling calmly.
After a long time, I heard Xie Yan say calmly: "I heard that you bought a batch of gunpowder before and also took a lot of poison from Qin Yao'er."
Cui Zheyu's expression changed slightly, and he heard Xie Yan continue: "If Yu Chen died today, I will not blame you. Cui Zheyu, you have tortured yourself so much these years, and you hate yourself to the bone, so you can only
Does it support you to reach this point?"
Cui Zheyu gritted his teeth and said: "No, I still remember... the prince said that he cannot die for the time being! I didn't want to kill him today, I just wanted to..."
"You just want to see him in pain." Xie Yan said: "The pain is quite painful, but do you think he is suffering? He was able to sell the Cui family and the Zhenguo Army in one go. Do you think his heart is made of tofu?
If you are not ruthless enough, don't act rashly, otherwise you will die the next time you meet him."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Cui Zheyu lowered his head and murmured: "My lord, you don't understand at all... People like you don't understand at all... how much I hate in my heart.
, even if I chop him into pieces and feed him to the dogs, or eat his flesh and sleep on his skin, it will not be able to eliminate the hatred in my heart."
A strange smile appeared on Cui Zheyu's face. She looked at the two people on the throne and said: "My lord, you...never hate anyone, and you will never understand. King Mu and Princess Mu treat you badly.
Just stay away from them. They are your biological parents, so you tolerate them. When you don't want to tolerate them, abandon them. When the late emperor died, several princes conspired to rebel. You didn't hate them, you just killed them.
They are. And the Qi people... they killed the people of Dasheng, so you kill them. I know that even if I don't do anything, I will always be the incompetent Cui Wanyu back then, and one day you will kill Yu Chen, kill
Bai Jingrong, kill Ji Sui. But... you won't hate them."
"Hate is an emotion that only weak people like us can have. Isn't it?" Cui Zheyu asked.
Xie Yan frowned, "What exactly do you want to say?"
Cui Zheyu shook his head and said with a wry smile: "I didn't want to say anything. Your Majesty, just think I'm talking nonsense."
After saying that, Cui Zheyu bowed respectfully and said: "What happened today was all my own decision. Please punish me, Your Majesty. I will never do it again in the future."
Xie Yan pondered for a moment and said: "Go down, your people will continue to keep an eye on Ji Rong. On Yu Chen's side, please don't interfere for the time being."
Cui Zheyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "Yes, my subordinates are resigning."
Seeing Cui Zheyu retreating, Luo Junyao breathed a sigh of relief.
Xie Yan looked at her sideways and said warmly: "Are you scared?"
Luo Jun shook his head and said, "No." She was just trying not to interrupt.
Xie Yan was teaching his subordinates a lesson, but she didn't understand the specific situation at all, so naturally she couldn't interfere casually and influence his decision.
Xie Yan took her into his arms, caressed her back and said warmly: "What did you want to say just now?"
Luo Junyao raised his head and saw only his handsome chin, "Why can't Yu Chen die now? If he is leading the army, he should be a big problem for Da Sheng, right?"
Xie Yan said: "The remnants of the Bai family have retreated outside the pass and cannot make any big waves. The Qi people will not trust Yu Chen to lead the army alone. In addition, Yu Chen's biological mother should be the daughter of Yu Ji, the prime minister in the last years of Dongling."
"So, he has a grudge against the Cui family and the Xie family?" Luo Junyao asked.
Xie Yan shook his head, "It's not really a grudge. Dongling did not die at the hands of the Xie family, and Yu Ji had been dead for several years when Dongling was destroyed. Besides, Yu Ji was not a loyal minister."
Luo Junyao sat up and listened to him carefully.
She had the impression that Yu Ji seemed to be a powerful official in the late Tang Dynasty.
Xie Yan said: "Yu Ji was a powerful official in the late years of Dongling, and he was also the grandfather of the last emperor, the father-in-law of Emperor You of Dongling. At that time, my uncle was forced to leave Shangyong and live abroad. Although there were family reasons, the reasons were more related to the Yu family.
Secretly exerting pressure. He was in charge of the Luanyi Department of the Dongling Royal Family. It was nominally the emperor's guard of honor, but in fact it was an organization that specialized in supervising all officials in the government and the public. Yu Ji had been in power for more than 20 years and almost turned the Luanyi Department into a
His own personal belongings. It was rumored that he held countless secrets of Dongling court officials and aristocratic families, so no one in the government or the public dared to oppose him for more than 20 years. Later, Yu Ji died of illness, and the Yu family was ransacked the day after his death, but
The token that could command Luanyi Division was nowhere to be found. Later, the official who took over Luanyi Division discovered..."
"What did you find?" Luo Junyao was curious.
Xie Yan said: "All the files in Luanyi Division were destroyed, and the number of people registered in the department was reduced by half, but... no one knew where the missing people were or who they were. In the end, the officials at the time falsely reported the number of people in Luanyi Division.
The case was settled with empty pay."
Luo Jun understood clearly that the Luanyi Division at that time was controlled by Yu Ji personally and was no different from his personal soldiers.
At that time, the Yu family was extremely powerful and wealthy, so there was no need for Yu Ji to work in a place like this to earn money. With his power, even if he went directly to the treasury to move money, few people would dare to take care of it.
"Those people...just disappeared like that?" Luo Junyao asked curiously.
Xie Yan shook his head and said: "Later, the world was in chaos. These people appeared vaguely a few times, but they had no impact. It's just that my uncle had dealt with them in the early years, so he paid extra attention."
"So... Bai Jingrong insists on bringing Yu Chen back, is it for Luan Yisi, or... for the secrets of court officials and aristocratic families that Yu Ji left behind? Uh... so many years have passed, those secrets should be outdated.
Bar?"
Xie Yan looked at her and said: "Some secrets will never become obsolete, as long as those people or their descendants are still there. What's more...how do you know that they have been idle all these years and have not collected more information?"
secret?"
Luo Jun shook his head and said, "That makes sense. Uh... wait!"
Luo Junyao's eyes suddenly lit up, he stared at Xie Yan and said, "Yu Chenneng has not been exposed for so many years by General Cui's side. His identity must be a top secret. How did you know?"
Xie Yan smiled lightly and said nothing. Luo Junyao blinked, "You placed a spy next to Bai Jingrong or Yu Chen. This person... was not discovered by them?"
Xie Yan smiled and flicked her forehead and said, "I'll tell you later."
Luo Junyao covered her forehead and stared at him. Xie Yan pulled her hand away and took a closer look at her fair and smooth forehead, "Does it hurt?"
"It doesn't hurt." Luo Junyao smiled.
Xie Yan lowered his head and kissed her forehead gently and said, "It is indeed difficult for Bai Jingrong and Yu Chen to place Xizuo next to them, but... sometimes the real secrets may not be what Xizuo can get."
Luo Jun shook his head and said he understood.
If you are not careful, you are a traitor.
There are traitors in Dasheng, why can't they be around the Qi people and Bai Jingrong?
"It's so complicated." Miss Luo Er felt a little excited when she thought that Dasheng might even be in Shangyong, hiding such a secret intelligence organization.
Xie Yan said: "From the founding of Dongling to the present, Shangyong has been an imperial city for hundreds of years. Over the years, the powerful, aristocratic families, civil servants, generals, emperors and relatives have been replaced one after another. It is not surprising that there is something secretly there."
Luo Jun shook his head and said: "You are right, I am also a little curious about what else there is."
Xie Yan said: "It's okay to take advantage of this opportunity to clean up a little bit."
It is impossible to completely annihilate those undercurrents, but when they try to reach out to places they should not interfere with, it will always take time for a new batch to grow back.
So many years have passed. Bai Jingrong didn't come earlier or later. But at this time, he thought of Yu Chen's life experience and Luan Yisi?
Of course someone threw a signal to them!
It's not that no one found out about Yu Chen's life experience back then, but...even he and Bai Jingrong didn't know she was related to the Yu family.
