Because so many things happened in the past few days, Shen Huan did not go to court after returning to the palace. She rested quietly in the Zichen Palace every afternoon. Xiao Wumian came over very early after the court meeting to talk to her about some court affairs. aspects of things
On this day, Shen Huan was leaning on the soft couch reading a book. Xiao Wumian came later than usual and it was almost dusk. Shen Huan ordered someone to set up a table and went to the flower hall outside. He changed his clothes and wore Fei. A rosy-colored floral phoenix-tail long skirt with dark patterns, and a water-colored plum blossom-embroidered cloak on the outside, making it even more charming than usual.
Xiao Wumian came to the court just now. He hadn't changed yet. He was wearing dark purple court clothes.
Shen Wen felt that he was still suitable for wearing white clothes, which made him look more handsome and elegant.
"Why are you so late today?" Shen Huan asked with a smile, while pouring him a cup of tea herself. The tea was made of snow-capped greenery, green and charming.
Xiao Wumian seemed a little tired. After sitting down, he picked up the tea cup and took a sip, but he didn't praise it like before. After putting down the tea cup, he felt a little lost.
Shen Huan was not in a hurry to ask, and asked the maid to bring the prepared snacks, and ordered dinner to be prepared. She smiled at Xiao Wumian and said, "Eat something to fill your stomach first, and we will have dinner later."
Xiao Wumian forced a smile, and after the maid had retreated, he said to Shen Huan: "Today there was news from the Northern Kingdom. As soon as Chu Xichen returned to the capital, he had ordered the Ministry of War to train the navy. It will take about a few months. , they will march southward."
Shen Huan remained silent while Xiao Wumian sighed: "Your Highness, I wonder if you regret letting Chu Xichen go. As far as I'm concerned, I really shouldn't have listened to Your Highness and caused such a huge disaster in the future."
"Is there any movement over there in the Western Kingdom?" Shen Huan suddenly asked.
Xiao Wumian shook his head in disappointment and said: "It seems that the plan for them to kill each other cannot be implemented."
Shen Huan asked uncertainly: "Is there really no movement at all in the Western Kingdom?"
"No, apart from the regular training of infantry and cavalry, I haven't heard of them training the navy."
Shen Huan sighed longly: "This is not good!" After a pause, she added: "Chu Xichen is so eager to train the navy because he wants to go south to attack us. However, the Western Kingdom is holding back its troops. I'm afraid he wants to take advantage of the Northern Kingdom to send troops. When they move south, they can attack the Northern Kingdom from the western battlefield! By then the Northern Kingdom will be attacked from both sides, and even if they capture the Southern Kingdom, the Northern Kingdom will be severely damaged! If not, even this land will be fought for the Western Kingdom!"
Xiao Wumian was stunned and said with a wry smile: "At this time, His Highness is still worried about others. The enemy is about to attack the Yangtze River. Aren't you worried at all?"
Shen Huan frowned and said: "I hate war, bloodshed and dead people."
"But," Xiao Wumian looked at her, not wanting her to back down, "If we don't choose war, are we willing to be slaves to the subjugation of our country?"
The corners of Shen Huan's lips curved, and she muttered in a low and mocking voice: "Slave of the subjugated country?" She changed the subject and suddenly asked: "Do you know how Ye Cangqiong left the city that day? I only asked you to let go. Chu Xichen went out, but without Ye Cangqiong."
Xiao Wumian was stunned and said with shame: "Your Highness, please forgive me, I don't know about this either."
Shen Huan didn't mind and said: "Ye Cangqiong also has a stronghold in the southern country, and it is the least noticeable place. I was taken captive by him. I clearly remember that there was a strong smell of powder in that place, and there were women in scantily clad clothes. I don’t need to tell you about that place, do you know what it is?”
Xiao Wumian's face turned slightly red and he replied: "Yes"
Shen Huan said calmly: "Search all the brothels in the capital and imprison these women. Among them, there must be a traitor who helps Ye Cangqiong come and go freely!"
"Yes, I know what to do"
At this time, when it was served in the evening, Xiao Wumian looked at the table of dishes that were either sour or spicy. He was a little discouraged and frowned involuntarily.
His taste has always been light and he has never eaten food that is sour, spicy or salty.
Shen Huan chuckled and said: "I'm really sorry, the taste has become heavier and heavier recently. It would be difficult for me to eat without these foods."
Xiao Wumian smiled fondly and said: "It doesn't matter, you just like it." After that, he picked a piece of food that didn't seem to be too spicy, but he couldn't help but endure the discomfort, swallowed it and then quickly After taking a few mouthfuls of rice, I stopped the tears that were about to burst out.
After finishing the meal, Shen Huan relished it, but Xiao Wumian felt a dull pain in his stomach.
"How are Your Highness's preparations for the Northern Kingdom's plan?" After removing the remaining seats, the palace maid served two cups of tea. Xiao Wumian asked while holding the tea.
Shen Huan thought for a while and said: "It would be best to stop Chu Xichen from such impulsive behavior, but he should think of the Western Kingdom taking advantage of the opportunity. Why..."
Xiao Wumian glanced at her and said, "Chu Xichen is sending his troops south for you, Your Highness."
Shen Huan lowered his head and looked at the tea bowl, silently
Xiao Wumian sighed and said: "I have two things to pay attention to. I don't know what your Highness wants."
Shen Huan said with great interest: "I would like to hear the details."
Xiao Wumian said slowly: "The first way is to attract Chu Xichen's attention. Since Chu Xichen is determined to win from His Highness, but His Highness is worried that he will be attacked from both sides and he is attacking the Southern Kingdom for Your Highness, then if His Highness is not in the Southern Kingdom , he had no reason to attack.”
"Go on"
"If Your Highness becomes the marriage princess of the Western Kingdom, then...Chu Xichen's anger will probably turn towards the Western Kingdom, and then our plan can be implemented."
Shen Huan smiled coldly and said: "You mean, you want me to marry to the Western Kingdom? That doesn't mean giving the Southern Kingdom's hands to the Western Kingdom!"
"Your Highness, please calm down. Your Highness, please listen to what I have to say," Xiao Wumian said repeatedly, "I did not say that His Highness himself went to get married! At that time, we will select a woman from the Xiao family's collateral clan to be the princess. ,So……"
"Then, it's just a matter of fact? Xiao Wumian, do you think you can escape Ye Cangqiong's eyes like this? When the matter is revealed, not to mention Chu Xichen will call, even Ye Cangqiong will not swallow this Tone!" Shen Huan said coldly
After a long silence, Xiao Wumian said again: "Then, the second method is very simple, it is the flesh and blood of His Highness's belly."
Shen Huan killed him with a single strike: "You want to take advantage of my flesh and blood?"
Xiao Wumian smiled bitterly and said: "The way is to send the princess back to the Northern Kingdom. When the princess gives birth to a dragon son, we will find a way to establish him as the prince. When the time comes... he will still be the emperor with the blood of the Xiao family! Combine the power of the two kingdoms of the north and the south. , capture the Western Kingdom and unify the world!"
Shen Huan was speechless, and Xiao Wumian said: "Although this method will take a long time, it is just like what we planned before. The accident that happened on the way is just that His Highness was deposed. We thought that Chu Xichen was treating His Highness too slowly. Now It seems that Chu Xichen is affectionate for His Highness, and Er Qing is very affectionate. In this way, it will not be difficult for Your Highness to return to the position of Queen... As long as Your Highness is still the Queen of the Northern Kingdom, then Your Highness's child will be the Crown Prince of the Northern Kingdom. , the future emperor!"
He glanced at Shen Huan's belly and said, "As long as this child is a boy, everything will turn around."
"No, I will not come back to him again," Shen Huan said coldly.