The Ugly
Empress《丑娘娘》Chou Niang Niang
The Ugly Empress, Chapter 61, vol 2 Chapter 16: Hiding Evil Intentions
Feng Ming didn't take it seriously and said with a smile, “The Marquis of Tengnan is so kind-hearted. Why didn't Zhen know that before?"
Teng Yun no longer talked.
Feng Ming didn't have any expression on his face, he just said: “How did these scars on the Marquis of Tengnan's face look? Would you like Zhen to add more for you? "
Teng Yun smiled, he did not say anything.
Feng Ming was infuriated by his light demeanor, but he refused to admit defeat and said: “Do you really think Zhen will not dare to torture you? Do you really think how much Emperor Xue will be when he sees you?"
Feng Ming paused and went on: "Look at the scar on your face. Do you think Emperor Xue likes you so much that he doesn't care about your face? He doesn't want to see you at all. He just took your real power in the name of the consort."
Teng Yun didn't lift his eyelids, but said slowly, “I don't care."
“Oh?"
Feng Ming said with a smile, “It seemed that you haven't given up yet."
“It's not that I won't give up," said Teng Yun, who was still calm. “It's that I didn't expect anything at all. What Emperor Xue wanted to do is the Emperor Xue’s issue. Don't you forget that my surname is Teng, not Xue? If I do what I want to do, it's enough. "
Feng Ming stared at him, and then recruited people to pull Teng Yun down for punishment.
The Imperial court official Lu Shi quickly knelt down and said: “Think twice, please think twice! Teng Ying is the Xue state’s Marquis of Tengnan, with high status. If Emperor Xue hear that he is being punished, he will find an excuse to send troops. Besides, Teng Ying is also a talent. If he is punished like this, you will be charged with denying the world of talented men. I'm afraid no one will return to surrender. "
Feng Ming didn't speak for a long time. At the last time, he swung his sleeve and asked people to take Teng Yun down.
The Xue state doesn't need Zhao Lu to exchange people, the Feng state doesn't let the person they are holding go, and the two sides were at loggerheads. Xue Jun Liang went down the important memorial and recruits Lang Jing back from the border.
Lang Jing entered the capital, but before he went back to knock on Xue Yu, he was led to enter the palace. When he entered the palace, he met Shen Yi.
For the first time, Shen Yi met him in private and said with a smile, “Meeting in this way, we haven't seen the other person for seven or eight years."
Lang Jing didn't speak. Shen Yi said, “Do you know what his majesty wants from you?"
Lang Jing opened his mouth and said, “It's nothing more than the Marquis of Tengnan."
"Just be clear in your mind..."
Shen Yi paused and sighed: “You are the most talented student in my ten years of hard study. I don't think you are as good as me. You also saw the achievements and talents on Emperor Xue. Why do you have to help Xue Yu? You've read so many years, don't you even understand that ending?"
Lang Jing took a look at him, stared at Shen Yi's hair expressively, and then said: “I just came to the Imperial capital, and someone asked me to enter the palace. I think Emperor Xue already knew that I have entered the palace. Now you meet me here, it's not a coincidence... Are you here to persuade Emperor Xue to surrender? "
Shen Yi was found out by him, coughed, embarrassed, and said, “So naturally I'm not as good as you. I admire you all the time."
Even if he admitted it, Lang Jing said: “One day is the Feng Imperial court official, and one day is the Imperial court official of Emperor Xue I don't think you should know that compared with Emperor Xue, Zhenjiang is far behind."
After saying that, Lang Jing went to the front hall. Shen Yi shook his head. Lang Jing was indeed a bull who would remain stubborn regardless. However, he was right. On one day, the town's Marquis was the Imperial court official, and on the other hand, Lang Jing was the Imperial court official. Xue Yu was far from being able to fight back.
When Lang Jing entered the Emperor’s Library, Xue Jun Liang was reading a book. He was holding the book in his hand, but his eyes were squinting. He didn't know what he was thinking.
When Xue Jun Liang heard the voice, he immediately took back his spirit and refused to let Lang Jing get up, then he said, "Lang Jing, do you know what Zhen asked you to go to the Shui River?"
“War."
“It's true..."
Xue Jun Liang said, “But Zhen lost a general. So what you have done to make up for him?"
“This Imperial court official has his own way for the Feng state to send the Marquis of Tengnan back," said Lang Jing
Xue Jun Liang sneered and said: "Zhen knows that nothing is difficult for you, so go ahead and do it. Within three days, Zhen will see the Feng state release people Otherwise, Zhen will let Zhenjiang Hou throw you into prison himself. "
Lang Jing's expression didn't change. He didn't even frown. He just asked for help like Xue Jun Liang.
Three days is a little shorter, but it's not impossible to spread the gossip to the Feng state.
On the second day of the Feng state, the Imperial court session was informed that the Imperial court official Lu Shi had been wronged, but in fact, he had long been involved in the Xue state matters.
Lang Jing asked people to let out this words. The last time Imperial court official Lu Shi went back from the Xue state, he didn't run back at all, because no unarmed scholar can get out of a kingdom unhurt at all, and he can run back if he took a fine horse.
It is also said that Imperial court official Lu Shi treats the Marquis of Tengnan so well. It is because Imperial court official Lu Shi has received the Marquis of Tengnan's great favor and rebelled in his heart for a long time, but he has not found the time to repay. Moreover, the document for the Marquis of Tengnan exchange is also written by Imperial court official Lu Shi himself. He proposed to use Zhao Lu for Teng Ying, this is a trick.
Just think that if Emperor Xue doesn't change, it can only start a war. The Imperial court official Lu Shi explicitly wanted to start a war between the two countries, so he deliberately wrote this. The Xue state must have done a good defense at this time, and were waiting for the Feng state to throw itself into the net.
Above the Imperial court session, the Imperial court official Lu Shi has become the target of public criticism. Although he knew that the proposal of Zhao Lu exchange is actually Feng Ming's private heart issue, the Imperial court official can’t accuse the emperor because that is not the Imperial court official way.
Imperial court official Lu Shi didn't argue a word. Feng Ming didn't expect that he could turn into such a situation just by turning his back on the Imperial court officials. However, the attitude of Imperial court official Lu Shi obviously wanted him to learn from this black pot.
Feng Ming knew that if he said it was his own thought that he asked for the return of Zhao Lu there would be more rumors. If he didn't say anything about it to the Imperial court officials, Lu Shi would give up the position of Prime Minister.
At this time, the Imperial court official Lu Shi took off his official hat, put his hands on the ground, and said: “This Imperial court official has nothing to do with this. All the sires here have doubts about Lu. Lu can understand that before the matter is clarified, Lu is willing to hang up his hat to show his innocence."
Lu Shi hung his hat, and the Imperial court officials suggested that only the Marquis of Tengnan should be returned to settle the matter. In case of losing the hearts of the people and the army, it would be the most important thing.
In the morning of the third day, Xue Jun Liang asked Lang Jing how things were going. Lang Jing said, “Emperor should send someone to the Shui River."
Xue Jun Liang also heard the message. The reason why Lang Jing was so resourceful was that he knew how to be aggressive and didn't have to spend a lot of time.
Xue Jun Liang wanted to send someone to the Shui River. Now that he knew who the Marquis of Tengnan is, he inevitably felt a little uneasy. He is not disgusted with Teng Yun, but always felt a bit unfair worried.
Xue Jun Liang thought for a while, asked Jiang Yu to go out of the palace, went to the Marquis of Wannian mansion, told Teng Shang, Emperor Xue will let him leave today, he can go to the Shui River, and picked up the Marquis of Tengnan.
Teng Shang was greatly hit by the news of Teng Yun's death. Later, the Feng state sent someone to say that the Marquis of Tengnan was not dead, and Xue Hou Yang was almost happier than Teng Shang. Naturally, he thought that Lord Teng could not be sad at last.
Xue Hou Yang is now ready to salute Teng Shang. He didn't break Teng Yun's identity, but doesn't know, “Lord Shang, you need to be careful about the tricks in the Feng State, and the Shui River... we don't know whether there are any remaining Zhang Hong party there."
After so many ups and downs, Teng Shang doesn't know what his mentality is. Only Xue Hou Yang treated him the same way, and he naturally understood.
Xue Hou Yang added: “General Zhao specially sent Zhao Tong to accompany you this time Mr. Yang has always been more cautious than me, so he doesn't talk more."
Teng Shang nodded his head and smiled after a while. “I don't know how many things you have found. I may want to talk to you about something this time. I just don't know whether the Marquis of Wannian will appreciate it or not."
Xue Hou Yang looked at his expression, nodded fiercely, and said: "Naturally, I would like to listen! When Teng Shang wanted to say it, I will listen.
Teng Shang didn't speak anymore, Zhao Tong had already come, so everyone rushed to Ming Shui Qi.
Feng Ming had no choice but to send someone to release Teng Yun. As soon as he said he wanted to release people, the people of the Xue state had arrived at the Shui River.
Feng Ming asked Qi Zi Jie to escort Teng Yun to the Shui River. Teng Yun unexpectedly came to the Shui River. Teng Yun's war time in the Shui River was not short. He didn't know his identity had been seen through by Teng Shang for a long time, not only by Teng Shang, but also by Xue Jun Liang and Xue Hou Yang.
When Teng Shang saw the other person, he pretended to be calm, thanked General Qi, and presented the handwriting of Emperor Xue, indicating that he was willing to reconcile with the Feng state.
Qi Zi Jie got Xue Jun Liang's written agreement. Naturally, he didn't mean to embarrass them, so he ordered his men to release him.
Teng Shang's boat had been leaning against the Shui River for a long time. Teng Shang gave way and said, "Lord Marquis, get on the boat."
Teng Yun nodded and said nothing. He boarded the boat. Zhao Tong asked people to sail and the boat moved with the wind. Then he left the border of the Feng state and left for the Shui River.
Zhao Tong had been biased against Teng Yun before, but since he heard about his fighting achievements in the Shui River, he gradually changed his mind. When he learned that Teng Yun stood alone against the enemy, he was even more admiring.
Teng Yun was not tortured in the Feng state, but his health was not well, the wind was not calm on the water, he was not very comfortable, so he came out to breathe.
Zhao Tong has been standing outside all the time. He is accompanying to protect the safety of Teng Shang and Teng Yun. He dare not slack off. At this time, when he saw Teng Yun coming out, he wanted to apologize and felt embarrassed.
As soon as Zhao Tong passed by, he heard that Teng Yun suddenly scream a “Look out", and a cold arrow shot at him. Zhao Tong dodged, thinking that Teng Yun was standing behind him. Teng Yun wanted to dodge, so he ran into the mast, and the arrow brushed his arm.
At this time, they can see that there is a small boat on the Shui River. It's hard to find it coming by because of the fog. Zhao Tong is young and energetic. He also saw someone injured. Naturally, he didn't want to give up. Teng Yun rushed to the boat and pulled hard. They jumped on the boat board together, and then he escaped a cold arrow.
Although it was just a small skin injury and a bit of skin was scratched, Teng Yun felt more and more dizzy. He looked sideways and knew that the arrow point was poisonous. Zhao Tong told him that although he could hear him, he was in a trance. Later, it seemed that Teng Shang also heard about it. It seemed that he was in a hurry, but it was a pity that Teng Yun could not hold on and finally fell asleep.
Xue Jun Liang didn't expect to go himself to pick them up. He even asked people to lie down and wait pick them up. He didn't bring the Imperial physician with him. Although he was seen by the doctors in the local prefecture, the arrow injury was very toxic. Teng Yun's blood flow came too fast, coupled with his weakness, it led to fainting.
Xue Jun Liang ordered people to send Teng Yun directly to the palace. Some people persuaded him that this was not in accordance with the etiquette and law. Xue Jun Liang only said: “He was the Imperial consort of Zhen, but only because he was thought to be inferior to the Imperial court officials one day, he was sent to the army."
Everyone was speechless. Emperor Xue brought Teng Yun into the palace, but he didn't arrange him in the Imperial harem. Jiang Yu asked Xue Jun Liang which side hall, he was placed. Xue Jun Liang just said two words lightly, “The main palace."
Jiang Yu doesn't know the relationship between Teng Yun, the Empress and Teng Ying. Although he doesn't understand why Xue Jun Liang is so attentive, he still didn't speak much when he looked at his nose, nose, heart and mind. The thing ordered by Emperor Xue were to be done.
Xue Jun Liang has recruited several elders of the Imperial physician from the Imperial hospital. It seemed that arrow injury is not a big deal in the eyes of the old Imperial physician. Just need to let Teng Yun take care of his body. Teng Yun’s body is physically ill. It's not suitable to be too excited, happy, worried or angry. If the disease goes away, the body is even more boastful.
Xue Jun Liang listened to them and calmed his heart and let the Imperial physician make a prescription to mend his body. He looked at the scar on his face and was used to it. The Imperial physician suddenly asked, “His majesty I don't know the wound on Lord Marquis's face. Can I use it or not?"
He was stunned for a long time, then suddenly frowned, and said in a cold voice, "Naturally I want to cure it."
When he said this, the Imperial physician was shocked and said: “This... The scar on Lord Marquis's face has been for a long time. Although it can be cured, I'm afraid it can't be completely removed."
When he finished speaking, Xue Jun Liang's face sank a little bit, but Xue Jun Liang knew that the reason why he couldn't cure was that he had his own responsibility. At that time, he didn't want to make Teng Yun feel good, but at that time, the identity of Teng Yun changed, and Xue Jun Liang's mind changed.
Xue Jun Liang paused for a long time and said, “Try your best."
“Yes..." The Imperial Physician quickly knelt down and kowtowed: “This old Imperial court official will do his best.”
When the Imperial physician left, Xue Jun Liang stood at the bedside and didn't talk. He just stared at Teng Yun. Jiang Yu stood not far away from him. Although he didn't stare at himself, he felt hairy all over his body, and he didn't dare to make a sound. The Emperor Xue was a little confused recently.
When it was getting dark, Jiang Yu had to give a light cough and said, “His majesty should I bring in the meal?"
But he didn't expect this sound to wake up Teng Yun. Teng Yun thought his head was heavy, and there was a voice in his ear. He struggled to open his eyes, but his hand moved a little. He didn't feel anything.
Teng Yun thought of himself as if he had been hit by an arrow. Then he lost consciousness. Suddenly, he felt cold in his heart. He thought that his arm was useless and he would get up if he struggled.
Teng Yun's right hand can't exert any force, so he almost fell off the bed if he move it wrong. Xue Jun Liang himself watched him wake up and felt embarrassed to stare at him. He closed his eyes and pretended not to see. At this time, he didn't think much, so he quickly reached out to stop him.
Teng Yun was dizzy. Seeing it was Xue Jun Liang, he thought for a long time and looked at his hand.
Xue Jun Liang knew his hands were numb and said, “Your hands are OK. After a few days, the poison will be cleared and the swelling will be go away."
Teng Yun found that he was leaning on Xue Jun Liang. He quickly got up to get out of bed and said, “Thanks his majesty..."
But before he finished, Xue Jun Liang waved and pretended not to care. “Teng Ying is a masterful this time. You don't have to thank him."
He said, “Don't kneel, and just lie down."
Teng Yun didn’t know why Xue Jun Liang was so "friendly" all of a sudden. Maybe he just woke up and didn't wake up fully. His mind is all on his face. Seeing Xue Jun Liang, there is a kind of helplessness. Even if he wants to question, he can't be so obvious.
Jiang Yu was very discerning. He came here and help Teng Yun to lie down.
Xue Jun Liang added: “Take a rest first, and I will let someone make some medicine meals to fill your body later."
Knowing that the latter part of the sentence is to himself, Jiang Yu hurried out and ordered to prepare the medicinal meal.
Teng Yun was a little surprised, but he thought that since he had made contributions this time. Maybe Xue Jun Liang had to look like he was too weak. He fell asleep in bed and forgot to look around. This is obviously the bedroom belonging to Xue Jun Liang.
When Teng Yun woke up again, there was a lamp in the hall. Xue Jun Liang was sitting behind a desk nearby and reading a book. From time to time, he raised his eyes and looks over here. When Teng Yun woke up, he naturally knew. But when Xue Jun Liang thought that the other party woke up, he immediately looked out whether he will lose the emperor’s style?
So he waited for a long time, pretending to “Inadvertently" to find out that Teng Yun woke up, walked up and said: “Teng Ying woke up? How do you feel? Can you eat?"
When he finished asking, he saw the stunned expression of Teng Yun, and then realized how many questions he asked at one breath. Even if the other side had been substituted they had also been deadly enemies, and could care so much.
After a pause, Teng Yun got out of bed and said, “This Imperial court official is much better."
"Um."
Xue Jun Liang turned to sit back and said, "Jiang Yu, bring up the medicinal meal."
Jiang Yu answered and brought up the medicinal meal that had been kept hot with small fire. Although it was medicinal meal, Xue Jun Liang asked for something light. He was afraid that Teng Yun would feel sick when he woke up to eat because he was poisoned.
Teng Yun had some doubts about Xu Jun Liang's response. At first, he didn't fully wake up, but now he is fully asleep. He really woke up a lot, and then felt that Xu Jun Liang's behavior is a little weird.
Teng Yun does not think that his identity was known by Xue Jun Liang. He thought about it a little bit. Maybe Xue Jun Liang has come up with some ways to make things difficult for him.
Jiang Yu fed Teng Yun with his own hands. Thinking of this festival, Teng Yun was more and more respectful. He doesn't want to show any tricks for people to make rumors. The emperor of a country is criticizing the memorials. As the Imperial court official, how can he eat? So he just made a look, took a sip, and didn’t move any of the food anymore.
Xue Jun Liang looked at a trade-off absently, and then said, "Not to your taste?"
"No... No...“ Said Teng Yun, kneeling down, “This Imperial court official is indeed unworthy of the praise."
Xue Jun Liang naturally understood that his kindness was regarded as a trick or trap by the other party. He wanted to get angry, but he couldn't get angry. He didn't know whether Teng Yun was too cautious or his reputation was poor.
Xue Jun Liang sighed and said: “Get up. It's late today. The palace gate is closed. You can stay in the palace and go out tomorrow you’ve made a contribution, and Zhen will allow you to take good care of yourself."
Teng Yun still knelt on the ground, thanked Emperor Xue and stood up.
Xue Jun Liang knew that Teng Yun was wary of himself, so he has to ask Jiang Yu to lead Teng Yun to the Yunfeng palace for one night.
~ The Ugly Empress ~
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