The Ugly Empress《丑娘娘》Chou Niang Niang
The Ugly Empress vol 1, Chapter 26: Witchcraft
Xue Yu is the youngest son of the late emperor of the Xue state. He is a lot younger than his elder brothers. It can be said that he has been innocent since childhood. When other princes fought for power, he was still studying in the study.
Later, Xue Jun Liang ascended the throne, and some small countries in the north came to cause trouble from time to time. At this time, Xue Yu was on the frontier to defend there.
Later, the border was settled, but Xue Yu didn't return to the imperial court, so he asked to guard in the north, which was a good way to protect himself from being seen as a plotter to overthrow. At that time, Xue Jun Liang was first visit to clear the threats to his power, clearing away the dissident. Xue Yu was in a remote place, without too much military power, and he was still young, so he was spared.
Xue Jun Liang didn't forget Xue Yu. He was just kind-hearted and released his young brother. But as a king, kind heartedness is always a buried disasters. A tiger cub grows into a crouching tiger in the border area, which will be a threat to him one day.
In recent years, Xue Jun Liang has fought in the South and North, and Xue Yu has cultivated many forces in the border areas. Maybe it's the right time. Maybe he just missed the first emperor and even wrote a letter asking to go to the imperial capital to sacrifice his ancestors.
When Xue Hou Yang received the report, he immediately felt that there was something wrong with this progress. The assassin business had not been finished yet. Now he has to counteracts the Marquis of Zhenjiang.
Xue Hou Yang entered the palace. Xue Jun Liang was feeding fish in the small pond.
Xue Hou Yang presents the report. Xue Jun Liang took it and didn't look at it. He threw his hand into the pond. The report was wet by the water, and then floated for a while and sank. He breaks up a small fish competing for food, and he turned. However, he didn't have any angry or annoyed expression.
Xue Jun Liang said with a smile: “Don’t be so alarmed, great rivers and mountains are always a plot of land. The border is always a piece of land, and a brother came back... Don't blame Zhen for asking him to be a mausoleum guard."
Xue Hou Yang heard that he knew that his majesty had already heard the news. At last, he was relieved because he knew that Xue Jun Liang would be so calm. He must have a plan in mind.
Although Xue Jun Liang has always been able to fare well, it's just a matter of appearance. He always needs to make some preparations. The Forbidden Palace has strengthened the guards. The guards were all selected by Xue Hou Yang himself. Because of this, Xue Hou Yang could delay his departure to the frontier for some time.
After that strange dream last time, Xue Jun Liang seldom went to the Yunfeng Palace by himself, but there were many rewards sent there for eating. People guessed that the empress was no longer favored, but it was not like that.
The empress's face is finally good. There is no hematoma left. It's just a small scar beside the ear. She was accidentally injured when there was an assassination attempt. It's not obvious. If he was seen, he added some pitiful charm.
Teng Yun was busy reading in the teahouse. Xiu Yao came in and added tea for him. She went out and brought him snacks made in the small kitchen. Then she went out and came in and changes the scent censer.
Teng Yun was finally overwhelmed by her walking around. He puts down his book and looks up at Xiu Yao.
He stared at Xiu Yao who shrunk her neck from his glare.
“What's wrong with you?" said Teng Yun, then added, “If you have something to say"
“The Marquis of Zhenjiang is going to come to the imperial capital!" said Xiu Yao tentatively
Teng Yun subconsciously said, “Who is the Marquis of Zhenjiang?"
Teng Yun is always the person of the Teng state. Although he knew himself and his enemy, he will never be defeated, but he can't find out many trivial matters, such as the Marquis of Zhenjiang.
The reason why Xue Yu can keep his life is in front of his Lord Marquis, because he is unknown.
The Teng state is located in the south. Teng Yun has never fought with Xue Yu.
“The Marquis of Zhenjiang Ah? Empress, he is the youngest brother of Emperor Xue," said Xiu Yao
Teng Yun slowly searched his memory. When he said that Xu Jun Liang's younger brother, he thought of one, who was also a Lord Marquis. It's strange. As far as he knew, Xu Jun Liang's same mother's brother is only Xu Hou Yang. According to Xu Jun Liang's nature, it's rare for him to allow such a brother who is not related by blood to live to this point.
After waiting for a long time, Xiu Yao saw the empress nodding, saying that since the puffiness on her face disappeared, she looks pretty and nods elegantly, but it's not the nod she's waiting for.
Teng Yun pushed out the book, leaned back on the chair back, and gave her a slight glance. This gesture made Xiu Yao shake and smile twice.
“What do you want to say?"
Xiu Yao said: “Empress is so powerful that I can't hide it from you with a little care... In fact, you are a little curious about my maidservant. Then shall I tell you straight? "
"Um."
With Teng Yun’s consent, Xiu Yao carefully said: “Empress, I heard that the Marquis of Zhenjiang had been ordered to the Feng state when the emperor was still alive."
Teng Yun was quiet, but his heart beat like a drum. This body is not his, and he has no memory of the empress herself. Suddenly speaking of the past, he didn't know anything, just calmly said: “And then?"
“And then..."
Xiu Yao said: “Then this maid once heard about the Marquis of Zhenjiang... and your gossip."
“Say it."
Xiu Yao was shocked by a single tone from Teng Yun. She thought that the empress was angry and didn't dare to swallow it. She quickly said: “Empress spare this maidservant life. I just heard that the Marquis of Zhenjiang is going to enter the imperial capital these days. The imperial harem has been going crazy. The maidservants are also angry. They all said that the imperial court official had been to the Feng State to propose to you empress to tender the marriage, but you were almost married to the little prince. But at that time, if the Feng state did agree with you, it would be over...... "
“When the Marquis of Zhenjiang went to the imperial capital this time, it was said in the imperial harem that Lord Marquis actually missed you."
Teng Yun listened and finally smiled, but it was more of a sneer.
So, according to Xiao Yu, the little prince, has been to the Feng state once. He may have seen the princess of the Feng state. Now he took it out and says that it's mostly the little tricks of the imperial harem. Men are always jealous, let alone the tyrant king, if Xue Jun Liang is not happy with the gossip between his Empress and his brother, he will surely spoil other concubines.
If the rumor was released by Xue Yu, it would be even more terrible. Teng Yun is also the princess who grew up in the Forbidden Palace. The treachery of the Teng state forbidden palace is no less than here. He doesn't believe in the feelings of love at first sight.
These feelings were vulnerable in terms of rights and money, and parents can turn their faces against the children, not to mention the illusory love.
Teng Qian Yi is not the best example. When she like him, she should put it on her heart. When something goes wrong, she can throw it out and make peace.
After Teng Qian Yi married, she couldn't help but miss such good news. When she heard the message, she was almost dizzy with joy.
Although her position is not the highest. In other people's eyes, even if empress is out of favor, the fruit will fall on Concubine De's head. But Teng Qian Yi doesn't think so. The emperor saw many gorgeous ones, and he always needs to change the taste, such as ice snow smart ones, such as those with both ability and virtue, and Teng Qian Yi is young, which is her capital.
Qian Shui is not a clever one either. She said with a smile, “My maidservant congratulates concubine. This is a great opportunity. No one can rely on others for own comfort."
Teng Qian Yi was not only happy but also confused. Xue Jun Liang doesn't like the concubine who chews the root of her tongue and gossip. How can she make Emperor Xue hate the empress?
Qian Shui said with a smile: “Empress, I hope you will have long memory... Don't forget to be favoring to this slave when you are favored by Empress."
Teng Qian Yi is not happy to hear that. Qian Shui has a good look and a smart person. When she was in the Teng state, she was praised by others for her talent. In fact, many poems were written for Qian Shui.
She was afraid that Qian Shui would climb up to her head. Emperor Teng suggested that she should be lucky for several times. But for Teng Qian Yi's disagreement and fierce reaction, she would have become the concubine of Emperor Teng rather than a maid.
However, Teng Qian Yi wanted her idea again, so she could only bear a few vague words.
Teng Qian Yi sent back the palace maid, and Qian Shui whispered, “Empress knew that witchcraft practice is wrong for the country..."
Teng Qian Yi listened to her low and quiet voice, and some of her words were insidious and vicious. She couldn't help shivering. Qian Shui then said, “Since ancient times, there has been no emperor who doesn't believe in God, and it's extremely easy to do this thing. The concubine can make the trusted palace maid to make a few human shaped puppets, and secretly bury them in the Yunfeng palace backyard. If you can put them in the inner room, it will be better. After that, I will kill the palace maid for the secrecy of it all."
Teng Qian Yi's eyes gradually brightened and said, "But if it’s buried in the backyard, how can they find out?"
“It's not easy. It's been heavily snowing these days. Bury the puppets in the tree pit. The trees can't guard against the wind. The palace people will dig the crooked trees and plant new ones. Then they find out..."
Teng Qian Yi couldn't help laughing and said, “You're really smart."
Qian Shui flattered her, “this maidservant followed talented girl, and you are not smart. Are you being laughed at by others?"
The Marquis of Zhenjiang will be in the imperial capital in a few days. Teng Qian Yi wanted to move quickly, but she was stopped by Qian Shui. She said that it's not more wonderful to wait for the Marquis of Zhenjiang to enter the imperial capital and then for them to discover witchcraft.
Xue Jun Liang is the emperor of a country. Naturally, he should show his own demeanor. Xue Yu would perform sacrifice after bowing. He should show his kindness of repaying evil for good. Instead of blaming him, he should catch up with him. Instead, the emperor should perform a good play with deep brotherhood.
Although Xue Jun Liang said that the reception banquet was a family banquet, he let the imperial court session both civil and military attend the banquet.
Xue Hou Yang led his troops to the camp in the outskirts of the imperial capital two days in advance. He personally ordered soldiers to stay and waited for Xue Yu to enter the imperial capital.
If you want to enter the imperial capital, you have to pass the barracks. The barracks have left enough troops, which is also a barrier for the capital. Xue Yu came from a long distance, and it is impossible to bring a single soldier inside. Xu Hou Yang, with several generals, said that he would welcome them in the barracks, but in fact, he would let Xue Yu come in.
Only when the soldiers were paid can they enter the capital.
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~ The Ugly Empress ~
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