Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 474 The Queen's Arrangement

The entire palace is already under the control of the security department. As long as he is not left alone, Lai Shangrong is not worried.

Moreover, the sun was setting at this moment, and Baiyi Gate had not yet had time to repair.

Although he was still thinking about Yingchun who had just passed through the door, but returning home at this time would definitely make it happen.

"Then I'll bother you, ma'am!"

After leaving Fengzao Palace, Lai Shangrong came to Chengtian Gate, commandeered a nearby palace, and temporarily imprisoned the Supreme Emperor in it.

Chen Wu, who had been accompanying him all the way, then reported back: "Sir! According to the confession of the prisoners of Youwu Guard, their original mission was to besiege the Jinyi Guards. Later, it was probably after the Supreme Emperor learned that we had entered the city that he divided his troops into two groups..."

After listening to Chen Wu's report, Lai Shangrong nodded, left the Forbidden Palace, and rushed to the cabinet for check-in.

According to the rebels, the Supreme Emperor was also in trouble. Except for all the Dragon Guards, the rest of the guards had been replaced by Qiu Duo in the past two years.

However, these people who were interested in the emperor were caught off guard, some were killed on the spot, and some were put under centralized supervision.

After all, it is fine to kill the generals with positions in secret, but there are hundreds or even thousands of subordinates of these people. Affects morale.

Take Youwuwei as an example. There are 5000 people in the establishment, but only 3000 people actually entered the city.

After learning this information, Lai Shangrong was confident about the situation outside the city.

"Lord Lai!"

"My colleagues!"

Lai Shangrong cupped his hands and said straight to the point: "It's getting late now, and we are temporarily unable to do anything outside the city, but the city must be cleared as soon as possible.

According to the confessions of Youwuwei prisoners, the Jinyiwei currently has a thousand-man team there to control the situation. We rescued the Jinyiwei as soon as possible, and also allowed them to dedicate their manpower to cooperate in clearing the patrol camp in the city, so as to ensure the safety of our colleagues' homes. "

In fact, now that he holds military power, he does not need their consent.

However, at this time, if they can think of the safety of their families, they will still appreciate it.

"What Mr. Lai said is absolutely true!"

"Louis Sir, please take the trouble!"

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Lai Shangrong called Liu Xianglian and Jin Long and asked them to bring a thousand-man team out of the palace and first meet Jinchang who was guarding his home.

Then use your own home as a command post to defeat the Jinyi Guards and various city gates one by one.

"The Baiyi Gate has not been repaired yet. To prevent others from impersonating me, unless there is an emergency, there is no need to go to the palace to report. You can just take care of it yourself."

In front of all his colleagues, it is not convenient for Lai Shangrong to talk about guarding his own home, but he uses his own home as a command post. I believe that Brother Jinchang can understand.

This night was destined to be a sleepless night both inside and outside the capital.

While Lai Shangrong was busy on duty in the cabinet, Queen Tian in the palace was not idle either.

"Empress! If the cavalry can attack the imperial city, they may not be able to eliminate the rebellion before the Supreme Emperor attacks the Forbidden Palace. Lai Shangrong has been blessed by the grace of God, and actually..."

Found the emperor Wang Han and Ma Chao to stay, and had just finished reporting on today's situation.

Queen Tian waved her hand to stop them from continuing.

"What Mr. Lai said is not unreasonable. Don't mention this matter again. You should go to Yuchun Garden to guard the emperor!"

Queen Tian disagreed with Wang Han and Ma Chao's speculations, but instead deepened her speculations.

Although Lai Shangrong had selfish motives, she didn't believe him at all if he deliberately delayed rescue.In order to save time, he did not hesitate to blow up the palace gate with gunpowder. From the emperor's reaction, it is not difficult to see how taboo this was.

Moreover, the two of them had already said that they had controlled the Supreme Emperor and divided their troops into three groups. However, he came to Yuchun Garden earlier than the two people who were familiar with the Forbidden Palace, which showed that his guess was correct.

In fact, the reason why the troops were divided into three groups was because they were worried that the two of them would see the clues.

Thinking of this, he ordered: "Invite Concubine Xiande quickly..."

After a while, Jia Yuanchun, who was still in shock, was brought in.

"Sister, please sit down quickly!" Empress Tian got up to greet her with a smile, and said tentatively, "Your Excellency is responsible for guarding the palace, so why should my sister be worried?"

Jia Yuanchun undoubtedly had it. Although she had no interaction with Lai Shangrong, she learned from Jia's mother and Mrs. Wang that he took good care of her. Even the queen took care of her because of him.

In addition, the relationship between the two families is very close, which makes them feel at ease unconsciously.

Seeing the mention of Lai Shangrong, Jia Yuanchun was no longer as hesitant as before, and the smile on Queen Tian's face became stronger.

"How does the Ai family treat my sister?"

Jia Yuanchun knelt down quickly and said: "My queen is as kind as a mountain to me, and I will never forget it!"

Queen Tian quickly came to Jia Yuanchun, and while pulling her up from the ground, she said: "My sister has lost her family. Now that the emperor has passed away, we should be of the same mind as sisters."

While speaking, he waved his hand, and the eunuchs and maids in the palace filed out.

Queen Tian took Yuan Chun to the phoenix couch and sat down.

He placed a pair of Yuanchun's catkins between his palms, patted the back of her hands and said, "Although Mr. Lai has temporarily solved the crisis, the prince is still young and his heart is unstable. If the emperor is allowed to stir up trouble again, it will be very dangerous." What a blessing for Great Xia!”

As long as the Supreme Emperor does not die, there is no guarantee that he will not resurrect. Even the emperor's hard work in the capital will cause disaster today, let alone those border troops?
It is only a temporary measure to keep the funeral a secret, but once today's actions of the Supreme Emperor are revealed, there is no guarantee that there will be no one with ulterior motives.

Only the death of the Supreme Emperor can fundamentally solve this problem.

But the Supreme Emperor was the Supreme Emperor after all. If he wanted to kill him, even if he was willing to take action, he would have to rely on Shangrong's acquiescence.

He even needs to help keep the secret secret.

She had planned to use Jia Yuanchun as bait before.

Unfortunately, I don't know if Lai Shangrong was concerned about it, or because the guards around him were pretending to be confused and talking about him.

This matter could not be delayed, so she could only change to Jia Yuanchun's route.

Jia Yuanchun looked confused: "I don't understand these important affairs of the court, so I can't help my empress share her worries..."

How could she understand the Queen's hint? She only thought she was sincerely asking her for advice.

Queen Tian thought she was trying to shirk it, and said with a sudden heart: "Now that the emperor is gone, why should I keep it secret from my sister? The Ai family already knows about the matter between you and Mr. Lai!"

"Concubine and Master Lai?"

Jia Yuanchun looked confused, then thought that Jia's mother and Mrs. Wang had asked Lai Shangrong to open up the relationship with the minister's room. Did Lai Shangrong tell the queen about this?
He said in fear: "I... I have never had such thoughts, it's just... it's just..."

Having said this, I couldn't go on.

Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang are doing it for their own good, so we can't put all the responsibility on them, right?
Queen Tian saw that she was hesitant to speak, showing a guilty conscience, and chuckled: "As long as you are willing to help convince Mr. Lai, not only will I not blame you, but I will accept your love!"

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(End of this chapter)