The reborn abandoned woman reigns

Chapter 191 Glory returns to Beijing
"A military strategist can win or lose a war. Even if the Second Prince loses, you can't just insist that he is Xu Zizheng's aide."

"Then let's see at the end, we will know the number of casualties." Sima Xukong approached the elder grandson Jingrong, smelling the fragrance of her hair, and murmured, "If that person is really the Second Prince, He will definitely not be willing to sacrifice his hard-trained soldiers to be beaten to pieces, and then put a few smoke bombs on each other, and it will be over. Maybe he will falsely report the number of casualties to the Empress Dowager, and then he will find a way to recruit some recruits , and added the number of people before and after.”

Changsun Jingrong nodded thoughtfully, and then said: "Then let's wait and see."

As soon as the words fell, Changsun Jingrong suddenly felt the heat around him, and looked sideways, and saw that Sima Xukong posted it again at some point, looking at him with a smile at the moment, like a puppy deliberately trying to please .

Frowning, Changsun Jingrong asked, "Why are you so close to me again?"

Laughing, Sima Xukong put his eldest grandson Jingrong on his knee, and said softly: "Isn't it because the charm of the mirror is so great that people can't hold it?"

The corners of his lips twitched, and Changsun Jingrong said half seriously and half teasingly: "Why, it's not your fault for being frivolous, but it's me instead?"

"This is not considered frivolous, but mutual affection..." Sima Xukong said triumphantly, "We are in love and end in courtesy, oh, no, you are my wife, of course you want to do something Just do what you want, why do you have to be polite?" As he spoke, Sima Xukong approached with an ambiguous smile, and he was about to move forward and put a mark on his lips.

Pushing Sima Xukong's handsome face far away, Changsun Jingrong said with a smile: "It's really making progress, and the ability to talk nonsense is getting better. But don't think that this will let you get away with it."

"What kind of fooling around is this? I obviously can't help it," Sima Xukong said, looking at his grandson Jingrong resentfully, "After returning to Beijing, I will have some free time. We can spend more time in the world of two people." , and by the way, let’s improve the relationship between us and strive for a step closer..."

Seeing the look of his boss, Ma Xukong, who was determined to win, Changsun Jingrong couldn't help but smile, and said: "When you return to Beijing, there are still a lot of things waiting for you to do, you should deal with those things first, and then think about it." It's useless."

"This is the most useful thing, Jingrong, don't you think?" Sima Xukong said, looking at his eldest grandson Jingrong sincerely, "This is a matter of family succession. For thousands of years, who dares to say that this is not Use paper...?"

Well, it's hard to say something serious, but I didn't expect that when I turned around, it returned to normal.

Facing Sima Xukong like this, Changsun Jingrong could only shake his head helplessly.

When the grass grows and the warblers fly, there is harmony between the heaven and the earth. The capital, which is far away from the flames of war, seems to have forgotten the crisis at the beginning, and the people have resumed the old days of singing and dancing.

But today's capital is a bit different from the usual ones. People who look like officers and soldiers are guarding the gates of the city, walking back and forth at the gates of the city. Seeing the people coming and going, they can't help but tremble with fear, wondering what happened again.

When an officer and soldier standing on the city wall spotted a figure in the distance, he rushed down immediately and whispered, "My lord, the Ninth Prince is back..."

Hearing this news, Gu Shiyong was shocked, the corners of his mouth raised uncontrollably, and said: "Come here, quickly list your support, and wait for the Ninth Prince..."

"Yes……"

When Sima Xukong, who was busy in the world, saw Gu Shiyong who had been waiting for him for a long time, he couldn't help but patted him on the shoulder with a smile, and said, "I thought the empress dowager would give me a big shot, but I didn't expect it to be you." Pick me up yourself."

"What did the Ninth Prince say? The Empress Dowager is naturally sympathetic to the prince, so she let the officials come here to welcome the prince." Seeing Sima Xukong who was unscathed in front of him, Gu Shiyong's heart was finally relieved.It's just that Sima Xukong was still so unrestrained, and he was shocked when he opened his mouth.

Sima Xukong didn't know what Gu Shiyong was thinking, so he smiled immediately and walked into the capital side by side with him.

In the palace, the Empress Dowager had been waiting for a long time, and when people sent word back that the Ninth Prince had entered the capital, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but clenched her hands tightly, but on her face, there was a joyful look.

While waiting anxiously, Sima Xukong finally entered the capital. The Empress Dowager couldn't help standing up, walked quickly to him, stretched out her hand to hold Sima Xukong's arm, looked up and down, her eyes were slightly red, and said: " It's really hard to believe that the Ninth Prince, who only knew how to be mischievous and caused troubles back then, finally knows how to calm down, do things for the country, and work hard for the people."

The empress dowager was full of emotion, Sima Xukong naturally did not give in, and said gratefully: "I have been favored by the emperor for many years. If I don't do something, I really feel ashamed. I also ask the empress dowager to forgive Xu Kong for not telling me that day. No, the situation was really urgent at that time, and the Empress Dowager was made to worry about Xu Kong."

"Where, the Ai family can understand your painstaking efforts. Everything you do is for Long Rui. The first emperor will definitely be pleased to see your current achievements."

The third prince saw that the two people had a tendency to start a conversation here, so he hurriedly interrupted them and said: "Since everyone is back, let's go in and talk first."

Everyone laughed and walked into the palace, but the Fifth Prince, who was walking at the back, didn't look so pretty.

As soon as she was seated, the Empress Dowager couldn't wait to ask: "Xu Kong, please tell Ai's family how you've been here during this time, have you suffered?"

"It doesn't matter if you suffer. As long as you can contribute to the country and the people, what is this suffering?" Sima Xukong said the righteous words, but at the same time he felt that such hypocritical words could come from his own mouth. It was really hard to believe.

"Fortunately, I have lived up to my trust and managed to subdue most of the Xu family's rebels. This time I deliberately brought them back to the capital and handed them over to the Empress Dowager..."

When the Empress Dowager knew that Sima Xukong had brought a hundred thousand soldiers back, she couldn't help feeling uneasy.But now after hearing his words, the biggest stone in the empress dowager's heart also fell to the ground, and she said calmly: "Your intentions, the Ai family has accepted for the late emperor, your contribution to Long Rui , everyone will see it, in the future Aijia will definitely give you a reward, let the world know that our Ninth Prince is also an immortal hero..."

"Weichen just did what he was supposed to do and didn't dare to take credit for it," Sima Xukong said with his eyes narrowed with a smile, "I just hope that in the future, Weichen can live a stable life with Jingrong, and won't be affected by homelessness anymore." bitter."

Hearing the name of the eldest grandson Jingrong, the Empress Dowager couldn't help asking eagerly: "Have you found Jingrong?"

"Yes, in order to ensure my safety, she traveled all the way to find me. This kindness is truly irrepayable."

Nodding with a smile, the Empress Dowager said: "The Ai family knew that Jingrong is a fierce woman, but she never expected that she would go all the way to find you regardless of danger. Such deep feelings are really enviable. But, Jingrong Rong, why didn't you come into the palace with you?"

"Oh, my minister saw that she was working hard all the way, so I asked her to go back to the mansion to rest, and I will come to greet the Empress Dowager another day."

"Jing Rong has worked hard too. Let her rest well and don't rush into the palace to say hello," the Empress Dowager earnestly said with a look of understanding, "Hey, such a weak woman, in order to find you, but You have suffered a lot. You must treat her well in the future, and don't let her down."

"What the empress dowager said is that the humble minister will do his best to treat the mirror well."

Seeing the two people over there complimenting each other enthusiastically, the fifth prince couldn't help but feel very uncomfortable, so he said subtly: "Isn't the war not over yet, it's too early to reward each other for meritorious deeds. And second brother Those who are still fighting on the battlefield and can wipe out the traitors are the real heroes."

"The fifth brother is right, but without the wisdom and courage of the ninth brother, Xu Ji'ai's left and right arms cannot be cut off." How could the third prince not know what the fifth prince was thinking?Then he said with a smile, "If you want to win, it's not that simple."

Looking at Sima Xukong sarcastically, the fifth prince snorted and said, "But the one who is really in danger is not the second brother. The ninth brother can win by wit at most. He is not as dangerous as the second brother. Those who really suffer He hasn't been praised yet, but he is like a hero if he is opportunistic, and I really feel wronged for my second brother."

The Empress Dowager likes to watch their brothers quarrel with each other and fall apart, so that she can have a peaceful day.Just for the sake of face, the Empress Dowager still wanted to put on a peaceful appearance, and said: "Whether it is the Second Prince or the Ninth Prince, to Long Rui, they all have contributed a lot, and in the future, they will be rewarded for their merits." .”

Hearing this, the Fifth Prince snorted coldly at Sima Xukong, then turned his head to the other side, as if he had never been in touch with each other.

When the matter developed to this point, the Empress Dowager sighed when she saw that the time was right, and said, "It's time to start preparing for the little prince's enthronement ceremony when Xu Zizheng is subdued. Please help me out."

As soon as these words came out, the complexions of everyone present changed. It was only a bell meaning, but they were not the same.

The third prince was the first to react, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "This is Long Rui's happy event, so I will let people go and see when this year will be a good day."

"The Ai family has thought about this a long time ago, and checked it." The Empress Dowager said with a gentle look, as if she was an ordinary parent, and said gently, "Forget it, the Xu family has been taken over by the family." Pulling out the tiger teeth is not enough evidence, with the strength of the second prince, the Xu family can be wiped out within two months at most, and our enthronement ceremony will be set in July, I pray that the weather in Longrui country will be smooth, and the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe."

In July... Even if the Second Prince could destroy Xu Zizheng, the time would be too late. Even before he returned to the capital, the enthronement ceremony had already been completed here.And if the Second Prince fails to complete the Yizhi, then the plan of the Empress Dowager will not be delayed, because she has already kept the dangerous people out, and there is a Xu family that involves his energy, so there is no way to return to Beijing immediately. Find the empress dowager to settle accounts.From this point of view, the Empress Dowager is the final winner.

It's just that in Sima Xukong's view, there is no rest for now.But it's true, how can the empress dowager see herself having a peaceful life? Headaches come one after another, and I really don't know when the head will be.

Returning to the palace from the palace, Sima Xukong felt the warmth that he had not seen for a long time. Seeing Bao'er busy for himself, he really felt that the previous days were like a dream, but now, he finally woke up from the dream.But when he thought of the Empress Dowager, he felt that he might fall into another nightmare.

"Why are you sitting here in a daze?"

The soft voice behind him brought Sima Xukong's sanity back to reality. He turned around to look at Changsun Jingrong, smiled and held her hand, and said, "It's nothing, I'm just a little tired."

Sitting beside Sima Xukong, Changsun Jingrong asked, "What happened in the palace?"

Sighing softly, Sima Xukong described everything that happened in the palace to Changsun Jingrong.

But after Changsun Jingrong heard this, he sneered and said: "The empress dowager thinks she is smart, but this time she has stabbed a hornet's nest. Can you say that the second prince and the fifth prince have not acted? If the second prince is pushed into a hurry , and join hands with the Xu family, the Empress Dowager will be under the enemy at that time, not to mention letting the little prince ascend the throne, even if the Second Prince and others use the power of the country to blackmail the Empress Dowager, she will still have troubles."

However, Sima Xukong didn't think so. He shook his head and said: "If the second prince dares to rebel, then the empress dowager will be the one who suffers, and will take the best advantage in the world. And what about the second prince? No matter where he goes, he is a street mouse and is despised by the world. Well, we can also say that the second prince will do anything to win the throne, but Xu Zizheng is also determined to win the throne. Taking advantage of each other's defenses, the final result will only be heavy injuries to each other, and the one who benefits is the Empress Dowager. Moreover, the Empress Dowager will not suffer any losses if she has the help of General Zhen Guo and the Third Prince. So, as long as the little The prince will occupy this seat first, and no matter what the others do, it will be regarded as a crime of treason."

After hearing Sima Xukong's analysis, Changsun Jingrong couldn't help laughing and said, "The Empress Dowager's plan is really loud. Then, what role do you play in this plan?"

Shrugging his shoulders, Sima Xukong said helplessly: "What else can it be? Of course it is cannon fodder. The Empress Dowager needs me. I am the Empress Dowager's right-hand man. And the Empress Dowager does not need me. I am a pawn that can be discarded at any time."

"Then... have you ever thought about controlling your own destiny?"

Sima Xukong widened his eyes exaggeratedly, and asked, "Jingrong, are you trying to persuade me to rebel?"

Glancing at Sima Xukong reproachfully, Changsun Jingrong frowned and said: "You are so boring... I mean, you have mastered the fate of the Empress Dowager, so the Empress Dowager will not dare to do evil to you anymore, Isn’t this much better than letting you do your own thing?”

Patting his chest, Sima Xukong said fearfully: "I was scared to death. I thought you were so brave and dared to attract the attention of the emperor. Do you have any good ideas about the mirror?"

Turning his eyes around, Changsun Jingrong asked: "Tell me, who is the person that the Empress Dowager cares about the most?"

Sima Xukong raised his eyebrows and smiled, "You mean the little prince?"

"That's right," Changsun Jingrong said with a smile, "If you can make the little prince unable to leave you, the empress dowager will naturally be afraid of you. In this way, won't you be able to save your own life?"

Scratching his own head, Sima Xukong tried to follow the direction that the grandson Jingrong said, his face suddenly turned pale, and he asked: "You... want He Nuo to drug the little prince? That child is too young, That's not good."

"Sima Xukong, what are you putting on your head..." Changsun Jingrong was about to be mad at this man, she stared at him with wide eyes, and said, "The Empress Dowager is a girl, she is bound to be To support a regent minister, if this position is yours, the empress dowager can't do anything to you even for the little prince... This is the normal way of thinking, can't you think like a normal person..."

Shrinking his neck from being yelled at by grandson Jingrong, Sima Xukong said aggrievedly: "But I still have General Zhen Guo and Third Brother above me, so this matter will not be my turn."

"The third prince still has his own territory to go back to, and General Zhen Guo is too old, so he is not suitable. On the other hand, you have made great achievements in battle this time, and you are still young, so you are the best candidate for regent." Eldest grandson Jingrong With a calm and calm look, he said, "As long as you are interested, we will have a great chance of winning."

Having said that, Sima Xukong still said a little unconfidently: "Then why did the empress dowager choose me? It is entirely possible that she will choose someone from their family. This is an excellent opportunity to grasp the government affairs, I guess The Empress Dowager will not miss this opportunity."

"The empress dowager wants to control the government, but there are so many eyes on the empress dowager, do you think she can get what she wants? The empress dowager naturally wants to install herself, but now is not the time, at least at the beginning , Choose one who can convince the crowd.”

"You really have confidence in me. The Ninth Prince, who once had a heart, can convince everyone? I don't even have much confidence." Sima Xukong shook his head and said with a bit of helplessness.

"Idiot, you won't create momentum right now? Anyway, the second prince is not in the capital right now, and the fifth prince is nothing to be afraid of. This is the best time for you to plan something." Changsun Jingrong nodded Sima Xukong's forehead helplessly, and said, "Now you have to work hard to create a mighty and upright image. In front of the ministers, you have to change your past mistakes and have the willingness to dedicate yourself to the country. But you have to remember that you must know when enough is enough. If the empress dowager sees your Intention, but it’s not good. The best effect is that everyone can see your changes and efforts, and when the regent is selected, they can justifiably give you this seat.”

(End of this chapter)