Chapter 132: Something is wrong, inside the Xie mansion!

Speaking of this!

Wu Ying's face becomes solemn, unfortunately, no one can see her movement behind the ghost mask.

The most important thing is!

Now all four kingdoms need a relatively peaceful and stable environment to develop national strength and restore people's livelihood.

No one wants to easily start a war; maintaining the status quo and avoiding unnecessary wars has become the consensus of all countries.

Wu Ying says in a deep voice:

"To put it bluntly, before any of the four kingdoms has the absolute strength to unify the world, no one will allow any one country to dominate."

Lady Gongsun Pingxi bows and laughs:

"Your Majesty has great foresight, this old minister admires you."

"Indeed, the world needs a great governance, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment, and the country can be prosperous. Give Qianyuan ten years, and this old minister has confidence to help Your Majesty realize the grand cause of unifying the world!"

Wu Ying steps forward to help Lady Gongsun Pingxi up and says:

"I will have to rely on you more in the future, sir!"

Lady Gongsun Pingxi is about to speak.

At this time!

A "Black Ice Terrace" messenger, dressed in black like ink, with black robes flying, steps into the military tent, his voice steady:

"Your Majesty, the urgent letter from Chaoling has arrived, please take a look."

Before the words are finished!

A secret letter has been gently placed on the table, its seal stamped, revealing an atmosphere of secret that cannot be underestimated.

Everyone in the tent!

Is spirited, their gazes burning, as if they want to pierce through the paper and peek at the secret of the capital's changing situation.

Lady Gongsun Pingxi also secretly speculates that the sudden change in the capital of Daqing may profoundly affect the direction of Qianyuan's chess game in the next ten years.

Thinking of this, waves rise in his chest.

Wu Ying takes the secret letter, her fingers gently stroking the paper, slowly unfolding it, and looking carefully.

In an instant!

Her expression changes from peaceful to solemn, as if winter frost has suddenly descended, making the temperature in the tent seem to drop!

The power of the Heavenly Human realm.

Seeing Wu Ying's suddenly changed actions and expressions, everyone is shocked.

The Emperor has always been steady; when has she ever been so uncomposed?

Could it be... Lu Chen actually disregarded everything and led his army to press directly on Jingyang?

However, thinking about it!

Even if Lu Chen really has such courage, it is not enough to make the Emperor so moved.

Wu Ying suddenly raises her head, staring at the vast map hanging on the wall, spitting out shocking words:

"Lu Chen, he has actually led his army north!"

These words are like a giant stone thrown into a large lake, like boiling water being burned.

The military tent is silent.

Hearing this, Lady Gongsun Pingxi's eyes are stunned, not daring to believe it.

He re-collects the situation of the four kingdoms in his heart, like a chess game.

On the chessboard, a white piece is surrounded and intercepted by four black pieces, already in a situation of encirclement, trapped in a desperate situation.

The white piece's dragon is in danger!

But just as everyone thinks the situation is settled, the situation takes a sharp turn.

The black piece is not only not dead, but instead borrows momentum to live, and has signs of gathering into momentum to counter-attack the dragon.

Lady Gongsun Pingxi is shocked, as if he has personally experienced a thrilling chess game duel, and cannot help but sweat on his forehead.

Going north to Northern Wind, what will happen?

Lady Gongsun Pingxi's face suddenly changes greatly!

"Your Majesty, something is wrong!"

He shouts urgently, his voice carrying a bit of undisguised panic.

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Inside the capital.

It is already dusk, and the lanterns are lit!

Today's capital is indeed lively, but with the arrival of the Lu Family Army, it has returned to stability again.

It is the business of the Son of Heaven and the superiors, and it has nothing to do with the common people!

People just talk about it with relish.

The old events of the capital back then, the four kings fighting for the throne, the capital was also full of shouting and horse neighing, and firelight often lit up at night.

The common people are used to it!

Now it is Shaobao entering the capital, and it seems there is no difference!

The Lu Family Army blocked the news of the four-nation army pressing on the capital.

In the streets and alleys of the capital.

There are cavalrymen beating the watch and shouting:

"Shaobao orders the capital, curfew tonight!"

Many common people poked their heads out, then extinguished their lights.

Many men felt bored, having nowhere to go tonight, not knowing what the little ladies in the fireworks building were thinking tonight?

The capital is peaceful!

The world is like this; when the sky falls, there are always tall people to hold it up.

It is very far from ordinary people!

Xie family!

Located on the prosperous Yulong Street.

Over the years, it has quietly changed with Xie Chunan's smooth official career.

The reputation and status of the Xie family attract countless people who long to climb the power.

The Xie mansion, however, has not changed much!

The servants have not increased, and the decoration in the courtyard is the same as usual.

As always.

Only!

Shops stand like forests around Yulong Street, and mansions look at each other, all increasing in value because of the existence of the Xie residence, and the land price is a world of difference from many years ago!

The land price here is no cheaper than several places near the imperial palace, such as Wanliu Lane, Wangfujing, and Daxing Lane.

The reason is that someone in the capital is creating momentum!

Saying that Yulong Street is a "prosperous place", "a place of treasure", these reputations are like spring breezes, blowing through every street and alley of the capital.

Merchants competed to purchase land and build residences, hoping to catch a glimmer of the Xie family's noble aura.

Scholars often gather nearby to chant poems and paint, opening wine shops and brothels.

Now!

Inside the main hall of the Xie mansion, it is brightly lit, with no empty seats.

Gathering several figures who are familiar with Lu Chen.

A subtle atmosphere of tension and expectation intertwined permeates the air.

Xie Chunan sits in the first seat.

This Minister of Rites of the Daqing Dynasty stands firm in the officialdom, and relies more on the Emperor's trust and extraordinary means.

As an outsider, he sat firmly on the throne of the leader of the Jiangnan families.

Behind him, not only has the Emperor's support, but also Liu Wen's secret help.

The two have long had cooperation.

There are several people in the main hall!

Xie Lingxuan, Xie Chunan's eldest daughter.

Xie Linghao, the second young master of the Xie family.

In addition!

Zou Lin and his daughter Zou Shuning are also sitting in the main hall.

Because Zou Shuning was worried about her father's safety, she specially picked up Zou Lin from the Hongwen Pavilion to the Xie mansion.

Here, it is the safest harbor besides the imperial palace.

There are two more people beside Xie Chunan.

Looking quite old!

These two are the patriarchs of the two major surnames of the Jiangnan families, Chen and Li; this is a more prominent family than the Wang family where Wang Yang is located.

Except for the Zhou family in the capital.

The children of the Chen and Li families are the most arrogant!

Both families hold military power in border defense and important towns, although not in the capital, they hold the lifeline of national security.

Shizhou and Jingyang, these two military towns, are the descendants of the two families.

Half a day ago, Xie Chunan had already foreseen the situation of the coming storm, and let the two send secret letters to the two places, ordering their descendants to be on full alert, arrange carefully, to prevent unexpected disasters.

Inside the main hall, the atmosphere is solemn and orderly.

Xie Chunan and the two respected elders of the Chen and Li families have long been prepared to deal with everything, and are now quietly waiting for news from the imperial palace.

The three of them have stern expressions!

Xie Chunan actually closes his eyes to rest his mind rarely.

The two old men stare at the door like torches.

Xie Lingxuan sits on the side, a trace of contemplation revealed in her brows.

Xie Linghao can hardly hide his excitement; today's experience was thrilling, and his heart has not yet stopped.

Zou Lin's face appears particularly worried; he has already learned that the news of the four kingdoms pressing on the border, the capital is now facing an unprecedented crisis.

It is a disaster of national destruction more terrifying than fifteen years ago.

Zou Shuning carefully observes everyone in the main hall, the expressions on their faces, every subtle movement.

The storm is coming!

Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps breaks the silence of the main hall.

Xie Chunan opens his eyes.

The two old men have already stood up.

A guard rushes in, announcing loudly while walking:

"Shaobao orders the whole army to go north!"

This news explodes like a thunderclap, making everyone unable to believe it.

Zou Lin and others have already stood up in horror!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 133 =====