I am Yuan Niaoniao

Han Junyi had already led his troops to the battle amidst everyone's farewell. At this time in the imperial city, Han Junwu was not idle either. There were still two people who had not been dealt with, namely Han Haotian and Wu Shijie. Wu Shijie was definitely going to die, but Han Haotian, no matter how bad the devil was, was also his own blood, so he still felt a little bit reluctant to kill him. Not to mention that he originally wanted to capture Wu Jingxin and let her give birth to the child safely before saving the mother and the child. Unexpectedly, she was smart and escaped first. The only manpower was sent out to find her whereabouts.

Han Junwu was thinking, and unknowingly walked outside the prison. Looking at the dark and stinking death cell in front of him, he took a deep breath and stepped into it resolutely. However, as soon as he stepped into the cell door, a strong and pungent smell hit him in the face, making him frown involuntarily.

After all, Han Junwu had been pampered and respected since he was a child. How could he have experienced such a terrible environment? At this moment, he couldn't help but think to himself: With Han Haotian's arrogant and domineering character in the past, being imprisoned in such a dark and smelly place now, I'm afraid it would be unbearable, right?

With a trace of heartache, Han Junwu slowly walked into the cell where Han Haotian was imprisoned. When he saw the person in front of him clearly, he couldn't help but feel a surge of pain and pity in his heart. Han Haotian was curled up in a corner at the moment, wearing a tattered piece of clothing, with a haggard face that looked much older than his actual age; and his eyes, which were originally bright and energetic, now became dull and lifeless, like a pool of stagnant water. He should have been in his prime, but ended up like this.

Han Junwu could no longer bear it, and left the prison without saying a word to Han Haotian. He returned to the imperial study and wrote an imperial decree that Wu Shijie would be executed the next day, and his head would be hung on the city gate as a warning to foreign enemies. Han Haotian would be demoted to a commoner, and would never be allowed to enter the palace again, and his bloodline would never be acknowledged. He was expelled from the palace that day.

Just after reading the memorial for a while, I heard Wei Sheng's voice: "Your Majesty, the Queen is here."

"Okay." Han Junwu responded.

"Your Majesty." Zhen Luoyi frowned and stepped into the imperial study, looking at Han Junwu with a worried look on her face, "I always feel a little uneasy, so I came to see you. We just ended the war with Wu State, and now we have to go to war with Zhao State. Can our troops and food keep up? This is really worrying."

Han Junwu frowned slightly after hearing what Zhen Luoyi said, but soon regained his composure. He put down the memorial he was reading, stood up, walked to the window, looked at the scenery outside, and said after thinking for a moment: "What the queen said is very true. I have also considered these issues. However, now that Zhao State is attacking our country while we are exhausted, if we do not fight back, the consequences will be disastrous. Even if we use all our national strength, we must resist their attack!"

"Can't we send an envoy to negotiate peace?" Zhen Luoyi looked worried.

Han Junwu shook his head. "Zhao is determined to win this time. Sending envoys to negotiate peace will only add to the joke." He turned to look at Zhen Luoyi, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes. "However, Queen, don't worry too much. I have mobilized troops from all sides and stepped up the preparation of food and grass to ensure victory in this battle."

Zhen Luoyi nodded slightly, "I hope everything goes well. I have one more thing to say. The war is tense now, and the people in the city will inevitably feel uneasy. I want to organize some activities to appease the people. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Han Junwu agreed, "Very good. The Queen's move is like timely help. Only when the people are stable can they unite against the enemy. The specific matters will be handled by the Queen." With the Emperor's permission, Zhen Luoyi began to prepare. A few days later, many free clinics and porridge distribution activities were held in the capital, and some folk performances were also organized, which greatly alleviated the panic of the people.

However, Zhen Luoyi's action directly led to the serious depletion of the national treasury.

Seeing that the end of the dynasty in Dadu was coming, Qi Zhiying began to plan for herself. Where should she go? She had no relatives or friends, so she thought about it and decided to go to Yan State. Under the current situation, only Yan State could have some peace. Having made up her mind, Qi Zhiying secretly asked someone to take some valuable jewelry to the palace to exchange for silver bills, so that she could reduce the burden when she escaped in the future.

Suddenly, she came up with a plan and went to the imperial study to find Han Junwu. Unexpectedly, she ran into Zhen Luoyi who had just come out to claim credit. Seeing that it was Zhen Luoyi, Qi Zhiying was no longer afraid of her like before and just bowed slightly: "Empress."

Zhen Luoyi's face was as gloomy as water. She stared at Qi Zhiying with displeasure, her tone full of blame and disdain: "Oh, this idle person actually comes to see the emperor? Doesn't he know that the emperor is busy with state affairs?" After saying that, she glanced at Qi Zhiying lightly, her eyes full of contempt.

However, Qi Zhiying didn't care. She smiled slightly and responded softly: "In reply to the Queen, I came here this time to solve the emperor's worries." Before she finished speaking, she stepped past Zhen Luoyi without hesitation and walked straight towards the imperial study.

"How dare you! I haven't allowed you to leave yet!" Zhen Luoyi was furious when she saw this and shouted at her. Aunt Gui hurriedly stepped forward and blocked Qi Zhiying's way. Zhen Luoyi walked up to Qi Zhiying quickly, her eyes wide open, and she gritted her teeth and said, "I am the heir of a country. Since I didn't ask you to leave, you dared to disobey my order and leave without permission! It's simply lawless!"

The atmosphere around them suddenly became tense. Everyone held their breath and didn't dare to make a sound, for fear of angering Zhen Luoyi. Qi Zhiying approached Zhen Luoyi's ear fearlessly and said with a hint of sarcasm: "The Zhen family has been destroyed. You and I have no support. I respect you as the Empress. Don't forget that although I am not as high-ranking as you, I am more favored than you. Do you think the Emperor will let you bully me now? Don't always pick on me." After that, Zhen Luoyi, who was angry and confused, was left standing there in a daze, and went into the imperial study.

"You!" Although she was filled with resentment, she knew that she could not do anything to Qi Zhiying, who was in great favor. After all, Han Junwu doted on this woman, and there were even rumors that he often allowed Qi Zhiying to review memorials! You know, Han Junwu never allowed himself to interfere in politics, let alone review memorials! Thinking of this, she clenched her fists tightly, her eyes full of anger, staring at Qi Zhiying's back as she walked away.

She secretly swore that as long as Yi'er could defeat the enemy and return victorious, the first thing she would do was to get rid of this damn Qi Zhiying! "Let's go!" She suppressed her anger and led her men away angrily. This was the first time in her life that she had suffered such a big loss!

"emperor."

"Why are you here, Concubine Li?" When Han Junwu saw that it was Qi Zhiying, his originally frowned brows immediately relaxed.

"Your Majesty has not visited me for some time. I learned that your Majesty was busy with official duties, so I thought of coming here to help you relieve your worries." As she spoke, she walked behind Han Junwu, put her hands on his shoulders, and massaged his shoulders skillfully.

"As long as Concubine Li is by my side, all my worries will disappear in an instant." Han Junwu smiled and patted the back of her hand. He really enjoyed the time with Qi Zhiying.

"Oh, by the way, Your Majesty." Qi Zhiying suddenly said softly, "I heard that there is a very effective temple outside the palace. I saw that the Empress has been busy helping Your Majesty recently, and I also want to do something for Your Majesty, so I thought of leaving the palace to go to Linghua Temple to pray for Your Majesty and His Royal Highness Prince Yi. I also have a selfish motive." After saying that, she lowered her head shyly, "I heard that the Guanyin statue in Linghua Temple is very effective, and I also want to give birth to another little princess or prince for Your Majesty."

"It's rare that Concubine Li has such intentions. This is a very good thing. Go ahead and do it." Han Junwu agreed without thinking too much. He thought that Qi Zhiying was now Concubine Li, and she had no relatives or friends outside the palace. Moreover, she had been following the rules and being careful in her words and deeds since she entered the palace for many years. There was no need to worry that she would cause any trouble.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qi Zhiying smiled happily and bowed to Han Junwu with great ceremony, "Your Majesty, I bow to you and thank you!"

"Haha, my beloved concubine, please don't be so polite." Han Junwu was once again bewitched by the cute Qi Zhiying, and his heart was moved, and he completely let down his guard. Not only that, he even let Qi Zhiying sit in his arms and review the piles of official documents and memorials on the table. This kind of pampering was simply beyond measure.

After receiving the order, Qi Zhiying hurriedly told Xiaoqing to only take valuable jewelry and a few simple changes of clothes. The furnishings in the palace should still look normal. The next day, she swaggered out of the palace.

When they arrived at Linghua Temple, they secretly bribed the temple's gatekeeper, changed their clothes and took Xiaoqing with them to escape through the back door. The first thing they did was to go to Prince Chen's Mansion, "Go in and tell your princess that there is a girl looking for you." Xiaoqing stuffed a piece of silver into the hand of the boy who opened the door.

"No need, sister. I'll go report it right away." The little boy stuffed the silver back into Xiaoqing's hand, turned around and ran into the house to report.

"The servants in Prince Chen's Mansion are so well-educated." It was the first time that Qi Zhiying had seen this. If you wanted to ask someone to do something for you, you would have to bribe them with gifts.

The little boy came out after a while and said, "Sisters, please follow me."

Qi Zhiying followed the little boy into Prince Chen's mansion, turned left and right and came to a guest room.

Qi Zhiying saw Yuan Niaoniao waiting, so she took off her veil: "Niaoniao."

Hearing the voice, he turned around and was a little surprised to see the person coming: "Zhiying? How can you come out at this time?"

"I asked for an excuse and left the palace. This time I came out, I don't plan to go back. I'm tired of that damn old man. Besides, if the country is destroyed in this battle, I will be the first to be buried with him. I'm still so young, I don't want to die with him." Qi Zhiying said slowly.

"You are still so perceptive." Yuan Niaoniao laughed when she heard it, "So are you here to say goodbye to me?"

"Well, besides that, here is some information I know, all written in this notebook. I'm afraid I'll forget it, so I copied it down. I don't know which ones will be useful to you." Qi Zhiying took out a small notebook from her bosom and handed it to Yuan Niao Niao. "By the way, Zhen Luoyi's free medical consultation and porridge distribution activities have almost emptied the national treasury, and the old man probably doesn't know it yet. This is what Xiaoqing overheard. Zhen Luoyi naively thought that Han Junwu had more than one storehouse, so there was no limit to her spending. If she knew that she had spent all her son's military pay, she would die to apologize."

Yuan Niaoniao took the book and looked at Qi Zhiying gratefully, "Thank you. Zhen Luoyi's actions are undoubtedly self-defeating. The Zhen family is destroying itself and still doesn't know how to stop."

Qi Zhiying smiled and said, "There's no need to be so polite between us." Although she wanted to ask who was responsible for the extermination of the Zhen family, she changed her mind and thought that it was better for her not to know some things that had nothing to do with her.

"By the way, what are your plans for this trip?" Yuan Niaoniao asked.

"I have asked someone to buy a boat ticket to Yan State. It is relatively stable there now. If you can adapt, you can stay there." Qi Zhiying replied.

"Alright." Yuan Niao Niao nodded, "Yan State is indeed a good choice."

The two chatted for a while until night fell.

"It's getting late. I should leave." Qi Zhiying stood up and said goodbye.

"Take care on your journey." Yuan Niaoniao saw Qi Zhiying to the door.

Qi Zhiying hugged Yuan Nianiao, then she and Xiaoqing turned around and left, disappearing into the night.

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It had been five days since he last saw Qi Zhiying, and Han Junwu couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. Normally, a prayer activity would only take two or three days, so why hadn't she returned yet? Thinking of this, he called Wei Sheng over.