The fake daughter of a fallen ghost is reborn

Chapter 306: The Ge Family is Destroyed and the Northern Di Enter the Pass

After bathing, the two of them fell into a deep sleep in each other's arms.

At dawn the next day, they were awakened by a hurried knock on the door. Outside the door, Yan Gui said, "My Lord, His Majesty is calling you urgently!"

The hazy tiredness disappeared, Huo Wuyou hurriedly got up and changed his clothes: "I'm going to the palace, you go to sleep first."

……

Palace of Eternal Life.

Facing Huo Wuyou, Jiang Xu and Shen Qingwei, the emperor threw the military report on the table: "Last night, there was an urgent report that the Ge family had already started an uprising at Yueling Pass. Fortunately, I had already asked Shen Chiyan to be on guard in advance."

"Uncle is wise." Huo Wuyou said, "The Ge family forced uncle to execute Prince Gong in an attempt to influence the emperor's will. When they failed, they started a rebellion. This is truly treasonous."

Huo Wuyou's words satisfied the emperor. He nodded and said to Shen Qingwei, "This time, thanks to your father, I will not treat you and your son unfairly after the rebellion is quelled."

Shen Qingwei bowed quickly and said, "I thank you for your grace."

After a moment's silence, the emperor suddenly called out, "Wuyou."

"uncle."

"Have you heard any rumors recently?"

Huo Wuyou lowered his eyebrows and closed his eyes: "Some unbearable words, I dare not listen to them."

The emperor sneered, "You dare not listen, but I have heard everything. They all say that I secretly ordered the murder of your father and brother, and that I am a tyrant who cannot tolerate meritorious officials and repeatedly persecutes military generals."

Huo Wuyou looked displeased and said indignantly, "This is groundless and unexpected. Someone must have spread it intentionally. We should suppress it as soon as possible to prevent this kind of rumors from misleading the public and causing the ignorant people to believe it and ruin my uncle's reputation."

The emperor observed Huo Wuyou's expression with half-closed eyes, but could not find any flaws in it. After a moment, he said, "It's just a rumor. There's nothing to be afraid of."

Suddenly, he changed the subject: "On the contrary, it is unknown who leaked the news about the New Year's Eve banquet until Lady Shun's madness is cured."

Huo Wuyou remained silent. After Ge Yuanhui broke into the Linhua Palace that night, the palace was in chaos. The people he arranged had already destroyed the note that had been sent out. Now that Ge Yuanhui had gone crazy again, there was no way to investigate the matter further.

After Huo Wuyou and Shen Qingwei left, the emperor left Jiang Xu to help handle government affairs. His health was deteriorating and his energy was getting lower and lower. Without someone to help him, he would have no time to handle affairs.

In short, after Huo Wuyou returned to Lin'an Marquis Mansion from the palace, he told Xue Zhiyi about today's conversation.

Xue Zhiyi only pondered for half a day, then said seriously: "It's time for us to take action."

As a result, the rumor that should have been suppressed became more and more rampant. Not only that, a new rumor was spread -

Not only did Prince Sheng take the blame for the murder of the Huo father and son on behalf of the emperor, Prince Gong also took the blame for the murder of Duke Dingguo and his wife. The person who actually poisoned them was the emperor.

For a time, the city was filled with uproar.

……

About two months later, it was March.

As the spring breeze blew into Huajing, the good news from Yueling Pass arrived as expected.

Because General Shen Chiyan had made arrangements in advance, the Ge family's mutiny was just a fight of trapped beasts and was quickly quelled.

The emperor was very pleased and conferred the title of Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery on Shen Chiyan.

The Ge clan members in Huajing also faced a reckoning. Not only were Ge Hanzhang's close relatives executed, but all the other branches were also demoted to slavery.

It is a pity that the once glorious family collapsed overnight.

The emperor was increasingly overwhelmed by post-war affairs, so he promoted Jiang Xu to be the Minister of the Central Secretariat to assist the emperor in handling important matters.

When Huo Wuyou returned home, as soon as he stepped into the bedroom, Su Yue made a hushing gesture. Qiu Yun explained in a low voice: "My Lord, the Madam just fell asleep for a while."

Huo Wuyou nodded, motioned for the two of them to go out first, and then he slowly walked into the house.

It was afternoon at this moment. Xue Zhiyi was lying on the beauty couch in front of the window, fully clothed, with only a blanket covering him. His breathing was even and his brows were relaxed.

He smiled slightly and sat down beside the couch: He slept soundly.

It was a little chilly in early spring, so he tucked the blanket around Xue Zhiyi and didn't disturb him.

The afternoon was long and leisurely. When Xue Zhiyi woke up again, he yawned and turned over. While he was drowsy, he felt someone gently tap his head: "Finally you woke up."

Huo Wuyou smiled and said, "It's almost dark."

Xue Zhiyi suddenly got up and realized that it was already evening: "I slept for so long?"

"Isn't it?" Huo Wuyou said, "I was handling some matters in the room, and two lights were burned out, but you didn't seem to want to wake up at all. Didn't you sleep well last night?"

Rubbing his neck, Xue Zhiyi shook his head: "No, maybe it's spring sleepiness."

She didn't feel tired these days, but she was particularly sleepy, especially in the afternoon, when she wanted to take a nap right after lunch.

She asked Huo Wuyou: "Since the last rumor about Gu Shichong was spread, His Majesty doesn't seem to have taken any action."

Huo Wuyou sat down next to her on the low couch: "But now that the Ge family has been eliminated, even though many ministers in the court have petitioned to release Prince Gong, His Majesty has not taken any action."

The Ge family rebellion has been quelled, and it is hard to say whether Gu Shichong is still guilty of poisoning Duke Dingguo and his wife.

"His Majesty's suspicion has never failed." Xue Zhiyi said, "He is afraid of rumors and always suspects that Gu Shichong spread them himself. Now, the more the ministers in the court speak for Gu Shichong, the more afraid His Majesty becomes."

She lowered her eyes: But she felt that it was not enough and she had to add more.

……

However, before they could take action, bad news came from Yueling Pass: the Ge family was defeated, and seeing no way out, they secretly opened the city gate in order to retaliate against Dayong, giving the Northern Di people an opportunity to take advantage. Now the Northern Di people have broken through the pass and entered, and Jiangzhou is in danger.

Huo Wuyou was summoned overnight, and the emperor asked him to bring reinforcements to provide support immediately.

It was still dark, and the stars and the moon were still shining brightly in the sky. Xue Zhiyi had no time to get ready. He just tied up his hair hastily and saw off Huo Wuyou, who was preparing to go out with his army, outside the city gate.

Her face was solemn. The incident happened suddenly, so she had no time to give too many instructions. She just endured the loneliness in her heart and said seriously: "Huo Wuyou, if you dare to die, wait for you and me to meet in the underworld."

Huo Wuyou's eyes moved slightly and he held her in his arms.

He believed that she was capable of such a thing, just like his parents, who would follow him to the afterlife with such determination.

A warm kiss fell on Xue Zhiyi's forehead, and he smiled softly: "Madam, I dare not disobey your words."

Watching Huo Wuyou leading his troops away under the stars and moon, Xue Zhiyi felt empty and uncomfortable in his heart.

Yan Gui was kept by Xue Zhiyi, waiting for her orders. Sui Yunlang was also kept by the emperor in the Imperial Medical Bureau to serve, and could not go with him.

Perhaps because she was worried about someone, she didn't sleep as soundly as she did in the past few days. Although she was still sleepy, she had many dreams for no reason and even her appetite was poor.

The situation at Yueling Pass is critical. Shen Chiyan's side had just finished suppressing the rebellion, and his troops have not yet recovered. The Northern Di people broke in like this. I don't know how long they can hold out and whether they can hold out until reinforcements arrive.

Shen Qingtang was even more worried about this and often came to talk to Xue Zhiyi to temporarily relieve his depression.