The princess is killing like crazy again

"Yuyuan?" Xiao Yurong was stunned.

She squatted down and picked up Xiao Yuyuan, who excitedly stretched out his hands for her to hold, and looked behind her, and sure enough, Xiao Yu was resting behind her.

Xiao Yuxie strode to Xiao Yurong's front, "Rongrong."

Xiao Yurong asked, "Why is my brother here? As the emperor, shouldn't you be busy with all kinds of affairs? Could it be that the memorials submitted by those people are not good enough for my brother to read?"

"Stop teasing your brother." Xiao Yuxie shook his head, took Xiao Yuyuan from Xiao Yurong, and then sat aside.

Xiao Yuyuan finally got hugged for a short while by her sweet and soft sister, but was then put aside again.

He pursed his lips and opened his watery eyes, but still sat aside obediently.

"Sister, let's go back." Xiao Yuxie hugged Xiao Yurong and said softly.

Xiao Yurong was a little surprised, "Are you also trying to persuade me to give up?"

Xiao Yuxie held her cold hand and said, "I'll go, and you stay in Yujing."

"Brother?" Xiao Yurong looked up at Xiao Yuxie in surprise and doubt.

The concentrated imperial power was handed over to her to supervise the country, but Xiao Yuxie took the risk himself to fulfill her dilemma between loyalty and righteousness.

"I trust you, Rongrong, please stay." Xiao Yuxie said.

Li Yaozhi closed his eyes.

He had been trying to persuade them for so long, but the moment Xiao Yuxie and Xiao Yuyuan arrived, he realized that it was all in vain.

Xiao Yuyuan threw herself into Xiao Yurong's arms and called her "sister". Xiao Yuxie hugged Xiao Yurong in his arms and said "sister".

Then everyone became an outsider.

They are the only blood relatives.

Xiao Yurong held Xiao Yuxie's hand and patted it twice as if to comfort her. She turned around and faced the soldiers who were training below.

He dispatched troops, appointed generals and issued orders to avenge his father.

Ten days later, the army set out for Yunzhou.

Xiao Yuxie gave Xiao Yurong 20,000 soldiers and agreed to her request.

Before setting out on the expedition, Xiao Yurong had to deal with a small matter.

Since she is leaving again, the affairs of Yujing will have to be handed over to Gongsun Zhao. Gongsun Zhao's current position as the chief of the princess's mansion is not enough to suppress those people under him.

And she always wanted to arrange a proper position for Gongsun Zhao in the court.

Then the position of Shangshu Ling would be a sure thing.

Xiao Yurong immediately asked someone to invite the old Shangshu Ling, who was just about to go to bed, over at night.

The old Shangshu Ling originally thought that the new emperor's sister was going to use threats and bribes to make him take sides, and also wanted to show some literary character, so he firmly refused to go.

However, the person Xiao Yurong sent to invite him was Yu Shu, who directly asked the Fuyang Guard to bring all his family members over.

The knife is at your neck, and if you don't stand still, you will surely die.

So the Shangshu Ling followed Yu Shu with a sense of frustration. His eldest son, worried about his father, volunteered to go with him.

Yu Shu thought about it and decided that there was a hostage available at the time, so he took the person along as well.

When Shang Shu Ling was brought to Zhaoyang ***'s mansion, a banquet was being held at the princess's mansion.

The Minister of the Chancellery walked in front and bowed to Xiao Yurong.

His eldest son walked too slowly and was pushed by Yu Shu, stumbling and kneeling in front of Xiao Yurong's desk.

He quickly got up and knelt straight, bowing neatly, "My humble servant greets you, ***."

The sound of the orchestra around him stopped, and his heart began to tense up. He came from a noble family and had seen big scenes before, but now he felt uneasy for no apparent reason.

He began to worry. He had just been pushed and shoved along the way, and such a big thing had happened at home. Fuyang Wei had directly brought his father and him here.

Is he dressed neatly? Did he behave too disrespectfully just now, losing his composure and manners in front of the empress?

A laugh came from the side: "Haha! So timid? Aren't you afraid of offending God? We *** like brave people."

He looked up hurriedly and was met with a pair of peach blossom eyes. The man was lying on the table, with a relaxed posture, holding a wine bottle in his hand and smiling.

This is probably Yi Yan, the counselor who came to King Wen to serve him.

Xie Deshu sat to the side of Li, expressionless, as if he was fierce. But he had a pretty face, a porcelain-white face, and looked cute.

The new Imperial Censor Gongsun Qian, who had written many beautiful articles, was now drunk on the table.

Gongsun Qin's younger brother Gongsun Zhao, who had met him several times, was looking at him.

Gongsun Zhao stood upright, his eyes seemed to be filled with worry, and he said, "My lord is magnanimous and forgiving. He didn't even mind my brother's inappropriate words and deeds, so he certainly won't mind this boy's misbehavior."

This is to help open the mouth and resolve the situation.

"Don't be so rigid and boring, Brother Gongsun, I'm just joking." Yi Yan said with a smile.

After hearing Yi Yan's words, the eldest son of the Shangshu Ling was afraid that he had angered Xiao Yurong. The evil spirit who brought him and his father here was still holding the hilt of the sword, standing behind him coldly.

He looked at Xiao Yurong hurriedly. Xiao Yurong was leaning lazily on the armrest, with a nonchalant look.

Her eyebrows are as green as daylilies, and her red skirt is as red as pomegranate flowers.

*** is indeed a beautiful woman, and there is no one in the world who can compare to her.

The girl kneeling beside her and serving wine to the princess had a charming appearance and a gentle posture. She must be the princess's lover.

The young man who was famous in Yujing was dressed in blue and sat next to the main table.

A gentleman with words, warm as jade.

He smiled and said, "Your Highness, as expected, a tiger father will have a dog son. The son of the Minister of the Chancellery is no ordinary person. He passed the imperial examination this spring and will be selected as a Jinshi in the palace selection tomorrow. I'm afraid it will be no problem for him to pass the imperial examination."

The eldest son of the Shangshu Ling raised his head and found that Xiao Yurong's expression seemed to have softened a little.

*** was indeed extremely beautiful, and she raised her eyebrows and said, "It seems that she is a talented person."

She curled her lips and asked, "Would you like to join my shogunate?"

"I would like to focus on my studies first." The eldest son of the Shangshu Ling said in a low voice.

He looked at Xiao Yurong nervously, afraid that she would be unhappy.

After all, his father is now standing on the opposite side of Xiao Yurong, so how could he be disobedient and unfilial.

But Xiao Yurong did not push her. She looked calm and said, "Since that's the case, I won't force you. If you have made up your mind in the future, or if you have nowhere else to go, the Princess's Mansion is also your way out."

The Shangshu Ling and his son were stunned by Xiao Yurong's unexpected generosity and understanding.

Yi Yan clicked his tongue beside him, thinking, "Silly boy, you're being sold and still counting money?"

Didn't you see that Xiao Yurong's attitude improved because of Li Yaozhi's words that indicated that there was hope for the future?

Following Xiao Yurong's eye signal, Yu Shu unceremoniously asked his son to leave first, leaving only his father standing in front of Xiao Yurong.

"Why did you invite me here so late at night? Is there something important you want to discuss?" the Minister of the Chancellery asked.

Xiao Yurong smiled and said, "It is indeed an important matter. I think the Minister of the Chancellery is old and it is time for him to return home and enjoy his old age. After all, this place is a world ruled by young people."

This is quite straightforward.

Shang Shu Ling blew his beard and glared, "What the *** means is that the old minister should step down and let the position be handed over to the Princess's staff, right?"

"It's good enough that Shang Shu Ling understands. Why should he speak it out?" Xiao Yurong propped up his chin. "Some things are better known in the heart. Fortunately, this is in the princess's mansion, and the Fuyang Guards are guarding inside and outside, so this word won't get out."

After her brother ascended the throne, Princess Zhaoyang's tendency to interfere in state affairs and appoint people based on personal connections not only did not abate, but instead grew stronger.

The Minister of the Chancellery was filled with grief and anguish, "God wants to destroy Chu Le! He actually gave birth to such a seductive and clever person who can deceive the emperor's heart!"

Xiao Yurong remained calm, "The Minister is confused."

She said calmly, "Your wife and children are in my hands. I think the Minister of Chancellery is not such a heartless person. Would he risk the lives of his entire family just for his own stubbornness?"

"You!" The Minister of the Chancellery nearly fainted from anger.

This old man's skills are not good enough, Xiao Yurong just said a few words. Yi Yan looked at it and shook his head.

"Tomorrow... I will retire and return to my hometown." The Shangshu Ling finally gave in.

Gongsun Zhao, who had been silent the whole time, looked at the weathered and hunched back of Shangshu Ling, and waited for Shangshu Ling to leave before coming out of the banquet and kneeling in front of Xiao Yurong.

"We were drinking just fine, why did Gongsun Lang kneel down now?" Xiao Yurong asked lightly.

"I have something to say." Gongsun Zhao lowered his head.

Xiao Yurong put down his wine glass and said, "Everyone present today is our own family, so this can be considered a family dinner, so we won't talk about government affairs."

We don’t talk about political affairs, but they are everywhere.

Gongsun Zhaoming explained that Xiao Yurong was actually giving him a way out, and he was unwilling to talk about it. "I will speak honestly and frankly, and I hope the Lord will listen to me."

"Zhao knows that his moral conduct is unworthy, and he wrongly trusted the traitor king. He has failed the emperor's kindness and the common people." Gongsun Zhao bowed deeply. "The Shangshu Ling is in charge of all affairs, in charge of documents and memorials from all officials. It is difficult for Zhao to take on such an important position."

"Gongsun Lang has been my chief secretary for several years. Now he has only moved from governing the shogunate to the imperial court. How can he not be capable of taking on important responsibilities?" Xiao Yurong laughed, but there was no smile in his eyes.

Gongsun Qin was now sobered up from the drunkenness, and hurriedly smiled and pulled Gongsun Zhao, "Look at my good-for-nothing brother, he's drunk and talking nonsense, hahahaha."

"Aren't you drunk and unconscious?" Yi Yan found it funny that Gongsun Qin had a moderate drinking capacity.

He just forced Gongsun Qin to drink, and Gongsun Qin pretended to be drunk.

Now, if Gongsun Qin doesn't come out to smooth things over, Gongsun Zhao will have a fight with Xiao Yurong with his temper.

"Gongsun Lang, you are drunk." Xiao Yurong said.

Gongsun Zhao finally raised his head.

Xiao Yurong lowered her eyes and looked down, her eyes seemed to be neither dark nor bright in the dim light.

A drowsy chill.

Xiao Yurong's eyes seemed like a warning, but also like contempt.

"Zhao, I beg my lord to revoke your order." Gongsun Zhao was a very stubborn person, and he bowed down.

Gongsun Qian was almost scared to death by his stubborn brother.

Xiao Yurong is easy to talk to most of the time, but when he gets angry, he really doesn't recognize anyone.

"Your Highness." Li Yaozhi spoke in a clear and lively voice, as if he had wiped away all the filth in the world. "Mr. Gongsun is a kind and honest man. Your Highness wants Mr. Gongsun to take on this important task just to let him settle the rear. Mr. Gongsun can also settle the rear as the chief historian."

His voice was soft and the hoarseness faded away, like the gentle spring breeze.

This is a reminder, to Xiao Yurong and also to Gongsun Zhao.

Xiao Yurong's expression softened. She walked out from the banquet and stood in front of Gongsun Zhao. "Hurry up and get up. We are the king and the subject. Why should we be so unfamiliar with each other?"

She bent down and helped Gongsun Zhao up. "I know you don't want to do this and you are also dissatisfied with my dispatch of troops this time."

"How dare I?" Gongsun Zhao still knelt and refused to get up.

Yi Yan clearly caught a hint of annoyance on Xiao Yurong's face, but she hid it well and quickly returned to her normal expression.

"Gongsun Lang, are you blaming me?" Xiao Yurong sighed, "This battle must be fought. This is also a battle for the new dynasty to establish its prestige. We must ensure that the Liu family dare not make any unusual moves in the short term."

Gongsun Zhao lowered his head in silence.

"We made a promise, and I have never forgotten it. Some things cannot be established without destruction. In the current situation, we must first fight against external foes before we can ensure domestic stability." Xiao Yurong looked into the distance with worry, "I thought you could understand me."

Gongsun Zhao was indeed shaken, "Master..."

Xiao Yurong successfully helped him up this time, "If I go out, someone has to guard Yujing. I can only trust you."

"Since my lord has entrusted me with this, I will certainly lead the charge." Gongsun Zhao bowed.

A smile spread across Xiao Yurong's face. "I knew you would understand me."

"My lord, I have another favor to ask of you." Gongsun Zhao looked hesitant.

"Just say it." Xiao Yurong said.

"Although the three kings had rebellious intentions, they did not commit any serious mistakes in the end. We are brothers and close relatives, so I hope that you can advise His Majesty to spare the lives of the three kings. This is even more true for the fourth king, who did nothing and should not be implicated." Gongsun Zhao said.

He asked Xiao Yurong for help not out of party affiliation or any other interests, but simply to show tolerance from a literary perspective.

Xiao Yurong had the same idea as Gongsun Zhao on this matter.

Xiao Yusheng and Xiao Yucheng were her brothers after all. Although they had treated Xiao Yuxie badly, they had never treated her badly.

Furthermore, in the previous life, the third and fourth brothers were implicated by her, but now they are killing each other.

But Xiao Yuxie now hates all his brothers, and even implicates Xiao Yuxun who knows nothing about it.

Xiao Yuxun had been ordered to travel to Yujing before, but Emperor Xiao died on the way. He was now rushing here at full speed just to catch up and kowtow in front of Emperor Xiao's spirit.

Xiao Yurong tried to test Xiao Yuxie's attitude. He was indifferent to Xiao Yuxun's upcoming arrival and seemed to even have some aversion.

Xiao Yurong had complicated feelings towards his second brother. After all, they both nearly made big mistakes when they were young and almost became enemies.

But according to Yi Yan, Xiao Yuxun also died on the road to restoring his country in his previous life.

Xiao Yurong guessed what Xiao Yuxie meant and proposed several times that he wanted to go and see Xiao Yusheng and Xiao Yucheng who were now under house arrest, but his suggestion was easily changed.

"I know. I will try my best to persuade my brother." Xiao Yurong nodded. "Third and fourth brothers are also my brothers. I will not abandon them."

Gongsun Zhao breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you, my lord."

"It's late, everyone should go back and have some rest." Xiao Yurong said.

Several staff members bid farewell to Xiao Yurong.