After swallowing my anger and taking the blame, I became the lucky little queen

These cowards, who were greedy for life and afraid of death, swore to follow me till death and were loyal to me when they first came to me for refuge. But now that they are really in trouble, they turn against me faster than anyone else.

He flicked his sleeves, strode out of the line, and walked to the front - next to Qin Junyu. He glanced to the right inadvertently, provoking Qin Junyu with his eyes.

Qin Zehai lifted his robe and knelt, saying loudly: "I volunteer to lead the troops to Yanmen Pass to support the General of the Cavalry! I swear to defend our territory to the death! I will never let the Northern Wei people cross the border!"

His speech was passionate and inspiring, but after he finished speaking, the court fell silent and no one dared to agree with him.

The emperor had a blank expression on his face and was not affected by him.

Qin Zehai couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed. He didn't know whether to put down his hands that were clasped in a fist, nor did he know whether to keep them down.

Qin Junyu sneered. Everyone knew what Qin Zehai was thinking when he proposed to lead the troops to the front line in person at this time.

If the emperor agreed, no one would force him to hand over the tiger talisman, and would send him off to war with generosity and tragedy, hoping that he would return triumphantly and worship him as a hero.

If the emperor disagreed, he would treat his enemy as his own brother and use him as a shield against outsiders, and the emperor would be forced to agree.

Nian Chengyun, who had been silent the whole time, finally spoke up, "Your Majesty, Prince Ren has no experience in leading troops in battle. I think it would be more appropriate for General Xiao to lead the troops."

Nian Chengyun has always been prestigious in the court. When people were in a panic, he stood up and spoke. Everyone seemed to have found a backbone and agreed: "I second the motion!"

With both of his sons there, General Xiao also wanted to go to the front line. Even if he was alone, he would not hesitate.

He was ready to follow Qin Zehai's example and recommend himself. Just as he was thinking about it, he heard the emperor say, "Although Prince Ren has no experience, I believe that with the assistance of the capable lieutenant in the military camp, nothing will go wrong."

"Prince Ren is my younger brother. He leads the army in person, which represents the attitude of me and the court. It can both appease the people and boost morale."

"This matter is settled, adjourn the court."

The emperor insisted on his own way and did not give them any room for negotiation.

The emperor had already left, but the ministers below were still in a daze, looking at Qin Zehai with different eyes. Some of them felt hopeless and felt that death was imminent.

How could Qin Zehai, a civil official, lead troops? They did not dare to question the emperor's decision and could only blame it on Qin Zehai's refusal to return the tiger talisman, and the emperor had no choice but to agree.

Outside the Mingde Hall, ministers walked towards Xizhimen in groups or individually. The atmosphere after the court session had never been so depressing.

Qin Junyu was detained by the emperor, and the father and son walked to the Hall of Mental Cultivation one after the other. The palace servants followed them from a distance, and even Li Zhongquan was not allowed to get close to them.

"Yu'er, how's the progress of the things you did a few days ago?" The emperor put his hands behind his back, leisurely admiring the scenery of the imperial garden, which was completely different from his gloomy state in Fang Mingde Palace.

Qin Zehai was one step behind him, "It will probably take another five days to enter Liuli's territory."

"Yes." The emperor nodded appreciatively.

Yanmen Focus will definitely not be able to be defended. Even if reinforcements are sent now, Xiao Jianting will not be able to hold on until that time.

Therefore, they had to abandon Yanmen Pass and build defenses at several checkpoints in the rear. On the one hand, they had to repel the Northern Wei army, and on the other hand, they had to guard against Qin Zehai's evil intentions.

Qin Junyu was the only person the emperor trusted, and almost all related matters were handed over to him without any complaints.

"Thank you for your hard work, Yu'er." The emperor sighed meaningfully and patted his shoulder heavily. "When our army wins a great victory, I will reward you with a great gift."

Qin Junyu said modestly: "It is my duty as a son to share my father's worries. As long as my family and country are at peace, I will go through fire and water without hesitation."

The emperor was relieved. He had five sons in total, one was still young, one was stupid, one was ambitious and rarely seen all year round, and one was illiterate and unlikely to achieve great things. Only Qin Junyu had the courage and spirit of his youth.

"Well, it's rare that you have nothing to do today, so go back early." The emperor smiled at him.

Qin Junyu stopped and watched the emperor leave.

East Palace.

The first thing Qin Junyu did when he returned to the east wing was to look for Nian Susu.

Nian Susu didn't expect him to come back so soon and was preparing poison in the backyard.

She sensed someone approaching from behind, and she knew it was Qin Junyu without turning around. Jingzhe had long been ordered to guard the door and not allow anyone to come in. The only person in the East Palace who dared to go against Jingzhe was Qin Junyu.

The next second, Qin Junyu's figure suddenly appeared in his peripheral vision.

Nian Susu's hands were covered with medicine powder, and he winked at him, "Stand further away. You have just been detoxified, and your body has not yet fully recovered. It is better not to get in close contact with these things."

Not only did Qin Junyu not listen, he also rolled up his sleeves to help her.

He knew she would nag, so before she could speak, he changed the subject: "Qin Zehai took the initiative to request to lead troops for support today, and the emperor agreed."

Nian Susu's attention was instantly diverted. She stirred the powder thoughtfully, "How could Qin Zehai, such a selfish person, take the initiative to ask to go to the front line? Isn't he afraid that the Northern Wei people will kill him, a 'loyal minister'?"

Qin Junyu followed suit and mixed the two portions of medicine powder together, adding three spoonfuls of red liquid, two spoonfuls of green liquid, and five spoonfuls of black liquid.

"Maybe he has other purposes that we don't know about." Qin Junyu explained lightly.

"Thanks to you forcing Qin Zehai's plan out of Nian Qiaoyue, we have enough time to think of countermeasures."

"The troops secretly borrowed from the neighboring country will arrive soon. By then, no matter what his conspiracy is, it will not succeed."

He smiled at Nian Susu and said, "I am so lucky to have a wife as smart and astute as you."

Nian Susu said some corny words but was laughing inside.

The two of them chatted and laughed as they produced more than a dozen poison pills.

The next day.

Today is the day to meet Nian Qiaoyue. Nian Susu asked Qingyu to wear a mask and bring the medicine bottle to the appointment. This time she asked Qin Junyu to go to a nearby teahouse for tea.

Looking down from the second-floor window, there was a bustling crowd. Qingyu's figure appeared in the crowd. In the blink of an eye, he turned into the alley next to it.

Qin Junyu already knew about the cooperation between Nian Susu and Nian Qiaoyue, but she refused to tell him how she persuaded Nian Qiaoyue to help as a spy.

"She didn't say anything last time. Will she bring good news this time?" Qin Junyu was a little skeptical of Nian Qiaoyue's ability. In his eyes, Nian Qiaoyue's IQ was no different from Qin Fengtian's, so he was skeptical.

Nian Susu clicked his tongue and said, "You don't know her. Maybe she didn't get any useful information, but she definitely wouldn't dare to come empty-handed."