Quick Wear: After Revenge, I and the Immortal King Renew Our Relationship

In the imperial study, Yuwen Yang and Prime Minister Liu were having a secret conversation.

Yuwen Yang's spy in General Qiao's camp received a secret message, reporting that General Qiao had disappeared at the strategic Hulao Pass while pursuing the enemy and was in grave danger. His deputy general, acting as commander, concealed the incident, but Qiao had not been seen in public for several days, fearing it might affect the morale of the troops.

"Prime Minister, what do you think about Qiao Hanzhou's matter?"

Prime Minister Liu stroked his mustache. He understood what he wanted to do, but he still had to persuade him. "Although General Qiao is currently missing, it is not confirmed. Moreover, we are in the midst of war. Now is not a good time."

"Gu Yue, the son of my third sister, is a man of both civil and military talents, and has earned a lot of military merit on his own in the barracks. He has royal blood and is capable, so it's convincing for him to replace Qiao Hanzhou."

"General Qiao's affairs are kept secret, so General Gu has no legitimate reason to take over."

Yu Wenyang tapped the table with his fingers and said in a stern tone, "If he is guilty, then it is justified."

Liu Chengkun raised his eyebrows, "But if he doesn't die, I'm afraid there will be backlash in the future. I hope Your Majesty will think twice."

Yuwen Yang frowned in displeasure and could only ask him to go back first and think about it again.

Liu Chengkun sighed deeply after leaving the house and watched the dead leaves falling. Although he and Qiao Hanzhou had always been at odds, he couldn't help feeling sad that the rabbit had died and the fox had grieved for him.

Zhong Xiu came to see Yu Wenyang with a big box of snacks.

Yuwen Yang frowned, and Zhong Xiu smiled gently, "I heard that the emperor hadn't eaten yet, and I was worried that you would be hungry, so I took the initiative to make some cakes."

"These are all the Royal Concubine's favorites. Please taste them."

Yuwen Yang picked up a piece of taro paste cake and put it in his mouth. "This tastes completely different from the ones made in the imperial kitchen. It's delicate and dense, with a lingering fragrance. Not bad."

Zhong Xiu's smile widened. "These are taro that I planted myself. I cooked them with Concubine De, so the taste is naturally different."

In his impression, Concubine De has always been arrogant and domineering, and she is always at odds with other concubines. It is a pity that he did not fight with Concubine Gui.

"It's rare that you can get along well with Concubine De."

Zhong Xiu was stunned. "Sister Defei is straightforward, takes good care of me, and is very easy to get along with. The sisters in the harem are harmonious, often enjoying flowers and holding banquets together, just like real sisters. This is all thanks to the Imperial Concubine."

The pastry in Yuwen Yang's mouth no longer tasted delicious.

She added, "Oh, except for Lu Changzai."

"Why is this? You look down on her background and isolate her?" Yu Wenyang was faintly angry.

He felt heartbroken when he thought of Xiao Cui crying like a pear blossom in the rain.

Zhong Xiu was surprised. "Why would the emperor think so? I was also born a servant, and I haven't been isolated. It's because Concubine Lu has been staying indoors all the time. It's my first time to pay my respects, and yet something unpleasant has happened."

"Thank goodness the Imperial Concubine is kind and gentle, and doesn't dwell on it. Everyone in the palace praises the Imperial Concubine, even the Empress Dowager likes her!"

Zhong Xiu kept praising An Yan, which made Yu Wenyang's brows twitch.

How could she win people's hearts so well?

I really can't keep her! Otherwise, it will be difficult for Xiao Cui to control the harem after she takes the throne.

Yuwen Yang made up his mind completely.

A few days later, at the morning court, someone impeached General Qiao for treason and retreating from the battlefield, and correspondence between him and the second prince of Luo was found in his tent, which was solid evidence.

Yuwen Yang was furious and ordered the eldest princess's son, Gu Yue, to take over military power. He also ordered Qiao Hanzhou to return to Beijing within a month to await trial. At the same time, all members of the Qiao family were imprisoned in the Tianlao Prison, awaiting further punishment.

An Yan was deposed, demoted to a commoner, and temporarily confined to the palace.

Rumors spread in the palace, and people in Chengqian Palace were in unrest.

An Yan didn't care too much and waited for the reckoning to come.

Xiao Dezi reported quietly, "Master, the Qiao Mansion has been properly arranged. The prison has also been taken care of."

An Yan nodded.

The Qiao family is small, consisting of only General Qiao and his wife, Qiao Anyuan and his wife, and one son. Apart from the children, it is difficult to find someone to impersonate them.

She had long ago asked her family to send her nephew to live with a trusted friend, fearing that he would not be able to withstand the cold and chill of prison. As for the child who replaced him, she would have to compensate him later.

In one month, at most one month, the matter will be resolved.

An Yan sighed, looking at the small meteorite on her wrist. She wondered how the little girl was doing with her cultivation. Why hadn't she seen any movement in such a long time?

During this period, Concubine De and others came to see her, and the Empress Dowager also sent Nanny Wang to ask her secretly, but An Yan refused.

It is said that a person's true character is revealed in times of crisis. Some people believe in the crime of "collaborating with the enemy and treason," but most people dare not get involved. Their attitude made An Yan feel a little relieved.

Xiao Ronzi was holding a bulging little bag, looking around on tiptoe, and walked in quietly, which made An Yan laugh.

"Are you planning to flee?"

Xiao Rongzi looked nervous, "Master! You're still laughing! The situation is urgent!"

An Yan pretended to be serious, "Let me see, your eyebrows are handsome and beautiful."

Xiao Rongzi's face flushed and hesitant to speak.

"Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore."

Xiao Rongzi snorted softly, then remembered the important matter, "Master, this is prepared for you. If the emperor insists on punishing you, you can run away with it!"

"I accidentally discovered that there is an escape tunnel in the cold palace that leads directly to a remote and dilapidated temple outside the palace. In the evening, please change into my clothes and go to the cold palace. I have arranged for the guards at the gate to pretend not to see you."

An Yan couldn't help but admire that Xiao Rongzi was indeed quite good at interpersonal communication.

"If I leave, and someone finds out, won't it implicate you?"

"No!" Xiao Ronzi said firmly.

"The servant will wear the master's clothes and then set the entire Chengqian Palace on fire. As long as everything is burned black, no one will notice."

An Yan's heart was shaken. She tightly grasped Xiao Rongzi's hand, leaving red marks on her fair and tender hand. "I won't allow it!"

Xiao Rongzi smiled calmly and said sincerely: "It is my honor to die protecting you."

"I told you I won't let you die! Do you hear me?"

Xiao Rongzi was stunned by An Yan's roar and nodded blankly.

"But..." Xiao Ronzi's words were not finished before An Yan covered them with her hand.

"No buts. I don't need you to risk your life to protect me. Live, live and accompany me on this journey."

"Okay, I swear, I will stay with you forever!"

An Yan suppressed the tears in her eyes and reached out to hug Xiao Rongzi. Smelling the elegant and familiar floral scent on him, she leaned on his shoulder and breathed a long sigh of relief.

Xiao Rongzi's whole body stiffened. He had never thought he could be so close to her. He raised his arm and mustered up the courage to gently put it on her back.

There is a seed in my heart that quietly takes root and sprouts.

There is only one day left in the January period.

Yuwen Yang walked towards the throne with high spirits. After today, he would be able to get rid of his biggest worry.

He looked at the courtiers kneeling in the hall, and the wonderful feeling of holding power made him feel ecstatic.

The Prime Minister was away on sick leave, so Yuwen Yang could only signal his confidants to step out.

"Your Majesty, Qiao Hanzhou has not returned to the capital yet. This is a sign of disobedience and he has clearly acquiesced to the charges. He dares not come to the capital. Please punish him severely!"