Female special forces soldiers in ancient times

As night falls and early summer arrives, the stars dot the sky.

Lanterns were lit early in the morning in the grand mansions on East Street in Beijing, casting long shadows of luxurious courtyard houses.

The faint reflection is on the bluestone street.

A richly decorated carriage, escorted by several agile cavalrymen,

It slowly came to a stop in front of the mansion. Two guards with knives stood at the entrance.

Upon seeing this display, their expressions instantly tightened, and their eyes met.

He appeared wary and nervous, and was about to step forward to question them.

At that moment, the carriage curtain fluttered slightly, and an old man leaned out.

His movements were slow yet dignified.

The guards looked closely and recognized the newcomer as Lord He Chong.

His face immediately changed to one of respect, and he quickly bowed his head in greeting.

With a smile, he greeted, "This humble servant greets Lord He!"

He Chong nodded slightly. "Yes, no need for formalities. Go and inform them immediately."

"Tell Her Majesty that I have come to pay my respects."

One of the guards quickly replied, "Sir, Her Majesty has already given instructions."

You do not need to announce your arrival; please make yourself at home.

Upon hearing this, He Chong nodded, his right hand instinctively stroking his beard.

With a slight smile, he stepped into the courtyard.

Before long, led by the servants in the courtyard, He Chong arrived at the dining hall.

As soon as he stepped into the house, he respectfully bowed his head.

A loud voice: "This humble official greets Your Majesty the Empress, may Your Majesty live a thousand years!"

Inside the house, a middle-aged woman immediately beamed and stood up to greet her.

"Alright! Uncle, I've told you many times, I'm just a deposed empress."

From now on, please just call me Yalan.

Then, she warmly invited He Chong to sit down.

"Uncle, you must not have had dinner yet! Come, come, please take a seat."

Tonight's meal is just a few simple home-style dishes; please don't find them too bland, Uncle.

"Haha, not at all, we're all family, Yalan."

"Then please have a seat."

After exchanging pleasantries, the two sat facing each other.

He Yalan was busy having the servants add more bowls and chopsticks.

He also ordered someone to quickly summon the eldest prince to come out and pay his respects to He Chong.

Before long, the eldest prince walked into the dining hall with slightly heavy steps.

He was thin, and his usually neatly tied hair was now somewhat loose.

A few strands of hair fell down on either side of her face.

His face was haggard, his eyes were sunken, and his gaze was filled with despair and confusion.

The youthful vigor he once possessed as the crown prince has long since vanished.

Upon seeing He Chong, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he immediately perked up.

He quickened his pace and bowed respectfully: "Uncle, it's been a long time."

My nephew sends his greetings.

His voice, though weary, was full of respect.

Looking at the Crown Prince in this state, He Chong felt a pang of pity.

Her eyes were full of heartache, and she quickly got up to help him up.

"Your Highness, there's no need for such formalities."

He Yalan's eyes were filled with sorrow, yet she forced a smile:

"My son, come and sit down."

The eldest prince sat down to the side as instructed, keeping his head down the whole time, seemingly unable to look He Chong in the eye.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was somewhat somber.

He Yalan paused for a moment, then quickly greeted the two of them with a nonchalant air.

"Uncle, my son, don't just stand there, try some food."

He Chong nodded and spoke first: "Yalan,"

I haven't visited you for many days; I wonder how you've been?

Although the eldest prince looked dejected, he still kept a close eye on He Chong.

Seeing that his cup was empty, he immediately got up to pour wine, saying, "Uncle, please have some wine."

He Chong looked at the eldest prince with a serious expression.

"Your Highness, do not be too discouraged. Life always has its ups and downs."

The eldest prince nodded slightly and nodded in a low voice.

"I will always remember my uncle's teachings."

But his dejected expression did not disappear.

He Yalan smiled calmly, "It's fine, Uncle, please don't worry."

Over the past few months, relatives and neighbors have frequently come to visit my son and me.

Occasionally, the Emperor would send palace eunuchs to visit and deliver clothing.

When He Yalan was empress, she was known in the palace and the court for her dignified and elegant demeanor.

She is adept at social interaction, extremely skilled at networking, and knows how to maintain relationships.

He has always been generous and unpretentious towards his family members.

Whether it's a wedding, a funeral, or a family member encountering difficulties,

She always tries her best to help.

She was also adept at dealing with court officials, treating them with courtesy and respect.

Make people feel like spring breeze.

Therefore, she was highly respected by many civil and military officials.

However, now that she has been deposed, the situation has changed instantly.

Despite her former prestige, many people still hold her in high esteem.

However, out of fear of the current emperor, he worried that getting too close to her would arouse his suspicion.

Therefore, even if they wanted to, they could only look on from afar and dare not come to visit.

Only the He family members, remembering past friendships, disregarded the complex situation.

They showed the mother and son great care in every way.

"Haha, that's good, then I can rest assured."

"Yes, thank you for your concern, Uncle. By the way, what is the current situation in the court?"

He Yalan smiled, but soon she started talking to He Chong about the political climate in the court.

He Chong raised his wine cup and drank with the Crown Prince, a smile appearing on his face.

"It's nothing serious. The important affairs of the court have always been firmly controlled by the Li, Wu, and Wang families."

But after several officials retired and returned to their hometowns at the end of last year...

I recently seized the opportunity to secretly infiltrate the court, and several of my trusted confidants have entered the inner court.

"Okay, that's good. We need to proceed with caution."

I've heard that the Emperor's health has been deteriorating lately, and it seems an impending crisis is approaching.

Hmph! As for those three major families, I have some connections with them.

That day will be the day our He family rises again.

Therefore, my son, you must not give up on yourself; there will always be a time when the clouds part and the moon shines through.

While diligently filling He Chongqiang's wine glass, He Yalan took the opportunity to encourage the eldest prince.

"By the way, I recently heard some news..."

It seems that the Fifth Prince has gotten together with Li Tingting, the legitimate daughter of the Li family.

But it's unclear whether it's true or false.

"Ah, once my fifth brother and Li Tingting get married..."

Then the Li family will definitely support my fifth brother, what should I do?

The eldest prince, who had been silent all along, heard the news brought by He Chong.

The expression that had finally managed to cheer up instantly turned into one of utter dejection.

But He Yalan laughed and said, "Silly child, I was afraid that the two of them wouldn't end up together."

Upon seeing this, He Chong and the First Prince were immediately filled with confusion.

"Mother, why do you say such things? What about our actions?"

Aren't we all just making wedding dresses for others?

"Yes, once Yalan gets the Fifth Prince's support from the Li family..."

So, if something unexpected happens in the future, he might rise to power and take charge!

Faced with their urgent questions, He Yalan smiled calmly.

"The Fifth Prince's power base is weak; his ascension to the throne will only benefit us."

There will be no downsides; the Li family's fortunes may rise accordingly.

"We just need to plan carefully, and then we'll make sure those three fight to the death."