Quick travel to find memories

Chapter 128 The Concubine Who Brings Trouble to the Nation

After this incident, although the people were filled with anger, no one dared to speak. They could only watch Huo Yanchen walk along the road towards the palace hall.

Huo Yanchen took firm steps and stepped onto the 99th step one step at a time. Success was just a stone's throw away.

However, at this moment, a sharp arrow whizzed past his ear like lightning. If Huo Yanchen had not reacted quickly, he would have died by now!

Then, there were angry shouts in the air: "You daring traitor, how dare you dream of ascending the throne and becoming emperor! Don't you know your own worth? Why don't you take a piss and look in the mirror first!"

Hearing this, Huo Yanchen did not panic, but turned around calmly. He saw the border guard general Bai Heng riding alone and rushing into the palace hall at lightning speed.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Wen immediately issued an order: "Catch this man for me!"

In an instant, the scene became chaotic, and the white figure moved quickly among the crowd like a ghost.

Although Bai Heng was agile and brave, he was ultimately outnumbered.

After a hard fight, he held out for a whole incense stick of time, but was eventually unable to withstand the siege of numerous enemies and was captured on the spot.

Huo Yanchen stood on the high platform facing the wind, his sleeves fluttering, looking down at Bai Heng below with an indifferent expression, and said slowly: "General Bai, things have come to this point, why are you so persistent?"

Although Bai Heng had become a prisoner, he would rather die than surrender. He stood there with his back straight, staring at the arrogant man on the platform with his eyes fixed. A mocking smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said sternly: "As the saying goes, 'A gentleman will die for his friend'. I, Bai Heng, have ended up like this today, all because of my conscience! But even so, I have no regrets and no shame!"

Huo Yanchen stared at the man in the audience with a gloomy face, his eyes filled with indifference and disdain.

He said slowly in a calm and steady voice: "Huo Yige is the ruler of a country, but he indulges in pleasure all day long, stays on the imperial concubine's couch every night, indulges in pleasure and forgets about national affairs and ignores government affairs. He is so foolish and has ended up like this today. It is really his own fault!"

After hearing this, Bai Heng was so angry that his eyes widened. He suddenly said "Pah" and sneered with contempt: "Don't try to find excuses for your rebellion and usurpation of the throne with sweet words! No matter how you whitewash it, you can't hide your despicable and shameless true face!"

Facing Bai Heng's rebuke, Huo Yanchen just smiled slightly, revealing a hint of contempt. Then, he gently raised his hand to signal the guards around him to come forward, escort Bai Heng away, and lock him up in the sky prison.

After all, the new emperor has just ascended the throne, and it is not appropriate to kill people easily at this time.

Even as he was being taken away, Bai Heng continued to curse, his words were fierce and vicious.

As a general, he had long abandoned the so-called elegant manners, and all that came out of his mouth were the most unbearable dirty words in the world.

However, Huo Yanchen turned a deaf ear to these insults. He continued to preside over his coronation ceremony calmly...

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No one knew when this rumor started, and no one knew where it came from, but the news was spreading like wildfire in the streets and alleys: "Huo Yige lost his country because of a witch concubine who brought disaster to the country!"

When Qing Han heard this rumor, he was speechless: There is a pancake! .....This is simply nonsense!

At first, there were only one or two people spreading this rumor, and then gradually more than a hundred people were talking about it.

As time went by, after deliberate provocation and incitement by some people with ulterior motives, the title of "the evil concubine who brought disaster to the country" actually became known to everyone.

Qinghan stared into the distance quietly, lost in thought. Time passed by, as if the whole world had frozen.

At this moment, Ling Huaici appeared beside her quietly like a ghost and asked softly, "What are you thinking about?"

Qing Han sighed slightly, his tone full of emotion: "When the dynasty was prosperous, no one judged the merits and demerits of women; however, when it was declining, all the blame was placed on women. Tell me, what kind of logic is this!"

Facing Qing Han's questioning, Ling Huaici was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond. Just as he was thinking, he heard Qing Han suddenly say: "Since he wants to open a new situation in this way, why don't we add fuel to the fire?"

Hearing this, Ling Huaici turned to look at Qing Han. At this moment, the breeze blew just right, gently caressing her beautiful face, and the sunlight fell on her, as if she was covered with a layer of golden gauze, making her look like a goddess who came to the mortal world to save the world.

Overlooking the capital city, Qingchun Tower.

In the private room No. 2, a "man" wearing clothes that were not particularly conspicuous was sitting there.

However, what is surprising is that although she dresses like a big and strong girl, she is actually petite and delicate, which is in sharp contrast to her appearance.

At this moment, there was a whisper coming from the next room. They were talking about the legendary "evil concubine who brought disaster to the country". Their words were full of sarcasm, disdain, and even resentment.

Hearing this, the "man" couldn't help but cast his gaze towards the man next to him, whose clothes were fluttering and whose temperament was as elegant as a flower on the mountain top.

The man was keenly aware of the intense gaze from the side, and he turned his head slightly, looked at her deeply, and said softly: "Qingqing, you are now dressed as a man, staring at me like this... Is it inappropriate?"

Qing Han couldn't help but find it a little funny when he heard this, and responded, "Thank you very much for your advice, Master Ling!"

When Ling Huaici thought of Qing Han's trick, he wanted to laugh. His shoulders trembled. After a long while, he managed to say, "We have to keep a low profile. Once we find Hua Ju, we will evacuate immediately."

However, at this moment, there was a sudden commotion on the first floor. Qinghan turned to look at Ling Huaici, and both of them instantly became solemn.

"Okay! You go and rescue them, but how? Are we going to rely on you? Can we afford to provoke an enemy that even General Bai can't defeat?" A man shouted angrily with his hair flying high and his face flushed red.

"General Bai?" Qing Han stared at Ling Huaici with suspicion, wondering in his heart who this mysterious figure was.

Ling Huaici seemed to see through her thoughts. He smiled and explained softly, "This man is a famous general who has been guarding the border for many years. I think at your age, you should not have the chance to see his style."

Qing Han couldn't help but raise her eyebrows when she heard this. She sighed in her heart: It is true that since ancient times, loyal and righteous people often emerge around foolish and lawless monarchs!

However, the man who was being scolded showed no sign of backing down and retorted: "That's better than being a bunch of cowardly wimps like you!"

"You!" The atmosphere became increasingly tense and a fight was about to break out. At this moment, a group of soldiers rushed into the room and surrounded everyone tightly.

Then, a man walked in under the stars and shouted: "I want to see who dares to act wildly here!"

The two arrested men still refused to give up. Somehow they united as a team and began to curse the county magistrate who came in: "You corrupt official, you work for the rebels, you will be punished!"

The county magistrate, who was bulging with anger, ordered his men fiercely: "Beat him hard!"

Qing Han could no longer bear it, so he picked up the chopsticks in his hand and flicked them lightly. The chopsticks flew out like lightning and accurately pierced the knees of the clerks beside the county magistrate. The clerks screamed in pain and their faces were distorted.

The county magistrate's eyes widened with anger, and he shouted at the top of his voice: "How dare you! Who dares to be so presumptuous here!"

It happened in a flash. Ling Huaici reacted quickly and grabbed Qinghan. He flashed and hid behind a pillar.

The two held their breath and dared not make any sound for fear of being discovered.

At this time, the county magistrate sent his men to go upstairs to investigate the situation. Taking advantage of this gap, an attendant hurried over and whispered a few words in the county magistrate's ear.

After hearing this, the county magistrate's face suddenly changed. He waved his arm vigorously and ordered decisively: "Everyone follow me to the East Suburb Villa immediately!"

Seeing this, Qinghan and Ling Huaici's hearts tightened and they couldn't help but frown. They both climbed out the window and fled in tacit understanding.