Ming: I am fake, walking on thin ice

Chapter 294 The Demon Queen's eyes were blurred: You are so beautiful

The Deer Mask stared at the Fox, raised his hand and pointed coldly: "You are not a Fox! Who are you? How did you find this place and how did you get in?"

The fox mask chuckled and said, "Indeed, I am not the original fox. I am her successor. Please tell Boss Rat that I want to see her and I have a great gift for her."

"Girl, why should I believe you?" The Deer Mask said as he gestured to the Wolf Mask beside him.

It was obvious that they wanted to capture this fox.

The fox chuckled, took a step back, and said, "Four grown men want to deal with a weak woman like me? Then you better think about it. If I can get in, I can get out. If I can't get out, do you believe that the Jinyiwei will surround you soon?"

The four of them stopped immediately. If they were caught by the Jinyiwei, they would be doomed. The Deer Mask spread his hands and smiled, "You are more cunning than the previous fox. How can we trust you?"

"I didn't bring the Jinyiwei with me, is that good enough?" Fox glanced at them, "If I were to betray you, you would have been imprisoned in the Jinyiwei prison."

Wolf Mask nodded: "Girl, what is your purpose in looking for our Junshan Society?"

"Of course I will join." The fox smiled brightly, "I told you, I have a big gift for Boss Rat."

The Bull Mask asked, "What's the gift?"

"I can't tell you." The fox said calmly, "Old Deer, I am the successor of the former fox. Here is a letter. Give it to Boss Mouse and she will see me."

She put the letter on the table, still smiling: "Old Deer, I will take the initiative to find you in five days."

Deer Mask was secretly shocked. Could it be that she knew his identity?
"Okay, I'll pass it to Boss Rat." Deer Mask nodded.

"Goodbye." The fox bowed slightly, "Everyone, relax, we may be fellow travelers in the future."

She chuckled and turned away.

Deer Mask picked up the letter on the table, and was extremely surprised. Tiger Mask yelled at him: "Old Deer, how come the place you were looking for was exposed? What are the guards outside for?"

"Old Deer, all the guards outside need to be replaced." Wolf Mask said coldly.

The Bull Mask also agreed: "Yes, otherwise who would dare to come to the meeting in the future?"

Deer Mask couldn't figure it out himself, so he waved his hand and said, "Go out and take a look."

They walked out of the secret room and into the courtyard outside. They saw that all the guards had fallen to the ground. Wolf Mask hurried forward to check, then raised his eyes and said, "They all fainted, as if they were drugged by the incense."

"Haha, this new fox knows how to use poison?" Deer Mask laughed angrily.

……

Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Qizhen was reading the secret report from Ning Rongrong. She gave a detailed introduction to the current situation in Japan. She was able to control the Kyushu region and had trained 50,000 troops.

Fifty thousand troops were nothing in the Ming Dynasty, but in Japan, it was already a strong force. After all, that place was not big, and the population was not large, just like a few county offices in the Ming Dynasty.

The letter also said that due to the issue of succession to the shogunate, the conflict between Hosokawa Katsumoto and Yamana Munezen intensified and a war was imminent. Hosokawa Katsumoto gathered 16 troops to the northeast of Kyoto, called the Eastern Army, while Yamana Munezen gathered 11 troops to the west of Kyoto, called the Western Army.

"A fight is about to break out." Zhu Qizhen muttered, "Then Ning Rongrong's chance has come. We must tell her not to rush. When both the eastern and western armies are defeated, she can march north and reap the benefits."

At the end of the letter, Ning Rongrong mentioned the pardon of Jianwen's family. She said that some of the elders wanted to return to their roots, and if they didn't come back, they would have no chance.

Zhu Qizhen pondered for a while, thinking, then pardon the Jianwen clan. So, he picked up his pen and wrote an imperial edict himself:
I have received the mandate of Heaven to govern the nations and to comfort the four seas with a benevolent heart. Although Emperor Jianwen had some unfinished business during his reign, his rule was also commendable. Unfortunately, a palace coup caused the divine artifacts to be displaced, and the descendants of Emperor Jianwen were displaced, which deeply pained me.

Now that I have ascended the throne, I wish to pacify the world with a heart of mercy. Thinking of the descendants of Emperor Jianwen, who were innocently killed and displaced, I cannot bear it. I hereby issue this decree to pardon all the previous crimes of the descendants of Emperor Jianwen. No matter where they are, they can return to their hometowns to resume their work and enjoy peace.

I order the officials to carefully examine the descendants of Emperor Jianwen, register them, and properly place them. Those with talents will be employed according to their abilities; those without support will be supported by the government and not be left homeless.

I hope that all my subjects will understand my intention and join me in this great cause to ensure the safety of the country and comfort the spirits of our ancestors. This decree has been issued and will be a permanent fixture. Those who violate it will be punished.

Admire this!

……

Harem, small courtyard.

Bulma stood in the corridor, wearing a plain dress, she looked so beautiful, her skin was whiter than snow. She looked towards the northwest, with two lines of tears on her beautiful face.

"Dad, I am an unfilial daughter." Tears fell from her eyes.

Bang!

The door of the courtyard was kicked open, and the Queen Mother rushed in with Shuangxi in a menacing manner. She walked straight to Bulma, her beautiful face was noble and dignified with a hint of coldness, her beautiful eyes were like knives: "Why did you betray?"

"Betrayal?" Bulma sneered.

"Do you know that he risked his life to come to the capital just because of you and your son?" The Queen Mother gritted her teeth, "Now that he's dead, why don't you let him go?"

Bulma's face was full of sarcasm. "For me? Haha, how ironic. He killed my father, was it for me? He used me to control Kansai. Haha, it's all false, and you still say it's for me?"

"Kill...kill your father?" The Queen Mother was slightly surprised.

"That's right. He assassinated my father, framed the Jinyiwei and then married me, and only then did he become the leader of Shazhouwei. After that, he placed Uncle Bule of Hamiwei under house arrest. Humph, he used all kinds of conspiracies and schemes to control Kansai." Bulma said harshly.

The Queen Mother heard this and snorted, "He should have had the ability to plan this much earlier."

"You..." Bulma was angry, "Don't you have any guilt at all?"

The Queen Mother smiled faintly: "This is a political conspiracy! You can only blame yourself for being too stupid, girl. You are still being used by others."

After saying that, she turned and left, as if she didn't want to say any more nonsense to Bulma. After leaving the yard, she said to Shuangxi beside her: "Take care of her and the child."

"Yes." Shuangxi nodded, "But His Majesty is very good to her and the child."

The Queen Mother's eyes flashed fiercely: "He is quite calculating."

She knew in her heart that Zhu Qizhen wanted to force the Zhengtong Emperor to sacrifice himself. Fortunately, the Zhengtong Emperor was no longer the incompetent young man he once was.

……

Night falls, Kunning Palace.

Zhu Qizhen walked in quickly. The wind outside was really cold. The underground heating in the hall had been turned on, and it was warm like spring.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw the Demon Queen lazily lying on the soft mat, wearing a light and flowing white tulle dress. Her graceful figure was even more hazy under the tulle, outlining an exaggerated S-shaped curve that was eye-catching.

"Well, you've been a little..." Zhu Qizhen smiled, "Spring hasn't even arrived yet, and you're already..."

The demon queen glared: "Pah, a dog's mouth can't spit out ivory, don't you men like this?"

She still maintained the lazy posture of lying on her side, her charming eyes blinked gently, flowing with all kinds of charm, staring at him. Her white and slender fingers inadvertently brushed her long hair, the soft black hair slid down like water, and the bright pearls on her earlobes swayed gently. At the same time, her long and straight legs elegantly changed to an overlapping position, adding a bit of charming charm.

Damn it.

Zhu Qizhen murmured in his heart that the evil queen was becoming more and more charming.

However, he was very calm, with a playful smile on his face: "I am not an ordinary man. Didn't you always tell me before that a great leader should not be burdened by women?"

"I've said so much, but you remember this one." The Demon Queen smiled slightly.

Zhu Qizhen leaned against the pillar, nodding as he admired her: "After so many years, you should know me well. As long as it is right, I will listen to it."

"Is it?"

She stood up gracefully, her delicate little feet lightly hooked the shoes, her white calves gently exerted force, her feet stretched gracefully, and put on the shoes steadily. Then, like a model on the catwalk, her steps were light and rhythmic, and each step made a crisp sound on the floor tiles. At the same time, she twisted her proud figure and slowly walked towards him. Accompanying her steps were wisps of intoxicating fragrance, as if it could penetrate the heart and touch every heartstring.

"I don't seem to really understand you." She came closer and blinked tenderly.

She leaned forward slightly, her black hair flowing down like a waterfall, just covering the alluring beauty on her chest, adding a bit of mystery and shyness. On her exquisite face, there was a smile, staring at Zhu Qizhen closely, with both playfulness and affection in her eyes. Her thin lips gently opened, as if the fragrance of orchids overflowed, intoxicating.

"I thought you had no heartbeat." There was a hint of cunning and amusement in the Queen's dark eyes.

Zhu Qizhen put his arm around her slender waist and glared, "I'm a normal man."

The queen's beautiful eyes flickered gently, and a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. Her slender fingers gently pinched his chin, and her gesture was full of the charm of a mature queen, as if she was teasing a young and ignorant little brother. Then, she gently lifted his head with a little force, gracefully and powerfully, and smiled: "Are you... really normal?"

The two looked at each other. Zhu Qizhen still had the same idea that something must be wrong, but he couldn't be a coward, so he spread his hands and said, "Wait until I become Zhu Wusi again and you become Sun Ruowei, then you will know how fierce I am."

The Demon Queen's smile grew more intense, and her eyes showed more interest: "You are so beautiful, I will wait and see."

When playing with fire, you should always know when to stop.

Shuangxi brought the food and they began to eat slowly. The Demon Queen asked without even raising her head: "What are you going to do with Bulma?"

"She's just a weak woman, what else can she do?" Zhu Qizhen spread his hands, "Just keep her in the palace."

The Demon Queen chuckled coldly.

Zhu Qizhen quickly finished his meal and stood up: "I am going to the cabinet."

After saying that, he walked away without looking back. The Demon Queen looked at his back and said, "He seems to have lost interest in me."

"Your Majesty, does he know something?" Shuangxi said.

The Demon Queen frowned slightly and said in a cold voice: "Tomorrow, go and invite the envoy from the Tan Court."

……

Zhu Qizhen came to the Changchun Palace of Concubine Xian.

The chubby Zhu Jianyang was still awake. Zhu Qizhen picked up his own son, smacked him a few times and said, "My boy, you have to grow up quickly."

Zhu Jianyang had a disgusted expression on his face, staring with his big black eyes, and trying to break free from his embrace with his short legs. Concubine Xian came over, looking helpless: "Don't kiss him, he doesn't like saliva on his face."

Snapped!
Zhu Qizhen slapped Zhu Jianyang on the buttocks and snorted, "How dare you despise your father?"

Zhu Jianyang burst into tears as soon as he opened his mouth, waving his little hands and kicking his little legs even harder. Concubine Xian was annoyed and quickly took the child away, saying, "How can you take care of a child like this?"

"I beat my son just for fun." Zhu Qizhen said with a smile.

Concubine Xian: “!!!”

She coaxed Zhu Jianyang and handed him to the maid beside her. The maid carried Zhu Jianyang into the inner room. Concubine Xian poured Zhu Qizhen a cup of tea and asked, "Are you worried? Are you coming back to beat your son?"

Zhu Qizhen stretched out his hands and hugged her in his arms, sighing: "I have troubles every day, I can only find fun on my own."

Xian Fei leaned in his arms, and with her delicate jade hand, she hit him and said, "Your pleasure is to beat your son?"

"He is not strong enough to fight now." Zhu Qizhen said with a smile, "When he grows up, he will be easier to fight."

The virtuous concubine was speechless and glared: "Don't bully my son. I am responsible for the prince's teaching."

"Then you have to be promoted to queen." Zhu Qizhen sighed, "The queen mother doesn't seem to have any intention of letting you take charge of the harem."

Xian Fei nodded slowly: "The Queen Mother has returned from the temporary palace and has started to take charge of things again. Alas, I can only agree with her."

Zhu Qizhen patted her jade back gently, as if thinking about something.

……

The next day.

The Empress Dowager summoned the Imperial Hospital's Director Tan in the morning. Ever since the Emperor pretended to be unconscious last time, Director Tan had completely sided with the Emperor. Facing the Empress Dowager's summons, he was still a little worried.

"Tan Yuanshi, I will ask directly." The Queen Mother said in a dignified voice, "Did you tell His Majesty about his illness?"

"Yes." The envoy nodded. "It's not that I said it on my own initiative. Your Majesty's illness is almost cured. I thought it was you, the Queen Mother, who found a good doctor for His Majesty."

A sneer flashed across the Queen Mother's lips, and she was secretly frightened.

Of course she knew that the emperor knew that he had a problem with his soul, and it was the old man Hu Yi who gave him a solution. However, it shouldn't be that fast.

"Your Majesty is almost well? What does that mean?" asked the Queen Mother.

"I have examined your Majesty's pulse and found that your spirit is almost fully recovered." Tan Yuanshi said truthfully.

The Queen Mother asked for some more details and then asked the Envoy to leave. Although she was dissatisfied with the Envoy, she would not specifically target him.

"Even if that guy has a way, he won't be cold to me." The Demon Queen whispered to herself, "He needs me more."

At this point, she blushed again and secretly scolded herself for being shameless. She frowned slightly and said, "Someone should have reminded him. Who?"

In an instant, she thought of someone, Yao Sanxiao.

"I tore up the key part of the notebook left by Yao Guangxiao." The demon queen's eyes flashed sharply, "But as Yao Guangxiao's disciple, Yao Sanxiao has superb medical skills. Will he be able to deduce something?"

Thinking of this, she immediately called Shuangxi and ordered: "Go and check whether Yao Sanxiao has entered the palace recently? Or, has His Majesty left the palace to see Yao Sanxiao?"

"Your Majesty, Yao Sanxiao did enter the palace and meet His Majesty." Shuangxi reported, "It was two days after we returned from Fahai Temple. Your Majesty, the notes left by the former Imperial Master were all taken away by Yao Sanxiao."

The Demon Queen stood up suddenly and waved her hand: "Go and convey my decree to have Yao Sanxiao come to see me."

"Yes." Shuangxi hurried away.

……

Sunchon University.

The eunuch who brought the imperial eunuch in brought a group of people in, asked about Yao Sanxiao's residence, and then came to the school building area. They came to summon Yao Sanxiao to see the queen mother, but as soon as they arrived at the school building area, they saw a group of people gathered in front of a courtyard.

That was Yao Sanxiao's yard, and the sound of a girl crying could be heard from the crowd. They pushed through the crowd and saw an old man lying in the yard, and a girl in red squatting beside the old man crying sadly.

"Master... Master... why did you leave?" The girl in red cried.

Shang Lu brought Li Ling out of the room. Li Ling helped the girl in red up and consoled her: "Xiyao, you need to mourn."

Xiyao cried even more sadly and said, "When I came back, I saw Master lying here. How...how could this happen?"

Shang Lu, who was standing by, had a sad face and puzzled eyes: "Why did Sanxiao die suddenly? He was in good health."

At this time, the eunuch who was delivering the imperial eunuch came to them and found out that Yao Sanxiao, whom the empress dowager wanted to see, had died. He comforted them with a few words and hurried back to the palace with his men.

Shang Lu didn't pay attention to the eunuch who delivered the decree. His attention was on the dead Yao Sanxiao. After taking a closer look, he said, "Xiyao, don't touch him. I think this is strange. I'll go find the Jinyiwei."

"Ah? Mr. Shang, you suspect that my master...may have been harmed by someone?" Xiyao was shocked.

"I don't know either." Shang Lu frowned, "Let's ask the Royal Guards to check it out."

After saying that, he left in a hurry. Not long after, Jinyiwei Zhenfushi Ding Xiu came with his men and examined Yao Sanxiao's body, but found no wounds.

"Miss Xiyao, please tell us the process again." Ding Xiu asked softly.

Xiyao cried so hard that she almost fainted. She said incoherently, "She was fine this morning. I went out to buy groceries and when I came back I saw her collapsed in the yard."

Ding Xiu continued to ask: "Has he done anything unusual recently?"

Xiyao thought for a while and shook her head: "No."

Ding Xiu consoled him and said, "We will take the body back to Jinyiwei and have a special coroner examine it."

He explained to Shang Lu and ordered the Jinyiwei to carry away Yao Sanxiao's body. Li Ling supported Xiyao, who was crying, and sent her to the door.

"My condolences." Shang Lu sighed, "Miss Xiyao, let's wait for news from the Royal Guards."

Li Ling also gently persuaded: "Xiyao, you can live in our yard today."

Xiyao wiped her tears and nodded, still shouting: "Master... Master... I was going to say goodbye to Master today. I want to go back to the palace. Now..."

"Although his majesty is cruel, he won't blame you for this kind of thing." Li Ling comforted.

Shang Lu glared: "Be careful with your words!"

(End of this chapter)