This scholar is a bit cruel

Chapter 328 Under One Person

Snowflakes fell softly, turning the entire city of Lin'an white.

On the day before Lunar New Year's Eve, the last snow of the year fell, and Luo Zijun's hard work and sweat finally paid off.

The queen finally made a decision and helped him go to the Kingdom of Women.

However, it will be after the New Year.

During this period, Luo Zijun would go to the palace every other day and return the next day.

At first, the Queen had to send someone to summon him, but gradually, he began to go on his own initiative.

Whenever the Queen discussed state affairs, Consort Jia would sit demurely by her side. At first, she would just listen quietly with wide eyes, but gradually, she began to shyly offer her suggestions.

The three got along very well, and their relationship became increasingly harmonious.

In the final days, Consort Chen and Consort Ning joined in.

The two concubines were also very beautiful, around twenty years old. They had been studying and learning to read since childhood, so they were naturally very intelligent. After spending a few days together, they began to shed their reserve and become familiar with each other.

They would discuss national affairs together, each offering their own opinion. In moments of heated debate, they would even gesticulate wildly, engage in heated arguments, push and shove, and quarrel.

On the eve of New Year's Eve, after Luo Zijun finished discussing border matters with several people, she asked Consort Jia why she hadn't come that day. The Queen replied, "She is not feeling well and is resting for a few days."

Then she suddenly brought up the matter of helping him.

"I have seen how hard you have worked these past few days. In fact, I was testing your loyalty. Now, you have passed the test. Therefore, I have decided to grant your request and help you go to the Kingdom of Women."

Luo Zijun left the palace, filled with excitement and utterly exhausted.

Back at the Bai residence, disregarding his exhaustion, he immediately sent a message to the Moon Palace Fairy using the bronze mirror.

Ever since the fairy from the Sun and Moon Palace replied to his message, she has never replied again.

No matter what message he sent, the other party did not reply, as if they had suddenly disappeared.

However, he had already determined that the Moon Palace Fairy in the bronze mirror was his Moon Palace Fairy, the eldest daughter of the Bai family.

This time, there was still no response.

"Perhaps someone is watching her..."

A few days ago, while he was in the palace, he suddenly received some news.

On the day Miss Bai left, someone saw her outside Cangyun Mountain, and she was accompanied by a woman in a black dress.

"A woman in a black dress..."

At that moment, Luo Zijun's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately remembered the tall figure she had seen in the alley on her way back to the Bai residence when she went to the Chujian Bookstore that day.

When he saw the woman in the black dress, he felt a sense of familiarity, but strangely, he couldn't recall where he had seen her before.

At that moment, he finally understood that he had never actually seen the woman in the black dress before, nor did he know her. It was only because her temperament and the glimpse of her face that he had a similar feeling to Miss Bai that he had that sense of familiarity.

He secretly wondered if the woman was Miss Bai's sister, or some other relative.
The other party traveled a long way from the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons to take her back.

Miss Bai might not be willing.

After all, she grew up here; the Bai family mansion is her home, and the people in the Bai family mansion are her family.

And what methods did the other party use to coerce Miss Bai into leaving?

That's why Miss Bai left a letter and left without saying goodbye.

Furthermore, on the day the Bai residence suddenly caught fire, burning Qiu Ning, Qiu Shuang, and others to death, he suddenly sensed a very powerful demonic aura there, which was very likely the woman in the black dress. It was also very likely that she deliberately set fire to kill people in order to threaten Miss Bai.

Thinking about these things, he naturally became worried.

If Miss Bai returned voluntarily, he wouldn't be so worried, at least there would be no danger. But if she was coerced, then there might be danger.

Therefore, he had to hurry to the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons.

Fortunately, after his tireless and devoted service, the Queen finally granted his request.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, I can set off with a caravan!

Of course, before that, he had to tell his senior sister, his first meeting with her, and the people in the Grand View Garden.

As for how to tell my senior sister...

Just thinking about it gives me a headache.

After thinking about random things for a while, he lay down on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

I slept soundly until evening.

After eating and taking a shower, I chatted with Xiao Huan, Zhi Yuan, and Fen Fen in my room for a while, telling them that I would be leaving in a few days.

Upon hearing that he was going to find the young lady, Fenfen immediately exclaimed excitedly, "Young master, take me with you!"

Luo Zijun resolutely refused: "The journey is long, and we will be exposed to the elements and face many dangers. I am not sure if I can handle it, let alone you."

Fenfen immediately puffed out her chest and said, "Young master, you underestimate me. I'm very strong!"

Luo Zijun glanced at it and said, "Being strong there is useless, besides, you're not that strong either."

In the past few days, he had seen far too many strong men in the palace.

Pinky pouted, her eyes darting around, and then resorted to seduction, whispering shyly in his ear, "Young master, the journey is long, don't you need to warm the blankets?"

"unnecessary."

Luo Zijun retorted without hesitation: "Even if I need you, I don't need you."

"Hmph!" Pinky was furious and glared at him with wide eyes.

Luo Zijun ignored her and gave a few more instructions to the others before returning to her room. She then took out the map she had drawn a few days ago and continued to examine it.

The following day was New Year's Eve.

The entire Bai Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, filled with a joyous atmosphere.

After having lunch at the mansion, Luo Zijun went straight out to the palace.

Although the queen had already agreed, he could not be careless.

Before leaving, Bai Qingtong saw him to the door and reminded him, "Brother-in-law, remember to come back early tonight. Our family is having a reunion dinner, and your sister and brother-in-law are waiting for you."

He would go to the palace at noon and return the next day.

Luo Zijun said, "Don't worry, I'll be back early today."

Since the eldest young lady wasn't home for the New Year's Eve reunion, he naturally had to come back for the reunion, especially since his sister and brother-in-law were also there.

The carriage carrying him soon arrived at the palace.

The entire palace was decorated, and even the maids and eunuchs changed into festive clothes.

Luo Zijun entered the study, where the Queen was standing gracefully against the wall, dressed in a purple gauze dress, looking at the map on the wall. Her tall and slender figure was exceptionally charming, even from behind.

There was no one else in the room.

On the desk lay letters that appeared to have just been delivered from the border.

Luo Zijun did not disturb them. She sat down at the table, picked up the teacup, and took a sip of tea.

The tea was slightly bitter, yet had a pleasant aroma.

At this moment, the Queen suddenly turned her head and said, "You audacious lecher, how dare you steal my tea! There's my saliva in it!"

Luo Zijun said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me and punish me."

The queen narrowed her eyes, stared at him for a few moments, and coldly commanded, "Come here and kneel down!"

Luo Zijun got up and walked over, then slowly knelt down behind her.

The queen snorted, seemingly wanting to say something more, but suddenly her body trembled, and she exclaimed in surprise, then bit her lip and stopped talking.

"Big...bold..."

The queen leaned forward, her slender waist bent, her hands resting on the map on the wall. Her gaze was fixed on the border markers, her brows furrowed, as if she were deep in thought.

"Lord Luo... Yesterday, we coordinated with the armies of the seven kingdoms in a surprise attack, and Luoyang has fallen..."

"The Great Yan army is... is completely routed..."

After a long pause, she said, "Damn it... I actually... actually..."

"Then let's press on with our momentum, giving them no chance to breathe, and pursue them relentlessly, striking at their heart and completely occupying the Jade Palace! At that time, my thousands of troops, like a surging tide, can directly help Her Majesty ascend to the pinnacle and become the ruler of the world! The allied forces of the seven kingdoms, after these days of fighting, have already suffered heavy losses and can only watch helplessly as my Great Liang army takes control of the Jade Capital..."

Luo Zijun suggested.

"Hmm... But I want to slow down for now... After all, there may be more intense battles to come, and if I use all my strength now..."

"Speed ​​is of the essence in war, and we cannot afford to delay. Your Majesty, do you know that a single attack can erode morale, a second can weaken it, and a third can exhaust it? Our army is currently at the height of its morale. If we do not press our advantage and prevent the enemy from catching their breath, we fear they will gradually lose their morale and edge... And if we give the enemy a chance to regroup, they may have time to send other troops to reinforce us... At that point, it will be much more difficult to strike at the heart of the enemy and capture the Jade Palace..."

The Queen looked at the location of Yujing on the map, remained silent for a moment, then gripped the map tightly again, frowned, and spoke.

"Hmm... What you say, Lord Luo, is quite true... However, Jade Capital City is extremely fortified, with a large garrison, and the Jade Palace is also..."

"Your Majesty knows, but you should know that even the strongest city walls have openings... Moreover, the enemy's morale is already broken, and their hearts are lost. When our army presses on the city, the soldiers and civilians inside will panic and lose their composure, possibly opening the city gates and pouring out. At that time, we will rush in in one fell swoop and reach the Jade Palace... Although the Jade Palace is tall and deep, protected by a moat, and the passages are extremely narrow, there are not many guards inside, and most of them are Imperial Guards who have never been on the battlefield, making them easier to deal with... At that time, we will split our forces into two groups, attacking the front and rear gates at the same time, or feign an attack on one side, and when the enemy's forces are concentrated on that side, suddenly launch a full-scale attack on the other side, and we will surely be able to break in..."

"Luo Qingzhen... is really amazing..."

"Your Majesty flatters me, I merely..."

"However, Luo Qing probably didn't expect that the enemy's reinforcements... had already arrived..."

"what?"

Just then, the door creaked open.

The Imperial Guard leader, named Ziyi, who was dressed in purple armor, had a slender figure, and wore a high ponytail, walked in with a cold expression, as if she had urgent military information to report.

"Purple Robe, first... first change your clothes..."

"No need to change."

Luo Zijun spoke up to stop her.

The sun outside the window gradually slanted westward from its zenith, then quietly set behind the mountains.

As night fell, Luo Zijun left the palace.

The enemy's reinforcements were indeed powerful and timely, but ultimately they were overwhelmed by the relentless attack and suffered a crushing defeat.

The queen was destined to reach the pinnacle, the pinnacle of power.

"On the second day of the month, you will set off, and I will set off as well... You will go to find your beloved Miss Bai, while I will go to the Jade Capital and sit on the throne..."

"When you come back, you'll be a gigolo, second only to the emperor..."

"As for your Miss Bai, you don't need to worry. I will naturally bestow upon her the title of Imperial Concubine when the time comes..."

(End of this chapter)