Chapter 104: Providence
In the palace, fires flashed, and many palaces were on fire. The imperial guards and eunuchs were trying their best to fight. In front of Linguang Hall, King Chen Shuqing of Jian'an looked at Linchun, Jieqi and Wangxian Pavilions, whose faces were dim and did not speak.
Just now, huge bags flew into the night sky, flew over the north wall of Taicheng, flew over the palace, and then threw down many fire balls to ignite the palace. Linchun, where the emperor lives, was not spared.
The fire spread very quickly, and the Wangxian Pavilion, which was adjacent to Linchun, burned one after another. Fortunately, the emperor and the concubines who lived there moved in time without any injury, but these three expensive pavilions were surrounded by fire.
The fire gets bigger and bigger, and it can no longer be saved.
In the spring, the three pavilions of the fairy are built and the pavilions are dozens of feet high and dozens of rooms. They are so experiencing the wonders of the earth and wood and the ingenuity are extremely artificial. The woods are mostly precious sandalwood, and are decorated with gold, jade, pearls and jade. They are decorated with rare clothes and rare objects. They are magnificent and magnificent.
And now, it has been burned to turn into three huge bonfires.
Chen Shuqing was not heartbroken because Linchun, Jieqi and Wangxian Pavilion were about to be burned, because he was not qualified to be heartbroken, but the burning of the attic, which was built with a lot of manpower and material resources, was an ominous sign.
Could it be that the country of Chen State will fall apart like these three pavilions in the sky-sky fire?
Listening to the thunder sounds and looking at the ignition lights under the night, Chen Shuqing sighed.
Taicheng was under strict vigilance. Even if the Zhou army attacked and broke through Jiankang's outer fence at night, they could not enter Taicheng in a hurry. Therefore, the children of the royal family gathered in the palace should be kept safe.
But since the Zhou State has turned against each other, even if Chen blocks Zhou's battle this time, there will be another next time, and I don't know when it will be.
The Zhou Kingdom fought undeclaredly, and the Zhou army attacked Jingkou in a floating sea and came in full force. Chen Shuying led his army to station outside Beilimen under the order of the Empress Dowager. Chen Shujian was ordered to guard Taicheng, while Chen Shuqing summoned the royal family and stationed in the court to prevent any changes.
Now, Chen Shuqing listened to the movement outside and wanted to do something, but was powerless. It is said that the battle situation in Longzhou Mountain is in critical condition. Chen Shujian has mobilized the imperial guards to issue reinforcements in the city. If Chen Shujian can't stop it, he will not be able to stop it even if the enemy forces come in.
He was doing his best to do his best and obey his destiny. Chen Shuqing thought so. He was about to turn to Tai Chi Hall, but he heard loud shouts on the northeast side of the palace. The sound became louder and louder, making people feel more and more uneasy.
After a while, a soldier stumbled over and said that the Northern Territory had already broken through the Beiye Gate and was now attacking the east gate of the palace. The palace gate was shaking and could not hold on when he saw it.
Chen Shuqing was shocked when he heard this and grabbed the other party: "Where is the King of Changsha? Didn't the King of Changsha lead troops to reinforce Longzhou Mountain? Why did the Beilu break through the Beiye Gate!"
"King! I heard from the defeated soldiers that the King of Changsha is no longer among the chaos!"
Chen Shuqing ran away and led his subordinates to the east gate of the palace for reinforcements. The palace was located on the north side of Taicheng. After leaving the east gate, he turned left and walked a distance to the Beiye Gate. It was natural for the enemy to break through the Beiye Gate and directly attack the east gate of the palace.
As a royal family, he was with the country. The enemy attacked the palace and surrendered if he didn't resist. He was unwilling to accept it.
After running a few steps, he remembered something and immediately asked someone to rush to Hongfan Palace to report the emergency military information to the Queen Mother.
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In Hongfan Palace, Chen Shubao, the unconscious emperor of Chen State, was lying on the couch, Empress Shen Wuhua sat next to the couch, while Empress Dowager Liu Jingyan and Crown Prince Chen Shen were also present, and Concubine Kong, Gong Guipin and other concubines and princesses were in several side halls next door.
There were thunder sounds outside the palace, which shocked people. Everyone in the palace looked at each other in fear.
Just now, unknown objects floated from the sky and lit Linchun Pavilion. Then the fire spread to Jieqi and Wangxian Pavilion. Fortunately, everyone moved quickly and was not burned by the fire, but it was inevitable that they were frightened. But now, everyone still couldn't calm down.
The noise outside became increasingly louder and the situation seemed to be bad. The concubines were surprised, but they had no choice but to wait for the news to come.
Queen Chen Wuhua's attention was focused on Chen Shubao, and the movement outside seemed to not affect her. The young prince Chen Shen performed well, at least not fidgeting.
The Empress Dowager Liu Jingyan sat still. Of course, she heard the movement outside, but there was no turmoil on her face. After decades of life, she had experienced many ups and downs, so she was able to see it.
Liu Jingyan lost his father at a young age. A few years later, the Northern Dynasties surrendered to Hou Jing and rebelled, and the Jiangnan people were in trouble. She took her younger brother to Jiangling, thousands of miles away, and defected to her uncle, and later Emperor Liang Xiao Yi.
The court quelled the Hou Jing Rebellion, but a few years later, the Wei soldiers (Western Wei) captured Jiangling. Xiao Yi was killed. Liu Jingyan and his husband Chen Xu and his son Chen Shubao were captured by the Wei soldiers to Chang'an. They then lived in the Western Wei and Zhou Kingdom for more than ten years of house arrest and experienced the warmth and coldness of the world.
She experienced too many things, Jiankang was surrounded and Jiangling was surrounded. She tasted the taste of fear, but she was captured and served as a hostage for more than ten years, and also tasted the taste of being under house arrest.
Therefore, even if you have to go through hardships again, Liu Jingyan will not panic.
All the arrangements that should be made have been done. If this doesn't work, then it's God's will. Liu Jingyan was very open-minded. At this time, he thought that his son could overcome the difficulties.
Even if you become a prisoner, it is better to live than to die. It doesn’t matter if your family is together, life is more difficult.
Footsteps sounded, and a soldier stumbled and ran over. He fell to the ground as soon as he crossed the threshold. He didn't care about so much and shouted: "No, no! The Northern Territories attacked Taicheng and are now attacking the palace gate!!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall was so shocked that their faces turned pale. Liu Jingyan still had a calm face. He looked at the blood-stained soldier and asked, "Where is King Jian'an?"
"Returning to the Empress Dowager, King Jian'an has led his subordinates to reinforce the East Gate, but... I can't hold on!" The soldiers were injured on many sides, with traces of smoke and fire on their faces. It can be seen that they ran over from the scene of the fierce battle.
The enemy attacked Jiankang and attacked the palace with rapid action. It was beyond everyone's expectations. What Liu Jingyan wanted to say, but he still didn't say it. If the enemy attacked the palace, everything would be over. So, what's there to worry about?
Looking back at his son who was unconscious on the couch, looking at his daughter-in-law who was silent, and then looking at his grandson who was forced to calm down, Liu Jingyan said, "I understand," and sat down slowly.
The Empress Dowager was so calm that the soldiers who came to be anxious were stunned. Before he could say anything, a person suddenly ran across behind him and knelt on the ground with a "thump".
The eunuch Li Shandu knelt down and walked with his knees. He raised his hands high, held a jade pendant and cried and shouted, "Empress Dowager! Empress Dowager! The concubine asked her to dream of a slave, and asked her to ask her to ask her to ask her to ask her to immediately take the official family, the queen, the prince, and the inner servants to go into the stone garrison to avoid this disaster!"
Chapter completed!