Emperor Yuanfeng felt heartbroken when he thought of the engagement between the Song family and the Yu family.

However, 80% of the annual harvest of high-yielding grain crops was dedicated to him. The Song family took the remaining 20% ​​and could not do anything major.

The Marquis of Dingbei will submit a petition every two or three months to request for grain and grass reinforcements. Now that he has such a powerful daughter-in-law who is good at cultivating grain seeds, there should be no need for the court to distribute grain and grass to him in the future, right?

The displeased Emperor Yuanfeng made up his mind not to support the northwest frontier army. He was still gloating in his heart and waiting to see Dingbei Hou worrying about food and grass. He completely forgot that the northwest soldiers were just to protect the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Only then would he sacrifice his life in a bloody battle with the Tatars.

At this moment, he only wants to squeeze out all the value of the Song and Yu family, and when the time is right, he will find a way to eradicate them in one fell swoop!

"Princess Yongning spoke uncontrollably and violated the etiquette in front of the palace. She is hereby grounded for three days as a punishment. She is not allowed to do it again in the future."

The emperor lightly scolded him and planned to end this farce.

Princess Yongning was a little angry and unhappy, but seeing that her father's eyes were sharp and there was no room for further discussion, she did not dare to act recklessly anymore, so she could only give Song Xi a look of resentment, and left with a reluctant look on her sleeves.

Song Xi kowtowed and thanked him, then returned to his seat calmly and sat down. His handsome face did not show any signs of abnormality, but his hands under his wide sleeves were clenched into fists.

When Emperor Yuanfeng saw that the whip wounds on his body were still bleeding, he felt very unsightly, as if the festive New Year's Eve had become a bit ominous, and the blood seemed to be indicting the cruelty and inhumanity of the royal family.

A trace of disgust and disgust flashed unconsciously in his eyes, but his face gently gave Song Xi permission to return home early for treatment.

Song Xi didn't want to stay in this suffocating place any longer. After thanking him, he left with Yu Hongxuan.

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Yu Yalan still didn't know her fiancé's experience and pain. At this time, she was still kneeling and enduring the questioning and torture of Concubine He. Her stubborn figure concealed her raging anger, but her calm face maintained a humble attitude, making things difficult for her.

Neither the viewer nor the onlookers could find any fault.

A palace maid hurriedly walked to Empress Zheng, lowered her head and whispered a few words in her ear, then glanced at her a few times without meaning.

Yu Yalan's heart instantly felt an unknown premonition.

Concubine He on the other side also learned about the farce in the Hall of Supreme Harmony through her confidants. While she was angry and displeased in her heart, she also felt determined to kill the Song and Yu families. She stared at the bottom of the steps with her sinister eyes.

Yu Yalan seemed to be thinking about how to skin her and remove her bones.

Empress Zheng saw all the changes in Concubine He's expression, and sarcastically said: "Yongning will be sixteen next year, and he is still like an ignorant child, daring to rush into the Hall of Supreme Harmony and hurt people while swinging a whip.

, where do you put the royal face and dignity? Sister, you have to discipline her well, otherwise this whip may fall on your head someday.

Song Xi is tolerant and magnanimous so he doesn't argue with her. If someone else had been whipped and seriously injured, tonight might have turned into an uncontrollable situation."

As soon as Yu Yalan heard that Song Xi had been severely injured by the princess' whipping, she immediately looked in the direction of the queen in panic, her clear eyes full of anxiety and shock, trying to understand Song Xi's situation from the conversation between the concubines.

Being exposed in public by Empress Zheng, Concubine He was a little angry.

"The orphan girl of the Yu family is really very charming. She even outshines her. Although Yongning is a bit arrogant on weekdays, she will not hurt innocent people wantonly. It must be Song Xi's inappropriate words and deeds that make her angry.

Get furious."

Concubine He naturally knew how unruly her daughter was, but in front of the ladies and ladies in the capital, she had to speak out to protect her daughter's reputation. Besides, she didn't think there was anything wrong with Yongning's actions.

Song Xi, who doesn't know how to appreciate others, should have been beaten!

Yu Yalan was worried about Song Xi's injury and was really not in the mood to accompany the concubines anymore, so she had to kowtow repeatedly and ask for permission to leave early.

"Empress, the daughter of the people is worried about Mr. Song's situation. I don't know if I can leave early? Please forgive the crime of being rude. The daughter of the people promises that she will work hard to cultivate more grains for the court in the future!"

Empress Zheng looked unhappy when she heard this, and completely ignored the anxious and incoherent woman. She just waved her hand and asked people to continue playing music, singing and dancing, and asked the ladies and noble ladies present to continue the feast.

She deliberately exposed the affairs of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in order to bring the Yu family's daughter into conflict with Concubine He. As a result, this pariah was completely unable to understand her intentions, and instead wanted to leave early to take care of her lover. What a fool!

Seeing that the queen ignored her pleas, Yu Yalan immediately wanted to stand up and leave, but as soon as her stiff legs stood up, two palace maids stepped forward and kicked her knees, causing her already weak body to fall to her knees.

, the whole person could only fall to the ground in embarrassment.

"No arrogance is allowed in the Baohe Hall!"

As soon as the maid's fierce warning ended, the place was filled with ridicule and sarcastic whispers again.

The shame and anger of having her dignity trampled on made Yu Yalan unable to raise her head, and her closed eyes were filled with overwhelming hatred for the imperial power and nobles.

The despicable and shameless concubine, the concubine who watched indifferently, if these people don't know what respect and courtesy are, then why should she show mercy?

Yu Yalan used the cover of her clothes to quietly release a poisonous snake as small as an earthworm.

The intelligent space spirit snake follows the blind spots of various perspectives and sneaks silently under the phoenix seat. Then it uses its own smell and secret hissing to call the nearby snakes to gather here quickly.

Half an hour later, there was a sudden commotion outside the palace. The guard guarding the door panicked and reported the unusual attack of snakes, causing all the palace concubines and ladies in the palace to scream and run around in fear.

Empress Zheng suppressed the fear in her heart, hurriedly announced that the annual banquet was over early, and organized all the female family members to leave as soon as possible through another exit.

The women who were still arrogant just now fled in panic, all elegance and etiquette were gone, and only the desire to survive was left in their minds.

Yu Yalan lowered her head and left quietly among the crowd. Following the guidance of the white wolf in her spiritual consciousness, she quickly left the palace and successfully met up with Song Xi and her brother who had been waiting for a long time in the carriage.

As soon as she saw the blood all over Song Xi's body, Yu Yalan immediately shed tears of distress. Because she was afraid of affecting her injuries, she couldn't give her lover a comforting hug. She could only hold each other's hands tightly to express her concern. Her tear-stained eyes were filled with tears.

It is also full of worry and sadness.

Song Xi silently studied the appearance of her sweetheart and noticed the bruises on her forehead and the stains on her clothes, especially her knees, which showed that those vicious concubines must have rubbed her hard!

Damn it——!

Song Xi was a little annoyed that he had not protected his fiancée, and he hated the imperial palace in his heart. His boiling anger burned away the few thoughts of loyalty he had, leaving only a violent murderous intention running rampant in his mind.
Chapter completed!