Hairpin Phoenix

   Chapter 391 Soldiers (1)

  Lu Mingyu did what he said. At noon that day, Zhao Yu was left to eat in the Jiaofang Hall.

   Zhao Yu's gaze reluctantly floated over the various fragrant meat dishes, she finally retracted her gaze, and lowered her head to eat the vegetarian dishes in the bowl.

   Chinese cabbage, cabbage, mushrooms, bean sprouts…

   Zhao Yu tried her best to imagine the vegetarian dishes in her mouth as chicken, duck and fish, but she could eat it.

   However, when I finished eating a bowl and wanted to add another bowl, Lu Mingyu ruthlessly dismissed it: "I have eaten a lot, don't eat any more."

   Zhao Yu had to drink another bowl of soup, barely enough to eat.

   Princess Hui'an, who was eating together, was amused by Zhao Yu and laughed: "Fourth younger brother and sister, why are you so greedy now?"

   Zhao Yu grinned and touched her bulging belly: "It's not that I'm greedy, it's that the child in my stomach is too greedy."

   Speaking of the child, Princess Hui'an's eyes dimmed slightly, she subconsciously looked down at her flat stomach, and sighed secretly.

   Even Zhao Yu is about to have a baby. Her stomach is still like a piece of saline-alkali land, and she can't grow anything, which is really disappointing.

   Zhao Yu yawned after lunch.

  Lu Mingyu couldn't stand it any longer, and urged Zhao Yu to take a walk in the garden: "I have a big belly, so walk slowly. After walking for half an hour, go back and rest."

  Emotion Zhao Yu eats, sleeps and eats every day, no wonder her stomach grows so fast.

  Zhao Yu stuck out her tongue and said with a smile, "I don't want to move alone, second sister-in-law accompany me for a walk!"

   There was nothing in the palace at this time, Lu Mingyu nodded happily, and accompanied Zhao Yu to wander around the garden.

  The sweet-scented osmanthus flowers in the imperial garden are all in bloom, and the rich aroma wafts around in the air, which is refreshing.

  Lu Mingyu's spirit was also relieved a lot.

   Zhao Yu whispered: "Second sister-in-law, you have to worry about and support everything in the palace. It's hard work for you. Don't be too tense, just go around the garden when you are free."

   It turned out that Zhao Yu was not without someone to accompany her, but wanted to take the opportunity to let her relax.

  Lu Mingyu's heart surged, holding Zhao Yu's hand, and said with a low smile, "I understand your kindness. Don't worry, I can hold it."

   Zhao Yu whispered: "If you can hold on, you will be tired! You are not made of steel and cast iron."

  The feeling of being cared for is always beautiful.

  Lu Mingyu pursed her lips and smiled.

   The sound of hurried footsteps suddenly sounded behind him.

  Lu Mingyu's brows moved slightly, and he and Zhao Yu turned around to look over. I saw a fat, almost stupid teenager walking over quickly.

   is Li Chang!

   Li Chang's face was full of panic, and he walked in a hurry, with cold sweat on his forehead: "Second sister-in-law, it's not good. The Yan army has already reached 50 miles outside the capital, and troops will come under the city at any time."

  It is fifty miles away, and a quick horse can get there in more than an hour. It is not an exaggeration to say that soldiers are under the city.

   Zhao Yu took a breath, her heart beat heavily, and looked at Lu Mingyu anxiously: "Second sister-in-law, what should I do now?"

  Lu Mingyu's brows did not move, her expression was as usual: "Don't panic! What should you do! Li Chang, you go to Wenhua Hall to guard, if you have any news sent to me. Fourth younger brother and sister, go back to the palace and rest."

that's it?

  Li Chang was a little stunned, but Zhao Yu couldn't hold back and blurted out, "Is this all right?"

"Otherwise, what else?" Lu Mingyu asked instead of answering: "The city gates are all closed, and there are soldiers guarding. General Liang sits in Zhengdemen himself, and the Yan army marches for a long distance, so it must be repaired before attacking the city. Even if the city is attacked immediately , There are also soldiers who desperately resist. What we can do is to stay in the palace safely and stabilize people's hearts. "

Is    panic useful?

   is useless. The longer you wait, the more you have to hold your breath.

   Zhao Yu took a deep breath and nodded vigorously: "You're right, I'll listen to you, I'll go back to the bedroom to rest now." She is a pregnant woman with a big belly, so it's good not to cause trouble.

  Lu Mingyu glanced at Li Chang.

  Li Chang shivered reflexively, and quickly returned to his senses: "I'll go to Wenhua Hall now."

  …

   Zhao Yu returned to the bedroom. Li Chang went to the Wenhua Palace.

  Lu Mingyu was not in the mood to stay in the imperial garden and returned to the Jiaofang Hall.

   and other news, in fact, the most torment.

   The Yan army was approaching the city, so Lu Mingyu had no reason to be in a hurry. It's just that everyone in the palace is looking at her, the princess. She couldn't show any anxiety.

   She stayed in the Jiaofang Hall safely, just like Ding Hai Shen Zhen.

   In the evening, Li Chang sent a message. The Yan army did not rush to attack the city and set up camp fifty miles outside the city. It seems that this night will not be siege.

  Lu Mingyu secretly exhaled.

   On the second day, the Yan army did not attack the city.

   On the third day, the Yan army had not yet attacked the city.

   The tense atmosphere in the palace continued unabated.

   Zhao Yu didn't need anyone to stare at, and couldn't eat it at all. In just a few days, my face has lost some weight. Not to mention the concubines and servants in the palace.

   Empress Dowager Zhao now has a habit of summoning Lu Mingyu to Shouning Palace every day. Even if Lu Mingyu didn't say anything to appease people's hearts, just looking at Lu Mingyu's unmoved face, Empress Dowager Zhao felt at ease.

   "Why hasn't the Yan army been attacking the city?"

   Empress Dowager Zhao frowned and asked Lu Mingyu.

  Lu Mingyu said indifferently: "Yan Tuo is cunning and resourceful. He hasn't attacked the city yet, so he must be holding back some conspiracy."

   Empress Dowager Zhao took a deep breath. Concubine Qin, who was sitting on the side, couldn't hold back, and hurriedly asked, "What kind of conspiracy could it be?"

  Lu Mingyu glanced at Concubine Qin: "I don't know either."

  Concubine Qin had long been used to it, and she was not in the mood to be angry, and sighed with a sad face: "What should I do now? Can't I just wait in the city like this."

   Concubine Meng and Concubine Su also came.

   At this time, no one is in the mood to argue and compete, and they are all full of anxiety.

   Concubine Su sighed and took over the words: "If you want me to tell you, you can't wait like this. It's better to let General Liang open the Zhengde Gate and lead the troops to defeat the Yan army."

Concubine Meng came from a general background and had a little knowledge of the war, and immediately retorted: "The city walls of the capital are tall and thick, which are easy to defend and difficult to attack. It is not easy for the Yan army to forcefully attack the city gate. The most important thing for General Liang is to guard the city. There's no reason to take the initiative to send it out of the city. If you don't understand anything, don't talk nonsense."

Lu Mingyu nodded slightly: "Meng Fei's mother is right. The city gate must not be opened! As long as General Liang firmly guards the city gate, it is a great achievement. The Yan army can't come in, and reinforcements from various places are on the way. Yan is anxious. Army, not us."

   Su Fei closed her mouth shyly.

   At this moment, the palace staff hurriedly came to report: "The Fifth Prince has come down."

  Li Chang went to Jiaofang Palace first, learned that Lu Mingyu was in Shouning Palace, and came to Shouning Palace to deliver the letter.

   Empress Dowager Zhao immediately said: "Let the fifth prince come in quickly."

   What Li Chang brought was obviously not good news: "The Yan army has begun to attack the city!"

   (end of this chapter)