Chapter 381 Clouds Surge 2

On a quiet and windless night, King An sent out his most elite soldiers to attack the imperial army camp at night.

However, he did not know that the Crown Prince had already prepared for it. This sneak attack was naturally unsuccessful. Almost all the soldiers sent by King An were wiped out.

After hearing the bad news, King An was so angry that he vomited blood and fainted.

When King An woke up, the Crown Prince had already led his troops into the city.

King An did not have the courage to commit suicide, and finally surrendered like a dog that had lost its home.

It took a total of half a year from King An's rebellion to the suppression of the rebellion.

In March of the following year, the Crown Prince led the army back to the court.

This was destined to become a battle that will be remembered forever in the minds of officials and people of the Great Zhou Dynasty. It also made the reputation of the Crown Prince reach its peak.

The moment the army entered the capital from the city gate, the people who lined the streets on both sides to welcome the return of the army were so excited that they shouted the Crown Prince in unison.

Prince An, who was imprisoned in the prison car, was dressed neatly, but his eyes were dull and wooden, like a living dead man.

Hearing the thunderous sound in his ears, Prince An finally reacted and looked around in a daze. A stone flew from nowhere and hit his forehead, and blood immediately flowed out.

Later, it was not just stones that flew over. Rotten eggs, rotten vegetable leaves, and all kinds of filthy things.

Prince An lowered his head dejectedly.

The crown prince sat on his horse, his slightly frosted face was still handsome, his eyes were sharp, and his light was compelling.

The army returned victoriously, and the prince and the prince of Yan came to greet them in person.

In the past six months, the remaining toxins in the prince's body have been completely eliminated. Except for his slightly weak and pale face, everything is the same as ordinary people.

After the Crown Prince dismounted, he knelt on one knee in front of the Prince: "I have lived up to my father's expectations and returned victorious."

Looking at the vigorous and radiant Crown Prince, the Prince was both proud and excited. He could hardly say anything else except "good".

After kneeling to the Prince, the Crown Prince stood up and looked at the Prince of Yan.

"After several months of absence, the Sixth Uncle's injury has finally healed, and it seems that his demeanor is still the same." The Crown Prince bowed politely.

In contrast, the King of Yan was much more enthusiastic: "Ayao, you have quelled the rebellion and captured King An alive, which is a great achievement. Father and brother are proud of you, and even I, the uncle, am very proud."

The Crown Prince pulled the corner of his lips: "Uncle Sixth, you are too kind. The Great Zhou Dynasty is stable, and those who attempt to rebel and usurp the throne are no different from clowns. No matter who leads the army, King An is destined to fail."

After a pause, he sighed with regret: "It's a pity that Uncle Sixth was seriously injured and not recovered at the time, so it's not suitable for the expedition. Otherwise, we, uncle and nephew, can go out together, fight together, and return to the court together, which is also a happy thing. It's a pity!"

This sentence immediately hit the sore spot of King Yan.

The pupils of the King of Yan contracted for a moment, a trace of coldness flashed across his eyes, and he quickly recovered as usual, patting the Crown Prince's shoulder affectionately: "This is also a great regret of mine. Forget it, the past is over, and there is no point in saying more. The most important thing is that you have returned victoriously, and you have also eliminated a major hidden danger for the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"Father has already set up a celebration banquet in the palace, and all the officials are waiting in the palace, waiting for you to enter the palace."

The Crown Prince smiled and took the King of Yan's hand: "Okay, let's ride into the palace together."

The King of Yan smiled as usual, but his heart suddenly sank.

The sharp and aggressive young man in the past has become unfathomable now. I can't see through his mind!

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The army returned to the capital victoriously, and the happiest person must be the emperor. This celebration banquet was held at the highest standard. As long as the officials in the capital are qualified to attend the banquet.

There are many low-level officials who have never entered the palace in their lives, but they are also able to enter the palace for the banquet. This honor is brought by the Crown Prince. Everyone was grateful, and the image of the Crown Prince in everyone's mind became more and more lofty.

Banquets were set up in the main hall and several side halls, with a total of nearly 100 tables.

All the concubines in the palace, led by Concubine Wei, sat in the side hall waiting for the banquet to begin.

At the beginning of the new year, the emperor personally issued an order to promote Concubine Wei Xian's position. Now, Concubine Wei Xian has become Concubine Wei Gui. She has also become the concubine with the highest position in the harem.

Above the Guifei is the Queen.

Back then, Empress Xu was first an ordinary Concubine Xu, then became a Guifei, and then was naturally named the Queen.

Looking at the rise of Concubine Wei, she is even better than Empress Xu back then. The position of the Queen will probably fall on her sooner or later.

There are many people in the harem who are quick-witted and bright-eyed. Who can't see this? Therefore, everyone is scrambling to please her.

Concubine Wei sat at the head of the banquet with a smile, and all those sitting around her were concubines of high rank in the palace. There are indeed many people who are older and more experienced than her, but no one can take away her charm.

As a trusted female official beside Concubine Wei, Ling Jingshu has been very popular in the past two months.

Just like now, she doesn't have to stand behind Concubine Wei to serve, and wants to find a quiet place to rest for a while, but she has been surrounded by a group of female officials.

"On such a happy day, why doesn't Lady Ling dress brightly?"

"Lady Ling is naturally beautiful, and she is still more beautiful than others even if she wears ordinary light green palace clothes. It's a bit embarrassing for us to stand aside and be supporting roles."

"Yes, it's natural, we can't envy it. Speaking of which, no one in the palace is more blessed than Ling, the imperial concubine is really good to Ling..."

The noise is so annoying.

Ling Jingshu listened to all the flattery, feeling helpless and funny. But she couldn't just turn her face and leave, so she could only smile and respond patiently: "Don't praise me anymore, everyone. I'm not as good as you say."

"It's true that I'm blessed. The imperial concubine has always treated me very well."

Xinyun on the other side was not much different from her. They were all surrounded by other concubines' female officials and couldn't get away.

The two looked at each other and showed a slightly helpless smile.

It has long been a habit for people in the palace to flatter the powerful and trample on the weak. No matter what, being flattered is better than being ridiculed and mocked everywhere.

It was also because the imperial concubine Wei gained power that they became prosperous. In the past, the glorious female officials around Empress Xu have been imprisoned in the prison. It is unknown when they will be released.

A eunuch walked to Concubine Wei and reported with a smile: "The emperor has given an order that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has entered the palace. The banquet can begin."

Concubine Wei nodded with a smile and said loudly: "Today is a good day for our great Zhou Dynasty to celebrate. Don't be restrained! Everyone, please take your seats!"