Chapter 149: The Orphan of Dingbei King
The hazy night is accompanied by a cool night breeze.
Beichen Palace, Study
"Master~"
Di Ran, standing in front of the window with his hands behind his back, leaned slightly sideways. He was dressed in luxurious purple clothes and had a slender figure. He looked even more dignified and noble under the moonlight.
"Checked it out?"
Di Yi still had a cold expression, but his eyes were full of respect.
"My Lord, the child's name is Feng Fuyun, and she is the daughter of Dingbei King Feng Lie."
"King Dingbei?"
Di Ran frowned slightly in confusion. She had stayed in Youyun for too long and had not paid much attention to the personnel and affairs in the capital, so she had no idea who King Dingbei was.
Di Yi also knew this, so he explained to Di Ran the information he had learned from his investigation.
"My Lord, King Dingbei Fengyan was originally the sworn sister of the previous emperor. She made great contributions to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty's wars. The previous emperor was grateful for her and made her King Dingbei. She enjoyed a hereditary title and was granted a red book and iron certificate. If her descendants did not commit the crime of treason, they could be exempted from death three times."
"Feng Yan devoted his life to the battlefield. He married the Seventh Prince Ji Xian and had a daughter, Feng Lie. Later, Feng Yan died in battle, and the Seventh Prince followed him. Feng Lie was good at military tactics and strategies. At a young age, he was given the title of Little God of War, and was listed as a double god of war alongside the War King."
"After the current empress ascended the throne, Feng Lie inherited his mother's title and became the new King of Dingbei. However, although the Feng family is loyal, the successor empress is not as broad-minded as the previous emperor and is quite wary of the Feng family."
"Six years ago, a 100,000-strong army of Jin State came to the border, and Feng Lie lost three cities in a row, nearly leading to the annihilation of his entire army. Later, someone spread the news that Feng Lie was collaborating with the enemy and treason, and letters between Feng Lie and the enemy were found in the palace. The empress was furious and ordered the execution of all nine generations of his clan.
"When the King of Dingbei heard about this, she became upset and gave birth to Feng Fuyun at the risk of her life, then died. She was guilty of treason and collusion with the enemy. In order to preserve her bloodline, Feng Lie used a red seal and iron certificate to protect his daughter. All the people in the Feng family except Feng Fuyun were executed."
"After the Feng family fell, the empress did not kill them all. She still kept the palace and renamed it Fengyun Mansion for Feng Fuyun. However, after Feng Lie's death, the Feng family was no longer as good as before. Feng Fuyun was young and was bullied because of his mother's treason. The evil slaves in the family bullied their masters and he had a hard life."
After hearing what Di Yi said, Di Ran's eyes narrowed slightly, the black jade ring on her thumb gently turned, and her red lips curled slightly in a cold look.
"When the birds are gone, the bows are put away; when the rabbits are dead, the dogs are cooked."
"The Feng family has enjoyed titles and held military power for generations, and the late emperor even granted them a golden medal of immunity from death. Which emperor in history would tolerate his subjects becoming powerful?"
"It's just that his achievements have made the ruler uneasy, and he may threaten her position."
"Master, do you mean that the King of Dingbei colluded with the enemy and betrayed his country because... the Empress?"
Di Yi has always been a smart person, so how could she not understand what Di Ran meant, but the result surprised her a little. Di Ran's eyes narrowed slightly, and she turned the jade ring with her fingers, speaking in a nonchalant tone.
"Although Ji Yao is an emperor, he has no tolerance for others and is not worthy of being a benevolent monarch."
"Master~"
Emperor Yi was shocked: Could it be that the master wants to...
Di Yi's thoughts were surging and his expression was complicated. He hesitated for a while and said.
"Master, I think it would be more beneficial to you if the Queen of Eastern Zhou did this, right?"
Di Ran glanced at him coldly: "Di Yi, you are overstepping your authority."
Emperor Yi knelt down immediately: "I admit my guilt!"
Di Ran restrained his pressure, glanced at Di Yi, and said lightly: "Get up."
"Yes!"
Di Ran slowly walked to the main seat and sat down.
"Where is Emperor II now?"
Emperor Er was sent by her to the Liao Kingdom to get the green jade string bone, and he left last night.
"My Lord, the Second Emperor sent a message saying that he has reached Liuzhou. It will take half a month for a fast horse to reach Liao."
"Ah."
"Tell him to be careful and to show his identity if necessary."
Emperor Yi was slightly startled: "Master, if Madam knew about this..."
Di Ran's eyes were cold and gloomy: "Tell people to keep their mouths shut. This king doesn't want Xie'er to be involved in this matter."
Di Yi's heart tightened, and he lowered his eyes and replied, "Yes!"
(End of this chapter)
