bullyxtreme Chapter 334 Noble Lady Fucha
Chapter 334 Noble Lady Fucha
The northern envoy's forehead thumped against the cold ground, his voice filled with fear and pleading.
However, the atmosphere inside the hall had become tense and was no longer as harmonious as it had been at the beginning.
Yu Yan never expected that the envoy would pin the blame on her.
Yu Yan's face turned pale instantly; she was both shocked and furious.
Seeing this, Fucha Peiyun smiled coldly, her gaze as sharp as a sword fixed on Yu Yan:
"Miss Yuyan, you see how devoted you are to the Crown Prince and the Northern Kingdom."
Once the truth came out, you were discarded like trash by the envoy from the northern kingdom.
Do you think it's worth it to do this?
Yu Yan bit her lip, her eyes filled with humiliation and anger.
She took a deep breath, straightened her back, and said loudly:
"Your Majesty, all of this was done of my own free will."
It has nothing to do with the envoy, nothing to do with the Northern Kingdom, and nothing to do with the Crown Prince.
I admire the Crown Prince and also want to do my part for the Northern Kingdom.
But I don't regret it. Everything I did was for my country and my loved ones!
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan scoffed.
"I don't know what sweet words that so-called prince said to you."
I know without even thinking that he's said those words to more than just you.
Yu Yan would not tolerate anyone saying anything bad about the Crown Prince.
Unable to resist retorting
"Your Majesty, you have never even met the Crown Prince, how can you slander him so casually!"
Nian Shilan was so angry at Yu Yan's rebuttal that her eyebrows shot up.
"How dare you, a mere tribute woman from the North, be so presumptuous in front of me!"
I'm telling you, no matter how much you deny it, it's useless.
We're looking at you, unaware of your Northern Kingdom's schemes.
I only want to send you, a woman from the North, into the palace to give birth to a prince with Northern blood.
"Those who aspire to the Qing throne? I tell you, it's all wishful thinking."
The conspiracy was exposed, and the entire Northern Kingdom delegation was as if they were in a frozen abyss.
The entire hall was so quiet that only Yu Yan's rapid breathing could be heard.
Nian Shilan continued...
"I'm telling you, princes with foreign blood have no right to the throne."
A tiny country like this dares to covet the throne of the Qing Dynasty.
"Emperor, such a country cannot be allowed to remain."
Upon hearing this, Hongchang's lips curled slightly, but his eyes remained a deep, icy pool.
“What Mother Nian said is absolutely right.”
The young emperor slowly rose, the corner of his bright yellow robe trailing behind the gold bricks.
Like a cold, golden lightning bolt, it cleaved through the frozen air in the hall.
"Zhang Hude".
His voice wasn't loud, but it made the copper bells on the eaves ring out.
"The slave is here."
"deliver an imperial order--"
Hongchang stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sliding from Yu Yan's deathly pale face to the envoy's trembling back.
Then it swept towards the leaden-gray snow clouds outside the palace.
"The Yu clan of the Northern Kingdom is plotting something sinister. Prepare the Qing Navy."
"I will raze the northern kingdom to the ground."
Prince Dun and Nian Gengyao were the first to echo the call to "pacify the northern kingdom."
"Tampering with the North Country"
"Tampering with the North Country"
The envoy from the northern kingdom collapsed to the ground, his face ashen.
Yu Yan stared wide-eyed at Hong Chang in disbelief, tears welling up in her eyes.
She failed to complete the crown prince's mission and brought about the destruction of the northern kingdom.
She wanted to say "no," but only a hoarse sob escaped her throat—
"Your Highness... Yu Yan... has harmed you."
Three days later, Nian Shilan, along with Princess Shuhe, Wenyi, and others, dressed as men.
He led his female personal guards, traveling lightly and simply, to the front lines.
They traveled day and night and finally arrived at the port where the Qing Navy was stationed on the fifth day.
Inside the harbor, warships stood in rows, their flags fluttering.
The soldiers are busy making final preparations before their departure.
Nian Shilan led the princesses aboard a huge warship.
They met the naval admiral who had been waiting there.
Upon seeing Nian Shilan and his entourage arrive, the naval admiral hurriedly bowed.
"This servant respectfully welcomes the Empress Dowager and Her Highness the Princess."
Nian Shilan nodded slightly, looked around, and said with satisfaction:
"The preparations here are quite good; it seems you are ready to go on the expedition."
The admiral replied, "Your Majesty, everything is ready, and we await His Majesty's decree."
Nian Shilan sneered: "That Yu family of the Northern Kingdom..."
How dare they plot against my Great Qing! They're courting death!
This expedition must be a test of their might, to show them the might of the Qing Dynasty.
Why didn't the naval admiral object to Nian Shilan and other women boarding the ship?
Hongchang has issued a decree allowing Nian Shilan, Princess Shuhe, Princess Wenyi, and others to accompany the army on the expedition.
As a subject, the Admiral of the Navy must obey the Emperor's decrees.
Even if they had doubts, they dared not disobey the emperor's will.
Nian Shilan was the Empress Dowager, of noble status, and also the sister of General Nian. She was said to be exceptionally skilled in martial arts.
Princesses Shuhe and Wenyi, among others, had been frequently accompanied by their female bodyguards for the past two years.
The suppression of bandits near the capital achieved remarkable results.
Furthermore, the Emperor's letter stated that the Empress Dowager and the Princess would not interfere in directing the process, and that laymen would not instruct experts.
The princesses boarded the large ship, feeling only excitement, not fear.
"Rest assured, Admiral, we will definitely perform well."
I'll follow your instructions and won't hold you back.
The naval admiral smiled slightly and nodded, saying:
"It's good that the Empress Dowager and the princesses have this intention."
Let's work together and strive for an early victory.
"Admiral, when shall we depart?"
Princess Shuhe asked impatiently, her eyes filled with longing for the battlefield.
The naval admiral smiled slightly and said:
"Everything is ready, we are just waiting for the Emperor's decree."
We should be able to leave soon.
Just then, a messenger rushed in and loudly reported:
"His Majesty's decree has arrived!"
Everyone immediately knelt down to receive the imperial decree.
The messenger read aloud: "By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:"
The Yu clan of the Northern Kingdom plotted treason, a crime deserving of no pardon.
He ordered the navy to set out immediately, crush the northern kingdom, and uphold the majesty of the Celestial Empire.
The Empress Dowager, princesses, and others accompanying the army on this expedition must exercise extreme caution and obey orders. So be it!
"Your Majesty, we obey the decree!"
The crowd responded in unison.
Nian Shilan stood up, looking firmly at the naval admiral:
"Admiral, let's set off now!"
The naval admiral nodded and loudly gave the order:
"All soldiers, listen to my command! Set sail immediately and march on to the northern lands!"
With each command, the warships in the harbor slowly weighed anchor and sailed into the depths of the sea.
The Qing warships sailed at sea for several days before finally arriving at the coastal waters of the northern country.
The naval admiral ordered all officers and soldiers to prepare for battle.
Nian Shilan, accompanied by Princesses Shuhe and Wenyi, stood on the deck of the flagship.
Gazing at the Northern Fleet ahead, their eyes were filled with eager anticipation.
To minimize unnecessary casualties, the naval admiral decided to launch an attack overnight.
As night fell, the sea became pitch black.
Only the lights on the warships were flashing.
The Qing navy quietly approached the northern fleet under the cover of night.
Once the cannons were within range, the naval admiral immediately gave the order.
"All soldiers, listen to my command and prepare for battle!"
The flag bearers quickly waved signal flags, conveying the order to attack.
On the Qing Dynasty's warships, the gunners quickly adjusted their gun positions and aimed at the northern warships.
"Fire!"
At the command of the naval admiral, the cannons on the Qing warships roared to life.
Shells rained down on the northern warships, instantly creating huge columns of water and bursts of fire.