The breeze is gentle and the moon is rising, and the night is quiet.
Mrs. Tian was lying on the bed but couldn't sleep. After dinner, she was a little tired after traveling for several days. She took a bath early and went to bed. She thought she could fall asleep early due to fatigue, but the more she thought about it, On the contrary, I can't sleep anymore.
Today, Qi Ning personally said that he wanted to marry her, which naturally made Madam very happy.
Having run a drug store for many years, Mrs. Tian is actually a person who plans for a rainy day. It would be deceiving herself to say that she is not worried about her future life.
Although she is no longer young and beautiful, she is still at her best age. She once thought about never marrying again for the sake of her daughter. When her daughter is older and she recruits a son-in-law, she will still be able to have a daughter and son-in-law to support her until she grows old.
But deep down in my heart, I always asked myself whether my life would really be lonely like this.
Especially after having a relationship with Qi Ning, this idea became even stronger.
No one wants to live alone until old age, but since he gave his body to the Lord, it is naturally impossible for him to accept other men.
Although the wife was conservative in her heart, when she got married, she only wanted to be with her husband until the end of her life. However, her husband suddenly suffered a misfortune and later gave herself to Qi Ning. She felt in her heart that even if nothing happened with Qi Ning, she would have to do it for Qi Ning. Keep it in mind, it’s impossible to get involved with any other man.
And after that night, she really regarded herself as Qining's person.
What makes her suffer is that although they are married, they may not be called husband and wife in this life. Although she does not have any demands from Qi Ning, and even told Qi Ning that she does not need to consider her status, But deep down, I still hope that one day I can really get a status, although this is almost impossible.
But today this extravagant wish may come true.
To be fair, after Donghai had a relationship with Qining, there was not a day when Madam didn't miss Qining. Of course it was because she liked Qining in her heart, but also because during those few days in Donghai, she truly felt what it meant to be a woman. This feeling made her nostalgic, but she didn't dare to say a word.
It's been a long time since I've been alone with Qi Ning. On weekdays, in the dead of night, I just think about the scene with Qi Ning. Today, when I see Qi Ning in person, the feeling is even stronger.
Qi Ning said that he wanted to be with her tonight. She took Gu Qinghan's feelings into consideration and did not agree. However, when it was really late at night, she thought that Qi Ning was by her side, even if she just held hands, it would be able to reduce the pain. own suffering.
It was quiet late at night, and Madam tossed and turned, unable to help complaining about Qin Ning.
I have never seen Qi Ning so honest before. Today, he really said he would not come if he didn't want to come. It is one thing to refuse by yourself, but it is another thing for you to come over in the middle of the night.
A woman's heart is as deep as a needle in the sea.
The more she thought about it, the more annoyed she became. She thought that if they really wanted to be together next time, she would never listen to him again, and she would not let him do anything he said with those weird gestures.
Just when she was annoyed, she suddenly heard two soft bangs on the door. It was quiet in the night. Although there were only two taps outside, she could hear it very clearly. The lady immediately sat up and was about to open her mouth to ask who it was. When he reached his mouth, he stopped, stood up, put his coat on his body, walked lightly to the door, and asked in a low voice: "Who?"
"We have something to discuss." Qining's sneaky voice came from outside.
When the lady heard Qi Ning's voice, she was still a little resentful. At this time, she became nervous. She tightened her chest and clothes and said softly: "I'm already asleep. We have something to discuss tomorrow."
Tianjia Pharmacy wants to do long-term business in Donghai. Many people know that Tianjia Pharmacy has Jinyi Qijia as its backer, so Tianjia Pharmacy’s work in Donghai is particularly smooth. Miao Ziyi, the president of Donghai Chamber of Commerce, is a generous person and does not treat Tianjia well. Well, when Tian's Pharmacy was preparing, they specifically chose this storefront, with six long rooms and a large backyard. Because Mrs. Tian often came over and there were not many female relatives in the pharmacy, shopkeeper Xu specially built a partition wall in the backyard. There are independent small courtyards on the left and right sides. Gu Qinghan was previously placed in the east courtyard. This time Mrs. Tian came over and lived in the west courtyard.
Although it was an independent courtyard, in the dead of night, Madam was worried that others would hear her if she made too loud a sound.
"The matter is urgent. If you can't wait until tomorrow, open the door and I will leave after discussing the matter." Qining's voice was serious.
Mrs. Tian thought to herself, is there really something urgent? But when she thought about it again, she felt funny in her heart. She knew that it was probably Qining's reason that was made up randomly. But Qining came over in the middle of the night. She was still happy and wanted to open the door. However, she said during the day that she could not get close this time. If she opened the door easily, On the contrary, Qi Ning looked down upon him and could not let go of his reserve. He whispered: "It's too late. It's inconvenient for you to come in now. If someone sees you... 1"
"They're all asleep. I've checked them all."
Mrs. Tian covered her mouth and suppressed her laughter. If there was really an urgent matter to discuss, she could just call herself out to the lobby to discuss it. Why bother to check if other people were asleep
"You... you lied." The madam lowered her voice and said, "You are not in a hurry, you just... just want to take advantage of me...!" When she said the words "take advantage of me", the madam's heart beat violently. She leaned against the door of the room and tightened her grip. His own chest and clothes.
Qining sighed and said, "Are you serious about not opening the door? If you don't open the door again, I will leave."
The lady said: "Go quickly, I'm going to sleep."
Qining sighed again, and then became silent. After waiting for a moment, the lady couldn't hear Qining's voice, but she was a little anxious, and whispered: "Are you leaving?"
There was no sound outside. The lady bit her lip and said bitterly: "Idiot." Unwilling to accept it, she turned around and pulled the door latch. As soon as a gap was opened, the door was pushed open, and a figure got in like a loach, flexibly The madam was so startled that she turned around and saw clearly that it was Qi Ning. She was startled and anxious, and hurriedly closed the door for fear of being seen, but she said: "Get out, you are not allowed to come in, you... get out quickly...!"
"The door is closed, do you still want me to leave?" Qin Ning chuckled, walked to Madam's bedside, sat down, and lay back. Madam was shy and anxious, so she went over and grabbed Qining's wrist, thinking He was about to pull him up, but Qin Ning just exerted his strength. The lady's plump body had been brought over and fell on Qi Ning's body. Before she could struggle, Qin Ning had already wrapped one of his arms around the lady. The lady twisted and struggled with her waist, and said in a trembling voice: "Don't do this, if they see and hear... 1"
Qi Ning had already whispered in Madam's ear: "Then just be patient for a while and keep your voice lower so that no one can hear it. Just call it to me alone. I like to hear your voice...!" Turning over, He had already pressed Madam's soft body beneath him.
The world is desolate, and winter is about to enter Luoyang, the capital of the Han Dynasty. People's hearts are also filled with frost.
The battles on the front line suffered continuous defeats. Although Zhong Liao tried his best to resist the Chu army's offensive, he was still retreating steadily under the fierce offensive of the Chu army, losing the city and territory. Now the Chu army was only three days away from Luoyang and was almost at the gate of the city.
There are many reasons for this situation.
Although the Han army fought vigorously, it could not help but lack of money and food. The food and grass sent from the capital became less and less each time, and the food distributed to the soldiers was no longer enough to satisfy the soldiers.
It wouldn't matter if it was just food. The soldiers were working hard on the front line, but the military pay had not been paid. If Zhong Li'ao didn't have such high prestige in the army, there would have been a mutiny long ago.
The morale of the Han army officers and soldiers at a disadvantage was low, and not everyone was loyal to the Northern Han Dynasty. After all, a few decades ago, Southern Chu and Northern Han were one country. It did not matter who the emperor was, but what mattered was that the people could stay alive.
Soldiers eat food and pay, and if it weren't for the sake of filling their bellies and receiving military pay to support their families, few people would really be willing to fight to the death with the southern army.
Now not only can't they get military pay, but they can't even fill their bellies, and their military morale has dropped to an extremely low level.
What's even more terrible is that the Chu army now knows the geography of the Han territory very well. Zhongli is a good defender and can use the advantages of the Han territory to contain the opponent. But now the opponent is too clear about the geography of the Han territory. The Han army still has the geographical advantage. Without Cun, Zhongli Ao couldn't continue to set up an ambush.
Morale on the front lines was low, and naturally most people in the capital were not happy.
If there is anyone in the capital who knows no worries, it is Qu Yuangu, the king of Jin who also serves as prime minister.
Qu Yuangu led his army out of Tongguan, but the Chu people attacked his home base. He could not return home. Qu Yuangu and his tens of thousands of northwest tigers and wolves were in a desperate situation. Beitang Hao was assassinated, and the situation changed instantly. Reversal, the Northwest Army entered Luoyang, Beitangfeng ascended the throne as emperor, Qu Yuangu became the prime minister, and his second son Qu Manying also became the general in front of the palace.
If it weren't for the concern that Zhong Li'ao was still on the front line, Qu Manying would have almost become the general marshal of the world's troops.
Whoever has a stronger fist will have a stronger word. Qu and his son truly understood the meaning of this sentence.
Thinking back to the time when the Han army conquered cities and territories in the north, with unparalleled sharpness and great generals, Qu Yuangu was just a relative with little credit, and was sent to the bitter cold land of the northwest due to nepotism.
At that time, no one looked down on Qu Yuangu, a relative. When he came to Beijing, very few people looked at him, and many people even laughed at him in their bones.
However, things have changed. Who would have thought that the capital of the Northern Han Dynasty would now be in the hands of Qu and his son.
With the tigers, wolves and athletes of the Northwest in their hands, who among the officials in Luoyang would dare to breathe heavily in front of the Qu family and his son? Even if Beitang Feng, the Emperor of the Northern Han Dynasty, ascends the throne, doesn't he have to ask the Prime Minister for instructions on everything
The Northwest Army entered the capital and looted as much as they wanted. By the time Qu Yuangu felt that the chaos could no longer continue and issued a military order, tens of thousands of Northwest tigers and wolves were already full, and Qu Yuangu, the prime minister, had gained even more. Full of property collected from the capital, three large houses were filled with gold, silver, jewelry, antiques, calligraphy and paintings. Qu Yuangu, who had lived a hard life in the northwest, really felt that Luoyang was really prosperous. It turned out that wealthy businessmen were so prosperous. It turns out that there are so many good things hidden in the mansions of those high-ranking officials and ministers.
Occasionally, Qu Yuangu would feel satisfied when he drove around the houses that were guarded by heavy soldiers and filled with treasures.