Sister, you seem a little unhappy. Is there anything on your mind? "The girl who was reading saw Situ Yushuang with frosty cheeks coming in from the door. She quickly put down her book and asked with concern. Han Yan, the personal maid who came in immediately after, quickly took off her master's cloak and hung it on his clothes. On the hat rack.
"Miss, you can take a test on your hands. It's really cold outside. It's almost the Spring Festival, but this damn weather doesn't look like it's returning to the sun at all." Han Yan moved the soft chair to the brazier with concern and stood next to it. girl reading a book.
"Hmph, I think the weather is just like people's moods. The more unfavorable it is, the worse it gets." Sitting on a soft chair, he gently rubbed his stiff hands. With the warmth of the charcoal fire, his hands gradually recovered. nature.
"What's wrong, sister?" The chestnut-haired girl raised her dimples and looked curiously at herself, the thirteenth princess of the empire.
"Oh, it's nothing. I'm just feeling a little depressed. But then again, how much does it have to do with me?" He sighed softly and did not directly answer the question of the chestnut-haired girl.
"Han Yan, what happened to make my sister so unhappy?" The brown-haired girl was naturally Sophia, the former exiled princess of the Kingdom of Jemelo.
"Miss Sophia, I don't know what happened to the lady. She just came back from His Highness Ninth Prince." Han Yan glanced at his lady.
"Did you have a quarrel with your ninth brother?" Sophia asked with concern.
"No, it's okay." Situ Yushuang moved her hands, feeling that the temperature in the room was a bit high, and then unbuttoned the top button of her gold rust jacket, revealing a section of her white jade-like neck, "That Li Wufeng came to Beijing to report on his work, and he is here today. I met my father in court, but I don’t know how my father could be so confused that he actually promoted him to Duke, and also made him the governor of Northern Luzon, taking charge of all important military and political affairs of the entire northwest county and Northern Luzon."
"Oh? This guy came to Beijing and was named the Governor of Northern Luzon? So this guy has already controlled Northern Luzon?" Sophia is no longer the ignorant girl she was a year ago. She has been staying in Situ this year. Yushuang lives in seclusion in her mansion, but she pays close attention to the political situation of the entire continent.
The Mach Khanate once again raided the Yue Jing Kingdom and took the Yue Jing Kingdom into its possession in one fell swoop, which aroused strong reactions from the empire and surrounding countries such as Milan, which made her extremely excited. However, the embarrassing facts once again made her sober. It was unrealistic to rely on these illusory forces to restore her country. The empire suffered successive defeats on the southern border. Milan was actually counterattacked by the Machi Khan into her own country. Andoko and Mahad The posturing from both countries frustrated her greatly.
For a moment, she fell into confusion. It seemed that there was no power in the entire Eastern Continent that could shake the status of the Machikhan people. Could it be that her mother and younger brother could only live in the imprisonment of the Machikhan people for the rest of their lives, and she had to live under the fence like this? Live a lifetime? Although Situ Yushuang had never disliked her and had comforted him many times, she was still a girl after all and would marry him sooner or later, so she couldn't follow him. Of course, it would be easy for me to find someone to marry, but I always felt unwilling to do so.
Just when she was confused, news came that the Northwest Army was marching into Luzon. This news also caused an uproar throughout the empire. Due to the remote location, ordinary people in the empire did not know the details. Even the court officials were vague. . However, she learned from Situ Yushuang that Li Wufeng actually dared to send troops to Luzon without authorization from the central government of the empire. His audacity was truly shocking.
But this person's legendary experience once again aroused her great curiosity. Zhang, a little-known small regiment, was able to turn defeat into victory when the main force of the Western Expedition was defeated, and successfully contained the invasion of the Luo and Pei cavalry, which was rampant for a while. , and then in just a few years, he suppressed the bandits and suppressed the rebellion, defeated Luo Bei again, developed the economy, and became the third military governor of the empire who held the military and political power in the northwest. His rapid rise in fortune was simply unbelievable. Although Situ Yushuang said in front of her many times that Li Wufeng climbed to this position by chance and conspiracy, she did not think so. How could he succeed every time by luck or trickery? How can I rise to such a high position if I have no real ability or strength
When she heard what Situ Yushuang said today, she immediately understood the reason why her sister was in a bad mood. She knew that for some reason, her sister had a very bad impression of Li Wufeng and always believed that he was a nuisance to the empire. Today she heard that This person has been promoted to a higher position, how can he not be depressed
However, this legendary figure has aroused my curiosity even more. I really don’t know what kind of figure this person is? The news media promoted him as rare and unparalleled in the world. If he had the chance, he must meet this person.
Seeing Sophia asking, Situ Yushuang nodded slightly: "Yes, this guy really knows how to take advantage of the situation. When the two powerful neighbors to the south and west of Luzon sent troops to Luzon, he quietly sent troops to pick up a ground peach and control it. Went to the Northern Luzon area, and it is said that he even signed a mutual aid agreement with the people of Luzon. This guy is really insidious and vicious!" After saying that, Situ Yushuang couldn't help but sigh.
"That's a good thing. He has captured such a large area for the empire. Isn't your father even happier?" Sophia said with a chuckle.
"Hmph! It's the territory of the empire in name, but the mountains are high and the rivers are far away. The empire can't take care of it. I don't think it's equivalent to his own private territory. It also gave him an excuse to ask for money from the empire. I'm just worried about my father's millions. Don't be fooled by this guy's superficial skills, it would be a waste if you really thought he was the pillar of the empire." Situ Yushuang's words were so deep in his bones that Wu Feng would probably shudder if he heard them with his own ears.
"Sister, you always think that this Li Wufeng has ulterior motives, but so many important ministers in the court are all smart and capable people, and your father has also been through many storms. Can't they see that?" Sophia asked softly.
Situ Yushuang was startled by Sophia's words, with a thoughtful expression on his face. After a while, he said: "I think the ministers in the court, including my brothers, may have thought about this problem, but Li Wufeng has outstanding military exploits. They all want to use him to guard the northwest border. Secondly, they think that if they can control him and confine him to the northwest, everything will be fine. What's more, there is no conclusive evidence to explain Li Wufeng's ambition. They are afraid that if he If you are full of wings and cannot control it, it will lead to a big mistake."
"Actually, there is a way to solve this problem." Sophia smiled mysteriously.
"What can I do?" Situ Yushuang looked unbelieving.
"Anyway, sister, you haven't married anyone yet. I heard that guy hasn't been married yet. Why don't you ask your father to grant a marriage and let you marry him and become the son-in-law of the royal family? Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?" Sophia smiled and answered. come out.
"You! Damn girl, you dare to tease your sister. I think it's better to take the opportunity to introduce you two to each other. Maybe it will actually be a marriage." Situ Yushuang's face turned red as she counterattacked.
"How dare people who have subjugated their country dare to expect this?" A sad look flashed across Sophia's face. She also knew that the upper class of the Tanghe Empire was a place where family status was extremely important. Her previous identity might have been justified, but now the country Perished, helpless, and even his own identity does not dare to be exposed, how can he dare to expect anything else
Situ Yushuang saw that Sophia's face turned a little gloomy, and knowing the hidden pain that touched her, she quickly encouraged her: "Sister, you don't have to belittle yourself. With your talent and family background, as long as you tell it, my sister is sure that young people from the imperial capital will come to ask for marriage. There are enough heroes to fill the entire Avenue of Triumph."
Although she knew that Situ Yushuang was trying to forgive her, Sophia still laughed at her exaggerated statement.
"But sister, I think you can really get in touch with this Li Wufeng. Even if you don't become friends, you can still understand what kind of person this person is?" Sophia sincerely suggested.
"Damn girl, here we go again. I don't think it's about me being in contact with him anymore. It's about you. Are you in love and want to meet him?" Situ Yushuang's mischievous eyes swirled around Sophia.
Before Sophia could answer, Han Yan next to her took over: "Miss, I think Miss Sophia is right. You can meet this Li Wufeng. What does it matter if you just meet him? What if you are really destined? ? I heard His Highness Ninth Prince also mentioned this matter last time he came here." This Han Yan was originally the daughter of a small businessman in the imperial capital. Unfortunately, her father went bankrupt and committed suicide, leaving the family behind. The creditors took the opportunity to press for debts, and Han Yan She had to be sold into the slave market. At that time, the royal family needed a group of young girls to serve as servants for the royal children. Han Yan looked pink and beautiful, so she was bought and assigned to Situ Yushuang's name. She has been with Situ Yushuang since she was a child. Growing up, the two had a very good relationship, like sisters, so they talked more casually.
"Don't mention him. I don't know what his plans are. Hum, I make my own decisions. Even my father has to ask for my opinion first." Situ Yushuang's face darkened.
Seeing Situ Yushuang's change of color, neither Sophia nor Han Yan dared to mention the matter again.
"Your Majesty is here!"
Seeing that His Majesty the Emperor had arrived at the door, the lady dressed in plain clothes quickly gave her a blessing and said, "I respectfully welcome Your Majesty."
"Forget it, it's an old married couple, why do you need so many gifts?" After waving his hand, Situ Mingyue still looked energetic.
"I see that your Majesty is in very good spirits today. What is it that makes your Majesty so excited?" The lady dressed in light clothes was very perceptive and asked while taking off Situ Mingyue's robe.
"It's nothing. Don't ask too much about these court matters." Situ Mingyue sat quietly beside the mahogany carved dragon and flying phoenix bed, letting the lady undress him.
The two maids who followed in had already drawn the curtain that separated the inside and outside, and then quietly exited the room.
"Your Majesty, you haven't come to my place much lately." The lady's tired voice came from the big bed with the curtains tightly closed.
"Well, I'm busy with things during this period, so I can't get away from it." Situ Mingyue's voice seemed a little weak.
"Humph, don't go to someone else's place again." A delicate voice.
"Who said that? I'm glad you already have the most people here." Situ Mingyue felt a little powerless.
"Your Majesty, don't be too tired. Don't be too exhausted. The ministers are responsible for the affairs of the DPRK. If you are worried, you can let Biao'er and the others take care of it." The big bed gradually shook slightly, and there were sounds. The sound of whistling was also heard.
"Well, Biao'er has performed very well recently and has made great progress."
"Then Your Majesty should let him do more of the work for you." His voice was a little quick and breathy.
"I know." As the bed shook more and more, waves of moans slowly sounded out.