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The fifteenth moon is sixteen round.
In Chongningfang, not far from the Qinhuai River, the most prominent mansion is the Xinguogong Mansion with its gate facing south. It has a large family, pink walls and green tiles, a pair of tall and majestic stone lions in front of the door, and the fragrant osmanthus trees on both sides float in the evening breeze, which is refreshing. .
The full moon rises between the tall eaves and brackets. In front of the tall hall, Mr. Xin Guozheng, his beloved wife Li and his seven or eight concubines are admiring the moon.
Because on the Mid-Autumn Festival last night, I had to go to the palace gate to accompany the emperor to admire the moon, and I was unable to spend time with my family. Duke Xin Guo specially spent time with his family tonight to make up for it.
Over the years, he has been away at war all year round. Although he and his wife Li are deeply in love, they have spent less time together and separated more often, and they have no children to this day.
Mrs. Li came from a small family. Since she married into the Duke's palace, she has always abided by her duties and was diligent and thrifty in running the household. Because she had nothing to do for two years, she felt indebted, so she took the initiative to find several concubines for Duke Xin.
Duke Xin Guo felt that it was not easy and he always respected her. Now that he no longer had to fight on the battlefield, the couple could stay together for a long time. The imperial doctor diagnosed her two days ago and found that Li was pregnant. Duke Xin Guo naturally treated her even more. good.
It was moonlit in front of the hall, and he asked his servants to hold a parasol to protect them from the frost, and he served hot tea himself, showing great care.
"Master, if you destroy me like this, how can I bear it?"
"Don't move, don't move, you are pregnant, don't move the fetus."
Li took the tea from him obediently, feeling sweet in her heart. Her master was usually stern and strong-willed. She also came from a small family, so she had always been a little afraid of him. If she hadn't been pregnant, she would never have dared to accept it. Of tea.
The couple chatted for a while under the moon. When Duke Xin mentioned the battlefield, Li couldn't help but said: "Sir, the Queen is virtuous and kind, and she treats people well. When I was away at war, the Queen was celebrating the New Year. The city called I am waiting to see you in the palace and give you gifts..."
When Duke Xin Guo saw her hesitating and rambling, he said, "We are husband and wife. You can ask whatever you want. If anyone dares to say anything, I will break her legs."
The concubines nearby did not dare to say anything. Mrs. Li looked at them and then said to her husband: "There is nothing I can't say. I am an important minister who founded the country and has made great contributions. These days, I have been staying at home leisurely, not asking questions." Regarding the affairs of the court, I can tell that the master is depressed. It’s just that among the founding heroes of the past dynasties, who didn’t retire after their achievements
Sir, I heard some rumors about the letter from the imperial censor Li Jiqing last year, and I was so frightened that I couldn't sleep for a long time. Now that the master has finally relinquished his military power and is enjoying his leisure time, I see that the master is unhappy, and I am really worried. The master couldn't rest for a while, so he came back to take charge of the army. That was a recipe for disaster. "
"Don't worry, I have my own sense of discretion in these matters."
"Sir, I heard that a few days ago, His Majesty finally demoted that Li Jiqing. Is everything okay?"
Duke Xin couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief and looked at the round full moon without answering. He accompanied the emperor like a tiger. Now that the emperor's power is growing day by day and his throne is secure, who knows what will happen in the future
If Li Jiqing is demoted, won't there be another Zhang Jiqing
Although the princes are still young and the emperor is in his prime, some people can't wait. And if there is any trouble, those who are most likely to be implicated are the founding heroes like them who once wielded heavy troops.
Today's emperor is becoming more and more invisible to him.
"Sir, the Queen is really a good person. I heard that Your Majesty also respects the Queen very much. Mrs. Yang from the husband's residence came to visit me the day before yesterday. Maybe I will..."
"Don't mess around. Stay at home. Don't worry about the people in the court."
"Yes, Master..." Mrs. Li couldn't help but feel a little frightened.
Right here, an ordinary carriage stopped outside the gate of Duke Xinguo's mansion. Several generals guarding the gate immediately stepped forward and asked, "Who is here?"
"I came to collect debts from Xin Guogong."
A lively voice came from the carriage, and then he saw a beautiful girl opening the curtain, nimbly getting out, and jumping out of the carriage lightly on the dismounting stone in front of the door.
Several gatekeepers couldn't help but be stunned. On such a bright moonlit night, such a beautiful girl, and it was obvious from a glance that she was not from an ordinary family, came to Xin Guogong to collect debts. This... this... . ... ..this... ... ... .
Could it be that Duke Xin Guo incurred some romantic debts outside
Now the mistress of the house has just been diagnosed with pregnancy, and a beautiful girl comes and threatens to collect debts. If something happens, how can the mistress bear it...
Several generals looked at each other, and saw another young man in his twenties jumping out of the carriage. As he got off the carriage, he ordered: "Hurry up and inform Duke Xin that an old creditor has come to visit. Ask him to hurry up." Prepare the food and wine. If you haven't paid back the money yet, you have to prepare some food and wine to entertain the creditor. Go quickly."
The young man's tone sounded plain, but it gave people an irresistible feeling. The generals forced themselves to calm down and asked solemnly: "Who are you? I, the Duke of Xinguo, have never owed anyone any debts. My mistress is happy now, and the Duke of Guo has closed the door to thank the guests, and no one will be seen. Don't come here to mess around, and leave quickly, otherwise you won't blame me for waiting for you. "
"Yo He, girl, the debtor wants to pretend to be an uncle, what do you think we should do?"
"Hehe... Needless to say, I don't believe that Duke Xin still dares not to see us. Let's break in."
"Hahaha... Girl, you are really worried that the world will not be in chaos."
"Who are you? Do you have a name tag? If you don't have a name tag, please leave quickly, otherwise I will be rude to you."
"Forget it, I'm not familiar with you. It seems that we can't enter the Duke's Mansion without notification..."
"No, no, you can't say it." The girl probably didn't have enough fun, so she quickly stopped her, and then said to the generals. "Why are you so mean? Do you think we are fools? If you don't hurry up and report the debt collectors, Duke Xin will naturally know about it. Is there any need for you to mutter here?"
The man who got off the car later looked at the girl, shook his head and smiled helplessly. The generals saw that they were dressed in extraordinary clothes and were definitely not from ordinary families. Duke Xin had repeatedly told them to keep a low profile and not to bully others. The generals discussed it carefully, and then someone came into the house to inform them.
Duke Xin Guo, who was admiring the moon in front of the hall, was stunned when he received the notice, "You are here to collect debts? Why has my Duke ever owed anyone... Ah!" Duke Xin Guo screamed and stood up in shock. He ran towards the gate and stared at Mr. Li and the general who came to report.
Duke Xin, who has always been decisive in killing and never changed his expression when the mountain collapsed in front of him, was so shocked. Who is this creditor? Who could make Duke Xin Guo so panicked? Tonight it is really a bad idea for an eighty-year-old woman to ruin her child.
Duke Xin hurried to the gate of the mansion, and saw a man in his twenties and a girl of fifteen or sixteen standing in front of the gate. He quickly stepped forward to pay homage, but the beautiful girl was already there. First he pouted and said: "Brother Meng, I originally wanted to shout outside the door that the creditor is coming, but someone stopped me from shouting. It's not fun, it's not fun..."
"What are you shouting about? I am the creditor, hahaha..."
Meng Ke pushed the golden mountain, toppled the jade pillar, and was about to bow down. Qin Mu stepped forward to support him and said: "Don't do this, pay off the debt quickly. Hahaha... Even if you don't Pay back the money and invite us in for a drink.”
"I'm late to greet you. I hope your majesty will forgive me."
"And me? Brother Meng, you don't recognize me, do you?"
"Concubine Xiang is joking, how can I not know Concubine Xiang..."
Yun Qiao'er didn't seem to like him calling her that, so she pouted again, turned around, and went straight to the house. Meng Ke was so embarrassed that he bowed repeatedly and invited Qin Mu into the house.
Yun Qiaoer suddenly stopped in front and said with a smile: "Brother Meng, Your Majesty has transferred the debt you owed him to me. I will be your creditor from now on, hehe..."
Meng Ke was originally a stern person, but in front of Qiaoer, he couldn't help but be amused.
He also watched Qiaoer grow up. From the time they met in the ancestral hall and went to southern Jiangxi together, Qiaoer was smart and lovable. At that time, he treated Qiaoer like a younger sister.
In fact, among the founding generals of the Qin Dynasty, Liu Meng, Su Jin, Han Gang, Li Chen, Cui Feng, Ning Yuan, Huo Sheng, Zhu Yijin, etc., the first batch of people who followed Qin Mu, who did not regard the well-behaved and sensible Qiao as a She treats her like a biological sister.
"Brother Meng, don't laugh. I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, ask His Majesty. I'm your creditor now. I'm here specifically to collect debts today." Yun Qiaoer raised a small fist and gestured vigorously. It seemed that if Meng Ke didn't pay his debt today, she would destroy the Xinguo Duke's mansion...
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ps: Today is the Lantern Festival, I wish everyone a happy Lantern Festival!
Today is the third update. Dear friends, my monthly ticket seems to be a little weak. Are you pitying me for the hard work of coding? Well, I have two or three chapters saved. Hey, monthly pass, monthly pass, spend your monthly pass!
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