A beautiful face was reflected in the polished bronze mirror. Fu was sitting in front of the dressing table. She leaned forward slightly and got closer, and saw a small scar on the right side of the smooth forehead. The wound had healed more than a month ago, but because the wound was too deep, the scar would not heal in a short time and would probably be difficult to remove in the future.
It was originally a small patch, and after it healed, the hard scab on the outside fell off and the color was very light, but her forehead was so smooth and white that any slight flaw would be very obvious. Fu reached out and rubbed it gently, and her fingers felt that the healing part of the wound was a little hard.
She felt a surge of anger in her heart, angry and distressed. For a beautiful woman, face is the second most important part after life, and destroying her appearance is more serious than killing her twice. Although she didn't say it, Fu Shi was obviously very concerned about this matter. The emperor gave her such a scar on her face, but he didn't even apologize at all, and called her a bitch. The hatred in her heart gradually fermented, and the gratitude and goodwill she had when she got married a few years ago had been completely worn away.
Fu thought to herself: They simply think that I have been married and am not a virgin.
That piece of useless meat is more important than a woman's life and character. Fu Shi has heard of this in the Fu family and Hezhong Prefecture. Some lowly slaves have been secretly played with all over their bodies before getting married. They are just short of serving in the bed, and they are still perfect. Could it be that such a slave is cleaner than a married woman with a legitimate reason
Fu had never slept with anyone, and even her fingers had hardly been touched. But now she was very disgusted and hated the strange thoughts of men. They didn't ask any questions at all, and it was a manifestation of treating women as playthings and possessions. Women were no longer human beings.
She suppressed her anger, looked down and found the prepared paint paper, picked it up with her fingers and put it on her scar. Then she picked up a brush and gently swept the yellow paper, pressing it evenly on her forehead.
After a while, she tore off the yellow flower, and saw in the mirror that a yellow plum blossom shape appeared on her smooth and white forehead. It looked unusual, but it didn't seem ugly. It made her simple dress more charming. And the scar could not be seen unless you looked closely.
Fu looked in the mirror for a long time, and was slightly satisfied, putting aside her previous annoyance and depression. She was actually a person of the same temperament as her second sister, and was more optimistic. If she was not optimistic and could not think it through, she would have been worried all day long, and would not be so contented now.
Her curved eyes finally gradually revealed a little smile.
At this time, the eunuch Cao Tai came in and asked the maids in the bedroom to leave. Seeing that the queen did not say anything, the maids followed Cao Tai's words and stepped out of the palace. Only then did Cao Tai bow and say: The Privy Council transferred the left wing of the Hujie Army of the Imperial Guard to Qizhou, Hebei Province, and they will leave the capital before September. The Imperial Guard Sima Bu Du Yu Hou Guo Shao will be the chief commander. The Queen's sister sent someone to the palace gate and delivered a message that she wanted to return to Daming Mansion to live for a while and say goodbye to the Queen.
Fu was slightly startled, then quickly sorted out the relationship between these things.
She just said: I understand.
Cao Tai said at the right time: "Then I will take my leave.
Fu said again: Please make arrangements. I will leave the palace and go to the Fu family residence, where I met my second sister last time. Send someone to summon my second sister. I will go to the reception for her. I also want to give her some instructions and convey some greetings to my father.
Do you want to summon Guo Shao as well? Cao Tai asked calmly.
Fu was a little hesitant. She could not forget the wound she had received last time, and other irrelevant things that happened at that time were also deeply impressed on her; the emperor would know where she had been and who she had met when they met.
No matter how brave she was, she still felt a little scared when she thought about it, so she said, "No need."
Cao Tai bowed and replied: Yes. Then he quietly left the bedroom.
Fu sat quietly on the cushion on the stool, feeling her right eyelid twitching uncontrollably. Her mind, which had just calmed down, became upset again.
Based on her understanding of Chai Rong, Chai Rong's desire to conquer the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun in the Northern Expedition has reached an almost crazy level. He dreams of becoming a great emperor who is as famous as Emperor Taizong of Tang or even surpasses the wise rulers in history. Therefore, Fu judged that this transfer should not be due to internal strife. Judging from his past performance, Guo Shao is a very valuable general. At the critical moment of the Northern Expedition, when people are needed, Chai Rong would not take action against Guo Shao. This is why Guo Shao and Zhao Kuangyin had a big conflict, and Chai Rong wanted to protect both sides.
However, will Guo Shao stay in the outer town after the Northern Expedition
Li Chongjin's case was the worst; in addition, the emperor might have left the Imperial Guards with the troops outside without any other intention. For example, Han Lingkun, the commander of the Imperial Guards Cavalry, still led the right wing of the Longjie Army and some detachments in Xiacai Town, Shouzhou, for more than half a year. He might have been called back recently because of the Northern Expedition.
If Guo Shao is stranded in another town after leaving the capital, it will be very disadvantageous to the Fu family.
If the situation changes, she will have no soldiers to use in Tokyo. Her prestige and fame in the imperial guards is one thing. For example, some small matters are easy to handle, and the imperial guards and court ministers are willing to do favors for her; but when it comes to actually using troops, it is another matter. Only a general who can be completely trusted and powerful will be with her in a critical moment.
This person is only Guo Shao, her brother-in-law, who is willing to entrust her life to her son, and controls 20,000 elite soldiers in the left wing of the Tiger Jie Army. He is simply the most important person. If Guo Shao does not provide reliable support, no matter how she plans, she will feel empty.
There was a slight swish sound, and a gust of wind blew in from outside, causing the purple curtain to sway and rub the silk fabric, making a sound.
At this time, Fu Shi realized that the wind was getting colder and colder, and she suddenly felt a chill on her body. She suddenly felt very scared about the future.
She had heard and seen a lot of things. When order collapsed, all kinds of crazy and unimaginable things could happen. For example, she had heard that during the chaos in Hebei, the Khitans and the rebels had captured women. They didn't care about your background or status. They raped and tortured you for fun, and then skinned you alive and cooked you for food. There were many more tragic things that had happened. If you were reduced to fish at that time, you would definitely be living a life worse than death. How could you care about your dignity
As the queen, if she failed, she would probably be quietly killed. But no one knew how she would be treated before being killed. The more beautiful a woman was, the more dangerous she was. An ordinary-looking old woman might not be in danger. At that time, I was afraid that I would have to muster up the courage to overcome my fear of death and end my life.
Fu felt that he was often intimidated. The inexplicable threat was subtle but he could clearly feel it.
She looked back at herself in the bronze mirror. She felt uncomfortable with the yellow plum blossom on her forehead. Some negative emotions aroused her crazy desire to die without experiencing the kind of happiness described by her second sister. If people are going to die, what else can't they do
Fu Ermei described in detail the state of ecstasy that made her feel numb all over and transcend life and death. Fu had a bold fantasy in her mind: she could repeat the same trick as last time, exchange identities and escape, and then arrange a secret meeting with Guo Shao.
Imagining this, Fu's face turned red.
After a while, she finally regained her sanity. It was too dangerous to do that. Even if she was not afraid of death, she still had to take care of the Fu family, and she was actually very afraid of death.
Fu sat in front of the bronze mirror for a long time with his neck straight and expressionless, then he let out a long sigh and quickly planned a more practical approach.
Someone come here. Fu called out without even turning his head.
A palace lady came in and knelt down and asked: "What do you want, Queen?"
Fu said: Go and call someone to arrange for two imperial doctors to accompany me out of the palace.
It was still the house in the west of the city. Guo Shao was not summoned, and as expected, he personally drove Fu Ermei here. Fu Shi avoided meeting her and only asked someone to receive her in the outer courtyard.
The second sister was reluctant to leave, but Fu's reaction was much more ruthless. She did not say goodbye to the second sister, but only asked someone to call the imperial physician in to check the second sister's pulse through the curtain.
I'm fine and don't feel unwell anywhere. My second sister seems to be resistant to having her pulse taken.
Fu advised: "Letting the doctor take a look won't ask you to take medicine. He's not checking whether you are sick or not, but whether you are pregnant or not."
After hearing this, the second sister blushed and said: If I do, I’ll know it myself.
Fu said: You have to stay at your mother's house for so long. If you are pregnant now, it will be good, because you have been in the Guo family since you got married; if you are not pregnant, you will not be able to get pregnant for a period of time. Do you understand what elder sister means
The second sister was a little angry and said unhappily: Sister, you make it seem like I would steal a man. Humph, even my husband doesn't worry about me.
Fu said: I am from my second sister’s family, so of course I have to think about you.
The second sister complained: "Eldest sister thinks so much, we haven't thought about it at all."
After taking the patient's pulse, the imperial physician confirmed that he could not find anything.
Fu then dismissed the attendants and whispered to her second sister: When you go out later, tell Shao Ge'er a few words.
What words
Fu pondered for a moment, then whispered: You must ask him not to disappoint the emperor during the Northern Expedition; also, he must find a way to return to Tokyo after the war, and do so at all costs.
The second sister looked puzzled: What does eldest sister mean
Fu said: There are some things you don't understand, just tell Guo Shao, he will understand. These words can only be known by the three of us, don't tell others, it's a serious matter. If you believe what my eldest sister says, how can I treat you badly
After hearing this, the second sister nodded firmly: Of course I believe what the eldest sister says the most.
Fu pursed her red lips and whispered: Tell him that he did what I said, and I will reward him when he returns to Beijing.
What kind of reward is that? Fu Ermei immediately became interested, but she was not wary at all.
Fu's voice was a little trembling, as if she was suppressing some great emotion, but her tone was still so soothing and rhythmic: It's the same reward as the last time we met at the Fu family's house, and he will get a big surprise even more than that. If you tell him this, he will know what it is.
The second sister frowned slightly: "Big sister, you are beating around the bush. Okay, I'll ask him myself."