The Shu royal family had been moved to the royal villa, leaving only Meng Chang, Hua Ruifu and a few close eunuchs. The deadline had expired, and they finally left the imperial city.
The humid climate made the morning misty even in summer. Meng Chang got off the imperial chariot and changed to a carriage at the gate of the imperial city. The ceremonial guards that used to surround him were gone, and only a few people were left. Meng Chang had a fair complexion, but his face looked very bad. It was a pale color from excessive drinking and sex, and his forehead was slightly black. His face was not too fat, and he did not look fat in a loose robe, but everyone knew that he was fat and weak. He could not even climb up the carriage, and fortunately the eunuchs helped him up.
After getting on the car, he couldn't help but look back at the imposing Miyagi and sighed.
Madam Huarui followed his gaze and took one last look at the palace. In the misty white fog, this magnificent palace seemed like nothing more than a dream. She was not as heartbroken as Meng Chang. After all, this imperial city had never belonged to her. Now she was just treating it as a stopover like a post station. She would leave eventually.
There were many Zhou army soldiers and officials inside and outside the small door next to it, and there was a table next to it. Boxes were constantly being carried out from inside, and they were first placed at the door and opened. Some officials were rummaging around, and someone was writing next to them. It was no wonder that Meng Chang sighed at this scene. He watched his things being slowly taken away in broad daylight, but he could do nothing about it. How could he feel good
A group of Zhou cavalrymen left here with two carriages carrying Lady Huarui and others, and they might never come back. However, she would never forget the palace where she had lived for several years.
They were taken to the central camp of the Zhou army. The road outside was very crowded. A roadblock had been set up at a distant intersection to prevent pedestrians from passing. The carriage had difficulty squeezing through. Lady Huarui lifted the curtain and took a look. It was full of Zhou army soldiers, making a lot of noise.
A man was standing at the gate reading something loudly: Fifth Commander of the Third Army of the Tiger Guards, 60,000 strings of copper coins, 1,000 pieces of silk, 5,000 pieces of cloth, and 380 ingots of silver.
A group of people were arguing loudly outside the door: How much is one person? I have more than a hundred copper coins. Who has sacks? Sell them for one copper coin. No bargaining. Li San, you mother, are you robbing me
Meng Chang was also listening, and immediately cursed: "What kind of person is this? They just stole something from my palace, and they are dividing it up on the spot!"
Madam Huarui whispered: Your Majesty, don’t call yourself “I” in the future.
Meng Chang was angry and said nothing.
The general leading the way said a few words at the door, and the carriage drove into the yard inconspicuously. The yard was not so noisy, but there were many people, all warriors. Madam Huarui took the veil and put it on, then walked out of the carriage.
Marshal Guo is in the lobby, please follow me, the attendants are waiting outside, said the general who led the way.
Dozens of military officers were standing in a mess on both sides of the hall. When they saw Meng Chang and others coming, they all looked sideways. Guo Shao was sitting in the upper seat, holding an oval object and looking at it.
Madame Huarui took a peek inside the scarf and immediately felt embarrassed. Because it was a toilet.
The Zhou army looted thoroughly and even took back the toilet. However, that was no ordinary toilet, it was something used by the emperor, made entirely of gold, inlaid with warm and fine jade, and decorated with many gems underneath.
This thing is shit and piss, said a dark and strong general with his eyes wide open.
Guo Shao handed the toilet over and looked up at Meng Chang and Madam Huarui who came in. The dark and strong general was so disgusted that he even leaned forward and sniffed.
Meng came to pay respect to the commander of the Zhou army. Meng Chang bowed politely, but his face turned away. Lady Huarui could see that he was very ashamed.
Guo Shao said: "Lord Shu, there is no need to be polite. Settle down in the central army and return to Tokyo with the army to pay respects to the Queen Mother and the Emperor." After that, he spoke to a civil servant who came forward: "Aren't there special pliers for clamping gold and silver? Send someone to find some and let the generals of each department weigh them."
Wow, a big man is staring at Meng Chang. This is the emperor of Shu.
Hahaha, everyone burst into laughter.
Meng Chang's face was already red, and he lowered his head and dared not say a word. Madam Huarui stood beside him and did not say a word either, she was helpless.
The dark-skinned man holding the toilet yelled: This thing can hold so much dirt, take off your pants and let us see what’s different about yours.
Hahaha
Another general said: "The woman next to you is pretty good, tut tut." Someone immediately shouted: "Don't be rude, that's the famous Madam Huarui, who sleeps with Marshal Guo at night, don't think about it."
A fierce man with a horse face snorted: The money has been divided among us, and I will find a woman with a more famous reputation. If anyone dares to touch my woman, I will make him pay for it.
Meng Chang was filled with shame and anger, pointing at the general and saying: How can this be possible! How can this be possible!
The general put his hands on his hips and said with a smile: "I am angry, so what? Just let me see if you are angry enough. Do you really think you are the emperor of Shu?"
Shut up. Suddenly Guo Shao said, how to deal with the Shu Kingdom's ruler and his wife should be decided by the Queen Mother, and you should not disturb them.
Everyone immediately stopped humiliating Meng Chang. When Lady Huarui looked up, she saw that all the generals turned to face Guo Shao, and they were all behaving properly. She clearly heard Guo Shao say something just now, and his voice was not loud.
Everyone was waiting for him to speak, but Guo Shao turned around and said: "Mr. Wang, you and Xiang Gong, Cao Bin and others will stay here, and the troops of the Palace Front will set off to return to Beijing soon. The tax laws and regulations in various parts of Shu will remain the same for the time being, and the Shu army surrendered soldiers are waiting for the Imperial Guard to send people to reorganize them."
Gradually, the group of people started talking again, but no one humiliated Meng Chang anymore and just turned a blind eye.
Guo Shao said: Lu Chengyong, please find a safe place to temporarily settle the Lord of Shu and others.
Meng Chang and his wife were able to leave the place. Meng Chang turned away with a wave of his sleeves, and Lady Huarui had no choice but to kneel down and bow to Guo Shao on his behalf.
The young general named Lu Chengyong led Madam Huarui and others out of the noisy front yard. Meng Chang said nothing along the way. Finally, they found a house to settle down. The general said at the door: "When it's time to eat, send someone to the kitchen to get it. If you need anything, let the guards outside tell me. My name is Lu Chengyong, the deputy commander of the personal guards beside Marshal Guo."
"Thank you, General Lu," said Madam Huarui politely.
As soon as the Zhou army generals left, Meng Chang became furious and said: These shameless warriors have no sense of propriety and shame. They actually used the imperial concubine to humiliate him in public. He was so angry that he could hardly breathe. The eunuch hurriedly stroked his back and advised: Master, calm down.
Meng Chang leaned against the wall and quickly sat down on a chair. He took out a box from his arms, his hands shaking. The eunuch took the box and took out a black ball as big as a date. He turned around and shouted: "Shuishui!"
Madam Huarui hurried forward to help, and after Meng Chang took the pills, he gradually calmed down.
Your Majesty, don't take this kind of pill in the future. Aren't you suffering enough from those alchemists? Madam Huarui advised softly.
After Meng Chang took the pills, his face gradually became rosy and his complexion improved. He looked at Madam Huarui and reached out to pull her: Let's go to bed.
Madam Huarui frowned. Fortunately, the eunuchs and maids beside her seemed to be used to it. They didn't change their expressions and pretended not to hear anything. Meng Chang pulled Madam Huarui's sleeve, and the red color on his cheeks looked very strange on his pale skin.
He stood up, and Madam Huarui suddenly threw back her sleeves and said: It's a sunny day, and there are so many people outside.
Meng Chang said: In the past, whoever I wanted to visit would be extremely happy, regardless of whether it was day or night.
Madam Huarui suddenly felt very resistant and was in no mood at all. She immediately said softly to the maid who often served Meng Chang: "Help the master to the bedroom inside."
Here. The maid came up obediently.
Meng Chang said unhappily: Get out of here, I want Furong.
Lady Huarui turned and left: This is ridiculous. Meng Chang was furious and said: This is rebellion.
She walked out of the door, the morning sun shining on her body, and she took a long breath. She felt a little more comfortable, but she felt the room was stuffy.
Madam Huarui was walking slowly in the corridor without saying a word. At this moment, she saw a tall woman coming over. She immediately showed a happy expression on her face and called out: Jingniang.
Jingniang's expression was cold at first, but she showed a hint of warmth when she saw Madam Huarui. Madam Huarui saw this and went up to greet her. Jingniang hurriedly supported her: Madam, this is rather awkward and uncomfortable.
Madam Huarui said: Jingniang is really not a formal person. I don’t want to be formal with you either. Every time I see you, I feel as warm as seeing a family member.
Jingniang did not respond to her. She was silent for a moment before saying: I can't control the situation of the Lord of Shu, but I can take care of you, Madam. Even if something unfortunate happens, you just need to stay with me.
The two talked as they walked. It turned out that Jingniang lived in the inner courtyard. Madam Huarui followed her into the residence. Jingniang took off the sword from her waist, put it on the table with a domineering snap, picked up the teapot and poured a cup of cold tea. She held her hip with her left hand and held the teacup with her right hand and drank it all.
After she finished drinking it, she said: It's only cold, I'll boil some water for you.
No, I'm not thirsty. Madam Huarui looked at Jingniang and said softly, "There is more than one woman in Marshal Guo's mansion. I heard that he married the empress dowager's sister. It's not easy for you to catch him like this."
What should I do? Jingniang frowned.
Madam Huarui took Jingniang's hand and whispered something in her ear. Jingniang seemed to be thinking about something and sat on the stool in a depressed mood.
Madam Huarui smiled sweetly and said kindly: "It doesn't matter, sister has a good foundation." Then her eyes swept from her high chest to her waist and hips. As she spoke, she began to call her sister, and Jingniang did not object.