Later in the evening, Guo Shao returned to Xiao's house, and Wang Zhong ran over happily. Guo Shao took off the sword from his waist and threw it to him.
Tan Shitou stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, Deputy Envoy Wei heard that a secret wall was found behind the bookshelves in the Xiao Mansion, and asked me to advise Your Majesty to be careful of other secret passages in the Xiao Mansion, and not to rush to set up a temporary palace here. You should first settle somewhere else, and after the guards have carefully searched every corner, it will not be too late for Your Majesty to move."
He then said: There is a smaller courtyard in Fuqian Street. Your Majesty, would you like to move there for the time being
Guo Shao said: Let’s do as Deputy Envoy Wei requested.
Although the ministers were more lenient, it was also for his safety, and Guo Shao had no willful thoughts at all.
The guards at the mansion prepared a carriage, and Wang Zhong brought Bai with him. Guo Shao asked her to ride in the emperor's carriage and leave the Xiao mansion.
The four-horse carriage was more stable to ride in. The sound of horses' hooves stepping on the brick road was very crisp. The outside was decorated with lights and the lights were bright; there were no lights inside the carriage, but the lights from outside shone through the curtains, making the light inside very soft.
Bai sat opposite Guo Shao. When the carriage swayed, the curtains swayed, and from time to time, the light was cast on her face. Her face was fair and beautiful, and her sad and shy eyes were very touching.
She seemed a little scared and reserved, but obviously had no objection to Guo Shao.
Guo Shao did not sleep well last night. He got up early this morning and experienced the excitement of the battle to capture Youzhou. He was busy all day and finally calmed down. At the end of the day, he was not in good spirits and spoke very little.
So there was a long silence, without saying anything, which made both of us feel more relaxed.
Guo Shao, however, really enjoyed the atmosphere at the moment. The strange yet friendly woman and the gentle feeling were completely different from the passionate and competitive battle atmosphere of the past few months.
Guo Shao also had a good impression of Bai. This woman's skin was not as tight and vibrant as Xiao Niang's, but it was naturally soft like water. Guo Shao couldn't describe the feeling, but he had an image, as if he was in an ordinary family's bedroom, without too many exquisite decorations, exuding the clean and light smell of a freshly washed quilt.
He relaxed and didn't want to talk much. Anyway, sooner or later Bai would know everything and he didn't know whether it was joy or sorrow. Their family was probably full of ups and downs.
Guo Shao lifted a corner of the carriage curtain, and the cool night breeze immediately blew in. The streets and shops outside were all hung with lanterns, and there were many people on the street. The military headquarters in the front camp had already issued a notice to reassure the people, and the celebratory atmosphere of the soldiers also infected the people of Youzhou.
The scenery outside flashed by one by one. When the soldiers on the road saw the emperor's carriage, they all bowed and saluted. Bai's eyes were also attracted by the soldiers along the road. With a red face, she watched the people bowing and worshiping along the way.
Guo Shao said casually: The northern states have returned to the Great Zhou, and it’s time for the people to reunite.
After he said that, he looked at Bai, and Bai whispered: Congratulations to Your Majesty on recovering the lost territory.
Guo Shao sighed a little at this time, because whether it was the reunion of the split land or the reunion of the families, the world had experienced too many misfortunes. Fortunately, the result was good, the past was gone, and the road ahead had to go on, and it was more hopeful.
When they reached the street in front of the Youzhou government office, it was called Fuqian Street. Guo Shao stopped here to settle down. The courtyard had already been carefully guarded by the imperial guards. On the street outside, soldiers were walking every few steps. It was estimated that there were also secret guards in the surrounding houses.
Guo Shao allowed the eunuch to arrange his accommodation, bathe and change clothes. Surrounded by strict guards, it was relatively quiet inside, and Guo Shao quickly felt at ease and relaxed.
He took out the post-disaster strategy written by Wei Renpu and others, sat down on a chair, and slowly flipped through it.
At this time, a soft voice came from His Majesty.
Guo Shao raised his head and saw Bai, who was wearing a light red silk skirt and had her head wrapped in flowered cloth, walking into the door. Bai bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am here to see you."
No need to be polite. Guo Shao looked at her with a little surprise.
At this time, night has fallen completely, the lights in the room are dim, and it is time to go to bed.
Bai came over with lowered eyebrows and said softly, "Your Majesty, haven't you rested yet?"
Guo Shao answered stiffly: Not yet.
He glanced towards the door but did not see the eunuch Wang Zhong.
Perhaps Guo Shao's reaction was too stiff, Bai looked embarrassed and said in a trembling voice: I will make tea for Your Majesty.
Let Wang Zhong do these things, Madam, there is no need to wait on anyone. Guo Shaodao, you are so late, what can Madam do
"Your concubine, Bai, was hesitant to answer and stood there with her hands clasped together. The look of her fingers made Guo Shaodu nervous.
Her face suddenly turned red as if she was drunk.
Guo Shao looked at her, waiting for her to finish her words.
Bai Shi couldn't finish a sentence. Then Guo Shao saw the skirt slowly falling to her ankles, completely covering her embroidered shoes.
Guo Shao's eyes widened immediately, and his heartbeat quickened. Bai blushed, raised her head and smiled charmingly, biting her red lips and glancing at Guo Shao, her eyes were quite charming.
The memorial in his hand somehow fell to the ground, and Guo Shao swallowed a mouthful of saliva. In this quiet house with dim lights, he felt his blood rushing in his head and his heart was a mess. After he went to war, he rarely saw women for more than half a year, let alone getting close to women. How could he bear such tenderness
But Guo Shao still had some brains, and he understood the relationship very well: it didn't matter that this woman was Xiao Siwen's concubine, the key was her relationship with Lu Lan.
He was not afraid of indulgence, nor did he feel any pressure to be promiscuous, but Lu Lan was not only a young lady to him, Guo Shao was a very grateful person. If he did this recklessly, there might be trouble in the future that would be difficult to deal with.
Guo Shao took a deep breath and said hurriedly: Madam, please put on your clothes quickly.
Bai's expression suddenly changed, and complex expressions of humiliation and embarrassment suddenly appeared on her face. Guo Shao then remembered that it was indeed a very uncomfortable thing for a woman to take the initiative to throw herself into his arms and even untie her clothes herself but be rejected.
She almost wanted to cry, she stood there at a loss, her body trembling slightly. "My concubine is lowly and ugly, and His Majesty doesn't like me. Does he despise me?"
Guo Shao's cheeks twitched slightly, and he shook his head and said: If it weren't for him, I really couldn't explain it in one or two sentences. He blurted out, "Madam is plump, beautiful, passionate and attractive. If I hadn't tried my best to restrain myself, I would have been unable to hold back."
Bai Shi finally reacted, and quickly squatted down, grabbed her skirt, pressed it against her body, and hurriedly hid behind the screen next to her. In such an embarrassing and panicked moment, she didn't care about any etiquette.