After Guo Shao returned to the palace, he immediately took Bai to see Madam Lu.
After entering the courtyard where she lived, Lu Lan went out to greet the emperor and saw Bai. The mother and daughter looked at each other for a while, then hugged each other and cried bitterly.
Daddy has passed away, and the only person dear to her in this world is her mother. Lu Lan cried and laughed at the same time. Bai reached out and wiped the tears from her cheek.
Guo Shao had not yet taken off his armor, and stood behind them, watching them. This young lady had helped him so much, and now she had finally given him something in return. Seeing them crying with joy, Guo Shao breathed a sigh of relief with ease.
For example, after so many years of war, so many families were broken up and killed. Seeing this mother and daughter reunited, he felt quite emotional.
At this time, Bai hurriedly pulled Lu Lan over, and the two of them knelt down in front of Guo Shao to thank him. Guo Shao hurriedly made a gesture to help him up: "Get up."
Lu Lan said with red eyes and sobs: I thought I would never see my mother again in this life. I will never be able to repay the emperor’s kindness.
That's too much. Guo Shao said calmly, "This is what I should do. Madam Lu, you don't need to thank me. You have done more for me."
Lu Lan lowered his eyebrows and said: The emperor is a man who values friendship and loyalty.
Guo Shao glanced at the plants she planted in the yard and said: "Humans are not plants, so how can they be heartless?"
Lu Lan seemed to be very aggressive, and Guo Shao had seen her before. However, she looked embarrassed in front of him and said softly: "The emperor has just returned to the palace, and he sent my mother here without taking off his armor. She is wearing very heavy clothes. Please come into the emperor's room, and I will help you take off your armor."
Bai was watching the scene from the side. She didn't dare to look at Guo Shao and was speechless.
Guo Shao said calmly: For now, you can really take off your armor.
Lu Lan seemed to be thinking about something after hearing this.
Guo Shao went into the house and asked the mother and daughter to help him take off the heavy armor. It took a lot of effort. It was not easy for someone who was not familiar with this thing. Guo Shao remembered that among the women, Jingniang was the most skilled.
Lu Lan made some herbal tea for Guo Shao to relieve his fatigue. Guo Shao talked in the room for a long time before leaving with satisfaction.
Guo Shao returned to the Wansui Hall, and everyone on and off the platform knelt on the ground, showing even more awe than before. He first thought of Fu Jinzhan, but after weighing the pros and cons, he endured it. He had endured it for so long, and the last step must be planned in a more beautiful way.
Then he immediately thought of Jingniang. When he thought of her plump and exaggerated figure, he couldn't stop. He immediately shouted: Wang Zhong, Wang Zhong
The eunuch Wang Zhong came in trotting, holding his robe, and said with a respectful smile: "What do you want, Your Majesty?"
Guo Shao said: Jingniang should be summoned to the palace to come and see me.
Wang Zhong said hurriedly: I will go and convey the order immediately.
Jingniang was in the Ministry of Internal Affairs because of something. She looked very unhappy and no one knew why she was angry.
Wang Zhong came in with a happy face, as if to announce good news, but saw Jingniang sitting on a chair with a big face, looking at him coldly. Wang Zhong's expression suddenly became very awkward, and he smiled very ugly. Who has offended Jingniang? Calm down. There is a happy event. The emperor has invited Jingniang to sleep with him in the Wansui Palace. Tonight is the first day that the emperor returns to the court.
Unexpectedly, Jingniang became even angrier. I am not a concubine, why should I sleep with her
Wang Zhong's face suddenly froze and he stood there with his mouth open, as if he couldn't believe his ears.
Jingniang was very angry, her chest heaving up and down, and she said coldly: "That girl is weak, and the official just came back from her place, and she asked me to go. Is it because she didn't have enough to eat? But I can't stand the fishy smell, let's find someone else."
Wang Zhong's face turned pale and blue after hearing this. He was silent for a long time and asked: Are you going to disobey the order
Jingniang glanced at him and said: Please report back that I am not feeling well and I am afraid of disturbing Your Majesty's mood. I hope Your Majesty can revoke your order.
Wang Zhongdao: In that case, I will take my leave.
Wang Zhong came out of the eunuch department, turned around and gave a thumbs up. This powerful generalist has gained a lot of experience.
The eunuch who followed hurriedly said: "Eunuch Wang, calm down. Go back and tell the emperor that she disobeyed the emperor's order. The emperor will make her pay for it with just one word."
Wang Zhong thought for a while and said: You don't understand. The government has to be willing to say that.
He hurried back to the Wansui Palace, saw Guo Shao, bowed and said: Your Majesty, please forgive me, I was unable to summon Jingniang. She said she was not a concubine and would not sleep with you.
Guo Shao stared at Wang Zhong, who calmly waited for what to come.
After a while, Guo Shao suddenly realized: "So that's how it is. I'll give her a title that won't end."
Wang Zhong:
He told the truth again: She said she was not feeling well and did not want to disturb Your Majesty's pleasure.
Guo Shao paced the ground for two steps, thinking: Is it because I didn't take her with me when I went to war? Or for some other reason, women's minds are too strange. Now I have my own thoughts. How can I care about her before the Northern Expedition
He stood where he was and turned to look at the palace maids standing inside the palace gate.
Wang Zhong also bent down and turned to look.
At this time Guo Shao said: Call a car to pick me up and go to Zhou Ehuang.
When she arrived at Zhou Xian's place, she was very happy and welcomed Guo Shao into the house. Guo Shao was also very happy to see her beautiful face and graceful figure. He sat down and said: At least not everyone dislikes me.
Zhou Ehuang was surprised and said with a smile: Who dares to criticize Your Majesty? Your Majesty swept across the world and defeated the Liao Kingdom. Is there any man in the world more powerful than Your Majesty
Guo Shao shook his head and smiled without saying anything.
Emperor Zhou E called a palace lady over and whispered a few words to her. She then turned her head and said softly: "I did not expect Your Majesty to come, so I asked someone to prepare some wine and food. You have to wait for a while. Is Your Majesty hungry?"
Guo Shao said: It doesn’t matter, I don’t have to do anything else today.
Zhou Ehuang smiled and said: Your Majesty, you have returned from the hard battles and need to take a rest.
I like to hear this. Guo Shao was still in a very good mood.
At this time, the palace maid brought up roasted almonds and hazelnuts, as well as snacks and tea. Guo Shao took a sip of hot tea, looked at Zhou Xian's face, and listened to her talk. He was completely relaxed at this time, and felt that the chaotic world seemed to have finally settled down, and everyone seemed to have gradually found their own destination, but the people and things had already changed.
Zhou Xiandao: Your Majesty, why are you silent
Guo Shao said casually: I like listening to you, you have a nice voice.
A shy blush appeared on Zhou Xian's beautiful face. She gently used her gold-embroidered sleeves to cover half of her face. Her movements were indescribably gentle. "If Your Majesty likes to listen, I will sing a song for you."
Guo Shaoxing said excitedly: Ehuang dances well and must sing beautifully too.
Zhou Xian thought for a moment, then looked at Guo Shao with a loving look, her eyes like autumn waves. She hummed twice and then sang aloud, "The Emperor of Han was obsessed with beauty and wanted to conquer the country, but he could not get her after ruling for many years. The Yang family has a daughter who has just grown up, but she is kept in the boudoir and unknown to the world. She is born with a beautiful character, and she is chosen to be by the emperor's side. She looks back and smiles, and all the beauties in the palace are pale in comparison."
She sang in the Jiangning dialect. Although it was a cappella, her pronunciation was clear and melodious, and it was very charming.
For a moment, Guo Shao seemed to have arrived in the south of the Yangtze River. The room was not big, but very elegant. There were only Guo Shao and Zhou Xian. Amid the singing, he seemed to be on a painting boat on the Qinhuai River.
In the quiet palace, in the night, the lights outside the window are brilliant, and the sounds and sounds inside the window are moving. Her postures and movements are very gentle, and the movements of her jade hands seem like beautiful dances, and her eyes are really as charming as the smile in the lyrics.
The shouts, weapons and roars of iron horses had disappeared into the distance, and Guo Shao was intoxicated in the gentle and beautiful atmosphere created by Zhou Ehuang.
Guo Shao went on an expedition for nearly a year to pacify Youyun and returned victorious. Everyone is paying attention to what he did when he came back. During this period, countless people would discuss privately whoever he met and who he invited to sleep with him.
Empress Fu Ermei was at Jinzhan's place and whispered to her: "The emperor just returned to the palace. I thought he would go to Li Yuaner's place if he didn't come to Zide Hall. The princes are three years old now. I'm afraid they won't recognize their father. But he went to accompany Zhou Ehuang. After all, Zhou Ehuang's beauty is unmatched."
Fu Jinzhan said with a faint smile: My sister is not worse than her in appearance. Let him be. He has been nervous for too long in the Northern Expedition this time, and now that the mission is accomplished, he should indulge himself.
Fu Ermei pursed her lips: I know. But that Jingniang is really powerful, she dared to disobey the order.
Jinzhan said calmly: "It is the nature of men to want to taste all kinds of women when they have power and wealth. Second sister has seen that Fu's father and brother are the same. However, the emperor is a man who cherishes the past and values love. Jingniang followed him when he was in a humble position. It's no big deal to disobey his order. The emperor will not do anything to her."
Fu Ermei said: She is spoiled because of her favor.
Jinzhan smiled and said: Jingniang is just a woman, she has no one in her family, she can't be too arrogant, my sister, you don't need to bother with her.
Fu Jinzhan understood everything and also understood why Guo Shao was not in a hurry to see her. She was not sure about other men, but she knew Guo Shao very well. The woman he cared about most in his heart must be herself.
But when she thought of other women enjoying themselves in his arms, Jinzhan didn't show it on her face, but she still felt uncomfortable. She walked slowly between the curtains, her long skirt blending in with the luxurious furnishings of the palace.
The harem cannot be favored exclusively, and the prosperity of the royal heirs is the long-term way for the country. Jinzhan said softly, "The second sister is the queen, so she must have the bearing of a queen."
The second sister curled her lips and said: I have never taken care of him. Even I can't control him.
Fu Jinzhan didn't seem to want to lecture her second sister, but was trying to convince herself.
At this moment, she thought about what would happen in the future and what changes would happen to herself. The strong expectation washed away her little emotions and she couldn't help feeling excited.
Women all over the world may have something they pursue. To have beauty, favor, respect and power in one person is something that all women should look up to. Fu Jinzhan is no exception. When she thinks of this, she feels very happy.
At this time, the second sister seemed to feel Jinzhan's strong aura, and said softly: Anyway, my sister is here, so I have nothing to worry about.
Jinzhan smiled and said: "Sister, you are right. You are my biological sister, and the marriage was my idea. How can I harm you?"