Chu'er quietly appeared behind me and said softly: "It's so cold outside, but you are wearing such thin clothes.
If you get cold, wouldn't it be a misfortune for everyone in the world?"
He put the outer cloak he brought on me, and I smiled.
He smiled and took Chu'er into his arms: "Thank you."
Chu'er said: "If you have something on your mind, just say it, okay?
Sisters see that you are depressed all day long, and everyone feels the same sadness."
I sighed, stretched out my hand to tighten my outer cloak, touched the colorful embroidery on it, and changed the topic: "You can tell it is Yanping's craftsmanship at a glance.
She is the only one in the palace who can embroider such a pattern."
Suddenly I remembered He hadn’t seen her for a long time and whispered: “Why haven’t I seen her recently?”
Chu'er said: "Yanping is ill.
She has asked me for leave and has gone home to recuperate.
It has been three months.
This robe was given to her by her daycare provider."
I nodded, and Yi An happened to bring me tea at this time.
I asked Yi An about Yanping's condition, but I didn't expect that it got worse.
I have been taken care of by Yanping and Yi An since I was a child.
I have long regarded them as relatives.
When I heard that Yanping was seriously ill, I felt really uneasy.
I called Yi An and went with me to Yanping's house on Dongtiao Street. to visit her at her apartment.
It was almost dusk, and the heavy snow still showed no sign of letting up.
Even so, the shops on both sides of the street are still bustling with activity, and there is a thriving scene everywhere.
Unknowingly, Kangdu has restored its former status as an economic and political center and has become a capital that is remembered by people all over the world.
The stability of the political situation has prompted merchants from other countries to flock here.
Coupled with the large amount of gold I brought back from Death Valley, Dakang's economy has developed rapidly in a short period of time, and has actually become the true overlord of the Central Plains.
I originally wanted to destroy Qi first, but King Jing Fengtong of Qi was frightened by my momentum and sent envoys to form an alliance.
However, he secretly revealed the idea of surrendering and surrendering.
Negotiations between the two countries are proceeding smoothly.
Looking at the Central Plains, I only have Han as my only enemy.
I asked Jiao Xin to lead a hundred thousand troops to assemble along the river.
When spring comes, I will launch a full-scale war against Han and conquer my last opponent in the Central Plains.
The carriage stopped in front of Yanping's apartment.
I slowly got out of the carriage and said to Adong, "You don't have to follow me in.
Yi An and I will take a look at Yanping and then leave."
Pushing open the door, I saw that the courtyard was clean and tidy.
I thought to myself: "It seems that Yanping's condition is not serious.
She has always lived alone.
She must have cleaned the courtyard herself."
Suddenly, the kitchen There was the sound of opening the door, and I turned around to look.
My whole body seemed to be hit by a thunderbolt.
I stood there blankly, and my eyes suddenly became wet.
Caixue, holding a medicine bowl in her hand, appeared in front of me like an orchid in an empty valley.
When she saw me, tears welled up in her beautiful eyes uncontrollably, and she said in a trembling voice: "I know one day, you will come here."
Hot tears slowly slid down my face.
I rushed over and held Caixue firmly in my arms: "I will never let you escape from me again in this life."
"I will not leave, I will never leave the young master again" A full moon slowly rose from the sky, blending the two figures hugging each other into the moonlight.
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I didn't ask what happened to Caixue.
As long as she came back to me, other things didn't matter to me at all.
Every beloved wife cheered for the arrival of Caixue, and they all clearly saw my pain during this period.
Yun Na held Caixue's soft smile and said, "It will be good when Miss Caixue comes back.
You are the one who hurts the most in Yinkong's heart, and you are the one he loves the most."
Chu'er smiled and said: "If you see Yinkong's dejected look during this period, you will know how important you are in his heart."
Yan Lin said: "The less he gets, the more love he has in his heart.
When he tricks someone into bed, it is naturally not as important to him as before."
This hateful girl actually dares to slander me like this. .
Caixue made them talk till their pretty faces turned red and their heads drooped.
Yaoru and Caixue have always had the best relationship.
Seeing Caixue being so embarrassed, she quickly came to her rescue and said, "Now lovers will finally get married, and God follows people's wishes."
I was about to speak when I saw Yi An walking over and whispered to me: "Your Majesty, Mr.
Chen and Xu Xiangguo have important matters to see."
I nodded: "Ask them to wait for me in Yuexin Palace, I will be there right away."
The expressions of Chen Zisu and Xu Wuchen were extremely solemn.
I was used to Xu Wuchen's appearance, so I was not surprised.
Chen Zisu, who had always been calm and composed, actually had this expression, which made me a little curious.
I smiled and said, "What makes you two so serious?"
Chen Zisu took the lead and said, "I heard that His Majesty finally found Miss Caixue, and we are here to congratulate you."
I chuckled and said, "I'm afraid it's not that simple.
Stop trying to hold on to me and tell me if you have anything to say."
Xu Wuchen said: "Tuoba Chunzhao has unified the Hu region, and his army is gathering on a large scale in the grasslands of northern Dakang."
I frowned and said, "He just finished fighting a war.
How dare he challenge us at this time?"
Chen Zisu said: "I have asked people to investigate clearly.
The reason for Tuoba Chunzhao this time is to train troops, and people informed our border guards in advance."
I sneered and said, "He has always been ambitious.
Last time, he was always dissatisfied with the land issue in Northern Qin.
Now that Donghu has calmed him down, he is very likely to wait for an opportunity to launch an attack on us."
I walked back and forth for two steps: "It seems that the only way to postpone the attack on Han is to let Jiao Xin resolve the crisis in the north first."
Xu Wuchen said: "I'm afraid it will take a lot of effort this time."
I heard what he meant, and a sharp light burst out from his eyes: "What does Xu Xiangguo mean by this sentence?"
Xu Wuchen sighed and said: "Your Majesty, do you still remember that when you sent Jiao Xin to lead the army to conquer the Han Dynasty, the ministers tried their best to oppose it?"
I nodded and said, "Of course I remember that you were afraid that after Jiao Xin captured Han, he would rely on the danger of the Yangtze River to stand on his own and compete with me."
Xu Wuchen said: "Later, His Majesty convinced me."
I smiled and said, "No matter how capable he is, he would not dare to openly rebel."
Chen Zisu said: "But things have changed now.
If the Hu people go south and Jiao Xin can take advantage of the opportunity to stand on his own after crossing the Yangtze River, we will definitely not be able to take care of both for a while.
He is a smart man, and he will never let go of such an opportunity."
I smiled bitterly and said, "Why do you think that Jiao Xin will rebel?"
Chen Zisu said: "Before Jiao Xin was born this time, Zisu had a long talk with him.
I once asked him, if the barbarians make a rebellion, should we attack the Han first or resist the Hu majesty?
Guess what his answer was."
I had lost interest in guessing and slowly shook my head, saying that I couldn't guess.
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Chen Zisu said: "Jiao Xin said something unintentionally: before going abroad, you must first settle down at home."
I suddenly stood up from the dragon chair and said loudly: "Pass my decree and ask Jiao Xin to return to Kangdu immediately to discuss the matter of resisting Hu."
Xu Wuchen said: "I dare to say that he will never come back."
Chen Zisu said: "I'm afraid it will be even more difficult for him to come back now.
If he really resists the decree and refuses to come back, it's time for Your Majesty to consider what he said.
Before going abroad, you must first settle down at home."
Xu Wuchen nodded vigorously.
He must have had the same idea as Chen Zisu in his heart.
Jiao Xin may really not obey my orders, what should I do?
I slowly turned around in the clouds and stared at the nine golden dragons circling and leaping on the dragon throne.
I originally wanted to wait until I unified the world before thinking about Jiao Xin's affairs, but I didn't expect Takuba Chunzhao completely disrupted our plan.
If the barbarians invade south, without a stable internal environment, I will not be able to concentrate on fighting them.
The biggest worry at hand is not the Han Dynasty, but Jiao Xin.
Everything did not go beyond Chen Zisu's expectation.
My summoning Jiao Xin back to Beijing did not go smoothly.
Jiao Xin tried his best to persuade me to conquer Han first and unify the Central Plains before I could concentrate on fighting the barbarians.
"He really has different intentions."
I angrily threw out the memorial sent by Jiao Xin's messenger.
Chu'er and Yun Na looked at each other, and Chu'er said softly: "What Jiao Xin said makes sense.
Before going outside, you must first settle down at home."
I sneered and said: "An Nei, he is my internal trouble.
If he really leads his army to invade the Han Dynasty and fight against me based on the danger of the Yangtze River, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult for me to deal with him. ” Yun Na frowned and said, "Jiao Xin has obviously seen through His Majesty's intentions this time by refusing to return.
If we continue to force him, he might actually rebel."
I said angrily: "If I had known this, I would not have given him the task of attacking the Han Dynasty."
Chu'er said: "It's useless to talk about it now, so I'd better think of a way to get him back."
I smiled bitterly and said: "It seems that this war is inevitable.
Jiao Xin is determined to rebel against me.
How can he come back?"
Chu'er frowned slightly and said, "We really have nothing that can restrain him."
When I heard her words, my heart suddenly moved.
Jiao Xin has always been secretly in love with Luzhu.
If anything happens to Luzhu, he will come to Kangzhe to rescue him at all costs.
But if I do this, wouldn't it be too much?
mean.
The night breeze was blowing slowly.
Luzhu and I were drinking tea opposite each other in the Chuxiu Palace.
Luzhu seemed to notice something from my expression.
Her lips moved and she said, "Are you worried about my brother?"
I didn't say anything, which seemed to her like acquiescence.
Luzhu said: "I plan to go to Ukusu City to meet with the emperor, hoping that he can give up the idea of invading the south."
Although Luzhu has grown up, with her pure temperament, she cannot imagine the dangers of politics.
Ba Chunzhao is by no means a person who can be easily moved by family affection.
I smiled calmly and said: "If you go, it's like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth.
He might force you to stay as a hostage."
Takuba Chunzhao once had such a precedent.
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Luzhu was frightened when she heard that.
The experience was still fresh in her mind.
She said she didn't want the same thing to happen again.
She threw herself into my arms and said, "But if the emperor cannot be dissuaded from the idea of invading the south, the people of the two countries will suffer."
Wouldn’t it be like suffering the torture of war again?”
I gently stroked her shoulder and said, "Luzhu, I have something to ask you."
Lu Zhu smiled sweetly and said: "When did you become so polite to me?
Could it be that you regard me as an outsider in your heart?"
I whispered: "I'm afraid this matter will wrong you."
Luzhu held my big hand and said, "As long as I can help you, it doesn't matter if Luzhu suffers some grievances."
I was moved in my heart.
To be honest, I didn't want to use my lover to achieve my own political goals, but the situation in front of me left me with no way out.
Luzhu was demoted to the cold palace by me early the next morning on the charge of revealing state affairs to the Hu state.
I issued an edict to the world that after seven days, her blood would be sacrificed to the flag to boost morale and start a decisive battle with the Hu people.
Only Luzhu and I knew this secret.
My beloved wives were all shocked by this sudden change and came to persuade me one by one.
I was well prepared for this and hid alone in the Fuyun Palace outside Kangdu City.
I strictly ordered the imperial guards to guard the outside and no one would be allowed to meet me.
To me, this time is nothing more than a gamble, and the bet is Jiao Xin's feelings for Lu Zhu.
After spending six sleepless days and nights in the palace, I made arrangements to return to the palace.
There was still no news from Jiao Xin.
Maybe he had seen my plan.
It takes the person who tied the bell to untie it.
I still need to untie the trap I designed myself.
I will issue an edict to pardon Luzhu tomorrow.
It seems that my plan this time is destined to become a joke to others.
Back in the palace, Chen Zisu, Xu Wuchen and other officials were already waiting there.
Needless to say, they were all interceding for Luzhu.
I waved my hand impatiently and said: "No one can change what I have decided.
If any of you dare to persuade me again, I will chop off his head."
Chen Zisu said with a smile: "Zisu and your lords have no intention to dissuade His Majesty.
There is an urgent memorial from General Jiao.
He will arrive in Kangdu today and tomorrow."
I was overjoyed in my heart, but I didn't show it on the surface.
I whispered, "Why is he coming back now?"
Chen Zisu said: "Perhaps you will only know if you ask him himself."
I dismissed everyone and discussed with Chen Zisu alone.
Chen Zisu said: "Your Majesty's trick of killing people doesn't seem to be very clever."
I smiled awkwardly and said, "I do regret it now."
Chen Zisu smiled and said: "Actually, for people like Jiao Xin, you shouldn't use too profound methods.
Your Majesty's strategy this time is exactly the most suitable."
I nodded and said, "Jiao Xin is forced to return to Kangdu this time, so he must be well prepared."
Chen Zisu said: "You're right, but you still have to treat Jiao Xin like a procrastinator."
"What Mr.
Chen means is" Chen Zisu said: "The prestige that Jiao Xin has accumulated over the years in the military cannot be shaken easily.
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If we deal with him slightly inappropriately, I am afraid it will cause serious consequences."
I have also considered this.
After Jiao Xin arrives in Kangdu, I will not attack him immediately.
Chen Zisu said: "I have a suggestion.
Your Majesty, do you still remember that you once said that whoever captures the capital of Han first, Jiao Xin or Gao Han, will be rewarded heavily."
I smiled and said, "If you don't remind me, I will forget it."
Chen Zisu said: "Since Jiao Xin has already married, why don't your Majesty take this opportunity to accomplish this beautiful thing."
I smiled calmly and said, "I don't know which family Mr.
Chen chose for him."
Chen Zisu said: "Your Majesty, do you still remember that Feng Mei has a daughter?"
I nodded and said, "Yes, Feng Mei does have a daughter."
I already understood what Chen Zisu meant and secretly praised Chen Zisu's unique vision.
Although the Yan Kingdom has been destroyed, the identity of Queen Fengmei is still there.
With her family background, she is a good match for Jiao Xin.
Chen Zisu said: "I heard that Princess Ziluo is unparalleled in beauty and has a pure heart.
There is an endless stream of ministers coming to propose marriage.
If your Majesty can facilitate this marriage, it will be a beautiful thing."
"Okay, I'll go talk to Feng Mei about this right away."
Feng Mei never expected that I would come to visit her mansion.
Since she came to Kangdu with her two children, I have never taken the initiative to visit her.
It can be seen that Fengmei went through some deliberate grooming before she came out to see me.
I sipped the tea carelessly, deliberately not looking at her.
Feng Meijiao smiled and said, "Feng Mei didn't know His Majesty was coming, so she missed the way to welcome you.
I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."
I smiled calmly and said, "Why is Queen Fengmei so polite to me?"
Feng Mei said meaningfully: "If it weren't for His Majesty's care, how could my children and I live safely in Kangdu?
It's hard for Feng Mei to repay such a great kindness and kindness."
I burst out laughing, deliberately looked around and said, "Why don't you see your daughter?"
My sudden words obviously surprised Fengmei.
Seeing her fearful and uneasy expression, I couldn't help but smile to myself.
Fengmei probably thought that I had evil thoughts about her daughter.
Feng Mei whispered: "If Zi Luo is in trouble, how dare I let her come out to meet His Majesty."
I smiled and said, "I have heard for a long time that Princess Ziluo is pure and beautiful, and has a beautiful orchid heart.
I came here today to greet Queen Fengmei, and to meet Princess Ziluo."
Feng Mei's pretty face lost all color.
She must have misunderstood what I meant.
I smiled secretly in my heart, but I didn't bother to point it out.
When the words came to such an extent, Feng Mei couldn't refuse me, so she had to ask the palace maid to call her daughter. .
Although I had already prepared for it, I was still stunned when I first met Zi Luo.
This girl is indeed a natural beauty, with ice-cold skin and beautiful features.
Every gesture and gesture reveals a romantic attitude, which is even more exciting.
What's more interesting is that her charm is soft and pure in appearance.
"Purple Luo Kowtow, Your Majesty," the soft voice sounded like an oriole out of the valley, and I couldn't help but think of the main purpose of my visit.
I calmed down and said with a smile: "She is indeed charming and touching.
I felt pity for her when I saw her."
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As soon as she said this, Zi Luo's pretty face turned red with embarrassment, and she said softly: "Your Majesty is making fun of you."
But her beautiful eyes gave me a loving glance.
I smiled and said: "Queen Fengmei, I have an idea.
I wonder if you can agree to it?"
Feng Mei was uneasy and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty has given orders, how dare Feng Mei disobey."
I chuckled and said, "I intend to accept Zi Luo as my goddaughter, but I don't know what Queen Feng Mei wants."
Feng Mei breathed a long sigh of relief.
My words finally made her feel relieved.
She smiled and said, "I can't ask for it.
I can't ask for it."
She said to Zi Luo, "Daughter, why don't you pay homage to your father as soon as possible?"
Unexpectedly, Zi Luo bit her lower lip and said: "Your Majesty is so young, at most he can be my brother."
Feng Mei said angrily: "How dare I teach you all the time, but I actually said it without saying anything?"
The circles in Ziluo's eyes were red, and she was about to shed tears.
The eyes she looked at me were full of resentment.
I couldn't help but tremble in my heart.
She didn't want to be my daughter.
Could it be that she had a feeling of admiration for me in her heart?
Zi Luo saw her mother angry and had no choice but to whisper: "Father" I smiled and said: "Good daughter" I also felt a little funny in my heart.
Speaking of it, I am only ten years older than Zi Luo.
I had such a big daughter out of thin air.
I felt a little weird in my heart.
I took off the jade pendant from my body. , took Zi Luo's slender hand and put it into her palm.
I felt the touch was soft and delicate.
I couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
I have to give such a beautiful woman to others.
There is no guarantee that I will not regret it in the future.
Zi Luo noticed my gaffe, but she didn't dare to take her hand out.
She blushed and said, "Father."
I then realized, smiled and let go of her catkins and said, "This is my gift to you." , With this dragon pendant, you can freely enter and exit the palace. " "Thank you, Father" I said again: "Zi Luo has reached the age of marriage.
I wonder if I have someone I like."
Feng Mei shook her head and said: "There are many places to propose marriage, but there is no suitable partner."
I smiled and said, "Zi Luo, tell me what kind of man you like.
Maybe my father can help you."
Zi Luoqiao blushed and said bravely: "What Zi Luo admires most is a man like my father."
"Bold girl, what are you talking about?"
Feng Mei scolded Zi Luo for the second time today.
At this time, I have realized that Zi Luo has indeed already had my shadow in her heart.
I can't help but smile secretly in my heart.
I wanted to be a matchmaker for Jiao Xin, but I didn't expect to hear Zi Luo's sincere confession to me.
I had known that this was the case.
I left it to Chu'er, which saved me a lot of trouble.
My expression was still calm and I said: "I have a candidate.
I believe you all have heard of General Jiao Xin.
He is one of the best among you both in appearance and ability.
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I treat him like my own child.
I want Zi Luo He and he should be a handsome couple."
Zi Luo's pretty face turned pale and she said coldly: "I have never seen Jiao Xin, why should I marry him?"
Feng Mei said angrily: "You girl, the older you get, the less sensible you become.
Why don't you go back to your room quickly?"
Zi Luo offered sacrifices to me with tears in her eyes and ran behind the curtain.
Feng Mei said apologetically: "Your Majesty, I have spoiled this child.
I hope you will not take offense."
I smiled and said, "I already regard her as my daughter, so how can I blame her?"
Feng Mei said: "Your Majesty, is it because of Jiao Xin and Zi Luo today?"
I nodded and said: "Yes, what do you mean?"
Feng Mei pondered for a moment and then said: "Since His Majesty has spoken, Feng Mei naturally does not dare to refuse, not to mention that General Jiao is the pillar of the country and a leader among the younger generation.
If Zi Luo can really marry him, it will not count.
Disgraced my daughter."
I smiled and said, "Since you agree, the matter is settled."
Feng Mei whispered: "Your Majesty, I will persuade Zi Luo, but I want you to agree.
If Zi Luo refuses to comply, you must not force her."
I nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will never do anything to force other people's feelings."
As expected, Jiao Xin arrived in Kangdu at noon the next day.
I was convinced that he had returned to the imperial city.
I immediately announced my pardon to Lu Zhu and wished Jiao Xin a good night.
I specially asked Lu Zhu to accompany me.
Jiao Xin's expression was solemn.
He had just returned to Kangdu when he heard the news that I had pardoned Luzhu.
All signs proved that I was deliberately approaching him to return to Kangdu.
Since Jiao Xin dared to come back, everything must have been prepared.
"Your Majesty, Jiao Xin, wishes to say long live, long live, long live your majesty."
Jiao Xin was still extremely humble on the surface.
I smiled and helped him up and said, "I will feel relieved when you come back."
Jiao Xin said: "I came here this time because of the Hu people's invasion of the south."
I waved my hand and said, "We won't talk about state affairs today."
I turned to Luzhu and said, "Luzhu, have the guests I invited arrived?"
Lu Zhu smiled sweetly and said, "It should be there soon."
Jiao Xin said in confusion: "I wonder who else will attend the banquet tonight?"
Lu Zhu said: "His Majesty has chosen a peerless beauty for you, and tonight is for you two to meet her."
Jiao Xin was startled and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, Jiao Xin doesn't want to get married yet."
I smiled and said: "Jiao Xin, you are not young anymore this year.
Boys are getting married and girls are getting married.
Do you really want to live alone all your life?"
Jiao Xindao: "A good man should put his career first."
I made a pun: "There is no contradiction between establishing a career and starting a family.
I have married so many wives.
How can you see me delaying anything?"
Jiao Xin said: "Your Majesty is the proud son of the Emperor.
How dare Jiao Xin compare with you?"
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I smiled and said: "The girl I am talking about for you is not an outsider, but Princess Ziluo, the daughter of Queen Fengmei.
I have already recognized her as my goddaughter.
She is one of a kind in terms of appearance and character.
Don't you still believe it?"
My vision?"
"I don't dare, but Princess Ziluo is so outstanding, I'm afraid Jiao Xin is not worthy of her."
I sneered: "Jiao Xin, do you look down on my goddaughter?"
"I dare not" Seeing my serious expression, Luzhu hurriedly spoke to comfort me: "Why are you so anxious?
You should wait until the two of them meet.
Maybe they will fall in love at first sight."
At this moment, Feng Mei came over with Zi Luo, and Lu Zhu and I greeted her with smiles.
Under our deliberate arrangement, Jiao Xin and Zi Luo sat next to each other.
During the entire dinner, the two of them did not even say a word.
Not only that, neither of them even glanced at each other.
When I saw it, I couldn't help but sigh in my heart.
It seemed that I was not born to be a matchmaker.
After the dinner, I asked Luzhu to ask Jiao Xin what she meant, and I asked Ziluo to accompany me to walk on the Waterside Long Bridge to see if she had changed her mind.
Zi Luo followed me silently, walked to the long bridge, and suddenly said softly: "Does Your Majesty have to let me marry him?"
Even though I already recognized her as my daughter, Zi Luo still called me "Your Majesty" instead of "Your Majesty."
Father.
I smiled calmly and said, "Isn't Jiao Xin not enough to make your heart flutter?"
Zi Luo shook her head vigorously and said: "I already have someone else in my heart, and I will not marry him no matter what."
I slowly turned around, only to see Zi Luo looking at me crazily, her beautiful eyes already full of tears.
"Zi Luo doesn't want to marry him" I frowned, not expecting that I would end up in this situation.
I said coldly: "The orders of your parents and the words of the matchmaker don't allow you to make your own decisions."
I left her alone, turned around and walked towards Luzhu Place.
Zi Luo mustered up her courage and called out from behind me: "Don't you, Your Majesty, want to ask Zi Luo who he has in mind?"
My steps paused for a moment, then I slowly shook my head.
From Lu Zhu's expression, I already knew that her conversation with Jiao Xin was also making no progress.
Jiao Xin's emotional persistence was far beyond my imagination.
What's even more sad is that he is a born loser in relationships.
The target of any woman who comes in contact with him is me
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