Shiqian Hall.
Shiqian Hall is located to the north of Taiji Hall and south of Zhaoyang Hall. It is sandwiched between the two halls and is the only way for Cao Mao to go to Zhaoyang Hall every day.
Cao Mao stood in the hall and said with emotion: "This used to be the palace of the imperial court. During the reign of Emperor Ming, the palace was changed to the main hall outside the main hall. This place became the palace of the emperor. By the time of King Qi, it was empty again. Come down, until now.”
Sima Yu stood aside and listened calmly to Cao Mao's introduction.
"The general really loves me. He sent you here even before we got married."
Cao Mao continued.
Sima Yu remained silent.
Cao Mao glanced at her and immediately frowned, something was wrong.
When he just paid a visit to the Queen Mother, Cao Mao hadn't realized that the impression Sima Kui gave him at that time was that he was like a Sima Master, with an expressionless face and fierce eyes, staring straight at the Queen Mother, without even looking at himself. A ruthless opponent like Master Sima!
Cao Mao could even think of his miserable life in the future, not only having to guard against the Sima Master outside, but also the Sima Master around him.
Cao Mao felt horrified when he thought of opening his eyes in the middle of the night and finding a pair of emotionless eyes staring straight at him.
However, when he stood next to Sima Yu and formally looked at this "Sima Master", he felt something was wrong.
Her whole body seemed a little dull and numb, which was completely different from Sima Shi's indifferent gaze. Her eyes had no focus.
She had been silent, saying nothing, and even revealed a deep sadness.
This doesn't look like a chess piece carefully arranged by Master Sima.
Logically speaking, shouldn't she be actively increasing her voice in the palace now, summoning many eunuchs, or giving eye drops to the Queen Mother?
Why does she look so dazed?
You know, when he was sure that Sima Yu was coming, Cao Mao was extremely vigilant.
This is Master Sima's daughter. Who knows what kind of ruthless person she is. She stays by his side all day long, so she can't be sure to hit him ruthlessly at any time. Don't be careless!
But now Sima Yu's performance made Cao Mao realize that something was wrong, and he lowered his guard to a certain extent.
He simply turned around and looked at Sima Yu, taking a frank look at the person in front of him.
Perhaps because he had been staring for a long time, Sima Ku also felt his gaze and turned his head to look at Cao Mao.
"Your child, well, what is our child's name?"
Cao Mao asked.
Sima Yu trembled all over, as if he had come to life.
"flat."
"Zhen Ping"
Cao Mao nodded, he didn't know a capable minister with this name, and in this era when a strong clan can ascend to heaven, there is only one possibility for someone with such a background but not being able to leave a name in history, that is, this child died in infancy.
This was very common in the Han and Wei dynasties. Even in the royal family, there were many children who died young.
No wonder this man died so early in history, probably because he couldn't bear the shock of his child's death?
Cao Mao asked again: "How old is he this year?"
"Four and a half years old."
Sima Yu replied again.
Cao Mao smiled and asked tentatively: "Why weren't you taken to the palace?"
Sima Yu pursed her lips, but this time, she did not answer.
Cao Mao narrowed his eyes. If this woman was not as scary as he thought, she could definitely take advantage of her.
My great-grandfather was not a widow who confiscated children. Qin Lang and He Yan were both raised by Cao Cao after taking in their biological mothers. It is not uncommon for a queen to "change her heart" after marrying an emperor.
For example, after Empress Cao of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty got married, she took her husband as the main guide. This kind of thing was very common.
If I can get Sima Yu's help and turn Zhen Ping into Cao Ping, will I be able to divide the Sima family in the future?
Just when Cao Mao was thinking, the maid next to Sima Yu spoke first: "Your Majesty is newly married, how can you bring your child here?"
This palace maid came in with Sima Yu. At first glance, it was clear that she was not an economical lamp.
Compared to Sima Yu, she was more like someone who was arranged by Master Sima.
Cao Mao shook his head, "How can you say that? Although I and I have not had a wedding ceremony, we are named as parents and are already husband and wife. Her child is naturally my child. How can there be any child in this world?" What’s the point of leaving it outside and enjoying it yourself?”
Before the palace maid could answer, Sima Kuan said slowly: "My child is living well with the general. Your Majesty, you don't have to worry."
Cao Mao suddenly realized something, and his eyes were a little shocked.
Wouldn't it? ?
Is that his biological grandson? ?
Can anyone really be so cold-blooded? Taking your grandson as a hostage to force your daughter? ?
When Cao Mao looked at the woman in front of him again, he immediately understood why Sima Yu was in such a state. The trance and despair in his eyes seemed to have the answer.
Cao Mao slowly closed his mouth.
He looked at Sima Ku in front of him with complicated eyes.
Without saying anything else, he turned around and left.
Seeing the emperor turn around and leave, the maid looked a little anxious. She looked at Sima Yu helplessly, "Oh, what are you doing? Your Majesty asked kindly, why did you anger him away?"
"You will have to rely on him from now on. Even Young Master Ping will have to rely on him to take care of you. How can you treat His Majesty like this?"
Sima Yu didn't say a word, just responded with silence.
The palace maid kept talking about how to get along with the emperor, regardless of whether Sima Yu could listen to her.
In the west hall.
Cao Maoji sat on the ground, leaning against the wall.
There is also a wine bottle on the side.
His behavior was dissolute and completely devoid of usual etiquette.
If there were scholars standing here, they would definitely scold him, but at this moment, the only ones standing next to Cao Mao were those eunuchs.
They don't care whether the emperor's behavior conforms to etiquette. Let alone Jisi, they don't care if the emperor is naked and playing with the maids, as long as the emperor is happy.
This is the only goal of the eunuchs, which is to think about how to make the emperor happier.
Cao Mao drank some wine, but he was not drunk and his eyes were very bright.
"Your Majesty, what's on your mind?"
Husband Xu asked cautiously.
"What's on your mind? It's too much to talk about what's on your mind."
Cao Mao answered, and suddenly his face became serious, and he asked: "Mr. Xu, do you think Master Sima can also feel pain and despair?"
Mr. Xu's eyes widened. He didn't know why the emperor asked so. He pondered for a moment and then replied: "Since he is a human being, he must know how to do it."
"What a formidable opponent."
Cao Mao took another sip of wine and sighed.
"I thought I already valued him very much, but I didn't expect that I still underestimated him and couldn't do this anymore."
Mr. Xu didn't understand what the emperor was saying, but looking at the emperor's profile, his expression became more determined, as if he had made up his mind.
Cao Mao stood up suddenly, "Mr. Xu! Let Sima go back to find An Shi, and ask An Shi to come to the east hall. I will hold a banquet tonight to summon the wise men of Luoyang."
"In addition, I sent a carriage to find Zhong Hui, the prince, Sikong, Taiwei, Situ, the general, the general who conquered the west, the minister Pushe, many ministers, ministers, court officials, young officials and others, and invited them to come to the temple. Don’t care if they come or not, just invite them all!”
"Just say that I am going to set up a banquet for all the sages and invite celebrities from all over the world to be my guests. There will be no officials or generals here, just celebrities and guests!!!"
Mr. Xu's eyes were full of astonishment, and he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty!! Don't be impulsive!"
Mr. Xu didn't know what Cao Mao wanted to do, but the emperor's current behavior gave him a very dangerous feeling.
He returned to the West Hall with a dull look on his face, drank heavily, asked a few questions about Master Sima's situation, and then stood up to summon the ministers in the court. No matter how he looked at it, he wanted to break up with Master Sima and have a fight to the death!
Could it be that the Queen stimulated His Majesty? ?
What did she do? Did you humiliate His Majesty? ?
Husband Xu was frightened.
Now they are bound to the emperor, and they will both prosper and suffer. If the emperor is gone, they will all be buried with him.
Moreover, this emperor is one of the rare nobles who treats them as human beings.
At least, he can remember the names of these villains, but in the eyes of other nobles, they are just pigs and dogs. Everyone remembers the names of people of the same kind, so who cares about the names of pigs and dogs?
Cao Mao couldn't help laughing when he saw the frightened husband Xu, "Don't worry, I'm not trying to break up with Master Sima, it's just an ordinary banquet. Since the death of Jia Chong, the general has become more leisurely." I will never be impulsive, I will just do as you are told!"
"By the way, bring me some pen and ink, I want to practice calligraphy!"
Husband Xu nodded, and then hurriedly left the place.
Following Cao Mao's order, the officials in the palace began to rush around.
Although the emperor has no real power, he is the emperor after all. He has issued an edict. As long as it is not too excessive, these people will still have to do it.
Of course, this matter soon reached Sima Zhao.
Sima Zhao was currently busy with Guanqiu Jian and didn't care about such a trivial matter at all. He left the matter to Zhong Hui and ignored it.
Master Sima also received the letter, but he also had no time to talk to Cao Mao.
The first person to respond to Cao Mao was Sima Yan.
Sima Yan limped into the east hall, looking very painful.
Cao Mao was very happy to see An Shi coming. He hurried forward and looked at Sima Yan in front of him, his eyes full of admiration.
"That's right! You really showed off your pretense of illness. I was almost fooled by you. We haven't seen each other for a few days. How come you are so capable?"
"Looking at your expression, this pain doesn't seem to be fake. Tsk, it's amazing!"
Cao Mao couldn't help but praise him.
Sima Yan's face turned dark and he just shook his head, his face full of grief.
"Stop talking and give me a hand."
"There are no outsiders here, why are you pretending to be in front of me?"
“I’m not pretending that this is a gift from my father!!”
