Yang Peng's disaster relief work in Shandong was finally over. Yang Peng and Yang Tong also returned to Tianjing New City. They spent almost half a year on disaster relief in Shandong. Yang Tong has also been seeking help for the lost orphans in Shandong and looking for the lost children. Relatives, running an orphanage, Yang Tong was also very hard during this period. Yang Peng and Yang Tong walked on the street leaning on each other, feeling as if they had lost all their glitz, just like the most ordinary young couple. Yang Peng pointed at the moon in the sky and said with a smile: "We call this the flower in front of the moon and the moon below!" Yang Tong's heart swayed, she cast a gentle look at Yang Peng, and couldn't help but lean on Yang Peng's shoulder. …
In the morning, Yang Peng looked through the official documents sent in the past two days. There were no major events. They were all daily situation reports on military, official administration, agriculture, commerce, transportation, etc. In short, they covered all aspects of national life. , both numerous and complex, but by looking at these you can basically grasp the state of the country. It is worth mentioning the situation in Ningxia. Readers who have read the previous article must know that the so-called Ningxia is actually an administrative region established after the Yanyun Army captured Xingqing Mansion, the imperial capital of Xixia. The current situation in Ningxia continues to improve. Since ordinary people, who account for the vast majority of the population, have obtained land, and the main nobles of the party have been moved to Tianjing New City, Ningxia society seems to be more stable and united than other places controlled by Yan Yun. It is easier to control. The people are grateful to Yanyun and have unreserved support for all the policies implemented by Yanyun. This is in stark contrast to the situation where other places more or less always encounter resistance when implementing new policies. Compared.
When Yang Peng saw this, he couldn't help but have an idea in his mind: 'It would be much easier to completely break the old order and then rebuild a new order according to your own intentions! 'Picked up another report and read it. This was a report about Korean refugees. The report said: Among the nearly 300,000 Korean refugees gathered in the Dagou area, almost one-third were unwilling to accept the Yanyun local government. The relocation order caused trouble, but it has now been suppressed. The nearly 100,000 Korean refugees who caused the trouble have been imprisoned in an area near Dagou. The specific method of handling them has to be decided by King Yan.
Yang Peng frowned, thought for a moment, picked up a brush and wrote an instruction on the report: "Since you don't obey our orders, you are not our people. All the 100,000 Koreans who made trouble will be sent back to Korea." ’ Then he raised his voice and shouted: “Here comes someone!”
There was a sound of footsteps at the door, but it was not Wang Kai who came in, but Jiang Li. Yang Peng suddenly saw Jiang Li and was startled, then asked in surprise, "When did you come back?"
Jiang Li smiled and said: "I just came back." Yang Peng said: "You should take a good rest for a while when you come back. I will give you two days off." Jiang Li felt sweet in her heart when she saw her master caring about her so much. She smiled and said: "No need. In fact, it’s not hard at all!” Yang Peng smiled and asked, “How is your father?” Jiang Li was separated from her father due to the war. She always thought that her father had been killed. Later, by chance, she entered the Chen Xiao's mansion became a maid, and soon after, their group of maids were trained to become female guards. Jiang Li was promoted to the leader of the female guards due to her outstanding performance, and she became a very close person to Yang Peng from then on. Not long ago, Jiang Li accidentally met a beggar on the street who had just arrived in Tianjing New City from the north. At first glance, she could hardly believe her eyes. Her father, who she thought had been killed long ago, actually appeared alive and well. In front of her own eyes, one can imagine Jiang Li's excitement at that time.
The long-separated father and daughter recognized each other on the street, and the scene was naturally touching. Later, the father learned that his daughter was not only living a good life, but also a person close to the world-famous King Yan, and he was beyond pleasantly surprised. Since Jiang Li lived in Prince Yan's Mansion and did not have her own residence outside, she had no choice but to temporarily place her old father in the best inn in Tianjing New City, and then returned to Prince Yan's Mansion to inform Yang Peng of the matter. Yang Peng couldn't help but feel happy for her. In view of the current situation, Yang Peng gave Jiang Li a few days of leave. At the same time, he ordered Huang Guang to allocate a small house from the government-controlled property to Jiang Li to settle her old man. Father. Considering Jiang Li's achievements and status, there is no problem in getting a small house.
Afterwards, Jiang Li took her old father to the small house allocated by Yan Yun, and then invited a young maid, an old mother and an old servant to serve her old father. Father Jiang had no idea that he could live such a happy life, and he could hardly believe what he was seeing. Jiang Li stayed with her old father for a few days, and his mood gradually calmed down. On this day, Jiang's father and Jiang Li were sitting by a small pond talking. Jiang's father couldn't help but ask: "Daughter, what is your relationship with King Yan?" In the past few days, Jiang's father heard from the servants at home. Regarding some matters between his daughter and King Yan, although the servants' words were very respectful, Father Jiang could tell that his daughter and King Yan seemed to have a very complicated relationship. It seemed that it was not just a simple relationship between master and subordinate, but it seemed a bit ambiguous. Similar.
Jiang Li suddenly heard her father suddenly ask this question. She couldn't help but blush. She lowered her head and said, "Isn't the relationship between me and King Yan just that of master and subordinate?" Father Jiang sighed and said: " Daughter, my father has been here. Looking at you, I know that your relationship with King Yan is really not simple!" He frowned and said, "Although we are from humble backgrounds, we cannot let others play with us! If King Yan If he just wants to play with you, I think you should leave him!" Jiang Li said hurriedly: "He is very good to me!..." Seeing her father's eyes looking over, her beautiful face couldn't help but blush, and she lowered her head, thinking of her master. Regarding every little thing about me, my heart couldn't help but be filled with tenderness, and I couldn't help but say: "Although the master didn't give me a title, the master treats me as well as he treats the ladies. He is not playing with me, he really likes me." Me! Me, I love him too!"
Father Jiang felt a little surprised. He originally thought that his daughter had no choice but to see her daughter looking so affectionate. It was clearly the expression of true love. He couldn't help but sigh and said: "In that case, I won't say anything as a father! But if he doesn't give you a title, you can't rest assured as a father!"
Jiang Li couldn't help but be absent-minded when she thought of the past. Yang Peng called her twice, but she didn't even hear her. It wasn't until Yang Peng called her the third time that he suddenly woke up, looked at Yang Peng, and asked hurriedly: "Master, you, were you calling me just now?"
Yang Peng asked strangely: "What are you thinking about, so lost in thought?" Jiang Li quickly shook her head and said: "No, no!" However, her charming face turned red. Yang Peng saw the shyness and confusion in her eyes, which was very strange. After thinking for a while, he suddenly realized it. He couldn't help but blame himself: "Hey, look at me, I'm always busy and forget a lot of things!" Jiang Li He raised his head and looked at Yang Peng in confusion. Yang Peng stood up and walked to Jiang Li, held her slender hand, and said with a smile: "I said I would give you a title. Let's settle this matter today, so as not to be too busy and forget it again."
Jiang Li showed an expression of difficulty in being confident, and then infinite surprise came to her heart. Yang Peng summoned Zuo Mou and ordered: "From now on, Jiang Li, the captain of the Feifeng Female Guard, will be my concubine. You can handle the relevant documents and other matters." The so-called concubine is probably an ordinary person. Among the concubines of Princess Yan, there are only main concubines and side concubines. Yang Tong, Chai Yonghui, Yelu Hanyu, Zhao Lihua, Han Bing, and Ye Qi Guanyin are the main concubines, and the rest are side concubines.
Jiang Li stood next to Yang Peng. When she heard Yang Peng's words, she was excited, shy, and unbelievable. It felt like a dream. Zhang Xiang was not surprised at all by Yang Peng's decision. After all, Jiang Li's relationship with King Yan was no longer a secret. Zhang Xiang bowed and agreed, then bowed to Jiang Li and said, "Congratulations, empress!" Jiang Li's face turned red and she didn't know what to say.
The relevant documents and seals came out quickly. At the same time, the news that Yang Peng accepted Jiang Li as a concubine also spread within the palace and officialdom. Jiang Li was very popular in the backyard of the palace, so all the princesses came to congratulate her. Some officials came to Jiang Li's father with gifts to express their congratulations. Suddenly, Jiang's father's residence was bustling with people. When Jiang's father learned that King Yan had given his daughter a title, he couldn't help but feel relieved. The only thing he thinks about now is that his daughter can give him a grandson, which would be perfect.
The news that King Yan had a new concubine and that Jiang's father jumped into the dragon gate because of his daughter spread in the folk market. Many people couldn't help but sigh: "Hey, he was just a beggar on the street, but because he gave birth to a good child My daughter has become a dragon in the blink of an eye and is extremely wealthy! It seems that it is much better to have a daughter than a son! There is no benefit to having a son, and you have to spend a lot of gold and silver to marry a daughter-in-law!"...
Yang Peng was playing with his wives, concubines and children in the backyard. Jiang Li ran over quickly, clasped her fists and said, "Master, Zhao Ming is outside the door asking to see the master!" Yelu Hanyu teased: "Sister, you are the princess now, why? Are you still acting like a guard?" Jiang Lihong said with a delicate face: "I, I can't change my words for a while!"
Yang Peng chuckled and said, "If you can't change your words, don't change them." Then he thought to himself, "Zhao Ming, I seem to have heard of this name..." Looking back, he couldn't remember who this Zhao Ming was. also. Yang Tong was walking over with his son in his arms. He happened to hear Yang Peng's words and said with a smile: "Husband, isn't Zhao Ming Zhao Xiangxiang's uncle?" Yang Peng then remembered and suddenly realized: "Yes, yes, it's him!" After thinking for a while, he said to Jiang Li: "Go and bring him here." Jiang Li responded and ran down.
Yelu Hanyu smiled and said: "A villain like that can come to the backyard of the palace, and I don't know how he will boast when he goes back! Brother, you can't be too nice to that kind of person!" Yang Peng nodded with a smile. nodded.
Zhao Ming couldn't help but murmur in his heart when he saw that a beautiful woman in armor led him through the door. Following Jiang Li respectfully, he couldn't help but ask: "What is the general's name?"
Jiang Li did not turn around, but said as she walked: "My surname is Jiang." Zhao Ming's heart moved, and he asked in disbelief: "Could it be that she is the commander of the Feifeng Female Guard, the newly promoted princess?"
When Jiang Li heard this, her face turned red, and at the same time, a sweet feeling arose in her heart. Seeing that the other party did not deny it, Zhao Ming knew that he had guessed correctly. When he thought that it was the princess who personally led him into the palace, he could not help but tremble with excitement. He felt that the glory was so great that no one could compare with him.
Jiang Li led Zhao Ming to the lake in the backyard and said, "Wait here." Zhao Ming quickly agreed, and Jiang Li walked away along the lake shore. Zhao Mingchao looked at the distance and saw King Yan whom he had met before. He couldn't help but feel excited. He also saw many charming women with different styles. He knew they were the princesses around King Yan. His heart skipped a beat and he quickly lowered his head.
Jiang Li reported to Yang Peng, then returned to Zhao Ming and said, "Go over there." Zhao Ming responded quickly, lowered his head and only looked at his toes, and walked quickly towards Yang Peng, Jiang Rei followed behind him.
When Zhao Ming came to Yang Peng, the princesses and the two children had already avoided him. Zhao Ming knelt down and bowed: "The common people pay homage to His Highness King Yan. Long live His Highness! Long live Long Live!" Yang Peng was just the King of Yan, not the emperor. He could only call him Qian Live but not Long Live. He didn't know that Zhao Ming was flattering Yang on purpose. As for Peng, it was still an unintentional move. However, in the hearts of the people of the world, Yang Peng is probably much more powerful than the emperors of Song Dynasty and other countries. The so-called uncrowned emperor probably refers to Yang Peng's situation.
Yang Peng smiled and said: "No need to be polite, get up." "Thank you, King Yan!" Zhao Ming stood up, but still bowed very respectfully. Yang Peng smiled and said, "I heard from Miss Zhao that you were separated during the war?"
Zhao Ming burst into tears and said: "King Yan cares so much about the grass people, the grass people, the grass people, are willing to die immediately! The grass people, the grass people,..." Then he felt that he was going too far, and quickly said: "The grass people did get separated from my girl before, but More than half a year ago, Cao Min and Jian Nei returned to Tianjing New City. God bless them and they are reunited with my girl again!" Yang Peng nodded. Zhao Ming refers to my girl, as if Zhao Xiangxiang is their daughter.
Zhao Ming thought of the purpose of coming here and said quickly: "The reason why Cao Min took the liberty to visit today is because it will be my girl's twenty-sixth birthday soon. The Cao Min specially came to invite King Yan to the banquet. If King Yan can honor him and come to his humble residence, , that is really a blessing cultivated by our ancestors for eighteen generations!"
Yang Peng said: "Miss Zhao and I are good friends, and we are close friends with the princesses who talk about everything. Naturally, I will be there for her birthday." Zhao Ming was overjoyed when he heard that Yang Peng agreed to attend the banquet, and he quickly knelt down. Thank you. Yang Peng thought for a while and warned: "Don't tell outsiders about my going to the banquet. Just know it yourself. I like to be casual and don't like to cause trouble." Zhao Ming bowed and agreed. Seeing that he was still kneeling, Yang Peng said, "Get up." Zhao Ming thanked him, stood up, carefully took out a red and gold invitation card from his arms, and presented it with both hands.
Yang Peng accepted the invitation and saw that it read: "Zhao Ming, a common man, with his wife Qu and his niece Xiangxiang, respectfully invites His Highness King Yan to come to the Zhao Mansion for a banquet on a certain day of a certain month of a certain year to celebrate Qingzhao's birthday. The common people are kowtowing and waiting."
Yang Peng smiled and nodded. Zhao Ming bowed and said, "The common people do not dare to waste King Yan's time, so I leave now." Yang Peng nodded and said to Jiang Li, "Send Mr. Zhao out for me." Jiang Li responded and stretched out her hand: "Please! Zhao Ming bowed again: "Goodbye, common man!" Then he bowed and stepped back a few steps, then turned around and followed Jiang Li with his head bowed.
Yang Peng walked among the wives and concubines, and Yelu Hanyu asked: "Is it because of Zhao Xiangxiang's birthday?" Yang Peng nodded and praised: "Meier, you are so smart!" Yelu Hanyu smiled and said: "I I'm not smart, I'm so stupid!" He turned to look at Chai Yonghui and said with a smile: "The reason why I guessed it was all because of sister Yonghui."
Yang Peng looked at Chai Yonghui curiously, and saw Chai Yonghui saying sweetly: "Brother, do you think I guessed it? How can I be so smart!" Just as he was about to tell the reason, his heart suddenly moved, and he smiled and said: "Brother, you might as well Guess how I know that?”
Yelu Hanyu smiled and said: "Our man is more cunning than a fox, this problem will definitely not be difficult for him!" Yang Peng hugged Yelu Hanyu's slender waist and asked with a smile: "Are you complimenting me? Where is the eldest brother, are you still hurting him?" Yelu Hanyu raised his eyebrows and said, "Of course it's a compliment! Don't change the subject, you haven't answered sister Yonghui's question yet!"
Yang Peng started thinking, and the girls stared at her. Yang Peng raised his head, looked at Chai Yonghui, and said with a smile: "It's too boring for me to say it like this, so let's make a bet. If I guess it right, Yonghui must promise to do one thing for me, anything. You must agree. On the contrary, you can also ask me to do something." Chai Yonghui blushed, "You are just thinking about these bad things, I won't bet with you!"
Yelu Hanyu, on the other hand, encouraged him: "Sister, bet with him! Sister, please don't be deceived by the illusion in front of you. This guy is extremely cunning and always lies. He pretends to be confident, and there are ten chances that he will." Qijiu didn't guess the reason. If he had, I'm afraid he would have a different face! I just picked up a promise for nothing, why wouldn't my sister take it?"
Chai Yonghui was moved by what Yelu Hanyu said. He glanced at the smiling Yang Peng, couldn't help but blush, and said angrily: "You lied to me, I made a bet with you!"
Yang Peng asked with a smile: "Have you decided? If I say it, it will be too late to regret it. It's still too late to regret it now!" After hearing what he said, Chai Yonghui couldn't make up his mind again and couldn't help but look at Yelu Hanyu. , Yelu Hanyu gave him an encouraging look. Chai Yonghui finally made up his mind and nodded heavily: "It's a bet, just tell me!" He looked at Yang Peng with bright and clear eyes.
Yang Peng sighed. Chai Yonghui thought he had won. He couldn't help but look happy and said, "You can't answer it, then you have to keep your promise!" Yang Peng looked up at Chai Yonghui and said with a smile: "Little sister, you This is the opposite!" Chai Yonghui was startled, then his eyes narrowed and he said: "I don't believe it, just tell me."
Yang Peng chuckled and said, "Isn't this easy to guess? You and Zhao Xiangxiang are close friends. How could I not inform you of Zhao Xiangxiang's birthday? Since you received Zhao Xiangxiang's invitation, after seeing Zhao Ming, you naturally Can you guess his purpose! Am I right?" Chai Yonghui looked at Yang Peng, wilted like a frosted eggplant, and said angrily: "You are so cunning, your guess is not bad at all!"
Yang Peng chuckled, glanced at Yelu Hanyu, and said to Chai Yonghui: "You have been fooled by your sister Yelu. This kind of question is too simple for us to guess." Chai Yonghui rushed angrily. Yelu Hanyu said: "Sister Yelu, it turns out that you are teasing me on purpose! Huh, no matter what request the eldest brother makes, you can't leave me alone!" He grabbed Yelu Hanyu.
Yelu Hanyu glanced at Yang Peng resentfully, turned around, spread his hands, and said helplessly: "Since it's all my sister's fault, I can't just sit idly by and ignore it!" Chai Yonghui laughed and turned to look at Yang Peng, He raised his chin and said proudly: "If you want to do something bad, just say it. Sister Yelu and I will deal with it together!" Yelu Hanyu also looked at Yang Peng. Yang Peng saw that the two women were as beautiful as flowers and had very different styles. He couldn't help but move his index finger and said with a smile: "I haven't thought about it yet. I will wait until I think about it." The two women saw that there was a very evil flavor in Yang Peng's smile. Her heart couldn't help but flutter, and her face turned red.
A few days passed without realizing it. During the day, the Zhao Mansion was very lively with lanterns and colorful decorations. Confucian scholars had already arrived at the Zhao Mansion early. These guys are not interested in drinking. They are obviously here to celebrate Zhao Xiangxiang's birthday. In fact, they want to see how beautiful and beautiful the legendary Miss Yanran is. At the same time, they still have some delusions in their hearts, thinking that maybe Miss Yanran has seen her. I fell in love with myself at first sight!
As night fell, the door of Zhao's house was bustling with people, and talented people kept arriving, all of them well-dressed and in high spirits, like a large group of male peacocks trying their best to show off their beautiful feathers. Those who knew each other exchanged greetings at the door, and then walked in the door hand in hand.
Zhao Xiangxiang's uncle Zhao Ming volunteered to help Zhao Xiangxiang host the banquet. Zhao Xiangxiang originally didn't want to make a big deal out of it, but couldn't help his uncle's encouragement and had to follow him. At this time, Zhao Ming was dressed in a gorgeous silk dress and stood at the gate to greet guests. He was radiant and beaming with joy. He was afraid that his biological son would not be so happy on his birthday. Zhao Ming didn't pay much attention to the various talents who came frequently, and seemed a little absent-minded. He looked at the street in the distance from time to time, looking anxious.
Suddenly, he saw two young men coming side by side. Zhao Ming's eyes lit up, and he immediately left the talented men who were bowing to him and ran forward, nodding and bowing in gratitude, trying his best to flatter them. The talented people at the door were puzzled and even more angry when they saw that Li Mingda ignored them but was extremely enthusiastic about the other two young people. After taking a look at the two young men, I didn't know them, but I was amazed by the appearance of one of them. I just felt that he had red lips and white teeth, a face like a crown of jade, eyes like bright stars, and an aura like a fairy. What a pity he is a man! The talented people came back to their senses, shook their heads and sighed, and walked into the door minding their own business.
Zhao Ming led Yang Peng and Chai Yonghui into the door, glanced at Chai Yonghui, and said to himself: "This person is so beautiful, I'm afraid he is not a man, but a woman pretending to be!" 'As soon as he thought of this, he thought of someone. Although he had never met Princess Yonghui, he had heard Zhao Xiangxiang say it more than once. When he saw such a beautiful woman disguised as a man, he immediately thought of Chai Yonghui.
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
