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That sword and that person are just like Gao's wife ten years ago.
They are similar in age and have similar interests. It seems to be a coincidence created by God. Even the timing of their appearance is almost the same as ten years ago.
"Is he here for revenge? Ten years ago, I didn't choose my brother, but I chose..." Empress Gao's face that has been washed away from all the glory can easily be shocked without changing her expression, but she was impressed by a Above the fledgling young general - she suddenly became sweating profusely, frowned, and her expression twisted into a look of hatred and resentment. However, she tried her best to hide it, so that the actual change was just a few more lines on her forehead. Just wrinkles.
There were many people serving the Queen. They were busy pouring tea and water for the Queen, wiping sweat and shaking fans. Only a man with a feminine appearance could see through the Queen's true thoughts. He walked over and comforted: "The Queen, please meet this person." What do you think after that? I will definitely listen to you."
Empress Gao's real name was Zhaojun, and she, Gao Zhen and Gao Xijun were brothers. Her youngest son, Gao Gao, was her concubine's concubine. With such a family background, she was particularly concerned about the difference in fame and status.
"Since he is the son of a borer, why did the emperor give him a title?"
This kind of noble title has always been inherited only by blood. Suddenly there is a noble from a commoner in the court, which will inevitably arouse the dissatisfaction of the local township party clan in Jinyang.
The man smiled and said: "Reporting to your Majesty, in my humble opinion, this is a clever trick used by the Emperor to frighten the local tyrants. General Bai Feng came from Beizhen to raise the rebel army, raise the banner of rebellion, and have made military exploits. Doesn't he follow the Emperor's example? Was it the same as when he was fighting in all directions? But the elders of Jinyang have done nothing except occupying the fields of their ancestors and making meritorious deeds. The emperor's purpose of driving tigers and devouring wolves this time was to ask General Bai Feng to help beat these wine bags and rice bags. , The old slave thinks that this is a strategy that has the best of both worlds, no matter what the outcome is, it will not be as powerful as the Emperor."
"Well..." Queen Gao stood up from the bed. The maid who was familiar with her daily routine immediately understood that it was time to go to the courtyard to escape the summer heat.
Although Liuhuayuan belongs to the royal garden, its scale is not as grand as imagined. At first glance, it is not even as grand as the private gardens of private tenants. This shows that the queen is not a mediocre person who loves luxury.
Although the garden is small, it is well-equipped.
It winds along the road and all the way to the end, there is a lotus pond in the middle with weeping willows on the bank. At the end there is a secret passage that leads three feet underground. There is an ice cellar where you can enjoy frozen cheese and frozen fruits at any time. Most of the people invited here are the favored wives of high-ranking officials, famous poets, musicians, and the servants responsible for serving distinguished guests.
Everyone came to visit, most of whom brought expensive gifts, and even compared themselves with each other, all trying to compete in front of the Queen.
Some people presented a set of fashionable dresses, some presented sweet tea from Shu, some presented calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, some brought jewelry and sculptures... For a time, this small courtyard could actually see Curiosities and delicacies from all over the world.
Among them, only one person brought nothing. At the same time, she was also worried about this and never spoke.
"Mr. Mei, who is this lady?" The sharp-eyed Queen Gao quickly caught such a strange number one person.
Mei Lin, who had been following the queen to serve her, understood what she was saying. He raised his voice and said: "Back to the queen, this lady is Murong Yan, the wife of General Bai Feng. She is now a guest at Taiping Taoist Temple in the palace. You can raise your baby with peace of mind. I respect your mother’s orders and specially invite Mrs. Bai to be my guest.”
Empress Gao saw that Murong Yan's belly was slightly bulging, and she was probably at least three months pregnant. A kind smile naturally appeared on her lips. However, in the eyes of others, this was a sign of disrespect.
"Where did this woman come from, and she was able to sit down at the table without even bringing a gift?" The other ladies all looked at Murong Yan with such a mood, and their jealousy was palpable.
"I...I..." Murong Yan was extremely embarrassed for a moment. She stood up and saluted the queen hesitantly and said: "I have been living in the Taoist temple for a long time. I didn't know that this trip was so grand, so I didn't prepare a small gift to show my respect. "
Empress Gao greeted her with a naive smile, placed a hand on her side and sat down, and said with concern: "Mrs. Bai is here for the first time. According to common sense, I should be the one giving you the gift, so don't worry about it."
"Thank you, Queen, for your love." Murong Yan knew in her heart that something was wrong, but now that she was alone, she could only act according to the circumstances. If she could get away by pretending to be ignorant, she would rather become a fool from now on.
She held up the wine glass tremblingly, wanting to make a toast to apologize. But as soon as the wine was in her mouth, Queen Gao grabbed the wine glass and scolded her quickly: "Mrs. Bai, you are pregnant, how can you touch the wine?"
"I am stupid!" Murong Yan nodded and said, "In the Taoist temple, I am completely taken care of by Taoist Taoist Taiping. I only focus on cultivating my body and nature, and I almost forgot about it."
Empress Gao lamented and touched Murong Yan's hand and said: "Hey, how can you help General Bai Feng solve his problems like this? As wives, we don't seek no merit, but no fault. If we can't even protect our descendants, If it’s appropriate, how will we face our husbands in the future?”
"The Queen taught you a lesson." Murong Yan replied, and the eunuch Mei Lin whispered to the Queen for a while.
Queen Gao suddenly talked about Bai Feng and said: "General Bai Feng, such a young and promising person, many people in the palace want to get to know him. Do you think this is true?"
All the ladies were secretly jealous of Murong Yan. They didn't want to know Bai Feng. What's more, according to the latest rumors, Bai Feng was from a commoner. They couldn't help but feel even more disgusted. But in front of the queen, how could she dare to offend her?
"There is a sister in my family who has admired General Bai Feng for a long time, but she didn't know that he actually has a wife. She is really enviable."
"If General Bai Feng is willing to tell us all his story in Beizhen, we will have a new topic next time we go out to brag!"
"Oh, it depends on what Mrs. Bai wants... By the way, General Bai Feng has taken office as a new official, so he must be very busy with official duties. Has Mrs. Bai met General Bai Feng these days?"
Faced with flattery, Murong Yan was often speechless.
"Mrs. Bai, I have something to ask of General Bai Feng." Empress Gao said to Murong Yan: "In three days, the 'Imperial Competition' will be held in the palace, and I hope that General Bai Feng will organize the matter. Make sure the imperial city is safe and sound during the competition.”
"A competition in front of the emperor?" Murong Yan's beauty turned pale. She may have been prepared for it, but she never thought of something like this: "General, he is of a lowly position and has only a limited talent. How can he take on such an important task?"
Queen Gao said: "As long as you say it, he will definitely agree."
The implication behind the words is that he cannot refuse.
"The Emperor attaches great importance to the 'Imperial Martial Arts Competition' every year and leaves it to General Bai Feng to handle. This is a decision made only when he has great trust in the general." Mei Lin agreed, and Murong Yan nodded with tears in her eyes.
The other wives expressed their congratulations one after another, using all kinds of rhetoric and courtesy. However, Murong Yan only felt that the danger was imminent, and her smiling face became stiffer. It was not until she accidentally moved her fetus that she excused herself and left.
