But before Liang could finish her emotion, she was dragged over by Huang Qiong, who had already carried Zhang Qiaoer down to the bathing pool and was bathing under the service of the second daughter of the Wen family and the second daughter of the He family. Seeing the movements of Zhang Qiaoer, who was serving Huang Qiong with his head lowered, Liang finally lowered his head helplessly under Huang Qiong's force.
After the clouds dissipated and the others left, he looked at Zhang Qiaoer nestled in his arms. Huang Qiong gently stroked the woman's hair and said softly: "While I am away from the capital, what I am most worried about is the safety of Qiao'er, mother and son. Today, I hold Qiao'er in my arms, and finally I feel relieved. Promise me to stay in the palace longer this time."
He still didn’t know that he had been betrayed by Dong Qianhong to the King of Song. If it weren't for Liu Chang's low official position, the King of Song felt that he had little use value and ignored him. Although Prince Teng was attracted by Zhang Qiaoer's beauty, he wanted to get her into his house. But before they could take action, Zhang Qiaoer and his family were taken into the palace by Situ Huanshuang. He was immediately led by King Yong and imprisoned directly into Zongzheng Temple. Zhang Qiaoer, who would be in danger otherwise, was a little confused after hearing Huang Qiong's words.
Although she looked moved, she looked baffled. Knowing what happened before, I'm afraid she still doesn't know about Huang Qiong. After hesitating for a while, because he was worried about scaring the woman, he finally did not tell what Dong Qianhong had done. He knew Zhang Qiaoer's temperament. He is gentle and kind, and his temperament is somewhat simple. The most important thing is to be too soft-hearted. Coupled with Liu Chang's relationship, if he told her what happened at the beginning, she would be frightened, and she might cut off contact with him. .
But how could Zhang Qiaoer, who was nestling in Huang Qiong's arms, know what Huang Qiong was thinking? Zhang Qiaoer, who thought these words were because she had not been with him for more than half a year and missed him, raised her head and looked at Huang Qiong for a long time, with red eyes and said softly: "After the New Year, I will be already thirty. Six. I didn’t expect that even at my age, His Majesty would still not give up. Your Majesty is so affectionate and loyal to me that I would be happy even if I died. As long as Your Majesty does not give up, I will always accompany you."
"Even if, even if this relationship never sees the light of day. Even if I will be accused by thousands of people, even if Liu Chang finds out and takes my life, I will not regret it. In addition to leaving some dignity for my children, I cannot be aboveboard. outside the palace. As long as Your Majesty misses me, I will come to accompany Your Majesty anytime and anywhere. As long as I can stay with Your Majesty, even if I have to be invisible for the rest of my life. No matter how God punishes me, I will be happy. As long as Your Majesty does not Just dislike me for being old and old."
After Zhang Qiaoer said these deep and meaningful words, Huang Qiong was particularly moved when he saw the shy woman who didn't dare to raise her head. He kissed the woman's mouth deeply, and when he realized that the two of them were a little emotional, he let go and said, "I like Qiao'er, I can't help but love her, so how can I think that Qiao'er is too old? As long as Qiao'er can stay with me. I am very happy around you. Don’t worry, as long as I am here, everyone in the world will know about it, so what? Qiaoer is my Qiaoer, not only the heart is mine, but this body will always be mine."
"So what if I betray the world? As long as Qiao'er stays by my side, so what if I have to bear a lifetime of infamy? Qiao'er, like Shuang'er, Sister Yao, and Sister Jin, will always be my lover. A lover who will never give up. Not to mention that Qiaoer is only thirty years old. Even at sixty years old, as long as I can stay by my side, I will be very happy."
Listening to Huang Qiong's confession, how could Zhang Qiaoer still be able to control herself? He gently sat on Huang Qiong's body and said softly: "As long as Your Majesty doesn't dislike it, Qiao'er will serve Your Majesty all his life. Today, let Qiao'er serve Your Majesty properly. It's a pity that Qiao'er is alone. It’s hard for Your Majesty to have all the fun. It would be great if Mei’er is here, and the two of us can serve His Majesty well. But now, at least Your Majesty is Qiaoer alone. Even if I am tortured to death by Your Majesty, I will be content.”
It's just that love and righteousness return to love and righteousness. Zhang Qiaoer alone is no match for Huang Qiong. Although both places were handed over, when he bowed his head to serve Huang Qiong, he couldn't bear the exhaustion and couldn't let Huang Qiong enjoy himself to the fullest. Looking at the woman who lowered her head to serve him, but fell into a deep sleep due to exhaustion, Huang Qiong held the woman in his arms with distress. Although he didn't have all the fun, Huang Qiong was already satisfied with the person in his arms. But this time when she entered the palace, Zhang Qiaoer was particularly attached to Huang Qiong.
Huang Qiong also kept the person by his side for five days. Zhang Qiaoer, who was just thinking about the child in the palace, reluctantly sent him out of the palace with pleading. During these five days, Huang Qiong called Zhang Qiaoer to sleep with him every day. Even sometimes during the day, whenever he had a little leisure, he would call people to the Wende Hall, hold him in his arms while reviewing the excerpts, and either make people bow their heads to serve him, or keep them closely connected. Even on the day they were sent out of the palace, there was a storm in the small hall behind Wende Hall.
Along with Zhang Qiaoer, Gao Mei was sent out of the palace at the same time. Huang Qiong originally wanted to keep Gao Mei for a few more days, but Gao Mei couldn't help but begged to return to Duan Sulian. Huang Qiong finally made up his mind after Duan Jin's seemingly casual comment that since that person had been settled, Gao Mei should go back. Huang Qiong knew that when Duan Jin said these words, he might have reached the limit of his patience. He also knew that Duan Jin did not agree with him and kept Gao Mei by his side. After all, where does Gao Mei's identity lie?
If Gao Mei is kept in the palace, it will undoubtedly be a disgrace to the family. Although Duan Jin had a deep affection for Huang Qiong and was very indulgent towards Huang Qiong, he was still a member of the Duan family after all. There were some things she couldn't help but consider. What's more, this matter is also related to her dearest brother. Huang Qiong could still listen to Duan Jin's words. The day after Duan Jin said these words, he finally chose to let him go. However, when he was released, he and Zhang Qiaoer went through some troubles in Wende Hall.
Of course, it is impossible for Huang Qiong to let go completely. Even if he cannot enter the palace, he will never let go of the woman he has possessed. Although Gao Mei returned to Duan Sulian's place, she was still summoned to the palace under various pretexts at least once a month and stayed there for three or two days before going back. Although she was full of reluctance, Gao Mei also knew that the lives of the whole family were in the hands of this Lord, so she had no choice but to accept the situation. Fortunately, Duan Sulian, who didn't take her lightly at all, didn't care about her at all.
Even though it was difficult to walk every time he returned from the palace, Duan Sulian still ignored him. Even if he asked, he didn't even ask a word. For Duan Sulian, Gao Mei's life and death had nothing to do with him. Even in his heart, Duan Sulian still hoped that Gao Mei would die soon. Duan Sulian, who finally lost his throne because of Gao Zhisheng, hated the entire Gao family with gnashing teeth. If he didn't still need Gao Mei, he would communicate with Duan Jin who disliked him very much but liked Gao Mei very much.
In addition, Gao Mei's wife, Gaoming, was of a higher rank than him, a benevolent general. The amount of rewards Gao Mei received in a year could alleviate his urgent needs. I'm afraid, he himself will take action to get rid of Gao Mei, a thorn in his side. But now Duan Sulian, who was mostly using Gao Mei and regarded the rewards he received every year as an important financial source, didn't even think about getting him to care about his wife. For him now, being able to spare Gao Mei's life was already lenient in his opinion.
For Gao Mei, entering the palace for three to five days at a time eventually became a kind of relief. Although she has a third-grade imperial title, she not only has her own salary. Moreover, the imperial court gives out a large number of rewards every year. Her salary and rewards combined were more than Duan Sulian's salary. But she couldn't even ask about the money and silk. It's not her turn to make the decision in matters in the house. Even a mother-in-law can give her a look. Those concubines who were still a little in awe of her are now concubines.
His identity and status were all reduced to the lowest level. Even if his son was promising, he would never have the chance to inherit the throne. So he also vented his anger on her. The whole day was spent either criticizing Sang or Huai, or repeatedly deducting supplies. Gao Mei's days with Duan Sulian can be said to be like years. Not only was there no one to provide them with daily necessities, but they even didn’t have enough to eat. Until Huang Qiong discovered that Gao Mei had become extremely thin after returning home. The clothes on his body were also a little tattered.
He sent someone to summon Duan Sulian to the palace, reprimanded him, and told him that Gao Mei's salary, according to the regulations of the court, could only be controlled by her alone. If he is abusing his wife, don't blame yourself for taking care of him. Gao Mei's situation is better, at least she won't be starved of food. But in the mansion, she, the royal wife, still had to suffer. Entering the palace, which was originally regarded as a chore by Gao Mei, turned out to be her relief from leaving that home. Even if it was only three or two days, it was still enough for her.
And just ten days after Huang Qiong returned to Beijing, Yang Jiyuan, who was in charge of the counter-insurgency operations on Fujian Road, reported that Fujian Road had been completely pacified. Zhangzhou Fucheng, the last stronghold of the rebels, has been completely recovered. The leader of the Fujian Road rebels, as well as generals at all levels below, as well as 78 rebellious civilian officials and 23,000 soldiers were captured alive. The captured generals and civil servants have been escorted to Beijing. Together with the 200,000 shi of grain seized, the total amount was 135 guan of silver, 2,000 taels of gold and silver each, and 27,000 pieces of cloth.
Looking at Yang Jiyuan's report, Huang Qiong breathed a sigh of relief. The settlement on the Fujian Road side means that the rebellion that spread for four years and affected almost the entire Jiangnan area except Liangchuan and Qianzhong Road has been completely suppressed. Having been tied down by rebellion, I can finally let go and do other things. Thinking of this, Huang Qiong wrote on Yang Jiyuan's memorial and directly wrote the four characters "I am deeply comforted." At the same time, let him use the seized money and grain to appease the local displaced people.
Let Yang Jiyuan temporarily act as the governor of Fujian. In addition to clearing away the stragglers, he immediately began to restore the Fujian Road. Except for one of the armies commanded by Yang Jiyuan to reorganize the Fujian Road Guards, the rest were transferred to Zhejiang and Zhejiang. Based on these troops and horses, the two Zhejiang guards were reorganized. In addition, Huang Qiong also asked Yang Jiyuan to seize the time to present the list of meritorious soldiers. In Huang Qiong's words, those who deserve to be rewarded should be rewarded, and those who deserve to be promoted should be promoted. For Fujian Road officials, the court will make up for him within the shortest possible time.
After approving Yang Jiyuan's proposal, Huang Qiong ordered people to recruit Fu Yuanshan, Lu Duan, and the Minister of Civil Affairs. They were ordered to come up with a list immediately and fill in the list of Fujian Road officials as soon as possible. In this rebellion, Fujian Road, like Guangnan East and West Road, suffered the heaviest losses among officials. Local officials were either rebellious, killed, or committed suicide. The rest have all gone to Liang Zhejiang, where there are almost no survivors. The job of dealing with the aftermath still has to be done by civilian officials, as military attachés are far too inferior to do this kind of thing.
