There was a heavy wind and snow during the preparations, so it took more than a month. First, we had to return to Yindu to recover and receive a formal reward.
The aftermath of the coup has yet to dissipate, and except for Li Pingyuan, everyone else has suffered losses to some extent.
Needless to say, Prime Minister Gao's body and reputation were wiped out. He was engraved on the pillar of shame and could never come down.
As for Cheng Wang, without the checks and balances of the prime minister, the people he cultivated lost their cover, were implicated, or were prohibited from using them, resulting in huge losses.
King Qinghe had nothing to lose, but when Li Pingyuan's faction was well fed, it would be a huge loss for him, because he was about to face Li Pingyuan's faction.
Besides Li Pingyuan, Zhuang Xun was naturally the most profitable. The land of the four counties, the horses of Dai County, the mines of Yinshan County, and the rich land of Jiannan were enough capital to compete for the supremacy of the Yu Kingdom.
The future is infinitely bright, but the real thing is to control Daojun. There is not much time left for him. God knows when King Yu will die.
Enjoying the beauty's charm, I feel grateful from the spinal cord for the cultivation techniques taught by Xuannv. After all, scraping the bones and sucking the marrow, happiness is really happiness.
No matter how many copies of this happiness are added up.
As usual, Zhuang Xun, who was leaning in Si Qin Mi's arms and watching the charcoal fire burning, thought he could get through the morning just by playing sweet and sweet hands with Si Qin Mi.
When having fun with Li Rusi, one must not forget his wife, the eldest wife, and strictly abide by the half-and-half principle. One person will stay there for one day, and the extra day will be given to Xuannu and He Tan.
"You take sister Li to Yindu to return to duty, and I will go to Jiannan first to organize spring plowing work." Si Qinmi arranged.
"Well, are there people on the land?" Zhuang Xun was most concerned about this question. He remembered the desolation of the time, with ten rooms and nine empty houses, no roosters crowing for thousands of miles, and no people for hundreds of miles.
"Yes, the war is gone, and many people have returned to Jiannan Road. The scholars brought by Mrs. Jiang have begun to work in many counties and counties, resettling the people, rebuilding yamen, and recruiting local heroes, but they still need to know who they are. It's the master." Si Qinmi reported on his recent work.
"Mrs. Jiang? Is she here to earn merit too?" Zhuang Xun squeezed Siqin Mi's little hand, put it to his mouth and kissed it again and again.
"It looks like this. Are you disappointed, Mr. Lang?" Si Qinmi said, letting Zhuang Xun play around with her, knowing that Zhuang Xun liked her little hands.
"What are you disappointed about? This makes you feel more at ease. At least it's not a messy purpose." Zhuang Xun didn't know why he was so disappointed.
"You particularly like Mrs. Jiang, don't you? Are you disappointed to know that she is planning on your merits?" Si Qin Mi teased the corners of Zhuang Xun's mouth with her jade fingers and smiled.
"I know she knows Taoism. I even doubted that she used Charming Technique on me the first time. Otherwise, how could she have been shaken in Taoism as soon as she saw her? My wife is so beautiful, and I am very self-aware. People don't care about me. , how can you be so dedicated?" Zhuang Xun didn't think there was anything wrong. Mrs. Jiang really came to earn merit, and he was very grateful, because he really took advantage.
There is no kind of time traveler who owes me anything. It is natural for me to be superior. Although it is mutually beneficial, the needs of both parties are not equal. Zhuang Xun himself needs help more.
"Is it so difficult to admit someone else's beauty and feel moved by it? I always thought you would be sad, but it seems I'm overthinking it." Si Qinmi pursed her lips and smiled.
"It's hard to admit that I'm more beautiful than you." Zhuang Xun said stubbornly, his wife is the best in the world.
Si Qin Mi knew that he was the one who made her happy, but she was still very happy. When she was happy, it showed in her movements. She pinched Zhuang Xun's little face with her free little hand.
"Your mouth is getting sweeter."
"It's not as sweet as a lady, it tastes like sugar." Zhuang Xun grabbed her little hand to prevent her from squeezing it, and now Si Qinmi's two beautiful hands were in his hands.
"You are so bad. Sister Li said that you do a lot of things in a day." Apparently Si Qinmi was being mean and Zhuang Xun was being realistic.
"Ah, she still wants to talk about this? Don't you know best?" Zhuang Xun didn't intend to let Si Qin Mi go, and kept teasing her.
"I can't play the tricks of three people by myself. If it weren't for Master Qingluan's superb Taoism, how could you still be so rosy?" After hearing this, Si Qinmi blushed and saw that Zhuang Xun looked calm and not tired. If you look like a person, feel at peace, and your body won't be damaged by tossing, then let him toss hard. It's not torturing himself anyway.
"Madam, please don't be jealous. Let's play new tricks today." Zhuang Xun held the jade hand in his hand and said with a smile.
"Why am I jealous? If I'm jealous, forget it. I understand and I will obey you. I will obey you." Si Qinmi still wanted to refute, but seeing Zhuang Xun's playful look, he understood. He was just teasing himself.
"That……"
"Then you have to go to bed, Lang Jun. Let's talk about Mrs. Jiang." Si Qinmi had both hands captured and had no intention of resisting. It wasn't that he didn't agree, but it wasn't time yet.
"Mrs. Jiang has something to say. Didn't she make it very clear? Like He Jung, she saw that I had the ambition and willingness to govern the people, so she helped me." Zhuang Xun didn't understand what there was to say.
"If people don't appreciate you, why would they help you just because you have ambitions? There are many people with ambitions..." Si Qinmi got rid of her shyness and said with a teasing tone.
"Are you coveting Mrs. Jiang?" Zhuang Xun reacted after a while.
"Lang Jun, what are you talking about? It's obviously for you..." Si Qinmi was confused by Zhuang Xun's words and explained.
"You are me, and I am you. If you want to give it to me, it's because you covet Mrs. Jiang. I don't have the intention anyway, and I don't have enough time to deal with you." Zhuang Xun said honestly.
"By the way, why did you suddenly mention Mrs. Jiang? I feel like you just brought the topic to her today." Zhuang Xun was puzzled.
"Because Mrs. Jiang is leaving Chengguo." Si Qinmi said regretfully.
"That's none of my business. She hasn't withdrawn her capital. Do you want to give her away?"
"Mumu, do you really have no thoughts at all?" Si Qinmi was discouraged. Zhuang Xun, who couldn't get oil or salt, had no choice.
"So what? She is so noble and proud, and she is a wealthy businessman traveling around the world. Can I conquer her?"
"How do you know it won't work? I and Sister Li are just the same. As long as you work hard..."
"Master, Madam, King Cheng has come to the palace to invite you to the palace for a talk." The maid came to hear the news that King Cheng had entered the palace.
"Everyone is leaving, why are you asking me to do it?" Zhuang Xun, who was interrupted from flirting with Si Qin Mi, was extremely confused, but still put on his formal clothes and followed the eunuch who delivered the order into the palace.
When I saw the emperor again, he was still wearing a Taoist robe, and next to him was the cold and noble Concubine Li. Today's Concubine Li was not as well dressed as last time. Although her expression was cold, she could feel her joy. .
Zhuang Xun couldn't help but take a second look, but his subtle movements were noticed by King Cheng who paid special attention to him.
Her joy comes from the change in status. Because Prime Minister Gao fell and mobilized the internal guards without authorization, Empress Gao will also bear the blame. Under the weird consequence system of Chengguo, whoever's family is strong in the court outside, this means that this The concubine was also powerful in the palace.
But now the emperor is practicing Taoism because he no longer has the ability to regain control of the world. Before, practicing Taoism was to balance and make profits, but now practicing Taoism is really to avoid disaster. Concubine Li is in control of the power, so of course she is happy.
"Yu Shi Zhuang, you are well." Seeing Zhuang Xun, King Cheng became excited and called Zhuang Xun first without caring about etiquette.
"Foreign Minister Zhuang Xun, I have met His Majesty King Cheng and His Majesty the Imperial Concubine," Zhuang Xun said with his hands in hand.
"Censor, please take a seat. The situation has been turbulent recently, and there is really no chance to invite the Censor to come. I heard that the Censor is about to return to Yu, and I know that I can't delay it, so I invite you. Please don't be offended."
King Cheng's words sounded a little humble, Zhuang Xun didn't notice, but Concubine Li frowned slightly after hearing this.
"The foreign minister is scared. Your Majesty invites you for an interview. It is an honor for the foreign minister. There is no reason to be bored." It is indeed annoying, but it cannot be said.
When someone is enjoying leisure time with his family, it would be abnormal for you to suddenly call him over without any resentment.
"That's good. It can be said that the censor saved Cheng Guo twice. I don't know how to thank you." King Cheng looked at Zhuang Xun and thanked him continuously.
Ever since he knew that Zhuang Xun could communicate with ghosts and gods, his mind was full of life. Zhuang Xun saved him. This method of resurrecting the dead deeply shocked King Cheng.
There are also ghosts from the underworld who specially remind him of his kindness. He understands. He also understands the fear before death. When no one is around, he will touch his neck and recall the day when he died. situation.
As soon as I recalled it, I felt chills running down my spine, and my soul drifted out. I looked at myself touching my neck, thinking about the despair of being strangled and unable to breathe.
As for Zhuang Xun, in his eyes, nature is now like a life-saving straw, and his eyes are also full of eagerness.
"Your Majesty, King Cheng, does not need to think too much about matters that are part of your duties." Facing the excited King Cheng, Zhuang Xun couldn't quite understand why he felt as if he knew he was interrogating him and resurrecting him. of.
"It's not just a matter of duties, my survival is all due to the censor, and I understand this." King Cheng glanced at Concubine Li, and then expressed his gratitude to Zhuang Xun again.
With Concubine Li here, there are many things that are hard to explain clearly. God knows why Zhuang Xun, who was invited alone, and Li Shaoyun came here just because they smelled the fishy smell.
"Huh?" Do you remember what happened in the underworld?
Zhuang Xun was stunned. He looked at the grateful King Cheng and glanced at Concubine Li. He was startled. Concubine Li was naturally very beautiful. Compared to Li Rusi's sweetness, she looked like an Aoxuemei waiting to be bloomed. , the two sisters have some of the same temperaments.
The country, the concubines... all for herself, does Concubine Li also want it?
When I think about it, my heart skips a beat. I can't think, this is Li Rusi's sister. What are you thinking about?
If Cheng Wang is alive, he shouldn't be so cowardly.
I can't say for sure, he looks quite cowardly in the underworld.
His strange eyes caught the attention of the person involved and King Cheng.
Concubine Li felt a little offended, but Zhuang Xun looked away. It was her brother-in-law again, so she couldn't get angry.
King Cheng observed Zhuang Xun's expression closely. Zhuang Xun was stunned at first, then looked at Concubine Li, and finally hurriedly dodged his eyes. There was definitely something wrong.
Cheng Wang has no memory of when he was a ghost, only the memory of the moment when he became a ghost and the memory of the moment when he returned to the human world.
But considering the time, I should have been a ghost for a long time. Judging from the situation during this period, something did happen between me and Zhuang Xun, and most of what happened was related to Concubine Li.
Thinking of this, he suddenly felt angry, his pride as a man being trampled on, and then quickly calmed down, because there was a phantom pain in his neck.
He glanced at the bright Concubine Li with hatred in his heart. During this turmoil, he hated Prime Minister Gao the most. This did not mean that he did not hate the Li family.
In his eyes, Prime Minister Gao and Grand Master Li were both traitors and traitors, so he also gave Concubine Li a strange look.
Find a reason for yourself. You must have thought the same thing when you turned into a ghost, so you can promise Zhuang Xun, because you don't want Concubine Li, no matter how beautiful she is, she will be avoided by you like a snake or a scorpion.
Thinking about it this way, my mentality calmed down a lot. Besides, if Concubine Li was resurrected in her place, no matter how I thought about it, I felt that the value was not equal and the value was too low.
Obviously, Zhuang Xun would have a chance to get Concubine Li if he didn't resurrect himself. To be precise, it would be easier for him to get it if he died.
So King Cheng asked tentatively: "After saving the widow, who else is there besides..."
Glancing at Concubine Li, King Cheng was vague and became more and more annoyed that Concubine Li was here and could not let him ask questions.
"Uh, I guess not." Cheng Wang looked like you had guessed. Zhuang Xun was stunned for two seconds and said the same vaguely.
After listening to Zhuang Xun's words, King Cheng's heart sank. There was someone other than Concubine Li, but he didn't expect that today instead of asking about the way to immortality and the place of life and death, he asked about a series of bills.
"Is it a man or a woman?" King Cheng said with a glimmer of hope.
"Your Majesty, don't ask. It's nothing. You don't need to be so grateful. The return of the four counties of Hebei to the State of Yu is a great gift to foreign ministers." Zhuang Xun can't say that you sold all your concubines.
To this day, he still can't figure out how the future King Cheng could give these things to him.
For the first time, I had a strong admiration for the underworld. I thought before that it was of no use since I couldn't interfere with human affairs anyway, so I had good weather and strength. But now I saw that the underworld would take the opportunity to attack the mortal world by reducing its dimensionality.
Although it seems to be a bit difficult to implement now, King Cheng can take the initiative to ask, which shows that the effect is quite practical.
"If you repay a favor with a favor, after all, if you don't repay a favor, the result will not be very good." King Cheng asked again.
"Foreign ministers don't know, so it must be bad." Zhuang Xun was unsure and said that he didn't know much about the situation in the underworld. He might ask Empress Xuannv next time.
"Censor, do you think the kindness needs to be repaid, yes or no." King Cheng's words forced Zhuang Xun into a corner.
"The foreign minister thinks it is, but he is not sure whether it is." Zhuang Xun nodded and finally patched it up.
"What riddle is the censor doing? Can you let me know the answer?" After listening to the conversation between the two and the occasional glances, the confused Concubine Li asked Zhuang Xun calmly.
"It's just about the wife's rescue this time." Zhuang Xun returned to the original main line.
"Then I really have to thank Zhuang Yushi for his generous action, so he killed the ghost soldiers attracted by the old thief and saved me from fire and water." King Cheng agreed, as if he was really talking about the importance of this rescue.
"So, I'm not stingy either. Besides gold and silver, what's the difference between a censor and a censor?" King Cheng climbed down the pole without further entanglement.
"We need a lot of food. Jiannan is withered. We need food to survive the spring plowing, the peak of summer, and until the autumn harvest." Since the king became generous, Zhuang Xun also boldly mentioned it. Anyway, it can be regarded as the king's debt to him.
"I've promised you all this, Censor. It's a gift from your rescue. I'm exhausted. Concubine Li will take the Censor around the palace." King Cheng didn't even say a few words before he started chasing Zhuang Xun and Concubine Li. He coughed twice at Zhuang Xun.
Because he had already found part of the answer he wanted, but the other part was difficult to obtain even with Concubine Li here.
"I obey the decree." Concubine Li saluted.
Zhuang Xun was greatly shocked. Is this still a man? Concubine Li finally realized what she was doing and saluted.
The two of them left the Taoist Temple in silence all the way. Zhuang Xun didn't dare to look at Concubine Li, and he didn't dare to think about it. Concubine Li was cold and noble and ignored him.
When they walked to the garden and saw that Zhuang Xun still didn't speak, Concubine Li took the initiative to remind him: "King Cheng announced your entry into the palace. I followed you here because I was worried about you."
"Thank you, Madam." Zhuang Xun bowed and said gratefully. As expected of his sister-in-law, she is quite humane.
"Don't be blinded by his promises, the Li family is your support."
Recommended book "I ask you to practice well, but you only want to stick to posts?" 》It tells the story of a boy who travels to another world and makes love with beautiful women. It is fantasy and martial arts, with a lot of seriousness in the back and a lot of fun. The author is a driving expert.
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