"If you want to get our relationship back on track, come and chat with me more often." Empress Dowager Jiang had already traded her life for her own. Only at this moment did Zhuang Xun really feel that the grudge was gone, just a little bit.
Of course he understood the humiliation caused to Empress Dowager Jiang by having a child, so she proposed to maintain a normal relationship for the sake of the child, and Zhuang Xun also agreed.
The premise is that Queen Mother Jiang is really doing it for the sake of her children, and she doesn't have any messy things or conspiracies in her mind.
It's just that the conversation between Zhuang Xun and Queen Mother Jiang was a bit weird and inexplicable in Li Shaoyun's eyes, but in her naked eyes, the relationship between the two parties was getting better.
As Empress Dowager Jiang left, Li Shaoyun had doubts, or she wanted to figure out this woman who was similar to herself.
"Is there something going on between His Majesty and Jiang Zhaoyi?" She asked very carefully, paying attention to the change in Zhuang Xun's attitude. If there was any weird change, she would immediately change her words.
"Ah, she wanted to kill me before and then became an enemy. Now she has just repaired some relationships." Zhuang Xun thought for a while and said, picking out the key points.
"Ah, Your Majesty, don't worry about her?" Li Shaoyun couldn't understand.
"Don't worry, but she can't hurt me. It's very complicated." Zhuang Xun's head hurt when he talked about Queen Mother Jiang.
"Is it convenient for me to inform my concubine?" Li Shaoyun was curious about the wonderful relationship between Zhuang Xun and Queen Mother Jiang.
"After these things have been dealt with, let's talk slowly." Zhuang Xun didn't think there was anything hard to say, but it did take some time.
With Li Shaoyun, who is familiar with the business, things were sorted out, and Zhuang Xun could slowly tell the story of his past with Queen Mother Jiang.
It was such an unlucky fate, but the crowd just glanced at her. Liu Xiu looked at Yin Lihua, and he never expected that one day he would really be in his arms.
Some people also confided that they could be trusted with Li Shaoyun's body. Even though they knew that she still wanted power and position at the moment, she could still be considered a member of the family.
Especially with the updated news that Queen Mother Jiang is pregnant with a child, the perception is different.
"So your Majesty plans to forgive Jiang Zhaoyi?" After listening to Empress Dowager Jiang's recommendation of Zhuang Xun as Xiaolian, Zhuang Xun just learned that Empress Dowager Jiang was pregnant.
From the perspective of an outsider, it was like being caught up in the debate between Zhuang Xun and Queen Mother Jiang. No matter what Zhuang Xun said, he felt that he was inferior to Queen Mother Jiang.
Unless he directly sided with Zhuang Xun, standing in Si Qinmi's position would make a big difference, but now Li Shaoyun is still a little objective and fair.
If it were Li Rusi, then Jiang Xiannuo deserved it, and it was her honor to be pregnant with Zhuang Xun's child.
"I can't say it's forgiveness, it can only be said to be a compromise. I can't figure out what Jiang Zhaoyi is really thinking in her heart. I'm not a tolerant person. There are many factors. I had already discussed with Si'er whether to treat her coldly. Thinking of relegating her to the cold palace may be a kind of tolerance towards her."
The thorn is always sideways, so you can't forgive. The premise of forgiveness is that the other party apologizes, admits their mistake, makes compensation, is satisfied, and completely surrenders.
If giving birth to a prince to Zhuang Xun can be regarded as compensation to make up for his mistakes, and Zhuang Xun agrees with it, other things are still frozen, and the most important position is.
The current Empress Dowager Jiang has just given in. The truth is unknown. He has not changed Empress Dowager Jiang's position. Empress Dowager Jiang has not admitted her mistake. What does he forgive?
The most important thing is the position, that is, submission. If the other party still takes the position of the Zhao State, we will harm him and destroy the Xia State if there is a chance. There will be another time after this time, endlessly. How stupid must Zhuang Xun be to do this? Not so.
If the position changes, with Empress Dowager Jiang's ability to help in external affairs and please in internal affairs, it will be difficult for Zhuang Xun not to like her again in the future, and it will also be able to eliminate the thorn in Zhuang Xun's heart.
Now it's just that the originally cruel heart has become softer because of Empress Dowager Jiang's pregnancy. Empress Dowager Jiang is willing to ease the relationship, and Zhuang Xun is willing to give her a chance to truly accept Empress Dowager Jiang, which is a long and difficult process, and Queen Mother Jiang must change her stance.
"Really? But His Majesty is happy, right?" Li Shaoyun was sensitive to Zhuang Xun's happiness.
"Of course I'm happy. It would be strange to be unhappy if a woman like her is pregnant with a child. Besides, breaking the ice is beneficial to me. Would you rather be laughed at or looked down upon?"
Zhuang Xun shook his head and nodded again. He didn't even finish his words. He felt that Empress Dowager Jiang had changed her stance a little bit, so she was happy.
"You like people to smile at you, but you abused me like this last night?" Thinking of what Zhuang Xun did, Li Shaoyun's face turned red.
"That's different. It's my weird hobby. I'm used to being a little person, so I like to see you acting coldly but having to do it. Only in bed."
Zhuang Xun honestly said that he just likes to watch those noble women fall down from the world, or force these noble ladies to do whatever they want.
Generally speaking, you still want to be soft and waxy when getting along, which is more comfortable. After all, a smile can make people feel happy.
Li Shaoyun chuckled, and it was the only day she could laugh, because Queen Mother Jiang came almost every day in the next few days.
When Li Shaoyun handled the official documents, Zhuang Xun chatted with Queen Mother Jiang. Li Shaoyun watched helplessly as the two of them went from a certain distance to shaking hands.
Zhuang Xun tried to touch Empress Dowager Jiang's belly, and it was clear from the tugging that Zhuang Xun liked her.
The excitement of impregnating Zhao Luofu and Empress Dowager Jiang cannot be summed up.
Still an enemy, the noble Empress Dowager Jiang became pregnant, satisfying the feeling of conquering the enemy's mother's womb before she had conquered it.
The feeling of being mercilessly pregnant after turning against Mrs. Jiang, whom I had always respected.
They all made Zhuang Xun feel happy about the child in Queen Mother Jiang's belly. For him, it was the triple good result of punishment, conquest, and wish fulfillment.
Li Shaoyun, who just couldn't figure out why Zhuang Xun liked her, felt very anxious. She was obviously getting along with Zhuang Xun, but she felt like Zhuang Xun was being pulled away little by little.
Ming Ming was penetrated deeply every day, but she still felt that she was in a weak and helpless position emotionally. She came too late, and there were too many people around Zhuang Xun.
It's not like my younger sister who can take advantage of her.
Some men are very scumbag. When they have money and power, they often want to find a new wife. Zhuang Xun is different. He is nostalgic. This can be seen from the fact that he did not abandon his first wife in the first place.
Even though she was the former wife of Zhenguo's father-in-law, she could not compare with the second sister of the Li family. However, even so, Zhuang Xun still chose to consolidate Si Qinmi's status.
Now Zhuang Xun's performance is even more like this. His feelings towards Queen Mother Jiang are complicated. The other party is willing to improve the relationship. Zhuang Xun improves with her because of his old relationship and children.
Forget all this, one day, Zhuang Xun actually went to the place where Empress Dowager Jiang lived and stayed overnight. Of course, Zhuang Xun could not do anything to the pregnant woman, and the purpose and feelings of going there were also obvious.
Li Shaoyun, who was in bed that day, couldn't sleep all night. She once thought that she could use her body to make Zhuang Xun obsessed, but as Zhuang Xun said, sleeping alone would not get his attention.
Handling government affairs can gain some favor, but it is still slightly different from being favored.
Without a familiar pillow, Li Shaoyun felt particularly aggrieved. She knew the source of power best, and now she saw that power was getting farther and farther away from her.
In other words, it is not that she is getting further and further away, but that in the process of getting closer to power, she is not as fast as Queen Mother Jiang.
Li Shaoyun is good at introspection and planning. She approached Li Rusi the next day.
As the turmoil subsided, it would take time to prepare for the war machine to restart, and Li Rusi also had a short rest.
"Sister, if you don't cultivate a relationship with His Majesty, why did you come to see my sister?" Li Rusi put down what she was doing, which was some maps. She was planning the direction of the next attack. In some places, she really surrendered, but in other places she was prepared to surrender. Resistance.
"Your Majesty? He went to Jiang Zhaoyi's place." Li Shaoyun's tone deliberately revealed complaints.
"Jiang Zhaoyi is pregnant with the dragon seed. It's time to go and see it." Li Rusi smiled and was not disturbed by Li Shaoyun's complaints because she knew what kind of person Zhuang Xun was.
"You said that this Jiang Zhaoyi is similar in age to me (in appearance) and has a similar temperament to me. Will His Majesty neglect me because he dotes on her?"
Li Shaoyun was worried, her eyes full of helplessness, although her words to coax Li Rusi revealed her worries to some extent.
"Of course, you have only been here for a short time and you want to charm him. He just wants to care about Jiang Zhaoyi and make you anxious."
Li Rusi was not in a hurry. Gong Dou's consciousness had long been worn away by the gods at home. Zhuang Xun went to stay with Queen Mother Jiang. Under normal circumstances, don't think too much about it.
"Why are you not in a hurry, sister? In this harem, if you don't fight for it, no one will care about you. My sister is already so old, so be anxious."
Li Shaoyun looked anxious. She wanted to gain Zhuang Xun's favor, not to mention reaching the level of Li Rusi, but at least close to it.
"Don't worry. Treat your Majesty wholeheartedly, and your Majesty will notice you. Our family is also very harmonious. There is no need to fight or fight about anything. Things are done when you are able, and when you are not, you are down."
Li Rusi comforted her, thinking that Li Shaoyun had brought her previous experience in the harem, but in fact it was completely different. One word that stood out in Zhuang Xun's harem was that it was class-ordered.
It's not the kind of strict rules, but you can do what you like. As long as there is no betrayal of Zhuang Xun, the queen and Zhuang Xun are very tolerant.
Competing for favor seems unnecessary in the eyes of the two heads. Whether Zhuang Xun or you compete, Siqin Mi's status will not change.
As for Si Qinmi, she would only laugh when she saw the competition for favor. If she just wanted to please Zhuang Xun without any tricks, then she would only support him, and support him vigorously.
"Don't use any evil tricks. It's okay to please His Majesty. If you hurt others, especially the ones His Majesty loves, then even if you are my sister, I will not forgive you."
Now Li Shaoyun is saying hello. He is afraid that Li Shaoyun has gone too far. He can seduce Zhuang Xun and make mistakes as much as he wants, but he can't be jealous of others' traps.
"I know, sister, I understand what can't be done. Today I thought of a good way to win favor. I need your cooperation, sister?"
Li Shaoyun promised that she was not that stupid. Cheng harem is Cheng harem, and Xia harem is Xia harem. Different places have different rules.
"What's the way to win favor?" Li Rusi was immediately alert.
"The Kingdom of Cheng is perishing. I'm thinking about what to do with King Cheng's harem. Some people should be dismissed, but the family of Concubine Lin, the most prestigious and beautiful Queen Gao, has died. What should I do with it?"
After listening to Li Shaoyun's words, Li Rusi relaxed her guard and said nonchalantly: "Let's see how your majesty arranges to become a king."
"Your Majesty has already discussed this with me, but it depends on your opinion, Ru Si. What do you think?"
Li Shaoyun waited for Li Rusi's answer and predicted Li Rusi's reaction.
"Discuss it with me. It seems that you want to keep King Cheng alive. You are so gentle. Do you want to consider my feelings? I also made a mistake in judgment, so let's keep him alive."
Li Rusi was tricked by King Cheng, got false information, and was trapped in the enemy's camp, so Zhuang Xun asked her opinion. She wanted to kill King Cheng. Zhuang Xun had no objection. Zhuang Xun himself was very hesitant.
"Your Majesty means that since King Cheng likes to practice Taoism so much, let him practice it and allocate a Taoist temple to him so that he can practice it."
Li Shaoyun told Zhuang Xun's decision, Li Rusi nodded, this approach is okay, and then she reacted.
"What do you mean by Queen Gao, Concubine Lin, and fighting for favor?" Li Rusi had a vague feeling that her sister was going to cause something big.
"Our Majesty doesn't like to humiliate such a noble lady. King Cheng harmed you and betrayed the covenant with me to help His Majesty in order to make him endure the humiliation. I heard that Your Majesty once humiliated Duke Zhen Guo Lu Buming. Now, So what if you become a king through humiliation?"
Li Shaoyun really exposed something big, at least Li Rusi lost her mind for a brief moment, just when Li Shaoyun thought she was going to persuade her again.
"Okay, but what does it have to do with me?" Li Rusi agreed readily. In a sense, she also dotes on Zhuang Xun. Is it a bad thing? Great thing.
"If the humiliated King Cheng explodes, I can't control it. I have to look after my sister, because I can't let the other ladies and guards see this scene. After all, this is how the news of His Majesty's humiliation of Duke Zhen was spread."
Li Shaoyun added an insurance policy, saying that she wanted to do bad things but didn't want people to know.
"Yes, it is not good for others to see His Majesty's dragon body in such a private environment. I agreed."
In order to protect Zhuang Xun, this reason persuaded Li Rusi to humiliate his wife in front of him. Men who are a bit bloody will get excited.
If the excitement hurts Zhuang Xun, then she won't be heartbroken. It's good to let her do the protection work.
"It's just that Your Majesty won't agree so easily. Although His Majesty is not as kind-hearted as the rumors say, King Cheng and King Cheng's concubines have not fallen to the point where he would retaliate. Forcing Queen Gao and Concubine Lin is not His Majesty's fault. It can be done.”
At that time, Zhuang Xun had an unresolved grudge against Lu Buming, and Si Qin Mi had a grudge against him for being framed.
King Cheng's duplicitous approach was arousing hatred, and even Zhuang Xun was hesitant about killing him. He would kill him if he felt cruel, but forcing his concubines was another matter.
"How can it be considered forced? Do Queen Gao and Concubine Lin want to be on this broken ship?"
(End of chapter)
