General of the auxiliary country, that is a first-class one.
Ordinary people would not be able to kneel down with trembling voices and be so excited after receiving such a title?
But Zhong Bai just wants to return to Yangzhou now.
After being stunned, he said again: "Your Majesty! I am not feeling well. I am afraid that I will not be able to worry about Your Majesty any more. Please allow Your Majesty to allow me to return to my hometown for training."
As soon as he said these words, not only Shang Rui was stunned, but all the ministers in the court also looked at him. He was promoted from general of Zhenwu to general of auxiliary country. He didn't want such an honor?
The ministers were in a commotion and began to whisper among themselves.
Shang Rui also said: "What do you mean by my love? Do you think my reward is not enough?"
"No, I have absolutely no intention of doing so. I'm just really exhausted mentally and physically, so I'd like your Majesty's permission." Zhong Bai still said the same thing.
"This..." Shang Rui didn't know what to do.
At this time, the concubine leaned close to his ear and whispered: "Your Majesty cannot agree to Zhong Bai. He doesn't even look down on the position of general to assist the country, but he wants to return to Yangzhou. Why?"
Shang Rui frowned.
The concubine looked at Zhong Bai, leaned close to Shang Rui, lightly opened her red lips, and continued to whisper: "Your Majesty, don't forget, he still has the Yangzhou Army on his hands..."
What! ?
Shang Rui was shocked when he heard this.
He still remembers the disaster involving Wu Yuan in the past!
This Zhong Bai is much more powerful than Wu Yuan!
He doesn't even want a first-class minister, what does he want to do?
Thinking of this, Shang Rui said repeatedly: "You, you, I don't allow it! Zhong Bai, you are not allowed to go back to Yangzhou!"
This emperor has no decision to make. Now that the beauty is at his side, he only needs to whisper in his ear, and the result can be imagined.
But when Zhong Bai heard this, he knelt down again anxiously: "Please give me your permission!"
"No!"
"His Majesty!"
"Presumptuous!" Finally, Shang Rui was furious, then waved his sleeves and stood up.
The concubine also quickly stood up and gently supported Shang Rui. She was beside Shang Rui, but her charming eyes were staring at Zhong Bai with an inexplicable smile.
Yes, she has become very seductive now, and is no longer the gentle and virtuous concubine.
"My beloved concubine, let's go..."
"Retreat!"
Shang Rui left, leaving behind a palace of ministers.
Zhong Bai was even more dumbfounded.
After going to court, the palace of gold and jade was naturally extremely extravagant.
The beloved concubine was wearing a gauze, chasing after Shang Rui.
Even though she was hanging out with the emperor all day long, she managed to get a clear picture of the empire's situation through various means in a short period of time.
Including powerful officials, factions, and forces from all sides.
In the afternoon of the same day, she encouraged Shang Rui to call Lu Bolin to see him.
In the Golden Jade Palace, Shang Rui hugged his beloved concubine, and Lu Bolin was kneeling below, with his butt raised, and he cautiously raised his head to glance at the two of them.
The concubine smiled sweetly: "Master Lu, please stop kneeling and get up quickly."
She had already begun to make the decision for Shang Rui. Instead of being angry, the latter said with a smile: "Didn't you hear what my concubine said? Get up quickly."
"Yes, yes." Lu Bolin stood up quickly. At this time, he was so cunning and cunning, he had naturally figured out the way.
This concubine is so pampered!
After he stood up, he bent down slightly, stood there with his shoulders hunched, and said tentatively: "I wonder what your Majesty's orders are when he summons the ministers to come here?"
Shang Rui glanced at the concubine.
The latter understood and said calmly: "Mr. Lu, do you know that General Zhong Bai is acting abnormally now?"
What? Lu Bolin didn't react.
The concubine continued: "You are a veteran of the empire, and you have always been loyal. Your Majesty wants you to watch a little while, do you understand?"
Hearing this, Lu Bolin's eyes widened immediately. If Zhong Bai had any intention to rebel, he might not believe it, but obviously Zhong Bai is his political opponent and has grudges in the past. If he can take this opportunity to step on How could he miss it if he killed the other party!
Qing Fei also grasped this point.
There is no doubt that after regaining consciousness, Lu Bolin knelt down directly on the ground and said in a pretentious manner: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty! If Zhong Bai dares to do anything wrong, I will swear to the death to share your Majesty's worries!"
"Okay, okay, let's do this for now. You can go down." Shang Rui nodded repeatedly.
"Yes, I will retire." Lu Bolin bowed and retreated.
Zhong Bai was the commander-in-chief of the battle against Chen, and his concubine was resentful of him. This resentment, instead of diminishing as time went by, became deeper and deeper.
Of course she wanted to directly encourage Shang Rui to behead Zhong Bai, but she didn't have a good excuse at the moment, and the Zhong family had been loyal for generations. If she didn't do this well, she would be dirty, so she was not in a hurry. He is silently looking for opportunities.
When Zhong Bai went to attack Chen, he led an army of 100,000, which was the imperial army. After returning, he naturally handed over his military symbols, but he still had 20,000 Yangzhou troops under his command, who were also his direct troops.
Next, the love concubine was still entangled with Shang Rui on the surface, completely seducing his soul, but in private, she secretly continued to cultivate power.
Now that she has entered the harem, Shang Rui only favors her. It is conceivable that no one can fawn over her.
In a short period of time, its power has already covered all parts of the palace, ranging from palace maids and eunuchs to ministers like Lu Bolin, who has become an old dog crawling under her skirt...
After some time, the concubine began her actions, and her first target was the empress of the empire.
The queen is actually quite a good person. She used to persuade Shang Rui to be stupid, but the latter didn't listen and instead treated her a little coldly.
But no matter what, the queen is also the official wife, so although she is not favored, no one dares to touch her.
But the concubine dares to move.
She first deliberately established a good relationship with the queen, frequented her, treated her like a sister, and often gave her gifts.
Seeing that she was like this, the queen was virtuous and did not realize that she was deceitful, so she gradually became familiar with her.
Shang Rui praised his concubine for being sensible and doted on her even more.
On this day, the concubine was unwell, and because she and the queen were deliberately on good terms and often gave each other gifts, the latter heard about it and came to visit and brought some ginseng soup herself.
The ginseng soup is tonic for the body, and there is no problem at all. The queen is also sincerely concerned. The concubine lies on the bed, forcing a smile. After chatting with the queen for a while, the latter comforts her and leaves.
But not long after, Shang Rui came.
Not to mention how nervous he was when he heard that his concubine was sick, he hurriedly sat down by the bed, held her little hand and said softly: "My beloved concubine, this, this, this, this is so good, what's wrong, this, are you okay? Don't scare me..."
"Oh, Your Majesty, it's a small problem, it's okay." The concubine rolled her eyes at him with an irritated look, then looked at the round table and said, "I would like to drink some ginseng soup."
"Oh?" Shang Rui also noticed what was on the table and couldn't help but ask, "Who gave it to me?"
"My sister just sent it."
"Queen?"
"Yes." The concubine nodded slightly.
"Okay, okay, I'll feed you..."
"Come on, dear concubine, open your mouth..."
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