An hour later.
The clouds disappear and the rain stops.
Bai Yuxian looked at the charming beauty in his arms with complicated emotions.
My moral bottom line has been lowered again. The key is that everything is passive, not proactive.
What's going on?
Sure enough, boys should take care to protect themselves outside.
Especially for someone as handsome as Bai Yuxian, he has to protect himself even more. There are countless women who covet his body.
At this time, Concubine Jade had also calmed down, and her original drunkenness had dissipated. However, she had no regrets in her heart, but was very happy.
After many years of wishing, I finally got my wish today.
To be honest, she has had feelings for Bai Yuxian since she first saw Bai Yuxian at the New Year's Eve Poetry Festival of Tianbao's Second Year six years ago.
But to be precise, it was the first time I saw that Bai Yuxian's thoughts towards Bai Yuxian were more about coveting Bai Yuxian's body.
But as time went by, as the opportunities for contact with Bai Yuxian gradually increased, especially after Bai Yuxian married her own daughter and could often summon Bai Yuxian to come and get along alone as her mother-in-law, Concubine Yu became completely more and more trapped. It got deeper and deeper, until now I couldn't help but do this kind of thing.
Although this is against moral ethics and a bit sorry for my daughter.
But Concubine Yu felt that if she really wanted to calculate it, her feelings for Bai Yuxian should come first.
After all, he met Bai Yuxian first and fell in love with Bai Yuxian first.
"From now on, please call me Yuzhu in private."
"Besides, you don't have to think too much about Mingyue. This is not your fault. I took the initiative and left it to me to handle."
Concubine Yu snuggled into Bai Yuxian's arms, leaning her side on Bai Yuxian's shoulder and said like a little girl.
Yuzhu is her nickname, and even Li Longji doesn't know it.
"good."
Bai Yuxian heard the sound and responded. The matter has come to this, and what can he do if he shouldn't?
But thinking of this, an evil thought came into his mind uncontrollably, that is, in the future, Concubine Yu and Li Mingyue could be together as mother and daughter.
What a beast.
Fallen!
Bai Yuxian lamented in his heart that he was really becoming more and more depraved, but he was forced to do so.
At this time, Concubine Yu's voice sounded again.
"Jade Immortal."
"What's wrong."
"Again."
"."
Bai Yuxian was speechless for a moment. A woman of this age was indeed like a wolf and a tiger.
Your Majesty, I'm sorry for you.
In the end, Bai Yuxian could only apologize to Li Longji in her heart.
Unknowingly, he put another forgiveness hat on Li Longji.
But he didn't mean it.
It's not that Yuxian is not a human being, I can only blame the ladies for being too proactive, while he is passive.
However, Bai Yuxian felt that maybe he should think differently and compare himself with other emperors from ancient to modern times, especially with the emperors of Li and Tang Dynasty, and see what they did on the issue of women, and grab the opportunity. Daughter-in-law, stepmother, brother-in-law
If he compares himself with these emperors, then Bai Yuxian's morals are too high.
And the most important thing is that he, Bai Yuxian, is always passive and caring, never forcing others, unlike the Li Tang royal family who directly takes advantage of others.
Thinking of this, the complicated emotions in Bai Yuxian's heart suddenly felt much better.
Sure enough, morality is all about comparison, especially when compared with other emperors. I am afraid that I can almost catch up with the moral model.
——
until around noon.
Bai Yuxiancai left the Yuhua Palace and returned to Tiance Mansion.
"The Duke is back."
"See the Duke."
Seeing Bai Yuxian's return, the entire Tiance Mansion immediately came forward to greet them. All the maids, servants, and nuns saluted in unison, and each of them looked excited. From now on, they are also members of the Duke's Mansion. Let's go. Everyone's status is higher than others when they go out.
"Husband."
"Father."
Han Shiyin, Xiang Ling, Liu Yiren, Liu Hongxiu, Li Shishi and Li Mingyue also looked at Bai Yuxian with their children with excited and happy faces.
Mother Zhen and mother-in-law Qin also looked happy and spoke one after another.
"My son has been granted the title of Duke."
"Congratulations to Jade Immortal for being granted the title of Duke."
Bai Yuxian was also happy in her heart, looking at her family, wife, children, daughter, mother and mother-in-law in front of her with a smile.
"Mother, mother-in-law."
He called out to his mother, Zhen, and mother-in-law, Qin, and then looked at his wife, children, and daughters.
"By the way, husband, the imperial edict has just been issued, and my father also gave me a plaque on the door of the Duke's Mansion. Do you want to replace it?" Li Mingyue said again.
"Since it is the door plaque given by His Majesty, let's put it on."
Bai Yuxian heard the sound and laughed.
Although the gate plaque of Tiance Mansion was also given by Li Longji, among the plaques given by the emperor, the plaque of Guogong Mansion must be higher.
Obtained Bai Yuxian's approval.
The original door plaque of [Tiance Mansion] was quickly replaced, and the door plaque of [Jin Guogong Mansion] just given by the emperor was re-hanged.
Since then, [Tiance Mansion] has also been officially renamed [Jin Guogong Mansion].
[The Duke of Jin's Mansion] Four large gilded characters appear on the plaque on the gate of the mansion.
It also means that Bai Yuxian's mansion has been officially promoted to one of the top palaces of princes in the Tang Dynasty.
The entire Duke of Jin's mansion was instantly filled with joy.
Later, his mother, Zhen, asked Bai Yuxian if he wanted to hold a banquet to celebrate this time. However, Bai Yuxian thought about it and refused because it was only four or five months since he was last granted the title. Not even half a year.
In less than half a year, he was promoted from marquis to duke.
Forget about having a banquet to celebrate. His limelight is a little too big now, so it's better to keep a low profile for the time being.
"Forget it about the banquet and celebration. It has only been four or five months since the last banquet for my son. Now the limelight is a bit too strong, so it is better to keep a low profile for the time being. Then I can get together with my friends in private. "
"My son has thought carefully. During this period of time, the limelight of our Duke of Jin's palace has indeed been too great. It would be better to stay low-key for a while, so we won't have to hold a banquet to celebrate."
When Zhen heard this, she immediately nodded.
Han Shiyin and the other girls didn't have any objections when they heard this, and felt that Bai Yuxian was thoughtful.
That's how it was settled.
"Congratulations to Brother Xian for being granted the title of Duke of the Jin Dynasty. This is a great honor for my Bai family. Even when my ancestor Wuhou of the Bai family was alive, he has never been so famous."
Soon Mrs. Bai also arrived with a group of female relatives from Wuhou Mansion, looked at Bai Yuxian and congratulated her.
"Congratulations to Brother Xian."
"Congratulations, brother."
The other people in the Wuhou Mansion who followed Mrs. Bai also congratulated one after another, especially the five girls Bai Qian, Bai Qian, Bai Xue, Bai Yue, and Bai Lan, who couldn't help but be happy.
"Old lady, I'm so grateful. I'm going to sit with my three aunts and five younger sisters in the mansion. My mother, Shiyin and the others are all in the garden."
Bai Yuxian also smiled and greeted the group of people to enter the house and sit down.
"Congratulations to my brother-in-law for being granted the title of Duke of Jin Dynasty."
After Mrs. Bai arrived with all the female relatives of Wuhou Mansion.
Han Lin and her mother Zhou also quickly came to the Duke of Jin's Mansion on behalf of the Han Mansion.
"Is my father-in-law at home?" Bai Yuxian asked Han Lin.
Han Lin nodded: "Father is at home."
After getting the answer, Bai Yuxian didn't stay at home any longer and went directly to the Han family to find his father-in-law Han Su.
"Brother-in-law."
Han Yu was also at home and saw Bai Yuxian introducing Bai Yuxian into his home to find Han Su.
"Father, brother-in-law is here."
"Okay, let me make a pot of tea."
Han Su nodded, then looked at Bai Yuxian with a smile.
"The Jade Immortal is here."
"father in law."
"Come sit down and talk."
Bai Yuxian smiled and walked over to sit down. When Han Yu asked his servant to make tea and bring it to him, Han Su waved his hand and retreated.
Weng and son-in-law drank tea and chatted briefly for a while, and then got into the topic.
"Now that His Majesty has appointed you, Yuxian, to concurrently serve as the governor of Hexi Province, Yuxian may have plans for the next step."
"My general, Guo Ziyi, has the ability to be a general and is trustworthy. Now his strength has reached the realm of martial arts spiritual acupoints, and he is strong enough to command one side. As for the original Hexi Army, those who are willing to stay can be temporarily taken under my command and will be used for evaluation based on their performance. "
Bai Yuxian said, now that he has officially become the governor of Hexi, the military power in Hexi will naturally be under his command. The original Hexi army must either surrender or leave. There is no third option.
However, Bai Yuxian himself will definitely not go to Hexi personally and regard Hexi as his base camp for development. Next, he plans to send Guo Ziyi to Hexi to take charge. His own goal is still to be the Jiedushi Envoy of Jiannan.
Because Jiannan is located in the south, it is far away from the Central Plains compared to the entire Tang Dynasty. Even if the world is in chaos, it will never be able to affect Jiannan in a short time. Moreover, it is blocked by Guanshan and various sky-trap barriers, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack. For Bai Yuxian, it is The most suitable place to use as a base camp.
Moreover, although economic development in this era is mainly concentrated in the north, Bai Yuxian knows that as long as the south is well governed, the economy can develop and will not be worse than the north.
Bai Yuxian's plan is to obtain the Jiedushi envoy of Jiannan and then use Jiannan as his base camp to develop.
Then after acquiring Jiannan, when the world is in chaos, Jiannan will be used to annex the entire southern region first, and then annex the world from south to north.
Now for the position of Hexi Jiedushi, Guo Ziyi can be dispatched to make arrangements in advance.
After hearing Bai Yuxian's plan, Han Su couldn't help but nodded in agreement.
"I wonder how Li Xiang's progress is during this period?" Bai Yuxian asked again.
"Xiang Li has advised your Majesty that the original Jiannan Jiedushi is too old and that a new Jiannan Jiedushi needs to be appointed. As far as I know, your Majesty has also expressed his intention. However, this was delayed due to the Hulu incident in Hexi. The matter has not been decided for a long time, but now that the Hulu incident in Hexi has happened, His Majesty will consider the matter and make a decision."
(End of chapter)
