Han Shizu

Chapter 559 Unspoken
There are still more than [-] days before the end of midsummer. Under the sky, as long as the sun rises high, it will definitely release its blazing heat and roast everything on the earth without any partiality.

The high walls, thick barriers and strict rules restrict the freedom of the palace people, and seem to restrict the heat of midsummer.The summer of the fifth year of Qianyou seemed particularly sweltering to Emperor Liu Chengyou. His body and mind were full of dryness, which could not be eliminated no matter how much ice was added in the government hall.

In his spare time, Liu Chengyou confided to his servant more than once that he misses the coldness of winter.Of course, he also said that he would rather enjoy the heat of summer when he was in the twelfth lunar month before the Huai army.

As dusk fell, there were already fireflies flying among the palaces and gardens, dancing in the shady gardens. When passing by, Liu Chengyou also stopped to enjoy the summer night scenery for a while.

When Liu Chengyou entered Qiuhua Hall, he didn't want to be notified, and stretched out his hand to signal the servant Gong'e to silence.Through the bead curtain, one can vaguely see the delicate body on the soft chair, with undulating outline.
Gently opening the curtain, deliberately slowing down, Liu Chengyou approached.His virtuous concubine, Zhe Niangzi, was taking a nap, her delicate body had obviously gained a bit of fat, her breath was gentle, and there was a little sweat on her forehead and neck.

He is only wearing a loose gauze silk, which can even be described as a veil. Under the gauze skirt, the obscene clothes and trousers are faintly visible. This kind of hazy sense of temptation is rarely felt by the lady. .In the past, only the imperial concubine Gao liked to seduce Liu Chengyou in this way.

Facing the beautiful scenery of Jiao Niang, even though her pregnant belly was raised, Liu Chengyou still moved shamefully.

It was probably because Liu Chengyou's gaze was too penetrating, Zhe Niangzi felt something, woke up slowly, opened her eyes, a little hazy, and when she saw clearly that the emperor was standing in front of her, her brain seemed to have finally recovered.

Standing up to be courteous, Liu Chengyou held her down and said softly: "You are pregnant, so there is no need to be more courteous. Besides, there is no need to be like this between you and me."

Feeling the emperor's care, Zhe Niang smiled lightly, a rosy tinge appeared on her complexion, and asked, "Why did the official family come suddenly, and they didn't notify in advance, so that they can prepare for their arrival."

"Let me come and see you, and see my prince and princess who are about to be born!" Liu Chengyou put one hand on the round belly naturally, and gently stroked it, as if he could feel the rhythm of life in it.

After being touched by the emperor, she blushed a little. Of course, it might be because the palace was a little stuffy.Looking around, Liu Chengyou asked: "The weather is so hot, why don't you add ice cubes to the hall to cool down?"

Turning his face, Liu Chengyou's gaze became sharp and his tone became more displeased, as if he was blaming the palace attendants for not taking good care of Concubine Xian.The attendant who was swept away by Liu Chengyou responded with trepidation and fear: "The lady is afraid that the cold of ice and stone will affect the precious child in her belly, so it is forbidden to add ice!"

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou turned his head, looked at Zhe Niangzi, drew a circle on her belly with his hand, and said softly: "Thank you!"

Zhe Niangzi didn't show her tenderness, she looked calm and strong, and said: "I heard that the official family wants a princess?"

Liu Chengyou replied relaxedly: "I already have quite a few princes, so it's time to add a younger sister to them."

During this period of time, in the Han Palace, there was actually a lot of good news. Concubine Fu Hui and Concubine Gao Gui were also found to be pregnant. After returning to the court, Liu Chengyou worked hard and sowed seeds, which can be regarded as diligent.

"By the way, the woman has already passed Luzhou. According to her footsteps, she can reach Tokyo in about three days!" Liu Chengyou said to Zhe Niangzi.

Hearing the words, he was overjoyed, and couldn't help but sit up with a big movement: "Really?"

After comforting her and lying down again, Liu Chengyou said: "I have sent someone to meet her!"

"It's been a few years, I haven't seen Daddy!" The lady lost her temper, her eyes turned red as she spoke.

This was not his original intention, and he hurriedly said: "That's why I called the woman to Tokyo, let you father and daughter meet, and express your thoughts. Speaking of which, I haven't met the woman in all these years." , and we should see each other. This time, let him stay in Tokyo for a while longer."

Hearing the emperor's words, Zhe Niang looked at Liu Chengyou with tenderness, and leaned into his arms proactively.
With Liu Chengyou's father-in-law Zhede, Yang Ye and Li Wanchao were also sent to Beijing under the imperial edict.However, compared to Yang Ye and Li Wanchao's quickness to go south as soon as they were ordered, Zhe Dejian seemed to be putting on airs and delayed for a while before leaving, and he did not rush.It is understandable, after all, the big names always play last.

In the fifth year of Qianyou, on June [-]th, the sun was shining brightly. The Xiangfu post in the west of Kaifeng City and the wide official road had already been occupied. .

The road was occupied, and people inside and outside who wanted to pass by had to take a detour.However, more people chose to stop and watch and join in the fun. Even if they were ruthlessly driven out of the martial law area, they still couldn't dispel their enthusiasm. They stared around, full of interest and discussions.

In front of the posthouse, the senior officials of the Han dynasty, headed by Prime Minister Li Tao of Zhongshu, waited quietly amidst the hustle and bustle.The reception standard is very high, and there are representatives from all departments of the central government.

"Who are you going to greet, and put on such a battle!" Someone questioned.

"Perhaps there are foreign envoys coming to Beijing!" Someone speculated.

"There is only the Shu Kingdom in the southwest, and it only suffered a big defeat when it fought against the big Han. How could it be sent as an envoy?" Someone retorted.

"Send an envoy to seek peace!" someone explained.

"Even if it's an envoy from Shu, he wouldn't be greeted with such courtesy!" He continued to refute.

As a matter of fact, when such battles were set up, the three noble officials of Fengxiang, Zhangyi, and Baoda were greeted.Zhao Hui, Shi Kuangyi, and Yao Yuanfu are the most experienced, famous, and powerful of all the governors in Guanzhong. If these three are taken down, Guanzhong will be safe.

Fortunately, after the imperial edict was issued, the three of them, without deliberately delaying, took the initiative to unload their military affairs and came east to the capital to have an audience with them.Along with them, there were more than [-] enemy captives who had come to Yushu this time. They were carefully selected, mainly officers, and were used to offer prisoners to Yique.

When the three-section procession arrived, the ceremony and music had already been played, and the three of Zhao Hui got off the carriage and stood side by side.Looking at the officials, soldiers, and common people waiting in front of the Xiangfu Station under the colorful flags, the corners of Zhao Hui's lips curled up slightly, and he poured medicine on Yuan Fu and Shi Kuangyi and said, "The imperial court welcomes us with this gift, we are so flattered!"

Yao Yuanfu was wearing an official uniform that he didn't really like, and felt that it was cumbersome, and it was not as light as a military uniform.Hearing this, he laughed: "Don't underestimate yourself, I can afford it! However, the emperor should honor his heart for such a generous gift!"

Next to the two is Shi Kuangyi, the governor of the Zhangyi Army. He is younger, but looks older. However, he is a little restrained and looks like a city man. He just smiled lightly and didn't say much.

Li Tao wears a purple gold belt, deeply baptized by power, with a sense of majesty, although he is smiling, he is neither humble nor overbearing.Glancing at the three ambassadors, he cupped his hands and said:
"Your Majesty, Li Tao, by His Majesty's order, welcomes the three envoys to Beijing. Your Majesty ordered the three of you to escort the captives through the Dingding Gate, through Xuanwu Tianjie, to the Imperial City to present the captives. Your Majesty has already visited the city gate and waiting!"

"Thank you Mr. Li!" Zhao Hui answered first.

Looking beyond the crowd, the majestic city of Kaifeng, dressed a bit, and the three Guanzhong veterans whose ages add up to nearly [-], boarded the imperial horse, with a serious expression, and headed towards Kaifeng, crossed the long street, and arrived at the imperial palace. city.

Liu Chengyou did a good job. He went down to the palace, was demoted to welcome him, and was given royal wine to reward him for his achievements in defending the border and defeating the enemy.This attitude moved Zhao Hui and the others, but at the same time relieved them a lot.

In addition to the three generals of Guanzhong, Liu Chengyou also came to Beijing under the imperial edict, and there were former Xiangzhou Jiedu An Shenqi, Chengde Jiedu Zhang Yanwei, Cangzhou Jiedu Wang Jing, and Dengzhou Jiedu envoy Liu Chongjin.

With the arrival of the three of Zhao Hui in Beijing, a predictable move to remove power gradually unfolded from top to bottom, from the inside to the outside.In this regard, between the monarch and his ministers, there is a tacit understanding.

(End of this chapter)