Great Sui Storyteller

Chapter 441 440. Monarch and Subject Father and Son
At noon, the Royal Garden.

Sitting in the pavilion, Yang Guang looked past the exquisite wine and dishes on the table, and looked at the masked woman who was walking slowly, with a gentle smile like an elder on his face:

"Come."

He beckoned:
"If it's later, the dishes will be cold."

From what he said, the emperor seemed to have been waiting for this table of dishes for a while.

If this kind of thing gets out, I'm afraid it will really shock many people, and shock the favor of Li Shilang.

Accompanied by his words, Huang Xizi came out of the gazebo, replaced the two maids, and personally supported the masked woman.

At the same time, he signaled the two maids to leave directly.

"Excuse me, Supervisor."

Huang Xizi shook his head when he heard the weak words, which were obviously depleted of Qi and blood:

"Li Shilang, don't blame our family, our family has already persuaded His Majesty."

Immediately behind him came Yang Guang's voice:

"Haha, Xiaoxi, what you said is completely unreasonable. He'er's injury hurts the heart, not the stomach. This pot of heart-to-heart brewing, I saved that Yinguan Sheng back then. Liu Xuande's heart disease caused by his defeat!"

With that said, Yang Guang urged again:
"Come on, He'er, sit down quickly, this wine has been kept in the treasury since it was restored by the national teacher, and it is used to restore injuries. It is the best medicine. Speaking of... I borrowed your light."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I am afraid."

Supported by Huang Xizi, he sat opposite the emperor, and the moment he took off his bamboo hat, Yang Guang saw that the red lips of the beauty in front of him had turned into a slightly black color at this moment.

"..."

Now, he was really hurt.

Heroes cherish beauty, but that's all.

The smile on his face slowly faded, and he let out a long sigh:
"Ugh……"

Picking up the chopsticks, taking advantage of Huang Xizi's time pouring the wine, he picked up a piece of spring bamboo shoots that had just been delivered from Jiangnan, which was the start of the imperial banquet.

Then he said slowly:
"You... are really reckless this time."

"..."

Lord Huqiu was speechless, but respectfully picked up the wine glass.

In the white porcelain wine glass, the wine is like a purple dye. As the wine shakes, there will be some gold leaf shards in it from time to time, which looks golden with the light.

A glass of wine that once healed Liu Xuande's mind was raised in the air:
"My lord, Your Majesty."

"……Um."

Yang Guang touched her and drank the wine in his glass.

He didn't go to taste the taste of any wine, and picked up a piece of spring bamboo shoots that are rare in the Northland. He continued:

"It's so good, why go to Zhu Huai?"

"..."

The woman who put down the cup without food, said plainly:

"Return to Your Majesty. In a few days, I will follow Your Majesty to the south of the Yangtze River. After Dou Jiande occupied Zhuo County last year, his army was strong and strong. I feared that the bandits would take advantage of the opportunity. When General Zhang fought against Wagang and the troops were tight, he would attack. .Although His Royal Highness King Yue was taught by His Majesty to be diligent in government and love the people, he was negligent about this army after all. So I decided to go there in person."

"..."

Although Yang Guang understood the truth a long time ago, he still frowned and asked:
"So you made such a fuss about yourself?"

"...Back to Your Majesty."

The woman's eyes are calm and calm:

"Although it hurt my heart, I also got what I wanted."

"... What did you get?"

"I started this trip from Xiangcheng, all the way to the north, passing Wuyang, Qi, and Pingyuan counties. Turned to Xindu, entered Hejian, Shanggu, and arrived at Zhuo County, and then went north to Youzhou. The people of Baiqisi They all followed His Majesty's instructions, and now they are heading to the south of the Yangtze River. I don't feel at ease if I don't go there personally for the situation in the north. After walking around, I probably also saw the situation of these rebels.

Their soldiers are not considered strong, and their horses are not considered strong. According to my ministers, they are nothing more than relying on the power of Wagang's rebels.However, the weapons are excellent. I have already sent a team to thoroughly investigate the source of the weapons, and found seventeen trading houses. The weapons are all made by these companies.The person behind it is currently being tracked down...but if you want to come...the result should be the same as before, someone just wants to make money from the war..."

Hearing her words, a sneer appeared on Yang Guang's face.

"Well, just investigate. If you encounter resistance, you don't need to report it. It's up to you to decide whether to kill or cut."

"His Majesty……"

Huang Xizi subconsciously made a sound.

He didn't think it was right.

But Yang Guang waved his hand:
"The Wagang Rebellion will be settled within three months. These people are all scourges, and it doesn't matter if they die."

"……Yes."

The servant was speechless, and turned his head to look at the calm woman again, frowning slightly.

Then, the voice came again:
"Although I'm walking fast this way, with the cooperation of the Baiqisi people around, I can temporarily figure out their power and have an estimate. This is one of the purposes of the minister. I hope that the minister will follow His Majesty." After going to the south of the Yangtze River, His Royal Highness the King of Yue can consolidate the situation in the north and relieve His Majesty's worries, instead of letting His Majesty spend his mind in vain while cultivating."

"Hahahahaha~"

The joy and smile on the emperor's face are as real as they are.

But with a smile, the emotion in his eyes was completely replaced by that touch of pity.

"You girl..."

The kindness is beyond words, but the tone is full of blame:
"Then what? Have you tortured yourself like this?...Can you still use force?"

"..."

The woman was silent.

He took the initiative to pick up the wine glass.

"You... oh."

With another sigh, Yang Guang held the cup and shook his head:

"Forget it, Xiaoxi also told me that the qi in your heart can't be solved until you realize it, right? It's also good, it's not suitable for girls to wield knives and guns. I still hope It means that you can find a good family, marry you in a beautiful way, and personally send you to the door. If your in-laws find that you are not popular, and treat you badly, won't my face be radiant?"

"Who will marry a minister who died young?"

The woman asked back with a smile.

Yang Guang frowned...

Immediately, I felt that the drink in my mouth was not the taste.

But seeing the peerless beauty on the opposite side laughed at herself:
"Your Majesty gave me all that I have today. And this body... I know it well. I haven't lived for a few years..."

As if talking about something that had nothing to do with her, she shook her head and sighed, stood up weakly, and offered to pour a glass of wine for Yang Guang.

After filling himself up again, he said lightly:

"Since ancient times, the king is like a father, and the minister is like a son. The minister is an orphan. He grew up with the master, learned the skills, and understood the truth, but felt that... the master's temperament is not liked by the minister. And the capital is so big, and the minister has always wanted to see it. Look, people are coming. And after the minister sneaked out, he wanted to try the master's number one enemy, Xuanbing Renxian, after sneaking out. As a result, the immortal appreciated the minister's talent, so that the minister could use it With a white body, I have His Majesty's permission to do something for the world."

"Hey... why are you talking about these things again..."

The emperor's words did not stop her words, and continued to speak when the face of the emperor on the opposite side showed reminiscence:

"Your Majesty and Your Majesty treat me like sons... I am not afraid to tell Your Majesty that at that time, when Your Majesty asked me if I was married, didn't I run away in a panic?"

"...ha~"

Looking at the chuckling emperor, the woman's face also turned slightly red.

The purple color on the lips is also lighter.

"Although the minister's fortune is poor, but at any rate... the empress does not think that the minister is an orphan, and she personally wants to match him. It is often said that the parents order the matchmaker and the matchmaker's words, and the minister is always grateful. It's a pity..."

Suddenly, the conversation changed:
"With this body, I'm afraid I won't be able to serve His Majesty and Your Majesty for a few years."

"..."

"The lifespan of a firefly is only one summer. But in those hundred days, it can leave a brilliance that will be remembered by others. A minister is not talented, that's all. If you are injured, you will be injured. If you can't use force, it's nothing. "

"...Okay, don't talk about this."

"……Yes."

Seeing the regretful expression on the emperor's face and the sadness in his eyes, the woman smiled instead.

The smile seems to be very happy.

Laughing, he continued:
"During this trip, I received the most important piece of information, that is, the master has reached the end of the warrior, and wants to imitate the immortals, absorb the dragon's luck, and break through his own body. But... the dragon's energy is said, the world is hidden. Four years ago If Master hadn't been defeated at the hands of immortals, he wouldn't have known about it. And Gao Shida and Dou Jiande also knew the news. I speculated that it was Master who took the initiative to inform them, so that the two sides could benefit from each other. The Third Under Heaven fought for him, and they If it really succeeds, then the dragon veins will change hands so that he can climb to the top. This news, I feel...even if I trade my own life, it will not be a loss."

"...Why?"

Yang Guang frowned.

I saw the woman's tone was firm:

"Master's temperament, I know. In order to reach the peak, there is nothing in the world that cannot be thrown away. Although Gao Shida Dou Jiande seems to have made a promise to the master, if he really dares to start a war at that time, there must be a dragon vein in the place he attacked The city of congregation. They recruit troops under the pretext that everyone in the world is fed and clothed, but if the dragon veins are damaged, the luck of the whole city will dissipate, and natural disasters and man-made disasters will definitely occur.

At that time, as long as someone releases news and tells the ignorant people that this natural disaster and man-made disaster are all due to someone practicing with the help of the dragon veins of your city, it will cause disaster from heaven.What does His Majesty think... What will happen to Gao Shida and Dou Jiande?The master will not care about the life and death of the people, and will only do everything in order to achieve the goal.But it will shake the foundation of Dou Jiande and Gao Shida.Then, where is the intimacy?Some are just playing tricks and holding each other back.

And this is the biggest gain for Chen Beidi and his party.Even, I dare to assert that Gao Shida and Dou Jiande are nothing to worry about, they are still very weak right now.If it is a minister...the minister will be very happy that they grow stronger.Just let it develop.When the time comes, the truth will come out...heh..."

A sneer appeared on the woman's face:

"Just like Wu Duaner, once the leader dies, in addition to dealing with all the bosoms, it may take a little effort from the immortals. Those ignorant people recruited by an empty dream are nothing more than chickens and dogs."

"..."

Yang Guang frowned slowly.

He didn't answer the words, but thought quietly.

After a moment, he nodded:

"The words are reasonable, but people's hearts cannot be guessed... This matter needs to be observed. It is absolutely impossible to let it grow, otherwise there will be many hidden dangers..."

The trace of regret in the woman's eyes was fleeting, but she continued to say as she had expected:
"Your Majesty, we are about to set off right now. Why don't you... treat this matter as an examination question for His Majesty the King of Yue, how about it? Before I leave, I will draw up a map of the distribution of grain and weapons in Hebei. Thoroughly check to see if there is anyone secretly funding, and when the time comes, no one will be left behind."

"Well, not bad! Cut off its supplies first. As for the rest... let's see how Dong'er responds."

"but……"

"how?"

A look of hesitation appeared on the woman's face:
"If there is really someone funding Hebei, then think about it...the power must be extremely huge. But looking at the world...I am worried that if it is a family..."

"..."

Yang Guang frowned again.

Call ~
A breeze blows.

A strand of hair that disturbed the emperor fell down in front of his eyes.

Blinking, he said:

"Under the Seven Families, you decide for yourself. If members of the Seven Families really get involved... I will deal with it myself."

"Yes."

"However, don't work too hard... This time I went to the south of the Yangtze River, and I will honestly recuperate in Yangzhou. When will I realize the Tao and when will I go out! If the injury is not healed, dare to sneak to Yique and Xuan Suning like before Drink tea and go boating, I will not forgive you lightly!"

"Uh……"

Looking at the stunned woman, Yang Guang's mood suddenly improved.

"Hahahahaha~...Come on, let's not talk about unnecessary things. Drink up this pot of Lianxin brewing before leaving. A few days ago, the county magistrate of Yangzhou came to report that the flowers in Jiangnan this year are blooming extremely beautifully. There are so many talented people in the south of the Yangtze River, but it's hard to say at that time, He'er, you can see any talented person who catches the eye, then it will be really a good talk... Hahahaha..."

All three knew it was a lie.

But sometimes, there are only lies, and it's best to listen to them.

Especially when he saw the woman's drunken and blushing cheeks.

……

A banquet with only four courses was finished.

Li Shilang, who had just entered Beijing and was favored to drink with His Majesty, left.Before coming out, Yang Guang told Huang Xizi in front of her that Xuan had not left the capital to meet Li Yuan.

The level of information in the palace is sometimes even faster than that of the Blood Mist Academy.

As soon as the two started drinking, the news that "Your Majesty and Li Shilang are having a drink" has already spread.

This kind of favor makes countless people who don't know what's going on outside the window jealous.But as everyone didn't know, after the masked woman who was three-point drunk left the palace, all the drunkenness in her eyes disappeared without a trace.

What kind of monarch and minister father and son, what kind of loyal minister and good general.

It's just a joke.

orphan?

Huh~
Under the hat, there was a sarcastic smile.

Seeing the old man walking quickly with worried eyes, Li Shilang stepped over the railing of the sedan chair a little weakly.

But he couldn't stand upright, and his body was a little staggering.

Li Zhong helped her up:

"grown ups!?"

"Ahem... nothing. Let's go~"

He was supported by Li Zhong all the way into the carriage, and amidst the sound of hooves, the carriage rolled away.

Soon returned to the mansion.

After returning home, she took off her bamboo hat, and seeing Li Zhong who was about to invite a doctor, the woman waved her hand:

"Send Xue Rulong a letter and ask him to prepare Chai Baochang's things, and prepare them when my father passes Jiangzhou."

"Miss, rest first."

Li Zhong didn't want her to continue talking.

But the woman waved her hand:
"I'm fine. Although I'm a little weaker, this is my own problem, and it cannot be cured by medicine."

Then, she continued to order:
"Where is Sun Jingchan now?"

"...Eastern Palace."

"Have you hooked up with King Yue?"

"Yes."

"Um……"

The woman thought for a while and said:

"She's making too much noise, too many people are staring at her... Let her maid come to me..."

Suddenly there was a pause.

"Is her maid safe these few days?"

"..."

It could be seen that Li Zhong really didn't want to answer, he just wanted to let the young lady go to rest.

But to no avail.

I can only nod my head:
"Except for a few days ago, when Daoist Priest Shouchu just came back, she went to the Spring Friends Club. The two also went on a trip to the People's Market and bought back two children, a boy and a girl. The next day , I went to eat another meal, but because of the settlement of the renovation of the East Palace, I haven’t come out.”

"...Buy a child!?"

"..."

"Ah……"

"..."

With a sneer, a calm voice sounded:

"Then Li Shouchu these few days...according to what you say, he should be living in style, right?"

"..."

Looking at the young lady who was smiling but not smiling, Li Zhong seemed to want to say something...

But did not say.

Just nodding:
"Ah."

"Prepare the car."

"Um????"

Li Zhong was taken aback...

But after the woman thought about it, she broke her promise:

"Forget it. Go upright and post a post to Sun Jingchan, inviting her to come to the mansion tonight as a guest."

"……Yes."

"..."

Following Li Zhong's agreement, the woman's eyes revealed a little thought again.

asked:

"What are the actions of the boss and the second child?"

"Miss Hui, Eldest Young Master... After entering the city, I went to visit some people who are acquainted with the master or have an old relationship. Among them..."

After reporting a long list, the woman asked:

"Dad let him go?"

"..."

Li Zhong hesitated.

He even peeked at the young lady's face, but didn't see anything.

I had to say truthfully:

"It shouldn't be. After the master entered Beijing, he has been thanking guests behind closed doors in the mansion."

"...Where is the second child?"

"Second Young Master... already met Daoist Priest Shouchu face to face."

"Ok?"

Looking at the confused woman, Li Zhong shook his head:

"Second Young Master met the son of the princess of Qingdu at the Chunyou Club by chance yesterday, and visited by himself. After staying for less than an hour, he left the city with Du Ruhui, the newly appointed chief secretary of the Du family who went to Hedong. I don't know where Du Ruhui learned the trick. The ability to fish... Presumably, it was also taught by the Taoist priest, using a method of fumigation with vegetation smoke, so that the fish can be preserved for a long time. Presumably it was for the disaster in the east of the river... and the second son should have seen an opportunity to improve the army ration , after coming out of Chunyou Club, they have been together with Du Ruhui. The two went to Luoshui first, and then had dinner with the two sons of the Yan family after returning. Then the second son went home and has not come out until today. .”

"He and that Taoist... have no communication?"

"I don't know for now."

With that, he asked:

"Miss, do you want to inform the master and son?"

"..."

The woman was silent for a moment, then shook her head:
"Let's go. Go to Xiangshan...the boss and the second...let's talk about it tomorrow."

"... But Miss just came back."

"Let's go."

Ignoring Li Zhong's dissuasion, the woman got up and walked out within 10 minutes of arriving home.

(End of this chapter)