Han Dao world

Chapter 804

Xun Wenqian exchanged a few words with Fu Shou, but in the end they still didn't agree with each other. The situation was a bit awkward, so they took a chance and asked to leave.

When I went out, I saw the emperor sitting on the railing under the porch of the side hall where he lived, lost in thought.

Ma Yunlu folded his arms, leaned against the pillar, and stood aside, looking a little depressed, with his mouth flattened.

Xun Wenqian was taken aback, hurriedly quickened her pace and walked over.Hearing footsteps, Ma Yunlu lowered his arms, stood up straight, and bowed to Xun Wenqian.

"I have seen the noble."

Xun Wenqian returned the salute, then turned to salute Liu Xie.Liu Xie got up and walked into Xun Wenqian's room.Xun Wenqian followed in, ordered someone to prepare tea, and asked Liu Xie about his visit.

"I have something to discuss with you."

"How dare a concubine, but follow His Majesty's orders." Xun Wenqian bowed.

Liu Xie glanced at Xun Wenqian.Although she hid it well, but listening carefully, she could still hear a trace of displeasure.In fact, this is normal. No matter how smart she is, she is still a human being, and a woman in her early twenties.

"Did you go to study too much today?"

Xun Wenqian froze for a moment, revealing a trace of panic.When the queen had a difficult childbirth, she didn't stay in the palace to take care of her, but went to the south of the city. No matter what reason she had, it didn't fit her status.

"Yes, it is."

"To see sister-in-law?"

Xun Wenqian knew that she couldn't hide it, so she simply told the whole story.After listening, Liu Xie's expression remained unchanged, but he just nodded.

He guessed that Xun Chen would write to Xun Wenqian, and also guessed that Xun Wenqian was in a hurry to leave the city, so he must ask Madam Tang for advice.The two seem to be about the same age, and Xun Wenqian is even smarter, but Mrs. Tang's decisiveness is what Xun Wenqian currently lacks.

Normal is fine, but Xun Wenqian is often entangled and makes mistakes when it comes to her own interests, especially when it comes to life and death.

Madam Tang's reaction did not disappoint him again.

"I want to conquer Jizhou myself. I just discussed with Yunlu whether to keep you in Chang'an or keep her in Chang'an. I want to hear your opinion."

Xun Wenqian suddenly realized, no wonder Ma Yunlu looked aggrieved just now.

She thought that the emperor was going to break the rules again, and instead of going to Ma Yunlu's palace today, he wanted to sleep with her.

She weighed quickly. "Sister Yunlu was originally a female cavalry governor. With her by Your Majesty's side, my concubines can sleep soundly. The concubines can't draw a bow, they can't shoot an arrow, and it's useless to go out with His Majesty. It's better to stay in Chang'an to serve the queen. The queen suffered a lot during childbirth and hurt her body, after all, the concubine is someone who has experienced it, so maybe she can help."

Liu Xie laughed. "Although you have been born once, you don't have much experience. However, Mrs. Wei served you before, and got along well with you. It shouldn't be a problem for you to assist the queen in handling the affairs of the palace. It's just like this Come on, I'm afraid you won't be able to take care of the matter of Tongwenguan Yinfang."

Xun Wenqian's heart tightened, both happy and worried.

Is the emperor asking her to help the queen, but he wants to take away the Tongwenguan Yinfang?Although it is true that taking care of the queen will waste a lot of time and affect the management of Tongwenguan Yinfang, but she has put so much effort into Tongwenguan Yinfang, so it is a pity to hand it over like this.

"Let sister-in-law come and help you, just to take you for a while." Liu Xie looked at Xun Wenqian and said lightly.

Relieved, Xun Wenqian quickly agreed.

Letting Mrs. Tang come to her is indeed a good thing that kills two birds with one stone.

"I would like to obey His Majesty's orders." Xun Wenqian was in a good mood and bowed to accept the order.

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Leaving Xun Wenqian's bedroom, Liu Xie walked towards Ma Yunlu's bedroom.

Ma Yunlu followed, his steps brisk.

Xun Wenqian stayed, and she could go out with the emperor again, and her mood also soared.

"Your Majesty, the expedition is imminent, why don't you accompany Mr. Xun Gui?"

"It shouldn't be her today."

"Having said that, it's not..."

"If you get it too easily, you won't know how to cherish it." Liu Xie looked at Ma Yunlu. "Are you inconvenient?"

Ma Yunlu shook his hands again and again, then felt something was wrong, and changed the subject. "The queen just gave birth, and the concubine..."

Liu Xie laughed: "It's not too late when you think about it now."

Ma Yunlu looked embarrassed and a little embarrassed.

She knew that the queen was having a difficult labor, and she had gone to see her before, but to tell the truth, she really didn't take it to heart.

After all, life and death of women are like this, the first child will be difficult, and it is not uncommon to die because of this.Secondly, if the queen really had an accident, it might not be a bad thing for her.

In addition, the emperor was going to conquer Jizhou in person, so she was full of thoughts on following the emperor, and she didn't even think about going to the queen to pay her respects.

"Then the concubine will go to greet the queen first, and then come to serve His Majesty?"

"Let's go tomorrow, the queen is tired and may have to rest."

"Wei." Ma Yunlu agreed immediately without any hesitation.

"You..." Liu Xie pointed at Ma Yunlu, a bit resentful that iron can't be made into steel.

In terms of being a person, she is not as good as Xun Wenqian.

Ma Yunlu also knew that he promised too readily, so he rolled his eyes helplessly.

"You know the five-year agreement between me and the queen?"

The smile on Ma Yunlu's face disappeared, and he nodded silently.

"Keep it in mind." Liu Xie said softly: "The queen's position seems to be a favorite, but it is the focus of all eyes. It is related to the balance of the government and should not be taken lightly. The story of Emperor Guangwu's first queen, Guo Shengtong, you also know. Should have heard of some. Would you like to be like her?"

Ma Yunlu's face changed slightly, and his back felt a little chilly.

She is not very familiar with Guo Shengtong's affairs, but she still knows the general situation.If she must be abolished in the end, it is better not to be the queen in the first place.

When the two came to the hall, Ma Yunlu arranged for someone to wash up, and he helped Liu Xie change his clothes.

"Your Majesty's personal conquest, who will stay in Chang'an."

"Taiwei." Liu Xie didn't think about it.

He had already considered this issue.Jia Xu is most suitable to guard Chang'an. Most of the officers and men in Guanzhong are from Xiliang, and they are the subordinates of Li Jue and Guo Si.These people are afraid of Jia Xu, but they may not trust Jia Xu.Even after a shake-up, the deep-rooted wariness between the two sides cannot be eliminated.

In the name of the imperial court, Jia Xu can sit in Chang'an, but it is difficult to cause any disturbances.

However, Duan Yan, Zhang Ji, and even Han Sui, who guarded the pass, are much more likely to cooperate with Jia Xu.His decision to march eastward this time is not so much a crusade against trial and assignment, but rather an adjustment of defense to take advantage of the situation and take this part of the military power into his own hands.

The government is so complicated that no one can be completely trusted.

Ma Yunlu didn't ask any more questions, and waited for Liu Xie to wash up, and went to bed together.

It was still early, Liu Xie was not sleepy, and was reading with a book.Ma Yunlu opened his eyes, looked at the roof, his eyes rolled around, and he didn't know what he was thinking, and a smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Your Majesty, after the pacification of Jizhou, will you go to the Western Regions?"

Liu Xie shook the book in his hand. "Even if Jizhou is pacified, there are still Yizhou and Jiaozhou that have not been pacified, so there is no need to care about the Western Regions."

"What about after Yizhou and Jiaozhou?"

"possible."

"Will you still bring your concubine with you?" Ma Yunlu turned his head and stared into Liu Xie's eyes with burning eyes.

Liu Xie glanced at her and smiled silently.

"of course."

(End of this chapter)