Empress Mi Benji

Chapter 196 Why

An aurora penetrates the sky, flying from west to east, passing through the clouds and flying on the sea of ​​clouds. In the light, the beautiful woman in palace clothes frowns, her beautiful face is as cold as an ice butterfly, and her beautiful eyes are flashing and thinking about many things.

Xuannv was thinking about the information she had received. Zhuang Xun ascended the throne and the earthquake was no better than Tianlei. There were many priests corresponding to Heavy Rain. The only one who had related priests for the earthquake was Houtu Empress.

But how could someone like Queen Houtu be involved in an event like fighting for the dragon? According to her strength, she could transcend and leave this world at any time without having to accumulate merit.

But if it was a coincidence, it would be too much of a coincidence. He just ascended the throne, an earthquake happened, and the pass collapsed. Xuannv couldn't believe it. If this was the case, it meant that Zhuang Xun's luck was terrible.

So she wanted to see for herself what Chengdie Pass was like, and also went to see Jiang Xiannuo to vent her anger.

Xuannv is not someone who gets angry easily. She usually faces a series of things calmly, but this time Empress Dowager Jiang's actions really made her angry.

Jiang Xiannuo knew Xuannu, and if she simply refused to marry him and asked Lan Qiu to replace her, Xuannu would not be angry even if she was a little angry.

After all, she was the one who was hot-headed, and Jiang Xiannuo really didn't want to. She was also a reasonable person. Jiang Xiannuo's behavior of escaping from marriage was not enough to make her angry, because it was a concession to her.

However, she refused to marry him and messed up the matter. This added fuel to the fire. Xuannu now wanted to reprimand Empress Dowager Jiang and asked Jiang Xiannuo whether he could distinguish priorities. Look. You can't see clearly what the key is in Jizhou.

It was not the so-called King Donghua of the Yu State, but Zhuang Xun, who had already controlled the Youdi. This was the key to Jizhou. Jiang Xiannuo lost his original intention.

This was Zhuang Xun, whom she had worked hard to catch with her cultivation and merit. She was the core of the situation in Jizhou. She had given it to Jiang Xiannuo with such confidence, and Jiang Xiannuo would repay her in this way?

That's why she was angry. How could she not be angry in this situation? The strong wind rolled the clouds, and this rainbow light passed through the auspicious mist of Hengdu.

Through the clouds, Xuannv could feel the strong national destiny of the Xia Kingdom shrouding this land. Although this luck was not as good as that of the Zhao Kingdom, it was particularly eye-catching in the land of Jizhou.

Compared with the gloomy Cheng Kingdom and the almost unresponsive Eastern Territory, the Xia Kingdom's national destiny is vigorous, solid, and prosperous.

Is Zhuang Xun also a dragon? Has Heaven recognized it?
Xuannv had mixed feelings about this prosperous scene. It was probably that Zhuang Xun was coming up, but he didn't go as she thought, which was not in line with her judgment of Zhuang Xun.

Xuannv couldn't believe it. Zhuang Xun didn't see much of the majesty of a monarch. He should be a famous scholar and a wise king who did some good deeds by relying on his support. She didn't think Zhuang Xun could become an emperor. Of ability.

The current situation in the Xia Kingdom was a blow to Xuannv's vision. Zhuang Xun seemed to be telling her that he could actually become the emperor.

Zhuang Xun did a good job. He coordinated the forces of all parties to really control a country and make it prosperous.

The longer Zhuang Xun ruled, the stronger the luck. She saw that even in winter, Hengdu, which was still bustling with people, had restored the prosperity of You Kingdom. The people were happy to support Zhuang Xun's rule. Compared with Nie During Jin's reign, politics was clear and clear.

After passing Hengdu, Xuannu was shaken. She could not accuse Zhuang Xun of his decision to escape, because Yindu was evidence of Zhuang Xun's sophistry.

For example, as an elder, Xuannv found Zhuang Xun a good job that was easy and rich, but Zhuang Xun finally resigned and chose a job that was not easy but more powerful and rich to prove himself.

Xuannv couldn't comment on the good or bad of it. After flying over Hengdu, Xuannv was a little hesitant to see Zhuang Xun. In this situation, she didn't know whether she should meet him.

Continuing to fly westward, she came to Jiannan Road and felt Zhuang Xunguo's luck in bullfighting. Xuannu's heart swayed and the clouds descended.

We went directly to Xihe Palace, which was also Zhuang Xun's palace at this time. The palace was somewhat dilapidated, and some buildings had even been demolished.

With such heavy snow, Zhuang Xun naturally stayed at home, gathered around the charcoal fire, reading a book, while Lan Qiu and He Tan were playing chess.

After sending Ge Laodao off, Zhuang Xun and the others had to wait for the snow to stop before returning to Hengdu, because there were several mountains to cross and it was difficult to walk in the snow.

In the courtyard, Li Rusi is dancing with a gun, her heroic posture is valiant, and the whole scene combines movement and stillness, making it appear beautiful and harmonious.

Xuannv was invisible, watching An Ning's scene, and took the initiative to look at Zhuang Xun. The powerful national destiny was condensed, and the golden imperial veins were like flowing golden stars.

The luck that soars to the sky represents his identity as the emperor who connects heaven and earth. Although he is only a candidate, the identity of the dragon is undoubtedly confirmed. He is the dragon competing for the world.

Unexpectedly, really unexpectedly, is Zhuang Xun's Wang De so abundant?How could a Xia country support such strong luck?

Xuannv was full of doubts, but she was too embarrassed to ask out loud, so she just continued to look at Zhuang Xun quietly.

Zhuang Xun was holding the Huangting Sutra in his hand. Judging from his occasional thoughts, he seemed to be deep in thought. He didn't know whether he was comprehending the meaning of the sutra or thinking about something else.

"Concession." He Tan's voice announced the end of the game. He Tan's chess skills, which had been trained under Xuannv, were better than Lan Qiu's, but the difference was not very big. Therefore, you and I would go back and forth between the two parties. It's quite exciting.

Zhuang Xun was a bad chess player, so he didn't participate in it. However, seeing the end of their game, Zhuang Xun also recovered from his thoughts.

"Stop playing chess. It's time for lunch. It's hard to eat after you've practiced too much. Go ask Ru Si to stop practicing. It's too cold outside."

Zhuang Xun ordered, feeling a little sad that Li Rusi was still practicing martial arts outside in this weather, even though it was not necessary.

"That's not okay. Sister Li only listens to you, brother. She won't pay attention to what we say, so we'd better go and ask brother."

He Tan smiled and put away the chess pieces, stood up and said to Zhuang Xun: "Brother Xun, what do you want to eat? I will make it for you."

"There is a chef, so what are you worrying about? You should have almost done it. Don't think about it. I don't have anything to eat." Zhuang Xun also felt that He Tan's words were reasonable, but as soon as he went out, he felt like he was about to be eaten. Ru Si caught him and they exercised together in the wind and snow.

So Zhuang Xun didn't agree, and at the same time advised He Tan that he didn't have anything to eat, so he didn't want He Tan to be tired.

"How do they know how to ask brother what you like to eat? It's my turn these days. Look at my craftsmanship."

He Tan smiled and took the initiative and said that she and Li Rusi alternated cooking, and today it was her turn again, and she didn't want to give up this way of catching Zhuang Xun's stomach.

"Brother Xun and Miss Lan Qiu, let's play chess for a while. Miss Lan Qiu needs to show off to brother Xun, his chess skills..."

Before he finished speaking, He Tan had already stepped out, making Xuannv smile. She had eaten this kind of dog food before, and she was used to it. Seeing that the relationship between the two was so good today, her bad mood seemed to be cured. Slightly better. "I'd better go and call Empress Li to stop first." Lan Qiu put away the chess pieces and said a little out of place, with a hint of alienation unconsciously.

It wasn't that she wanted to alienate her, but that Zhuang Xun didn't treat her as a slave, but rather as a friend and partner, even looking at her as a benefactor.

The consequence of respect is a bit of alienation, which seems a little out of place in Zhuang Xun's harem, because they are all concubines, and Lan Qiu regards herself as a slave.

"Well, thank you." Zhuang Xun put down his book and sat next to the chessboard, as if waiting.

He Tan left, but Lan Qiu came back soon. As expected, Li Rusi refused, and Zhuang Xun had no choice but to take the black piece.

Because Zhuang Xun was weak, he defaulted to attacking first. While he was falling, Zhuang Xun asked: "You should get used to coming to the house."

Lan Qiu had previously acted as a messenger, but now that military activities have weakened, Zhuang Xun naturally thought of letting her take a rest.

"I'm used to it. Both Empress Li and Empress He are very kind to slaves, but they are too respectful and I'm not used to it." Lan Qiu nodded and said, Zhuang Xun's harem is quite harmonious, there is no intrigue, and the two concubines treat her very well. Yes, he didn't treat her as a maid, but as a benefactor.

"That's good. You should get used to it. If it weren't for you, I don't know how long it would have taken me to escape from Zhao Country."

Zhuang Xun's attitude was naturally one of gratitude. He had changed the situation. No matter how exquisite the layout was, Zhuang Xun was rescued anyway, and Lan Qiu was going to make the first contribution.

"Your Majesty has his own plans. It's Lan Qiu who is too sentimental." Lan Qiu smiled bitterly and slowly planned the move. She didn't regret it at all, she was a little helpless.

Because he escaped, his subsequent plan was useless, and Zhuang Xun didn't mind telling Lan Qiu, so Lan Qiu also knew Zhuang Xun's subsequent escape plan.

Naturally, he felt helpless that he was useless, and sent Zhuang Xun to King Qinghe's territory. Later, he tricked his wife, who felt that she was not a human being inside and outside.

"No matter what, the follow-up plan will delay time, and it will not be easy. I am particularly grateful to Miss Lan Qiu. I have bothered Miss Lan Qiu to send messages this month. If Miss Lan Qiu has any requests, please be sure to put them forward. I I will try my best to satisfy you.”

Zhuang Xun said gratefully that if he really escaped by himself, as he said, he didn't know how long it would take, and he didn't know how to repay Lan Qiu now, so Zhuang Xun asked Lan Qiu to take the initiative.

Lan Qiu originally wanted to say that she had no requirements, because she really didn't want anything in particular. She just wanted to see how Zhuang Xun controlled the world.

But when the words came to her lips, she glanced at Zhuang Xun, who was wearing a dragon robe, and then swallowed it. Her temperament was Hedu Youran, who had been respected all year round. The hairpin on her head was heavy. She felt a little uncomfortable thinking that she was out of place here.

"Well, I want to ask your Majesty to continue to fulfill the agreement with Mrs. Jiang and marry Mrs. Jiang..."

With her cheeks turning red from embarrassment, Lan Qiu whispered, "I'm feeling spring-like, and I have so many emotions in my heart that it's hard to describe."

"Well, you all know that Mrs. Jiang and I have already done that, and you really protect her." Unfortunately, the goddess had intentions and King Xia had no intentions. Zhuang Xun thought of Mrs. Jiang and was not tolerant towards Lan Qiu.

"..." Realizing that Zhuang Xun's topic had led to Mrs. Jiang, Lan Qiu couldn't say anything.

Because what made Zhuang Xun show mercy to Mrs. Jiang was also one of her wishes. What Zhuang Xun said was not wrong, but she felt disappointed.

"Idiot, you are in vain for your three palaces and six courtyards. Why can't you see a woman's mind clearly?" Xuan Nu spoke up. She took the initiative to show up. She understood this situation very well.

She hated Lan Qiu's betrayal, especially if she betrayed Mrs. Jiang for love, she would despise Lan Qiu, but this was Zhuang Xun, and she reminded Zhuang Xun for Zhuang Xun's sake.

"Who are you?" Zhuang Xun was a little surprised. He had never seen Xuan Nu's real body. Although he hugged and kissed him last time, Zhuang Xun didn't see his face clearly.

"Empress Xuannv." When Lan Qiu saw that Xuannv had no time to play chess, she immediately knelt down and kowtowed and said with a trembling expression.

"Xuan Nu? Nine Heavens Xuannv?" Zhuang Xun was confused. This was not the Nine Heavens Xuannv in his impression. This was more exaggerated than plastic surgery, and the cold temperament was vaguely similar.

"Don't you recognize me?" Xuannv realized that Zhuang Xun had never seen her look like this before, and teased with a chuckle.

"It's Empress Xuannv. This is Empress Xuannv's real body. The one she got along with you before was her clone." Lan Qiu was still kneeling on the ground and explained to the stunned Zhuang Xun.

"Oh, oh..." Zhuang Xun reacted.

Then he turned his head away, not daring to look into Xuannv's eyes, feeling very embarrassed.

"What's the matter? You don't dare to look at me when I look so ugly?" There is some little womanishness here. Zhuang Xun can understand it, but Lan Qiu can't.

"No, beautiful eyes are charming, touching people's hearts. This is how gods come to earth. I don't dare to look at it too much. I'm afraid that I will be addicted to your charm once I take a look. Then I won't care about anything and go away with you. I will be at your mercy. .”

Zhuang Xun laughed, half-praising him, but he was actually just guilty, although he didn't know what he was feeling guilty about. Did he live up to Xuannv's expectations?
He knew that it would be a matter of time before Xuannv came to his door, but he didn't expect it to be today, although it was possible any day.

Lan Qiu was shocked because Zhuang Xun was teasing Xuannv, which didn't fit with Zhuang Xun's external knowledge. Zhuang Xun usually didn't talk about things.

She wondered if she did this on purpose because she complained about being kidnapped by Xuannv and sent to Zhao State, but Xuannv's reply was even more unexpected.

"What's wrong with Zhao State? You're not a power-hungry person. Your subordinates can be treated properly when they take refuge in Zhao State. They can even make you the king of Jizhou after unifying the nine states. What exactly are you dissatisfied with? You have to escape."

Xuannv didn't react to Zhuang Xun's talk. She asked Zhuang Xun all her questions. She couldn't figure out what Zhuang Xun was going to do if he didn't eat the meat he put in his mouth.

She clearly understands Zhuang Xun's character. He values ​​feelings and despises power. He hates red tape and hates others kneeling down to salute him.

She was a rich man with no ambitions. She couldn't believe that Zhuang Xun was a conspirator who could hold back and act in the mouths of gods and ministers. Zhuang Xun was too naive, how could he understand this.

Now that the fate of the Empire has slapped her in the face, this sentence meant that she wanted to ask Zhuang Xun if he was a liar and had been deceiving her all along.

(End of this chapter)