Empress Mi Benji

Chapter 244 Changing pillars

Zhuang Xun left space for the two of them to talk and asked Lan Qiu to wait for Queen Mother Jiang outside. He continued to sort out various situations. The big family was about to leave, bandits appeared, and the eunuchs and maids in the palace tried to escape.

These messy things actually don't need to bother him, but because of the poor display of the family, they are placed on his desk instead.

There are too many worries, but with the curfew, everything is much better. Now it should be necessary to mobilize domestic talents to slowly take over the capital. During this period, Zhuang Xun can only be tired.

"How's it going? How's the city defense situation with the troops arranged?" After dinner, Zhuang Xun saw Li Rusi arriving, and Zhuang Xun smiled.

"Everything is fine, but I hurt you because we were moving too fast, so the officials were not prepared."

Looking at Zhuang Xun and thinking about her decision, Li Rusi's tone became gentler.

The conversation with Li Shaoyun ended with Li Shaoyun's victory.

"You can accept others and accept an unrelated person as your sister. Why can't I?"

Straight into Li Rusi's weak point, unable to refute, Zhuang Xun has so many harems, large and small, so he is not guarding others, but only guarding his eldest sister, which seems a bit excessive.

Even though she felt a little unjustified in her heart, Li Shaoyun was right. She could accept that Zhuang Xun had many concubines, and there might even be more concubines in the future. Why couldn't she help her sister who had taken care of her since childhood.

"It is indeed too fast. I have to thank the meritorious ministers, such as Ge Guoshi, Li Guifei, etc. Speaking of which, your family is very powerful, and Li Guifei is also very powerful. She can control my father-in-law and invade Jidu this time. , she wants to remember her first merit."

Zhuang Xun said with emotion that a general like Li Pingyuan, a very sophisticated and scheming character in the city, could be tricked by his own daughter. He had to admire Concubine Li's ability.

"I want to remember my first meritorious service. Your Majesty, what do you think of my sister? I remember that Your Majesty said that she is arrogant."

Li Rusi asked tentatively. Zhuang Xun was questioned by Li Shaoyun at that time. He looked down and did not complain to Li Rusi, but later commented that her sister was a proud peacock.

Now that the peacock on the branch has landed, if it wants to take off again, it depends on Zhuang Xun's sparrow.

"Yeah, you don't know how she treated me at that time, that attitude, tsk tsk tsk..."

When Zhuang Xun mentioned the word "arrogant", he thought of his disgusted expression, imitating Li Shaoyun, which made Li Rusi laugh.

"How could the eldest sister show such a look? Don't be weird. The eldest sister attaches great importance to personal image, not to mention that you were her brother-in-law at the time."

Li Rusi didn't believe it. Zhuang Xun's expression was too exaggerated. She couldn't imagine Li Shaoyun showing such an expression.

"The expression is not like this, the words are like this. Anyway, the expression is, I am not worthy of you, and I also know that I am not worthy of you, so I can only endure her critical eyes."

Recalling the scene at that time, Zhuang Xun shook his head and said that he also asked himself to clearly understand his status, just like a monarch reprimanding his ministers.

Speaking of which, in the eyes of outsiders at that time, Zhuang Xun was a peripheral force of the Li family, and Li Shaoyun probably understood it this way.

"So you hate eldest sister?"

Looking forward to getting a positive reply, then go back and tell your eldest sister, stop worrying about your good-for-nothing husband, he doesn't like you at all, and find someone better.

But Zhuang Xun would never say this. This was her Li Rusi family, and he would deny it even if he was concerned about his face.

"It's not annoying. It's quite interesting. The way you greet people entering the city respectfully, laugh..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhuang Xun couldn't help but laugh, laughing.

"You are so happy. The peacock aloft is surrendering at your feet, you men."

Li Rusi said angrily, but she did feel a little better because Zhuang Xun didn't seem to have any other thoughts about Li Shaoyun, which was not exactly what Li Shaoyun said.

Then she became worried again about the compatibility between Zhuang Xun and Li Shaoyun. She could not let Li Shaoyun have wishful thinking and deceive Zhuang Xun.

"I was wrong, I was wrong, I shouldn't have laughed. After all, she is your sister. Your sister cares about you. Her attitude towards me is all because of you. She doesn't want her sister to blame others. You also said But when she went back to Li's family to visit relatives, she persuaded your father to agree to our matter, even though I could only marry you as an equal wife at that time."

People are multi-faceted, they have areas of dissatisfaction and areas of gratitude. One of the driving forces for Zhuang Xun and Li Rusi's marriage to be successful was Li Shaoyun, so there is no ill feeling towards Zhuang Xun towards Li Shaoyun. Even without the act of dedicating the city, he just felt that this sister was a little difficult to get along with.

It's not like Li Pingyuan put him under house arrest with restrictive measures. They would not welcome him. They were just talkative and heartless, which he could understand. Besides, Jincheng had already done the slap in the face. He was very arrogant, so there was no need to laugh or laugh.

After Zhuang Xun finished speaking, Li Rusi fell into deep thought. In Zhuang Xun's words, Li Shaoyun's help and concern for her were not false at all. At the beginning, her sister did not know that Zhuang Xun could achieve what he did now, and everything he did was In order to care for her and love her, now it is her turn to help her sister.

"It's good that you don't hate the eldest sister. After all, the eldest sister is very career-minded. If she knew that you hated her, she would be sad."

Li Rusi pretended to be relieved and smiled lightly. She recalled her conversation with Li Shaoyun and said, "Sister, have you forgotten the face you showed to His Majesty?" Li Shaoyun lost her composure. expression.

"Why does he still remember? How do you still remember?"

Memories are brought back, especially that time in the Imperial Garden. Now I feel embarrassed when I think of Zhuang Xun's identity. At that time, she was still a proud and noble concubine. Zhuang Xun was just a foreign minister and brother-in-law who received favors from her family. Now Zhuang Xun is her king. , she couldn't even bow but had to kneel down and face Zhuang Xun.

"Every time His Majesty talks to me about my family, and when it comes to you at home, His Majesty remembers your pride, eldest sister. How could he forget it?"

Li Rusi replied to Li Shaoyun that the two of them had rarely met each other. Apart from hearing about it in the affairs of various countries, it was natural to strengthen their limited memory and give Zhuang Xun a bit of the shocking image of a wealthy family. The image of Li Shaoyun was an arrogant one. Peacock.

"Ru Si, please help sister." Her pleading eyes were panicked, and she didn't know whether it was her acting skills or her true emotions.

"Madam, Madam!" Zhuang Xun called out several times in succession, which brought Li Rusi back to her senses while recalling.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" He was too relaxed around Zhuang Xun, so the sensitivity of his perception was also reduced.

"What are you thinking about? There was no sound suddenly. It's scary." He worriedly touched Li Rusi's forehead to see if she had caught the cold.

"I'm thinking about my eldest sister, my family, and how to deal with it." Naturally, it was impossible to say that he planned to find a concubine for Zhuang Xun. With Zhuang Xun's character, he heard that Li Shaoyun was about to refuse.

It's not because Li Shaoyun is ugly, it's better to say that Li Shaoyun is now like a ripe fruit, and her mouth is full of juice when she bites it, which is sweet and intoxicating.

It's because Zhuang Xun will be concerned about the relationship between Li Shaoyun and Li Rusi. Zhuang Xun will take into account the feelings of others, especially the people he likes, and will tend to be conservative. Li Shaoyun doesn't have much feelings for him, and he won't take it easy. Accept Li Shaoyun.

Just like when he only recognized Si Qinmi but was unwilling to accept Li Rusi, he had to use some unconventional means.

"What's so difficult? It's really hard to think about it. My father-in-law can't let him go into battle anymore anyway. Let's take care of him in peace and contentment. King Cheng is the same. I really have lost my little good impression of him. Human nature is complicated."

Zhuang Xun analyzed the two most difficult people at present, one is his father-in-law, and the other is King Cheng who once helped him.

King Cheng exchanged his kingdom for the chance of his resurrection, and later tried to rescue Zhuang Xun when Li Pingyuan imprisoned him. It should have had a good result, and making him a prince was almost the same.

However, even though he had already physically arrived at the Xia Army camp, he still delivered false information, which almost led to the failure of the battle. If not for his brother-in-law's final disobedience, the result would still be unknown.

"Don't be stingy with the punishment. King Cheng has nothing to do with our Li family, and he and the eldest sister are even more powerful than fire and water." Two people who were originally half-aligned, each had their own agenda, and finally turned against each other. It was clearly King Cheng who brought Li Shaoyun in. Zhuang Xun was in a big trap, but in the end Cheng Wang jumped away first.

"Aren't they a couple? But it's not surprising. The Li family and King Cheng already have huge conflicts, and it's normal for them to be hostile to each other."

Zhuang Xun asked back and realized the contradiction between them. It is normal for King Cheng to have a rebellious mentality.

"They have no relationship as husband and wife. In order to prevent the birth of an heir of the Li family, which would lead to the overthrow of the dynasty, King Cheng and the eldest sister are a couple in name only, but in fact they are almost enemies."

Since King Cheng and Li Shaoyun have already been mentioned, I will explain them clearly here to make Zhuang Xun more accepting.

"It's magical. A husband and wife become enemies. Concubine Li is also pitiful. Her good years have been wasted. No wonder she looks like that."

Zhuang Xun nodded clearly, misunderstanding something, thinking that the other party was very angry.

"Now that Chengguo has perished and eldest sister has returned to freedom, the future should be better."

Looking at Zhuang Xun who was so close, I realized that this ordinary and simple husband of mine could one day become the meat and potatoes of the family. It was unbelievable that it was her sister who was stealing the food.

"Indeed, it will not be difficult to find a suitable husband by then. General, would you like to share the table with me tonight?"

The ungrateful man Zhuang Xun extended an invitation. He hadn't seen her for a long time and missed her very much. On such a cold day, he had no idea of ​​doing any strenuous exercise. He just wanted to fall asleep with his heroic wife in his arms.

Yes, it feels safe this way. After all, Jidu has been newly occupied and there are dangers everywhere. Only when you are next to your own general can you feel safe.

"Okay!" Li Rusi agreed simply and straightforwardly, but Zhuang Xun looked confused.

Isn’t Li Rusi a little shy? And how could she agree to this situation? She was still wearing armor, and she was also a person who paid attention to the impact.

"The army has entered the city and Jidu has been pacified. This can be considered as making up for my fault. I will reward your majesty. Your majesty will come with me and I will change into casual clothes."

With a slight blush on his face, Zhuang Xun suddenly realized that he remembered what he said in the morning to compensate him, and he didn't want Li Rusi, who had always trusted him, to dig a hole for him.

"Very good, let's go." Zhuang Xun settled in easily and followed Li Rusi to a warm palace.

Zhuang Xun, who was wearing heavy clothes, felt very hot. The temperature was in sharp contrast with the wind and snow outside. It was indeed a good place for activities before going to bed.

"Take off your clothes when it's hot." Li Rusi tugged at Zhuang Xun's clothes. Zhuang Xun tried to fight back but was pushed away by Li Rusi.

"You don't understand this stuff. Don't hurt you. You go to bed and wait for me. I'll change into a beautiful dress."

After taking off Zhuang Xun's clothes and driving him to bed, Zhuang Xun still didn't find anything and was full of expectations.

I was thinking about how to tell Li Rusi about Empress Dowager Jiang's pregnancy. After all, Li Rusi's belly had not moved for a long time. It was impossible not to tell her. I could only work more on her in the future.

While he was thinking about explanations and rhetoric, a frail beauty walked to his bedside.

Mature face, moist and rosy, green and emerald, starry eyes, neat eyebrows, graceful and graceful, with a windy step.

It's just that she's not Li Rusi. Even in winter, she is dressed in a light, smoky dress, with white feet and exquisitely embroidered shoes, and can vaguely see the twigs and fruits. The morbid tenderness of this beautiful woman is endearing.

"Concubine Li? Why are you here?" Zhuang Xun pulled the quilt to cover himself.

"This is the palace of the Sinful Girl, so the Sinful Girl is naturally here." With a slight smile, she took the silk and took it, her skin was as white as a baby's.

"Si'er, it's true that she has to change clothes with you. Concubine Li, please step out of the way and allow me to change clothes."

Zhuang Xun hasn't realized anything yet, even though he told King Cheng that he would exchange Concubine Li for him.

"No need, we have nothing to avoid."

As he got closer, Zhuang Xun could see Li Shaoyun's green jade teardrops shaking and shaking, as did the fruit.

"How could it be possible? Even though you and I are a family, there are differences between men and women... Sigh..."

The fair lady got into bed, and her mature and charming face came close to Zhuang Xun. Zhuang Xun was so scared that he wanted to hide, but he was hugged by her.

"Concubine Li, what are you doing? If Si'er sees it, she will think that I am forcing you. Also, I really don't know that this is your palace, so I am offended..."

"General Li will not see it. She is thin-skinned and has already gone back. The sinful girl is thick-skinned. Your Majesty can touch her."

The delicate and charming look was not as proud as the noble girl before. Zhuang Xun never imagined that her pride would melt away so quickly and so thoroughly.

"No, she went back and left me here?" Zhuang Xun's mind was buzzing.

"Your Majesty, do you need any more explanations from Sinner?" Li Shaoyun fell on Zhuang Xun.

Of course Li Rusi didn't leave. What if Li Shaoyun had the idea of ​​harming Zhuang Xun? She just stood aside and observed secretly.

"That's a lot of explanation, no, Si'er hooked me up, that's how..."

Zhuang Xun's wisdom is not perfect, but he has thought clearly at this point.

"Yes, that's it. The guilty girl has admired Your Majesty for a long time..." Her crimson cheeks were filled with indescribable embarrassment.

"Have you ever really admired me? You don't want power and position. I can give it to you. You don't have to try so hard to please me. Your idea is still Si'er's idea?"

Zhuang Xun knew his own weight very well, so he reluctantly broke away, lifted the quilt and prepared to escape. After associating the two parties' identities, he probably understood what made this once proud beauty bow down and take the initiative to serve.

Admire? The way Li Shaoyun used to look, there was no trace of admiration for her. She didn't know if Li Rusi loved her and wanted to take care of her family when she climbed into her bed.

"Has your Majesty ever coveted a concubine?" Li Shaoyun hugged Zhuang Xun from behind.

"I heard everything about your deal with King Cheng. If you didn't have such thoughts, how could you have such a request? Ru Si agreed, so His Majesty never thought of overpowering me..."

The annoying big goblin picked Zhuang Xun's chin.

Zhuang Xun turned his head, looked at Li Shaoyun's charming, delicate and beautiful face, and recalled the throbbing he had felt before.

The beauty's red lips are close...

(End of this chapter)