Slave to Queen: One Night Bride

Chapter 101 The Lobbyist
Her voice was even more gentle: "The officials are sympathetic to the hardships you have suffered, and don't mind if you fall into the hands of the golden man..."

At this time, Hua Rong had completely understood what she meant, and she didn't get angry, she just said lightly: "Miss Wu, it's getting late, Hua Rong should leave."

Wu Jinnu only said that she had been exposed to the "ugliness" of being bullied and abused by the Jinren, and she was eager to leave, so she immediately said, "Sister Hua, please wait, I have no intention of doing so..."

The address changed from "Hua Rong" to "Sister Hua", and Hua Rong said flatly, "Miss Wu, please don't do this, Hua Rong doesn't dare to be her."

"My sister is a smart person, so she must know what I mean..." She looked eagerly and her tone was very sincere, "My sister sees the official's love for my sister, and I am envious and moved. Now, the official's heavy responsibility is on her. He is the only hope of Da Song, and there must be no mistakes in his body. Jin Nu can't share his worries, so I try my best to help him achieve some wishes within his ability. He likes you, sister, so I hope you enter The palace serves him, we are sisters, even if the officials favor you a lot, I will restrain the other concubines and not be jealous..."

Hehe, Wu Jinnu is acting like a virtuous queen, taking the initiative to take a concubine for the emperor's husband.But what about Pan Yingying?
Hua Rong couldn't help it: "Miss Wu, didn't I tell you last time that I'm already married to someone else? How can there be any reason for a married woman to remarry someone else? Wouldn't it insult the dignity of the official family?"

Seeing that she didn't look like she was joking, Wu Jinnu hurriedly said, "I've already inquired, but you didn't marry someone else? A girl's reputation is important, so you can't say such things casually."

"Ms. Wu's words are wrong. How can Hua Rong not be married yet at her age?"

Hua Rong was already 24-17 at this time. At the time, she was definitely an "older" young woman. Wu Jinnu was only [-] years old, and she was taken aback for a moment, thinking that with Hua Rong's talent and appearance, it was indeed impossible for her not to be married. .

She said: "Are you really married? Who are you married to?"

"It's a distant relative in the countryside who protects the matchmaker, just an ordinary person."

Wu Jinnu's gift giving was destroyed by Zhang Yingying last time, so this time she carefully designed the banquet. Taking advantage of Zhang Yingying and Pan Yingying's absence, she wanted Hua Rong to see the harmony between the official family's concubines and concubines, which made her agree to marry the official family. In the end, it was all in vain again, quite frustrated and somewhat resentful.

She wanted to talk about it later, Hua Rong had already left.

Passing by the school grounds, from a distance, I saw the figure of King Qin in the setting sun, walking back and forth by the side.

Hua Rong didn't want to meet him, so he immediately changed direction.

King Qin also spotted her, and was about to catch up with her when he saw her turn her head away, and walked away quickly as if avoiding the plague.Under the watchful eyes of everyone, King Qin couldn't catch up and make a clear statement. He just felt a tightness in his chest and chills. This girl, as soon as she saw herself, it was like seeing a ghost. In this life, is it true that there is no destiny for this girl? ?

When I got back to the house, I was not in the mood, and when I wanted to talk to Yue Pengju, I remembered that the palace regulations had just been established recently, and men were not allowed to enter the women's room. .

No choice but to go to Yue Pengju's residence to look for him.

Yue Pengju also didn't see her all day long, seeing her being ordered to enter the palace many times, he panicked for no reason, seeing her coming to look for him, he immediately welcomed her in.

As soon as she sat down, her voice was panicked: "Pengju, I'm afraid."

"Sister, speak slowly, don't be afraid."

"Wu Niangzi tried again and again, I am afraid that the emperor will force me to enter the palace."

Yue Pengju was also worried all the time, and only said: "Sister, don't worry, everything is by me."

She looked at his firm eyes, and although she was still uneasy, she couldn't help it. She just thought, if the wind and rain were really coming, then she would bear it together with him.

On this day, Wang Boyan and Huang Qianshan dealt with the memorials for staying in China and inspected one of them. It turned out that the young general Yue Peng wrote a letter of impeachment against himself and others. His words were sharp and his pen was not hidden.

Wang Boyan was furious: "Yue Peng is no more than a mustard seed, and dares to impeach me and others."

Huang Qianshan said: "He has repeatedly made military exploits, but he was not granted a reward because of his resignation. Otherwise, he should have accumulated a fourth-rank official. Although he cannot be promoted, his Majesty's old man may have to be reused someday."

Wang Boyan shook his head, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty sent his booklet here, apparently without any special treatment."

Huang Qianshan's eyes lit up: "The promotion of this kind of people in the future will definitely endanger us. It's better to find an opportunity to start early and send them away."

"As it should."

After all, the two of them didn't dare to make a decision, but they couldn't ask His Majesty directly, they just wanted to see the opportunity, so the matter was temporarily suppressed.

Half a month passed in such a hurry, and veteran Zong Ze was ordered to return to Beijing.

The new emperor summoned immediately.After Zongze entered the palace, he wept and kissed, unable to kneel for a long time. After a while, he spoke with difficulty: "Chen Zongze bows to His Majesty, and I wish you all blessings."

When the emperor saw that he was old, he ordered eunuch Kang Gonggong to help him up, give him a seat, and serve him tea.These days, Hua Rong was ordered to be a bodyguard with Xu Caizhi, saw many performances, and was very happy to see that the emperor treated Zongze with extra courtesy.

Zongze gasped for breath, and then said sadly and angrily: "I can't rescue Kaifeng, and the second emperor will go north. How can there be redemption?"

Zong Ze said a few words, and the emperor wondered if he remembered that he was escaping the enemy with his troops, and he was a little embarrassed, so he changed the subject.

Zong Ze said again: "When the country was first established, Huang Qianshan, Wang Boyan and others were notorious. Your Majesty, please don't get close to treacherous people."

The emperor thought of Yue Pengju's small minister's letter, accusing him of appointing traitors, and seeing Zongze doing the same, he was very displeased, and said: "Ministers discuss state affairs, and each has his own opinion. I need to listen to both, and choose what is good."

Seeing that he was protecting Huang Qianshan and Wang Boyan so much, Hua Rong couldn't help saying: "Wang Boyan keeps saying that the officials want the officials to patrol the southeast, but in fact he wants to escape to Yangzhou. Huang Qianshan even searched for beauties from the people and dedicated them to the government in name, but in fact they used them himself, ruining the reputation of the government. Such two people, if they can't save the country, they will obstruct others from saving the country, and if they can't succeed, they will ruin the success of others. The Rats..."

The emperor's face darkened, and he reprimanded: "Rong'er, important matters of the state should not be discussed indiscriminately."

Hua Rong was speechless, so he had to retreat silently.

Zong Ze was surprised when he saw her playing in the clothes of a bodyguard. He recognized that this was Yue Pengju's sister, and thought to himself, this woman is so courageous, and her words hit the point.What's even more strange is that when he was in the Marshal's Mansion, he was familiar with the emperor's bravery and fierceness, and he never allowed the female family members to say a word. Now, when the woman played openly, he just yelled a few words without any blame.

Thinking of her phrase "if you can't save the country, obstruct others from saving the country, if you can't succeed, then ruin others' success", he was even more touched, and couldn't help but look at Hua Rong again.

The emperor sighed: "Now my parents and brothers are all in the hands of the captives. They are easily blamed and thrown into the hands of rats. Recently, I got news that the Jin people have also sent envoys to make peace. Master Zong, what do you think?"

Zong Ze said: "The peace talks between the Jin people were due to the hot weather, and they had to retreat. They were afraid that the horses would be fattened in autumn, and they would invade aggressively. Therefore, the most urgent task is to invite the army to lead the army. While the captives retreat to the north, there are only more than 2 solitary troops left. People, send troops as soon as possible, and attack them unprepared. I heard that there are 10 troops in the imperial battalion. If you deploy 3 or [-] people, you can wait until you clear Kaifeng and the two rivers. Your Majesty can return to Kaifeng to inspire the people of the world. Morale."

"Okay. I will play as you say."

Hua Rong was very happy to hear the quasi-playing, but the emperor asked again: "Master Zong can choose good talents by himself, but today I recommend your protégé Yue Pengju to you, and he can be under your account."

Zong Ze had been wondering for a long time why Yue Pengju had made such a series of meritorious deeds without any promotion.Afraid that Yue Pengju would be buried, he was about to propose to the emperor, when the emperor spoke first, he was overjoyed, and immediately said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, I just need such a good general as Yue Pengju."

Hua Rong took the opportunity to play and said: "Hua Rong has heard about General Zong's name for a long time, and is willing to join General Zong's tent. Hua Rong also has combat experience, and I beg General Zong to take him in."

Zong Ze was very surprised. Looking at the emperor again, he saw him smiling slightly: "Rong'er, don't talk nonsense. It's inconvenient for women to join the army. You can stay in the palace. I need you by my side."

Seeing this, Zong Ze knew more than half in his heart that the Emperor Ganqing favored this woman, so he was extremely tolerant.Seeing the disappointment on Hua Rong's face, he smiled and said, "Are you Yue Pengju's older sister? It's a good thing that you can stay by His Majesty's side to serve. The military career is extremely hard, and no woman can adapt."

What he meant was that with a woman like Hua Rong by the emperor's side, it might be better if she raised her a little bit more.

Hua Rongzuo's invitation to join the army was rejected, and after hearing what Zong Ze said, he was even more alarmed.

However, the emperor was very satisfied with Zong Ze's words: "Rong'er, you have always admired General Zong. You see, General Zong also said the same thing."

After retiring from the court, the emperor returned to the harem, and Hua Rong hurried out of the city.

She knew that this matter could not be delayed any longer, and the emperor might soon make another move. As soon as Yue Pengju left, she could only enter the palace as a concubine.She anxiously went to look for Yue Pengju, and when she arrived at the door, she heard an order from the soldiers saying that Zongze would invite all the generals and disciples tonight.

Yue Pengju was a disciple of Zongze, so he didn't avoid suspicion, so he took his sister to the banquet with him.

Zong Ze was nearly seventy years old, with a thin body, gray hair, and little food and clothing, but at this moment, he set up a table of sumptuous food and wine for Yue Pengju, Zhang Xian and other generals who had done meritorious service.

As soon as they saw Zongze, they immediately bowed down. Zongze saw that Hua Rong had also come, and he laughed loudly: "Girl, I heard that there was a woman in Yue Pengju's army who was brave and good at fighting, and she shot Zongwang. Who, it turned out to be you. I just answered in front of the hall, and thank you for speaking for the old man."

Hua Rong respected him very much, and was very happy to hear him praise himself. He didn't say anything, just looked at Yue Pengju, and smiled: "I have no experience in combat, and I always follow Pengju's command. Follow him, and we will be able to win the battle".

Zong Ze saw this heroic woman, with a shy smile and a petite body. Standing beside Yue Pengju, she looked like a little girl, humble, gentle, like water, in stark contrast to Yue Pengju's burly and heroic.He liked her even more, and said with a smile, "You are not like Pengju's older sister, but more like his younger sister."

Yue Pengju was also very happy to hear him praise his sister.

After the meal, Zongze summoned Yue Pengju alone: ​​"You have made great achievements in killing retreating people in many consecutive battles. Your bravery and talent may not be superior to that of a good general in ancient times. But you like to use cavalry to make surprise attacks in field battles." , This is not an ancient method of warfare. If you become a general in the future and command an army of 10, how will you deal with the captives?"

(End of this chapter)