Watching Fang Jun's back disappear at the door, Queen Su shook her head gently. For some reason, she felt a little nervous when she was getting along with Fang Jun in private. She was suppressed by the other person's aura. She could only struggle occasionally, but the whole process was nothing. Room for resistance.
The most important thing is that as a queen, she does not find it difficult to accept being suppressed by her courtiers. On the contrary, she is quite comfortable.
A bit cheap...
The female officer came out of the inner room and whispered: "Does the Queen want to go to His Majesty?"
"Yeah."
The queen stood up, and just as she took one foot out, she suddenly paused.
Before, I wanted to comfort Fang Jun and report the specific situation to His Majesty immediately, but now I feel that I should carefully consider my words...
Feeling slightly flustered, the Queen sat down again, picked up the teacup on the coffee table and took a sip.
Female officer: "..."
Realizing that the female official was hesitant to speak, the queen frowned slightly, a little displeased: "You followed me into the palace back then and you were the person I trusted the most. You should speak out if you have anything to say. Why are you so hesitant?"
The female officer lowered her head, folded her hands on her lower abdomen, and said softly: "The cup of tea you just drank is the tea cup of the Duke of Yue..."
Queen: "..."
Looking down at the teacup, he froze.
*****
In Shujing Hall, Princess Changle listened carefully to what Fang Jun said to Her Majesty and the Queen, then stretched out a jade hand and pressed it on the back of Fang Jun's hand, smiled and said softly: "As the Queen said, Your Majesty is the lord of the world. , think about If you want to be different from me, we need to be more considerate. Besides, His Majesty also loves me very much, so things like what you imagined will definitely not happen... Can you please stay out of this matter and let me handle it? "< br>
Fang Jun felt warm in his heart. This was the first time that Princess Changle claimed to be his woman in front of him and stood on the same side as him.
However, he was still a little uneasy, why: "It's not because I don't trust His Highness's ability. The matter is really big and I can't allow any mistakes... If anything happens to you and your child, I don't know what I will do." What.”
Coming to the Tang Dynasty and witnessing the splendor of this prosperous age, besides wanting to do what every Chinese descendant would do, the most important thing for him was to care and love everyone around him.
Family love and friendship hold a heavy weight in his heart.
Especially for a proud daughter like Princess Changle, who could ignore rumors and slander from the world, abandon her reputation, and willingly bear a child for him. How could he not treat her sincerely?
He would never allow anyone to harm Princess Changle and her unborn child.
Neither can the emperor.
Princess Changle's slender eyebrows were slightly raised, her eyes were as clear as stars at night, and her tone contained a sense of pride: "I am not one of those useless losers who just wait to die. Otherwise, why do you think Emperor Taizong loved me so much? Why? I suffered that at Changsun’s house I feel so many grievances because I bear the responsibility of the Princess of the Tang Dynasty, and I can't bear to make my father and mother embarrassed because of me... Now, I have fulfilled all my responsibilities, and no one can let me suffer anymore. A little aggrieved.”
Seeing the brilliance flashing on her cheeks and the overwhelming momentum, Fang Jun felt that none of the princesses of the Tang Dynasty were fuel-efficient lamps. This seemed to be a tradition...
The woman's mind was very sharp. Princess Changle stared at Fang Jun and asked, "What are you looking at? Your eyes are a little strange."
Fang Jun sighed and said: "The female leads the outside and the male leads the inside, because women are as weak as water and have insufficient talents, but His Highness is soft on the outside and strong on the inside. He has an appearance that confuses all living beings, and is also full of talent, perseverance, and a humble minister. How can I win the favor of His Highness? What a blessing. ”
Although her face was filled with peach blossoms and her heart was swaying at these words, Princess Changle's heart tightened when she heard Fang Jun call him "Your Highness". She woke up because this guy would do something wrong every time he called her that, and she felt a little guilty. He looked around and warned: "This is the palace, the sky is clear and the sun is bright, don't do anything wrong."
Fang Jun held Princess Rou Yi of Changle with his backhand and said dissatisfied: "This is a heart-to-heart confession. There is absolutely no lie. Your Highness not only doesn't believe it, but also suspects that Wei Chen has ulterior motives?"
"Hmph!"
Princess Changle disagreed: "It's just a matter of using these words to fool those inconsiderate little girls. I don't bother to listen."
Fang Jun was stunned: "Why is Your Highness so ruthless?"
Princess Changle looked surprised: "When did I fall in love with you?"
"You are pregnant with my child!"
"I just want a child."
"Your Highness has gone too far."
"This is a fact. It's your own fault."
"Then why is he a minister?"
"Seeing that you are strong, energetic, civilized, and talented, since I only want one child, it is natural to choose someone like you... Oops, let go, don't mess around, and be careful with the child."< br>
Fang Jun silently retracted his hand that reached into his clothes.
Princess Changle smiled and reached out to touch Fang Jun's cheek. Looking at his handsome face, the more she looked at him, the more she liked him. She said softly: "Obey, leave this matter to me. Don't make a fuss with His Majesty in front of you." Stiff, okay? Otherwise, it will be difficult for me to do it.”
Fang Jun shook his head: "In the face of difficulties, it's not my style to hide behind and let my woman come forward."
Princess Changle looked at Fang Jun softly for a while, turned sideways and nestled in his arms, took his hand and put it around her belly, and said softly: "Although a woman is weak, she still has to support her husband and educate her children, so what?" Can you let your man run around exhausted while you take it for granted? Although we are not called husband and wife, we are actually husband and wife. We are one body, so why should we distinguish each other? ”
Perhaps it was the words "his woman" that made her heart sway. At first, Changsun Chong only regarded her as "his own thing". Whether he was happy or angry, life or death, he had to follow Changsun Chong's will and treat her as his own. Forbidden, no one is allowed to touch it.
But Fang Jun is obviously not like this. He only regards "his woman" as a status, without any distinction between high and low, and he has never regarded her as a vassal.
This is an unprecedented respect, possessing unparalleled power that can easily penetrate her weak heart...
With the warm and fragrant soft jade in his arms, he caressed his still flat belly and sniffed the orchid-like musk scent on his hair. Fang Jun felt extremely peaceful and comfortable. He hummed and agreed: "Then you have to promise me not to let myself go." You should know how much you feel in my heart if you suffer even a little bit of grievance, let alone being coerced by others. If you suffer even a little bit, I will feel sorry for you.”
In such an era where men are superior to women, have women ever heard such love words?
Even though she was as dignified and virtuous as Princess Changle, she couldn't help but feel her heart swaying and her love burning at this moment. She stretched out her arms to wrap her arms around the man's neck and gave him a sweet kiss.
*****
As the New Year is approaching, there is another heavy snowfall. Although the curfew has been lifted, the inspections in and out of Chang'an have become more stringent. Many Hu businessmen have difficulty entering Chang'an and have to stay outside the city. This also makes the past hustle and bustle of the east and west cities It calmed down a bit.
The entire city of Chang'an is covered in silver, clean and peaceful. Under the organization of Jingzhao Mansion, the streets and alleys have been cleared of snow and buildings repaired. Everywhere is filled with joy and a new look.
The turbulent situation caused by Emperor Taizong's Eastern Expedition gradually subsided. After Li Chengqian ascended the throne, he reduced corvee, reduced taxes, and purged officials. The huge empire was full of vitality relying on the profound foundation accumulated during the Zhenguan Dynasty.
On the 30th of the twelfth lunar month, all government offices in the imperial court were closed, and all government affairs were suspended. Only officials and servants on duty in Jingzhao Mansion, Chang'an, Wannian and other yamen were left to deal with emergencies and maintain public security in the capital.
Li Ji took his family and tribesmen to preside over the ancestor worship ceremony. After bathing and changing clothes, he finished his lunch and sat in the hall to drink tea with his younger brothers Li Bi and Li Gan.
Li Bi put down his tea cup and asked: "My brother was appointed by His Majesty to be the inspector of the school, but why has he not been able to take up the post?"
He is appointed as Weiwei Shaoqing and is very familiar with military affairs.
Li Ji frowned and asked: "But someone came to your place and wanted to insert people into the Jinwu Guards?"
After the Left and Right Tun Guards were abolished, the Left and Right Jinwu Guards who replaced them had more authority, more troops, and a very large organization, which naturally attracted the attention of the army. However, Fang Jun had previously held the power of personnel reorganization of these two units. , all candidates for appointment and dismissal are strictly screened, and many people cannot get in at all.
Now that Fang Jun has been removed, if he is replaced, it is inevitable that someone will be interested in taking advantage of the situation.
Li Bi smiled and said: "What did you say, brother? Although I have no talent, I still stick to my duty. Even if there are people who can't follow my brother's path and want to find a favor from me, they will always refuse. I will never let my brother do it." Difficult.”
Li Gan, who has always been a man of few words, nodded and said: "My brother is already a very popular minister and the number one person in the army. At this time, not only does he not need favors to consolidate his position, but he must be cautious to avoid arousing His Majesty's suspicion." 'This kind of thing should still be avoided."
Li Ji smiled and nodded: "Although I am known as the number one person in the court, I am always trembling and walking on thin ice, fearing that I will make a mistake. As my brothers, you are not relying on my power to be keen on camping, and you can maintain alert, This is good. Don't be jealous of those so-called "powerful people". As long as I am here, you will have high positions and good salaries, and your family will be prosperous. But once my Li family becomes full of power, it will be a recipe for disaster. .”
Compared with these two brothers, my sons are much worse, especially the grandchildren, who are more arrogant and naughty.
As everyone knows, the so-called "first person in the court" is still a minister. As long as he is a minister, the probability of the "first person" and the "second person" falling is the same.
People are in high places, under the spotlight, and in power. How many people have been blocked from their way forward?
It can be said that everyone in the court is full of enemies. If you cannot always keep a calm and vigilant attitude, you will eventually become a stepping stone for others.
The eldest son Li Zhen walked in quickly and reported: "Father, the Duke of Linchuan County came to the door in person, saying that he was giving a New Year gift."
Li Ji was slightly startled, it was already New Year's Eve, how could anyone give a New Year's gift today? Moreover, Linchuan County Duke Li Demao is the second son of Xiangyi County Prince Li Shenfu. Judging from Li Shenfu's behavior in recent days, I'm afraid it's because of bad intentions...