The Ugly
Empress《丑娘娘 》Chou Niang Niang
The Ugly Empress vol 1, Chapter 18: A Male Wife
Feng Ming hasn't been to the court session for nearly a year. It's hard to avoid many tears of the old imperial court officials when he finally decided to attend.
On this day, Zhao Lu didn't come to the imperial court session. This led to the old imperial court officials led by Zuo Xiang to attack Marquis Zhao Lu with courage.
When Feng Ming went back to the palace rooms, Hou Rui Xue was outside, his face slightly cautious, and said: “Emperor... Here came the master. He's in there."
Feng Ming was stunned for a moment, then stepped into the palace door.
Marquis Zhao Lu, standing with his hands behind his long straight back, seems to appreciate the decorations. He has a straight waist and did not appear sick at all. He doesn't look like someone who needs a doctor.
Zhao Lu turned around and said with a smile, “The Emperor is coming back."
Feng Ming didn't look at him in the opposite direction. He just answered.
Zhao Lu came over and grabbed Feng Ming. Feng Ming was not short. He put on a black snake-skin robe and was very tall and straight, but he was quite thin in front of Zhao Lu.
Zhao Lu held his chin and asked the other side to lift his head. The cold jade crown is pasted on his forehead. Feng Ming still refused to look at the other man. His eyes were a little flustered.
“What?" Zhao Lu said with a smile, “Is his majesty so close to Zuo Xiang these days that he won't even take a look at this imperial court official?"
"No."
"Oh... No?" Zhao Lu gently rubbed Feng Ming's lips and said, “Is his majestic tired of watching this imperial court official so much that he doesn't even tell me how he decided to send the imperial court official to invite the eldest princess back home?"
"..."
Feng Ming wanted to talk, but he opened his mouth, but at last he pursed it and didn't say a word.
His silence seemed to infuriate Marquis Zhao Lu and he moved, grabbing Feng Ming's wrist, dragging him into the inner room and throwing him on the bed.
Rui Xue looked at the movements and said: "Lord Marquis! Lord Marquis... "
“Shut up!" Zhao Lu stopped and screamed at her and started to sweep the ink stone on the table on the ground, then he said, “Get out, there's no place for you to talk."
Rui Xue sighed and retreated.
Zhao Lu put Feng Ming on the bed and sneered: “You have been ill these days. I can't help taking care of you. Isn't it good to treat you? Since you want to attack the Xue state, why did you prevaricate me and plot things in the dark? Is it fun?!"
“I didn't want to lie to you."
Feng Ming laid on his back. The crown tassels have fallen off. His hair was a bit messy. He reached out his hand and gently touched Zhao Lu's left chest. He said: “You also ask yourself how I have treated you for so many years. If it's not for the complaints of the court, I wouldn't care, but the foundation of the Feng state which have stood for hundreds of years cannot be destroyed in my hands!"
Zhao Lu suddenly laughed, “Are you blaming me now?"
Feng Ming just said lightly: “I don't believe you can't see it. Everything that I've done is to protect you. If I don't send troops this time, can you stand so many impeachments of those imperial court officials asking for your removal from the imperial court and your position?"
“Then I ask you, what do you mean by sending the imperial court official to escort the eldest princess come back!" Zhao Lu clasped his hand and prevents Feng Ming from touching himself. He said in a cold voice: “You want to kill the princess halfway during the trip, and then put the blame Xue Jun Liang’s head, so that you can have a reason to send troops here, right?"
There was no change on Feng Ming's face, as if the eldest princess is not her elder sister from the same father and mother, “Since you know, why ask me?"
“Why ask you?" Zhao Lu narrowed his eyes and said with a smile, “She is your sister. You are her brother!"
Feng Ming didn't know that he had touched Zhao Lu's most sacred topic. He had no family in his whole life, so he cherished family affection very much. However, Feng Ming was born to be cruel and merciless. He only had to be tender looking while he was sacrificing a sister. Feng Ming would not care much for it, but this nonchalant just touched the thorn buried in Zhao Lu's heart for many years.
Feng Ming's eyes twinkled, and Marquis Zhao Lu's emotion was so agitated that he inevitably thought that he had other feelings for the princess, and a little tiresome thought filled his heart. He covered his eyes with his hands and said in a cold voice, "Lord Marquis doesn't have to say much, Zhen's already making the imperial court official come back with her from the Xue state at this time. It's too late to discuss at this time."
Zhao Lu took a step back. Though Feng Ming was a monarch of a country, he was obedient to him. He never disobeyed his wishes. He didn't expect to have a face turning day when he would not be listened. Zhao Lu didn't say a word and strode out of the bedroom.
Rui Xue stood outside in great hurry. Seeing Zhao Lu coming out, he immediately went up and said: “Master How are you?"
Zhao Lu didn't speak, but his face was cold enough. He paused and said, “You come back to the mansion with me. I need you to do something."
Xiu Yao quickly returned to the Yunfeng palace and said, “Empress, this is not good!"
Teng Yun asked her to inquire about Teng Shang. When she came back, she said it was not good. She thought Xue Jun Liang really executed Teng Shang immediately.
“I heard something else when I asked about it," said Xiu Yao
Teng Yun knew that he was not talking about Teng Shang, so he took calm heart and said, "First, Teng Shang."
"Oh... It's interesting," said Xiu Yao, “His majesty has promised the marriage of the Marquis of Wannian and Teng Shang."
“What? Marriage... Whose? "
“The Marquis of Wannian and Teng Shang, you think it's funny too. It's still a male wife who marries the righteous man."
Teng Yun's whole body was shocked, and his mind emptied for a moment, then he said, “How did Teng Shang reply back? Did he agree?"
“Yes, of course."
“It's obvious," said Xiu Yao, “If he has to marry Lord Marquis or lose his head, no one will choose to lose a head. You'd better care about yourself!"
Teng Yun slowly sat down with his hands on the edge of the table. Of course, he knew what kind of person Teng Shang was. But now was arrogant and wanted to condescend to marry a man who was still his enemy.
“Empress, I overheard you just when my maid came back. Emperor Feng sent the imperial court official to ask for you to go back to visit your relatives. I don't know when to leave. What should I do? When will the married empress leave your relatives?"
It's obvious that the relationship between the Feng state and Xue Jun Liang has always been tense, especially now that Emperor Teng offered the princess and attendants, Emperor Feng is definitely dissatisfied with Emperor Xue marriage with the Emperor Teng’s daughter, and it's definitely a war declaration to call for Empress back at this time.
And Teng Yun's current identity is not only that she is the empress of the Xue state, but also the Great Princess of the Feng state. It's hard to avoid embarrassment in the middle.
Teng Yun didn't worry about the news, but thought it was an opportunity.
As an empress of the Imperial harem, it's natural for him to have restrictions on going out of the palace. However, the parents' visit is different. Teng Yun's desire to escape was just fulfilled.
Seeing the light face on Teng Yun, Xiu Yao was not surprised. She thought to herself, sure enough, the Empress is the empress, not one who acts disorderly in the face of danger.
Xue Jun Liang finished the memorials reading in the afternoon, and arrived at the Yunfeng palace with nothing to do, which almost became his habit.
Xue Jun Liang said: “Consort Ai must have heard that Emperor Feng misses you so much that he wants you to go back to visit your relatives. Zhen doesn't know what Consort Ai thinks."
Teng Yun didn't even say much, he just replied, “It's all depend on his majesty."
Of course, he knew that the Xue State’s Emperor was making a test of himself. It is not right, whether he wanted to stay or not.
And Teng Yun's "obedient" behavior just fit with Xu Jun Liang's heart. It's hard to remember what Jiang Yu said. An emperor has only one heir. It's just that Xue Jun Liang suddenly became gloomy again. He said that he would not force Teng Yun, but would wait until the other party was willing to, and looked at the indifferent appearance of Teng Yun. He really didn't know when the empress will be willing.
Teng Yun doesn't know at this time that Emperor Xue was paying his attention.
Xue Jun Liang has moved from the idea of wanting to have children. It's impossible to send the empress (Teng Yun) back to the Feng state, no matter whether Emperor Feng really misses the Great Princess or pretends it.
Xue Jun Liang didn't intend to leave. However, he was free these days. After receiving the approval, he asked Xiu Yao to send a message that he would stay at the Yunfeng palace for dinner.
"By the way, in a few days the Marquis of Wannian will get married, and the day of Consort Ai's going back to her relatives will be postponed. After all, Hou Yang is also an important court official. It's hard to say that Consort Ai is meant to attend top his wedding here."
Teng Yun's hand trembled for a while, and he said tentatively, “I heard that Lord Marquis is going to marry the Lord Xiang of the Teng state?"
Xue Jun Liang nodded and said, “Yes, it's Teng Shang."
"... But I heard that Teng Shang was an upright man, and I'm confused as to why he will agree to marry a man?"
Xue Jun Liang listened and suddenly smiled, which made Teng Yun at a loss. Xue Jun Liang smiled enough and said: “Consort Ai has a point, but Teng Shang is also a man of great intention. He has been in the official arena for nearly 30 years. He still understood the small principles of which is better between life or reputation preservation. A man who has no head has no ambition or country to talk about."
He said, with a sudden sigh, and said: “In this case, Zhen also thought twice. What Zhen worries about is the Marquis of Wannian, I'm afraid that Hou Yang's mind is no better than that of Teng Shang. He has to suffer losses everywhere and be talked about by others. Maybe he will step into the pit and help others to fill and bury him in it. "
Teng Yun said, “Then why is his majesty willing to accept this marriage?"
“Why?"
Xue Jun Liang shook his head and said: "Because Zhen has a brother who he cares about, and that one is difficult to change his mind. It's clear that he has feelings for Teng Shang. Even though the emperor is more of a brother, Zhen can't ignore him."
Teng Yun listened to his words thoughtfully. Even if it's they are born from the same mother, it's not easy to do Xue Jun Liang's step, whether it's true or not.
He was thinking about it when he suddenly felt that the back of his hand had sunk and he had been held by Xue Jun Liang. The knuckles of Xue Jun Liang's hand were clear and there were some cocoons on it, which could just cover Teng Yun’s hand.
Teng Yun shuddered and almost threw Xu Jun Liang's hand off reflexively. Fortunately, he restrained it immediately, otherwise it would be seen as disrespectful.
Since Xue Jun Liang wanted Teng Yun to commit himself willingly, of course, he needs to take some actions. Women always like to be treated tender and considerate. Xue Jun Liang’s imperial harem is like a cloud. He naturally knew how to please women, but he miscalculated. The flesh of this empress is not a small and beautiful woman in front of him
Xue Jun Liang said: “Is Consort Ai homesick?"
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~ The Ugly Empress ~
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