The Ugly Empress《丑娘娘 》Chou Niang Niang
The Ugly Empress vol 1, Chapter 19: Meeting
Teng Yun’s hand was held, he felt extremely uncomfortable, and always wanted to draw back, but Xue Jun Liang didn't realize it at all, and probably felt that he was very gentle.
During the meal, he also personally served food and dishes for Teng Yun. While watching, Xiu Yao felt flattered for the empress. After eating, he sent the imperial physician to check the progress of the empress’s face.
The scar on Teng Yun's face gradually fell off, showing the soft pink skin, but there was always some itching when the scar fell off, and the scar would turn red and was dry. Teng Yun didn't think about it. Xue Jun Liang observed it, and asked the doctor to apply the ointment.
The imperial physician repeatedly promised that the scar would not leave traces after falling off, and Xue Jun Liang released the man.
Xue Jun Liang applied medicine to Teng Yun, and suddenly smiled, “Consort Ai smells so good."
Teng Yun didn't realize that the other side was teasing himself and said, “It's the scent of the ointment."
Xue Jun Liang sniffed the ointment and shook his head. “Where does the ointment have the aroma of the Consort Ai?"
He even grabbed Teng Yun and kissed her on the forehead.
There was a warm heat on the forehead, although it was only a short touch, but Teng Yun was shocked. Such a simple and gentle kiss was even more deadly than kissing on the mouth before. Teng Yun frowned, leaned back and tried to keep a distance.
Xue Jun Liang, as if he didn't realize it at all, said with a little surprise: “It's my heavy action. Did I hurt Consort Ai?"
Teng Yun couldn't say anything. He took a sip and said, “I dare not let you work. I'd better do it by myself."
This time, Xue Jun Liang didn't ask for anything. He handed the ointment to Teng Yun and said: “It's late today. Zhen will go back first. I'll let Teng Shang come to see you in the palace in a few days. It's the person who wanted to marry into Xue's family. To be a Lord Marquees, we should teach him more rules so as not to make people laugh at him."
[1] Marquees is a wife of a marquis in English nobility terms, but I can’t call a man a lady so I put it as Lord Marquees, the Lord will denote he is a man and the marquees will denote that it’s the wife of a marquis
Xue Jun Liang left after saying this, and there was a stir in Teng Yun's heart. He didn’t know what Xue Hou Yang thought. According to the meaning of Emperor Xue’s words, does Xue Hou Yang still have feelings for Teng Shang?
However, Teng Shang and the Marquis of Wannian did not meet at all. Even in the battlefield, they did not face the other person. When Xue Hou Yang was general, Teng Shang had been recalled to the country by Emperor Teng. The Emperor then seized the army control. After that, he never let Teng Shang led the army or go out of the Teng state capital and this is half a step away monitored, not to mention having met with some private friends.
Teng Shang agreed to marry. Although it shocked Teng Yun a little, after a bit of thinking, it is clear that Teng Shang is loyal to the Teng state, and will not want to die a hundred times for nothing.
In fact, as long as Xue Jun Liang let it go, as he said, even if Xue Hou Yang is in an invincible position in the battlefield, he must be no better than Teng Shang.
But thinking about it. It's too simple for Xue Jun Liang to let go of the man easily. Even if he loves his brother, he can't do this and invite a tiger in his palace. Teng Yun was afraid he's still won’t do it.
The marriage of Marquis of Wannian is also a major event of the Xue state, which has been going on in an orderly way. Moreover, Emperor Xue said that if he wants to marry the Lord Marquis has to do the convincing himself, so he can't neglect it.
Xue Hou Yang and Teng Shang came to the palace together. As an “Insider", Teng Shang is going to the imperial harem to see the empress, while Xue Hou Yang naturally talked with Xue Jun Liang.
Xue Jun Liang looked at the smug appearance of Xue Hou Yang and couldn't help laughing and said: “I'm satisfied with that. Where's your ambition? Don't let others say that the Marquis of Wannian is a frightened Lord Marquis. "
Xue Hou Yang giggled and said, “His majesty, don't make fun of this imperial brother."
Xue Jun Liang said: “Although I agreed to your marriage, you need to know that Teng Shang is not a moron. His mind is much deeper than that of your General. Whether you can move him or not depends on you. No one can help you."
Xue Hou Yang sighed and said: “To be honest... This imperial brother didn't expect that."
Xue Jun Liang said: “I think you get along fairly well. At least Teng Shang won't hide from you..."
Xue Jun Liang said and coughed, and said, “Hou Yang, what does it mean that a wife always hid from her husband, and how can she avoid you?"
“Ah..." Xue Hou Yang pondered for a moment and said: “His majesty... This imperial brother is not married yet. These things... I don't quite understand. "
Xue Jun Liang waved and said, "Just asking."
But when he finished, he felt that there he had revealed something he intended to hide. He wanted to talk about remedial measures. Xue Hou Yang didn't pay attention to it, and then said, “Is there someone else in this wife's heart?"
Xue Jun Liang listened, and his face sank with a crash. Xue Hou Yang felt that he had said something that he shouldn't have said. As expected, he couldn't say something to remedy it.
Xue Jun Liang listened to this possibility and can't sit still. Suddenly, he remembers what Teng Qian Yi said that Empress and Teng Shang may be old acquaintances, but he just asked Teng Shang to see empress.
Xue Hou Yang stood uneasily and listened to Xue Jun Liang: “It's almost lunch time let’s go to the Yunfeng palace, just in time to have a family dinner."
Teng Shang came to visit empress. Although Teng Shang is a man to be married, he is a man after all. Not everyone can see empress, so he needs to wear a pearl curtain.
Teng Shang was led into the main hall by the palace people. Xiu Yao said that empress was in the teahouse, so he led Teng Shang to the teahouse.
In the side of the main hall of the teahouse, there is a screen. Turning around, there is a small table and bookcase, with a bead curtain beside it. Inside is a beautiful couch.
Bowing his head, Teng Shang respectfully kowtowed and said, “Teng Shang, greets the empress."
Through the bead curtain, Teng Yun can also see the other person's expression, especially when Teng Shang lowered his head and faced the ground.
There is no need for kneeling when the imperial court official meets outside. Kneeling can only be done when one worship the emperor of heaven and earth, at the parents' hall and the monarchs of other countries. As long as they are not affiliated, people are not forced to kneel.
Before sending off the relatives, Teng Shang did not bow down. At this time, he knelt on the ground, because he was going to be the first wife of the Marquis of Wannian Xue Hong.
Teng Yun tried to calm his voice and said, "No need to get up and sit down."
Teng Shang's behavior was respectful from beginning to end. Thanked the empress for her kindness, he got up and sat down.
Both of them happened to be people with few words. Teng Shang didn't know that the other person was Teng Yun. Naturally, there was nothing to say, and Teng Yun didn't know what to say.
Teng Shang is a man in the end. In order to avoid suspicion, it is impossible to make Xiu Yao and his maids go out. With so many eyes and ears in the Imperial harem, Teng Yun won't be stupid to ask for trouble by remaining alone with a man in the hall. And he can't say anything when someone is around.
For a while, they were silent, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
Xiu Yao's eyes, nose, nose, heart and mind were alert, thought that empress didn't like the Teng Shang. In fact, the idea of a male a first wife is shocking! Who would like to declare it?
Just after turning out of the teahouse, before leaving the main hall, Xiu Yao came face to face with Xue Jun Liang.
Xiu Yao didn't hear the report either. She was really scared. She knelt down to say hello and was stopped by Xue Jun Liang before she opened her mouth.
Xue Jun Liang looked around. There was no Teng Yun or Teng Shang in the main hall. He could not help but ponder and say, “Where is empress?"
“Empress is in the teahouse," said Xiu Yao
Xue Jun Liang didn't walk to the teahouse, but asked, “Has Teng Shang come?"
"Replying back to his majesty, he is still in the teahouse."
Xue Jun Liang just walked to the teahouse, which made Xiu Yao feel ridiculous.
Xue Jun Liang also didn't let people report his presence. He entered the tea room silently, but before he turned the screen, there was no sound in it. Turning around, he saw Teng Shang sitting on one side, and Teng Yun sitting behind the curtain. She couldn't look even more upright at all. That's why he let his worries go.
Teng Shang glanced at Xue Jun Liang, but didn't see much reaction. He got up and knelt on the ground to say his greeting. It was his calm appearance that made Xue Hou Yang feel a little uncomfortable.
Xue Hou Yang hasn't met Teng Shang before, but after so many years of fighting between the two countries, he has heard more or less about his character.
Let Teng Shang kneel down for the Xue state. How much patience is needed for Teng Shang for this to happen?
Xue Jun Liang walked over, the palace maid took the initiative to pull up the bead curtain, and Teng Yun also got up to say greetings to the emperor.
Xue Jun Liang then picked up Teng Yun and said, “Teng Shang doesn't need to be polite, but Hou Yang does need to pick up Lord Xiang."
Xue Hou Yang answered the voice, so he went up to help Teng Shang. Teng Shang didn't refuse Xue Hou Yang’s touch. His expression was still light, so he didn't take it seriously.
Xue Jun Liang said, “Did the imperial physician come today?"
Teng Yun listened to his leisurely question and said, “Here we are."
“Don't forget to apply the medicine. The imperial physician said that continuous medication is necessary to have effect."
He was very concerned about what he said. He didn’t know if he want to listen to Teng Shang and Xue Hou Yang.
Xue Jun Liang was concerned enough about Teng Yun, so he said to Xue Hou Yang, “After Hou Yang’s marriage, you should escort empress back to the Feng state to visit relatives."
“This imperial court official receives the edict." Xue Hou Yang said, “This imperial brother will ensure that the empress can return to the palace safely."
Xue Jun Liang said with a smile, "Of course, Zhen trusts you the most."
As he spoke, Jiang Yu came in and said, “Emperor, there's a secret report coming."
Xue Jun Liang said “Submit", and Jiang Yu respectfully presented a note.
Xue Jun Liang took a look at the note. It's very small and the note is not big. It's reasonable to say that even if Teng Yun stood close, he can't see what it is.
But he didn’t know if Xue Jun Liang intended it. He took the note and slanted it for a while. Teng Yun clearly saw a row of fly head characters on it.
— Emperor Feng is deceitful.
Teng couldn't see the signature below before it was pinched by Xue Jun Liang.
After watching it, Xue Jun Liang put the note in his sleeve without mentioning anything about it. He ordered Jiang Yu to prepare a meal in the Yunfeng palace, let Xue Hou Yang and Teng Shang stay together and have a family dinner.
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~ The Ugly Empress ~
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