The Ugly Empress《丑娘娘》Chou Niang Niang
The Ugly Empress, Chapter 70, vol 2 Chapter 24: The right to withdraw troops
Xue Jun Liang nodded, reached for his neck again, coughed and said, "Jiang Yu, go to serve tea to the Marquis of Zhenjiang, and Teng Ying and Zhen will change their clothes."
Jiang Yu noticed the trace of a bite on the Emperor Xue's neck only when he said so. He was even soured by it. The little Lord Marquis didn't dare to challenge the Emperor Xue, and didn't dare to fight with the servants. It was really a tough job serving these two.
Xue Jun Liang naturally knew that Jiang Yu can handle it, so he gladly took Teng Yun to the inner hall. When changing clothes, he can't help taking advantage of the money. Although Teng Yun is almost invincible on the battlefield, there is no way in this respect.
Xue Jun Liang changed clothes contentedly. Xue Yu has been waiting for more than half an hour. After drinking three cups of tea, he felt sick after watching it the steaming cup.
Xue Jun Liang changed his clothes and smiled at Teng Yun. "Let's go. Let's meet Xue Yu."
Teng Yun hesitated for a moment and said, “I'm afraid it's not right. This Imperial court official is still..."
Xue Jun Liang interrupted him and said, "Zhen asked Xue Yu to hand over the sign to the palace for private purposes. It's OK for you to attend."
When they arrived at the Emperor’s Library, they asked Xue Yu to come over. Jiang Yu was relieved to see someone coming. He was afraid that Xue Yu would break the cup because of his temper.
Xue Yu knew in his heart that Xue Jun Liang did it on purpose. He must have wanted to rub his energy. Now he followed the palace people to the Emperor’s Library with black face.
Xue Jun Liang saw Xue Yu come in and said with a gentle smile: “Here you are, Jiang Yu stood in the audience."
“Come and sit here," Xue Jun Liang said to Teng Yun Then he looked at the space next to himself.
Teng Yun hung his head and said, “This Imperial court official dare not."
Xue Jun Liang suddenly smiled and said, “Oh no? You just bit me. How dare you at that time?"
Teng Yun's face flashed, and subconsciously looked up at Xue Jun Liang.
Xue Jun Liang was scratched warmly by Teng Yun’s eyes, and his heart was pretty beautiful. Xue Yu heard them flirting and dallying, but he couldn't show his anger, so he coughed once to show that she was still there.
Xue Jun Liang said with a sudden expression: “The Marquis of Zhenjiang has been waiting for a long time, and then Zhen forgot about it."
“This is what this Imperial brother should do."
“Oh..."
Xue Jun Liang said with a deep voice and a smile: “By the way, what's the matter to make the Marquis of Zhenjiang came to the palace?"
Xue Yu put his breath on his chest, couldn't swallow it down, couldn't spit it out, and kept holding it until he wanted to spread fire. But he still respectfully said, “His Majesty must have forgotten that it was his majesty who delivered the sign to the palace with the Imperial brother asking him to come."
“Is it?" Xue Jun Liang asked Jiang Yu.
Jiang Yu had to smile and say: "Replying back to his majesty Yes.”
Xue Jun Liang rubbed the temple with his fingers, as if thinking, “It seemed that Zhen asked you to enter the palace Ah, remember, Zhen is forgetful Zhen wanted to hear what you have in mind. "
“In my mind?"
Xue Yu was surprised and said with a smile, “This Imperial brother is so stupid that he really doesn't understand what is meant by his majesty."
Xue Jun Liang smiled and said, "I remember, you seemed to be much smaller than Zhen, weren't you?"
Xue Yu nodded, “It's true that the Imperial brother is the smallest, and naturally much smaller than his majesty."
Xue Jun Liang added: “You have been smart since you were a child. The emperor loves you very much. Most of the brothers let you. Zhen also thought you are smart, courageous and courageous. When you were young, you led the army and made achievements."
Xue Yu listened his words and didn't know what tricks he was going to use, so he had to smile and nod his head.
"Zhen attaches great importance to the talent like Lang Jing, but Lang Jing has always been loyal to you, and Zhen can't demand it, can't he? Zhen once told a joke to Lang Jing and asked him if he would be loyal to Zhen if it wasn't you who saved Lang Jing at that time but Zhen. Guess what Lang Jing said? He said that everything is variable, because Xue Yu attaches great importance to love and righteousness, so you made Lang Jing, a man of iron heart feel an attachment to you. But this Zhen can't. This Zhen knows he can be used without doubt, but Zhen will not trust Lang Jing's point and that is what is relevant. Because it's true. "
Xue Yu said nothing. He didn't know what to say.
Xue Jun Liang continued: "Zhen said so much, just to tell everyone that although many people don't like him, think he is fatuous or cruel, they even rebel, but as long as they can survive, Zhen won't hold on to anything. Although as a monarch, he may not give anyone trust, but Zhen can do it without doubt... That's what Zhen said, so what about you? "
He said, turning his head to see Teng Yun, and said with a smile, “I almost forgot that there was a man who Zhen wanted to give trust to, and of course, he wanted to receive the same trust."
Teng Yun didn't dare to look at Xue Jun Liang on the sideways, but he could feel that Xue Jun Liang's eyes were staring at him all the time. Suddenly, his hand was hot, and he was gently held by Xue Jun Liang.
Teng Yun quickly looked up to see Xue Yu, who slanted his head. It seemed that he is thinking something. Obviously, he didn't pay attention to Xue Jun Liang's small movements.
Xue Yu didn't make a sound, Xue Jun Liang said with a smile: “What? Zhen's words were very thought-provoking. If the Marquis of Zhenjiang wanted to think about it for such a long time, then it's your turn to say it."
Xue Yu paused and said: “Since his majesty wanted to say what he wanted to say, this Imperial brother should accompany him, but please send his majesty attendants back out of the palace to avoid the Imperial brother saying something that is not right, and make the outsiders hear the joke."
When Xue Jun Liang waved, Jiang Yu took the palace people to leave. Teng Yun wanted to leave, but he was caught by Xue Jun Liang. He said with a smile, “Where is Teng Ying going? Do you still think you are an outsider?"
Teng Yun clenched his hand. He seemed to think his fingers were burning. He always listened to him seriously, but why he always smiled at himself? Teng Yun was extremely uncomfortable.
He had to sit down again.
Xue Yu said: "Just as his majesty said, this Imperial brother was overindulged by the emperor and his brothers at the very beginning of his life. It can be said that there has been no unhappiness thought for 20 years, but this Imperial brother refuses to accept his majesty rule. In terms of intelligence, this Imperial brother is no worse than his majesty, but because he is too young and lacks experience, his majesty can become his Majesty over him, and this Imperial brother has been the general of the town all his life, and this Imperial brother refuses to accept it."
He didn't speak in an annoyance tone and didn't look at Xue Jun Liang. It seemed like that he didn't speak to Xue Jun Liang. Teng Yun glanced at Xue Jun Liang's face and hung a string in his heart.
Xue Yu continued: “This Imperial brother has always been dissatisfied. Since he became a servant of this Imperial brother, Lang Jing has often advised this Imperial brother that the time is not yet ripe. This Imperial brother always thought about when it will be mature and when it will be stable. Now he understood Lang Jing’s words. Maybe he means that I will never be mature in my life. This Imperial brother has a high self-esteem, but I don't want to be a frog at the bottom of the well. Although I admire his wisdom and means of the emperor brother, I still don't agree His majesty and does his know why? Because of the inhumanity of his majesty, this Imperial brother was meant to be the first emperor. This Imperial brother would rather die than give his dignity to his majesty and let him trample on it at will. Maybe his majesty thought it's a kindness not to kill a traitor, and all the world should remember your kindness. But for this Imperial brother, there is only more resentment, and his majesty will never know it in his whole life. Being locked in the house without a window, there is no despair to match."
Xue Jun Liang also lost his anger and said calmly, “So... Now let's talk about it. If you have any dissatisfaction or resentment, you can bring it up. Of course, it's within Zhen’s power. They all say that the emperor is above ten thousand people, but there are also things that can't be given, such as the throne, such as military power... "
Xue Yu said: “This Imperial brother dare not expect these things, only hope that his majesty can remove the spies and return the dignity of this Imperial brother."
Xue Jun Liang nodded and said with a smile, “Is that it?"
“That's it,"
Xue Jun Liang said: “It seemed that you don't want much... Come back to the court from tomorrow."
Xue Yu was stunned for a moment, and then there was some change on his face. It seemed that he was excited, but also a little bit forbearing. He said, “Thanks for this his majesty."
Xue Jun Liang said: “Don't thank me, just thank Lang Jing if you want to. He's so moved by your loyalty that even Zhen was moved by his. I hope you and Lang Jing can be loyal to the Xue state together. Your talent and Zhen are all obvious a gift to all."
Xue Yu thanked him, and soon quit from the hall.
Xue Jun Liang took Teng Yun's hand and said with a smile, “How was it?"
Teng Yun said, “Is his majesty saying that you can persuade with few words?"
Xue Jun Liang smiled, held his hand and lifted it up, put it on his lips and said with a quick smile, “That's right."
“His majesty is so sure. Isn't the Marquis of Zhenjiang pretending to surrender?"
“For sure."
Xue Jun Liang paused and said: "Xue Yu doesn't have this kind of mind. If he could have the mind of feigning surrender, he would have come to sit on the throne of the Xue state in rebellion that day. Xue Yu is impulsive and easy to be moved, so he can accept Lang Jing as a sycophant, so that I can take advantage of it."
Teng Yun was silent for a moment and then said, “His majesty said too much today."
Xue Jun Liang said with a smile: “What are you afraid of? Now there are only you and me, and no outsiders Does Teng Ying treat me as an outsider? Isn't it too hurtful?"
Teng Yun looked at his sad expression, and couldn't help shaking. The emperor who has always been high above is really not suitable for this expression.
Xue Jun Liang suddenly seemed to think of something and said: “Tomorrow I'm going to marry Xue Chang Jing to the Marquis’s daughter. I've been thinking about who should be given these rights for a long time. It seemed that it's not appropriate for anyone. Today I've talked with Xue Yu, and I'm going to give him some military power. But I'm not sure. So I want to give Xue Yu some military power charge of the military power of The Marquis of Zheng’an together with Teng Ying. How about Teng Ying? "
Teng Yun said: “Although it's easy to collect the military power of The Marquis of Zheng’an, I'm afraid it's not easy to make them obey."
“That's why we need to send Teng Ying out there, isn't it to solve this thing?"
Teng Yun was stunned and said, “Thanks his majesty for his care."
“I've learned your talent..."
After a pause here, it seemed to be a memory he remembered. Xue Jun Liang is also a memory indeed. He thought of the things a long time ago, the demeanor of Teng Yun in the battlefield, and couldn't help laughing: “I'm most relieved to leave this matter to you, especially since I believe you can hold Xue Yu."
“Yes... This Imperial court official will not be disgraced."
Xue Jun Liang said with a smile: “You and I don't have to be so constrained. Maybe you can't let go of your guard now, but I'm sure that will happen sooner or later..."
After all, in this world, no one can really show his ambition and style like Xue Jun Liang, and no one can trust and reuse Teng Yun so much.
“You don't think there are not many soldiers in the Marquis of Zheng’an, but they are all elite soldiers who have been trained strictly. Although these soldiers are not easy to accept change, they will swear to be loyal once they accept..."
Xue Jun Liang said: “By the way, I will assign you the three He Family brothers to help you train elite soldiers. After all, the three of them are also people who have been on the battlefield, with some experience."
Teng Yun said, “I'm afraid... I'm afraid the crown prince won't let them go. The three He Family brothers are currently working in the crown prince palace. "
Xue Jun Liang smiled and said, "Xu Pei is a bully. If you take good care of him, he will take it."
“In fact, the crown prince is smart and shrewd. It's just a child's mind naturally. When he grows older, he will naturally become a good model of an emperor."
When Teng Yun finished this sentence, he saw Xue Jun Liang smile more intensely, and he looked at himself with a different look and said: “So soon, you'll have one heart? Teng Ying, you are so kind to the crown prince, but I have to say I’m jealous. What can I do? "
“His Majesty...”
Teng Yun stood up and backed away.
Xue Jun Liang didn't tease him anymore. Only when he saw good things, he could get good results.
The next day was the day when Xue Jun Liang granted out marriage for the noble son of the Marquis of Zheng'an. The princess from Feng had long been in the palace. Although Xue Chang Jing was unwilling to marry, the emperor could not be disobeyed. Moreover, Xue Chang Jing knew that he would have to marry a woman sooner or later.
Because Teng Yun is an Imperial consort, there is no higher status than that in the Imperial harem. In addition, Xue Jun Liang was very attentive to him, so he will naturally go to the banquet.
Looking at this scene, Teng Yun suddenly thought of the appearance of Teng Qian Yi coming to make peace. It's also this kind of scene that irked him. No matter who is wise between Xue Jun Liang and Feng Ming, the country owes too much to the other person.
Xue Jun Liang was more fussy than usual. The bride has arrived at the palace and is waiting. Xue Chang Jing was left to toast.
Xue Jun Liang looked at Xue Chang Jing's unsteady standing and laughed: “Chang Jing, you are younger than Zhen. Zhen has always treated you as his brother. Now you have become a family. Zhen's heart is in his stomach. After returning, you will inherit Zhen uncle's title."
Xue Chang Jing's purpose in the Imperial capital is to inherit the title. Hearing this, he was obviously happy that he couldn't stem his smile. He finally became Lord Marquis
Xue Jun Liang saw this and said, “Alas... Although the Marquis of Zheng’an was far away in the border area, he has always had a strong relationship with Zheng'an. Now he is gone, and Zhen felt very sad. He always felt that he should do something for him. It's just a matter of reluctance to marry for the princess from the Feng State. Zhen has another way... "
He said with a smile: “The second thing Zhen can do for the Marquis of Zheng'an noble son is take good care of his children. Zhen heard that there are many descendants of the Marquis of Zheng’an. How many brothers do you have?"
Xue Chang Jing didn't understand Xue Jun Liang's meaning. He said stupidly, "Replying back to his majesty, four younger brothers."
“Oh... In this way, "Xue Jun Liang nodded, “Since Chang Jing has inherited the title, and Zhen should also take care of other people. So... why doesn't Zhen divide the soldiers of the Marquis of Zheng’an army into five parts and give them equally to five of your brothers?
Xue Chang Jing didn't pay attention to listening, and he was dizzy after drinking too much wine. At first, he giggled, but his face immediately turned wrong. He opened his eyes and waited for Xue Jun Liang incredibly, then said: “His majesty about this, there is... "
“What? What's wrong with Chang Jing? "
Xue Jun Liang said with a smile: “My Xue state took benevolence, righteousness and filial piety as the priority. Brothers should take good care of each other. Ancestors also made laws. Everyone in our family can't kill the other person. We, the younger generation, should follow the teachings of our ancestors. Military power, a kind of external thing, can be divided into younger brothers, is that all right?"
Seeing Xue Jun Liang's old sly and treacherous person's face, Teng Yun blustered Xue Chang Jing. He couldn't help laughing and said: “I think the new Lord Marquis is happy."
Xue Jun Liang nodded: “Today is a great day. You should not drink too much. It's a rare night. Go to accompany the princess. Your bride is the princess of the Feng state. Don't neglect her. "
Xue Chang Jing felt even more cold-blooded after hearing this. It's clear that Xue Jun Liang has seized his military power while telling him that if he neglects the princess, then the Feng state will find a chance to fight her!
They didn't drink much wine, Xue Jun Liang asked Xue Chang Jing to enter the new house. Outside the new house, someone sang a happy song. Inside, there was a maid waiting for Lord Marquis and the princess to drink the wedding wine.
Xue Jun Liang sent people to draw up the Imperial decree for a long time. He just told Xue Chang Jing about the right to divide the troops. He immediately sent the Imperial decree to the frontier. Before Xue Chang Jing could go back, he had already divided the military power. To be honest, Xue Chang Jing was a Lord Marquis covered with a false title.
Xue Jun Liang ordered people to send out the Imperial decree overnight. It was settled for the time being. He drank some wine and was blown by the wind in the garden. He was comfortable. He saw the pavilion not far away. Suddenly, he thought that he saw Teng Yun sleeping in this place when he had a wine feast. He changed his costume and went for him.
At that time, Xue Jun Liang didn't know that the Teng Ying was the Teng Yun who had a great relationship with himself. At that time, he only wanted to get rid of the eyesore talented person, but he didn't think too much. Now, when he thought so, he suddenly felt that he is intelligent and confused for a while.
Teng Yun went back to the Yunfeng palace when Xue Jun Liang called for someone to deliver the Imperial decree, but because the wine left him hot and dry, he went to the garden to fell the wind. Rui Xue followed him and said with a smile, “Master, that's his majesty. No wonder his majesty treats you so attentively. I'm afraid you and his majesty have a sharp heart."
Teng Yun wanted to scold her for not saying anything before he came here, but when he looked up, he saw Xue Jun Liang standing in the small pavilion, staring at the fence of the pavilion, as if he was thinking something.
Teng Yun didn’t know why. Suddenly, the scene of that night pops up in his mind. He is pressed on the stone floor of the pavilion by Xue Jun Liang.
The wine seemed to be steaming, which made Teng Yun dizzy. Rui Xue said, “Can't the master pass through that way?"
Teng Yun shook his head. “Maybe Emperor Xue is thinking about something. Best to not disturb him."
When he said that, he turned around to leave. This place always reminds him of something too embarrassing.
But he didn't expect Xue Jun Liang really had a sharp heart. Looking over here, he saw Teng Yun who was turning around and wanted to go. He said with a smile, “Teng Ying hasn't gone back to rest yet?"
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~ The Ugly Empress ~
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