Chapter 389 Visit
Chapter 389 Visit
Upon receiving the news, the shogunate samurai and garrison officers went three miles out of the city to greet them.
Shao Xun dismounted from his horse and greeted them patiently with a smile on his face.
"Mr. Chen annihilated the evil at Chenggao and the bandits at Gaoping, and was a master of strategy. He is truly the Han Bai of the modern age." Someone stepped forward and praised.
Shao Xun took a closer look and realized that it was the Zuo Sima Pei Shao, so he replied: "You are too flattering. You have defended Jiyang and faced the enemy head-on, which is also a great achievement."
"You first stood up in Luoyang and showed your power over the country, and then fought in the city and wiped out the ugly people. All these things have touched the people of Yanzhou and made them miss you."
"If it weren't for Yang Zhong's repeated planning, Kaocheng might not be so stable." Shao Xun said, holding Pan Tao's hand.
Pan Tao is undoubtedly an egoist, a very sophisticated one.
Shao Xun was still very grateful to him.
Back then, Pan Tao advised him to gather refugees and build a fortress, which marked the beginning of his hegemony.
To put it bluntly, if it weren't for the support of these private troops, the late emperor Sima Yue would have dared to attack him.
It was Pan Tao's advice that made him determined to take advantage of the power vacuum in Luoyang to establish his own private military system.
"Mr. Ming, please raise your boat and cross the great river..."
The shogunate's officials came forward one after another, offering praises for free.
Shao Xun was in a hurry to get into the city, and was a little perfunctory at the end.
After finally finishing his words, he entered the city, surrounded by his personal soldiers, and paid his respects to the dowager concubine.
As for Sima Pi, he had already moved to the General's Mansion outside the city to officially take up his duties because the concubine was "sick".
When we arrived near the house, Pei Shiliu was already waiting at the door.
Shao Xun took a few quick steps and asked in a low voice, "What's going on?"
"The concubine felt a little sleepy in the afternoon, so she went to sleep." Pei Shiliu said.
"Have you had a good appetite these days?"
"Better than before."
The two of them walked while talking.
The personal guards were in front to disperse the outsiders and prevent unidentified people from approaching.
Shao Xun frowned and called Cai Cheng, asking him to take the people away and leave a few guards in the backyard, and to be gentle and not to disturb the sick concubine.
Cai Cheng took the order and left.
When they arrived outside Concubine Pei's bedroom, the maids had all dispersed, leaving only Liu waiting there.
Shao Xun nodded to her.
Liu had no expression on her face, didn't even greet him, and just left.
Shao Xun grabbed her hand.
Liu's heart trembled, and she became even more panicked.
She tried to recall her attitude when she faced him last time, so she turned her head and looked at him. Xuan felt that the look in his eyes was wrong, so she forced herself to brew hatred and indifference, and looked at Shao Xun coldly.
Shao Xun looked at her and said sincerely, "Thank you for your hard work during this period."
After saying that, he went into the bedroom.
Liu was stunned.
Emotions such as embarrassment and regret all surged up in an instant, and there was even a hint of inexplicable grievance and comfort after receiving affirmation.
She left in a panic, not daring to look back at the man.
After entering the bedroom, Shao Xun saw Concubine Pei lying on the couch at a glance.
The breath is long and peaceful.
There was a hint of worry on his face, and even when he fell asleep, his brows were slightly furrowed.
She was covered with a thin blanket. There should be a slightly bulging belly under the blanket, but unfortunately I couldn't see it clearly.
Shao Xun sat at the head of the bed, looking at her quietly.
It seemed like it was more than nine years ago, when Hua Nu was still an elegant and lonely Princess of the East China Sea. She was smart enough to foresee the turmoil in the next few years.
At that time, she probably just wanted to subconsciously grasp something and cultivate something so that she would have a team of guards that could be used at her will in the chaotic situation in the future.
In the curling smoke of tea, the young man who was prostrating himself before her kept stealing glances at her, attracted by her appearance and temperament.
A lot has happened in nine years.
She had delivered many messages for him.
She took out her dowry and used it to build the fort.
When Luoyang was facing internal and external troubles, they supported each other in Jinyong City.
She was so angry at her father's scolding that he secretly gave her a gift when he returned from the expedition to Hebei.
Every New Year's Day, when the shogunate's scholars gathered together, she skillfully guided the conversation and saved him a lot of unnecessary trouble.
After Sima Yue passed away, she took the initiative to step forward, won over Sima Que and a group of generals in the shogunate, barely held together the shogunate, and then handed it over to him.
When the Huns invaded, she held Kaocheng firmly and encouraged the people. She took the servants in the mansion to carry water and food for the soldiers, mended their uniforms, and stabilized the situation.
Now she is several months pregnant and has given birth to his children.
Shao Xun reached out his hand and gently smoothed the sadness between Concubine Pei's brows.
Concubine Pei opened her eyes and when she saw Shao Xun sitting in front of her, she showed no exaggerated surprise, only a quiet smile: "You're back?"
"came back."
"Go wash." Concubine Pei said.
Shao Xun looked at himself, smiled to himself, and said, "I was in a hurry to see you."
"I know."
Shao Xun stood up and left the bedroom.
The guards quickly boiled the water and Shao Xun sat comfortably in the bathtub.
This is what it's like to go to war.
Under the sun and rain, climbing on ice and lying in snow, the wind is as sharp as a knife.
It was common for him not to take a bath for a long time, so how could he look handsome? The image of a young and handsome general did not exist. Liu brought a set of robes and placed them on the table.
"Wait." Shao Xun called out to Liu who was about to turn around and leave.
Liu shuddered and her heart began to pound.
She felt that she should be angry, but after brewing it for a long time, she could not muster too much of such emotion.
She forced herself to imagine the night when Shao Xun raped her. It really worked and her hatred gradually grew.
But after a while, her daughter's lovely face appeared before her eyes, which dispelled her hatred.
She bit her lip, trying not to think about her daughter, but instead imagining the scene of Shao Xun ravaging her.
But the scene soon changed, and a scene appeared in which Shao Xun rode his horse on a high hill at dawn, and the soldiers and civilians in the city cheered enthusiastically.
One is Taibai Star who came down from heaven to save her, and the other is an evil person who forcibly insulted her. The scenes gradually merged, and Liu felt weak all over and her legs were a little soft.
"There is a box on the table over there. Open it and take a look." Shao Xun's voice came.
Liu suddenly woke up. She didn't dare to look back. After finding the box, she opened it and was slightly surprised.
"Shi Le used the Gaotang silk to reward the army." Shao Xun said, "These pieces look good and should be quite valuable. I'll give them to you."
Liu gently stroked the silk.
She couldn't describe her mood clearly. It was a mixture of joy, sadness, and grief. In short, it was very complicated.
All things come together in the end, and there is only one word: "Thank you."
Did he know that he was born into the Liu clan of Pingyuan? Did he know that he had lived in Gaotang since childhood?
"It's my duty. Thank you for your hard work during this period. I will need your help in taking care of Hua Nu in the future." Shao Xun said casually.
For some reason, the little bit of joy that had just emerged in Liu's heart disappeared.
She picked up the silk, bowed reluctantly, and left in a hurry.
She walked very fast, and there was still some stickiness between her legs, which made her face feel like it was on fire and she felt ashamed.
There seemed to be some inappropriate resentment in her heart. She was confused and scared and could only escape.
Shao Xun didn't pay too much attention to her mood, he just felt that her behavior was out of control and a little strange.
After drying his body, he changed into his robe and went to the bedroom.
He took off his shoes, climbed onto the couch, lifted the quilt, and carefully held Concubine Pei in his arms.
"When will you return to Xuchang?" Concubine Pei asked, resting her head in his arms.
"No more going back." Shao Xun said, gently stroking her belly.
He already had three children, but this child was different, really different.
"Now that you've become a governor, can't you just speak properly?" Concubine Pei scolded.
"Cai Cheng." Shao Xun shouted loudly.
"Here." Cai Cheng's voice came from outside the window.
"Send the order, the army will set up camp."
"promise."
After giving the order, Shao Xun looked at Concubine Pei.
"Stupid emperor!" Concubine Pei chuckled.
"In order to please the beauty, there is nothing I can't do," Shao Xun said with a smile.
Concubine Pei covered his mouth and said, "It's fine to say this between the boudoirs, but I'm afraid you'll get carried away outside and let it slip. Don't talk nonsense in the future."
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Shao Xun followed suit.
Concubine Pei lay quietly in his arms and said nothing more.
Shao Xun gently stroked her back.
The last time Concubine Pei said, "I am also a woman," he realized from then on that even the regent queen mother with all the power in the world has emotional needs and is vulnerable at times, and sometimes even needs to provide emotional value like coaxing an ignorant little woman.
How can a yellow-haired person not understand this?
What's more, pregnant women's emotions are more unstable and they need more care.
"You can leave at the end of the month." After a long while, Concubine Pei said, "If we leave for too long, it might cause criticism."
"What about you?"
"I'll stay in Kaocheng." Concubine Pei said, "Besides, I don't like going to Xuchang."
Shao Xun kissed her and hugged her a little harder.
Concubine Pei raised her head, looked into his eyes, and said, "Now you know the harm of messing with women, right?"
Shao Xun smiled awkwardly.
I wanted to use some twisted logic and say that spreading genes to more female animals is the instinct of males, but when I saw Concubine Pei's eyes, I could only play dumb.
"If I get killed, those women in your family, one by one..." Concubine Pei pinched Shao Xun lightly.
Shao Xun suddenly felt fortunate.
Fortunately, Concubine Pei is his mistress. Due to her status, she cannot have too many improper thoughts, otherwise it will be really troublesome.
"There may have been rumors recently. My son came to visit me several times, but I didn't see him and sent him away, but he must have had some suspicions." Concubine Pei added, "It's a good thing you defeated the Xiongnu, otherwise, I don't know how to deal with the situation."
Thinking of this, she sighed a little.
After all, there is a huge gap in status between the two of them.
"There will be a way." Shao Xun said, "When I wipe out the northern princes, who will dare to say anything?"
"Then you'd better hurry up. I'm already 31 this year and I'm getting old." Concubine Pei gradually calmed down.
Shao Xun looked up at the sky.
It seems like I've been working for these women all my life.
But, is it a loss? Shao Xun looked down at the mistress in his arms, it seems that it is not a loss, that is enough!
Furthermore, I am doing this for the people of the world.
Pattern, pattern, this is the pattern of me, Huangmao.
(End of this chapter)