In the past two months, there have been incidents one after another. Zhao Xiyan has been staying in the Zhao Mansion and has not gone out. Gao Pingping, on the other hand, often visits.
Zhao Xiyan said with a smile: "I will go to greet Sister Gao right away."
Ms. Sun stood up knowingly: "You little girls are talking together, so I won't stand in your way."
Zhao Xiyan walked all the way to the Chuihua Gate, and Gao Pingping happened to be walking towards her.
Gao Pingping is much taller than ordinary girls, and her steps are vigorous. She doesn't like to wear bright colors, so today she is wearing a black and white women's military uniform. She looks tall and has long legs, and has a very heroic appearance.
"Sister Gao," Zhao Xiyan stepped forward with a smile: "Why are you free today?"
Gao Pingping laughed casually and said: "I am bored at home every day and have a lot of free time. If my mother hadn't been nagging me all the time, I would have wanted to run out every day."
Zhao Xiyan laughed, held Gao Pingping's hand, and said with a pun: "So, you can't marry into a family with too many rules, otherwise, you will have to be bored at home all day long."
Gao Pingping curled his lips: "Don't mention it. I get a headache when I mention the marriage."
"I have already said that I don't want to get married. I just want to live happily at home. When my mother heard this, she wiped her tears and said that there was no girl in the girl's family who was not married. I was surprised, what happened to the girl's family?
You must get married, you must get pregnant and have children, you must serve your parents-in-law and your husband? I am free on my own, why can’t I do it?”
"I couldn't bear to listen to her chatter, so I sneaked here to hide and relax."
Zhao Xiyan smiled again: "Okay, if you don't like to hear it, I won't mention it."
In her previous life, Gao Pingping, despite her noble status, was imprisoned in the palace like a bird in a cage. Day after day, year after year. No matter how fresh a woman is, her edges will be worn away and dull.
Zhao Xiyan walked slowly and slowly, and Gao Pingping deliberately slowed down to keep pace with her. After entering the courtyard, Gao Pingping sat down at the stone table in the northeast corner of the courtyard with familiarity.
Hosta brought a pot of hot fruit tea, and Haitang brought a plate of preserved fruit snacks.
Gao Pingping drank two cups of tea to moisten his throat, and then ate preserved fruit. The more he ate, the sweeter it became: "This preserved fruit is soft and sweet, which store did you buy it from?"
Zhao Xiyan smiled and said: "I made this by myself when I had nothing to do. If you like it, I will ask Hosta to pack a box for you. Take it with you when you leave."
Gao Pingping was not polite and nodded repeatedly: "Pretend to be full."
Zhao Xiyan pursed her lips and smiled, holding a cup of hot fruit tea and sipping it.
Gao Pingping glanced at the peaceful Zhao Xiyan and couldn't help but whisper: "Sister Zhao, every time I think of you and the Prince of Beihai, I feel worried in my heart. Aren't you worried at all?"
The rebellion of King Chengyang was like a farce. King Chengyang had only a few hundred soldiers under his command, and the number of soldiers secretly raised was less than 2,000.
Zhongyong Hou Gaopeng led 20,000 elite cavalry and quickly suppressed the rebellion of the vassal king.
The head of King Chengyang was brought back to the court. Everyone in the palace of Chengyang was executed. Even the grandson of King Chengyang, who was under two years old, was taken to the execution ground and executed. It was really miserable!
This incident was a stern warning to all feudal kings.
The princes and princes who "study" in the palace have to keep a low profile.
However, some people are born to be the center of attention. For example, Prince Beihai cannot keep a low profile even if he wants to. He has a good relationship with the prince and is as close as brothers. He was the first prince of the feudal lord to be assassinated, and he has powerful in-laws in the court.
In just a few months, he has established himself in the palace.
As Xu Jing's fiancée, Zhao Xiyan naturally attracted much attention.
Zhao Xiyan has not gone out in the past two months. In fact, she has received a thick pile of invitations.
"It's useless to worry about things that haven't happened yet. It will only make your current life a mess." Zhao Xiyan looked calm and said with a smile: "I'm drunk today, I'll be worried tomorrow."
Gao Pingping thought carefully for a moment and suddenly smiled: "That makes sense. Sister Zhao is really free and easy. I admire her. I'll give you a toast with tea instead of wine."
Zhao Xiyan smiled and drank with Gao Pingping.
As the daughter of Marquis Zhongyong, Gao Pingping was quite familiar with the situation in the DPRK and said in a low voice: "My father has returned to the capital after revolting, and in a few days, he will lead his troops to fight again."
"The people of Jizhou were in great turmoil. A group of huge bandits gathered ten thousand people, attacked the government, killed local officers and soldiers, and occupied three county towns."
"The emperor has issued an order for my father to lead troops to quell the rebellion. Jizhou is a long way away, and it will take at least half a year to get there."
The rebellion of King Chengyang tore off the last fig leaf of the Jin Dynasty. The civil unrest in Jizhou kicked off the end of the Jin Dynasty. What followed would be several years of civil strife. The civil unrest was like a spark of fire starting a prairie fire, spreading to all the states of the Jin Dynasty.
No matter how powerful the county and imperial army are, they are still unable to stop them. Once one civil turmoil is suppressed, more will arise. This will be an era of heroes.
Gao Pingping, who was in the home of a military general, had some insights: "I am only worried about my father now. If the people in this place are in chaos, what will they do if they go to another place? Do they have to keep running around?"
"I would rather be a peace dog than a man in troubled times."
Zhao Xiyan murmured a word in a low voice, then let out a long sigh and frowned: "After all, it is the common people who suffer."
Gao Pingping was silent for a long time, and then said with a wry smile: "Well, these things are far away from us. No matter how worried we are, we can't do anything. In short, no matter what, there will be no chaos in the capital. You and I can live peacefully.
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Yes, who would have thought that in just a few years, the Jin Dynasty would fall apart and change dynasties?
Zhao Xiyan sighed secretly and changed the topic.
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Gao Pingping spent half a day in Zhao Mansion and did not leave until evening.
Zhao Xiyan specially ordered Xu San and others to send Gao Pingping back home.
Xu San was originally in the palace with Xu Jing. After the assassination of Prince Chengyang, Xu Jing ordered Xu San to enter the Zhao family with thirty soldiers to protect Zhao Xiyan's safety.
For this reason, Xu Erwu, who stayed behind in the Beihai Palace, took a risk and privately begged his master to change places with Xu San.
Xu Jing glanced at Xu Erwu: "Are your skills as good as Xu San's?"
Xu San has the best talent and skill in martial arts, and is the number one master among the soldiers. Even Xu Jing, who was born with great strength, actually fought against Xu San, and the outcome was only 50-50.
Xu Erwu shrank his neck under his master's disgusted gaze and did not dare to say a word.
In the past two months, Xu San has led his soldiers to guard the Zhao Mansion. This has made everyone in the Zhao Mansion feel more at ease.
Gao Pingping was usually the most impatient of sending people here and there, but today he had no objection.
Xu San, who was tall and taciturn, rode his horse to accompany him. Gao Pingping, who was sitting in the carriage, couldn't help but quietly lift the curtain to take a look.
