At the gate of the General's palace, a very old servant took the reins handed over by Liu Ling and led the red lion into the yard. This old servant was an old veteran adopted by Liu Ling because he was too old and had no one to rely on.
He was taken into the palace by Liu Ling.
When Liu Ling returned to the palace, it was already the third day after the second prince Liu Zhuo ascended the throne. The hard work of these days made Liu Ling a little exhausted physically and mentally. Liu Zhuo ascended the throne even though he was injured, and everything after the ceremony had to be handled by Liu Ling.
Arrangements for one point. Personnel arrangements for the six ministries and nine ministers, the rectification of the Forbidden Army, the transfer of the Gyeonggi camp, etc., all matters must be decided by him.
Liu Ling, who was exhausted and had not slept for three whole days and nights, just wanted to have a good sleep.
Liu Ling's palace occupies a small area, with less than twenty houses in the front and rear courtyards. Compared with Liu Ling's status, such a courtyard is a bit shabby. Not to mention that he is a prince, a general king, even if he is a member of the imperial court
The house of a third-grade official here would be more magnificent than his palace.
Liu Ling did not go back to the bedroom directly, but washed his face and walked into his study. His study was very simple, with only a mahogany bookshelf, a desk, and a chair. There was nothing expensive in the study.
As for decoration, there is only a very special painting hanging on the wall on the side of the desk.
This is a sketch that would never have appeared in this era. Although it was drawn with charcoal, the brushwork is very delicate. A middle-aged man who looks kind and handsome is sitting with a very beautiful woman in his arms.
On the sofa, both of them had happy and satisfied smiles on their faces.
Although the paper and pen used in this painting result in a painting that is not very beautiful, it can be seen from every stroke that the person who painted this painting worked hard. And the person who painted this painting
The person is Liu Ling, and the men and women in the painting are his parents in his previous life.
It has been nine years since he came to this era. Although Liu Ling has adapted to this world and learned how to survive better in this world, he still cannot forget his parents and the person in his previous life who was not rich but full of warmth.
A loving home.
Liu Ling stood in front of the painting and showed a gentle smile to the parents in the portrait.
"Mom, Dad, I'm back."
He said.
"Mom and Dad, you must not have thought of it. My son has killed again in the past few days, and he has killed many people. Those self-righteous guys from the Six Departments and Nine Ministers made me kill nine in one breath, and I killed six more than the thousand captains of the Forbidden Army.
Seventeen officials below the third rank were beheaded, and my son has been numb to the killings in the past three days."
Liu Ling sighed and said, "Mom and Dad, it has been almost ten years since we came to this era. How are you?"
"In this world, although I am a prince, I can't feel the warmth you give me in the royal family. This world is cold. If you are not ruthless and don't kill people, even if you want to live peacefully, you will not be able to live in peace.
No. This is a troubled time. If I am not mistaken, this era is the chaotic Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms in history."
"Mom and Dad, my son doesn't have any big ambitions. He just wants to live a good life. But in this cannibalistic society, if I'm not cruel, I can only die without my body intact. My son's hands are full of blood now, will you blame me?"
Liu Ling sat on the chair, looking at the portrait in a daze.
"Mom and Dad, only my second brother Liu Zhuo is good to me in this world. He is the only one, so I will give him a great blessing. Now I have helped him ascend to the throne. In the future, as long as he is here, I will never
I don’t have to live those days of intrigues and duplicity. Tomorrow I will submit my resignation to my second brother. My second brother has named me Side by Side King. I don’t care about this title. I just want to live quietly, so from now on
Starting from tomorrow, I will be a prince who waits for death and does nothing."
"I can't go back, so I can only live well. This is what you want, right?"
Liu Ling was talking to herself, her eyes full of warmth.
At this moment, someone knocked gently on the study door.
"Your Majesty, my servant has prepared the bath water for you. Now, can I help you take a bath and change your clothes?"
A gentle and pleasant voice sounded, it was Liu Mei'er, the little maid in the palace. Liu Mei'er was originally a maid in the palace, but was later expelled from the palace because she offended the eunuch Guo Si. Guo Si sent someone to kidnap her on the way.
She was about to be sold to a brothel, but was rescued by Liu Ling who happened to be passing by. From then on, she became a maid in the palace of General Liu Ling.
This Liu Mei'er is seventeen years old and is very beautiful. According to the standards of modern society, she is about 1.65 meters tall, which is considered very tall among ancient women. The most charming thing about her delicate face is her pair of watery eyes.
Her barking eyes seemed to be able to talk. She had a great figure, especially her slim waist, which made people forget to leave.
There were not many servants in Prince Liu Ling's palace. There were only three maids, three boys, two old servants, a cook, and a groom. This was simply out of proportion to his status as a prince, and it was because of this that Liu Ling seemed very out of place.
In the eyes of others, he was an alien, and the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty had nothing to say about his simple life.
There are many people who say that he is low-key, that he is pretentious, that he is concerned about the country and the people, and that he is sensational. But Liu Ling laughs it off.
Liu Ling smiled, it was indeed time to take a good bath.
"come in."
Liu Ling said softly.
The study door creaked and was gently pushed open. Liu Mei'er walked in gently and skillfully. She first bowed obediently to Liu Ling and called out softly.
"Your Majesty."
"Um."
Liu Ling responded.
Two boys carried a huge wooden barrel in and placed it in the study room. Then the two boys bowed and left. The huge wooden barrel was steaming with steam, and there were a few fragrant jasmine flowers floating on the water.
When Liu Ling saw the flowers on the water, he smiled helplessly. This Liu Meier always liked to do these things. He was a big man, and he had to sprinkle some flower petals in the water every time he took a bath.
"Your Majesty, let me take a bath for you."
Liu Meier said with a red face.
Her face is very delicate, with a small nose, a small cherry mouth, a smooth forehead, and two faint red clouds flying on her cheeks, which makes people feel loved just like blooming peach blossoms. She wears a goose-yellow dress on Liu Meier's head.
On her body, her perfect figure was vividly outlined. A pair of straight and slender jade legs were looming under the thin long skirt. She stood there as if she were a hibiscus emerging from the water, which was as breathtaking as a hibiscus.
Liu Ling vaguely remembered that when he had just taken Liu Mei'er in, she was just a thirteen-year-old child. At that time, she had a pair of innocent and beautiful big eyes. Although she was cute, she was a little green. But now she is four years old.
Years have passed, and the former little girl has turned out to be charming. If Emperor Liu Ye saw Liu Meier as she is now, I am afraid she would have been included in the harem long ago.
Liu Ling stood up and walked to the edge of the barrel. Liu Meier blushed and helped Liu Ling change her clothes and take off her belt. After a while, Liu Ling's clothes were taken off cleanly by her skillful hands. Liu Ling was satisfied with being taken care of to take a bath and change clothes.
It took a year to gradually get used to it. Even though a man has received modern education and is far more open-minded than ancient people, he will inevitably resist when faced with such a life.
After Liu Ling stepped into the bucket, Liu Meier couldn't help secretly letting out a long sigh of relief. Liu Ling was over 1.8 meters tall, and his skin showed a healthy wheat color due to years of fighting. He had an excellent figure, with wide shoulders and narrow hips.
, the two muscles on the chest are bulging, and the six-pack abdominal muscles on the lower abdomen are clearly visible. However, the impact of these on Liu Mei'er is far less than the huge mass under Liu Ling's crotch.
Although Liu Meier has been serving Liu Ling for four years, the smell of Liu Ling's masculine scent every time she bathes Liu Ling makes Liu Meier feel like a deer.
Liu Meier slowly untied Liu Ling's bun and let down Liu Ling's long black hair. She secretly lowered her head and smelled the smell of Liu Ling's hair. Although the smell of sweat was not pleasant, Liu Meier seemed to
She seemed to enjoy it very much. After smelling it, she stuck out her tongue and felt a little proud.
"Mei'er."
Liu Ling closed his eyes and felt Liu Mei'er's soft, boneless hands roaming around his body. The tingling feeling made him enjoy it very much. When the body is tired, it is really happy to take a hot bath.
Things. And when you take a bath, if you have a gentle and lovely beauty to help you take a bath, that would be great happiness.
"My lord, what's the matter? Is the water cold? I'll ask someone to add some hot water."
"Need not."
Liu Ling took Liu Mei'er's hand to stop her from calling someone, and Liu Mei'er's face suddenly turned as bright as a flower.
"I want to ask you a question."
Liu Mei'er's hand was grabbed by Liu Ling, and she didn't know whether he did it on purpose or if he forgot. Liu Mei'er blushed and let Liu Ling hold her hand. She lowered her head and said softly: "This slave is just a servant. The prince has
Just give me any instructions directly."
Liu Ling smiled and said: "Silly girl, the only ones around me who can talk now are you and Lao Wu. The two maids sent by the prince and fourth brother are just spies to monitor me. You are the only one in the entire palace who can speak the most.
You understand my feelings."
Liu Meier felt warm in her heart and couldn't help but hold Liu Ling's hand tightly.
"Your Majesty, don't say that. You saved my life. This slave will live for your Majesty in this life, and I will serve you in the next life."
Liu Ling smiled and said, "Do you still believe in reincarnation?"
After asking, Liu Ling was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly, is this considered a different kind of reincarnation?
"Your Majesty?"
Seeing Liu Ling's expression change, Liu Mei'er immediately asked with concern.
"Oh, it's okay, I just want to ask you. Do you think it's better for me to be a general king who fights on the battlefield and is victorious in every battle, or is it better for me to be an idle prince who just idles around and fights birds and dogs?"
Liu Mei'er thought about it seriously and said: "If you are a slave, I naturally want you to live a relaxed life. I don't want you to fight and kill all day long. Although you are a victorious general,
But there is always danger, and it is better to live peacefully at home. However, I also know that this big man cannot do without the prince. This country still needs you to protect it, and the people still need you to protect it, so I think you can do it.
If you want to live a life of idleness, I'm afraid His Majesty the Emperor won't agree to it."
Liu Mei'er used one hand to help Liu Ling wash his chest and said softly.
After waiting for a while, Liu Ling didn't speak. Liu Meier looked down and realized that Liu Ling had fallen asleep. (To be continued)
