The setting sun in mid-spring shines in from the west window, and the small hall is bright and dark. Chen Caozhi's waiter and Li Jingshu's maids and attendants are all waiting for orders in the corridor. There are only two people in the hall, Chen Caozhi and Li Jingshu. It is very quiet, and you can hear the sycamore trees in the back mountain.
The chirping of birds in the trees——
Li Jingshu walked forward on her knees and sat down with Chen Caozhi, a few feet apart. She knelt down face to face and said, "Jingshu left Shu and entered Jing at the age of fifteen and became a concubine. She endured humiliation and joy, and her heart was filled with excitement. Master Chen thought that Jingshu
How should Shu handle herself?"
Li Jingshu's voice was deep and soft, with a kind of graceful charm, and her tone was also sad and melancholy. She changed from her previous moodiness and smooth smile, and spoke to Chen Caozhi in a heart-to-heart manner——
The faint fragrance of hibiscus reached his nose. Chen Caozhi frowned slightly and said, "Why are you telling me this? Do you want to force me to tell the truth?"
Li Jingshu smiled sadly and asked: "Master Chen has already seen through my thoughts, why didn't you tell the truth?" When Chen Caozhi didn't answer, she added: "Master Chen didn't take me seriously at all, right?
What can a woman do with her anger? Moreover, I have been willing to serve as a concubine for fifteen years, and I have never seen anything violent. Some of them are just resentments, right?"
Li Jingshu is very good at figuring out men's thoughts. Chen Caozhi really thinks so. Since Li Jingshu is so bitter and vengeful, why not kill or strangle Huan Wen while he is sleeping? Speaking of women, even men rarely do this.
Otherwise, Jing Ke and Yu Rang would not be so rare. Most people in the world can talk but cannot do, love life and fear death, and live in peace. Li Jingshu said it was just resentment in her heart, and Chen Caozhi also said
He thinks this is Huan Wen's private matter. If Huan Wen can keep Li Jingshu by his side, he won't worry about Li Jingshu's revenge. If he reminds Huan Wen to be wary of Li Jingshu, wouldn't it look stupid and ridiculous?
Chen Caozhi thought for a while and gave Li Jingshu advice: "Ms. Li is a smart person, why not read more history books to broaden her horizons. The rise and fall of dynasties is the most natural thing. Your ancestor Li Xiong took advantage of the Rebellion of the Eight Kings to create the so-called Chengdu."
In the Han Dynasty, in just a few decades, it was not uncommon for fathers, sons, and brothers to kill each other in order to seize power, and they also exploited the people ruthlessly. When your father and brother were in power, they carried out large-scale construction projects and abused their power, which caused disunity and resentment among the people. Otherwise, Duke Huan
How can you succeed in a battle after entering Shu? Madam Li lived in a deep palace since she was a child. She did not know the general trend of the world and the sufferings of the people. She was only obsessed with the hatred of the ruin of her country and her family. But what about the people who were tortured by your father and brother? "
It is true that the Chenghan Dynasty was characterized by brothers killing each other and nephews killing each other. Li Jingshu's face as white as jade instantly turned red and she said angrily: "Master Chen, how could I know that Cheng Han is disloyal and the people are resentful? It's just hearsay, and the facts are
Yes, the people in Sichuan still remember the kindness of my ancestor, Emperor Wu. In the fifteen years since I left Shu, the people in Sichuan have sent jade and silk products to me from afar every year. Isn’t this the result of my kindness and kindness in becoming the Han Dynasty?"
According to Chen Caozhi's understanding of the Cheng Han Kingdom, Li Xiong, the founder of the country, was indeed relatively clear in politics, but by the time of Li Jingshu's father and brother, they were very mediocre. However, no matter how decadent the dynasty was, there were always people who summoned spirits for it——
Chen Caozhi suddenly laughed, looked at Li Jingshu in front of him, and said: "Ms. Li, what's the use of arguing with me about this? If Mrs. Li wants to find someone to vent her emotions, I have free time today, so I'm willing to do it. I'll sit down and listen."
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The angry red tide on Li Jingshu's face gradually receded, and her violently heaving breasts also calmed down. Her eyes moved and she said with a smile: "Master Chen is really lovely, neither angry nor angry. He is calm and composed. Even though he is treating a humble woman like me, he is willing to listen.
Let me tell you, Jing Shu has never seen another man with such magnanimity——"
When Li Jingshu said this, her knees moved, and the full outline of her thighs under her skirt tightened, gradually connecting with Chen Caozhi's knees. However, seeing that Chen Caozhi remained motionless, with no intention of panicking and retreating, this Ba Di bloodline
The beauty's heart was beating wildly. She wanted to try it. She must try it——
The last ray of the setting sun disappeared, and the small hall suddenly became dark. Li Jingshu's eyes were shining brightly, her eyes widened, she knelt straight, slowly leaned over, and approached Chen Caozhi——
Chen Caozhi remained motionless, but his eyebrows were furrowed like a knife, with a stern look on his face——
Li Jingshu did not flinch, she just looked into Chen Caozhi's eyes, her white neck stretched, her chin raised, her small mouth with beautiful lip lines pouting, her white teeth slightly exposed, her breath fragrant, extremely tempting——
Li Jingshu's rosy lips were about to touch Chen Caozhi's mouth. Suddenly, there was a crisp sound, and Li Jingshu received a slap in the face. There were three shallow lines on her left cheek, which was as beautiful as mutton fat and jade.
Light red seal——
Li Jingshu was quite agile and quickly moved back a few feet. She sat on her calf with her buttocks pressed on her legs. She supported the ground with one hand and covered half of her face with the other. She twisted her body in such a way that she was embarrassed and angry. She stared at Chen Caozhi with her eyes fixed on Chen Caozhi and bit her red teeth with her white teeth.
Lips, squeeze out three words: "You hit me——"
Chen Caozhi said coldly: "Ms. Li, don't harm others or yourself. Please go back so that you can take care of yourself."
Li Jingshu, however, knelt and sat motionless, stroking her left cheek with her hand, glaring at Chen Caozhi hatefully for a long time, then lowered her eyes to the ground and said: "Master Chen is a well-rounded person. In just a few years, he rose from a humble family, and now he is here again."
Married to Lu Xie, and her reputation is at its peak, shouldn't she be afraid of jealousy? Although Jingshu is a humble woman, she is not necessarily useless to Master Chen. Why would Master Chen humiliate me like this?"
This Li Jingshu is indeed a character. She can still speak like this in such a situation, and she has not lost her mind because of shame and anger——
Chen Cao said: "Am I the one who gives others instructions? Madam Li doesn't respect herself. You are humiliating me, do you understand?"
Li Jingshu sat up straight and admitted her mistake: "Jingshu was rude, please forgive Master Chen." She knelt down on the ground.
Chen Caozhi shook his head. The thoughts of such a woman change rapidly, it is difficult to predict and unreasonable. How can such a woman be used for one's own purposes? It is enough to set fire to one's body. He will never see her again in the future. We cannot do it just because we are worried that she will slander her in front of Huan Wen.
If you give in to her, given her mentality, sooner or later she will lose control and go crazy. She will cause trouble for Huan Wen and his son. That is a private matter of the Huan Mansion and has nothing to do with Chen Caozhi. He has never thought of using Li Jingshu to achieve any purpose.
Said: "It's okay, you can go."
Li Jingshu said: "Yes, let's go now." She stood up slowly. For some reason, there was no resentment in her heart, only endless sadness, and her tears fell on the banquet at her feet——
Before Li Jingshu left the hall, Zuo Lang, a subordinate, came to report that the Crown Prince Huan Xi was visiting. Li Jingshu stopped, looked back at Chen Caozhi, and said with a smile on her cheek: "Then I wish Master Chen a happy marriage and success in the Northern Expedition."
Chen Caozhi nodded and said, "Thank you for your kind words."
But I heard Li Jingshu say again: "I heard that Princess Xianbei's nickname Qinqin is the same as my own. I also heard that Princess Xianbei wanted to marry Master Chen. Master Chen was eager to return home and refused. But if the Northern Expedition succeeds, Master Chen can marry that Xianbei The princess was kidnapped back to the east of the Yangtze River and she took the subjugated princess as a concubine. Master Chen has someone to imitate——"
Huan Xi didn't wait for Chen Caozhi to greet him, so he came in with a few attendants. The Fenghuang Mountain residence was simple and had no depth. Entering the foyer was his daily residence. Huan Xi saw Chen Caozhi and Li Jingshu standing on the porch. As he spoke, his frowned brows relaxed, and he cupped his hands to Chen Caozhi and said: "Chen Sima, I would like to invite you, Fan Wuzi, and Xie Yuandu to the banquet." Regarding Li Jingshu, Huan Xi just nodded, his father's concubine. , there is no need to show courtesy, the status of a concubine is so humble——
Chen Caozhi sneered in his heart: "Does this Huan Xi think that Li Jingshu and I have an affair, so he rushed here to catch her? What a bastard!" Chen Caozhi had already noticed that Li Jingshu and Huan Xi were acting ambiguously, and Huan Xi seemed to be quite fond of Li Jingshu. Infatuated with him, no matter how stupid Huan Xi is, he will not help Li Jingshu deal with his father Huan Wen. Li Jingshu cannot instigate the Huan family and his son to turn against each other. I don’t know if the two have an affair. If there is an affair, this kind of thing If you can't hide it, it will be exposed sooner or later. Huan Wen will probably be angry to death by then. Is Li Jingshu trying to use this method to cause trouble to the Huan family?
Chen Caozhi declined politely: "I am a little tired today. Tomorrow I will invite the prince and brothers Shi Xiu to drink at a wine shop on the south bank of Gushu River."
Huan Xi did not insist. He glanced at Li Jingshu and was about to leave. At this moment, Li Jingshu suddenly started retching while holding on to the pillar. Several maids hurriedly supported her and rubbed her back, and together they left the apartment and returned to the general's mansion. went.
The next day, Chen Caozhi paid a visit to Ningyuan General Huan Shiqian and Cavalry Superintendent Duan Si. Duan Si said: "Chen Sima, your brother Chen Zisheng wants to stay in Gushu to train heavy cavalry, and I cannot go to Jingkou with you for the time being."
Chen Cao said: "Okay, this 3,000-strong heavy cavalry will make great achievements in the Northern Expedition next year. My brother is young, so I will give you guidance from the cavalry commander Jing Duan."
Duan Si smiled and said: "My brother is extremely brave and strategic, but Duan is far inferior." Duan Si knew that Chen Caozhi was Huan Wen's think tank, and he was just a subordinate general, so he naturally spoke with the utmost humility.
At noon, Chen Caozhi hosted a banquet at a wine shop on the south bank of Gushe River. He invited Huan Xi and Huan Shixiu to attend. There were singing, dancing and prostitutes to help the party. Everyone was in a good mood. In the drinking room, Huan Xi, whose face was red from drinking, suddenly said: " I heard that Princess Qinghe of Xianbei is very beautiful. When the Northern Expedition succeeds next year, I will take her as my special favor." When he said this, he looked at Chen Caozhi with drunken eyes -
Chen Caozhi seemed as if he hadn't heard anything and just drank by himself.
Huan Shixiu hurriedly whispered to Huan Xi: "Brother, there are many people in wine shops and prostitutes, so this is not the time to say these things."
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On the morning of February 17, Chen Caozhi, Huan Xi, Huan Shixiu, Xie Yan, Fan Ning, Liu Laozhi, and Sun Wuzhong took a warship from the Xifu Navy and went down the river to Jingkou. This is where they arrived. That day, Chen Caozhi heard the news that Li Jingshu was pregnant. Huan Wen was very happy. Li Jingshu had been sleeping with Huan Wen for fifteen years and had never been pregnant, but now she was pregnant!
Chen Cao thought: "Is Huan Xuan, the prodigal son who overturned the Huan family, about to be born?"
Look at Huan Xi, who is leaning on the side and looking at the roaring river, looking uneasy.
