On the contrary, when the sun appeared again, the whole city was like a stuffy pot, humid and hot, making people very uncomfortable. There was no wind after the rain, which made me even more irritable. It was getting late in the day, and there was a small cool breeze...
Mrs. Bian walked into the flower pavilion and leaned on the railing to look at it.
Under the pavilion, the lotus pond is in bloom, and fish are swimming under the lotus leaves. From time to time, one or two frogs will jump out of the water, land on the lotus leaves, and croak.
Mrs. Bian sighed and sat down slowly.
She is now in her forties, but she is still a mature woman, and her charm is still there. Perhaps the experience in her early years has given her a hint of charm between her eyebrows. The weather is sultry, and she only wears a piece of clothing as thin as cicada wings.
Silk skirt, with a moon-white tube top underneath, half-covering the ridge on her chest, it is really tempting. She is almost forty, her figure is still in good shape, and there are no wrinkles on her face. In the eyes of many people, Mrs. Bian
Taking charge of the back house of the Prime Minister's Mansion seemed majestic. But in fact, she felt extremely tired...
The eldest son Cao Pi was killed in battle.
Mrs. Bian suffered the pain of losing her beloved son.
Now, the second son Cao Zhang and the third son Cao Zhi have some differences. Cao Zhang, in particular, is extremely hostile to Cao Zhi.
Reason?
It’s still the ridiculous thing Cao Zhi did back then.
Cao Zhang was a straight-tempered man who hated evil as much as he hated his enemies. He respected Cao Peng so much, how could he allow Cao Zhi to blaspheme him? In the past two years, Cao Zhang had been stationed in northern Xinjiang, and Cao Zhi dared to come back. Otherwise, Cao Zhi would not even dare to enter his house.
What troubles Mrs. Bian even more is her background.
After all, being a prostitute is a bit unpleasant. Therefore, even if Cao Cao helped her secure the position of his wife, she still had to be cautious and walk on thin ice. It is impossible for Mrs. Ding to come back! But it does not mean that Mrs. Bian's position is stable enough. Huan
The madam was watching eagerly from the side, and there were countless other ladies who were coveting her current position. It is precisely for this reason that Madam Bian needs to be more careful in everything she does...
"Madam, Wang Zhaoyi is here."
"welcome."
Mrs. Bian came to her senses, quickly stood up, and walked down from the flower pavilion to greet her.
This Zhaoyi has a status, below the wife. Its nature is similar to that of a concubine.
Wang Zhaoyi is the mother of Cao Qian and Cao Jie.
Mrs. Bian came over, and Wang Zhaoyi quickly saluted. Behind her, a girl of fourteen or fifteen years old also saluted, addressing herself as "Mrs." with a respectful look.
"Is the festival coming too?"
Mrs. Bian smiled slightly, took Wang Zhaoyi's hand, and walked into the flower pavilion.
"Some days ago, some fruits from the Western Regions were sent from the northwest.
My sister came just in time, I have just cooled the people in the well and they are ready for consumption."
Wang Zhaoyi's status in the Prime Minister's Palace is not high, so monthly money, including various items, is relatively scarce.
Just like the melons and fruits sent from the Western Regions, they are often not in large quantities.
Like Wang Zhaoyi, you can't taste it at all.
Wang Zhaoyi said: "Sister, you're welcome. I've long heard people say that the melons and fruits in the Western Regions are delicious. Today, my little sister is really blessed. Jie, you come too, sit down and talk."
Cao Jie was polite. He came forward and sang "Oi" before sitting down beside him.
"The Western Region is far from Xudu.
Often, the melons and fruits spoil before they leave the customs, so there are not many of them. However, I heard that Cao Junshi of Liangzhou has begun planting in the northwest. I don’t think there will be enough melons and fruits for consumption next year.”
Mrs. Bian said with a smile, and the conversation suddenly changed, "By the way, I have sent someone to make an appointment with General Hou.
I've thought about the matter you mentioned, and only the General Hou can come forward to change the Prime Minister's mind. However, the General Hou has been busy recently and may not be in a good mood. Be more careful when you speak. You also
You know, among the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, the one whom the Prime Minister feels most at ease with is the General-in-Chief."
"Don't worry, little sister... If it weren't for the elder sister, I'm afraid that the little sister wouldn't be able to see the general."
"Is this the King Cao who killed more than 2,000 people on Bailu Bay today?"
Cao Jie suddenly spoke, with curiosity in his words.
As the saying goes, good things never go out, and bad things spread thousands of miles. Cao's reputation as King of Hell only came into being at noon. By this afternoon, everyone in the city was already aware of it.
Wang Zhaoyi smiled and said quickly: "Don't be rude."
"It was passed down by the servants..."
Cao Jie looked aggrieved.
"Jie, no matter what others say, you can't talk about it.
I understand Ah Fu very well. He is not a very evil person, and everything he does now is to share the worries of the Prime Minister. Speaking of which, Ah Fu is your cousin. When we meet later, we must not be rude."
"Saving."
While he was talking, he suddenly heard a retainer coming to report: "General Hou Cao Peng, Marquis of Xinwuting, has come over to ask for an audience with his wife."
"please!"
Mrs. Bian stood up as she spoke.
"Say Ah Fu, Ah Fu is here...sister, let's welcome him together.
Ah Fu is the ninth minister, an important minister in the court, with outstanding achievements and a far-reaching reputation. Now that the Prime Minister is away, we must not lose our etiquette."
Wang Zhaoyi heard this and did not dare to neglect it.
She quickly said: "My little sister also has this intention."
At first, Wang Zhaoyi came to beg Mrs. Bian, but she didn't want Mrs. Bian to say that she needed Cao Peng to come forward. Wang Zhaoyi didn't believe it at first! Because in her opinion, no matter how powerful Cao Peng was, he was only a second-generation descendant, how could he make Cao Cao change?
Idea? But after careful inquiry, Wang Zhaoyi found out about Cao Peng's past achievements.
If we say, Cao Cao unified the north.
At least one-third of the credit must be attributed to Cao Peng.
First of all, Cao Peng helped save Cao Cao in Yanjin and won a good reputation for Cao Cao; secondly, he conquered the northwest, so that Cao Cao had no worries when he conquered Hebei; thirdly, Cao Peng and his brother-in-law, single-handedly
It created a fertile land in the Huaihe River. It can be said that from the Battle of Xiapi, Cao Cao no longer had to worry about food and grass. Even in the critical situation of the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao did not worry about food and grass.
The reason for this situation is entirely due to the abundance of the Huaihe River...
Not to mention, Cao Peng was the first to go south to Jingzhou.
Among Cao Cao's glorious achievements, Cao Peng's shadow is everywhere.
Although he was the second generation of Cao, he still held a very important position. Cao Peng even drank and had fun with the generals of the first generation of Cao. People like Cao Ren, Cao Hong, and Cao Chun all regarded Cao Peng as their equals and did not look down upon him in the slightest.
Such a character is not comparable to ordinary Cao Erdai.
Especially today, Wang Zhaoyi also heard about Cao Peng's beheading of more than 2,000 people in Bailu Bay.
For such a junior who has made outstanding contributions and is also prolific in killing people, Wang Zhaoyi dare not act like an elder. So as soon as Mrs. Bian said it, Wang Zhaoyi immediately agreed and accompanied Mrs. Bian out.
Cao Jie couldn't help but wonder where this Cao Peng came from, which made everyone fear him.
Maybe it was because he was under too much pressure these days, but Cao Peng looked much thinner.
When he appeared in front of Mrs. Bian, Mrs. Bian couldn't help but secretly admire him, what a handsome man!
In the past, Cao Peng was brave and brave.
He looks stout, so he gives people a heroic air, but does not make people feel that he is delicate and handsome.
But once I lost weight, my whole personality seemed to have changed.
how to say?
In Yingwu, there is an added bookishness, which makes him look even more handsome.
"Youxue, how are you doing lately?"
Of course Mrs. Bian knew how much pressure Cao Peng was under during this period. She also paid attention to the Xudu Daily News every day. They were all articles that criticized and cursed Cao Peng. The words were so fierce and the writing was so cruel that even Bian
Madam felt that it was a bit too much... She, a bystander, felt this way, not to mention how Cao Peng would feel when he was standing at the cusp of the storm.
Cao Peng smiled and said, "It's just a trivial matter, don't take it seriously, I have to worry about it, Madam."
"Youxue, this is your own place, don't be restrained.
You are also the prime minister's nephew, just call me aunt...Don't imitate those people, the wife is long and the wife is short. By the way, your father sent some purple grapes a while ago, and you learned just the right thing."
As she spoke, Mrs. Bian stepped forward and took Cao Peng's hand.
In terms of her identity, there is nothing excessive in doing so. Cao Peng is Cao Cao's favorite nephew, and she is Cao Peng's aunt. The aunt holding her nephew is more of a show of care. If in the past,
Cao Peng didn't feel much at all. But now, he suddenly felt a lot of discomfort.
Mrs. Bian is only a few years older than Cai Wenji.
Although she was born into a prostitute, her appearance is extremely beautiful. At the age of forty, she still retains her charm and is as charming as a ripe apple. The thin silk skirt follows her steps, showing off her graceful figure.
.The breasts are plump and firm, with no sign of sagging that is common for forty-year-old ladies. The light body fragrance is more like orchid and musk, which makes people feel fascinated and gives rise to many beautiful reveries...
Cai and Cai Yan had a happy relationship.
This old lady knows her taste better. Cao Peng's heart suddenly started pounding and he felt inexplicably nervous.
"Afu, are you feeling unwell?"
Mrs. Bian felt something strange about Cao Peng and asked softly.
Cao Peng, on the other hand, shook his head repeatedly and said, "It's nothing. It's just that the execution was carried out at noon, so I can't help but feel a little tired."
"Yes, this matter has put you in a difficult position."
After sitting down in the flower pavilion, Mrs. Bian asked Cao Peng to sit next to her.
"Wang Zhaoyi, I have invited Ah Fu here today, but there is something I want to ask you to help me with."
"oh?"
Getting back to the topic, Cao Peng immediately calmed down.
At this time, two beautiful maids brought two plates of clean purple grapes to the flower pavilion. The grapes had obviously been frozen in the well water, and there was still a trace of frost hanging on them. Cao Peng took them
Take a bunch, twist one off from the top, rub it twice between your fingers, and put it in your mouth. A cool feeling will refresh your heart.
Mrs. Bian waved her hand to signal the maid to go down.
"Sister, it's up to you to speak."
In front of this seemingly handsome, bookish, but actually murderous King of Hell, Wang Zhaoyi felt a pressure that she had never experienced before. Although Cao Peng had a warm smile on his face, sitting there, he was inadvertently surrounded by
, exuding an inexplicable majesty...or in other words, murderous aura!
Wang Zhaoyi took a deep breath and said softly: "General Hou..."
"Hey, why does Auntie need to see you outside?
Aunt Bian also said just now that this is the back house and belongs to my family, so just call me Youxue."
Ah Fu is not a name that ordinary people can call him.
Even if Wang Zhaoyi is Cao Peng's elder, he is not qualified to be called this kind of person. However, what Cao Peng said made Wang Zhaoyi feel relieved.
She whispered: "That concubine is so bold..."
Wang Zhaoyi said: "Your Majesty has lost his queen, and the Prime Minister once wrote a letter, intending to send Jie to the palace to become your Majesty's new queen.
I also know that my family is lucky.
But... Your Majesty has a high status, and integrity... the two are very different, so I might not be suitable. It's just that the Prime Minister has spoken, but I dare not disobey. So I would like to ask Youxue to help me persuade the Prime Minister to change his mind."
Wang Zhaoyi was hesitant in speaking.
Maybe in normal times, being able to marry the emperor and become the queen is definitely a matter of honoring one's ancestors.
But now, Wang Zhaoyi also knows that the Han Emperor is a phoenix in trouble, not as good as a chicken... To put it bluntly, marrying his daughter to the Han Emperor is a way for Cao Cao to control the imperial city. According to Cao Cao's current trend, who can guarantee that the Han Emperor can always
Is it the Han Emperor? If so, the daughter will be the unlucky one in the end.
How did I forget this?
Historically, Cao Cao married all three of his daughters to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.
Later, Cao Pi usurped the throne. It seems that this Cao Jie was still unwilling to hand over the jade seal to Cao Pi, which made Cao Pi very embarrassed. He asked for it several times, until the last time, Cao Jie knew that the matter could not be changed, so he threw the jade seal to the ground and handed it over.
Gave it to Cao Pi. However, throughout her life, she never set foot on the land of Cao Wei. She lived in an attic, and even after Cao Pi passed away, she never took a step out.
Cao Peng felt that Cao Jie might not really have feelings for the Han Emperor.
Just imagine, her sister was forcibly given to the Han Emperor by Cao Cao, and Cao Cao and the Han Emperor were life-and-death enemies. How could he treat her sisters well?
The reason why I did this was mostly because I was influenced by the "Female Commandments".
If you marry a chicken, follow the chicken, if you marry a dog, follow the dog... If you marry into a palace, you will be a member of the Han Dynasty for the rest of your life... Or, there is still a trace of hatred towards Cao Cao, which ultimately made Cao Jie known as a martyrdom daughter for future generations, and her name will remain.
Let’s make history.
But what does this matter have to do with me?
Cao Peng suddenly felt a headache and quickly looked at Mrs. Bian.
This is Cao Cao's family matter. How do you ask me to persuade him?
Mrs. Bian seemed to know that Cao Peng was in trouble, but even though Wang Zhaoyi begged her, she didn't know what to do.
There were only a few civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty who could have an influence on Cao Cao.
But it seemed that the only one she could find was Cao Peng.
"Youxue, if you are in trouble, forget it."
Mrs. Bian took retreat in order to advance, which made Cao Peng complain in his heart.
Damn it, even the escape route is blocked... This is not an embarrassment, it is quite an embarrassment! Turn around and look towards Cao Jie.
But he saw the little girl looking at her innocently and curiously.
It seems unclear that what everyone is discussing at this time is related to her future destiny.
Speaking of which, this is also a poor woman! Cao Peng also sympathizes with her very much...
But the problem is that this is not a matter of sympathy. If you get involved in this kind of thing, it will become entangled.
Wang Zhaoyi looked at Cao Peng expectantly.
And Mrs. Bian's eyes also held a bit of hope...
"Aunt, isn't this bad?"
"Why is it bad?"
"I am an outsider..."
"Ah Fu, is your surname Cao?"
"yes!"
"Then are you a member of the Cao clan?"
"this is!"
"In that case, why not?
For the sake of the holiday, aunt sincerely begs you to help me. After all, the Prime Minister is willing to listen to your words."
Damn it, when it comes to this, I can’t even refuse it.
Cao Peng scratched his head in embarrassment and said with a wry smile: "Aunt, can you please let me think twice about this matter?"
"Um!"
When Cao Peng said this, it was tantamount to a change of direction.
Mrs. Bian should not push too hard. Firstly, this matter had nothing to do with her. Secondly, this matter did embarrass Cao Peng. Therefore, Mrs. Bian used her eyes to stop Wang Zhaoyi from pleading again. The conversation suddenly changed.
Asked: "By the way, I heard that Cang Shu has been seeing off Juan and Ah Fu, right?"
Cao Peng was startled, "It happened at the beginning of last year.
However, since the outbreak of the war in Nanyang, there have been fewer and fewer of them... When I left Nanyang after the year, I did not receive the Xingjuan from Cang Shu. In fact, Cang Shu is very talented and has famous teachers and professors, so it is beyond my ability to give guidance."
Mrs. Bian twisted a grape, opened her red lips slightly, and put the grape into her mouth.
That movement is really charming and tempting!
Cao Peng's throat felt a little dry, so he picked up the drink on the table and took a sip.
"Is that article still written by Ah Fu?"
"It's not really a book, but we often exchange letters.
Ziwen is now doing well in western Liaoning. He has fought against Xianbei several times and his military exploits are outstanding and quite extraordinary."
"In this case, I would like to ask Ah Fu to give me more advice on how to write more articles in the future."
"Friend, I'm scared."
"What are you afraid of? You already have this ability."
Mrs. Bian smiled slightly, with bright eyes, but her eyes were full of eyes, which made Xiao Cao feel a little dizzy.
After talking for a while, Cao Peng stood up and left.
Mrs. Bian saw him out of the flower pavilion and watched Cao Peng go away.
"Sister, what's going on here? Has he agreed?"
Mrs. Bian smiled and said: "Sister, don't be impatient... This kind of thing would be difficult for anyone. Ah Fu didn't refuse today, which shows that he is willing to contribute. As for other things, don't pay attention to it.
He knows better than you and me what to do."
Although Wang Zhaoyi doesn't quite understand it yet, he also knows that the matter ends here.
What she can do has been done... Next, we will see what kind of reaction Cao Peng will have.
"Mom, can I go play with Brother Afu?"
"ah?"
Wang Zhaoyi was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Mrs. Bian.
The corners of Mrs. Bian's mouth curled up slightly, and she secretly sighed in her heart: Wang Zhaoyi is just a fool, far from being as smart as she is.
"Why not...Afu is your clan brother, so it's normal to go to his house to play.
You are brothers and sisters, so you should move around frequently. Don't be like some people who move around only when they need it, but don't move around when they don't need it. How can our family have so many philistines? Don't you think so?"
Many people in the Cao Mansion knew about Mrs. Huan's original actions.
Wang Zhaoyi also knew that Mrs. Bian and Mrs. Huan had a fierce fight. But in this kind of thing, which round should she participate in? But Mrs. Bian helped her today, and she had to express her feelings and reasons.
"That's nature, that's nature!"
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When we left the Prime Minister's Mansion, the lanterns were already on.
At this time in the past, things would have been very lively.
But today, the road seemed extremely deserted, and not even a human figure could be seen.
Come to think of it, at noon, more than two thousand people's heads fell to the ground.
That evil spirit shrouded the sky over Xudu.
Who dares to easily walk out of the house and wander on the streets at this time? Not to mention those ordinary people who dare not, even the ruffians who usually show off their power and arrogance on the streets have become honest.
Now, Xudu is under the shadow of the evil power of King Cao of Hell, who dares to touch his edge?
If you provoke him, you will lose your head...
What's more, Cao Peng is a court captain and is in charge of the world's prisons. It's easy to kill someone...
After this incident, I am afraid it will be difficult to eliminate within a few months.
Cao Peng was on his horse, looking at the deserted streets, he couldn't help but frown and sighed softly.
In the distance, a team of Jinwu soldiers were approaching.
When he saw the large banner embroidered with 'Xinwu Tinghou Cao' in front of the guard, he immediately turned around and quietly slipped away.
Cao Peng took a deep breath and shook his head.
This situation was also expected by him, and there was nothing surprising about it.
What he has a headache now is the matter that Mrs. Bian entrusted him with. This is a more difficult matter... to change the fate of the three Cao sisters? In fact, he has already changed! Now, the twelve-year-old Cao Xian has
Cao Cao decided to marry Sun Quan's younger brother Sun Lang. After some time, Sun Lang will set off to Xudu. Around the end of the year, the two of them might get married...
Cao Xian's fate has changed, but Cao Jie's fate seems to have not changed.
There is also Cao Hua, who is only eight years old.
Speaking of which, Cao Peng and the Cao sisters have no friendship.
However, Cao Peng didn't like Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty very much. He was a ruthless and unrighteous man. When Cao Peng rushed into the palace and killed Fu Shou, the Han Emperor didn't even dare to fart and just cried beside him.
If it were a man, he should have rushed forward to stop it.
Don't use that bullshit excuse of "the country, the country, the country, and the country are the most important thing". Where the hell do you still have the country and the country?
Marrying the Cao sisters in their prime to the Han Emperor was definitely like putting flowers on cow dung.
In his previous life, Cao Peng was a person who ignored authority.
In this life, he is even more like this.
Otherwise, he would not challenge Cao Cao's bottom line again and again.
Since Mrs. Bian entrusted her to her, she must try to stop it no matter what. But how to stop it?
Cao Peng, I have a headache again!
When we returned to Hou Mansion, it was getting late.
The old lady is old and has gone to bed early.
Huang Yueying was reading in the study room when she was suddenly hugged by someone from behind. A pair of big hands reached into her arms and kneaded her chest vigorously. With that familiar body odor, you could tell who it was without even looking.
The book in his hand fell to the desk with a bang.
Huang Yueying's body became weak and she immediately collapsed in Cao Peng's arms.
He said in a coquettish voice: "You have no shame in pretending to be a ghost... You smell like sweat, go and wash yourself off."
Cao Peng tilted his head and gently took Yueying's earlobe into his mouth.
His tongue wandered along Yueying's ear, one hand hugged her small waist, and the other hand held the softness of her chest. As if talking to himself, he said in Yueying's ear: "How about we
Wash it together, okay?"
Her body seemed to have no bones, Yueying gasped repeatedly under the provocation of the devil's hands.
She even noticed that Cao Peng's hand slowly reached down from the gap in the silk skirt along her flat belly.
"Afu, don't make trouble!"
In the Prime Minister's Mansion, he was very angry after being teased by Mrs. Bian. How could Cao Peng be willing to comply?
"Yueying, we haven't been alone together like this for a long time. I miss you so much."
Huang Yueying gasped delicately, with both hands, she pressed hard on Cao Peng's magic hand that kept moving downwards. Her dimples were flushed, with an endless spring color, and her bright eyes were even more charming now, with rippling autumn waves.
"I have something to tell you."
"If anything happens, let's talk about it tomorrow."
"Is it about Sister Cai?"
"Um?"
"I always feel that Sister Cai looks a little weird today... I feel like Sister Cai has a man."
"ah!"
Cao Peng was so excited that he shuddered, and his desire suddenly disappeared.