Empress Reborn

In the Queen Mother's side garden, Li Lingyue and Shangguan Wan'er were lying side by side on the couch, and they were talking softly while looking at the ceiling.Shangguan Wan'er asked: "Ah Yue, recently Wu Chengsi and others have been advising the Empress Dowager to ascend the throne, and they have made many efforts for this. Although the Empress Dowager does not speak out, I think she has a lot of trust in these people. Assuming an important position in the court, I am worried—"

Worried that they will use their cheeky flattery to suppress her without merit?Li Lingyue snorted, half-supported her body and slid lightly over Shangguan Wan'er's face, and said narrowly: "My silly lady, you are too high on them. The poor have counted, Wu Chengsi's fortune is poor." , I’m afraid it won’t last a few years. As for the others, don’t you feel a little wronged by comparing them?”

Seeing Li Lingyue's cute look with lowered eyebrows and slightly curled mouth, Shangguan Wan'er couldn't help but chuckle, she took Li Lingyue's drooping black hair, played with it in her hand, and coaxed softly: "Yes, yes, it is indeed a grievance. My princess. It’s just Ah Yue, now that the Seven Temples have been completed and the thieves have been quelled, the Empress Dowager’s ascension to the throne is the general trend, and it’s time for you to let others see your talents.”

"Well. When the time is right, I will." Eyebrows slightly bent, Li Lingyue looked at Shangguan Wan'er below her and suddenly hooked her lips, and she said, "Let's not talk about this. How can such a good night be spent for nothing?" ?" Gently pressing Shangguan Wan'er's catkin holding her long hair, Li Lingyue leaned over.

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A few days later, Su Muzhen and Wang Fangyi took Li Jingye and others back to Luoyang at night.Before returning, Su Muzhen sent someone to send a letter to Li Lingyue, so when they arrived that night, Li Lingyue was already waiting at the city gate.

"General Su, General Wang." Li Lingyue was standing next to the steed under the shade of the tree, smiling slightly.

Seeing Su Muzhen and Wang Fangyi, they hurriedly dismounted and saluted, "I've seen the princess."

"The two generals don't need to be too polite." Li Lingyue said a few words to the two of them, and then heard Su Muzhen ask her, "Princess, the queen mother wants to see King Luo Bin, how should I deal with these people?"

"These people—" Li Lingyue turned her head and glanced at the faces of Li Jingye and the others one by one, feeling that they were very exciting and interesting.Before she could open her mouth, Wei Siwen, the military judge of the party, plopped down on his knees and begged: "Princess, princess, I have been wronged. I was deceived by the traitors. Please see the princess clearly and return my innocence."

As soon as he finished speaking, the main culprit, Li Jingye, also bowed down, "Princess, don't listen to that guy's nonsense, that guy is the best at sophistry, and the guilty minister was deceived by him, so he committed the wrong thing." At the end, I don't know if I expected As for his own ending, his words actually brought tears into his voice.Seeing that Li Lingyue was indifferent, his face was bitter, as if he had suffered endless grievances, tears fell suddenly, and with both hands and knees, he raised his right hand to hold Li Lingyue's sleeve, but was kicked by the guard before he got close went back.His hair was disheveled, and his body was covered with mud. He didn't have time to pay attention to it, so he raised his arms again, crying and begging.

He wept uncontrollably, but Li Lingyue didn't show any pity, on the contrary she felt a burst of disgust.Looking up at King Luo Bin, who was fairly decent among the rebellious ministers, Li Lingyue sneered at him, "This is what you call the old minister of the Tang Dynasty, Gonghou Zhongzi. The success of the first king is the success of the Heben Dynasty. Grace?"

King Luo Bin's hostile eyes lowered slightly, and there seemed to be a light of guilt hidden in them.Li Lingyue didn't look at him anymore, left a sentence of "detain him first", turned around and walked into the city.Su Muzhen and Wang Fangyi escorted King Luo Bin to follow.

When approaching the gate of the palace, Li Lingyue stopped, and she turned around and asked, "Can Luo Linhai wash and change?"

Running all the way, although not as haggard as the others described, but King Luo Bin's clothes were also stained with dust. Li Lingyue had good intentions, but to King Luo Bin's ears, it was extremely ironic.With his chin raised slightly, King Luo Bin's expression was a little arrogant, and he asked with a wry smile: "The princess just wants to embarrass me, why bother to beat around the bush?"

"Luo Linhai really underestimated me. If I really wanted to embarrass you, would you still be like this?" Li Lingyue smiled. She glanced at the two generals Su and Wang, then turned and walked in, "Since Luo Linhai doesn't If necessary, let's go in like this."

There were few people at night, when Li Lingyue and others arrived at the Empress Dowager's palace, they happened to meet Shangguan Wan'er coming out again.Feeling joy in her heart, Li Lingyue greeted her with a smile, "Wan'er."

Shangguan Wan'er bowed her head and saluted. There were outsiders here, so she concealed her joy, and only smiled slightly: "The queen mother was still thinking about you, and asked me to come out to have a look. I didn't expect to see you as soon as I came out. The two generals have worked hard all the way, hurry up." Please follow me in."

Su Muzhen and Wang Fangyi hand in hand, and they escorted King Luo Bin into the room. He was originally a talented person who was noticed by everyone, but he was completely forgotten after being imprisoned. , couldn't help ridiculing at Shangguan Wan'er, "The Shangguan clan is a loyal family, unexpectedly there is a generation who is greedy for life and afraid of death." Seeing Shangguan Wan'er standing still and looking back at him, he raised his neck and added another sentence , "Your grandfather was killed by that temptress, and you are willing to serve her, so you are not afraid of seeing those clansmen who died tragically in a hundred years? How do you explain to them!"

Li Lingyue's complexion darkened. Although she also loves talents, she really has killing intent at this moment. She glanced at the long sword pinned to Su Muzhen's waist. Before she could grab it, she was caught by Shangguan Waner Gently patted the catkin.Pausing for a while, she looked at King Luo Bin coldly, but saw Shangguan Wan'er walking over with a faint smile, "Wan'er has always admired Luo Linhai's literary talent, since Luo Linhai asked a question, Wan'er will answer it."

As soon as the voice changed, Shangguan Wan'er was still smiling, but her voice was much firmer, "Wan'er serves the Queen Mother because the Queen Mother deserves Wan'er's loyalty. As for whether she is afraid of seeing her ancestors, Wan'er wants to ask Luo Linhai In a word, what is Wan'er afraid of?"

King Luo Bin frowned, his lips twitched, and was about to reprimand, but Shangguan Wan'er preempted him, "Luo Linhai claims to be loyal to the Tang Dynasty, but Wan'er is not talented, so he is also loyal to the Tang Dynasty. The country is here, and the country is safe. The people will prosper. The rebellion and war will only make the people fall into misery. Wan'er is a woman who does not use force, but has a little knowledge. If she is lucky enough to be famous in history in the future, the ancestors will also be happy. Why are you afraid?"

Shangguan Wan'er's words were hidden in a knife, and King Luo Bin felt a little ashamed when he heard that he was not as clear as a woman. He was a little embarrassed, but the arrogance of a literati made him unable to bow his head easily, so he could only pretend to be disappointed , shook his head slightly.

Shangguan Wan'er stopped looking at him, and led the way in, followed by Li Lingyue, and quietly drew the word "Miao" with her fingertips on her palm.

The touch of her fingers brought itches, Shangguan Wan'er smiled and secretly squeezed Li Lingyue's hand, then walked into the hall and said: "Queen Mother, the princess has brought two generals here."

Empress Dowager Wu's eyes were shining, she looked at Su Muzhen and the others with joy, she praised the two of them, then shifted her gaze to King Luo Bin, who did not salute her, as if she believed that he would not end well, Standing straight and arrogant, he thought that since he was about to die, he should leave this poor character.

"You are King Luo Bin?" Empress Dowager Wu looked at him, her voice was neither cold nor calm, but she was majestic.

It was also the first time for King Luo Bin to see Empress Dowager Wu whom he regarded as a temptress. Looking at this person in power who wantonly demoted the Li family, he actually flinched in his heart. He looked directly at the Empress Dowager and said in a deep voice, "Yes .”

Empress Dowager Wu nodded, took out the volume of "Biography of the World on behalf of Li Jingye", and read it leisurely, "The false Linchao Wu family is not docile, and the land is cold... You made this?"

Sure enough, it was going to happen to him, King Luo Bin bit the bullet, gritted his teeth and said, "Yes." But the next moment, something unexpected happened to him. He said: "Luo Langjun is so talented! It is really my fault for letting you come here. Wan'er, please give me a seat."

"Yes." Shangguan Wan'er ordered the maid to move the seat.

King Luo Bin looked at the seat behind him, but he didn't realize for a moment that the temptress praised him and said she was at fault?How can this be?He wrote such an article to belittle and curse her, but she still treats him like this?Is this still the non-submissive Wu family?King Luo Bin didn't take his seat, but stared blankly at Empress Wu.

Empress Dowager Wu was kind, seeing that he didn't sit down, she didn't force her to urge her, she just reprimanded Su Muzhen, "I told you to treat Lord Luo so well, why did you make him so embarrassed?"

Su Muzhen and Wang Fangyi bowed down to plead guilty, Luo Binwang was stunned when he saw it, no wonder he was treated better than those people all the way, it turned out that Empress Dowager Wu specifically told her that she really cares about her talent?

"Empress Dowager..." King Luo Bin opened his mouth. He wanted to say something nice, but found that it was really difficult for him to speak, so he closed it in embarrassment.

Empress Dowager Wu seemed to be aware of his temperament, he didn't speak or blame, just smiled and asked: "Luo Langjun, I also have a young lady with literary talents here, would you like to compete with her? If you win , I will let you go back, if she wins..."

"Then I will serve the Empress Dowager!" King Luo Bin responded with his head held high.

Empress Dowager Wu waited for his words, she pursed her lips and smiled, she glanced at Shangguan Wan'er, signaling to start.

Shangguan Wan'er nodded, accepted the faith from Li Lingyue's palm, and walked over with a smile, "Luo Linhai, Wan'er has come to ask you for advice."

Just like when they first met the Wu family, Shangguan Wan'er and Luo Binwang competed one by one in terms of poems and songs.There is a saying, Wen Wu is the first, and Wu Wu is the second. After an hour, King Luo Bin felt that he was ashamed of ridiculing Shangguan Wan'er, but he took the initiative to admit defeat, and said: "Shangguan Zande has such a literary talent, so I was rude before." .”

"Luo Linhai's ridiculous praise, Wan'er is the one who feels ashamed." Shangguan Wan'er also nodded modestly.

Empress Dowager Wu saw that the two got along well, she felt very happy, she smiled and said: "In my opinion, you two did not win or lose, but Mr. Luo, you claim to be defeated—"

King Luo Bin looked solemn, bowed down and bowed, and the words fell to the ground, "My minister, King Luo Bin, is joining the Queen Mother!"

Empress Dowager Wu had a smile on her lips, and she thought about it: "You were the prime minister of Linhai County before, and I really wronged you. In my opinion, it is appropriate for you to be a positive doctor with your temperament."

Zhengjian doctor is affiliated to Zhongshu Province, which is now Fengge, and he is in charge of admonitions and discussions, which is indeed much more important than small officials in the county government who can't talk, and his rank has jumped three ranks.King Luo Bin didn't expect that Empress Dowager Wu would have such a heart. Instead of blaming her, she would be promoted to his official position. His heart was surging, and his desire to be loyal was even stronger. He bowed down, bowed his head heavily, and replied in a deep voice: "I thank the Empress Dowager for your appreciation!"

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Because of the night ban, Su Muzhen and others were placed in the palace to stay overnight.Knowing that Su Muzhen's missing sister is eager, Li Lingyue called her over from Wang Fangyi's side under the pretext of reminiscing with her, and took her to Wan'er's bedroom.

"Sister!" Seeing the tall figure from a distance, Su Muning ran over with a smile without caring about etiquette, slipped into Su Muzhen's arms and rubbed her coquettishly, "Sister."

"Still staying up so late." Su Muzhen held her sister in her arms and cared for her softly, "Let me see if she lost weight?"

Su Muning curled her lips, "Mister said my face seems to be round."

The little sister's worried appearance touched Su Muzhen's heartstrings. Su Muzhen couldn't help holding her sister's face, and took a closer look. Seeing her looking at her expectantly, she suddenly smiled and pinched her face. He said, "Silly girl, you are only beautiful when you look round."

Su Muning shook her head, struggling to avoid her sister's clutches, and complained in a low voice, "You must have pinched me."

Su Muzhen was dumbfounded, why is Ning'er so cute.Rubbing her sister's hairy little head, Su Muzhen suddenly remembered that there were two important figures behind her. She looked embarrassed, turned her head and said in a low voice, "Su Mou is rude."

"It's okay, there are no outsiders here." Li Lingyue smiled warmly, she glanced at Shangguan Wan'er, and the smile in her eyes added a little bit, "Wan'er, let's not disturb the sisters to catch up with each other, let's go Bar."

"Okay." Shangguan Wan'er chuckled, and let Li Lingyue pull her in.

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The next day, Shangguan Wan'er, who was a little tired, was awakened by the kiss of the most honorable princess of the Tang Dynasty. She lay in Li Lingyue's arms and enjoyed the warmth for a while, and then got up helplessly, ready to accompany the Queen Mother.

Li Lingyue personally helped her put on the court clothes, and tied her belt behind her, but Tankou was restless, and kept leaning against Wan'er's lips, blowing steam, and saying her hard-working words.

Shangguan Wan'er was blushed by what she said, turned her head and gave her a look, and wanted to take a step to leave, but after taking two steps, she turned around, lightly sucked on her lips, and teased: "This time Can I stop you?"

The smile on Li Lingyue's face remained undiminished, she pretended to pinch her lips with her fingertips, and obediently stopped.

Shangguan Wan'er couldn't help laughing, and walked out with a lot of joy.

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Today is also the Empress Dowager's visit to the court, but someone in the court mentioned the matter of rebellion, and the person who mentioned it was Zhongshuling Pei Yan. There is going to be a rebellion."

"Oh? Why did Mr. Pei say that?" Empress Dowager Wu asked in a deep voice.

Pei Yan looked at the proclamation in his hand, frowned, and handed it up, "The Empress Dowager will know it when she sees this."

Empress Dowager Wu glanced at Shangguan Wan'er, Shangguan Wan'er understood, stepped down from the high ranks and took over the call to action to the Queen Mother.The Empress Dowager Wu looked at it slowly, and it turned out that the book on the paper was "Biography of the World on behalf of Li Jingye". She remained silent, and her expression did not show any joy or anger. Woolen cloth?"

Pei Yan frowned, and after deliberation, he still said what was in his heart, "From what I've seen, those villains rebelled on the grounds that the Holy Majesty was not in charge. If the Empress Dowager returns the government to the Holy Majesty, I believe she will not worry about it in the future. A rebellion can also collapse on its own."

"Really?" Empress Dowager Wu sneered, she didn't increase her expression, she just said to Pei Yan, "In my opinion, there is a better way." She raised her eyes and glanced at Shangguan Wan'er, Shangguan Wan'er nodded and stepped forward After taking two steps, he sent an order: "King Xuan Luo Bin, Li Jingye and others enter the palace."