The Ugly Empress

After Teng Yun left, Lang Jing said: "My lord still hasn't learned the lesson. I suffered a loss last time, and now I'm going to repeat the same mistakes."

Xue Yu didn't look at him, poured a glass of wine by himself, and said, "Teach me a lesson? Are you worthy to teach me a lesson?"

"Lang did not dare to teach the Lord a lesson."

Xue Yu waved his hand lightly, and said: "Lord Lang, you don't need to call me 'Master' anymore, you came back from Mingshui, King Xue didn't punish you, nor demoted you, and it was even more troublesome at the military plane. ,congratulations."

As he spoke, his anger seemed to be suddenly ignited. He threw the cup on the ground, glared at Lang Jing and said, "You are so at ease, because Xue Junliang is not the one who locked you up... Do you know what it feels like to be locked in a room? You don’t even open a single window, you’re obviously a member of the royal family, even the little guards can laugh at you and throw your food on the ground for you to lick.”

Lang Jing's face finally changed, "Master..."

But Xue Yu interrupted him, saying: "I don't want to see you, I'm going my way, even if I'm bloody, I still have my own dignity, Xue Junliang owes me, sooner or later I have to pay back."

Lang Jing didn't speak for a while, but when Xue Yu was about to send people away, he said, "My lord, do you think that I can do better than the current King Xue when I ascend to the throne?"

Xue Yu stared sideways at him, "What do you mean?"

Lang Jing said: "Take Fengguo as an example. Fengguo seeks peace, but anyone with a discerning eye can see that they will tear up the alliance agreement one day, and there will be war at Mingshui soon. How do you want to deal with it, my lord?"

Xue Yu just stared at him without saying a word, the bloodshot eyes showed that this person was actually a bit haggard.

Lang Jing said again: "Lang Jing has been with the lord for a long time. I think that no one can understand the lord better than Lang. You are impatient and cannot hide your emotions. You are not suitable to be the king of a country."

"Oh?"

Instead of being angry, Xue Yu smiled, and said, "You have finally spoken your mind?"

Lang Jing said: "My lord is angry. Actually, I don't want to be the king of a country. It's just that I can't swallow this anger. Why use the method of losing troops and destroying generals?"

Xue Yu snorted coldly, "Master Lang is here to lobby, but I am too aware of Xue Junliang's character. He is generous on the surface, but in fact he can't tolerate people at all. You want me to make contributions and let Xue Junliang look at you differently? I'm afraid Xue Junliang will think about it at that time." How to take my power!"

Lang Jing's face remained unchanged, and he said calmly: "Since ancient times, those who win the hearts of the people have won the world. The reason why King Xue can't touch Marquis Tengnan is because he can win the hearts of the people. If a king kills a wise man in vain, he will inevitably invite rebellion."

Xue Yu was not talking, but it could be seen from his face that he still felt that Lang Jing was lobbying.

Lang Jing stopped talking, turned around to go out, and said before leaving the compartment door: "Maybe the lord doesn't believe in Lang's loyalty, or maybe the lord can't listen to Lang's advice, but..."

Lang Jing seemed to want to say something, but the voice was too low for Xue Yu to hear clearly, so he followed the man and went out. Xue Yu stared at the half-closed door, and smashed the wine pot over with his hands. Solution to hatred.

On the morning of the next day, the ministers still wanted to continue discussing the matter of setting up a concubine, but a memorandum broke everyone's arrangements. Xue Junliang's uncle, Marquis Zheng'an, passed away.

Xue Junliang just didn't know whether it would be better for Teng Yun to be in the court or in the harem, so taking this opportunity, he justifiably sealed everyone's mouths.

Xue Junliang said: "Although Marquis Zheng'an doesn't come to Beijing often, Gu always respects him. Now that my uncle has passed away, we will discuss these matters later."

It is absolutely impossible to say how deep the relationship between Xue Junliang and Zheng Anhou is.Among Xue Guoxian's generation, only Zheng'anhou was left. The reason why he was able to stay was actually very simple. Zheng'anhou held the military power in his hand and was kind. Can't compete.

Now that Marquis Zheng'an passed away, Xue Junliang began to think about the military power in his hands.

After Xue Junliang came down to court, he found a few people to discuss this matter in the warm pavilion. Xue Junliang naturally meant that he could take over the military power without using troops. After all, now Fengguo was eyeing it. If Xue had a civil war, Fengming would definitely send troops in the chaos.

Xue Houyang thought for a while, and said: "After so many years, Marquis Zheng'an has established his prestige. I have seen his army. Although the number is not too many, they are indeed elite soldiers. I am afraid that even if Marquis Zheng'an passes away now, it may not be so. I can pay it."

Xue Junliang nodded. What Xue Houyang said was what he was worried about. Marquis Zheng'an did not put on airs during his lifetime. He had a close relationship with the soldiers and was quite prestigious. In this way, if the soldiers miss their old feelings, it would be difficult to confiscate military power.

Xue Junliang knocked on the table with his index finger, and said with a smile, "What does Teng Qing mean?"

Teng Yun bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty wants military power, but it is actually very simple. The title of the Marquis of Zheng'an is hereditary, and His Majesty will issue an imperial decree to praise the sons of Marquis of Zheng'an, and divide the land and army of Marquis of Zheng'an equally among them. Once the military power is scattered, not only is there nothing to fear, but it will be easy for His Majesty to clean up."

Xue Junliang nodded with a smile, and said: "It is indeed a good idea. The son will come to Beijing to inherit the title at the beginning of next month, so it is just feasible."

After he finished speaking, Lang Jing said: "My minister heard that although Marquis Zheng'an has high prestige in the army and treats people kindly, but he is always merciful. The backyard always catches fire and there are many heirs. Although the eldest son is a direct relative, he has no choice but to be masculine. Your Majesty If you don't want to take advantage of this point, you don't need to divide the land and military power evenly, and you deliberately give the prince a little less, and then give the prince the portrait of a thousand gold donated to the country, and let the prince choose the one he likes to be a good friend of Qin and Jin. The land and military power are less divided For some, His Majesty personally proposed the marriage, which is fair to say, but the son must have some grievances, resenting that the other brothers are not as high as him, but he has sealed the head, let them fight openly and covertly enough, and His Majesty can take action."

Xue Junliang laughed and said, "As expected of Lang Jing."

Everyone talked for a while, and then withdrew from the warm pavilion. Xue Junliang wanted to stay with Teng Yun for dinner, but Teng Yun insisted on declining, Xue Junliang couldn't do it too clearly, so he had to let Teng Yun go out of the palace.

But Lang Jing stayed behind. Lang Jing knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, Lang Jing has a merciless request. Please allow him."

"Oh?"

Xue Junliang picked up the booklet on the table and flipped through it at any time, and said: "It is an unfeeling request, so let's not talk about it."

Lang Jing said: "Your Majesty must be able to see just now that Marquis Teng Nan is extremely intelligent, even if he thinks of a way, he will be open and aboveboard, while Lang Jing is narrow-minded and only has some intrigues and schemes. Lang Jing is a courtier, Your Majesty wants to fight To guard the country, you must not use courtiers."

"Do you want to go?"

Lang Jing took off his official hat and said: "Your Majesty is surrounded by a lot of talents. Although Lang Jing is self-confident about his talents, he doesn't have much use for his talents. Please show your Majesty the grace to allow Lang Jing to resign and return to his hometown."

Xue Junliang shook his head and said: "Gu never cares what kind of minister you are, don't worry, Gu will not let you go, after all, no matter where you put your ink, Gu will not be at ease... Lang Jing, If you insist on leaving, Gu will have no choice but to take Xue Yu to the knife, and you can decide for yourself."

When Teng Yun left the palace, it happened that Xue Houyang was going in the same direction as him, so they walked back together. The two of them had nothing to say, and they had nothing to say along the way.

As they were walking, they saw a very expensive young man chasing a man in front of him, causing everyone on the street to look over there, like a living treasure.

The young man chased the person in front and turned into the nearby tea house. Xue Houyang looked at it, and his face sank immediately, because the person who was entangled was none other than his Mr. Teng.

That noble young master looked like a dandy, chasing and making fun of him while trying to move his hands and feet, but this young master must have seen that Teng Shang was thin and confident, but he never thought that Teng Shang was actually a practicing family.

Teng Yun still had some grudges in his heart. After all, he didn't understand how two men could have such feelings, but seeing Xue Houyang's expression, he seemed relieved. It seemed that Wannianhou really had Teng Shang in his heart.

Xue Houyang said to Teng Yun: "I have to take a step ahead, Lord Hou please go ahead."

Teng Yun smiled and said, "I seem to have seen Mr. Teng just now. Anyway, I'm fine, let's go together."

Xue Houyang knew Teng Yun's identity, and he didn't think he had any malicious intentions, so the two of them entered the teahouse together.

Teng Shang was sitting at a table in the corner, and the extravagantly dressed young master was also sitting beside him. He spoke so loudly that Xue Houyang could hear him as soon as he entered the door.

"Sir, drinking tea alone, that's so boring, why don't we chat?"

While speaking, he put his hand on Teng Shang's shoulder frivolously.

It seems that there is nothing frivolous in this kind of action, but in Xue Houyang's eyes, it is extremely frivolous. Xue Houyang couldn't bear it anymore and walked over, deliberately stood between the two of them, and said, "Why did you come out, sir?"

Teng Shang was not surprised to see Xue Houyang, and said with a smile: "I reckon you are going to come back from court, and you don't have anything to do in the mansion, so come out for a walk."

When Xue Houyang heard it, he was in a good mood immediately. It turned out that Mr. Teng came to find him specially. Although it was only a small matter, Xue Houyang could clearly feel that since the two talked about it that day, their relationship has become much closer. The good thing that Xue Houyang dreamed of.

Seeing that Teng Yun was also there, Teng Shang said, "Shall we sit together for a while?"

Teng Yun rubbed his nose, the relationship between the two seemed to be very good in his eyes, if he stayed here, he wondered if he would disturb others talking.

Teng Shang saw his hesitation, opened the cup that was upside down on the table, and filled a cup of tea for Teng Yun.

Teng Yun just sat down, and all three of them took their seats. There was still one side of the Sifang table. The young master sat down by himself, and said with a smile, "My surname is Xue. You can call me Chang Jing."

As soon as he finished speaking, the three of them glanced at each other. Although Teng Yun was not very familiar with Xue Guo's royal family and nobles, they had just finished talking in the warm pavilion, so how could they not be clear.

Xue Changjing is the eldest son of the Marquis of Zheng'an, and it is said that he should enter Beijing early next month to take the hereditary position as Marquis, but he did not expect to appear on the streets of the capital swaggeringly now, under King Xue's nose.

When Xue Houyang heard that he was the son of Marquis Zheng'an, his expression immediately became strange. He still remembered what Lang Jing said, the son was only a manly man, and if he didn't leave Teng Shang, he was just trying to attract Teng Shang's attention.

Of course, Xue Changjing didn't know that these three people had their own thoughts and wanted to get close to Teng Shang, but Xue Houyang's murderous aura in the battlefield in the past few years was not just for fun. Xue Changjing knew more about Fengyue than Xue Houyang. The clothes are owned by the owner.

He felt that he would become Lord Marquis right away, and there was nothing to be afraid of, but now that he was alone, it was not easy to be head-to-head, and he could gain momentum with his entourage another day.

Xue Changjing thought so, so he stopped pestering Teng Shang, and turned to look at Teng Yun. Teng Yun looked at him and himself, so he had to pretend he didn't see it.

Xue Changjing saw that although he was born well, he had many scars on his face. Although the traces of these scars could not be eradicated after treatment, they were much lighter than before.

Xue Changjing murmured a little in his heart. At first glance, he was a bit vicious, but upon closer inspection, his temperament was dusty. Xue Changjing thought it was just for fun, so he started talking to Teng Yun again.

Teng Yun didn't want to talk to Xue Changjing, firstly because this person was too frivolous, Teng Yun's thoughts were more conservative after all, and secondly because Xue Changjing was the son of the Marquis of Zheng'an, it stands to reason that now is the time to accept the summons and leave for Beijing. Leaving the back cover without accepting the summons is a serious crime. Teng Yun doesn't want to cause trouble, especially Xue Junliang's current attitude towards him, I am afraid he will be found fault again.

Xue Changjing talked to himself for a long time, but when he hit a snag, the other party ignored him, which made this prince who wanted to get wind and rain on the back cover very unwilling.

Xue Houyang sat for a while and couldn't understand Xue Changjing's behavior, and was about to get up and go back. Teng Shang also followed, and said to Teng Yun: "You are not in good health, go back and rest."

Teng Yun nodded and said, "I'm going back now."

Seeing them leaving, Xue Changjing felt a little resentful, but he felt relieved thinking that he would stay in the capital for a long time.

Xue Junliang received the report soon, and Jiang Yu said: "Your Majesty, let me tell you that someone is... molesting Teng Nanhou on the street."

Hearing a soft "click", Xue Junliang threw the folder on the table, raised his eyebrows and said, "Say it again."

Jiang Yu wiped off his cold sweat, and said, "Ah... Someone from below reported that they saw someone molesting Teng Nanhou on the street."

Xue Junliang said coolly: "Why are you molesting? Could it be that there are all such troublemakers at the feet of the Son of Heaven?"

Jiang Yu said: "Old slave... this old slave even sent someone to investigate, and that person doesn't seem to be a troublemaker... he is the son of Marquis Zheng'an."

"Oh?"

Xue Junliang smiled and said: "The prince should be on the way, why did he arrive in the capital so soon?"

"I don't know about this old slave. The man claims to be Xue Changjing."

Xue Junliang was silent for a while, and said: "Go and escort this unscrupulous man who claims to be Xue Changjing."

"Yes……"

Jiang Yu felt as if he was asking for trouble, so he hurried down and ordered the guards to arrest him, and what His Majesty meant was to go himself.

Teng Yun has been disturbed for the past few days. The prince knew that he was passing by at this time every day, so he waited on the street and started talking to him when he came over. Teng Yun didn't want to reveal his identity, so he didn't want to turn a blind eye. If Xue Changjing knew where he lived, it would be difficult to handle.

So I can only wander around in the street every day, Xue Changjing happily follows behind and laughs, Teng Yun doesn't know much about love, let alone the other party is a man, I just think Xue Changjing pestering him is very annoying.

It was nightfall, and Teng Yun's carriage was stopped again, but Teng Yun hadn't had time to lift the curtain, and soon there was chaos outside, and he faintly heard Jiang Yu's voice.

Jiang Yu's son should be serving Xue Junliang in the palace at this moment, and he would never appear in the market. Teng Yun lifted the curtain of the car to look out, and it really was Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu was accompanied by a group of guards, who put Xue Changjing on the ground. The prince looked very embarrassed, and shouted things like "how dare you touch me".

Seeing Teng Yun, Jiang Yu asked for peace and said: "Master Hou, I have disturbed your peace. The old servant is ordered by His Majesty to arrest the troublesome people and enter the palace for interrogation."

When Teng Yun heard that it was Xue Junliang's intention, he couldn't control it, so he nodded. When Xue Changjing heard Teng Yun called "Lord Hou", his heart suddenly jumped. Big moldy head.

Jiang Yu took Xue Changjing into the palace, but Xue Junliang didn't see him, he was just scolded, Jiang Yu felt that something was wrong.

But Xue Junliang smiled and said: "What's wrong? Prince Zheng'an Hou is on the road now, and the one who blamed him with his stick is only a troublemaker. It is considered kindness to beat him with a few sticks without beheading him."

Xue Junliang ordered people to execute the sentence on the jade steps outside the main hall. The sound of wailing came from outside. Instead, Xue Junliang drank tea comfortably. After being locked up for more than half a month, he was thrown out when he thought it was time for the son to enter the capital.

This day was the day when Zheng'an Hou Shizi went to Beijing to meet King Xue. As soon as Xue Junliang entered the hall, he saw Xue Changjing standing below with a haggard and respectful look. Seeing Xue Junliang looking at him, he couldn't help but hit him A tremor, as if the wound on the stick hadn't healed yet.

Of course, Xue Changjing also noticed Teng Yun who was standing in the front row. Before King Xue came, the minister came to say hello to Teng Yun. Xue Changjing clearly heard him being called "Teng Nanhou" and there were people walking with Teng Yun. The man seems to be Xue Houyang, the Marquis of ten thousand years who holds the military power with high meritorious service.

Xue Changjing's face turned green immediately, and he finally knew why King Xue wanted to arrest him and beat him up, and then threw him into prison. It turned out that King Xue had heard about him pestering Teng Yun for a long time.

Xue Houyang didn't know what his brother had done, but Xue Houyang had to admit that seeing Xue Changjing's current appearance made him feel relieved.

Xue Houyang also made a special smile and said: "My son, don't come here without any problems."

Xue Changjing could only smile apologetically and say, "Master Hou... Master Hou will come here too."

Xue Houyang didn't look at him again, but said coolly: "Thanks to you."

Listening to their talk, Teng Yun immediately felt that Xue Houyang and Xue Junliang were brothers. At this time, no matter the tone or tone of speech, they were [-]% similar. It was the first time he saw Xue Houyang "adding insult to injury".

It's just that Teng Yun thought about it, Xue Houyang's attitude towards Xue Changjing was entirely because Xue Changjing was pestering Teng Shang before, Teng Yun thought in his heart, maybe ten thousand years later he treated Teng Shang sincerely, Teng Shang's ability to know people has always been very accurate .