The Four Concubines

On the second day after Yun Xiao woke up, No. [-] received a letter from the secret guard of the imperial capital. Yun Xiao opened the letter and found a page of pinyin letters.

Yun Xiao laughed when he saw the letter. It was clearly passed by the hidden guards, but he was so careful. The content was not outstanding. He just asked Yun Xiao to pay attention to his body, and said some things about the court. The civil servants headed by Ji began to confront the children of the aristocratic family in the court.

The two sides were arguing, and the atmosphere in the entire imperial capital became tense.

After reading the letter, Yun Xiao carefully put away the letter paper.

"Knock, knock, knock." Three rhythmic knocks on the door.

"Come in." Yun Xiao said.

Xiao Chuo pushed the door and entered, Yun Xiao looked up and praised sincerely, "It's very suitable for you."

Xiao Chuo was "captured" this time, and he was wearing a wedding dress that didn't cover the cold, and there were no Liaojiang costumes here, so Yun Xiao asked someone to find the clothes of a Daqin woman and give them to her.

It is said that a beauty lies in the bone but not the skin, Xiao Chuo is such a beauty, wearing the ordinary clothes of Daqin, she is still peerless.

"The patriarch of the five clans has arrived in the Agong Tribe." Xiao Chuo came up and brought big news to Yun Xiao.

Yun Xiao looked up at her, and asked casually, "How do you know?"

Xiao Chuo didn't hide it either, "I saw the banner of the patriarch of the five clans."

Yun Xiao raised her eyebrows, "Is it the kind, uh, where the patriarch goes, the banner can go there?"

Xiao Chuo nodded.

Yun Xiao had a complicated face, "It's really not easy for you patriarchs to survive."

Xiao Chuo gave Yun Xiao a blank look, he didn't know as well as her, Yun Xiao's body was still very weak, when he woke up this morning, after making sure he didn't have a fever, he went straight into the study.

With a pale face, Yun Xiao tidied up the last piece of paper in her hand, looked at Xiao Chuo and said, "Please come and talk to them, I think they should be very willing to talk to me now."

Xiao Chuo's eyes were playful, "You want me to invite you?"

Yun Xiao nodded, "Yeah, I don't know them, should I invite them? Besides, I'm an emperor, so I'll lose my reputation by inviting them myself."

Xiao Chuo smiled wickedly, "Then you have to lend me someone, I'm afraid I'll go away and never come back."

Yun Xiao rolled her eyes angrily, and thought to herself, can you be stopped if you want to leave?But he still called Shibaqi and asked them to follow along.

Xiao Chuo led the eighteen riders away, and then No. [-] came in from the door. After reporting the matter to Yun Xiao, he did not leave as usual, but stopped at the same place.

Yun Xiao glanced up at him, and said unhurriedly, "You want to ask why I asked Xiao Chuo to invite someone?"

No. [-] knelt down and bowed his head, "I dare not question the emperor's decision, but I am really curious why the emperor asked Miss Xiao to invite someone. You can say that you slapped the face of the whole Liaojiang that night, and you will not get up if you let Miss Xiao go." Is it counterproductive?"

Yun Xiao curled her lips, "Even if I don't let her go at this time, when the Liaojiang people come, she will take the initiative to come forward and pull me. Xiao Chuo is now taking advantage of the situation, borrowing my In order to achieve a win-win situation with Liaojiang, I will definitely not make the relationship too rigid. There is Xiao Chuo in the middle, which is a buffer and a bridge."

"Ah." No. [-] opened his mouth and paused before saying, "Excuse me for speaking bluntly, but I feel that Miss Xiao is using you."

Yun Xiao nodded, without the burden of being an "emperor" at all, and calmly agreed, "Well, I know, although it is said that we are using each other, but in general she is indeed using me."

"Miss Xiao has been very different since she came back from Liaojiang. I'm afraid she found out that your majesty prefers softness to hard work, so she only picks on your weakness. Your Majesty should be more careful." No. [-] For the serious way.

Hearing this, Yun Xiao subconsciously recalled Xiao Chuo's changes after the night attack, and smiled helplessly, "You also know that I eat soft and not hard, as long as it's not too much, I don't care too much, Xiao Chuo also eats If you live with me, you will be so unscrupulous, and you will accept it when you see it."

Number one wanted to say something, but Yun Xiao shook his head, "I still have a sense of proportion in major matters, Xiao Chuo is a smart person, he knows moderation, if he really doesn't know..."

No. [-] looked up and looked at Yun Xiao waiting for her answer. For a moment, Yun Xiao just shook his head and didn't say anything.Number one is slightly worried, Yun Xiao is a good emperor, as long as she is there, Daqin's rise is only a matter of time, but her shortcoming is the taboo of the emperor.

Just seeing Yun Xiao's reaction just now, one knows whether Yun Xiao is still too soft-hearted, even though Xiao Chuo's worst outcome has been thought of, he still doesn't want her life in terms of the solution.

Xiao Chuo already knew Yun Xiao's biggest secret, wouldn't she be afraid that Xiao Chuo would go back this time and secretly tell someone about it as a bargaining chip to blackmail her?

The more No. [-] thought about it, the more frightened he became, and the more he thought about it, the more worried he became.

Yun Xiao got up, moved her body, and walked out of the study door in small steps. Her body was still very weak. After walking these few steps, she was already out of breath.

It's not that she hasn't thought about No. [-]'s worry, but after she stayed alone in the room yesterday and calmed down, she thought about it for a long time, and felt that she could still trust Xiao Chuo.

The reason? There are three.

One is that Xiao Chuo, the small character Yanyan, is exactly the same as the Liao Empress in her previous life, and her methods are quite similar to Liao Empress. She thinks it is very kind, so it is credible.

The second is her intuition, after dating these days, although Xiao Chuo is considered a "dangerous person", Yun Xiao feels that she is quite reliable.

The third is the most important point. At this time, exposing Yun Xiao's identity and losing Yun Xiao's trust is not worthwhile. Yun Xiao still has a lot of "use value", and it would be a waste to use it up unreasonably. Xiao Chuo is a smart person. Will not do stupid things.

Yun Xiao pinched her swollen head, as long as she ensured that she was worth using, Xiao Chuo would not betray her, and she would be his most loyal partner.

Compared with feelings, this kind of relationship is more like a bond of interests. Yun Xiao doesn't hate it, but feels at ease, so that even if it ends up being betrayed, she won't be too sad.

Xiao Chuo came back very quickly this time, and took Shibaqi back to Zhanjiang City in the evening.

"The patriarchs of the five clans have agreed to negotiate, and they will come to Zhanjiang City collectively the day after tomorrow."

Yun Xiao nodded, and told Shibaqi, "Go and blast the ice around the waterwheel, just enough to ensure that the waterwheel can turn."

Shibaqi led the order to leave, and Yun Xiao ordered No. [-] to call Wang Xia and Zhou Chen to meet her and discuss the development of Beidi together.

Zhou Chen came very quickly. When he entered the door and saw Xiao Chuo, he was taken aback for a moment, and then sat down calmly, without any doubts about why Xiao Chuo was here.

Compared to Zhou Chen who came quickly, Wang Xia was unexpectedly slow this time.

After entering the door, regardless of 21, he blew his beard and stared at Yun Xiao, "You let those little guys bomb Zhanjiang? Do you know that if you accidentally blow up the water truck, the water truck may be scrapped?" ! That was the painstaking efforts of dozens of craftsmen for nearly half a month!"

Yun Xiao listened to Wang Xia's long series of words crackling like beans pouring over her face with a wry smile on her face, she was in admiration in her heart, her body's full lung capacity had increased.

Zhou Chen couldn't stand it any longer, and interrupted while Wang Xia was taking a breath, "Hey, Mr. Wang, the emperor has something important to discuss with us."

Hearing what Zhou Chen said, Wang Xia glared at Yun Xiao, and then sat down on the chair angrily.

"Yanyan." Yun Xiao suddenly called out to Xiao Chuo, "Talk to the two adults."

Xiao Chuo glanced at Yun Xiao indifferently, and began to talk about the contract Yun Xiao wanted to sign with Liao Jiang.

Since Zhou Chen had already listened to it once, he didn't have much reaction. After Wang Xia finished listening, he just frowned and thought, and looked at Yun Xiao for a moment, "Little Emperor, are you serious?"

Yun Xiao nodded, "Well, I'm serious. It's more serious than gold."

Wang Xia pondered for a moment and nodded vigorously, "Okay, I think it's okay!"

Zhou Chen looked at Wang Xia in surprise, "Wang Taishou, you just agree?" Zhou Chen originally thought that Wang Xia would refuse.

Wang Xia looked at Zhou Chen with eyes that you don't know, "There is nothing you can't agree with, this is a good thing! Liaojiang will no longer invade, and the two sides can help each other. With Zhanjiang as the boundary, it can restrict the two sides. Don't dare to send troops to make mistakes at will. How wonderful!"

Zhou Chen: "..." I was speechless.

Yun Xiao had a faint smile on his face, "The day after tomorrow the patriarchs of the five tribes in Liaojiang will come to Zhanjiang City. I want to talk to them in person. When the time comes, I will trouble General Zhou to send the Northern Army to ensure the safety of the five clan chiefs. Please, Taishou Wang, please introduce the waterwheel to them."

"Sir, obey the order."

"Sir, obey the order."

Zhou Chen and Wang Xia both agreed, then saluted and left to prepare for the meeting the day after tomorrow.

Only Yun Xiao and Xiao Chuo were left in the room, Yun Xiao was still a little bit overwhelmed, so he got up and said, "I'll go back to sleep first." Then he walked out, not caring about leaving Xiao Chuo in his study.

As soon as Yun Xiao walked out of the study, Xiao Chuo followed, looked at Yun Xiao's back and shouted, "Wait."

Yun Xiao turned her head and looked at Xiao Chuo puzzled, "En?"

Thinking of the scene just now, Xiao Chuo pursed his lips, but asked another question, "Did you specifically tell Zhou Chen to dispatch the Northern Army because you were worried about someone's actions the day after tomorrow?"

"Oh, you're asking this." Yun Xiao frowned, "Although it's just a guess, I don't think Da Sikong will just give up Liaojiang. You can recognize the flags of the five clans. He and Liao After so many years of acquaintances in Xinjiang, he can naturally recognize that the patriarchs of the five clans want to come to Zhanjiang City to discuss things, no matter what the matter is, as long as something happens to the patriarchs of the five clans here, even if we talk about it, it will be futile.”

Speaking of this, Yun Xiao looked at the crescent moon in the sky, "If it were me, I would not give up this opportunity."

Xiao Chuo: "..." Of course, she also knew this. What she wanted to ask was not this, but she didn't know how to ask it. She just wanted to hold Yun Xiao back.

"Why did you call me Xiaozi just now?" Xiao Chuo asked this question bluntly after a moment of silence. Mother-in-law and mother-in-law are not the style of Liaojiang people.

"Isn't this what you expected?" Yun Xiao replied implying something.

After hearing this, Xiao Chuo's face immediately sank, and there was no expression on his face. It was like the day they just met, neither sad nor happy.

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