This shadow guard, you are enlightened

Zhuo Ying didn't want to say what he was asking for, but asked Xing Chenmu to promise now that Xing Chenmu would do what he said, and if he promised, no matter what he wanted in the future, he would definitely not regret it.

Everyone was shocked when they heard the words. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are arrogant because of such a request.

Unexpectedly, Xing Chenmu didn't get angry, he looked at Zhuo Ying for a while, nodded with a smile and said: "Okay, as long as you don't involve in important affairs of the court and don't violate the law, I will accept your matter."

Zhuo Ying thanked her, and put a smile on her usually cold face in front of outsiders.

Xing Chenmu later rewarded several civil servants with outstanding poems and essays. After everyone withdrew from the main account, Zhuo Ying told Xing Chenmu that he needed to confirm the arrangement of the Shadow Guards again, and also withdrew.

Tomorrow he will leave for the palace, Zhuo Ying has always been extremely cautious when it comes to setting up defenses, Xing Chenmu didn't doubt it, but he was still curious about what Zhuo Ying was asking for.

But Zhuo Ying left the main account but did not go to the rest of the shadow guards, he had actually already arranged the relevant matters.He just silently followed behind Wei Lin, until the two of them reached a place where there was no one else, Wei Lin turned his head and cupped his hands and said, "Master Zhuo, do you need me for something?"

Wei Lin was also a great general who fought on the battlefield back then, so naturally he would not be unaware of it.

"I really want to ask Lord Hou about some personal matters." Zhuo Ying and Wei Lin were both first-rank military officers in the court. He was inferior to the Queen, and logically higher than Wei Lin, but he still respectfully returned the salute.

"Master Zhuo is polite. If you have anything to say, it's okay to say it." The Wei family has been generals for generations. Wei Lin has been good at martial arts since he was a child, and he values ​​martial arts practitioners. Thoughts, but there has never been a chance, that day Xing Chenmu suddenly announced Na Zhuoying as his concubine at the early court, when Wei Lin met him again, his mind was inevitably a little complicated.

Zhuo Ying didn't hesitate for too long, he glanced at Wei Lin, lowered his voice slightly and asked, "I, I want to ask Lord Hou, how did the assistant king and General Wei persuade you to agree to their marriage?"

Wei Lin obviously didn't expect that Zhuo Ying was looking for him for this matter, he was stunned for a while, he couldn't help guessing whether it was the queen mother who had objections to the matter between the two, but he only dared to think about the royal matter, he couldn't ask Exports.

"Master Hou, don't get me wrong. I didn't ask the question because I wanted to inquire into the private affairs of the assistant king and General Wei. It's just related to the blood of the royal family. I want to know..." Zhuo Ying didn't give herself too much chance to hesitate, biting Biting her lips and closing her eyes, she breathed out, "I want to know whether two men can have children."

"Lord Zhuo, you—" Hearing his question, Wei Lin's heart skipped a beat. He was preoccupied with the matter between his son and Xing Chenxiu before, but he really ignored that if it was true as Xing Chenxiu said, men would Being able to give birth to children means that Zhuo Ying can also give birth to an heir for the Holy One.

"Your Majesty, you should also know that my Majesty and I... In the final analysis, this is my selfishness. I have only heard it mentioned as a joke by the Counselor King once before, which is why I have such a bold guess. If I guess wrong Don't be offended either."

"Don't dare." This time Wei Lin hesitated for a moment with his lowered eyes, and then quickly nodded, "Yes, to tell you the truth, Lord Zhuo, the assistant king did tell me that there is such a medicine that can make a man give birth , the medicine was made by Hua Xin, an imperial physician who once worked in the Imperial Hospital. Hua Xin lives in the palace now, and I have already confirmed with him..."

Now that he had opened his mouth, Wei Lin told Zhuo Ying everything he knew.

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When bidding farewell to Wei Lin and walking back, Zhuo Ying's palms were still sweating uncontrollably.

The conjecture was confirmed. In his life of more than [-] years, he seemed to have never had such complicated feelings. He was excited, but also a little nervous and afraid, but after walking a few steps, he even began to look forward to it. That child belonged to him and Xing Chenmu.

Zhuo Ying wanted to rush into Xing Chenmu's arms to tell him the good news, but according to what Wei Lin said, Xing Chenxiu hadn't told Wei Yan about it because he was worried that Wei Yan would refuse to let him risk giving birth out of safety concerns.Zhuo Ying herself was not sure about Xing Chenmu's attitude, so she didn't dare to speak hastily.

There were Jinwei soldiers guarding outside the main tent, but no one dared to stop Zhuo Ying. Zhuo Ying soon arrived near the main tent. He wanted to stand outside to calm down for a while, and was not in a hurry to go in, but he just calmed down and left. He accidentally heard the voice of Prime Minister Gongsun Shangde from inside.

Gongsun Shangde had obviously talked with Xing Chenmu for a long time before, and now his tone sounded a little excited: "My lord! It is a rule left by our ancestors that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics!"

"Master, I respect you as a teacher, and I am willing to listen to your advice, but I also hope that you can do it in moderation." Xing Chenmu also said coldly, "The commander of the shadow guard said he was a military officer, but he was not listed in the imperial court. He was just personally protecting my safety. , why do you want to talk about politics?"

"Regardless of whether he participated in the early court or not, since Concubine Zhuo has already been conferred the title of Concubine Gui, the position of Commander of the Shadow Guard should be replaced by someone else."

Hearing this, Zhuo Ying's heart tightened. If he could only choose one of the two identities of the noble concubine and the commander of the shadow guard, he might be more willing to keep the noble concubine.

This is not because the identity of the leader of the shadow guards is not important to him, but because he knows how dedicated Xing Chenmu is. Xing Chenmu may be able to choose another capable person from the shadow guards to take up the position of commander of the shadow guards, but he can no longer love him as much as he does. Like, go to love another person deeply.So if he really had to make a choice, he hoped that he could be by his side in a more intimate way.

But Xing Chenmu didn't seem to intend to make this choice for him, the conversation in the tent was still going on, only Xing Chenmu said: "Oh? Really? But I think that Master Zhuo is already the most unlikely concubine to interfere in politics." Xing Chenmu paused, and seemed to have exhausted his patience, "At the beginning when the master sent Gongsun Jing into the palace, it was because he hoped that there would be Gongsun's family in the harem. , wouldn't she intercede for her mother's family? This is the real meddling in politics, and Zhuo Ying has no father or mother, and she is selfless in court and has no one to rely on. Does it mean that the teacher thinks that I will let you here Pointing fingers at him?"

"Your Majesty, you, cough...cough..." Gongsun Shangde was obviously very angry at Xing Chenmu, he coughed for a long time but he couldn't say a complete sentence.

"So, the teacher is not that selfless, is it? When you asked Chen Si to send someone into the palace for you, didn't you really see that he had the intention of treason? But you still accepted his favor." , I didn’t mention anything to me in private. The master is an old minister of the three dynasties. Whether you are old and confused or what is probably only you know. The reason why I still respectfully call you master today is because of your enlightenment back then. Look at your loyalty to your father back then, Gongsun Jing did me a great favor. If the Gongsun family can live in peace, I will let you continue to stay in the court, and when you retire, you can still leave a loyal person But if you want to touch my nilin again and again, don't blame me for disregarding the little love back then."

After Xing Chenmu finished speaking, there was a soft sound from inside the tent, Zhuo Ying could tell that it was the sound of knees touching the ground, and after a while, Xing Chenmu's voice sounded again: "Master, go back, I will treat what happened today as never before." happened before."

After a while, Gongsun Shangde opened the curtain and came out. He bowed his body slightly, lowered his head and walked very slowly. When he passed by Zhuo Ying who was a few steps away, he didn't know whether he didn't pay attention or ignored it on purpose. Did not say hello.

After he walked a little further, Zhuo Ying took the initiative and said, "Master Gongsun, please stay."

"Master Zhuo." Gongsun Shangde just turned around and greeted lightly.

"Lord Gongsun, a humble warrior, really doesn't understand government affairs, let alone intervene recklessly. Back then, he was fortunate enough to be favored by the Holy One and was awarded the command of the Shadow Guard. He only wanted to protect the safety of the Holy One. Lord Gongsun has high morals and prestige, and there are many things to consider You are more thoughtful than me, if there is anything wrong with the humble position, I hope you will forgive me." Zhuo Ying said something very humble, which gave Gongsun Shangde enough face.

Only then did Gongsun Shangde calm down a little, and after a while he said: "Master Zhuo is too modest, and someone who can be valued by the Holy Spirit, how can he be just a warrior. I am old and have been confused. I am afraid that I will not be able to help the Holy Spirit in the future. , It’s just that His Majesty’s current temperament...hey, I hope Master Zhuo will persuade His Majesty more in the future.”

This time he did not wait for Zhuo Ying to speak, and said again: "The old man is not feeling well, so I will take my leave first."

After Zhuo Ying watched him walk away, he turned around and entered the main tent.

Xing Chenmu had already been waiting there, and when he saw him lift the curtain, he immediately said, "Ying Jiu said you've been back for a while?"

Ying Jiu was in charge of temporarily protecting Xing Chenmu's safety when Zhuo Ying was away. Now that Zhuo Ying was back, he should switch outside, but before leaving, he seemed to have something to say to Zhuo Ying, so he opened his mouth, because Xing Chenmu On the scene, he didn't say anything, and left after saluting.

Xing Chenmu was sitting behind the desk at this time, his brows still frowning slightly, Zhuo Ying didn't answer his question, but went around behind him, and gently pressed his hands on both sides of his forehead to soothe his emotions.

"Master, don't take it to heart." Xing Chenmu relaxed a little, knowing that Zhuo Ying must have heard what he and Gongsun Shangde said just now, "No one is more competent than you whether it is your concubine or the commander of the shadow guards." gone."

Zhuo Ying didn't stop moving, but just persuaded: "Mu'er really doesn't need to be angry because of this matter, Master Gongsun came to persuade you like this because of the court's consideration."

"So what about the consideration of the court? No one with any name can hurt you at all. Aying, I still say that, if I am the emperor, and I can't even protect the person I love, then this emperor, I Inappropriate."

"Mu'er..." Zhuo Ying recalled what Gongsun Shangde said before he left. It is true that Xing Chenmu was almost paranoid about everything related to him, but this kind of Xing Chenmu was more rational and restrained than before. The emperor is more real and fascinated him even more.

Zhuo Ying's heart jumped again for the person in front of him, he bent over, leaned his head on Xing Chenmu's shoulder from behind, and said seriously: "But Mu'er, I'm too greedy, I want to be protected by you, I I also want you to be a good emperor, and I want every descendant who remembers you to have only respect and praise in their hearts."

Xing Chenmu was taken aback for a moment, and quickly relaxed completely, turning his head and pressing his face against the cold half of Zhuo Ying's face, and said with a smile: "Don't be greedy, the two are not in conflict, because in the future, we, A Ying, will definitely be one A good queen who will live forever."