Empress Xiao's intention was obvious, which was to use the luxurious scenery and countless beauties in Shanglin Xiyuan to attract Liu Ziqiu's attention so that Liu Ziqiu could accept Yang Tan's Zen position as soon as possible.
After listening to Liu Ziqiu's words, Empress Xiao laughed: "As long as Mr. Liu accepts Tan'er's Zen position and takes over the world of the Sui Dynasty, you can give freedom to as many people as you want, all in Mr. Liu's mind.
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Queen Xiao made it so obvious that everyone around her was stunned.
In fact, Liu Ziqiu didn't want to sit on the throne of the emperor. Only by sitting in that position can many of his ideas and measures be implemented more effectively. But people also have to consider the timing when sitting in that position.
At present, Liu Ziqiu has controlled most of the country, and the officials under his command at least support Liu Ziqiu on the surface. What is lacking now is the support from the aristocratic families. As for ordinary people, as long as they can have enough to eat, who can really
Do you care about who controls the world?
There are seven top aristocratic families in the world. Among these seven major aristocratic families, the Li family in Longxi and the Wang family in Taiyuan have clearly stated their support for Liu Ziqiu. Although the other five major aristocratic families have also interacted with Liu Ziqiu, their attitudes are still unclear.
Therefore, Liu Ziqiu did not think that the time was ripe, so he couldn't help but laugh and say: "Ms. Qi Zuo, today is just a visit to the garden, don't talk about state affairs."
Gao Xiuer was the smartest person and knew what Liu Ziqiu was thinking, so she quickly changed the subject and said, "My dear, it's been three years since I left Xiyuan, and I really miss my sisters in Qiyin Courtyard. Why don't we go there and have a look."
Yang Guang chose Qiyin Court as his first stop. Empress Xiao also knew that there were two beauties in Qiyin Court who were as good as Gao Xiuer. Her purpose was to attract Liu Ziqiu, so she naturally had no objection, nodded and said: "
Ai Jia has this intention."
Wang Guizhi suddenly realized that she had nothing to do with her anymore, and felt a little unwilling to do so, but she could only say a blessing: "Congratulations to your empress, and to my benefactor!"
Liu Ziqiu said with a smile: "Mrs. Wang, although Xiyuan is good, it is not a place to stay for a long time. Why not go with Liu."
Wang Guizhi was stunned and turned to look at Queen Xiao. Of course Queen Xiao was happy to see the success and nodded with a smile.
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The breeze blows, the lake surface is undulating, catkins are flying, and the fragrance of flowers is astonishing. Walking by the lake, each step brings a scene, Liu Ziqiu can't help but sigh secretly. But Gao Xiuer hurriedly took two steps and whispered: "Is it possible that your husband wants to accept Yunli Xishi?"
Liu Ziqiu smiled and shook his head: "I brought her out for my husband, I have no ulterior motives."
Shanglin Xiyuan has not been visited by outsiders for a long time, and the ladies and beauties in each courtyard have gradually developed the habit of laziness. It was still early when their group went to Jingmingyuan, and many beauties did not get up. They stayed in Jingmingyuan for a while.
When the time came again, there were already many people by the lake. It was just that these people had probably been bored in the garden for a long time, and they seemed to have lost their spiritual energy. They saw this group of people walking by, but they were indifferent. Only Qiyinyuan and the others
It was different. From a distance, I saw twenty beautiful young women already waiting there.
As the principal's wife, Xie Xiangwen saw a large group of people walking towards Qiyin Courtyard and hurriedly rushed forward. When she recognized that the person walking in the front was actually Queen Xiao, she couldn't help being surprised and quickly fell to the ground and said
: "Your Majesty, I am in good health. Is this slave in a dream?"
Empress Xiao smiled and pulled Xie Xiangwen up: "Mrs. Xie, there is no need to be polite. How did you know that the Ai family was coming here?"
Xie Xiangwen looked up and saw Liu Ziqiu, slightly surprised, but he didn't dare to ask Empress Xiao, so he lowered his head and said: "Sister Ziyan watched the stars last night and said that a noble person will come to the garden today, so I will go there early in the morning."
I led all the sisters to wait here, and sure enough I saw the empress."
The nineteen beauties standing behind all came forward to greet her. Empress Xiao knew Yuan Ziyan. She pulled Xie Xiangwen with her left hand and Yuan Ziyan with her right hand, and said: "The Ai family has known that Yuan Meiren is a strange woman. I don't think she has such magical powers."
Si. When the emperor went to the west, we should have persuaded him to take Yuan Meiren with him, so that we might avoid a disaster."
Although Yuan Ziyan also had a smile on her face, she was a little surprised in her heart. She turned around and saw Liu Ziqiu behind her, and was relieved. Although she was not free in Xiyuan, as long as the weather was fine, she would definitely go to watch the sky at night.
Last night, the Ziwei star's light suddenly increased greatly, indicating that a wise king appeared in the world. And under the light, it was the location of Qiyin Courtyard. That wise king should be closely related to Qiyin Courtyard, and maybe he would arrive at Qiyin Courtyard today.
Come to hell.
Empress Xiao is a woman, so of course she cannot be Mingjun. There is only one man among this group of people. He is young, tall, handsome, plump, and upright. He should be Mingjun without a doubt. Unfortunately, although Yuan Ziyan is good at stargazing, he is not good at reading faces.
I couldn't make up my mind for a while.
But I heard another woman laugh and say: "Sister Xie family, sister Yuan family, do you still recognize me?"
The women who were with Empress Xiao were all very beautiful, but none of them who could be selected to serve as the host wife and beauties in Xiyuan had no confidence in their looks. Except for Hua Yun, who slightly attracted their attention because of her height, they
They really didn't even look at Gao Xiu'er, Lin Qiao'er and the others. Of course, they didn't envy Hua Yun, who was a head taller than them, but only sympathized with her. It must be difficult for such a tall woman to marry.
At this moment, when they suddenly heard someone greeting them, Xie Xiangwen and Yuan Ziyan were slightly startled. After taking a closer look, they exclaimed in unison: "Sister Shi (sister)!"
In fact, Gao Xiuer's appearance has not changed much, but as a married woman and a mother for the first time, her face has become a little more colorful and a little more kind. Xie Xiangwen and Yuan Ziyan did not pay attention to it for a moment, but they failed
Recognize it.
Gao Xiuer smiled and said: "Actually, my name is not Shi Huiniang, my real name is Gao Xiuer." Then she pointed at Liu Ziqiu and said, "This is my husband."
Xie Xiangwen was very surprised, with a hint of envy on his face, and said quietly: "Congratulations, sister."
Gao Xiuer smiled and said: "Sister Xiangwen, you are from the Xie family in Jiangnan. In fact, if you think about it in detail, you and I should be cousins, and we are a family. I will ask my husband to ask your empress for a favor.
Let me let you out of the garden."
Xie Xiangwen's entry into the palace was originally a top secret of the Xie family in Jiangnan, and it was difficult for outsiders to know. However, Changshan Carriage and Horse Racing Company was specially responsible for collecting all aspects of intelligence, and naturally kept a close eye on every move of the Xie family.
Gao Xiuer stayed in the palace for several months, and became good friends with Xie Xiangwen and Yuan Ziyan. From the information in the Xie family's few words, she had already guessed her origin. As for Gao Xiuer's own life experience, she originally did not want to tell outsiders.
But Liu Ziqiu had enlightened her that Xie Zhaoyi was forced to follow Gao Jun because of circumstances, and after all, she was her mother. As a child, she had no right to blame her parents.
Seeing Gao Xiuer and Xie Xiangwen recognizing their relatives, Yuan Ziyan couldn't help blurting out: "Sister Xiuer, you... you are getting more and more beautiful."
In fact, she originally wanted to say, "Sister Xiu'er, please help me beg for mercy and let me out of the garden." But when the words came to her mouth, she was still a little reserved after all, and she held back.
After experiencing so many things in the past few years, Gao Xiuer has already risen from the phoenix nirvana, and her insight into human nature has greatly increased. She still doesn't know what Yuan Ziyan means, so she couldn't help but laugh and said: "Sister Yuan, you watched the stars last night,
Haven’t you figured out your own future?”
Yuan Ziyan did not hide anything, and said in deep thought: "According to the astrology, Sister Xie and I should have an encounter, but..."
Her words were half true and half false. The stars could only tell that the world was about to change hands, and their future could not be seen. But Yuan Ziyan knew that this was a rare opportunity and she must seize it tightly. Regardless of Gao Xiuer
Whoever you are marrying, your identity is certainly not trivial if you can be escorted into Shanglin Xiyuan by Empress Xiao personally. Moreover, this man is very heroic, so marrying him as a concubine is not a disadvantage. Once upon a time, Yuan Ziyan calculated that she would have sex with the emperor.
A fate. But after spending so many boring days in Shanglin Xiyuan, she became a little less confident in her astrology skills, but she just wanted to leave this place as soon as possible.
Gao Xiuer didn't understand what she meant. She just nodded and said, "Since you have the same fate as Sister Xie, just come with us."
Of course, Gao Xiuer originally planned to take Yuan Ziyan with her. After all, the three of them were good friends when they were in Qiyin Courtyard. Moreover, Gao Xiuer also understood the current situation. In fact, there was no need for Liu Ziqiu to ask for help. As long as she said a word, Empress Xiao
I dare not refuse to agree.
Of course Xie Xiangwen and Yuan Ziyan didn't know that Empress Xiao and Emperor Yang Tan were just puppets. They both looked at Empress Xiao eagerly and saluted in unison: "I beg the empress to grant her permission."
Empress Xiao smiled sweetly and said: "Mrs. Xie, Yuan Meiren, it is not difficult for you to leave Xiyuan, as long as Mr. Liu is willing to agree to the Ai family."
Of course Liu Ziqiu understood what she wanted to say. He looked around and said seriously: "Your Majesty, please consider the matter of the Emperor's Zen position in the long term!"
The Zen position was a big deal, and he was always undecided, so he had to discuss it with his subordinates. Zhao Ling, He Chou, and Yu Wenkai certainly wanted Liu Ziqiu to become the emperor now. As the heroes who had followed Liu Ziqiu from the beginning,
It would also be nice to enjoy glory and wealth. But Liu Ziqiu believed more in Li Jing and Wei Zheng. They had a more accurate grasp of the general situation than Liu Ziqiu. Although Li Jing was in Luoyang, Liu Ziqiu was busy with the wedding night yesterday and had not had time to talk to Li Jing.
This matter. Wei Zheng had just set off from Yanguan and would not arrive here until half a month at the earliest. Without the consent of these two people, Liu Ziqiu would never easily accept Yang Tan's Zen position.