Chapter 1,460 Goodbye Si Lili, the little emperor’s plan to leave his father and keep his son
Chapter 1462 Goodbye Si Lili, the little emperor’s plan to leave his father and his son behind
In the palace, one palace maid after another brought hot delicacies and placed them on the dining table.
Zhou Chen and Zhan Doudou sat on both sides.
"According to Master's request, everything is hot."
Zhou Chen looked at the untouched dishes and asked Doudou, "Don't you want someone to try the poison first?"
Zhan Doudou smiled and said: "With the Grand Master by his side, who can poison me here? As for the Young Master poisoning, that is even more nonsense. The Young Master is the Grand Master. If he wants to kill me, the entire palace will not be able to do it."
If people can stop it, why use poisoning?"
Zhou Chen smiled, naturally he would not poison Zhan Doudou, he was just joking with Zhan Doudou.
"I feel that the young master might not be able to enjoy himself fully if it's just you and me, so I called someone else and she will be here soon."
Not long after Zhan Doudou finished speaking, he saw a graceful, gorgeous, dignified, and charming woman in palace clothes walking into the palace.
"Si Lili."
Zhan Doudou introduced Zhou Chen with a smile: "She is now my imperial concubine. You should be familiar with the young master. I heard that the young master and Lili were old acquaintances when they were in Nanqing, and your romance is often spread along the Liujing River.
Rhyme."
Listening to Zhan Doudou's words, Zhou Chen felt very awkward. You were talking so enthusiastically about my affair with your imperial concubine. Oh, you are the empress, so there is no problem.
The manager saluted Zhou Chen calmly: "Master Zhou, I can only return to Daqi because of your help."
When she looked at Zhou Chen, her eyes were shining. The reason why she was able to escape from Nanqing was because Zhou Chen helped her and asked Thirty-Six Stars to escort her back to Beiqi. She has always cherished this kindness.
In mind.
Zhou Chen said calmly: "It has been so long, so there is no need to mention it again. Seeing that you are doing well now, I feel relieved."
Zhan Doudou said at this time: "Lili, please sit down first. I will give you time later to catch up on the past."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Si Lili also sat down at the table, but his eyes were secretly looking at Zhou Chen.
Her current identity is the imperial concubine, but her relationship with Zhan Doudou is unusual. The identity of the imperial concubine is only to protect Zhan Doudou's identity as empress. Naturally, nothing will happen between the two women.
, there is always only one person in her heart.
Zhou Chen and Si Lili had eaten together many times, but this time was the most awkward one.
Zhan Doudou looked at Zhou Chen, then at Si Lili, and gently twitched the corners of his mouth, revealing a narrow smile.
"Mr. Zhou, you have outstanding martial arts and astonishing literary talent. Although you were granted the title of Duke of Zhenguo by Emperor Nanqing, you are actually suspected and feared by your Emperor Qing. You do not hold any official position. If you were in Daqi, you would never do this.
This happened."
Zhou Chen put down his wine glass and asked, "Are you planning to talk about old things again and recruit me?"
"Of course, I have always admired Mr. Zhou's martial arts talents. Moreover, in the near future, Mr. Zhou will accomplish good things with my imperial sister. By then, our relationship will be even closer. If this is the case, why can't we go further?
What? You think so?"
If she only had force, she would recruit them, but she would not spare any effort, but Zhou Chen was not only outstanding in martial arts, but also outstanding in literary talent. If Zhou Chen could join Da Qi, she believed that if they cooperated with each other, they would definitely make Da Qi
Qi continued to grow and had no problem surpassing Qing.
Zhou Chen said: "I think it's good to be an idle prince. I don't have to worry about so many things, and I don't have to go to the officialdom to scheming. Besides, with my temper, if I really want to be an official, whoever becomes my superior will suffer."
Why do you think Emperor Qing hates me so much? It's because I don't listen to him and don't take him seriously."
"The way we get along now is quite good. I don't want to be your minister. They say that the emperor's heart is as deep as the abyss. Do you want to have a minister who contradicts you every day? If you don't want to fall out, it's better to keep a distance.
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He is very aware of his own problems. If he is allowed to be the master of the family, it will be fine. If he is allowed to obey orders, he will still have to behave with his tail between his legs. For him now, he really can't do that.
It's fine if he doesn't have power, but now that he is a Grand Master, he is already a Grand Master, and if he still works for others and is a minister who obeys orders, that would be too disrespectful to his status as a Grand Master.
Zhan Doudou sighed, a little disappointed, but it was expected. The Grand Master was not that easy to recruit, as you could see by looking at Sigu Jian standing on his own in Dongyi City.
What's more, Zhou Chen is also talented in both civil and military affairs. Such a person is not so easy to recruit.
However, the discord between Emperor Qing and Zhou Chen still reassured her. Emperor Qing was already a great talent and a great strategy. If there was one more Zhou Chen who could help him wholeheartedly, then Daqi would really have no way to survive.
Now Zhou Chen is not interested in the world's political affairs, which is the best result.
Later, if Zhan Pianpian and Zhou Chen get married, Zhou Chen will have a closer relationship with Northern Qi.
During the dinner, Zhan Doudou asked Zhou Chen a lot of questions, including some about literature and poetry. These were not difficult for Zhou Chen, and he could answer Zhan Doudou's questions casually.
Later, she even asked about the emperor's mental skills, the art of checks and balances, etc. Zhou Chen did not hide it, but gave some of his experience as an emperor to Zhan Doudou, which immediately shocked Zhan Doudou.
people.
She heard Zhuang Mohan say that Zhou Chen was amazingly talented, but she didn't expect that Zhou Chen was more knowledgeable and talented than she thought. He was so proficient in the art of emperors, checks and balances of power, the art of imperial control, etc. Really
It made her unbelievable.
You must know that Zhou Chen is just over 20 years old. At such an age, what kind of talent does he have to be able to be so well-equipped in both civil and military skills and reach a very high level?
This also made her deeply realize that she must not be an enemy of Zhou Chen. She must try her best to win over Zhou Chen. Even if she fails to win over him, she must still be on good terms with him.
In this way, it may not be safe to rely on the imperial sister alone.
Zhan Doudou's eyes sparkled. Although she was not very old, she had been the emperor for many years and was very resourceful.
"Mr. Zhou, I still have a memorial to read. Lili, please entertain Mr. Zhou for me."
Si Lili was overjoyed and replied in a cheerful tone: "I obey the decree."
Zhou Chen looked at Zhan Doudou in astonishment as he strode away, and his heart became more and more weird. Although Zhan Doudou is the empress, others don't know it. It's not appropriate for you to let your concubine be with another man like this.
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"Don't worry, sir, everyone here is your Majesty's people." Si Lili said gently.
Shouldn't it be you who should be worried? Zhou Chen naturally wouldn't say this, so he could only find another topic.
"How have you been lately?"
"It's good. After your people escorted me to the border of Northern Qi, I was brought back to Qi by Duoduo. Not long after that, your majesty announced that I would be crowned as a noble concubine. Your majesty treated me very well. You don't have to worry about me.
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Si Lili spoke about his situation in a low voice, his eyes always staring at Zhou Chen, with unbearable affection in his eyes.
Before leaving the Qing Kingdom, she had a deep admiration for Zhou Chen, and the two even had a brief skin-to-skin relationship. Later, Zhou Chen used the thirty-six stars to save her from the pursuit of Fan Xian and Hei Qi.
She was completely depressed. Just because of her status, she could only hide this love in her heart.
Now that she could see Zhou Chen again, she could no longer hold back the love in her heart. She even felt like she was leaning on Zhou Chen's arms, just like she did during the Qing Dynasty.
Zhou Chen naturally felt something strange about Si Lili. To be honest, he also had a good impression of Si Lili, but Si Lili was now the imperial concubine of the Northern Qi Dynasty. Although she was in name only, she was no longer free.
"That's good."
Si Lili bit her lip. Of course she had thought about being with Zhou Chen, but she was more realistic. Her young brother still needed her help, and Zhan Doudou also needed her to help cover up.
, the imperial concubine who fights Doudou is the best solution.
But in this way, it would be impossible for her to follow Zhou Chen. Sometimes she really envied Sang Wen. She didn't need to consider anything else at all, as long as she followed Zhou Chen wholeheartedly.
"This time, are you here to propose marriage to the eldest princess?"
The matter between Zhou Chen and the eldest princess Zhan Pianpian has long been no secret among the senior officials of Northern Qi. In the past, some people had the idea of fighting Pianpian, but since last year, the senior officials of Northern Qi no longer have this idea.
Zhou Chen did not deny it: "Yes, the main purpose of my coming to Northern Qi this time is to propose marriage. I will take Pianpian back to Qingguo to get married."
Si Lili was silent for a moment, then smiled again: "The princess is really nice, and I believe you will not let her down. I wish you a long life together."
Zhou Chen smiled heartily and said: "If I lend you some good words, I will definitely do it."
For a moment, Si Lili didn't know what to say. She just felt a little uncomfortable and longing, but she still controlled herself.
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"Actually, Duoduo treats you..."
"Ahem."
Zhou Chen quickly coughed and interrupted Si Lili. You are not calm yourself. You mentioned Begonia Duoduo again. What do you think?
"She shouldn't be in the palace now, right?"
"Well, I heard from Your Majesty that Duoduo seems to have gone to the Nanqing Mission under the orders of her master."
"Oh, then there should be no problem."
Haitang Duoduo is a ninth-level master. She was mentored by him last year and also practiced his Ruyi Jin. In almost a year, she must have reached the ninth rank. Looking at the world, she is also the top master.
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Si Lili started looking for a topic again: "I left, what happened to Zuixianju?"
"Not so good. Zui Xianju is no longer the only one in Liujing Riverside."
"Then have you ever been to the Liquid Crystal River?"
"After you left, you passed by a few times, but you never went in again."
A hint of joy flashed in Si Lili's eyes, and she asked: "Why don't you go? Don't you like the new oiran over there?"
Zhou Chen said casually: "It's nothing, I just don't find it interesting and don't want to go."
Si Lili showed a happy smile. Although she knew that Zhou Chen might not be all because of her, she was willing to think so.
"you……"
Zhou Chen didn't stay with Si Lili for too long. Soon he said goodbye to Si Lili, went to Zhan Pianpian's dormitory, said something to Zhan Pianpian and left the palace.
It is naturally difficult to live in the palace, so the place Zhou Chen chose to live was naturally Zhuang Mohan's mansion. He was already used to living in this old place.
Zhuang Mohan was naturally very happy and welcomed Zhou Chen's arrival.
After not seeing each other for two months, Zhuang Mohan was in a very good state of mind. After seeing Zhou Chen, he didn't even bother to look at him for a long time, and rushed into his study with Zhou Chen.
Zhuang Mohan's study is a study in the true sense. In addition to books, there are also books. There are all kinds of books on the bookshelf, on the table, and on the floor.
"Zi Heng, the two books you gave me are really great, especially the 'University' book. Although it doesn't have many words, the thoughts and meaning it contains are immeasurable. It..."
Zhou Chen listened patiently to Zhuang Mohan's narration. Zhuang Mohan was indeed a literary giant. In a short period of time, he had thoroughly studied these two books and realized a lot of his own truths. Just because he had promised Zhou Chen before
Don't spread it widely, so I am researching it alone. Now that I have rarely seen Zhou Chen, I want to say that there are too many things to ask.
"The Analects of Confucius" and "The Great Learning", these two works, even thousands of years later, are still widely circulated and have far-reaching significance.
In a feudal society like Qing Yu Nian, the importance of these two works is self-evident.
Naturally, Zhou Chen would not dissuade Zhuang Mohan. He accompanied Zhuang Mohan to discuss and research. The two of them discussed from Xu to Zi. If Zhou Chen had not insisted on taking a rest and discussing again tomorrow, Zhuang Mohan might have been able to pull it off.
Talk to him all night.
However, he was also very happy to see that Zhuang Mohan was in such good spirits. What happened to Qingguo and his party was obviously in the past for Zhuang Mohan. Now he devoted all his energy to exegesis and scholarship.
In terms of research, this is also his favorite career.
People are happiest when they can continue to study in their favorite career.
While Zhou Chen and Zhuang Mohan were discussing the meaning of the classics, in the Northern Qi Palace, the young emperor Zhan Doudou and Si Lili fell asleep together.
In this feudal society, men dominate, and there are many dignitaries who are masculine, but women in high positions and who are feminine are definitely rare.
Although Zhan Doudou and Si Lili are the emperor and concubine in name only, they have known each other for many years and are both women. When they sleep together, it is really just sleeping with no other additional activities.
"Lili, what do you think of Zhou Chen?"
Suddenly, Zhan Doudou asked a question. Si Lili didn't know why Zhan Doudou asked, but he still answered truthfully.
"I have been with him for a while. His reputation in Kyoto, Qing Dynasty, is not very good, but in fact, he is a very gentlemanly person. Even when facing a woman in a brothel, he will not look down upon him.
I won’t take advantage of others casually, unlike those stinky men.”
Zhan Doudou chuckled: "Speaking of this, I'm also surprised. For a beauty like you, he didn't do anything to you. Instead, he redeemed a geisha. It's really interesting."
Si Lili also looked helpless. Although there were various reasons, she was actually a little unhappy in her heart. After all, she was also an oiran by the Liujing River, but Zhou Chen did not redeem Sang Wen.
"Like other men, he also likes beautiful women and good wine, but he can restrain himself better than others. I think he is a very reliable man. When you are around him, you don't need to consider anything else. As long as you trust him, you will be happy."
enough."
"On this point, your thoughts are exactly the same as those of the imperial sister. You both have great trust in him. For you to trust him so much, it seems that he is indeed a reliable man."
Zhan Doudou counted Zhou Chen's advantages in detail: "There are not many men who are versatile in both civil and military affairs, sincere in treating others, trustworthy, reliable, and handsome."
"Li Li, I suddenly had an idea in my mind, do you think it's feasible?"
"What?" Si Lili didn't know what Zhan Doudou meant.
Zhan Doudou put his hands behind his head and said slowly: "You also know my situation. Now that I have not taken office, many people are already considering my marriage. Letting you be a noble concubine is a last resort.
Just to stop those people's mouths; you and I know everything about each other and trust each other, but if it were someone else, it would be impossible to trust each other like us. This is also the reason why I am unwilling to establish a queen and expand the harem. My identity
It must be kept secret.”
"But if you don't establish a queen and don't have a harem, there are advantages and disadvantages. It's okay now, but as I get older, if I have nothing to do, it will lead to instability in the court."
Si Lili also understood this truth, but she really couldn't help with this kind of thing. The two women couldn't give birth to a child.
"If it doesn't work out, I can adopt one from the clan in a few years."
Zhan Doudou said disdainfully: "How can other people's children compare to my own."
Si Lili sensed something was wrong. She sat up from the bed and looked at Zhan Doudou in surprise.
"Then what does your Majesty mean?"
Zhan Doudou didn't answer, but after a while, he suddenly said: "What do you think, I have a child by myself?"
"ah?"
Si Lili was confused. How could he give birth to himself?
Zhan Doudou ignored Si Lili's shock and continued: "Only my children and my blood can continue my legacy."
"But, how could your Majesty give birth on your own? Could it be that you found someone else? But if this is discovered..."
Just thinking about it, Si Lili couldn't help but tremble slightly. It was so amazing and scary.
"Then don't let anyone find out that you are not my noble concubine. Just pretend that my child was born from your belly, so that no one can doubt anything."
Si Lili was frightened: "But, but I, I..."
Zhan Doudou's idea was too crazy. She wanted to cooperate with Zhan Doudou, but if someone exposed her, she really couldn't imagine the consequences.
Zhan Doudou suddenly sat up.
"I have a very suitable candidate for the father of my child, and I also have a very perfect plan. Zhou Chen is a great master and an all-rounder in both civil and military affairs. If he is combined with my bloodline, he will definitely be able to give birth to a child with outstanding talents. As long as he is a
The prince can stop the mouth of the world."
"Ah? Zhou, Mr. Zhou?"
Si Lili's eyes widened with a look of disbelief on her face. She thought her playmate was too crazy just now, but now that she heard that she had actually set her sights on Zhou Chen, she was even more shocked and her head was buzzing.
Dare you imagine how Zhan Doudou came up with such a thing?
Zhan Doudou felt that his idea was perfect: "I think there is no one more suitable than Zhou Chen. Don't you also like Zhou Chen? Let's choose Zhou Chen. You go get close to Zhou Chen and get him. I will follow
You cooperate and find an opportunity to borrow his body and blood to conceive my child."
"There's no need to worry about any flaws. As long as you and Zhou Chen are both pregnant by then, we will both be pregnant at the same time, which will make it easier to cooperate."