When he first received the news from Master Sima, Qin Liang was very surprised and excited. Being appointed as the governor of Lujiang County should be the most crucial step in his normal official career. Because with Qin Liang's background, it is almost impossible for him to be promoted to the next level. State level.
However, the ecstatic mood did not last long. The intuition of risk also enveloped his heart.
Empress Dowager Guo's direct edict (according to Zhen) easily aroused the vigilance of the princes. None of the princes in the court suspected Qin Liang, just because Qin Liang had no contact with the Empress Dowager Guo or the Guo family on the surface. A key link is missing. But Qin Liang and Queen Mother Guo's blatant approach is still like walking a tightrope.
Qin Liang was too eager for the governor of Lujiang, so he weighed it carefully and thought it was worth the risk. But Queen Mother Guo was really just trying to help Qin Liang this time.
Queen Mother Guo, I don’t know how to repay her heart and affection.
That's how people are. When they don't get it, they will only think about the goal. After getting it, Qin Liang will pay attention to more aspects.
So much so that when Wang Guang entertained guests at home and it was time to celebrate, Qin Liang didn't feel very moved. With such a great success, his mood at the moment seemed not as good as before at the Huainan Governor's Mansion after the Battle of Shaopi. ’s celebration banquet.
At that time, I had almost nothing, but the situation was indeed relatively simple. Perhaps the simpler the happiness, the purer it would be.
"Dong dong dong..." Amidst the brisk drumbeats, the three people playing the kitchen flute were also swaying left and right, playing in harmony with the music. Several beautiful dancers, with high sideburns, skirts hanging to the floor, and bare white feet, were dancing randomly. They sang and danced to the tune. Their waists swayed like willow branches, their long sleeves fluttered like clouds, and their bodies rotated lightly, with a soft and ethereal look.
Many guests saw it, and their faces were smiling and rosy, happy and excited, and they were just using women to help them enjoy the wine.
People kept raising glasses to congratulate Qin Liang, and Qin Liang thanked him with a smile.
Relatives and friends did not hesitate to speak kindly. Not only did they praise the Battle of Qinchuan many times, but some also said, "Qin Liang is a humble gentleman like Liu Xiahui."
Although everyone likes flowers and applause, Qin Liang was a little embarrassed to bear such ridiculous praise. He thought of the things he had done, his face felt slightly hot, and he said that he did not dare to take it seriously.
However, he did pay attention to his words and deeds in the Wang family's mansion. Like Wang Guang's dozens of beauties and various concubines, he always kept a distance. There were many beautiful women in the Wang family's mansion, but Qin Liang never Touch, unless her surname is Wang.
These beauties who sing and dance will look at each other during their performances. Today is Qin Liang's celebration banquet, so he naturally gets the most looks. However, he still pretends not to notice, and mainly drinks and talks with Ling Huyu at the banquet.
My cousin Linghuyu really helped me a lot this time.
The uncle and nephew talked happily, and when the banquet was over, Qin Liang made a special trip to send the drunk Linghuyu back. In fact, Qin Liang also drank too much, and he had a bad drinking ability.
When he came back, Qin Liang discovered Mrs. Zhen's signal.
He doesn't want to get too close to Mrs. Zhen now, but he still decides to go to the appointment tomorrow. Mrs. Zhen has also been helping recently, and Qin Liang really can't change his face easily.
So he went to the villa again and comforted Mrs. Zhen.
As usual, Qin Liang would not leave immediately after the incident. After cleaning up, he would sit in the side room for a while and talk to Mrs. Zhen.
Mrs. Zhen hadn't gotten up yet, so she just wrapped herself in a thin quilt and sat on the couch.
During the short period of silence, Qin Liang thought carefully about the process of interacting with Zhen.
Some of the slaves in Mrs. Wu's house should know that Zhen had met Qin Liang in the Wu house. But that meeting was purely accidental, and they only met once in the hall. What's more, it happened last year
It seems that no one is paying attention to this trivial matter. It is estimated that except for Mrs. Wu, people have long forgotten it.
At this time, Zhen's voice said: "Qin Jun has something on his mind?"
Qin Liang came back to his senses and saw Madam Zhen holding her chin and looking at him, so he blurted out and asked: "Madam, do you still remember the first time we met at Wu Mansion last year?"
Zhen bit her lip, nodded and said softly: "Can you still forget such a strange thing?"
Qin Liang said: "You should have brought a groom with you at that time. The groom was in front of the carriage. He probably didn't see my face?"
Zhen immediately said: "He is already dead. He died of illness this spring."
Qin Liang said "Oh".
Zhen said: "The couple guarding this courtyard are people brought by my concubine from Xiliang. What's more, they have never met you. Every time the carriage goes straight to the gate of the inner house, there is a screen wall in front of it. Looking from the front
It’s not like the scene at the door of the gatehouse.”
She curled her lips and said quietly: "I don't have a good reputation. Maybe the two slaves thought that the carriage that came in every time was the wild man I was looking for."
Qin Liang thought: Isn't it?
But he didn't say anything. Until now, there should be nothing wrong with the matter. After all, except for her relationship with the Queen Mother Guo, the Zhen family is not an important figure. Even the Queen Mother Guo does not have much power, and people like Zhen family have almost no influence on the government.
Mrs. Zhen's voice said again: "Don't worry, I didn't make any omissions on my part. Your Highness and you both suddenly paid attention to this matter."
When Qin Liang heard this, he sighed: "After all, you are Your Highness, and your thoughts are really thoughtful. In this situation, it is especially important that my interactions with Mrs. Zhen are not noticed."
Madam Zhen nodded and said, "I understand. But Your Highness still wants to see you one last time."
Qin Liang was suddenly startled.
When Mrs. Zhen saw this, she asked in a low voice: "Aren't you willing?"
Qin Liang glanced at her and said immediately: "Since His Highness has spoken, there is no reason for me to be reluctant."
At this time, Qin Liang's mind once again recalled the last time he saw the Queen Mother Guo. The sight of her beautiful little unrouged mouth with something in her mouth made Qin Liang particularly impressed, as well as her restrained walking.
The dignified manner of twisting the waist, and the black hair fluttering in the air, various fragments flashed before his eyes.
Having just comforted Mrs. Zhen, he suddenly felt uncomfortable in his robe.
Qin Liang really wanted to see the Queen Mother Guo, and when he thought of her affection, he was very moved. Qin Liang was unknowingly attracted to the Queen Mother, whom he had only met once.
But with great difficulty, he was able to take up the post of Lujiang County Governor immediately. Qin Liang's reluctance just now was indeed just due to his awareness of danger.
If you don't want others to know, you have to do it yourself. As long as you do something, is there any way to be completely risk-free?
Qin Liang secretly exhaled a breath and said in a deep voice: "Madam, please tell me first, how does Your Highness want to arrange it."
Mrs. Zhen then discussed the prepared methods and arranged the time very urgently.
Qin Liang thought for a while, but no one around him dared to look directly at His Highness's situation, and said: "This time I will go to His Highness's palace. Try not to make people suspicious, which is especially important. Instead, there is the possibility of being boldly broken into.
Even smaller. After all, most people will only think about someone with His Highness’s status in secret and don’t even dare to take a look.”
He then mused: "Sometimes what seems dangerous is actually the best choice. The more you hide, the easier it is to do bad things."
The two discussed for a while, and Qin Liang left. Zhen's clothes were disheveled, so she didn't need to care about the red tape.
When Qin Liang came to the courtyard, he saw that there was wind in the courtyard, the branches were swaying in waves, and leaves were flying all over the ground. The simple and elegant courtyard felt inexplicably a little more bleak.
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(Wish all book friends a healthy Dragon Boat Festival.)