The Canglong Sea in the north occupies most of the East Palace. The sunlight shines on the rippling lake, reflecting the sparkling light in different directions, like a patch of starlight.
Because of the wind, the water of the lake is swaying so much.
Sometimes the wind is light, and the waves will slowly surge up to the shore, like soft waves caressing, and like the miraculous work of nature, the dynamics are wonderful and pleasing to the eye. The sound of "crash" also seems long and lingering.
However, the temperature in early spring is still relatively low, and the snow has not completely melted. The sunshine will cause uneven air temperature, causing strong winds and turbulence. The wind is getting stronger and stronger, and the lake water has become impatient. The water waves rushed towards the land quickly and violently, hitting the shore hard! The waves were piled on top of each other, and the front waves had just hit the shore. Before the sound left, the back waves immediately followed, and the turbulent water became faster and faster.
If the weather hadn't been sunny and the sun was still shining brightly, the scene of such a roaring wave would have been like a storm coming. The sound of the lake water was "squeaking, rushing...". The turbulent water waves rushed towards the lake shore, as if they were trying their best. The ground extends to the depths of the land, and water splashes fly up. The white water splash breaks into almost invisible water droplets, as if it has become a mist, floating high in the air???????? ???????, as if flying into the sky.
Sometimes the wind calms down again, and the movement on the lake slows down. But soon there will be a strong wind again, and the weather is so unpredictable.
After an unknown amount of time, the wind stopped, and then there was a "pop" sound of wood hitting. The previously swaying wooden window hit the wooden frame after the wind stopped, and suddenly closed on its own.
Qin Liang's voice said: "No one should have heard it just now?"
Queen Mother Guo turned her head and glanced outside the curtain. She didn't see Mrs. Zhen for a while, but she knew that Mrs. Zhen was outside the door, but Qin Liang obviously didn't mean Mrs. Zhen. Queen Mother Guo thought about it a little worriedly, and suddenly whispered: " No, the wind is quite loud."
She thought for a moment and finally adapted to the situation where she didn't have to worry too much, and then she put her worries aside. She took a long breath of relief, and her mood gradually relaxed. It was like the feeling on her body at this time, very tired, but And relaxed and comfortable.
Empress Dowager Guo lazily pulled the silkworm clothes towards the middle, then tied the belt loosely around her waist, then lifted the teapot on the wooden table and poured half a bowl of water into the porcelain bowl.
While Qin Liang was busy with trivial matters, he said: "The tea has gone cold."
Queen Mother Guo had already taken a sip of the water and could not respond to Qin Liang. She could only look at Qin Liang with her eyes and said nothing. She rinsed her mouth and spit the tea back into the bowl again instead of drinking it.
Qin Liang watched her movements intently, admiring her red lips. Her eyes were like a greedy cat watching someone eating grilled fish seriously.
Queen Mother Guo wanted to laugh, but she immediately realized something. She was too embarrassed to laugh, and her face turned red. The emotion at that time affected her senses, but after she calmed down, she still felt embarrassed and didn't want to mention it again.
However, at times like this before, Queen Mother Guo couldn't help but feel a little humiliated, because at that time she still placed herself in a higher position. Now her mentality towards Qin Liang has changed inadvertently, and she does not feel humiliated. There is only excess and embarrassment.
Empress Dowager Guo silently picked up a bronze mirror, placed it on the wooden table, and arranged her hair in front of the mirror. She observed the mirror image, then simply reached out and pulled out a gold-inlaid jade hairpin, and her long black and smooth hair immediately fell down. , forming a clear contrast with the jade-white skin. At this time, Qin Liang moved towards her, sat close to her, and made a sound of swallowing saliva. Queen Mother Guo turned her head and said softly: "I'm almost done. "Didn't Zhong Ming make an appointment with Mrs. Zhen to meet in the afternoon?" Qin Liang suddenly said awkwardly: "This..."
Seeing this, Queen Mother Guo covered her mouth with a comb, laughed, and said softly: "Go away, she is my adopted sister, I won't be angry."
Qin Liang also smiled and said: "You can hear it even from such a distance. I remember speaking very quietly."
Queen Mother Guo adjusted her mood, mustered up her energy, and began to arrange her hair and accessories quickly.
After a while, she put away her appearance and knelt down at the banquet again. The two looked at each other, and Queen Mother Guo looked at the height of the sun outside the window, and then said directly: "After the Battle of King Qin, I hope , Zhongming can govern."
Qin Liang sat cross-legged at the banquet with a relaxed posture and said: "The time was not ripe at the time."
Queen Mother Guo nodded, took a long breath and said, "This time Zhongming will be the general."
Qin Liang said: "With the support of His Highness, things will be easier to handle."
When it came to power, Qin Liang was more cautious. Empress Dowager Guo smiled softly and said: "Of course I support it. It's your turn to assist the government, so I feel at ease."
She said these words very gently, as if an elder was expressing her doting on Qin Liang.
Qin Liang moved slightly and suddenly put his hand on the back of Queen Mother Guo's hand. Queen Mother Guo's jade fingers were slender, but her hands were a bit big and the tendons were conspicuous, not as good as the skin in other places. She gently touched it with her other hand. The sleeves are wide and the handles are covered.
Qin Liang seemed to be hesitant to speak, and finally said: "Your Highness has ignored the danger of his life and stood by me several times. I deeply feel sorry for him."
Empress Dowager Guo raised her eyes and glanced at him and said: "How about there is a court meeting tomorrow, Zhongming will report the results of the Battle of Hanzhong first, and then I will ask Zhongshu to order Chen An to issue the edict?" She thought for a moment, then changed her words, "Why don't you let Wang Mingshan, the Supervisor of the Zhongshu, came to write the edict, and Wang Guang wrote a letter to support Zhongming. He and other members of the Wang family should have discussed it."
Qin Liang mused, "I think there's no need to be impatient now."
Queen Mother Guo stared at his face, waiting for the next words.
Qin Liang moved forward and said in a deep voice: "The most dangerous time was actually when the Hanzhong War was not over yet; but I insisted on not returning to Beijing and had already passed the danger. The situation has improved now, so it is better to create a kind of With the support of everyone, he is reluctant to take up the post of general under difficult circumstances. In this way, he will look good and have less backlash."
Queen Mother Guo said softly: "I would like to hear your detailed explanation."
Qin Liang said: "Tomorrow I will avoid suspicion and will not attend the court meeting. Didn't my uncle Wang Gongyuan submit a memorial to recommend me as a general? Your Highness took out the memorial and asked the ministers to discuss it in court. "
Empress Dowager Guo thought for a while and said: "This should be better. Even if there are people who are dissatisfied, most of them would not be able to say anything at this time."
Qin Liang said: "What His Highness said is absolutely true. Those who oppose are likely to remain silent. Silent people are not easy to be noticed, but those who stand up and speak are all supporters, creating a scene that seems to be expected by everyone."
When Queen Mother Guo heard this, she couldn't help but smile, and then stopped.
Qin Liang added: "There are still a few days before the meeting on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. I should be able to meet my uncle in these days. I will talk to my clan brother, Princess Jinxiang, and say hello to the clan. "
Empress Dowager Guo was noncommittal, because the power of the clan was indeed declining, and most of them were imprisoned in Yecheng.
Qin Liang said calmly: "Our foundation is not very stable yet, so we need to find some expedient measures, mainly to reduce the clan's doubts about my loyalty."
When Queen Mother Guo heard this, a very grand idea flashed through her mind, making her suddenly reluctant to think deeply about it.
At this moment, voices came from outside the door! Before Queen Mother Guo heard the voice clearly, she blurted out: "The queen is here."
Except for the queen, no one dared to go directly to the attic.
Qin Liang's reaction was very quick. As soon as Queen Mother Guo spoke, he gently patted the back of Queen Mother Guo's hands twice in her wide sleeves, quickly stood up from the banquet, then opened the curtain and walked out.
Unexpectedly, it was a little late, Zhen Yao had already entered the hall. Seeing Qin Liang coming out from behind the curtain, Zhen Yao even looked at him from a distance. Qin Liang turned around and bowed to the curtain??????
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Queen Mother Guo returned the courtesy behind the curtain and responded: "Okay."
Qin Liang took two steps back, then turned around and walked over, bowing to Zhen Yaoyao again: "Please take your leave."
Zhen Yao asked softly: "Has the matter been discussed?"
Queen Mother Guo noticed this detail and knew that the Queen would not blame her; if she was angry, she had only been seen before, so why would she ask more questions at this time?
Thinking of what the emperor had done, Empress Dowager Guo was already very angry. She also knew that if Cao Fang really took control of the power, she would not end well! Today, Empress Dowager Guo only wanted to reward Qin Liang, but she felt something was wrong in her heart.
A trace of inexplicable joy. The old bond between mother and son may have been completely destroyed.
Qin Liang's voice said: "Go back to Your Highness, we've finished talking." After saying that, he bowed his head again and walked out the door. He spoke politely and respectfully, but when he left, he looked directly at Zhen Yao.
Zhen Yao turned her head, watched for a moment, and then walked towards the curtain. Empress Dowager Guo sniffed hard. The window was ventilated, so she couldn't smell anything anyway.
However, she still stood up and wanted to go outside the curtain. Unexpectedly, just as she was about to stand up, her legs went weak and she almost sat down on her knees again.
After walking out, Queen Mother Guo observed Zhen Yao and said, "It's getting late, we should go back to the palace."
Zhen Yao suddenly whispered: "I don't want to disturb the queen...the discussion, so I came up now on purpose."
Queen Mother Guo's face was hot, and she took two steps slowly with some difficulty.
Zhen Yao added: "Don't worry, Queen Mother. In fact, I have guessed it a long time ago. Once when I summoned Qin Zhongming in the palace, he said something. It is a great honor to make His Highness happy. I am afraid that no minister will treat His Highness like that.
After all, the eyes are wrong."
Empress Dowager Guo pretended to be calm and said: "Your memory is quite good."
Zhen Yao unabashedly looked at Queen Mother Guo, which made Queen Mother Guo feel uncomfortable. She didn't know if Zhen Yao wanted to repay the embarrassment of being unable to move in the bathtub.
Empress Dowager Guo glanced across Zhen Yao's face and said calmly: "Let's go."