Hearing the voice that was obviously full of resentment, Meng Xinghe's body suddenly shook. Everyone around him had already walked away in understanding, leaving only space for these two people.
"Little baby." Meng Xinghe's throat moved as he interfered: "Just now I was asking you why you didn't come to greet me."
Mengdie knew that Meng Xinghe was being careless. But she did not blame Meng Xinghe. The matter under Hukou City had long been rumored outside. I wonder if there is a man in the world who can put down all his honor and disgrace just for a woman he likes. Maybe he would look at those who are watching indifferently. For a big shot who has nothing to do with himself, Meng Xinghe's move was too hasty. But for a woman, it was a lifetime of happiness. In fact, she should be happy for the second master.
"Ms. sir, can you accompany me for a walk by the lake?" Mengdie spoke first.
Meng Xinghe, who had not slept all night, immediately took Mengdie's hand and said, "Madam, please. I respect your husband, so why not obey your order?"
Mengdie chuckled. The two of them walked sweetly along the lake. When they came to a bend, there were no defensive towers or soldiers standing guard around. Mengdie straightened up her chest and asked softly: "Mr. .Do you have something to say to me?"
Meng Xinghe, who had long fantasized about what to say when he met Mengdie, nodded and said: "There is no need to hide it from you. You should also know about Aunt Yun and I. You also know that I am naturally sentimental and a disaster. He has so many women, even your second master. My dear, tell me, should I strike with five thunderbolts another day? Why didn’t I get killed by the Tang army’s artillery when we were at Hukou?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Mengdie stretched out her jade arm to cover his mouth and said: "Second Master, her cultivation was ruined by you. But, I didn't expect that Second Master was actually the third princess of Sui Dynasty. I miss her golden branches and jade leaves. Now it’s easier for you guys.”
Meng Xinghe smiled bitterly. Listening to Mengdie's tone, he didn't seem to be very angry. He asked tentatively: "Baby, I promise you that I will never take the initiative to provoke a woman in the future. This is just this time. If you don't do it next time, just blame me. "This matter has nothing to do with Aunt Yun. It was me who caused her harm. I deserve death." Meng Xinghe placed all the blame on himself. He only hoped that Mengdie could calm down. Although women in ancient times treated their husbands with three wives The fourth concubine just swallowed her anger. But Mengdie's character didn't seem to accept that. If she really got angry, she might leave him in anger. At this moment, Meng Xinghe had no choice but to humble himself and beg his wife for forgiveness.
"How dare you." Mengdie Liu raised her eyebrows. After hearing that Meng Xinghe still protected Aunt Yun in the end, her heart immediately softened. She said: "You and my second master went to Chang'an together for a few months. We have feelings for each other. Then This is something that no one can stop. If you really like my second master, you can arrange the marriage another day. Don’t wrong her."
Meng Xinghe's words became slippery: "We can't wrong Aunt Yun, let alone all the ladies. My mother is at the water village now. Let's pick a good and auspicious day and we will get married."
"Who. Who is willing to get married to you?" Mengdie's face turned red. Marriage between men and women is a matter of great ethics. She must have been delighted when she heard this. She said no, but she had already nodded in her heart and agreed.
Why couldn't Meng Xinghe see Mengdie's obvious thoughts? He reached out and held her in his arms. He kissed her on the face and said with concern: "This time you went to Chang'an to rescue my mother, Ning'er and Shi Yu. It's really true. Thank you for your hard work. I will definitely compensate my dear little baby well in the future."
Mengdie enjoyed Meng Xinghe's gentle care and murmured: "Actually, it is not entirely my fault that I was able to save my mother and two sisters. My husband, you will have to thank two more people in the future."
"Who?" Meng Xinghe asked, unable to think of anyone else he should thank.
You still pretended to be confused. Mengdie snorted and immediately left Meng Xinghe's arms. She didn't look as docile as before. She stretched out her jade arms and pinched Meng Xinghe's ears. She said, "Tell me the truth. Are you there?" There are also a few little ones raised outside.”
"It's unfair." Meng Xinghe dared to hide. Fortunately, Mengdie just pinched him and let go. Otherwise, his ears would have been red. "Your husband and I have always been aboveboard. How dare you hide behind all the ladies? I am a philanderer outside. I am a pure and honest person, but I have been tainted by you, my dear. Do I still have the nerve to establish prestige in front of my children and grandchildren? By the way, my dear, when will I be allowed to be your queen? Here’s daddy. His hands are itchy.”
Mengdie let out a soft "poof". She didn't take Meng Xinghe's words to heart. She poked his head with her hand and said: "My mother and two sisters were put under house arrest in the palace by that dog emperor Li Shimin. Fortunately, thanks to Jin Princess Yang and Princess Xijia. Only then can I rescue them safely from the palace compound and leave Chang'an smoothly. If you see them in the future, you must be very grateful to them for their life-saving grace."
"Then I'll give my permission." Meng Xinghe murmured in his heart. When he heard Mengdie talking about Princess Jinyang and Princess Xijia, his mind immediately became confused. Princess Xijia, he guessed, should be Chai Xijia. That Princess Jinyang is the little Sizi. Meng Xinghe immediately reacted. He immediately thought of that quiet woman who would say "Young Master, what a coincidence" when they met. She always had a peaceful look on her face.
It turns out that she is Li Shimin's precious daughter. Thinking of the close relationship between her and Chai Xijia, and the fact that she can come and go freely in the palace without restraint, it is ridiculous that I used to regard her as a little maid in the palace. But she turned out to be a veritable golden branch and jade leaf. Thinking that now he has become a traitor to the Tang Dynasty, Meng Xinghe laughed and said: "I would like to thank these two princesses. Unfortunately, even I don't know whether I will be imprisoned in a prison car next time I enter Chang'an. He was escorted to Beijing to be beheaded."
Mengdie seemed to think of Meng Xinghe's current situation and said: "My husband is so smart. He will definitely come up with a way to get the best of both worlds. My grandfather once said that people's life is fame and wealth when they are young, and power after middle age. Only when I am old and have no strength do I realize how precious it is to have joy between my knees. The reason why my ancestors of the Xiao family decided to move the family to the South China Sea was because it was a place where they could live without fighting against the world, and there was no insidious deception in the Central Plains."
"But your master." Meng Xinghe understood Mengdie's meaning. If the world is at peace, who would want to live in a world of war and chaos?
"Master, she just can't swallow the breath she had twenty years ago. If you can help her find my master, maybe she won't be so persistent. In fact, she has been tired enough from reviving the Taiping Sect these years. She also I want to let go of my hatred, but there is no step to go down." Mengdie has followed Shi Luoshen for many years, so she naturally knows the secret deep in her master's heart.
Meng Xinghe felt that what Mengdie said was reasonable. It's not that people in the world can't let go of hatred. It's just that the way to solve it is wrong. He actually didn't want to watch the rivers of blood and mountains of bones piled up. Only when he was beside Mengdie could he be willing to tell the truth. Said: "After driving away the Tang army last night, I was thinking about why the Holy King left the Taiping Religion. Only now do I understand. He must know that God's will cannot be violated. Since Li Tang was ordered by God, what is his stubborn struggle? And As far as I know, the Taiping believers who were willing to submit to the Tang Dynasty have now become the pillars of the Tang Dynasty. Only those who stubbornly resisted and wanted to make a comeback were the ones who offended Li Shimin and were exterminated. Li Shimin's response to the Taiping Religion It can’t be considered heartless and unjust.”
"Where did you hear this?" Mengdie didn't know whether what Dameng Xinghe said was true or false. She only heard it from her master. Back then, the Taiping Religion and the Tang Army were divided into two factions after the battle in Luoyang. Yuxian The Fang family is now the pillar of the Tang Dynasty. The Demon Sect is stubbornly resisting and refusing to admit defeat.
Meng Xinghe said: "Don't you need to hear about this? When I was compiling "Sui Shu" in the Hanlin Academy, I saw it from some documents. At that time, I thought it was the high-sounding words of the historian. Now that I think about it, it is also possible. Don't you also Do you know that your master has a letter written by the Holy King? If the Holy King of the Taiping Sect really surrendered, how could he write this letter? If I am not wrong, someone must have tampered with it. If there is a chance, we can still You have to talk to Concubine Yuxiang of Yuxianfang. Presumably, the letter from the Holy King she got is true. And your master has been deceived."
The more Mengdie listened, the more incredible it became. She said, "If we find out the truth, maybe we can restore peace to the world."
"Yes." Meng Xinghe felt that Mengdie was right. He even wondered whether Li Shimin sent him to Jiangnan this time because he expected the Taiping Church to be in trouble. He was here to help him resolve the dispute between Li Tang and the Taiping Church twenty years ago. of dead knot.
This is very possible. Based on Li Shimin's strategy, the remnants of the Taiping Religion can be used to collude with the border Turks to attack the Turks and open up territory. Even the die-hard Sui Dynasty forces in Lingnan can be uprooted. By then, the world will be truly peaceful. As for petty quarrels The Taiping Sect, if they are wise, can surrender and gain vitality. Otherwise, they can defeat Li Shimin in Luoyang back then. Now, with the powerful Tang Dynasty, it is easy to destroy the Taiping Sect, which has caused a small disturbance. .
Could this be the so-called killing three eagles with one stone? The power of the emperor. He has become a chess piece traveling in three directions, connecting the whole situation.
Meng Xinghe quickly thought of these key points. He secretly cursed Li Shimin, an old fox. He could control everything in the world in Chang'an. He could see the situation clearly and he was worthy of being an emperor for eternity. No wonder his two brothers died tragically in Xuanwu Gate. He was so scheming. Scheming. It’s weird to be undefeated. Thinking of this, Meng Xinghe patted his head a few times. He had thought of rebelling before. This was not just seeking death. Not only did he die, but the Taiping Jiaolong and other brothers in the gang also suffered. At that time, it was really was carried away.
Meng Xinghe calmed down and sorted out the whole situation. He felt that his current task was to cooperate with Li Shimin's wishes and fight vigorously with the Tang army in the Taihu area. He would show off to the allied troops at the border and Lingnan. But he was like this I felt sorry for the two ally brothers who were still kept in the dark. It was especially hard to explain to the wretched old man and Aunt Yun.
Meng Xinghe, who suddenly felt a headache, sighed. "Don't worry about anything. Just take it one step at a time. Let's defeat Taihu County first." He despised Li Shimin in his heart. If he said this, it would be like this. What he was thinking. Meng Xinghe suddenly felt that even if he was pardoned by Li Shimin of all his crimes and returned to Chang'an as his high official, he would not be able to die. He would resign and go into seclusion to go boating in the East China Sea with his ladies and never care about world affairs again.