Seeing his anxious face, Zhuyin turned red and couldn't help but chuckle and said: "I believe this. I'm not as mean as you think. What I mean is that you have always been soft on women, especially beautiful women.
If such a woman has any affection for you, then you will be even more reluctant to do anything to her. Even though you know that she has a sinister heart, you will try your best to protect her."
He Ran said with some embarrassment: "I have this problem because I always think that beauty is the essence of heaven and earth. It is a wonderful gift from God to the world. Even if they have some minor mistakes, they should be tolerant and considerate."
Zhuyin glanced at him and said: "This is just lustful. You men often judge people by their appearance. This excuse of yours is just that you are more gorgeous than others." Without waiting for him to defend, he continued, "Nanqi has a clear mind. She
I've figured this out for you a long time ago. In fact, you don't have to worry about whether you are really having an affair with her. She is a smart person and will not easily use this kind of method to slander herself or others, so there is no need to worry about her taking this matter seriously.
If you tell her, her real purpose is to think that she has feelings for you and to bind your heart so that you will not hurt her in the future."
The more He Ran listened, the more reasonable he felt. He was convinced and said: "You are worthy of being the most intelligent in the world. Beauty and wisdom are combined in one body. I am really lucky to have such a lovely wife."
Zhuyin raised her chin proudly and showed a proud smile.
He Ran was so provoked by her pretty appearance that he couldn't help but leaned over and kissed her, and said: "After listening to your words, I feel calmer, but tell me, why would she do this if she is a good person? Ordinarily she has already sat down.
Once you have secured your position as queen, you don’t need to tie me down first as long as you don’t have evil intentions. I won’t do anything to her. Could it be that she will be disadvantageous to Yi Guo again?”
Zhuyin frowned and thought for a while, then said: "I can't guess this, but since we have thought of choosing a concubine for Pingjiang, maybe she has also thought of it. She must be very anxious when she has nothing to do for so long.
I expected that sooner or later we would bring up the concubine, so I thought of grabbing you in advance out of guilt."
"What a coincidence? We had just discussed this matter, and she took action at this time?" He Ran was quite suspicious of Zhuyin's guess.
"Even if she wanted to take action early, she wouldn't have much chance. Wouldn't it be better to catch you drunk in the palace?"
"Yes, she rarely sees me on weekdays." He Ran now felt it was reasonable.
Zhuyin warned: "Only she knows whether it's because of this. Anyway, you should be careful in the future and don't give her another chance."
He Ran said with palpitations: "Well, this woman is really a beauty. Fortunately for me, anyone else would have been fascinated by her." Seeing Zhuyin looking at him with a half-smiling look,
He felt a little guilty and said: "I'm really not deceived by her. I am very aware of right and wrong. My friends and wives should not be bullied. I have never thought about that in my heart."
Seeing Zhuyin still looking at him with the same expression, He Ran suddenly said: "It's not all because of my good intentions. Although she is a beauty, how can she compare with my lovely wife who ranks first among the four beauties in the world?
How can I see the light of fireflies when I have the light of the sun and the moon?”
Zhuyin then smiled and asked with bright eyes flashing: "There are quite a few suns and moons in your house, but I don't know which ones are suns and which ones are moons?"
He Ran smiled and said: "Of course you are the best."
"Then who is Yue?" Zhuyin smiled and pursed her lips, waiting for his answer.
He Ran laughed and said: "I occasionally ask you for advice on something I don't know. Do you really think that I am fooled by Nanqi? I will not be fooled by you."
"I have to let you say it!" Zhuyin giggled and threw him down on the seat, tickling him all the time.
The couple were having fun together.
The little boy who reported the incident walked to the door and frowned when he heard the voices inside. He stepped back outside and stopped the little boy who was coming and said, "I'll tell you something. The chamberlain just came to announce that the king and the queen will be together for a while."
You want to come to our house."
"Really?" Xiao Qu looked at her excitedly.
"Sister Xiaozhu just came over and said that I wanted to go in and report, but I heard him talking inside. I don't want to see him. He promised to make me a novel paper kite last time and he hasn't done it yet." Xiao Lai said with resentment.
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"You are so awesome! How dare you delay such a big thing? I'll go!" Xiao Qu ran inside in a panic.
Xiao Lai snickered and walked quickly outside. As soon as she arrived in the courtyard, she heard the princess scolding her from inside. She covered her mouth and ran out of the courtyard.
Su Pingjiang was worried about the affairs between He Ran, Xu Tong and Su Ge, so he came here to talk to him in detail and came to see his sister.
At this time, the etiquette between the emperor and his ministers had not yet evolved to be so complicated, and the king's visit to his ministers' homes was not a big deal. It was just a matter of hanging a few more lanterns in the house, and other people trying to avoid it.
When arriving at the Military Advisor's Mansion, the courtesy of meeting the monarch and his ministers was omitted. According to the rules at this time, the eldest princess Su Xiyao did not have to salute Su Pingjiang, let alone in the mansion or in the court. Now it was Su Pingjiang who should salute.
, He Ran should have saluted, but he didn't do it himself. Zhuyin pretended to salute, and before Su Pingjiang could say anything, Nan Qi rushed forward to support him.
After chatting in the main hall for a while, Su Pingjiang pulled up He Ran and said, "Let's go, let them chat here, and let's change places to talk a few words."
After entering the west hall, Xiaozhu reset the tea set. After she went out, Su Pingjiang said: "Is it more trouble than this?"
He Ran understood what he was referring to, and said with a serious face: "It's not because of greed, but Xu Tong just wants to give it up. He is a straight-tempered person. After you had a drink yesterday, our meeting this morning has been much better. I am sure to convince him."
, As for Su Ge..., hum, he also realized his mistake and apologized to his sister, but you also saw his appearance yesterday. "
Su Pingjiang wondered: "I know him well. Although he is smart, he can also be very stubborn at times. Don't care too much about him. If you two have a quarrel, it will be difficult for me to talk to him in the middle. He is very stubborn to the Su family."
His loyalty is known to everyone. If I favor you and abandon him, I will break the hearts of many people."
He Ran waved his hands and said: "That's not necessary. Although I had a few quarrels with him, I still regard him as a brother in my heart. I have never thought about doing anything to him. It is common for powerful ministers to have political disagreements. I
Even if I'm angry that he's being arrogant to me, and he's showing off to me again and again for his own selfish interests, some selfish desires are nothing. I've never thought of restraining him when he amassed money in violation of regulations, but threatening national affairs is too much."
Su Pingjiang carefully considered his words and said: "You... don't think too well. Bad habits in officialdom are hard to change. There are many officials similar to Su Ge. In fact, our place is much better than other countries."
, beware that haste can lead to change, see if you let the elected officials go one by one, little by little."
He Ran smiled and said: "It's no good if we don't let go. The battle between Lin State and Xiping can be big or small. If Zhao State messes up the situation, we can get involved at any time. The current focus is to safeguard domestic peace."
An Ding, I have asked them to stop preparations for the matter of elected officials and can only leave it to the future."
Su Pingjiang felt relieved and said with a smile: "That's good, what about the matter between you and Su Ge? How about the three of us have a drink tomorrow?"
He Ran said angrily: "Forget it, I'm still dizzy after drinking. Are there any bullies like you?"
Su Pingjiang laughed and said: "Then how do you think I can help you resolve it? You can come up with an idea."
He Ran shook his head and said: "He, Dazai Ju, has developed some temper in the past few years. He relies on his hard work and loyalty and cannot bear any grievance. If you want to help me, just express your support for the New Deal to him. As long as Su can
Jiayong is the Taiping King and doesn't care about delegating power to the people. He always suppresses me by saying that he defends your Su family's royal rights."
Su Pingjiang nodded and said: "This is easy. In fact, I have told him this before, so I will tell him from the bottom of my heart again. This is my original intention. I hope he can understand my sincerity."
He Ran snorted contemptuously and said: "They are like a mirror in their hearts, but some people are really worried about you, while some people want to safeguard their own interests under this banner, and are worried that you have really delegated power.
,their good life now will disappear with it.”
Su Pingjiang said kindly: "Su Ge must be sincere for my Su family. Don't wrong him."
He Ran slowly picked up the tea cup and said: "Before, he was really thinking about your Su family. Now that our family has grown in business and he has experienced what it's like to live a good life, I'm afraid some of his thoughts have turned to his own family.
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"You can't say that. It's human nature to take care of a big family. His loyalty to my Su family has not diminished." Su Pingjiang also picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
He Ran smiled noncommittally and said: "I didn't say it was wrong for him to do this. As you said, this is human nature. But if this continues, extravagant enjoyment will become more and more serious without control. If a person is immersed in extravagant enjoyment
During this period, the loyalty will gradually be eroded. At first, they slacked off on their duties, and then their desires became uncontrollable. How many powerful officials in the past were not like this?"
Su Pingjiang nodded thoughtfully, pondered for a moment, and said, "Has he really amassed a lot of money?"
He Ran put down the tea cup and said: "Of course I won't investigate him, but it can be seen from the Dongzhi City case. To be honest, I really don't take his matter to heart, and I also know that some officials investigating the case are investigating.
I deliberately kept it secret when it came to him. In fact, even if those officials didn't keep it secret, I would tell them to stop here. I thought he was not greedy before. When the New Deal was first introduced, his family property and retainers were more than Xu Tong's.
There are only a few, but during this period, Xu Tong’s clientele is getting fewer and fewer, and his clientele is getting more and more. Relying on his reputation and your favor, he is a little arrogant. It’s time to remind him in time, otherwise
..." He stopped and did not continue.
Su Pingjiang frowned slightly and asked, "Should I tell him?"
He Ran squinted his eyes and said: "If you are embarrassed to express your feelings, don't say anything. Just give him a proper snub. He is a smart person, and smart people like to think by themselves. When he thinks about it, he starts to be afraid.
It’ll be fine when it’s time.”
Su Pingjiang pointed at him and said, "You are so sinister. You are smarter than him. Do you often think about yourself to the point of being afraid?"
He Ran smiled proudly and said: "Without desire, one is strong, and selflessness is righteous. My heart can learn from the sun and the moon, so what is there to be afraid of?"
Su Pingjiang stood up with a smile and said: "Okay, okay, I've said all that needs to be said. I don't want to hear you bragging. Let's go out."
He Ran grabbed him and said, "Wait a minute, I have something else to tell you."
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