?

  The King of Lanling shook his head and smiled, he liked seeing her like this, mischievous, happy, as if she had no more worries, this filled his heart to the brim, making him feel that in this world, there was nothing more important than this.

  "What's going on? Should we accept it?"

  "Agreed! Of course agreed!"

  "Hehe, I knew Chang Gong was the best."

  Before long, King Langling had brought Cheng Shi and others under Zhang Gui's command. Apart from them, Zhang Gui personally selected one more person, namely Yang Shoucheng.

  After being with them for over a year, Zhang Gui had gained a good understanding of the personalities of Yang Shoucheng and others. For example, Yang Shoucheng was not only brave and strategic in his actions, but also decisive and efficient, making him an excellent leader.

  Looking at Yang Shoucheng standing in front of him, Zhang Qi smiled and said: "General Yang, I have something here that I'd like to trouble you with."

  "Madam is laughing."

  "All right, I want you to spread a rumor that I am the reincarnation of Daji. If the ruler gets it, he will ruin his kingdom and destroy his luck. Only a ruthless general who has killed countless people and has an aura of evil can suppress this fox spirit's curse!"

  "What?"

  Yang Sucheng stiffened, suddenly lifting his head, staring at Zhang Qi in disbelief.

  He couldn't believe it, in this chaotic era, under the rule of the barbarians, many people were acting ridiculously, but no matter what kind of woman, they feared and avoided being called a seductress. And now, his own mistress had actually made such a request?

  Isn't she afraid that this rumor will bring her to a point of no return?

  Zhang Qi raised her head, staring steadily at Yang Shoucheng, and said in a low voice: "General Yang, don't be angry for now. Think carefully, if this rumor gets out, what will the consequences be?" What consequences? The consequence is that her reputation will be completely ruined.

  Just thinking of this, Yang Shou's eyes suddenly lit up and he understood. No, the reputation of his wife would be ruined. The rulers of those countries would never again have designs on her, and might even keep their distance from her. And as for the Confucian scholars in the imperial court, they would regard her as a thorn in their side, and would want to drive her far away...

  As long as the king is there, those people will only drive her away and not dare to harm her. Drive her away. Drive away the king who protects her, and where will they drive her to? Naturally, it's to the border!

  Suddenly, Yang Shoucheng completely understood. He stared straight at Zhang Gui, disbelievingly staring for a while, then suddenly praised: "Madam is extremely intelligent, this idea is really not bad."

  Not only is it not wrong, but its credibility is extremely high. After all, how long did Emperor Yuwen Yong of Zhou get her? Only a few months, yet he was defeated in the great war against the Turks...

  But once this rumor reached Gao Zhan's ears, no matter how much he thought of Zhang Gui, he would be cautious and considerate. The civil and military officials of the Qi state, in order to prevent Zhang Gui from confusing the court with her beauty, would inevitably send the king to the border. In this way, wouldn't it be far away from Ye Du, without having to bear the storms stirred up by Gao Zhan and Hu Shi-kai at close range?

  Taking a deep breath, Yang Shoucheng took a step back and bowed deeply to Zhang Gui, sighing: "Madam is wise beyond compare! I am convinced in both heart and mouth!"

  Zhang Yi nodded in agreement. He was also delighted, and smiled: "Then you can start making arrangements now. Remember, it's best if this news comes from the Zhou people. And the sooner it reaches Ye City, the better!"

  "Yes sir!" Yang Xucheng saluted and marched out in big strides.

  For the past seven or eight days, Zheng Yu had been quietly staying in the Western Courtyard. At the same time, she also calmed down and no longer flared up at the servants like before. In fact, there were several times when the servants saw her smiling warmly over there.

  It seems she has really let go. This slowly puts Fang Lao's mind at ease as he had been uneasy and secretly keeping an eye on her all along.

  On that day, Zhang Gui obtained the jade pendant of Empress Hu, and the news that she could come and go freely in the palace also reached Zheng You's ears. At that time, she listened to it with a calm smile, then slowly drank a cup of tea and took a nap.

  It wasn't until the afternoon of the second day that she boarded a carriage and headed for Zheng Manor.

  After seeing Mrs. Zheng, Zheng Yu got on another horse cart and quietly arrived at a nunnery.

  This Jing Ci An was once a famous scenic spot in Ye City, but now there are fewer travelers. Zheng Yu came all the way and encountered several waves of people. Those people made way for her after seeing the token she showed.

  Before long, Zheng Yu arrived at the main hall on top of the mountain. As soon as she stepped onto the stairs, she heard a series of unrestrained moans coming from inside. The sound was coming from the main hall, and it was clear that someone was doing something shameless in front of the Bodhisattva.

  Upon hearing the voice, Zheng Yu's pale face flushed red as she retreated backwards. Just as she stepped aside, a middle-aged man with disheveled hair and wearing only one outer garment emerged from the shadows. This person was none other than Hu Shi Kai, who immediately spotted Zheng Yu. With a satisfied smirk on his face, Hu Shi Kai licked his lips and whispered to himself: "What a pity this little woman arrived just one step too late."

  He took a step forward and walked towards Zheng Yu.

  Just then, a voice came from the hall, "Shi Kai, what are you talking about?"

  "He turned back and smiled: 'Your Majesty, Princess Lanling is here again.'"

  "Haha," Gao Zhan laughed: "It's a pity that I don't have the energy today, otherwise it would be interesting to take Long Gong this unwanted woman."

  He paused for a moment, then ordered: "Let her in."

  "Yes." He responded in a louder voice, "Zheng Shi, His Majesty allows you to enter.

  "Yes." Zheng Yu stepped up onto the stage, and as he passed by He Shi, he was deliberately squeezed over to rub against him. Although it was just a touch, the humiliation still made Zheng Yu's face turn green.

  It's just that Zheng Yu's habit of turning blue and purple at the slightest movement really didn't make He Shi like her, so he smiled wryly and shook his head before putting her in the palace.

  In the hall, a nauseating aura was emanating. Gao Zhan was sitting upright on the cushion, with several disheveled and beautiful nuns crowded around him on either side.

  Lowering her head, Zhang Gui knelt down and made a deep bow to Gao Zhan, saying: "The Princess of Lanling, Zheng, pays her respects to Your Majesty."

  "Alright, alright." Gao Zhan waved his hand impatiently and said, "You've even searched for me here. You must have something to say. Then just say it."

  "Yes."

  Zheng You fell to the ground, and after a loud response, she said: "Your Majesty, A You has heard these days that there are voices in the mansion that are dissatisfied with Your Majesty."

  "Oh?" Gao Zhan slowly sat up straight, narrowing his eyes as he stared at Zheng Yu, "What did you say?"

  "Ayu heard the people in the palace secretly discussing. They said that His Majesty was fond of beauty and might make a move on Zhang Gui. Some also whispered that even if His Majesty made a move on Zhang Gui, there was nothing to fear because the Duke had already begun making arrangements for a retreat. However, most people believed that although His Majesty liked beautiful women, he respected the talents of his generals more. Now everyone knows 'the world's three kingdoms, Lanyang has no match', His Majesty wants to win over Gao Changgong and will not provoke Zhang's..."

  She hadn't finished speaking when Gao Zhan's low, cold voice came over, "You said that someone said I'm trying to curry favor with High Official Gao Long Gong, so I don't dare provoke Zhang Shi?"

  Although his voice was low, it was so cold that Zheng Yu's body shrank back and stuttered, "Yes, yes."

  Gao Zhan burst out laughing.

  He stared at Zheng Yu and suddenly said in a cold voice: "Zheng, this is not something you made up to deceive me, is it?"

  "No, it's not." Zheng Yu hastily raised her head and said in a flustered tone: "Ayu doesn't dare, Ayu can't make it up, Ayu is telling the truth." What if she did make it up? This is a clever scheme! She, as well as Gao Zhan and Gao Changgong, and all the officials and nobles, were thinking the same thing in their hearts. It's just that she clearly laid out what they were thinking right in front of Gao Zhan!

  Seeing Zheng Yu's flustered appearance, Gao Zhan narrowed his eyes to a line. He first sprang up, about to erupt, but then thought better of it and slowly sat back down.

  Although he sat down, Gao Zhan's heart was furious. He let Zhang Shi go, what a brilliant move it was! Only the most outstanding and powerful ruler could do such a thing. Now it's all good, but people in the world don't understand how great a sacrifice he made, instead they mock him for looking down on himself, thinking that he was afraid of a military general.

  As the ruler of a country, how can I be afraid of just one general? Hmph, people are truly foolish to the extreme, foolish to the extreme!

  This self-proclaimed emperor, who regards people's lives as insignificant as ants, thinks that rewards and punishments are all up to him, life and death are all in his hands. At this moment, there is an unnamable anger burning fiercely in his chest. As for Gao Zhan, what he likes to see most is the fearful and reverent gaze of the world.

  It seems now that being kind to Gao Zhang Gong was completely unnecessary!

  After sitting down, he waved his hand and said, "You don't have to be afraid." As soon as the words fell, Zheng Yu was indeed no longer afraid.

  Gao Zhan stared at Zheng Yu without blinking and suddenly said: "I heard that you promised Gao Changgong to divorce him in three months?"

  "Yes, yes."

  "Don't take this to heart." Is it saying that Your Majesty will let them be together after all? Zheng Yu's heart was filled with great joy, and she secretly bit her lip: Her plan of killing two birds with one stone had finally achieved its first goal!

  When Zheng You stepped down, Gao Zhan said slowly: "In the future, whatever that kid Chang Gong says, remember to tell me. And also tell He Shikai the same thing."

  "Yes."

  When Zheng Yu walked out of the An Tang Gate, she heard Gao Zhan coldly laugh at He Shi Kai and say: "Hey, Shi Kai, did you hear that? Someone said that I want to curry favor with Chang Gong. I am the emperor, but I still have to curry favor with him, a minister? Shi Kai, immediately go and pass on the order, saying that three days later, the empress will hold a banquet in the palace. That Zhang Shi isn't it true that she received a jade pendant from the empress? Let her enter the palace to thank the empress."

  As Zheng You was secretly laughing and feeling pleased with himself for successfully creating his second sculpture, He Shi Kui lifted his head after receiving the imperial edict from the Empress. He looked at Gao Zhan for a moment, wanting to speak but hesitating.

  He knew that this time, Your Majesty allowing Zhang to enter the palace means what. In these two years, how many wives of ministers and nobles have become Your Majesty's playthings after just one entry into the palace? It can't be said, but from now on, Zhang will also become a member of Your Majesty's harem.

  Heaving a deep sigh, Heizi began to ponder how to explain this matter to Empress Hu.

  Zheng You returned to the Langling Wang's mansion and immediately heard the sound of Zhang Qi and Langling Wang laughing together in the main courtyard. She stopped in her tracks, a smile on her face as she listened for a while, but soon she couldn't help but let out a few silent cold laughs.

  Before I knew it, the third day had arrived.