Empress Xiao raised her eyebrows slightly, "What do you mean?"
"Little Stick is your man. You two have two mouths. Does it matter what I say? What's the point?"
This is beautifully said, I have to give it a thumbs up!
"So, there is nothing going on between you and the little stick?"
"The Queen Mother took one look at me and expressed her love for me. I, Fanghua, think I am no better than the Queen Mother, so I naturally like the little guy, but he is just a eunuch. If I can make the Queen Mother happy, I will reluctantly give up the last bit of my reserve and feel happy."
Madam Fanghua has always been clear-headed. How could she possibly admit her relationship with Xing Bang? That would only make Empress Xiao more suspicious...
To say it vaguely like this is the best option. In a nutshell, I will happily accept whatever your queen wants me to do.
You can’t help but admit it, he really has a way!
I, Fanghua, also like the person your Queen likes. If you want to see something, I will be happy to accept it and thank your Queen for her kindness!
Empress Xiao's face turned slightly pale, and she said, "How did you get me into this? You are such a beautiful girl..."
The more you like it, the more I will not be able to let you have your wish. I will let this little stick torture you in the future.
Until now, she still believed that there was nothing wrong with Xing Bang. Moreover, until now, there was indeed no sign that there was any problem between the two of them. Xiao Bangzi had been silently waiting for her orders beside them.
It can only prove one thing, that Fanghua really likes Xiaobangzi, there is no doubt about that. After she knew that Xiaobangzi was her man, she could not help but be suspected of stirring up trouble.
Empress Xiao thought about it and was sure that this was the case...
Therefore, Xing Bang was not panicked at all, and from beginning to end he did not show any signs of proving that he was of the same mind as Madam Fanghua.
"Little Korean, no matter what, I won't blame you. It doesn't matter whether it's true or not. If it weren't for you, I might not be alive today, so..."
"Fanghua, that's enough. Little Stick is my slave, there's no need for you to talk nonsense."
Madam Fanghua saw that Empress Xiao was lost in thought, so she turned to Xing Bang and said these words. Empress Xiao was not happy when she heard them. She really underestimated you, a bitch. You said these just to mock me...
I mean, thanks to the Queen for arranging this person, you regret it now, right?
Madam Fanghua said nothing more, with a nonchalant smile on her face...
"Fanghua, I don't believe you will always be so lucky, let's wait and see!
Little Korean, help me get on the boat and go back..."
Queen Xiao really didn't want to watch any more, so she just regarded it as a loss. However, it was too early to talk about winning or losing. Sooner or later, the information obtained today would be useful.
When she got ashore, she jumped up quickly, and when she returned, she wanted to subdue Xing Bang. Her purpose was to piss off Madam Fanghua. Little Bangzi was her servant.
Women, vanity...
"Yes, my lady!"
Xing Bang helped Queen Xiao onto the boat without saying a word. Madam Fanghua followed closely behind, not making things difficult for Xing Bang at all.
There is nothing much to say, just return home, no conversation along the way...
Queen Xiao was speechless. She closed her eyes slightly as if trying to calm herself down. Madam Fanghua stood at the bow and fluttered in the wind!
Xing Bang is doing hard labor honestly...
Sure enough, when the boat had rowed a short distance, Li Lizhi's figure was seen by the lake. The palace maid must have told her that Madam Fanghua had gone for a walk with Queen Xiao, and they had been out for more than an hour.
As soon as Li Lizhi heard this, she thought that Empress Xiao had no good intentions. If she hadn't known that Xing Bang was following them, she would have come out to look for him a long time ago, or at least watched him secretly. She searched the entire Qingliang Palace, but didn't find him, so she came to the lake to look.
Li Lizhi felt relieved when she saw Xing Bang and his group returning from afar.
…
Two days later.
Liu Xian still hadn't recovered from his cold, so he returned to the palace at the strong suggestion of Empress Xiao. Empress Xiao also stayed in Qingliang Palace for the past two days. After returning from the island in the center of the lake, she and Madam Fanghua kept their distance from each other, and she didn't summon Xing Bang alone. Everything was calm until Liu Xian set out to return to the palace.
Xing Bang and Madam Fanghua naturally returned to the torture chamber...
What’s interesting is that for some reason Liu Xian gave the ivory mahjong set that the Sixth Prince had presented to him to Xing Bang, and also stated that Madam Fanghua could play mahjong for entertainment when she had nothing to do.
Xing Bang said, Mahjong for fun? You are talking about six...
Back in the torture chamber, no one had to worry about anything.
Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Otomo, is there any major event in the court these days?"
"Your Majesty, everything in the court is operating normally, but yesterday Shuntian Prefecture reported that there was an outbreak of smallpox in Qinglong Town in the suburbs..."
"What? Smallpox? You... ahem, why didn't you report it to me immediately?"
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Majesty is not feeling well, so this old servant..."
"Okay, I understand your thoughts and I don't blame you. Hurry and bring the memorial to me!"
Liu Xian suddenly heard the word "smallpox" and became a little excited. Who wouldn't be terrified by malaria?
However, he knew in his heart that Cao Zhengchun had good intentions, and he believed that Cao Zhengchun would handle the matter properly.
Liu Xian took the memorial from Cao Zhengchun and quickly read it...
"Otomo, according to the report from Shuntian Prefecture, the situation is not too serious now, but if smallpox spreads, it will be serious, and we must not take it lightly..."
"Your Majesty, I know how terrible smallpox is, so I took immediate measures. The imperial physicians formed a medical team and went to Qinglong Town. They also sent troops to seal off Qinglong Town. All nine gates of the capital are closed, and no one is allowed to enter or leave unless there are special circumstances."
Cao Zhengchun hurriedly reported that the reason he dared not report it in time was that there was nothing wrong with his approach, and even if His Majesty dealt with it personally, it would be no more than that.
Liu Xian nodded with relief, "Okay, very good, I feel relieved!"
However, he sighed again: "I hope this smallpox epidemic can be quelled as soon as possible. I feel that I am still a good emperor and I am worthy of the people of Dawn..."
"Your Majesty, I believe that the imperial physician will be able to calm the disease down in a few days. You are a wise and virtuous ruler, and God will surely protect our Great Yao and make it prosperous."
Cao Zhengchun understood Liu Xian's feelings and worried whether this was a bad omen sent by heaven. It seemed that His Majesty was guilty. As an emperor, isn't it normal to do some unscrupulous things for the sake of the country?
"I hope so, Otomo. I am not feeling well, so you need to keep a close eye on this matter. I am a little worried that the officials below may conceal the matter out of fear of punishment."
"Your Majesty, just rest and take care of yourself. I have already informed the people in the East Depot and they are keeping a close eye on this matter."
Cao Zhengchun said confidently, "I am a worm in Your Majesty's stomach. There is nothing I cannot do, only things I cannot think of."
Liu Xian heaved a sigh of relief: "The one who understands my heart is my best friend..."
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