"It's only been such a short time, and there are already so many people on the streets of Luoyang?"
"Yes, there are many adventurers coming to Luoyang every day. There are also many more vendors in the city."
"With Dong Zhuo gone, this place seems to be thriving. This is all thanks to Your Majesty."
Ma Teng couldn't help but flatter the master.
Lu Bu laughed and said:
"Yes. Your Majesty is wise, but the Queen is still in charge of the government. You must remember this."
"Thank you, Brother Lu, for the reminder."
"Brother Ma, why are you so polite to me? You saved my life. If you are so polite again next time, I will be angry. You can't do anything to me. I am your own man."
Ma Teng quickly said:
"Okay, we are all family."
The two talked a lot along the way, and Lu Bu specifically reminded Ma Teng what he needed to pay attention to when entering the palace.
By the time they returned to Chang'an, they had missed the morning court meeting.
Then they would have to wait until the next day to attend court.
Because the current queen cared very much about her reputation, he refused to meet with all the ministers in private.
After all, there are always a lot of troubles around a widow.
But the actual reason is that Fengyun is jealous.
He didn't like her to meet with any male ministers in private, especially strong military generals.
He Lian is now immersed in love.
Of course, I won’t do anything that will make Fengyun afraid.
In her eyes, there are only two men in the world who can make her go against the whole world.
One is his son Liu Bian, and the other is Fengyun.
Fengyun is now in the harem, and He Lian is stuffing a peeled grape into Fengyun's mouth.
"These grapes are really delicious. I wish the Han people could have such delicious grapes someday."
Grapes are currently a specialty of the Western Regions. If the Han people want to eat grapes, they have to bring them from the Western Regions.
Many people have storage equipment, so they don’t have to worry about the freshness of the grapes.
I simply want it and can eat it right away.
Fengyun swallowed the grapes in one gulp and said with a smile:
"That's because the grapes you peeled are extra sweet."
"Slippery talk! Disgusting!"
He Lian said she hated it, but her heart was filled with joy.
She just likes to be with Fengyun every day.
"Hehehe, but I have some bad news for you. Lü Bu was defeated and has now fled back to Chang'an."
"Ah? How could that be? Isn't Chang'an in chaos? Can't Lu Bu take Chang'an?"
He Lian had an expression of disbelief, but Feng Yun said calmly:
"It's true. Ma Teng sent me a message saying that he saved Lü Bu. He said that Lü Bu was ambushed and suffered a great defeat, but Chang'an was not in chaos. This is all a conspiracy."
Fengyun did not directly say that it was Wang Yun who did it.
This is political wisdom.
He can't interfere in this matter.
This kind of words need to be scrutinized. As a third party, it is impossible for him to speak on behalf of Lu Bu.
Although He Lian now obeys his orders, he cannot make subjective and arbitrary statements just because of this.
Now he can say whatever he wants.
If He Lian no longer likes him so much in the future, then anything he says may be over-interpreted.
"What! Conspiracy? What about Hangu Pass? It hasn't been taken by Chang'an, right? This is the key for us to attack Chang'an at any time."
"That's not the case. Ma Teng has already ordered his men to guard it."
Only then did He Lian feel relieved.
"This Ma Teng is quite good. Although he is from Xiliang, his heart is with the Han Dynasty. We can give him an official title someday."
Fengyun laughed at this time.
"It's better to do it now than today. Let's go to Luoyang now. Tomorrow he will follow Lü Bu to court. You can then appoint him as the emperor."
"Well, I have to think about what official position to give him tomorrow."
He Lian did not mention a word about the 100,000 troops that Lu Bu lost.
That's because this army was not originally from the Han Dynasty. To put it bluntly, it was Lu Bu's private army.
The absence of these cavalrymen is actually a good thing for He Lian.
However, there will be fewer chips for counterattack against Chang'an in the future.
But He Lian was not too worried, because the man standing in front of him was her biggest bargaining chip.
She believed that as long as the time was right, Fengyun would definitely take Chang'an for her.
While He Lian was considering giving him an official title, Feng Yun said goodbye and left.
Since Ma Teng came to Luoyang, as a half-landlord, he must of course do his best to be a good host.
When Fengyun found Ma Teng, he and Lu Bu were drinking with a young lady in a brothel in Luoyang.
Men of this era, if they did not have concubines at home to entertain guests, would naturally have to go to brothels to drink and socialize.
Women are the best way for men to express friendship.
As soon as Fengyun opened the door, Ma Teng immediately let go of the young lady.
He stood up to greet Fengyun, but Lu Bu didn't react at all.
After all, they are not very familiar with each other.
"Hahaha, General Fengyun. Thank you for coming to see me even though you are so busy."
Feng Yun didn't exchange pleasantries with him, but just clasped his fists and said:
"Congratulations, Brother Shoucheng!"
Ma Teng was confused by what he heard. Why should he be congratulated? Did he attend the event with the other party's three sons?
"What's wrong? Is my Chao'er going to get married and have children?"
Feng Yun was also taken aback. He did not expect Ma Teng's thoughts to jump so much, but he quickly said:
"I heard that the Queen wants to give you a promotion."
Ma Teng was really shocked at this time.
"Huh? Why? I didn't do anything."
"You've already rescued General Lu from Chang'an. Isn't that a great feat? I've already sent someone to tell the Empress about this. You have a good chance of getting promoted this time."
Ma Teng didn't expect that Feng Yun would help again this time, so he clasped his fists and said:
"Brother Fengyun, I, Ma Teng, will not say anything. You have done a favor to our family, and I, Ma Teng, will always remember it. Come on! Let's not stand here anymore. I'm toasting you with this wine."
Then he pulled Fengyun to the banquet
Lu Bu, who had been very calm just now, was shocked when he heard that the queen had already heard that he had been defeated.
Suddenly asked worriedly:
"Your Majesty, you don't blame me, do you?"
"How could that be? The Queen is kindhearted. She knew you were ambushed and defeated, so she was very concerned about your safe return."
"Oh, that's good. That's good."
Lu Bu was carefree and did not ask Feng Yun where he heard this.
What he was thinking in his heart was that since the Queen already knew that he had been ambushed, Wang Yun would have no chance of survival tomorrow.
In fact, this time Feng Yun allowed Lu Bu to go to Chang'an.
He also wanted to kill someone with a borrowed knife.
According to the course of history, it is impossible for them to have internal strife at this time.
However, Fengyun was not sure, because Dong Zhuo's death had changed history.
Anyway, he did everything according to Wang Yun's wishes, so Wang Yun should take the blame for this.
The three of us were toasting each other, and before we knew it, it was time for the music to end and for everyone to leave.
The three of them reluctantly parted ways and agreed to meet again tomorrow morning.
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