Wei Jing is a man of high blood and vigor, and he always gets emotional every time he kisses deeply.
In a daze, Shao Qing was pressed on the couch, a big hand wandering over her body. She subconsciously wanted to shrink, but was strangled tightly by another arm like an iron clamp, unable to move.
Wei Jing breathed rapidly, and finally let go of her abruptly, pressing her face tightly in his arms.
There was heavy breathing in her ears, and Shao Qing's face was stained with a layer of rouge. She closed her eyes tightly, not daring to open them or move. There was a hard object pressing against the base of her legs, and she seemed to be able to feel the scorching heat through several layers of cloth.
The restlessness in Wei Jing's blood almost broke out. He embraced Shao Qing with soft fragrance in his arms, and a faint aroma floated around his nose. He used his internal energy to suppress it again and again but it didn't have much effect. He kissed Shao Qing's flushed cheek heavily, turned over and got off the couch, and hurried behind the screen.
The sound of water was heard behind the screen, and Shao Qing blushed.
Well, he reacted a little too much today.
She distracted herself with random thoughts and hurriedly straightened her messy clothes. When Wei Jing came out in his home clothes, she tried to act nonchalant and said, "Let's have dinner."
"Um."
Dinner was served. Shao Qing, who was in charge of the medicinal diet, ordered a light meal. As usual, she picked up vegetables with her chopsticks. Wei Jing frowned and gave her a piece of mandarin fish with his chopsticks.
"Mr. He will be here tomorrow."
After spending so much time together, Wei Jing naturally knew that his wife did not like being a woman trapped in the inner house. He indulged her and never restricted her. After she recovered from a serious illness, he told her about external affairs every day to prevent her from being ignorant.
Shao Qing paused while holding the fish: "Second Master He, he is finally here?"
No wonder she used the word "finally". In fact, although Anyang County is quite far from the provincial capital Gucheng, it takes at least six or seven days to walk there, or about ten days at most, and one will eventually reach the destination. It has been nearly a month since Shao Qing fell seriously ill, and Mr. He has still not been seen.
It wasn't that he deliberately neglected Wei Jing, his new right-hand man, but that he was delayed on the way.
How could Mr. He San let the tragedy of losing Anyang County go? Taking advantage of his opponent's complacency, he started a war in Yiliang County. It was said that the war was even more serious than that in Anyang County, and it was only settled a few days ago.
The second Master He then went to Anyang County. He had sent a letter earlier and was expected to arrive the next day or the day after.
Therefore, Shao Qing was not surprised. She was worried about another thing: "Husband, has Mr. He met you?"
The further up I go, the more I worry about this problem. Fortunately, Yizhou is a remote place. Wei Jing shook his head and said, "In the past few years, I have been in the northern border."
He seldom returned to the capital, and the journey was thousands of miles long, so most of the officials in Yizhou would never have the chance to go to the capital in their entire lives. Sometimes I go there, but I can never see him.
But if you ask if anyone in Yizhou has seen him?
The answer is yes.
That man was He Yun, the governor of Yizhou. Every year after the New Year's greetings, a banquet was held. As the head of a state, He Yun's position was not far from the emperor. In other words, he was not far away from Wei Jing and would definitely be able to recognize him.
Apart from these, there was no one else. After all, not everyone was qualified to attend the imperial banquet, let alone sit in a position where one could see the true faces of the emperor and empress.
Speaking of this, Shao Qing was worried about another thing: "Husband, then next year's New Year's Day celebration, won't you also have to go?"
The governors and county magistrates of various places were all on the list of people who came to congratulate him. Let’s not talk about hatred and humiliation for now, but Wei Jing absolutely could not meet with his former acquaintances!
Wei Jing said: "Don't worry, we will discuss it then."
We can definitely come up with a countermeasure. At worst, there is the worst option of encountering bandits on the way to Beijing and being seriously injured. Compared with the importance of Anyang County, the rest are not a big deal.
Shao Qing thought so too and decided not to rush. He should get the appointment document first and then see what kind of person this second young master is.
…
Mr. He Er arrived very quickly. In the evening of the next day, he arrived at Gaoling with his guards.
This was a young man in his early twenties, tall and thin, fair-skinned. He was not handsome, but he had a magnanimous demeanor and lived up to the title of the governor's son.
He Hong was also surprised when he first met "Yang Ze". He was mentally prepared for the other party's outstanding performance, but the handsome, tall and majestic man in front of him still exceeded his expectations.
His eyes flickered slightly, but he quickly came back to his senses, laughed loudly, and stepped forward to support Wei Jing who was about to greet him: "Zi Kuang is both civil and military, and after seeing you today, I can see that you are indeed a man of outstanding character."
While greeting Wei Jing, he called up the civil and military officials of Anyang who came to pay their respects. The latter all stood up and took a quick look. There were familiar faces like Fan Ya, as well as unfamiliar faces like Ji Huan and Han Xi. There were civil officials on the left and military officials on the right, arranged in an orderly manner and advancing and retreating in a measured manner.
Anyang County is in good order from top to bottom.
"Second Master, you are too kind."
Wei Jing behaved in a measured manner, with a hint of just the right amount of excitement on his face: "I am deeply grateful for your kindness, young master."
The two of them exchanged greetings in a very intimate manner, and then a welcoming banquet was held.
During the time before the banquet, He Hongyi's trusted adviser Chen Pan whispered, "Sir, Yang Zikuang is like a thousand-mile precious horse."
It is well known that a good horse is rare, but all good horses are difficult to control.
He Hong took the towel handed over by Chen Pan and slowly wiped the water stains on his hands. After pondering for a while, he said: "But I am the son of the governor of the state, and he is an official in Yizhou."
Whether a thousand-mile horse is easy to control is another matter, but no matter how capable the latter is, it can never replace the former. On the contrary, if "Yang Ze" wants a smooth career, he cannot do without the former.
Many times, ability is not everything.
He Hong threw down his towel and thought, since this person is capable, he will try to win him over first.
As dusk fell, the front hall of Gaoling County Magistrate's Mansion was as bright as day. There were seven or eight branch-shaped candle holders on both sides of the hall, with flames dancing like giant candles on rafters. There were dozens of desks and seats in the hall. The dishes were sumptuous and the wines were fine. He Hong and his subordinates, as well as people from Anyang County, were all present. Beautiful maids were serving with wine jugs in their hands, string music was playing non-stop, and a beautiful girl was dancing gracefully in the center of the hall.
The atmosphere was extremely lively. After the song ended, Chen Pan smiled and said, "You are such a talented person. It would be hard for a lady from a famous family to marry you. It just so happens that my lord has a younger sister who is fifteen and is looking for a good husband."
He said to He Hong cheerfully, "My Lord, how about I be the matchmaker?"
Although marriage alliance is the most common means of winning over people nowadays, it has to be said that this move really irritated Wei Jing. He smiled coldly in his heart. How could anyone dare to plot against his wife? !
He was angry, but with a gentle smile on his face, he declined: "Ze already has a wife. Although my wife is ordinary, she is filial to her mother."
He has a wife, and she is one of the three unavoidable ones. The daughter of the governor of the state naturally cannot be a concubine. Without waiting for He Hong to speak, Chen Pan slapped his mouth and said, "I am reckless, I am reckless, please forgive me, my lord."
"Three cups as punishment."
Seeing that this matter was not going to work, He Hong passed it over and fined Chen Pan a glass of wine. He smiled and said to Wei Jing beside him: "The official notice has been sent to Yizhou a few days ago, and it will arrive in half a month at the latest. Zikuang, you are very lucky. You just happened to catch up with the first grand ceremony of congratulations after His Majesty came to the throne!"
The official notice is the official appointment letter from the court. A month ago, the memorial from He Yun, the governor of Yizhou, recommending "Yang Ze" as the prefect of Anyang County was sent to the capital overnight. As expected, it was quickly approved. The official notice has been issued and is being sent to Anyang County.
As the governor of a state, He Yun had information channels, and He Hong mentioned this specifically as a token of his grace.
Wei Jing showed his gratitude and joy immediately, and raised his glass: "Thank you for your support, Master. I'd like to offer you a drink!"
"good!"
…
After two hours of noise and bustle, the banquet ended. Mr. He and his entourage went to the guest garden that had been prepared earlier. Wei Jing, who had just been sent back to the study room after being drunk, sat up slowly with clear eyes.
Ji Huan also came: "My lord, this Second Master He is quite cunning."
Just by looking at how he wanted to marry his sister to Master Wei Jing as soon as he saw him, you could tell he was a man with both strategy and ability.
Wei Jing said calmly: "Whether there is scheming or not, it won't make much difference."
His plot against He Hong basically ended here. Just as He Hong thought, one was the son of a governor, and the other was an official in Yizhou, and their interests were not the same at all.
Many of today’s provincial governors are hereditary. It is impossible for a county magistrate to be in charge of two counties at the same time. The expansion of power that can be achieved through ordinary means has come to an end.
Before the chaos breaks out or in the early stages, just maintain your current relationship with He Hong. This is not difficult. Even if it is the son of a governor, it is not easy to push someone out to control a county. He Hong will not act rashly because of a little fear.
Ji Huan understood this very well, so he was worried about something else: "My lord, the matter of the congratulations..."
He shared the same concerns as Shao Qing, but Wei Jing still said, "We'll discuss this in detail another day."
Let’s get the official complaint first. Compared to Anyang County, everything else is just a small matter. Although there is no best solution now, it may not be impossible. It is only mid-October and there are still more than two months before the imperial celebration, so there is no rush.
Wei Jing ordered everyone to disperse, then stood up and walked out.
A cold moon hangs high in the sky, and a chill wind blows in the dark night. There is no snow in the southwest in early winter, but the chill brought by the water vapor seems to be able to freeze into the bones.
Wei Jing was physically fit and good at martial arts, so he didn't feel that cold, but he was thinking about Shao Qing, so he quickened his pace.
I wonder if she is asleep?
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Shao Qing hasn't slept yet.
She had had a good nap and was not sleepy. She was leaning on the beauty couch reading a book. She heard the door open and Wei Jing came back into the room, reeking of alcohol. She quickly sent him to wash up.
"Husband, how is He Hong?"
The spring room was warm and cozy. Shao Qing had her hair loose and was wearing only pajamas. She was lying on the head of the bed with a quilt rolled up on her shoulders. Her long black hair was draped over her shoulders. Her eyebrows and eyes were beautiful, and she was looking at him curiously.
The anger that had accumulated in his chest because of Chen Pan's offense finally dissipated. He lifted the quilt and got on the bed, hugged Shao Qing and lay down, saying softly: "It's okay if you have some ability."
Wei Jing recounted all that had happened previously, but he skipped the mention of Chen Pan's offense.
"What about our people? Have they been arranged?"
At present, Anyang County is still under the jurisdiction of Yizhou. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles with no danger of defeat. A month ago, Wei Jing ordered Han Xi to try to plant spies in Gucheng. This is what Shao Qing asked.
Wei Jing nodded: "It's done, there is news coming back."
"Oh?" So fast?
"He Xin suffered a great loss. Not only did he lose Anyang County, but he also lost half of Yiliang County. He was extremely angry."
He Xin is Mr. He San. The people Wei Jinggang had planted on the periphery would definitely not be able to access confidential information. But the third young master had a gloomy look for days, and his followers had repeatedly attacked the officials under He Hong. They were also fighting fiercely with the third and fourth wives of He Province's governor. Needless to say, he must have hated him to death.
Moreover, Wei Jing received a very interesting letter: "He Hong was on his way to Anyang County, and someone was secretly following him."
The two brothers of the He family were the key targets of supervision, and they even sent experts in light-body skills to monitor them from a distance. Qing Zhaiwei's light-body skills were better than those of the trackers, so he discovered some clues.
"Could it be that He Xin, out of resentment, wants to take the opportunity to secretly kill me?" Once and for all? I'm afraid it's difficult.
"If He Hong's flaws are easily discovered by others, defeat is only a matter of time."
Wei Jing's comment was very fair, but judging from He Hong, he thought he would not make such a mistake. He tucked in the quilt for Shao Qing and patted her back gently: "It's late, go to bed."
"Um."
Shao Qing shrank back into the quilt in response, and sighed, "It seems that having too many sons is not a good thing."
Just thinking about it gives me a headache for He Yun.
She secretly glanced at Wei Jing. His family was the same. It was also the case that having too many sons was not a good thing.
Wei Jing patted her back gently without stopping, and comforted her, "It's okay to be born with the same mother."
He said seriously, "In the future, we will educate them well and will not let them have any quarrels with each other."
Well?
Why are you suddenly talking about this? !
Shao Qing was embarrassed and stammered, "Let's talk about this later. I want to sleep."
She suddenly remembered something: Wei Jing was about to be in mourning.
Oh no, it’s that she and Wei Jing are about to be in mourning.
After the mourning period, it's natural and should be what a normal married life should be like, right?
Some discordant scenes from the past flashed through her mind, and the warmth of their intertwined bodies seemed to still be there. Shao Qing's ears became hot. She quickly pulled the quilt to cover half of her face, turned her back to Wei Jing, and said vaguely, "I, I slept."
"Um."
Wei Jing hugged her from behind and smoothed her hair: "Go to sleep."
The author has something to say: I will be filial tomorrow! ! !
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