The next morning, Dong Zhuo opened his sleepy eyes and looked at the woman still fast asleep in his arms, feeling extremely pleased.
Last night, he was so excited that he couldn't control his desires and ended up having a passionate night of lovemaking with Empress Dowager He.
Dong Zhuo was now aching all over, cursing inwardly, "This little wench is really something. If it weren't for my strong physique, I probably wouldn't have been able to withstand it!"
Although he cursed under his breath, he was mostly overjoyed.
After all, he successfully won over Empress Dowager He and spent a night with her.
His influence in the court will surely increase significantly in the future! Moreover, becoming Liu Bian's adoptive father will allow him to better control the court.
Dong Zhuo deposed the emperor in order to become a loyal subject who had helped him rise to power and thus seize control of the government.
If he becomes Liu Bian's adoptive father, then there's no need to depose the emperor.
When Empress Dowager He woke up, she saw Dong Zhuo staring at her and immediately said angrily, "You're still looking!"
Dong Zhuo chuckled awkwardly and said, "The Empress Dowager is awake. Thank you for your hard work yesterday!"
"Hmph! Who told you to act so recklessly last night!" Empress Dowager He said coquettishly.
"Hehe, that's not my fault. It was the Empress Dowager who seduced me last night!" Dong Zhuo said with a wicked smile.
"snort!"
Empress Dowager He snorted coldly and said, "You'd better restrain yourself from me in the future. I am the Empress Dowager and will be Bian'er's adoptive father in the future. You must not act so impulsively again and give others a handle to use against you!"
"Your Majesty's teachings will be remembered!" Dong Zhuo immediately replied.
Although they said that, they were actually very satisfied with what Empress Dowager He said.
At this time, Dong Zhuo was not yet so overweight; he was tall and strong, and being from the Xiliang Army, he naturally exuded a fierce and domineering aura. Therefore, Empress Dowager He enjoyed this feeling.
This is a kind of pleasure called being conquered.
When Empress Dowager He saw that it was almost time, she dressed and prepared breakfast, while Dong Zhuo continued to rest on the couch.
After Empress Dowager He finished dressing, Dong Zhuo, seeing this, did not delay any longer. He immediately dressed, secretly left the palace, and returned home.
When Dong Zhuo returned to his residence, he was unaware that everything at home had been turned into chaos.
Li Ru and his men almost led their troops into the palace!
Because Dong Zhuo was summoned to the palace by the Empress Dowager and did not return overnight, Li Ru almost thought that something had happened to Dong Zhuo.
As it turned out, Dong Zhuo returned, and he was beaming with joy.
Li Ru immediately understood; it seemed his lord and Empress Dowager He were having an affair!
This rendered Li Ru's initial plan unworkable.
"Wenyou, what are you doing?" Dong Zhuo asked, looking at his civil and military officials who were all fully armed and ready for battle.
Li Ru said with a wry smile, "My lord, you haven't returned all night, and we are worried that you may have encountered danger."
"Huh?" Dong Zhuo gave an awkward laugh, then straightened his face and scolded, "This Luoyang city is full of good-for-nothings, how could we possibly be in danger! You all shouldn't worry unnecessarily, disperse!"
After saying this, Dong Zhuo ignored Li Ru and the others, went back to his room, closed the door, and went to sleep.
The military officers were all completely bewildered, having no idea what had happened.
Only Li Ru and Jia Xu showed a strange expression and shook their heads in unison.
Jia Xu suddenly asked Li Ru, "Wenyou, the plan may be changing. You should prepare in advance!"
"Yes! I understand!" Li Ru nodded, his meticulous mind instantly understanding what Jia Xu was referring to.
On the other side, Dong Zhuo had just returned to his room when a series of urgent knocks sounded on the door.
Dong Zhuo opened the door and saw three guards standing outside. One of them respectfully said, "My lord, His Majesty summons you to the palace for an audience!"
Upon hearing this, Dong Zhuo frowned and said unhappily, "Why does His Majesty summon me to the palace so early in the morning?"
He was exhausted last night and was planning to come back and take a nap.
Unexpectedly, not long after I returned home, news came from the palace again.
"I understand, you may leave now!"
After dismissing the guards, Dong Zhuo cursed Empress Dowager He under his breath, thinking that she was a slut who knew he had been working hard all night and still wanted to summon him to the palace.
After all, Liu Biancai was quite old. How could he have summoned Dong Zhuo to the palace? It must have been that slut, Empress Dowager He!
"Damn it, once I truly become Liu Bian's adoptive father, I'll make this slut experience my methods and make her beg for mercy," Dong Zhuo thought maliciously.
Immediately afterward, Dong Zhuo dressed, washed, ate, and went to the palace to pay homage to Liu Bian.
In the palace, Empress Dowager He was teasing Liu Bian, who seemed to be having a good time.
At this moment, a report came from the inner palace: "Your Majesty, Dong Zhuo requests an audience!"
Empress Dowager He turned her head and looked at Liu Bian gently, saying, "Bian'er, your adoptive father has arrived. Come with your mother to see him!"
After saying this, he took Liu Bian's small hand and walked out of the inner hall to meet Dong Zhuo, who was rushing towards them.
"Your humble servant greets the Empress Dowager and Your Majesty!"
Dong Zhuo greeted him politely, but still maintained his arrogant demeanor.
Empress Dowager He nodded and said calmly, "Rise."
"Thank you, Empress Dowager!"
Dong Zhuo stood up, but his gaze fell on Liu Bian, his eyes flickering uncertainly.
Liu Bian noticed Dong Zhuo's gaze and, somewhat frightened, hid behind Empress Dowager He.
Empress Dowager He also noticed the unusual look in Dong Zhuo's eyes and coldly asked, "Prime Minister, what are you looking at?"
Upon hearing Empress Dowager He's rebuke, Dong Zhuo's heart skipped a beat. He quickly averted his gaze and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Your Majesty is so handsome that I couldn't help but steal a few glances."
Empress Dowager He's expression softened somewhat upon hearing Dong Zhuo's praise.
But Dong Zhuo thought to himself, "Empress He really changes her face quickly. She was all lovey-dovey with him last night, but she changed her attitude so quickly today."
"Prime Minister, I summoned you to the palace to discuss the matter of Bian'er recognizing his father. This matter must be conducted in the court, in front of all the civil and military officials," Empress Dowager He said, getting straight to the point.
Upon hearing this, Dong Zhuo's face immediately broke into a smile, and he said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will know what to do!"
"Well! In that case, I'll trouble you, Prime Minister!" Empress Dowager He said calmly.
"Of course, of course..."
Dong Zhuo quickly replied, overjoyed. If he could become Liu Bian's adoptive father, it would be a great help to him in controlling the court and the Han Dynasty.
"Then please ask the Prime Minister to go back and make preparations, and hold the family recognition ceremony in the palace tomorrow!" Empress Dowager He reminded him.
"Your Majesty, rest assured! Your subject will be fully prepared by tomorrow!" Dong Zhuo assured her confidently.
Afterwards, Dong Zhuo took his leave and left the palace.
After Dong Zhuo left, Empress Dowager He gently comforted Liu Bian, saying, "Don't be afraid, my good child, your mother is here."
Liu Bian's tense body gradually relaxed, and he raised his head, saying timidly, "Mother, I'm scared!"
Upon hearing this, Empress Dowager He gently patted his back and said softly, "Bian'er, don't be afraid. Your mother will definitely ensure that you sit firmly on the throne!"
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