From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 612

Accompanying the mother-in-law home, the whole Duke's Mansion was in joy. Zhao Jianjia finally broke away from the role of mother, hugged Chen and cried, and returned to the role of daughter.

They hadn't seen each other for more than two years. Everyone gave them enough time. About half an hour later, the two came out of the room with smiles on their faces.

Madam Xue and Chen hadn't seen each other for a long time. The two held hands and reminisced about the past, feeling a lot of emotion for a while.

Soon Chen remembered something again and hurriedly said, "Where is Xiao Wenxin? Come on, I want to see my good granddaughter."

It was a reunion festival, and the family was very happy, and Zhou Yuan's mood was much better because of it.

Although the defeat of the three sides still made him depressed, at least... it was much better than when he just left the palace.

Promised to let Ningyue get pregnant, naturally he had to work hard. Jianjia wanted to talk to her mother, so Zhou Yuan came to Ningyue's yard and accompanied the girl to sleep.

After a lot of hard work, Ningyue leaned on Zhou Yuan's arm, breathing lightly.

Her hair was messy and her face was covered with sweat. She nudged Zhou Yuan with her head and said in a tender voice, "Brother Zhou, can I get pregnant this time?"

Zhou Yuan said, "It will happen soon, Ningyue, don't worry."

Xue Ningyue smiled sweetly and said, "I'm not in a hurry. I'm thinking that it will be of some use."

Zhou Yuan looked at Ningyue in surprise.

Ningyue was a little embarrassed and whispered, "Sister Ling'er is so amazing. She is responsible for the expenses and money management of the family. She is in good order. Ningyue can't do this."

"Sister Jianjia takes care of Xiao Wenxin and has to discipline the servants on weekdays. She is so busy."

"I... I can't watch my sisters work hard while I am useless."

Zhou Yuan shook his head, hugged her delicate body, and said, "Ningyue, don't think like that. Big brother has told you a long time ago that you are not allowed to feel inferior, and it is not worth it to feel inferior. ”

“People are not poles, they have to carry things; they are not backpacks, they have to carry things; they are not chopsticks, they have to clamp things… People are not tools, there is no need to judge their value by the standard of ‘usefulness’. People are the measure of all things, and people themselves are value.”

Ningyue smiled and said, “I understand, I just want to help Brother Zhou. Brother Zhou is so tired, so stressed, working for the court, Ningyue also wants to do something… Having a baby and reproducing offspring is what Ningyue should do.”

Zhou Yuan said, “No, Ningyue, having children is our duty. We should do what we should do, but you should not feel pressured. "

"In Brother Zhou's heart, no matter what you do, you have a place that belongs to you, and you will never be replaced by anyone."

Xue Ningyue lowered her head and whispered: "But Ningyue... still wants to be of some use..."

Zhou Yuan was a little anxious: "Silly girl, why do you have to be self-deprecating? You are the first person in the world who truly believes in me, the first person who gives me confidence, and my first woman. In my brother's place, you will always be you."

Xue Ningyue was a little embarrassed by these words. She hugged Zhou Yuan tightly, and her tone was shy and obsessed: "I just... just love my brother, so I... want to share..."

"Sometimes, I really hope that I am a general who can fight, so that I can help my brother fight."

"Sometimes, I also hope that I am a very powerful civil servant who can help my brother do things in the court."

"I even hope that I am the emperor, and then let everyone listen to my brother, so... so that my brother will not be troubled..."

Who said Ningyue is a silly girl?

She had clearly seen that I was in a bad mood, and had clearly been worried about me for a long time.

She was not stupid, she just focused her attention on me.

Zhou Yuan couldn't help but kiss her on the forehead and whispered: "Don't worry, Ningyue, everything will be fine, and my brother is fine, he's just worried."

Xue Ningyue raised her head, her eyes bright, and said: "Can you tell me?"

She clearly wanted Zhou Yuan to have a channel to talk, so that he would feel better.

Zhou Yuan touched her head and smiled: "Go to sleep, these things are also a headache, don't listen."

...

August 16, morning court.

The civil and military officials were well-informed, and basically received the news, and were also shocked by what happened in the northwest.

Especially some old nobles, they are proud of Wen Tieli, and have been very arrogant in recent times, which means that they are not vegetarians.

But as the news of the complete annihilation of the 70,000-man army came, the old nobles dared not even raise their heads.

Empress Zhaojing looked gloomy and said coldly: "The inner court and the Jinyiwei also sent intelligence, proving that Wen Tieli had indeed been captured by the Mongols and became a prisoner."

When this sentence came out, everyone couldn't help but sigh.

Yang Guozhong said: "Your Majesty, the 80,000-man Mongolian army must beInvade before winter, we must send good generals to guard the three borders. And form an elite force to rescue Wen Hou. "

"Rescue?"

Empress Zhaojing said grimly: "Wen Tieli is greedy for merit and reckless. She knows it is a trap but still wants to fight to the death. She regards my country as a stake for promotion and rank. She does not want to sacrifice her life for the country and is captured. Will I save such a person?"

"Where is the commander of the Jinyiwei!"

Xiong Kuohai stood up quickly and saluted, saying: "I am here."

Empress Zhaojing said: "Immediately confiscate Wen Tieli's property and put all his family members in the imperial prison to wait for punishment."

"Once the evidence from the inner court arrives and confirms his guilt, the whole family will be executed."

As soon as these words came out, all civil and military officials were shocked and in an uproar.

Yang Guozhong said quickly: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely not allowed. How can you arrest Wen Hou's family members when he is away? No matter what crime Wen Hou committed, he should be rescued and punished according to law. Even if the family is exterminated at that time, it is not too late. "

"Wouldn't it be a chill to the hearts of the soldiers on the border if we arrest him now?"

Deng Bochi also said solemnly: "Your Majesty, calm down. The family members of the generals who are on the expedition must not be arrested."

Empress Zhao Jing stood up and said sternly: "I must arrest them! I must tell the soldiers guarding the border! Tell the people of the world! The fools who use my Great Jin as gambling money must die!"

"We Great Jin can accept failure, but we must not be captured! The generals of the generals can die in battle! But they must not live in shame!"

"Otherwise, Wen Tieli is a role model!"

"Whoever dares to plead for these thieves will be guilty of the same crime! "

Now all the civil and military officials in the court dared not speak, and the whole hall was extremely silent.

Zhou Yuan frowned. Wen Tieli deserved to die, but his family members were not suitable for conviction at this moment. In any case, they should wait until the matter was fully unfolded before arresting people.

The eldest sister was anxious, or...she knew that her power was already stable and no longer cared about the so-called relationship between the monarch and the ministers.

She wanted to kill one to warn the hundred, in order to prevent future troubles.

This idea was not wrong, but it also planted a thorn in the hearts of the ministers!

A vicious monarch makes people fear, but cannot make people admire.

Yang Guozhong was silent for a long time, then he sighed and said: "Your Majesty, no matter what, the three borders need support, otherwise once the 80,000 Mongolian cavalry arrives, Hetao will be in danger. "

Then Empress Zhaojing slowly sat down and said in a deep voice: "Do you have any recommended candidates? Guarding the three borders is not an easy task. "

Deng Bochi said: "Your Majesty, this is a serious matter, I am afraid that the Duke of Wei will have to go in person..."

This sentence made everyone present whisper, and all the civil and military officials had bitter smiles on their faces.

Wen Tieli had a great reputation before, and the whole court was talking about it, saying that there were not only the Duke of Wei who could fight in the Great Jin, but also others.

Now... the Duke of Wei must go after all!

Zhou Yuan said lightly: "Thank you Lord Deng for your high regard, but Zhou Yuan has been traveling around for many years, physically and mentally exhausted, and now he is suffering from illness, so he really can't leave."

"Please recommend another good general, Lord Deng, I am not qualified for the job. "

The hall fell into silence again.

Empress Zhaojing looked at Zhou Yuan and couldn't help shaking her head with a bitter smile.

She also guessed that Zhou Yuan might not want to go, as he had only been back to Beijing for a short time.

Deng Bochi looked extremely ugly and said in a deep voice: "Duke Weiguo, the defense of the three borders is of great importance. As a third-class military duke, shouldn't you be loyal to the country and share the worries of the king?"

This sentence has a serious implication of coercion, a typical moral kidnapping.