Daqin: At the beginning, he was ordered to serve the beautiful queen mother

She didn't say anything, just closed her eyes gently, and put her fragrant lips on.

After a while, the gentleness stopped, and Lao Ai looked at the bright moon hanging alone in the sky, and said indifferently: "Speaking of which, the parents of the previous life didn't have any emotions for me, and Lu Buwei and I didn't have any deep hatred."

"I'd like to stay out of it if I could, but alas, well, I hope so."

When Zhao Xi'er heard this, she blinked her black jewel-like eyes in a daze.

Lai Ai didn't explain much, the reason why he agreed to build the cavalry, but he didn't want to set foot in the court was because Lu Buwei's power in the court was too great.

For so many years in the state of Qin, all civil and military officials and ministers have admired this Xiangbang who was born as a businessman.

If he foolishly set foot in the court, he would undoubtedly seek torture.

What he has to do is to grasp the speed of the vortex of free power.

After standing for an unknown amount of time, and also embracing each other for an unknown amount of time, Lao Ai just picked up Zhao Xi'er by the waist, and slowly returned to the bedroom on the second floor.

After being tender for a while, Zhao Xi'er drove her downstairs and went straight back to Mingyuexuan.

Jiang You and Gui Lan, also known as the twin sisters of the Wei Kingdom, are all stunningly beautiful. Tonight is a good night, and they are destined to bloom side by side, and spring breeze twice.

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In the early morning of the next day, after Lao Ai got up, she accompanied Shu Xin, Mrs. Hu, Hu Meiren and Zhao Xi'er for a walk in the garden, and then took all the girls to eat breakfast together, and then left Zhiyang Palace. Came to Xingle Palace in a carriage.

Xingle Palace is next to Huayang Palace, and it is the palace where Concubine Han Ni lives. Because of her close relationship with the Empress Dowager Huayang, although Mrs. Huayang was punished to live in seclusion in Huayang Palace, Cheng Jiao can still visit her often of.

Mrs. Huayang really loves Cheng Jiao, and she was the one who wanted to make Cheng Jiao king.

The arrival of Lai Ai surprised the people of Xingle Palace. Han Ni is the sister of Han Fei and Honglian. She is now in her 20s and she is as beautiful as a flower.

Moreover, she is kind-hearted, elegant and undisputed. Even though the Empress Dowager Huayang was powerful back then, she was still not arrogant and arrogant, and bullied Zhao Ji's mother and son with her power.

Back then when the Empress Dowager Huayang tried to imprison the late king when he was critically ill, and when Li Chengjiao took control of the government, Han Ni pleaded for mercy many times, asking the queen mother to spare the late king and let him seek medical treatment.

So Ying Zheng had a good impression of Han Ni and his younger brother Cheng Jiao.

He even cared a lot about his only younger brother.

It can be said that without Lu Buwei, with Ying Zheng's heart, he could have accommodated this pure-hearted younger brother.

Lai Ai didn't wait long at the gate of Xingle Palace, when she saw Han Ni, the concubine in plain clothes, walking out with Cheng Jiao, who was only 15 years old.

Lai Ai saw that Han Ni's skin was fair and beautiful, and her skin was shiny and firm. Although she was 30 years old, she actually looked like she was only in her early twenties.

In future generations, it is a good time for beautiful young women and pretty widows.

"Lao Ai pays homage to Concubine Han."

Han Ni is thin and slim in plain clothes and snow-skinned. When she saw Lai Ai, her eyes paused for a moment on her, and then she returned the courtesy and said, "I don't know if the general is coming. I'm not far away to welcome you. Don't blame the general."

Her words were very modest, and when Lai Ai listened to them, she couldn't help but sigh inwardly, this rich and well-clothed, but not fame-seeking, rich and affectionate person.

Now married far away, but soon became a widow, leaving only an only son to accompany her in the palace, waiting for her beauty to grow old and her youth to pass away, it really arouses people's pity.

After Han Ni and Lao Ai greeted each other, they looked at their son Cheng Jiao and said, "Cheng Jiao, why don't you meet the general soon?"

Although Cheng Jiao is not very old, he is more than 1.7 meters tall and looks quite strong, but compared with Ying Zheng, he is obviously a bit less royal.

Cheng Jiao seemed very dissatisfied with Lai Ai, snorted, raised his head and asked, "Hmph! The general is favored by the queen mother and the king, and he is majestic. What are you doing here at Xingle Palace?"

Hearing this, Han Ni was taken aback. Without waiting for Lao Ai to speak, she hurriedly scolded: "Cheng Jiao, don't be rude! Hurry up and apologize to the general!"

Cheng Jiao was still dissatisfied, and said loudly: "I am the younger brother of Daqin, how can I salute him?"

"shut up!"

Seeing that he was still talking, Han Ni's complexion changed drastically, and he reprimanded with a serious face: "The general has made great contributions to Daqin, and it is only natural that he should be named a general.

Since you know that you are the younger brother of Daqin, you should remember this achievement in your heart and show respect. If they hadn't fought bloody battles for the country and made inexorable feats, how could there be Daqin today, and you today?

谷蹐

How can you have your current glory and wealth?In front of a heroic general, how can you be harsh? "

Cheng Jiao's expression froze for a moment when he heard the words, obviously a little confused.

"My clan with the surname Ying has never lacked great talents in civil and military affairs. Without them, we can still make contributions to Great Qin."

Han Ni was furious immediately, and with a slap, she slapped Cheng Jiao directly on the face.

Then he said with a look of hatred on his face: "Cheng Jiao! Have you forgotten what your mother taught you on weekdays?"

This slap was not light. Although Cheng Jiao was strong and handsome, he almost fell to the ground after being slapped, and a big red and swollen slap appeared on half of his face.

"Mother........."

Cheng Jiao was a little stunned and aggrieved by the beating, tears gradually welled up in his eyes, and he looked aggrieved.

Without waiting for him to say anything else, Han Ni said with a pretty face, "Your Majesty invited you to hunt, so hurry up!"

After finishing speaking, he ignored him, bowed his knees to Lai Ai with an apologetic bow on her beautiful face, and said in a low voice: "Cheng Jiao is young, unreasonable, bewitched by some people's words, and has something to do with the general. Misunderstanding, I hope the general will forgive me."

She was the late king's woman, no matter how insolent Lai Ai was, she would not dare to accept her gift in public, so she gently avoided her immediately.

"I have heard for a long time that Concubine Han is gentle and virtuous, with a dignified appearance and a kind heart. She also cherished affection and righteousness to the late king. When I saw her today, she is indeed enlightened and reasonable, and her reputation is well-deserved."

After praise, Lai Ai just chuckled, looked at this pretty widow in amazement, and continued: "Mr. Chengjiao is still young, but he is honest and kind. In fact, there is no need for a concubine to be like this. Even the king often praises him for his pure nature. , he is a good man named Ying."

"The next visit is actually because of Honglian."

As he spoke, he clapped his hands lightly. A coachman had already moved gift boxes from his carriage.

Lao Ai laughed and said, "A little gift is not a respect, and I hope the concubine will not refuse."

Han Ni saw that Lai Ai's eyes were clear and her expression was frank and sincere, and she knew that he really didn't care about Cheng Jiao's rudeness, and her heart changed a little bit towards Lai Ai.

Looking at the dozens of boxes of presents, he smiled gently and said softly, "Honglian? General, this is...?"

Lai Ai laughed lightly, didn't answer the question, but asked with a smile: "Isn't the concubine planning to invite me, Princess Shang Honglian's sister-in-law, to sit in?"

When Han Ni heard this, a flower-like smile bloomed on her pretty face, and she made a gesture of invitation with her jade hand, and said in a gentle voice, "Please, General."

"Toffee please first."

Surrounded by several eunuchs and palace maids, Lao Ai and Han Ni walked into Xingle Palace, and took their seats in the main hall, Lecheng Hall.

Although Xingle Palace is not as luxurious as Ganquan Palace, it is quite magnificent, solemn and solemn.

It was the first time for Lao Ai to come here, and it was inevitable that she had to look around. At this time, a court lady brought tea.

Concubine Han Niyu held the teapot in her hand, personally refilled a cup of clear tea for Lai Ai, then handed it to Lai Ai, and said with a smile: "General, please use tea."

"Thank you, Concubine."

Lai Ai took the teacup respectfully, thanked her, looked at the surrounding palace people and said, "Okay, you guys go down first."

After hearing the words, all the palace people took a look at Concubine Han, then they didn't dare to say anything more, and quietly left the hall with their heads down, only then did Lai Ai smile with satisfaction.

Concubine Han saw that his face was as handsome as jade, his words and deeds were also gentle and elegant, and his temperament was extraordinary. She couldn't help secretly praising him in her eyes, but the smile on her lips was full of bitterness:

"Speaking of the sadness of life, when I married into Daqin, Honglian hadn't been born yet, and passed away more than ten years later, Cheng Jiao was about to become an adult, Honglian was about to get married, and the queen mother had passed away for many years. "

As she spoke, she couldn't hide the melancholy in her eyes. She sighed and continued, "Oh, Han Ni has been away from her homeland for many years, and she has not been able to fulfill her filial piety. After thinking about it, even if she is depressed all day long, she can only dream back at midnight."

Lai Ai shook her head and said: "Far away from homeland, separated from loved ones, these years of loneliness and no one to rely on, knowing the weather, and the hardships and sufferings of the concubine, the king of Han naturally knows.

Speaking of marrying Qin at the beginning, it was the greatest filial piety for King Han, so the concubine did not have to blame herself. "

Han Ni was startled for a moment, and then reflected, a wry smile appeared on her face, and she said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I just heard the general mention Honglian, and suddenly thought of distant relatives, which made the general laugh."

Lai Ai laughed and said, "It's just human nature, why do you laugh at it?"

After Han Ni married the former king, although she was promoted to a very high position by the Empress Dowager Huayang.

But she also knew that she was just a chess piece used by the Empress Dowager Huayang to control the court of Qin, and could even be said to be a reproductive tool to consolidate her power.

As the princess of a country, even though Han Ni doesn't have any utilitarian intentions, she still understands in her heart that if Cheng Jiao becomes the King of Qin, their mother and son will definitely be controlled by the Chu family.

But faced with such a situation, she couldn't resist, and could only do her best to protect herself and her son.

It can be said that Han Ni's life was not good when the late king was alive.

Later, when Yingzheng succeeded to the throne, Zhao Ji became the Queen Mother of Daqin, and the status of their mother and son was naturally even more embarrassing.

Although Ying Zheng treated them well and never underestimated them, Zhao Ji obviously didn't want to give them face.

Zhao Ji deeply hated Huayang and Han Ni. She had nothing to do with Huayang, but she could easily punish Han Ni.

If it weren't for the protection of Ying Zheng and the clan, the mother and son might not even be able to survive.

Of course, there is nothing wrong with Zhao Ji doing this, she is just an ordinary woman, she has clear likes and dislikes, if she doesn't like it, she doesn't like it.

But with the persuasion of Ying Zheng and Lao Ai later, she didn't bother to talk to the mother and son after all.

The situation of Han Ni and Cheng Jiao is that although they are respected in Xianyang, they are in a situation where no one respects or provokes them.

However, Han Ni is still very satisfied with such an ordinary life without being disturbed, and she is quite cautious on weekdays.

Although living in a secluded palace, it is inevitable that she will be lonely, but fortunately, she has a son to rely on.

Under her teaching, Cheng Jiao is indeed kind, brave, loyal and filial.

Speaking of which, this beautiful woman with a beautiful heart and a beautiful heart is indeed blind in vain in Jiu Kuang's deep palace.

After a short period of silence, Lao Ai said again: "Perhaps the concubine knows it. I left Xianyang this time and stayed in Xinzheng for a long time. During this period, I was grateful for the love of King Han and betrothed his youngest daughter, Princess Honglian, to me. Now Already engaged."

As Lao Ai spoke, she looked up at Han Ni, and saw that her bitter expression had obviously eased.

There was a smile on his face, and he continued: "The concubine is the elder sister of Princess Honglian, and this general, as the future husband-in-law of Princess Honglian, calls the concubine "sister" to show his closeness. ?”

Han Ni took a deep look at him, and said with a slight smile: "What the General said is reasonable, but in Xianyang, after all, the national ceremony is the most important thing. If this matter gets out, I'm afraid it will attract many people to the General. Criticism."

Hearing this, Lai Ai nodded in agreement, and said with a smile: "What my sister said is very true, and I also know that national etiquette is the most important thing, but my sister is so young and beautiful, and she is not a few years older than this gentleman. Concubine Toffee, she looks unfamiliar and calls her elder sister old."

Seeing him talking so sweetly and praising her youthful beauty, Han Ni was quite happy in her heart even though she didn't show much on his face.

But I saw Lao Ai suddenly chuckled, with a handsome smile on her lips, and said coquettishly: "So, I think it's better to call my sister in private. Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?"

Seeing him staring at her closely, Han Ni couldn't help but feel her heart skip a beat. She has been a widow in the palace all year round, and except for her son and those eunuchs, she rarely sees men.

Even Ying Yu and the others who met her were all very respectful to her and did not dare to look at her wantonly. Now they are suddenly being looked at so intently, which is quite strange.

However, seeing that Lai Ai's eyes were clear and pure, and she didn't seem to have any intention of profanity, she nodded slightly.

Lai Ai smiled and said: "Princess Honglian is still young, but she is almost ready. After three to five years, I will marry her back, so that the concubines and sisters will be able to rely on each other when they get together."

Han Ni nodded slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "It is said that the general is flirtatious, but I think the general is a responsible person, and I hope the general will treat Honglian well in the future."

Hearing this, Lai Ai couldn't help but deepen the curve of her lips, and smiled meaningfully: "Haha? There are many rumors about you in Xianyang, does my sister only know this one?"

When Han Ni heard this, Lao Ai's great reputation instantly flashed in his mind, and that snow-white and pretty face turned red in a flash.

There are many rumors about Lai Ai, such as spinning the wheel, having extraordinary talents, being greedy for flowers and lust, and being lecherous and cunning.

Or lingering in the wind and moon, not doing a proper job, and hooking up with virtuous women. Wherever they go, the men in Xianyang take care of their wives and daughters, fearing that they will steal their souls away.

There is even a secret affair between him and the queen mother, which makes people talk about it in private.

Of course, Han Ni heard about these great reputations in private from the court lady.

Ying Yu, Ying Jiao and others once told the rumors about Lai Ai and Zhao Ji when they came to Lai Ai Chengjiao.

What's big and what's good, these slanderous words made her tremble with fear.

Now that it was suddenly brought up by Lai Ai in person, it was obvious that she was knowingly asking questions and intentionally molesting her.

Pity her for being a widow for many years, lonely and deep in the palace, even though her heart is as calm as water on weekdays, she is indifferent and leisurely, but she is suddenly molested by a handsome and heroic young man like Lao Ai, she still has such colorful meanings, naturally she can't bear it.

Especially when she saw Lao Ai's unscrupulous eyes sizing up her body and appearance again, she felt her heart beating like a drum, and she was extremely ashamed.

She forcibly suppressed the panic in her heart, stretched out her hand to pick up the teacup, took a sip of the tea as if she had never heard of it, and then said: "It's getting late, I'm a widow in Xingle Palace, it's inconvenient to accompany foreigners, please Forgive me, General."

"Uh, is this the order to evict the guest?"

Lai Ai froze for a moment, said something amused in her heart, and then said with an innocent look on her face:

"My sister has been widowed in Xingle Palace all year round. The palace is lonely and lonely in the cold night. She is covered in the cold, and no one knows about her loneliness. My sister-in-law is so kind as to come here to have a heart-to-heart talk with my sister. Why are you driving me away?"

Han Ni took a deep breath uncontrollably, and suppressed the ripples in her heart. Lai Ai's behavior was quite harmful to her.

"Thank you, General, for your kindness. It's just that the general has a good reputation. If he stays here for a long time and spreads it, there will inevitably be gossip and gossip. It's not good for you or me."

Hearing her words that violated human nature to destroy desires and preserve chastity, Lai Ai gave a light snort, and said with a sneer: "What is innocence? One life, one autumn of grass and trees, in the blink of an eye, decades of youth have passed away." passed away."

"Life is short, you should obey your heart and enjoy yourself in time, why bother yourself?"

"Is the concubine planning to keep her body and mind locked up like this, living in seclusion in this seemingly prosperous but cold palace?"