I'm really not an old sword

Fujiwara Akiko, however, quickly recovered and said, "What are you standing there for?"

"Oh yes, I went to the wrong door." Lin Qingsu turned around and was about to leave.

"Come back." Fujiwara Akiko's voice came from behind.

Lin Qingsu turned around and looked at her father-in-law, and Fujiwara Michigami turned his head and looked out the window.

"The moon is beautiful tonight."

The moonlight is nice today, but I can't see the moon through this window.

Lin Qingsu sighed and walked in with a desperate look.

The maid brought another chair, and just as Lin Qingsu was about to sit down, a small hand, most of which was covered by a red sleeve, grabbed him.

Lin Qingsu looked up along the pair of white hands that looked like the bright moon.

Fujiwara Akiko's eyes were squinted lazily, and her graceful and beautiful little face still showed the sleepiness of being woken up.

He was wearing a red-sleeved robe that he often wore to sleep. It was bright red in color and did not have the complicated patterns that were common on the clothes of nobles of this era. The back was very long and he had a belt tied around his waist.

Lin Qingsu took a look and then raised her head to look into her eyes.

'What are you doing?'

Nothing can be seen.

However, although nothing can be seen from the outside, Lin Qingsu, who has tried it herself, still likes this dress very much. Just untie the belt, pull it casually, or let Fujiwara Akiko raise her hands and the dress will fall off. Of course, if there is some different interest, he can get in and the two of them can wear the dress together.

Sensing the desire in Lin Qingsu's eyes, Fujiwara Akiko raised a scornful smile at the corner of her mouth.

'come over. '

Lin Qingsu understood what she meant from her eyes. How could she tolerate her? She stepped back, broke away from her hand, and sat on the chair.

Fujiwara Akiko was not annoyed. She stood up directly, and then, in Lin Qingsu's stunned expression, she walked to his side, turned around, and sat in his arms.

No, your father is still here.

Even though I am your husband, it is not appropriate for us to act like this in front of our father.

Besides, I'm not your husband.

Fujiwara Akiko didn't know what he was thinking, nor did she care. She found a comfortable position in his arms, resting her head on the upper part of his collarbone, and squinted her eyes lazily.

It’s still soft and comfortable to sit here.

But soon, Fujiwara Akiko frowned, wrinkled her nose slightly, sniffed, and then she glanced sideways.

"You smell like a fox."

Lin Qingsu was shocked. How could a woman be so capable that she could even smell someone's race?!

"No." Fujiwara Akiko frowned deeply: "Weren't you called over by that bitch Fujiwara Yuko?"

So the fox you were talking about is a vixen.

She turned her head and looked out the window, only to see darkness outside.

Fujiwara Akiko, who had just been awakened from her sleep by the maid because her father came to see her, squinted her eyes belatedly. Her foggy mind relaxed for a while, and when she came to her senses, her eyes became visibly sharp and dangerous.

"I remember you left at noon, right?"

Fujiwara Akiko grabbed his collar, revealed a dangerous smile, and said with a smile: "Speak."

"Ahem." Lin Qingsu coughed a few times and whispered, "Your father is here."

"You can also call me dad." Fujiwara no Michinaga interrupted.

"..."

Lin Qingsu felt that he wanted to take advantage of her, but looking at the beautiful woman in his arms, she could not find any evidence.

Lin Qingsu changed the subject and said, "What's the matter with our dad looking for our Zhangzi so late at night?"

Fujiwara Akiko rolled her eyes, seeming unhappy with his change of subject, but the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, obviously very happy with his words "our dad".

"No rush, no rush."

Fujiwara no Michigami said with a smile, "It's not a big deal. Just pretend I don't exist."

Lin Qingsu had nothing to say.

However, Fujiwara Akiko had no respect for her old father at all. She glanced at him and said unhappily, "If you have something to say, please say it quickly. We are going to bed."

"Girls can't be kept at home when they grow up..."

"Xiaoxiang, show the guest out."

The maid named Xiaoxiang looked embarrassed, but still walked obediently to Fujiwara no Michinaga.

"Sir, that..."

Fujiwara Michinaga smiled and waved his hand: "No more joking."

"Qingsu is here just in time. This matter is also related to you."

"That guy Xianguang came to me today and said he wanted to have dinner with me, along with that guy Ichijo. I thought you and Zhangzi should come too."

Lin Qingsu frowned and thought, Fujiwara no Kenmitsu invited Fujiwara no Michinaga to a banquet, which on the surface meant showing weakness.

After all, so many people were sent to encircle and suppress him, but he killed them all, and now he is still alive and well in the palace of Fujiwara Akiko, the nominal queen.

Although he didn't say it on the surface, everyone who knew about his existence felt that he had cheated on Emperor Ichijo.

Lin Qingsu felt very wronged.

He wore not one, but two.

Having said that, he knew that he was almost killed by Ashiya Doman, and he was able to survive in the end thanks to Tamamonomae's help and the infighting among them.

But others don’t know.

In the eyes of others, he, a follower of Fujiwara no Michinaga, recklessly skipped the bottom line of his political enemy Fujiwara no Akimitsu and Emperor Ichijo and was dancing there, but they could do nothing about him.

Instead, he killed their men one by one.

As one side gained strength, the other side lost strength. Not to mention those who remained neutral and waited, many of their subordinates felt that Fujiwara no Akimichi was no longer capable and simply turned to Fujiwara no Michinaga.

It seems to be true on the surface, but Lin Qingsu knows that it is not the case at all!

If Ashiya Doman were to make another move, like a Hongmen Banquet, he wouldn't be able to rely on Tamamonomae given his current relationship with him, and Minamoto no Raikou wouldn't be able to return...

"Are you worried about Ashiya Doman?"

"Ah."

When Master Fujiwara saw that Lin Qingsu had a headache, he smiled.

"Do you know why those ghost kings still dare not come to Heian-kyō after Abe Haruaki disappeared?"

......

Three days later, at Fujiwara Michinaga's house.

Although the banquet was proposed by Fujiwara no Akimitsu, in the end it was the "strongest" Fujiwara no Michinaga who served as the host.

The banquet was held in a casual pavilion in the middle of a lake.

It was late summer and early autumn, the weather was slightly cool, and the soft light illuminated the pavilion. Pretty maids were standing around holding lanterns and mosquito repellent incense.

When Lin Qingsu arrived, five people were already seated.

Emperor Ichijo, who lived in the innermost position and was the main guard, had Fujiwara no Michinaga and Fujiwara no Akimitsu, the uncle and nephew, sitting on either side of him.

Also sitting next to Fujiwara no Michinaga is his daughter, Emperor Ichijo's Empress Fujiwara no Akiko.

And sitting next to Fujiwara no Hidemitsu, nominally his daughter, Fujiwara no Yuko, also known as Tamamonomae.

It is worth mentioning that today Tamamonomae did not send a paper doll but came in person. She just glanced at him coldly and then stopped looking at him.

Lin Qingsu couldn't figure out what she was thinking.

"Is this Master Lin, the legendary master who slew the Ox Ghost and the Mountain Spider?"

Fujiwara no Kenmitsu was younger than Fujiwara no Michinaga, but only by a few years.

When they saw Lin Qingsu, they greeted him cheerfully, with such enthusiasm that Lin Qingsu suspected that the previous waves of people were not sent by him.

After a few pleasantries, Lin Qingsu sat directly next to Fujiwara Akiko.

Seeing this scene, Emperor Ichijo's face couldn't hold back any more, it sank, and he stared at him with sinister eyes.

"Why is the Emperor looking at me like that?" Lin Qingsu said with a smile.

At first, due to the influence of his home country, he thought that the emperor here had great power as well. However, after staying there for a long time, he found that the emperor here was just a puppet.

On the contrary, Fujiwara no Michinaga is more like the emperor.

After realizing this, the last bit of awe in Lin Qingsu's heart completely disappeared, even though he had been in awe before.

The emperor's face twitched, as if he was suppressing his anger, and he stared at him intently.

Just when Lin Qingsu thought he was going to break up with her, he suddenly turned around and stared at Fujiwara Akiko, forcing a stiff smile on his face.

"Zhangzi, come here and sit next to me."

I can't do anything to you, but I can't do anything to Fujiwara Akiko?

Emperor Ichijo has now given up.

The bitch Fujiwara Akiko is having an affair with Lin Qingsu, although he can't do anything to Lin Qingsu now.

But Fujiwara no Akiko was still the Empress in name only.

She's talking to herself, how dare she refuse me?

When Emperor Ichijo thought about holding Fujiwara Akiko in his arms in front of Lin Qingsu and being able to openly cheat on her, he felt secretly happy.

It's decided. After the banquet is over, Fujiwara Akiko and I will go back.

Although I don't like this woman who is not even a fraction as good as Concubine Yu.

But when he thought that she was Lin Qingsu's woman, and that he would be able to hold his woman under him in a moment while he could only rage helplessly in Fujiwara Akiko's house, Emperor Ichijo felt secretly happy. Even the one who had recently favored Concubine Yu too much and had to rely on medicine to have a reaction had already reacted.

"I am not feeling well, so I can't go there." Fujiwara Akiko said lightly.

The expression on Emperor Ichijo's face froze, as if he hadn't heard clearly. When he saw Fujiwara Akiko sitting still with a calm expression, his voice trembled with anger: "How dare you disobey my order?"

"I have already said that I am unwell and have no intention of disobeying your majesty's orders."

I'm not feeling well. Why did you walk so gracefully when I saw you coming towards me just now?

How can changing where you sit cause an old illness to relapse?

Being rejected by his own Empress in public, Emperor Ichijo's expression twisted uncontrollably for a moment. After finally controlling his rage, he ordered, "I command you to sit beside me!"

Fujiwara no Michinaga said cheerfully, "Your Majesty, since my daughter is unwilling..."

"Is there a problem with me letting my queen sit next to me?!" Emperor Ichijo roared.

Fujiwara no Michinaga was not angry, he just smiled and stopped talking.

Fujiwara Akiko still had that calm expression, as if she hadn't noticed the distorted look on her nominal husband's face as she repeated, "I'm feeling unwell."

Looking at Emperor Ichijo gritting his teeth in anger, Lin Qingsu pursed her lips.

He really didn't want to laugh, but his physical condition was so good that his hearing was much sharper than that of normal people.

Hearing the maids and guards' suppressed, barely audible laughter coming from outside, Lin Qingsu couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth in sadness, but fortunately, he quickly suppressed it.

He is definitely not gloating, he is sympathetic.

What a pitiful thing, a mulberry tree.

Today, Lin Qingsu finally saw how pitiful the "Emperor" of this country was.

The power is completely controlled by the regent's family, and they don't even have the freedom to choose their concubines. They can only marry women from the regent's prominent family.

He was forced to abdicate at the age of around 30, in the prime of his life, and died of old age within a few years.

If a minister wants to fight against the regent, he has to rely on the regent's nephew who is of the same clan as the regent and work together with him to barely compete with him.