Chapter 300 Father, I Can't Bear It Any Longer

Home. Letter from home?

For a moment, Xie Yuying's eyes widened, obviously in disbelief.

"Is this a letter home from my mistress?"

Xie Yuying asked.

The words "letter from home" carry too much weight.

In the final analysis, what makes Xie Yuying feel inferior is nothing more than her identity as a 'geisha', which makes it difficult for her to be elegant.

Ask yourself, there is a lady from Yanmen County who is the only daughter of the Duke's family and enjoys high prestige in the capital.

One is a geisha who lives at the bottom of society.

How could this make Xie Yuying not feel inferior?

Not to mention, the woman who usually frightened and frightened her actually wrote her a letter, and this letter was actually a letter from home.

The envelope was intact, and it was obvious that Wei Yuan had not opened it to look at it.

With mixed emotions, Xie Yuying slowly opened the envelope and saw the contents:

The first name of the letter——Zhang Guifen

Beginning--Sister Yuying sees words as if they are faces.

When she saw this sentence, Xie Yuying's head seemed to buzz.

"Mistress, you actually called me sister Yuying?"

She murmured in her mind.

The key point is the word sister.

This represents Zhang Guifen's affirmation of Xie Yuying.

It also represents the mistress’s views on ‘concubines’.

It is equivalent to recognizing her identity.

How could she not be grateful?

Just the words "sister" made Xie Yuying's affection for Zhang Guifen double.

He even had a desire to meet the mistress immediately.

She continued to read the contents of the letter.

Zhang Guifen didn't say much, she just wrote about her pregnancy experience, including some precautions.

After reading the contents of the letter home, Xie Yuying's lips slightly raised, revealing a happy smile.

Seeing this, Wei Yuan asked curiously: "What is written in the letter?"

Xie Yuying held the letter in her arms and changed her usual submissive attitude toward Wei Yuan. She shook her head and said:

"Please forgive me, Lord Marquis. The slave family cannot show this letter to Lord Marquis."

Wei Yuan frowned slightly, "Why?"

Xie Yuying said seriously: "Because Madam didn't give in."

Um?

Madam won’t let you?

Wei Yuan was amused by her, "Your mistress also listens to me at home."

Xie Yuying responded: "The slave family has no control over what the madam does, but this letter was given to the slave family by the madam. If the lady did not let the slave family show it to the Marquis, the slave family cannot show it to the Marquis. Please forgive me. "

In fact, in addition to some things that need to be paid attention to during pregnancy, there is another sentence that says, "Master Hou is full of blood and should be cautious and restrained. I hope Sister Yuying will pay more attention to it."

What to look out for?

Aren't you just looking at Wei Yuan?

But does Xie Yuying dare?

Obviously he didn't dare.

Because of this, she did not dare to hand Zhang Guifen's letter to Wei Yuan to read.

Of course, this was only one of the reasons. More importantly, as she said, Zhang Guifen did not ask her to give the letter to Wei Yuan to read.

Although Wei Yuan has the final say in the entire Hou Mansion.

But in the final analysis, it is the mistress who is in charge of the women in the family, not Wei Yuan.

The mistress must listen to Wei Yuan's words, and Xie Yuying must also listen and respect her.

Wei Yuan asked again: "Didn't your mistress ask you to show me the letter?"

Xie Yuying shook her head.

Wei Yuan continued: "In that case, what's the harm in letting me take a look?"

Xie Yuying said: "But the mistress didn't let you read this letter."

Um?

Wei Yuan took a deep look at Xie Yuying.

This girl, when did she get so horny?

That's all, just don't read the whispers at your daughter's house.

Thinking of this, Wei Yuan waved his hand and said, "Go down and rest."

Xie Yuying bowed and resigned.

Wait until she returns to her room.

A maid saw a jewelry box in her hand and asked, "Girl, is this given to you by the Marquis?"

Xie Yuying didn't respond, just came to the dressing table and sat down, unfolded the letter in her arms and put it smoothly into the jewelry box.

As for the royal jewelry inside, she didn't take it.

A maid saw the exquisite jewelry in the box and said in surprise:

"The Marquis gave this to you, girl? The Marquis is really kind to you, girl."

Another maid said worriedly: "It is good for the Marquis to treat the girl well, but who can be sure that one day, when we follow the Marquis to the capital, the mistress of the house will treat the girl so well?"

Another maidservant echoed: "Yes, that one is a tiger girl in the general's household. I once asked about that woman and said that she manages a family as well as an army."

"This matter has spread to us in the south of the Yangtze River. I'm afraid that the girl will suffer in the future."

Hearing this, Xie Yuying changed from her normal state and said seriously: "In the future, don't talk about such things again. That mistress is very good. These jewelry were sent by the mistress."

When she said this, there was a smile on her lips.

When the two maids heard this, they suddenly looked surprised.

It was actually given by the eldest lady of the Zhongyong Hou Mansion?

Since these two maids had a very good relationship with Xie Yuying, Xie Yuying simply told them some things.

These two maids, one named Xiao Hong and the other Xiao Xing, are both local girls from Jiangnan. They are young, about fourteen years old.

They wondered:

"Why don't you, girl, show this letter to the Marquis?"

"Yeah, if the Marquis doesn't like it because of this, it won't be beautiful."

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Xie Yuying smiled and said, "Do you think that after returning to the capital, will the Marquis tell the mistress about this?"

The two maids looked at each other, exchanged glances for a long time, and finally got an answer - yes.

Xie Yuying continued: "Since it will happen, if the mistress knows my original words, will she be happy or angry?"

Xiaohong suddenly realized, "Miss, I understand what you mean. At that time, the mistress will definitely be very happy. After all, you did not let the Marquis read the letter because of respect for her."

Xie Yuying smiled slightly and said no more.

Who said that geishas have no tricks?

Xie Yuying admitted that she used some tricks, but she had no intention of harming others.

She just wanted to get a good face from Zhang Guifen.

After a pause, she told Xiaoxing, "Xing'er, bring the needle and thread."

Needle and thread?

"Miss, you haven't used needle and thread for a long time, but where is the scratch on the clothes?"

Xiaoxing asked.

She shook her head and said, "I once heard from the Marquis that the Marquis's elder sister gave the eldest lady an embroidered painting of Lady Li guarding the Lady Pass. Although my embroidery is not good, I can still embroider a picture for the eldest lady."

Xiao Xing was relieved and asked curiously, "What are you going to embroider, young lady?"

Xie Yuying thought for a while and said, "Embroider Guo Zhongwu's recovery of Chang'an City."

Guo Zhongwu?

Who is he?

Xiao Xing was puzzled, but did not continue to ask, but prepared needlework for her.

During this period, Xie Yuying told the two of them, "Now that I am pregnant, it is not appropriate for you to call me young lady, so just call me Lady Xie."

The two nodded.

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March 12, the eighth year of Jiayou.

Bianjing received the news that Yelu Renxian had broken through seven towns in one day.

Guo Yao, the garrison commander of Mingzhou, and Yang Shi, the garrison commander of Xin'an Town, surrendered.

For a time, Handan City was in danger, and even Bianjing was in panic.

In the city of Bianjing, dignitaries and nobles have fled Bianjing with their families under the pretext of visiting relatives and went to Jiangnan.

And among the people, there are also various voices of national destruction.

"I heard that the Liao army will soon attack our Bianjing city!"

"Yes, the court is powerless to stop the Liao army!"

"Why not let Wei Hou take charge of the army!"

"Haven't you heard? Prince Zhao Xi has repeatedly reported to the emperor, asking Wei Hou to return to Beijing to take charge of the overall situation, but the result is not satisfactory"

"Did the emperor listen to slander? No way, our emperor is so wise"

"What do you mean by listening to slander? That's not the case, but the emperor is in poor health. Haven't you heard that the emperor is And fainted? Duke Ying Zhang Fu was assassinated again, and the court is now dominated by treacherous officials! "

"It's hard for the prince. It is said that he is less than ten years old. How can he fight against those treacherous officials? "

"Yes, I heard that the prince always burst into tears when he heard that the Liao people were slaughtering people in our Great Zhou. He even threatened the treacherous officials with his own life and asked Wei Hou to return to the capital. "

"It's hard for the prince. When the prince ascends the throne in the future, he will be able to sweep away the treacherous officials and become a wise ruler! "

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The emergence of some voices of national destruction must be natural.

But for the emergence of other voices, it is hard for people not to think that there are big figures behind the scenes to add fuel to the flames.

Whoever is the ultimate beneficiary is the big figure.

At this moment.

In the palace city.

Zhao Xi is serving in front of the dragon bed.

Nowadays, Zhao Zhen is awake less and less.

Usually, he may be awake for half a quarter of an hour in a day.

But now, he is sleeping most of the time.

Zhao Xi has learned the news that Yelu Renxian went south to attack the city and plunder the enemy, and spoke to the sleeping Zhao Zhen earnestly:

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"Father, Yelu Renxian is coming with great momentum. Daizhou is in a fierce battle, and Damingfu is also hard to determine the winner for a while."

"Those dukes are old or dead. I really have no one to use. Today, I will transfer Wei Yuan back to Beijing to resist the invasion of the Liao army."

"Please rest assured, father, I will definitely win this battle. I understand your good intentions and will never let you down."

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Why do newly enthroned emperors want to find something to do and fight a war?

The reason is very simple, that is to establish authority.

After a pause, Zhao Xi deliberately lowered his voice and continued:

"Father, I have secretly supported Qin Zhen, the eldest son of the Duke of Fuguo, and he has full authority to command the battle of Daming Mansion. He fought very well and won the first battle."

"In the future, among the younger generation of military generals, there will be a general who can compete with Wei Hou, and Wei Hou's family will not be the only one in power."

"I think that now is the most critical moment. If Wei Hou is not used again, I am worried that I can't bear it."

"Father, I will definitely not let you down, and I will definitely be able to take over the vast rivers and mountains of our Great Zhou."

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While talking.

Zhu Zongguan, who was not far away, kept winking at Zhao Xi.

As if to say, the time for the court meeting has come, and all the officials have been waiting for a long time.

If you don't go, it will be a bit ugly.

Zhao Xi also understood. After finishing speaking, he slowly stood up, and his childish eyes suddenly changed.

When Zhu Zongguan saw this, he was shocked.

How could he have such a terrifying look at such a young age?

That look seemed to be... like a tiger with the power to swallow up the mountains and rivers?

He made a comparison secretly.

If Zhao Zhen's eyes looked kind at first glance, then if you look closely, you will find that the look is extremely deep, as if you are facing the abyss and are terrified.

But Zhao Xi's eyes were completely opposite to Zhao Zhen's.

It was a very domineering look, a look that dominated all the world.

"Da Zhou, a Martial Emperor is about to appear!"

Manager Zhu, who was following Zhao Xi, thought to himself.

Above the imperial palace.

The officials who were talking about each other suddenly saw Zhao Xi's figure, and for a moment they all fell into silence.

Wait for Zhao Xi to take a seat.

Only then did all the officials begin to pay their respects to the prince.

Zhao Xi's face was gloomy, he glanced at everyone and said:

"You all know about the fall of Mingzhou, Xin'an, and other towns, right?"

"Liao Commander Yelv Renxian's army has approached the capital. Do you all know that?"

"Tell me, what is the current situation like?"

How?

What else?

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, I suggest that we mobilize one hundred thousand troops from Daming Mansion to stop Yelv Ren!"

"Your Highness, I suggest that General Qin Zhen take advantage of the victory to pursue it, defeat Yelu Xin's advance troops in one go, and return to the capital to support him!"

"Your Highness, there are still 200,000 troops in Daizhou. General Qin mainly focuses on defending the city, and there is no need for 200,000 troops to be stationed. What's more, the Daizhou border army already has tens of thousands of troops. It's better to transfer them from Daizhou. One hundred thousand soldiers!”

"You can also mobilize troops from Yanbian!"

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Hearing the officials' discussion, Zhao Xi frowned.

Deploying troops from Daming Mansion?

The imperial court put so much effort into winning the Battle of Damingfu so that the Liao army would lose part of its main force.

Daizhou Yanmen is the most important barrier of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Yanmen was not lost, even though Yelvren captured many state capitals first and did not capture Bianjing, in the end, he was still a duckweed without roots.

As for Yanbian

If it weren't for the Wei Division's urgent military reform, it would be used to deal with Xia's six major military divisions.

I'm afraid that the huge Yanbian is about to change hands!

"Can you guys come up with any more bad ideas?!"

Zhao Xi almost said this through gritted teeth.

bad idea?

After hearing these three words, Baiguan was at a loss for ideas.

They looked at each other and continued to discuss.

Almost all those who could fight left the court to fight.

What good ideas can the remaining people who have not experienced much war come up with?

Han Zhang did not come to the court meeting today because he knew that Zhao Xi already had an idea.

Zhao Xi first looked at Wang Anshi and then at Fan Chunren. Seeing that the two of them remained silent, he suddenly spoke,

"Since you don't have any good ideas, you might as well listen to my ideas!"

"Move troops from Jiangnan, Fujian, and Guangnan to the north and go to King Qin!"

This is a good way to mobilize the southern army, but with the current garrison strength, can it last until the southern army arrives?

Many scholar-bureaucrats have not thought of this method.

But they were afraid of encountering war and that the enemy troops would really reach Bianjing.

Normally, it is a joke to say that someone would commit suicide to become a benevolent person. But at this juncture, how many people have the spirit of a scholar-bureaucrat?