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Chapter 232 Liu Xie: The Queen is very good, I am very satisfied

Yecheng Imperial Palace, Xuanshi.

After Liu Xie finished reading the intelligence sent from Qingzhou, his tense mood finally relaxed a little. He looked up and smiled at Guo Jia and Jia Xu:

"Yuan Xi has really never let me down. He has successfully deceived Yuan Tan."

"Now Yuan Tan has set his sights on the fake emperor hiding in Dongguan County, and has dispersed a lot of troops to Dongguan County to search for the fake emperor. The defense of Xuzhou and Jizhou will inevitably be reduced."

"Now we should prepare to send troops to attack Qingzhou."

The plan is currently going very smoothly. Yuan Tan believes Yuan Xi's self-torture tactic and begins to search for the trace of the "Son of Heaven" in Dongguan County with all his strength.

This gave Lu Bu and Zhang Liao a great opportunity.

But before that, Liu Xie still needed to confirm the situation in the other two states, so he asked:

"Any news from Bingzhou and Youzhou?"

If he wanted to send troops to Qingzhou, the prerequisite was that Guo Yuan of Bingzhou and Yuan Shao of Youzhou had to be tied up, otherwise Zhang Liao would not be able to lead the army to leave Weijun.

That depends on his previous layout and moves.

Jia Xu said, "Your Majesty, the envoy sent to Youzhou has returned. Zhang Yan has accepted your Majesty's offer of amnesty and said that he will stop at nothing to hold back Yuan Shao. Your Majesty, please rest assured."

Guo Jia also said: "Ma Chao and Han Sui have also sent a large army to Bingzhou. Guo Yuan dare not easily withdraw his troops."

"it is good!"

Liu Xie laughed loudly upon hearing this, and said in high spirits: "Send an order to Zhang Liao, and have him gather his troops and send them to Qingzhou in three days!"

He made so many plans just to seize Qingzhou!

Everything is ready. If we don’t send troops now, when will we?

"According to the order!"

Guo Jia and Jia Xu were also excited and bowed to accept the order.

After they left, Gao Lan walked into the Xuanshi Hall and reported: "Your Majesty, today, Noble Lady Fu entered the palace. According to the rules, she is to meet the Empress and the concubines. The Recorder and the Historian will record this matter in the book. Your Majesty, how do you think we should arrange it?"

Concubine Fu was Empress Fu's sister.

The last time, Empress Fu's mother, Princess Yang'an, Fu Wan's wife, met with Liu Xie and requested that his second daughter be sent to the harem as a concubine. She has now entered the palace.

According to the rules of the palace, after the emperor has conferred titles on his concubines, they must pay their respects to the empress, and all other concubines must also be present, as a way of paying homage to the empress and highlighting her status.

Previously, because there was no queen in Yecheng, this was waived;
But now Empress Fu is in Yecheng, and any concubines who enter the palace must follow this rule.

Of course, it ultimately depends on Liu Xie's intention.

After all, Empress Fu had been placed under house arrest.

"To see the Queen..."

Liu Xie frowned and thought for a moment. He didn't want Empress Fu to meet outsiders again, especially the concubines in the harem like Zhen Mi.

But Concubine Fu was Empress Fu's biological sister, and she had just entered the palace, so it was a little unreasonable to not allow her to meet the Empress.
The attendant and the historian could not be explained either.

Otherwise, if it gets out, it will definitely damage the emperor's dignity.

After a brief thought, Liu Xie said, "Yes."

However, even if it is allowed, the situation must be under our control.

Even though he had threatened Empress Fu with the lives of all members of the Fu family before, he could not guarantee that it would be foolproof.

We must always prevent Empress Fu from talking nonsense.

"promise!"

Gao Lan turned and walked away.

……

Qingli Palace.

Zhen Mi was facing the mirror and took up the lip balm and gently sipped it, adding a touch of bright red to her pink lips. Then she picked up the golden hairpin left to her by her brother Zhen Yan, inserted it into her hair, and nodded with satisfaction.

After finishing her makeup, Zhen Mi turned her head slightly to look at the maidservant serving her and asked with a smile, "How is it?"

Today she put on a gorgeous lavender palace dress, and with that light makeup, her beauty was magnified several points. She looked like a lotus emerging from the water, pure and elegant, making it difficult for people to look away.

Such a beauty can be called that of a celestial being.

The maidservant who was serving beside her had already been stunned. After hearing what Zhen Mi said, she stared at her flawless face and murmured, "Beautiful..."

Zhen Mi smiled sweetly, feeling a little proud.

She never liked to dress up because she was already beautiful enough and dressing up was just the icing on the cake for her.

But today she has to dress up seriously.

Because a new concubine entered the palace today and wanted to meet the queen, and all the other concubines also had to meet the queen together, which meant that she could finally meet the legendary Queen Fu.

The woman who shamelessly returned to Her Majesty from Xu County and competed with her for favor and the position of Queen!
"Hmph, I want to see how you compare to me!"

Zhen Mi snorted softly. Although she was a little jealous of Lu Lingqi, Da Qiao and the others, she did not take them seriously.

Because no matter Lu Lingqi or Da Qiao, they were just ordinary concubines. She was going to be the queen in the future. Besides, she knew that the emperor was just playing around with them, so she could tolerate them.

But Empress Fu would never tolerate any concessions!

We met for the first time today, and she must win in terms of beauty!
Zhen Mi stood up, walked out of the Qingli Palace with light lotus steps.

……

In Ziyun Palace, Lu Lingqi was still practicing spear.

Although it has been a long time since I entered the palace.

But she still did not lose her martial arts skills.

Because Lu Bu once told her that she should practice martial arts well to protect the emperor, so she never slacked off. At this moment, she was already sweating all over, and her sweaty palace dress stuck to her, outlining her hot body very clearly.

At this moment, the two sisters Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao walked into Ziyun Palace, and were very surprised when they saw this scene.

Xiao Qiao blinked her beautiful eyes and asked in confusion, "Sister Lu, why are you still practicing spear training? You are about to go to see the Queen."

She and Da Qiao came there with Lu Lingqi.

Because the relationship between the three of them is relatively good.

It’s not that there is anything wrong with Zhen Mi, it’s just that Lu Lingqi, like them, does not come from a noble family, so she is easier to talk to and she doesn’t have any scheming or cunning intentions.

Zhen Mi came from a prominent family, so there was a generation gap between her and them. She was also very beautiful, so she would easily feel inferior to them after being with them for a long time.

"Ah? I, I forgot..."

Hearing Xiao Qiao's words, a trace of panic appeared on Lu Lingqi's heroic face, and she asked awkwardly, "Can I not go? Can I say I'm sick?"

She was so busy practicing her shooting that she completely forgot about it.

It's probably too late to take a shower and dress now.

Da Qiao frowned and said, "It's not good not to go. She's the queen. If we offend her, Sister Lu will definitely be embarrassed by her in the future."

"Don't waste time, Sister Lu, let us help you!"

As they spoke, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao half pulled and half pushed Lu Lingqi back to Ziyun Palace and began to help her change clothes and dress up.

……

Pepper Palace.

After Empress Fu received the notice, she was already waiting in the palace.

After all, she was going to meet the concubines today, so she was forced to change into a formal dress and dress up a little, using makeup to cover up the haggardness and fatigue on her face.

She knew that if receiving the new concubine into the palace was not one of the things that the queen had to do, and the person entering the palace was not her own sister, she would not have the opportunity to show up.

"Ugh……"

Thinking of this, Empress Fu couldn't help but sigh.

In fact, she didn't want to see her sister enter the harem of this fake emperor, but she couldn't say anything, let alone persuade her.

Besides being of no help, it will only bring disastrous disaster to the Fu family.

Just as Empress Fu was daydreaming, there were several footsteps coming from outside the palace. Empress Fu's heart trembled slightly, she sat up straight, regained her calm expression, and at the same time cast her eyes towards the palace gate.

Soon, footsteps approached, and she saw a tall, heroic-looking woman with a great figure walking in. Behind this woman, followed a pair of sisters who looked almost exactly the same.

It was Lu Lingqi and the three daughters, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao.

"To the Queen."

Lu Lingqi and the other two daughters bowed to Empress Fu together.

Empress Fu nodded slightly, her eyes fell on Lu Lingqi, her eyes moved slightly, and she asked, "You are Concubine Lu, right? Lord Wen's daughter?"

Lu Lingqi nodded and said, "That's right!"

Empress Fu was shocked by her heroic answer. The women she had met always spoke in a soft and gentle voice. How could one be so heroic?
She is worthy of being the daughter of Lord Wen.

Empress Fu withdrew her gaze, glanced at the two girls, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao, then raised her hand slightly, motioning them to take a seat.

"These two sisters look really similar, almost like twins... Could it be that the false emperor is your majesty's twin brother?"

Empress Fu glanced at Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao out of the corner of her eye.

A bold idea suddenly came to my mind.

She had been wondering for some time why the false emperor and the emperor looked exactly the same. After seeing Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao just now, a guess emerged in her mind.

The birth of twins is not allowed in the palace.

Could it be that Concubine Wang gave birth to a pair of twins, but one of them was sent out of the palace and is the current fake emperor?

Gradually, Empress Fu couldn't help but start to have wild thoughts.

Because apart from being twins, she could not find any reason to explain why Emperor Xian of Han and Liu Xie looked so similar and yet had the assistance of so many important officials of the country.

"Forget it. If I have the chance to see His Majesty in the future, I will ask him again..."

Empress Fu collected her thoughts.

At this moment, she saw a purple figure walking into the Pepper Palace, so she looked up and was stunned for a moment, even her breathing stopped.

"What a nice view."

At this moment, this was the only thought in Empress Fu's mind.

She had never seen such a beautiful woman.

The beauty in purple dress who walked into the palace looked no more than 28 years old, but her temperament and demeanor had an indescribable charm, like a fairy lady in a scroll painting, and her appearance was impeccable!

Empress Fu originally thought that her appearance was quite good, but she was outshined by Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao. But at least the difference was not too big.

But now, compared with the beauty in the purple dress in front of her, she was completely dwarfed, making her feel ashamed.

She vaguely guessed that the beautiful woman in purple dress was the daughter of Zhen.

When Zhen Mi saw Empress Fu's dazed look, a hint of pride flashed in her eyes, and she stepped forward and bowed down to her: "Your servant Zhen Mi, I pay my respects to the Empress."

The sound is as clear as a silver bell and pleasant to the ears.

After Empress Fu came to her senses, she suppressed her shock, smiled and said, "No need to be polite, Concubine Zhen. Please take a seat."

Zhen Mi stood up slowly and walked to the side gracefully to sit down.

Lu Lingqi, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao's eyes were always on Zhen Mi. They often met Zhen Mi, but this was the first time they saw her dressed up.

More than twice as beautiful as usual!
Even they couldn't help but stare in amazement.

After Zhen Mi sat down, she smiled and said to the Queen: "I have been with Your Majesty for a long time, and I often heard Your Majesty mention the Queen, but I have never had the chance to meet her."

"I met the Queen today. She is indeed as beautiful as Your Majesty said. I am ashamed to say that I am not as beautiful as her."

This sounds like a humble statement.

But Empress Fu found it extremely harsh.

Humbled?

Empress Fu took one look at Zhen Mi's flawless face and couldn't help but take a deep breath.

She could hear that Concubine Zhen was not a good person. She was completely different from Lu Lingqi and Xiao Qiao. She came here today deliberately to intimidate her.

Empress Fu had lived in the deep palace for a long time and was certainly no stranger to palace fighting, but at the moment she could not think of being jealous at all.

What is she fighting over with the fake emperor's concubine?
Suppressing the slight unhappiness in her heart, Empress Fu smiled faintly and said, "Noble Zhen is a fairy-like beauty. How can I compare to her? You are really too modest."

Zhen Mi was not going to give up and pretended to be envious and said, "The queen's makeup is really beautiful. Unlike me, I am clumsy and don't know how to put on makeup. I can't even put on rouge properly and can only go out with a plain face."

"If the Queen is free, can you teach me?"

These words caused Empress Fu's originally extinguished desire for palace fighting to show signs of rekindling, but she still forced herself to hold it back.

Remind yourself that there is no need to get angry with a little girl like this.

He replied indifferently: "Of course you can."

Seeing that Empress Fu repeatedly refused to respond and just kept giving in, Zhen Mi felt a little unhappy, as if she had punched cotton.

She snorted in her heart and stopped talking.

Not long after, Concubine Fu, who had just entered the palace, arrived under the guidance of a palace maid.

When the two sisters met, they exchanged pleasantries again.

Liu Xie was in the ear room and was relieved when he saw that Empress Fu did not make any unwise moves throughout the whole process.

From today onwards, Empress Fu will be under house arrest alone in the Pepper Palace unless there are major sacrificial ceremonies.

……

Xiao Qiao, Da Qiao, and Lu Lingqi were walking back to the palace together. Xiao Qiao was quite amazed and said, "It turns out that Concubine Zhen is so powerful. I never realized it before... Sister, is this a palace fight?"

"Who do you think is more favored by His Majesty, Concubine Zhen or the Queen?"

Xiao Qiao's tone was full of curiosity.

But as soon as she said this, Da Qiao raised her eyebrows and glared at her, "Don't say such things casually, be careful of the consequences!"

Neither the Queen nor Zhen Mi were people that these two little beauties could afford to offend.

Xiao Qiao pouted and said no more.

But when she saw Lu Lingqi standing beside her, she couldn't help but ask, "Sister Lu, why don't you ever try to win favor? You don't usually take the initiative to look for His Majesty. Aren't you afraid of losing favor?"

This question really stumped Lu Lingqi.

After thinking for a long time, she replied awkwardly: "I think it's enough to serve His Majesty well. It's not up to us to decide which concubine His Majesty favors."

"Besides...I really don't know how to compete for favor."

She always remembered what her father Lu Bu said to her before she entered the palace, which was to tell her to serve the emperor well and give birth to a heir, so that she could become queen in the future.

Anyway, after all the fighting, the position of queen will not fall into anyone else's hands.

Of course, she really doesn't know how to compete for favor.

She can only wield guns and sticks.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao looked at each other.

They both saw the helplessness in each other's eyes.

If they had a father as powerful as Lu Lingqi, they would definitely compete for His Majesty's favor.

All I can say is that Lu Lingqi's personality is too straightforward. In this harem, I don't know whether it is a good thing or a bad thing.

……

Jiaofang Hall.

After Concubine Fu and Zhen Mi left one after another, Empress Fu leaned on the couch alone and murmured, "What is his origin? Did Concubine Wang really give birth to twins?"

Just as she was lost in thought, a familiar voice came into her ears.

"I am very satisfied with your performance just now, Queen. I have decided to give you some rewards."

Empress Fu looked up suddenly and saw Liu Xie, dressed in the emperor's regular clothes, walking in.

At first glance, she couldn't tell whether this was the fake emperor or the emperor.

(End of this chapter)