At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 345 Silent Shuiyun Mountain
The bamboo trees by the lake rustled, and the sound of low, muffled thunder came from far away, followed by a fierce white flash of lightning that tore through the dim sky.

The sky and the earth were dim, the majestic Xiliang City stood under the night sky, and the thunder was becoming more and more frequent.

Accompanied by lightning, thunder and howling winds, the lanterns hanging on the beams kept shaking.

The courtyard is rarely quiet.

Yuwen Yulou and Qingyao both went to the Imperial Academy, because Tianmen's collection of books was transported to Qi County, so they stayed in the palace, studying martial arts and practicing the way of swordsmanship.

Dayue'er and Xiaoyue'er escorted Princess Ningxi and Master Xun to various places to inspect the spring farming situation.

At noon, Murong Yi brought a bowl of mutton soup, saying that it was tender mutton sent by Qianniuwei and it was extremely delicious.

Only Miaoyu was left in the study, dealing with some official documents.

The rainstorm came quickly, and the overwhelming rain curtain seemed to swallow up mountains and rivers. In the blink of an eye, it crossed the Qilian Mountains and submerged the entire Xiliang City.

Shuiyun Mountain is bathed in violent storms, and Guanyu Lake is shrouded in mist, looking extremely hazy, like a fairyland on earth.

The sudden rainstorm made the sky even darker and gloomier. The originally bustling and noisy Xiliang Palace became exceptionally quiet, with only the sound of rain hitting bamboo and wood.

The accumulated water on the roof tiles dripped down in thick lines and fell outside the steps, splashing the water droplets. When the evening breeze blew, it rolled the water droplets and poured into the side hall.

Extremely cool.

Xiao Han put down the book in his hand, carried the chair to the door, made a cup of hot tea, brought two plates of fruits and snacks and placed them on the table, then lay down, crossed his legs, ate melon seeds, and watched the rain.

"Miaoyu."

he shouted.

"Sir, what's the matter?"

Miaoyu stuck her head out of the study window.

"Take a break, go to the kitchen and see if there is any braised beef in soy sauce. Bring it over and we'll have a couple of drinks."

Xiao Han said: "Don't waste such a beautiful rainy view."

Miaoyu went to the kitchen to take a look, then came back and said, "We have no more braised beef in soy sauce, but Murong Yi sent us some beef and mutton."

She smiled and said, "It's a quiet day today, let's cook a little. I'll get it ready and make a pot of stew."

"I also need to stir-fry a plate of beef and make some pickled fish."

Xiao Han held his hands and ordered the dishes.

"Let the servants in the yard have a rest."

"it is good."

Miaoyu nodded and left to prepare.

The food lifestyle in Xi Nainai's mansion is not as delicacies from land and sea as rumored by the outside world.

But it is not a simple meal, mostly homely dishes such as chicken, duck, fish, meat, and some plain side dishes.

Her cooking skills have not been neglected over the years. Although she is busy, Miaoyu takes care of Xiao Han's food, clothing, housing and transportation.

She was also good at cooking. In less than half an hour, she had prepared several dishes and brought them to the side hall.

Xiao Han had already opened the drinks and filled them up, and the two of them sat opposite each other.

"It's been a while since we've had dinner alone."

He smiled and said, "Today, while they are not here, I can take a break from my busy schedule."

"Don't say that. If other girls hear it, they will definitely feel uncomfortable."

Miaoyu said softly, "Try it quickly and see if it suits your taste."

"How can what you do not suit your taste?"

Xiao Han picked up the chopsticks and ate slowly, drinking and chatting, but he didn't talk about military and political affairs.

They just chatted about the family affairs in the palace, just like an ordinary couple.

If you calculate carefully, Miaoyu has been following him for almost fifteen years.

"This fish is good. It doesn't taste like the one from Guanyu Lake."

He said: "It should be a fish from the Yellow River."

Miaoyu said, "The guards in the palace went to Qi County a few days ago. On the way back, they met a fishmonger. Seeing that this head was good, they specially brought two big ones for you."

"Those little bastards still have some conscience."

Xiao Han grinned: "Know to bring me something back." The meal took more than an hour. By the time they finished, the sky was completely dark. The rain outside did not weaken at all, but became more and more severe.

The strong wind and heavy rain were hitting the doors and windows. Outside the side hall, the ground under the eaves was wet. Two green bamboos stretched out their branches, greedily absorbing the moist water vapor and nutrients.

The two candles flickered, the flames rose and fell, casting erratic shadows. Behind the screen, Miaoyu was adjusting the hot water. When the water temperature was about right, she leaned out and shouted, "Sir, you can take a bath now."

"coming."

Xiao Han stood up, took off his robe, lifted the gauze curtain, stepped into the wooden tub, soaked in the hot water, closed his eyes, and enjoyed the quiet time.

Two white arms reached out of the water and gently pinched her arms and shoulders.

"Miaoyu, it's a little cold, add some hot water."

he whispered.

"it is good."

Miaoyu nodded, went to fetch a bucket of hot water and poured it into the bucket. Suddenly, white hot steam filled the air, enveloping the entire bathroom.

As soon as she put the barrel down, she was pulled into the barrel by a strong arm. The beauty inside was too beautiful to be described to outsiders.

Two hours passed, and it was already late at night before the door of the room was opened. Miaoyu's pretty face blushed slightly, and she limped to the backyard to take his clothes.

"Miaoyu, this time when I went to the Great Snow Mountain and killed Emperor Shitian, I got something good."

On the bed, Xiao Han rested his head on his hands, looking at Miaoyu who was sewing a robe at the end of the bed, raised his eyebrows and said, "Guess what it is."

"what?"

She didn't even look up.

"Guess it."

Xiao Han said: "It's so boring to say it directly."

"A magical weapon?"

Miaoyu glanced at him and raised her lips: "Do you have any martial arts secrets?"

"Cough cough."

He pretended to be dissatisfied: "Could it be that your husband's vision is so low?"

"what is that?"

Miaoyu's curiosity was aroused.

“Phoenix blood.”

Xiao Han grinned and said, "The reason why Emperor Shitian can live for a thousand years is because he swallowed the blood of the phoenix."

"After I killed him, I collected the wind and snow in his body and refined it with heavenly thunder, returning it to its original state."

“Although it cannot achieve the original effect, it still retains 70% to 80% of its magical effects. If you swallow it, your power will increase greatly, and you can also achieve immortality.”

"Immortal?"

Miaoyu shook her head: "It sounds fake."

"Half-baked immortality."

Xiao Han nodded: "How about it, do you want it?"

"Do not want to."

She shook her head: "My husband, please refine it yourself."

"You're not moved by the wind and snow?"

Xiao Han joked: "There are so many people in the world who want it but cannot get it."

"Not much interest."

Miaoyu still shook her head and continued to sew the robe in her hands. From then on, there was no change in her expression.

For her, immortality does not have much appeal, and the wind and snow are the same.

"To me, phoenix blood is tasteless to eat and a pity to throw away."

Xiao Han explained: "The immortal body is far inferior to my thirteenth level Nine Yang Divine Art, and that little power is useless, so I plan to give the Phoenix Blood to you to refine."

(End of this chapter)