I traveled with them to the Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 94 The Blessing of All People
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After having a perfect wedding night with Zheng Xiansu, Zhao Ya hugged Zheng Xiansu and rested for a while. After having some private conversation with Zheng Xiansu, his body recovered completely.

Just when Zhao Ya was about to fight with Zheng Xiansu again, Zheng Xiansu stopped Zhao Ya:
"Your Majesty, we have a long time to live together. Today is also the day of your two younger sisters' great joy. Your Majesty should not focus all your attention on me. If you do, they will surely regret it. How can I, as their elder sister, lead the six harems in the future?"

To be honest, after the incident of Zheng Xiansu secretly keeping Zhao Xu's secret decree, Zhao Ya had thought about replacing Zheng Xiansu.

But Zhao Ya really didn't know who else he could choose as empress after replacing Zheng Xiansu. Would it be Zhang Chun, who was determined to take the throne? Or Li Lin, who wanted to be the boss? Or Ye Shiyun, Ma Xiaojiao, or Yuan Qingcheng? How could any of them possibly become empress?
As for other women, Zhao Ya really didn't know whether, after they became queens, they could maintain harmony in their harems, make their offspring prosperous, or help him intimidate so many weird women in his harem?

Later, Zhao Ya changed his mind and thought, everyone makes mistakes. If she did, as long as she could mend her ways, that would be fine.

Besides, the incident did not cause any impact after all, so to be fair, Zheng Xiansu still made a contribution.

The key point is that Zheng Xiansu also sincerely admitted her mistakes to herself. Although she knew that she might be punished and even lose the throne of queen that was about to be obtained, she finally chose to give Zhao Xu's will to Zhao Ya instead of burning it privately. This is the best evidence.

"She was simply insecure after spending so long in the treacherous harem that she became obsessed with him."

Moreover, to be honest, the strategy of marrying Zheng Xiansu as his queen might have been decided from the beginning. Zhao Ya and Zheng Xiansu really had feelings for each other, and he couldn't bear to completely deny Zheng Xiansu because of a mistake.

After comprehensive consideration, Zhao Ya decided to give Zheng Xiansu another chance.

Now, as the queen, Zheng Xiansu could have enjoyed the entire wedding night alone.

But Zheng Xiansu did not do so. Instead, as soon as she got married, she took practical actions to tell Zhao Ya that he had made the right choice by choosing her as his queen.

You know, Zheng Xiansu could just do the same as most of Zhao Ya's women and keep Zhao Ya around them longer than others to prove to everyone how much Zhao Ya loves them, especially since this is the wedding night that can belong to Zheng Xiansu alone.

Moreover, if Zheng Xiansu showed it to the women in Zhao Ya's harem, she could even deprive Wang Yisu and Guo Ting, who were also married to Zhao Ya, of their wedding night, not to mention other people and other things. Her power would be established in an instant.

To put it in a more vivid way, this is domineering.

Zheng Xiansu followed the kingly way.

From Zhao Ya's perspective, he would definitely prefer Zheng Xiansu to follow the kingly path, because this would be more conducive to his own expansion.

Therefore, Zheng Xiansu's choice was exactly what Zhao Ya wanted, and it also made Zhao Ya firmly believe that he had done nothing wrong by giving Zheng Xiansu another chance.

Since Zheng Xiansu was so sensible, Zhao Ya couldn't let her down, so Zhao Ya said: "Wait for me, no matter how late it is, I will come back."

Zheng Xiansu understood what Zhao Ya meant. No matter how many concubines I have, no matter how romantic I am outside, I will eventually return to you, and you are my real wife.

In Zheng Xiansu's opinion, there was no need to say much about Zhao Ya. She and Zhao Ya had already gone through enough tests.

Based on this, Zheng Xiansu simply nodded in understanding, and then gently but firmly opened his red lips and said, "It's late, Your Majesty, please go quickly and don't keep your two sisters waiting."

Zhao Ya kissed Zheng Xiansu on the forehead, then stood up, straightened his clothes, and walked out of Kunning Palace.

The palace at night was quiet and mysterious, with only the footsteps of Zhao Ya and his attendants echoing in the corridor.

Not long after, Zhao Ya and his party arrived at Wang Yisu's residence.

As soon as Zhao Ya stepped into the bridal chamber, he saw Wang Yisu wearing wedding clothes and sitting upright on the edge of the bed.

Seeing Zhao Ya coming in, Wang Yisu stood up and saluted calmly: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."

Zhao Ya gently helped her up and said softly, "Today is our wedding, there's no need to be so reserved."

"Yeah." Wang Yisu responded sweetly, then returned to the bed and sat down according to royal etiquette.

Zhao Ya took the weighing rod and lifted the veil on Wang Yisu's head.

Wang Yisu's skin was whiter than snow, rosy and rosy, like the most delicate petals on a spring tree. Between her brows, a clear, flowing gaze seemed to conceal a shimmering autumn water, her eyes shimmering with affection yet timid. The ends of her slender eyebrows curled slightly upward, like a crescent moon, imbued with an innate charm. Beneath her straight, graceful nose, her unadorned, rosy lips were slightly pursed, as if she were about to say a thousand words. Her lustrous, black hair cascaded down her face like a waterfall, a few strands casually falling beside her fair cheeks, adding a touch of charm.

Zhao Ya took Wang Yisu's hand and said something to make conversation: "I thought you were asleep."

Wang Yisu said confidently, "Sister, you will not let me stay alone in an empty room, so I have been waiting for the emperor to arrive."

Zhao Ya was speechless for a moment. The fact was, if it weren't for Zheng Xiansu, Zhao Ya really wouldn't have come to Wang Yisu's place tonight. Wang Yisu guessed right.

Fortunately, Wang Yisu's emotional intelligence was also online. She took the initiative to hug Zhao Ya and said, "I have promised my sister that I will do my best to manage the harem for you in this life, to make your harem peaceful, to relieve you of your worries, and to help you expand your family."

After hearing this, Zhao Ya sat down beside the bed and patiently talked to Wang Yisu in a low voice.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhao Ya hugged Wang Yisu and lay down to have the second bridal chamber.

afterwards.

Wang Yisu lay in Zhao Ya's arms for a while, enjoying himself.

It can be seen that Wang Yisu is fascinated by the warmth at this moment.

But when Zhao Ya had almost rested, Wang Yisu left Zhao Ya's arms without hesitation and said, "I am already extremely happy. I dare not be greedy for more. I beg you to go to the sister of the Guo family."

Zhao Ya was a little tired and didn't want to move.

Seeing this, Wang Yisu kissed Zhao Ya on the cheek, then helped Zhao Ya to get up and said, "Your Majesty, please do not let Miss Guo bear grudge against me and you. If you like me, I will serve you wholeheartedly in the future. Today is Miss Guo's wedding day, so I won't keep her waiting for too long."

After Wang Yisu's repeated persuasion, Zhao Ya finally got up, tidied his clothes, and then went to Guo Ting's residence surrounded by his attendants.

Along the way, Zhao Ya's heart was filled with emotion, "Becoming an emperor is different. Now I can truly enjoy the happiness of having many wives, right?"

To be honest, Zheng Xiansu's magnanimity and Wang Yisu's understanding made Zhao Ya more looking forward to meeting Guo Ting.

When Zhao Ya stepped into Guo Ting's bridal chamber, he saw flickering candlelight and a festive atmosphere filling the room.

At this time, Guo Ting was also sitting on the edge of the bed in her wedding dress, apparently waiting for Zhao Ya to come into the bridal chamber.

From this perspective, Zheng Xiansu and Wang Yisu were right.

Otherwise, if Guo Ting really had to sit in the bridal chamber all night, what kind of mood would Guo Ting be in? Would she become evil and hate Zheng Xiansu and Wang Yisu?

'Sometimes, women's hearts are more delicate than men's.'

What surprised Zhao Ya was that Guo Ting was tall and had long legs, estimated to be at least 1.8 meters tall.

This is rare among women, especially in this era.

However, her tall stature did not make her look bulky. On the contrary, it complemented her wedding dress and added a touch of grace and elegance.

Zhao Ya took a closer look and saw that her waist was slender and fit in one hand, which formed a sharp contrast with her tall figure and made her look even more graceful.

Zhao Ya guessed that she should have a figure like a supermodel.

Unfortunately, the layers of her skirt covered her true figure, making it impossible for Zhao Ya to see her entire figure for a moment.

But then again, just from what Zhao Ya could see, it was enough to make him breathe a sigh of relief.

Speaking of which, the union of Zhao Ya and Guo Ting is a true feudal union, the kind where the two have never met each other, but they have to go to bed and mate as soon as they meet.

As a person living in the 21st century, Zhao Ya actually cannot accept this kind of marriage.

However, Zhao Ya was the emperor. When choosing a woman, he couldn't just look at her face; he also had to consider her family background. The Guo family was a prominent and prestigious family. Although they had fallen into decline, they were still far from being comparable to humbler families like the Zheng and Wang families.

Zhao Ya promoted Guo Cheng to be the "Minister of National Defense" of the Zhao Song Dynasty.

What’s even more terrible is that the Zhao Song Dynasty might now go to war with the Liao Kingdom.

If something like the Treaty of Chanyuan really happened again, Zhao Ya would have to rely on Guo Cheng, who was good at both military campaigns and defense.

In this situation, Zhao Ya must look up to Guo Ting. No matter how bad she is, Zhao Ya has to take over first.

Fortunately, seeing that Guo Ting at least had a model's figure, even if she was not so pretty, Zhao Ya could tolerate it. At worst, when doing things, he could just close his eyes and think of a beautiful supermodel.

Zhao Ya walked towards Guo Ting with the scale bar in hand.

To be honest, at this last moment, Zhao Ya was really a little nervous about opening the blind box.

'Why do I feel like I'm a bit of a pig?'

"The feudal system kills people."

Taking a deep breath, Zhao Ya used a weighing rod to lift off Guo Ting's veil.

In an instant, a light and elegant fragrance lingered.

Zhao Ya looked closely and saw Guo Ting's face gradually becoming clear under the candlelight.

It was a stunning face, with three-dimensional contours and exquisite features. Her skin was as white as snow, radiating a soft glow. Her eyes were like a pool of autumn water, full and moving, yet their flickering gleams concealed a hint of shyness, curiosity, and... uneasiness.

"Huh? Beautiful lady!"

Zhao Ya's heart was immediately relieved.

Zhao Ya thought about it and said, "Guo Ting is going to marry the prince's woman after all, how bad can she be? I am overthinking it."

What Zhao Ya didn't know was that ever since he came in, no, ever since Guo Ting was carried out of the Guo family, or even from the moment Guo Ting and Zhao Ya's marriage was decided, Guo Ting had been feeling uneasy.

In terms of appearance, there is definitely no problem with Guo Ting. Not only that, she is also more beautiful than most women.

But the problem is that Guo Ting is too tall.

The aesthetics of this era tend to be restrained, graceful and petite.

Like the image of a woman described in Li Qingzhao's poem, "She walks shyly, leans against the door, looks back, and smells the green plums", showing her petite and shy beauty.

A tall figure that does not conform to this will be seen as a deviation from the traditional aesthetic paradigm.

Furthermore, women's clothing during this era was simple and slender, with jackets, for example, being of moderate length. This could easily throw tall women off balance, disrupting their overall harmony and graceful demeanor. Furthermore, hairstyles like high buns, which are suited to petite figures, could create an awkward head-to-body ratio when worn with taller figures.

Furthermore, women in this era had few social activities, and their petite figures fit the lifestyle of "never leaving the house". A tall figure would be seen as abrupt in such a situation, and would not conform to society's expectations of female beauty.

Anyway, in the eyes of people of this era, a tall woman is not only not a plus, but also a symbol of ugliness.

At the beginning, when people from the Ministry of Rites went to the Guo family to select concubines for the kings, Guo Ting's mother was bold and used some covering methods to prevent the people from the Ministry of Rites from noticing Guo Ting's height.

After Guo Cheng returned home and learned about this, he scolded Guo Ting's mother severely.

Guo Ting's mother, Fan, argued that the Guo family had fallen on hard times and that it was impossible for the royal family to be interested in a girl from the Guo family. However, with the good words of the Ministry of Rites official, Guo Ting would have an extra dazzling qualification, and it would be easier for her to marry into another family.

Guo Cheng thought about it and realized the same thing, so he didn't take this little matter too seriously.

Who would have thought that not long after, Guo Cheng made great contributions in the Battle of Pingxia City and entered Zhao Xu's sight.

In order to reward Guo Cheng's loyalty and bravery, and also to win over the rising Guo family, Zhao Xu came up with the idea of ​​marrying a daughter to the Guo family.

When Empress Dowager Xiang took Guo Ting's portrait from the Ministry of Rites, she found nothing wrong with it and believed she was a pretty lady from a noble family.

So, Zhao Xu and Empress Dowager Xiang arranged the marriage between Zhao Ya and Guo Ting.

Unexpectedly, the royal family later changed their mind and made Guo Ting a concubine.

At first, Guo Cheng was a little angry.

But when he thought of his daughter's tall figure, Guo Cheng changed his mind and thought that being a concubine might be a good thing.

However, what happened next was even more outrageous.

After Zhao Xu passed away, Zhao Ya succeeded to the throne, and Guo Ting immediately became the future imperial concubine.

The key point is that because of Guo Ting, Zhao Ya promoted Guo Cheng to the pinnacle of military officer and became the Grand Marshal, and Guo successfully became popular again.

This is definitely a good thing for the Guo family, which is on the verge of decline.

But the problem is that Guo Ting is a bomb. The Guo family really doesn't know whether, once the bomb of Guo Ting explodes, it will blow them back to their original form or even charge them with the crime of deceiving the emperor.

Later, an aide gave Guo Cheng some advice, saying that it was completely in accordance with etiquette for Guo Ting to marry Zhao Ya. Even if Zhao Ya was dissatisfied, he could not blame Guo. Instead, he could only blame the officials of the Ministry of Rites for not doing their job seriously. Moreover, one should marry a virtuous woman rather than a beautiful one. As long as Guo Ting's moral character was not a problem, Zhao Ya had to accept the marriage.

In fact, there are some things that the staff did not say, that is, he felt that even if Zhao Ya did not like Guo Ting, he would not blame Guo Cheng for it. At most, he would just put Guo Ting aside and not touch her. The emperor has so many idle people, how could he afford to keep one more? It's nothing more than being out of favor.

Guo Cheng felt that this matter was not as simple as his staff said, but since things had come to this point, he could only bite the bullet and marry Guo Ting to Zhao Ya. Otherwise, how could he regret the emperor's marriage?

Guo Cheng only hoped that Zhao Ya would consider the bloody battles fought by generations of his Guo family in the Zhao Song Dynasty and not pursue the matter too much or neglect Guo Ting too much.

Guo Ting knew this very well.

Now, what needs to be faced must be faced.

Guo Ting took a deep breath, slowly stood up, and bowed to Zhao Ya: "Your Majesty, I, Guo, pay my respects to you!"

When Guo Ting stood up, Zhao Ya realized that she was more than 1.8 meters tall, and was actually more than an inch taller than him.

Zhao Ya casually said, "You're so tall?!"

Guo Ting's heart instantly rose to her throat, and she hurriedly explained: "Your servant..."

Unexpectedly, Zhao Ya's tone changed: "Wonderful! I just want a tall and beautiful woman, and my beloved concubine is exactly what I want."

Zhao Ya was not lying. He had never played with a woman this tall before, and it would definitely be a different experience.

Guo Ting was overjoyed!!! She had never expected that the huge crisis that her family had been worried about for so long could be resolved so easily.

Guo Ting burst into tears of joy!

Zhao Ya saw this and said, "My beloved concubine, what do you mean? Let's lie down. No, let's sit down and talk slowly..."

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(End of this chapter)