Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 100 Believe in Science

Yuan Yi fell, and Empress Hu regained control of the government!
The current atmosphere in Luoyang can be summed up in two sentences.

When Yuan Yi falls, there will be a clear sky!

Once Yuan Yi falls, Luoyang will be at peace!
The nobles of Luoyang gathered in Xianyang Palace and praised Empress Dowager Hu's leadership!

The only one who was not very happy was Prime Minister Yuan Yong.

"What did you say?"

"When Yuan Yi was in turmoil, a group of thugs broke into the mansion and looted it. Fortunately, General Li's troops arrived and drove away the thieves."

Yuan Yong was very angry when he knew that his nest had been robbed.

"That's outrageous! There are no bandits on the shores of Luoyang. Even if there are, they are definitely no match for the guards in my mansion."

Yuan Yong was very sure and set his sights on Li Shuang, who was sitting next to Li Shengui at the banquet, eating his food silently without saying a word, but was very popular.

"What's the damage?"

"Most of the treasury's contents were lost, and many houses were burned down."

Yuan Yong clenched his fists, the anger in his heart could hardly be suppressed.

"I thought this guy was an upright and loyal minister, but he turned out to be so cunning!"

"Prime Minister, what do you mean?"

"The people who set the fire and those who put it out are the same group of people!"

Yuan Yong ignored the subordinates who were informing him and went back into the banquet to take a seat.

Now the wind in the court is blowing towards Li Shengui and Li Shuang.

Listening to everyone's praise, Yuan Yong finally couldn't suppress his anger.

"I heard that General Guanjun came from a bandit family, but I didn't expect him to have such strategic plans."

As soon as Yuan Yong said this, everyone present was stunned. It was obvious that this sarcastic remark was directed at Li Shuang.

How come Yuan Yong, who praised Li Shuang highly and called him a loyal minister just two days ago, now has a completely different attitude?

Empress Dowager Hu listened and remained silent.

Li Shuang raised the wine glass in his hand and said:

"Thank you for your praise, Prime Minister. I am truly humbled and unworthy of it!"

After hearing what Li Shuang said, Yuan Yong's anger became even more difficult to suppress and he stood up.

"General Guanjun is indeed a young hero. I am delighted to see him and would like to make a bet with you. I wonder if you would accept?"

Although he seemed to be asking for Li Shuang's opinion, Yuan Yong actually looked at Queen Hu.

Empress Hu was reluctant to disobey Prime Minister Yuan Yong's wishes and said:
"How does the Prime Minister want to gamble?"

"I'm betting that the imperial court will bestow the title of Duke upon General Guanjun."

Li Shengui stood up and was about to speak when he was stopped by Li Shuang.

"Yes, but how shall we bet? I wonder if the Prime Minister will listen to me."

Yuan Yong didn't care at all and was very generous.

"You are a junior, just speak up!"

Li Shuang stood up and said with a salutation:

"If two round iron balls, one weighing five pounds and the other ten pounds, were dropped simultaneously from the top floor of the nine-story pagoda at Yongning Temple without any external force, which one would hit the ground first?"

After hearing this, Yuan Yong laughed and said:

"Of course it's ten kilograms."

After hearing this, Li Shuang's mouth curled up slightly.

"I bet they fall at the same time!"

Yuan Yong was rich enough to rival a country, and money was a small matter to him. What he could not tolerate was that a guy like Li Shuang dared to secretly attack him.

If I endure this time, who knows what will happen next time?
What's more, Empress Hu came back to power, and seeing that Li Shengui was about to be given an important position, Yuan Yong could no longer tolerate it.

"Okay, the bet is settled. If I lose, I will give you my fiefdom in Pingyang County. How do you think?"

"Given by the elders, I dare not refuse!"
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At night, on the phoenix bed.

Queen Hu stared at Yuan Mingyue, who was busy pouring water for her, and Yuan Mingyue felt a little panicked.

"Queen Mother, why are you staring at me like that?"

"You little girl, tell me the truth, where did you go that night?"

Empress Hu's face was full of teasing, and Yuan Mingyue suddenly knelt down.

"I dare not lie to the Queen Mother. That day I was pushed down and injured. General Guanjun took me to get medicated wine to rub it on."

Queen Hu sat up, her curiosity burning in her heart.

"and then?"

"It was dark in the room at the time, and while he was wiping, he asked me if I was cold."

"What did you say?"

"I said I was a little cold, and he hugged me." When Queen Hu heard this, her appetite was whetted.

"Then?"

"I just felt very strange being held by him. My body started to heat up, and even my breathing became heavier."

As an experienced person, Queen Hu showed a mischievous look on her face when she heard this.

"He just started sticking to you and whispering nonsense in your ear?"

"How could the Queen Mother know!"

"How could I not know the tricks of these stinky men? Tell me honestly, have you lost your virginity?"

Yuan Mingyue shook her head like a rattle.

"Really?"

"Not long after, General Wei Li Shengui showed up!"

After hearing this, Queen Hu touched Yuan Mingyue's cheek.

"With your looks, I wonder how many men you will charm in the future."

Queen Hu also felt a bit of pity for Yuan Mingyue.

"For so many years, I have heard voices in my ears, asking for your help. It's a pity, if your father hadn't rebelled, you would be a princess now."

"I dare not have such delusions. I just hope to find a good match. That will be enough for me!"

Queen Hu looked at Yuan Mingyue and smiled at her innocence.

"Li Shuang is not your ideal match!"

Yuan Mingyue raised her head for the first time and looked at Empress Dowager Hu, staring at her, wanting to ask for an answer.

"Queen Mother, why?"

Queen Hu did not blame her, but just sighed.

"Silly child, those men out there are fighting and it's us women who are suffering the most."
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Ever since Yuan Mingyue heard what Queen Hu said that night, she has always been a little dazed during the day.

As a female official, she was supposed to go to the private kitchen to get food for Empress Hu, but she arrived too early and unexpectedly ran into several eunuchs and palace maids gathered together.

"What are you doing!"

Seeing that it was Yuan Mingyue, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The female official around Empress Hu was highly valued, but she was not harsh towards her subordinates.

"To be honest with Miss Mingyue, we are discussing how to place the bet!"

"What bet?"

"The bet between Prime Minister Yuan Yong and General Guanjun has spread throughout Luoyang, and every gambling house has set up stalls."

After hearing this, Yuan Mingyue asked:

"how?"

"Everyone is betting on the Prime Minister to win!"

When Yuan Mingyue heard this, she remembered what Queen Hu said and felt dissatisfied.

But she was timid and didn't dare to resist openly.

So, all the protests were vented here.

"Then I'll bet on General Champion to win!"

When everyone heard this, they shook their heads and lamented that Yuan Mingyue’s money was going to be thrown into the sea.

"How much does Miss Mingyue want to bet?"

"I bet five hundred dollars!"

When everyone heard this, they were stunned.

"Just five... five hundred?"

"Can't I gamble?"

"Ok, Ok!"

"I'll get it right now!"

"No, no, we still don't trust Miss Mingyue. Just keep the account."

The eunuch quickly agreed to send the young lady away.

Yuan Mingyue has some rebellious spirit, but not much, because she values ​​her life.

Compared with her life, she was more reluctant to give up money.

Yuan Mingyue, who grew up living under other people's roofs and had to depend on others for support, has a rather stingy personality.

As soon as she placed her bet, she felt a little regretful. However, looking at the eunuchs, she couldn't change her words. She said viciously in her heart:

"My five hundred coins, Li Shuang, if you lose, I won't let you go!"

(End of this chapter)