Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 89 That Night, I Made a Mistake
Chenliu County Mansion.

After being in Luoyang for a few days, Li Shuang finally met Li Chong.

After not seeing him for a long time, this famous crouching tiger has looked much older.

Early in the morning, as the sun was rising, he sat on a stone bench under an old tree, teasing the big yellow dog that Li Shuang had given him.

Luoyang City has abundant water systems and lush vegetation.

The dignitaries in Luoyang City would transplant various exotic flowers and species to decorate their courtyards.

Li Chong's courtyard is naturally no exception.

As Li Shuang walked along, he saw flowers blooming in all colors.

Li Chong heard the footsteps and knew that Li Shuang had arrived. He did not look up, but just asked:

"Did you and Xiao Baoyin fall out?"

“It’s not broken, it’s not broken!”

Li Chong laughed, seeming very pleased.

"You kid really knows how to pick the right time to offend someone. Even if you provoke him, he won't dare to say anything!"

Li Chong finished laughing and reminded.

"But this isn't Shuozhou after all. Luoyang is full of noble families and has its own set of rules. Don't get too ahead of yourself, kid. Otherwise, even I can't protect you!"

"My child understands!"

The eight Xianbei clans and the five Han clans of high rank all gathered in Luoyang City.

Through the canal transportation, materials and talents from various states and counties in Henan, Hebei, Guanzhong and Shanxi will eventually gather here.

The key points of this half of the Northern Wei Dynasty's territory are all in Luoyang.

As soon as Li Shuang finished speaking, he approached Li Chong and whispered:

"Foster father, don't you want to know the relationship between Xiao Baoyin and Po Liu Han Baling?"

Li Chong glanced at Li Shuang and said:
"Xiao Baoyin is just a trump card, a weapon used to counter Xiao Yan in the south. His relationship with Po Liu and Han Baling is insignificant in the face of this. As long as he doesn't rebel, the court won't do anything to him!"

Li Shuang said "oh".

"As long as he rebels, things will be simple!"

After hearing this, Li Chong coughed a few times and gasped for breath.

"What are you doing, kid? Don't do anything stupid!"

"Godfather, don't you understand me? I have always been the one who gives you the least worry."

When Li Chong heard this, he really didn't know where to start complaining.

"After all, Xiao Baoyin is the uncle of the current emperor, and Princess Nanyang is even more respected. In Luoyang City, they can kill people without swords! You should stay in your place and wait until Xiao Baoyin leaves."

"Don't worry, foster father." Li Shuang said with a bow. "By the way, does your Majesty have any unmarried or widowed aunts?"

Li Chong picked up his crutch and swung it at Li Shuang, but fortunately Li Shuang dodged in time.

"Get out of here!"
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Nine Dragon Hall.

"General Wuwei, you are truly majestic!"

Li Shengui listened to Yuan Xu's words and wondered, what's wrong with me?
Ever since he returned to Luoyang City and took up the post of General of the Imperial Guard, the little emperor has been causing trouble for him every few days.

Even if there is nothing to do, I will find something to scold him.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I wonder what I have done to anger Your Majesty?"

Yuan Xu sneered.

"Princess Nanyang went to the palace and told her mother that you were very rude in her house!"

Obviously, although Princess Nanyang listened to Xiao Baoyin's words and did not say anything specific, she still complained a few words.

Yuan Xu heard this and used it as a reason to teach Li Shengui a lesson.

"Disrespectful?" Li Shengui was bewildered. "How can this be explained? I had a very pleasant conversation with the King of Qi the other day and didn't even run into Princess Nanyang!"

"So you're saying I wronged you?"

Although Yuan Xu listened to Empress Hu's words, recalled Li Shengui and entrusted him with an important task, the resentment in his heart was not so easily eliminated.

Yuan Xu was just a teenager, but he was sitting on the throne and had been used to being respected since he was a child. No one would dare to go against his wishes.

After finally meeting one, Yuan Xu always kept him in mind and disliked him.

"I dare not!"

"Go down and reflect on yourself. Don't think that just because someone says you're the greatest general of Wei, you're invincible." "Your Majesty!"

After Li Shengui left, Yuan Ziyou, who had been standing by, advised:

"General Wuwei controls the imperial guards, so don't offend him easily!"

"Looking at him like this, I still don't believe he dares to rebel?"

Seeing Yuan Xu like this, Yuan Ziyou knew his temper and realized that continuing to talk would only make Yuan Xu more rebellious.

"I heard that Li Shuang was also at the King of Qi's banquet that day!"

Yuan Xu was stunned and didn't react for a moment.

"Who?"

"He's the man Erzhu Rong sent to act as liaison, the one His Majesty personally bestowed upon him the title of Earl of Yunzhong not long ago!"

Yuan Xu was impressed and somewhat dissatisfied.

"That bandit, why did Erzhu Rong send such a person here?"

"Your Majesty, I suspect that the rude things Princess Nanyang said may be related to this Li Shuang."

Yuan Xu sneered:

"He's just a bandit, a warrior on the border. How dare he offend the King of Qi and Princess Nanyang?"

Yuan Ziyou did not expect that Yuan Xu's final anger would be directed at Li Shengui.

"Even if this bandit is so bold, it must be led by that bastard Li Shengui."

Yuan Ziyou had no choice but to say:
"Your Majesty said so!"

"By the way, find an opportunity, I want to meet this bandit!"

"Your Majesty wishes to see him?"

"Can't I see him?"

"I understand!"
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Li Shengui was scolded and looked very unhappy.

At night, he was preparing to return to his duty residence to rest.

A female official stopped Li Shengui.

Li Shengui recognized this girl. Her name was Yuan Mingyue, and she was a female official serving Empress Hu.

Yuan Mingyue was the granddaughter of Emperor Xiaowen. She should have been a princess of the Yuan clan and enjoyed a high status. However, her father, Yuan Yu, the Prince of Jingzhao, rebelled and her whole family became criminals.

Yuan Mingyue was imprisoned in Yeyouting since she was a child. When she grew up, she became very beautiful.

Even among all the beautiful princesses of the Yuan family, Yuan Mingyue can be considered a leader.

Empress Hu rescued her from Yeyouting and promoted her to be a female official by her side, and she used her very highly.

"Miss Mingyue, what do you want to call me for?"

"The Queen Mother wants to see the General!"

"The Queen Mother wants to see me?"

Li Shengui didn't know the reason, so he said something.

"Then please lead the way, Miss Mingyue!"

Yuan Mingyue had a cold expression on his face as he led the way.

Li Shengui was a little puzzled. As a general of the Wuwei Army, he had never known that there was such a secret passage in the palace that led directly to the empress dowager's bedroom.

There were few people around the bedroom.

Yuan Mingyue led Li Shengui to a small temple beside the Linyuan Pond and let him in alone.

"Your Majesty is young, and some of my words may be inappropriate. I hope the general will forgive me."

"Your Majesty, your words are too serious. I cannot accept them!"

Li Shengui entered the temple with his head lowered, but when he looked up, he swallowed his saliva.

Queen Hu was wearing thin clothes and had a face as rosy as spring water. She walked slowly towards them.

"The general holds the military power and is the most powerful general in the Wei Dynasty. With the general here, I can rest assured."

"I will surely die for you..."

Before he could finish his words, Li Shengui smelled a fragrance at the tip of his nose.

The fragrance penetrated into his heart, making him flustered and at a loss!
(End of this chapter)