Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 92 Ohno So is Loyal
The Northern Wei Dynasty's imperial palace in Luoyang was built on the ruins of the old capitals of the Han and Wei dynasties.

During the Yongjia Rebellion and the Five Barbarians' Invasion of China, the whole country was in chaos. By this point, the Sima family's kingdom had long since been destroyed.

Luoyang, the ancient capital that had existed for a thousand years, also became a ruin. It did not become prosperous again until Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty moved the capital.

Going north along Tongtuo Street until you reach the front of the Qianghe Gate, you can see the twin towers.

Li Shuang, who has lived in the mountains since childhood, was also shocked when he saw such an imposing building.

Behind the Qianghe Gate is the Taiji Hall, the most important hall in the entire Luoyang. Whenever there are important celebrations and major national affairs, the emperor will summon all officials in this hall.

Behind the Taiji Hall is the Xianyang Hall, where the emperor handles daily government affairs.

Now that General Yuan Yi is in power, the emperor does not have many government affairs to deal with. Usually, he stays in the Jiulong Hall in Xiyou Garden behind Xianyang Hall.

The emperor wants to meet Li Shuang today, and has arranged for Yuan Ziyou to meet him outside.

Of course, it was not Li Shuang’s turn to enter the Qianghe Gate.

Yuan Ziyou brought Li Shuang to the west gate of the imperial palace, from where they could directly enter the Xiyou Garden.

Along the way, Li Shuang took a clear look at the layout near the palace.

He memorized the locations of important units such as Taicang, Chenghuangshu, and Wukushu.

Who knows, it might be useful in the future!

Three pools were dug in the Journey to the West Garden: the Ganoderma Lucidum Pool, the Nine Dragons Pool, and the Bi Hai Qu Pool. The three pools surround the garden to form a peninsula.

The Kowloon Temple is located on the west side of the peninsula.

There are many palaces, towering pavilions, flying terraces and high pavilions, which are connected by corridors.

The Northern Wei palaces were so magnificent and exquisite that even Li Shuang couldn't help but applaud when he saw them.

"When we meet His Majesty later, don't speak nonsense!"

Yuan Ziyou gave an order and took Li Shuang to wait outside the palace.

Not long after, Li Shuang met the nominal ruler of Northern Wei, Yuan Xu.

"I see your Majesty!"

Yuan Xu saw that Li Shuang was good-looking, but there was a hint of frivolity in his words.

"You are the bandit who kidnapped my concubine!"

"I am frightened!"

Li Shuang fell to his knees on the ground. Yuan Xu was very satisfied seeing Li Shuang's respectful look.

"You were very brave when you kidnapped my concubine. I heard that Erzhu Rong didn't kill you and even swore brotherhood with you. If Erzhu had married me, wouldn't I have to call you uncle?"

Yuan Xu was not angry about this matter, but his words were full of disdain.

To him, Erzhu Rong was just a household slave who raised horses around Mayi!

It was a blessing that her daughter could enter the Luoyang Palace.

"I am deeply terrified!"

"Don't you have anything else to say?"

"The reason I robbed the Erzhu family was out of loyalty to the Great Wei and Your Majesty!"

As soon as Li Shuang said this, everyone in the palace, from the emperor to the eunuchs, was stunned.

Yuan Ziyou frowned and scolded.

"Uncle Yunzhong, don't talk nonsense!"

Yuan Xu smiled.

"You should tell me!"

"When I was in the mountains, I was determined to serve the Great Wei with all my heart. However, I had no connections and no money, so I could only rob people passing through, hoping that one day I could raise enough money to buy an official position and serve Your Majesty. But I offended Your Majesty and I am guilty of death!"

Yuan Xu laughed out loud after hearing this.

"Although it's crude, your filial piety is commendable!"

"I dare not. It was precisely because of my words that Duke Liang listened to me that he became sworn brothers with me and gave me a family background!"

Yuan Xu saw Li Shuang's silly look and felt amused, so he asked:
"I heard that you were later adopted as Li Chong's son and served under Li Shengui. What do you think of Li Shengui, your sworn brother?"

Li Shuang raised his head and saluted:

"Your Majesty, my sworn brother is both talented in literature and military strategy, but he can be a bit arbitrary at times."

Yuan Xu heard this and said:

"He is not arbitrary at all, he clearly doesn't take me seriously."

Li Shuang said:

"Your Majesty is right. I'm not saying bad things about my brother behind his back. He's a good person in every way, but sometimes he forgets everything when he's fighting. There are some things he shouldn't decide. He should report them to Your Majesty!" "You're a good kid!"

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In the palace, the two found a common topic, starting with complaining about Li Shengui, and gradually they became very excited.

Yuan Ziyou had to remind him:
"Your Majesty, you have other things to attend to!"

Yuan Xu stopped talking in disappointment. At this moment, Yuan Mingyue, who had been waiting in the palace for a long time, walked in.

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother wishes to see Earl Yunzhong!"

"Li Qing, then you go!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Yuan Xu's face turned red, and he looked at Li Shuang's back and praised:

"Mr. Li may be a bit simple-minded, but he is truly loyal!"
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In the bedroom, Queen Hu looked at Li Shuang with an unhappy expression.

"Are you Li Shengui's sworn brother?"

"That's right, sir!"

"It's really hideous!"

Li Shuang glanced at Hu Hou. At this moment, she looked like a hedgehog with its fur standing on end, revealing a smell that was about to prick people.

"How dare you look at me? How rude!"

Queen Hu waved her sleeves and ordered:
"Left and right, drag him down and give him ten spankings!"

I go!

Is this so irritating?

Li Shuang quickly said:

"I have something to say!"

"Say!"

"The Queen Mother is a celestial being. I dare not offend her."

This "Xian Zhen" was Empress Hu's maiden name, unknown to most people. At least, in this chamber, besides her, not even Yuan Mingyue knew it.

Queen Hu knew without hesitation how Li Shuang knew this, and her face suddenly turned red.

She waved her hand to stop the eunuch beside her, and looked at Li Shuang with a hint of meaning.

"You two are truly brothers!"

"As a minister of the Great Wei, I am utterly loyal to Your Majesty and the Queen Mother!"

"Okay, so you are the only loyal minister in the Wei Dynasty?"

"I dare not!"

Queen Hu stood up, walked to Li Shuang's side, and said with a smile:

"Whether you are loyal or not is up to me!"
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"What does she mean?"

Li Shengui held a sachet in his hand, on which was embroidered a picture of mandarin ducks playing in the water, and he looked annoyed.

"What else could this mean? Isn't it obvious?"

Li Shuang said, but saw Li Shengui snort.

"woman!"

After putting away the sachet, Li Shengui left without looking back.

Hou Jing came up and said:

"My lord, it seems like General Wuwei is truly moved!"

Li Shuang shook his head and sighed:
"The Queen Mother is also feeling very uncomfortable!"

"What should I do?"

"As a loyal minister of the Great Wei, I naturally want to relieve the Queen Mother's worries; as a son of the Li family, I naturally want to relieve my sworn brother's worries. This is called loyalty and filial piety!"

Hou Jing sighed in his heart.

He had been following Li Shuang for so many years and thought he had learned all of Li Shuang's shamelessness.

When he saw him today, Hou Jing felt that the person in front of him was like a mountain, and he was just a speck of dust.

My lord, I am ashamed of myself for being able to describe pimping in such a refreshing and refined way!
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(End of this chapter)