I owe the female honor system a billion

Chapter 132 13. Lotus Pond

Li Chao, who loves to play, of course built a place to rest in the palace.

Like this lotus pond.

It is located in the northwest corner of the imperial palace, firmly at the foot of the mountain, and the water in the pond is drawn from the clear springs in the mountains, so it is extremely clear all the time.The pond is planted with the best lotus species in the south. If it comes to summer, the clear water in the pond and the delicate and blooming lotus, under the reflection of the mountains behind, will be such a beautiful scenery.

Above the pool, there is a small pavilion, and there is a small road in the front and back linking the former court and the rear court. It is the place where the former emperor listened to music and made music with those prime ministers.

However, after arriving in the Wu Dynasty, Xia Qinglan seldom came here to rest due to her diligence, but it didn't prevent her from finding a good place to spend time for the young man in her harem.

Inside the small pavilion, sandalwood was a little bit, and on the mat beside the pavilion, a young man sat on a small table in front of him, quietly watching the kettle that was slowly boiling.

Slowly lift the heated kettle on the table, and then tilt the body of the kettle, letting the scorching water flow down along the somewhat cold air in early spring, just right into the cup containing some tea leaves.

And the emperor who was silently watching Zhezi seemed to have smelled the fragrance of tea, and turned his head slightly, looking at the wonderful scenery around him.

Xia Qinglan had an intoxicated look on her face, both tea drunk and intoxicated.

The young man silently put the teacup in his hand on the plate, then lifted it up and handed it out. The palace man beside him immediately lowered his head and took the plate and handed it to the emperor in the middle of the pavilion.

Xia Qinglan raised her eyebrows slightly, took a sip, and said with some surprise, "Good tea! I never thought that Qingchen would have such tea skills."

The young man added another pot of water, then put it on the carbon again, and said with a smile, "There is no tea ceremony, but your Majesty's tea is so good."

He smiled slightly, a leaf that came from nowhere in his hair drooped slightly.The leaf was full of aura, and the young man picked it off calmly, and put the leaf into the cup while talking,
"Your Majesty can taste it slowly, and it can relieve your Majesty's fatigue"

I don't know if it was an illusion, but Xia Qinglan also felt that after a cup of tea, she felt much better. She softened and looked at the young man, "Is it boring to ask you to accompany me to govern?"

The young man didn't raise his head, and continued to make tea, "It's because I have to stay in the imperial court for a whole day without seeing His Majesty come back, so I can call myself boring."

Xia Qinglan didn't speak in embarrassment, but took a sip of tea.

Su Chang lowered his head and his eyes flashed, but he was actually thinking about how to harm the state affairs.

He originally thought that she would not go to bed early and indulge in the gentleness.But how did they know that the five days and one dynasty of Dawu usually work in different places, so that they have no chance at all.

It is unrealistic for her to ignore politics, Su Changsheng is afraid that it will be more difficult for Su Changsheng to carry out the task if he speaks in vain and ruins his goodwill.

However, watching the sky last night, Su Chang found a very perfect opportunity. Basically, Su Chang felt that he could still complete this task.

So today he came out leisurely to have tea with Xia Qinglan.

After Su Chang poured out his tea, he suddenly raised his head and saw a figure from the past in the distance.He raised his hand silently, and pulled down the curtain in front of him, blocking the eyes from himself and the pavilion.

Xia Qinglan froze for a moment, then looked in Su Chang's direction.The curtain hangs down from above and divides the pavilion into two halves, which happens to be a tool used by Li Chao to have fun with men and women.According to ancient etiquette, men are not allowed to show their faces outside, but Emperor Li Chao likes to bring his men out to play, so she thought of a brilliant idea.

Just build a curtain to separate it.

Of course, this approach is also reflected in a small pavilion.

Xia Qinglan turned her head, and from a distance, she also saw a woman who was rushing this way holding a scroll.

Xun Li.

Xia Qinglan picked up the pen and finished the last stroke of the notebook in her hand, and put it on the table, "Xun Li is a close friend who grew up with me, so don't be so shy about it."

"It's not that I want to avoid it, I'm afraid that Mr. Xun will talk about you again." The young man's voice was clear, but it revealed a touch of infinite tenderness and temptation.

Xia Qinglan was slightly taken aback, then suddenly laughed.

That's right, Xun Li is more polite than himself.Now, although she won't say it in front of Su Chang, when the two of them are alone in the back, she will tell herself to pay attention to the defense between men and women.
"It's so sweet, give me a kiss." Xia Qinglan sat upright with a smile, and said to Su Chang.

There was no response from the other side of the curtain, but Xia Qinglan could imagine that the young man must have just given her a good looking look.

Xia Qinglan smiled even more, and looked at the woman who entered the pavilion.

Xun Li was taken aback when he saw the hanging curtain, and then saluted naturally, "My minister Xun Li, I have seen Your Majesty."

Then he turned his head and bowed to the curtain, "I have seen the empress."

There was no echo behind the curtain, but Xia Qinglan asked, "What's the matter, you came to see me in person?"

Xun Li frowned,

"The foreign land in the north invaded again, and it was reported from Beiping Pass. A few days ago, the leader of the barbarians, Wu Zinanji, led cavalry to attack the pass. Fortunately, after His Majesty took the imperial capital, he sent troops to the north for reinforcements, so that the barbarians returned without success. "

Xia Qinglan laughed, "I see, I have to call Lao Bing to talk about this matter later."

That old ice's full name is Bing Luo, and he is the new secretary of the Ministry of War of Dawu.

"What's more." Xun Li nodded, and took out another scroll, "This is the record of the fine species of the white crane. Since it was planted last year, there have been two harvests in three seasons. The yield is also good. It must be as good as before. Five times as much."

Xia Qinglan was taken aback for a moment, and picked up the scroll in disbelief and began to read it carefully.

Xun Li lowered his head, waiting for Xia Qinglan's reply, but was suddenly interrupted by the palace servants beside him.

She raised her head and looked to her side, the palace servant was holding a cup of tea and was saluting to her, "Lord Xun, the tea made by the empress"

Xun Li was taken aback, looked in the direction of the curtain, and gently took the teacup in his hand. "Thank you, Empress."

Then he took a sip, his eyes lit up, and he continued to taste.

Xia Qinglan finally finished reading the scroll in her hand, and said in surprise, "I never thought that there are such strangers in the Central Plains. I deserve a reward, a big reward."

Xun Li said, "The white crane doesn't want money, it has already decided what it wants."

"What do you want?" Xia Qinglan took a sip of tea.

"The position of the national teacher I seek." Xun Li frowned.

The national teacher, in the previous dynasty, helped the emperor refine many Yin-strengthening pills and Yan-retaining pills, which brought disaster to the government and the public.Except for the prime minister, the old woman slept all the men from the courtier's family.

Xia Qinglan was chopped off after entering the imperial capital, so she wasn't very impressed.

But she smiled and said, "Then give it to her."

Xun Li said, "I'm just afraid that using the name of the national teacher will cause dissatisfaction among many ministers in the court."

After all, there are historical factors. The ministers of the court followed the late emperor to raise troops, and fought with Xia Qinglan all over the world. All of them hated the former court to the bone. It may be inappropriate to mention the national teacher now.

Xia Qinglan said, "Why use the national teacher, you can give her a grand teacher instead."

She stood up slightly, with a relaxed expression on her face, but a lightning-like light flashed in the depths of her eyes with a fierce aura, "Let her be a vain job in the palace, and set up a house next to the emperor's land. I'll see after I see it."

"That's how it is."

Xun Li nodded.

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