Zhi Xuan

Late at night, there was silence in the bedroom.

The servant girl lay quietly on the couch, paying close attention to Young Master Xun, and carefully got up after making sure that he was sleeping soundly. She tidied up her dress, grabbed the soup bowl that was put aside, and walked out of the room with light steps.

Because of the haste to leave, the maid stepped on the ground barefoot without socks, and the chill continued to rise.

She didn't care much, she just wanted to leave quickly.

The maid held the soup bowl tightly in her hand, and the bottom of the bowl was printed with dried soup stains.She must be cleaned up immediately, so as not to be found out.

Mrs. Mo asked her to try to conceive, but she may not allow her to drug son Xun.

She was really forced to have no other choice, and she didn't want to end up in a miserable situation, so she took the risk of preparing this dose of tiger wolf medicine.It doesn't matter once or twice, if the number of times is too much, it will definitely damage the body of Young Master Xing.Once the matter is found out, Madam Mo does not need to deal with it, and she will be charged with murdering the clan without a place to bury her.

The maid's footsteps were hurried, her heart was beating so fast that it almost jumped out of her throat.

About to round the corner of the corridor, a fire suddenly appeared in front of him.

The maidservant turned pale.

At the end of the corridor, a servant is walking with a lamp.Seeing the disheveled maidservant, the waiter raised the bronze lamp in his hand to illuminate her pale face and the soup bowl she was holding, without changing his expression, he said, "Madam wants to see you, come with me."

The maid's legs were weak, and her ears were buzzing.

She thought that if things were brought to light, she would be doomed.But he didn't dare to disobey the order, so he could only follow the servant with trembling lips.

She didn't dare to throw away the soup bowl, that would only add to her guilt.

The waiter's waist was a little stooped, but his steps were steady.

The two of them walked through the dim corridor, passed through one after another dark rooms, and finally there was a light in front of them, accompanied by bursts of fragrance, which shocked people's spirits.

"Ma'am, someone has brought it here."

The servant retired, and a familiar servant girl stepped forward, looked up and down at the former sisters, with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes, and she sneered silently.

"Zhi, why are you in such a mess?"

The maid Zhi lowered her head, and kept tightening her hand holding the soup bowl, with such strength that her knuckles turned white.

Unlike the residence of Young Master Xun, the palace where Mrs. Mo lived was brightly lit, and people's voices could be heard faintly.

Through the half-opened door, the light fell on the steps, and everything about the maid was invisible, which made her feel ashamed and terrified.

The maid on the steps did not make things difficult for her, and followed Mrs. Mo's order to bring her into the room.

The room is very warm. The bronze stove is placed on the table. A puff of smoke rises from the top of the stove, and the curling aroma wafts along with it. It is refreshing but not strong, just refreshing.

The climate in Xidi is very bad. It is cold in winter and wet in spring, which is commonly known as late spring cold, which Mrs. Mo is not used to.

After being treated by Doctor Sang and Witch Doctor, the poison on her body has been removed, but the foundation has been damaged too badly and needs to be recuperated.Whether it can be restored to the past, no one can guarantee, but it is a great fortune to save a life and not die early from the poison. Physical illness does not break her down, but makes her more sober and stronger.

Leaning on the couch, Mrs. Mo looked a little sleepy.Wrapped in brocade robes and animal skins on her legs, she still felt cold.Fortunately, there was a stove sent by Zhi Xuan, which made her feel a little comfortable.

However, the pain can only be relieved temporarily and cannot be completely eradicated.The pain came at night, and she often couldn't sleep well, going to bed later each day.

Holding the bronze stove, Mrs. Mo's thoughts drifted away.

She thought of the letter sent from Dongliang Kingdom, the content was similar to the past, but there were some differences between the lines.

The sister who married to Dongliang country changed her mind and wanted to inquire about son Hao through her.

I don't know if it was the sister's intention or it came from her husband.If the former is nothing, it can be seen that she has grown a lot.If it was the latter, could it be that she was tempted by her husband?This is not a good thing.

Thinking of the news from the northern capital, Mrs. Mo pressed her forehead.

Marquis Xiyuan and Marquis Dongliang are relatives, and Zhixuan even called Marquis Dongliang uncle, but the relationship between the two countries is not very good, even worse than when the previous Marquis Xiyuan was in power.

She knew some of the reasons, and she could guess a little.It can only be said that the fault is not with Xiyuan Country, Dongliang Country is too greedy and wants to take advantage of people's danger, not just once or twice.

Mo country has a special geographical location, sandwiched between Bei'an country and Dongliang country, and is very familiar with the behavior of the two countries.Mrs. Mo, as a candidate for marriage, was carefully taught before getting married, and everyone from the monarch to the clan knew it by heart.

Zhixuan and Gong Zihao married, Xiyuan Kingdom and Bei'an Kingdom formed a marriage alliance, and the two countries built cities on the grasslands. The participating clans spread all over the government and the public, and the interests involved were beyond countless.

Judging from the education Mrs. Mo has received, this is a very successful political marriage, which is of great benefit to both countries.As long as Zhixuan sits firmly on the throne of the country and Gong Zihao stands firm in the court of Bei'an, this kind of alliance will be unbreakable.

In contrast, the peace between Bei'an Kingdom and Dongliang Kingdom is only superficial, and the hunting alliance is not so secure.

Once there is a war between Dongliang and Xiyuan, the best situation is that Bei'an will not help each other, and it is more likely to send troops to help Xiyuan.

If the two vassal states join forces, Dongliang will not have any chance of winning.But this will also lead to another question, what is the attitude of Zhongdu, and whether it will sit idly by.

Mrs. Mo did not lack political insight. When she decided to let her maidservant give birth to the child of Gong Zi, she made a plan for her future life, and began to actively contact the government to learn as much useful knowledge as possible.

Thinking of the wrestling between several big powers, Mrs. Mo couldn't help but feel a headache.

She occasionally has a flash of inspiration, but she can't completely sort out her thoughts, and she is always interrupted halfway.The reason is that she lacks people around her who can make suggestions and solve her doubts.

However, things cannot be rushed.

Young Master Xun has no son or daughter under his knees, officials of all sizes only follow Young Master Xun's lead, and there is no room for her to intervene for the time being.If the movement is too big, it will be noticed immediately.The other party followed suit, and everything that had been arranged before would come to naught.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Mo couldn't help but sigh.

She was glad that she had the foresight to find an opportunity to send out the salt lake and gold mine, so as to get in touch with Zhixuan.If not, she might become more passive.

Mrs. Mo has been distracted, the servants in the hall did not make a sound, and the maid who was brought bent over the ground, also did not dare to make a sound.It's just that as time passed, the maidservant's face became paler, and water glistened in her eyes, full of unknown fear.

I don't know how long it has passed, Madam Mo finally retracted her thoughts, brushed her fingertips across the stove in her hand, and her eyes fell on the maidservant. The first sentence she spoke made her tremble like chaff: "The medicine of tiger and wolf can no longer be used."

The maid's face was pale, and she kowtowed repeatedly on the ground.She couldn't open her mouth to plead guilty. People who are so frightened can't make a sound at all.

The sound of dong dong dong echoed in the room, and the maidservant's forehead was soon bruised and purple.The rest of the people turned a blind eye, as if the ground was not a living thing.

Mrs. Mo was upset when she saw it, and said: "Okay, give her the things."

The maid wanted to kowtow again, but the servant held her shoulders and forcibly stopped her movement.The maid who had mocked her before stepped forward and handed a palm-sized porcelain bottle to her.

There are five pills in the bottle, which come from Xiyuan Kingdom, and have been sold for sky-high prices in Zhongdu City and various vassal states.

Porcelain vases containing pills are also very rare, and only Zhidi can be fired. Using it to hold pills will increase the price several times.

Holding the porcelain bottle, the maid was shocked.

"Before you have children, you can't have any trouble with your son's health. Do you understand?" Mrs. Mo said.

Hearing clearly the implication in the words, the servant girl felt like falling into an ice cellar, but she had no way out, she could only hold the porcelain bottle tightly, as if holding her own life, nodded vigorously, and said hoarsely: "Go back to Madam, I understand."

"Just understand, let's go down." Mrs. Mo waved her hand.

"No!" The maid walked out of the hall on her knees.When the night wind blew on her face, the sweat on her body was blown dry, and the cold hit her, which made her shiver immediately.

survived.

It's good to be alive.

The maid didn't dare to stay, and quickly walked through the corridor, leaving the lights behind her, and plunged into the darkness.

She is very clear that she can't blame anyone for her end today.

She was sent by Marquis Mo to serve Mrs. Mo, but she secretly communicated with the son, and watched Mrs. Mo's every move in private.

Mrs. Mo did not kill her with a cane, she was lenient. All she could do was to make up for her mistakes and do her best to fulfill Mrs. Mo's order.

Thinking of this, the handmaiden held the porcelain bottle even harder, her gaze gradually changed from fear to firmness, and she moved forward step by step until she reached the end of the corridor and was nowhere to be seen.

After the maidservant left, Mrs. Mo changed a stove, opened her sister's letter, decided to write a letter to Zhixuan after careful consideration.Naturally, it is not possible to send it directly. Only by contacting in the name of Tianzhuang will it not attract suspicion from all parties.

Gongzi Xun and Gongzi Hao are brothers, she is Gongzi Xun's wife, and Zhixuan can also be called a relative.Now that Zhixuan's younger sister is married, she is still married to Wang Zihuai, so it is reasonable for her to add make-up in the name of a relative.

"Prepare two boxes of pearls and jade ornaments and send them to Xidu City to add makeup to the daughter of the Yuan family."

"promise!"

The news that Mrs. Mo added makeup to Yuan Tao did not cause much disturbance in Bei'an.As she expected, there were indeed sour words, but no more attention was paid to them.

Zhi Xuan was taken aback when he saw the treasure sent, and opened the letter that came with Tianzhuang, his doubts were suddenly cleared, and a flash of clarity flashed in his eyes.

"Come here." Zhixuan summoned a servant, "I sent the things to Mrs. Yang, and said that it was Mrs. Mo who added makeup to Taomei."

"promise!"

Under Zhixuan's order, the pearl and jade ornaments were sent to Yuan Tao. Zhixuan left a letter, thought about the content for a long time, and decided not to leave Shiziba alone, and called the other party to meet.

A few days ago, Shi Ziba and Wang Zihuai arrived in the western capital together.

After the welcome banquet, Wang Zihuai completed the sacrifice according to the etiquette, and when the auspicious day came, he would take Yuan Tao back to Zhongdu City to complete the whole wedding.As the king of Xiyuan and the head of the Yuan clan, Zhixuan needs to participate in the entire sacrificial process, which is regarded as a respect for the king.

During this period, Shi Ziba asked to see Zhi Xuan several times but was blocked from the door.Excuses are easy to find, government affairs are busy, military affairs are busy, priests can't get away, so take more responsibility.

Shi Ziba was so angry that he was waiting, but if he was in China, he would have already lost his temper.

In the western capital, he dared not.

His situation is inherently delicate, if he accidentally angered Zhi Xuan, and the purpose of borrowing troops cannot be achieved, he may even have to confess his life here.

Just when Shi Ziba was full of irritability and almost turned into a trapped beast, Zhi Xuan finally stopped leaving him alone and sent someone to summon him to the Monarch's Mansion.

Shi Ziba couldn't help being overjoyed, he immediately cheered up, changed his clothes again, and quickly boarded the carriage, almost urging the driver to go fast with his whip.

He lingered in the western capital for several days, feeling more and more uneasy.No matter why Zhi Xuan is willing to meet him, he must firmly grasp the opportunity, not allowing any mistakes, let alone making any mistakes!