[Comprehensive] Empress Variations

Now this body is indeed too weak, after seeing Zhao Kuangyin, Xun Ying felt something on her mind.When he realized that his physical strength was exhausted, although he felt a little regretful, he still chose to sit in the carriage.

She should still have a chance to visit this ancient market, although when she comes back in the future, it may have a completely different style from Southern Tang.But if Li Yu and the others have some doubts because of their greed for momentary enjoyment, it is really not worth the candle.

Back on the carriage, Li Yu didn't enter the palace immediately, but took Zhou Ehuang to the place he had long been optimistic about.He is very careful when choosing the scenery now, and some places are really beautiful in spring and summer.Looking at it at this time is full of loneliness.Especially the scenery of the flower field, now it is even possible to not even see the branches, only a piece of withered grass is left.

What he took Zhou Ehuang to see at this time was the mountains and rivers, and the only things that have ornamental value in these four seasons are the dangerous peaks made of stubborn rocks, and the flowing torrents that don't feel like torrents.

Li Yu used to be a person who liked to enjoy the scenery, but he didn't know when he started.No matter how beautiful the scenery is, there is no way to divert his attention. His love for Zhou Ehuang surpasses all mountains and rivers.Every time it is said that he went to see the mountains and rivers with Zhou Ehuang, but more often he thought about Zhou Ehuang watching the mountains and rivers, and Li Yu looked at the people who admired the scenery.

No matter what to appreciate, they will never be given enough time.Before it was time for lunch, He Min reminded Li Yu. "My lord, it's time for us to go back."

Zhou Ehuang was in poor health, so he had to drink this medicine three times a day.The lord didn't want Ruyun to follow him, and wanted to take care of Zhou Ehuang himself, so before leaving, Ruyun told the lord that he must return on time.

It is best not to overwork Zhou Ehuang's body, if possible, it is best not to even blow the cold wind.When they went out of the palace like this, it was inevitable that there would be some chills on the way, maybe Zhou Ehuang himself didn't care, these slaves were very cautious.

"It's getting late, let's go back. If you still want to see it, we'll come back tomorrow." Li Yu tightly held Zhou Ehuang's hand, and the slightly cool palm was already warmed by him.Now that pale skin doesn't seem to be dyed bright red because of the grip of the two of them.Unless it is too hard, it is possible to leave obvious marks.And how could he be willing? !

"Forget it tomorrow. This scenery is only fresh on the first day. As the lord of the country, you can't go out of the palace every day." Xun Ying shook her head, if this is the season full of greenery, She might like the scenery here.But here, apart from stubborn stones, there is running water.Even in the apocalyptic era in the depths of her life, there is no shortage of such scenery.

There are even many places that are so strange and majestic that it is unimaginable.It looks more appreciative than the scenery in front of her. If she wants to see it, it is easy for her.Moreover, she would be more appreciative there than in this world.

In this world that is real to others, all she sees is falsehood.Destined to be, out of place.

Now Li Yu can't tell whether Zhou Ehuang's words are alienation or thinking about him.At this time, he no longer tried his best to distinguish.He really wanted to tell Zhou Ehuang that it was okay.During these three days, he could spend all his time on Zhou Ehuang.But he couldn't help worrying that Zhou Ehuang found clues from his abnormality.

During this period of time, he spent a lot of time every day to accompany Zhou Ehuang, but he never let go of state affairs.He is the head of the country, although the position of the head of the country is not what he wants.But in his position, he must seek his own government.He really attaches great importance to state affairs, even if he knows that this country cannot be saved by his own efforts.

He valued it so much in the past, but suddenly left state affairs behind.It will inevitably make people feel strange, Zhou Ehuang has always been smart, and will never ignore his abnormality.If Zhou Ehuang really asked, Li Yu didn't want to give her the impression of cheating in her last time.Therefore, we can only try our best to make her undetectable.

"Then we'll just walk around the palace tomorrow." Li Yu had a soft smile on his lips.Only those eyes became more and more depressed day by day, and the gentle aura around him concealed the sadness so hard to show traces.

"Okay." Xun Ying also smiled slightly, looking across the palms of the two people's interlocking fingers, and lowered their eyes slightly.

Those who don't know the truth will only feel good when they see this scene.The man has a handsome appearance, and he always looks at the woman with tenderness and sweetness.The woman has a delicate figure and a delicate face, and she always makes people feel shy when she lowers her head slightly.The person involved knew that there was a gap between the two that could not be broken in this lifetime.

"Investigate Li Yu's empress." Zhao Kuangyin lowered the curtain on the car and sat back in his seat.His eyes narrowed slightly, and there was a trace of complexity in his vision.Unexpectedly, just from that side, he was somewhat curious about this woman named Zhou Ehuang.

"Yes..." The guard in black couldn't help but cast a glance at Lin Zhong.Several people looked at each other in blank dismay, and they all naturally recognized the face of Li Yu, the lord of the Southern Tang Dynasty.Then the identity of the woman next to him was clearly revealed.It's just that they didn't expect that with just a half-covered face, that woman could make the emperor interested? !

Of course, they won't say anything superfluous.The emperor has always been affectionate, but he has never missed a major event because of his children's affair.In this case, they should do what the emperor asked them to do.Cause and effect, they don't need to think about it.

A wise monarch has always had a strong restraint on his subordinates.Zhao Kuangyin is obviously an extremely wise monarch and is very popular.

Zhao Kuangyin narrowed his eyes slightly, and thought of those eyes that surprised him a bit.It's a pity that it is destined not to be his property.Zhao Kuangyin's eyes flickered, and a smile suddenly appeared on his lips.The emotion in those gazes was obviously secretive.

That woman is indeed not his property, and he has no plans to make a move for the time being.However, using her as an excuse, it's okay for Li Yu to feel uncomfortable.He has always known a man's mind, if Li Yu thought this woman might have an affair with him, what would he think of her? !

If Zhou Hou is really what he has heard occasionally, she must be a little proud in her heart, and she should not bother to explain.The bigger possibility is that Li Yu and Zhou Hou have been separated from each other since then.In this way, it can also reduce Li Yu's contact with Zhou Hou.

In the future, when he breaks through the Southern Tang Dynasty, if he can still arouse his interest after this week.It can be regarded as benefiting himself in advance.If he has no interest in Zhou Hou, and the enemy country's ruler and the country's empress do not agree, it will definitely be beneficial and harmless to them.

But it's just a word, and it can be done.After those people searched for some information, let them go to Nantang Palace to spread the word.

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The next day.

"Today, did the lord come a little late?" Xun Ying closed the music score in her hand, and asked seemingly casually.

Ruyun just saw that the music score in Zhou Ehuang's hands had turned to the last page, so she asked casually.In his heart, he understood very well that this was not because he cared much about the Lord, but because he was just asking out of boredom.

At this time in the past, they must have stopped staying in the room, but watching the scenery outside. "Queen of the country, it is said that the envoys of the Great Song Dynasty came today, and the lord has always personally received them. Just now, the lord has asked someone to come over and pass on the message. After the slaves have visited the country, you have been paying attention and you have not disturbed."

"The envoy of the Song Dynasty? No wonder." Xun Ying nodded, thinking of Zhao Kuangyin's eyes yesterday, she had a bad feeling.It's just that her guessing like this is useless.After the envoys of Song Dynasty leave or are arranged, Li Yu should tell him the truth.

Even if the envoy's arrival had something to do with her, her body would not last until all their plans were implemented.In any case, she won't be in any trouble.

"Ruyun, go and get me another sheet music." Xun Ying put the sheet music in Ruyun's hand and asked her to get another one.

"Yes!" Ruyun was so happy that Li Yu would not come.Although I didn't hear any worse news from the imperial physician, but just from Zhou Ehuang's face, it can be seen that her body is getting weaker and weaker day by day.

The imperial physician did not object to Zhou Ehuang going out.But Ruyun feels that the weather is getting colder and colder, even if he is in good health, he doesn't like to go out and wander around, let alone the Empress Dowager?It's a pity that Empress Guo seems to like watching the scenery outside so much that she can't bear to stop it.But as long as the king doesn't bring it up, the empress won't think about going out by herself.

Xun Ying took a new sheet of music from Ruyun, and after she read most of the new sheet music, the door was pushed open.Even without looking up, she could guess who came in.

Putting the music score in his hand aside, he still kept his head down.Ruyun by the bed has already given a neat and tidy gift. "See my lord."

"Don't be too polite." Li Yu's voice came almost the next second he spoke.

Xun Ying looked up, and sure enough, she saw Li Yu take off the cloak on her body.After staying by the stove for a while, letting the heating dissipate the cold air from his clothes, he walked towards her.

Li Yu's face was a little ugly, but after meeting his gaze, it looked a little soft. "It's a bit cold outside today, so don't go out."

"Okay." Xun Ying nodded without expressing any objection.She didn't go out today, but she let Ruyun open the window for a while to breathe.From the window, she could see that today's weather was not worse than yesterday's, and even a little bit better.Li Yu didn't want Zhou Ehuang to go out, obviously not because of the weather.

Li Yu's eyes were fixed on Zhou Ehuang, his eyes swept over Zhou Ehuang's exquisite facial features, and even the body that was concealed under the bedding seemed to be seen through him.He wanted to speak several times, but the words had already reached his lips, and finally he swallowed them again.

Several times he hesitated to speak, and Xun Ying felt a little uncomfortable watching it. "Master, what do you want to say, but it doesn't matter."

"Ehuang, do you know the emperor of Song Dynasty?!" Li Yu couldn't help asking.Today, the envoy of the Song Dynasty praised Zhou Ehuang all the time, and finally said, "My emperor appreciates the empress very much."If there is a chance, I hope that the king will take the empress to visit the Song Dynasty."

It was impossible for Li Yu to visit Da Song, so he naturally refused.Originally, he thought it was a trap set by the Great Song Emperor. If he went, he might not have the chance to come back.Who knew that after he refused, the envoy of the Great Song Dynasty said, "My emperor is looking forward to going after the country."

Obviously, what the messenger wanted to convey should be this sentence.It's just that he, the lord of the country, brought it along, which can be regarded as giving Nantang some face.But when Da Song was able to say the following sentence, Nan Tang made Li Yu very shameless.That Da Song never cared about his face.

Li Yu was only glad that he inadvertently lost his courtesy in order to prevent the ministers from facing the envoys of the Song Dynasty, so he was the one who met him personally.These words, only he can hear.These two sentences were still within his range of tolerance, but even he couldn't help being a little angry with the last sentence.

For the first time, the envoy of the Great Song Dynasty did not use the somewhat domineering way of speaking, but instead used some persuasion.The Song Dynasty has always been rude to the Southern Tang Dynasty. If it was about other things, he would definitely have a good impression of the envoy.This envoy would actually say directly, "My emperor is very interested in your country's queen. If the king wants to give it to you, you may be able to keep the country safe and peaceful for a few more years..."

Such words are no longer normal diplomacy, but an insult to him, the king, and Zhou Ehuang, the empress.It is true that many countries will exchange women for peace, but Li Yu has not thought about this method for the time being.Even if this method is really used, it is impossible for Zhou Ehuang, the empress of the country, to be the turn.

Obviously his anger had already made him a little anxious, but he didn't directly refuse. Instead, he asked someone to take the envoy to the embassy, ​​saying that he would consider it for two days.This kind of behavior will make the envoys look down on him, even more despised by the Song Dynasty than a king who wears the clothes of the courtiers of the Song Dynasty to receive the envoys.A man doesn't even have the ability to protect his wife.

However, doing so is the best for Nantang Jiangshan.Now apart from Imperial Physician Chen, he is the only one who knows that Ehuang can only last for two days at most.The envoys had witnessed Ehuang's death, so naturally they would not raise such an outrageous request in the eyes of both parties.

"My lord, my concubine has been married to you for so many years, but I have never left your side. Shouldn't you be the one who knows who this concubine knows best?!" Xun Ying didn't answer, but instead asked a rhetorical question.

There was a bit of guilt in Li Yu's eyes, and his complexion was obviously relieved.Originally he was in a bad mood, not just because of Song Shi's attitude, he was actually used to their non-respectful attitude.Only a strong country leader can be respected by the envoys. They were indeed weak in the Southern Tang Dynasty compared to the Song Dynasty, and it is normal for people to have a bad attitude.

What he cares about is whether there is really a connection between Zhou Ehuang and Zhao Kuangyin.He once had an affair with Zhou Nvying, and Zhou Ehuang and Zhao Kuangyin...

He knew that the two things should not be confused. Zhao Kuangyin was well-known in the Song Dynasty even before he ascended the throne, and the number of times he went to the Southern Tang Dynasty was really very few.However, he still couldn't help but doubt.Up to now, I still can't help but worry about gains and losses.That's why I asked.

After hearing Zhou Ehuang's response, he felt relieved, but felt more guilty towards Zhou Ehuang.Just hearing the name 'Zhao Kuangyin', he reacted like this.What was Zhou Ehuang thinking when he saw him get along with Zhou Nvying with his own eyes, and saw the two of them getting close in front of her? !

Thinking of the past every day, he wished he could stab himself twice.These days, he kept dreaming about what he did back then in his dreams.Every time I want to step forward to pull 'myself' and Zhou Nvying apart, but there is nothing I can do.This is also one of the reasons why he has always been by Zhou Ehuang's side, not only because of reluctance, but only when he is by his side can he feel a little more comfortable.

He shouldn't doubt Zhou Ehuang.If Zhou Ehuang could really fall in love with other people, how could he and Zhou Nvying be pushed into this world.Anyone in this world can doubt Zhou Ehuang, but he is not qualified to doubt Zhou Ehuang's affection.

"It's my fault that I shouldn't believe you." Li Yu admitted his mistake without hesitation, and he didn't look like an emperor at all.If you still rely on your status to treat the person you like, it will only make you and your lover farther and farther away.Li Yu already has this awareness now, but this awareness came too late for him.

"My lord, what did the envoy of the Great Song Dynasty say? It's related to the concubine?!" Xun Ying asked.

"It's not a big deal, Ehuang doesn't need to care about it." Li Yu tried to show his softest expression to appease Zhou Ehuang.With Zhou Ehuang's current body, it is best not to worry about anything.Now even the harem affairs are handled by him personally.How could he be willing to let Zhou Ehuang worry about the Song Dynasty.He didn't want Zhou Ehuang to still be worried when he passed away.

"My lord, why do you need to hide it from my concubines? If it's not a big deal, why should the lord ask my concubines if they know Zhao Kuangyin, the emperor of the Song Dynasty? Things related to the Song Dynasty may be related to the life and death of our country. In the heart of the lord , How could it not be a big deal?!" Xun Ying frowned slightly, and it could be seen that she was somewhat dissatisfied with Li Yu's concealment.

"..." Li Yu couldn't help sighing, Zhou Ehuang was indeed too smart.He seldom pretended in front of Zhou Ehuang recently, so she could easily guess that it was the truth with his behavior. "Zhao Kuangyin has a good impression of you."

Even so, Li Yu's answer is still somewhat reserved.He didn't lie, but he didn't say that Zhao Kuangyin not only had a crush on her, Zhou Ehuang, but even wanted him to send her off with his own hands.In his opinion, this is absolutely impossible. It doesn't matter if you say it or not.

"I don't know when I met the Great Song Emperor, since I didn't know each other, where did this good impression come from?!" Xun Ying frowned even deeper.

Li Yu put his hand on Zhou Ehuang's forehead, trying to smooth the wrinkles on it because of doubts. "His affection for you may only be due to your beauty. Although he has never met, he may have seen portraits and heard rumors. No matter what kind, this emperor of the Song Dynasty is obviously superficial when it comes to matters between men and women. · A swinger."

It is absolutely impossible for Li Yu to say a good word for Zhao Kuangyin in front of Zhou Ehuang. He wished that other men would be empty in Zhou Ehuang's eyes.In the eyes of others, Li Yu has always been gentle and graceful, and Li Yu himself thinks so.Until now, he didn't realize that his jealousy and possessiveness were so strong.

Xun Ying stretched her eyebrows, and nodded her head seriously.The distance between the two is very close, and Xun Ying raised her head slightly enough to meet Li Yu's gaze. "My lord, it should be more than that. If the emperor of the Song Dynasty just wanted to show his love for this little girl, there is no need to send envoys. Could it be that he still wants you to hand over his concubine?!"

Although I don't know if Zhao Kuangyin said such a thing, the envoys of Song Dynasty did say it.Li Yu restrained his smile and pursed his lips slightly.He once again felt that it was not a good thing for Zhou Ehuang to be too smart.Li Yu is still organizing his language, and wants to tell Zhou Ehuang in the most appropriate way.But his expression has already told Zhou Ehuang the answer.

"Then why did the emperor of the Song Dynasty do this? Even if he is the wife of a commoner, there is no reason to wantonly invade. Where is he placing the empress?!" Before Zhou Ehuang could speak, Ruyun couldn't help it.She looked at Zhou Ehuang with worried eyes.

"Why should Ruyun get angry? The left and right are just a dying body, even if you really want to go to the Song Dynasty. I am afraid that you will not be able to hold on on the way. How can this body withstand the long journey?! "Xun Ying looked indifferently, no matter whether she died of illness or other reasons on the way, in the eyes of the common people, she was still innocent.There will even be many people who feel sorry for her.If you don't see the emperor in the Song Dynasty, Zhou Ehuang's reputation will not be bad.

"I won't agree, Ehuang, you can't be sent to the Song Dynasty. Regardless of life or death, you can only be my Li Yu's queen." Li Yu reached out and grabbed Zhou Ehuang's palm, obviously stronger than before .

"However, how do you appease the envoy of the Song Dynasty? If the concubine's guess is correct, the envoy is still staying in the embassy now?!" Xun Ying knows Li Yu's way of doing things very well through memory.

"Just tell the truth, you may at any time now... what Zhao Kuangyin wants is not a corpse." Li Yu didn't want to hang 'death' on his lips at this time, especially in front of Zhou Ehuang. Impossible to say.Although everyone knew what he wanted to say, it was just a little psychological comfort for him to deceive himself if he didn't say it.

"Yes." Xun Ying put on a smile again, she bent her fingers slightly, and shook hands with Li Yu's fingers. "Ehuang will not cause trouble for the king."

"Of course!" Li Yu felt Zhou Ehuang's initiative, and there was a little surprise in his sight.A person's forcibly clasped fingers and another person's active cooperation are two completely different feelings.He admitted that he was a little bit intoxicated by it.

Xun Ying lowered her eyes slightly, looking at the closed window.Unexpectedly, Zhao Kuangyin would let the envoy into the palace after just a one-sided relationship.

If it was love at first sight, she would not believe it.The emperor's love at first sight is really a luxury.Probably Zhao Kuangyin just wanted to see Li Yu's dissatisfied but helpless appearance.It was convenient for her to do so.