GBP Chapter 1398 Shang Xi gives Shi Hongjiao advice
Chapter 1398 Shang Xi gives Shi Hongjiao advice
"But... Uncle Ge is such a bad boy, what should Si Niang do?"
"Isn't it normal to have three wives and four concubines? The fourth lady that the emperor favors must be well-educated and well-mannered."
Looking at Shang Xi who was worried about Lu Si Niang, Wan Baiqian said, "I have heard about this a long time ago. It is not new. You see, after finishing their official duties for the day, many officials go out to drink and prostitutes. Lord Ge is just one of them. Fu Liu cannot marry into the Ge family because of her family background. Her thoughts are in vain after all."
"Lord Ge is living a life of debauchery outside. Does Si Niang know about this? Si Niang has a very bad temper!" Shang Xi had seen Lu Si Niang beat Ge Dongqing, but that was many years ago. In the past two years, she hadn't heard of Lu Si Niang beating Ge Dongqing. Could it be that Lu Si Niang was kept in the dark by Ge Dongqing and didn't know about his romantic and dissolute behavior?
"What kind of person is Si Niang? She will not swallow her anger." Wan Baiqian and Lu Si Niang are of the same type of people. They cannot tolerate any grain of sand in their eyes. She is sure that Lu Si Niang knows everything.
"Uncle Ge is really something. Lu Si Niang is so pretty, but he still goes out to look for prostitutes. I really want to see this charming Fu Liu."
Hearing this, Shi Hongjiao came up with an idea and became interested: "I also want to see Fu Liu's beauty, but unfortunately my brother won't take me. How about we disguise ourselves and go to Jiao Man Lou at night?"
Zhong Siyu, who had remained silent, poured cold water on the idea. She disagreed, "That's not good. That's not a place a woman can go to!"
Shi Hongjiao shut up immediately. If it were someone else, she would definitely say that there was nothing a woman couldn't do. But it was different when the words came from Zhong Siyu's mouth. This person was the queen, and she was a general's wife, so she wouldn't dare to refute the queen even if she had the guts.
At lunch time, several people came to the Bian Yu Lou. Shang Xi and Wan Baiqian were from the North City, and Zhong Siyu was from Bian Jing. They all had the same taste.
Normally, we can’t say that we miss the food in Bianjing, but when we really tasted it, several people tacitly thought of the food, geography, scenery and folk customs in Bianjing city.
While eating Bianjing's food, Zhong Siyu couldn't help thinking of her parents in Dalang. Her mother hadn't written to her for a long time, probably because it was inconvenient. The emperor of Dalang was now mad and murderous. She didn't know if her father, who was an official in the court, was affected because she was a begged queen.
Thinking of this, Zhong Siyu picked up the wine glass and drank silently.
Wan Baiqian and Shang Xi saw through Zhong Siyu at a glance. Not only was she in a bad mood, she was also homesick. Wan Baiqian picked up the wine glass and said, "Aunt, don't drink by yourself. Let's drink together."
After drinking a glass of wine, Wan Baiqian said again: "There are continuous reports of success from the north, all good news!"
At this rate, they will be able to beg for Bianjing in two years. By then, as a beggar, how can the queen worry about missing home? But before Wan Baiqian could finish her words, Shi Hongjiao interrupted with excitement, "Yes, my husband has made many military achievements and is very brave. Recently, the whole imperial city is full of news about my husband's victories!"
Speaking of the war in the north, Shi Hongjiao naturally thought of her husband Sha Yueteng.
Speaking of meritorious officials, Zhong Siyu couldn't help but praise them in front of their family members, "The three of the Sha family are all loyal and capable generals that I have begged for. They are my right-hand men. This time, the enemies in the north and east were defeated by the Sha family. The emperor is very pleased and wants to reward you generously."
Hearing this, Shi Hongjiao smiled widely, and she said happily: "My mother-in-law said that the emperor has been kind to our Sha family, and we, the Sha family, swear to be loyal to the emperor until death." At this time, Shi Hongjiao casually grabbed the handkerchief next to the wine cup and kept stirring it with her two index fingers, "... Your Majesty, can you tell the emperor... Hongjiao has an unkind feeling... but it's not easy to say it out loud..."
The three people at the table stared at Shi Hongjiao for a long time. He was hesitant and didn't say a word. Shi Hongjiao, who usually sang and danced as he pleased, suddenly became shy. Everyone found it a little hard to appreciate him.
Zhong Siyu said: "You can say whatever you want to say. As long as it is reasonable, the emperor will agree to it!"
"really?"
Zhong Siyu nodded, indicating that she could just talk without worry.
"After some time, when the war in the north has stopped, can you ask the emperor to summon my husband back to the imperial city to report on his work?"
"The soldiers at the border must return to the city to report on their duties. The emperor has the final say. Soldiers guarding the border are not allowed to return to Fengying without a permit. This is the law."
No matter how great your achievements are or how great your contributions are to Fengqi, you must abide by the system of Wanlianxing, because this is the imperial power.
Shi Hongjiao put down his handkerchief, his face a little lonely, "I know, but it has been two years since I entered the gate of Sha Mansion, and I have not seen what my incomparably brave husband looks like. It's not that he can't go back. The last time the emperor summoned him back to the city to report on his work, he didn't go back. He said something about Dalang being cunning and he couldn't leave. I don't know if it's true or not."
Shang Xi secretly took a sip of wine when she heard this. What a sin! It was she who facilitated the marriage between Shi Hongjiao and Sha Yueteng. Sha Yueteng had not returned for two years because he did not want to see his wife. It was obvious how dissatisfied he was with this marriage.
Zhong Siyu said: "Don't worry, I will report this to the Emperor. If the war in the north subsides, the Emperor will definitely summon the young general back to receive his reward!"
Hearing this, Shi Hongjiao grinned again, "Thank you, Madam. This means that my husband's return is not far away."
Zhong Siyu stared at Shi Hongjiao with a smile on her face, then said, "I wish you good luck and success!"
Shi Hongjiao was stunned at first, then smiled, "My mother-in-law said that the emperor prepared explosives for the soldiers on the front line. Once ignited, they would explode with a bang. With this thing, the enemy was driven to flee in all directions. At this rate, the war in the north will soon be settled, and my husband will be back soon."
The other three people at the table smiled indifferently and said nothing. This war could not be won for two years. What Wan Lianxing wanted was not to end the war, but to conquer Dalang and take over the world. After a thousand-mile journey, they had only taken one step. This was still a long way from true peace.
It is rare to see shyness on Shi Hongjiao's face. This is a young woman who misses her husband who has been away for a long time. It is her yearning for beauty and expectation for her husband.
But once the war broke out, Sha Yueteng really had no time to come back in the short term.
Shang Xi couldn't bear to see Shi Hongjiao continue to wait, so she gave her an idea: "Hongjiao, wait until the war is stable, you can go to the border to take a look."
Hearing this, Shi Hongjiao's face turned even redder. "Actually, I wanted to go to the border to look for my husband, but my mother-in-law wouldn't let me. She said that if I went... my husband would be distracted!"