Although Zhou Qingqing, who was born in Jinling City, knows little about the mysterious and low-key Northern Zhao in the north. But I have also heard some rumors that Northern Zhao was only a grassland tribe before, and after the current emperor Zhao Yin succeeded to the head of the tribe, he gradually unified the surrounding areas, gathered the scattered land of Yanbei, and established Northern Zhao ten years ago. However, it is rumored that Zhao Yin does not have great talent, and the reason why Northern Zhao rose in Yanbei is all due to Zhao Yin's wife Queen Luo.

Hearing Qin Zhen mention it today, Zhou Qingqing couldn't help but be curious: "Northern Zhao is ambitious, it stands to reason that it should be Emperor Zhao Yin, what do you say about Queen Luo?" ”

Qin Zhen laughed and said, "Are you pretending not to know, or have you really not heard of it?" ”

Zhou Qingqing flattened his mouth: "I have heard that Queen Luo of Northern Zhao is not simple, but it is not because of this rumor that I believe that the ambition of Northern Zhao is because of this Queen Luo." Listening to you say this, she is really as powerful as the rumors say, but where did she come from? ”

Qin Zhen smiled: "Zhao Yin has been ill for many years, and it is no secret that Queen Luo is in charge of the government alone, and it is not a secret in Northern Zhao. I can also tell you that Northern Zhao swept several major tribes in Yanbei a few years ago, and it was rumored that Zhao Yin personally led the army, but in fact, Queen Luo commanded it. ”

Zhou Qingqing squinted and laughed: "It seems that not only does Northern Zhao have spies in Western Qin, but there are also a lot of spies in Western Qin in Northern Zhao." ”

Qin Zhen took a sip of tea unhurriedly and sandwiched a few mouthfuls of food into her bowl: "Doesn't the folk often say that you can't have the heart of harming people, and you can't do without the heart of preventing people?" I sent spies in Beizhao, but it was just a precaution. ”

Zhou Qingqing shook his head, ate a few bites of hot side dishes, and praised Shen Changan: "Senior brother's craftsmanship is really good, I haven't eaten this Jiangnan taste for several months." ”

Shen Changan saw that the princess from the Southern Zhou Dynasty was different from what he expected, but she was down-to-earth and generous, and she was not afraid of people, so he smiled and said: "I have traveled north and south for many years, and I like the food of various places the most. ”

Seeing that she was eating happily, Qin Zhen unconsciously curled the corners of his mouth and smiled, and reached out to touch her head: "You eat slowly, and no one will rob you." ”

Shen Chang'an, an old bachelor sitting on the side, was suddenly stunned by the doting look of his junior brother.

He almost watched Qin Zhen grow up, and knew that his personality was bold and uninhibited, only obsessed with fighting and killing, and he had no interest in the relationship between men and women, but now he saw that he was so different from this new princess, and he estimated that he would have a more wonderful expression when he touched the beard on his face.

Shen Changan coughed lightly and returned to business: "Xiaozhen, I'm afraid it's not easy to dig out the entire line where Beizhao hides Xijing, what do you need me to do?" ”

Qin Zhen watched Zhou Qingqing eat, his index finger tapped Chen Mu's desktop, thoughtfully, and after a long time, he spoke: "We only caught two spies this time, but we have already caught the snake, presumably their actions will be more secretive." And Qinglou has been investigated, there should be no omission, and now they know that they have a line, but they have broken the clue and have no clue. ”

Shen Changan nodded: "I'm most afraid that as I said before, those spies have already entered the official family and the court." And now they are already alarmed, but I am afraid that they are not only limited to finding out information, but when the time comes, they may have to carry out assassination operations. ”

Zhou Qingqing hadn't eaten such a delicious side dish for a long time, and his mood was rare and cheerful, and after listening to their words, he said with a smile: "Since the Northern Zhao spies have been immersed in Western Qin for a long time, there is no doubt that they must have entered the official family and the court long ago." After that, he joked again, "Maybe there are those people lurking in your palace." ”

Qin Zhen chuckled: "You can't help but underestimate my ability to recognize people, and everyone in my house has a clean background." ”

Zhou Qingqing said casually: "If the moon is full, it will be lost, and when the water is full, it will overflow, don't talk too much about the prince." ”

Qin Zhen was silent for a moment, tilted his head and smiled at her: "Then tell me how to find more hidden spies." ”

Zhou Qingqing pondered for a moment and said: "Since the spies caught before are all from the Qinglou, presumably there are more than these two beauties in Beizhao, since they can't be found in the Qinglou, then the others may have entered the official family." I know that the officials and nobles of the Western Qin Dynasty also have a tradition of raising prostitutes. If you are raised in the house, there is no problem. I'm afraid that it is some women who have been redeemed from the Qinglou, and there may be a lot of articles behind this. ”

Qin Zhen laughed loudly: "It makes sense, there are really a few important officials in the imperial court, who love to raise prostitutes, it seems that it is time to check the origin of those prostitutes." ”

Shen Changan smiled: "The princess is really smart. ”

Zhou Qingqing smiled: "I'm just talking casually, don't take it seriously." ”

Qin Zhen stretched out his hand and rubbed her head: "Senior brother rarely praises people, especially women, Mrs. should be happy." ”

Zhou Qingqing glared at him, buried his head and stopped talking.

After she finished eating, Qin Zhen took her hand and arched his hand towards Shen Changan: "There is Senior Brother Lao, I will bring Qingqing to a small gathering in the future." ”

His scream was very natural, but the person who was called shivered uncomfortably.

It was late, and the two of them walked under the moonlight, neither of them spoke, and there was inevitably a strange silence for a while. Qin Zhen held Zhou Qingqing's hand, his palm was rough and warm, lining her hand as soft as boneless.

I don't know how long it took, Qin Zhen said coldly: "Do you really think there are spies in my house?" ”

Zhou Qingqing was stunned for a moment and said with a smile: "Didn't you say that you are very good at knowing people?" What I said casually, do you take it seriously? ”

Qin Zhen also smiled: "What Madame said, of course this king must take everything seriously." ”

Zhou Qingqing also glanced at him at night, but apart from those sparkling eyes, he couldn't see any other expression. She sneered: "I want to know how you plan to find out the line that Bei Zhao buried in Xijing?" I don't believe you really don't have any clue, and I only remembered the stubble of the official prostitute when I heard me. ”

Qin Zhen laughed loudly: "Senior brother is right, my royal mansion is indeed smart. I have already sent someone to investigate the matter of the prostitute, and I have some eyebrows, but I am afraid of startling the snake, so I have not let out a rumor. Tomorrow, General Murong will have a big birthday, and he loves to listen to music the most, and as long as there are civil and military officials in the family, he will definitely bring someone to present a song. ”

Zhou Qingqing nodded thoughtfully, and said with a smile: "There are many fish and dragons, and there are many important officials, which is a good opportunity for assassination." ”

Qin Zhen smiled: "In this case, why don't you accompany my wife to the banquet tomorrow, let's go and see the excitement." ”

Zhou Qingqing looked him up and down in disbelief, and compared it with his fingers: "If that's the case, shouldn't the prince be a little more serious and strict like facing the enemy?" After all, this is not a trivial matter. ”

Qin Zhen grabbed her hand and sneered: "There are tall people under the sky, such a little thing will not make me feel like a big enemy." ”

Zhou Qingqing stepped on his feet and said, "The prince seems to have forgotten that he is tall. ”

Her joke made Qin Zhen laugh even more, took her in his arms, jumped up lightly under his feet, the night wind was whistling, and Zhou Qingqing had to hug him tightly.

But in my heart, I slandered: Is it great to do light work?!

Back in the mansion, it was quiet, only the big red lanterns hanging everywhere showed that the palace was still in the afterglow of happy events. Qin Zhen led Zhou Qingqing back to the house and walked to the door, but he didn't enter the house, only smiled and said: "Originally, tonight I should have made up for the candles in the cave room last night, but I have no choice but to let my wife stay alone in the empty room because my husband still has official business to do." ”

Zhou Qingqing was surprised: "You want to go out again?" ”

Qin Zhen smiled: "It seems that Madame is reluctant to let this king go out, if Madame really wants to have a round room tonight, this king can also temporarily leave his official duties." ”

Zhou Qingqing hurriedly pushed his chest and said, "Don't don't, official business is important, Lord Wang, hurry up." That's it, squinting his eyelids and smiling without smiling, added, "But don't get tired, I'll be distressed." ”

Qin Zhen grabbed her hand and kissed it: "Don't worry, this king has not yet had a round room with his wife, so he must cherish his body." ”

After speaking, he looked at her deeply before turning to leave.

Zhou Qingqing looked at her departing back, raised her fist, bared her teeth and scolded silently, and then lowered her hand and touched the place he had just kissed.

It's not so much kissing, it's better to be pricked by his beard.