Chapter Eighty-Three: Concubine Li's Visit
After more than half a year of development, the Taiping Sect has also greatly strengthened its power, and the number of officially developed members has reached 30,000, and the number of people who support the Taiping Sect is even greater. The number of Taiping Sect strongholds in various places has increased to more than 40, and the total number of militia groups has reached 40,000.
With the development of the Taiping Sect's forces, more and more discerning people have guessed from the development trajectory of the Taiping Sect that Wang Qiang is secretly controlling this force, and rumors about Wang Qiang's resurrection have slowly spread. The ministers of the court also heard the news, but no one was willing to report the matter to Chongzhen, but they all went to the special zone to visit Wang Qiang privately, because they knew that this "unconscious" little eunuch was more reliable than the emperor who was high above. Chen Shaoliang, Yang Guangguang, Zhang Bingkun, Yang Sichang and others have always been friendly with Wang Qiang, and they even used the excuse of visiting the sick to reminisce about the old feelings, in order to get the protection of the Taiping Sect forces in the future.
Wang Qiang was busy with teaching affairs, and whenever a courtier came to visit, he had to quickly shave, lie on the bed and pretend, it was really annoying, and then he figured it out, go to his uncle's, now they are afraid of me, even the emperor can't do anything to me, what else do I pretend to be dead! He simply didn't care who came, he always let Cai Ling'er block and receive him in the front yard, saying that Wang Qiang needed to recuperate and couldn't be disturbed, but no one dared to force him.
One evening, Wang Qiang finished dinner and read letters from all over the world in the room, Cai Ling'er snuggled up to him and fanned him, and the two chatted without a word.
At this time, Xiaoshanzi came in to report that Zhu'er had come to visit Wang Qiang on the order of Niangniangyi, and had brought an entourage and was waiting in the front yard. This Zhu'er and Cailing'er are like sisters, and they are good friends with Wang Qiang, so it's not okay if you don't see them. Cai Ling'er glanced at Wang Qiang, and then ordered Zhu'er to be invited to the inner courtyard, she pushed Wang Qiang, and said with a smile: "The master is still thinking about you, and sent Zhu'er to see you, I think you should pretend to be garlic for a while, alas, Zhu'er, this girl is heartless, and she treats you as her own brother, and she makes people panic when she cries, alas! ”
Wang Qiang also felt helpless, turned around and lay down on the kang, Cai Ling'er quickly helped cover the quilt, sat next to him, brewing feelings in his heart, pretending to be sad, Wang Qiang saw it, and almost laughed out loud. After a while, Xiao Shanzi came in with Zhu'er, followed by a woman, but she covered her face with a scarf. After Xiao Shanzi withdrew, Zhu'er took Cai Ling'er's hand and said, "Sister Cai Ling'er, look who is coming." ”
The woman took off her veil, and Cai Ling'er looked at it, and it turned out to be Concubine Li's mother! In a panic, he quickly knelt down and said, "Huh? It's the mother who is here, and the ringtones say hello to the mother. ”
Concubine Li said softly: "Get up, your family doesn't have to be formal." ”
"Yes." Cai Ling'er got up and asked in surprise, "Niangniang, why did you come all the way?" Oh, sit down, I'll make you tea. ”
Concubine Li was very relieved to see that Cai Ling'er still remembered the old relationship, and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for a few years, but you are getting more and more smart." I'm taking the opportunity of saving relatives to come and see you secretly, alas! "She said that you, naturally, include Wang Qiang.
Several people turned their heads together to look at Wang Qiang lying on the kang, where Wang Qiang was lying with his eyes closed, his hair messy, and his face pale. Concubine Li hadn't seen Wang Qiang for more than three years, looking at this clever and humorous little Duozi who had cheated on her and was now like this, tears blurred her eyes all of a sudden, she slowly got up, went to Wang Qiang, sat on the stool, and gently took Wang Qiang's hand and put it on her face.
Seeing this, Cai Ling'er knew that Concubine Li's old love for Wang Qiang was unforgettable, and she was grateful to Concubine Li for pointing out her kindness to Wang Qiang, and felt more and more pitiful to Concubine Li, and whispered beside her: "Niangniang, you sit here, Zhu'er and I will go to the small kitchen to prepare supper for you." Seeing that Concubine Li was speechless, Cai Ling'er led Zhu'er out of the room and gently covered the door.
Zhu'er didn't know what to do, so she had to follow Cailing'er to the next door stupidly.
Here, Concubine Li recounted her thoughts to Wang Qiang softly, Chongzhen's indifference and ruthlessness, the loneliness and loneliness in the palace, the queen's exclusion, and her thoughts about Wang Qiang, all the bitterness was poured out. After complaining about the bitterness, Concubine Li gently leaned her head on Wang Qiang's chest, and said with tears: "Xiao Duozi, do you know, our son is five years old, he can be strong and beautiful, he looks like you, but he is just naughty and messing around, this temperament is afraid of following you, riding on the head of the eunuch all day long, saying that he wants to be a general to fight, but no one cares about him, I said that he also doesn't listen, and he can't do it if he wants to beat him, how can he go on like this." If you are good and help me discipline him, he will be scared of eighty percent. Now, there is already chaos inside and outside the palace, everyone is looking for a backer, and the emperor can't count on it, but you are like this, who can we rely on! Concubine Li cried and complained, and her tears wet Wang Qiang's placket.
Wang Qiang was lying there, listening to Concubine Li's crying, his heart was also churning, and he could endure it at first, but when he heard Concubine Li talk about "our son", his heart was shocked, he has matured a lot now, after thinking about it, he has figured out the trick, it turns out that the child born by Concubine Li is his own, no wonder he has a special feeling when he sees it. He couldn't bear to pretend anymore, opened his eyes, stretched out his hands and gently hugged Concubine Li on his chest.
Concubine Li was taken aback, looked up and saw that Wang Qiang had opened her eyes, and said in surprise: "Xiao Duozi, you, you are awake!" ”
Wang Qiang stretched out his hand to caress Concubine Li's face, and said emotionally: "I'm not in a coma, I'm pretending." I can see you, and when I heard you say that we have a son, I can't bear to pretend anymore. ”
"Ahh You've lied to me, I'm so bitter! Concubine Li didn't know what to say for a while, all the sorrow and worry seemed to be gone all of a sudden, she punched Wang Qiang hard in the shoulder, and then threw herself into Wang Qiang's arms.
The two reunited after a long absence, the old love was rekindled, that Concubine Li was a long-term drought, Wang Qiang was also emotionally uncontrollable, dry firewood and fire in one place, very happy and crazy, when the clouds and rain were over, that Concubine Li was already drenched in sweat, like a plough flower with rain, the two hugged each other, said goodbye to each other, said that the love was strong, and naturally the clouds and rain were repeated, Wang Qiang since practicing Xiao Wuxianggong, his physique is also strong and abnormal, he is actually talking and doing, and he has not stopped all night.
In the unbridled love between the two of them, they naturally had to make a lot of noise, and Cai Ling'er and Zhu'er also faintly heard it next door. Zhu Erqi said: "Hey, what's the sound next door?" Concubine Li will be fine, right? Or maybe Brother Duozi woke up, right? Let's go over and have a look, I'll have to go back later. ”
Cai Ling'er listened to the movement next door, naturally knew what was going on, and her heart was sour, and after listening to Zhu'er's words, she couldn't help blushing and said, "you, the child doesn't understand anything." Niangniang finally came to visit, let her stay a little longer, alas, Niangniang is also a miserable life. She thought that Concubine Li was lonely and widowed in the palace all day long, and she was also pitiful, so she thought that she was sending back her kindness, but fortunately, this time, thinking so, she couldn't help but calm down a little. She arranged for Zhu'er to sleep first, and she stood next door with her head propped up, in a trance, as if she had returned to the days when she was on duty in Zhongcui Palace.
Early the next morning, before dawn, Concubine Li said goodbye to Wang Qiang, and was sent out of the house by Cai Ling'er, who occupied Wang Qiang all night, and couldn't help but be a little shy and apologetic when she saw Cai Ling'er, but Cai Ling'er felt that with this layer of relationship, the difference between the master and servant between the two was not so deep, but there was a sense of closeness. Na Zhu'er didn't understand personnel yet, and followed sleepily, and didn't know what happened last night.
Cailing sent Concubine Li away, seeing that it was still early, she turned around and went to Wang Qiang's room, and saw that Wang Qiang was lying naked on his back on the kang, already asleep, obviously tired and not good, she remembered what happened last night, the vinegar in her heart couldn't help but churn up, walked to the side of the kang, reached out and pinched Wang Qiang's leg, Wang Qiang was in pain, grinned, and woke up, seeing that it was Cai Ling'er, knowing that she was jealous, she said weakly: "Madam is here, this, where did you go last night?" Don't come to save me, this lady is crying in a panic, I can't bear it, just this, this, if you are here, then, then this ------"
Cai Ling'er looked at Wang Qiang mockingly and said, "Hmph! You say it so well, I wish I would never come back! Otherwise, you were alive and well all night last night, why did I come, you would be a real eunuch. As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and flicked it lightly on Wang Qiang's words.
Wang Qiang was amused by her, and said with a wicked smile: "Hehe, I said, Mrs. Rush is worried about this, my lord, I am beaten by iron, when did the eunuch ever be." He said that he put his hand into Cai Ling'er's small coat and played with it.
Cai Ling'er said in a greasy voice: "You are beaten with iron, then I am the one who beats iron, and no matter how hard the iron is, I will melt it." ”
The two talked and laughed together, Wang Qiang also felt sorry for Cai Ling'er, and he waited for her comfortably before stopping.