"I want to ask you to take a concubine."

Wang Jingyan said: "Xianggong, it has been seven years since I married you. However, in these seven years, I have only given birth to one daughter and no other children, which is why I have not fulfilled my duty as a wife.

Although my mother didn't say these things, I knew that my mother must be very uncomfortable like me. All wish you had a biological son. That Wang Shun, after all, was picked up by his mother in the mountains, not your own flesh and blood. Xianggong, you can take a concubine. I can't have more children for you, so let someone else replace me. Otherwise, how can I have peace of mind? ”

When Wang Mang heard this, he sighed, shook his head and said, "Jingyan, I only have you and Ning Xuan in my heart, how do you tell me to take her as a concubine?" Who can take your place in this world? ”

"If you don't take a concubine, then who will pass on your lineage? There are three unfilial pieties, and no queen is great. My sister-in-law hasn't heard from her for almost six years, and I don't know where she is now. If I had known of her, I would have begged her to come and be with you. However, we haven't heard from her for six years, and we don't know if she has found another person. Wang Jingyan choked up.

"I have my own measure in the matter of children." Wang Mang persuaded: "Jingyan, you see that you have lost a lot of weight, how can this work?" As for children, you can rest assured. ”

"Don't worry, don't worry, don't worry, how many times have you said this? How can you tell me to rest assured? Wang Jingyan said angrily.

"So what can I do?"

Wang Mang pulled her to sit on the edge of the bed, and said quietly: "Jingyan, that day, the old fairy gave me the Heavenly Sealing Sword, gave me the sword trick, helped me ward off disasters, and told me that this sword can only be used three times." In the past five years, although I have only asked about foreign affairs, I have only immersed myself in hard study. But for this Heaven Sealing Sword, I often use the methods taught to me by the old immortals.

Just now, through the I Ching, I realized an incredible secret. I'm not sure about the outcome yet, but I think it's not much worse. ”

Speaking of this, he whispered a few words in Wang Jingyan's ear.

At the end, he smiled bitterly and said, "Jingyan, now do you understand the reason why I reassured you?" ”

When Wang Jingyan heard the secret, she was shocked, and hurriedly asked, "What you said is true?" ”

"Ninety true, right? After all, I haven't tried. Wang Mang replied: "If I really do what you say and take many wives and concubines, then how can I be worthy of you?" How to be worthy of Ning Xuan? Also, even if something doesn't work out, won't I go to take a concubine in the future? How old are you and me now? It's only twenty-five or six when it's full, and it's still early. ”

Wang Jingyan frowned and said, "Xianggong, what you said just now, are you sure you are not coaxing me?" ”

"What am I trying to do with this? Jingyan, what I just said, you must keep it a secret, don't leak it. Otherwise, the consequences are unpredictable. Wang Mang said solemnly.

"yes, I see."

Wang Jingyan was a little more stable now, snuggled in Wang Mang's arms, and muttered: "Xianggong, although the matter you said is important, it is not safe. Since you don't take a concubine for the time being, then I'll try again. You give it to me, I want you. As she spoke, she gently pushed and hugged Wang Mang to the bed, full of lust.

Wang Mang turned over and pressed, gained the upper hand, and said with a light smile: "It is said that I would rather have a beauty than a country, and a quiet smoke, if there is a choice, I would rather have you than the country." ”

If you have to say anything, he won't say much, and he will be entangled with Wang Jingyan's affection.

The two of them are here to forget their love and affection, and the pink tent mandarin ducks are playing, envying others. However, Huo Rongsheng's side was not very comfortable.

In the courtyard where Huo Rongsheng lived, he sat upright, and on the guest seat below him, there was a middle-aged man.

Huo Rongsheng was holding a roll of yellow cloth in his hand, his brows furrowed, and he was very embarrassed.

The middle-aged man sitting below waited for a long time, but he didn't see Huo Rongsheng speak, and he was slightly anxious.

So he got up and said, "Young Master Huo, Your Majesty sends a message every year, and invites Young Master Wang to go to Beijing with you to join the company and manage the world's major affairs." In the past five years, I haven't even seen Young Master Wang. You must ask him to meet with me today, no matter what, or where will I be able to go back and reply to Your Majesty?"

In the past five years, you have secretly sent troops to help the Eighth Prince pacify many states and counties in Liangzhou, and the Eighth Prince and His Majesty have also secretly dispatched soldiers to help you stabilize the border and restrain the oppression of other major families. Now in Liaoning, more than half of the states and counties are under your control. If you still don't agree to Your Majesty's little request, I'm afraid it will be difficult to justify, right?

In the past five years, the Huo family and the Wei family have joined forces to destroy the Sun family, the Zhang family, the Li family and other families one after another. Several princes were also suppressed by them, either killed or defected.

Even, of the six counties in Yuzhou, which were originally under the command of Young Master Wang, five counties have been divided by them. Now their power has swelled to the extreme, and they are extremely threatening. At present, only Young Master Wang can enter the imperial court with the supreme benevolence, righteousness, and holy prestige and suppress the four corners of the world to contend with them..."

Huo Rongsheng listened to the words, kept tapping the table with his left hand, and frowned: "Liu An, to be honest, my cooperation with His Majesty and the Eighth Prince in the past few years has indeed been very pleasant, and everyone has gained a lot of benefits. Now His Majesty also has most of the strength of Liangzhou, which is many times stronger than five years ago.

However, His Majesty wants me and Brother Wang to enter the court as officials to fight against the Huo Wei family, and I can't do anything about it. You also know that Brother Wang made a plan from the beginning, and he would never meddle in the affairs of Kyushu easily, and only develop Liaoning with peace of mind.

Even if Wang Hai asked for help that day and Wang Sheng was killed, he didn't send troops to pay attention. In the past five years, Brother Wang has studied hard and has not received any outsiders. You will see him, but you are afraid..."

Liu An hurriedly said: "Huo Shao, now is a crisis, if Your Majesty does not have you in the court, they will definitely cause trouble." I also hope that Huo Shaoxing will be convenient and talk to Wang Shao. Wang Shao entered Liaoning with a great benevolence and influenced the barbarians, and the people of Kyushu were convinced. If Young Master Wang enters the imperial court, it will definitely bring deterrence to the Huo Wei family, so that they will not dare to act rashly. ”

Huo Rongsheng was undecided, thinking for a while, before he stood up and stepped down, walked towards the door, and said as he walked: "Liu An, you wait for a while, I'll go and discuss with Brother Wang." ”

"Thank you, Young Master Huo." Liu An said happily.

Huo Rongsheng got out of his mansion, got into the carriage, and went straight to Wang Mang's courtyard in the main city of Jinzhou.

Within half an hour, he came to the courtyard where Wang Mang was, entered the hall, and had his own maid Hou Cha.

Huo Rongsheng said to the maid: "You go and give me a message to Brother Wang, and say that I have something to discuss with him." ”

One of the maidservants heard the words, nodded and said, "Lord Huo, wait a minute, wait for the slave to call the master!" ”

After speaking, the maid turned around and walked out of the living room and came towards Wang Mang's bedroom.

When she arrived at the door, the maidservant knocked on the door three times and said respectfully: "Master Qiqi, Lord Huo asks to see you." ”

Wang Mang, who was in the house, had just fallen in love with Wang Jingyan, and was lying on the bed at the moment, and now he heard the voice, and said to himself: "It's almost six o'clock this time, right?" What is the matter with him coming to me? ”

After pondering for a moment, he said to the door: "You go first, I'll come later." ”

The maid heard the words and turned back.

Seeing this, Wang Jingyan also got up.

Wang Mang hurriedly stopped, and said with a smile: "Jingyan, you are still weak, you don't have to get up first, you can rest for a while." I'll be with you when I'm done. ”

"Well, you're done, I want you not to leave me a single step tonight." Wang Jingyan said shyly.

"Definitely, definitely, I'll be with you right away when I'm done. After all, seven years ago today, it was our wedding day. Wang Mang said with a smile.

"Hehe, you still remember this day. When I came earlier, my mother said that she had invited my father, who was far away in Shenyang County, to come over. I guess there will be another hour, and my father will arrive. You and Huo Shao have finished talking about things, just go directly to the dining hall, and I will wait for you there with my mother, father, and daughter. Wang Jing said.

"Good!" Wang Mang nodded.

(End of chapter)