More than a month later, the weather has become relatively hot.

Xue Shao handled some official business in the official office, and although his clothes were thin, he was still sweaty. He couldn't help but miss the 21st-century air-conditioned fans and the sizzling cold beer in the fridge.

Beer?

Xue Shao couldn't help but think that the brewing of beer is not difficult, and the so-called hops are originally a herb called hops. There are also a lot of ice cubes in the ice kiln of the princess's mansion, and the cold beer is perfect for this summer.

――You can try this, and you can also entertain yourself!

He was thinking about a plan to start brewing his own beer as soon as he got home from work, and he could implement it tomorrow when he was closed. Unexpectedly, a messenger came to the palace and asked Xue Shao to hurry into the palace, saying that the Queen Mother had something important to invite.

Xue Shao complained a little bitterly, seeing that he was about to get off work and had to go "all the way" to the palace. However, it must be more important!

"Wang Yu, prepare the horse to enter the palace." Xue Shao subconsciously shouted, got up and began to tidy up his clothes.

Zhong Shaojing, the new head of the military department, came in in response and bowed his hand and said, "Shangshu, Wang Yu still stayed in the Luoshui camp and did not come back." ”

Xue Shao was slightly stunned, I forgot, recently Yue Wang Yu spent most of his time in the Luoshui camp, participating in training under Dang Jinbi like an ordinary pawn. I heard that he practiced very hard, and he fainted from heat stroke several times and still persisted...... Well, I hope this kid's body can withstand it!

"Zhong Shaojing, you follow me into the palace." Wang Yu was not there, so Xue Shao temporarily arrested a strong man. In case you enter the palace and have a job of writing and drawing, you can also have someone to share it.

"Subordinates obey."

Zhong Shaojing, Liu Youqiu, and Su Wei were all marching scribes left by Pei Xingjian to Xue Shao. Now Liu Youqiu and Su Wei have become important officials of the Xiazhou Governor's Mansion, but Zhong Shaojing is relatively "miserable". But this can't blame Xue Shaohou for this thin ratio, compared with Liu Su and the others, Zhong Shaojing's abilities in all aspects are worse. But he has a specialty that is very meaningful, and he writes well.

Last time, Xue Shao wanted to report the military exercise to the imperial court, and Wang Yu asked him to catch the pen when he was not there. As a result, after the statement was handed over, everyone from the prime minister to Wu Zetian praised the handwriting on the form. Wu Zetian also specially asked Xue Shao about the person who held the pen, so Zhong Shaojing left a good impression on Wu Zetian because of this good word. Wu Zetian inquired again, it turned out that Zhong Shaojing was still an old scribe who had followed Pei Gong's southern expedition to the north, and he had some merits in the past, so he was promoted to the head of the Bapin Xia official (equivalent to a position such as the director of a certain office) and became an assistant to Xue Shao.

Although the rank is not high, the "Eight Rank Jingguan" may be a goal that cannot be achieved by a lifetime of hard work for most of the poor people. Therefore, Zhong Shaojing, who was born in a poor family in the south, is very self-sufficient, and he is quite serious and responsible in doing things, and he quickly made up for the vacancy left by Wang Yu. Xue Shao was quite satisfied with him.

Later, Xue Shao entered the palace, and Wu Zetian waited for him directly in the dining hall. After Xue Shao arrived, Wu Zetian asked him to eat together, talking while eating. Seeing that Zhong Shaojing also came with him, Wu Zetian generously asked Zhong Shaojing to also dine at the same table, which couldn't help but flatter Zhong Shaojing - even if he was the prime minister of the dynasty, it was difficult to have the opportunity to be personally entertained by the Queen Mother!

Xue Shao had long been accustomed to this kind of treatment, and after entering the table, he unceremoniously ate his stomach first. Wu Zetian didn't rush to say anything, and persuaded Xue Shao and Zhong Shaojing to eat more food and drink more, which seemed quite hospitable.

Full of wine and food, Xue Shao was hiccuping.

Wu Zetian then asked people to withdraw from the banquet, and said to Xue Shao: "Chengyu, I received a report from Xue Ne, the governor of Yunzhou, that the leaders of the Khitan and Xi tribes had entered the customs from Youzhou six days ago, and when they passed through Yunzhou, Xue Ne sent a hundred iron horsemen to escort them, and they must be about to arrive in Shendu in the near future. Do you think you are prepared for greeting and hospitality in advance? ”

"The minister will prepare accordingly in advance." Xue Shao blinked, "Queen Mother, didn't the Turkic envoys come?" ”

"There's no news yet." Wu Zetian said, "The territory of the Xi and Khitan tribes is adjacent to each other, and they are each other's lips and teeth. The Turks, on the other hand, were far apart and had the intention of annexation. Since they are enemies, presumably they will not make an appointment to leave at the same time. It is even possible that the Turks will not send envoys. ”

Xue Shao smiled coldly, "I hope that the Turks really don't come." ”

"Oh?" Wu Zetian was slightly surprised, "Why?" ”

Xue Shao replied: "The Turks have no desire for reconciliation, and even if they send people, it is estimated that it will only be perfunctory. If he doesn't come, he will be told the truth. At that time, the minister will be able to use some solutions to entrap the Xi and Khitan as much as possible. As soon as the Turks re-emerge, these two tribes will hopefully become our allies and help us fight the Turks together. ”

"Okay, then I'll leave this matter to you." Wu Zetian said, "This palace will order the Honglu Temple and other relevant yamen to obey your reprimand. If you have any needs, just ask. ”

"Yes."

"Besides......" Wu Zetian hesitated and looked at Zhong Shaojing.

Zhong Shaojing consciously withdrew first.

Wu Zetian smiled and said, "It's not that this palace is troublesome, I just want to care, have you seen Xuan Yunzi recently?" ”

Xue Shao rolled his eyes for a while, and said with a wry smile: "No." ”

"Childe Lantian, no matter how busy you are with official business, you won't miss a moment of tryst, right?" Wu Zetian smiled, "If you have time, let's go and see her." Don't be too cold. ”

"Okay." Xue Shao suddenly felt that his head was big for a while, and he said in his heart, Wu Zetian, you are so worried about Xuan Yunzi? persuaded me to go on a date with her, so that Princess Taiping knew what she was thinking? - You old lady is a classic!

"That's right." Wu Zetian said suddenly, "Recently, the demon will go to Shangqingguan when he has nothing to do, and be accompanied by Xuanyunzi. Tomorrow is closed, if you don't have anything else important, how about we go there and have a look? ”

"The minister is happy to accompany you." Seeing that Wu Zetian tried his best to persuade himself to go, Xue Shao had to agree.

Later, Xue Shao returned home. Princess Taiping was still waiting for him to dine together, seeing that it was dark and Xue Shao hadn't come back yet, the dishes were almost cold.

"I've eaten it." Xue Shao said to Princess Taiping apologetically, "Your mother suddenly announced that I was in the palace to say some official business, and by the way, let me have a meal in the palace." ”

"It's good to eat it, I'm afraid you'll be hungry and busy." Princess Taiping didn't complain at all, sat down to eat by herself, and said casually: "Tomorrow is closed, I want to go boating in Luoshui, do you have time to accompany me?" ”

"Sorry, no." Xue Shao smiled bitterly, "My mother-in-law sent me a job and asked me to accompany her ......."

Princess Taiping's chopsticks stopped, "Where are you going?" ”

"Guess?"

"Shangqingguan?"

Xue Shao suddenly smiled, "Why did you guess it?" ”

Princess Taiping smiled indifferently, continued to chew and eat her food slowly, and said, "You should go and take a look." ”

"Yes, it should. Something special should be. Xue Shaoweng's voice was angry, "Why don't I just sleep in Shangqingguan tomorrow and not come back?" ”

"That's fine!" Princess Taiping said nonchalantly, "It's a matter of time before the cave room is flowered." ”

Xue Shao rolled his eyes angrily and stared at the roof without saying a word.

Princess Taiping laughed twice and said, "Xue Lang, I'm pregnant. ”

Xue Shao bounced up like a flattened spring, his eyes shining with ecstasy, "Really? ”

"Fake!" Princess Taiping burst out laughing.

"I'll go!" Xue Shao suddenly went crazy.

"Really." Princess Taiping smiled softly.

Xue Shao was overjoyed, and hurriedly pushed the dining table to the side, "This meal is a little cold and can't be eaten, hurry up and call the kitchen to change it to fresh!" ”

"You can eat it!" Princess Taiping was anxious, "I'm hungry, I can't wait!" Besides, I don't want to eat anything too hot on a hot day. ”

"Okay, okay, you can do it if you like." Xue Shao was a little carried away with joy, raised his head and laughed, "It's really a sight!" ”

"Stupid!" Princess Taiping shook her head and smiled, "We have already given birth to two children, but I haven't seen you so happy before?" ”

"This time it's different." Xue Shao put his arms around her shoulders, "This kid came at the right time. ”

"So, isn't it time for Qiyu and Ning Jin to come?" Princess Taiping rolled her eyes.

Xue Shao slapped his mouth twice, "I'm stupid, palm my mouth!" ”

"Alright!" Princess Taiping hurriedly grabbed his hand and said with a sneer, "Don't say this kind of thing at home in the future, if Qiyu hears it, he will be angry." ”

"yes, I know." Xue Shao said with a smile, "The little rabbit cub understands a little bit now." ”

"Phew! Don't tell you he's a bunny! Princess Taiping was furious, "Then aren't you a big rabbit, and I'm not a female rabbit?" ”

"Okay, listen to you, I won't talk about it in the future!" Xue Shao's heart was overjoyed, and now Princess Taiping said that she would follow it.

In the early morning of the next day, Xue Shao entered the palace as promised and came to the Yingxian Palace, and went to the inner court with Wu Zetian to go to the Qingguan.

Wu Zetian first asked, "You told Taiping, where are you going today?" ”

"I told you." Xue Shao replied truthfully.

"What did she say?" Wu Zetian was quite concerned.

Xue Shao smiled, "She is definitely born to the Queen Mother." ”

Wu Zetian was slightly stunned, "How do you say this?" “

Xue Shao said with a smile: "She originally wanted me to accompany her to go rafting, but when I said that I was going to Shangqingguan, she immediately changed her mind and persuaded me to go and see it earlier." Moreover, what she said was similar to that of the Queen Mother. ”

"Haha!" Wu Zetian smiled, "He is indeed worthy of his own birth in the palace, and his bearing is magnificent." ”

Xue Shao listened very awkwardly, and muttered blindly in his heart: How can you rush and help your son-in-law find a new love outside? - You are really a mother and daughter!