Wu Zetian came, but he didn't put on a big show. There were only a few guards and eunuchs with her, and her dress was relatively simple, just like at home in her spare time.

The three Xue Shao brothers and Li Xian did not slack off because of this, and went out to greet them together. Li Xian was at the front, his waist was bent lowest, his eyes were staring directly at his toes, and he didn't dare to move at will.

"The prince is here too." Wu Zetian said lightly, and then said, "It's all exempt!" Today is a family feast, and there is no need to stir up the people. ”

"Thank you." Everyone stood up straight, and Xue Shao invited Wu Zetian to sit in the main hall of the front hall.

"I sit in the palace every day, it's hard to get out of the palace to relax, and when I get to my daughter and son-in-law's house, don't force me to sit anymore." Wu Zetian also had a rare sense of humor, and said with a smile, "Xue Shao, you accompany me to take a walk around your house and take a look." I've never been to your house. ”

"Yes." Of course, Xue Shao made a promise.

Wu Zetian naturally did not forget Xue Yi, Li Xian and the others, and said again: "Prince, several of your royal relatives will come later, so you will stay in the main hall to deal with your imperial sister." The kid must still be lying on his back and not waking up. Xue Shao, yes or no? ”

Xue Shao smiled and nodded.

"Taiping is already very lazy, and she has become a married woman, but she can no longer be like when she was a daughter in the palace, she also has to take on this part of the family business. Don't get used to her too much. Although Wu Zetian was counting, his words were full of doting, and he said, "In the future, I will also come to your house to take a look." If Taiping has made any mistake and does not repent, you will tell me. I'll teach her a lesson for you! ”

Anyone who is not too stupid can hear that Wu Zetian said this politely, but in fact he is very protective - my daughter, only I can teach a lesson, no one else!

made it clear that this was for Xue Shao's brother and sister-in-law and sister-in-law. The relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law and concubine has been a big problem in the family since history, how can Wu Zetian not know it? She is supporting her daughter strongly, for fear that Princess Taiping will suffer some losses after marrying into the Xue family.

At this moment, Wu Zetian is no longer like the dominating queen, but like all mothers in the world, she loves her baby daughter with a mortal heart.

Xue Shao was not stupid, so he naturally heard the meaning of Wu Zetian's words, and hurriedly said: "The queen of heaven is well-disciplined, and Her Royal Highness the princess is virtuous and virtuous." My Xue family has a lot of respect for the princess, and they have always gotten along well. Although the queen of heaven gave the minister this power, the minister may not have much chance to go to the queen of heaven to complain. ”

Following Wu Zetian's meaning, Xue Shao was also silent for a while. Wu Zetian smiled, and the atmosphere of the scene suddenly became much more harmonious. Xue Shao paid attention to the looks and expressions of his brother and sister-in-law, and could see that although Xue Yi and the others were a little unhappy when they heard these words, they were pitiful to the parents of the world, and they could quite understand Wu Zetian's good intentions, so they didn't care much.

"Let's go, accompany me to the stone forest on that side." Wu Zetian raised his hand and pointed forward, and there was a strange scene of the stele forest next to the willow forest in front of him, which was quite magnificent.

Xue Shao accompanied him, and the crown prince Li Xian and Xue Yi and others still returned to the main hall.

Wu Zetian seemed to be in a very good mood today, looking left and right in the idle court, always with a smile on his face. From time to time, she and Xue Shao also admired the calligraphy and poems on the stele, and expressed some of her own comments and opinions.

Wu Zetian has been diligent and erudite in reading since he was a child, and he loves calligraphy through reading history. If her political status is not bad, she is still a talented woman with a literary and artistic style. Her knowledge and research of Confucianism and Buddhism far surpassed that of some well-known scholars of the time. Emperor Li Zhi was also a literary and artistic young man who loved poetry, calligraphy and music since he was a child, and half of the reason why he bowed down under Wu Zetian's pomegranate skirt was because Wu Zetian and he had enough common language. As the saying goes, reading history is wise, and Wu Zetian's interpretation of history books is extraordinarily profound, which complements her governance over the years, and invisibly fuels her countless political wisdom.

With such a private relationship today, Xue Shao feels more and more that no one can succeed casually. Although Wu Zetian is a woman, she is now nearly sixty years old, but she is still energetic, quick-witted, and her exports are written in chapters. This would not have been possible without decades of active diligence and a sufficient knowledge base.

Wu Zetian's diligence and erudition are enough to amaze any man in the world!

After playing in the stele forest for a while, Wu Zetian walked along the stone road between the willow forests to a small artificial lake that had just been dug up, and saw the boat in the middle of the lake that had not been dismantled and the pavilion in the center of the lake that had not been finally completed, she shook her head and said: "Taiping is capricious, after the completion of the mansion, wood and soil will be added, and a good horse garden will be dug into a pool." It is not a good thing to be so greedy for pleasure and like to work for the people and lose money. This time, for the sake of her wedding, I won't talk about her. But in the future, Xue Shao, you must always admonish her. Living outside the palace, you must not be extravagant. Otherwise, when the officials and the people see it, they will feel unhappy. If the labor and wealth are excessive, it will arouse the hatred and anger of the people. In short, you have to learn to be blessed! ”

"Yes, the minister wrote it down!" Xue Shao said yes, cherish the blessings, Wu Zetian's words are to the point.

"You are very wise and sensible, which is an important reason why I can rest assured that I will marry Taiping." Wu Zetian stopped, and her relatives stood a little farther away with interest, without approaching to eavesdrop.

Xue Shao's heart moved slightly, is this to tell me something important?

"Although you are still young, you have maturity and stability beyond your years, which is what I admire most about you." Wu Zetian changed his words, and at the same time turned his head to look at Xue Shao, and said, "However, you must not be complacent and complacent. My expectations for you are far more than a military exploit of the Northern Expedition. ”

"Yes!" Xue Shao bowed.

"Y-what?" Wu Zetian asked.

Xue Shao thought for a while and said, "The minister is thinking, after the seven-day banquet is over, the minister will go to the military department to take up his post. The martial arts academy has been abandoned for a long time, and it is time to rebuild it. ”

"Hmm." Wu Zetian nodded and said, "As a mother, I hope that my son-in-law can dedicate everything to my daughter." But as a diva, I hope you don't blindly indulge in the gentle countryside and can't extricate yourself. Men, after all, still have to have a world of their own, and they can't spend all day long. A man like that is useless! ”

"I remember." Xue Shao's heart moved secretly, this is exactly what I want to say! Although I would love to be with my beloved wife all the time, I want to work hard for our destiny and family!

"Today's banquet, did you invite Xue Yuanchao?" Wu Zetian changed his conversation again, which made Xue Shao feel that Wu Zetian seemed to like to suddenly change the topic when talking, and was keen to keep himself completely in the lead of the conversation.

Wu Zetian's strength is really reflected in every detail of life.

The sudden mention of Xue Yuanchao made Xue Shao feel a little unexpected-wasn't he all "shuanggui", how could I invite him to the banquet? On the wedding day yesterday, neither father nor son attended!

"Not invited?" Wu Zetian asked again.

"Yes, not please." Xue Shao replied with a glance.

Wu Zetian didn't say too much, only said: "Xue Yuanchao was your father's friend before his death, and now the Xue clan elder and the Tianxia Sect, you should go and invite." ”

"Yes, I'll go and ask for it right away." Xue Shao hugged his fists and promised, and said in his heart: Why did Wu Zetian suddenly transmit such a strange signal, could it be that Xue Yuanchao has already passed this level without danger and is about to make a comeback?

"There are so many guests at home, so you should not go in person." Wu Zetian said lightly, "Let your brother do it for you!" ”

"That's fine, I'll go to my brother." Xue Shao agreed, and Wu Zetian immediately called a waiter and asked him to send a message to Xue Yi.

Xue Shao thought to himself, this seemingly casual conversation between me and Wu Zetian just now may mean that there will be a huge change in the DPRK and China. Xue Yuanchao, who originally looked like he was about to fall, was miraculously resurrected again.

What's the secret in this?

Xue Shao couldn't figure it out for a while, and of course Wu Zetian wouldn't explain it to Xue Shao like a professor. After the two talked a few more inconsequential words, Wu Zetian said again: "Xiao Zhizhong is indeed a diligent and capable person. In the days when you weren't in the Martial Arts Academy, he was doing pretty well. It's a good idea to have him as your deputy. It's just that he doesn't have the foresight and pioneering ability of yours after all. A long time ago, you mentioned that you would let the Martial Arts Academy supervise the martial arts event of the Imperial Forest Army, and now it can be gradually carried out. What manpower and material resources you need, just mention it. The court will try to satisfy you. ”

"Yes, the minister will definitely do his best to run the martial arts academy well!" Xue Shao finally felt a little comfortable in his heart, and the first pot of gold that he had coveted for a long time was finally about to arrive after the Northern Expedition ended and brought down Li Chongyi and Li Shangdan.

It's not easy!

The new yamen of the Martial Arts Academy must be done in a sound and impressive manner!

"Are you going to go in seven days?" Wu Zetian asked.

Xue Shao nodded, "Yes, the minister plans to take office after the seven-day banquet." ”

"It's a bit rushed, but it's not impossible." Wu Zetian smiled and said, "In Taiping, you have to talk about it." I understand her temperament, and if you enter the martial arts academy on the seventh day of the wedding, she will definitely be displeased. ”

"The queen of heaven can rest assured, Her Royal Highness the princess is actually very reasonable. I take care of government affairs during the day, and I will always return home at night, and I will accompany her when I have free time. In this way, she should not have any opinions. Xue Shao said.

"Not necessarily." Wu Zetian smiled and pointed behind Xue Shao.

Xue Shao looked back and saw that Princess Taiping was here.