On the first day of every month, as long as he is not entangled in political affairs, Tuoba Tao will come to Helianke Palace for a meal according to the rules. Helian Ke could only use this only opportunity every month to tell Tuoba Tao about the idea of inviting the former Xia Emperor Helian Chang.

After listening to this, Tuoba Tao put the rice bowl in his hand heavily on the desk. Helian Ke was so frightened that he immediately knelt down!

He looked Helenke up and down, this woman's beauty was unmatched. She is also a little clever and knows how to protect herself and how to show weakness. But when it comes to strategy, Helenke doesn't have it.

Tuoba Tao stared at Helian Ke, who was trembling, "Who gave you the idea?" ”

Tuobatao's voice was as cold as a deep pool, sharp as a blade. Although he has only passed the age of the weak crown, he has long lost his youthful energy.

In the past few years, he has been fighting everywhere. His power grows like the enemies he kills. He has become an out-and-out emperor. A king who does not allow concealment, disobedience, lies, and betrayal.

Helenke trembled and didn't know how to answer. She was scared, and she instinctively wanted to say Qiao Nu's name. But I was worried that after saying this, Qiao Nu would be punished, and she would return to the days of bullying by her predecessors.

At this time, Qiao Nu took the initiative to stand up and salute and said, "Back to Your Majesty, this idea was made by a servant." ”

Tuoba Tao looked at Qiao Nu, recognized it for a while, and nodded, "I remember you." You are the grandmother who can't smile next to the Queen Mother. Did the Queen Mother point you to the Queen's Palace? ”

Qiao Nu bowed her head slightly, and only answered a simple "yes".

Knowing that it was Empress Dowager Dou's former servant who came up with this idea, Tuoba Tao's face was obviously much better, "Why do you think I should reward Helian Chang?" ”

Qiao Nu still cherishes the words like gold, "Your Majesty Shengming." Naturally, I know the truth that the side of the couch does not allow others to snore. Until Rouran settles down, it is best to make the northern countries suspicious and oppose each other. ”

Tuoba Tao's fingers hooked upwards and ordered, "You look up." ”

Qiao Nu did not hesitate, lowered her eyes and looked up.

Tuoba Tao carefully identified it, confirming that he had not seen this person. But I feel a little familiar. He asked in a deep voice, "How is your hair white?" ”

Qiao Nu replied lightly: "Shaohua is easy to get old, the deceased has passed away, and it is useless to leave an empty face." ”

Tuoba Tao was stunned for a moment, was silent for a moment, and laughed at himself, "I always thought that a night of whiteness was an exaggeration. It seems that I just haven't been in love. He said to Qiao Nu, "Your idea is very good. But you really don't have any selfish intentions? ”

Qiao Nu lowered her head again, "The maid doesn't dare to say that she has no selfish intentions. The maid is a person in the queen's palace, so naturally she has to plan for the queen's mother. ”

Helian Ke only felt that his heart was about to jump to his throat at this time! Obviously, Qiao Nu answered well, but what kind of truth did she say at this time!

But Tuoba Tao smiled, "It's normal for people to be selfish. Moreover, your selfishness is also the Lord. For the sake of your honesty, I forgive you for your selfishness this time. Let's just think it's a combination of merit and demerit. ”

After Tuoba Tao finished speaking, he stood up and instructed Zong Ai: "The queen has made great progress in learning the rules in the palace in the past few days, and she has sent some mountain ginseng and deer antler velvet that Beiyan has just paid tribute to him to make up for his body. In addition, pick out some brightly colored fabric jewelry for the queen, so that she will not be dressed in twilight all day. ”

After Tuoba Tao finished speaking, he didn't stay to eat, and went directly out of Helian Ke's dormitory and went to the imperial study. Zong Ai knew that he was going to summon Cui Hao into the palace to discuss, so he saluted Helian Ke, nodded politely at Qiao Nu, and hurriedly followed.

Helian Ke looked at Qiao Nu in shock, "Why do you say that you are selfish, but Your Majesty is happy?" He also rewarded the main palace. ”

Qiao Nu also seemed to be relieved, "As long as it is a human being, no one can be selfish." Instead of deceiving the monarch and making His Majesty even more suspicious of why he asked for the title of former Xia Emperor, it is better to say a reason that he can accept. ”

"It's just that in this way, your original credit is gone......" Helian Ke still felt a little regretful.

Qiao Nu didn't feel pity, and asked, "Didn't Your Majesty reward you?" This shows that he still approves of this method. As for the merits, it is far more important for the servant to remember the merit of the servant than for His Majesty to remember the merit of the servant. ”

Helian Ke nodded desperately, "Bengong remembers!" Hongu will definitely remember! Waiting for the main shrine...... I will repay you well! ”

Helian Ke didn't dare to say the words "be the queen mother" after all. She asked politely again, "What should Bengong do next?" ”

Qiao Nu looked at Helian Ke with a smile, "The queen should go to your eldest brother and tell him that you have a way to let him continue to live a prosperous life." As long as he promises you, no matter what happens in the future, he will help you. ”

Helian Ke nodded, "Yes! You're right! I'm going to let him please me! Please help him! He must not be allowed to cross the river and tear down the bridge again! But......" she hesitated a little, "Your Majesty didn't say explicitly that he would do this." If things don't work out in the end......"

Qiao Nu looked down on Helian Ke's forward-looking and backwards, obviously ambitious but not courageous, she couldn't bear that she didn't give her a look, "If things don't work out in the end, you will listen to your eldest brother say a bunch of good things about you at most." What do you have to lose? ”

Helian Ke seemed to have seen the eldest brother wagging his tail at her and begging for mercy, she gradually became excited, and it was difficult to suppress the idea of humiliating the eldest brother in her heart!

In the end, Helian stood up, raised his head and said to Qiao Nu: "Change clothes for this palace." The palace will wear the queen's court dress to see the eldest brother. ”

Qiao Nu lowered her head, "Wow." ”

Qiao Nu's eyes shone brightly, it was done, the first step was done. She originally wanted to kill Tuoba Tao and avenge her husband. But now, things have taken a new turn. She had seen a golden avenue, and she was walking towards the highest apex.

-- The Dividing Line --

Tan invited rain on the day they left Chen County. Jiang Qian caught up with them out of nowhere.

As soon as he saw Invite Yu, Jiang Qian frowned and said, "Tuoba Zhong is gone." I came up with a hexagram and calculated that his life was safe, but he was further north. Do you want me to look for it again? ”

Hearing that Tuoba Bell was gone, Tan Invite Yu was really nervous. I'm afraid that it was Tuoba Tao or Zoroastrianism who found out about the child. But when Jiang Qian said that he was safe, he went further north, and Tan Yuyu sank his face.

"What Master said vaguely is that he is afraid that I will be sad?" Tan Yuyu looked at Jiang Qian, "Tell me the truth, is he being Rouran?" ”

Jiang Qian sighed, "Sometimes it's rare for people to be confused. Why do you have to ask for clarification in everything? ”

Tan Zhaoyu was a little depressed, "I wanted to keep him and keep him away from strife." At the beginning, there was no one around me who could be trusted, and there was no way to leave him to be raised by the people of Tuoba Pojun. I thought that the Tuoba Pojun who stayed behind to take care of the orphans must be reliable people. It seems that I am still too optimistic. ”