On the bluestone road between the courtyards.

Tang Ji was dressed in a palace dress with gold edges on a red background and embroidered with peony cloud brocade decorations, holding a light Luo small fan in her hand, followed by two maids.

At the moment, I am walking through this bluestone road.

Since the matter was not urgent, Tang Ji walked unhurriedly, and occasionally stopped on the way to enjoy the scenery left and right.

Flowers, birds, insects and fish, don't have a bit of leisure.

If it weren't for the maid behind her, she needed to maintain the majesty of her master's house, I'm afraid she would have been unable to help but sing softly.

For their current living situation.

Tang Ji was very satisfied.

She was originally a person who was at ease with what happened, calm and comfortable, as long as her life was stable, she didn't have to be afraid, even if the conditions were simpler.

What's more, the current living environment is not bad.

There is food and drink, there are people to serve, between the pavilions and pavilions where they live, although they are not as good as the Luoyang Palace, but at least they are much better than the small courtyard in Dingtao County.

The degree of stability is by no means comparable to that in the palace, at least there is no need to be frightened with the Son of Heaven, and worry all day long, will there be swords rushing in the next second and beheading her.

Except for not being able to leave this mansion, everything else is quite free, and you can do whatever you want throughout the day.

Even the queen mother, Tang Ji doesn't have to go to say hello from time to time now, and even the cumbersome and complicated etiquette, the heaviest shackle, is now as light as nothing.

If you don't do anything, you can have no worries about food and clothing.

Wake up late in the morning, take a stroll after breakfast, enjoy the scenery of the house, and take a beautiful nap after lunch.

In the afternoon, when you have some leisure, you can read a book, tease a few birds that are specially raised to relieve boredom, or take care of the flowers and plants you raise.

Even if it's just reclining in the courtyard.

Doing nothing, squinting half-closed eyes for a while, the afternoon passed like that.

Wait until after dinner, take care of yourself, and then you can sleep soundly.

Decadent, fulfilling, and a beautiful day.

And so it passed.

Who wouldn't want to live a day like this?

……

While thinking comfortably.

While the footsteps do not stop.

Tang Ji soon came to the courtyard of the Queen Mother.

"The queen mother has never liked people and noisy, so I will go in alone to meet you, and you will wait here."

Before stepping through the courtyard door.

Tang Ji gave an extra admonition, and then left the two maids here, and he put away the fan, resumed his reserved posture, and stepped into the courtyard with respectful steps.

The queen mother's house is directly in front of the courtyard gate, that is, the north wing, that is, where the main house is located.

It was not far from the location of the courtyard gate, so after Tang Ji walked a few steps, he had already come to the front.

However, compared to Cao Ang's casual demeanor.

Tang Ji has to be polite a lot.

Even if the rules of the house and the etiquette system are much more relaxed now, it is impossible for her to be arrogant and just push open the door and break into the house.

So stand still a few steps away.

Tang Ji folded her hands in front of her abdomen.

Then he said in a soft tone, but in a clear voice: "Queen Mother, Your Majesty asked me to come to you and fetch for him a few volumes of the books that were placed here before. ”

"Can Wan'er go in?"

……

At the moment, I am in a room across the window.

The Queen Mother was already dumbfounded.

She was originally soft into a puddle of water, but the moment she heard Tang Ji's voice, her whole person tensed up, and she directly stiffened into a piece of iron.

I didn't dare to move.

With his hands propped up on the table and his knees on the cushions, beads of sweat slid down the tip of his nose, chin, waist and abdomen.

It's been a long time.

Empress Dowager He turned her head just now, her face full of panic, and her eyes were full of panic and looked at Cao Ang.

"What should I do, if Wan'er comes in and sees the two of us like this, everything will be over!"

"You're going to figure it out!"

The Queen Mother tried her best to lower her voice, for fear that Tang Ji outside would hear even the slightest movement.

And at this moment, Cao Ang, who was also kneeling on the cushion.

But at the critical moment, he stabilized his mind for the Queen Mother.

First, the whole person leaned forward, his chest was attached to the queen mother's jade back, and then whispered in the queen mother's ear: "Hurry up and respond to her, otherwise she thinks you are asleep, and you will come in directly later!" ”

"Hmm...... Hmm~ Don't move! ”

Feel the sudden fulfillment on the tip of your heart.

The Queen Mother choked at first.

Then he rolled his eyes at Cao Ang, and slapped him with his hand while making a warning.

But the urgency.

I still have to prevaricate Tang Ji's side.

Therefore, after the Queen Mother got Cao Ang's support, she turned her head and shouted out the window.

……

"It's Wan'er, Bengong has fallen asleep, and his clothes have changed, it's inconvenient to get up now, or you should go back first."

"Later, when I have slept enough, I will send a maid to send it to Bian'er, so that you don't have to work hard to make an extra trip."

Tang Ji was not suspicious.

just said softly: "Why bother the queen mother to get up, there are only a few books left and right, Wan'er enters the house, and one person is enough to find it." ”

"No way!"

The Queen Mother snorted categorically.

directly rejected Tang Ji's proposal.

This sudden and majestic voice startled Tang Ji, and she didn't know why the queen mother suddenly reacted so violently.

But perhaps it was a mistake.

The Queen Mother quickly explained in a soft tone: "I always close the door when I rest, if I don't get up, how can you get in?" ”

"So let's do as I say!"

Changed the time.

Tang Ji must have left honestly.

After all, the majesty of the queen mother does not allow her to be questioned as a daughter-in-law, and since the queen mother has taken the idea, Tang Ji has no more choice.

But the Empress Dowager's stress reaction.

But it made Tang Ji suspicious.

"Queen Mother, that Wan'er will retire first, and I will leave a maid to wait outside the hospital, and you can directly support her when the time comes, and move the book Jane over."

After getting a response from the house.

Tang Ji did not turn around and leave.

Instead, he crept to the window, and then put his ear to the window.

……

"Whew...... Whew......"

"Shhh

"Uh-huh...... Hmm~"

"I told you not to move, what a hurry!"

It's just a few calls like a warbler's cry.

Tang Ji, who listened attentively, was full of blush on her cheeks, and her blood was like red smoke, instantly conquering the delicate snow-white skin of the imperial concubine.

No wonder the queen mother didn't open the door, it turned out to be doing that kind of thing, this is really ...... It's too exciting, no, it's too insulting!

Before she could come up with more ideas.

Immediately after that, I heard a man's voice, which he had tried to suppress.

"Wasn't it you at the beginning, baby, anxious to burn your eyebrows, for your husband just to follow orders!"

"Humph! didn't let you stop, it's just that Wan'er hasn't left yet, so she just asked you to stop first. ”

This short conversation.

Let Tang Ji completely determine the identity of the man in the house.

There is no doubt that the one who is practicing the secret method with the queen mother is General Cao Angcao, who has returned from the north a few days ago and has only been home for a long time.

It makes sense to think about it.

General Cao, as the lover of the queen mother, has been back for several days, and it is time to come here even if the days are calculated.

It may even be that she came over two days ago, but she didn't bump into it.

When I thought of the Queen Mother and General Cao, they were in a strange posture in the house.

And he stood outside the house and didn't know it, looking ignorant, and he looked like he was talking and asking questions.

This situation is exactly the same as in the small courtyard of the farmhouse outside Luoyang City!

I still remember that night.

also took advantage of the night to follow the queen mother, and as a result, he listened to the wall root in the middle of the night outside the wing, and even ...... Even the clothes got dirty.

Such memories.

In an instant, Tang Ji was ashamed.

……

For everything that happens inside the house.

Tang Ji has no resistance now.

After all, as mentioned earlier, there is a beautiful and fulfilling life.

For a while, Tang Ji couldn't give birth to more other pursuits, and she even sometimes thought about continuing to let such a day go on in peace and quiet.

And the person who created conditions for her to live all the above lives, Tang Ji also knew very well that this person was Cao Ang.

The grace of saving lives is already greater than the sky.

In addition, it has always sheltered her from the wind and rain, so that she can have a stable life, which is also a great kindness.

And so on.

Tang Ji had already broken off his entanglement.

At the fireworks show at the beginning of the year, Tang Ji had actually unilaterally reconciled with Cao Ang, and secretly decided not to pay attention to the matter.

Therefore, even if he knew that a big battle was breaking out in the house, Tang Ji had no intention of stopping it at all.

But if you want to leave like that......

Tang Ji touched her cheek with the back of her hand, only to feel that it was scary, and the original hot summer looked a little cool in comparison.

You can't just leave!

I have to scare the queen mother and them.

Tang Ji suddenly had no reason to give birth to a child-like playful mind.

Albeit in terms of age.

She's just a girl.

……

Quietly took a few steps back.

Then increase the pace.

Pretending to come from a distance.

"Queen Mother, on this hot day, the windows have been closed, and it is somewhat stuffy."

"Why don't I open the window for you and let some wind blow in, so you can sleep more peacefully."

Tang Ji suddenly popped out such a sentence.

And after the voice fell.

Then he put his hands on the window and made a gesture to open it from the outside.

This scared the Queen Mother half to death.

The whole person was full of excitement.

The body, which was originally a little soft, tightened again, which made Cao Ang behind him also greatly stimulated, and straightened his waist.

"No need!"

"It's hot and humid, and even if the wind blows in, it's hot, but when you open the windows, it gets drier and drier."

"Besides, I also changed my clothes, Wan'er, if you open the window, the queen mother will feel unwell, how can you sleep peacefully?"

"Listen to me, you can go yourself!"

……

Guess the two people in the house.

should have been taken aback by his sudden move, Tang Ji couldn't help but cover his mouth and quietly laughed in place for a while.

Originally, I heard movement in the house.

This causes a flush on the cheeks.

It has also faded a lot because of this.

Instead, there was a joy in the heart.

"Well, I'll listen to the queen mother!"

Anyway, deliberately put your pace down.

Slowly left the courtyard of the Queen Mother.

This time it's really gone.

After all, it's enough to joke once, and if it's too much, it's a bit too much.

And as Tang Ji's footsteps gradually faded away.

The two people in the room just relaxed.

However, Cao Ang frowned slightly while holding the Queen Mother's slender waist, and fell into a short period of contemplation.

He always felt that Tang Ji's reaction was not quite right.

The Queen Mother has already spoken, and the obedient daughter-in-law should leave obediently, instead of turning her head and talking about opening the window or something, which is very unreasonable in terms of Tang Ji's character.

Such an over-the-top move.

Surely you have found something?

Although this is just a speculation in my own mind, there is no so-called corroboration.

But sometimes it's often this kind of speculation, but it's more reliable than anything else, and for a while, Cao Ang has some bad premonitions in his heart.

But there's no rush right now.

When I find a suitable time, I will test it again and confirm it.

Let's see if Tang Ji knows about himself and the Queen Mother, or if he just did it by mistake.

At that time, according to the feedback received, a targeted approach will be adopted.

…………

said that it was a test of Tang Ji.

But in fact, there were many days to come.

Cao Angdu did not find the right moment.

It was impossible for him to rush directly to Tang Ji to ask, then he had to ask if something was wrong.

And quickly.

Cao Ang put this matter behind him for the time being.

Because a team from Jingzhou disrupted his plan slightly.

At the moment, it is in the county capital of Dongjun.

Cao Cao was in the main position, Cao Ang was sitting on his left hand side, and in the center of the hall stood a middle-aged scribe who was bowing to the two.

"In Xia Han Song, the word Degao, I have seen Meng Degong, I have seen General Zixuan, and I also say hello to you two on behalf of my lord Liu Jingzhou!"

Cao Cao arched his hand with a smile.

Then he said in a kind tone: "Degao doesn't have to be so polite, please get up quickly!" ”

"Brother Jingsheng is also polite this time, and please say hello to him for me when you fold your life again."

After Han Song straightened his back.

Cao Cao waved his hand and motioned for him to sit down on the right seat, and asked casually.

"Forgive me for taking the liberty of being presumptuous, I don't know what position Degao holds in Jingzhou right now, and where does he live?"

Han Song arched his hand to Cao Cao.

Then he replied very solemnly: "Don't dare to hide it, don't drive for Jingzhou in the next day!" ”

……

Cao Cao heard this.

couldn't help but turn their heads, glanced at Cao Ang, and then nodded to each other imperceptibly.

Don't drive, this can already be regarded as a relatively high-status figure in the bureaucracy at the state level.

Liu Biao sent such a person to visit.

First, it shows that he attaches great importance to the Cao family's father and son, and he dare not speak lightly of negligence.

On the other hand, it also shows that Liu Biao sent Han Song here this time, and the matter to be discussed is likely not to be a trivial matter, otherwise he would not have dispatched a special driver.

After getting such information.

The father and son had a little bit of confidence in the rhythm of the next conversation and what they were going to talk about.

"It turned out to be Han Beijia in person, your Excellency delivered a famous assassin outside the mansion before, and the people in this county government misjudged for a while, so that there were many rudenesses, and I hope you don't want to be surprised!"

It was Cao Ang who said this.

The guy surnamed Han before, inexplicably, ran to the outside of the county mansion to pay respects, and he was dressed in ordinary clothes, and there was no majestic posture around him.

When he opened his mouth, he said that he wanted to see Taishou and the state pastor.

That was undoubtedly stopped.

still took out the token of Liu Biao, the assassin of Jingzhou, and after several twists and turns, it took a lot of old nose work to see the father and son of the Cao family.

……

And after listening to Cao Ang's words.

Han Song first smiled bitterly.

Then he bowed to Cao Ang.

"The general can call me Degao directly!"

"I won't tell you anything, this time I was ordered to come, before leaving, my family master has explained, this trip must hide your identity, not exposed to people."

"Especially before I meet you two, don't let anyone know that I'm from Jingzhou, let alone let anyone know that I'm from Xiangyang."

"So along the way, I dressed up in disguise, wore ordinary clothes, and there were not many entourages around me, and I would inevitably arouse suspicion when I came and went, and the reason for this matter was mine, and I really couldn't blame the officials of the county government."

As soon as this statement came out.

Cao Ang couldn't help but nod slightly.

Let a person who can be called a high-ranking official of the state government sneak over to pay a visit.

While Cao Ang was very interested in what Han Song was going to say next, he also had some guesses.

But before he could ask.

Father Cao Cao who sat on the side.

He had already taken care of it for him.

"Degao, I don't know what Brother Jingsheng is about to put on such a battle."

"Now that you have seen my father and son, there are no outsiders here, so you might as well say something directly."

……

After getting Cao Cao's letter.

Han Song, who had just sat down for a short time, suddenly stood up again, looking respectful and cautious.

Give a salute to Cao Cao and Cao Ang.

Han Song then said aloud: "Back to Meng Degong, when I came this time, I was actually ordered to bring a word for my lord. ”

"I don't know if the Cao family is intended, and Liu Jingsheng, the assassin of Jingzhou, my lord, will send troops together, showing a north-south attack, and jointly attack the Yuan Shu Yuan Highway in Luyang!"

As soon as the words fell.

Cao Ang's eyes suddenly flashed with a gleam.

He really guessed it!

Liu Biao sent people here this time, and he really planned to contact the Cao family to make a joint move, to teach Yuan Shu a painful lesson, and to defeat him in a battle with the momentum of a north-south attack.

Yes, this is very much in line with Liu Biao's style!

As far as Cao Ang knows.

Liu Biao was an ambitious and enterprising figure in his later years before he was completely transformed into the master of Shoucheng.

Now it seems that this statement is true.

But think about it.

Regardless of whether Liu Yan was determined to forge ahead or not, at least Yuan Shu was always stationed in the north of Nanyang, eyeing the entire territory of Jingzhou.

This is a great threat to Liu Biao.

If Liu Biao regarded Jingzhou as his basic plate, it would be impossible to sit idly by and watch Yuan Shu, always sleeping on the side of the couch without being indifferent.

Especially after Yuan Shu's army was encamped in Luyang County, it became impossible for Liu Biao to take Nanyang County.

Yuan Shu must be driven away first.

Take Nanyang County and unify the eight counties of Jingzhou.

Liu Biao, the assassin of Jingzhou, deserves his name, not as it is now, only the seven counties of Jingzhou.

……

For the matter of driving Yuan Shu out of Nanyang.

The Cao family actually has the same needs.

After all, if Yuan Highway is inserted in the north of Nanyang, it will always be an annoying nail.

As long as Yuan Shu wanted to, he could cross Yingchuan County at any time, and then invade the boundary of Yanzhou.

Especially the previous five-way attack.

Yuan Shu has already done such a thing clearly, and it is likely that there will be another one in the future.

For the enemy who may threaten their basic plate at any time, whether it is Cao Cao or Cao Ang, they have always adhered to one concept, that is, there will be no mercy in attack!

I can't kill him, and I have to beat him.

What's more, the Cao family's next Yuzhou strategy.

It needs to be won strongly, except for Runan County, all the rest of the Yuzhou counties.

This is also inseparable from fighting with Yuan Shu.

Therefore, even if Liu Biao does not send people.

After Cao Cao and Cao Ang summed it up, it is likely that they will also take the initiative to send someone over.

But now, since it is Jingzhou who came first.

Then it proves that Liu Biao is more eager.

The initiative is also in the hands of the Cao family.

There is talk about this matter.

……

Come to think of it.

Cao Ang immediately smiled and shook his head.

"Send troops together, attack from the north and south, attack Yuan Shu together, and drive him out of Nanyang."

"This thing sounds good, but why did our Cao family do this?"

"Expelling Yuan Shu from Nanyang, this matter is undoubtedly a great benefit to Uncle Jingsheng, but for my Cao family, it seems to be a mediocre harvest."

Speaking of which.

Cao Ang paused slightly.

Then he spoke.

"What's more, Yuan Shu's soldiers are well prepared and strong, and if he fights him, he will inevitably lose his troops and generals."

"The benefits are few, but the losses are not small, why should my Cao family do such a thing that is not beneficial to themselves? But it is better to stay in Yanzhou and do things of cultivation and recuperation. ”

……

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