"Zhao Yuan? Oh, it's the inner master that Qi Ji asked His Majesty for.

I heard that when Zhang Ao was young, Zhao Yuan also took care of him. ”

Lu Pheasant said briskly,

"I really can't imagine that Zhao Yuan looks old, and she still has such a young daughter?"

When Zhao Yuan first arrived at Luoyang Palace, she had interrogated this person carefully, and saw that she was short in stature, kind in face, gentle and respectful, cautious and silent, no different from the nanny in the family of ordinary noble children.

But such an unremarkable old woman is actually intertwined with so many complex relationships, which is unavoidable.

Speaking of Zhao Ji's age, Liu Ji thought back for a moment, a little uncertain,

"Oh, she doesn't seem to be born to Zhao Yuan, but adopted since childhood. Their family seems to be from Minzi North Korea, and they dance really well.

cough, I can't remember clearly, irrelevant people, who remember so many things in vain. ”

"Then, do you need to arrange to bring Zhao Ji to Luoyang?"

"No need, there are enough people in Luoyang Palace, coming and going, looking annoying."

He never took the woman of Zhao Kingdom in his heart, and the dew love affair was just a small episode on the way back from the triumphant expedition, just like the north wind in Zhao Land blowing off the dead leaves, drifting over and drifting past.

Seeing that the emperor was noncommittal, Lu Pheasant faintly felt unsteady, and always felt that there were still some joints that had not been penetrated, so it was safer to place the relevant people in front of him and observe them day and night.

So, she added,

"Zhao Ji, after all, she has already served Your Majesty, if she continues to live in King Zhao's harem in the future, she is afraid of many inconveniences, and it will not be good to attract any gossip.

I'd better bring her in. ”

"It's not important, let's talk about it later.

Zhang Ao is cautious, but I am afraid that I will be more respectful than my own children.

Even if Zhao Ji still lives in his palace, he will definitely settle it properly, which is not in the way. ”

Even if Zhao Ji is pregnant, it is difficult to say who the father of the fetus is, what to do with bringing people to Luoyang.

Liu Ji thought secretly, the corners of his mouth couldn't help twitching, and he snorted in his nose, recalling the appearance of Zhang Ao, the king of Zhao, who was trying medicine and being timid, and his words revealed disdain and ridicule that could not be hidden-

If something goes wrong, there must be a demon. Between Zhang Ao and him, where is there any love and respect for no reason?

His every move now is either intimidated by the emperor's prestige and completely cut off his heart from the root, or he is the best person in the world to disguise.

Liu Ji chatted about Lu Shizhi's recent situation again, and said that his body is getting stronger and stronger, but he is much healthier than when he was in Luoyang.

The two gossiped for a long time, Liu Ji lay drowsy on the couch, suddenly remembered a very important thing, got up, and said,

"Lu Juan went out with me this time and made a lot of contributions.

You will announce his daughter's relatives into the palace another day, praise him, and give the Lu family a long face. ”

***

"Needless to say, in the past few months, I have seen the sister-in-law of the Lu family several times.

I have known her for more than ten years, when you went out to fight the world, our two families were next to each other, always watching and helping each other, this friendship, I will never forget. ”

Lu Pheasant was a little flustered, knowing that he should come or couldn't hide, so he only pretended not to understand the meaning of Liu Ji's words, and only used homely gossip.

"Okay, you're doing the right thing.

Lu Xuan's burden in the future will be very heavy, and no matter how much glory he gives, he deserves it. ”

Liu Ji said slowly, but the light in Lu Pheasant's eyes dimmed instantly.

The throne of Yan State will not be empty for too long, and at this opportunity, it is imperative for Liu Ji to "seal the pro-virtuous and the virtuous".

The "pro" who was pushed out by him to test the reaction of the ministers was the favored minister Lu Juan, and the tragedy of Lu Juan's family slowly kicked off at this moment.

The honest face of the sister-in-law of the Lu family suddenly appeared in front of her, she was taller than Lu Pheasant, her voice was loud, her chest was without a city, and her round face was always the same as Lu Juan, with a heartless smile.

In history, Lu Juan's title to King Yan was only the first step for the emperor to "be crowned king because of his relatives", although Lu Juan and Liu Ji were as close as brothers, they were not surnamed Liu after all.

Five years later, Liu Ji finally extended his iron hand to the Yan Kingdom to exterminate the king with a different surname.

As an abandoned son, Lu Xuan, the king of Yan, was shocked and frightened, and realized that he was just a tool for the emperor to cross the river and demolish the bridge, so he had to escape into the Huns and died depressed.

Taishi Gong cherished ink like gold, but used two full sentences in "The Biography of Lu Juan", telling that after Lu Juan's death on the grassland, his wife rushed back to Chang'an from the Xiongnu alone, and made an appointment to meet Empress Lu again.

At that time, Empress Lu was also terminally ill, and she was busy with the layout of the Lu family behind her, although the two sisters were in Chang'an City, they had never seen each other in this life.

Li Si wanted to lead the yellow dog back to the east gate to chase the rabbit, Lu Juan's wife wanted to leave a clean and return to the roots, but it was a pity that the mountains and rivers were long, and the creation made people, and the wishes of the two of them were not begged.

***

At this time, Lu Pheasant, lowered his eyes, and gently pressed the subtle folds on the woven gold colored cotton robe with his hand, trying to smooth them out with the temperature of his palm, but in vain.

After thinking for a moment, she raised her head, determined to fight again for the Lu Wan family,

"The Liu family and the Lu family have lived next to each other for decades, and you were born on the same day, the same month, and the same year, and the two families are very close.

I remember you said that Lu Juan is your best friend in this life, and you will never find someone like him who treats you with sincerity and sincerity. ”

"Yes, at first, no one believed that I could do anything, only Lu Juan didn't care about it, and only recognized me as a big brother, going in the water and in the fire."

Liu Ji's tone was full of emotion, who would have thought that the tribulation brothers who fought together from Pei County back then have now become emperors and the other have become captains.

"Lu Juan's ability is geometric, you are close friends with him, and you know it best in your heart.

He is neither good at war nor good at government, but only loyal to you.

Wouldn't it be great to let him be a rich man and train his two sons to serve the country? ”

These few sentences are already quite explicit, Liu Ji did not make it clear to her about Lu Juan's appointment as King Yan, and it was inconvenient for her to say much at the moment, so she could only knock on the side, wanting to arouse Liu Ji's old feelings.

"Hey, what do you know, national affairs, don't speculate on it."

Liu Ji waved his hand impatiently, and smiled thoughtfully,

"Lu Juan's ability is just right."

Lu Pheasant was silent, pursed his lips, and stopped talking.

What he said was just right, and it was extremely apt-

Lu Juan not only has a little ability, can help him defend the gate of Yandi in the north, but also does not have too much military talent to raise troops to resist the Han, and is by no means an opponent of the imperial court.

Moreover, he has a soft personality and is indecisive, and when that day comes, it will be impossible for him to take the lead in rebelling before Liu Ji makes a move, and he can only be killed.

Well, it's really just right, a just right piece, and a just right discard.

Gaozu Liu Ji distinguished, recognized, and employed people ruthlessly, and his reputation was well deserved.

After a while, Lu Pheasant squeezed out a smile and said gently,

"Since Your Majesty said it, then I will invite the sister-in-law of the Lu family to the palace another day, eat tea, and chat."

"Okay, as soon as possible, let the courtiers all see.

After all, I am the emperor, and who I want to reuse is my own business. ”

Liu Ji glanced at her and said earnestly.