After the tyrannical and bloodthirsty King Li of Xia was overthrown by King Yin of Xia, Xia Yanhe, with his army, Li Xia had enjoyed peace and prosperity for over a year.
During this year, King Yin of Xia, Xia Yanhe, attended court sessions every day without neglecting state affairs. He appointed capable and virtuous officials and generals, bringing order to the once chaotic court of Li Xia. Among them, the two most prominent and popular officials were the Regent Lu Yan and the Prime Minister Shen Qingfeng.
One was skilled in civil affairs, and the other was a military genius. Together, they held great power in the court. It was thanks to their help that King Yin of Xia managed to revitalize the dying state of Li Xia within just one year.
However, those who knew about the past were aware that Shen Qingfeng and Lu Yan were engaged. Although King Jie of Xia, who had arranged the marriage, was long dead, it would still be a good thing if these two pillars of the state could tie the knot. The common people thought that since the two had worked side by side for so long, their wedding must be approaching. But more than a year had passed, and there was no sign of any progress. Even King Yin of Xia showed no intention of arranging the marriage.
Moreover, the relationship between the two gradually became rather strange. On one hand, it seemed that the Prime Minister had feelings for the Regent, yet he had once refused the marriage. On the other hand, if he had no feelings, he had assisted the Regent in supporting the wise king, and there were even tales of them riding on the same horse.
As for the Regent, he often kept the Prime Minister in the Mountain and River Palace for "lectures." Why were they called "lectures"? Because every time the Prime Minister was kept, he would cover his waist, blush, and scold the Regent for being a scoundrel. But despite his scolding, the Regent would then go to the Shen Mansion in person to appease him.
Therefore, the officials of Li Xia always felt that the relationship between the two was rather delicate.
Xu Ruhui was munching on an apple and said to Shan Chenghuai, who was wiping the sweat off his face, "I said, Lord Shan, you're an old man. Since the Regent is willing to recall you to your post, just focus on your duties and stop worrying about the young people's love affairs, okay?"
Shan Chenghuai sighed and said regretfully, "I owe the Regent a debt of gratitude for allowing me to return to my post. That's why I want to repay him. The Regent is already twenty - nine years old. If he doesn't get married and have children soon, what shall we do?"
Xu Ruhui smiled meaningfully, glanced at Yu Shuang, who was peeling shrimps for him, and said, "Why are you worried? He already has someone in his heart!"
As an old official, Shan Chenghuai immediately understood what Xu Ruhui meant. He shook his head and said, "I don't think so."
Xu Ruhui raised his eyebrows and said, "Huh?"
Shan Chenghuai stroked his beard and frowned, saying, "Shen Shiqiu came to Lige some time ago. When I went to the Shen Mansion to see him, I specifically asked the young master Shen. He scolded the Regent for a whole incense - burning time right in front of me."
Xu Ruhui was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing, clutching his stomach and pounding the table. He said, "Hahaha! Brother has good methods! Hahaha."
Shan Chenghuai was confused. "What methods?"
Xu Ruhui laughed until tears came out of his eyes and said, "Lord Shan, this is something that can only be understood but not explained!"
In the Mountain and River Palace.
The Prime Minister was kept in the palace again today. As soon as the door was closed and the guards were sent away, A Man obediently stood guard at the door, looking straight ahead as if he had entered a state of meditation, forcing himself to ignore the blushing and heart - pounding sounds that were impossible to ignore even though he was standing far enough away.
A Man felt like crying.
It had been a year! A whole year!
My lord, my lord, even if only I can hear it, could you at least consider that I'm in my adolescence? Is this really appropriate for you?!
Two hours later, there was finally no more movement in the palace. Shen Qingfeng was lying on the gilded dragon desk. The stacks of imperial edict silk beneath him were soaked with his sweat and stuck wetly to his bare back. Although it was extremely uncomfortable, he really didn't have the strength to peel them off, not even the strength to pull over his clothes to cover his body.
Lu Yan beside him stared at the person in front of him with a satisfied look on his face, as if he were looking at a beautiful work of art.
After a while, the "work of art" got unhappy. He turned his head to look at Lu Yan and hoarsely cursed, "Get out."
The "work of art" was angry.
That didn't work.
Lu Yan obediently picked up the clothes that had fallen on the ground. After looking at them left and right and finding them a bit dirty, he casually threw them away. He took off his own clothes and covered Shen Qingfeng with them. Then he wrapped the person up, hugged him in his arms, sat on the dragon throne, and gently rocked him. One of his hands slowly moved to Shen Qingfeng's waist and massaged him flatteringly.
Shen Qingfeng felt comfortable being massaged, but when he thought of this man's beastly behavior just now, he couldn't help but want to curse. He opened his mouth and bit Lu Yan's arm. Lu Yan was so startled that he suddenly jerked his arm back, but he didn't dare to let go of Shen Qingfeng, so he just changed the position and continued to massage.
Shen Qingfeng was so tired that his eyes could hardly stay open, but he couldn't sleep. He had to resist!
Yes! He couldn't spoil Lu Yan anymore. At this rate, in a few more months, he might lose his life!
"You... You're not allowed to touch me for a month!"
After thinking for a while, Shen Qingfeng finally gritted his teeth and said firmly. He even pointed his finger at Lu Yan's chest to threaten him.
Lu Yan suddenly laughed. He lowered his head and bit Shen Qingfeng's ear, saying, "You won't be able to resist."
Shen Qingfeng kicked his legs to try to push Lu Yan away, but as soon as he lifted his leg, he felt something flowing out. His whole body froze instantly, and then he swore for the first time, "Damn it!"
Lu Yan suddenly thought that he was quite amazing to be able to make such a refined person as Ruwei scold dirty words.
Shen Qingfeng pushed and shoved Lu Yan and said, "Take a bath!"
Lu Yan rubbed his slightly bulging abdomen and continued shamelessly, "Let's have a baby."
Shen Qingfeng rolled his eyes in anger and cursed another dirty word. But the more he cursed, the happier Lu Yan became. Lu Yan even hugged him and wanted to do it again.
"You said that as long as we don't have a grand wedding, you'll let me do as I please."
Shen Qingfeng felt like crying. He thought Lu Yan's face was thicker than the city wall.
When he was pressed down on the dragon desk again, Shen Qingfeng suddenly thought that his fate with Lu Yan was extremely intertwined. It was like this in the previous life, in this life, and now it was like chewing gum that couldn't be peeled off. Shen Qingfeng sighed and suddenly lost his strength.
Forget it. Since he had chosen this person, he had to tolerate him no matter how thick - skinned he was.
He glared at Lu Yan, and then slowly wrapped his arms around his neck.
The plan not to have a grand wedding was ruined because of Chen Luo's sudden visit.
"The southwest has my great general, and that's enough." Chen Luo left this sentence and came to Lige City with a fan in his hand. As soon as he entered the city and saw the red silk hanging in the otherwise empty Shen Mansion, before he even sat down, he sent messages to others.
So, three days later, Lu Yan and Shen Qingfeng walked into the Shen Mansion with happy expressions on their faces. As soon as they changed into their wedding clothes and looked up to see the hall full of people, their faces instantly darkened.
Chen Luo waved his fan and said, "Hi~"
Chu Jietian waved his big hand, put his arm around Lu Yan's shoulder, and laughed heartily, "We're all brothers. Although Qimen doesn't have much money for wedding gifts now, we can still afford to give you a few shi of grain. The carriage is already parked in the back yard."
Su Huanyu was sitting at the table, casually blowing the tea leaves in his cup, and said, "Congratulations."
Cen Shuning... Cen Shuning didn't come, but he sent a painting. In the precious landscape painting, there was a very elegant but faintly gritted - teeth "Congratulations" character written on it. The character was so big that it covered the whole painting, which was like ruining the famous painting in a way.
Qi Siyu was holding Mo Yunchen's hand and happily ran over. As soon as she grabbed Shen Qingfeng's hand, she started crying and saying congratulations, finally and finally, and so on.
Qi Mengmeng was following behind her brother Qi Siyu. She timidly glanced at Shen Qingfeng, presented the embroidered wedding pillowcase she had made, blushed, and retreated to one side.
Sen Ya sent a special product from Xirong and disappeared without saying a word.
The people from the Lu family went crazy. They had been looking forward to this day for so long. Finally, their marquis was getting married. They directly brought the honor guard from the northern kingdom and celebrated in the yard of the Shen Mansion with gongs and drums. When the celebration reached its climax, Qi Qi felt it wasn't enough. He dragged Xu Ruhui and Gong Tan to grab the drums, and the three of them started beating the drums while shaking their heads. Wei Yan was sitting on one side, stroking his beard and nodding, with a beaming smile on his face.
Everyone was having a great time, but Lu Yan and Shen Qingfeng, the couple, were like statues on the spot.
Shen Yu had already drunk a lot of wine. Supported by Xiangcheng, he walked over, grabbed Shen Qingfeng's hand, and mumbled, "Little brother! Little brother..."
He mumbled for a long time but didn't say anything meaningful. Finally, it was Shen Shiqiu who took charge. He let everyone accompany Shen Qingfeng and Lu Yan into the wedding hall.
The two knelt down together. The drums were thundering in their ears, and the red silk was fluttering around them. They looked into each other's eyes, held hands tightly, and after a while, they both burst out laughing.
This was not bad.
Yes, this was not bad.
Outside the mansion, the people of Lige were looking at the lively Shen Mansion in confusion. The gongs and drums were so loud, but they didn't know what was going on.
Inside the mansion, the Regent and the Prime Minister bowed three times and kowtowed. In the fireworks, they pledged their lives to each other.
A hundred years later, their names were written side by side in the official history. One was King Yong of Xia, the greatest monarch in the history of Li Xia, and the other was Prime Minister Shen, a meritorious official who was praised by generations. One was good at civil affairs, and the other was a military hero. They left a glorious chapter in the history of China.
As for the rumors about their private relationship, they could only be found in some unofficial histories.
It was said that after Lu Yan and Shen Qingfeng retired to live in seclusion, Lu Shuang, who succeeded to the throne, called Lu Yan "father - king" and Shen Qingfeng "father."
People half - believed and half - doubted these rumors. They sighed at the boldness and imagination of the unofficial histories. Combined with their glorious official records, their awe of the two became even stronger.
In a deep cave somewhere, Lan carried a basket of poisonous herbs and lifted the bamboo curtain to enter. He walked briskly and soon reached the depths of the cave.
He put the basket on the table, wiped the sweat off his face, but his eyes were full of light.
Beside him, on a simple low bed made of hay, a naked man moved. He slowly sat up, and his cold eyes stared fixedly at Lan.
"The Shen Mansion was really lively today." Lan was concentrating on making the poison in his hand and said, "It's a pity you didn't go and see it."
The man remained unmoved. He looked down at his increasingly strong body after using the lead - and - silver water, sneered, and mocked, "You've really worked hard to save me."
"Save you? You're making me laugh."
Lan crushed the poison in his hand and poured it all into a beautiful wooden bottle and sealed it.
"I've said that everything I do is for the chaotic world." Lan's eyes flashed. He slowly walked up to the man, gently lifted the man's chin with his hand covered in poison, and his voice became strange and gloomy.
"Will you be the starting point of the next chaotic world?"
"Xia Chuli."