Ming: I am fake, walking on thin ice

Chapter 286 The Queen is too shy to face the situation: You are injured, lie down
Dusk fell and the autumn wind blew.

The candlelight flickered in the Qianqing Palace, creating a warm atmosphere.

Zhu Qizhen and Concubine Xian slept in each other's arms. After a lot of tossing and turning, he, who had been recuperating for such a long time, finally became clear-headed. His wounds no longer hurt and he felt relaxed all over.

He slowly lowered his head, his eyes gently falling on the beautiful face of the Concubine beside him. At this moment, her cheeks were flushed, as if reflected by the morning glow, revealing a delicate and charming look, with slightly wet eyes, flashing with heart-moving tears, which could easily attract people deeply and unable to extricate themselves.

Her beauty was gorgeous yet elegant, her charm was pure, her skin was like the finest ivory, white and delicate, smooth and elastic to the touch, making him unable to let go.

It must be said that after giving birth to the prince, the virtuous concubine became more and more charming. Zhu Qizhen was somewhat fascinated and fought with her for an hour. Her cooperation and wildness were unexpected, like a little wild cat, she cooperated very well and was very hot.

"I am really sleepy. I am sure that Your Majesty is completely well now."

The virtuous concubine opened her red lips and whispered softly, like a spring breeze blowing on her face. Her exquisite eyebrows were slightly frowned, adding a bit of lovable charm. Her black and white eyes slowly opened, with a bit of laziness and confusion, like a cat that just woke up, and she let out a soft moan weakly. Her delicate body moved gently, like a willow branch in the wind, as if she was looking for a more comfortable position in his broad chest to rest peacefully.

Zhu Qizhen, who had been recuperating for many days, could not bear it any longer. He pulled the quilt over him and buried his head in the quilt again.

"Your Majesty, please spare me." The virtuous concubine cried out, begging for mercy with a hint of tears in her voice.

……

At this moment, Kunning Palace.

The Queen was standing in front of the window, looking up at the moonlight, with a proud and slender figure, elegant and cool, with a strand of bangs gently drooping, adding a bit of mature charm like a queen. Her simple and elegant long skirt fluttered in the wind, like a fairy dancing, and her straight and smooth calves were faintly visible, adding a touch of mystery and temptation.

"I knew he was pretending to be unconscious." She smiled.

The news that the emperor had woken up had spread throughout the harem, and the witch queen naturally knew about it. She ordered Shuangxi to prepare dinner, but until now, the emperor had not come.

"Your Majesty, it's so late, you should eat something." Shuangxi stepped forward.

The Demon Queen turned around, walked to the dining table, sat down, picked up the chopsticks and started eating. Her movements were graceful, and she sighed softly, "I know he won't come today. Shuangxi, sit down and eat with us. Eat it all."

"Ah?" Shuangxi widened his eyes. This was a whole table full of food.

"I was just trying to scare you." The Demon Queen seemed very happy. "That guy really won't die. Humph, even if he has to die, he has to die in my hands."

Shuangxi sat down and ate silently. She was not sure what the Demon Queen was thinking. Did she want the fake emperor to die, or did she not want him to die?

"Has His Majesty been transferred?" the Demon Queen asked while eating.

Shuangxi now needs to think for a moment when she hears the word "Your Majesty" before she knows which Majesty the Demon Queen is referring to. She nodded slowly: "The military advisor and Junshan will cooperate, so it will be safe. The Jinyiwei will never expect the new place to be moved."

"That's good." The Demon Queen put down her chopsticks. "In the end, I will have to take action."

Shuangxi looked up, blinked, and mustered up the courage to ask, "My Lady, are you willing to give it up?"

The Demon Queen glared at him, but she wasn't really angry. She said, "Even if you don't want to, you have to do it. Shuangxi, remember what I told you."

Shuangxi's eyes drooped, full of sadness.

"Come on, I'm happy today, have a drink with me." The Demon Queen raised her glass.

……

The next day, morning.

The emperor finally came to the morning court. Seeing the energetic emperor, the civil and military officials were relieved. Zhu Qizhen spoke some official language but did not explain how he was poisoned.

The ministers in the court seemed to have a tacit understanding. No one asked further questions. They all knew that the Jinyiwei would handle this matter. And this matter must be related to the real emperor. This matter is sensitive, so it is best not to ask.

After the morning court, the Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Qizhen summoned Xu Youzhen, Li Xian, Li Bing, Zhang Lun and other trusted ministers. Through this coma, he also knew more clearly that these trusted ministers were really loyal to him.

As for others, it’s hard to say.

"Your Majesty, the new Zhengtong Tongbao has been implemented." Xu Youzhen reported, "It seems that the effect is good. The people have great trust in the new currency, and it has begun to flow freely."

Zhu Qizhen nodded: "We must keep track and find problems. Especially the banknotes, which are all of high denominations. Don't make fake ones."

"Yes." Xu Youzhen nodded.

After discussing the new currency, Zhang Lun came out to report: "Your Majesty, there is news from the Western Regions. The so-called attack on Yuan Bin did not happen. Timur's cavalry never appeared in that location."

"I knew it, Yuan Bin was lying." Zhu Qizhen snorted, "It doesn't matter, let the Jinyiwei handle this matter."

"Yes." Zhang Lun accepted the order.

Zhu Qizhen's eyes fell on him and he smiled: "I was injured during this period, which delayed your marriage. I have already told Concubine Xian that your wedding will be scheduled for the third day of next month. I have already issued an edict to grant the marriage, and the expenses required for the wedding will be borne by the court. Xu Youzhen, ask the Ministry of Revenue to make a list."

Speaking of such a happy event as a wedding, everyone was very happy and congratulated Zhang Lun. However, Zhang Lun seemed to be hesitant to speak, as if he was a little reluctant.

"Just say what you want to say." Zhu Qizhen glared.

"Your Majesty, I don't want to get married so soon." Zhang Lun said, "Yang Guifang hasn't even gotten married yet."

Zhu Qizhen was very upset: "You are competing with him in this matter? I am also considering his marriage, and I will start with you. The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty cannot just fight wars."

"Your Majesty is right. You should get married and start a family." Li Xian advised, "General Zhang, time flies. It's better for you to get married at your age. Think about it. You will definitely expand the territory in the future. How can you have so much time?"

After hearing this, Zhang Lun nodded and said, "Then I will obey your order."

Zhu Qizhen raised his hand: "I am your brother-in-law, and I will give you a grand wedding."

……

Sunchon University.

Chen Xun, the Minister of Finance, walked slowly through the secluded paths of the university, his eyes showing both amazement and disbelief. This university, which was personally promoted by the emperor, had grown to such a large scale. The campus was vast, with green trees and pavilions scattered in an orderly manner.

Here, not only elite talents from all over the Ming Dynasty gathered, but also students from East, Southeast Asia and even the West who came from afar across the oceans. They shuttled between lecture halls, libraries and laboratories, with different skin colors and different languages.

Recently, a group of scholars and professors from the West have joined Shuntian University. They have brought different scientific concepts and academic knowledge, allowing Shuntian University to further expand.

On the podium, scholars either gave passionate speeches or spoke eloquently, imparting extensive knowledge ranging from classics, history, and literature to astronomy and geography, from mathematics, physics, and medical philosophy; in the laboratory, students conducted various experiments, explored the mysteries of nature, and pursued technological innovation. In every corner of the campus, students can be seen discussing academic issues in groups of two or three, or immersed in the sea of ​​books alone. Their enthusiasm and persistence for learning are moving.

Chen Xun came to look for the principal Shang Lu today, but he couldn't find him after searching for a long time. The campus is too big. He just asked a teacher and he said that the principal should have returned to the small courtyard in the school building area.

It is already autumn, and the cool breeze blows, and leaves fall one by one. Behind the campus building area is an old house where the university was built before it was established, which is now abandoned.

The fallen leaves followed the wind and fell into a deep well. The bottom of the deep well was dry, and the fallen leaves formed a thick layer. Under the well, there was a different world.

There was a large open space below, and there was actually a small house inside. At this moment, there were four people standing in the house. Deer Mask smiled at the other three people and said, "This place is a bit shabby, but it is warm in winter and cool in summer. Your Majesty, please hide here for a while."

The other three turned out to be the orthodox emperor, Xu Bin and Wu Xingdao. Of course, they were not burned to death in the Ning Wang Mansion, but came here through the Junshan Society.

"This place is quite hidden." Wu Xingdao smiled, "The Jinyiwei would never have thought that we were hiding in a university."

The orthodox emperor looked around and said, "I hope that people outside think we are dead."

Deer Mask spoke to comfort him: "Your Majesty, even if the Royal Guards suspect something, they will not come here to investigate. I will make proper arrangements for your meals. Your Majesty, I will not keep you waiting for long. Junshan will arrange the next step as soon as possible."

"I am not in a hurry." The orthodox emperor said calmly, "I will listen to you."

……

Ming Trading Company.

During lunch, Chao Xiaotian said to Qi Shu, "I met Ding Xiu yesterday and asked about your father's situation. Their case will not be concluded in a short time. However, they will not be punished."

Qi Shu's eyes drooped, tears fell, she nodded, and asked, "Can I send them some food and clothes?"

"Okay, you get ready and I'll take it." He nodded to Xiaotian.

"Can I... go see them?" Qi Shu asked again. Looking at her weak and pitiful appearance, Chao Xiaotian said, "I'll go find Shi Biao and Ding Xiu, you get ready first."

"Thank you, Xiaotian." Qi Shu said.

"Let's eat." He bowed his head to Xiaotian, "I have to go to the dock again in the afternoon."

Qi Shu lowered her head while eating and asked quietly, "Won't you come back to live here?"

"I'm still a little busy lately." Chao Xiaotian finished his meal in a few bites and said, "I'm leaving now."

He stood up and walked away. Qi Shu looked at his back, bit her lip, and put down her chopsticks. She really had no appetite. She walked out of Daming Trading Company and walked to the opposite side.

"Brother Ding, Qi Shu wants to meet his parents, brothers and sisters. Is that okay?" Chao Xiaotian asked.

Ding Xiu, who was chewing a sesame cake, thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay."

A look of joy flashed in Chao Xiaotian's eyes: "Thank you, Brother Ding."

"Why are you being so polite to me, kid?" Ding Xiu wiped his hands. "Your Daming Trading Company is also very important to us Jinyiwei. You have helped us a lot. We get a lot of money from you every year."

Chao Xiaotian shook his head and said, "That belongs to you. Without you Jinyiwei, I wouldn't have made such rapid progress in Nanyang. Our fleet is safe only with the escort of Jinyiwei brothers."

"You still have to continue to expand your fleet. Your master hopes that you will become the richest man in the world." Ding Xiu said.

Chao Xiaotian frowned and said, "Is my master's injury healed? Oh, I really want to go see him, but he won't let me enter the Imperial Army camp."

Ding Xiu laughed loudly: "Don't worry, I'm completely fine now. I'll probably come to see you in a few days."

Chao Xiaotian smiled brightly when he heard this. He patted his buttocks, as if remembering something, and took out a small box from his pocket, handed it to Ding Xiu and said, "This is the cigarette produced by our Nanyang cigarette factory. Nowadays, men in Nanyang and the West like this. You can try it."

"Cigarettes, so this is what they are." Ding Xiu was full of curiosity.

After a while, the two squatted on the roadside and puffed out smoke. At first, they were choked. Gradually, they seemed to feel the joy of cigarettes.

……

Kunning Palace, night falls.

Zhu Qizhen took the initiative to pay a visit to the Queen Demon. The Queen Demon seemed to have expected his coming and prepared a table of food waiting for him.

"Are you waiting for me?" he asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Of course, Shuangxi and I have been busy all afternoon." The Demon Queen blinked her beautiful eyes, "Try and see which dishes I cooked."

It was as if nothing had happened between them, and they did not mention the poisoning and coma. Zhu Qizhen sat down and looked at Shuangxi and said, "Which dishes are made by your queen? Point them out, I will avoid the risk and only eat the dishes you cook."

How could Shuangxi dare to speak? He looked up at the Demon Queen weakly.

The Queen gave Zhu Qizhen a glare, then walked over with a smile, leaned against him, held his arm with her fair arms, and said coquettishly, "I have been studying for a long time recently, and my level has surpassed Shuangxi's."

As he exerted force with his arms, the deep warmth and softness made Zhu Qizhen's heart warm.

As for men, the reason why they are physically honest is because they cannot control their hormones.

“Try it.” The Demon Queen blinked her beautiful eyes and leaned closer, revealing her deadly charm and allure.

Zhu Qizhen smiled, touched her slender waist, and glared: "Don't move, I'm still injured."

The Queen seemed to have just remembered, sat down beside him, and began to serve him a bowl of soup. Shuangxi got up and went to the kitchen obediently, leaving behind a graceful back, twisting her charming waist and taking lotus steps. Zhu Qizhen sighed in his heart that Shuangxi had been following the Queen for a long time, and she had become much more charming.

"My injuries have not healed yet, and I need you to feed me." Zhu Qizhen said miserably.

The Demon Queen gently spread her arms again and wrapped them around his neck. Her eyes were like water, and she gazed into his eyes tenderly and lovingly. A charming smile appeared on her lips. She then gently raised her head and whispered softly in his ear, "Be good, sister will feed you."

She sat on him, picked up the bowl beside her, opened her mouth to take a sip of soup, and moved closer to Zhu Qizhen.

"Fuck, this again."

Zhu Qizhen's mouth twitched, and he complained to himself in his heart that he was playing with fire and getting burned again.

After a long, passionate kiss, when the Queen looked up again, her beautiful face was red. She glared at him and said, "Shuangxi, you girl, don't even close the door."

She stood up and walked slowly towards the door. Even when she was just walking, she was dignified and beautiful. Her movements were elegant and noble, and her manners were graceful. She was like a noble phoenix soaring in the sky. No one dared to look directly at her demeanor.

This is the most noble woman in the Ming Dynasty, a woman of great stature.

"Ah, close the door? What are you going to do?" Zhu Qizhen joked.

The Queen closed the door, and when she turned around, her whole temperament seemed to have changed, her eyes were bloodshot, and she really looked like a charming fairy. When Zhu Qizhen saw her like this, he thought, has she been holding back for too long? Is she going to suck blood again?

"Little thief, have you missed me?" The demon queen took off her outer skirt as she walked.

A white gauze underdress wrapped around her plump body. Even from a distance, one could see her curvy figure, which was so beautiful that it made one's heart burn.

Zhu Qizhen opened his arms to embrace her as she walked towards him: "Of course I miss you. During the days when I was unconscious, I dreamed of you."

The Demon Queen fell into his arms, her dark eyes flashing with a cold look: "You are kidding me."

Zhu Qizhen hugged her and bit her red lips.

The demon queen closed her beautiful eyes and cooperated enthusiastically until Zhu Qizhen's devilish claws were chopped off and started to play tricks, and then she suddenly opened her beautiful eyes and glared.

"Not being honest again?"

"You were the one who flirted with me first. I don't care. You have to take responsibility. You can't just flirt with someone and then just ignore them. It's always like this."

"You're still injured!"

"It's just that there's still some residual poison, and I need your help to expel it."

"Okay, I'll go call Shuangxi."

Of course, I didn’t call Shuangxi.

Zhu Qizhen would not force it, especially before he figured out what kind of evil magic the Demon Queen was practicing. The two of them stayed together for a while, Zhu Qizhen held her delicate hand, and the Demon Queen pursed her lips, feeling the warmth of his palm, and looked at the person in front of her with a pair of beautiful eyes that were somewhat weak.

She was actually very worried before, worried that he was really dead and she would lose him forever. But her emotions were complicated, she knew the end would come eventually.

"It's great to see you still alive." Zhu Qizhen spoke sweet words and looked at her affectionately.

Regardless of whether he was sincere or not, he just wanted to say this at the moment. He was deceiving her and himself.

The demon queen also needs a reason to deceive herself.

"Hmm~" The Demon Queen's beautiful eyes became more gentle as she looked at him affectionately.

They looked into each other's eyes and kissed each other until they were suffocated.

The Demon Queen snuggled in his warm arms, breathing in his unique scent softly, and her ears were filled with his steady and strong heartbeat. She couldn't help but tighten her arms around him. At this moment, an indescribable sense of security arose spontaneously, as if just snuggling tightly like this would be the greatest satisfaction in the world.

Zhu Qizhen gently stroked her soft and cool hair, smelled her elegant fragrance, and said, "Didn't you say you wanted to live in the small courtyard by the Gaoliang River for a while?"

"Do you have time to go?" The Demon Queen raised her cheek slightly, her beautiful eyes fixed on him.

Zhu Qizhen smiled helplessly: "It will probably take some time. I have been lying down for so many days, and there are many memorials that need to be reviewed."

"Then what are you talking about? Don't I have to wait again?" The demon queen glared.

The two of them were affectionate for a while, and then Zhu Qizhen left Kunning Palace. He looked up at the crescent moon in the sky, wondering how to use the evil queen to lure out the legitimate emperor.

"Zhu Qizhen, ah Zhu Qizhen, you must not be dead." Zhu Qizhen's mouth curled up a smile, "Otherwise, the demon queen would not be in this state today."

(End of this chapter)