Ming: I am fake, walking on thin ice

Chapter 322: Demon Queen: Yu Qian, seize the door!

The spring sunshine falls on the small courtyard of the harem, and the flowers bloom.

As the breeze blows, the petals sway gently. Occasionally, a few petals dance with the wind and slowly fall like pink rain, adding a bit of dreaminess and poetry to this quiet courtyard.

In a corner of the courtyard, an ancient willow tree stands quietly, with its tender green branches gently drooping and swaying in the wind, like a gentle woman, lowering her eyebrows and telling the story of the years. Under the tree, a stone table with several stone benches looks simple and elegant. A beautiful woman is sitting on the stone bench, drinking tea and appreciating flowers, enjoying this rare quiet time.

"It seems that you are the most leisurely person in the entire harem." Zhu Qizhen walked over.

Bulma saw him coming in, stood up and bowed gracefully, with a heavy weight in front of her, her beautiful eyes shy: "Your Majesty, you are busy with government affairs, you don't need to come to see me."

"I need to walk too." Zhu Qizhen rubbed his eyebrows and looked at her.

Bulma didn't dare to look at him, her eyes dodged and she lowered her head: "I will accompany your majesty for a walk."

Zhu Qizhen laughed out loud, stretched himself, and walked towards the flowers while saying gently: "The weather is nice, I also want to walk with you, don't be alone all the time, there are many people in the harem, there will always be people to talk to you. Your personality is similar to Youlan, I think you can become friends with her."

Bulma pursed her lips and said, "Empress Youlan is about to give birth, I will not disturb you."

Zhu Qizhen patted his head and smiled: "I almost forgot about this."

"I'm used to being alone, so it's good like this." Bulma said softly.

Zhu Qizhen looked sad and sorrowful, and said, "Well, I'd better spend more time with my sister-in-law."

Hearing him calling her like this all the time, Bulma felt inexplicably heartbroken. She pursed her lips and wanted to object, but she didn't know where to start.

"Do you miss Dunhuang?" Zhu Qizhen asked.

Bulma looked gloomy and shook her head slightly: "I don't have the face to go back."

Zhu Qizhen stopped and looked at her seriously. He reached out and held her cold hand. Her fingers were slender and flawless. He sighed in self-blame: "I'm sorry, I haven't been able to help you get revenge yet."

Bulma's eyes sparkled with tears: "Your Majesty, I can wait."

Zhu Qizhen squeezed her hand, put his arms around her waist, and with a little force, held her in his arms.

"Your Majesty." Bulma took a breath.

"I will definitely help you get revenge." Zhu Qizhen's eyes were warm and sincere.

After not feeling her struggle, Zhu Qizhen leaned over and bit her rosy red lips.

Bulma's body was as tight as a string, her hands tightly grasped his collar, her eyes wide open, flashing a light of confusion and tenderness. In a flash, she slowly closed her bright eyes, softly and weakly leaned on his broad chest, allowing him to bully her, and even cooperated with him in a daze.

"Your Majesty, please go back to your room." She said in a low voice.

Zhu Qizhen held her face and said, "It's so nice here, with the sky as a blanket and the ground as a bed."

Bulma's pretty face was stained with a blush as beautiful as rouge, her eyes half closed, and she stared at Zhu Qizhen with a blurry look that contained thousands of words of indescribable emotions. She opened her red lips slightly and bit her teeth lightly, as if every subtle movement was full of tenderness and affection. Nestled in his solid and warm embrace, her thoughts seemed to be taken away by the gentle spring breeze, her mind was blank, only the rhythm of her heartbeat and the warmth of this nestling became the clearest existence at this moment.

"Well, it's up to you, Your Majesty."

Bulma gently touched his chest with her fingertips. The delicate touch made it easy for her to capture Zhu Qizhen's strong and powerful heartbeat, as if the two hearts resonated at this moment, driving her own heartbeat to dance with it. She slowly raised her eyelids, her beautiful eyes were as gentle as autumn water, staring at him, the emotion contained in her eyes was deep and hot. Then, an unprecedented beautiful smile bloomed on her lips. The smile was like a flower in the early morning light, pure and gorgeous, making people feel pity, as if the whole world became brighter because of this smile.

Zhu Qizhen understood what she meant, put his arms around her waist and lowered his head.

Gradually, the two fell among the flowers.

……

Jinyiwei, imperial prison.

In the greenhouse, there was a table full of delicacies. Yang Shan and Shang Lu sat at the table, looking at Shi Biao and Ding Xiu suspiciously.

"What's your trick this time?" Shang Lu raised his hand speechlessly, "Don't just use food, what about the beauty trap?"

Shi Biao was speechless and said, "Mr. Shang, at your age, even if you invite a beauty over, you can only stare blankly."

Shang Lu snorted: "It's okay to just satisfy my eyes."

Yang Shan looked disdainful and said, "Mr. Shang, can you be more serious? You have already been imprisoned."

Shang Lu picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and asked Shi Biao and Ding Xiu: "What do you want to ask again? I have told you many times that I will not say anything."

"This time, I would like to invite you to talk about the fox in Junshan Society." Shi Biao sat down.

Ding Xiu also sat down and drank a cup by himself, saying, "Old Shi wants to ask you, but I say there is no need. Their status in Junshan Club is not as good as Fox's, so it is impossible for them to know Fox's identity."

"Haha, singing the same tune?" Shang Lu rolled his eyes, "Too clumsy."

Yang Shan laughed, covering his face and said, "Ding Xiu is actually right. We don't know who the fox is. Only Rat Boss should know the identity of the fox."

Ding Xiu stared at the two of them, his face becoming serious, and said, "I now suspect that the fox is Xiyao, the palace maid serving tea to His Majesty. Tell me everything you know, otherwise His Majesty's life will be in danger."

"What? It's her?" Yang Shan and Shang Lu were both shocked.

Seeing their expressions, Shi Biao and Ding Xiu were disappointed. They didn't know either.

Yang Shan frowned and said, "That fox is very powerful. She was able to find out where we were having the meeting quietly, and she was able to sneak in quietly, and she can use poison."

Half an hour later.

Yang Shan and Shang Lu were taken away. Shi Biao and Ding Xiu sat on the chairs and smoked, smoking one cigarette after another in silence. Shi Biao said as he smoked, "They don't know much."

Ding Xiu's eyes were cold: "I'm worried that something happened in Jiangnan. There is no news from the Jinyiwei we sent out."

"So powerful?" Shi Biao was surprised.

"It seems that we have to send out the special team of our Jinyiwei." Ding Xiu said.

Shi Biao stood up and said, "Isn't it time to report to His Majesty?"

Ding Xiu pondered for a long time and shook his head: "Wait a little longer, there is no evidence yet. Let Eunuch Cao keep a close eye on it and try to force Xiyao to take action."

"Old Ding!" Shi Biao said with a half-smile, "You are trying to use Cao Jixiang."

……

Fahai Temple.

Liu Wanqing also came to burn incense today. After she bowed for a while, she met an old monk in a Zen temple. The old monk was Wu Xingdao, and he looked much more energetic.

"Do you know who the fox of Junshan Society is?" Liu Wanqing asked.

Wu Xingdao shook his head: "I don't know who it is exactly, but from what Shang Lu described before, this person is highly valued by Rat Boss and will be the key to replacing the false emperor."

Liu Wanqing smiled and said, "I think I know who it is."

"Ah?" Wu Xingdao was surprised.

Liu Wanqing smiled slightly: "She is very smart, but she is gradually exposed. No one guessed her before, I guess now the Jinyiwei also suspects her."

"Saint, who are you talking about?" Wu Xingdao asked.

Liu Wanqing spread her hands and said, "She has been very famous recently. She is the maid who serves tea to His Majesty, the third place winner in this imperial examination, and now she is a female imperial scholar like me, and also a Shang Gong in the harem."

Wu Xingdao nodded repeatedly: "That's her! Saint, should we conspire with her?"

"Of course, we want to provoke a vicious fight between the two of them." Liu Wanqing said with a smile, "Our goal is to destroy the Ming Dynasty. No matter if it is a fake emperor or a real emperor, the more intense their fight, the better. It would be best if the world is in chaos."

Wu Xingdao frowned slightly.

Liu Wanqing looked at him and smiled, "Sir, you have assisted the Queen Mother for many years. Has she forgotten our goal now?"

"I don't know!" Wu Xingdao's eyes were dim. "Her change was related to Yao Guangxiao! Alas, we carefully planned to send her to the late emperor, but we didn't know that this would be the result."

Liu Wanqing chuckled: "It doesn't matter, it's getting more and more interesting now. Sir, you should stay with the emperor. I feel that a big show is about to start."

……

Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Qizhen summoned the Japanese delegation. The leader of the delegation was Katsumoto Hosokawa. Zhu Qizhen was very curious when he learned that he was the leader of the Japanese delegation, because this person was the leader of the Eastern Army during the Ma Yingren Rebellion in Japan.

Hosokawa Katsumoto is the current governor of the Muromachi shogunate. He is very brave and looks not much older than Zhu Qizhen. Zhu Qizhen warmly entertained him and asked about the current situation in Japan. He wanted to confirm from Hosokawa Katsumoto what Ning Rongrong said in the letter, whether it was a lie. However, Hosokawa Katsumoto was very cautious and did not talk much.

"Your Majesty, we hope to purchase Hongwu cannons and Hongwu muskets from the Ming Dynasty," said Katsumoto Hosokawa.

"Okay." Zhu Qizhen agreed first, "But, as you know, we are fighting in the Western Regions, and we need a lot of artillery and muskets, so we can't give you much."

Katsumoto Hosokawa was very happy: "That's good."

Because he no longer wanted to buy firearms from Ning Rongrong, and didn't want a pirate to control the situation in Japan. Zhu Qizhen wanted to open up a new path in case Ning Rongrong was unreliable.

"I still approve of General Ashikaga." Zhu Qizhen smiled, "Since Emperor Taizong, Ashikaga has been friendly with us."

Hosokawa Katsumoto nodded repeatedly: "Japan will continue to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Qizhen despised him in his heart.

Who needs your little seafood? Are you going to exchange seafood for our artillery and muskets?

Japan should be a province of the Ming Dynasty.

It’s time to call Zhang Lun back. I don’t know how the Ming Dynasty’s invincible battleship fleet is doing.

……

The night is hazy in the harem courtyard.

In Aisha's room, Zhu Qizhen hugged her waist from behind, rested his chin on her shoulders, and gently stroked her while saying softly, "I was too busy during this period and didn't come to see you."

"Has the Ming Trading Company started business with my family?"

Aisha stretched out her hands vigorously, trying to break free from Zhu Qizhen's tight grip on her waist, but she was powerless and could only helplessly lean on his solid chest and let him hug her obediently. She felt the warmth coming from him, and her body relaxed involuntarily, her mouth slightly opened, and her pearly teeth unconsciously bit her lower lip.

Zhu Qizhen frowned.

I still feel a little bit fresh about this Persian beauty from the Ottoman Empire. As for the other concubines, well, let’s not talk about them. The rest are just physical work.

"It started early." Zhu Qizhen grabbed her wrist and pressed her onto the table.

At this moment, the stepmother of the Ottoman emperor was completely submissive, bending over and raising her hips.

"Your Majesty, I am the queen dowager of the Ottoman Empire." Aisha tilted her head with an alluring smile.

Although she teases you with her words, she is actually very obedient and cooperative. She is really good at it. She is the kind of girl who knows what to do after just one tap.

Zhu Qizhen's strong arms gently wrapped around her waist, firmly locking her suppleness. At the same time, his fingers skillfully pinched her delicate jaw, exerting subtle force, making her white and delicate neck, like a swan's neck, more elegant. Her cheeks were stained with shyness and anger, her eyes were watery, staring at him angrily, her red lips slightly parted, and she unconsciously increased the force of biting, so that a trace of scarlet oozed out between her delicate lips.

How could he bear it?
Half an hour later, Zhu Qizhen rested his head on his arms, wanting to smoke a cigarette.

Aisha curled up in his arms and asked softly, "The court and Osman are marching into the Timurid Empire together. Will there be a result soon?"

"That will take time. A lean camel is bigger than a horse." Zhu Qizhen patted her jade back and said, "Your main Ottoman forces are fighting the Roman Empire in the west, and you are just holding the Timurid Empire back. The most important thing is to rely on us to fight."

Aisha sighed quietly: "Your Majesty, our young emperor is very similar to you. Sooner or later, you will fight each other."

"I'm quite looking forward to it. I hope he lives longer." Zhu Qizhen smiled.

"I hope he dies suddenly." Fear flashed in Aisha's eyes. "Do you know why I tried so hard to come to Ming? Because I know that if I stay in Ottoman Empire, I will die. The young emperor even killed his brothers, let alone me? I am very worried about my family now."

Zhu Qizhen frowned and hugged her.

This "Fatih" of the Ottoman Empire was indeed a powerful opponent and also ruthless enough.

"He is a true emperor." He sighed softly.

Aisha propped herself up slightly, her hair falling down, covering her spring scenery. She looked at Zhu Qizhen affectionately and said, "No, Your Majesty, you are an emperor in this way."

Zhu Qizhen just laughed it off.

At this moment, outside the villa.

Xiyao passed by with a group of palace maids. She stopped, looked at the courtyard, and asked, "Your Majesty is in there tonight, right?"

"Yes." The maid beside her lowered her head and answered.

Xiyao curled her lips into a cold smile: "Persian women are also goblins."

……

The sun is warm.

Chao Xiaotian was riding his horse on the carriage road when he saw a carriage galloping past. At that moment, he seemed to see his master's wife. He rubbed his eyes hard, turned his head to look at the carriage going away, and muttered, "Am I dazzled?"

He did not stop, but rode to the Chamber of Commerce's hall. Since Roujia's death, the business at the guild hall has been in chaos, and it is said that a new owner has come.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw many shopkeepers having a heated discussion. When they saw him coming in, everyone stood up to greet him. Chao Xiaotian's prestige in the business world was unmatched.

"Boss Chao, you are here."

"You are our chief treasurer."

"Come on, boss, sit in the middle."

Surrounded by the crowd, Chao Xiaotian sat down in the middle seat and asked, "Where's the new owner? Hasn't he come yet?"

At this time, footsteps were heard on the stairs, and a woman came down from the second floor. She was wearing a purple long dress, dignified and beautiful. She walked in front of everyone and bowed slightly: "Dear shopkeepers, I am Caiwei, please give me your guidance in the future."

The shopkeepers were secretly shocked. How could it be another woman?
Caiwei walked up to Chao Xiaotian and smiled, "Boss Chao, I'll have to ask Daming Trading Company to take care of the Chamber of Commerce's affairs."

Chao Xiaotian was stunned for a moment, because this Caiwei was quite similar to Qi Shu. After he came to his senses, he nodded: "Let's work together. The strength of the Chamber of Commerce in Nanyang has helped us a lot."

Caiwei chuckled: "That's not as good as the Daming Trading Company, which is now the overlord of Southeast Asia."

She asked everyone to sit down and start today's meeting.

……

At this moment, in a house in the west of the city.

Wolf Mask walked into the secret room and looked up to see Rat Mask standing in front of the table, wearing a simple long dress that outlined her proud figure.

"You're here." Rat Mask spoke.

"Boss Rat, we are the only ones left in Junshan, right?" Wolf Mask said calmly.

The Rat Mask sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness: "Yes, so there is no need for us to wear masks with each other."

As she spoke, she removed the mask, revealing herself to be the Queen Mother, of course.

Wolf Mask was slightly startled, then took off his mask and bowed to the Queen Mother: "Your Highness Yu Qian pays homage to the Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother raised her hand and said, "Yu Qian, you are the only one left in my palace. I have decided to start the Battle of Seizing the Gate before the 90th anniversary celebration. Will you follow me?"

"Yes!" Yu Qian nodded.

"Good." The Queen Mother sighed, "You have lived up to the late emperor's kindness to you."

Yu Qian smiled bitterly: "But I have failed the current emperor. He is a good emperor, even better than Taizong, and will surpass Taizu in the future. Also, I have failed the people of the world."

"You can see life from the sky and character from the taboos." The Queen Mother said calmly, "Whether what we did was right or wrong, only future generations can judge."

Yu Qian was silent for a while, then asked, "Empress Dowager, what are you going to do? I don't have much military power under my control now, I don't know if you can cooperate."

"More people is not necessarily a good thing." The Queen Mother's eyes were cold, "We are only replacing the fake emperor, not mutiny. I have a plan, you just follow my steps."

Yu Qian nodded: "I will do my best."

The candlelight in the secret room flickered slightly, and they began to discuss the specific steps. Yu Qian felt relieved. Regardless of success or failure, this matter was finally coming to an end.

In fact, he didn't expect the result, it was like he was giving himself an explanation.

(End of this chapter)