My father is a Confucian sage, but the system forces me to be a crude warrior

Chapter 443 Another Encounter with the Empress

Inside the boudoir of the city lord's mansion.

Silence and silence.

Zeng Anmin and the Empress sat in the right row.

Zeng Shilin and the eldest princess sat facing each other in the left row.

After the four people sat down, they stared at each other, none of them speaking first.

The eldest princess sat there upright, her phoenix eyes filled with a cold light, occasionally glancing at Empress Gu Xiangnan opposite her, and Zeng Anmin sitting next to the Empress.

"Cough cough."

Zeng Anmin coughed.

The princess's gaze was like a knife, slicing across his face, and he couldn't take it anymore.

"May I ask, what brings Your Majesty to Qinghai City?"

Zeng Shilin naturally noticed his eldest son's predicament, coughed, and looked at Empress Gu Xiangnan with a slightly serious expression.

What is this matter?
What can be said about this?

Let's play with guns!

Zeng Anmin was secretly pleased when he heard Zeng Shilin's words.

Gu Xiangnan paused for a moment, then looked at Zeng Anmin with a questioning gaze.

Didn't you tell Wenqing about our relationship?

Zeng Anmin shrugged, indicating that he had told his father, but his father didn't believe him.

"Yes, in recent days, the allied forces of Jiang and Sheng have been fighting against the demon race. I have witnessed the combat capabilities of the Holy Dynasty's Mandarin Duck Army."

"I have long heard that the formation of the Mandarin Duck Army came from Lord Zeng, so I have come here to ask for his guidance."

Gu Xiangnan's statement is full of loopholes.

At least to Zeng Shilin, it made him want to roll his eyes.

The method of forming the Mandarin Duck Army... is not difficult and is easy to imitate.

Even if you can't learn it just by watching, you can easily bribe a minor commander of the Mandarin Duck Army and get their complete training methods.

"Hmm..." Zeng Shilin was pondering how to answer the question when he heard the eldest princess beside him sneer and look at Gu Xiangnan, saying:

"The Mandarin Duck Army?"

"It just so happens that I know the answer; you can ask me for advice."

……

Gu Xiangnan's brows furrowed into a deep frown.

Her stunningly beautiful face looked rather unpleasant.

She suddenly looked up at the eldest princess.

In that one glance, he noticed that the princess wasn't looking at him when she said those words.

Instead, he looked towards Zeng Anmin beside him.

Coincidentally, Zeng Anmin's facial expression stiffened when he heard this.

Seeing the cold look in the Princess's eyes when she looked at Zeng Anmin.

In addition, Zeng Anmin's face was so stiff.

Having grown up in the deep palace since childhood, and even becoming the ruler of a country, her little brain instantly understood!

"I said so!"

"This resentful woman shows such hostility towards me the moment she sees me! Could it be that she has already fallen for the powerful minister?"

"only……"

Gu Xiangnan was clever, which led her to think of even more things.

"How did this woman know about the relationship between the Grand Secretary and me?"

"The Grand Secretary specifically instructed me to keep my relationship with him a secret, only letting the world know the name 'Daniel Wu'..."

"Could it be that the chief advisor informed him?"

“No, Quan Fu is always meticulous. If Quan Fu were to be honest with her, she would probably have already fallen out with him.”

"Tsk tsk..."

"Quan Fu, your ability to manage the inner quarters is far from adequate!"

Gu Xiangnan pondered to himself.

However, she wasn't particularly jealous.

On the contrary, he was extremely proud.

Although this woman had a bad temper, she didn't look very old; she probably wasn't much older than me.

To be able to cultivate to the fourth rank of martial arts at this age and still be able to fight me to a draw makes him one of the best martial artists in the world!
Even a woman like that could fall for Zeng Anmin.

That proves from another angle that the man Gu Xiangnan chose is indeed a chosen one of heaven!
"hehe."

After gaining a clear understanding, Gu Xiangnan's lips curled slightly, then she slowly shook her head:
"No need for the Princess to trouble herself."

"Besides the Mandarin Duck Army Formation, I have some private matters to consult with you, my advisor."

"This matter is of great importance and it is not appropriate for outsiders to be present."

As she spoke, she looked at Zeng Anmin with a half-smile, raising her eyebrows slightly.

Zeng Anmin felt Gu Xiangnan's gaze, his old face flushed slightly, and he subconsciously nodded:
“Since Your Majesty has important matters to attend to, the Grand Tutor will naturally not refuse.”

"Yes, please, Lord Wenqing, come this way." Gu Xiangnan stood up with a smile and bowed to Zeng Shilin.

Zeng Shilin's eyes showed some surprise.

He glanced at Zeng Anmin.

She glanced at Gu Xiangnan again.

Both men gave him respectful smiles.

hiss~
The old man gasped in shock.

Is what my son said true?
When he went down to the Jiang Kingdom, he did indeed have an affair with the Empress... This...

Treason! !
Hmm... okay!! Haha!
“In that case, it is indeed inappropriate for this old man to remain here.” Zeng Shilin nodded slightly, his gaze becoming serious.

"I shall take my leave now."

As he spoke, he turned to walk outside.

As he turned around, he could no longer suppress the smile on his lips.

He seemed to see his future grandson waving to him.

"Click~"

Everyone instinctively looked up towards the source of the sound.

The teacup in the princess's hand had shattered into powder.

Uh……

I forgot there was still a tough nut to crack!
Zeng Shilin knew that the Eldest Princess and this rebellious son also had some indescribable feelings between them!

He had a sudden inspiration. He looked at the princess very seriously and said, "This old minister also has important matters on the battlefield to discuss with Your Highness. Would it be convenient for us to move over?"

The eldest princess stared at her expressionlessly.

She stared at Zeng Shilin for a long time.

Zeng Shilin maintained an awkward yet polite smile throughout.

The eldest princess then looked at Zeng Anmin.

When Zeng Anmin saw her gaze, his scalp tingled, but he still maintained a solemn expression:
"Your Highness, rest assured, I am merely discussing some important matters with Emperor Tongzheng, and there will be no security risks whatsoever."

The princess felt her teeth were clenched a little too tightly.

She closed her eyes, then took a deep breath:

"it is good."

"Let's go." She looked at Zeng Shilin coldly.

"Your Highness, please."

…………

The two then walked away.

There was no one else present during the entire sexual encounter.

Only two young people remained, who were just beginning to experience life but had not seen each other for a long time.

"Quan Fu".

Empress Gu Xiangnan pursed her lips, a smile spreading across her face, and she relaxed completely.

Zeng Anmin stepped forward with some pity and gently stroked the Empress's face.

"you lost weight."

The Empress was startled and looked up in astonishment: "How did you know?"

Uh?
Have you really lost weight?
Actually, I was just being polite.

"It's obvious." Zeng Anmin's expression darkened.
"Didn't I tell you to take care of yourself these days? Why haven't you been eating properly?"

The Empress gave a bitter smile: "The heavy snow has blocked the roads, and the armies of the two kingdoms of Shengjiang are unable to advance an inch. The daily consumption of grain and fodder alone is putting an unbearable strain on the national treasury."

"If this heavy snow doesn't stop soon, we may really have to withdraw our troops."

When it came to military affairs, Gu Xiangnan's face showed a deep sense of worry.

In front of her ministers, she always maintained a calm and composed demeanor.

That was to put the minds of everyone at ease.

But she couldn't maintain that state in front of Zeng Anmin.

"Heavy snow..."

Zeng Anmin also looked up at the heavy snow outside the window, a glint of shrewdness in his eyes:
"It's really weird."

"I have never heard of any strange technique that can change the weather." "But this snowfall is indeed too bizarre."

Just talking.

He scratched his head, then gently shook his head and chuckled:

"Forget it, I don't need to worry about such things. Given my father's personality, since he didn't mention Xue to me immediately after seeing me, he must already have a plan in mind."

"It has been so long since we last met, I have truly missed you terribly!"

As he spoke, his eyes turned to Gu Xiangnan with an aggressive gaze.

The two, reunited after a long separation, met each other's gazes in the air.

It was as if tiny electric currents were crackling, instantly igniting long-dormant longing.

Empress Gu Xiangnan has shed the heavy dragon robes she wore in the imperial court.

She changed into a magnificent deep purple palace dress.

The phoenix pattern embroidered with gold thread flowed under the candlelight, outlining her mature and graceful figure.

Her figure possessed both the imposing presence of a ruler and a strangely rich, undeniable femininity befitting a mature woman.

Her long, jet-black hair was loosely tied up, with a few strands falling lazily down her neck, making her fair skin appear even more radiant.

Her eyes were like melting spring water at that moment.

With a hint of barely perceptible weariness and the joy of a long-awaited reunion, her eyes sparkled with a captivating charm...

Zeng Anmin's gaze, like the hottest branding iron, greedily swept over every inch of her features.

From her slightly pursed lips, which were naturally rosy.

From her elegant and slender swan neck to her exquisite curves perfectly wrapped in palace attire, her figure was graceful and shapely.

That aura that belonged only to Gu Xiangnan.

The soft, warm scent of a mature woman filled his nostrils.

It instantly ignited the flames dormant deep within his blood.

"Shonan..."

His Adam's apple bobbed, his voice was low and hoarse, filled with a long-suppressed desire.

That call was a man's deep longing for the woman he loved.

The dam of reason appears so fragile in the face of the tide called lust.

It was almost an instinctive drive.

Zeng Anmin stepped forward with an undeniable air of authority.

His strong, powerful arm, like an iron hoop, suddenly grabbed Gu Xiangnan's slender yet supple waist.

The other hand reached towards the back of her long and supple legs.

The movements were swift and direct, carrying a primal, male-like impulse to possess and control completely.

"Well……"

Gu Xiangnan slightly opened her phoenix eyes, a hint of surprise and embarrassment flashing across them.

She wasn't resisting, but this sudden, possessive action felt like a boulder had been thrown into her heart, which had long been on the throne and accustomed to controlling everything.

A familiar throbbing and tingling sensation welled up deep within her body, but all her words stuck in her throat.

Time seems to have frozen.

The candlelight flickered, casting an ambiguous glow on the shadows of the two people pressed together.

The air was so hot it felt like it was about to burst into flames; only their rapid breathing and heartbeats could be clearly heard in the empty hall.

Zeng Anmin's eyes burned with a naked fire of desire, a fire so intense it almost melted Gu Xiangnan.

At this moment, the Empress still retained a sliver of reason!
"Wait a moment!"

Gu Xiangnan's voice trembled as she extended her slender, pale fingers: "Outside..."

Zeng Anmin frowned slightly, then snorted coldly, and an extremely domineering aura emanated from his body.

They pressed towards the door.

"Hi~"

"it hurts!!"

"Kwon-fu, can't you be a little gentler?!"

Outside the door came the exasperated voice of the chubby prince!

"Snapped!"

The door slammed shut, propelled by a domineering martial arts aura!

……

Annotations on the Daily Life of Emperor Jiang Tongzheng:

The thirteenth year of the Tongzheng era.

The Emperor personally visited Qinghai City and summoned Zeng to discuss matters of peace and stability with the people.

It is said that the dialogue lasted for nearly two hours.

Occasionally, whispers and the sound of objects clashing could be heard.

The attendant was bewildered and dared not enter without permission.

Zeng Qing's voice was sometimes earnest and earnest, and sometimes it seemed like a suppressed murmur. The Emperor also spoke with gentle words of praise.

At the beginning of the hour of Xu (7-9 PM), the gate of the pavilion was opened.

Zeng Qing's face was slightly flushed, and there was a fine sheen of sweat on his forehead. His hat and belt were a little loose, but his steps were still steady. He bowed and took his leave.

His Majesty was radiant and delighted.

He bestowed upon Zeng Qing a cup of imperial ginseng soup and ten bolts of brocade.

The night watchman in Qingcheng reported this.

The bed and quilt in the boudoir of the city lord's mansion were slightly disheveled.

Several volumes of memorials on the case have also been scattered, as if they have undergone rigorous examination.

The ambergris incense in the burner is still warm.

"His Majesty and his ministers discussed state affairs until they were exhausted. Their harmonious relationship was exemplary."

However, not a single word of the specific consultation content was recorded.

The historian picked up his pen and hesitated for a long time.

…………

Refreshed.

When Zeng Anmin and Gu Xiangnan parted, their faces showed reluctance, but fortunately, their thirst was quenched, and there was nothing too romantic about it.

The contest between warriors is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.
At that time, both of them were thoroughly enjoying themselves and radiant.

……

"Father, I'm here."

Zeng Anmin's gaze was serious, and he did not reveal any heresy.

At that time, both the eldest princess and Zeng Shilin had a hint of worry on their faces.

In front of these two stood a familiar figure, dressed in a black robe of the Xuanzhen Division, his face showing a look of dejection.

"Xu Mingxin?"

Zeng Anmin spoke subconsciously, his brows furrowing.

This guy is Tiger's master.

That's the silly guy who hides a doll during sex.

"You're back?" Zeng Shilin raised an eyebrow involuntarily upon seeing Zeng Anmin.
"What exactly did they discuss with the Empress?"

"It's about the battle in the southern mountains of the Ten Thousand Demons Mountain Range."

Zeng Anmin had already made preparations; he had even thought of his words.

"Oh?"

The eldest princess's voice rang out, and she stared coldly at Zeng Anmin:
"You still have time to discuss military affairs?"

The voice was like ice, chilling.

Zeng Anmin frowned slightly, looking at the eldest princess with a calm expression:
"Your Highness, I was indeed discussing important military matters with the Empress."

"What do you know?"

The eldest princess pressed on relentlessly, her voice never faltering: "What is the current state of affairs regarding military provisions, troop deployments, the relationship between the military and civilians in the city, and the troop strength around Yutou Mountain and Lianyun Mountain?"

She launched into a barrage of questions as soon as she opened her mouth.

have to.

Zeng Anmin knew that the Eldest Princess definitely did not believe that he was discussing matters with Gu Xiangnan.

He took a deep breath, shook his head solemnly, and said, "None of these exist."

"What we're discussing is this continuous heavy snowfall."

Zeng Anmin looked out the window; snowflakes were falling everywhere.

"Ugh!!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingxin, who was standing next to him, sighed deeply: "It's my problem."

After saying that, he looked up at the heavy snow with worry and said:
"I used all my knowledge, but I still couldn't figure out who caused this heavy snow."

"Let alone stopping it..."

Zeng Anmin chuckled softly, then slowly raised his head to look at the Princess, his voice carrying a hint of seriousness:
"I know who it is."

Um? ! !
The eldest princess, Zeng Shilin, and Xu Mingxin all looked up at the same time.

"who!!"

(End of this chapter)