At night, Di Yan sat on the dressing table and carefully removed her makeup. She glanced at Li Zhen and saw him sitting on the bedside reading a book, so she smiled and said, "Husband, my eldest sister is talking very interestingly today!"
"What's wrong?"
Li Zhen smiled and said, "Are you talking about the big deal?"
"I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about the fact that when the eldest sister said we would toast to the family reunion, she actually included Qing Yu in it."
Li Zhen's heart skipped a beat. He was also surprised that his eldest sister said this. At that time, he looked at Wang Qingyu, whose face was already red to the roots of his ears. Li Zhen pretended to be relaxed and smiled and said: "She made a slip of the tongue on a whim!"
"Your eldest sister doesn't make slips of the tongue! Hasn't she always wanted you to marry Qingyu?"
"You. How do you know?"
"It was my eldest sister who told me herself at the beginning, saying that Di Xiangguo and his family were too high up. She was a businessman, and a businessman is a good match for a businessman. I just didn't tell you."
Li Zhen sighed after a while and said: "Why do you bother to make things difficult for her anymore? She is also a pitiful person."
"Oh! My husband is starting to show affection for her."
Li Zhen was speechless, feeling sad for a while, so he simply turned around. At this time, Di Yan slowly walked to him and sat down, held his hand and said with a smile: "What, are you talking about the central issue? "
Li Zhen turned around again, hugged her waist, and whispered: "Ayan, you should understand that it is you I want to marry. We have shared weal and woe together, and we have faced life and death together so many times. I have long recognized you in my heart." , only you are my wife."
Li Zhen suddenly felt ashamed. He seemed to have said that he wanted to marry Shangguan Wan'er, but that was just an impulse on his part. If Shangguan Wan'er and Di Yan were really put together, he would definitely marry Di Yan.
Di Yan didn't think about what he was thinking. She was moved by Li Zhen's words. She hugged her husband's waist, snuggled tightly into his arms, and whispered: "I know, since the last time we went to the underground palace to get the jade exquisite , you are willing to die with me, and I recognize you, but you also make me sad sometimes, you know? "
Li Zhen knew that she was referring to Shangguan Wan'er. He felt guilty, but he could not deny that Di Yan was an extremely smart woman. She actually knew about her relationship with Shangguan Wan'er, but she valued herself too much and finally forgave herself. .
Di Yan added: "Actually, I am not a jealous woman. The night before we got married, my mother told me that I must be tolerant. She said that you have no brothers or heirs, only you. My mother asked me to take a concubine for you when the time is right. , I also thought that if Qingyu is willing to be your concubine, I can also fulfill her wish, but"
"But what?" Li Zhen asked eagerly.
Di Yan glanced at him faintly, "I knew you would work hard, and you also have her in your heart."
Li Zhen immediately apologized. He said embarrassedly: "I don't like her, I just think she is very pitiful. I sympathize with her, which is not the same thing as liking you."
Di Yan curled her lips, "If you just sympathize with her, why don't you introduce her to marry Zhang Li? Don't I understand what you're thinking?"
Li Zhen couldn't say a word. When did Di Yan become so powerful? Di Yan sighed again and said: "Actually, I have been thinking about it for a long time. If she is willing to be your concubine, I can make it happen for her, but I have one condition." ¡±
Di Yan looked at Li Zhen with a half-smile, "This condition is binding on you."
"What do you want me to do?"
Di Yan gently poked his forehead with her finger, "I don't allow you to have anything to do with Shangguan Wan'er anymore. I didn't care before, but I won't allow it in the future. I can accept the whisper, but I will never accept that Woman, listen carefully, if you promise me not to have any more entanglements with her, I will promise you to take Qingyu as my concubine."
Li Zhen nodded slowly, thinking secretly in his heart that this condition is not too much, is it? ¡
After Li Zhen and Di Yan talked about Wang Qingyu, they never mentioned it again. A few months passed, and many things came to fruition one after another. The former chief minister Zhou Yaosi was found guilty of embezzling nearly 20,000 shi of military rations. , under repeated investigations by the Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment, he was finally executed by the court because of the irrefutable evidence.
At the same time, Wu Zetian accepted Princess Taiping's persuasion and appointed Li Zhen to concurrently serve as the head of the left-behind mansion in Xijing, giving Li Zhen complete control of the military and political power of the left-behind mansion in Xijing.
As Xijing's officialdom gradually stabilized, Li Zhen also completely left the power struggle circle in the capital. His life gradually became dull and without passion. He repeated the same things every day, leaving early and returning late, and his life began to become monotonous. .
But after autumn, his life finally had a bright spot. That morning, Di Yan felt unwell, dizzy and vomiting, so he invited a former imperial doctor for diagnosis and treatment. It turned out that Di Yan was pregnant. This was simply It was great news, Li Zhen immediately sent someone toWent to the capital to deliver a letter to Di Renjie and his wife.
Li Quan was even more delighted. She felt that the baby must be a boy, and the Li family would finally have a child. To this end, Li Quan went to Da Ci'en Temple to burn incense and make a wish, asking Buddha to bless the Li family with a child.
Although he was busy with business, Li Quan still took a day to spend time with his sister-in-law, chatting with her. Wang Qingyu also sat beside her. She seemed to have enlightened since she was treated as one of his family members by Li Quan last time. , she came to talk to Di Yan when she had nothing to do, and the two went out to play together. Fortunately, Li Zhen was not at home during the day, so she didn't feel embarrassed. She and Di Yan got along very harmoniously.
"Ayan, I have never given birth to a child, and I really don't have much experience. However, I asked the midwife that it is best to move around more. Walking around the yard a few times every day is very good for the child."
After a pause, Li Quan smiled again and said: "Also, the midwife has repeatedly told me that it is best not to have sex with your husband during pregnancy, at least in the first three months and the last three months."
Di Yan lay lazily on the soft couch, originally nodding her head repeatedly, but the last words suddenly made her face turn red with embarrassment, and she spat: "Sister, what can't you say, why do you have to say this? "
Li Quan chuckled, "We are all women anyway, so it's okay to talk, whisper, right?"
When Li Quan turned around, he found that Wang Qingyu was getting up and walking out. Li Quan immediately realized that Wang Qingyu was not really married. She was already thin-skinned. How could she be embarrassed to listen to such words? Li Quan felt apologetic and quickly He pulled Wang Qingyu and said with a smile: "Don't go, I won't say anything anymore."
"Sister, I really have to go back. My sister-in-law came back from her parents' house today and we have to have dinner together at home. I'll come back tomorrow!"
Di Yan also smiled and said: "Sister, just let her go! She won't be polite. She can come when she wants and leave when she wants."
"If you say that again, I won't come tomorrow." Wang Qingyu feigned anger and said to Di Yan.
Di Yan chuckled, "I don't dare to say anything anymore. If you don't come, I will be guilty."
Wang Qingyu heard something in her words, glared at her, smiled sweetly, then turned and left.
Li Quan was so shrewd that he also heard the hidden meaning of Di Yan. She waited for Wang Qingyu to leave, then approached Di Yan and asked in a low voice: "Does Ayan want Qingyu to come in?"
Di Yan smiled and said, "I have calculated it. She stayed with me for two days out of three days. From morning to night, she would not go back until she saw her husband. She even had to bring the quilt roll here. You Do you think I dare not agree? "
Li Quan was overjoyed. Di Yan implicitly accepted Wang Qingyu. She quickly said: "Don't worry! Qingyu is a good girl with a kind heart. She will definitely get along well with you. I can guarantee it."
Di Yan smiled slightly, "Sister, don't think too far ahead. Even if Qingyu comes in, she can only be a concubine. Her family may not be willing to agree!"
One sentence reminded Li Quan that Wang Qingyu was the daughter of the richest man in Chang'an. How could her father and brother agree to her being another concubine? Besides, she still had an undissolved marriage. The eldest grandson's family was very powerful and had never allowed her to remarry. This was also Trouble.
But Li Quan wholeheartedly hoped that Wang Qingyu could also become his sister-in-law. Although it was difficult, she decided to give it a try
Early the next morning, Li Quan came to the Wang family's mansion. Before Li Zhen took up the post of stay in Xijing, Li Quan often came here. She came to see Wang Qingyu every time, but today she came to see Wang Qingyu's brother Wang Yuanbao.
Li Quan knew the situation of the Wang family very well. Although their father was still alive, Mr. Wang was obsessed with Buddhism and was basically a semi-monastic state. He did not care about the affairs of the family at all. Everything in the family was controlled by the eldest son Wang Yuanbao. Wang Yuanbao In fact, he is the head of the Wang family.
Li Quan walked up the steps and was immediately greeted by the concierge, who said with a smile on his face: "Mr. Li is here to see my girl! She has gone to burn incense with her sister-in-law. I'm afraid she won't be back until noon."
Li Quan shook his head, "I came to see your eldest master today, he should be here!"
The eldest gentleman is Wang Yuanbao. The concierge nodded repeatedly, "The eldest gentleman happens to be at home. Please wait a moment, Mr. Li, and I will report."
The concierge rushed into the house. After a moment, a housekeeper hurriedly came out, bowed and saluted: "My master has invited Master Li, please come with me."
After Wang Yuanbao was granted the title of Zhuguo by the imperial court, he became a bit arrogant. In particular, he was highly valued by the Prime Minister Li Dan, which made him even more proud. It had been several months since Li Zhen took office, but he had never visited him. As for Li Quan, He was even more arrogant and even asked the butler to come out to greet the guests and let the servants greet the guests. This was really an extremely rude attitude.
Fortunately, Li Quan was a carefree person and didn't pay much attention to such courtesy. She was only thinking about Wang Qingyu and didn't care about Wang Yuanbao's rudeness.
Li Quan came to the living room, and the housekeeper smiled and said: "Please sit down a moment, Mr. Li. My master will be here soon."Come. "
Li Quan sat down and a maid served her tea. Li Quan drank tea thoughtfully and waited, but after waiting for a full quarter of an hour, he saw Wang Yuanbao walking slowly. When Li Quan opened a wine shop in Luoyang, , often dealt with Wang Yuanbao, and became familiar with him, so she stood up and said with a smile: "Proprietor Wang, long time no see."
Wang Yuanbao was a little unhappy. The door of his house clearly said "Prince's Palace of the Tang Dynasty", but she didn't call herself Wang Zhuguo, but Wang Dongzhu. Did she think she was a businessman like her?
However, for Li Zhen¡¯s sake, Wang Yuanbao did not fall out on the spot. He said calmly: ¡°Dr. Li, please take a seat!¡±
Li Quan sat down and smiled again: "I have something to discuss with Boss Wang today."
"Dongzhu Li, please call me Wang Zhuguo! I'm more accustomed to this title."
Li Quan cursed in his heart, "Tomorrow I will ask Ah Zhen to apply for a royal wife for me, and I will ask you to call me Mrs. Li too." ¡¯
Although she felt unhappy, Li Quan came to ask for help today. Although it was difficult for her to speak, she still said bravely: "I want to discuss with Wang Zhuguo today my sister's lifelong affairs."