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Xu Changqing was in a good mood and was about to "The Sixth of the Eight". In the evening, he had a good chat with Dong Xiaowan, life and ideals, but he didn't expect that Empress Zhou would actually invite her to dinner.

If you are an ordinary person and are invited to dinner by the Queen, you must take a bath and change your clothes, pray to God and Buddha, and thank the eight generations of ancestors for their luck.

But Xu Changqing is not an ordinary person.

To be honest, Xu Changqing is very cautious about contacting the Tian family even with Zhu Mai.

There is an old saying: "The tide fades away and I know who is not wearing bottom pants."

At this critical moment, many things are about to be exposed, and Xu Changqing cannot help but be careless!

But Empress Zhou has released this "good intention". It is good intention for the time being, so Xu Changqing is not easy to refuse...

After thinking for a while, Xu Changqing went over to reply to Eunuch Zheng himself, and went to the appointment on time tonight. As for Dong Xiaowan, he could only push him back.

In the afternoon, a regular meeting was held at the Political Affairs Office and a deeper understanding of the current situation in Xiahai City. In the evening, Xu Changqing arrived at the Xinguan Hall on time.

However, what Xu Changqing thought was that this was not a large family dinner, and there was no one, and even Zhu Cixuan and Zhu Mai were not there.

Xu Changqing came to the yard with some confusion and suddenly found that Empress Zhou was wearing an apron and cooking in the kitchen.

Seeing Xu Changqing coming, she smiled sweetly like a girl: "Uncle Zhongyi, you are here. Wait for a while and I will cook a few more side dishes and it will be ready soon."

"This is……"

Xu Changqing couldn't touch Queen Zhou's thoughts for a moment.

But even if you think of Xu Changqing, you can understand that this is definitely not "peach blossom luck". It may be a bit of a "Hongmen Banquet", but you must never be careful.

Ignoring Queen Zhou's side, Xu Changqing came to the living room, sat on the sofa, and looked around carefully, not missing a single detail.

At this time, the defense of the Xinguan Hall was completely controlled by Xu Changqing's personal military camp. It would be difficult for Empress Zhou to do anything to do.

Not to mention, Xu Changqing's strong physique is not afraid of poisons.

Soon Xu Changqing discovered that he seemed to be a little worried. There was only Empress Zhou and an old palace maid whom she was very confidant in the courtyard.

As the old palace maids continued to bring in a few side dishes that were not very good-looking, they also bought the wine in a thorough manner, which looked like a family banquet.

After a while, the old palace maid brought a plate of cold mutton and a plate of beef sauce, and then turned around and brought a large plate of crispy fish.

These hard dishes were obviously not made by Queen Zhou himself, but were bought ready-made. It seemed that they were afraid that Xu Changqing would not be able to eat enough.

Just as Xu Changqing was stunned, Empress Zhou was already carrying a pot of steaming fish soup and smiled and said, "Uncle Zhongyi, you have laughed at me. I haven't cooked for many years. Today, I suddenly felt itchy and made a few side dishes from my hometown."

As he said that, Yingying sat opposite Xu Changqing.

The old palace maid also immediately went out with a tactful look and closed the door.

"The Queen is so loving, she actually cooks herself, and Changqing is flattered."

Although there was no one around, Xu Changqing did not dare to neglect the slightest before he understood the purpose of Empress Zhou.

Later generations, Jin Da borrowed the mouth of Zhang Wuji's mother Yin Susu and said a famous saying that is enough to be passed down forever: "The more beautiful a woman is, the more she will be able to deceive people!"

Throughout history, how many heroes have capsized in such an inconspicuous small gutter?

After a few greetings, seeing Xu Changqing being so rigid and obviously full of caution, Empress Zhou felt a little aggrieved and pouted like a girl, "Brother Zhongyi, are you so afraid of me? I have always wanted to find an opportunity to thank you very much, but I have never had the opportunity. Today, I finally took advantage of the fact that they all went to the Haicheng Hotel to attend the cocktail party, and you still..."

As she said that, her tears began to roll in her eyes.

Xu Changqing looked at Empress Zhou carefully and found that it was not a fake. She relaxed a little. She couldn't help but remember the slightly ambiguous scenes with Empress Zhou when she came from before. She was a little fluttering for a moment and said with a smile: "Empress, when it comes to this matter, Changqing is ashamed. In fact, Changqing has long wanted to have a good chat with Empress. Unfortunately, there are many people and many things..."

"Will it be over?"

Queen Zhou suddenly laughed and wiped her tears, "Come on, Uncle Zhongyi, try my skills."

As she said that, she started eating it first, just like trying the poison, and tried every dish.

Xu Changqing was obviously not afraid of poisoning the food and started eating with a smile.

Soon after eating a lot of dishes and drinking a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere between the two was a little relaxed, and Queen Zhou finally expressed her purpose, "What reward does Xu Changqing want?"

After all, this is the most core thing at this time.

After understanding the purpose of Empress Zhou, Xu Changqing also smiled: "Thunder and rain are all the kindness of the king. Empress, you are making Changqing embarrassed."

Perhaps it was because of drinking some wine, Queen Zhou chuckled, "Boy Zhongyi, no one may see how much you have paid to the Ming Dynasty, but I can see clearly. In the battle of the Forbidden City that day, you sacrificed your life and died to rescue our orphans and widows. I will remember this kindness for the rest of my life. Moreover, Boy Zhongyi, I have always thought that we cannot be affected by many affairs. If we can be sincere, we should be more sincere."

Looking at Queen Zhou's pretty appearance, no longer having the dignity she usually does, Xu Changqing also felt a little moved, this woman is really OK.

After thinking for a while, he laughed and said, "The Queen is very loving, and Changqing will be entrusted. In fact, Changqing's long-standing thoughts are to guard the country for the Ming Dynasty, drive out the Tartars, and restore the great rivers and mountains of our Ming Dynasty. He dared not look down on his ancestors, but he also wanted to do his best for our Ming Dynasty. After escorting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascended the throne, Xu Changqing, I wish to defend the border for the Ming Dynasty forever!"

As he said that, Xu Changqing knelt respectfully to the ground.

"Bon Zhongyi, why, you, don't you go to Nanjing? Then, the palace and the prince's orphan and widowed mother..."

At this time, Queen Zhou was confused.

She had thought about thousands of thoughts before, but she didn't expect that Xu Changqing didn't want to go to Nanjing?

What is this operation?

Xu Changqing picked up the wine glass, signaled to Empress Zhou, and drank it all over and said, "Empress, Your Highness the Crown Prince is the orthodox of my Ming Dynasty. Although there is some closeness in Nanjing, they are still my Ming Dynasty ministers after all, and the Empress and Your Highness the Crown Prince do not need to worry. At that time, if the Empress and Your Highness the Crown Prince need to be in need, my model army can send out some officers to help the Empress and Your Highness the Crown Prince train some imperial guards."

"this……"

Queen Zhou really didn't expect that Xu Changqing would have this kind of awareness, and for a moment, she couldn't help but fall into deep thoughts.

Looking at her pretty face, Xu Changqing sighed slightly in her heart, and suddenly realized that it was not a bad thing to come here this time.

In fact, in the thoughts of a long time ago, Xu Changqing went to Nanjing, and even slaughtered Nanjing and reopened the Governor's Office of the Five Army.

However, the incident of King Ding Zhu Cijiong also sounded a wake-up call for Xu Changqing.

If you do this, you will definitely cause chaos!

Even if there is no big problem at the military level, it will definitely be embarrassing in politics.

Because Xu Changqing has no system among civil officials.

Although Xu Changqing is already working hard to make this aspect, it is far from a overnight achievement.

Instead of taking this risk, it is better to let Queen Zhou and Zhu Cijiong and others do their own hard work.

The party struggles in the Ming Dynasty have long been engraved into the deepest part of the bone marrow of this dynasty.

Let’s not talk about the others. Just talk about the current situation, whether it is Ma Shiying, the Governor of Fengyang, or Huang Shu who is still sticking to Kaifeng, Shi Kefa, and even Qian Qianyi, who has retired for more than ten years, including Hou Xun and others, they are all big hills.

At this time, Xu Changqing had already mastered very accurate information. In Nanjing, Ruan Dacheng was very happy to dance, and Ma Shiying was already ready to go.

In addition to the many remaining nobles in Nanjing such as the Duke of Wei, it is definitely a big show.

There is no need to do anything, the cabinet and the six ministries have come out.

Instead of fighting in person and getting the target of the target, how can you watch the fire from the other side of the river and slowly control all this?

After all, if Empress Zhou and Zhu Ciyang have not experienced such twists and turns, how can they understand the value of peace?

"I really am..."

At this time, Empress Zhou also realized the significance of it, and tears came out again.

Looking at her lovely appearance, Xu Changqing suddenly felt a little uncontrollable impulse. At this time, it was definitely an excellent opportunity...

But in the end, calm down defeated the impulse.

This thing looks delicious and exciting, but it is definitely a poison that penetrates the intestines...

...

A dinner was a joy for the guests and hosts. Xu Changqing and Empress Zhou both felt their respective demands and found a point of combination of interests.

It was already raining outside at this time, and Empress Zhou sent Xu Changqing outside with a little resentment: "Boy Zhongyi, I hope that our Zhu and Xu families can share weal and woe and wealth like ancestors!"

Xu Changqing smiled: "Borrowing the auspicious words of the Empress, Xu Changqing will never refuse to die!"

Seeing Xu Changqing strode into the rain.

"Hey? Let's be slow."

Queen Zhou hesitated for a moment and still shouted.

"What instructions do the Queen have?"

Xu Changqing no longer dared to stay here anymore. Tonight, the conditions in all aspects are really perfect. Xu Changqing's own determination in this regard is not very good, and he really doesn't want to hesitate in danger anymore...

Queen Zhou suddenly lowered her head, her pretty face turned red. On this quiet rainy night, with the firelight around her, she made her even more mysterious and charming.

However, Empress Zhou didn't say anything for a moment, and was obviously confused.

Xu Changqing suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart.

really.

After a moment, Empress Zhou raised her head quietly, looked at Xu Changqing's eyes and said, "What are you planning on making arrangements over Heyuan?"

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To be continued...