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Chapter 1726 Childhood Shadow

In the literary works of dreaming, poor scholars meet rich ladies, Cinderella meets princes, which is a classical plot, a man who marries a white and rich beauty, and a supporting woman meets a domineering president is a modern routine. I don’t know how many people have deceived Sun Ce in his previous life, but now he has taken the princess as his concubine, but he doesn’t feel excited at all, but he has a little sympathy.

It’s not that the princess is not beautiful, Liu He is not considered a national character, but it is not ugly either. At least it is at the upper level. Liu He can’t see the temperament of the eldest princess on her body. She sat quietly, lowering her head and stirring her fingers. Her aura is not as strong as Ma Yunlu, and she is like a cute newbie who has just entered the workplace. She is still a third-rate university graduate and has no confidence at all.

The phoenix with hair falling off is not as good as a chicken, and this is not good at all. Without strength, bloodline or something is just a big deal.

Sun Ce could not say respect to Liu He, but he had no intention of contempt. A person's destiny is so impermanent. Whether she is a princess or not is not something she can decide, just like whether to marry him or not. She is just a bargaining chip in the hands of the emperor, and her value lies in maintaining the last dignity of the court and the tax of more than 10 million yuan, and a chance to fight back. If she had a choice, she would probably not be willing to be a princess.

Sun Ce asked about Liu He’s daily life these days. Liu He was a little nervous at first, but later he saw that Sun Ce’s tone was calm and he slowly relaxed. With Ma Yunlu on his side, he helped him from time to time and answered appropriately. Sun Ce asked her if she wanted to follow him to Qingzhou, or was willing to settle down and stay in a few days. She did not hesitate and expressed her willingness to follow Sun Ce to Qingzhou, serve him all the way, and fulfill her responsibilities.

Sun Ce was not suspicious. Liu He didn't seem to be a person who could use methods and had neither the ability nor the ambition to follow.

The three of them chatted in the Feilu for a while. Seeing that it was almost noon, Sun Ce ordered people to prepare some wine and dishes, called Zhen Mi and Gan Mei, and ordered people to invite Pang De and sit together for a meal. Before the banquet began, Sun Shangxiang heard the wind and rushed over with Xu Jie. Knowing that Ma Yunlu was interested in joining the Yulin Guard, Sun Shangxiang was in his heart and promised Ma Yunlu a left governor on the spot.

Ma Yunlu did not refuse, but she said that she would follow the rules of Sun Ce's army and compete with Han Shaoying and accept the assessment. She was calm and laughed, but Pang De was a little embarrassed. However, seeing that Sun Ce was not unhappy, he had to let Ma Yunlu go. He was originally a member of the Ma family and had no status in front of Ma Yunlu. Now he is a high-spirited person to marry Ma Yunlu. He is not Sun Ce, and he has no equality in his heart. He is orderly and loyalty and righteous. The Ma family will always be his former master and dare not have any usurpation.

After the banquet, Sun Shangxiang pulled Ma Yunlu away, Pang De also took his leave on his own, Gan Mei and Zhen Mi also tactfully retreated, leaving only Liu He in the cabin. Liu He took the initiative to serve tea and water, preventing Yue Wu and others from serving him. Although he looked a little embarrassed, his hands and feet were quick, and it seemed that he had been practiced before. Sun Ce sat by the window, looked at Liu He's face slightly red, and a little sweat broke out on his forehead, so he let her sit down opposite him.

"How could you do this?"

Liu He habitually lowered his head, put his hands in his sleeves, and subconsciously stirred them together. "Since he knew he was a concubine, he naturally had to make some preparations."

"What did they teach?"

"No, it was taught by my sister-in-law."

After thinking for a while, Sun Ce realized that what she was talking about was Mrs. Tang. Mrs. Tang was Princess Hongnong, and later married Xun Yu as her concubine. This was also the basis for the eldest princess to marry her concubine. Sun Ce asked casually, but Liu He did not hide it, saying that this was the emperor's idea. Of course, Mrs. Tang herself did not object. Mrs. Tang and Xun Yu were cousins ​​and admired this cousin since childhood. Now that she has gotten her wish, she is still free.

"When I left the capital, my sister-in-law was pregnant and might be born in a few days. It's a pity that I can't see what their children look like. I am as gentle as jade and extremely talented. My sister-in-law is also a smart person. Their children must be smart and handsome..."

Speaking of family affairs, Liu He's lowered eyebrows and eyes became vivid, and a natural smile appeared on his face, until she found something wrong and closed her mouth awkwardly. Sun Ce smiled and said, "It's okay, continue to say it, I like to listen."

Liu He smiled awkwardly and whispered: "It's all family affairs, and I dare not bother you."

"No matter what, your family is not an ordinary family after all." Sun Ce put down his teacup, crossed his fingers in front of him, and sighed softly. In fact, it is not just Liu He, but how many women around him are ordinary families? How many of them can be truly in love with each other? They all come with a certain purpose, and Liu He is just more special.

Liu He had no choice but to do it, so how could he do it in a straightforward manner?

Liu Heqiang smiled and said nothing, and the atmosphere became a little awkward again. Seeing this, Sun Ce probably wouldn't be able to let her speak on his own, so he could only find a topic by himself. He talked about the pair of jade bracelets that Liu He gave to the Qiao sisters. Xiaoqiao liked jade bracelets very much and wanted to wear them every day, but Qiao Rui felt that she was too small and the jade bracelet was too expensive, so she was afraid that she would lose it, so she put it away, so she only let Xiaoqiao wear it when she was sleeping every day.

"Is this jade a newcomer to the palace?"

Liu He looked at Sun Ce in surprise. "Husband, how do you... know?"

"The palace was first robbed by the Yuan brothers, and then by Dong Zhuo. After traveling to Chang'an for hundreds of miles, what good things can be left? Even if this pair of jade bracelets are fish that slipped through the net, it is a precious thing. You will never give it to your two children easily. After thinking about it, only the possibility of entering the palace is greater. I heard that the emperor married the Liangzhou family and the leader of the Qianghu tribe. They gave some beautiful jade from the Western Regions as a betrothal gift, which was expected..."

Liu He suddenly shivered. Sun Ce saw it carefully and asked, "What's wrong? Is it cold?"

"No...no." Liu He's face was pale, even his lips lost their blood, and his eyes could not hide his fear. "The Yuan brothers and Dong...Dong Zhuo's entry into the palace... It seems that it was yesterday. I was still in shock and lost my composure for a moment. I would like to ask my husband to forgive me."

Sun Ce frowned and regretted mentioning this matter. Liu He was only eleven years old this year, and Guanghe was only eleven years old. He was as big as the bridge today. It was as big as a small bridge. Maybe the vision was not as big as a bridge. The bridge was big. Suddenly, a group of people rushed into his home to kill and set fire. In just a few months, a group of more barbaric people came. What kind of experience is this? When the Yuan brothers broke into the palace, the emperor at that time and the emperor now fled together. Where was the eleven-year-old princess, and who was with her?

Sun Ce looked at Liu He who was trembling in front of him, swallowed these words back, and said gently: "Don't be afraid, the Yuan brothers are all dead, and Dong Zhuo is dead, and they can't hurt you anymore. Since you come, you can rest assured. You don't need to ask about the affairs in the court and the battlefield, just live a peaceful life. As long as I am here, you will never let you encounter such a thing again."

Liu He raised his eyelids timidly, looked at Sun Ce, licked his lips, and stopped talking.

"What do you want to say?"

Liu He squeezed out a smile and shook his head. Although his face was a little pale, his body slowly calmed down. She sat quietly in front of Sun Ce, lowering her head and playing with her clothes, like an eggplant hit by frost. Seeing that she was not in the mood to speak, Sun Ce did not ask again. After sitting for a while, he asked someone to send her back to rest.

Xun Yu picked up the chess piece and placed it gently on the chessboard. There was a slight "pop" sound, crisp and pleasant, and the lingering sound was lingering.

The emperor looked at it for a while, let go of his hand, put the chess piece on the chessboard, and expressed his consent. "It makes you far-sighted and scheming, and I can't do it."

Xun Yu straightened his waist and looked at the emperor. Although the emperor smiled bitterly, his expression was not depressed. "Are you here again?"

The emperor thought about it and shook his head. "No, I have to analyze the mistakes in this game clearly before I can make a difference, otherwise I will lose." He opened his arms and stretched. "You are so nice here, no one disturbs you, quiet and comfortable, I don't want to go back."

"If you don't want to go back, don't go back." Mrs. Tang walked out from the side, held the tea and said with a smile: "I've prepared dinner, you can go together after you finish eating."

"Will Lingjun's rest be gone again?" The emperor stood up and said with a smile: "I don't need dinner. If I can't find me in the palace, I don't know how many things will happen. Lingjun doesn't need to rush back. It's okay to go tomorrow morning. It's too late to be together, and it's okay to arrive at noon. If there is something in the palace, I'll ask you to invite you." He got up and walked to the door, sniffed, and said: "What kind of snack is it? Is it cooked? If it is cooked, take two first and let me taste it before leaving."

Mrs. Tang held back her laughter and turned around and arranged for someone to get snacks. The emperor folded it back and sat back again, looking greedy with a sharp finger. Xun Yu also found it interesting and pushed the tea cup in front of the emperor. The emperor took a sip of tea and suddenly said, "By the way, I heard from Zhao Wen that Sun Ce also likes tea, and not he likes it alone. Everyone around him likes drinking it. Guo Jia also asked him how to grow tea."

"Grow tea?" Xun Yu was stunned for a moment.

"What's wrong?"

"Your Majesty, please tell me quickly, what did Guo Jia ask?"

“Are there any problems?”

"Guo Jia is a cunning person and can't wait for any words or actions. He used to be addicted to alcohol, but now even if he quit drinking, he will not have much interest in tea. Inquiring about tea planting with Zhao Wen is even less like his personality. This is probably because of ulterior motives, but Zhao Wen is very loyal and did not notice it."

The emperor was skeptical. How big could it be to grow tea? Tea is a very ordinary drink. There are not many people who drink it, at least it is not as good as wine. Even if you collect taxes, it is not profitable. Moreover, Sun Ce is not short of money, and he does not even charge heavy taxes for wine and salt, and will not make any decisions on tea with extremely limited profits. However, seeing Xun Yu being serious, he couldn't say anything. He thought about it carefully and said it roughly. Zhao Wen mentioned it unintentionally, there was no details, and the emperor could not say much. After Xun Yu heard it, he couldn't think of what Guo Jia was intended.

At this time, Mrs. Tang came with the newly-cooked snacks. The emperor ate two pieces of snacks with tea and left. Xun Yu sat in front of the window and looked at the tea in the cup, puzzled.

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