From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 1205

Two carriages, carrying more than a dozen people, rushed to the Yier Manor with a sign saying they were delivering silk.

There were guards standing at the door, but it didn't matter. Zhou Yuan got off the carriage and strode forward.

He came to the door and bowed, saying, "Two brothers, please inform me that the two carts of silk ordered by Madam Xuesang have arrived. Please pay and move the goods."

The guard was a little confused, but he didn't know what Madam Xuesang bought, so he nodded and said, "Wait a minute, I'll go and inform you."

After a while, an old nanny came out and looked at Zhou Yuan, feeling unfamiliar.

She frowned and said, "My wife didn't order silk. Did you send the wrong thing..."

Zhou Yuan lowered his voice and said, "The things sent by His Majesty the Khan were labeled as silk to conceal their identities..."

The old nanny was shocked and immediately came over and whispered, "It wasn't you who sent it before..."

Zhou Yuan said, "It's changed. His Majesty said that the same group of people can't always send it, which is easy to arouse suspicion."

The old nanny was not very vigilant, so she whispered, "Go to the back door... It's too conspicuous here, and it's not a good influence."

"Understood."

Zhou Yuan responded and got on the carriage, leading two carriages of people to the back door.

The old nanny was also waiting with a group of maids.

There were almost no people in the alley at the back door, and Zhou Yuan got off the carriage and walked over.

The old nanny asked, "What did His Majesty send this time? Didn't Madam say that we don't need anything anymore? No need to send anything."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "We don't need anything materially, but considering that Madam Xuesang is very lonely at home, the Khan sent more than ten strong men to entertain her."

The old nanny's face changed drastically, and she said in a lost voice, "What are you talking about!"

Zhou Yuan said, "If you don't believe me, just look!"

The carriage door opened, and more than a dozen strong men rushed out, holding knives to control everyone present.

The old nanny's face was already pale, and she glared and said, "Who are you? Do you know where this is? Even the government dares not act presumptuously here."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Don't be nervous. We brothers just have nowhere to stay and need Madam Xuesang to help us."

"Let's go, take us in to see her. I want to see how beautiful she is, and how she can fascinate Sima Yi so much that she has to send gifts every year."

After controlling everyone, Zhou Yuan and others moved into the Yier Manor.

Under the hostage of more than a dozen elite divine birds, the old nanny had no choice but to lead Zhou Yuan and others inside.

Guan Lu's men were experienced. They quickly knocked out the hostage maid, rushed to every corner of the inner courtyard, and began to attack and occupy all corners of the inner courtyard. They also cut off the passages between the inner and outer courtyards to prevent the news from spreading.

Zhou Yuan took the old nanny and went directly to the core area of ​​the inner courtyard.

"Let her go!"

A cold rebuke appeared, and an old woman holding a cane walked out of the courtyard. She was white-haired, but in great spirits and full of energy.

Zhou Yuan did not hesitate and let the old nanny go directly, then smiled and said: "It's really interesting. It seems that you all speak Chinese. Sima Yi's cultural reform is still useful."

The old nanny didn't waste words and went straight into the yard.

The old woman with crutches strode towards Zhou Yuan, her internal energy surging outwards, and said in a cold voice: "Do you know why there are no guards in the inner courtyard?"

Zhou Yuan said: "Because Madam Xuesang doesn't see men?"

"No!"

The old woman said: "Because as long as I am alive, no one can threaten the safety of the backyard."

Zhou Yuan glared and said: "Your martial arts are so high?"

The old woman glanced at Zhou Yuan and said: "I have been traveling around the world for seventy years and have never met an opponent. You are blind today, you actually came to my door to entertain me."

After she finished speaking, her figure flashed, and she smashed Zhou Yuan with a cane. Her internal energy was surging, and her momentum was domineering. It was really terrifying.

"It's so terrifying!"

Zhou Yuan's internal energy was running, and he broke the cane with a slap, and then he slapped the old woman more than ten meters away.

The old woman lay on the ground, blood was flowing from the corner of her mouth.

Zhou Yuan walked over and tilted his head and said, "Old man, are you okay? Do you need me to help you up?"

The old woman looked at Zhou Yuan in shock and exclaimed, "What a terrifying internal force! What a magnificent momentum! What realm have you reached!"

Hearing this, Zhou Yuan laughed out loud.

It was so cool, it was really cool this time.

I finally experienced the pleasure of playing the pig and eating the tiger.

Zhou Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, his long hair blown by the wind, and said lightly, "It's just a slight move, and it's already your limit. How can you fight?"

The old woman stood up, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and said, "What are you doing here, a master like you? Our ladyI have long since stopped caring about worldly matters."

Zhou Yuan clasped his fists and said, "There is trouble in the martial arts world. I need to stay at your house for a few days. Do you have any objection?"

The old woman looked at him deeply and said, "Come in with me."

So Zhou Yuan walked into the yard and soon saw the woman sitting under the pavilion.

An old woman, about sixty years old.

Time has left deep marks on her face, but her facial features still show the beauty of her youth.

She was very elegant and was not surprised to see Zhou Yuan coming. Instead, she nodded slightly and smiled meaningfully.

Zhou Yuan walked over and said calmly, "Madam Xuesang is usually alone?"

Madam Xuesang shook her head, then stood up and bowed slightly, saying, "I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the King of Jin Wei."

Zhou Yuan was a little surprised. To be honest, he never expected this woman to be so calm.

So much so that he was a little stunned at this moment.

Madam Xuesang said, "It's not that she is alone, but everyone in the family is busy, and you can only see her shadow at night. "

"Those young children always have their own things to do, just like you, didn't you leave home and travel thousands of miles to the Western Regions?"

Zhou Yuan was silent for a moment before saying, "Sit down and talk."

He sat down first.

Madam Xuesang didn't sit down, but poured tea for Zhou Yuan before slowly sitting down.

She whispered, "Is Your Highness the Prince of Wei here to seek refuge?"

Zhou Yuan nodded and said, "Sima Yi is still smart. He searched the whole city and didn't let go of every Han person. I had no choice but to resort to this last resort. I hope it won't disturb Madam?"

Madam Xuesang smiled bitterly and said, "Yes, it did disturb me, but what can I do? Your people are in and can't be driven out."

"I don't really want to get involved in worldly affairs. The fate of the Western Regions is not something that a woman like me can decide."

Zhou Yuan said, "Well, I thought so before, but I don't think so now. "

"I think you can decide the fate of the Western Regions to a certain extent."

Mrs. Xuesang frowned and said, "Why do you say that? I haven't been in charge of things for more than ten years."

Zhou Yuan said, "Because before this, I thought you were just a beautiful woman with the means to seduce people."

"But now it seems that your wisdom is better than your appearance."

"And a wise person can't be so honest."

"A wise person always has a pursuit."

Mrs. Xuesang picked up the tea and handed it to Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan looked at her hand, was silent for a long time, and then slowly took the tea and sighed, "Thank you, madam."