Empress: Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I don't want to be promoted

Boom! !

Along with the deafening thunder, thunders as thick as buckets fell from the dark clouds, piercing the sky in an instant, and then quickly disappeared into the dark sky.

Immediately afterwards, huge raindrops began to pour down, completely covering the entire Gyeonggi area in an instant.

"Um?"

Thunder and heavy rain interrupted Lu Chen's thoughts. He quickly came back to his senses and looked out the window with a frown.

"Is it a thunderstorm, or..."

While muttering to himself, the scene when he assisted Xiao Yun in flood control in Yuzhou inexplicably came to mind.

At that time, there were continuous heavy rains in Yuzhou, and it was difficult to see the sky clear for ten days. The air was filled with strong water aura, which constantly washed away the Tianmen River dam that had been in disrepair for a long time.

He used to like rainy days very much, and he liked the peace and tranquility in the hustle and bustle of rainy days.

But since he came back from Yuzhou, he no longer likes rain. Every time he faces rain, especially heavy rain, he feels an inexplicable irritability.

Unknowingly, he had changed a lot compared to when he first came to this world and turned on the system.

Just like now, when he sees a heavy rain, he will subconsciously think about whether the heavy rain will continue, whether it will be an abnormal gathering of water spiritual energy, whether it will cause floods, and whether it is necessary to issue an early warning and prepare for flood prevention in advance.

Although the obsession in my mind still exists, it is increasingly deviating from the primary consideration. Instead, it is something that has become heavier and heavier on my shoulders while occupying a high position.

However, even if he is aware of his own changes, even putting the cart before the horse, he still finds it difficult to return to his former self.

He does not reject this change.

"Lu Qing."

While thinking, a soft cry suddenly sounded outside the door.

Lu Chen retracted his thoughts and turned around to look.

The next second, a beautiful figure wearing a scarlet dragon robe was reflected in his eyes.

It is none other than the current ruler of the Great Xia Dynasty, the Yongchu Emperor who is powerful all over the world at the age of only seventeen, Jiang Chengwan.

At the same time, it is also Lu Chen's only source of power at present.

Uh-huh!

Lu Chen stood up quickly, then stood beside the bed and cupped his hands towards Jiang Chengwan.

"I am here to see you, Your Majesty."

Jiang Chengwan waved his hand.

"There is no need to be polite. You are injured and have difficulty moving, so you can skip these common courtesy."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Lu Chen thanked him, but he didn't hear anything wrong with his words.

Given Jiang Chengwan's trust in him now, if he hadn't insisted on abiding by the etiquette of ministers, these etiquette between monarchs and ministers would have disappeared long ago.

Jiang Chengwan walked up to Lu Chen and asked softly: "Huaiyu, how is your health? Do you feel any discomfort?"

She spoke with great concern, but her own voice was a little hoarse, and it was easy to hear a hint of tiredness in her words.

Lu Chen looked at her little face and soon noticed that there was an unconcealed exhaustion in her eyes. He suddenly remembered that Chai Hongyu had just said that when he was in a coma, most of the time the empress was naked. Take care of him personally.

Although it's good to take off your clothes and belt. Well, no, that's not the point.

The reason for the empress's current fatigue was obviously because she was busy with his affairs.

It has to be said that from the perspective of a monarch and his ministers, this young human emperor is simply too kind to him. Throughout the ages, there have been very few monarchs who can trust a minister without reservation like her, let alone take care of a minister personally. The king of his subjects.

Even if he didn't care about his official position and career, he couldn't help but be a little moved by the empress's trust.

After a moment, Lu Chen's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Thank you for your concern, your majesty. I am in good health, but your majesty is."

At this point, his tone became a little dull.

"Chai Qianhu has already told Wei Chen that your Majesty has been working tirelessly to take care of Wei Chen these days."

Jiang Chengwan smiled slightly, and the tired look on his face quietly faded a little, replaced by a seductive blush.

"Lu Qing has been worrying about state affairs and rarely rests for a few days. Then there was a disaster in Xingping County. In order to protect our people in Daxia, he did not hesitate to face the enemy and fought to the death, so that the people in the county survived. It was a great service to the court. In this way, the country's soldiers were harmed. , How can I sit in the court peacefully?"

"If you are grateful, Lu Qing doesn't need to say it. This is what I should do. Lu Qing doesn't need to think too much."

Lu Chen shook his head and said slowly:

"I know very well that Your Majesty regards me as a patriot and treats me as a soldier of the country, and I never have any doubts. I have always kept your Majesty's kindness in mind and never slacked off for a moment, just to repay His Majesty's kindness."

"When you are in a high position, you are the supreme one in the world. In everything you do, you should put the overall situation first!"

As he spoke, he suddenly bowed down and cupped his hand towards Jiang Chengwan again.

"Your Majesty is bound by the fate of Great Xia'an. The well-being of all the people in the world cannot be allowed to slip by. Nor can your body of thousands of gold be damaged by half. I also ask Your Majesty not to act on impulse or put yourself in danger in the future, let alone to do more for one person." No matter how hard you work, you should put the safety of the dragon body first."

Hearing this, the smile on Jiang Chengwan's face faltered slightly.

After a moment, she looked at Lu Chen with a subtle look.

"Lu Qing, you have misunderstood me. I am not ignorant of things, and I am definitely not a person who is motivated by emotion."

She walked up to Lu Chen and slowly put her hands under Lu Chen's cupped hands.

Along with an astonishing warm touch, Lu Chen felt his hand being lifted up by two soft clouds.

"As far as I am concerned, Lu Qing, you are the overall situation."

Hearing this, Lu Chen's eyes couldn't help but sway.

Jiang Chengwan added: "You always say that my body of ten thousand gold cannot be moved lightly, otherwise it will affect the whole body and have a serious impact on the overall situation. However, Lu Qing, why aren't you like this?"

While saying this, she kept her eyes on Lu Chen's face, looking into his eyes without flinching.

His eyes were bright.

"Today, our Great Xia is surrounded by powerful enemies such as the Turks, the Hai Clan, and the Western Continent Alliance of All Nations. Internally, there are millennia-old evils that are eating away at the country's destiny. The remnants of the Demon Queen, the Demon Sect, the lawless wealthy clan, the remnants of thieves, and many other rebellious officials and traitors are dormant everywhere. , is about to make a move, and Lu Qing, you have been innovating and implementing new laws since you took office, constantly eliminating the long-standing abuses and rejuvenating the country. Those thieves whose interests have been harmed must have regarded you as a thorn in their side, a thorn in their flesh, and they are eager to kill you. quick."

"Lu Qing, you have the talents of a king's assistant, and you are firm-willed and determined to innovate. You are the best candidate to preside over the New Deal. If anything happens to you, there will be no one to preside over the New Deal. I, Daxia, have finally built the foundation for a prosperous age. The peaceful days that people from all over the world have been looking forward to for countless years will most likely be destroyed by the traitors' counterattack."

"Although the Holy King is strong and is indeed the pillar of the country today, he does not have the political talent of Lu Qing. He can only protect the country and the country. And no matter how powerful the Cangming Army is, it is not the power of our Daxia. , only Lu Qing can guarantee temporary stability."

Having said this, a smile appeared on her lips again.

"You are my only hope for a true revival in Daxia."

These words were not just a simple compliment and an exaggerated way for the empress to express her importance to Lu Chen.

In fact, Lu Chen did bring many significant changes to Daxia this year.

He did harm to the inherent interests of many princes and nobles, but it was not himself who gained weight, but the treasury of Daxia and the internal funds of the empress. The people also benefited from it, although his influence only radiated to the capital and Huangzhou. , Jingxiang Province, Sui and Yu states, and parts of surrounding provinces, but even so, the tax revenue of the treasury this year is much higher than in previous years.

The New Deal has achieved remarkable results. Jiang Chengwan is not blind, so he naturally sees everything.

She said this not only out of selfishness but also out of her responsibility as an emperor.

For the rulers of the Great Xia Empire, who were entrusted with the destiny of a country, any noble family, any royal sect, or any orthodoxy, good or evil, were not worth mentioning in front of the country and country passed down from their ancestors.

An unparalleled national warrior like Lu Chen, a loyal and courageous person, and a perfect courtier, the emperor could not praise him enough.

Lu Chen's lips moved, subconsciously wanting to refute something.

But as soon as he opened his mouth, the scene when the people in Shiyi comforted him suddenly appeared in his mind. At this moment, he only felt that his lips and teeth were as strong as a thousand pieces, and he could no longer open or close even half an inch, and he could not say a word.

"So, Lu Qing."

Jiang Chengwan gently let go of Lu Chen's hand, and said with a rather solemn expression: "Your importance is no less than mine, or even more important. You said that with my body of ten thousand gold, I would not sit in danger. Since that's the case, For the sake of the thousands of people in Daxia, Lu Qing, you should also cherish yourself and put your own protection first in everything, right?"

Faced with Jiang Chengwan's rhetorical question, Lu Chen was rarely silent.

After a while, he raised his head, looked into Jiang Chengwan's bright eyes, and said in a rather hoarse voice:

"Your Majesty has taught me a lesson, and I understand my mistakes."

Seeing that Lu Chen actually admitted his mistake honestly, Jiang Chengwan's eyes flashed with surprise.

After working together for more than a year, she got to know Lu Chen relatively well.

This man is good at everything, he is loyal and extremely talented, and his character is beyond description.

The only shortcoming is that he is too stubborn and can't get back what he believes in. However, he understands many truths. In many cases, even the emperor cannot convince him, let alone make him admit his mistakes.

It stands to reason that this time, as usual, it would be better to refute her with some rationale.

Lu Chen's reaction at this time was somewhat beyond Jiang Chengwan's expectation, which made her startled.

But after a moment, Jiang Chengwan thought about it. This incident in Xingping County was obviously a huge blow to Lu Chen. Being able to keep his Taoist heart was already a blessing among misfortunes. His state of mind must have been severely damaged, and some abnormalities were also present. It makes sense.

As soon as she thought of this, she couldn't help but sigh. She couldn't help but feel a little distressed when she looked at Lu Chen. At the same time, she clenched her fists, secretly hating those moths that were eating everything in and out.

The government colluded with the evil sect to assassinate the ministers of the Zhuguo. Even if she put aside her selfish motives, she, as the emperor, would never let it go. No matter what, she would find out the mastermind behind the scenes.

Directly annihilate the three tribes!

"Let's not talk about this for now."

Jiang Chengwan took a deep breath and said slowly: "Lu Qing, since you are awake, come back to Beijing with me tomorrow to recuperate. I have already made arrangements. After we return to Beijing, we will go directly to Ziwei Palace to use the water in the Yaochi. The power of the Holy Spirit will definitely restore your body to its original state, Lu Qing."

Lu Chen shook his head.

"Your Majesty, let's talk about returning to Beijing later. Tomorrow I want to go see how the county is doing."

Hearing this, a hint of uneasiness quietly appeared in Jiang Chengwan's eyes.

"Lu Qing, don't worry too much. Xingping County now has the Holy King personally in charge, and Mr. Xiao Ge is in charge of the overall situation, so everything is absolutely safe. You can rest assured and follow me back to Beijing to recuperate."

Lu Chen shook his head again.

"Weichen is still a little worried."

He raised his chin slightly and stared at Jiang Chengwan.

"Until it is confirmed that the people are fine, I really can't feel at ease. I hope your majesty will give you permission."

"this"

Jiang Chengwan hesitated.

It was this moment of hesitation that made Lu Chen keenly aware of something.

"His Majesty."

Jiang Chengwan still wanted to persist, but Lu Chen frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Did something happen to Xingping County while Wei Chen was in coma?"

Being stared at by Lu Chen's solemn eyes, the hesitation on Jiang Chengwan's face became even worse.

She struggled for a while before finally letting out a helpless sigh.

Luojing, Dongcheng.

It was late at night at Duke Yan's Mansion, and the lights were still on in the hall.

Da da da.

The contemporary Duke of Yan, Zheng Yue, was pacing back and forth in the hall anxiously, as if waiting for something.

After a while, there was a sudden sound from the side door.

Zheng Yue raised his head as if feeling something, his eyes moved slightly, and his steps stopped.

A moment later, a vigorous figure quickly walked through the corridor, walked into the hall, and then knelt in front of Zheng Yue.

"Owner."

Zheng Yue stared at him and asked eagerly: "Have you cleaned up everything? What's the situation in the capital now? Have you detected the recent movements of Xuanji Guards?"

"Reply to the master."

The figure's voice was a little hoarse, and there was no emotion that humans should have in his words.

"All hidden lines have been cleared, and all the people involved in transporting supplies have been killed by our dead soldiers."

Hearing this, although Zheng Yue had a calm expression on his face, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The dead soldier continued to report: "Now the capital is under full martial law. No one is allowed to enter or exit. Every city gate is heavily guarded, and all the banning formations have been activated. Trespassers, troublemakers, and door-rushers, regardless of their identity, will They will all be killed on the spot."

As he spoke, he added: "According to what the master said, my subordinates tried every means to encourage Xin and Hou Youzi to break into the city gate. As a result, as soon as this guy pushed the guard, he was killed on the spot by Zhu Yong, the commander of the Xuanwu Guard. "

Hearing this, Zheng Yue's brows that had just relaxed were frowned tightly again.

Xin and Hou Chenli are not ordinary people.

Although the Chen family has little background and no great figures have emerged from their ancestors, Chen Li himself is just a person who is just waiting to die.

But he has a good younger brother - Chen Ba, one of the eight pillar states of the Daxia Empire and the governor of Dianzhou who controls the southwest border.

Although he is not as dazzling as Gu Simiao, who entered the Guiyi Realm in his early twenties, led his army to defeat the foreign cavalry, worshiped the Queen of Heaven in the holy land of God's Land, and returned to the army safely, beating the foreigners completely until they could not lift their heads, but Chen Ba was once a man of great influence. He dominated the southwest for decades and fought more than a thousand battles, large and small, with few defeats.

The Chen family was backed by such a powerful hero. How could Zhu Yong kill the Chen family's beloved youngest son so hastily?

Behind Zhu Yong is the Holy King, and for some unknown reason, the Holy King now unconditionally supports the empress's rebellious behavior.

Without the empress's instruction, Zhu Yong would not be so decisive, and he would never dare to do so.

In other words, the empress is determined to investigate to the end at all costs this time!

At this thought, Zheng Yue couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, and his face became visibly ugly. (End of chapter)