bayedsolid Chapter 515: Bickering, Reward
Chapter 515: Bickering, Reward
The great victory in Luocheng made the entire Great Zhou excited.
Although the celebration banquet did not start until the next day, people in Los Angeles started to get busy that day.
After returning to the palace, Chu Ning saw that Wu Zhao was still resting, so he did not disturb her.
It was not until the next morning that Wu Zhao woke up.
Just as she was about to call the maid to come and serve her, she saw a man lying next to the dragon couch, snoring loudly.
If not Chu Ning, who else would dare to enter the inner hall without notification!
Wu Zhao was stunned.
She didn't expect that Chu Ning came here last night without waking her up.
Looking at the sleeping Chu Ning, Wu Zhao raised the corners of her mouth slightly and revealed a smile.
It was the first time for her to see Chu Ning so closely. She was not in a hurry to wake him up, but just watched him quietly.
After half a cup of tea, Chu Ning seemed to feel someone was staring at him. His eyelids moved slightly and then opened.
A peerless face in front of him was staring at him, which scared him and he stood up immediately.
Chu Ning rolled his eyes when he realized it was Wu Zhao and came to his senses: "Why didn't you call me when you woke up?"
Wu Zhao raised her lips slightly: "Why am I calling you? Can you bring me water to wash my face?"
Chu Ning curled his lips: "How difficult is this?"
Without waiting for Wu Zhao to speak, Chu Ning turned and left.
Under Wu Zhao's surprised eyes, Chu Ning quickly came in with a basin of hot water.
He soaked the silk scarf in hot water, wrung it out, and then wiped Wu Zhao's cheek himself.
I gave birth to my baby yesterday and couldn’t touch water easily. Now that twelve hours have passed, I don’t have such concerns anymore.
Wu Zhao felt the gentleness on her face and couldn't help feeling moved.
As a prince, he even does such servant work.
"Actually... you don't have to think that I'm deliberately trying to please you just because I gave birth to a child."
After Chu Ning finished washing, Wu Zhao said softly.
Chu Ning raised his eyebrows: "If it weren't for you being in confinement, I would really want to beat you for three hundred rounds. Washing your face is just to please you? What should I say when I have to wipe your body later?"
Wu Zhao's expression changed slightly: "You...you want to wipe my body for me?"
"if not?"
Chu Ning said calmly: "You sweated so much yesterday, you smelled so bad."
Loving beauty is a woman's nature. When Wu Zhao heard this, she became anxious and immediately smelled herself.
Her eyebrows jumped: "Why didn't I smell it?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Chu Ning didn't wait for her to come to her senses. He pulled open her clothes and wiped the hot scarf inside.
"you……"
Wu Zhao immediately became anxious: "I haven't agreed yet, let Xiulan handle this matter!"
"Shy?"
Chu Ning said with a provocative smile: "I have touched every inch of your skin. I am just wiping your body. Why are you still shy?"
Wu Zhao was furious and raised her hand to push Chu Ning away.
"Don't move, I have something important to say!"
Chu Ning held her hand and said with a smile: "If your body allows, I want you to attend the celebration banquet tonight."
This made Wu Zhao's face straighten: "You want me to announce in public that you will be in charge of state affairs from now on?"
She knew that Chu Ning would stay here for a month, and she also understood that Chu Ning wanted her to take good care of herself after the baby is born, but she didn't expect that Chu Ning would ask her to announce it in public.
Chu Ning nodded and smiled, "You haven't appeared for a long time. Taking advantage of the celebration banquet tonight, showing up in public can intimidate all forces in Luo City.
Besides, I want to help you handle government affairs. If you don’t ask for it yourself, no one will let me interfere in government affairs.”
As he spoke, Chu Ning had already finished wiping her upper body, and then untied his belt to wipe her lower body.
The warmth coming from his body brought Wu Zhao back to her senses and a blush appeared on her face.
In fact, she knew that Chu Ning was willing to interfere in state affairs entirely for her.
Feeling Chu Ning's care, her last layer of defense completely collapsed.
"I will attend the celebration banquet on time tonight, but can you please take your hands away now?"
This kid Chu Ning became unserious while wiping.
Feeling the blush on Wu Zhao's face, Chu Ning laughed and then stopped with satisfaction.
"Okay, you should get some rest. The celebration party won't start until tonight."
Chu Ning left a few words and then turned around and left with the water.
Looking at Chu Ning's departing back, Wu Zhao fell silent.
Any ambitious person would not miss the opportunity to control the Zhou Dynasty.
And now with Chu Ning's reputation in the Great Zhou Dynasty, as long as the news of her giving birth to a child gets out, she will definitely not be able to become emperor again.
By then, Chu Ning will take control of the situation in one fell swoop. Who would dare to oppose?
Even though Chu Ning only has two hundred cavalrymen, as long as Chu Ning opens his mouth, the soldiers that Su Cheng has surrendered to will definitely be willing to serve him!
However, Chu Ning did not do so. Instead, he wanted to help her stabilize the court!
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Wu Zhao's lips.
If a man is willing to give up the rights he has obtained, it means that he has her in his heart!
With a satisfied heart, Wu Zhao slowly closed her eyes and rested.
Soon, time passed and it was evening.
The ministers came to the palace square one after another.
There were many tables and chairs here, and the surroundings were decorated with lights and colorful decorations. Many maids were walking around placing fruits between the tables.
A group of ministers gathered in twos and threes, talking and laughing.
The heads of the noble families who were specially invited to come also gathered together at this moment.
It was not until Ran Ming's rough voice came out that "His Royal Highness the King of Chu has arrived" that everyone retreated to their seats and bowed:
"See His Royal Highness the King of Chu!"
This shows how important Chu Ning is in their hearts.
Chu Ning nodded slightly, followed the order of everyone to make way for him, and walked to the main seat, smiling and saying, "No need to be so polite."
Coming to the main seat, Chu Ning smiled and said: "This great victory is all thanks to the concerted efforts of everyone. For this, this king and the empress specially ask for credit from you all.
In order to honor everyone's achievements, Her Majesty the Empress attended this celebration banquet despite being ill."
As soon as he finished speaking, a maid's voice came: "Your Majesty has arrived!"
Everyone's faces suddenly became interesting.
Some were surprised, some were delighted, some were shocked, and some frowned in confusion.
Under the gaze of everyone, Wu Zhao, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, slowly appeared in everyone's eyes.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!" Everyone saluted hurriedly.
Wu Zhao regained her former dignity, looked around, and said calmly: "My dear ministers, please stand up."
After everyone stood up, she said indifferently: "After this great victory, the King of Chu has already told me that all the heroes will be rewarded and promoted three levels!
General Xue Huaide was awarded the title of Marquis of Fengting for his meritorious service in protecting the armor, Prime Minister Di was awarded the title of Marquis of Sishuiting, and Su Cheng was awarded the title of General Zhendong.
After a pause, Wu Zhao looked at Chu Ning and said in a deep voice: "The King of Chu made the greatest contribution in this battle, but he is not from our dynasty after all, so he will not be rewarded for the time being.
However, my health still needs to be recuperated for about a month, and during this time, all domestic affairs will be handled by His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu!"
The last sentence made everyone's face change drastically.
Let the state affairs of the Great Zhou Dynasty be handled by the princes of other dynasties?
Is Her Majesty the Empress losing her mind?