General of the auxiliary country, that is a first-class one.

Ordinary people, after receiving such a title, would not be able to kneel down with trembling voices and be so excited?

But Zhong Bai just wants to go back to Yangzhou now.

After being stunned, he said again: "Your Majesty! I am not feeling well. I'm afraid I won't be able to worry about Your Majesty anymore. I would like to ask Your Majesty's permission to return to my hometown for training."

As soon as he said these words, not only Shang Rui was stunned, but all the ministers in the court also looked at him. He was promoted from general of Zhenwu to general of auxiliary country. How could he not want such an honor?

The ministers were in a commotion and began to whisper among themselves.

Shang Rui also said: "What do you mean by loving me? Do you think my reward is not enough?"

"No, I have absolutely no intention of doing so. I'm just really exhausted mentally and physically, so I'd like your Majesty's permission." Zhong Bai still said the same thing.

"This..." Shang Rui didn't know what to do.

At this time, the concubine leaned close to his ear and whispered: "Your Majesty cannot agree to Zhong Bai. He doesn't even look down on the position of general to assist the country, but he wants to return to Yangzhou. Why?"

Shang Rui frowned.

The concubine looked at Zhong Bai, leaned close to Shang Rui, opened her red lips lightly, and continued to whisper: "Your Majesty, don't forget, he still has the Yangzhou Army on his hands..."

What!?

When Shang Rui heard this, he was immediately startled.

He still remembers the disaster involving Wu Yuan in the past!

This Zhong Bai is much more powerful than Wu Yuan!

He doesn't even want a first-class minister, what does he want to do?

Thinking of this, Shang Rui said repeatedly: "You, you, I don't allow it! Zhong Bai, you are not allowed to go back to Yangzhou!"

This emperor had no decision to make at all, but now that the beauty is at his side, he only needs to whisper in his ear, and the result can be imagined.

But when Zhong Bai heard this, he knelt down again anxiously: "Please give me your permission!"

"No!"

"His Majesty!"

"Presumptuous!" Finally, Shang Rui was furious, and stood up with a wave of his sleeves.

The concubine also quickly stood up and gently supported Shang Rui. She was beside Shang Rui, but her charming eyes were staring at Zhong Bai with an inexplicable smile.

Yes, she has become very seductive now, and is no longer the gentle and virtuous concubine.

"My beloved concubine, let's go..."

"Retreat!"

Shang Rui left, leaving behind a palace of ministers.

Zhong Bai was even more dumbfounded.

After going to court, the palace of gold and jade was naturally extremely extravagant.

The beloved concubine was wearing a gauze veil and was chasing after Shang Rui.

Even though she was hanging out with the emperor all day long, she managed to get a clear picture of the empire's situation through various means in a short period of time.

Including powerful officials, factions, and forces from all sides.

In the afternoon of the same day, she encouraged Shang Rui and called Lu Bolin to see him.

In the Golden Jade Palace, Shang Rui was holding his beloved concubine, and Lu Bolin was kneeling below, with his butt raised, and he cautiously raised his head and glanced at the two of them.

The concubine smiled sweetly: "Master Lu, please stop kneeling and get up quickly."

She had already begun to make the decision for Shang Rui. Instead of being angry, the latter said with a smile: "Didn't you hear what my concubine said? Get up quickly."

"Yes, yes." Lu Bolin stood up quickly. At this time, he, who was old and cunning, had naturally figured out the way.

This concubine is so pampered!

After he stood up, he bent down slightly, stood there with his shoulders hunched, and said tentatively: "I wonder what your Majesty's orders are when he summons the ministers to come here?"

Shang Rui glanced at his concubine.

The latter understood and said calmly: "Mr. Lu, do you know that General Zhong Bai is acting abnormally now?"

What? Lu Bolin didn't react.

The concubine continued: "You are a veteran of the empire, and you have always been loyal. Your Majesty wants you to watch a little while, do you understand?"

Hearing this, Lu Bolin's eyes widened immediately. If Zhong Bai had any intention to rebel, he might not believe it, but obviously Zhong Bai is his political opponent and has grudges in the past. If he can take this opportunity to step on

If the other party is dead, how can he miss it?

The concubine also grasped this point.

There is no doubt that after regaining consciousness, Lu Bolin knelt down directly on the ground and pretended to say: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty! If Zhong Bai dares to do anything wrong, I will swear to the death to share your Majesty's worries!"

"Okay, okay, let's do this for now. You can go down." Shang Rui nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, I will retire." Lu Bolin bowed and retreated.

Zhong Bai was the commander-in-chief in the battle against Chen, and his concubine was resentful of him. This resentment, instead of diminishing as time went by, became deeper and deeper.

Of course she wanted to directly encourage Shang Rui to behead Zhong Bai, but she didn't have a good excuse at the moment, and the Zhong family has been loyal for generations. If she didn't do this well, she would be dirty, so she was not in a hurry.

He is silently looking for opportunities.

When Zhong Bai went to attack Chen, he led an army of 100,000, which was the imperial army. After returning, he had naturally handed over his military symbols, but he still had 20,000 Yangzhou troops under his command, who were also his direct troops.

Next, the love concubine was still entangled with Shang Rui on the surface, completely seducing his soul, but in private, she secretly continued to cultivate power.

Now that she has entered the harem, Shang Rui only favors her. It is conceivable that no one can fawn over her.

In a short period of time, its influence has already covered all parts of the palace, ranging from palace maids and eunuchs to ministers like Lu Bolin, who has become an old dog crawling under her skirt...

After some time, the concubine began her actions, and her first target was the empress of the empire.

The queen was actually quite a good person. She had tried to persuade Shang Rui to be stupid before, but the latter didn't listen and instead treated her a little coldly.

But no matter what, the queen is also the official wife, so although she is not favored, no one dares to touch her.

But the lovely concubine dares to move.

She first deliberately established a good relationship with the queen, frequented her, treated her like a sister, and often gave her gifts.

Seeing that she was like this, the queen was virtuous and did not realize that she was deceitful, so she gradually became familiar with her.

Shang Rui even praised his concubine for being sensible and doted on her even more.

On this day, the concubine was feeling unwell, and because she and the queen seemed to be on friendly terms and often gave each other gifts, the latter heard about it, so she came to visit and brought some ginseng soup herself.

The ginseng soup is tonic for the body, and there is no problem at all. The queen is also sincerely concerned. The concubine lies on the bed, forcing a smile. After chatting with the queen for a while, the latter comforts her and leaves.

But not long after, Shang Rui came.

Hearing that his beloved concubine was ill, not to mention how nervous he was, he hurriedly sat down by the bed, held her little hand and said softly: "My beloved concubine, this, this, this, this is so good, what's wrong, this, are you okay?

Don't scare me..."

"Oh, Your Majesty, it's a small problem, it's okay." The concubine rolled her eyes at him with an irritated look, then looked at the round table and said, "I would like to drink some ginseng soup."

"Oh?" Shang Rui also noticed the things on the table and couldn't help asking: "Who gave it to me?"

"My sister just sent it."

"Queen?"

"Yes." The concubine nodded slightly.

"Okay, okay, I'll feed you..."
Chapter completed!