Xianxia version of Water Margin

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"Jiang Yan, you will die of exhaustion on a woman's belly sooner or later!!!"

This is Zhao Gou's curse on Jiang Hongfei.

To be honest, it's no wonder that Zhao Gou is so vicious. In fact, Jiang Hongfei is bullying too much and never stops.

First, it was Xing Bingyi and Queen Mother Pan.

Then it was Wu Shaofen.

Next, it was every woman related to Zhao Gou.

What made Zhao Gou suffocate was that many women had no sense of shame to please Jiang Hongfei. They dared to do anything and say anything, and dared to cooperate with any request of Jiang Hongfei.

What made Zhao Gou even more suffocated was that some women even stepped on Jiang Hongfei in order to please him.

Take Liu as an example.

Liu may have seen that Jiang Hongfei hated Zhao Gou to the extreme, so when serving Jiang Hongfei, she not only praised Jiang Hongfei's bravery, but also vividly described how Zhao Gou was not good enough, and told Jiang Hongfei that if Zhao Gou was good enough, she would not be a virgin until now.

Don't hit someone in the face, don't expose their shortcomings when scolding them.

Moreover, he exposed their shortcomings in this situation.

It is conceivable how much humiliation and suffering Zhao Gou had experienced.

In fact, Zhao Gou knew that the emperor had three thousand beauties in the harem, and Jiang Hongfei had more than three thousand.

In the folk polygamy, those wives and concubines would intrigue, scheme, and fight for favor in order to get the favor of their husbands.

What's more, this is an emperor and 10,000 or 20,000 concubines.

In this magnificent Forbidden City, every brick and tile seems to carry endless romance and sorrow.

Jiang Hongfei, the emperor who sits on the world, his world is far more complicated and profound than people imagine.

The harem, this gentle place intertwined with power and desire, is not only an arena for beauty and talent, but also a arena for scheming and wisdom.

Among Jiang Hongfei's 10,000 or 20,000 women, some win the emperor's smile with their music, chess, calligraphy and painting, while others win the emperor's heart with their gentleness and virtue, and some even use strange costumes and thrilling acrobatics to attract the high gaze.

However, behind this endless prosperity, there are lonely hearts that yearn for love.

It can be said that Jiang Hongfei's choices every night seem to weave a complex web of power and emotion.

The concubines, whether they are from famous families or beautiful women, all want to be seen by the emperor as their lifelong goal. They are either gentle as water, winning the emperor's smile with their talents; or they are fierce and straightforward, using means to compete for favor and love.

In this harem, there are no eternal enemies or eternal friends, only the eternal interests and calculations.

In spring, the imperial garden is full of flowers, and the concubines are also showing their charm. Some whisper among the flowers, plotting how to attract the emperor's attention; some play the piano and recite poems on the pavilions, trying to impress the emperor with their talent. However, under this seemingly calm appearance, the undercurrent is quietly surging, and behind every smile, there may be unknown calculations and conspiracies.

In the hot summer, the emperor occasionally has leisure time and strolls under the long corridor. The cool breeze blows, but it can't blow away the stuffiness and depression in the harem. The concubines either hold round fans, shake them slowly, and show their love with gestures; or hold iced fruits and personally deliver them to the emperor, trying to exchange tenderness and thoughtfulness for a moment of pleasure. But in this seemingly sweet moment, who can guarantee that it is not the beginning of another fight?

When the autumn wind blows, the leaves fall, and the harem is even more bleak and desolate. The concubines gathered together to comfort each other and share their feelings; or they leaned on the railing alone, looking at the bright moon, their hearts full of loneliness and unwillingness. They knew that youth was easy to pass away and beauty was easy to age. In this harem, only by getting the emperor's favor could they keep a trace of dignity and status.

After the winter snow, the silver was covered with white and flawless. However, under this purity, there was a more intense struggle. The concubines took the opportunity to appreciate the snow to show their elegance and refinement; or took advantage of the warmth of the fire to chat with the emperor and try to get closer to each other. But in this seemingly warm scene, who can guarantee that it is not the prelude to another power struggle and calculation?

Zhao Gou knew very well that he was just a tool used by these women, not even a bargaining chip.

But even if he knew this in his heart, Zhao Gou was rational enough.

Zhao Gou's heart was still blocked!

After all, Jiang Hongfei was playing with his women.

Moreover, Jiang Hongfei made him kneel in the palace of Song Gaozong without food or drink, listening to Jiang Hongfei's affection with every woman of his.

It was not until Jiang Hongfei had played with the last adult woman in the palace of Song Gaozong that Zhao Gou was allowed to return to Wanguo City.

And this was three days and three nights later.

Including the night in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Zhao Gou knelt for four days and four nights, and did not eat a grain of rice or drink a drop of water.

Fortunately, Zhao Gou was in good health.

Fortunately, Zhao Gou was heartless.

Fortunately, Zhao Gou was flexible.

Otherwise, Zhao Gou would die in the palace of Song Gaozong if he did not kneel to death, starve to death or die of thirst in the palace of Song Gaozong.

Before leaving, Zhao Gou could not help but look back at his five daughters.

Zhao Gou knew very well that his five daughters were not yet adults, otherwise they would definitely be killed by Jiang Hongfei this time.

However, Zhao Gou was not happy about this, because he knew that it was only a matter of time.

His five daughters will grow up one day.

And seeing that Jiang Hongfei could play for three consecutive days and nights, and had sex with nearly a hundred women's extremely strong bodies during these three days and nights, it is not difficult to guess that Jiang Hongfei will be fine within thirty to fifty years.

This is enough to show that Jiang Hongfei not only became Zhao Gou's cheap father and took in all of Zhao Gou's women, but also became Zhao Gou's only son-in-law.

If this had been in the past, when Zhao Gou was still fertile, Zhao Gou would not have cared about this.

But now, these five daughters are Zhao Gou's last descendants.

So, if possible, Zhao Gou definitely does not want his five daughters to share a husband with tens of thousands of women.

Unfortunately, Zhao Gou, who did not even have the power to protect himself, was really powerless to do anything about it.

In the end, Zhao Gou could only sigh, then left the Forbidden City dejectedly and returned to Wanguo City.

What Zhao Gou never expected was that this time when he returned to Wanguo City, his uncles, brothers, nephews and nieces were less angry with him. On the contrary, they showed some sympathy for him.

As for the reason, it was very simple.

Zhao Gou's experience in the palace of Song Gaozong had spread to Wanguo City. Someone told it vividly to some people in Wanguo City. As a result, one person spread it to ten, ten spread it to a hundred, and finally everyone knew it.

Yes.

Zhao Gou's relatives and clansmen were all cheated on by Jiang Hongfei, but they did not experience such cruel punishment like Zhao Gou.

Thinking about the pain Zhao Gou experienced, many people thought that if it were them, they would have to fight with Jiang Hongfei in a fit of anger and then be chopped into pieces.

Zhao Gou experienced all of this and endured it all silently.

It has to be said that the confidence of losers is often based on comparison.

Moreover, Zhao Gou's performance also made many people look at him with new eyes.

For example, Zhao Huan.

Like Zhao Gou, Zhao Huan was also a rat crossing the street in Wanguo City, and everyone wanted to beat him.

Before that, even Zhao Huan hated Zhao Gou, and pushed all the responsibilities of Zhao Gou for losing the Zhao Song Dynasty, becoming a prisoner of Jiang Hongfei, having his concubines taken away by Jiang Hongfei, becoming a laughing stock, and being nailed to the shame rack of history onto Zhao Gou, and even beat Zhao Gou up and beat him up.

But this time, Zhao Huan, knowing that Zhao Gou was completely cheated on by Jiang Hongfei in front of him, and was punished by Jiang Hongfei to kneel for three days and three nights, and witnessed all this with his own ears and even his own eyes, invited Zhao Gou to his temple.

Not only that, Zhao Huan personally poured a cup of tea for Zhao Gou and comforted Zhao Gou, saying: "Now that things have come to this, you should think more positively."

Zhao Huan poured himself another cup of tea and said slowly: "How many people in this Wanguo City have not been cheated on by your majesty? In fact, it's nothing to look at it lightly. It's just a woman. When we were glorious, who didn't have countless women? Now that we have failed, we have no ability to protect them, and we have no ability to let them live a better life. It's better to fulfill them and bless them."

Zhao Gou didn't expect Zhao Huan to be so open-minded.

Zhao Gou looked at Zhao Huan's eyes that were once full of resentment but now unusually calm, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.

He slowly took the teacup and took a sip. The warm tea seemed to dispel the chill in his heart, but it also reflected the bitterness on his face that was difficult to conceal.

"Brother, what you said makes sense, but things in this world are unpredictable. I was once the emperor, but now I am a prisoner. My status is reversed, and my mood is naturally difficult to calm down."

Zhao Huan smiled slightly. There was a bit of desolation in that smile, but also a bit of detachment.

"You and I, brothers, are all chess pieces of fate, driven by the current situation and unable to control ourselves. But it is these hardships that have taught us to let go and to find a ray of light in adversity. Lao Jiu, although you and I have lost the world, we must not lose ourselves."

He paused, his eyes penetrated the simple temple, as if he saw farther:

"You know, I used to believe in Buddhism but not Taoism."

"But in Wanguo City, there is only a Taoist temple awarded to my father by His Majesty. In order to avoid the beatings and insults of the tribesmen, I can only hide in the Taoist temple and pretend to be a Taoist."

"Who would have thought that after a long time, I found that my father's belief in Taoism is a great wisdom.

My Taoism is profound and pays attention to governing by inaction, following nature, overcoming hardness with softness, and realizing the true meaning of life in all things.

In the wisdom of my Taoism, all things grow according to the laws of nature, without the need for human interference. As Lao Tzu said: "Man follows the earth, the earth follows the sky, the sky follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature. "This is not only the most simple law in the universe, but also the highest realm of life practice. We should learn to let go of obsessions, adapt to the times, and observe the world and taste the life with a peaceful heart.

My Taoist practice focuses on cultivating the mind. If the mind is a mirror, everything will be visible; if the mind is covered with dust, the vision will be limited. Through meditation and introspection, we can gradually peel off the shackles of the world and reach the state of "no worries in the heart, no worries, no fear, and far away from upside-down dreams".

In this tranquility and clarity, we can not only see the essence of all things in the world, but also understand The real needs and strength of one's heart.

In addition, my Taoist also emphasizes that "the highest good is like water, which benefits all things without competing". Water, with its gentle posture, can penetrate rocks and nourish all things. We should learn from this and learn the humility and tolerance of water, overcome hardness with softness, and advance by retreating. Don't be competitive or calculative, but accept, understand and tolerate with a broad mind.

In my Taoist view, true happiness and success do not lie in excessive pursuit and possession of external materials, but in inner peace and satisfaction, and harmonious coexistence with nature..."

Zhao Gou really didn't expect that Zhao Huan, who originally only believed in Buddhism and frowned when he heard the word "Tao", now had such a profound understanding of Taoism. Not only that, he could also use Taoism to enlighten him.

Not to mention, Zhao Gou's mood really improved a lot after Zhao Huan's guidance.

Zhao Huan added: "Don't think that you are the worst. In this City of All Nations, there are many people who are worse than you."

After taking a nice sip of tea, Zhao Huan continued: "Not long ago, some Jin people dragged the big insect nest into the alley and insulted them. Afterwards, His Majesty learned that he issued an imperial edict to kill every Jin person. , all castrated."

Having said this, Zhao Huan couldn't help but smile and continued: "So, all the Jin people, including Wanyan Zongwang and Wanyan Yanmu, became eunuchs."

"You don't know, these golden men are extremely lecherous. They used to rob and extort women wherever they went. They did all the things that animals do, and now they are getting retribution."

"So, good and evil will be rewarded in the end. It's not that they won't be repaid. The time has not yet come..."

After hearing what Zhao Huan said, all the Jin people were castrated by Jiang Hongfei, Zhao Gou suddenly felt less uncomfortable.

yes.

Zhao Gou was also defeated.

But Zhao Gou still exists anyway, unlike these Jin people, who are completely gone.

Moreover, Zhao Gou liked what Zhao Huan said later, "Good and evil will be repaid in the end. It's not that they are not repaid because the time has not yet come." He felt that these words could also be applied to Jiang Hongfei.

Under Zhao Huan's guidance, Zhao Gou's mood improved a lot.

Seeing this, Zhao Huan asked: "How about this tea?"

Zhao Gou said: "Good tea, is it Longjing?"

Zhao Huan smiled and said: "Exactly. This is a gift from your Majesty."

Zhao Gou was startled!

He neither understood why Zhao Huan was so proud, nor why Jiang Hongfei gave tea to Zhao Huan?

Zhao Gou didn't wonder for too long, and Zhao Huan took the initiative to tell the answer: "My good luck has come."

Zhao Gou asked cooperatively: "How do you say this?"

Zhao Huan smiled and said: "A few days ago, His Majesty visited Rou Jia. At Rou Jia's request, he gave me a brand new Taoist robe and many other items. This Longjing tea is one of them."

Zhao Huan said very proudly: "You haven't seen them seeing me now. They don't dare to provoke me anymore, even if they want to beat or scold them like before."

Zhao Gou didn't understand. How could Zhao Huan not be ashamed of this, but feel proud of it?

Zhao Huan continued: "So, I have to give birth to a daughter. What's the use of that son? My son always glares at me when he sees me, blaming me for teaching him to fall into this situation. How can he be like my daughter, who was just favored?" , it immediately brought me so many benefits..."

Zhao Gou didn't say anything on the surface, but in his heart he felt that Zhao Huan had been completely defeated by Jiang Hongfei, and now he was complacent about such a shameful thing.

Later, Zhao Gou discovered that not only Zhao Huan was like this, but also the people in Wanguo City were like this. They were proud to have daughters favored by Jiang Hongfei, and even proud to have concubines and concubines favored by Jiang Hongfei.

In other words, the people's outlook on life in Wanguo City gradually became deformed.

What makes Zhao Gou sad is that a few years later, he also became like this.

But that’s all for another day…

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