But is such a woman without weaknesses?
She doesn't love money, nor does she cause trouble.
Her only worry is that her power will be threatened, or that her son will be unsuccessful.
According to custom, the Imperial Clan Court would propose to the Emperor the establishment of an heir apparent. The heir apparent would inherit his father's title and wealth, and this title would not be downgraded.
Now, Marquis Zhao is nearing death, and no heir apparent has been established. It's hard not to suspect that he favors one of his younger sons and certainly doesn't like his eldest.
Wang Qing has two sons. Her eldest son, Liu Zan, is useless.
Her younger son, Liu Qi, is fond of womanizing, dog racing, and cockfighting; he's hardly respectable. This worries her greatly.
If her sons don't inherit the title, her position will be extremely awkward. Once Marquis Zhao dies, she'd better find a place to be buried as soon as possible—that's no joke!
Therefore, she is very tempted by her sister-in-law Liu Liu's suggestion.
However, how to mitigate the negative impact of the treatment still needs careful consideration.
"It's just that method... sigh." She sighed after saying this.
Liu Liu's lips curled into a gentle smile. Hearing there was hope, she felt even more confident that things could succeed.
"What's the big deal? The Empress's mother, Lady Wuyang, was treated by Lu Ming. I was treated by Lu Ming, even the Empress Dowager was treated by Lu Ming. His Majesty personally ordered Lu Ming to do it. He actually didn't want to at all; the risk was too great. You know he's a man who likes to scheme and plot. He wouldn't take such a risk unless necessary. Besides, he's truly capable. Look, my toothache is gone, and my backache is gone too."
Watching Liu Liu show off her figure, Wang Qing was very tempted. The key was that it would definitely work, and she was genuinely worried about her son's future and her own. "Hmm, let me think about it."
"Hehe, why don't we go to the palace together tomorrow to pay our respects to the Empress? We can also visit Lord Wuyang, and perhaps we can even travel together." Liu Liu was clearly planning to form a group to get beaten up; she knew the people involved very well.
Zhang Rang's daughter-in-law was very likely pregnant by Lu Ming!
Otherwise, why didn't she get pregnant earlier or later, but only when Lu Ming went to treat Zhang Feng?
While the wives' group in Luoyang was in motion, Emperor Ling wasn't idle either.
He basically had Zhang Rang report to him three times a day. Regarding Lu Ming's killing of powerful families, he not only didn't reprimand him, but even praised him highly.
As an emperor, not having the support of the people was a very dangerous thing.
And the worse Lu Ming's relationship with the powerful families and clans was, the more at ease he would feel, as there was no possibility of him being turned against him. Therefore, he encouraged Lu Ming to do so.
Yuan Shi continued to send people to impeach Lu Ming daily, accusing him of indiscriminate killing, plundering, and creating chaos in Liangzhou.
Basically, they kept magnifying minor issues; that's how censors are—they have nothing better to do than impeach.
Meanwhile, Lu Ming was already leading his army forward. The vanguard was constantly paving the way and conducting reconnaissance. The main force and his family were in the central army, while the rear guard was still organizing supplies. The organization was clear and orderly.
The army was placed under Xu Huang's command, while Huang Zhong and Gan Ning led their own troops on a forced march, destroying bandit camps along the way.
Kill those they could, and bring back surrendered prisoners for reform or as laborers.
Some laborers remained in Xiji City, specifically to guard mines, dig wells, make fertilizer bins, cultivate farmland, and plant fruit trees.
Practice makes perfect, kill more, practice in real combat. Firstly, it would eliminate banditry; secondly, it would increase the population. Gathering refugees and eliminating bandits was the best solution.
Huang Zhong and Gan Ning worked in perfect harmony, one on the left and one on the right, clearing out bandits. They knew that the recapture of Liangzhou would be a fierce battle, and they needed to train an elite army as quickly as possible.
Gan Ning was fortunate; he had brought his former bandits from the Jin Fan pirate gang, so training an elite force wouldn't be a problem.
Now that they were a regular army, they couldn't act as bandits. With food, drink, and pay, any further offenses would be met with ruthless military law.
With someone to do the work, Lu Ming naturally began to enjoy himself.
After visiting his two wives, he noticed that Princess Wannian was menstruating and unable to serve him. So, in front of Princess Wannian, Lu Ming raped Cai Wenji.
The journey was tedious, and Lu Ming wouldn't climb onto his aunt's carriage in broad daylight; he had to be mindful of the consequences.
After having sex with three young girls—Gan Mei, Liu Ling, and Yang Lu—he still felt unsatisfied, his desire growing stronger.
Even after ejaculating four times, he still felt an erection, an urge to have sex with another woman.
So he set his sights on Diao Chan, leering as he climbed into her carriage.
Diao Chan was still practicing yoga inside the carriage. Even though the space wasn't large, she still managed to sit with her legs raised high, a position that created a ninety-degree angle between her beautiful legs. Despite being a young girl, her vagina was very plump; with ample nutrition, even her vulva was fuller, a bulging, rounded mound that would feel incredibly pleasurable to touch!
The moment Diao Chan saw Lu Ming, her face lit up with joy, making her appear even more youthful and radiant. "Husband, I'm here! It's a little cramped, please sit here! Mmm!"
Lu Ming immediately kissed Diao Chan, his large hands grabbing her breasts a few times before slipping inside her dress, kneading her two full breasts at point-blank range.
After a while, their lips parted, a thin white thread running between them, making them appear incredibly wanton.
Looking at Diao Chan's cherry-red lips and her smooth, beautifully shaped cheeks, it seemed as if all the virtues of the most beautiful women throughout history were concentrated on her face. One glance was enough to make one's heart flutter. And then there was her snow-white skin, so white it was almost translucent, as delicate and smooth as the petals of a newly blossoming flower, making one dizzy and their heart pound!
"Chan'er, you're so beautiful!"
Looking at the man's infatuated gaze, Diao Chan felt incredibly proud. She was beautiful, considerate, and gentle. She was fucked many times; unless she was menstruating, she was basically fucked every day.
Beauty comes before a fall—that's the way it is!
"Husband! I want it!"