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  In April 24, AD 565, Emperor Gao Wei of Northern Qi abdicated in favor of his son Gao Wei, with Empress Hu as empress.

  At this time, Zhang Gui was only a little more than a month away from giving birth. During this period, the King of Lanling had withdrawn from all major and minor matters, with his heart focused solely on guarding the queen's side, waiting for his first child.

  In June 3, AD 565, Princess Zhang of Langya gave birth to a son. When the good news spread, Emperor Gao Wei sighed several times in succession, and the wooden ruler he rewarded was also among the first to enter the mansion of Prince of Langya with congratulations from all ministers.

  In the bedroom.

  Zhang Gui looked at his son on the bed with a tilted head. The little guy was born with a head of black hair, fair skin, high nose bridge and not too big lips. According to what Gao Zhan's envoy said, he indeed had a more handsome appearance than his father.

  At this moment, the little guy also opened his big round eyes and stared at his mother. As he looked, he opened his small mouth and drooled a string of saliva.

  Zhang Qi's heart was filled with love, and she stretched out her hand to wipe away the saliva dripping from his mouth.

  At this time, footsteps came.

  Feeling the gradually approaching warmth, Zhang Gui turned around and called out: "Chang Gong."

  The King of Lanling lowered his head and smiled gently at Zhang Qi, then turned to look at the little guy. After looking for a few moments, the King of Lanling said in a low voice, "Are you tired?"

  What's tiring about lying down every day? Zhang Qi shook her head.

  The King of Lanling gazed at her picturesque eyebrows and eyes, his heart fluttering. Zhang Gui was a truly peerless beauty, regardless of the environment, whether she was fat or thin, pregnant or postpartum, none of which detracted from her beauty. As the years went by, after the youthful tenderness and transparency had faded away, what replaced it was an even more alluring charm.

  Sometimes Langling Wang thought, fearing that in another twenty years or so, Aqi would still be enchanting people with her charm.

  He didn't know that in Zhang Qi's previous life, she was already over thirty and had been presented to the new emperor of Zhou by her husband.

  The King of Lanling carefully held his son in his arms. He looked at his wife, then at the plump little thing in his hands, and suddenly a sense of satisfaction and happiness that was hard to put into words filled his heart. At that moment, his eyes were slightly moist.

  Just then, footsteps were heard outside, and Fang Laodi said: "Your Highness, the Emperor has arrived."

  "I'll be right there." The Prince of Lanling handed his son over to Zhang Gui and strode out.

  Xin Di Gao Wei was still a young man, he inherited the good looks of the Gao family. His features were delicate and beautiful, his figure tall and slender. It was precisely because of his handsome appearance that he gained the favor of Gao Zhan.

  Gao Wei is a person who likes literature very much. He is introverted and not very talkative. Moreover, he is timid and his eyes are slightly evasive when looking at people.

  Upon seeing Langling Wang arrive, Gao Wei smiled shyly and said: "Chang Gong, why did you have to come so urgently?"

  The King of Lanling paid his respects. "Your Majesty has come to my humble abode, I am overjoyed."

  With a wave of his hand, Prince Lanling ordered the servants to bring up wine and water.

  The two of them sat separately on the couch. Gao Wei lowered his eyes and said, "Chang Gong seems to be very happy."

  "Yes, I'm twenty-six now and finally have a son, it's very comforting." At this point, the King of Lanling poured a cup of wine for himself and Gao Wei, and the two began to chat casually.

  When the wine had gone past three cups, whether it was Langling Wang or Gao Wei, there were some blushes on their faces, and they also became obviously excited when speaking. As they spoke, Gao Wei and the two of them turned to the siege of Luoyang. Gao Wei took a sip of wine and sighed: "Changgong, you only brought 500 riders, but deeply entered the belly of the Zhou army, entering the formation so deep, if there was any mishap, it would really make people regret it."

  Gao Wei said this as he looked up at Prince Langya, his beautiful face filled with emotion and a hint of fear. It was as if losing Prince Langya would be an enormous loss.

  At this time, the King of Lanling had already drunk seven cups of wine and was slightly intoxicated. When he heard Gao Wei's sincere words, he saw that his imperial brother was so concerned about him, with an attitude completely different from Gao Yan's. He couldn't help but be moved. He pressed his thin lips together, and after a while, he said seriously: "Family matters are close to one's heart, it's hard to bear."

  As soon as the words fell, Gao Wei's face turned pale, and the half-drunk Langling King didn't feel it at first, but gradually, cold sweat dripped down his back.

  Then, when did Gao Wei leave, Langling Wang had forgotten. He stood in the yard with his hands behind his back, looking at the bright peach blossoms and pear blossoms in front of him, his mind repeatedly recalling the sudden change in Gao Wei's face after he said "family affairs are close to one's heart, without realizing it".

  Zhang Yi walked slowly with the support of her maid. Seeing her approaching, Langling Wang hastily said in a low voice: "It's windy outside, hurry back to your room."

  Zhang Qi nodded and reached out to hold his hand.

  Helpless, Langling Wang had no choice but to follow him back to his bedroom.

  She gently looked at him and softly asked, "Chang Gong, what happened? Your face looks so terrible?"

  The King of Lanling fell silent for a moment, and was about to say it was nothing, but when he saw Zhang Gui's concerned expression with a hint of unease, he couldn't help but say in a low voice: "Earlier, when Your Majesty mentioned the siege of Luoyang to me, you said some things. At that time, I had drunk some wine and replied with a sentence 'Family matters are close at hand, and it's not easy to be aware of them.' At that time, Your Majesty's face changed greatly."

  He regretted: "I was also confused and drunk, and actually treated national affairs as family matters. I'm afraid that from now on, I will not be able to get rid of Your Majesty's suspicion."

  He was still talking, but Zhang Qi had already stopped listening. Her mind was buzzing with memories from her past life flooding back. In those memories, Gao Chang Gong's words had sparked suspicion and led to the disaster that took his life!

  The King of Lanling said, seeing Zhang Gui's face change greatly, he hastily supported her and urgently said: "Ah Gui, Ah Gui?" After calling out twice, he comforted her again: "Ah Gui, don't worry, the Emperor is timid and weak, shouldn't be someone who easily holds grudges."

  Just as he was relieved, Zhang Gui suddenly stretched out his hand, she tightly grasped his sleeve, lifted her head and tearfully said: "Chang Gong, retreat."

  Zhang's voice trembled with fear, her whole body shaking, her cherry lips turned pale, and her face showed an unspeakable anxiety. "Chang Gong, in Luoyang City, so many people knelt down to you, now you say national affairs are family matters. You hold heavy troops, not to mention the Qi state, but also a famous name throughout the world. You're not unaware that the three countries of the world were established by powerful generals. The emperor can't help but suspect you."

  Her words were like a dagger to the heart, and the King of Lanling took a step back. He looked at Zhang Gui, his lips moving slightly before he spoke in a low voice: "Now that Qi is weak, if I leave..." He closed his eyes, speaking with difficulty: "If I leave, I fear it will be even easier for Zhou to conquer us."

  Zhang Gui had always known that he deeply loved his country. This deep love had already reached into his bones.

  She slowly fell back onto the couch, seeing her pale face, King Langling was momentarily unable to face it, he rushed out of the bedroom in large strides.

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  I originally wanted to post the ending today all at once, but after thinking about it, I couldn't bear to announce the conclusion so quickly. Tears, even if it's just dragging on for one more day, is fine.

  Tomorrow will officially end, of course, afterword will continue to be released.

  Also, the physical book of Nan Chao's Spring Colour will be on sale soon, and it will be the only one that is not cut.