"The Wang family of Langya asked you to intercede?" Lu Ming stroked his chin. It seemed the Wang family of Langya wielded considerable power.
He remembered the Wang family's influence was limited to the Xuzhou area; he hadn't expected their reach to Chang'an—it was truly astonishing.
"Yes, a letter came from over there. They want me to act as a go-between, to have Wang Ren host a banquet for my husband." Wang Qing, still basking in the afterglow of her climax, leaned against Lu Ming, feeling the strong, powerful beat of his heart, her eyes brimming with a powerful, alluring light.
"Zhao Hou's days are numbered. I want to go back to Luoyang for a visit; after all, we were husband and wife."
"Do as you please. I'll send someone to escort you back." Lu Ming didn't have a particularly strong desire for Wang Qing. Compared to her, whether it was the delicate Lin Daiyu, the intelligent and strong Jia Tanchun, or the low-key and clever Jia Xichun, they were all far more attractive than Wang Qing.
The tender flesh of a young girl alone was far more alluring than Wang Qing's, who had given birth to three children!
However, when it comes to mature women, besides their willingness to cooperate, the more important factor is the thrill of defying morality and ethics!
"Will you miss me?" Wang Qing asked shyly, a hint of probing in her voice.
"Of course, I'll miss you every day. Why don't you just not go back and stay here and let me fuck you every day!" Lu Ming emphasized the word "fuck," deliberately humiliating her.
He calls her Madam Zhao Hou, he calls her Madam when he wants, and an old slut when he doesn't!
Satisfied with the answer, Wang Qing beamed, even though she was over fifty, she still had a heart full of passionate love.
"Zhao Hou probably won't last more than six months. As his legal wife, I need to go see him. There are still many things to take care of after his passing."
"Then go. If you're pregnant, then it'll be attributed to him. Dead men don't argue; they just accept it." Lu Ming's smile was incredibly cunning. Okay, getting someone else's wife pregnant and then claiming it's someone else's child—isn't that a classic case of using someone else's resources to create wealth?
"Yes, husband." Wang Qing silently lowered her head. This was too shameful! Could an old woman like her really get pregnant and give birth?
Seemingly remembering something, Wang Qing raised her head again and said, "If husband aspires to develop in Xuzhou in the future, he should still make connections with the Langya Wang clan. Although everyone knows that the Yuan family has disciples and former officials all over the world, they don't know that the Langya Wang clan has also expanded its influence."
"Oh? I'd like to hear more." Lu Ming changed his position, thrusting harder, pushing his penis deep inside, and slowly grinding it. This way, she could enjoy the pleasure without losing her mind.
Wang Qing groaned softly, her limbs feeling weak; the thrusting felt too good.
"Liu Yu's wife in Youzhou is the daughter of a woman from the Wang family, and Gongsun Zan's wife is also a niece of a woman from the Wang family. Xuzhou is the Wang family's stronghold, and the Cao and Chen families are all related to them by marriage. Even Yingchuan and Jingzhou are related to the Wang family by marriage. Their relationships are intricate, and they can influence things from any angle. Therefore, the Wang family may not be well-known, but their strength is not weak. They just can't unite as a cohesive force, so they can't compare to the Yuan family."
Wang Qing wasn't stupid; if she were, she wouldn't have been able to secure her position as Lady Zhao.
Her ability to easily assist Liu Qi in controlling the situation and cleaning up the mess Lu Ming had created demonstrates her competence.
Preventing the noble families from uniting and disrupting their unity is a great achievement.
"Hmm, I see. I understand. Tell me when you've decided, and I'll send someone to escort you." Lu Ming finished speaking and pressed down on her again. Since he was going back to Luoyang, he had to impregnate her!
Whether Zhao Hou lived or died was unimportant; if he returned to Luoyang, he would definitely be killed!
Meanwhile, an imperial edict arrived from Luoyang, ordering Ding Yuan, the governor of Bingzhou, to lead his troops in reorganization.
He was to await reinforcements from Lu Ming, the governor of Liangzhou, to cooperate in defeating the enemy in Bingzhou, suppressing the rebellion of Zhang Chun, and then return to the capital to assume the position of Commander of the Imperial Guard.
This was to ease the friction between the two. Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo had already begun minor skirmishes, and if left unchecked, they were likely to escalate into a full-blown war!
Although Ding Yuan was not well-known, he was loyal to the Han Dynasty, and along with generals like Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun, he was one of the last loyal generals of the Eastern Han Dynasty under the Liu family.
Yuan Shao encountered difficulties upon assuming his post in Bohai. The Xianbei and Wuhuan tribes plagued Bohai Commandery, and the governor, Liu Yu, passed the problems on to him, ostensibly to cultivate Yuan Shao's talent and potential.
He had won victories in Hedong, and the same applied here.
If it weren't for the many strategists and generals already following Yuan Shao, he might have been truly taken advantage of. Even so, it took considerable effort to eradicate the bandits entrenched in the vicinity.
Meanwhile, in Chenliu, Cao Cao was slowly taking over the affairs of Chenliu Commandery. Although it was Cao Cao's hometown, managing it was proving challenging.
He didn't have many strategists and generals under his command, and while their reputations weren't outstanding, their talent was undeniable, giving him the air of a rising warlord.
Back in Chang'an.
Lu Ming was sitting in a classroom in the academy, while Tan Chun, wearing a golden phoenix hairpin, was bowing her head, diligently sucking on his penis.
Outside, thirty young children were diligently calculating with abacuses.
They were doing simple arithmetic problems for bookkeeping and checking the accuracy of their ledgers.
This was their graduation exam, a crash course.
Crash courses involve mastering the essentials and then gradually enriching one's knowledge through practice; it's a case of the master leading the way, but the practice is up to the individual.
Tan Chun was also assisting Lin Daiyu in managing the school, and Lin Daiyu seemed very dedicated to nurturing talent.
She came to check on it almost every day. This was a school for orphans, as the name suggests, filled with homeless children or children of soldiers who had died in battle.
Soldiers from the Military Affairs Bureau who died fighting fires received compensation; their children could attend school for free and be provided with jobs—benefits that were almost unheard of and impossible for others to provide.
This approach ensured that all the lower-level officials were deeply grateful to her.
Lu Ming watched as Tan Chun swallowed his entire penis, the head already inserted into her throat, her face full of seductive allure.
Enjoying the delicate service of this charming young woman—no, she should be called a young married woman—Lu Ming's lust intensified. He unconsciously adjusted his position and reached out to caress her breasts.