Chapter 3: Future Wife and Parents

Novel: Female Supremacy: The Rebellious Eldest Sister’s Forced Love Author: That Year the Peach Blossoms Bloomed

The towering imperial palace was a magnificent sight. Since carriages were forbidden within the palace, Song Zisu walked for a while before reaching the Empress’s study.

“Your Majesty.” Song Zisu bowed, just as she had when they had risen up in rebellion, treating Empress Zhao Shu as a sister.

“General Song, how dare you! You should kneel before the Empress!” The old eunuch who led the way reprimanded her.

Empress Zhao Shu looked at Song Zisu for a while before stopping the eunuch: “General Song has been like a sister to me since we were young, and now she has made great contributions to our Jin Kingdom!”

“What’s wrong with not following these formalities? How dare you, a mere eunuch, lecture her?”

“Your Majesty is right, Little Fuzi will go and be punished!” The old eunuch hung his head and retreated from the study.

Eunuchs naturally dared not offend a general, but since Empress Zhao Shu had given the order, there was nothing he could say.

“Little sister, don’t be so polite, come with your elder sister~” Empress Zhao Shu was enthusiastic, taking Song Zisu’s hand and leading her to the main hall.

Song Zisu was a clever woman, she couldn’t possibly not guess Empress Zhao Shu’s intentions.

Could it be that the little maid, Xun Li, was telling the truth, that after Shu became Empress, she would turn against her former sisters?

Even though Song Zisu didn’t want to believe it, the seed of doubt had been planted in her heart by Xun Li.

On the stone bench in the main hall, there was another person – Yang Zicheng, the King of the Rebels.

Yang Zicheng was also a capable general who had fought alongside Empress Zhao Shu in the early days, but because of their differing ideologies, she was Song Zisu’s sworn enemy.

Now that she had retired from the battlefield, she shouldn’t be here.

“General Song, long time no see~” Yang Zicheng bowed, although she disliked Song Zisu, she admired her ability to lead troops and fight.

“Your Majesty, just say what you have to say.” Song Zisu was somewhat disappointed, she was tired of her sworn sisters calculating against each other.

Empress Zhao Shu saw Song Zisu’s disappointment and felt a pang of regret, but she quickly suppressed it, “What are you saying, little sister Zisu? The three of us are gathered here today, there’s no need for any court affairs, no need for any emperor-subject etiquette, just you, me, and her, enjoying ourselves with wine and laughter~”

“Come, drink!”

Empress Zhao Shu had to do this, she couldn’t guarantee that her daughters could control the capable ministers and generals, but she could guarantee that during her reign, she would eliminate all potential threats to Jin.

Yesterday they were sisters, today they were suspicious of each other as emperor and subject, Song Zisu couldn’t and wouldn’t break the facade, she could only drink with them.

“Little sister is in charge of the 60,000 troops in Beiliang, the most elite force in our Jin Kingdom, now that General Yang’s three years of mourning have passed, why not let General Yang guard the border?”

“Little sister can also enjoy the prosperity of the empire with me~” After a few rounds of drinks, Zhao Shu spoke frankly, her intention to take away her military power was obvious to even a fool.

Song Zisu’s face flashed with a hint of astonishment, she wasn’t drunk, and she couldn’t get drunk, “Does General Yang agree?”

“I dare not, I am incompetent and unqualified to replace General Song in charge of the Beiliang army!”

“Please, Your Majesty, take back your order!” Yang Zicheng knelt down before Empress Zhao Shu with a thud.

“Hey! What are you doing, General Yang?”

“I said, you, me, and her, we’re just here to drink, there’s no need for emperor-subject etiquette!” Empress Zhao Shu, pretending to be drunk, helped Yang Zicheng up.

“Heh~” Song Zisu finally understood, the sworn oath at the Guanjie Temple was just a show!

Only she, Song Zisu, had taken it seriously!

“Your Majesty, this is the tiger talisman of the Beiliang army!” Song Zisu took out the warm bronze tiger-shaped ornament from her bosom and placed it on the stone table.

“From now on, I hope Your Majesty will take care of yourself!” “Humph!” Song Zisu gave her the last bit of respect, and left with a flick of her sleeve!

“Little sister! What are you doing!” Empress Zhao Shu pretended to chase after Song Zisu, but after a few steps, she turned back.

“Pass on my decree, send a thousand bolts of cloth, a hundred bolts of cloud brocade, three thousand taels of silver, and a hundred male servants to the Duke of Song’s Mansion!”

After all, she is my sworn sister, even if I don’t remember our old friendship, I can’t mistreat her.

Zhao Shu still had some affection for Song Zisu, as long as she didn’t threaten the imperial power.

The Duke of Song’s Mansion

Song’s mother and father had returned to their old home yesterday to move their belongings, and only today did they learn that Song Zisu had returned to Chang’an. They hurried to the Duke of Song’s Mansion.

“Are you the bed warmer that Susu brought back?” Song’s mother asked curiously, it was the first time she had seen a man who looked like a porcelain doll.

Susu was Song Zisu’s childhood name, Xun Li had to admit, it was quite nice.

“Yes, ma’am.” Xun Li replied respectfully, he understood that to survive in this cannibalistic feudal dynasty, he had to learn to be humble.

“So cute, you’re a handsome young man, not bad.” “It’s rare for Susu to come to her senses, you can give Susu a big, fat daughter in the future, I’ll make the decision, I’ll make you Susu’s concubine.” Song’s mother kept kneading Xun Li’s soft cheeks.

“Have a child?” Xun Li’s face flushed with shame! He wasn’t a fish that slipped through the net of nine years of compulsory education, even though the physiological structure of female supremacy and male inferiority was different, he couldn’t accept the fact that he would be able to give birth!

“Ahem!” Song’s father coughed lightly, then said, “Let’s go inside.”

“Oh, oh!” “I was so happy, I forgot it was cold, it’s easy to catch a cold.” “Heh heh.” Song’s mother chuckled and led everyone inside.

Unlike Song’s mother’s simple mind, Song’s father stared at Xun Li without blinking, as if he wanted to see through him!

“My dear wife, this is Li’s family background file.” A subordinate presented the yellowed paper to Song’s father.

“He’s a good man from a good family, he won’t ruin Susu’s reputation.” Song’s father’s heart was relieved, he only had one daughter, Song Zisu, and he cherished her dearly, afraid that something would go wrong in her backyard.

“Come here, girl, look at this Epiphyllum pleated pearl skirt, isn’t it beautiful?” Song’s mother liked Xun Li more and more, even though he was from a poor background, his eyes were clear, like a simple-minded, clever young man.

“The pleats on it are like papyrus, with extending lines and flowing beauty, the pure white of the Epiphyllum gives it a sincere meaning.” “The pearls are ornate but not practical, they’re gilding the lily.” Xun Li spoke the truth, but he didn’t dare to say more.

“Hmm?” Song’s mother was surprised, she leaned down and looked into Xun Li’s apricot eyes, “Li, have you read any books?”

“The Classic of Poetry, the Book of Rites, the Analects, and the Mencius, do those count?” Xun Li blurted out unconsciously.

Oh no, how could a farmer’s son know these things, it’s over, are they going to kill me as a freak? By the way, are there such books in this world?

“Really?” Song’s mother couldn’t believe it.

Song’s father was also stunned, not to mention ordinary people, even the sons of noble families wouldn’t read these books!

Xun Li didn’t expect that there were actually such books in this world!

“Yes… really…” How could he take back what he had said? Xun Li was depressed.

“Then I’ll test you, old lady…”

“…”

Just like that, whatever Song’s mother asked, Xun Li could answer, without any hesitation, he was even more outstanding than her precious daughter, Song Zisu, when she was a child.

At this time, Song Zisu, who was drunk and angry, stumbled back to the Duke of Song’s Mansion.

What is that little thing thinking? Why is he so scared?

Should I bully him? Take it out on him? After all, he’s the bed warmer I brought home, I can do whatever I want!

The announcement came soon after: “Old lady, old man, the eldest daughter is back! The eldest daughter is back!”