The assembled officials were taken aback. Why would the emperor suddenly show such an expression? It felt rather strange.
Cough cough!
Lin Yi also realized there were other people around, and said awkwardly, "My dear ministers, please study this carefully. I still have some memorials to review, so I'll be leaving now!"
The reward this time is quite substantial; I'll need to go back and investigate it thoroughly.
Forehead!
The courtiers were completely dumbfounded. The emperor had just summoned them, and then he disappeared in the blink of an eye. This was too much!
However, since the Emperor had already said so, they naturally dared not have any objections and could only agree with a wry smile.
After returning to his palace, Lin Yi immediately summoned Huo Guang and Wei Zifu, wanting to meet these two historically renowned figures!
" Huo Guang / Wei Zifu pay their respects to Your Majesty!" After the two appeared, they immediately bowed to Lin Yi.
"You two may dispense with the formalities!"
Seeing the two of them, Lin Yi's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but nod slightly, indicating that they didn't need to be so polite.
He couldn't help but admire them inwardly, thinking, "The Wei Family and Huo Family really have something special; they're masters at producing handsome men and beautiful women!"
Before him stood Huo Guang, tall and imposing, a handsome man, the epitome of the cool and elegant style of ancient times.
Wei Zifu was also a stunning beauty, and she possessed a gentle, maternal glow, making her the epitome of a virtuous wife and loving mother who would bring good fortune to her husband.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. If Wei Zifu wasn't considered auspicious for her husband, then no one else could be called auspicious for their husband.
Throughout history, few empresses have been able to compare to her.
Besides being a Wei Zifu throughout history, Wei Zifu also possessed considerable influence. After all, not everyone can bring two powerful generals as relatives to help their husbands.
Not to mention her nephew Huo Qubing, the eternal Marquis Champion of history and a monument in the history of military generals, who stands out in military achievements.
The feat of sealing the wolf's lair and residing in the Xu state has become the pursuit of military generals throughout history.
Another Wei Qing, Wei Zifu, was also a national-level general who swept through the Xiongnu in the Mobei and was known as one of the two pillars of the empire along with Huo Qubing.
Based on the existence of these two people alone, Wei Zifu.
However, as the saying goes, "Both success and failure stem from bringing good fortune to one's husband!"
If it weren't for the powerful forces behind Wei Zifu, Emperor Wu of Han wouldn't have become wary of her in his later years, leading to her tragic death.
After all, with Lü Zhi and Grand Empress Dowager Dou precedents, the men of the Liu Clan were very sensitive about such matters. Therefore, when Wei Zifu used her power to help the Crown Prince, she undoubtedly violated this taboo.
In addition, Wei Zifu was getting old and her beauty was fading, so Emperor Wu of Han gradually neglected Wei Zifu, which led to Wei Zifu not having a good end.
It is said that after she was sidelined in the palace, she died in despair, ultimately committing suicide in a very tragic manner.
Why!
Lin Yi sighed. She was a pitiful woman.
Not only was she frustrated and unsuccessful, but her son was also forced to his death by Emperor Wu of Han. No wonder she was so desperate at that time.
"Your Majesty..." Wei Zifu murmured softly.
Seeing the Emperor suddenly looking at her with pity, her beautiful face was filled with question marks. Why was the Emperor looking at her like that?
Cough cough!
Lin Yi's face stiffened, and he said awkwardly, " Zifu, from now on you will stay in the harem and accompany me in my studies."
Stay in the harem?
Accompanying the Emperor in his studies?
Wei Zifu looked surprised and doubtful, but she couldn't help feeling excited. It was wonderful that she could actually take care of the Emperor.
The Emperor is a great being whose achievements surpass All Under Heaven. It would be wonderful if I could be with the Emperor every day.
For a moment, Wei Zifu's heart couldn't help but leap with joy, and she was quite delighted.
Seeing the look in her eyes, Lin Yi couldn't help but chuckle.
My arrangement for Wei Zifu can be seen as a form of redemption for her, sparing her from the horrors of fate and perhaps allowing her a new beginning.
Most importantly, it might even lead to the creation of Wei Qing!
According to the system's settings, after the next upgrade, Bond System is very likely to appear, and given the identities of Wei Zifu and Huo Qubing, there is a high probability that Wei Qing will be summoned.
If successful, I'll suddenly have two super reliable henchmen, which is entirely beneficial.
Just then, he suddenly saw a disdainful look in his eyes and was momentarily stunned.
This guy actually dared to look down on me, the emperor, and even gave me a look that said, "Are you doing that for studying? I'm almost embarrassed to say anything to you."
Lin Yi was furious. "You, Huo Guang, how dare you slander my good intentions!"
This kid is definitely a troublemaker. No wonder he wasn't exactly a saint in history. Looks like he needs to be tamed.
Huo Guang was Wei Zifu's nephew and Huo Qubing's half-brother. After Huo Qubing's death, he took over the Huo Family.
Huo Guang is a figure of mixed reputation in history; he was by no means a great man, but rather a powerful minister.
After all, he not only wielded immense power in the court in his later years, but he even deposed and installed emperors, making him an absolute ruthless character.
If he hadn't eventually met Liu Xun, the most affectionate and capable emperor in history who revived the Han Dynasty, he might have continued to serve as the most powerful minister in the Great Han.
So this guy isn't exactly a good person; he's just an exceptionally capable individual. The key question is how to utilize him.
With a sudden thought, Lin Yi looked at Wei Zifu beside him and said quietly, " Zifu, I've heard that Huo Guang is your nephew, and he's quite a free spirit!"
Wei Zifu's expression changed, and a look of worry appeared in her eyes.
Break away?
This description is by no means a compliment; rather, it carries a strong sense of warning.
She said worriedly, "Your Majesty, although Xiao Guang is mischievous, he is extremely loyal to you and would never do anything reckless."
"Pfft! Xiao Guang?"
Upon hearing this address, Lin Yi's eyes narrowed instantly, and he almost burst out laughing.
So you call yourself the most powerful minister of the Great Han, huh? Deposing and installing emperors, huh? So you're Xiao Guang, huh?
Lin Yi smiled slightly, looked at Huo Guang, and said in a deep voice, " Xiao Guang, I believe what your aunt said."
However, Xiao Guang, your reputation isn't good, so I've decided to put you to a test. I wonder if you dare to accept?
This kid has ability, and his loyalty is locked in by the system, but he's a complete troublemaker. He won't be useful if I don't manage to get him under control.
Forehead!
One Xiao Guang after another made Huo Guang's face turn green, yet he couldn't refute it.
Although he had no other memories, he still knew his aunt, and he couldn't refute the affectionate nickname given to him by the elders in the family.
However, he was somewhat unconvinced by the Emperor's test, confidently declaring, "Your Majesty, please give me any test you may have, and I, Huo Guang, will not hesitate!"