"No news yet?" In the small study room of Taiji Hall, Emperor Li Er had stayed up for two nights, asking about the situation on the grassland again and again, even activating hidden stakes that had been buried for many years.
Lao Gao, the chamberlain, shook his head worriedly. News came from the north that Xiao Rui was lost in the grassland. Jieli attacked Dingxiang with all his strength, looking like he was determined to recapture Dingxiang. Some people speculate that Xiao Rui died in the grassland, and Jie Li no longer had any scruples.
As soon as this news came out, the entire palace and even half of Chang'an were filled with a layer of gloom.
Not long ago, news leaked that Prince Consort Xiao personally led 3,000 cavalry into the grassland, and the whole of Chang'an was excited. For a moment, Xiao Rui seemed to be a contemporary Huo Qubing, and countless people praised his heroic deeds.
But now, the latest news came out in a few days. Xiao Prince Consort died in the grassland, and the people of Chang'an were speechless. Some people say that God is jealous of talents, and some people say that the champion is not something that anyone can become. In short, Xiao Rui has mixed praise and criticism.
Emperor Li Er heard that there were rumors about Xiao Rui's death in battle in Chang'an City, and he was so angry that he ordered people to secretly deal with two waves of people who spread rumors and caused trouble. However, the public was more open-minded than Fangchuan. There was no news for several days, and Li Er also He couldn't hold himself any longer and no longer cared about what the people were talking about. Now he just wanted to know Xiao Rui's life and death.
"Father... please save Brother Rui." Princess Xiangcheng cried and ran into the small study, and no servants could stop her.
Li Er already had a headache, but now seeing his daughter like this and thinking that he sent Xiao Rui to Youzhou, he couldn't help but feel guilty. He sighed and comforted: "Xian'er, Xiao Rui just lost the news now, it may not be the rumor. He died in battle. Others don’t know Xiao Rui’s Kung Fu, don’t you? There are not many people in the world who can beat him. I will never believe that he died in battle.”
Xiangcheng wiped away his tears and said, "Father, I want to go to the Northland. Even if Brother Rui dies in the battle, I still want to see him."
you……
Just as Li Er was about to get angry, Xiao Changle's cry came from outside, but he was blocked by the servants.
Li Er couldn't help but have a headache and winked at Lao Gao, the chamberlain. Lao Gao thought for a moment and reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, princess, the Prince Consort's family has returned from Youzhou and will arrive in Chang'an soon. As the Prince Consort's first wife, the Prince Consort Since I'm not here, it's your responsibility to take care of me."
Um? First wife? What kind of real wife is she who hasn’t married yet? Li Er glared at Lao Gao, but when he met Lao Gao's eyes, he understood instantly and quickly changed his words: "Yes, yes, Xiang'er, I have been hiding something from you and I didn't dare to tell you. Now this matter must be your responsibility. "
Xiangcheng suppressed his sobs and listened respectfully, "Father, please speak."
Li Er coughed lightly and said, "Do you know Wei Zheng's daughter Wei Yanran?"
Xiangcheng nodded: "My daughter knows about this. Brother Rui explained it in his letter. Although it was a coincidence, my daughter doesn't mind if someone can follow him to Youzhou to take care of him. I wanted to wait until Brother Rui gets off from Youzhou." After the merits are returned, my daughter will help him intercede with his father and give Wei Yanran a status. Unexpectedly... wuwu... if Brother Rui dies, my daughter will never live alone! "
Li Er covered his forehead, knowing that this was the case.
"Listen to my father. Everyone knows about what happened between him and Wei Yanran. I have forgiven him. Now Xiao Rui's life or death is uncertain, and it won't help if you go to Beidi. There is something you may not know yet. Then Wei Yanran was pregnant before she left Youzhou."
What? ? ? Princess Xiangcheng was shocked, she really didn't know about this.
Li Er thought that his daughter was worried because the eldest son was a concubine. What if his child in the future was not the eldest son?
"Don't worry, whether she is born a boy or a girl, it will not affect your status."
Princess Xiangcheng shook her head and said, "Father, I don't care about this. Is this true? Brother Rui didn't tell me in his letter. I'm happy for him."
Li Er sighed: "Silly boy, you are very generous. What happened this time was because my father was wrong and he should not have sent Xiao Rui to Youzhou. The matter has reached this point, and it is useless to say more. Xiao Rui will escape death during this trip. If he After dying in battle, the child in Wei Yanran's belly is Xiao Rui's only heir. You, you..."
Li Er was still reluctant to let go. If Xiao Rui died, his daughter was a princess and could remarry, not to mention that the two were not yet consummated.
Xiangcheng nodded heavily with tears in his eyes: "Thank you for your grace. My daughter understands, I will definitely take good care of them, treat the children like my own, and help Brother Rui raise the children."
this……
Li Er didn't know whether he was happy or worried. That's not what I meant...
Lao Gao reminded her with a wink, which meant that the princess was determined to die now, so she had to fool her first.
Li Er nodded: "Since you understand the importance of this matter, then Li Shengnan and Wei Yanran will be taken care of by you. I have arranged for them to be in Xiaojiazhuang. If you can arrive today or tomorrow, are you Shouldn't you go make arrangements yourself? Don't worry, Xiao Ruiji is a good person and everything will be fine. When there is news, I will be the first to send someone to inform you."
Xiangcheng Zhili bowed and resigned. By the way, he took away his sister Changle who was crying outside the door.
Li Erchang breathed a sigh of relief, "Hey, Xiao Rui, what happened? Why is there no news?"
Lao Gao, the chamberlain, consoled him: "Your Majesty, please don't worry. Didn't you say that the prince-in-law is a lucky man? Everything will be fine."
"Haha, you slave, I just comforted Xiangcheng, but you used it to comfort me?"
Lao Gao thought for a moment and smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I am from a humble background. I have not read a few books, and I have never seen the champion Hou Huo Qubing. But the champion in history is about the same age as the current prince-in-law. He can The prince-in-law may not be able to make a name for himself in history! Let us ask about the talents of the prince-son-in-law, even if Huo Qubing comes back to life, he may not be able to match them."
Li Er glanced at Lao Gao and said, "You think highly of him."
"I don't dare. I'm just telling the truth. Just like Your Majesty, I believe in the Prince Consort. I don't dare to hide it from His Majesty. I quietly went to Yuan Shenxian the day before yesterday. He said that the Prince Consort did not die young."
Li Er felt slightly relieved that Yuan Tiangang still had real abilities.
"Oh... I hope. Xiao Rui, this kid, can't compete with anyone else, so he has to imitate Huo Qubing? Doesn't he know that although Huo Qubing was pursuing death in the north, he contracted an illness on his way back and died suddenly. There is no way to return safely. Chang'an."
Hearing this, the chamberlain Lao Gao felt nervous and felt unlucky.
In Xiaojiazhuang, Princess Xiangcheng finally received Li Junxian and his entourage in the evening. Looking at the two girls who looked haggard from the exhaustion of traveling and traveling, it was obvious that they had returned from fleeing.
Xiangcheng couldn't help but feel sad. When Xiao Rui was mentioned, the three girls couldn't help hugging each other and crying bitterly. Even Xiao Changle started to cry and howl.
The Supreme Emperor Li Yuan was puzzled. People cry about their husbands and sons-in-law. Why are you crying along with me, little Changle?
Xiao Changle choked and said: "I see my sister crying so pitifully, I can't help but want to cry too."
