Someone was eating with him, and the diners still had a lot of appetite. Xiao Luolan himself was also happy: "Eat more, today's fried radish dumplings are very crispy, I like to try them."
Xie Qingwu first used her jade to hold a radish dumpling for her mother and then took one for herself. She ate one and said with a smile after eating, "It's delicious. It seems like there's lean meat and minced mushrooms in it?"
"Qing Wu has a very good nose, and I can't hide any smell from you." Xiao Luolan said with bent eyes.
Xie Qingwu ate another one. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was busy every day. As his wife, she had to fulfill her filial piety for his mother. Besides, the queen mother had a tolerant and gentle personality, not a temperamental one. After Xie Qingwu got married, she was busy every day. Thank God.
The milky white fish soup was filled with aroma, and the palace maid behind Xie Qingwu seemed nervous and was about to take a small step forward.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Luolan put the fish soup farther away and looked at Qing Wu who was holding a handkerchief.
Xie Qingwu's face turned slightly red, she stood up and lowered her head and said, "I won't hide it from my mother, my son. I often felt uncomfortable in my chest in the past few days. I even felt chest tightness and shortness of breath when I smelled fresh food."
"Why don't you call the imperial doctor over to take a look?" Xiao Luolan was surprised, and immediately thought of something, and then felt joy. Both Qingnu and Shenzhi were healthy young people. They had been married for more than two months and had children. is normal.
After asking Dongxue to ask for the imperial doctor, Xiao Luolan took all the food off the table. Anyway, she had almost eaten. She also removed the incense in the room and only added some fruits. The windows were wide open. Xie Qingwu quickly thanked her.
After the imperial doctor made a careful diagnosis, Xiao Luolan got the good news. She immediately told Shen Zhi that Xie Qingwu was equally happy. In fact, she told the queen mother after she was sure, so as not to make the queen mother and the prince happy in vain.
Zhou Shenzhi came very quickly, and immediately saluted his mother and said hello, and could not hide the joy on his face. Xiao Luolan asked him to go in by himself, so that he would not disturb the young couple.
Afterwards, she wrote to Zhou Lang and her daughter. It was natural to tell them about such a big happy event. Because Qingwu was pregnant, Xiao Luolan made it clear again and again that there was no need to greet her anymore and that she should sleep more in the morning to take good care of her body. More than anything else, Zhou Shenzhi thanked his mother and was so excited that he couldn't express it. After some gentle words, he wanted to tell the good news.
Xiao Luolan prepared many things and asked Dongxue to send them to the East Palace. Shen Zhi was already married and had his own mansion outside the palace, but he thought that his father and sister were not in the palace, and he was worried that his mother would be lonely in the palace, so He still lives in the East Palace as before, so it is easier for the two of them to move around.
After Shen Zhi left, Xiao Luolan entered the house and found Qingnu sitting on the bed, stroking her belly with a smile on her face.
"Mother." Xie Qingwu stood up and was about to see her.
"There's no need to get up." Xiao Luolan looked at her and said with a smile: "Since I'm pregnant, just rest peacefully." After saying some thoughtful words, Xiao Luolan asked her not to work too hard on weekdays and to take care of herself. Because there was a happy event, she sent some wedding money to the palace people, and the whole palace was filled with joy.
In the afternoon, Wan Niang entered the palace. Jin Ben was now the general of the Shangzhu Kingdom and was still going on the expedition with Zhou Lang this time. Xiao Luolan often asked Wan Niang to enter the palace to talk about it. Jin Hewan heard about the Crown Princess and said congratulations. He said, it is indeed a happy event. The prince has a son, and the country is more stable.
"Is there any news about the war ahead?" Jin Hewan asked.
"It's a small victory." Xiao Luolan knew that Wan Niang was also concerned about the war, so she told what she knew. She comforted: "The Lord has brought so many people, I believe it will be over soon."
Jin Hewan said: "I hope so." After saying that, her cold face showed a rare smile, and she held Lan Niang's hand: "There are my books in Chang'an Bookstore, Lan Niang, I never knew that you still gave me my previous book." I kept the drama and miscellany in my heart and asked me to publish it as a book."
It had been several years since she and Lan Niang first met because of storytelling. Jin Hewan never expected that Lan Niang would still remember those miscellaneous stories she wrote when Lang Ge was resentful.
"There is no law that stipulates that women cannot publish books. Since you have written it, I think it is very good. Naturally, I hope more people will like it." Xiao Luolan had a vague idea in her heart from a long time ago. Now that she could do it, she did.
In her opinion, Wanniang's storybooks are very well written, and she hopes more people will like them.
Jin Hewan's eyes turned red quietly. She has experienced a lot and has seen countless women who have been hurt. She gave those poor people a new ending in the book. The evildoers who hurt them gave them the strongest curse and they will never be reincarnated. Many people read her books as ghost books and fear them like tigers.
But Jin Hewan was very happy, almost crying.
Xiao Luolan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This was the first time she saw the cold-faced Wan Niang so full of emotions: "Don't cry."
Jin Hewan turned her head away, and after a while, only a little red remained in her eyes: "I like it, I will write more in the future."
"If you shout like this, you are alienated from me." Xiao Luolan complained.
Jin Hewan smiled and said, "I respect you."
"As long as we stay the same as before." Xiao Luolan said to her friend.
"Of course not." Jin Hewan said. She looked around and whispered: "I will shout when there is no one around. When there are people, no matter how good our relationship is, I have to abide by the rules."
"No rules, no rules." She emphasized. It was because she was Lan Niang's friend that she had to pay more attention to her words and deeds.
"By the way, I heard that you recently summoned a poor poet from the previous dynasty. What, do you want to give him a poem for an edict?" Jin Hewan asked with interest. Now that the Holy Princess is not in Chang'an City, the much-discussed poet It's the prince and the empress. The family members of high-ranking officials and the wealthy families are all secretly paying attention to the empress.
Except for important events such as the appointment of a marquis, the marriage of the prince, etc., only the ladies of imperial court had the opportunity to see the queen. At other times, they could not see the queen's beauty without being summoned.
The Hanlin Academy already has nine-rank Hanlin minor officials such as chess waiting for the imperial edict, book waiting for the imperial edict, and painting for the imperial edict. Their official positions are very small. They are attendants in literature and poetry. They have no actual duties. They are equivalent to the literary non-staff consultants around the emperor. Some people are good at it. In chess, there are people who are good at painting. Of course, the real power is not as good as Master Chen Qingchen in the Imperial Academy, but it is still a rare honor.
"That person was recommended to me by my daughter when she left Chang'an." Xiao Luolan said, a little embarrassed. Ever since she told her daughter that she could talk about music, chess, calligraphy and painting with other young ladies, and play together, her daughter found Zhou. Zhou Lang wanted to be the best chess player, painter, and luther player in the country, so Zhou Lang asked the chess master in the Imperial Academy, and the painter master to teach him often with his daughter.
Among those waiting for imperial edicts in the Hanlin, it was his daughter who summoned more of them. After all, Zhou Lang didn't like poetry, nor was he good at playing drums and music.
When she left Chang'an, she admired the talent of a poet and recommended him to her. Then she hurriedly set off with Zhou Lang. Since it was her daughter who recommended him, she fell in love with him.
"He is a poet from the previous dynasty, his name is Wan Zaixue. His poems are gorgeous and his style is sad and strange, which is different from others." Xiao Luolan said warmly: "But he has a knot in his heart and doesn't want to be an official in the new dynasty. Everyone has his own ambitions. I didn’t force it either.”
Jin Hewan immediately became disgusted with Mr. Wan, and she snorted coldly: "Madam, you have a kind heart, but you don't know that there are many people in the world who are just trying to gain fame."
"I don't think Mr. Wan is that kind of person. I have read many of Mr. Wan's poems. In his poems, he was concerned about the country and the people. Unfortunately, he had no way to serve the country in the previous dynasty. After being discouraged, he turned to the world and wandered around the world alone." Xiao Luo Landao: "He often runs schools and gives lectures. The people he listens to include market vendors, naive children, and widows living in happy households. He welcomes all who come. He is a man who cares about the common people. Wan Niang, you will definitely change your mind about him when you meet him."
Jin Hewan's face softened a little: "As you said, my dear, I will visit Mr. Wan tomorrow and bring the books I wrote to see what insights he has."
Xiao Luolan curled her lips and said, "No need for tomorrow, I'll ask someone to invite him over now, how about that?"
"No need." Jin Hewan shook his head: "In your place, many people will pretend. Tomorrow I will pretend to be an ordinary woman and give him a try."
"After you try it out, tell me to your Majesty," Jin Hewan said.
"Then you come early tomorrow." Xiao Luolan said.
After Wan Niang left, Xiao Luolan and Shen Zhi returned to their palace after dinner. In Nuo Da's palace, Xiao Luolan missed Zhou Lang and his daughter, and wondered what happened to them in Taiyuan.
At the same time, under the same starry sky.
Taiyuan City was under fierce attack, and the darkest sky was lit up by a shocking sound, like a thunder god dancing wildly, and gravel flying, shocking the world.
Zhou Xu looked at those strange-looking artillery pieces, and then looked at Taiyuan City across the way, which was wailing all over the field. In this battle, what his daughter took out made him look solemn. He soon realized what war without swords meant, and what kind of firearms it was. What impact will the later development have?
Under the loud rumbling noise, Hu Dali was so happy that he kept touching the big red monster. Even if his arm was numb from the shock, he would not leave. He adjusted his position and filled the barrel with another artillery piece. In the dark night, he His eyes were glowing with bloodlust.
"Little General Long Wei is truly a god!"
Xiao Qingxue, who finally went to the front line to observe, straightened her chest. After inheriting her father's previous title of general, she always felt an inexplicable sense of pride. Yes, the general title given to her by her father was General Long Wei.
"We still need to continue to improve." Xiao Qingxue said modestly, but everyone could see her pride.
Jin Ben took off the evil ghost mask, his eyes were slightly empty, and then he grabbed a handful of his bloody and dirty hair. The main city of Taiyuan was very strong. Even though he was frightened by the little lady's artifact, there were still many people who were obsessed with it. Stubbornly resisting, their battle with the Taiyuan soldiers has reached a point where they will fight to the death.
Jin Ben looked at the weird artillery, and at this moment he doubted whether Madam Xiao and the Queen were really gods. This thing is already regarded as an artifact in the military camp.
The fire illuminated Taiyuan City.
Breaking through is a matter of time. The overall situation outside has been decided. Only the thorns in Taiyuan are left and refuse to admit defeat. With the help of this sharp weapon, the destiny of the new dynasty lies.
Zhou Xu looked into the distance.
Her father didn't allow her to stay at the front line any longer. Xiao Qingxue walked around for a while before returning to the military tent at the rear. She spread out the paper and prepared to write a letter to her mother and go on an expedition with her father. She didn't suffer much, and there were still people around her. With Amu, I won't feel any inconvenience.
As for her discomfort with the war, Xiao Qingxue could not look at it without looking at it. She was not a saint.
Maybe her heart has become much harder. Xiao Qingxue thought about it for a while. I believe that after this battle, she will get more respect. Her fiefdom is very big and good. In the future, if A Niang gets tired of living in the palace, she can Come to her fiefdom, and she will make it rich and prosperous.
Thinking about the future, Xiao Qingxue finished writing the letter. As soon as it was printed with fire paint, the curtain was lifted, and a smell of blood came in.
"Amu, you're here." Xiao Qingxue said happily: "How is the front line?"
Tuoba Mu was wearing armor and hugging his helmet. There were blood stains on his deep facial features. He looked at Madam Xiao and said, "Almost all of Taiyuan City are the soldiers of Duke Wei. The resistance is very tenacious. Even if they attack the city day and night, it is estimated that they will still be able to survive." How many days will it take?”
Xiao Qingxue waved: "Amu, come here."
Tuoba sat over and across a table, Xiao Qingxue wiped the blood on Amu's face with a handkerchief.
Tuoba Mu's face turned red.
Xiao Qingxue found it very interesting and deliberately wiped it a few more times. Unsurprisingly, she saw that Amu's ears were also red, and she was no longer calm.
"Then be careful, don't get hurt." Xiao Qingxue said with concern.
Tuoba Mu lowered his long eyelashes, his dark blue eyes were like the quiet sea, and the eternal beacon was the sight of Miss Xiao looking at him. His palms were hot, Tuoba Mu said: "Artillery is very useful." He He showed a smile just for her joy: "Qingxue, you are amazing."
Xiao Qingxue rarely heard Amu call her Qingxue, so she raised her chin: "Idiot, of course I am awesome."
Seeing that Amu was convinced, Xiao Qingxue felt embarrassed.
Tuoba Mu pursed his lips. The sound of fighting outside was loud. He was so far away from him at this moment: "I..."
Xiao Qingxue looked at him. There was no one in the tent. She suddenly became nervous and her throat felt itchy.
Tuoba Amu held the handle of the knife tightly and moved closer to Mrs. Xiao. Xiao Qingxue's eyes saw Amu's thick curled eyelashes and a pool of blue. As she got closer and closer, Xiao Qingxue's face turned red. .
"I..." Tuoba Mu mustered up his courage and spoke slowly: "That night in Jinling, you asked me." He clenched the handle of the knife, his face flushed: "Do I like you?"
Xiao Qingxue held her breath unconsciously, her eyes drifted for a moment, and then continued to look at Amu. She found that he was much more nervous than herself, with fine sweat on his forehead, and his tongue was unclear, as if he was biting his tongue. Make yourself clearer.
"Me." Tuoba Mu's heart was beating wildly because he found that Miss Xiao was so close to him, so close that he could clearly see her pupils and feel her breathing.
"I like you." Tuoba Mu thought his voice was loud, but in fact, only Xiao Qingxue could hear his voice.
But there were only two people in the tent, and Xiao Qingxue didn't need anyone else to hear Amu's words.
Xiao Qingxue touched her hot face and pretended to be calm.
"I see."
She has known it for a long time, Xiao Qingxue thought cunningly, Amu's eyes can't deceive, every time he looks at her, it seems as if he wants to drown her in the deep sea, Xiao Qingxue is excited in her heart, and says reservedly: " In this case, just chase me."
Tuoba Mu lowered his head. His tongue was bitten so painfully that his chest shook like a mountain avalanche. It took several breaths for Qingxue's answer to reach his ears, but he didn't understand it.
Chase?
Are you going to run now? Tuoba Mu often felt annoyed at his clumsiness. Seeing Mrs. Xiao going out happily, Tuoba Mu chased her without even thinking.
A strong arm lay across Xiao Qingxue's waist. Xiao Qingxue was caught off guard. Just as she was about to be hit, Amu held her hand and stopped her body.
"I'm catching up." Tuoba Mu said.
Xiao Qingxue was stunned for a moment, and then she covered her forehead. Amu, a thick-headed person, wouldn't think that she asked him to chase her, and that it was the verb "chasing".
Amu didn't dare to go beyond the rules of etiquette, so he gradually let go of his hand and found that Mrs. Xiao suddenly laughed.
Xiao Qingxue rubbed her sore cheeks. Amu in front of her looked confused, laughed again, and said seriously.
"Um."
"Caught up."
This idiot is so stupid and adorable.
Seven days later, Taiyuan City was destroyed.
Zhou Xu went to meet his old rival.
Wei Yanshan was sitting under a pine tree on a high mountain, pouring wine alone.
Zhou Xu sat across from him with a golden sword.
