thank you + extra

Xie Yi didn't insist on saluting, so she didn't bend over and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Liu Zao stared at her face, Xie Xiang haggard.She really wanted to touch her face, but there were so many people outside the hall.Liu Zao clenched his fist, and rubbed his thumb back and forth on the side of his index finger, "Thank you, Xiang Xiang, for following me into the palace."

It is much cooler inside the hall than outside.

The two hadn't been alone for a long time, as if they had developed a lot of strangeness, they looked at each other silently.Until the palace people brought melons and fruits that had been splashed in the well water.When Liu Zao saw it, all the unfamiliarity disappeared.Melons and fruits are inherently cold, not to mention splashed in a well, and they are not suitable for Xie Xiang to enjoy.She told Gong'e to change the dried water.

When Xie Yi saw her familiar assignments and thought of her meticulous care, his heart almost melted in an instant.

The water offered by the palace man is in the ear cup, and the tentacles are still warm, just enough to drink.Holding it in the palm of his hand, Xie Yi took a sip, which not only quenched his thirst, but also relieved the discomfort in his stomach a little.

Liu Zao looked at her complexion, and said, "Take a break."

Xie Yi nodded.

"Li Wen is not worth worrying about." Liu Zao said again.

Xie Yi said, "He is also worried about His Majesty."

Liu Zao smiled and said, "I don't need him to worry." She is very good, as long as Li Wen doesn't go wrong, she is loyal, and he doesn't need to worry.

Xie Yi knew what she was thinking, so she didn't speak.

Liu Zao looked at her, and really wanted to ask, more and more people would urge the establishment of the imperial concubine in the future, and there would be more and more requests to entrust the prime minister, did they just keep procrastinating?The situation in the DPRK and China is changing rapidly. What if there is no longer any delay?

But she still swallowed the words.How could Xie Xiang not know? She said it, but it made her more sad.She said it, but it made her more worried.

Liu Zao let out a long breath, walked a few steps in the hall, and stood in front of the long sword hanging on the shelf.

Xie Yi looked at her back, hesitated for a while, and then asked, "Why is Li Lin by His Majesty's side today?"

Liu Zao picked up the sword handle with one hand, and replied in his mouth, "I rejected her early in the morning. I originally wanted to transfer her outside, so as not to be upset. But Li Wen saw your strange eyes at that time, so I was a little suspicious. I have admired her for a long time, so why did you confide in me at this time? I guessed that there might be something wrong with the grandparent and grandson, so I will keep her for now and see if I can find any clues."

Until today, it is understood.

Liu Zao said again, "If Li Wen finds out about the matter between you and me, he will strictly keep it secret and will never tell anyone else. Since Li Lin was able to confide her heart to me, it is probably because she has some confidence in her heart, and she must know it well. It's about you and me. So I guess, Li Lin knew about it somehow, and then reported it to my grandfather."

This guess is reasonable, Xie Yi also thinks so.

Liu Zao put the sword back on the shelf, sat down beside Xie Yi, and said casually, "No matter how Li Lin sees it, I guess it's you and me who weren't careful enough."

Xie Yi nodded.

Liu Zao looked at her and continued, "Will you take this as a lesson, will we be more careful when we get along in the future, will be less revealing, and will be more concealed in front of others?"

It's best not to even meet your eyes, and don't just call her alone when discussing matters, and don't stay too long when you enter the palace on weekdays, and keep a distance outside the hall, don't get too close, don't hold hands, and don't even talk to each other hold.Get along like a king and a minister.

Only in this way can it be regarded as foolproof.

But with such a life, how much tenderness can they have left?

Xie Yi couldn't answer.

Liu Zao pursed her lips, she lowered her eyes, saw Xie Yi's hand on her knee, and touched the back of her hand tentatively, seeing that Xie Yi did not refuse, Fang held her hand in her palm, and said in a low voice. Said "If I do it, can you promise me something."

Xie Yi looked at her.

Liu Zao knew that this was what she wanted to say.Her throat was a little tight, and she slowed down before she could make a sound.She held Xie Yi's hand tightly, as if making an unattainable wish, and begged, "Don't mention leaving to me again, don't even think about it."

Chapter 103

Liu Zao finally gave in.Xie Yi didn't feel relaxed, but felt heavier and more guilty, as if he owed Liu Zao a lot but couldn't pay her back.

Seeing that she was not smiling, Liu Zao secretly blamed himself for being negligent. She had been estranged for more than six months, and then suddenly backed down. Mr. Xie probably didn't believe that her thought was just a thought.

She then confessed her state of mind, looked at Xie Yi, and said in detail, "In the past six months, I have often been lost in thought, not knowing day and night. Sometimes I wonder if there is a way to have the best of both worlds, and sometimes I wonder why you are so rational. Some points, and sometimes I blame myself for not being calm and obedient. You are always good for me. This is already enough embarrassment. How can I make you more sad. Occasionally you come to see me, and I really want to talk to you Once we talk, I won't be angry with you anymore. But there is always a pimple in my heart, why do I always bow my head, why can't you give in to me for a while?"

"Until yesterday, when I entered the Jiaofang Hall, I found a jade hairpin that you left behind in the makeup box of the dressing table. It should have been left behind when we got married. I think of that time when we got married and traveled, and we often met each other, and our ears and temples were rubbed together. , I suddenly became afraid. If you really leave, what should I do? You don’t want me to be the queen, but I won’t. You stay with me, I can take care of you, and I can agree to whatever you say. I won't be willful, and I won't make you angry, don't be disappointed in me, I can be a good emperor."

"I will not leave." Xie Yi said, "From now on, I will never mention this word to you again." She wanted to promise more, so that Liu Zao could feel more at ease, but no matter what she did Thinking about it, I couldn't think of any other promises to her other than being with her.

Liu Zao smiled, and there was an imperceptible bitterness in that smile.Xie Xiang didn't understand that when she said to leave, it meant not only life and death, but also death.They are 14 years apart, Xie Xiang will definitely walk ahead of her, how many years can they have to stay together, why waste time on Qi.

Compared with staying together, nothing is important.

The estrangement in June, once released, but neither of them felt happy.Liu Zao understands that since he has agreed to Xie Xiang, the only thing they can be together is their hearts.It's rare to be close and tender.

Xie Yi only felt that the guilt towards her was getting deeper and deeper, and she also reflected on why His Majesty always bowed his head, and why she couldn't just give in and make her happy.

Why is it always so involuntary.

Liu Zao saw that he had spoken, but he was speechless and sighed slightly. He was about to talk about today's ceremony, but the prime minister was also tired.

Outside the door, Hu Ao didn't wait for the hall to answer, so he shouted loudly, "The frontier city urgently reports, the Huns have invaded the border!"

Liu Zao stood up abruptly, exchanged a glance with Xie Yi, and said anxiously, "Come in!"

The door of the hall was pushed open, and Hu Ao led a group of soldiers into the hall quickly.

The soldier's hair was in a disheveled bun, his face was stained with blood and mud, and his armor was covered with coagulated blood. He knelt down in panic and said, "The Huns invaded the border. Our army was defenseless. We lost 3000 people and lost a city. The rebellious army has died for the country."

Lost the city and land, the border people were slaughtered, the lord died for the country, the border city must be in chaos right now.The Huns are cruel, and they will definitely take advantage of the situation to plunder and slaughter our border people.

Xie Yi turned sideways and said to Liu Zao, "Your Majesty!"

Liu Zao immediately ordered to "call all the ministers to discuss the matter!"

The ministers had just left, and some of them hadn't arrived home yet, and rushed into the palace without stopping when they heard the bad news.

At the time of Emperor Wu, the king of the Xiongnu was captured, and the Xiongnu was expelled from Mobei alone, so that there was no Huns royal court in Monan.In the next 50 years, there was no war on the border of the Han Dynasty, and the border people lived and worked in peace and contentment. The businessmen between the Central Plains and the Western Regions became more frequent.

Unexpectedly, today, the Huns who were driven to Mobei came back again.

Even when Emperor Wu fought so hard, many ministers still became pale when they heard about the Xiongnu, and wanted to send people for peace talks.

Li Wen said angrily, "Before Emperor Wu, the battle between the Han and the Xiongnu was never won. Only by making peace with each other can we get a moment of peace. However, people who are outsiders have no faith, and it is common to tear up the covenant. While marrying the princess, they will return it." Looting our border people, our Han rulers and ministers were afraid of the fierceness of the Xiongnu, so they all endured. Under such circumstances, Emperor Wu dared to pour out the power of the whole country to fight against the Xiongnu. Now the main force of the Xiongnu has been destroyed 50 years ago. Besides, there are only some remnants and defeated generals, why do the princes bow their heads to show weakness, without blood!"

As soon as the words came out, some ministers immediately retorted, "The reason why Emperor Wu won the victory was because there was Wei Qing in the court, who was born with talent and was invincible in all battles. But is there anyone in the court who can compete with General Wei?" The power of a whole country has been poured out, making the people of the country miserable, and in their later years they have to issue an imperial edict to sin against themselves."

Xie Yi said, "I agree with what Tingwei said, and I beg you to fight."

Li Wen glanced at her, took advantage of the situation and knelt down, and said, "Please fight!"

Liu Zao also wanted to fight this battle. Since she came to the throne, her civil governance has been decent, and she hasn't caused any troubles. Moreover, because of the light corvee and low taxes, the life of the people is much better than that of Emperor Wu and Emperor Zhao.She still needs a big victory to show off her martial arts.Once the battle with the Huns is won, her majesty will surely be further enhanced.