CHAPTER XLIX
Shiso frolicked in the garden with her three children, and the eldest son had already started studying, so it was rare to get them together. After playing for a while, seeing that they were all blushing and sweating, Shiso beckoned them to come over and drink some plum soup. The princes drank happily, and she looked at her three treasures tenderly from the side.
"Sister. Hearing the voice, Zi Su saw Yan Tianmu coming over.
"Come on, Tianmu. She greeted her in a good mood. Yan Tianmu was dressed in white, fluttering, and her light wheat-colored face exuded a moist light in the sun. Seeing him coming, the three little princes ran over, "Uncle, uncle." Yan Tianmu smiled and picked up the youngest one, he simply pounced on Yan Tianmu with a roll.
"Drink some plum soup. Shiso also served him a bowl. "Go play by yourselves, and don't pester your uncle. Shiso said softly. She saw that Yan Tianmu's clothes had been scratched a lot.
Yan Tianmu looked down and dusted it casually, "Little child, it doesn't matter." ”
He drank the soup and listened to Shisu speak, "I heard that the State of Zhou has come to the state letter, and the imperial court is going to send a concubine to the border?"
"It's really well informed. Yan Tianmu put down the bowl. "The king just saw the song, you already know the content?"
"I stay in these four walls all day, and I can't think about it. Zi Su smiled, "I don't know what the king thinks?" she looked at Yan Tianmu.
"I just said that I agreed, and who will go has not yet been decided. Yan Tianmu couldn't guess Lei Xiao's thoughts.
"You should also choose a similar one, so as not to be looked down upon by others. Shiso said.
"Who does my sister think is suitable?" Yan Tianmu got up to serve the soup by herself. The corner of the eye swept over the shiso.
"I can't be the master, and I don't care about it, it's all up to the king. Shiso didn't answer directly.
"I have asked the king for help, and I will escort the concubine and the grain and grass to the north. Yan Tianmu changed the subject.
"Okay, what do you invite?" Zi Su was anxious when he heard this, and he was afraid that others would hear it, so he gritted his teeth and lowered his voice, "You are the only son in the Yan family, and you are still going to these dangerous places?"
"As long as you can share the worries of the king, even if you go to the soup and the fire, you will not hesitate. Yan Tianmu said solemnly.
Zi Su stared at him for a moment, and let out a "snort" in his nose, "If I believe you, you are the top nerd in the world." ”
Yan Tianmu smiled, "I don't need you to believe it." ”
"You didn't come to see me, did you?" asked Shiso, looking at him. "You've been in this palace for a few months, and you've seen me very rarely. ”
"Sister, don't worry about it anymore. Yan Tianmu smiled and shook his head.
"I do have something. At this point, Yan Tianmu directly said what he meant. "This time, be sure to let the side concubine travel. ”
Shisu listened and was speechless for a while. She looked at her brother suspiciously, "Why?"
"For you, of course. Yan Tianmu whispered, "Do you want the king to come back to her?"
"I don't want to. Concubine Fang intuitively felt that her strongest opponent was her. She knew Lei Xiao too well, if it weren't for her special feelings, he wouldn't think so much about a woman, let them meet their sisters, ride a horse alone to pick up people in another palace. The king is only temporarily shifting his mind now, but even if he thinks about it one day, he will be out of control.
"Since you don't want to, it's better to take this opportunity to break her away and let the king's heart cool down. Yan Tianmu said with a smile.
"I see. Shisu thought for a moment before saying.
"Don't be too obvious. Yan Tianmu reminded her.
"Xiyan. Lei Xiao saw her standing under the moon from a distance, leaning against the corridor. He repelled his entourage and walked over himself.
"King?" Seeing Lei Xiao appear in front of him, Xiyan was very surprised, and hurriedly greeted him, "You're here." ”
"Yes, I'm here. Lei Xiao hugged Xiyan. Under the moonlight, only her delicate silhouette is clear. "How have you been?"
"Good. Xiyan replied with a smile. "Let's go back inside, it's a little chilly outside. ”
She personally delivered the tea to Lei Xiao and smiled slightly.
"Once you're sick, you've lost a lot. Lei Xiao said with concern that she looked a lot thinner, "You have to take good care of it." ”
"Yes. She smiled and responded.
Didn't you turn over Concubine Shu's brand today? Xiyan wondered in her heart, how could Lei Xiao suddenly come to her again.
Lei Xiao took a sip of tea and began to be silent. For a moment, both of them stared at what was in front of them, and the room was quiet.
Xiyan didn't dare to speak casually, so she could only wait for him to say. Is there something? or? she thought wildly.
"Xiyan. As if he had finally made up his mind, he called her with a smile, but he stopped again, as if he could not say it directly, and stopped talking.
"King, do you have something to say?" Xiyan looked at him, "Please speak." ”
"Very well," Lei Xiao paused, "I want to send you to the north to sign a truce with Zhou." ”
Xiyan looked at him in surprise, "Isn't this a matter for the generals?" she looked at Lei Xiao confusedly.
"This thing is like this......" Lei Xiao explained as it was. "I have discussed with my ministers for a long time, and it seems that you are the only one who is the most suitable, so I decided that it is up to you to go. He looked at Xiyan, she lowered her head a little gloomily, but still nodded reluctantly.
"Don't be afraid, I decided to let General Yan go with you, and by the way, collect grain and grass along the road and escort them to the north. Lei Xiao comforted. "General Yan is the number one master in Beijing, you can rest assured. ”
He thought about this candidate, although he was reluctant, he could only grieve Lord Gu. Xiyan's sad look, he saw it and felt a little ashamed, but soon, he thought that as the king of a country, he also has unspeakable difficulties, so he should be wronged once!
He hugged Xiyan comfortingly, "When you come back, I will definitely be rewarded, so you will work hard for me this time." ”
"The concubine understands. Please rest assured. She forced a smile. I really know what she thinks, but why don't you give the reward first? If you don't have the life to come back and get it at that time, can the family collect it on your behalf? Lei Xiao looked at her in a daze, thinking that she was too sad, so he asked the palace maid to take good care of her, and he went out to the palace of the concubine.
Xiyan pulled back his whimsical ideas in time, and when he saw that Lei Xiao was leaving, he kept sending him out. She stood on the porch, watching Lei Xiao flee and leave, her face calm, without the slightest sadness just now.