Walking out of the palace, Li Lin, Marquis of Anping, said with jealousy: "Brother Yu, the emperor trusts you in the end, and you will make a decision on the big matter as soon as you come." ”

Li Li said: "My strength alone is limited, and we have to work together to resist the captives." ”

Li Lin seemed to smile: "Listening to Brother Qi's meaning, I am really full of ambition, if this Western Xia Kingdom falls into the hands of Brother Qi in the future......"

Li Yan said sharply: "Don't say anything about indecency, it's useless to say more." ”

Li Lin smiled: "It's just a joke, why be nervous." ”

Li Lin is burly and handsome, and her knowledge is not inferior to Li Li, but she is not taken seriously. For many years, Li Li has been a stone in Li Lin's heart, which makes him breathless, envious, jealous and hateful, this is the mood.

Li Li went to the barracks every day to inspect the soldiers' drills, and since he came back from that gambling trip, the king of Western Xia handed over the affairs of the barracks to him, and he obviously took it a lot more seriously.

When Li Li saw that Mai Zu was leading a group of soldiers to practice archery, he approached and stood aside with great interest. I saw Maizu with a bow in his hand, and an arrow went out, hitting the bull's-eye, and then the soldiers were also accurate in archery.

Maizu saw Li Li and said, "Lord Wang, what do you think of their archery skills?"

Li Qian nodded and said with satisfaction: "Yes, all of them are marksmen, and you teach them very well." ”

Maizu looked proud: "When I was a child, I went out to herd sheep and hunt by the way, and none of the birds flying in the sky and the rabbits running underground could escape from the palm of my hand." ”

Maizu suddenly remembered the scene when he was a child, and often herded sheep with Hatun, and every time he caught prey, Hatun would happily pick it up. Li Li saw that his expression darkened, and knew that it was a matter of arousal, so he patted him on the shoulder and said: "The eldest husband has made great achievements on the battlefield, and with your ability, you will definitely be able to get ahead." ”

Maizu said: "Thank you for the promotion, my subordinates will do their best." ”

A man who looked like a guard walked quickly in front of Li Li and said, "There is an urgent report of the military situation, and the emperor invites the prince to return to the palace." ”

On the top of the main hall, Xianzong sits on the dragon chair, and the military officials of His Royal Highness are lined up on both sides. Xianzong said: "Today I received a secret letter from Princess Mulun, saying that Hari coveted the imperial power and conspired to rebel, and in recent years he has recruited troops and horses, expanded armaments, and will raise troops in the near future, intending to seize the throne of Western Xia, how do you think the secretaries should respond?"

Hari was originally a general stationed in Heishui Town, because he was brave and good at fighting, and made great achievements, in order to reward him, Xianzong specially married his daughter Princess Mulun to him, but he did not expect that he had a heavy army, and gradually gave birth to a heart of disobedience, trying to overthrow the emperor and make his own country.

This news was learned by Princess Mulun, and the princess thought twice, wrote a secret letter, and sent someone to send it to Xianzong's hands. When the ministers heard this, they were angry and said one after another: "Hari doesn't want to serve the country, but has ambitions, so he should send troops to eliminate him." ”

Xianzong said: "I also mean this, if he is allowed to do anything wrong and despise the king's authority, will it not be a great chaos in the world." ”

Gao Lianghui said: "Before he can do anything, send troops to crusade against him and nip him in the bud." If we wait until he reaches the imperial city and fights along the way, it will greatly hurt my vitality, and I am afraid that the Mongols will take advantage of the chaos to attack. ”

Xianzong asked, "Which Qing family is willing to work hard?"

The general Wei Ming Linggong said: "The old minister is willing to kill the rebels. ”

Xianzong was overjoyed: "It's very satisfying, but I still need a minister to go with me, and there is a discussion about everything." ”

Li Lin stood up and said: "The minister recommended the king of Nanping, the king of Nanping is familiar with military books, strategizing and resourceful, and there is no one more suitable than him." ”

Xianzong said: "This is true. ”

Xiang Li asked, "What do you think?"

Li Li: "Contribute to the country, crusade against the traitors, the minister is duty-bound, and he is willing to walk with the famous general." ”

Xianzong was overjoyed: "Qing is the most heartfelt, and I will send the bravest general to walk with you, and I will raise troops in two days." ”

The expedition is imminent, and the only thing Li Li can't rest assured about is Hatun, who has been pregnant for four months, and she doesn't know when she will be able to come back? What should she do with Hatun and the child in her womb? Li Li's soft intestines are full of knots, and it is for this reason that Li Li did not take the initiative to ask for battle, but he was still recommended by Li Lin.

Li Li hurried to the barracks early in the morning, checked the soldiers and horses with General Weiming, registered the list of soldiers to go to the battle, everything was ready to go to the army, and he returned home after dark, and his steps involuntarily walked to the door of Ziwei Hall.

How can I say it? But if I don't say it, will this secret always be lost in the sea? The child in her womb will always be a wild seed without a father? Li Li decided that no matter what, it was time to tell her, and what should be faced must always be faced.

Li Li stepped into the door of Ziwei Hall, pushed open the door, in the hall, a lamp like a bean, Hatun is under the lamp, making a pair of small children's shoes, Hatun under the lamp, the face presents a quiet and holy beautiful brilliance. Seeing Li Li come in, Hatun put down the work in his hand and got up to greet him. Li Li held her slightly bulky body and looked at her with a different kind of eyes, and Harun felt that Li Li was different from the past.

Hatun asked, "The prince came over at this time, is there something wrong?"

Li Li said: "It's nothing, I just came back from the barracks, passing by here, by the way, take a look at you." ”

"The prince's concern, Hatun is grateful, but he is ashamed of being unable to repay it. ”

"That's what I'm supposed to do. ”

Hatun said in a low voice: "These days, the prince treats me like a guest, and I understand the prince's affection for me. ”

Li Li shook her hand in surprise: "You know my mind?"

"People are not plants and trees, who can be ruthless, I remember every bit that the prince has done, and I am very grateful for the kindness of the prince to me. ”

Li Li hugged Hatun into his arms: "I don't want you to always think of my kindness, I want you to have me in your heart." ”

Hartun did not resist, and let Li Li's embrace slowly surround her. This embrace is warm and safe, and it can keep all dangers out of this embrace.

The first time was in that pile of firewood and grass, this broad chest experienced life and death threats with her, comforting her. The second time in the gloomy tomb, for the rest of her life, she leaned on this safe embrace and slept all night. Now, with her ears on his heart, listening to his strong heartbeat, she knew she was in love with this man.

Li Qian lowered his head, looked at the woman in front of him, and finally hugged him in his arms, such a scene, he didn't know how many times he had fantasized about it, and at this moment his dream finally came true. He covered her lips. Hartun spun around for a while, and slowly she stretched out her arms, hugged him, and responded enthusiastically to his kiss. I don't know how long it took, Li Li whispered in her ear: "I'm going to go on the expedition tomorrow, I can't bear you." ”

Hatun was taken aback: "Where is the prince going?"

Li Li said: "I want to go to Blackwater City to quell the rebellion. ”

Hartun asked in a low voice, "Are you going to go for a long time?"

"I don't know, maybe a few months, maybe half a year, the only thing I can't worry about is you. ”

"I will wait here for the prince to return safely. ”

"When the child is born, I will make you a wife, and we will be together for the rest of our lives, never separated. ”

Hatun suddenly seemed to wake up from a dream, she remembered the child in her belly, and she broke away from Li Li's embrace: "Please forgive Hatun for not being able to obey his fate." ”

Li Li asked, "Why?"

Hatun said: "Has the prince forgotten the child in my womb? How can I be the prince's wife? This child of unknown origin will make people laugh at the prince." ”

Li Li stretched out his hand to caress her abdomen and said with a smile: "What are you laughing at, he is my child." ”

Hatun said, "I know that the prince will be good to him, but I must not marry the prince, when the child is born, I will take him away, go far away, the prince is good to me, I will keep it in my heart." ”

Li Li said anxiously: "Wherever you go, he is my child." ”

Hartun was about to say something more, when the lower girl pushed the door in. Sleeve said: "The prince is really here, so it's hard for me to find it." ”

Li Li asked, "What are you looking for me for?"

Sleeve said: "The queen knows that the prince is going to go on an expedition tomorrow, so she specially prepared a banquet and invited the prince over. ”

Li Li looked at Hatun and looked at his sleeves, so he had to swallow the words in his stomach and shook his hand away.

Li Li hung up and went out, flew on his horse, and went straight to the barracks. Feng Wuyi was in armor, followed closely, and heard the horn of the military camp blowing from a distance, which made people's blood boil. Li Qian suddenly reined in his war horse in front of the barracks and said, "Feng Wu, this king has an important thing for you to do. ”

Feng Wu said, "Please ask the prince to command." ”

Li Li said: "You don't have to follow me on the expedition, you stay at home." ”

Feng Wu was shocked: "The subordinates are the personal guards of the prince, and the safety of the prince is the duty of the subordinates, besides, going to the battlefield is a matter of life and death, how can the subordinates leave the prince? ”

"Are you going to disobey my orders?"

"The subordinates don't dare. You just don't understand why you want to keep me?"

"I want you to stay and keep Miss Hartun and the child in her womb safe, if anything happens to her, I will come back only to ask. Li Li raised his whip and waved his horse, leaving Feng Wu in a daze.