Empress Xiao suddenly mentioned Li Ke, and her tone was very serious. Li Ke and Qingyun also heard the conversation in the house, almost out of human instinct, and the three of them outside the hall stopped in unison.

I only heard in the hall, and Empress Xiao said unhurriedly: "Although I have only been back in Chang'an for a few days, I also know a thing or two about what happened a few days ago. What Your Majesty thinks of this matter is unpredictable, and I dare not speculate. It's just that this matter is about Ke'er, so at this banquet, I dared to rely on the old man to say a few words. ”

She paused at this point, and continued: "Over the years, I have been in the Northland, although I am counted as a prisoner, but with the protection of Princess Yicheng, I can barely walk around in the Northland. I also know a little about the situation in the north, if the Jieli forces are not there, the Turks can call the shots. But if Tuli is not there, it is Xue Yantuo's Yi Nan who is in charge. Previously, Jieli tried his best to suppress Yi Nan, and once this Jieli and Tuli died, this Yi Nan would become another Turkic lord. And this man's ambition is even more profitable. ”

Li Shimin was confused when he heard it, this mother-in-law was going to talk about Ke'er, why did she keep talking about Turkic Yi men. Isn't it that Ke'er is moving north this time, in fact, to deal with Yi Nan?

"Your Majesty, Ke'er went north this time to deal with Yi Nan, so as to prevent future troubles. After a series of statements, Empress Xiao came to this conclusion.

"Mother-in-law knows about this?" Li Shimin asked, but he was not much surprised.

After all, when Li Ke sent the Turks, the situation was dangerous, and there was the secret help of Empress Xiao at that time, so that the intermediaries could contain the Turks, let Xue Yantuo and Hui rebel, and then Chai Shao uprooted Liang Shidu. Moreover, when Li Ke returned to Chang'an, Empress Xiao also specially asked him to bring back a letter, which said that when the Turks were pacified and there would be no future troubles, she would understand Li Shimin's kindness and return to Chang'an from the Turks.

Therefore, she was not surprised to know that Li Ke went north to catch up with Yi Nan.

Empress Xiao was not surprised when she saw Li Shimin, so she said directly: "Ke'er sent a Turkic envoy to see me before, I analyzed the situation with him, and also talked about Yi Nan's ambitions. And, at that time, I told him that sooner or later there would be a war with the Turks, and this war was related to the fate of the Tang Dynasty. At that time, I listed them one by one with Ke'er. ”

"Thank you, mother-in-law. Li Shimin gave a thank you gift, and Empress Xiao also accepted it calmly.

Li Shimin said: "I don't know that according to my mother-in-law's opinion, this Turkic group of dragons is now leaderless, but how to manage it?"

"Your Majesty, I am a woman, and I really can't answer this question. I have heard that Your Majesty has many wise men and advisers in the court, and Your Majesty may inquire of them. Today, I talked so much, just because I was worried that the events of the day before yesterday would endanger Ke'er, so I took advantage of this banquet to ask His Majesty for protection for Ke'er. Empress Xiao spoke earnestly.

Jiang Chengzi couldn't help but glance at Li Ke, he was still standing aside, his expression was calm, and he listened seriously, but he couldn't see any other emotions on his face.

"Mother-in-law rest assured. I know Ke'er's child's temperament, and I like it very much. As the king of a country, he should protect the virtuous and meritorious heroes and the people of the world, and as the head of the family, he should protect his wife and children. Li Shimin also expressed his position.

Empress Xiao smiled and said, "Then I will thank Your Majesty for the people of the world and Ke'er." ”

"And me. Li Su interjected.

Li Shimin laughed, stroked Li Su and said, "You are my son, and I will definitely protect you." ”

"As a father's son, I also have to study hard to make Datang more prosperous. Li Su's milk voice was milky.

The atmosphere in the main hall suddenly relaxed a lot. Concubine Yang Shu breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly urged Aunt Yue to go and see why the King of Shu and the Nine Girls hadn't come yet. Empress Xiao was talking with Li Shimin about what he had seen and heard in the Turks over the years.

Jiang Chengzi and Li Ke were afraid that Aunt Yue would be embarrassed, so they hurriedly retreated to the corridor, Qingyun was also a human spirit, and had already retreated to the corridor. Aunt Yue came out of the main hall, and happened to see the three of them turning from the corridor, so she smiled and said, "Hurry up, Your Majesty is worried about you." ”

The three of them saluted Aunt Yue very politely, and Aunt Yue took Jiang Chengzi's hand, but looked at Li Ke and said very distressedly: "Your Highness has lost weight and is a little darker." The environment in the Northland is really not good. ”

"Aunt Yue, I'm going to fight, not travel. If you are fat and white, it will be terrible. Li Ke smiled helplessly.

"Yes, yes, yes. If that's the case, then the bad guys have a say. Aunt Yue immediately said seriously. Over the years, Aunt Yue has been following Yang Shufei, and she has always been apprehensive about open guns and hidden arrows. So when it came to this kind of thing, Aunt Yue immediately became vigilant.

Jiang Chengzi sighed secretly, shook Aunt Yue's hand, and said, "Aunt Yue, don't worry. This Datang will become more and more clear, and there will be fewer and fewer bad guys. ”

"Well, well, the Nine Girls are blessed. Aunt Yue smiled and her eyes narrowed. Obviously, like others, she believes more and more that Jiang Chengzi is a nonsensical thing like God's gift of luck to the Tang Dynasty.

"Aunt Yue, you must not say this kind of thing. Everyone in Penglai Hall can live well, in addition to being cautious, there is also a low profile. Li Ke whispered.

"Yes, yes, I'm open-mouthed, I don't have a brain. Aunt Yue hurriedly blamed herself.

Jiang Chengzi took Aunt Yue's arm and said, "It's okay for the family to talk about it." Now that life is good, you don't have to live like a frightened bird. ”

"Hmm. Li Ke also responded.

The four of them entered the main hall door together, and as soon as they bypassed the screen, they saw Li Shimin and Yang Shufei sitting on the right seat, Xiao Hou sitting in a crescent white full-breasted skirt on the right guest, and a thin young man sitting at the head of the guest on the left.

Jiang Chengzi didn't need to guess, he could know that this was Yang Zhengdao, the grandson of Emperor Yang of Sui, who was taken to Turks by Princess Yicheng with Empress Xiao.

As for Li Su, he sat in front of his usual desk, and when he saw them coming in, he stood up suddenly and wanted to rush out, but he seemed to be in the way of etiquette, so he shouted: "Third brother, third sister-in-law." ”

Li Ke responded, but Jiang Chengzi didn't know what to do. It's not that she is not open-minded, Li Su also called her third sister-in-law before, but at that time, they were all young people, and there were no elders. It was a room full of elders, and she was suddenly embarrassed.

Yang Shufei hurriedly reprimanded Li Su: "You kid, your third brother is not in a hurry, you are in a hurry, and you don't know how to be polite." Let Ah Zhi deal with herself. She said, and said to Jiang Chengzi, "You Mo Li is stupid, he is troubled, and there is no side." ”

"Mother, I'm in a hurry. Li Ke didn't speak, but Li Ke answered.

Yang Shufei was stunned for a moment, Empress Xiao looked at him and asked, "What are you anxious about?"

"Marry Ah Zhi into the door. Li Ke said it extremely naturally and justifiably.

Li Shimin laughed and said to Concubine Shu: "It seems that after the Yang family Ruyu enters the East Palace, you Penglai Palace will have to worry about Ke'er's marriage soon." Always running to Yang's mansion is not a matter in the end. ”

"Yes. Yang Shufei immediately responded.

The palace people had already arranged a banquet, and Li Ke and Jiang Chengzi sat in the second and second seats on the right respectively. After the two of them were seated, Li Shimin said to Empress Xiao again: "Mother-in-law, although the marriage between Ke'er and Ah Zhi is undertaken by the Ministry of Etiquette, but you are well-informed, Concubine Shu is planning the marriage here, can you also help?"

"Thank you Your Majesty for your trust, Your Majesty doesn't say anything, I also want to ask for this errand. Being able to return to Chang'an again coincides with the peace of the Tang Dynasty, the wind and rain are smooth, and it is worth the wedding of his grandson. ”

As Empress Xiao spoke, she looked at Jiang Chengzi with a smile. Although she is in the Turks, she has long heard the name and legend of this girl. This time, Jinyun and Li Nan came to rescue her, pick her up, and escort her back to Chang'an, which was all the girl's idea.

Empress Xiao was originally a legend herself, but she became more and more curious about this legendary girl. When I saw this, I was stunned.

"Mother, what's wrong?" Concubine Shu saw Xiao staring at Jiang Chengzi, afraid of the embarrassing atmosphere, so she hurriedly asked.

Empress Xiao smiled and said, "Ah Zhi has a good face. looks like Wang's Anping, and has the chic charm of watching the king, which is really a collection of the strengths of the two families of Yang Wang. ”

"Thank you grandmother for the compliment. Jiang Chengzi was generous and followed Li Ke to call his grandmother.

"I like it. Empress Xiao smiled heartily.

"Today is a family banquet, don't be restrained, but I'm hungry, Aunt Yue, you order someone to eat." Li Shimin also laughed.

Aunt Yue got the order, so she ordered the palace people to hold a banquet. The dishes in the summer are very light, Yang Shufei is a foodie connoisseur, these dishes are all arranged by her, and those cooks also have a lot of guidance from her.

Because it was a luncheon, it was the fruit wine that Jiang Chengzi had brewed in Jinyuan County before, which was not intoxicating, but it was very appetizing.

During the banquet, he did not follow the rule of eating and sleeping, Li Shimin frequently raised his glass, but asked a lot of Empress Xiao about what he had seen in the Turks. Empress Xiao did not hide it, and talked about the customs of the Turks, the four seasons of the Turks, etc.

Jiang Chengzi just listened silently, and then he also listened to some things from Empress Xiao's words. This Xiao Hou seems to be just introducing the customs and customs of the Turks and the production of the four seasons, but in fact, it is telling Li Shimin how to rule the Turks in response to this situation, so that the Turks are not only that piece of land, but also the Turks are truly obedient to the Tang Dynasty and are willing to become the people of the Tang Dynasty.

"This woman is really a legend as it is said in history, and there are few people who can compare to this pattern even in the Manchu Dynasty. Jiang Chengzi silently admired in his heart, and couldn't help but take a few more looks. Although Empress Xiao was over sixty years old, she was like a woman in her thirties, with black hair and moist skin.

Jiang Chengzi was silently admiring, Li Shimin had drunk three rounds, and asked Yang Zhengdao if he could get busy and dedicate his talent to the imperial court.

Yang Zhengdao was taken aback, shook his head again and again, and said: "When I go back to Chang'an, I actually want to have a look at the clouds." In addition, the talent is limited, and when it is to be repaired for a period of time, it must do its best to contribute to the imperial court. ”

"If so, then do as you say. It's just that Ke'er wants to help your cousin take a look at it, and he has a suitable official position. You can't let people sit idle. Li Shimin spoke decently and beautifully.

Yang Zhengdao thanked him again and again, and then said to Li Ke: "Then there is Cousin Lao." ”

"Cousin is polite. Li Ke nodded in return.

The wine was drunk again, and naturally there was nothing wrong with Jiang Chengzi, she was the one who ate the vegetables silently.

Just as everyone had finished their meal and was letting Qingyun make tea, Princess Changle hurriedly ran in, and she didn't care about any courtesy, and said that her mother was in a terrible pain, and the doctor said that she was going to give birth, and the entire Lizheng Hall was in a mess.

"We sisters don't have ideas. Changle said breathlessly.

"What? Isn't there still two months?" Li Shimin stood up suddenly.

"Yes. Somehow, after this lunch, my mother's stomach hurt. Changle took the water handed over by Qingyun and drank it in one go.

"Mrs. Wen, are the doctors here?" asked Yang Shufei quickly.

"Yes. Several of Mr. Wang's high-ranking disciples are in the Lizheng Palace, and the most famous Wen Po is also there. Changle immediately replied.

"Well, let's go and see. Yang Shufei was also very anxious and looked at Li Shimin.

Li Shimin nodded, and he didn't bother to ask others, so he only took Yang Shufei and left in a hurry.