Because of Qi Younian, Beiban proposed peace talks. And the biggest project that did not allow the Northern Barbarians to take any advantage in the peace talks was Han Kerang. Second Master Ji told Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen that it was only during the peace talks that he discovered that Han Kerang's eloquence was particularly good.

The main reason why Han Kerang was selected as the deputy envoy of the mission was that he was fluent in the language of the Northern Barbarians.

He didn't just know the language of the Northern Barbarians. It turned out that Han Kerang was erudite, he not only mastered several Fanbang languages, but also knew the customs and customs of these Fanbangs very well.

When he was wronged and was left in the court as an official, he was actually a little depressed. Because of Qi Younian, Han Kerang often came to Xinhuatang, and became very good friends with Ji Er, and was introduced as a confidant by Ji Er.

When Master Ji San returned from overseas, Han Kerang once said that he hoped that he could go to sea with Master Ji San next time, as an official of the imperial court, or simply resign from the office, and follow Master Ji San to see the customs and customs overseas with his own eyes.

It was also at that time that Han Kerang told Master Ji San that he could speak several exotic languages.

Ji Xiaotang naturally knew about this matter and kept it in his heart. When the imperial court selected an envoy to negotiate with the Northern Barbarians, Ji Xiaotang discussed it with Qin Zhen, secretly strategized, and made Han Kerang a deputy envoy.

Han Kerang really lived up to his mission.

"I've seen it before." Qin Zhen said with a smile, and told Ji Xiaotang again, "He said that he was going to come to kowtow to you, but he just came back from a long distance, I'm afraid it was a little disrespectful, so I went home and cleaned up." Tomorrow I will bring my wife to our house. ”

"That's great." Ji Xiaotang smiled.

"This peace talks are not the most deserved. In terms of meritorious deeds, this time it should be possible to be promoted. Second Master Ji asked Qin Zhen.

Qin Zhen pondered for a while. He sighed softly.

Second Master Ji immediately understood.

Although the peace talks were successful, the only daughter of the Empress Dowager Han wanted to make peace with the Beiman. How could Empress Dowager Han really want to reward the people of the mission? Not only that, but I am afraid that the Empress Dowager Han will be suspicious, and the matter of Changning and his relatives is inseparable from the people of the mission.

"It's a pity." Second Master Ji also sighed, and then thought of a deeper layer, with a worried look on his face, "Let's talk to the Northern Barbarian Envoy." All with an interpreter. Only if he had to be, he could speak directly to the envoy of the Northern Barbarians. If the Queen Mother wants to be suspicious, the first one will suspect Han Kerang. ”

And. Empress Dowager Han is a thief, and it is inevitable that she will be suspicious, Han Kerang knew all the inside of the fraud case in the science field back then, so he held a grudge against her.

Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen both thought that Ji Er's worries were not groundless.

Han Kerang will not only not be promoted this time. And may be given small shoes by the Empress Dowager Han.

"Although the Queen Mother is still powerful. It's not so easy to dispose of people as you did in the past. I'll take care of it. Qin Zhen said.

What Qin Zhen said was not to try his best to take care of Han Kerang, but to say that he would take care of Han Kerang.

Second Master Ji understood that when Qin Zhen said this, he was completely sure that he could keep Han Ke safe.

"Then, I'll thank the prince first." Second Master Ji got up and saluted Qin Zhen very solemnly.

Qin Zhen also hurriedly stood up. said that he did not dare to accept the courtesy of the second master Ji.

"It's just my business."

A few people discussed the current situation in Zhenshanguan and Beiban. If nothing special happens, within the next year or two. There will be no more war between Great Qin and the Northern Barbarians.

However, this is not set in stone. Once the balance is broken, then there will inevitably be another conflict between Great Qin and the Northern Barbarians.

"I hope that by that time, Ayou will be ready to beat Beiman back!"

And they all nodded.

A year later, Qi Younian's tuntian should also have some results, and if the drought in Daqin can be alleviated at that time, even if it is carried out with the Northern Barbarians, the chances of Daqin's victory will be greatly increased.

The purpose of this peace talks is precisely to get a chance to recuperate in the past two years.

……

The Beiban envoy did not stay long in the capital, and hurried back. Although they did not take advantage of the peace talks, being able to marry the biological daughter of the Empress Dowager Han, the only princess of Daqin now, has made them feel very honored.

Changning's dowry made the Beiban mission very satisfied, and it could even be said that he was overjoyed.

Empress Dowager Han married her daughter and almost spared no effort, as if she wanted to compensate her for her apologies to Changning on the dowry.

Ji Xiaotang has never entered the palace since he saw Changning in Cining Palace that time, and naturally he has never seen Changning again. The last time she and Changning met was when the Beiban Mission set off, Changning wore a red wedding dress, kowtowed to Empress Dowager Han, and said goodbye to everyone.

Changning was a little thin, and his eyes were dark and dull without any brilliance.

Empress Dowager Han cried, but the corners of Changning's eyes were dry, she didn't cry at all, and when she said goodbye to Empress Dowager Han, she was like a wooden man, and her every move seemed to be practiced in advance.

Only when he arrived in front of Ji Xiaotang did Changning's eyes show a little vitality.

"I'll be back." Changning told Ji Xiaotang.

Changning only said this, and did not tell Ji Xiaotang how he planned to come back. Ji Xiaotang was slightly surprised in her heart, although Changning's appearance had not changed much, but it made her feel like a different person.

Changning is no longer the Changning who was on the verge of collapse and disheartened a few days ago. In these days, Changning should have found the spiritual pillar to continue to live well.

Do you still expect that when you arrive at Zhenshan Pass, Qi Younian will stop the Northern Barbarian Mission and leave her behind?

Ji Xiaotang faintly felt that this should not be the case.

Changning ......

Ji Xiaotang hopes that there will be no more news from Changning, because it must be not very good news. Of course, Ji Xiaotang didn't know at this time, her premonition was very accurate, but she still didn't think the situation was grim enough.

After the Beiban mission left, it was already the middle of February.

Ji Xiaotang got up in the morning. Walking in the garden.

The armistice with the Northern Barbarians, the people thought that from now on they would be stable forever, and the capital seemed to be shrouded in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere at this moment.

Ji Xiaotang enjoyed this atmosphere very much. She even felt that the north wind was no longer so dry and cold, and she felt it carefully, and there seemed to be a trace of moisture in the air.

This is the first sign that the drought is about to improve, and this year's famine in Daqin will be significantly alleviated, if there is no external trouble, then Daqin can take this opportunity to regain its vitality.

Her past life. Although the Northern Barbarians have temporarily subsided, the territory of Daqin is full of thieves, like wildfires that cannot be extinguished. Even if the people wanted to resume production, they couldn't.

And now. The territory of Great Qin is almost completely pacified, and even if there is a small group of thieves, it is not a climate.

If Daqin can regain his vitality, many people will be spared death.

Ji Xiaotang closed his eyes slightly, letting his world be completely peaceful. She likes to meditate like this. The people around her also know this habit of hers. I won't come to disturb me.

I don't know how long it took, Ji Xiaotang suddenly felt that the air around him seemed to have a slight change.

It was an air she was all too familiar with by now.

"Lord Wang." Ji Xiaotang screamed softly, and then slowly opened his eyes.

Standing close to Ji Xiaotang, it was indeed Qin Zhen.

"What? Or did it alarm you? Qin Zhen asked with a smile.

As soon as he finished dealing with government affairs, he went to Xuchun Hall to find Ji Xiaotang, and then he learned that Ji Xiaotang had come to the garden, and he came later. I saw Ji Xiaotang meditating.

Qin Zhen naturally didn't let people disturb Ji Xiaotang, but he didn't want to leave. He watched not far away for a while, and then unconsciously approached.

Although he had tried to lighten his pace as much as possible, and even controlled his breath, as soon as he arrived at Ji Xiaotang's side, he was discovered by Ji Xiaotang.

"No, the prince came just right." Ji Xiaotang smiled.

The two of them walked slowly in the garden, and Qin Zhen told Ji Xiaotang about the government affairs of the palace.

This has become his habit, although Ji Xiaotang is not too much to ask, but Qin Zhen is used to telling Ji Xiaotang everything about the palace, of course, not only the affairs of the palace, but also the affairs of the court, Qin Zhen has never hidden Ji Xiaotang.

Qin Zhen was willing to speak, and Ji Xiaotang was also willing to listen carefully.

"The will of the Hunan Political Secretary was drafted by the Queen Mother?" Ji Xiaotang asked suddenly.

"Yes."

"The Queen Mother seems to be completely fine." Ji Xiaotang said almost as if talking to himself.

After Changning followed the Beiban delegation away, Empress Dowager Han fell ill. The disease is menacing. Ji Xiaotang learned that Empress Dowager Han attaches great importance to health and has always been very healthy. This illness was the most serious illness of Empress Dowager Han in all these years.

The diagnosis of the doctors was an occasional cold.

However, everyone knows that the main reason why Empress Dowager Han is sick is because of the blow of Changning and his relatives.

"It's not entirely good." Qin Zhen told Ji Xiaotang, "It's just that she can't bear the authority in her hands." ”

The Empress Dowager Han's illness had not yet recovered, so she disobeyed the instructions of the imperial doctors and began to look at the excerpts again and deal with the government affairs.

"Lord, let's go into the palace today to visit the Queen Mother." Ji Xiaotang lowered his head slightly, thought for a while, and then raised his head and said to Qin Zhen.

"Xiaotang ......" Qin Zhen's eyes were filled with inquiry.

Ji Xiaotang knew what Qin Zhen was asking, so he nodded.

Empress Dowager Han can be a director, and she will definitely take revenge immediately, Ji Xiaotang wants to enter the palace to probe the tone of Empress Dowager Han, and take precautions.

"Your Majesty has sent me on other errands today, I'm afraid I can't go with you." Qin Zhen was a little embarrassed.

"It doesn't hurt me to go on my own. I'm alone, and the Queen Mother is not so guarded. Ji Xiaotang said.

Qin Zhen nodded and agreed.

……

Ji Xiaotang came to Cining Palace and waited for a while before being led into the bedroom of the Empress Dowager Han by the palace people.

This is the first time Ji Xiaotang has entered the dormitory of the Empress Dowager Han, and he can't help but look around. At this glance, I saw acquaintances.

Yang Pianpian has already become the palace maid who serves the Empress Dowager Han personally, and now she can even serve at night by the side of the Empress Dowager Han.

Ji Xiaotang glanced at Yang Pianpian and immediately withdrew his gaze. Yang Pianpian stood with her hands down, and didn't look up at Ji Xiaotang at all. This is the rule of serving people in the palace.

No matter how you look at it, Yang Pianpian is already a completely competent palace maid.

Ji Xiaotang sighed slightly in his heart. has already walked to the bed of the Empress Dowager Han.

Empress Dowager Han sat on the couch, her legs covered with a quilt, and she was leaning on a pillow behind her. It's the hour. She had not yet been dressed, her hair was mostly loose, but her face was lightly powdered, and her drawings were very delicate.

Ji Xiaotang saluted the Empress Dowager Han.

Empress Dowager Han raised her hand slightly, and hurriedly asked Ji Xiaotang to get up and sit beside her.

"It's rare for you to come to see me."

Empress Dowager Han's voice sounded a little weak.

Ji Xiaotang sat on the embroidered pier next to the couch, carefully observing the Empress Dowager Han without leaving a trace.

“…… I've thought about it for a long time, but I'm afraid that I'll be impatient after the topic. Disturbed the queen mother's rest again. How does the Queen Mother feel today? ”

"You kid, you're just too careful." Empress Dowager Han smiled, "I think it's very good." The hateful imperial doctors, they say that I am tired again, and I am not allowed to ~ work, I must rest like this. ”

Empress Dowager Han sighed as she spoke.

She's feeling better these two days. Started the director. As a result, this morning, the whole person felt uncomfortable and almost fainted. When the doctors came, they said that her illness had not yet been cured, and she was overworked, and if she did not recuperate well, she was afraid that she would leave the root of the disease behind, and it would be difficult to cure it in the future.

“…… I thought that this would scare the mourning family! ”

Empress Dowager Han said that she didn't believe it and was not afraid. But in fact, she should be really scared. Otherwise, I wouldn't have sat down peacefully on the couch at this hour.

“…… There are many disasters and difficulties, I am like this, Your Majesty has not had a good time this winter, and I am trying my best to support it, just for the world and the people of Daqin! Empress Dowager Han said a few words, and naturally changed the topic and asked about Second Master Ji and Second Mrs. Ji.

"You also have a grandmother, how old is this year, I heard that she is very tough?"

Ji Xiaotang replied with a smile, talking about Mrs. Ji's body......

Mrs. Ji's body bones were indeed very hard, but after all, after experiencing these things, after arriving in the capital, she had a hard time adapting, but her body bones were not as good as before.

"After all, it's old......"

Empress Dowager Han was very gentle today, and chatted with Ji Xiaotang about a lot of household matters, and she also asked people to take out two century-old ginseng plants from the warehouse, and asked Ji Xiaotang to nourish Mrs. Ji's body.

"This is still a tribute last year, and it is difficult to buy it with money, even in the palace, it is also rare."

Ji Xiaotang naturally understood the value of old ginseng, and immediately thanked the Empress Dowager Han.

Coming out of Cining Palace~ came out, Ji Xiaotang was full of smiles. She chatted with the Empress Dowager Han for almost half a day this time, and was also rewarded with old ginseng, no matter who it was, it was the Empress Dowager Han who favored her.

Being treated like this by Empress Dowager Han, how could Ji Xiaotang be dissatisfied and unhappy.

Ji Xiaotang left the palace, and the news that she was so favored spread immediately. Some people even discussed in private that Changning left, Empress Dowager Han was empty under her knees, and there was a tendency to treat the smart and well-behaved Ji Xiaotang as her daughter.

And at this moment, Ji Xiaotang has returned to King An's Mansion.

"Change clothes......" Ji Xiaotang returned to Xuchun Hall, the smile on his face was immediately gone, and he ordered Mama Cheng to change her clothes for her.

The others were nothing, but Mama Cheng and a few other people who came from the Ji family were secretly surprised in their hearts.

Others couldn't see it, but they could see it, Ji Xiaotang was in a hurry.

"Princess......" Mama Cheng asked in a low voice.

"The Queen Mother gave the old ginseng to her grandmother, and my grandmother has not been in good health recently, so I just sent this old ginseng over." Ji Xiaotang told Mama Cheng that she was going to Xinhua Hall. "Where's the prince?"

While changing his clothes, Ji Xiaotang asked the people who stayed in Xuchun Hall to serve, if Qin Zhen had returned.

Qin Zhen went out on an errand and hasn't come back yet.

Ji Xiaotang thought about it and left Yao'er behind.

"When the prince comes back, please come to Xinhuatang to pick me up." Ji Xiaotang commanded.

King An and Princess An are very affectionate, King An is very fond of Princess An, and Princess An is not hesitant to invite pet with King An, go back to save relatives, and let King An personally pick her up.

Maybe this is a rare thing in other mansions, but in King An's mansion, it is just a common thing.

After ordering the subordinates, Ji Xiaotang immediately got up and went to Xinhua Hall.

Ji Xiaotang's decision to return to the province this time was made suddenly, and there was no advance notice, but the people in Xinhuatang were still waiting at the second gate, and everyone took Ji Xiaotang into the door in clusters, and sat down and talked in Xuanhuatang.

Ji Xiaotang first talked about going to the palace to visit the Empress Dowager Han.

"The Queen Mother's illness has not yet recovered, knowing that my grandmother is old, and her body was sick a while ago, she specially gave two century-old ginseng plants to nourish her body." Ji Xiaotang said, and asked Jin'er to bring up the two old mountain ginseng.

Old Lady Ji and the others hurriedly got up and saluted in the direction of the palace before sitting down again.

"It's rare that the Queen Mother can still care about me, an old woman." When Mrs. Ji said this, she naturally understood in her heart that it was because of Ji Xiaotang. "Xiaotang, it's rare that you get along so well with the Queen Mother."

"The Queen Mother really cares about us." Ji Xiaotang smiled faintly and said.

After chatting a little about homely things, Ji Xiaotang made an excuse and drove away all the idle people, leaving only Mrs. Ji, Second Master Ji, Second Mrs. Ji and Ji Xiaoyun in the house.

“…… I'm afraid something is going to happen in our family. Ji Xiaotang said with a solemn face.

"What's going on?" Seeing Ji Xiaotang's abnormal complexion, Second Master Ji immediately understood the seriousness of the situation, "It's a matter of harmony, and the Queen Mother wants to find a posterior?" ”

"Yes." Ji Xiaotang nodded. "The Queen Mother's illness is not as serious as she appears. She deliberately showed weakness in front of me today, trying to stabilize me, and the next thing she has to deal with must be you. ”

Empress Dowager Han sat on the couch, her hair was scattered, but her face was carefully groomed.

This made Ji Xiaotang immediately see the flaw.

Empress Dowager Han also boasted of her beauty when she was young, although the first emperor died a long time ago, and she was also a little older, but she did not neglect herself because of this. On the contrary, Empress Dowager Han seems to be paying more and more attention to her appearance. (To be continued.) )