Finally returned to Lanzhou, where he had been absent for a long time, Qin Mubai felt very relaxed. (Please remember our p; Under Chen Yan's patient persuasion and Qin Mubai's soft grinding and hard foaming, the arrogant Turkic princess Ashina Blood Lotus finally obediently gave in and "returned" to the Qin family. In fact, she may not really be reluctant to marry Qin Mubai, but out of the reserve of a woman and the pride of a princess, it is a little difficult to accept such a thing as "marrying a son". Chen Yan felt her thoughts, and while persuading her, she asked Qin Mubai to promise to give her a sufficient step down, that is, to hold a wedding that matches her identity!

Moreover, this wedding should be held on the grassland and according to the customs of the grassland.

Chen Yan said to Qin Mubai, for a man like you, marrying an extra wife is like adding an extra piece of clothing; And no matter what kind of woman wants to marry, it is a matter that determines the fate of a lifetime. Heart-to-heart, and out of respect for the princess of the steppe, it is worth it.

Qin Mubai agreed without saying a word. And also made an additional promise that he would formally hire Xuelian's maternal uncle and Hui Daling Tumidu (none of the elders in the blood-lotus's parents had survived), and personally go to the northern steppe to hold a formal and grand wedding with her, and go to Jinshan, the holy land of the Turks, to accept the approval and blessing of the gods. In addition, Qin Mubai would also write to the court of the Tang Dynasty, stating the fact that Blood Lotus was the only descendant of the nobles of Ashina and explaining her great merits in the Battle of Pingbo, and asking the court to reward her.

Qin Mubai knew that Blood Lotus's grandfather was the Turkic Khan of the Eastern Turks, and he made great contributions when he was the Northern Turk of the Tang Dynasty and was named the king of Beiping County. He inherited the title and served as the governor of the northern steppes.

In this calculation, Blood Lotus not only has a noble bloodline and background in the eyes of the Turks, but in the Tang Dynasty, she should also be a "royal family". Now the father of the blood lotus who has the title has been killed by the Xue Yantuo people, and his lineage Ashina family has left only two daughters, the blood lotus and Xiyan; Considering the delicate situation of all parties in the northern pre-determined Hui Hui, as well as the "special relationship" between Blood Lotus and the great hero Qin Mubai, if those people in the court were not dizzy, it would not be an exaggeration to make her a nominal "county lord".

Qin Mubai knew that Blood Lotus didn't care about the title of county lord, she just wanted to be respected and recognized. went to the grassland to officially hire and hold a wedding, which was Qin Mubai's respect for her; The Tang court's award to her was a recognition of the Ashina family and her raising troops to help the Tang Dynasty.

Qin Mubai and Chen Yan did their homework together and showed enough sincerity, and finally persuaded the blood lotus. On the day she returned home for the first time, even if Princess Gaoyang, who was scolding in her heart for "stinky men messing with flowers and grass outside", she also took out the mind of "the mother of the Qin family" and warmly greeted and treated each other kindly. In addition, the blood lotus was already pregnant with Qin Mubai's flesh and blood, and her value had risen, and the Qin family regarded her as a baby pimple.

The blood lotus, who had been treated with kindness and courtesy, finally swept away the last trace of haze in her heart, and lived in the Qin family with peace of mind.

Qin Mubai was naturally secretly happy. Although the days with Blood Lotus have been short, after all, she has always been accompanied by her when she is in her most difficult time. Between the two, there is not only the love of men and women who share hardships and hardships, but also the battlefield friendship of comrades-in-arms. And in fact, Blood Lotus has never asked Qin Mubai to give her anything all this time - from the northern grasslands thousands of miles away to help each other all the way to Luo Qi City, Blood Lotus is paying for Qin Mubai.

From never knowing each other to being pregnant with Liujia, Blood Lotus has never asked Qin Mubai for even one thing. And what she gave Qin Mubai, in addition to a fiery and persistent love that did not ask for anything in return, also had tens of thousands of iron rides. It was these tens of thousands of iron horsemen who helped Xue Rengui create a military myth, and at the same time, Qin Mubai had turned the tide. Therefore, in a sense, the blood lotus first achieved Xue Rengui, then Qin Mubai, and then the Tang Dynasty defeated Tubo!

"If a woman is like this, what more can a husband ask for?" Qin Mubai said to Blood Lotus in person, "Blood Lotus, I, Qin someone, may be the blessing of cultivation in my previous life, and I can only get your favor in this life." I admit that I'm not a good man, I'm sweet, I'm, and I've never had a shortage of women around me. But please believe that in this life and this life, I will be kind to you. Because...... If I fail you, heaven will not tolerate it! ”

The slightly blessed Blood Lotus lightly held her bulging belly, smiled, and said, "I don't want to hear a word of rhetoric. Do you dare to promise me one thing? ”

"You say."

"In the future, no matter whether the child I give birth to is male or female, do you dare to give him the surname Ashina?"

"Yes." Qin Mubai smiled calmly, "Just take it as ...... I would like to thank my father-in-law and mother-in-law, whom I have never met. Thank you to them for giving birth to such a wonderful daughter of yours and for giving you to me. In the future, no matter whether the child you give birth to is male or female, I will give him the surname Ashina, so that the most noble Ashina family on the grassland will have a successor! ”

Blood Lotus's eyelids drooped, biting her lip lightly, and nodding her head slightly.

"Thank you."

This is the blood lotus, the first time she said these two words to Qin Mubai.

Because she knows that in the Central Plains, a country where the most important rituals and bloodlines, blood is absolutely from the father, and the children born have never been said from the mother's surname. Otherwise, it will be a violation of the rules and regulations, and will be criticized and ridiculed by the world.

Fang Cai's sentence was just a slightly provocative joke - I didn't expect Qin Mubai to agree!

"Mu Bai, you are indeed different from any other man I know." Blood Lotus said softly, "Although I am already pregnant with your flesh and blood, I don't think I know you very well. ”

"It's okay, we still have a lifetime left." Qin Mubai smiled, "You can be my wife and the mother of the child at the same time...... Be in love with me! ”

Blood Lotus burst out laughing, "Ridiculous! ”

Coincidentally, it was heard by Princess Gaoyang who was coming. She suddenly said angrily: "Wow, you Qin Mubai, favor one over the other!" ”

"Where do I dare!" Qin Mubai smiled, "The back of the hand and the palm are all meat, the same, the same." ”

"Then why don't you say it...... Let me continue to be in love with you? - Love, this word is really numb, haha! Princess Gao Yang laughed heartlessly, amusing the blood lotus.

Seeing the blood lotus smile, Qin Mubai's mood relaxed a little more.

The war is over, and it's time to enjoy the warmth of family. Qin Mubai pondered, now that the battle has been fought in Lanzhou, it is time to go to Chang'an to take his mother and sister-in-law over to live. In addition, Mei Niang's family also lives in Qiongyu Villa, and the family will be really prosperous and lively at that time. Seeing Xiao Lou'er, Ying'er, and Di'er, my mother will definitely be happy.

"Since the death of her father, so many things have happened one after another, and it is time for her old man to live a good life for two days." Qin Mubai thought about doing what he said and did it, and immediately sent a few capable and trustworthy hundred cavalry guards to Chang'an and his party.

In addition, Qin Mubai heard that Wei Zheng had passed away not long ago, and ordered them to go to the memorial service instead of him to express his gratitude. Moreover, Princess Gaoyang has given birth to Lin'er in Lanzhou, so she should give her father-in-law a good news. So, Qin Mubai brought a "family letter" to Emperor Li Shimin, a letter from Princess Gaoyang to her mother and a portrait of Qin Di'er.

Of course, the family letter written by Qin Mubai is actually a "secret play". Of course, what is said in the letter is not enough for outsiders to say. This includes the matter of Hou Junji, the matter of Changsun Lian, and the discussion of the "Western Regions Plan".

When Qin Mubai had not been to Lanzhou a long time ago, he and Li Shimin, the two monarchs and ministers, had a grand plan for Tubo and the Western Regions. The pacification of Tibet is actually just part of the blueprint. Now that the Tubo fight is over, of course Qin Mubai has to ask Li Shimin, the "chief engineer", what to do next.

Now Su Dingfang has made a name for himself in the Western Regions, but there is still a long way to go before he dominates the Western Regions. Previously, in order to make credit, Qin Mubai openly begged the imperial court to change Su Dingfang to the protector of Anxi in the report of the victory, but as he expected, the imperial court has not yet made a reply.

This also means that Li Shimin has not forgotten the blueprint in his heart. Now, it's time for Qin Mubai to go and ask in private, so that he can seem tacit.

The messenger is gone. Qin Mubai started a new round of expectations.

Looking forward to the arrival of my mother and the time to carry out the last grand wish in my heart.

At the same time, Qin Mubai also began to worry and worry about Wu Meiniang, who was far away in the Western Regions at the moment, and wondered if her whereabouts were safe or not. Although she is very capable, a female stream wandering in a war-torn place is in danger after all. In addition, her trip was not just about doing business to make money, but also had other major purposes that even Qin Mubai didn't know - it would be like a chestnut in the fire, and it would be even more dangerous!

The scene in front of him can be described as "one less person in the dogwood". Wu Meiniang is not there, and this family seems to be not so complete. While enjoying the joy of family and family warmth, Qin Mubai was concerned about Wu Meiniang, and he couldn't wait to fly to the Western Regions with wings to get Wu Meiniang back.

At this moment, that special banquet was being held in the apse of King Kang's palace.

"Miss Wu, after resting in the palace for one night, you can go!" The old king Hayamano smiled apologetically and said, "It's not that this king is unkind to give this rude order to expel guests, it's really ......."

Hearing this, Wu Meiniang was slightly shocked in her heart, and asked, "Your Majesty may as well say it directly." ”

Hayamano's expression seemed to be a little helpless, he shook his head and sighed, and said, "To be honest, there are messengers from the Great Food and the North Court living in the palace of this king. It was precisely because of the pressure of their alliance that I had to order the arrest of the Han merchants and Han people who were in the city built by Sama. But rest assured, I will never hurt them! When the limelight is over, I'll release them again and return everything that belongs to them! ”

"Why are they forcing you to do this?" Wu Meiniang's mood sank, and she exclaimed in her heart: There is actually a big food country! It was so unexpected, it seems that things are far more complicated than I thought!

"Miss Wu, after all, you are not a real envoy of the Tang Dynasty or an official, let me tell you, you may not understand." Hayamano said, "In fact, all along, although our Kangju country is rich and not weak in the world, it has never been independent. From hundreds of years ago, we, the native Sogdians, first submitted to the Otsuki clan that migrated westward and were integrated into the nine surnames of Zhaowu; Then the forces of Beiting had to be their vassals, and in addition, we had also been vassals to the Great Sui and the Tang Dynasty, which were thousands of miles away; And the powerful Great Food Empire of the West has also given birth to our wealth and has been interfering in everything we do! - I, the king of the Kangju country, can do very few things. Externally, there are strong countries to hinder, and inside, there are three ministers who hold real power. Therefore, the only thing I can do now is to guarantee your safe departure! ”

Wu Meiniang's face changed slightly, and she said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, according to what you say, if I don't leave, I will be in danger of my life?" ”

"Hey...... It's better not to ask! After dinner, you rest early. Early tomorrow morning, I will ask Princess Crescent to personally send you out of the palace. Then you don't look back all the way east, until you reach a safe place! Hayamano said helplessly, "That's all I can do." I hope you don't ask any more questions and don't refuse my offer. ”

"Okay...... Thank you, Your Majesty! Wu Meiniang was a little disappointed, so she had to accept it first.

Originally, Wu Meiniang still wanted to know a little more from the mouth of the old king, but although the Haya Manor was old, he was not confused at all, and he obviously did not plan to discuss any national affairs with a "fake" envoy. Being able to treat her so politely and promise to ensure her safe departure, Haya Manno can be regarded as giving enough face to the father and son of the Tang and Qin families.

Haya Manno smiled helplessly and ashamedly, and said: "Actually, if it weren't for the war, Kangju Kingdom and Samajian would always be a paradise for merchants, and this king and his subjects are also very welcoming to distinguished guests from the Eastern Tang Dynasty, not to mention that Miss Wu is still the daughter of a true god." This time, it is regarded as the friendship between this king and Kangju who has lost the landlord. Next time, I'll double the compensation! ”

Wu Meiniang smiled indifferently, looked sideways at the person next to her, sat quietly and silently, Princess Crescent, and said, "Her Royal Highness the princess looks quite like an old friend of mine. I have a reluctant request, can Her Royal Highness the Princess stay for a moment after the banquet and talk to me for a while? ”

"Absolutely." Hayamano agreed very happily, "Princess, please stay, so that you can greet the distinguished guests of the Tang Dynasty!" ”

Wu Meiniang smiled meaningfully, "Then thank you Your Majesty!" ”g！ ~！