In the upper study, Zhao Heng said excitedly: "Ling (ài) Qing did not bring a single soldier, single-handedly broke into Dongying, and successfully pacified 100,000 pirates, this is a miracle, throughout the ages, there is no second person who can do it." ”

Ling Kun said modestly: "The emperor has won the award, which means that he is lucky." ”

"Tell me how you pacified the pirates?"

Ling Kun then told him about supporting the Ling family's superior alliance leader, supporting the Kuroda family to establish the Dongying Chamber of Commerce, opening ports for trade, and guiding pirates to do business.

Zhao Heng was amazed when he heard it, and he couldn't stop sighing.

Ling Kun said again: "Your Majesty, Jiaozhou City has decided to open up privately, but it may not be able to bear the scale of Sino trade in the future, so the minister suggests opening two more ports." ”

"That's fine, as long as the pirates don't rob, even if the port doesn't levy taxes." Zhao Heng waved his hand and said: "By the way, ask the imperial dining room to prepare a banquet, and today I want to have two drinks with Ling (ài) Qing and the imperial sister." ”

After the great eunuch wrote it down, he hurriedly went to make arrangements.

At noon, Ling Kun and Zhao Mingyue stayed in the palace to have lunch with Zhao Heng, accompanied by Kou Zhun, the prime minister of Zhongshu Province, and Wang Qinruo, the deputy prime minister.

Wang Qinruo saw that Ling Kun had returned victoriously again, and he was very jealous in his heart. He has always thought that his son is no worse than Ling Kun, and with his help, he will definitely be the brightest star in the younger generation, but now it seems that he is really inferior to Ling Kun.

During the banquet, Zhao Heng said: "Ling (ài) Qing, you just came back from Dongying, it stands to reason that you should be allowed to rest for a while." However, there hasn't been much progress on the Sichuan side, although Xixia was taken to the nest by Mingyue, but it didn't hurt Li Jiqian's muscles and bones, and after a year and a half, he will still jump out and make trouble, so on the Sichuan side, you have to preside over the overall situation as soon as possible. ”

Ling Kun nodded and said, "That's no problem, the minister will move (shēn) to the Sword Gate Pass in the past two days, and this time he must get rid of Situ Jianghua." ”

Ling Kun didn't want to delay this matter, Situ Jianghua killed his own father and mother, as well as Shangguan Allure's mother, it can be said that there is no common hatred, and this is also Zhao Mingyue's wish.

When they had eaten and drunk, they thanked each other and left.

Ling Kun and Zhao Mingyue went home hand in hand, and on the way, Zhao Mingyue asked, "When do you plan to go to Sichuan?" ”

"Tomorrow." Ling Kun replied

"What's the hurry, rest for a few more days, there is an uncle over there, and there is no mistake."

Ling Kun said with a smile: "Of course I'm in a hurry, after dealing with the affairs of Sichuan, we can get married, I can't wait for a day?" ”

Zhao Mingyue's face turned red and said angrily: "What does it have to do with Sichuan?" ”

"Didn't you say that you forgave me only after solving the internal and external troubles of the Great Song Dynasty?"

"Fool, hate you." Zhao Mingyue punched her twice and ran forward, it was just an excuse to go down the steps, he really took it seriously.

But looking back, Ling Kungu (shēn) went to danger, went away to Dongying, and after coming back, he didn't care about rest for a day before he moved (shēn) to Sichuan, in the final analysis, wasn't it just to deal with these things and be with her as soon as possible?

Thinking of this, Zhao Mingyue felt a warm current in her heart, and couldn't help but roll down a string of crystal tears.

When Ling Kun was wondering why Zhao Mingyue was angry again, Zhao Mingyue turned around and threw herself into his arms and hugged him.

Ling Kun stared at her incredulously and reminded, "Hey, this is on the street. ”

"I don't care, I just want to hold you and never let go." Zhao Mingyue lay in Ling Kun's arms, her voice soft and glutinous.

If this is in the 21st century, it is nothing, but in the Song Dynasty, it is a major event that violates morals and customs, he Ling Kun doesn't care, but the princess can't lose face. So he hurriedly pulled Zhao Mingyue into a corner where no one saw it, and the two hugged for a long time before letting go.

It was already evening when he returned home, and Ling Kun ordered another big banquet in the evening to celebrate with the whole family.

Shangguan Chengcheng was puzzled: "What's the matter with you, are you hungry in Dongying?" Why do you want to feast every day? ”

"Hehe, yesterday was for me to catch the wind, and today is for us to practice."

"Practice, you're going to leave again?" Han Jiangxue asked.

Zhao Mingyue continued: "Yes, I will go to Jianmen Pass tomorrow, and I will go with Allure." ”

"Then I'll go along, the three of you go out together, and no one can take care of you in life." Han Jiangxue said earnestly.

Zhao Mingyue and Shangguan Chengcheng did not speak, looking at Ling Kun.

Ling Kun thought for a moment and said, "It's okay, let's go together." "He's been suffering a lot these days, and he wants someone to take good care of him.

Han Jiangxue was overjoyed and hurriedly went down to arrange the banquet.

After the banquet was over, Ling Kun once again quietly sneaked into Shangguan Allure's room. With Zhao Mingyue

With his acquiescence, he became emboldened.

Shangguan Chengcheng saw him sneaking in again, and said in surprise: "Why do you dare to come, do you want everyone to know?" ”

Ling Kun hugged her and rolled on (chuáng) and said, "Don't you all know, then I have to make it clear to everyone before I leave tomorrow, Miss Shangguan is my wife." ”

Shangguan Chengcheng said angrily: "What nonsense, and you haven't married, who is your wife?" Besides, aren't you afraid that Mingyue will be angry? ”

"Don't be afraid, when Sichuan is settled, we will get married, and the three of us will be a family from now on." Ling Kun kissed her face and said.

Shangguan Chengcheng closed his eyes and said: "Well, if you kill Situ Jianghua, you can not only solve Mingyue's worries, but also avenge your father and my mother, and there will be no worries about us in this world in the future." ”

"At that time, we eloped, do you say that it is better for us to live in Qingcheng Mountain, or to go back to Mount Tai with me?"

Shangguan Chengcheng said softly: "Listen to you, you are in charge." ”

"Allure is so good......"

……。

In the morning, Ling Kun took Zhao Mingyue, Shangguan Chengcheng and Han Jiangxue to Jianmen Pass.

They have walked back and forth many times on this road, and they are familiar with it. However, in order to avoid the White Lotus Sect from discovering and being intercepted and killed by Situ Jianghua halfway, the four of them all dressed up in disguise, the three women wore men's clothes, and Ling Kun deliberately put on two beards.

The four of them hurried to the sword gate in two days. They shine (shēn) and enter the customs smoothly.

When the veteran Li Jilong learned about it, he personally rushed to greet him, and hugged his fists from afar and said: "The last general will see the general." ”

Ling Kun caught up with him in a few steps, held his hands and said, "Master Li, don't be polite, I'm embarrassed." ”

Li Jilong laughed and said: "What is this, now that you are a general, it is a rule in the army to salute you, how can it be abolished because of me?" ”

Ling Kun hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Lord Li's words are wrong, you are a member of the imperial court, how can you give me a military general's salute, don't make fun of me." ”

Li Jilong smiled and said, "Okay, we're not outsiders, so don't be polite to each other in the future." In fact, Li Jilong saluted Ling Kun, and he himself was very embarrassed, but fortunately, Ling Kun was very sensible and resolved this embarrassment in time.

This kid is a good person, and his future is limitless.