When Li Ke left Chang'an City, Li Chengqian personally came to see him off. and also brought Li Ke a wedding gift.

"Third brother, after returning to Qizhou this time, I don't know when you and I will be able to see each other again."

"So the royal brother specially chose a gift for the third brother, which can be regarded as a wedding gift for the third brother." Li Chengqian said to Li Ke with a smile.

Then, Li Ke saw a graceful girl walking slowly towards Li Chengqian and Li Ke. And Shi gave a thousand blessings and said: "Slave Ailian, see His Royal Highness the Prince, His Royal Highness the King of Qi, and Princess Qi." ”

"Third brother, this Ailian is a palace maid in the East Palace of the imperial brother, and she is very smart and clever. Today, the royal brother will give Ai Lian to his younger sister and third brother. ”

Li Ke never thought that Li Chengqian would give him a maid. For a moment, I felt a little embarrassed.

But at this time, Kong Jingrou on the side said to Li Chengqian with a smile: "Thank you His Royal Highness the Prince, my brother-in-law will definitely take Ai Lian with me, and I will definitely not let her have the slightest grievance." ”

Hearing Kong Jingrou's words, Li Chengqian laughed and said, "Third brother, third brother, look at your younger brother and sister much more cheerful than you." ”

In fact, Li Ke didn't understand the real reason why Li Chengqian gave Ailian to himself. It's definitely not as simple as sending a handmaiden.

After all, this love lotus was personally given by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and Li Ke naturally couldn't embarrass her at that time. It is even more unlikely that she will be given to someone else.

In this way, Li Chengqian is equivalent to burying a nail beside Li Ke. And it was blatantly buried, but Li Ke couldn't pull it out.

But at this point, it is impossible to shirk it. Li Ke could only thank Li Chengqian with a salute, and then embarked on a journey to Qizhou.

……

"What do you think of the young lady, why did you take that vixen away? Isn't this obviously a concubine given by the prince to the prince? Yu'er pouted and said to Yue'er.

"This is the princess knows the severity, if His Royal Highness does not accept this Ai Lian today, I am afraid that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be offended." Yue'er said to Yu'er with a sigh.

"Anyway, I just don't like that vixen. I just don't feel well, why should she stay by Miss's side after she comes. Instead, let me serve the prince with you. Yu'er pouted and said.

"Do you really think the princess is stupid? In front of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the princess said that she would keep this Ailian by her side. ”

"In this way, even if Ai Lian has any thoughts about His Royal Highness, the princess can find out as soon as possible."

"And you and I will be kind to Ai Lian on the surface in the future. so as not to cause trouble to His Highness and the Princess. Yue'er said to Yu'er.

"You know that you are protecting the prince, and you can't wait to find a few more women for the prince. It's better to carry you to bed with you. Yu'er snorted and said to Yue'er.

"I think you little girl really aren't ready to sleep. If you talk nonsense again, see if I don't tear your mouth apart. Yue'er pretended to be angry and said to Yu'er.

Then the two little girls tore up on the bed.

……

"Elaine, tell me about your family. Anyway, it's still early and I can't sleep. Kong Jingrou said to Ai Lian with a smile.

"The slave's surname is Shan, and her nickname is Ailian. It's just a child of an ordinary family who was sold into the palace since he was a child. Ai Lian said to Kong Jingrou.

Hearing Shan Ailian's words, Li Ke on the side couldn't help frowning. However, Kong Jingrou didn't find out, and still chatted with Ailian.

At this time, Li Ke began to ponder, because of the name Shan Ailian, Li Ke felt a little familiar. But for a while, I couldn't remember who this Shan Ailian was.

Thinking about it, suddenly a person's name appeared in Li Ke's mind. That is Wang Shichong's generalissimo Shan Xiongxin.

(Whether Shan Xiongxin had a daughter or not is not recorded in the history books.) Shan Ailian is a character made up by Dragon Soul based on the novel. ）

"If I'm not mistaken, Shan Ailian should be with his brother Shan Daozhen right now. Why did this Shan Ailian become the palace maid of the East Palace? Li Ke said puzzled in his heart.

According to historical records, Shan Xiongxin should also have a son named Shan Daozhen. In the end, the official worshiped Sima of Liangzhou, and he was just a fifth-grade official.

As for the record of this single Ailian, it is even rarer. However, there are rumors that this Shan Ailian is Qin Huaidao's fiancée. As for whether the marriage was really consummated in the end, there is no way to verify.

Since he couldn't figure it out, Li Ke opened his mouth and said, "Ailian, you said that you are from Caozhou. I don't know if you can recognize the truth of Shandao? ”

Li Ke's question didn't matter, and couldn't help but make Shan Ailian's brows tighten. Then he hurriedly spoke: "The slave doesn't know who Shan Dao really is. ”

"This king is just asking casually, since he doesn't recognize it, forget it. Let's go down and rest early, and I'll have to hurry tomorrow morning. Li Ke said with no abnormality.

After Ai Lian gave Li Ke and Kong Jingrou a blessing, she turned around and retreated. I went back to my room to rest.

After Ai Lian left, Kong Jingrou served Li Ke to change clothes and rest. After the two of them lay on the bed, Kong Jingrou asked Li Ke, "Brother Ke, is there something wrong with Ailian?" ”

Li Ke nodded and said to Kong Jingrou: "Jingrou, if I'm not mistaken. Wang Shichong's generalissimo Shan Xiongxin left a son and a daughter. ”

"When Luoyang City was broken, Tang Jun did not find Shan Xiongxin's son and daughter. And Shan Xiongxin's son is called Shan Daozhen, and his daughter is called Shan Ailian. ”

"San Lang is saying that this Ailian, given to us by His Royal Highness the Prince, may be the daughter of Shan Xiongxin?" Kong Jingrou asked in surprise.

"When I mentioned Shan Daozhen just now, this Shan Ailian's expression fluctuated slightly. So I can be sure that she must be Shan Xiongxin's daughter. Li Ke nodded and said.

"Then I don't know what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince means by giving her to us?" Kong Jingrou asked puzzled.

"If I'm not mistaken, Shan Dao should really be controlled by the prince. And Shan Ailian is probably a secret stake sent to us by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince with his brother as a threat. Li Ke said to Kong Jingrou.

"Saburo is right. With Saburo's handsomeness and chic, I'm afraid it's easy to make this Ai Lian fall in love with you. If this Ailian falls in love with San Lang, then His Royal Highness the Prince's calculations will be in vain. ”

"But if Ailian's brother is in the hands of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and his brother still has an invisible identity. Then Ai Pian naturally did not dare to betray His Royal Highness the Prince. Kong Jingrou said to Li Ke with a smile.

"Since I am so handsome and chic, how are I going to tie my heart, my Jingrou baby."

"Otherwise, I can't say what day, I will be abducted by someone else's little girl. By then, you'll be too late to cry. Li Ke said with a triumphant expression.

"I'm just complimenting you, and you're really serious. Even if I throw you on the road, no one will pick you up. Kong Jingrou glanced at Li Ke and said.