Shi Hu pursed his lips, pondered for a moment, and said, "That's it! Back to Hongguang Pavilion! ”

Because Xiao Xiang is the key to the connection between Huilan Palace and Qingwang Mansion, in the two days that Xiao Xiang was punished, Qingwang Mansion cut off the connection with Huilan Palace. When Concubine Liu Guifei heard that Shi Zun had returned to Yecheng, she naturally missed her "lover" in her heart, but even so, her ruthlessness towards Xiaoxiang did not decrease by a point, and she endured it for a few days without getting in touch with Shi Zun.

Because Lu An showed his allegiance in front of Liu Guifei, it was natural that Liu Yuanzhi and Shi Min returned to Beijing to talk about it, not to mention, this matter has nothing to do with anyone's interests, Lu An decided that this was a move with a clear conscience.

"It seems that this palace let you go that day, and you still know about Entu." Liu Guifei looked at Lu An with a smile and said.

Lu An respectfully took a few steps away, and responded: "Niangniang's great grace, the slave does not dare to forget." When I learned the news today, as soon as I was free, I immediately came to report it to my mother. ”

"It's rare that you have this thought, it seems that this palace really didn't see the wrong person."

"Xie Niangniang's compliment."

"I wonder when the elder brother of this palace will be able to return to Yecheng? Do you have any news about this? ”

"According to the estimation of the day of Min Gongzi's letter, at the beginning of next month, Lord Liu's men should also arrive in Yecheng."

Liu Guifei nodded slightly and said, "At the beginning of next month?" That's not been a few days! ”

"Lord Liu sent an envoy to Hexi this time, subdued the Qiang and Di clans, and worked hard, Your Majesty will definitely have a heavy reward, and the slave will congratulate Niangniang again!"

"Hahahaha, Lu An, you are becoming more and more able to speak now!"

Liu Guifei said, raised her hand slightly, and the maidservant next to her hurriedly stepped forward to help. Liu Guifei held her pregnant belly, and instructed Lu An again: "Okay, stand down!" If there is any other news, report it to the palace as soon as possible. ”

"The minions obey." Lu An nodded, ready to withdraw.

"Wait." Liu Guifei suddenly shouted.

Lu An hurriedly stopped, bowed his head and saluted, "What else does Niangniang have to say?" ”

"This palace asks you, why doesn't Your Majesty come to this Huilan Palace often these days? Honestly, did Your Majesty forget about the palace when he has a new love? ”

"No, no! Niangniang is in her prime, glamorous and overwhelming, in the harem, no one can match the appearance of one-ten-thousandth of Niangniang! His Majesty has only recently been tired of state affairs and physical and mental exhaustion, so he didn't come to Huilan Palace, and Niangniang doesn't have to worry. ”

"Right now, Zhao Guo is rising to peace in all seas, and the country is peaceful and the people are safe, what does Your Majesty need to do so much?"

"The border pass came to report, I heard that Xianbei and the Xiongnu have been very peaceful recently, and Your Majesty is worried about this."

"Since they are peaceful, it means that they are afraid of Zhao State, why should Your Majesty be worried?"

"Before the storm comes, it is generally very calm, and Your Majesty has been fighting horses all his life, probably thinking that the Xianbei and Huns will make some moves."

Liu Guifei nodded slightly, and then ordered: "You are Your Majesty's personal attendant, in the next few days, if Your Majesty favors other women, you have to record them one by one, and report to the palace truthfully, do you understand!" ”

"Minions understand!"

"If you let this palace know which slut can't control her thighs and spring heart, and goes to His Majesty's dragon bed, then this palace will definitely give her some color." Liu Guifei said with murderous intent.

Seeing Liu Guifei's appearance, Lu An no longer answered, bowed his head and saluted and said, "The slave retires......"

Concubine Liu glanced at him, then turned around and went to the inner room.

As soon as Lu An walked out of the front hall, she saw a familiar figure walking towards her, and after a closer look, it turned out to be Xiao Xiang.

Xiao Xiang, who has been fasting for two days, looks dull and yellow at the moment, very unenergetic, and obviously lost a lot of weight.

Xiao Xiang also saw Lu An, the two looked at each other, no one said a word, not even a smile or a nod, just a moment of looking at each other, and hurriedly passed by.

Lu An glanced back at Xiao Xiang's back, and couldn't help but feel sorry in his heart, he shook his head and had no choice but to leave.

Shi Min's men and horses marched all the way to the east, walked for more than ten days, and finally arrived at Shangdang County.

"Major General, after Shangdang County, it only takes two days to get to Yecheng!" Zhang Mufeng said on the side.

Shi Min glanced at the map, did not answer, frowned, and seemed to have something in his heart.

Zhang Mufeng saw that Shi Min was silent, so he asked in a low voice, "Young General, what are you worried about?" ”

Shi Min put away the map and said, "This place is not far from Handan, I plan to go to Handan quietly before returning to Yecheng." ”

"You want to go to the General?" Zhang Mufeng asked in surprise.

"Shh Shi Min hurriedly made a silent gesture and said in a low voice: "Don't make a public announcement of this matter!" ”

Zhang Mufeng looked around, it was clear that they were all his own people, although he didn't understand why Shi Min was so cautious, he still didn't ask anything more.

"I rode a Zhulong horse and went back and forth to Handan, that's enough! It's just that I can't tell anyone where I'm going during this period! Shi Min commanded.

"But if you are not there, the brethren will always find out how the ministry is ......."

"Later I will announce to the brethren that we will stay here for a day, and if anyone asks, they will say that I am not feeling well. No one is allowed to enter my big tent! During this period, you will bring food and tea into the big tent, understand? ”

Zhang Mufeng nodded.

When night fell, Shi Min changed into civilian clothes, took advantage of the night, and rode out of the station alone and went north.

Because Shi Min knew his father's habits, when Shi Min arrived outside Handan at dawn, he did not think about entering the city, but went to the military camp outside the city, because he knew that his father must be in the military camp.

Around the end of the day, Shi Min suddenly appeared at the door of the barracks, because it was not yet dawn, the soldiers guarding the camp heard the movement, startled, and immediately rushed out to show their weapons, facing Shi Min, and asked loudly: "Who is coming?" Dismount! ”

"It's me!" Shi Min turned over and dismounted, and stepped forward.

By the light of the fire at the gate of the camp, everyone recognized that it was Shi Min.

"Major General, why are you here?" A man shouted in surprise and hurriedly motioned for everyone to put away their weapons.

"Where is the general? Take me to him! Shi Min asked directly.

"The general is in his own military tent, and the major general will go to report later!"

"It's urgent, there's no need to report it! Take me straight away! ”

"This ......," the man hesitated.

"If the general is to blame, with me, you don't have to worry! Take me there! Shi Min commanded.

The man thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "Major General, please come with me." ”

Since it was forbidden for horses to gallop in the army, Shi Min followed the man on foot for a while before he walked outside Shi Zhan's tent, and at this time, there was still someone talking in the tent.

The man looked at Shi Min, and Shi Min ordered, "I'm sorry for you to report it." ”

The man nodded, stepped forward, greeted the halberd outside the tent, and then shouted, "General Qiqi!" The Major General is here! ”

As soon as the words fell, the sound of talking inside stopped abruptly, and then Shi Min heard footsteps, and as soon as the curtain was opened, it was Shi Zhan.

"Father!" Shi Min saluted respectfully and shouted.

Shi Zhan looked around, waved his hand to the sergeant guarding the camp, signaled to retreat, and then said to Shi Min: "Come in and talk!" ”

Shi Min nodded: "Yes!" ”

After entering the big tent, Shi Min found that there was an old man sitting next to the table, looking at something under the oil lamp.

"Mr. Qin! Why are you here? Shi Min was a little surprised.

Qin Huaishan hurriedly got up and saluted, and greeted with a smile: "Son, I haven't seen you for many days, are you okay?" ”

Shi Min nodded, looked at Qin Huaishan, and then at Shi Zhan

"My father is discussing things with my husband, I didn't expect you to come so quickly!" Shi Zhan said and sat down.

"Father knows I'm coming?" Shi Min said, and also sat next to Shi Zhan.

Shi Zhan smiled slightly, poured a bowl of water for Shi Min, and said, "I just guessed that you would come!" After such a long journey, come, let's drink saliva first! ”

"Thank you, father!" Shi Min hurriedly took it with both hands.