No one would have thought that the only princess of the Tang Empire, the most noble woman today, Her Royal Highness Princess Taiping, would also stand at the gate of her own courtyard at dusk like a little daughter-in-law next door, anxiously waiting for her husband's return.

Xue Shao rode back, and Princess Taiping rushed out of the door when she saw it from afar, waving at him, "Xue Lang, husband, you're back!" ”

True to the name, the smile opened and cheered.

Xue Shao couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then smiled, "An Ran, why do you look so stupid?" ”

"Am I stupid? Is it stupid? Princess Taiping smiled and patted Xue Shao's saddle, "Come down, you come down!" ”

"What for?" Xue Shao turned over and dismounted, and the servant led the horse away.

"I haven't seen you for a day, I miss you." Princess Taiping held Xue Shao's arm tightly, "Let's go, take me fishing!" ”

"Have you taken care of the pond at home?"

"Of course, I'm urging it myself every day! Just stocked with a lot of bass! Princess Taiping's expression was full of joy, "The fish we caught ourselves and then made into fish silk to eat, it will definitely be more delicious!" ”

"What else do you need to say?" Xue Shao also came to the uproar, "Let's go, fishing!" ”

Princess Taiping cheered like a child, jumping and dancing happily around Xue Shao, like a beautiful pink butterfly.

At this moment, Xue Shao felt that the fatigue and fatigue of the day had been wasted.

It's nice to have a family and a wife.

As the sun sets, the young couple snuggles up to each other and snuggles up in the delicate small building in the middle of the lake to fish. Princess Taiping called all the cooks, and when she caught the fish, she cut them into shreds and ate them on the spot. Chen Xian'er was stroking the piano behind the two of them through a curtain.

The music of the piano is melodious and refreshing, the willows are charming and charming, and Xue Shao has not tasted a drop of wine, but he feels a little drunk.

Suddenly, the fishing rod sank, and a fish took the bait, which was not small. Princess Taiping shouted excitedly, "Quick, Xue Lang, catch it!" I want to eat fish, I want to eat fish! ”

Xue Shao laughed, "Don't worry, don't worry!" It's a big fish...... No way! ”

The line broke, and the fish ran away.

"It's so annoying!" Princess Taiping's face suddenly darkened, "There is no fish to eat!" ”

Xue Shao threw the fishing rod and clapped his hands stupidly, and suddenly jumped into the water while Princess Taiping was not paying attention.

"Wow!" Princess Taiping was taken aback, "Xue Lang, what are you doing?" ”

Xue Shao disappeared into the water with a fierce son and disappeared without a trace. Although Princess Taiping knew that Xue Shao was still a little frightened, she hurriedly called a few servants who knew water to prepare to go into the water to help.

At this time, Xue Shao popped up not far away, holding a big perch that was desperately wagging its tail in one hand.

"Enron, there are fish to eat!"

Princess Taiping's eyebrows and eyes curled and she immediately smiled, her smile as warm as the sunshine in September.

Xue Shao didn't stop doing anything, and caught two big perch under the water with his own hands. There are not a few people who are good at water, but catching fish with bare hands is definitely a stunt of Xue Shao, and when he was training with his comrades in the wilderness, no one did not admire his unique skill.

Two large sea bass, one cut into shredded fish and the other grilled to eat. Xue Shao said to Princess Taiping that the Xue Ne brothers came to be a guest today. So Princess Taiping asked the cook to prepare a few more pots of good wine and make a few side dishes, and today the lake will be carefully built as a temporary dining hall.

When Xue Shao went to change his clothes and came back, Xue Ne and Xue Chuyu happened to arrive at the same time. The four of them dined in the lake, and they didn't have too many scruples about their status as ministers and ministers, and they talked happily with each other.

In the past, the courtiers of the outer extension did not know much about the princess Taiping who was raised in the deep palace. In their impression, Her Royal Highness Princess Taiping is extremely noble and unapproachable, and it is estimated that it must be difficult to get along with. But now, the Xue Ne brothers feel that Princess Taiping is actually no different from an ordinary woman. Her grace and luxury are certainly unmatched, but she is not dignified at all and is very easy to get along with. Looking at her soft smile and dignified demeanor, she seems to be a generous, decent and hospitable virtuous helper.

A small banquet in private gave the Xue brothers a very intuitive understanding of Princess Taiping. My impression of her in the past has also changed greatly.

During the banquet, the three brothers chatted about Xue Rengui, probably talking about some of his glorious deeds, and discussing how to pave the way for his comeback.

Xue Shao believes that at this critical juncture when the army is facing major changes, personnel changes are frequent, and everyone will face great risks and excellent opportunities. For the Xue clan in Hedong, Xue Rengui used to be a pillar, but it has been collapsing for the past ten years. Now, if we can take advantage of this great change in the army to straighten him out again, it will be extremely beneficial to the entire Hedong Xue clan and the Tang army.

Princess Taiping couldn't help but interject, "My mother has always admired Xue Rengui. Why don't I go to her old man's house and say a few kind words in front of her. Perhaps, there will be a harvest? ”

The three men looked at Princess Taiping together, and nodded at the same time, "If Her Royal Highness the Princess is willing to come forward, it will be the best!" ”

"Hee-hee!" Princess Taiping covered her mouth and smiled, "The queen mother generally does not allow me to interfere in the affairs of the imperial court. But Xue Rengui is my husband's uncle, so it can also be regarded as a family matter. I'll talk about it, and the queen mother won't blame me. ”

"Thank you, Your Highness Princess!" The Xue Ne brothers bowed their hands together.

"You're welcome. It's all said, it's a family matter. Princess Taiping smiled, "In addition, Brother Shen Yan (Xue Nebiao Shen Yan) is a veteran of civil and military affairs, but now he still occupies the position of Chengmen Lang, which is really a bit overkill." Now that Xue Yuanchao has made a comeback, why can't he promote and reuse Brother Shenyan? I'll say the same tomorrow when I go to see my mother! ”

"Oh, I'm ashamed!" Xue Ne hurriedly bowed his hand, and Princess Taiping kept calling him "big brother", which really flattered him.

"Actually, Brother Shenyan doesn't have to thank me. I do this qiē for my husband. Princess Taiping smiled and said, "If the Xue clan is strong, Xue Lang will definitely benefit; The brothers around him have gained power, and Xue Lang will inevitably be wiped out. Why wouldn't I be happy to do such a mutually beneficial thing? ”

"Your Highness is wise!" The three of them praised together.

"Alright, eat fish, eat fish!" Princess Taiping smiled enthusiastically, "Today's fish was caught by my husband himself, you have to eat more!" ”

After the small banquet, the Xue brothers said goodbye and left.

The brothers led the horse out of the princess's mansion together, and Xue Shao personally saw them off. When he arrived at the mansion, Xue Ne said with heartfelt emotion: "Son, I only met Her Royal Highness Princess Taiping today. ”

"How so?" Xue Shao asked with a smile.

"In the past, Her Royal Highness Princess Taiping was like a celestial immortal high in the clouds to us people. Unreachable, mysterious and ethereal. Xue Ne said, "After today's private banquet, I realized below that Her Royal Highness Princess Taiping is so reasonable and wise. It's not easy, she's only sixteen or seventeen years old! ”

"Don't you look at it, who is she the baby daughter who raised her by herself?" Xue Shao smiled, "In many ways, the princess is very much like her mother. It's not surprising that a little bit of youth and maturity are a little old. ”

Xue Ne nodded, "Childe, what a blessing!" ”

"By the way, I haven't asked you, where is my brother's ambition?" Xue Shao asked Xue Ne.

Xue Ne was slightly stunned, and his expression seemed to be a little shy, "If you don't succeed in the following, now that you are the city gatekeeper, you are afraid of insulting your father's reputation, how dare you think about it again?" ”

"Between you and my brothers, why be polite?" Xue Shao smiled, "Now that the political situation is turbulent, the military reform is risky, but there are also many opportunities. If the elder brother has the heart to forge ahead and endure hardships, he may be able to go to the border military town to seek military merits in order to be brilliant. ”

"Ne, that's the ambition!" Xue Ne hugged his fist without hesitation, and said, "A man's husband, how can he be willing to spend his life guarding the city gate?" Although Ne did not dare to call himself a general, he was a son of a military family after all. If he can go to the border to kill the enemy and serve the country, Xue Ne is worthy of the ancestors in this life! ”

"Okay." Xue Shao cupped his fists and saluted back, lowered his voice and said, "Cheng Wuting and Li Jinxing have both been transferred back to Chang'an, and the northern border towns are just employing people. After Ling Zun returns to the court, he may be sent to the north. I don't know brother, are you willing to go? ”

"Go to the soup and fight the fire, and never give up!" Xue Ne was generous and awe-inspiring.

"So it's decided!" Xue Shao said in a low voice, "This is a conspiracy of my three brothers, and you can't preach it to the outside world." If it's convenient, I'll be my brother! ”

"Thank you, Childe!" Xue Ne said goodbye.

Xue Chuyu hurriedly said: "I am also willing to follow my father and brother and go to the north!" ”

Xue Shao said to Xue Chuyu, "Brother Chuyu, you might as well stay with me for a while and help me build the Martial Arts Academy first." North, maybe I'll have to fight again, and more than once! When the time comes, how can I be without you by my side? ”

"That's good!" Xue Chuyu was passionate.

Xue Shao nodded, "In the future, if the three of my brothers seek jobs in the military together, they will be able to echo each other and help each other." Brothers are of the same heart, and their profits are golden! ”

"It's so good - brothers are of the same heart, and its benefits are gold!"

The brothers took their leave.

Xue Shao exhaled softly, today he can be regarded as laying a foreshadowing for future development. The imperial court is about to behead Fu Nian and others, and something will inevitably happen in the north at that time. Since he was no longer able to change this decision of the imperial court, he could only make some preparations in advance for the upcoming war.

If war really breaks out in the north again, Pei Xingjian doesn't know if he will come back, and Cheng Wuting and Li Jinxing don't know if they can take time out to fight, but Xue Rengui, father and son, can definitely be sent to fight. At that time, it may be the time for the Hedong Xue clan to start the battle to turn around.

Thinking of this, Xue Shao couldn't help but shake his head secretly: I hate war so much, but I have certain expectations for war...... Enron, will you accept my next expedition?