In the twenty-seventh year of Dayong Wuwei, Wang followed the strategy of Hou Zhe of Chu Township, who supervised the army, and used heavy troops as his partial division, beheaded Tan Ji, and then traveled thousands of miles to attack the main force of the Northern Han army. At that time, Long Tingfei knew that the king left the Chinese army, and attacked with all his might, and the Marquis of Chu Township beat the drum to encourage the army, and became the Northern Han army for a day and night. On November 9, Wang led his personal guards forty miles away from Qin Ze. Long knew the difficulty and retreated, the king pursued for three hundred miles, Long Tingfei personally cut off the rear army, and the two armies clashed more than ten times, winning and losing each other. On November 15, the invincible army of the Northern Han section responded, and Wang Yishi was tired and retreated to Zezhou. The two armies fought for more than half a month, the Yong army suffered 60,000 casualties, and the Northern Han army suffered nearly 40,000 casualties.

- "Yongshi; The Family of the King of Qi

Yongdu, Chang'an, since the beginning of the month Zezhou came to the eight hundred miles of urgent military report, the court's ministers are almost worried, this time Long Tingfei attacked Zezhou, although the Zezhou battalion has many generals, but it does not mean that there is a certainty of victory, not to mention that Long Tingfei is a number of famous generals in the world, although the king of Qi can barely resist these years, but it is difficult to achieve victory, and the knot between the king of Qi and the emperor is not solved, the generals of the Zezhou battalion are not harmonious, and many hidden worries are headaches. After all, Jiang Zhe is just a literati, and many people don't believe that he can really suppress the King of Qi, even if he has the ability to mediate the contradictions between the King of Qi and the generals, he may not have a chance of winning against Long Tingfei.

And from the Northern Han army into Zezhou, rumors appeared in all parts of Dayong, some people say that this time the dragon court flew the whole country to attack Zezhou, Dayong's forces are no longer dominant, some people say that the Yongjun army is defeated, the king of Qi does not know life and death, and some people say that the Yongjun army has internal turmoil, can not resist the attack of the Northern Han army, the Northern Han army has been raging in Zezhou for many days, killing countless soldiers and civilians. When the rumors reached Chang'an, the people were confused. Although Dayong's strength over the years has made the people more confident in their hearts, the rumors are so vivid that people's hearts can't help but believe a little more. It didn't take long for another voice to sound, saying that it was the famous general of Dayong who recommended Li Zhen first, and only Li Zhen could win back the defeat by driving the expedition in person.

And in this undercurrent lurking situation, Princess Changle has played a role in stabilizing people's hearts. Princess Changle had just returned to Beijing, and she heard these rumors on the way, and even King Qing privately asked her if Jiang Zhe had a way to restrain King Qi. Princess Changle naturally could only smile and comfort King Qing, saying that there would be no dispute between King Qi and the horse, and King Qi was responsible for the battle ahead. However, King Qing seemed to be very worried, and although he did not say it explicitly, he secretly sent someone to strengthen the protection of the driver. Princess Changle is not worried about the battle ahead, but she believes that Jiang Zhe can stabilize the Zezhou camp, and she also believes in the military strategy of King Qi, even if she can't win, she won't be defeated, not to mention that Jiang Zhe still has Xiao Shunzi by his side to protect it. So she still looks calm, every time she just takes Roulan and Li Lin to watch the scenery along the way, of course, sometimes she will hug Jiang Shen, speaking of which, these three children seem to be Jiang Shen's most curious, if you want him to sleep a little longer, don't let him look out the window, he will often cry.

However, the rumors were so rampant, Princess Changle also felt that something was wrong, and after receiving the secret decree of Yongdu, Princess Changle deliberately slowed down the trip and made a detour through many county capitals, and everywhere she went, she took the initiative to meet the families of local high-ranking officials. Although she had not said a word about the war and rumors in Zezhou, her calm and cheerful mood infected the Lady of the Commandment. Everyone knew that the Marquis of Chu Township was in Zezhou, if something happened in Zezhou, how could the princess be so peaceful and calm, and such an idea was quickly passed on to the middle and low-level officials in a faster way. By the time Princess Changle returned to Yongdu after a long delay, although there was no war report from Zezhou, the rumors hardly affected the officials. Although this is due to the control of the imperial court, the credit of Princess Changle is obvious.

On November 17, Princess Changle's Luan finally arrived in Chang'an, Emperor Yong issued an order, ordering the prince Li Jun to lead the officials above the third grade to welcome thirty miles, with the identity of Princess Changle of Ningguo, this is not arrogant, and who in Beijing does not know the merits of Princess Changle on the way back to Beijing to appease people's hearts.

Lifting the bead curtain on Luan's drive, the mist in Princess Changle's eyes was hazy, and the memories flashed by, Wuwei was seventeen years old, and he married Nanchu far away, and at that time he was sad in his heart, and he only hated that the car drove too fast, and he couldn't see the smoke and clouds of Chang'an. In the twenty-third year of Wuwei, he returned from Nanchu, although he returned to the emperor's hometown, his heart was like an ancient well, and he just wanted to spend the rest of his life by his relatives. After that, although he tried his best to dodge, he was still disturbed by the regret of taking the heir, and he could hardly live in peace in the palace, and at this time, he was already widowed, and his heart was slightly flustered, but the lover in his heart was close to the end of the world. It wasn't until Wu Wei left Chang'an with her lover in her twenty-five years that she got the happiness she had never had. Now that he has returned to Chang'an, I am afraid that I will not have the opportunity to return to the East China Sea to live in seclusion, and I have the joy of reuniting with my relatives in my heart, but I also have the helplessness of re-involved in the world.

At this time, Zhou Shangyi came over with a few palace maids and took a few children away, Princess Changle calmed down her excited heart, showed a faint smile, walked off the Luan car, and calmly looked at the people who greeted her.

The crown prince Li Jun, who was nearly ten years old, hurriedly waited for the imperial aunt's car early in the morning, to be honest, he and the imperial aunt were not very familiar with each other, after all, they had not met a few times, but he understood the status of this imperial aunt very well. If it weren't for Princess Changle of Ningguo, maybe his father would not have had a chance to sit on the throne, and he might have died a long time ago, but of course Li Jun understood that the most important thing for his father was that the imperial aunt married Jiang Zhe, the Marquis of Chu Township, in the words of his father, this is the best way to tie the wizard of the idle clouds and wild cranes to the Dayong chariot, and there is no reluctance and estrangement. However, for Li Jun, I am afraid the most important point is that the little sister who has not seen her for many years has also returned to Beijing with the imperial aunt this time. Thinking of this, Li Jun couldn't help but think angrily that when he returned to Chang'an from Youzhou, he wanted to reunite with Roulan after a long absence, but it was a thunderbolt on a sunny day, and Roulan was actually taken away by Mr. Jiang, and there was not even a letter for more than two years. I feel a little uneasy in my heart, I hope it won't be that Roulan has forgotten me.

Finally waited for Princess Changle's Luan, when Li Jun saw the imperial aunt in a princess dress smiling and walking in front of him, his eyes were round, he still remembered the appearance of the imperial aunt, but now it seems that there is no change in appearance, but it seems to be another person, that kind of gentle and elegant, calm and joyful look, which makes people feel admiration and envy.

After the suburbs greeted the ceremony, at this time, from the palace maid standing behind Luan, a cute little girl rushed out, grabbed Li Jun's sleeve, and said eagerly: "Brother Jun, do you remember Lan Lan?" ”

Li Jun looked at the little girl who was somewhat familiar, and the memories of the past almost immediately came back to his mind, at this moment he forgot all etiquette, reached out and hugged the little girl as in the past, and said happily: "Lanlan, you are back, why haven't you written to me for the past two years, I thought you didn't remember me." Mr. Jiang, no, did my brother-in-law bully you, if so, I will go to tell the queen mother, and the queen mother will definitely get it back for you. ”

Roulan looked at Li Jun, who had become handsome and jade when her childishness had subsided, and suddenly burst into tears and said, "Daddy bullied me, and I was not allowed to send a letter to Brother Jun." With that, the sobbing Roulan took out a thick stack of letters, all of which were written but could not be sent. Li Jun only felt that there was some moisture in his eyes somehow, and at this time he had already remembered that he couldn't lose his temper in front of people, so he tried to raise his head to prevent tears from falling, solemnly took the letters, and said, "Okay, I'll read them one by one, Lan Lan will be delayed on the road as a letter for a long time." Roulan burst into tears and laughed. Li Jun looked behind him with a little weakness, fortunately, those officials were very knowledgeable and avoided far away, Li Jun gave a sigh of relief, put down the soft blue, and when he looked up, he saw the smile of Princess Changle, and couldn't help blushing, and said: "Imperial aunt, imperial grandfather, imperial grandmother, father, and queen mother are all waiting for you." Princess Changle smiled and took Roulan's little hand and said, "Okay, then let's hurry up and get on the road." After that, he led Roulan to Luan, and Zhou Shangyi also sent Shen'er to Luan. Now that she has entered Chang'an, it is inconvenient for Li Lin to sit on top of Luanjia, Princess Changle's eyes saw Li Lin, who looked stubborn, and whispered a word to Li Jun before going to Luan.

After Luan drove off, Li Jun walked up to Li Lin and said gently: "You are Brother Lin, how about riding with me?" ”

A trace of warmth flashed in Li Lin's eyes, which originally looked a little indifferent, and the sourness that had just left himself to talk to Li Jun because of Roulan gradually dissipated. He was not good at words, and said coldly: "I can ride a horse myself." ”

Li Jun said with a look of surprise in his eyes: "You can ride a horse at a young age, it's really amazing." Let the guards lead a royal horse, and said with a smile: "This is the imperial horse that my father rewarded me, the surname is very docile, you can ride it, don't be afraid." Li Lin nodded mu. He was still young, but the saddle sheath on this royal horse was specially made, so after Li Lin got on the horse, he quickly controlled the horse and followed Luan Jia and Li Jun towards Mingde Gate. Along the way, Li Jun asked Li Lin various questions from time to time, and while feeling that Li Jun was a little wordy, Li Lin also felt warmer and warmer in his heart, and it seemed that he would not be too sad in Chang'an.

When Princess Changle walked into the Cining Palace where the Queen Mother lived, she saw the loving eyes of the Queen Mother at a glance, she couldn't help crying, and bowed down, the eldest grandson stepped forward to pick up her beloved daughter, and was pleased to see that her beloved daughter was shining, not as haggard as before, the mother and daughter said a few common words, and the eldest grandson held her daughter and let her sit beside her. Princess Changle saw that Concubine Yan Gui was still sitting next to her, and hurriedly got up to salute. Although Concubine Yan has still been favored in recent years, because of the estrangement between her beloved son and the current emperor, her face has become a little old. The news in the palace spread quickly, she had already learned that Princess Changle had brought her own grandson over, although she was a little annoyed that Qin Zheng had affected her son, but in any case, if Qin Zheng had not committed suicide to apologize, I was afraid that things would be more tricky, and Li Lin was her heart, if it wasn't really a last resort, she would not let King Qi take Li Lin to the battlefield, this time I heard that Princess Changle brought Li Lin back, and she was very grateful to Princess Changle in her heart, and she also heard that Changle's horse went to Zezhou to join the army, In the future, the honor and disgrace of Aiko's life may depend on Jiang Zhe and his wife, so Concubine Yan picked up Changle very politely and cordially, and said: "Zhen'er, I heard that you brought Roulan and Shen'er over, my sister has been thinking about her grandson for a long time, so why don't you bring them in quickly." ”

The Empress Dowager eldest grandson slapped her hands and said, "Sister, did you say that the mourning family was confused, and originally wanted to let the children in, but when I saw Zhen'er, I forgot everything." Tian Shanggong, hurry up and announce that the children are coming in. ”

Not long after, Zhou Shangyi personally hugged Jiang Shen, Roulan and Li Lin walked in behind the crown prince Li Jun, but Li Jun was reluctant to part with Roulan for a while, so he also followed.

The eldest grandson Empress Dowager first beckoned Roulan to come closer, hugged her on her lap, and said, "Little Lanlan, do you remember the mourning family?" ”

Roulan's eyes flashed with excitement, and she grabbed the Queen Mother and said, "Remember, Lan Lan misses her mother very much, and she misses the emperor's grandfather very much." ”

The Queen Mother said kindly: "Now that you are called Zhen'er's mother, it is time to change your name to the mourning family and grandmother, the Emperor Taishang has talked about you from time to time in the past two years, but now he is under the pretext of hunting, alas, who made him so good-looking, always remembering that he did not agree to the marriage between Zhen'er and your father, and was worried that you would give him a look." ”

Everyone thought it was funny when they heard it, but they all endured it, the Queen Mother can say this, they can't laugh at the Emperor.

Then the Queen Mother said: "Okay, quickly bring Shen'er over and let the mourning family see this little grandson." ”

Princess Changle personally took over her beloved son and hugged her to the Queen Mother, Roulan obediently jumped off the Queen Mother's lap, the Queen Mother took the little baby, tears flashed in her eyes, this is her grandson with her blood and bones, she naturally loves it very much. Jiang Shen is also very energetic, not afraid of life at all, although even walking is staggering, basically still in the crawling stage, but it does not prevent him from touching the queen mother's phoenix crown with his little hands. The Queen Mother kissed her for a long time, and suddenly asked, "Why hasn't the queen come over yet, didn't she say that she would come over early this morning?" ”

Tian Shanggong said respectfully: "Empress Dowager Qiyu, the queen mother was supposed to come over, but Duan Cairen suddenly had abdominal pain this morning, I am afraid that she was going to give birth prematurely, and the queen was very worried, so she sent someone to tell her, and she would come later." ”

The Empress Dowager of the eldest grandson sighed and said: "The queen is really virtuous, the emperor's heirs are difficult, so far there is only one son-in-law, if there is some accident, wouldn't it make the emperor worried, now the court is quite unquiet, and the border pass is at war, and the queen is also a good helper." Four months ago, if it weren't for the queen asking in person, I was afraid that Duan Cairen's child would not be able to be saved. ”

Concubine Yan Gui saw that Princess Changle was a little strange, so she said: "This is also a tragic event in the palace, after the emperor ascended the throne, he instructed the Ministry of Rites to abolish the harem and determine the main position of the inner court, in order of the queen, the four concubines of Gui, Xian, Shu, and De, Zhaoyi, Zhaorong, Zhaoyuan, Xiuyi, Xiuyuan, Chongyi, Chongyi, Chongyuan, and Chongyuan are nine concubines, nine Jieyu, nine beauties, nine talents, and the rest of the main positions are all abolished.

Princess Yong is naturally in the middle palace, Zhao and Yun have been side concubines for many years, and gave birth to princesses, so Zhao sealed the virtuous concubine, and the Yun family sealed the concubine, because the harem was too cold, so the queen mother ordered to choose a show girl, the most outstanding of which is Sima Xiuxi, the lord of Yonghe Palace, this woman is a little pampered, but it can be regarded as both talent and appearance, but she is unexpectedly vicious. The Lixiang Pavilion in the Yonghe Palace lives Duan Cairen, Duan Cairen was born in a poor family, his surname is soft, the emperor was fortunate twice, and he was pregnant, this talented person is not favored, and he is a little confused, he didn't pay attention, but Sima Xiuyan knew first, and he broke into Lixiang Pavilion with his cronies after the palace gate was spooned, and forced Duan Cairen to drink fetal medicine. The halls of Yonghe Palace were originally Sima Xiu's world, and Lixiang Pavilion was relatively remote, so she was allowed to do it wantonly. But this talented person is also soft on the outside and strong on the inside, and after being drugged, he took advantage of the lax defense and fled to the West Hall where Cheng Jieyu lived. Cheng Jieyu is a distant relative of Wei Guogong, and her family is also a general, this daughter was born chivalrous and courageous, and she often protects Duan Cairen and other concubines who were bullied by Sima Xiu, but this time she actually violated the palace rules, climbed over the wall and went out of Yonghe Palace, and went to Kunning Palace overnight to ask to see the queen and explain the matter. This time the matter can be a big trouble, the queen rushed overnight, ordered Sima Xiuyan to be placed under house arrest, and summoned the imperial doctor to treat him with all his might, finally Duan Cai was strong, and he struggled desperately, only drank half a bowl of medicine, which saved the child and his surname, but unfortunately it was born prematurely now, no wonder the queen was so nervous, she couldn't take care of picking you up. ”

These things are not uncommon in the court, but Princess Changle is still unhappy in her heart, and asked: "What is the background of this Sima Xiu, who is so arrogant, not to mention a Xiu Xiu, even if you change the fourth concubine, you don't dare to do it?" ”

The Empress Dowager eldest grandson asked a few children to take a few children outside to play when Concubine Yan Gui began to talk about this matter, and dismissed the palace people, and at this moment she also said with a gloomy expression: "Who said no, all dynasties, unless it is the emperor's exclusive favor to the point of lawlessness, how can any concubine dare to be so presumptuous, now the emperor is very indifferent to the harem, and the queen is a person who can be shocked, and the mourning family feels strange about this matter." Later, after the queen's detailed investigation, this Sima Xiu was originally the daughter of the original Shu family, and now her relatives are still the first family in Dongchuan, if not, even if she is both talented and beautiful, she can't enter the palace and do Xiu Yan. Sima is now in Dongchuan is also King Qing's biggest help, King Qing even personally entered the palace to intercede with the queen, so in the way of King Qing's face, the queen can only issue an order to send Sima Xiuyan to the cold palace, Cheng Jieyu has made a great contribution and sealed the fullness, Duan Cairen was innocently victimized, but because he can't get up now, and the child is not about to give birth, so there is no reward. ”

Princess Changle's eyes flashed with a cold light, and it was King Qing again, she had some sympathy and admiration for this royal brother, but after meeting this time, she saw that he was embarrassed by King Qi everywhere, which was okay, probably because of the things in Fengyimen in the past, which made him feel resentful. But this Sima Xiu's matter is inevitably a little strange. The Empress Dowager Changsun and Concubine Yan exchanged a look, they were very dissatisfied with this matter, Concubine Yan was naturally because King Qing was the main person attacking her son, and the Empress Dowager Changsun was because of the same disease, and her sons did not live to this day, so she couldn't see the things that harmed the children, Sima Xiu Yan offended her scales, but although the queen mother was noble, the eldest grandson was unwilling to take care of the affairs of the harem, after all, the emperor was not her own son, and she didn't want to interfere too much with the queen's power. But Princess Changle is different, as the most noble princess of the Dayong royal family, and the concubine is the emperor's confidant, if Princess Changle comes forward, no one will dare to talk about this matter.

A trace of hesitation flashed in Princess Changle's eyes, she also had murderous intent towards Sima Xiuxi, and she had no choice but to kill Jiao'er in her womb with her own hands, and she once dreamed back at midnight, wetting Luo Yi with tears, even if it was the flesh and blood of someone she didn't like. But interfering in royal affairs like this, Princess Changle couldn't help but be a little worried, she knew Jiang Zhe's surname, and she didn't like to cause trouble the most.

At this moment, suddenly there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the door, and the three of them looked up, and the Shang Palace outside said loudly: "The queen mother has arrived." Princess Changle stood up, the eldest grandson Empress Dowager and Concubine Yan Gui also looked out eagerly, Queen Gao's expression was a little haggard, followed by the harem lord concubine, after coming in to greet the queen mother, the queen said gloomily: "Duan Cairen gave birth to a prince, but she was pitiful but she left the child, and she didn't even see the child's face." ”

Everyone was embarrassed, and Princess Changle was angry in her heart and stepped forward to greet the queen. Gao hurriedly helped Changle up, and said with a smile: "My sister came back today, and the palace couldn't greet her, it's really rude." ”

Princess Changle persuaded the imperial sister-in-law a few words, raised her eyes and saw that one of the concubines was Tingting Yuli, and the woman with a heroic face was very sad, so she asked the queen with her eyes, and the queen sighed and said: "Cheng Chongrong, don't be sad, this is all fate, this palace knows that you are friendly with Duan Cairen, and after death, this palace will not treat her badly." The queen mother, the daughter-in-law thinks that Duan Cairen has a meritorious role in giving birth to the prince, so she will posthumously seal Zhaorong. ”

Cheng Chongrong stepped forward and bowed down and said: "The queen mother, the concubine, the queen's mother, the concubine was originally not qualified to speak, although the concubine and Duan Cairen were friends, they were also general, but the concubine was unhappy in her heart, although the murderer entered the cold palace, but he was still alive, and in a few years, he met an amnesty, and he could go out of the palace and return home. ”

The three of them were a little embarrassed, and the queen glanced at Princess Changle with her spare eyes, and said, "The Sima family has been punished, and it is difficult for the palace to increase the responsibility for this matter." ”

Cheng Chongrong's face was sad and indignant, and he got up with tears, and the queen saluted the queen mother: "Queen Mother, the second prince was born and lost his mother, and he should have been raised in this palace, but things have been complicated in this palace recently, so why don't you hand over the second prince to Cheng Chongrong to raise." ”

The Queen Mother nodded and said, "Cheng, you are the benefactor of the second prince after you are loyal and good, and you are willing to raise him well." ”

Although Cheng Chongrong was sad, he couldn't help but be flattered, and said: "I'm afraid that the concubines won't be able to do their job." The queen gently persuaded Cheng Chongrong to accept such a favor.

Seeing that the matter was temporarily suppressed, the queen smiled and said: "The time is almost up, the palace will set up a family banquet in Kunning Palace to wash the dust of Changle, and the emperor will come over later, the queen mother and the concubine Niangniang might as well go over now, and see if the delicacies prepared by the palace are satisfactory." ”

The Empress Dowager Changsun and Concubine Yan Gui were both smiling, and went out in the company of the palace concubine and the female official, and the queen deliberately fell behind, holding Princess Changle's arm and said: "Sister, your mansion and the palace have been all taken care of, although you can live in it, but you can't leave the palace today." ”

Princess Changle's heart warmed, and she held the queen's hand with her backhand and said, "The imperial sister-in-law is bothered." Then she whispered in an almost whispered voice, "What did the imperial brother say?" ”

Although she asked vaguely, the queen immediately replied: "The emperor said that King Qing should also be given a small warning, but it is not appropriate to reorganize the defense of Dongchuan now, so it is difficult for the emperor and the palace to refute King Qing's face." ”

Princess Changle understood in her heart, nodded slightly, and stopped talking.

The Kunning Palace was brightly lit that night, and the Emperor Li Yuan finally couldn't help but miss his daughter back, and when he saw Princess Changle, he was smiling, looking at his daughter's radiant spirits, nothing made him happier than this, Shen'er was still young, so he naturally couldn't sit at the table, but Roulan was pulled by Li Yuan to sit beside him. And Li Zhen, who came later, asked Li Jun and Li Lin to sit beside him. Li Kang's face was gloomy.

After the joy was dispersed, that night, Princess Changle did not sleep, and took Zhou Shangyi, Xiao Liuzi and several strong and powerful palace maids and eunuchs to break into the cold palace, and coldly looked at the originally pampered and beautiful, but now it was described as haggard Sima Shi for a long time, and then ordered to kill him with a cane. That night, Sima's mournful howl alarmed the entire cold palace.

The second said that Princess Changle apologized to the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother in person, and the Queen Mother had just pretended to lecture Princess Changle a few words, and Li Yuan, who rushed to hear the wind, spoke out to excuse her, and this matter was over, even King Qing Li Kang did not dare to protest with his father.

Three days later, the good news of Zezhou came, and almost at the same time, the military situation of Southern Chu came, Lu Can went out of the city, occupied Shuzhong, and pressed Jiameng Pass, invincible all the way, Jiameng Pass was urgent, and there was no room for turning around between the two countries.

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