Chapter 618: Western Regions

Because of the sudden theft in the palace, Han Jian's interest was not high. When the two daughters were asleep, he was still thinking about the theft, so that he couldn't sleep well all night.

The next day, when he got up and went out of the palace with Fa Yi, the first thing Han Jian did was to send an intelligence system to thoroughly investigate the theft in the palace the night before. He didn't care much about who was stealing, and now he was more concerned about what those people coveted about Yang Rui. He has been to Yang Rui's dormitory many times, or he still knows more about the things around Yang Rui, what treasures Yang Rui has that are worth coveting, Han Jian wants to come and go, or he only has Yang Rui's personal seal and jade seal.

But it's never that simple. Even if the people of Prince Yan Ning's faction get the seal, it will be useless after all. Han Jian thought that what those people were trying to do should be more useful.

The investigation in the palace will not be fruitful anytime soon. Han Jian also had to be busy with many other things, the most important of which was the war in the north.

In the past few days, Lin Zhan's soldiers and horses have been transferred to the original Beiwangfu to take over the vacancy after Su Tingxia's northward advance, unlike Su Tingxia's department, Lin Zhan's department is relatively sufficient in terms of logistics and supply, although there are not too many soldiers and horses, there are nearly 20,000 soldiers and horses. In addition, Lin Zhan's statement on the battlefield was far above Su Tingxia, and his entry into the army was not only feared by the Beiwangfu side, but even the Xianbei people were a little evasive.

Beichuan City was no longer threatened by Xianbei people for a while. In addition to stationing in the territory of the original Beiwangfu, the Xianbei people have already shown signs of withdrawing their troops.

This qiē originated from the fact that Su Tingxia led his troops to trample on the territory of the Bohai State beyond recognition. Now the northerners have changed their color when they mention Su Tingxia, and this person is like a ghost in the eyes of ordinary people. Su Tingxia's fame was accompanied by his burning, killing and looting, and even the Wei Dynasty's own people suffered from him.

Han Jian understood Su Tingxia's plight very well, if it weren't for his military order to let Su Tingxia solve the supply problem by himself. Su Tingxia would not use such an extreme method as war to feed war, why would he be hated by the people of the world?

Han Jian roughly implemented the arrangement of Lin Zhan's troops after they went to the north, and asked Lin Zhan to take over the city of Beiwangfu as much as possible, and if the Xianbei people really withdrew their troops, they would simply even take Beichuan City into their pockets.

When the arrangements are in place, Han Jian can also "relax". In order to curry favor with Han Jian. Li Yun, the princess of Xiliang's dead country, specially found some beautiful women from the Western Regions and handed them over to Han Jian for "enjoyment". Even if Han Jian is not a person who indulges in sensuality, he still wants to see the exotic customs of this era.

In a large mansion in the city, it was a place specially assigned by Han Jian to Li Yun to use for contact. Li Yun knew that the bustle under his hands was a little difficult to control, so he simply regarded the house as a resting place for female dependents, and men were not allowed to enter. And this time, the beauties from the Western Regions that Li Yun found were also placed and nurtured in this mansion.

It took only a month for Han Jian to learn that Li Yun had found these beauties from the Western Regions to "entertain" him. Han Jianxin said that Li Yun could teach people so quickly. Some are not credible. However, it was expected that Li Yun would not dare to let a few women from the Western Regions come to do anything wrong to him, and he also wanted to see Li Yun's intentions.

When Han Jian arrived, it was still sunny and daylight. Han Jian either entered the palace after nightfall, or stayed in the Dongwang Mansion, he had not spent the night in the military yamen for a few days, although he also knew that it might be more emotional to come to see the "exotic customs" at night, but after all, he couldn't get out of the night.

"Your Highness, you're here." Li Yun came out to receive Han Jian in full disguise. She has the blood of the Western Regions, and she put on a costume that looks like the Western Regions. It also looks a little more charming. Although Li Yun is not a young man, she is not yet thirty years old, and her figure is relatively straight, even a few points taller than Yang Li'er, the most upright among the daughters in Han Jian's family.

"Hmm." Han Jian glanced at Li Yun and nodded with a smile. Han Jian is still a person who knows how to restrain after all, after he has power. There is never a shortage of women around him, but he can still tell whether he is in contact with women in business or private affairs. For Li Yun, Han Jian didn't pay attention to it, mainly because Li Yun's original appearance was not at all the best among the women around him. But after seeing it today, he has to re-evaluate Li Yun's appearance.

Li Yun also deliberately dressed himself up and came to please Han Jian. Li Yun knew very well that she had just joined the account of the Eastern Prince's Mansion and could not be reused by the Eastern King like Mrs. Luo, so she wanted to take advantage of some opportunities, including finding a woman from the Western Regions to give it to Han Jian, and even letting herself accompany Han Jian in exchange for some political convenience.

Originally, in order to make things easier, Li Yun never groomed herself, but now in order to please Han Jian, she doesn't care too much, and tries to dress herself up more beautifully, which can attract Han Jian's attention more.

Li Yun was already very careful, but when she found that Han Jian was still holding a sword and staring at two women dressed as men, she was a little cramped.

She could feel a strong pressure, and the martial arts of these two were somewhat unfathomable. It's not something that a layman like her can match.

What Han Jian brought was nothing more than Song Zhier and her senior sister. On weekdays, Han Jian felt that taking Song Zhi'er out was a bit "in the way", but Han Song always talked about his safety in front of him. This time when he came to Li Yun, it was obviously not appropriate to bring male guards, so he asked the guards to guard outside, and only brought two masters from Shangqing Palace into the door.

"Your Highness, please inside." Li Yun hired Ting Shili, although she is from Xiliang, after all, she has lived in the Central Plains since she was a child, and she is quite familiar with the culture and etiquette of the Central Plains. She is also more measured in her work, except for the fact that she once worked for the West Palace, Han Jian even felt that Li Yun was more reliable than Mrs. Luo.

Inside, there were already servant girls who came to serve tea.

said that she was a servant, but she was just a subordinate sent out by Li Yun to do things on weekdays. Although these women have also been retouched, they are obviously a little "hasty", and even if they have been retouched, they are not as graceful as Li Yun.

"Your Highness, please wait, my subordinates will ask someone to bring someone over." Seeing that Han Jian didn't even drink tea, Li Yun knew that he was still on guard against her, so he hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

Since she knew the main purpose of Han Jian's coming, there was no need for her to pretend to be confused. After all, Han Jian didn't come to see her and several of her subordinates, but more importantly, the beauties from the Western Regions she found.

Han Jian sat down, and Li Yun stood aside. Song Zhi'er on the side kept pouting, and she was still a little angry.

A woman who looks "not my race" seems to be able to get Han Jian's respect. And she is infatuated, but she can only occasionally act as a escort by Han Jianjian, which makes her a little angry. However, the "senior sister" beside Song Zhier was very indifferent to the qiē in front of her. Compared with a woman like Song Zhi'er, who is very dusty and only thinks about his "Brother Jian", the other disciples of the Shangqing Palace are more indifferent and don't care too much about dusty things.

Not long. I saw four women dressed in Western Regions costumes walking in at the door.

These four women, who are not walking as slowly as the Central Plains women, obviously have not yet accepted the change in identity. The clothes on his body are skirts from the Western Regions, which look more similar to the skirts, but they are thinner than the skirts, and the bright red coat can see the light red wrap skirt inside. In addition, the metal objects worn around the neck, on the waist of the hands, and even on the ankles, even swaying when walking.

"Who!"

Seeing these women who were like "monsters", Song Zhier immediately drew her sword to protect her in front of Han Fitness.

Han Jian snorted lightly, but cleared his throat. Song Zhi'er frowned and returned to Han Fitness. Li Yunzheng was a little surprised when such a barbaric woman appeared next to King Dong, but he also saw Han Jian standing up. She had no choice but to collect her mind to introduce the four women from the Western Regions to Han Jian.

Li Yun first shouted to the four women in a language that Han Jian didn't understand, and then said to Han Jian: "Back to Your Highness, these four people have not yet learned the language of the Central Plains, and it may be more difficult to speak with Your Highness." However, the subordinates will teach them carefully so that they are familiar with the habits of the Central Plains. ”

Han Jian thought to himself, he was just here to see today, whether these four people would be able to speak in the original language in the future. What does it have to do with him?

However, since it was Li Yun's loyalty, Han Jian had no reason to expose it. Nodding. At this time, the four women from the Western Regions had already saluted him, and they seemed to be very respectful, but they were still a little lame. After all, they are not from the Central Plains, even if Li Yun has the heart to teach, but Li Yun still has a lot to do, after all, he can't teach the four of them every day. After a month of teaching, it only made them get their first hair.

Han Jian said, "Let them get up." ”

"Yes."

Li Yun gave an order to the four of them, and the four of them straightened up. Moreover, Li Yun deliberately asked them to raise their heads so that Han Jian could see their faces clearly.

"Only these four?" Han Jian asked.

Judging from what he knew before, Li Yun found dozens of women from the Western Regions to come over this time, and the battle was also a bit big. Mainly with the urgency of the war in the north. Some merchants in the Western Regions could no longer send their goods to the north, so they had to use the channels of Guò Xiliang to transport their goods to the Central Plains for sale. In the list of goods of the merchants of the Western Regions, the women of the Western Regions are the most sought-after goods.

Li Yun himself has strong financial support behind him, and with the protection of the Dongwang Mansion and the convenient channels on the government, he will be able to obtain more "resources".

"Back to His Royal Highness, there are quite a few, but the four of them were chosen." Li Yundao, "These four people can sing and dance, and they are the most handsome among everyone." The subordinates think that they may be appreciated by His Highness......"

"Hmm." Han Jian nodded slowly and said, "Then don't wait." This king wants to see the song and dance of the Western Regions today. This is something that you can't see in Luoyang City on weekdays. ”

"Yes." Li Yun hurriedly bowed and saluted, "My subordinates will arrange it." ”

Li Yun said a few words to his subordinates on one side, and asked them to go down and prepare a banquet to entertain Han Jian. Then he also let the four women from the Western Regions go down to prepare, and even Li Yun temporarily left the hall.

"Brother Jian, those women are not Central Plains women, why are you with them?" When the others left, Song Zhier naturally expressed her wholehearted dissatisfaction.

Even on such occasions, she could not pretend to be deaf and dumb. Song Zhi'er is more infatuated with Han Jian in her heart, and Han Jian also understands. But for this little sister like Song Zhier, Han Jian always can't do it to "pick", Han Jian always feels that a flawless girl like Song Zhier should have a better home for her.

"And what do you know?" Han Jian looked at Song Zhi'er with a smile and asked.

Song Zhi'er straightened up and said, "Aren't they a little taller than others?" When they are a few years older, they will not be much worse than them! ”

Saying this, even the senior sister beside Song Zhi'er couldn't help but smile. The more Song Zhi'er met the female relatives around Han Jian, the more she showed her state of "not admitting defeat", and after a long time, even Song Zhi'er's senior sister, who had always cared little about them, knew Song Zhi'er's thoughts.

After all, the inner gate of the Shangqing Palace is dominated by female dependents, although these women are older than Song Zhi'er. Most of them are still young, and it is impossible to say that they don't understand the affairs of men and women. Privately joking, they also hope that Song Zhier can "achieve positive results" as soon as possible and live happily with her "Brother Jian".

"I'll talk about it when you're a few years older." Han Jian said with a smile.

Song Zhi'er pursed her mouth again.

Subsequently, Li Yun returned to the hall, and Song Zhier had to endure it for the time being. After standing in Han Fitness, the hatred for Li Yun in his eyes became a little stricter.

"Your Highness, it's ready. But to start now? Li Yun Shili asked.

"Hmm." Han Jian nodded, "You don't have to stand there anymore, come and sit together." ”

Li Yunxian was a little surprised, Han Jian said "sit together", which is easy to cause misunderstanding. However, as Han Jian stretched out his hand and gestured to the seat beside her, she suddenly realized in her heart that it was not what she thought. Although she didn't sit with Han Jian in the real sense, she still felt a little lost in her heart. But I was also thinking in my heart, could it be that today's makeup can't arouse Dongwang's liking?

As Li Yun came to Han Jian's side, he leaned over and sat down on the chair next to Han Jian. Li Yun's whole person still looks very restrained, after all, one is the master and the other is the servant. Li Yun was well aware of her status in the Dongwang Mansion, and now that the Dongwang had enough power over her to kill her, coupled with the fact that she had concealed things before, she was more cautious and restrained in front of Han Jian. for fear of being scolded by the king of the east again if he is not careful.

Li Yun had just sat down when he heard a faint bell ringing outside. When more than a dozen women from the Western Regions dressed in uniform entered barefoot, Han Jian knew what was going on.

The women of the Western Regions dance barefoot, and in order to maintain their beauty, they will wear golden bells on their ankles. It is said that it is a golden bell, but it is a bell made of brass, and it is rare for someone to actually wear a golden bell. Unless she is a dependant of the royal family of the Western Regions. And these women from the Western Regions also hold rattles in their hands, and they jingle when they walk, which is also very interesting.

Han Jian couldn't help but have a smile on his face, and Li Yun was a little relieved when he saw the scene in front of him. She was afraid that her painstaking arrangement would not be able to please the East King, and she would abandon her previous achievements. It is also possible that the East King will lose interest in her and her people from now on. Now that Dongwang seems to be very interested, she thinks that she can continue to make a fuss in this regard in the future, and even give the beautiful girl in the old department of Xiliang to Han Jian, so that she can also have her own eyeliner on the side of Han Jian, which is more convenient for her to do things.

As more than a dozen women from the Western Regions entered, these women also set up a formation, but they were like stars and moons, surrounding the four women from the Western Regions who appeared before with the best posture in the middle.

Then a few more mediocre women lined up to stand on one side, holding simple instruments in their hands, and they were to act as accompaniments to the song and dance.

With a very light bell ringing, the cabaret show officially began. The women of the Western Regions show the flexibility of their bodies, even if they are taller than the women of the Central Plains, they can still lower their waists more flexibly than ordinary women. After Han Jian watched it, he felt that the choreographed dance was a little "not simple", not like an ordinary dance, but more like a dance in the army.

Han Jian expected that this should be related to Li Yun's living habits. Li Yun is not from the Central Plains after all, he doesn't know the essence of the Central Plains dance, and he doesn't have the agility of the Central Plains people in the choreography.

But fortunately, the bodies of the people in the Western Regions are more eye-catching, especially the clothes and accessories on their bodies are very charming, and when they dance, Han Jian feels pleasing to the eye just by looking at this.

When the dance was over, more than a dozen girls from the Western Regions knelt on the ground together, bowing their heads to the ground and worshiping Han Jian wholeheartedly. Han Jian expected that this should also be arranged by Li Yun.

"Are you still satisfied?"

Li Yun didn't dare to stand, got up and bowed, and asked with a smile.

"Hmm." Han Jian clapped his hands with a smile and said, "This king is very satisfied with this arrangement. ”

"Then I don't know if His Highness has a favorite to see it?" Li Yun hurriedly followed the conversation and asked, "The subordinates have arranged a wing room here, so that they can accept His Highness's kindness." ”

Han Jian listened to Li Yun's words, but regarded himself as an emperor.

This scene also has this meaning. A dozen delicate girls who had just danced, and a few singers who sang and played accompaniment, and he could be on top of them, and with a finger of his hand, he could get their best things. This feeling also made him feel like the emperor favored his concubine.

"This king is still a little busy with business today, so he won't stay longer." Han Jian smiled.

It's not that Han Jian knows how to restrain himself, it's that he knows that as he relaxes, the female relatives around him will naturally be "demanding" of him, and after Yang Li'er gave birth to an heir, whether it is Yang Rui or Gu Xin'er, or even Ning Xiuyan in the outer house, they are more obsessed with him. It may be a good thing for him to have more women around him, he can appreciate the various styles of different women at different times, but sometimes it is also very tiring. Especially he loves the women around him enough, and he basically responds to his needs, which makes him a little "physically and mentally exhausted".

In the Dongwang Mansion, Han Jian is also the person who is "taken care of" the most. Although Han Songshi and others were trying to find ways to "supplement" Han Jian every day, Han Jian knew that this was just a drop in the bucket, and he was more natural than that.

"Your Highness, you are ......" Li Yun was a little anxious, she had painstakingly arranged it for so long, and in the end, Dongwang just came over and walked through the motions, and she was about to leave after watching the performance, which seemed to her as if the task had not been completed.

"The king is ready to go home." Han Jian glanced at Li Yun with a smile, and Li Yun was already a little flustered at this time.

Li Yun, who was in a panic, had a bit of the unique charm of an exotic woman. Han Jian glanced at it, and he didn't feel a little moved.

Han Jian knew very well that for Li Yun, he basically hooked his fingers, and Li Yun would respectfully show his qiē, which was the power of power.

Li Yun said: "Your Highness, you might as well stay for a while." There are still some arrangements for his subordinates, and I don't know if they can be satisfied with His Highness. ”

"Oh?" Han Jian was a little surprised, he had already gotten up, but at this time, he didn't want to be busy leaving, "That king wants to see it." ”

Han Jian said, sat down again, he can be said to be high here, he is the owner of the entire mansion, since it is his own territory, in fact, there are many things that do not have to worry too much. Because now that the entire mansion is being watched, even Li Yun's every move can't be hidden from the outside eyeliner, what else does he have to worry about?

Li Yun hurriedly gave two more orders to her entourage, and this time her expression was much more solemn. Because she felt that the East King was not easy to get along with, it was not that she could please the East King by sending a few women. Because none of the female dependents around Dongwang are not nationally beautiful, and they all have a deep relationship with Dongwang, she also heard that Han Jian is particularly fond of the female dependents around her, which is also very envious of her.

Now dancing with a girl from the Western Regions can't attract Han Jian's interest, and she can only start from other aspects.

"But ready?" Han Jian asked.

Li Yun replied respectfully: "My subordinates know that with the posture of these women, it is difficult to enter the eyes of His Royal Highness. Why don't you arrange it by the concubine herself, so that people can perform for fun? ”

Han Jian was silent for a moment, he heard "personally arranged", and said in his heart, could it be that Li Yun wanted to dance in person?

Han Jian also thought about it, because in his opinion, Li Yun's body would never be as flexible as a woman in the Western Regions, after all, Li Yun was also born on horseback, and if he wanted to run around for the restoration of Xiliang, how could he learn to dance. But when Li Yun didn't have an identity when she was a child, she lived in a dance hall near Chang'an as a dancer, so that she was very talented in dancing.

By the time Han Jian calmed down and was ready to take a good look, Li Yun had already retreated and changed his clothes.

When Li Yun came back, not only did Han Jian sigh with emotion in his heart, but Song Zhi'er and the female disciples of the Shangqing Palace beside Han Jian were a little red-faced.

It turned out that Li Yun was wearing a very thin tulle, and there was nothing in it, except for this tulle, there were only some pure gold ornaments left on his body. And Li Yun deliberately "flirted with style", and his gestures were all charming and abnormal. (To be continued......)