Empress Dou Lihua was taken back to Chang'an and sent to the Zongren Mansion to be guarded pending trial. Dou Haiqing was also brought back together and put in prison.

The affairs of the harem were temporarily handed over to Concubine Lan to be in charge. Concubine Lan was depressed because of her father's sudden death. Jing Jing went to Xingqing Palace every day to accompany her, give her a little trick, and make her happy.

Concubine Lan said to Quiet: "Actually, I can see it. The emperor's favorite is you. Maybe I'll canonize you as the queen. ”

Quietly hugged Concubine Lan's neck and said, "It's logical for my sister to be the queen." You are so beautiful, you are literate, you can paint, and you can play the piano, there is no one in the harem! Lan Fei gently pinched her face, "It's sweet with your mouth!" ”

She said to Concubine Lan, "Sister, I'll bring a little sister." The same year as Yaoqin. "She ordered Yaoqin to bring Dou Yu to Concubine Lan." This is the younger sister of the queen's sister, named Dou Yu. Dou Yu came up to give a salute.

Concubine Lan frowned slightly, "Dou Yu, have you ever read a book?" Dou Yu replied respectfully: "I have read the three-character classic, the thousand-character text, and the Analects." I also memorized Yuefu poems. Lan Fei took out a pen and paper, "You write the first poem of Yuefu." ”

Dou Yu took the pen and ink and waved it on the paper. "It's a bit level!" Concubine Lan nodded. "My son is 10 years old and is studying in the Imperial Palace. Can you go and read with you? Concubine Lan asked her. Dou Yu agreed.

Quietly asked very strangely: "Sister, why did you send Dou Yu to the imperial womb?" ”

Concubine Lan shook her head and said, "That's also an expedient measure. This woman has a gloomy atmosphere, and I am afraid that if she stays in the palace for a long time, there will be trouble. Although the prince is young, he is open-minded and decisive. I want to be in control. ”

Quiet, a little skeptical. But there is no refutation.

Wan Yan Zhao has no two rivals to restrain him. It's like a different person. It's a busy day. Inside and outside the palace, there are endless things to deal with. But no matter how busy he is, he has to go to Xingqing Palace for one night every day.

But he didn't come to see Concubine Lan. Because of the quietness, I stayed in Xingqing Palace almost every day. "Wan Yan Zhao, it's time for Sister Lan to go to bed today! Otherwise, I won't let you sleep! She yelled like this almost every day.

Wan Yan Zhao almost pleaded: "My aunt, my little ancestor." Let's discuss, is it okay for the two of you to sleep together? Lan Fei said, "Good idea, no one will suffer in this way!" ”

"Don't suffer? I'm at a loss! Wan Yan Zhao said angrily.

The attendants covered their mouths outside the palace and laughed until their stomachs hurt.

Both the Zongren Mansion and the Criminal Department reported the results of the trial and sentencing opinions to Wan Yanzhao. Dou Haiqing was sentenced to death by hanging. Dou Lihua cut off the title of queen and was confined in the Xinuan Pavilion of the Imperial Garden.

A few days later, Wan Yanzhao was in the side hall of Shangyang Palace, discussing state affairs with the ministers. Silence poked her little head out of the tall threshold. "Wan Yan Zhao! Come here! She shouted softly, waving her hands.

Wan Yan Zhao was angry and funny. "Come in, what the hell are you doing over there? It's cool on the ground! After a quiet trot, he came to Wan Yanzhao's feet and sat down.

"Look at your cold hands! You've been lying there for half an hour, right? You think I didn't see you? He said, holding her little hand.

"Well, I heard you say, what kind of royal driver, can you take me?" She asked Yan Zhao with her face up. "I can't go anywhere without you!" He touched her face affectionately. "Ahem!" Wan Yanlie coughed twice on the opposite side.

Wan Yanzhao looked up at him: "Uncle Thirteen, what's wrong with you?" Wan Yan Lie smiled and said, "My Majesty the Wise and Martial Emperor Qing, you are flirting, can you change places?" So many people are watching! Everyone burst into laughter.

Wan Yan Zhao also smiled and said: "My lady is the title of general, and it is normal to participate in state affairs!" The prime minister stood up and said: "I agree with the emperor's statement, Madame has the courage to not let women shave their eyebrows." ”

Old Yushi glared at him, "Prime Minister, can you say anything else besides patting the horse's whiskers and mud?" ”

Yushi continued: "I should give my wife a commander of the imperial guards, so it is logical to travel with her." The ministers said in unison: "The ministers seconded the proposal!" Wan Yanzhao smiled slightly, "Accurate!" Mrs. Yue Guo is the commander of the guards, with the title of Duke of Yipin! ”

Wan Yan Zhao hugged her to his lap and said with a smile: "My Grand Commander's Lady can't always sit on the ground!" Wan Yanlie said: "You guys are tired! Anyway, all the ministers here are used to it! "That's what the Thirteenth Lord said!" All the ministers joined together. Wan Yan Zhao said with a hippie smile: "What do you like, ma'am, right?" Quietly nodded vigorously in confusion.

"Where are we going?" Quiet asked him. "Northern Liao!" Wan Yanzhao said. "What is that place? I heard that Sister Hui's home is over there. Quietly asked.

Wan Yanzhao said to the prime minister: "Prime minister, you tell your wife." ”

The prime minister cleared his throat and went out of the class, "If you go back to the commander, this Northern Liao was originally a feudal state of our Great Xia Dynasty. Since the beginning of the Taizu Dynasty, he has already established himself as a king. They relied on their strong men and horses to invade everywhere. Not long ago, the Bohai Kingdom was destroyed. Now they are preparing to attack our Great Xia. We have decided to fight him with all our might! Quietly said without worry: "If there is a fight, Sister Hui will be very sad." After all, that's her home! ”

Wan Yanzhao said: "Tuoba Xu has many daughters, and Concubine Hui is his eldest daughter. But she was originally a pawn. Now she's an outcast. For her, that northern home can only remain in her heart. ”

Quiet said: "This is too cruel! Wan Yanzhao said: "The world is like this. What is beautiful is not necessarily true. So, you have to be strong enough to protect yourself. ”

Quiet said: "I will protect myself, and I will protect you!" "This is a must, because you are my Lady of Yue Guo!" Wan Yan Zhao pinched her nose and said. "We don't see anything, please continue!" Wan Yan Lie said in a strange voice.

After the dispersal of the dynasty, Wanyan Zhao and quietly went to Concubine Hui's Anqing Palace. Concubine Hui and the three little princesses knelt on the steps of the doorway. "What are you doing here? Get up. Wan Yan Zhao told them to get up.

The princesses all got up, and Concubine Hui was still kneeling. "Your Majesty, before you set out on the expedition, give me three feet of white silk and a pot of bar!" Wan Yanzhao said: "Why should you be like this, you and your father are two different things. I didn't blame you, did I? ”

"I know that the emperor is kind-hearted. But my father was determined to be the enemy of the court. I can only plead on my father's behalf. Concubine Hui cried. Nonsense, if I kill you, will your father be able to withdraw from the army and make a truce? Wan Yanzhao helped her up.

"Sister Hui, you are Wan Yanzhao's imperial concubine and his relative. If you say that, it will break his heart! Quiet said, taking her hand.

"But what can I do? One is a father and the other is a husband, but now they are turning against each other! "Concubine Hui's spirit is almost broken. Wan Yanzhao said, "I can only promise that I will try not to harm the life of the King of Northern Liao!" Quietly hugged Concubine Hui and said, "When the time comes, I will find a way, and I will definitely bring you a living father!" "Sister!" Concubine Hui cried and hugged the silence.

When the autumn wind blew across the field, the cavalry of the King of Liao encountered the cavalry of Wan Yan Zhao. A fierce battle, with heavy losses on both sides. On the battlefield, the light of the sword flickered. Shouts of killing, screams are intertwined. Let the silence sitting on Yan Zhao's horse shudder. Several rows of archers, bent bows and arrows, ready.

Wan Yan Zhao's cavalry began to retreat. The two sides quickly distanced themselves. "Archer!" Wan Yan Zhao shouted. The herald on the side, waving the flag. Feathered arrows flew like locusts into enemy formations. The Northern Liao cavalry who rushed in front suddenly turned on their backs. The latter began to flee in all directions.

At this time, on the position of Northern Liao, a row of tall shields was erected. Blaze erupted from behind the shield. burned Yan Zhao's soldiers and fled in embarrassment. There's a bit of a mess here. Quietly drew his peachwood sword and raised the golden lock. She said to Wan Yan Zhao, "Zhao, hug me!" Then the sword locks collided, and a blue light rushed straight into the sky.

The wind swept the grass clippings, and the grass clippings wrapped in fire rolled and pounced on the enemy troops.

The Northern Liao soldiers fled desperately. Armor and weapons, thrown to the ground. The smell of burnt paste was in the air. A king in golden armor wants to drink to stop the fleeing generals. But no one listened to him anymore.

The flames surrounded the king of Northern Liao. His beard and eyebrows were all swept off. He threw away the sword. Close your eyes. In a trance, I felt like my feet were rising in the air. Something was grabbing his shoulders and flying. When he opened his eyes, he saw a pair of small round eyes staring at him.

The battle-hardened Tuoba Xu was almost stunned. It turned out to be a black-winged giant eagle carrying him and flying in the air.

In a moment, he landed on both feet. Quiet and Wanyan Zhao stood in front of him.

Quietly touched the eagle's wings. smiled and said, "Thank you, senior sister, you have done me a great favor again!" The eagle affectionately rubbed her little head against her quiet face and let out a low cry. After patting Yan Zhao's shoulder with his wings, he nodded. Then he spread his wings and flew away.

Wan Yan Zhao asked quietly: "What is this divine bird talking about?" Quietly smiled and said, "Senior sister told me that Master Xuanzhen missed me." If you have the chance, let me meet you at Zhongnan Mountain. She said to you, "If you want, you can come with me." ”

Wan Yanzhao said, "When I return to Chang'an, I will take care of things and go to see my aunt together." ”

Tuoba Xu looked impatiently at the two people who regarded him as nothing, and coughed dryly. Wan Yan Zhao hurriedly gave a salute, "Uncle Yue is well!" I patronized to talk to my concubine and forgot about you! ”