Since Meng Xilan returned to the palace, the rumors outside have not stopped. Those who coveted the status and power of the Meng family even used the word "demon concubine" behind their backs to satirize Meng Xilan. said that she was a demon who deceived the king's heart, and said that she was a demon woman with a heart like a snake and scorpion.

Those ugly gossips often reached the ears of the Meng family, and even through the thick palace gate, they reached the palace. However, the Meng family ignored those ill-intentioned ridicules, so as not to regenerate them.

The tree is very popular, and there are many people who are popular, and everyone understands this truth. As for Meng Xilan's life in the palace, it is even more quiet and quiet. Right now, she has no time to take care of anything other than her body, and she doesn't want to waste her energy on it.

However, after a long time, the dream family will inevitably have some minds in their hearts. Especially in the court, when Meng Zhenglu heard that someone was discussing the affairs of the harem, he couldn't help but feel on fire in his heart! Fortunately, most of the time, he didn't wait for him to stand up and speak for his daughter. Zhou Youchen already had a straight face and reprimanded the courtier who played for being troublesome.

"Concubine Lan is my dearest relative, and if you disrespect her three times and several times, you are disrespectful to me, the emperor! The concubine prayed for the blessing of the country for three years, and it was very hard to eat coarse tea and light rice. Now, she finally returned to the palace, but she was talked about by you ministers all day long! Nothing! What is this? What qualifications do you have to evaluate Concubine Lan! ”

Zhou Youchen saw the fold handed by Na Wenchen and threw it heavily to the ground. "Could it be that right now, in your eyes, there is nothing more important in this world than the impeachment of Concubine Lan? You are all pillars of talent, if you don't use your skills in political affairs, what's the use of staring at my harem all day long? What a bunch of ridiculous idiots! ”

His tone was full of displeasure, even anger.

The Turkic foreign tribes repeatedly invaded, and the town army outside the fortress was defeated one after another, and the pass of the northwest fortress was about to be pierced by the enemy. They actually still have the time and energy to find trouble with a harem girl! It's hateful, it's ridiculous!

"Foreign invasion, how to fight back, this is the most important thing you should consider."

Zhou Youchen patted the dragon case and reminded those civil servants who picked people's handles, which one is lighter and which one is heavier.

However, it is very strange that even if Zhou Youchen is above the court, how can he speak fiercely. The ministers still advocated peace rather than sending troops to fight back.

Zhou Youchen was angry for this reason.

In the middle of the next dynasty, Meng Zhenglu deliberately went to Cining Palace.

When he saw his daughter, he had to bow according to the rules.

"Minister, knock on the concubine."

Meng Xilan stepped down the steps, helped her father with both hands and said, "Is there anyone else present here, my father doesn't have to be like this." Let's get up and talk. ”

She knew her father's character, and if it wasn't for something important, he wouldn't have made such a trip himself.

Meng Zhenglu sat down with his hands down, and only told his daughter everything that happened in the court.

Meng Xilan listened quietly with the tea bowl, and then said half-loudly: "Father doesn't have to worry about me, no matter how bad the rumors outside are, the emperor's mind towards his daughter will not change in the slightest." ”

Meng Zhenglu actually thought so in his heart, and after hearing her say this, he felt more down-to-earth.

"Niangniang has always been stable and does not participate in the affairs of the court, so even if those people want to be framed, they can't find your fault and handle." Meng Zhenglu spoke seriously, then paused slightly, and said, "However, there is something that needs to be done by the mother right now." ”

Meng Xilan raised her eyebrows slightly: "Father, please say it's okay." ”

Meng Zhenglu opened his mouth after careful consideration, and only told her about the repeated Turkic invasions last year.

Meng Xilan put down the teacup and said, "I also know a thing or two about this matter." ”

"During the reign of the first emperor, the imperial court fought a lot of battles, and although most of them won, they also hurt their vitality. Now, the emperor has only been on the throne for three years, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, self-sufficient, and there is a peaceful scene everywhere. If you start a war, I'm afraid it will ......"

Meng Zhenglu knows that her daughter is a smart person, and she doesn't need to talk too much, she will understand.

Meng Xilan pondered for a moment before she said, "Does my father want me to persuade the emperor not to start a war?" ”

Meng Zhenglu nodded: "Unless you have the strength and confidence to win, otherwise, this battle cannot be fought." ”

He only left his daughter with this sentence, and left in a hurry.

Meng Zhenglu didn't want to meet the emperor in Cining Palace, and that kind of scene might embarrass him.

Meng Xilan silently recited this sentence in her heart, only to feel that there was a deep meaning in it.

Suddenly, Zhou Youchen really came to Cining Palace.

He was so upset that he didn't feel comfortable staying anywhere else, and he just wanted to come to her side, even if it was just to see her.

Meng Xilan ordered Zhulu to change his favorite tea, and Zhou Youchen frowned and sat down.

"Why is the emperor unhappy today?"

Meng Xilan asked knowingly, her tone flat.

"It's okay, it's just for some trivial things, and I'm a little idle."

He was reluctant to complain to her, because that would make him look like a child who had not grown up in front of her.

Hearing this, Meng Xilan slowly stretched out her hand, as if she wanted to comfort him.

Zhou Youchen spread out his palm, wrapped her hand, and said, "I feel bored and panicked, you accompany me for a walk, okay?" ”

Meng Xilan nodded with a smile: "Of course." ”

The midsummer has not passed, and the sun after noon is still very poisonous. So, sitting in a gazebo is the most comfortable option.

Meng Xilan was going to sit opposite Zhou Youchen, but she grabbed her wrist, "You sit next to me." ”

Meng Xilan did not hesitate, sat down next to him, and leaned towards his chest like an obedient kitten.

The palace people all retreated outside, turned their backs, and guarded the surroundings.

Zhou Youchen grabbed her shoulders, gently wrapped his fingers around her sideburns, and said softly, "Are you so obedient today?" ”

Meng Xilan smiled slightly: "The emperor is unhappy, I always have to coax it." ”

"I don't want you to coax ......" Zhou Youchen pinched her earlobe as if he was a little angry.

Meng Xilan leaned on him, was silent for a while, and then said, "Why is the emperor unhappy?" Can you tell me about it? ”

"Those annoying things, saying it will only make you annoyed with it."

Zhou Youchen still didn't want to mention it, not because he wanted to guard against her, but because he felt that she shouldn't work hard for this.

Meng Xilan looked up at him, looked directly into his eyes, and said word by word: "I hope I can share joys and sorrows with the emperor." ”

Zhou Youchen raised the corners of his lips lightly and smiled: "You are more and more good at coaxing people." ”

After that, he told Meng Xilan what was on his mind.

In the case of the Turks, he had to go to war no matter what, and besides, there was also a royal expedition.

Meng Xilan chuckled in her heart when she heard this.

Zhou Youchen could feel the stiffness of her body, and unconsciously hugged her tighter.

"Are you scared?"

"Well, a little." Meng Xilan nodded, and in the next moment, she pressed her cheek to his chest, listening to his heartbeat and said, "If this is what the emperor wants to do, then do it." ”

Zhou Youchen was slightly surprised when he heard this, and chuckled: "I thought you would oppose it." ”

"Why should I object? Dealing with those who bully you is the most correct way to fight back. Meng Xilan said quietly.

Zhou Youchen sighed: "You still know my mind best." But why don't all those civilian and military generals in the DPRK and China understand? ”

Meng Xilan's eyes fluttered, and she shook her head and said, "Your Majesty, it's not that they don't understand, but they don't dare to understand." ”

Her tone was soft, but it was deep.

"Why?" Zhou Youchen suddenly straightened up, looked at her and asked.

He vaguely felt that something was wrong, but he didn't know what was wrong, it was strange and vague.

Meng Xilan also sat up straight and faced him, she reached out to hold his face, looked at his amber eyes, and said softly: "The reason why they dare not obey your army is because you have half Turkic blood in your body. Your Majesty, your biological mother, Concubine Xiao, is a Turkic ......"

Although she is only an adopted daughter of the Six Turkic Princes, I heard that her background is not ordinary.

When Zhou Youchen heard this, his eyes sank slightly, and a cold glow appeared under his eyes.

"I never forgot, I didn't expect, they didn't forget......"

"Why do they think that just because I have Turkic blood in my body, they think that I am an unreliable monarch, and that every decision I make is meaningless?"

His tone was a little hurried, revealing indescribable helplessness and frustration.

Growing up, his background has always been a lever for others to attack him, and he has long hated it.

Meng Xilan looked at him seriously, shook her head and said, "Of course not." But they are your mother's people, and they are equal to your people. ”

Zhou Youchen's eyes were like torches, shining brightly, "No, to me, they are all strangers. They bully my people, burn and rob, and I will not give up. ”

Meng Xilan's heart moved slightly when she heard this.

He took a deep breath and continued, "What if I'm a Turk? What if I am a son of a foreign race? I am now the emperor of the Northern Yan Kingdom, and this is the only place I want to protect and live. ”

Every word is as sonorous and powerful as knocking gold and breaking jade.

Meng Xilan's eyes were still deep, she hugged Zhou Youchen tightly again, and sighed as if she was sighing: "Your Majesty, you have really grown up." ”

His words and deeds carry the courage and responsibility of being a monarch.

Zhou Youchen also hugged her back: "Xilan, do you believe me?" ”

"Believe. I will always believe in you. She spoke softly, and replied gently and submissively.

The two of them hugged each other quietly, and after half a sound, after Meng Xilan calmed down, she suddenly asked, "Your Majesty, why don't we have a drink?" ”

"Drinking?" Zhou Youchen raised his eyebrows when he heard this, looked at her and said deliberately: "Why? Your wine isn't very good. ”

Meng Xilan glanced at him with disgust when she heard this: "It is precisely because the wine is not good that I dare not be embarrassed in front of others, and I only dare to get drunk in front of the emperor." ”

Zhou Youchen smiled, gently rubbed the tip of her nose with the tip of her nose and said, "This is the best." I will never be allowed to get drunk in front of others, and only I can see how drunk you are. ”