Within three days, the news that Zhou Youchen led his troops to defeat the six Turkic tribes spread all over the capital, and the people were overjoyed and greatly encouraged. This victory is of great significance to Zhou Youchen and to the imperial court.

The young monarch was in high spirits, despite the opposition of his ministers. This is an adventure with his life as a bet, once he wins, he will win the hearts of the people of the world, if he loses, he will not only lose his own net worth and life, but also the expectations and respect of the people for him.

Before this battle began, Zhou Youchen's life had already begun to be in danger.

At the moment when he left the capital, the ministers of the court and the central government had secretly divided into two factions. One faction is headed by Meng Zhenglu, which takes a firm stand and protects the stability of imperial power. The other faction is led by Zhou Shirao, who is loyal on the surface, but in fact hides treachery.

What they are really waiting for is not Zhou Youchen's victory, but his defeat, a complete failure. In this way, they have a reason to shake Zhou Youchen's throne.

Seeing that Zhou Youchen was about to return to the court.

The Meng family was naturally the first to breathe a sigh of relief, Meng Zhenglu has been living a hard time these days, he not only has to strengthen his position, but also lobby the people around him, the emperor will definitely be fine. Fortunately, Zhou Youchen did not disappoint him, nor did he let Zhou Shirao take advantage of it.

During this time, Zhou Shirao made a lot of small moves in secret.

However, as soon as the Meng family's hearts breathed a sigh of relief, they knew Meng Xilan's decision to keep worry-free by her side.

When Chu Jingwen died of illness, Mrs. Meng personally came to the door to mourn. Although, the relationship between the two families is not as good as before, but how can the Meng family not express it at this time.

Mrs. Meng has always been well-informed, whether in the palace or outside the palace. However, when she knew that Meng Xilan had brought Wuwu into the palace and had been taking care of her, it was already the eighth day of the Lunar New Year.

Because of Brother Yun'er's matter, Mrs. Meng knew that Meng Xilan had a little dislike for her in her heart. But after all, blood is thicker than water, and the flesh and blood of the family still have to be in one place.

Meng Xilan was reluctant to let Brother Yun enter the palace, although the old lady had a whisper in her heart, she was unwilling to deliberately force her. However, Wuwu is different from Brother Yun, Meng Xilan should not do such a "stupid thing".

Before dawn that day, Mrs. Meng got up and prepared to enter the palace.

She naturally had only one purpose in entering the palace, and that was to make Meng Xilan completely give up the idea of raising a worry-free child.

It doesn't matter if she has no heirs in her life, she still has Brother Yun.

Before Mrs. Meng went out, Meng Zhenglu came to her mother's side and sighed without saying anything: "Mother, Niangniang's decision has her own thoughts, you don't have to worry too much." ”

Mrs. Meng glanced at her son: "Her decision is the decision of the Meng family, and any small thing can become a big thing." ”

Meng Zhenglu knows his mother's temper very well, and it seems that she has to go.

Half an hour later, Mrs. Meng appeared in the main hall of Cining Palace.

Meng Xilan did not shy away from it, and came to see her directly with no worries.

Worry-free was wearing a festive little red jacket, staring at Mrs. Meng, only to feel that this grandmother was very raw, and she had never seen it before.

As soon as Mrs. Meng saw that she was carefree, her face immediately became gloomy.

"Niangniang, if you don't say something in front of the child, you will let Zhulu hold the child first."

Meng Xilan's eyes sank when she heard this, and she lowered her head and said to Wu Wu: "Baby, let's go outside with Zhulu and Zhuqing." ”

Worry-free nodded "um" and obediently followed Zhulu.

After she left, Mrs. Meng immediately changed her face and said, "Niangniang did this on purpose, why on purpose?" Isn't it because you want to be angry with me, an old man? ”

Meng Xilan smiled slightly when she heard this: "Grandmother is too careful. I didn't do this to be angry with you, but Jingwen entrusted me with worry-free before she died, and I have already agreed. ”

When Mrs. Meng heard this, a wave of anger surged in her heart. "Niangniang, although that worry-free is Jingwen's daughter, she is also the remnant of the anti-minister Zhou Youping. If you keep her by your side, you are leaving a scourge by your side. ”

"How can a four-year-old child, with a simple mind and no time, become a scourge as long as he has the heart to discipline? Grandmother, you and I like worry-free this child, really like. ”

Meng Xilan didn't lie, her kindness to worry-free was not just because of Chu Jingwen's entrustment.

"What about Brother Yun? Brother Yun is your own nephew, since you have already opened this case, why don't you bring Brother Yun with you. ”

Meng Xilan said calmly: "Grandmother, Brother Yun is a child of the Meng family, and it will always be." Is there any need to discuss this? ”

Mrs. Meng insisted: "I know you are not happy to hear this, but I still have to say it." Brother Yun is a good boy, he can not only be your dependence, but he can also be the support of the entire Meng family. ”

When Meng Xilan heard this, she couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Maybe grandmother, you're right." With Brother Yun'er's intelligence and sensibility, when he grows up, he will definitely be a malleable talent. Or perhaps, as you expect most in your heart, the emperor will also take care of Brother Yun as if he were his own son because he pities me. Grandmother, you never hide your ambitions, what you really want is not to let Brother Yun be my son, but to want him to be the emperor's son. Let's say something rebellious, do you want Brother Yun to be the crown prince, or even the emperor? ”

Old Mrs. Meng was shocked when she heard this, this kind of thing is not just a casual thing, once someone with a heart hears it, it will be a great crime to destroy the nine clans!

Old Lady Meng slowly stood up, knelt down towards Meng Xilan and said, "Niangniang, the old body doesn't dare to do this delusion, the old body is just worried about Niangniang's situation and the future of the Meng family......

Meng Xilan looked at her grandmother's reaction so excitedly, and her heart was mixed.

She wasn't wrong at all, that's her mind, her plan.

Meng Xilan pursed her lips and was silent for a moment, then she sighed, but still took the initiative to walk over, helped her grandmother and said, "Grandmother, how can you make me stand it like this?" ”

Old Madam Meng grabbed her hand and exerted her strength slightly: "Xilan, you must know that I am doing this for your good." ”

Meng Xilan looked at her grandmother's old and deep face, and she didn't care about her theoretical debate.

She slowly came to her senses, took a step back and said, "Of course I know Grandmother's intentions. It's just that Brother Yun is still too young now, and it is the time when he needs his father's love the most. It's not that I don't want to plan for Brother Yun, I just want to wait a few more years. ”

Children's minds are far more fragile and sensitive than adults think, and if they are not careful, they can leave scars that will last a lifetime.

Old Mrs. Meng's eyes flashed slightly when she heard this, and her eyebrows stretched out: "Niangniang, do you really think so?" ”

Meng Xilan nodded slightly, only sighing in her heart.

Grandmother kept an eye on it, how could she not want to?

Seeing her serious expression and peaceful eyes, Mrs. Meng immediately relieved herself.

She held her hand with both hands and said in a deep voice: "It's best if Niangniang can think like this!" ”

When she mentioned worry-free again, Meng Xilan also adopted an attitude of avoiding the important and trivial. "Leave worry-free, I also have my own selfishness. Grandmother doesn't need to worry too much, when the time is right, I will settle her properly. ”

Her gentle attitude and tone are impeccable.

Mrs. Meng felt a warm current in her heart, before, she was really worried that Meng Xilan had a share with herself because of the previous things.

After her grandmother left, Meng Xilan's face changed slightly.

The smile on the corner of his mouth gradually disappeared, and there was a little more haze between the originally clear and carefree eyebrows.

She raised her hand and rubbed her eyebrows, got up and pushed the window to look out.

The courtyard is snow-white, and Haruko is squatting on the ground to tinker with snowballs, as if she wants to build a snowman for Sanssouci.

The carefree little face was slightly red from the cold, and the tip of the nose was a little red, but the eyes were bright and full of joyful smiles.

can see her smiling face every day, this is Meng Xilan's biggest selfishness.

I don't know if it's because my grandmother entered the palace, but three days later, Zhou Youning, who was pregnant, also entered the palace to see her.

Since she got married, she has rarely taken the initiative to enter the palace except for necessary festivals and occasions.

But today, although she has difficulty moving, she still came to see Meng Xilan.

She is four months pregnant, and her slightly bulging lower abdomen is not very obvious.

Meng Xilan specially instructed Zhulu to prepare more delicious things, and everything had to be careful and careful.

Zhou Youning saluted her according to the rules, but as soon as her knees bent slightly, she was helped up by Zhu Qing and said, "Your Royal Highness Princess, you should be careful of your body." ”

Meng Xilan immediately said: "You are kind enough to come to see me, why bother to stick to these etiquettes, don't say anything else, in case you are tired of my little nephew, I won't follow!" ”

She deliberately accentuated her tone, but it was a joke.

Zhou Youning looked at her with a smile: "Rules are rules, how can you say that you don't care if you don't care." ”

As he spoke, Carefree trotted out of the room.

She stood beside Meng Xilan, looked at Zhou Youning in front of her, smiled a little shyly, and then turned around and asked, "Who is this beautiful sister?" ”

Zhou Youning saw that he was carefree, his expression changed slightly, and his eyes softened instantly. She really looks very similar to Chu Jingwen, and her eyebrows and eyes are almost identical.

However, if you look closely, you can still see Zhou Youping's shadow on her face.

Blood dissolves in water, she is his daughter in the end, how can she not be?

Meng Xilan looked at Zhou Youning's deep gaze, and knew what she remembered, she touched her carefree head, and said, "She is not your sister, she is your aunt, your aunt." ”

Zhou Youning immediately burst into a gentle smile, stretched out his hand to her and said, "Don't worry, come over and let my aunt take a look." Your aunt hugged you when you were a child. ”

Carefree walked over a little timidly, but when she was about to touch her, she was shy again, and then ran back to Meng Xilan's side.

Zhou Youning slowly withdrew his hand, and said with some emotion: "Sure enough, I haven't seen her for too long, and she doesn't recognize me anymore." ”

"The days to come are still long, and if you see each other more, you will kiss." Meng Xilan comforted her.

Zhou Youning lowered his head, looked at his stomach and said, "My body is sinking day by day, and I am afraid that I will not be able to come often in the future." ”

After the child is born, she has to recuperate for a long time, and she has to take care of the child, and she can't be distracted.

Meng Xilan looked at her and smiled: "Don't worry, hard work pays off." You should plan more for yourself now, and I have nothing to worry about. ”

Zhou Youning nodded helplessly when he heard this, and only stretched out his hand to Wuwu again and said, "Come over Wuwu and let my aunt hug me, okay?" ”

Carefree didn't feel awkward this time, and walked over obediently.

Zhou Youning gently hugged her little body, her eyes were sour all of a sudden, and those past events were all accompanied by memories and weighed heavily on her heart......

Meng Xilan just lowered her eyes and was silent, and her heart was full of emotion.

……

Seeing that Zhou Youchen's return date is approaching day by day, the atmosphere in the palace is gradually becoming lively.

In order to welcome the return of the monarch, Chang Hai came up with a lot of ideas, but they were all vetoed by Meng Xilan.

Now is not the time for luxury and waste, the war on the frontier has calmed down, but there are still many things that need to be worked hard up and down in the Northern Yan Kingdom.

When Chang Hai saw her attitude, he knew that the scenery was definitely no fun, so he simply didn't ask Song Wenxiu, so he gave up, and the little eunuchs under his hands were not allowed to talk casually.

On the day of welcoming the emperor back to the palace, the wind and sun were beautiful and cloudless.

Meng Xilan was neatly dressed and had plain makeup, and personally led everyone in the palace to stand in front of the Taihe Gate, waiting quietly, waiting for their monarch, their hero.