The sun shines in through the window, but he doesn't feel much warmth. Li Er lies on the bed motionless, his eyes are distracted, and he doesn't know what he is thinking. Next to him is a beautiful woman who is scouting. She is dressed up like a talented person, and two people are standing behind her.
The palace maid, her eyebrows are low and her eyes are pleasing to the eye, and she dare not show off her grandeur.
Cai Ren held a bowl of medicinal soup and said softly: "Your Majesty, it's time to drink medicine."
"Mei Niang, leave it alone, I don't want to drink it now."
Li Er said softly, with a bit of weakness and loneliness, and said with a wry smile: "After all, I am no match for time. When I die, how do you think I should arrange for you?"
Cai Ren was so frightened that his pupils shrank suddenly, but his face remained calm, even with a somewhat calm smile: "The Holy One was joking, the Holy One's dragon body is temporarily ill, and it won't be long before he can soar to the sky again.
Let people worship and respect you. As for me, I have received great love from the Holy One. As long as the Holy One does not abandon me, I am willing to accompany you in life and death."
"Okay, then when I die, you can come with me."
The talented man smiled calmly and said, "That is my concubine's blessing." But an unknown chill flashed through the corners of his eyes.
At this time, Wang De hurriedly came in and announced: "Your Majesty, Mr. Fang wishes to see you."
"I, my concubine, will leave for now." Cai Ren bowed discerningly and left with the palace maid.
"Xuan! Help me sit up."
Wang De quickly announced, stepped forward to help Li Er sit up, and put a pillow behind him to make it easier to lean on.
Soon, Fang Xuanling came in: "Your Majesty, please see Your Majesty and wish Your Majesty a speedy recovery!"
Li Er waved his hand to show that there was no need to be polite, and said: "Wang De, let everyone go down, no one is allowed to disturb me, I want to have a good talk with Fang Aiqing."
"I obey the order!" Wang De agreed and hurried down with the others.
"Sit down and talk." Li Er pointed to a Xiudun next to him. After Fang Xuanling sat down, he smiled and said: "My king and my ministers are also brothers. Without you, I wouldn't be here today. We haven't talked openly for a long time.
Isn’t it? Thinking back to those great years, how happy it was, but it’s a pity that times have changed.”
Fang Xuanling knew Li Er too well, and there must be something wrong with what he said. He did not want to talk about old times, so he said bluntly: "Your Majesty, I have brought you news that Qin Huaidao is on his way back and is expected to arrive in Chang'an in about twenty days."
"This is the best news I have heard in this time. Twenty days is not a short time. However, it does take some time to come from the Turks. The governor of Xizhou sent news that Huai Dao went south, and there was no news after that. You
Do you know the specific situation?" Li Er asked.
"I don't know, the journey is long and the message delivery is too slow, but it would be nice to be back."
"Yes, it would be great if he could come back. It means that the boy doesn't hate me. He still has Datang in his heart. He is a good boy. But I owe him a lot. When he comes back, you can bring someone for me. I want to have a good relationship with him."
Let’s talk. At the beginning, he proposed many good policies for governing the world, such as separation of land rights, using relief for work, internship system, etc., but now they seem to be very good. I want to hear his thoughts on how the Tang Dynasty will go in the future."
Fang Xuanling was not stupid. He didn't want to hear his thoughts. He was clearly trying to see if Qin Huaidao was ambitious. If he felt something was wrong, he would probably be more aggressive, right? But he didn't want the war in the Tang Dynasty to rise again and the people suffer, so he reminded her implicitly: "
Your Majesty, your children and grandchildren will be blessed, and the king of Jin will have the appearance of a wise king, and the Tang Dynasty will be prosperous for thousands of years."
"Children and grandchildren are blessed, and they cannot do without the help of virtuous ministers." How could Li Er not understand Fang Xuanling's hint, but as a parent, how can you not worry about your children? Who doesn't want to clear all obstacles for their children before they die?
, arrange everything for future generations, leaving an impregnable empire?
When it came to this matter, Fang Xuanling couldn't persuade her any more.
Li Er said nothing more and fell into deep thought.
The room became quiet and a little depressing.
"well!"
A sigh, with three parts helplessness, three parts bitterness, and four parts unwillingness.
Li Er said slowly: "Xuanling, is it really wrong?"
This was a question. How could Fang Xuanling dare to answer it? However, if he did not answer, he would be deceiving the emperor. He smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, I am stupid and not as smart as your Majesty. How can I know what is right or wrong? Everything depends on the Majesty's decision. I have the most.
Give suggestions and run errands.”
"Do you know what I'm asking?"
Of course Fang Xuanling knew it, but he didn't dare to say it. After thinking about it, he politely reminded him: "With Taoism, I only want to be free and easy, and I have no intention of being a temple. I resigned several times. It's a pity that fate plays tricks on people."
"You mean, I was wrong?" Li Er's tone was obviously a little colder.
Faced with Li Er's moodiness, Fang Xuanling explained gloomily: "No, Your Majesty is right. Your Majesty just did what countless emperors in the past dynasties should do."
"That means he was wrong?" Li Er changed the topic.
Fang Xuanling was so depressed that he didn't know what to say. This question was even more fatal. If he couldn't answer it well, he would definitely lose his head. But when he thought about the injustice suffered by Qin Huaidao, his anger gradually rose and he sighed: "Your Majesty, Qin Huaidao is right, everyone has different positions.
, the choices are naturally different. If you have to say right or wrong, it is fate."
"They all say that Fang Mou is decisive, but I think you are an old cunning person." Li Er suddenly became much better, his eyes began to focus and became more colorful, and he asked with a smile: "What do you think he will do when he comes back?"
This remark also had a double entendre and a hidden edge. Fang Xuanling sensed the implication and solemnly said: "He is willing to come back, so naturally he has no idea."
"That's right, I'm tired, please step back."
"According to the order!"
Looking at Fang Xuanling's leaving figure, Li Er's eyes flashed with light. He didn't know what he was thinking, and after a while he shouted: "Wang De!"
"Here!" Wang De came in quickly.
"Xuan Yuzhang!"
"According to the order!" Wang De retreated and left.
Not long after, Yu Zhang hurried in, his eyes full of concern: "My son, I have paid homage to my father. How does your father feel?"
"I'm like this now, what's the best? You've got a good idea." Li Er smiled lightly, looking at Yu Zhang with a more loving and guilty look. Thinking of the Queen's temporary advice, he asked:
"Your mother and queen told you that your father should treat you well and promise you a good husband, but now you are delaying it again and again. Do you feel resentful?"
"If you don't have children, all major marriage matters will be decided by your parents."
"Father is the king of a country. When considering problems, one must put the country first before the family. No matter whether you hate it or not, I like you to understand. I will be able to return to Chang'an in the next twenty days. I will take some time to arrange your marriage.
No matter what, that boy is a person and worthy of my son."
"Is Brother Qin coming back?" Yuzhang was overjoyed, his eyes filled with light.
Li Er lamented that the daughter was not allowed to stay in college, and a good cabbage was lost to a pig. He nodded indifferently, and his good mood disappeared in an instant, but he still warned him sternly: "Father and Huai Dao have some misunderstandings. You can deal with it after you get married."
, let him help take care of the children more."
"I will remember it," Yuzhang agreed.
Li Er felt that the answer was a bit perfunctory, but there was nothing he could do. He couldn't keep his daughter when she was older, and no one else would dare to marry him. He offended Qin Huaidao, waved his hand to leave, and was full of grievances.
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Almost at the same time, Fangfu.
The study room was full of guests, and several princes came over one after another and sat around. Yu Chigong, Cheng Yaojin, Li Junxian, Li Jing, Xu Shiji, Xue Wanche, Duan Zhixuan, Liu Hongji and Qibi Heli were also invited, all of whom were from Tang Dynasty.
A well-known general in the early days, he was very powerful.
As the host, Fang Xuanling sat at the tea-making station and made tea for everyone. They were all warriors and not so particular. They sat around casually. Duan Zhixuan rushed to say: "Old fellows, my health is getting worse and worse.
It’s only been a couple of years, and I only have one request when I join forces with you, rescue my son, and everything will be easy to talk about.”
Duan Zhixuan's son Duan Zan originally followed Qin Huaidao to conquer Tubo, but stayed behind afterwards. Tubo was in chaos again, and Duan Zan's life and death were unknown. As a father, Duan Zhixuan could not sit still.
Everyone nodded in understanding, and Li Jing persuaded him: "Brother Duan, don't worry. When Qin Huaidao was able to destroy Tubo once, he was able to destroy Tubo a second time and rescue people. Don't worry, he is already on the way, and he will not miss these twenty days."
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"Okay, my son said that Qin Huaidao's kid values friendship and is a trustworthy person, so let's wait."
Xue Wanche took the opportunity and said: "Dear princes, the princes of Qin County have shown great kindness to my Xue family. Whatever you say, the Xue family will never back down."
"I have no shirking duty. I recall how heroic and talented the king of Qin County was in the battle to destroy Goguryeo. I really want to fight side by side again and die without regrets!" Qibi Sili also expressed his position.
Seeing that everyone was looking over, Liu Hongji quickly expressed his position: "Tubo is lost in my hands. I have no shame to see the king of Qin County. We are all old brothers for many years. I will respond to whatever you say, but there is one thing."
, the Tang Dynasty will never allow the war to rise again, it will be difficult for the people."
"Of course, the Tang Dynasty is what it is today because of the hard work of everyone present. Chaos will never be allowed. This is the bottom line." Li Jing affirmed.
"Now that we have reached a consensus, let's get down to business." Fang Xuanling took over the topic with a serious look on her face.
Everyone sits upright and becomes serious.
The tea was fragrant, but everyone had no intention of tasting it. They all looked at Fang Xuanling without saying a word.