The army did not return to the court. The only ones who came back were General Pei, Shen Lan and a group of light cavalry.
It has been more than a year since the last time Shen Lan and Shen Huan met. At that time, Shen Huan was just a palace maid, but now she has become a queen.
The banquet was not too grand, because it had not been long since the emperor returned to the palace, and the palace was preparing for the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. Therefore, a small banquet was simply held in the Chonghua Hall. This time, as the queen, Shen Huan naturally allowed her to appear. Got it
Looking at the increasingly calm Shen Lan below, Shen Huan felt sad again for some reason.
I really wanted to take a closer look at my brother to see if he had any new injuries. Although it was not visible on his face, Shen Huan was afraid that maybe it was some tiny vital point that caused a lot of blood and almost died.
Looking at Shen Lan's hand holding the wine glass, there seems to be nothing wrong. Remembering the last time he came back, Shen Lan's hand was cut by a big knife and he could barely lift the bow or chopsticks.
The meal did not last long. Shen Huan had no intention of eating. She only wanted to talk to Shen Lan after the banquet.
Seeing Shen Huan's absent-minded look, Xichen patted the back of her hand gently. Soon she said she was drunk and told General Pei to come to Qian Palace to discuss matters.
Shen Huan couldn't wait to call Shen Lan to the Chen Palace. The maids had all retreated. Cui Shanggong was the only one standing outside the curtain. Outside the curtain were Xiang Ming and Chun'er. Outside the palace were the other maids.
Shen Lan knelt down and saluted Shen Huan, saying, "Long blessing to the empress."
Shen Huan was stunned for a moment, but this was the rule. Although she was not happy in her heart, she had to accept such a great gift.
When Shen Lan stood up, she smiled at Shen Huan
Shen Huan immediately felt relieved. The doubts that had been lingering in her heart for many days were finally somewhat dispelled. She held his shoulder and held his shoulder. Before she could speak, tears were imminent and she lowered her head and was about to wipe away the tears. However, Shen Lan reached out and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. With tears in her eyes, she said with a smile: "Silly girl, my sister should have grown up and become sensible, so why are she still shedding tears?"
Shen Wen let his calloused palms rub her face, but her tears became more and more violent and she asked softly: "Brother, don't you blame me?"
Shen Lan looked into her eyes and said softly: "Why should you blame your sister? If you want to blame, blame your brother! It's because your brother has no ability and asked you to marry someone you don't like."
Shen Huan stretched out her hand to gently cover his mouth, and said with a tearful smile: "In A Huan's eyes, my brother is the most capable person. As for who A Huan marries, it is not the most important, but - in the end As long as the result is what we want, that’s fine.”
Shen Lan held her hand, was silent for a while, and sighed: "My brother has always felt that my sister is worthy of the most noble man in the world. Although he is an emperor, he is not your lover."
Shen Huan gave a helpless smile and said: "I have always known that although he is an emperor, he is definitely not my beloved Shen Huan. I married him because I had no choice but to do so, but I also have my own plans. Brother is here On the front line, I need my presence in the palace, and similarly, I am in the back, and I also need my brother's assistance in the outer court."
She held his hand and said firmly: "Whether I marry my beloved or not, restoring the Shen family's former glory is the most important thing."
Shen Lan stared at her, but asked: "So, if one day, you are asked to kill your enemy, will you be able to do it?"
Shen Wen's hand trembled slightly, and the determination in his eyes cast a shadow.
Shen Lan sighed softly: "Well, this problem seems a bit far away, let's not talk about it for now. During this battle in the Western Frontier, I have something to tell you."
As soon as the battle in the western border was mentioned, Shen Huan became nervous and hurriedly looked at his face and hands carefully and then at his neck. Fortunately, no unnecessary wounds were found.
Shen Lan smiled and said: "I didn't get hurt this time. It's just that there is another secret about the injury of the Western Kingdom's leader by General Pei." When he said the last four words, his voice lowered.
Shen Huan looked outside. Cui Shanggong stood motionless, seemingly not hearing anything going on inside.
"Sit down and talk." Shen Huan signaled and sat down herself.
Shen Lan sat under her and whispered: "The Lord of the Western Kingdom was injured by a poisonous arrow, and he probably won't live long."
Shen Huan was shocked and asked quickly: "Poison arrow? Why?"
Shen Lan said: "Yes, General Pei has quenched the poison on the poisonous arrow."
Shen Huan said solemnly: "Does he want to directly kill the leader of the Western Kingdom?"
Shen Lan nodded: "Yes, but since General Pei was injured last time, his eyesight is not as good as before!"
Shen Huan was shocked again and asked, "So? He didn't shoot the arrow?"
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"Is it brother?"
Shen Lan nodded again, and Shen Huan tightened her fists and said calmly: "Brother, don't think that General Pei has robbed my brother of his military glory because of this."
Shen Lan smiled and said: "I don't think so, but it's just that General Pei is so desperate, which makes people feel a little inappropriate."
Shen Huan said calmly: "Whether he is okay or not is the business of the Pei family." After saying that, he smiled brightly at Shen Lan and said: "The less involved you are in this matter, the better. One day, the Western Congress will take revenge. I will not I hope that my brother will be in danger. I heard that the eldest prince of the Western Kingdom has great martial arts skills, a dark temperament, and many dead soldiers under his command. So brother, please don’t mention this matter to others. That arrow was shot by General Pei!"
Shen Lan also said: "Don't you know, brother? Don't worry, sister, you are not feeling well now, so it's better to worry less." As he said that, he glanced at Shen Huan's abdomen.
Shen Huan chuckled and said, "How come even my brother is becoming suspicious? No wonder..." She just smiled and said nothing more.
Shen Lan felt uncomfortable because of her smile, but Shen Huan said: "Brother himself is the same. He is always on the battlefield. Now that he has finally come back, it is time to accompany his sister-in-law. That's why you are the only one left in the Shen family. You want to It’s the best way to spread the branches and leaves of the Shen family.”
Shen Lan smiled bitterly: "Why did you start teaching your brother a lesson?"
Shen Wen pouted and said: "Who asked you to think nonsense? Why don't you think about your own affairs!"
Shen Lan just smiled bitterly, and Shen Huan asked in a lowered voice: "Is there any doubt about that person's death?"
"Well," Shen Lan gave her a strange look and said, "He is just an ordinary soldier, why must he be put to death?"
Shen Huan fiddled with the dazzling sapphire ring on her finger and said calmly: "Of course I have my uses."
Shen Lan said: "But others think he died at the hands of the Westerners, so what's the use to you?"
Shen Huan laughed again: "Some people don't think so!"
Seeing that she had no intention of revealing anything, Shen Lan didn't ask any questions. Seeing that it was already getting late outside, she was about to get up and leave when she saw Cui Shanggong come in. She didn't avoid him and lowered her head to whisper a few words in Shen Huan's ear.
The smile on Shen Huan's face spread more and more, like a blooming hibiscus flower