The fatigue in his eyes dissipated at this moment, and he seemed to have regained his former look.
The women's worries dissipated somewhat as Zhao Kang cheered up.
Wu Xinyi stood up and said, "I'm going to cook."
Qin Yufeng also stood up and pulled Cao Bailu along. Ye Hongxue left Zhao Kang's arms with a forced smile and followed.
Watching everyone leave, Zhao Kang looked at the youngest and most uneasy person at the moment.
Standing up and walking towards the other party, Elizabeth finally couldn't help but throw herself into his arms.
Before, she looked at Zhao Kang's family every day, feeling extremely envious.
But after Zhao Kang accepted her, everything seemed to have changed, which made her panic all the time.
But he didn't dare to show it, and he couldn't help being hugged by Zhao Kang at this moment.
"It's okay, I'm still here."
Zhao Kang comforted her softly, stroking the woman's smooth blond hair.
I don’t know how long it took for the woman to raise her red and swollen beautiful eyes and apologize in a low voice, "I'm sorry."
The person in front of her was already very tired, but she was still taking care of her emotions gently.
Zhao Kang smiled, "If you don't want to say that, just be fine."
…
It’s been many years since I’ve been back to Yuanjiang County. After dinner, the others were busy packing up.
Qin Yufeng and Ye Hongxue, the two women who first entered Zhao Kang's heart, accompanied him, enjoying the shade under the tree and listening to the two women talking about what happened after he went to Jingguo.
"On the way to Yuanjiang, I received a lot of news. His Majesty rushed all the patients to Bingzhou for complete lockdown."
"Er Niu also suffered a misfortune. Now Doctor Huang and others are continuing to study the drug."
"The rich man was sent to the palace. The war in Jingguo is over, but the epidemic in the country is getting worse. I don't know what Xuance is going to do."
Zhao Kang lowered his eyes, having already guessed something in his mind.
Since he succeeded to the throne, in the eyes of others, Xiao Xuance may still be as out of place as he was when he was a prince.<
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But Zhao Kang knew very well that the most ruthless emperor in the history of the Qian Dynasty was far more decisive than his sister Xiao Linglong.
Because when Xiao Linglong became emperor, she would have concerns and consider the overall situation.
But Xiao Xuance was different. He would only remember one thing in his heart. His sister tried her best to protect Daqian and then handed it over to him.
Therefore, for the sake of his sister, he will destroy anything that might shake the foundation of Daqian Country at all costs.
The world's opinions, etiquette, laws, ancestral rules, these are the things that an ordinary emperor values most.
Everything is bullshit in front of him!
That is to say, Xiao Xuance's own personality is different from ordinary people, otherwise he would have this kind of contempt for all rules and systems.
It is easy to become a tyrant.
Sighing softly, Zhao Kang hugged the two women tightly and said, "Let it go. I don't have the energy to think about it so much now."
The two women's eyes were filled with distress, and they also hugged him tightly.
The next day.
After preparing everything, except Eunuch Liu and others who stayed behind in Yuanjiang, Zhao Kang led others to the imperial capital.
When he arrived at the imperial capital, even though the epidemic was still there, Xiao Xuance still led hundreds of officials to welcome him, Zhao Kang, into the palace.
Looking at Xiao Xuance, whose eyes were a little red, Zhao Kang didn't say anything.
Ye Hongxue and others went to the harem, while Zhao Kang and his party came to the main hall and briefly shared the news about the war in Jingguo.
When he finished speaking, Xiao Xuance smiled and said, "Emperor Jing sent people to deliver the letter at high speed a few days ago, which is exactly what King Zhao said."
"Now that Jingguo has sent troops to encircle and suppress the remnants of the enemy bandits, Xiao Jin has also been taken to the imperial capital of Jingguo to await execution. Basically, there will be no more surprises in the war in Jingguo."
"Other than that
In addition, the two generals Zhou Long and Wu Xiong from the Tianshan Mountains also reported good news. They have led the army to occupy the entire wasteland, and the Xia army has retreated. I have sent people to increase the strength. What does King Zhao think?"
Zhao Kang nodded, "Your Majesty, this war minister will personally lead the troops!"
The officials were horrified, they were going to destroy the country!
"Yes! The troops, horses, supplies, household and military departments have begun preparations, and it will be ready within half a year at most." Xiao Xuance said.
Then he continued, "Half a month ago, lightning struck the city and a tragedy occurred in Bingzhou. There were numerous explosions in many places, killing and injuring countless people. When you are protecting against the epidemic, you must not forget to appease the people."
Zhao Kang raised his head and looked at Xiao Xuance, who was sitting on the dragon throne. At this moment, he seemed to see countless grievances weighing on the shoulders of the young emperor.
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"Would you blame me?"
On the royal road, Xiao Xuance asked with a smile.
Zhao Kang, who was walking in parallel, didn't know what to say, so he just patted the shoulder of the person next to him.
Talking about lightning striking the city is naturally nonsense.
What really happened was that Xiao Xuance had people detonate explosives in almost every city in Bingzhou.
The death toll is probably no less than on the battlefield.
"If eldest sister were here, she would probably beat me to death." The young emperor grinned.
Zhao Kang sighed, "Everything will pass."
As long as enough time passes, no one will remember these things.
Xiao Xuance just smiled and changed the topic, "This time, our two countries have suffered heavy losses. Wu Guanhai and I will handle the next mess ourselves."
"Just do whatever you want, or spend more time with your sisters-in-law. Don't worry too much."
Zhao Kang thought for a while and said, "I will lead the troops to the expedition in a year."
But Xiao Xuance shook his head, and this time he patted Zhao Kang on the shoulder, "Old Zhao, you are too tired. Life should not be so painful and tiring.
But there’s nothing you can do.”
Zhao Kang lowered his eyes, Xiao Xuance obviously knew what happened to him.
The young emperor smiled again at this time and said, "So I have to rely on you from now on. I don't have any requirements anymore. As long as Qian Guo is here, we are brothers. Isn't this request too much?"
"I will do it without you asking," Zhao Kang said calmly.
Xiao Xuance laughed and said, "Really?"
"Of course, we are brothers."
Then the two of them said in unison, "The kind that are closer than real brothers."
With a cheerful smile, Xiao Xuance said, "Okay, you can go there by yourself. I have to go to the Imperial Study Room. Don't leave once you're here. The palace or the imperial capital, it's up to you to choose the place. Let's be company."
After Zhao Kang hummed and watched Xiao Xuance leave, he asked a palace maid to take him to the harem.
Walking into the imperial garden, I saw Ye Hongxue, Wu Qingluan and others.
Apart from that, he saw no one else. He walked forward with some doubts, "Where is Fugui'er?"
"Master." Wu Qingluan looked over in surprise, quickly got up and ran over. Looking at the white-haired Zhao Kang, he immediately burst into tears, "Master, why are you like this?"
"You are already a queen, and you are still crying."
Zhao Kang laughed and then said, "Nothing, just make it white and then dye it black."
After comforting Wu Qingluan, Zhao Kang asked where Xiao Fugui had gone. Ye Hongxue looked inside and said, "I'm playing with Zhenbang in there."
"I gonna go see."
Zhao Kang smiled, got up and walked inside. As soon as he walked in, he heard his son's voice.
"It's not so harmonious. Look at what you built. It's so ugly. It's so different from our Yangzhou masons!"
Another unconvinced voice came out, "It's too dry!"
Zhao Kang listened to his son and said, "Okay, get out of the way and let me spread the water again. It will be a little thinner and it will be better."
