In the hot summer, Lu Lan climbed up to Wanghai Pavilion.
This is the tallest building in Guihan City, with a total of four floors. Standing at Wanghai Pavilion, you can have a bird's eye view of the entire Guihan City. Looking up, you can see the sea level. The sea breeze blowing from the sea is cool and pleasant.[]
Faintly, the sound of boatmen's chants could be heard...
"Mother!"
A childish voice came from behind, which startled Lu Lan and turned around quickly.
I saw Diao Chan holding a boy and walking into Wanghai Pavilion. Ten years later, Diao Chan did not look old and was still charming. Three years ago, Mrs. Yan died of illness, and only Diao Chan and Lu Lan were left to depend on each other.
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Time is not forgiving, and those old ministers who traveled east with the Lu family in the past are gradually fading out of the court.
Gao Shun, Cao Xing and others were no longer responsible for leading the troops in the war, but were handed over to Pang Ming for command.
Cao Xing now pays homage to General Wei to protect the safety of the palace; while Gao Shun is only responsible for training troops and is not involved in other affairs. A new generation of generals is gradually growing up. The advisers and generals who came with Lu Lan a few years ago are gradually leaving.
Go to the front desk. After giving birth to Cao Nian, Lu Lan also officially took charge of the government.
"Mom, how is Uncle Gao?"
"General Gao just caught wind and cold occasionally. He has been diagnosed and treated and it is nothing serious.
Lingqi, you didn't get any rest last night. If Xiao Nian hadn't told me about it, I would have thought... you can't be like this. If you don't get enough rest all day long, your body and bones will collapse sooner or later, but you need to take good care of yourself."
"My dear, it's not because I don't want to rest, it's really..."
Goguryeo was ready to move in, and the Gongsun family blocked the Liaodong Road, cutting off our relationship with the mainland. Relying only on sea routes is not common after all. We have no docks and rely entirely on General Zhou's sea ships to import, which is always a bit difficult. General Zhou's side
The recent war has also shocked us. Once we are cut off from the mainland, we will definitely fight alone. General Pang Ming may not be able to resist.
At this time, Uncle Gao absolutely couldn't let anything happen.
As long as he is still there, he can shock the palace... By the way, Zhou Qi went to Youzhou, is there any news back? "
"No news yet!"
Diao Chan sighed softly, led Cao Nian and walked to Lu Lan.
"Mom, give me a hug!"
Cao Nian stretched out his little hand and pulled Lu Lan's clothes.
Lu Lan's eyes flashed with love, she leaned down, picked up Cao Nian, and looked into the distance together.
"Mother, what are you looking at?"
"I'm looking at the other side of the sea."
"But I didn't see anything." Cao Nian followed Lu Lan's example and looked into the distance for a long time, and then said in a childish voice: "Mom, the little grandma said that Nian'er's father is on the other side of the sea. But. But
Why has he never come to see Nian'er? Is it because Nian'er is not good? So daddy doesn't want Nian'er."
The childish words touched the softest place in Lu Lan's heart.
"Nian'er, don't talk nonsense. Nian'er is very good. How could dad not want you? But dad is very busy, so he didn't come. After a while, dad will come to see Nian'er. Then he will accompany Nian'er.
Get on the big boat and play together."
"real?"
"of course it's true!"
Lu Lan forced himself to smile, but there was helplessness in that smile.
She knew very well that it was becoming more and more difficult for Cao Peng to come to Lu Han as his status was getting higher and higher. Every move he made was watched by countless people, so it would be very difficult for him to come. But there was no news from Lu Han for so long.
There was still some resentment in Lan Xin. She hugged Cao Nian, and two lines of tears inadvertently fell from her eyes.
Diao Chan beside him was silent.
After a long while, she sighed softly, turned around and wanted to leave.
But at this moment, I suddenly heard a commotion coming from Mr. Wanghai, and then I saw a chamberlain running up in a hurry.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, General Zhou is back!"
"ah?"
Lu Lan was startled and quickly put down Cao Nian and wiped away the tears on her face.
"Where is General Zhou?"
"Just waiting downstairs..."
"Invite him quickly."
Lu Lan didn't wait for the chamberlain to finish speaking before interrupting him.
The chamberlain did not dare to neglect and hurriedly ran down. After a while, Zhou Qi quickly walked up to Wanghai Pavilion.
"Your Majesty, Zhou Qi, pays homage to the King."
Diao Chan stepped forward to hold Cao Nian and wanted to leave, but was stopped by Lu Lan.
"Mother, let Nian'er stay and accompany me... Lu Han will always be given to him in the future. It is always a good thing to let him know more about me."
Diao Chan smiled and left.
However, when she was about to walk out of the attic of Wanghai Pavilion, she suddenly heard Zhou Qi say from behind: "Your Majesty, I was in Zhuojun this time. Not only did I meet General Zhang, I also met Cao Junhou... He, he, he is currently stationed in Zhuojun.
, worships the post of Chief Protector of the Five Armies, and is in charge of the military affairs of the three states in northern Xinjiang... He has a letter to the king."
Lu Lan was startled when he heard this, and then showed a look of surprise.
"Cao Junhou, he is in Zhuojun?"
Diao Chan also stopped and looked back.
Zhou Qi took out a letter from his arms and respectfully presented it to Lu Lan, "There are also gifts brought by the guardians downstairs, saying they are for the king and the prince."
Before Lu Lan could speak, Diao Chan immediately ordered: "Bring up all the things General Zhou brought."
At this time, Lu Lan couldn't care less about her manners.
With trembling hands, she slowly opened the letter, only to see a piece of paper with unfamiliar yet familiar handwriting.
"Mother, why are you crying?"
Cao Nian looked at Lu Lan in confusion and stretched out his hand to wipe away the tears on Lu Lan's face.
Unexpectedly, Lu Lan grabbed Cao Nian's little hand tightly, with tears on her face, but smiled and said to Cao Nian: "Nian'er, daddy is coming, he wants to see you... He, give it back.
Nian'er brought many gifts."
As boxes of gifts were brought up, Lu Lan's mood suddenly improved a lot.
"Mom, look, this is your favorite silk from Luoyang Caiyi Factory... Also, this is a toy for Xiaonian."
Lu Lan picked up a box of rouge and said excitedly like a little daughter: "Mother, this is the rouge from Dongdu Huahonglou, my favorite... He still remembers us, you see, he has not forgotten us, he still remembers us.
what do you like."
Diao Chan, standing by, couldn't help but laugh!
It is rare to see Lu Lan so happy, especially since the war with Goguryeo last year, he has been looking sad.
"General Zhou, what else did the Protector say?"
Zhou Qi hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "Daduhu said that now is not the time for a decisive battle with Goguryeo. All armies and horses are resting, and the annexation of Caozhou and Caozhou also needs a process. Therefore, Daduhu ordered that the king should try his best to maintain
To defend, first stabilize the situation. As for the land access to Liaodong, there is no need to worry.
The Great Protectorate Committee tried to find a way and ordered General Zhou Jinghai to dispatch five large sea ships from Yuzhou Mountain to travel between Youzhou and Luhan. At that time, all the supplies needed by the king would be imported to Luhan by sea.
As for the specific time, the Protector-General will try to inform the King at that time."
Little did he know that Lu Lan had no intention of understanding these things at this time.
She blurted out: "Didn't Ah Fu say that he wanted to see Nian'er?
Did he say how to meet Nian'er? Should he come over or let Nian'er go? You can tell me."
Zhou Qi couldn't help but laugh, "Your Majesty, the Protector-General explained that he has just arrived in Zhuo County and cannot leave for a while. In a month, he will inspect Youzhou, and then he hopes that the King will send the crown prince to Guzhu City. He
He will greet the crown prince at Lone Bamboo City, and then return to Zhuojun. The guardian also said, please bear with the king for a little longer. At the latest in the spring of next year, he will definitely bring the crown prince back to Seoul to visit the king."
Lu Lan suddenly laughed!
"I can endure it, I will certainly be able to endure it!"
She talked to herself, held Cao Nian in her arms, and whispered: "Nian'er, you will see your father soon!"