Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

Then while walking, Xu De was also concerned, and asked Luo Ke if he was cold-hearted, and if he wanted someone to add a sedan chair to carry him in.

Luo Kexin declined his kindness in great panic.

At the same time, Xu De also enthusiastically chatted with Li Qiu, saying that you haven't seen each other for a year, your lord, you are sunburned, and you have lost weight.

This also made Li Qiu and Luo Kexin feel very warm in their hearts, and their nervousness about this trip to the palace also eased a lot.

Finally, when they came to Empress Changsun's Lizheng Hall, the eunuch Xu De led them back with great insight.

Leave this place to their own family.

Afterwards, Li Qiu and Luo Kexin naturally also bowed their heads to thank Empress Changsun for her kindness.

At this time, Empress Changsun hurriedly smiled and helped the two of them up.

"Look at you two children, when you come to me, you will treat yourself as if you were at home."

"Don't be shy."

"On weekdays, except for your eldest grandson, almost no one comes."

"I'm very happy to have you guys come over to chat with me."

As she said that, Empress Changsun smiled and took Luo Kexin's hand to sit down, while she was talking, she secretly looked at her son.

Looking at Li Qiu, who has been exposed to the wind and sun for a year, and has turned dark and thin after running around for days, she couldn't help but feel bursts of distress in her heart.

Immediately, under the inquiry of Empress Changsun, Luo Kexin and Li Qiu also talked about the situation in Youzhou.

When Li Qiu and Luo Kexin raided and killed the enemy at night when they heard Xue Yantuo's [-] troops were coming, Empress Changsun frowned slightly and became worried.

And when she heard them tell about the two months ago, the two of them, husband and wife, and A Ke led a team into the Turkic hinterland and snatched back a lot of horses and sheep, Empress Changsun shook her head.

He complained and said: "Look at you two children, you are still very happy to mention this matter now."

"This marching and fighting is such a fun thing?!"

"My palace has been following His Majesty's conquests all these years, and every time I am so worried that I can't sleep at night."

"I'm afraid that on the battlefield, the sword has no eyes, and there will be some mistakes."

"Especially Kexin and Yunzhong (A Ke was named Princess Yunzhong before), you two girls, why do you like to charge forward so much?"

"Now that you are married, let men do what should be done by men."

"In my Great Tang Army, there are also countless generals and a wealth of talents. It has not yet reached the point where there are no one."

"By the way, why didn't you see Yun Zhong come back together this time?"

Listening to Empress Changsun's care and teaching, Li Qiu and Luo Kexin smiled and nodded in agreement.

When A Ke was mentioned, Li Qiu also explained that A Ke came back with the team with four apprentices.

It is estimated that it will take a few days to arrive in Chang'an.

As for myself and Luo Kexin, they walked faster and rushed back first.

In fact, when Li Qiu entered the Lizheng Palace, he had already secretly observed it.

The palaces in the palace were all built in the previous dynasty.

Due to the vicissitudes of life, the repairs in the later period were not in place, even its own Furong Garden was not as good.

So on this cold winter day, Empress Changsun could always feel a slight chill here.

Even though there are several charcoal stoves in the hall, the temperature is still a bit low.

Hence, Li Qiu said with a smile at this time: "My Lady, this time I come back from Youzhou, I have a few good things here that I want to present to my Lady and Your Majesty."

Chapter 285 My Heart Is Warmer Than Carbon

Hearing Li Qiu's words, Empress Changsun smiled and asked, "Oh? I don't know what it is?"

Li Qiu smiled at this time and said that he had told the eunuch Xu De just now, and now he had to go out and see for himself.

Empress, you have to wait for a while.

After Li Qiu left, Empress Changsun kindly took Luo Kexin's hand and said with concern: "Ke Xin."

"You two have been married for almost a year."

"Is there any movement here?"

In the topic between the two women, Luo Kexin naturally understood what Empress Changsun was referring to.

So, with a blushing face, Li Qiu was frightened by Sun Simiao's words, and he dared not have a child for a long time.

This time, Empress Changsun was very angry and also found it funny.

Then he shook his head dumbfoundingly and said, "Oh, how can there be any woman in the world who doesn't have children?"

"You two children, isn't this just giving up food because of choking?"

"Also, this Sun Simiao is also the same, what are you doing talking to Li Qiu when you have nothing to do?!"

"He is a man, can he understand this?"

When this matter was mentioned, Luo Kexin couldn't help but sigh, "Your Majesty, don't blame him either."

"Li Qiu is actually doing it for my own good."

"He grew up with the old housekeeper, Wang Zhong, since he was a child."

"And beside me, there is only one grandpa."

"Last year, Wang Zhong was gone."

"Now, grandpa has also left, and there are only two of us left in the so-called family of the two of us."

"Whenever I tried to persuade him, Li Qiu always said that if something happened to me and the child, then he would be alone in this world."

"Then what should he do?"

Luo Kexin couldn't help crying because he mentioned his deceased grandfather and his own sadness.

Empress Changsun couldn't help feeling distressed in her heart, she also wiped her tears and sighed: "You two are poor children."

"Li Qiu has no parents since he was a child. Over the years, he has been lonely and afraid."

"At the beginning, he led more than 100 soldiers of the Shenwu Army, and he dared to break into the Turkic formation of 10,000+ people."

"He's not even afraid of death, not even the Turkic people over there, but he's just afraid of what might happen to you mother and son in the future."

"As long as there is an elder by his side, it won't scare him like this for the usual thing of giving birth to a child."

"Oh, if you want to blame, you can only blame his cruel parents who gave birth to him but couldn't support him or accompany him!"

At this moment, seeing that Empress Changsun was even more sad than himself, Luo Kexin hastily wiped away tears, and said comfortingly: "Empress Empress, aren't we getting better and better now?"

"I came back this time mainly to marry Wu Sui."

"At that time, when Wu Jue has also passed the door, our family will become more and more lively."

After the two of them chatted for a while, Li Qiu and Xu De walked in again.

And behind them, several little eunuchs walked in with sweaty heads, each holding a charcoal stove.

And under Xu De's command, the carbon furnaces were placed in appropriate positions in the palace.

In almost an instant, the temperature in the palace could be clearly felt.

"Xu De, these charcoal furnaces were brought back by Li Qiu?"

"Why does it feel so much hotter than those carbon stoves in our palace?"

At this moment, the old eunuch Xu De hurriedly smiled and bowed and said, "Returning to Madam, these charcoal stoves were brought back from Youzhou by Prince Li Qiu after traveling thousands of miles."

"These carbon furnaces are bigger than the carbon furnaces in our palace, and they look better."

"The most important thing is that the charcoal brought by Lord Li Qiu is not the same as the charcoal in our palace."

"This old slave has never heard of it, and has never seen it."

"However, with the filial piety of the prince, this winter, the empress and your majesty will never be cold again!"

The old eunuch Xu De has good eyesight and a very good personality. Every word he said was in the heart of Empress Changsun.

Let Empress Changsun sound very comfortable and happy.

Afterwards, Empress Changsun, accompanied by Luo Kexin, went to a nearby charcoal furnace to have a look.

At this time, a young eunuch also sensiblely lifted part of the lid of the carbon stove.

Suddenly, Empress Changsun felt a wave of heat coming towards her, and subconsciously took a step back.

"Li Qiu, what kind of charcoal did you bring back?"

"It's red in the stove, how can it be so hot?!"

At this moment, Li Qiu scratched his head and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, the charcoal in here is quite different from the charcoal we used before."

"It's extracted from the stone."

"Not only is the temperature higher, but it also burns longer."

"If this stove is lit before dark, it can be used until dawn."

"It will save a lot of worry."

"Just now I accidentally added too much, which made the palace a bit overheated."

"From now on, every autumn and winter, the Empress and Your Majesty will no longer have to worry about the cold wind and chill in the palace."

After hearing his words and looking at the stove, Empress Changsun's heart was warmer than the burning coals.

"Okay, okay, Li Qiu, I really like this gift you brought back."

"It's really difficult for you two children to have such filial piety."

"You may not know that His Majesty's right leg was injured that year."

"Every autumn and winter, affected by the cold wind and chill, his legs always hurt."

"In severe cases, even walking is difficult."

"After having your carbon stove, it will definitely play a big role!"

At this moment, it was said that Cao Cao and Cao Cao were coming, and Li Shimin, who had just finished his government affairs in Chengqing Palace, hurried over.

Seeing Li Shimin, Li Qiu and Luo Kexin hurried over to greet him.

Li Shimin smiled and supported Li Qiu, telling the two of them to sit down and talk without restraint.

At this time, Li Shimin smiled and looked at Li Qiu with admiration in his eyes.

"Li Qiu, I haven't seen her in a year, she's getting darker and thinner."

"I heard Changsun Wuji talk about your affairs before."

"You, and your thirteen states, are doing very well."

"Resisted the Turkic invasion, rescued more than [-] victims of disasters, and finally besieged Wei and rescued Zhao, and drew the bottom line, allowing the Turks to retreat in advance."

"You have made great contributions to me, to the people of Tang Dynasty, and to the world."

"It's just that I haven't figured out how to reward you!"

Chapter 286 Princess?please stay away from me

Li Qiu smiled at this time, "Your Majesty, you have already appointed your ministers as county kings, and you have given them thirteen state fiefdoms, and there are so many food towns."

"The minister is already very content, and doesn't ask for any other rewards."

"I just hope that your majesty will forgive me a few more times when I make mistakes in the future."

"And this defense against the Turks is for self-protection."

"It is unbearable to take in and support those disaster victims."

"Especially the last raid on the Turkic hinterland, it was only done on impulse at the time, far less profound than what His Majesty said."

"Therefore, it is not worthy of His Majesty's compliment."

Hearing what he said, Li Shimin felt even more happy, patted his shoulder and nodded and said: "Okay, you are honest enough, you have a pure heart."