Let's talk about the western border, since Huo Mu led his troops on an expedition, he has been recharging his energy and focusing on defense. Although the courtiers were dissatisfied, he had a few small-scale confrontations with the enemy, and he gained a lot. From time to time, gold and silver horses and other objects were presented to the emperor, and the lost cities were slowly recovered. Therefore, the emperor did not listen to the impeachment of Wen Tianhe and others, and praised him several times.At this time, Binglun was in charge of the government, and Huo Mu suddenly changed his fighting style, frequently took the initiative to attack, and led Dayan soldiers to launch continuous strong attacks on the enemy.On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, there was a good news. The Yan army attacked the enemy camp in the middle of the night and attacked the enemy camp with fire. For more than 2000 miles, they chased all the way to the Yalong River Basin, captured Deli and his wife and clansmen alive, Fuluo Khan of Tuyuhun was heartbroken, led his remnants to flee all the way, and retreated to his old lair in Shazhou.

This news shocked the government and the public, and the whole capital cheered for it.Huo Mu was already known as the god of war back then, and his status was transcendent. Now the saying that a tiger father has no dogs and sons has been confirmed again. Huo Lin's name has become a household name overnight. Like his father, he is regarded as a god-like figure by the people.In the streets and alleys, everyone was talking about the Yan army's surprise attack, about the great achievements of Huo's father and son, and about when Delizamp was escorted to Beijing.

In the Chuigong Palace, some courtiers used up all the beautiful words to praise Huo Mu Huo Lin and his son. Zong Xu put his hand on the handrail of the carved dragon and said loudly: "For the sake of good relations between the two countries, the late emperor once married my ninth aunt Zeng far away. Tubo got married, but Deli Zanpu did not treat each other with courtesy, which caused the princess to die young. Afterwards, he had the face to send someone to Beijing again, threatening him with words, asking to marry my sister, Princess Lanling, and thus challenged her. Starting a war is simply arrogant, rebellious, and sinful. Today, the iron hooves of our horses and iron hooves have flattened the land of Tubo, and Deli and his people have been reduced to prisoners. Rong and Di are all terrified, which really makes me feel proud. I think that the meritorious service of the great general is comparable to the sun and the moon, so he should be awarded the title of prince, and Huo Lin should be given the title of marquis." When he said that, he couldn't help but look sideways at the ice wheel next to him.

Chief Assistant Wang Zhong hesitated for a moment, and went out to play: "My Majesty, since the founding of this dynasty, there has been no rule of enshrining a king of the opposite sex. Please also reward the emperor according to the ancestors' deeds."

Bing Lun sat on the jade throne, didn't make a sound at all, and then slowly said: "The general has gone out to battle many times, and he has achieved a lot of victories, and now he has achieved this extraordinary feat. It is not too much to be crowned king, even if there is no precedent in this dynasty. , can also set this precedent.”

Zong Mou took the lead and said: "The empress dowager is wise, the great general will spread the prestige of our country thousands of miles away, gold, silver and silk are not enough to show his achievements, so he should be promoted to a noble."

Zong Mou has a good reputation and is an emperor's uncle, so his words carry more weight than others, but it's surprising that he said such words, and the court immediately fell silent.Binglun glanced at everyone, and said again: "The general can be the prince of Jinjun. As for Huo Lin, he is already a chariot general at a young age, and he needs to practice more, and it is not appropriate to be named again."

After hearing what his mother said, Zong Xu immediately issued an edict to make Huo Mu the king of Xining County, and also bestowed python robes, jade belts, and sabers, and ordered people to send them to the western border to give Huo Lin.

In August, the begonias and hosta flowers in the courtyard are in full bloom, and wisps of fragrance diffuse into the hall through the bamboo curtains.There was silence in the Nuan Pavilion, Qin Zhu stood there, his eyes only fixed on the bright yellow gauze curtain, and he even breathed very slowly.

After a long time, there was a slight screeching sound from inside the tent, Qinzhu listened carefully, and knowing that the Queen Mother had woken up, she hurriedly sent a secret signal to the outside.When Binglun got out of bed, the maid waiting for the wash was already holding a silver basin, waiting there.

Seeing that Bing Lun had finished changing clothes, Gao Xian came up and said, "Report to the Empress Dowager, Sir Wang and several adults are outside, waiting for the Empress Dowager to summon them."

"Hmm." Binglun knew that they came for his father's title of king, so he was not surprised, so he responded, "Please let them enter the palace."

When Bing Lun discusses matters with the courtiers, it is always forbidden to have servants by his side, even a highly trusted internal official like Gao Xian can only guard outside the palace.

Holding the whisk in his hand, Gao Xian stood outside for a long time, felt a little sore in his legs, and was about to sit down on the steps, when he suddenly saw Lian Zhen coming from a distance with a few maidservants, he couldn't help feeling nervous. Shocked, he trotted all the way to meet him, bent down to salute: "This servant has seen Master Chen."

"Eunuch Gao is exempt."

Lianzhen looked a little uncomfortable, and she didn't know if it was because of her guilty conscience or something else, she always felt that Gao Xian treated her differently from others, and was a bit too attentive.She looked past Gao Xian and looked at the closed palace door: "Is the Empress Dowager still taking a nap?"

Gao Xian laughed and said: "Back to Master, the Empress Dowager has already woken up and is discussing matters with Lord Wang and the others. Master, let's go to the side hall and sit down. The servant will pass the message to the master."

Lianzhen hesitated for a moment, and said: "Since it is to discuss the government affairs, I will come back later." Then she turned around and said: "The weather is very hot these days, I made some sweet-scented osmanthus and green plum soup, and specially sent it to the queen mother to relieve the summer heat. The Empress Dowager summoned the courtiers, and I don’t know how sooner or later they will leave, so I would like to trouble my father-in-law to put this in the ice mirror first, and present it to me later.”

Bingjian is a container for holding ice in the palace. Putting soup, fruits, etc. in it can keep it cool and take it at any time.Gao Xian promised again and again, took the holding box from Baozhen himself, handed it to the little eunuch beside him, gave careful instructions, and then respectfully sent Lian Zhen to leave without asking.

The sweet-scented osmanthus and green plum soup contained in the Hetian white jade cup has an attractive color and a cold fragrance. After being left for a long time, the water vapor on the wall of the cup condenses into small water droplets, which slowly slide down and drip on the apricot yellow satin tablecloth.

Gao Xian bowed his body, peeked at Binglun, and saw that she was staring at a memorial in front of her, she was not in the right mind, as if she hadn't heard her own words, so she laughed and said: "It's a hot day, It's hard for Master Chen to think about it, and a bowl of soup is also delivered."

"En." Binglun finally picked up the silver spoon, tasted it a little, but couldn't taste it, so she put it down again, with a slight wave of her hand, the two pretty lady-in-waiting who were fanning her by the table bowed and retreated quietly. Down.

Seeing no one around, Bing Lunfang said: "There is one thing I want to entrust to you to do, and only if you do it yourself, can I rest assured."

Gao Xian's face was solemn, and he quickly knelt down and listened respectfully. She waited for a long time, but she didn't say anything. Gao Xian knew that this matter must be of great importance to her, so he just lowered his head and waited patiently.

After a long time, Binglun said in a low voice: "There is a mansion in the east of the city. It was originally my natal family's property. It has been abandoned for a long time because no one lived in it and no one took care of it." Speaking of this, she paused for a moment, slowly Taking a breath, it seemed that it took a lot of strength before he could continue: "In the back garden of the mansion, there is a tomb. I'm afraid it's covered with weeds and it's hard to recognize. I want you to find it and put the tomb to the ground." The bones of the middle-aged people were buried elsewhere."

Gao Xian didn't expect that what she asked him to do was actually such a thing, although he felt that this matter was full of strangeness, he didn't ask any questions, he just said: "Yes."

Binglun continued: "Ten miles southwest of the city, there is an apricot blossom forest. I have designated it as Huangzhuang, and ordered the people of Qin Tianjian to choose an auspicious place there, and you will move the tomb to this place." .The tomb does not need to be luxurious, just a little refined interior. Also, you have to keep the original tomb as it is, so that no one can notice about the relocation.”

"Yes."

"Listen." Binglun stared at him, gritted his teeth lightly, and said, "Everything related to the person in the tomb must be removed, even if it is as small as a hair or a piece of clothing, nothing can be left behind. At the time, even the soil was brought over.”

"Yes!" Gao Xian said: "This servant respects the Queen Mother's order and will definitely handle this matter properly!"

Binglun closed her eyes, and slowly removed from her left wrist a string of agarwood beads that she always wears, and put it into a bright yellow brocade bag with her own hands, with a slightly hoarse voice: "You take this, as her funeral Taste."

Gao Xian stepped forward on his knees, took it with both hands respectfully, Binglun glanced at him, and said: "About this matter, you must have many questions in your mind, don't you?"

Gao Xian didn't change his respectful expression, he lowered his head and said: "I dare not, I only know how to do the errands ordered by the Queen Mother, and I don't dare to have any other thoughts."

Binglun nodded, with a tired look on his face, he waved his hands and said, "Go."

The bright moon is in the sky, and the glazed tiles of the majestic palace are covered with a layer of silvery brilliance. Wherever the breeze passes by, the shadows of trees are whirling and the postures of flowers are swaying.

There are no lights in the Nuan Pavilion, and the surrounding scenery can be vaguely distinguished by the clear light of the bright moon.The groaning rhyme faintly came from the phoenix tent, at first it was suppressed, but later it seemed unbearable, and gradually felt wanton.The sound is soft and gentle, soft and charming to the bone, it is straight to the heart, and it is soul-stirring.

I don't know how long it took before the room finally calmed down. Binglun lay on his back on the couch, exhausted, dripping with sweat, panting for a while, and wanted to get up to get the clothes, but a delicate little hand stretched out, gently took her arm.

"Ok?"

"Binglun, I...I want you to hug me."

Her voice was a bit timid and aggrieved, Bing Lun was slightly startled, and lay down beside her again, hesitating a little, reached out and hugged her.

Lian Zhen rested on her arm, reaching out to caress her slender jade neck. Although the smooth skin on her back was more tired than usual, it was happy and satisfied.After every happy time, Binglun would quickly get up and change clothes, and leave her. She often wished that she could stay, but the girl's shyness always made her unable to speak out, but the moonlight tonight gave her great courage.

"Master Wang, why are they seeing you today?"

Binglun smiled faintly: "I appointed him as the head of the ministers, but every time I don't accept his advice, he is very puzzled, and at the same time very angry."

"Why did you do that?"

"About my father's matter, I can't listen to him, but he is a loyal minister, a direct minister, I need such a minister." Bing Lun said: "You have never cared about the government, why are you asking me this today?"

"I just... feel that you seem to be in a bad mood today." Lian Zhen leaned against her, her voice getting lower and lower: "You...you make people very tired."

Binglun apologized, kissed her hair, and whispered: "I'm sorry."

Lian Zhen shook her head, hid in her arms and didn't dare to look at her. After a while, she muttered again: "I always feel that Eunuch Gao may know about our relationship."

"The internal officials in the palace are all good people." Binglun didn't take it seriously, and comforted her: "Don't worry, it doesn't matter if he knows or not."

"But when I see him, I will inevitably be embarrassed."

"You can be more calm." Binglun smiled slightly and asked, "I heard that you didn't sleep well last night. What's going on?"

"Hey, how do you know?" Lian Zhen was surprised at first, and then thought of Bing Lun's government, but also cared about her daily life, and became happy again: "It's nothing, it's just a nightmare."

"What dream? Tell me about it."

Lianzhen was silent for a while, and said in a low voice: "I dreamed of Mu Feiyu and Li Fei when they hanged themselves, so...so I woke up with fright."

Binglun frowned slightly, then smiled and said: "When you first entered the palace, you were afraid of people, but now you are afraid of ghosts, and your courage is getting smaller and smaller."

Lian Zhen heard that her tone was relaxed, quite playful, she couldn't help pouted her mouth, Binglun touched her head, and said in her ear: "With me here, you don't have to be afraid of anything, you know?"

"Yeah." Lian Zhen looked up at her, and suddenly said: "Binglun, do you have anything to be afraid of? I think that people like you never seem to know what fear is."

"Nonsense, I'm human too, and of course I have things I'm afraid of."

"What are you afraid of?" Lian Zhen gently rubbed her cheek, and said coquettishly, "Tell me quickly."

"I don't want people to know what I'm afraid of." Binglun smiled, and said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "Sometimes letting others know what you're afraid of is tantamount to handing the handle of a knife to others. I don't do such stupid things." Do."

"You are so guarded." Lian Zhen was dissatisfied, and said softly, "Am I someone else too?"

Binglun didn't speak for a long time, so long that Lian really thought she was angry, even fell asleep, and was feeling restless, when she was about to get up to look at her face, a familiar, but unusually deep and slow voice sounded beside her ear: " The thing I fear most is not being able to protect the one I love."

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I originally wrote a request for leave, but I don't plan to update it recently.

But it is already so slow, even if there are other things, I can't bear it, everyone has waited too hard.

So temporarily update a chapter, after all, the Dragon Boat Festival is a small holiday, let's make a little statement.

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