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That night, after Han Tuo returned home, Mr. Han didn't say anything.

He just mentioned the matter of engagement when he was eating.

"Engaged?" Han Tuo looked at Mr. Han in surprise, "Old man, isn't that all over? Why did you bring it up again?"

"Didn't you say you wanted to study before? I thought about it, you should also have the intention of starting a family, and after listening to the words of the Holy Majesty today, it is estimated that you will lead the army again in the near future. I don't know when the time will come Come back, wait until then to get engaged, all the good girls will probably be picked out, so it's better to find someone who looks good now and settle down."

When Han Tuo heard him mention the morning, thinking about what happened at that time, he glanced at the old man vigilantly, only to see that his expression was normal, he didn't look like he had discovered anything, so he was relieved.

If the old man really found out, he would definitely not be as calm as he is now. It seems that I was thinking too much!

"You said it all. I'm going to lead the army soon. Why waste the youth of other girls? It's better to wait until I come back. Anyway, I'll be back in three or two years. I can't even reach 25. How can I find it?" No daughter-in-law." Han Tuo said casually while eating.

After all, Jiang is still hot, and Han Lao calmly took his words and deeds into his eyes, knowing that he was ignorant, and it aroused his suspicion, so he didn't say more.

Just because of this, he became more determined in his decision.

That night, Han Lao took Han Tuo to study Mu Lei's art of war in the study. Han Tuo was also very curious about him, so he didn't refuse. The discussion continued until about midnight, and he almost forgot the time.

On the second day, when he went to court, Elder Han did not show any abnormality.

However, after retiring from the court, when Qingming reviewed the memorial, he found some differences. There were several more memorials requesting the new emperor to select concubines to stabilize the harem.

That night, Han Tuo was called by Mr. Han to study the art of war again. Han Tuo did not forget the time this time, pretended to be sleepy, and went back to his room to rest early.

Not long after returning to the room, he changed his clothes, making sure no one was paying attention, and then flew out of the Han residence.

Going to see Qingming full of joy, Han Tuo didn't notice the hidden dark corner of the wall, Han Lao stared at a pair of gloomy eyes, watching him leave, and the direction of leaving was the palace.

Emperor's bedroom

"What's the matter with you these two days, it's fine if you didn't come last night, why is it a little late today?" Qing Ming looked at Han Tuo who had jumped into the hall and asked.

"It's not because the old man insisted on pulling me to study Mu Lei's art of war. I found it very interesting, so I chatted with him for a while. Why, I haven't seen you for a night, I miss me so much!" Han Tuo jumped over and hugged Qingming.

"Old General Han?" Qing Ming ignored his joke and was still thinking.

"Qingming, what's the matter?" Seeing his calm expression, Han Tuo asked suspiciously.

"It's nothing, it's just that Mu Lei is much better than ordinary people in the use of military art. It's good to study it. If Mr. Han asks you to discuss the art of war tomorrow, you can accompany him. Old Han is getting old. After a while If you want to say goodbye again, you should spend more time with him and do your best to be filial."

"I know. I wanted to tell you about this. After tomorrow, I won't come every day. You have to take care of yourself."

"Heh~" Qing Ming chuckled, "Listen to you, it seems like we are going to part soon."

Han Tuo smiled, his eyes were a little subtle.

"Don't do anything tonight, let me lie down with you for a while, and I'll leave when you fall asleep." Han Tuo pulled him into the inner room.

"it is good."

In the next few days, Han Tuo really didn't come at night.

As if confirming something, the ministers suddenly became concerned about the emperor's lifelong affairs, and memorials about urging marriages, drafting, and concubine appointments flew into the imperial study like snowflakes and piled up on Qingming's desk.

In the beginning, obviously not many people cared about this matter, and after being suppressed by Qing Ming, some people should bring it up again in a short time, but suddenly some respected veterans also started to play, and then the ministers who had mentioned it before but were moved after hearing the news also joined in .

Combined with everything that happened these days, if Qing Ming can no longer see who is behind it, he is not a qualified monarch.

On this day, Han Tuo routinely went to the Zhenxi Army barracks outside the city to train soldiers, and Qing Ming summoned Han Lao to the Imperial Study Room on the grounds of discussing the affairs of the Ancient Dan Kingdom.

"The old minister sees the emperor."

"Dong Gui, you go out and watch. I have important business to discuss with Mr. Han, and no one is allowed to disturb you." Qing Ming sent Dong Gui away, and then looked at Mr. Han who was kneeling on the ground.

There was an oppressive silence in the imperial study room.

"Mr. Han, do you know?"

Old General Han lowered his body even lower and did not speak.

"Those old ministers who asked for the decree are all on good terms with you on weekdays, and they suddenly proposed to let me choose a concubine. Naturally, it cannot be accidental. In addition, Yaoyan has been left by you in the Han Mansion since that night, and there is almost no time at night. Then, even if you proposed to make him an engagement, the combination of various factors is enough to prove certain problems." He paused.

"You saw it that morning." The tone was sure.

"The old minister knows that Tuo'er must have started this matter. His Royal Highness has always been calm. If it wasn't for Tuo'er's hard work, he would never have accepted him. This is all the old minister's fault. It's because the minister has no way to teach his son." Mr. Han Knowing the temperament of these two people, one is calm and introverted, the other is cheerful and extroverted, it is clear at a glance who started first, so I take the initiative to apologize first.

"In the Great Zhou Dynasty, although there were examples of two men being together, they would never be seen on the stage and would not be accepted by the world, let alone a general and an emperor; besides, since the relationship between the two is not deep, it is easy to separate The Holy Majesty chooses the concubine as soon as possible, cultivates blood for the royal family, and forgets this relationship and relationship that shouldn’t be there, that’s for the best of both of you.” The second is to advise from the standpoint of the courtiers.

"The Han family lived and died for the Great Zhou Dynasty, guarding the territory, resisting foreign clans, and made great contributions. The veteran is even the elder of the three dynasties, but the Han family is a single generation after all. The son of the minister died on the battlefield, leaving only one grandson. In other words , He is the only person in the Han family who can inherit the incense, please, for the sake of the loyalty of the Han family for generations, please separate from Tuo'er." In the end, he repayed his kindness.

After speaking, he kowtowed heavily on the ground.

"Mr. Han, you are so biased!" Qingming sighed, "I knew it, but I didn't say it out loud. I used this method to reveal it to me, but I didn't want him to know, for fear that he would have a rift with you because of it; I didn't want to hurt you. Your family love, so let me be that cruel and cold-blooded person, let him hate me for the rest of my life, how cruel you are to me!"

Mr. Han closed his eyes with a heavy expression. He had no way to refute it, because it was the truth, so he chose not to talk about it, "Your Majesty, this is just your temporary illusion. You will meet many excellent women. When you have met They are so good, you will naturally forget everything now, and even feel that everything now is absurd."

"You think I'm just trying something new?!" Qing Ming suddenly asked sharply.

"The Holy Majesty is the Ninth Five-Year Lord. Sooner or later, he will meet three thousand beauties in the harem, and enjoy endless charm. Compared with them, Tuo'er is nothing. Besides, you also want to pass on the family line." Elder Han did not answer directly, but expressed Definitely mean.

Qingming was silent for a while after hearing this, "Mr. Han, are you blaming me?"

"I don't blame anyone, I only blame myself." His old voice was full of remorse and guilt, for not being aware of his grandson's strangeness, for being ashamed of his son and daughter-in-law, and ashamed of his late emperor Entrust.

"I……"

"I want to know what's going on here?" The closed door was suddenly pushed open, and the Supreme Emperor, who had long since ignored political affairs, walked in with an angry look on his face.

Old General Han twisted and knelt on the ground, Qing Ming stood up instantly, his face pale.

The Supreme Emperor just heard that Mr. Han entered the palace, and remembered that he hadn't seen him for a long time, so he came here to find him, and after talking about political affairs, he would chat for a while and exchange pleasantries. He didn't expect to hear such a conversation under such circumstances .

The dignified veteran of the three dynasties was actually begging the emperor to separate from his grandson, Major General Da Zhou; he hadn't thought of that direction at first, but the more he heard it became more and more wrong, he finally pushed the door full of anger and entered.

He is not a loyal and cautious courtier, but the person with the highest status in the Great Zhou Dynasty. He is also the father of the emperor who is one of the central figures in the incident. He is qualified to know his son, the most proud son, the most valued Son, the most trusted son, what did he do!

When he walked in, he didn't even look at Old General Han on the ground, but just stared coldly at his most proud son, the current ruler of a country.

Oh no, he was the proudest son ever.

"Who can tell me, what exactly did you just say? Huh?" He sat on the first seat, looking dangerously at Qing Ming and Old General Han who were kneeling on the ground.

"I dare not speak nonsense." Han Lao said in a deep voice.

Qingming stared straight ahead, expressionless, kneeling on the ground straight, without saying a word.

"You don't say anything, so who knows? I want to see who else knows about this? Huh? Dong Gui?"

"The servant doesn't know anything?" Dong Gui hurriedly knelt on the ground trembling.

Zigui was a little impatient, he took two steps forward and was about to kneel on the ground to plead guilty and admit his mistake.

"Zigui?"

"Everything is Yuehuang's fault." Just before the Supreme Emperor noticed Zigui, Qingming took the initiative to say, "This matter was initiated by my minister, Han Tuo was forced by my minister, Dong Gui and Zigui did nothing I know, I have been keeping it from them, and Old General Han only found out about it not too long ago, but I don't know what happened, if the emperor wants to punish me, I should punish my son." Then, Qingming kowtowed on the ground, Don't get up anymore.

"Oh~?" The Supreme Emperor stared at him for a moment, then said coldly, "Everyone else go out!"

"The Supreme Emperor, it's actually not..."

"Let's go out whatever I say." The Supreme Emperor interrupted him, not wanting to listen to his defense.

Zigui was not reconciled, and insisted on leaving an explanation. This was his instigation. Qingming originally did not intend to accept Han Tuo, it was all because of him, and it was all his fault. He wanted to make it clear, "The Supreme Emperor..."

"Senior Brother," Qing Ming said without raising his head, "I am the one who did the wrong thing, so let me face it alone. Also, thank Mr. Han for me, and thank him for not directly pointing out Han Tuo."

"Qingming..." Zigui continued to say, but he could only see the resolute back and his face completely hidden in the shadows.

After all, it's not a situation where he can intervene now.

He turned his eyes away and walked out in silence.

Perhaps, he did it wrong in the first place.

The palace door closed behind him again, blocking the sight of everyone outside.