The lady of a good match

The new king, the new policy, and the new first year are extremely special to Helian. According to Yan Luo's thinking, Helianchou will definitely throw a big feast.

However, when he and Si Ye followed the royal guards who came to pick them up into the palace, they realized that compared to the common people, the Helian Palace could almost be described as deserted and abnormal.

There were no lanterns and festoons, no bustling theater troupes, and there were not many changes except that all the lanterns were replaced with new ones.

As for the annual banquet arranged by Helian Qiu, there were only the three of them and Chu Xiang and Xi Xiesi who had received special permission, six of them, which was more casual than usual imperial banquets.

Seeing Yan Luo's doubts, Si Ye whispered to him:

"Brother Huang is the high priest. In the past, he would eat fast and purify himself in the hall of priests to pray for the people of Helian. It won't be too grand, it's just a simple meal for yourself, don't mind."

There are not many bloodlines in the direct line of the royal family. During the coup, two highnesses who were princes with them but did not have their physique were murdered, and now there are only two of them left.

As for collateral, either in the fiefdom or outside the palace, Helianchou's cruelty to Helian's transformation made everyone feel lingering fear. Today's palace nobles are not allowed to enter the palace without the monarch's call. Naturally, this year's palace banquet It's not as lively as it used to be.

After hearing this, Yan Luo understood, and couldn't help but praise:

"That's right, that's great."

The folks were festive and festive, but the palace was deserted. He had to admire He Lianchou's self-discipline ability. It was very rare for a king of a country to achieve this level.

There are not many people, so there are naturally few words, not to mention that He Lianchou doesn't want to talk to Yan Luo very much. Apart from greeting each other politely, he only cares about Si Ye's physical condition.

He took his pulse, asked about his recent work, rest and diet, and finally told him with a warm smile:

"Everything is fine. They are very healthy. They will be born in late April and early May next year. It is against common sense that men's bodies are different from women's. From now on, Gu will change the medicine for you. The delivery will be smooth Some, you have to obediently eat on time, understand?"

Si Ye touched his swollen belly and wrote down seriously:

"Understood, thank you, Brother Huang."

In this way, they have to return to Tianshu Kingdom before then.

"..."

Yan Luo noticed that when he gets along with Si Ye, He Lianchou's sharpness will be restrained, and he will care about Si Ye like an ordinary brother, without any falsehood or power, so it's no wonder Si Ye can't hate him up.

Although the banquet was not grand, the dishes were rich and the wine was mellow. He Lianchou let go of his majesty as a king, which made Xixie, Sisi and others a lot easier.

Sisi thinks such a monarch is very interesting, but Xi Xie thinks that a person like Helianchou must be very lonely.

……

After the banquet, Chu Xiang, Xi Xie, and Sisi withdrew, and He Lianchou took the initiative to talk to Yan Luo about some matters related to the New Year in the palace.

Roughly as Si Ye said, Yan Luo knew that although he didn't say it clearly, he explained it this way to prevent himself from misunderstanding that he was not polite due to mutual prejudice.

Yan Luo saw clearly again that even if He Lianchou compromised, it was an extremely arrogant gesture.

Because He Lianchou asked Si Ye and Yan Luo to stay in the palace tonight, so after a little chat, Yan Luo was led to rest.

Yan Luo knew that he must have something to talk to Si Ye alone, so he smiled and retreated.

After he left, Si Ye looked at the calm-faced Helian Chou feeling a little uneasy, and couldn't help but ask for a moment:

"Brother, what's the matter?"

"Well," He Lianchou nodded and looked outside:

"Gu wants to go to the city tower to have a look, you can accompany Gu."

After finishing speaking, he stood up and asked the attendant to bring two fox fur cloaks, one black and one gray, and put on the black one himself, and put on the other gray one which was one size smaller for Si Ye, and carefully helped him fasten it He pulled up his hat, and patted his shoulder:

"Let's go, you haven't been to the city tower since you came back, and the heavy snow has just stopped at this time, looking down from the tower to see the whole Helian Imperial City, it must be too beautiful to behold."

Si Ye smiled and nodded: "Okay."

In the past, he often went to the city tower with his father, and his father would point to where he could see and tell him that the land under his feet was the land he wanted to protect, and the people he wanted to protect were above the land.

The role of kingship is to stabilize the country...

When he was a child, he also fantasized about the supremacy of kingship, but unfortunately, Helian's situation at that time was that he was ostracized by other kings, and his father could not control his princes.

Gradually, as he grew older, he seldom went to the tower to look down. Now that Helian was reborn, he should have a look.

……

The distance from the Inner Court Road to the city tower is not too short. He Lianchou didn't let too many people follow him, but let Chu Xiang drive there in a carriage. Along the way, he talked a lot about Helian's changes during Si Ye's departure. Si Ye listened. When I read it, I was fascinated...

Stepping onto the city tower and looking down, the entire Helian Imperial City is covered in a blanket of snow.

Helian is close to the desert. It is very hot in summer, but also extremely cold in winter. It snows every year. Helian in summer and winter have completely opposite appearances.

There is no war, and at this moment, it looks peaceful.

Official roads, pedestrians, residents, merchants, the tranquility and happiness under the city tower at this time is the most gratifying scene for the emperor.

"gorgeous……"

Si Ye put his hands on the city wall and looked into the distance, feeling a sense of pride spontaneously.

He Lianchou stood side by side with him, raised the corner of his mouth and raised his finger to the distance:

"Yes, Helian has always been so beautiful. Although the Helian royal family has not been so prosperous, it is one of the oldest clans. It has been passed down here for hundreds of years. It has gone through ups and downs to protect the people's livelihood..."

As he spoke, he sighed softly, and then his tone became helpless:

"Unfortunately, it will be different from now on. This is the first time Helian has become a subsidiary country of a powerful country. It will not be so easy to leave..."

"Brother..."

Si Ye looked over, but because He Lianchou was also wearing a hat, he couldn't see his expression clearly from the side face showing only a little bit, but from his words and sighs, he could hear the helplessness and unwillingness buried deep in his heart.

He Lianchou seemed to know what he wanted to say, so he smiled and continued:

"It is certain that you will not be reconciled. However, as a king, the greatest expectation is to let your people live and work in peace and contentment. The changes in the current situation will follow the general trend. Compared with the civil strife that continues to cause the people to live in poverty, becoming a vassal state of the Tianshu Kingdom is not counted. Too bad, at least it will be peaceful for a long time to come."

If he doesn't need the help of Tianshu Kingdom, he can deal with it, but the loss will be even more serious. The coup d'état in the palace and the struggle of the nobles will ultimately suffer the people of the Li people. As the high priest, he is loved and trusted by the people. Things like that happen.

In addition, Helian's other kings have a lot to do with the affairs of the Wei family. Instead of forcing the Tianshu Kingdom to suppress it, it is better to take the initiative to subdue it. At least, apart from the annual tribute and loyalty, the things that the Tianshu Kingdom gave to Helian are really good. few.

Therefore, even if he was ashamed of his ancestors, he could only choose this way.

Si Ye approached him and took the initiative to cover his hand:

"Brother, everything you do is for the sake of the common people, and the purpose of returning to the Tianshu Kingdom is to quell the war. If the Shu Kingdom has brought stability to Helian today, no one will blame you. Even if you do, you are an extreme person. If you don't go Just figure it out."

There are still some extremists who secretly oppose Helian Qiu, but they are only a very small number.

He Lianchou turned to look at him:

"Of course I don't care about those things. I have a clear conscience when I do all this. It's just that I don't know who to tell these words, so I can only talk to you."

Si Ye nodded seriously:

"Brother Huang, you can tell me anything you want to say, and I'm willing to listen."

Helian Qiu sighed:

"Even if you listen to it, some of you can't listen to it."

"..."

Si Ye pulled his hat a little bit and lowered his head.

He Lianchou turned his head to look into the distance, and after a while he said in a complicated tone:

"Gu really wants you to stay in Helian, so that you can witness Helian's prosperity after rebirth with Gu, but you want to stay and fly with Yan Luo, Gu also understands, and I don't want to force you, Gu rescued you from the gate of hell for a few days This time, I don't want to force you like those people."

"Emperor...Emperor Brother..."

Si Ye's nose was sour, and his vision suddenly became blurred. These days, he was looking forward to hearing similar words, but now he really heard it, but he didn't feel happy at all.

Helian Qiu glanced at him and then looked away, raised his head to suppress the heat rising in his throat and continued to whisper:

"About Yan Luo, even if I don't like him, I can't deny that he is good to you. I don't want to fulfill you and violate the ancestor's precepts, but I hope you can be happy... I want to make up for you, but Helian needs a successor. .”

"Sorry……"

Tears finally couldn't help gushing out of his eyes, Si Ye wiped away the tears and raised his head, shaking his head in embarrassment:

"Ye doesn't know what to do..."

What Yan Luo said is reasonable, but what Brother Huang said is also reasonable. Brother Huang has done enough for Helian and him, he should do something, but...

"Don't cry," He Lianchou took out a handkerchief and wiped his face, seeing that he couldn't bear it, finally gritted his teeth and said his bottom line:

"Ye, keep one of the twins in Helian, Gu promises that he will protect him and treat him well, okay? Leave an heir for Helian, and you and Yan Luo can go back to Tianshu Kingdom."

"I……"

Si Ye stared at him fixedly, opened his mouth but couldn't say anything, only a choked sound came out of his throat, he really wanted to say something, but didn't know how to say it, looking at He Lianchou who had the same red eyes, he just felt It's hard.

He Lianchou swallowed, put his hands on his shoulders, and put on a pleading tone:

"Ye, look under the tower, you're doing it for Helian."

"..." Si Ye was at a loss, "I..."

"I know it's not appropriate to ask such a request, but..."

He Lianchou held him in his arms as he spoke, and softly begged again:

"Just discuss it with Yan Luo Haosheng, and I beg you as brothers."