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Han Siyu never thought that she would step into the palace.

Since I was a child, I have heard from my mother the secret stories of the harem throughout the past and present, and I have a natural fear of this place.

On the vermilion palace wall, there seemed to be two big characters "Eat Man" written in the blood of countless women.

When Han Siyu came in, Li Beichen had changed into clean clothes and was holding a cup of hot tea and meditating.

Li Beichen half-closed his eyes, with a strong physique, and a pair of thick sword-shaped eyebrows that looked very heroic. His handsome and resolute face was a little softer in the mist, and his face was calm at this time with a touch of melancholy.

When he raised his eyes to look at Han Siyu, the timid girl immediately lowered her eyes.

Han Siyu has a fair and rosy face with melon seeds and long, curved eyebrows. Even if she doesn't speak, she always gives the impression that she is smiling.

She was completely different from her brother in his cold temperament, but his facial features were very similar, making him familiar and friendly.

The first acquaintance with you is like returning from an old friend.

Li Beichen's mood also relaxed a little.

"The civilian daughter Han Siyu has met the emperor." Han Siyu bowed gracefully.

Li Beichen glanced at Han Siyu and said lightly: "I'll give you some tea."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Han Siyu sat down anxiously, not daring to drink tea.

Li Beichen deliberately lowered his voice and said slowly, "Don't be afraid. I ordered you to come today because I want to ask you what you mean. Do you have someone in mind?"

"Folk girl." Lu Kunming's appearance appeared in Han Siyu's mind, and two red clouds appeared on her face, but she was embarrassed to say it out loud.

She stayed up all night last night.

The image of Lu Kunming being dragged away by his brother kept popping up in his mind, holding the handkerchief and giggling all night long. And listening to what Lu Kunming asked his brother, he must also have intentions for himself.

It's just that with the keeper of the elder brother here, it is difficult to reach the sky if he has to be strong in martial arts and beat his elder brother in chess. She spent another night worrying about this matter, puzzling over it and unable to find a way to solve it.

Li Beichen understood as soon as he saw Han Siyu like this, and said warmly, "If you like someone, just say it."

When Han Siyu heard that the emperor had granted her a marriage, her troubles at night were solved. She was happy and could not hide her shyness, "Thank you for your grace. The daughter of a common man has indeed fallen in love with someone, but marriage is not a trivial matter. You need to ask your parents at home for their opinions."

"I agree. After you tell your parents that they have made up their mind, I will make the decision for you to marry. In addition, your brother has made great contributions to the country, and I will make you the Princess of Taiping. From now on, you will be mourned as a royal family. Official's House After a hundred days of mourning abroad, you can start planning for the wedding."

Han Siyu froze on the spot for a moment, surprised and at a loss. She didn't expect that this matter would suddenly go so smoothly and that she would get married so soon.

When Liang Xiaobao reminded her, she quickly saluted and thanked him.

Li Beichen felt the joy in Han Siyu's eyebrows, and his heart also felt slightly happy. It feels good to help lovers finally get married.

"Xiaobao, give the jade pendant I prepared to Princess Taiping."

Liang Xiaobao held a red brocade box and presented it to Han Siyu, "Princess, please."

In the box is a Hetian jade pendant in the shape of a budding lotus, which is shiny and white.

Liang Xiaobao smiled with a smile on his face, "This is given to the princess by the emperor himself. Take it quickly." Han Siyu hesitated for a long time without taking the jade pendant.

She didn't know anything about her brother Han Ziqian yet. She only knew that the Queen Mother was critically ill and her brother entered the palace. Then a rebellion broke out in the palace. The rebellion was put down this morning.

She secretly thought that the emperor specially summoned her, made her the princess, and granted her a marriage. Her brother must have made particularly great contributions. But seeing the emperor alone without her brother by her side always made her feel uneasy.

Liang Xiaobao urged Han Siyu again in a gentle voice, and she just took out the jade pendant and put it on her waist. After thanking him again, he left with a feeling of trepidation and joy. She couldn't wait to get home and tell her parents the good news.

When Mother Han learned about the good news in the world, she immediately realized that such a grand reward was unusual, and she subconsciously felt worried. But seeing her daughter so happy, she couldn't bear to pour cold water on her suddenly, and planned to send someone to inquire later.

Han Siyu was so happy that she dragged Han Mu into her boudoir and shyly told her mother about her crush. After Han's mother learned that it was the general who came to the house yesterday, she sighed at the wonder of fate, comforted her daughter, and went to discuss with Han's father to understand the other person's family background and character before making any plans.

Later, the eldest son Han Zicheng came to greet his mother and announce the good news. He was originally hesitating about how to tell his mother about Han Ziqian, but after hearing about his sister's happy news, he also told his parents about his promotion. Seeing my parents and sister looking so happy, I became even more speechless.

After all, the whole family followed the chickens and dogs to heaven on the basis that the younger brother entered the palace and became a eunuch, which is not a glorious thing.

Han Zicheng had an idea and lied to his mother, "Don't worry, mother. My brother has been accompanying the emperor for the past two days, guarding him bravely. He was seriously injured. It must be because he was as loyal and meritorious as his ancestors. The emperor did this. It’s such a heavy reward that my little sister and I have received this benefit.”

Feeling guilty, she lowered her head and did not dare to look at Mother Han after speaking.

In this way, tomorrow I can explain to my old mother why my brother simply stayed in the palace and accompanied the emperor on the grounds that the injury was too serious and the roots of his descendants were hurt.

"Qian'er should be a good son of the Han family and live up to his ancestors. Da Lang, do you know how injured Er Lang is?"

Sure enough, the old mother's doubts at the beginning turned into worrying about Han Ziqian's injury and his life and death.

Han Zicheng immediately comforted his old mother: "Don't worry, mother. Today's emperor has clear rewards and punishments, and he values ​​Erlang very much. His life should not be in danger."

"Since the Emperor has rewarded you, has he said anything about the reward for Erlang?"

Han Zicheng was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that his old mother was not confused at all, so he quickly made up, "Mother, you know Erlang's temperament. He doesn't care about fame and fortune. He always refuses the emperor's rewards. Probably Erlang refused the reward. , the emperor gave the reward to me and my fourth sister."

Han Ziqian has indeed always had such a cool and upright temperament, and Mother Han has no doubt about him.

Then she asked her son and daughter to kneel down in the ancestral hall, offered incense to the ancestor, General Han Shizhong, and asked the ancestor to bless their son to recover soon and be safe.

In the center of the ancestral hall hangs a portrait of General Han Shizhong riding a horse and drawing a bow. He looks handsome and tall, with angry eyes, bold and rough, and high-spirited. General Han Shizhong was born into a poor family. He was a rough and bold man, capable of drawing a strong bow, and bravely championed the three armies. He was a famous general in the Song Dynasty and a national hero as famous as Yue Fei.

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After Han Siyu left, the eunuch outside the door reported that Mrs. Xie asked to see him.

Li Beichen appointed officials to the Xie family's children this morning. They were all of high rank and belonged to departments with real power, which gave the Xie family plenty of face.

For example, the second son Xie Yixiao was appointed as the Right Minister of the Ministry of War, which not only showed his trust in the Xie family, but also balanced Sun Shangli, the Minister of the Ministry of War. The two restrained each other.

The third son, Xie Yizhi, was a member of the Ministry of Industry. He used his idle position to allow the Xie family's children to stay in the capital and serve as hostages in disguise, in order to gradually replace Xiang Chen's power in the court.

This time, the vitality of the counter-rebellion was severely damaged. Li Beichen did not want to make the court undergo drastic changes. He wanted to stabilize the existing basic structure first.

He was not sure for a moment the purpose of Mrs. Xie's special visit.