I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 443 Han Shao: Where do I sleep?

The issue of appointing a crown prince has always been a taboo for foreign officials.

Emperor Taikang had been on the throne for sixty years, but he never revealed his intention to appoint a crown prince.

But now he threw these words to Han Shao.

A look of surprise flashed across Han Shao's face.

This time he was not acting, he was really defeated by Emperor Taikang.

Han Shao, who was unsure whether Emperor Taikang was setting a trap for him again, said in panic.

"Your Majesty is in the prime of life. It is too early to discuss this matter now!"

"Besides, the princes are the descendants of your majesty, the most noble and precious! All of them are true dragons in the world!"

"If there comes a day when Your Majesty is too tired to care about the affairs of the world and wants to choose someone to succeed him, I will assist you wholeheartedly. Even if I die, I will repay Your Majesty for your kindness!"

Emperor Taikang smiled carelessly at Han Shao's cautious avoidance.

"Morning? Not early anymore."

As he spoke, Emperor Taikang looked at Han Shao and smiled playfully.

"If I let Old Nine succeed me in the future, what will you do?"

The revenge for having one’s father killed and one’s wife taken away.

These two are irreconcilable enemies.

Han Shao hesitated for a long time in response to Emperor Taikang's heart-piercing words, and finally laughed dryly.

"I am afraid of it."

Even though Emperor Taikang was forced into this state by court officials headed by Prime Minister Shangguan Ding, the emperor is still the emperor.

Even if it is just a symbolic name, it is enough to do many things.

If Ji Jiu really sat on the throne in the end, no one could guess how far he would go given his gloomy and brooding personality.

So Emperor Taikang sneered at Han Shao's words.

"You are quite frank."

He did not ask how Han Shao would react after being "scared".

He just secretly felt fortunate that he had sent Lao Jiu to the wild land of the South China Sea early.

This saves a lot of trouble.

"Is it possible that Lao Jiu will return to the capital from the South China Sea one day?"

That damn place called Nanhai is not much stronger than Youzhou and Bingzhou, which are the northern borders of Dayong.

Miasma is everywhere, and there are tens of thousands of mountains blocking the way.

If it weren't for the suppression of the three holy places, the demons entrenched in the mountains would not dare to cause trouble. For the human race, that place would be a death zone.

So Emperor Taikang just laughed at this unrealistic assumption.

"Don't worry, the journey to the South China Sea is long, and it won't affect the overall situation."

The implication was nothing more than promising Han Shao that the future throne had nothing to do with Lao Jiu, so that he could rest assured.

This may not be fair to Lao Jiu, but from the perspective of Emperor Taikang, isn't it a kind of protection for Lao Jiu?
This position seems supreme and tempting at first glance, but it is not so easy to sit in.

Rather than going through a bloody journey, you might die without a burial place if you are not careful.

It’s better to live a peaceful and stable life.

Even if other princes take that position in the future, it will not be too difficult for him given the remoteness of the South China Sea.

After hearing what Emperor Taikang said, Han Shao finally smiled with relief.

"Your Majesty has far-sighted plans. I dare not even think of matching yours! I can only bow down to you!"

With just a few words, the two of them decided Ji Jiu's fate for the rest of his life.

No one cared what Ji Jiu himself thought.

Han Shao naturally didn't bother to think about it.

Emperor Taikang also didn't care too much.

After all, he had nine princes, and excluding the ninth, he still had eight.

But Han Shao is different.

At the young age of twenty, he had already rivaled the ninth level Taiyi with the eighth level of cultivation.

Even if he stops at the level of a celestial being here, with this strength and the rest of his life, he will be able to become the pillar of the Yongji clan for a thousand years.

Comparing the two, it is clear which one is more important.

The only thing Emperor Taikang needs to worry about right now is whether Han Shao can always maintain his loyalty.

Not only should they be loyal to him as the current emperor, but they should also continue to be loyal to future emperors of the Ji family.

But people’s hearts are fickle, and who knows what will happen in the future?

Emperor Taikang made preparations in advance to give Han Shao an opportunity and not to avoid him having contact with the prince.

For the rest, let’s take it one step at a time.

If one day in the future, the situation really evolves to a point that I don’t want to see.

In order to completely tie Han Shao to the Ji family, it is not impossible to marry Ji Yan to Han Shao, even if it means putting aside the face of the royal family.

But now...not yet!

Emperor Taikang collected his scattered thoughts and, seeing that he had finished saying and explaining everything, he no longer maintained his posture.

"Shao Qing, try your best."

"I look forward to the day when you and I, the king and subject, will live together in the same palace and go down in history."

After leaving these last words of encouragement and expectation, the domineering and vast imperial dragon energy gradually and completely dissipated.

Han Shao, who was sitting alone in the hall, maintained a bowing posture for a long while before he slowly straightened up.

"Your Majesty... is gone?"

After Li Jin went to the inner garden to announce the decree, he saw that Emperor Taikang was not in the hall, only Han Shao was standing with his hands behind his back. He was stunned for a moment.

The young figure in front of me rose too quickly.

Li Jin could barely be considered a witness to his entire journey, and at this moment he couldn't help but be distracted, feeling as if he was in a dream.

Han Shao heard the noise behind him and turned to look at Li Jin.

"Thank you for your hard work, Li Changshi."

The words of the imperial edict are of great weight.

After all this ordeal, even Li Jin, a True Immortal of the Seventh Realm, had a hint of fatigue in his eyes.

"Your Excellency...Oh, no! Your Excellency is too kind!"

"It's just running errands and talking, it's not hard work."

Seeing that Li Jin seemed to be enjoying it, Han Shao didn't say anything else and just asked.

"When will Li Changshi set off to head north to Longcheng?"

It was another 3,000 miles to Longcheng, and there was a white disaster on the grassland and heavy snow blocked the road.

The journey north to Longcheng is probably no less than the journey of thousands of miles from Shendu to Youbei.

So Li Jin thought about it and said.

"I can't leave for the next two days. I need to rest and prepare for two days."

It was impossible for him to go alone to confer the title of Khan.

That would be too careless and frivolous.

Li Jin was going to bring the entire delegation with him.

Among them, food and supplies need to be prepared again, so Li Jin then said.

"I'm going to bother you for the next few days."

"You are so polite, attendant."

Han Shao said readily.

"If you need anything in the next few days, just tell Zhonghang Gu and he will prepare it for you."

Although Han Shao's experiences with this loyal dog of the royal family were not harmonious, he was able to get by with it in terms of face.

After all, this old slave is a close friend of Emperor Taikang. It would be better to do him a favor than to make an enemy of him.

What's more, this hard job was originally brought to him by Han Shao, so there was no need to worry too much about it.

Han Shao even summoned Sun Zhang, the head of the Ministry of Rites, and asked him to settle Li Jin and the entourage in the best post house in the city.

Faced with Han Shao's long-lost enthusiasm, Li Jin was a little uncomfortable for a moment, but he also thanked him with some emotion.

"On behalf of the envoys, I would like to thank you, Your Majesty."

Han Shao waved his hand nonchalantly and suddenly asked.

"By the way, I wonder if Your Highness has anything to say to the attendant recently?"

Faced with Han Shao's sudden words, Li Jin was slightly stunned and a little surprised.

Because this was the first time that Han Shao took the initiative to ask about Ji Yan in front of him.

Li Jin shook his head, indicating no.

Then, seeing Han Shao showing a somewhat disappointed expression, Li Jin's surprise became more and more obvious, and he asked tentatively.

"Doesn't your Majesty have His Highness's token in his hand?"

The painting of the beauty carried a ray of Ji Yan's spiritual thoughts. If Han Shao wanted to contact Ji Yan, he only needed a thought.

Han Shao did not respond to Li Jin's question, nor did he give any explanation.

In fact, he had tried to transmit his divine thoughts to Ji Yan these days.

But there was no response.

Han Shao couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed and annoyed by the act of lifting the skirt and ignoring the person. He wanted to forcefully break through the other party's spiritual barrier and question the other party, but for the sake of face, Han Shao didn't take action after all.

joke!

It was clearly you who took the initiative. Who are you trying to show off to by acting like an ungrateful person?
Han Shao was too lazy to indulge Ji Yan's true princess temperament, so after trying it a few times, he put it out of his mind.

At this moment in front of Li Jin, it was just a casual question.

At the same time, he also wanted to take the opportunity to test how deeply Li Jin was involved with Ji Yan.

"It's getting late. Since Your Majesty has nothing else to do, I will take my leave."

This time, the size of the diplomatic envoy is not small in order to confer the title of Duke on a state.

In addition to the accompanying envoys, there were also many imperial guards to enhance the prestige of the court and the dignity of the royal family.

Settling down is a hassle and Li Jin doesn't want to waste any more time.

Han Shao nodded in understanding.

"It's getting late today, so I won't keep the attendant."

"The day after tomorrow, if the attendant is free, we can have a chat at your house, and I will be able to fulfill my role as a host."

act like an absolute monarch.

Faced with Han Shao's changed self-identity and invitation, Li Jin did not refuse.

But just as he was about to leave, Han Shao said one more thing.

"Take Linghu-Jun with you."

"Linghu Jun and I hit it off right away. Since we parted on the first day of the new year, we haven't had the chance to meet again."

“Now we can’t miss it.”

Li Jin paused as he was about to leave, but finally nodded and agreed.

Han Shao narrowed his eyes and watched Li Jin's back as he left, a smile on his face.

A man was alone in the hall. He drank two cups by himself, and then he saw Zhong Xing Gu appear before him.

"Your Majesty, the generals outside have requested that we go up to the high place to congratulate you today."

Han Shao, who had long been aware of what those guys were ready to do, laughed.

"Go tell them that it's too late today, forget it."

"Let's talk tomorrow."

I finally managed to get back to the city on New Year's Eve. Why shouldn't I stay home and spend time with my family instead of joining in the fun?
Of course, Bank of China has no objection to this.

Compared with those external officials, I, as an internal official, have a great advantage.

So what if people like Li Jing are trusted by the emperor?
The first person to offer congratulations to the king should be Zhongxing Gu, right?
A hint of pride appeared on Zhonghang Gu's face.

"By the way, go pick out some good things from the inner storehouse of the palace and have them take them back."

"It's Chinese New Year, we can't let them go back empty-handed."

Zhonghang Gu felt a little painful about Han Shao's generosity.

However, he never commented on what Han Shao said and could only nod.

"Here."

"I will arrange it right away."

When Zhonghang Gu was about to stand up and leave, he heard Han Shao suddenly calling from behind.

"Lao Gu."

Zhong Xinggu, who hadn't heard this name for some time, froze.

He turned his head and looked back at the figure sitting high in the hall behind him, and then heard the other person speak softly.

"Close."

What's near?
Zhonghang looked puzzled.

After a moment, as if he suddenly thought of something, his hunched body trembled slightly and he crawled on his knees.

"Slave, thank you for your grace!"

After saying that, he said again.

"I hope you will put the greater cause first! I have already let go of the minor grievances I suffered in the past, so please don't worry about it!"

He's fine now.

Even though I can never regain the pride and dignity I once had, I am already extremely satisfied.

The most important thing is that those people are no longer the same people they used to be. If they want to retaliate, it will inevitably affect the entire body.

Therefore, Bank of China has subconsciously begun to actively forget that unbearable past.

It's just that he was forgetting, but Han Shao was always remembering it for him.

Faced with such a master, how could Zhong Xinggu not be willing to die for him?

Han Shao stared at Zhong Xinggu for a while, but ultimately said nothing.

"Go."

After Zhonghang Gu left, Han Shao, who had completely calmed down, stayed alone in the hall for a while.

Seeing that the wine in the pot was almost gone, Han Shao muttered to himself helplessly.

"Why don't you disperse?"

The divine consciousness fell on the inner courtyard and saw several women gathered together.

It was obvious that these women did not disperse after leaving the table earlier.

This made Han Shao feel a little numb.

After hesitating for a while, seeing that they had no intention of dispersing, Han Shao could only flash and appear in front of them.

At a glance, Gongsun Xinyi and Jiang Wan were, as expected, in the middle.

The remaining four women sat on both sides below, seemingly in harmony, but in fact they were clearly divided.

For example, Yu Xuanji is obviously closer to Gongsun Xinyi.

After all, it was Gongsun Xinyi who suggested that she go north to serve Han Shao.

What surprised Han Shao was that Chen Wenjun and Tushan Feixuan, the master and disciple, somehow sat next to Jiang Wan.

Especially Tushan Feixuan, a dignified eighth-level celestial demon, looked at Jiang Wan with a hint of caution and flattery.

It's really despicable!
"Why aren't you talking?"

Han Shao moved in and felt a little awkward for a moment as he felt the silent atmosphere of this private room in the inner courtyard.

"It's like a three-court trial."

Hearing Han Shao's whisper, Bai Zhenzhen, who was nestled in Yu Xuanji's arms, couldn't help but burst out laughing.

This caused Gongsun Xinyi above to look at him coldly.

Bai Zhenzhen was indignant and was about to glare at him, but was suppressed by Yu Xuanji.

Feeling depressed, he became so angry that he vented his anger on Han Shao.

"Why do they all have titles? I don't have one! This is not fair!"

With this funny guy to break the atmosphere, the original dullness was instantly broken.

But Han Shao had no time to thank her, because he suddenly remembered that there was such a little unknown person in his inner house.

Just now when Emperor Taikang was issuing the imperial edict, he overlooked it, and he, the original owner, actually forgot about it.

Seeing Han Shao's expression of sudden enlightenment, Bai Zhenzhen became completely furious.

"She didn't even sleep with you! Why should she be allowed to sleep with you?"

Tushan Feixuan was suddenly bombarded and was confused at first, but then she tried to suppress her guilt and argued.

"I was formally welcomed into the family by my husband. What can you compare with me?"

After hearing this, Bai Zhenzhen felt even more aggrieved and sobbed.

"Woo woo - then I slept for nothing? I'd better sleep with my master..."

It was too late for Yu Xuanji to cover her mouth.

Faced with the strange looks from the women present, his usually cold face instantly turned red.

"You can't judge a person by his appearance..."

Chen Wenjun muttered.

I couldn't help but complain in my heart.

Some people are quiet in their daily lives, but their methods are truly extraordinary.

Gongsun Xinyi and Jiang Wan, who were at the top, couldn't help but twitch their lips, then glared at Han Shao fiercely and said unhappily.

"It's too late today, let's go to bed early."

After saying that, he stood up and left.

After all, they haven't officially married yet, and now living in Han Shao's mansion is already breaking the rules.

Of course it is impossible to live in the main courtyard openly.

The reason why he waited until now was simply because he was worried about how Han Shao would deal with Emperor Taikang.

Now that Han Shao looked so relaxed, they felt at ease and were too lazy to stay any longer.

Save yourself from further trouble.

Han Shao quickly got up to see him off.

It’s a pity that the two women did not give him this opportunity, but said coldly.

"Duke Yan should think carefully about where to sleep tonight."

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(End of this chapter)