Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law.

Zuo Nian was frightened to the point of turning pale, his eyes widened as he stared at his concubine who was still wailing and crying.

The next morning.

In the palace, Chen Mo looked at Zuo Nian who was crying below, and smiled to comfort him: "Don't be afraid, no matter who wants to kill you, we won't let him succeed. It just so happens that I am about to send troops to encircle and suppress the remnants of Tuoba. Once I eliminate all of these remnants of Tuoba, naturally no criminals will come to assassinate you."

Zuo Nian was even more frightened when he heard this: "Your Majesty, are you leaving?"

"Yes, I heard that the remnants of Tuoba are going to cross the river to the south. If we let them cross the river and proclaim themselves emperor in the south, they will become too powerful to be controlled. By then, I'm afraid more people will want to kill you." Chen Mo said.

Zuo Nian's face changed, and he knelt on the ground with a thud, saying, "Your Majesty, these people came and went without a trace, and left after the attack. If Your Majesty left, wouldn't these criminals become even more unscrupulous? This time only my concubine was injured, but next time, next time, I'm afraid I won't be able to see Your Majesty again."

Chen Mo shouted softly, "Why, do you think the danger here can compare to those Tuoba remnants? As long as you have more guards and a tighter defense, you will be fine. But if those Tuoba remnants cross the Taedong River, none of us will have a good life."

Zuo Nian's face fell and looked a little ugly, with an expression that didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"But seeing that you have done something good for me, you have done something good." Chen Mo's tone softened a little, and he said, "I can let the national teacher lead some soldiers to stay and protect you."

Hearing this, Zuo Nian quickly raised his head, wiped his tears, and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Don't be in a hurry to thank them. It's impossible for the Imperial Master and his men to protect you 24 hours a day. As the saying goes, distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. The most direct way is to deal with these attackers."

"But this criminal came and went without a trace, and I couldn't find him."

"Then we would rather kill a thousand by mistake than let one go. Do you have anyone you suspect? Then kill a large number of them to shock the surroundings. Even if we fail to kill the criminals, we can at least scare them so that they won't dare to act rashly again." Chen Mo said.

Hearing this, Zuo Nian's face changed drastically, and a thought popped up in his mind: Could it be that the assassin who attacked last night was...
Thinking of this, Zuo Nian didn't dare to think any further and said, "Your Majesty, if we do this, won't the people in the city riot?"

"Are you afraid of the people rioting, or are you afraid of death? What's more, if you can't deal with the criminals, can't you deal with the people in the city? Then what's the use of you to me? What ability do you have to be a prefect and govern an area in the future?" Chen Mo glared at him.

Zuo Nian was shocked, and cold sweat broke out on his back. He said hurriedly, "Everything is up to your Majesty."

Soon, people and horses were running back and forth on the streets of the city, houses were constantly being broken into, and soldiers in armor and yamen runners were arresting people everywhere.

After learning that the culprit behind all this was the traitor Zuo Nian from Jin Xia, the people who had suffered such an unprovoked disaster kept cursing Zuo Nian in their hearts.

……

On the other side, Da Wei.

The people of Wei were still unaware of the Tuoba clan's migration to the south, but the news that Chen Mo had captured the capital of Jinxia and forced the Khan of Jinxia to surrender to Wei had already reached Tianchuan.

The merit of expanding territory, taking revenge and destroying a country naturally belongs to Chen Mo.

The court began to build momentum, and although Chen Mo had not returned yet, the people of Tianchuan had already begun to praise and extol Chen Mo.

Although Chen Mo has a very high prestige in the hearts of the people of Wei, there are always people who say that Chen Mo is lustful, obtained the country by unfair means, bullied the queen and princess of the previous dynasty, and even did not let his father-in-law Yang Xian go.

But now, with the news coming from Jin Xia, no one is harping on this point anymore.

Because of the blood feud that Jin Xia had committed against Wei that was fabricated in advance by the court, the people of Wei were filled with anger and resentment towards Jin Xia. Now, with the news of Jin Xia's surrender, all the anger and resentment were released, and they were very grateful to Chen Mo.

Compared with these, Chen Mo’s personal stains are nothing.

You have to know that Song Taizu of the previous dynasty was a very important figure. He single-handedly created the 400-year history of the Song Dynasty. But even he could not reach the capital of Jinxia.

So, this is God's will. God sent Chen Mo to earth to save them.

Some people even said that it was an honor for the queens and princesses of the previous dynasty that Chen Mo could bully them.

There were several heaters in the Weiyang Palace, emitting hot air.

Wu Mi walked in from outside the hall wearing a thin robe and a cloak. When he walked into the inner hall, a palace maid took off the cloak for him. As Wu Mi walked, the curves of his waist and hips were clearly visible.

Han Anniang sat aside, giving up the main seat, then raised her hand to hold Wu Mi's hand to warm her up, and said with a smile: "We have just arrived not long ago. Now that His Majesty is not here, the Queen has been busy with the affairs of the palace."

Yi Shiyan held her cheeks and waited for Wu Mi to sit down. Her bright eyes twinkled as she asked, "Sister Mi, since Jin Xia has surrendered, her husband should be back soon, right?"

After being held by Han Anniang to warm her hands, Wu Mi's hands were no longer as cold, but she still pulled them out and placed them in front of the stove to warm them, saying, "I'm not sure either, there has been no letters from His Majesty recently.

But I heard from my father that some time ago, his scouts discovered that a Jinxia army was approaching Longyou, but not long after, the army withdrew, just in time for your majesty to attack the Jinxia capital. Your majesty is likely to fight this Jinxia army. "

Yi Shiyan said "oh".

Han Anniang didn't know much about military affairs. She looked at Yue Ruyan, who was sitting opposite her with a big belly, and was elegant, reserved, cold and calm. She said in a worried voice, "It's just that Sister Ruyan is about to give birth, and I'm worried that Your Majesty will miss it."

Yue Ruyan was diagnosed with pregnancy in late February this year, which means she should have been pregnant in early or mid-month, and would have been due in mid-to-late December. Now it is late November, less than a month away.

"Your Majesty's matter is more important. There are so many people around me, including the Queen, so it's okay." Yue Ruyan said softly.

Although it was not a big deal, Chen Mo was there when Xia Zhining, Yi Shiyan and Chu Ran gave birth. He was not there when she gave birth, so she felt a little regretful.

"Martial artists in the Divine Power Realm are different. When I was pregnant with Nuo'er and Youyou, they were this big, but I lay in bed every day and didn't dare to get out of bed." Xia Zhiqing, who was sitting next to Yue Ruyan, smiled and raised her hand to touch Xue Ruyan's belly, jokingly saying, "They are this big, maybe they are twins."

As she spoke, Xia Zhining put her ear close to listen.

Yue Ruyan's belly was actually not that big, but she had a slender figure and was a warrior, without a trace of fat on her body, so it looked relatively big.

"Then I'll take advantage of Sister Xianfei's good wishes." The sisters Xia Zhiqing and Zhining both gave birth to twins, and Yue Ruyan felt a little envious.

Xia Zhiqing didn't understand what he said, so she smiled and said, "When your majesty comes back this time, I'm afraid the ministers will make another petition and ask your majesty to perform the Fengshan ceremony."

"Fengshan? Didn't Erlang turn it down before?" Han Anniang asked puzzledly.

Wu Mi glanced at Han Anniang, and explained with her red lips slightly opened: "The reason why Your Majesty declined last time was because Your Majesty felt that his achievements were not enough to be enthroned, so as to avoid being discussed by future generations and bringing shame to himself."

"But this time, Your Majesty went north to attack Jin Xia, and you were unstoppable along the way. You beheaded Jin Xia general Wanyan Xiaji, conquered Jin Xia's capital, forced Jin Xia to surrender, and expanded the territory. Such great achievements are far beyond the reach of even the previous emperor. This time, when Your Majesty goes to Fengshan, people will not talk about it."

"So there is such a thing as this." Han Anniang learned new knowledge.

The girls started talking all at once.

Soon, the sounds of sweet chirping could be heard in the Weiyang Palace.

But as Xia Zhining spoke, the atmosphere became a little awkward.

"I heard that Jinxia Khatun was known as the Queen of Beauty, and was extremely beautiful. She was originally a slave, but was adopted as a sister by the previous Khatun, and soon became the concubine of the previous Khan. As soon as the previous Khan passed away, the current Khan immediately took possession of her and made her the Khatun. It can be seen that the rumors about her unparalleled beauty are not just talk.

With your majesty's virtue, he will obviously not let her go after capturing the Jinxia Palace this time. When your majesty comes back, there will be a new person in the harem." Xia Zhining said.

"Zhi Ning." Xia Zhiqing scolded lightly. Everyone was talking nicely, but you were bringing up something irrelevant.

Wu Mi and Han Anniang's faces were slightly stiff, but they did not refute. After all, this was really possible, and the possibility was very high.

Wu Mi said: "She is just a woman. As long as Your Majesty is happy, that's all." "Yes, although my husband is a little fickle, he has never treated us badly." Yi Shiyan said with a smile.

And Xia Zhiqing has the most say in this.

His Majesty not only conferred the title of Consort Xian on her, but also conferred the title of Consort De on her sister.

He also issued an edict to posthumously confer a title on his father.

In the harem, I'm afraid only the queen can compare to such favor.

Xia Zhiqing pulled her sister again, and muttered silently with her red lips, as if to say, didn't you say before that you would leave it to His Majesty in the future?

Xia Zhining did say that, but it is difficult to change one's nature.

She would feel uncomfortable if she thought about holding back from saying it.

Yue Ruyan didn't take it seriously at all. This was just the beginning.

Logically speaking, Your Majesty should be recruiting beauties from all over the country at this time to enrich the harem and fill the harem with concubines and seventy-two beauties.

The number of concubines in the harem today is relatively small compared to those of the previous emperors.

……

Early December of the second year of Zhenghe.

Chang'en led his army to Datong Pass in time, stopped Tuoba Ai and his party outside the pass, and prevented them from crossing the Henan River.

December 10th.

Chen Mo led his troops around to the rear of Tuoba Ai and his group.

December 15th.

With Chen Mo and Chang En leading their troops to attack from the front and back, Tuoba Ai and his entourage launched a decisive battle with the Wei army in Donghuang City, eighty miles away from Datong Pass.

That afternoon, Tuoba Ai was beheaded by Chen Mo.

All the Tuoba clan members who were held hostage by Tuoba Ai were also killed.

The remaining tribes, seeing that the situation was hopeless, surrendered one after another.

Chen Mo refused and only accepted their surrender after killing all the high-ranking leaders of these tribes.

At this point, the only organized army left of Jinxia was the garrison of Gao Liao.

After this day, in the area of ​​Datong Pass, a drizzle of rain fell on the Datong River. The beautiful mountains and rivers lost their color under the tide of Wei army, and this winter became even colder.

The rain washed away the blood inside and outside Donghuang City, as if the heaven was cleaning up the traces, or as if it was giving the Tuoba clan of Jinxia a final hymn. When the rain stops and the sky clears up, and spring comes and the flowers bloom, this world will change its name and completely cross into a new era.

Warships, merchant ships and fishing boats are anchored on the banks of the Taedong River.

These boats were originally parked here, waiting for Tuoba Ai and his companions to arrive and then carry them across the river.

Later, Chang'en arrived at Datong Pass in time and took control of these ships.

Now that Tuoba Ai and others have been eliminated, the Wei army can take these boats and cross the river to enjoy the southern scenery of Jinxia.

Chen Mo did not follow Chang'en and the others across the river. Instead, he brought the guards back to Yuxi City. It was time to return home.

After getting rid of Tuoba Ai and others, Jin Xia no longer had any forces to fear.

After all, he is the emperor of a country and cannot stay here all the time. Chang'en and others can handle the aftermath.

Moreover, Chen Mo brought Diwu Fusheng with him on this expedition, but left him in Youzhou.

After the issue at Datong Pass is resolved, we can call Diwu Fusheng over to help Chang'en with the aftermath.

In addition, Chen Mo did not forget that Yue Ruyan was pregnant.

Calculating the time, it’s only this month.

I may not be able to go back before she gives birth, but I can go back in time to celebrate the New Year.

On December 19th, Chen Mo arrived in Yuxi City.

At this moment in Yuxi, after Zuo Nian's bloodbath, the eyes of the people in the city became much clearer, and there was no longer the hostility that they had when the Wei army entered the city.

Chen Mo was very satisfied with Zuo Nian's performance.

Sure enough, this guy needs to be beaten before he will be obedient.

Chen Mo rested in Yuxi City for one night. The next day, he ordered Luo Yong to lead 5,000 soldiers to stay in Yuxi. He asked Sun Meng to lead the guards and return to the country with the captured beauties and looted property.

On December 26th, Chen Mo arrived at Haiyan Pass.

Well, only Chen Mo, Nalan Yiren, Yuzhu and a dozen guards arrived first.

The large army led by Sun Meng, escorting the goods, was still behind. In this cold winter, their speed was not very fast.

The so-called plan cannot keep up with changes.

Chen Mo was still thinking about returning to Beijing for the New Year.

It's definitely too late now.

It was not until the afternoon of December 29th that Sun Meng and his party arrived at Haiyan Pass.

Chen Mo and his companions finally spent the New Year in Yingcheng, Youzhou.

On New Year's Eve, Chen Mo walked towards the yard where Wanyan Ya was imprisoned.

……

in the room.

Wanyan Ya soaked her entire body in the bathtub, with even her head buried in the water, until she reached her limit of holding her breath, then popped her head out from the warm water, gasping for breath, her long hair sticking to her wheat-colored shoulders, drops of water stained her delicate skin, then flowed down her shoulders, over her crystal clear and tender breasts, and finally dripped into the water.

She stared in a daze at the clothes that the Wei people had prepared for her on the shelf next to her.

(End of this chapter)