Daming Super Dimension Company, President Zhu Yuanzhang!

Chapter 140 Huo Qubing is so loyal!
Huo Qubing laughed, "You should know my life experience. Being an illegitimate child is quite disgusting at certain times."

His eyes were not angry because of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's temptation, but instead looked extremely calm.

Xiao Ran asked curiously, "Aren't you afraid that after winning the battle, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty will murder you?"

"Not afraid!" Huo Qubing replied resolutely.

The heroism and ease in Huo Qubing's brows showed, "All my glory comes from Your Majesty. Your Majesty needs me as a sharp blade to annihilate the Huns. If Your Majesty no longer needs me one day, I am willing to guard the border forever, even if it is just a small soldiers!"

"The thing I, Huo Qubing, am not afraid of most is death. The most common thing on the battlefield is death. Therefore, dying in battle is also death. Going to death after killing the Huns is also death. So what should I be afraid of!"

As soon as these words came out, Xiao Ran's heart was filled with pride and he suddenly slapped the table, "Well said!"

"But you are already an employee of my company, so of course you can't die."

"I'll go to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and tell him about this matter. You don't have to worry about it anymore."

If Xiao Ran heard these words, he would probably only praise Huo Qubing's achievements.

But now, Xiao Ran admired Huo Qubing very much.

Huo Qubing was born for the battlefield, and he was so pure that he could only pretend to kill foreign enemies.

"Then I'll bid you farewell with tea instead of wine."

Huo Qubing smiled and picked up the tea. After drinking it in one gulp, he took out a jade pendant.

"I said I wanted to return the gift last time, but I was too busy. Today I finally have the opportunity to give it to you in person."

The jade pendant has weathered numerous hardships and has obviously been worn for many years.

Xiao Ran solemnly accepted it and put the strawberry cake on the table, "I wish you success."

"it is good."

Huo Qubing smiled and agreed.

Without staying any longer, Xiao Ran turned around and disappeared, heading to Weiyang Palace.

……

Weiyang Palace.

The night was dark, and the palace guards who were keeping watch at night forced themselves to patrol.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che was reviewing the memorial.

Xiao Ran's figure suddenly appeared in the hall. He strode closer and said, "I have asked Taizu what you asked him to say."

"What did Zixu say?" Liu Che's eyes sharpened for a moment.

Xiao Ran looked at Liu Che, "He said he was willing to die after defeating the Huns."

"I said Emperor Wu, you are going a bit too far. When I told you at that time, I made it clear that Emperor Zhao died, Huo Guangcai re-established the emperor, and finally found the grandson of the prince for you. Why are you testing Huo Qubing? ?”

Liu Bang deliberately said those words to make him misunderstand that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty really wanted to kill Huo Guang.

"Ahem, Mr. Xiao, I can't help it. You can only believe it if you ask me."

Liu Che cleared his throat awkwardly and hurriedly took out the gold and handed it to Xiao Ran.

"I'm really sorry. I was also worried that others would misunderstand that I am dissatisfied with Zixu, so I asked you for help."

Xiao Ran was speechless, "Okay, okay, Huo Qubing is an employee of my company. If you really want to kill him, I will definitely not agree to it."

"Mr. Xiao, I understand."

Liu Che sighed and expressed his true thoughts.

"I know that this child Zixu is obsessed with the battlefield. He has been with me since he was a child, and he is like half a son. I am wondering whether after defeating the Huns this time, I will let Zixu follow you to live in the future."

Xiao Ran gave the answer firmly, "He will not agree."

Huo Qubing had been fighting on the battlefield for many years and had long been accustomed to this kind of life, not to mention that he believed that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was kind to him.

"Being an employee of Super Dimension Company, Huo Qubing also has time to rest. I'm not a black-hearted boss who exploits employees." Xiao Ran rolled his eyes angrily. After knowing Liu Che's thoughts, Xiao Ran was too lazy to test Huo Qubing.

Liu Che apologized and stuffed the gold again, "I'm going to trouble Mr. Xiao this time. I have already made arrangements for Huo Guang. He has outstanding abilities, so he will work for the court."

"Okay, I'm leaving then. Next time, I'll make it clear about this kind of thing. It'll be easier to give money." Xiao Ran bluntly expressed his love for money.

Liu Che was left alone in the hall again. He sighed, "Zixu, Zixu, I really can't do anything to you. That's all, since I have Mr. Xiao, that's it."

……

Jimo ancient city.

Xiao Ran, who was sleeping, suddenly opened his eyes and was startled by Li Shimin standing beside him.

"I'm scared to death of a heart attack."

Xiao Ran said with lingering fear.

Throwing a piece of clothes from the Tang Dynasty to Xiao Ran, Li Shimin snorted coldly, "Today you and the princess are going to the capital to play, and the queen asked me to give you a set of clothes."

Xiao Ran looked at the time and said, "It's only morning, don't worry, don't worry, I'll sleep a little longer."

"Xiao Ran, get up quickly and follow me directly to the palace." Li Shimin urged with a dark face.

Seeing that Xiao Ran was a little unhappy, Li Shimin raised his hand and knocked on his forehead, "There is a banquet in the palace today, and envoys from all over the world will give gifts. I will take you to see the prosperous Tang Dynasty."

Xiao Ran woke up immediately and said, "Wait for me for a while."

The Tang Dynasty under the rule of Zhenguan was extremely prosperous, and the congratulations from various countries were a grand occasion and rare to see.

Xiao Ran packed up as quickly as possible and put on Tang Dynasty clothes.

The folk customs of the Tang Dynasty were open, and there were trade exchanges between various countries. Short hair was not uncommon.

"Let's go."

……

The eighth year of Zhenguan
Li Zhengdian

Following Li Shimin to the Tang Dynasty, Xiao Ran saw Queen Changsun at first sight.

"Xiao Ran is here, sit down quickly, you probably haven't had your breakfast so early, I'll order someone to prepare it."

Queen Changsun said softly.

Xiao Ran sat down unceremoniously, "Then it's better to be respectful than to obey."

"Queen, I haven't eaten yet." Li Shimin sat down and spoke to Queen Changsun.

Queen Changsun looked at him helplessly, "Then let's eat together."

The breakfast was served quickly, and Xiao Ran ate it with gusto. The food in the Tang Dynasty was not that scarce, and the imperial chef carefully selected it, so it tasted very good.

"Your Majesty, there are still matters to be dealt with in the court, so go ahead and do your work." Empress Changsun reminded Li Shimin.

Li Shimin nodded, "I'll go first."

"Xiao Ran, I'll have someone take you around the palace. Your Majesty and I have declared to the public that you are my nephew, so there's no need to worry." Seeing Xiao Ran put down the teacup, Empress Changsun's eyes softened and she arranged everything for Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran wandered around the palace with the eunuch leading the way.

Everyone in the palace was busy with the Mid-Autumn Festival dinner, but no one paid attention to Xiao Ran's casual stroll.

"Mr. Xiao, His Majesty has ordered that if you want to see Princess Changle, my servant can guide you."

The little eunuch beside him smiled.

Xiao Ran felt a little uncomfortable, "What is Princess Changle doing at this time?"

"The princess should be dressing up at the moment. Sir, you can go to the princess's palace and wait." The little eunuch replied respectfully.

Xiao Ran shook his head, "No, it's the same if we meet again at night. Let's go back."

There was really nothing interesting in the palace, so Xiao Ran was going back to wait for the banquet.

Empress Changsun has already changed into the most formal empress court dress.

"There are two banquets today. The banquet in the daytime is to entertain foreign envoys, and in the evening it is for the ministers and concubines in the palace. You can come with me in a minute." Seeing Xiao Ran coming back, Queen Changsun said.

Xiao Ran responded, "Okay, Auntie."

"Your jade pendant is a bit old, do you want someone to prepare two new ones for you?" Queen Changsun glanced at the jade pendant hanging on Xiao Ran's waist.

Xiao Ran looked down and said, "This jade pendant was given by someone else, so wear this."

The jade pendant was exactly the one given by Huo Qubing. It looked old, but Xiao Ran still liked it.

After hearing this, Queen Changsun stopped making arrangements and soon it was time for the banquet. Xiao Ran walked leisurely to the palace where the banquet was held beside Queen Changsun.

Tai Chi Hall

Li Shimin came out from the west with several ministers.

He walked quickly towards Queen Changsun and whispered to Xiao Ran, "Someone will arrange a seat for you later."

The eunuch's voice echoed throughout the palace, "The emperor enters the palace!"

Several ministers deliberately waited until Li Shimin, Queen Changsun, and Xiao Ran entered the palace before slowly following them.

All the ministers in the palace knelt down and said, "Long live my emperor!"

Li Shimin took Queen Changsun to the high position.

And a familiar little eunuch appeared next to Xiao Ran, "Mr. Xiao, please come with me."

Xiao Ran sat down in front of the prince and princess, and next to him happened to be Princess Li Lizhi of Changle.

"My dear husband, what you are wearing today suits you very well." Li Lizhi praised in a low voice with eyes full of joy.

"You are also very beautiful today." Xiao Ran was a little surprised when he saw Li Lizhi at first sight.

The gorgeous palace attire paired with appropriate jewelry makes the already extremely beautiful Li Lizhi even more eye-catching.

Li Shimin and Queen Changsun took their seats.

"rise!"

Everyone who was kneeling in the hall stood up.

The eunuch next to Li Shimin came forward to speak, and Xiao Ran raised his eyes and looked around casually.

The costumes of the envoys of the Tang Dynasty are very conspicuous in several ways.

Officials in the DPRK were dressed luxuriously, with jade pendants hanging around their waists.

It was indeed the prosperous Tang Dynasty, rich and powerful.

Xiao Ran sighed in his heart.

"Young Master, our father, emperor and mother have allowed us to leave early. When do you want to leave the banquet?" Li Lizhi came closer and asked softly.

She held the corners of her clothes tightly, always a little shy when facing Xiao Ran.

Now that the envoy's gift is over and there is nothing important to do next, Xiao Ran simply says, "Now."

Li Lizhi nodded, summoned the nearby eunuch, whispered an instruction, and signaled Xiao Ran to go out.

Sneaking out of the banquet quietly, the maid beside Queen Changsun waited for a long time and took out two tokens and silver coins.

"Princess, Mr. Xiao, you can go out through the palace gate. The carriage is ready."

After Xiao Ran thanked him, he and Li Lizhi headed towards the palace gate.

There were also chariots outside the Taiji Hall, but Xiao Ran didn't expect that Queen Changsun had arranged them so well.

Get on the chariot and soon arrive at the palace gate.

"Little Prince, wait for me for a moment." Li Lizhi said softly, and she hurried towards the palace closest to the palace gate.

Not long after, she appeared again, having changed out of her palace clothes.

Xiao Ran and Li Lizhi approached the palace gate.

"I have seen Her Royal Highness the Princess, please show me your token."

The guard guarding the palace gate said solemnly.

As soon as the two tokens came out, they immediately got out of the way.

As he slowly left the palace in a carriage, Xiao Ran couldn't help complaining, "It's too troublesome for you to leave the palace."

Li Lizhi smiled sheepishly, "The palace is always on alert. My father has given the order in advance this time, otherwise it may take some time."

"Yes, being an emperor is very dangerous." Xiao Ran said.

There were shouts from outside the carriage. Xiao Ran lifted the curtain and looked out. They had arrived at Chang'an Street.

"This is the real Chang'an."

Xiao Ran has been to Chang'an in the present world, but compared with the scene in front of him, it is still too dilapidated.

The spacious streets were busy with traffic, vendors and restaurants were shouting one after another, and their faces were all filled with smiles.

The quality of a dynasty can be seen from the living conditions of the people.

After getting off the carriage, Li Lizhi quietly approached Xiao Ran, but she had not yet spoken.

Xiao Ran reached out to hold her hand, smiled and asked, "Would you mind, princess?"

"I don't mind if it's the young man." Li Lizhi replied softly, her cheeks slightly red.

"You just call me Xiao Ran, princess."

"Xiao Ran." Li Lizhi called softly.

Looking at each other and smiling, Xiao Ran took the initiative to take Li Lizhi to wander on the street.

"The newly brewed osmanthus wine has a pure taste and a reasonable price. Come and take a look!"

Xiao Ran looked over and saw two large wine jars at the feet of the old wine seller.

Li Lizhi said: "During the Mid-Autumn Festival, many people will taste the brewed osmanthus wine."

"Well, I can also enjoy osmanthus flowers, worship the moon, and eat moon cakes." Xiao Ran knew something about this.

The sweet-scented osmanthus has a strong fragrance, and you can smell the aroma in the wine jar from a distance.

"The palace has prepared a lot of osmanthus wine. If you like it, I will ask my father to give you more." Li Lizhi looked at the wine jar.

Xiao Ran happily agreed, "I will ask for a few more jars when the time comes."

At this time, brewing technology has improved and the taste should be good.

The streets of Chang'an were spacious and long, and it was already a few hours after Xiao Ran and Li Lizhi strolled down.

We casually found a restaurant to rest, and it was already getting late.

"At this time, the palace should start preparing for moon worship." Li Lizhi murmured softly, looking at the full moon in the sky.

This was the first time that she did not participate in the moon festival.

Xiao Ran noticed her mood, "It's getting late, let's go back to the palace."

He remembered that the palace would begin admiring the moon next, and literati would recite poems and write poems at this time.

"it is good."

It's always faster to go back than when you came, and Xiao Ran and Li Lizhi happened to catch up with the end of the moon festival.

Queen Changsun and Li Shimin led everyone to worship the full moon.

After the moon festival was over, Li Shimin met Xiao Ran alone.

"Why are you back in the palace? I remember there will be a lot of interesting things in Chang'an City tonight."

Xiao Ran said calmly, "Indeed, but I want to listen to the poetry and lyrics written by literati."

"What do you think of Princess Changle?" Li Shimin was speechless, but still asked what he wanted to know most.

Thinking of Queen Changsun's matchmaking and Li Lizhi's gentle smile.

Xiao Ran said sincerely: "The princess is very nice, and we get along very well."

"How about letting you be Princess Changle's consort?" Li Shimin asked, looking at Xiao Ran with a smile.

Xiao Ran deliberately asked in surprise, "Are you going to keep me as the Prince Consort in the Tang Dynasty?"

Li Shimin glared at him angrily, "Don't be rude. I think you and Princess Changle get along very well. If both of you are willing, I reluctantly agree to this marriage."

"I don't think this matter is urgent. When Princess Changle and I are sure of our hearts, I will propose marriage myself." Xiao Ran said helplessly, but there was no need to be in such a hurry.

He has a crush on Li Lizhi, but they still don't know each other well enough.

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction, "Don't worry, just wait until you think about it before telling us elders."

Fortunately, Xiao Ran didn't say he wanted to get married now, otherwise Li Shimin's attitude would not be like this.

(End of this chapter)