At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 168: Zhenbei Hou Enters Xiliang
Then Qingyao tiptoed in through the crack in the door.

"Why are you coming to my room so late at night?"

After letting the aura around him dissipate, he spoke slowly.

Qingyao was originally looking outside and didn't notice that the man behind her had woken up, and was startled.

Fortunately, she reached out and covered her mouth in time. She turned around and rolled her eyes at Xiao Han, "Can't you keep your voice down?"

She complained.

Xiao Han:…

"My room is a little cold."

Perhaps sensing some embarrassment, she made an excuse for herself.

"is a bit."

Xiao Han raised the corner of his mouth.

"What's that expression on your face?"

Qingyao's voice weakened.

"Who told you not to believe me?"

She didn't know where she got the courage from, but she raised her hand and mobilized her inner strength to extinguish the candle, and the whole room suddenly became dark.

In the early morning, the sky was gray and foggy. The heavy rain had just stopped, but it was still drizzling.

The Bi Bo Lake was almost half full of water, and many frogs and crickets were jumping in the grass by the lake.

Miaoyu came out of the room and stretched.

Glancing at the courtyard, he saw that it was empty, and couldn't help but mutter, "What's going on today? Qingyao hasn't gotten up yet."

He knocked on the door, but no one answered. He pushed the door open and entered, but Qingyao was not on the bed.

Miaoyu's pretty face had a little smile, and she roughly guessed it, but she didn't reveal it. The male protagonist and the two servants who went to bring hot water to Xiao Han said: "You go to the kitchen to help, I will serve the master."

"promise."

The two servants responded, she took the hot water and pushed open Xiao Han's door.

The drizzle continued all day without stopping. The dark clouds in the sky remained lingering and the waves of the river in the distance were raging.

The waves hit the river bank and could be heard clearly even in the mansion.

"Why didn't Qingyao practice sword today?"

Dayueer stepped into the courtyard, feeling a little curious.

"I... feel a little unwell."

In the room, Qingyao was lying on the bed, her pretty face slightly blushing, and she spoke hesitantly.

Dayue'er was very smart, she smiled and said, "My dear sister, if you feel unwell, you should take a rest."

"I still have two 200-year-old ginsengs, which were given to me by the young master. I'll take them to the kitchen and boil them to nourish your body."

"no, I'm fine."

Qingyao covered her head with the quilt and said in a muffled voice, "Sister Yue'er, I'll rest for half a day and I'll be ready tomorrow morning."

"Drinking more ginseng soup will not only strengthen your body, but also help you improve your cultivation."

Without saying anything, Dayueer went to her own yard, rummaged through boxes and cupboards, found the ginseng, and brought it to the kitchen to make soup.

The next morning.

Qingyao got up before dawn as usual and practiced swordplay alone in the courtyard. The mist and rain were hazy, and her skirt fluttered, making her look like a fairy in the sky.

Time passes day by day.

The wedding date is getting closer.

All government offices in Xiliang began to get busy, preparing for the autumn harvest and preparing for Xiao Han's wedding.

During this period, the Northern Wei people sent people to harass Xiliang every now and then. There were only a few small battles, but no major ones.

Chen Gong, Gao Li, Zhao Muli and other brave generals were not willing to swallow their anger and naturally had to fight back.

Today you lead your men to attack Orange Island, and tomorrow I will lead my men to attack Hexi Prefecture. The two sides will go back and forth, and it will be very lively.

It is already mid-August and the autumn harvest is already halfway through in various places.

Xiao Han was still the same as usual, wandering around with Qingyao, Yuwen Yulou, Xiahou Qing and others.

By early September.

The group hurried back to Xiliang City. They had basically completed their tour of Xiliang and Xia Pi, with only Shangdang County left to visit.

It was really too late. In the capital, Princess Ningxi's carriage had already set out for several days and was heading towards Xiliang.

She was escorted by thousands of imperial guards, and had countless palace maids and nannies as dowry, as well as many officials carefully selected by the emperor.

These officials were voluntarily given up by Xiao Han to allow the emperor to intervene, as an exchange of interests for his title of nobility and marriage.

At least both sides were satisfied. "Where is the princess's carriage?"

After returning to the mansion, Xiao Han asked immediately.

"We just arrived at Qingzhou yesterday."

Miaoyu replied: "In another six or seven days, we should be able to enter Xiliang smoothly."

"Sir, should we send someone to Qingyou Pass to welcome them?"

"want."

He nodded: "Let Qin Yuanba lead the 3,000 heavily armored cavalry of the Shen Ce Army."

The whole world is watching this wedding, so we cannot lose face.

"How many people showed up after the invitations were sent out?"

I took a sip of hot tea to moisten my throat.

"this."

Miaoyu looked embarrassed.

"explain."

Xiao Han said unhappily: "It's just right that you don't come. As long as the gifts arrive, it will be fine. Save some food for me."

The servants around all had black lines on their brows, and they were obviously speechless towards their own Marquis.

“Not many indeed.”

Miaoyu nodded: "No one from the six ministries and the cabinet of the capital came, but they all sent people to bring gifts."

"Did the Marquis of Jiangnan and the Prime Minister send any gifts?"

"Have."

"Mediocre."

"That's fine."

He nodded slightly.

"What do the two young ladies of the Xie family say?"

"The Second Miss didn't reply, nor did she bring any gifts. But the eldest Miss Xie Wan'er from Jiangnan sent two carts of gold, silver and jewelry."

"Which ones are requested in response to the memorial?"

"Most of them are the noble families in our Xiliang territory and the Chanyu of the miscellaneous Hu tribes who surrendered."

Miaoyu sighed, "Besides that, only Zhenbei Marquis Xie Xuanli and Qingzhou Marquis have clearly stated that they will come."

"I didn't expect that this marquis has such a bad reputation."

Xiao Han raised his eyebrows, but there was no trace of anger on his face. Instead, he looked extremely relaxed.

"Sir, isn't this scene of ours a little shabby?"

Miaoyu said worriedly, "Some of them are not worthy of your status."

Xie Xuanli is Xiao Han's old superior, and Qingzhou is adjacent to Xiliang, separated by Qingyou Pass.

The Marquis of Qingzhou must have a good relationship with Xiao Han. Given his royal status, it is reasonable for him to escort Princess Ning Xi to Xiliang.

"No matter how many people come, they can't compare to the thousands of troops under your young master's command."

He curled his lips and said, "I changed my mind. Let Lu Ju, Liao Huan, and Zhao Mule go and lead the Black Armor Army, Huben Camp, and Xianzhen Camp out of Qingyou Pass to welcome Princess Ningxi's carriage."

One army, two camps, and sixty thousand cavalrymen went out of Xiliang to welcome the bride. Just imagining the scene at that time makes me shudder.

It’s normal to think about it.

At the beginning of February, Xiao Han offended all the civil and military officials in the court, and also scolded almost all the noble families in the world.

There's no way he can come.

But he hadn't expected these people to come.

After calling Zhou Bo and understanding and confirming the progress of the preparations, Xiao Han could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"My Lord, Jizhou is 800 miles away, hurry."

A guard entered the courtyard.

"explain."

"The carriage of the Marquis of Zhenbei has passed Tianxian Pass and is heading to Xiliang City. It is expected to arrive in three days."

"Who are the people traveling with you?"

"Zhenbei Marquis Xie Xuanli, Zhenbei Marquis's son, groom Lao Yang, and General Pan Feng are escorted by 800 Jizhou cavalrymen. There is also another carriage accompanying them. I don't know who is among them."

(End of this chapter)