Chapter 213 "The wedding dress is ready, let's go try it on?"
Chapter 213 "The wedding dress is ready, let's go try it on?"
Prince Jia colluded with the barbarians, committed treason and started a war for his own selfish reasons, which led to the separation of the people and the misery of the people. His crimes were extremely heinous. Xie Lang first dealt with him and then showed no mercy to him.
Xie Yong was executed by slow slicing, and the princes who followed him in rebellion were each given a cup of poisoned wine. They died quickly and neatly without even a chance to turn around, which was a terrifying sight for everyone.
But that is a rebellion. Who would do such a thing for no reason? Your Majesty's measures are not directed at them, so what is there to be afraid of?
Thinking of this, the court officials quickly felt relieved.
Although Xie Lang had been thinking about marrying Wen Hemian before he came back, and had almost made all the preparations, post-war affairs needed to be dealt with urgently. Not long after he returned to Beijing, he was tripped up again. He met and talked with different ministers every day, and also had to take care of the matters that Wen Hemian had put on hold.
Wen Chengyuan came back in a hurry last time and didn't go out for a walk, but Qin Yi was a down-to-earth person and hadn't been back to Beijing for many years.
All the changes in Beijing were new to her.
Wen Hemian took time out to accompany her for two days, and Qin Yi was happy: "I suddenly feel that it would be nice to stay in Beijing in the future."
At least for now, it seems that the little emperor has nothing to do with his bastard father. Qin Yi was also born into a wealthy family. The prosperous capital city is more attractive to her than the desolate border.
"It depends on what you and Dad think. If you find it too noisy, I have also bought a house outside the city. It is surrounded by mountains and water, very beautiful, and it should be more comfortable to live there."
Wen Hemian had considered all possibilities in advance.
"Damn Shuang'er, how come you are so sensible?"
Qin Yi patted her shoulder with pity, feeling more and more that it was a pity that she and Wen Chengyuan had been absent for those years.
Qin Yi was not willing to talk about such sad topics. She sighed and quickly changed the subject: "Your father and I have made up our minds. We will not leave this time. After all, the military camp is the world of young people. It's time for those little guys to take over."
If King Huailing had not really been unable to bear it, he would never have volunteered to guard the border.
After the situation at the border calmed down a little, Wen Chengyuan trained a large number of subordinates. They performed brilliantly in this war and were able to shoulder heavy responsibilities.
Moreover, it is estimated that there will be no more smoke of war at the border in the next 10 to 20 years, and having them around is enough.
Wen Hemian was startled: "Very good."
Not only Xie Lang, but even Wen Chengyuan suffered a lot of hidden injuries. It would be a good thing for them to have a good rest and enjoy their old age.
"It's okay." Qin Yi hugged her gently. "This time, we are staying, unlike when the last emperor was here. We also need to confirm whether the little emperor is worthy of your entrusting your life to him."
Recognition is recognition, but time will tell if a person is a real person. Seeing them in person will make you feel more at ease.
Feeling the deep concern in Qin Yi's words, although Wen Hemian wanted to say not to worry, his voice was still choked: "...Okay."
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Now that the incident in the north was over, the happiest official in the court was none other than the Minister of Revenue.
With so many princes and royal family members living off the king, and a lot of money extorted from their fiefdoms, there was suddenly more money available for expenditure in the account book. After the war, the money was barely recovered.
As the saying goes, if you kill someone and set a fire, you get a gold belt. Once you rob this company, the money will come.
The whole palace was rejoicing after returning from the victory. When Lai Xi heard the news, he had people clean the palace again.
They were not here during the New Year, but people still put up couplets, window decorations and other things, saying they were for festive occasions. Now when I come back and see them for the first time, I feel a strange sense of liveliness.
Xie Lang conscientiously took over various complicated affairs for several days, and looked forward to Wen Hemian's return to the palace. He didn't even read the memorials, but kept his eyes on her, following her and chattering.
"I was thinking, if the Grand Tutor doesn't come to the palace again, I will go to the palace to find him."
There was an accusation hidden in Xie Lang's words, and he expressed a slight dissatisfaction with Wen Hemian's behavior of abandoning him without a care.
Wen Hemian ignored him, took a sip of tea without changing his expression, and said in a light voice: "I spend more than half of my time in the palace every month. Your Majesty, do you know how to write the word restraint?"
From another perspective, when she is not in the palace, Xie Lang will most likely go out with her, which means they are almost always together every day.
"Of course I understand." Xie Lang said shamelessly, "I just don't want to restrain myself in front of the Grand Tutor."
Wen Hemian reluctantly held back his head which kept getting closer: "...You are so nice."
If he behaved like this in private, all the court officials and people who admired him would be shocked.
Xie Lang found an opportunity and kissed her on the face twice, then smiled triumphantly, like a repeater: "You're welcome."
"If you have something to say, just say it. Don't waste your time here."
Wen Hemian, who knew Xie Lang very well, noticed something was wrong at a glance.
Xie Lang was more straightforward than her. Whether it was about feelings or other aspects, it was rare to see him so hesitant.
"Hanshuang, you are so smart." Xie Lang rubbed her cheek with a smile, his voice drawn out, low and sweet, "The wedding dress is ready, go try it on?"
Over the past year, he had consciously or unconsciously gathered Wen Hemian's favor, and with the help of the palace embroiderer, he inspected the dress on the first day of his return. However, he hadn't seen it in person, so the feeling was different.
Wen Hemian was still angry, but he couldn't find a suitable way to punish her after thinking about it, so he had to put it aside for the time being.
Just like now, she knew that Xie Lang was most likely acting coquettishly and pretending to be pitiful in front of her, but she still couldn't help but feel soft-hearted.
This was a happy occasion, and she couldn't bear to disappoint him.
"Okay, let's go take a look."
Xie Lang smiled happily and pulled Wen Hemian to the side hall.
Wen Hemian had never been to the side hall after he came back, so he didn't even know that people put things here, which is commonly known as "darkness under the lamp".
Xie Lang had obviously taken a look before him, and he walked forward and accurately opened a box, revealing a neatly folded bright red wedding dress.
Even a large bronze mirror was moved here at some point, which could clearly reflect the appearance of the two of them. It probably served as a fitting mirror. Wen Hemian glanced at it but didn't care.
Her attention was focused on the wedding dress.
Xie Lang dismissed the palace servants early and stood there eager to try: "This dress is not comfortable to wear, I will serve the master."
The words sound very high-sounding.
Wen Hemian was too lazy to expose him. Since there was still heating in the hall, she was not afraid of the cold. She took off her outer clothes, walked calmly in front of Xie Lang, opened her hands, and said leisurely: "Come on."
The emperor stared at her with a dark and deep gaze, his Adam's apple rolled, and he was honest, which was rare: "Yeah."
He skillfully held the clothes and helped Wen Hemian put them on. His fingers might accidentally brush against her skin, but he was careful and restrained.
Wen Hemian lowered his eyes and allowed him to move without saying a word.
So when they finally saw her appearance clearly in the bronze mirror, they were both stunned at the same time.
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