Qin Mubai felt much more relaxed when he finally returned to Lanzhou, where he had been separated for a long time.

Under Chen Yan’s patient persuasion and Qin Mubai’s hard work, the arrogant Turkic princess Ah Shi Na Xue Lian finally obediently obeyed and “returned” to the Qin Family. Actually, it wasn’t that she really didn’t want to marry Qin Mubai. It was just that out of the pride of a woman and the pride of a princess, she found it a little difficult to accept such a thing as “marrying a son”. Chen Yan sensed her thoughts and tried to persuade her. At the same time, she asked Qin Mubai to agree to give her a sufficient step down, that is, to hold a wedding that matched her status!

Moreover, this wedding should be held on the grassland, according to the customs of the grassland.

Chen Yan said to Qin Mubai, for a man like you, marrying an extra wife is like adding a new dress. Regardless of what kind of woman wanted to marry, it was a matter that would determine her fate for the rest of her life. It was worth doing so out of respect for the Grassland Princess.

Qin Mubai agreed without a word. Furthermore, he also promised to formally invite Xue Lian’s uncle and chief Huihe (none of Xue Lian’s parents had survived), and personally went to the northern grasslands to hold an official and grand wedding ceremony with her, as well as to the sacred land of the Turkic people, Jinshan Mountain, to receive the approval and blessings of the gods. Apart from that, Qin Mubai would also write to the Imperial Court of the Tang Dynasty, explaining the fact that Xue Lian was the only direct descendant of the Ah Shina Nobility Clan and her great contribution to the Battle of Ping Fan, requesting the Imperial Court to grant her a reward.

Qin Mubai knew that Xue Lian’s grandfather was the Turkic Turkic Tulikhan. He made great contributions to the Great Tang Dynasty when the Turks were in Beiding and was made king of Peking. Afterwards, Xue Lian’s father, Ashna Heluohu, inherited the title and served as a viceroy in the northern grasslands.

In this sense, not only did Xue Lian possess a noble bloodline and background in the eyes of the Turks, she should also be a “royal family” in the Great Tang Dynasty. Right now, Xue Yantuo had already killed the father of Blood Lotus, and only Xue Lian and Xi Yan were left behind in his Ashna family. Considering the delicate situation in Huihe and the “special relationship” between Xue Lian and Qin Mubai, it wouldn’t be too much for the people in the court to make her a nameless “imperial daughter” if they didn’t lose their minds.

Qin Mubai knew that Xue Lian didn’t care about the title of imperial daughter. She just wanted to be respected and recognized. Going to the grasslands to officially hire and hold a wedding was Qin Mubai’s respect for her; The title bestowed upon her by the Tang court was an acknowledgement of the Ashner Clan and her helping Tang.

Qin Mubai and Chen Yan did their homework together and showed enough sincerity to persuade Xue Lian. On the first day he returned home, even Princess Gaoyang, who was cursing in her heart that “the smelly man was cheating again”, took out the chest of “the Qin Family’s matriarch” and warmly greeted each other with kindness. In addition, Xue Lian was already pregnant with Qin Mubai’s flesh and blood, and her status had risen. The entire Qin Clan regarded her as a baby bump.

Xue Lian, who had been treated kindly and courteously, finally swept away the last trace of gloom in her heart and settled down in the Qin Family.

Qin Mubai was naturally secretly delighted. Although she had been with Xue Lian for a short time, she had always accompanied her during her hardest times. Between the two of them, there was a feeling of sharing weal and woe between men and women, as well as a feeling of comrade-in-arms on the battlefield. In fact, Xue Lian had never asked Qin Mubai to give her anything-Xue Lian had paid for Qin Mubai from the distant northern grasslands to the cities of Luo Xie.

Xue Lian had never asked Qin Mubai for even a single thing from a stranger to a pregnant woman. What she gave Qin Mubai was not only a blazing love, but also tens of thousands of Huihe cavalry. It was precisely these tens of thousands of cavalry that helped Xue Rengui create the military myth, and it also helped Qin Mubai turn the tide. Therefore, in a sense, Xue Lian first achieved Xue Rengui, then Qin Mubai, and then Great Tang defeated Tibet!

“If there is a woman like this, what can I ask for?” Qin Mubai personally said to Xue Lian, “Xue Lian, I, someone from the Qin Empire, may have been a blessing that I cultivated in my previous life. Only in this lifetime can I obtain your favor. I admit that I am not a good man. I am a lecherous person, and I have never lacked women. But believe me, in this lifetime, I will treat you kindly. Because … if I let you down, the heavens will not tolerate me!”

The slightly plump Xue Lian held his bulging belly and smiled. “I don’t want to hear a word of it. Do you dare to promise me one thing?” He said.

“Tell me.”

“In the future, regardless of whether the child I gave birth to is male or female, do you dare to surname him Ah Shina?”

“Sure.” Qin Mubai smiled calmly and said, “Take it as a thank you gift to father-in-law and mother-in-law whom I have never met before. Thank them for giving birth to such a good daughter and bestowing you on me. In the future, regardless of whether the child you have given birth to is male or female, I will let him surname Ah Shina and let the most respected Ah Shina family on the grassland-successor!”

Xue Lian lowered his eyelids, bit his lips, and nodded.

“Thank you.”

This was the first time Xue Lian had said these two words to Qin Mubai.

It was because she knew that in the Central Plains, the most important country in terms of etiquette and bloodline, bloodline was absolutely dependent on the father, and the child she gave birth to had never been said to have the mother’s surname. Otherwise, it would be disrupting the rules of etiquette and would be attacked and ridiculed by the secular world.

Just now, she had only said this in a slightly provocative joke-she hadn’t expected that Qin Mubai would actually agree!

“Mubai, you are indeed different from any other man I know.” Xue Lian whispered, “Although I’m pregnant with your flesh and bones, I don’t think I know you very well.”

“It doesn’t matter. We still have a lifetime.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “You can be my wife while being the mother of the child while … falling in love with me!”

Xue Lian laughed out loud, “Absurd!”

Coincidentally, Princess Gaoyang, who was walking over, heard it. She immediately said angrily, “Alright, you Qin Mubai, you’re preferring one thing to the other!”

“How dare I!” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “The back of your hand and the palm of your hand are all meat. The same, the same.”

“Then why didn’t you say … let me continue to fall in love with you too?-Love, this word is so nasty, haha!” Princess Gaoyang laughed heartlessly, amusing Xue Lian.

Seeing Xue Lian laughing, Qin Mubai’s mood relaxed a little.

The war was over, and it was time to enjoy the warmth of the family. Qin Mubai pondered. Now that the war was over in Lanzhou, it was time to go to Chang’an and take over her mother and sister. In addition, Meiniang and her family also lived in Qiongyu Villa. At that time, the family would be really prosperous and bustling. Seeing Little Lou’er, Ying’er, Di’er, mother would definitely be happy.

“Ever since her father passed away, it’s time for her to live a good life for two days after so many things happened.” Qin Mubai thought that he would do as he pleased and immediately sent a few capable and trustworthy Baiji guards to Chang’an.

In addition, Qin Mubai had heard that Wei Zheng had passed away not long ago and had instructed them to go over to express their hearts in place of him. Moreover, Princess Gaoyang had already given birth to a rare child in Lanzhou, so it was reasonable for her to report her happiness to her father-in-law. Thus, Qin Mubai sent another letter to Emperor Li Shimin, together with Princess Gaoyang’s letter to her mother and Qin Di’er’s portrait.

Of course, this letter written by Qin Mubai was actually a secret play. Of course, what was said in the letter was not enough for outsiders to say. This included the matter of Hou Junji, the matter of Changsun Huan, and the discussion of the Western Regions Great Plan.

When Qin Mubai hadn’t been to Lanzhou long ago, he and Li Shimin had a grand blueprint for Tibet and the Western Regions. Pacifying Tibet was only part of the blueprint. Now that Tibet was finished, Qin Mubai naturally had to ask Li Shimin what the “chief engineer” should do next.

Now, Su Dingfang had become famous in the Western Regions, but there was still a long way to go before he could dominate the Western Regions. Earlier, Qin Mubai had publicly begged the Imperial Court to change the title of Su Dingfang as the Protector of Anxi in order to give up his credit. As he had expected, the Imperial Court had yet to give a reply.

This also meant that Li Shimin hadn’t forgotten the blueprint in his heart. Now, it was time for Qin Mubai to ask in private. Only then did she appear to be tacitly understanding.

The messenger left. Qin Mubai started a new round of anticipation.

Looking forward to the arrival of mother, and the implementation of the heart of the last great ambition of the opportunity to arrive.

At the same time, Qin Mubai began to worry about Wu Meiniang, who was far away in the Western Regions, and whether her whereabouts were safe or not. Although she was very capable, she was still in a dangerous situation as she swayed in the chaotic war zone. Moreover, her trip wasn’t just a simple business trip to earn money, she also had other important goals that even Qin Mubai didn’t know about-it would be as if she was trembling from the flames, and it would be even more dangerous!

This scene in front of him could be said to be “one less person than the Cornus officinalis”. In the absence of Wu Meiniang, the family seemed to be incomplete. As Qin Mubai enjoyed the warmth of his family, he was worried about Wu Meiniang. He wished he could fly to the Western Regions with his wings and bring Wu Meiniang back.

At this moment, a special banquet was being held in the back hall of the Kang Kingdom’s Royal Palace.

“Miss Wu, after resting in the palace for a night, you can leave!” The old King Hayamano smiled apologetically and said, “It’s not that this king is rude enough to order you to leave. It’s really …”

Hearing this, Wu Meiniang was a little shocked and asked, “Your Majesty, if you have something to say, you can say it straightforwardly.”

Hayamano shook his head helplessly and sighed, “To tell you the truth, there are messengers from Arabia and Norland living in this king’s palace.” It was precisely because of the pressure of their alliance that I had to order the capture of the Han merchants and the Han people in Samoa City. But please rest assured, I will definitely not harm them! Once the limelight is over, I will release them and return everything that belongs to them! ”

“Why would they force you to do this?” Wu Meiniang’s mood sank, and she was shocked, “There’s actually a Arabian Kingdom!” This is too unexpected. It seems that things are much more complicated than I thought!

“Miss Wu, after all, you are not a true messenger of the Great Tang and you are not an official. Let me tell you, you may not understand.” “Actually, although our Kang Ju Kingdom has always been rich and strong, it has never been independent,” said Hayamano. From hundreds of years ago, we Sogdians, who were born and bred here, were first subdued by the Great Moon Clan and merged with the nine surnames of Zhaowu. Then the forces of Norland had no choice but to become their subordinates. In addition, we had once submitted to Great Sui and Great Tang, who were thousands of kilometers away; And the powerful Arabian Empire of the West has also given birth to our wealth and has been interfering in our affairs! As the king of Kang Ju Kingdom, there are very few things that I can decide. Outside, there were restrictions from powerful countries, and inside, there were three ministers who held real power. “Therefore, the only thing I can do now is to ensure your safe departure!”

Wu Meiniang’s expression changed slightly and she whispered, “Your Majesty, according to what you said, if I don’t leave, my life will be in danger?”

‘”Ah … you’d better not ask too much! After dinner, you should rest early. Tomorrow morning, I will ask Princess New Moon to personally escort you out of the palace. Then, don’t go back all the way to the east and walk to a safe place!” Hayamano said helplessly, “That’s all I can do. I hope you don’t ask any further and don’t reject my proposal.”

“Alright … Thank you, Your Majesty!” Wu Meiniang was somewhat disappointed and had to accept it first. .

Originally, Wu Meiniang wanted to learn more from the old king, but although the Hayamano people were old, they weren’t foolish at all. He obviously didn’t intend to discuss any national affairs with a “fake” envoy. To be able to treat her so courteously and promise to ensure her safe departure, Hayamano had given the father and son of the Tang and Qin families enough face.

Hayamano smiled helplessly and ashamed. “In fact, if it wasn’t for the war, Kangju Kingdom and Samojian would always be merchants’ paradise. This king and his subjects also very much welcome distinguished guests from the Eastern Great Tang Dynasty, let alone Miss Wu, who is also the daughter of a True God.” This time, I will treat this king and Kang Ju Guo as having lost their friendship as landlords. Next time, I will double my compensation! ”

Wu Meiniang smiled indifferently and looked sideways at the nearby Princess Crescent Moon. She sat quietly and said, “Your Highness the Princess looks like an old friend of mine. I have an unkind invitation. After the banquet, will Your Highness the Princess please stop for a moment and have a little chat with me?”

“Of course.” ‘”Princess, please stay here to welcome the distinguished guests of the Great Tang!” Hayamano answered straightforwardly.

Wu Meiniang smiled meaningfully, “Thank you, Your Majesty!”