The news of Li Shi Min's return quickly spread to the palace.
In the Political Hall, the haggard Empress Zhangsun cheered up after hearing the news. When she heard that Li Shimin was safe and sound, she cried tears of joy.
She picked up her phoenix robe and ran out of the palace to welcome Li Shiming.
As soon as she stepped out of the door, she saw the travel-worn Li Shimin.
Li Shiming also saw Empress Zhangsun. Seeing her haggard appearance, Li Shiming couldn't help but feel sorry for her. He went forward to hug the beauty and said softly,"Guanyin maid, sorry for making you worry. Zhen has returned!”
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Empress Zhangsun sobbed, holding back her tears and smiling. She hugged Li Shimin tightly and said,"Second brother, it's good that you're back! Where are Lizhi and Xiu Ning?"
"Lizhi and the others haven't come back yet." Li Shimin laughed.”
"Ah?"
Empress Zhangsun was stunned for a moment. She looked behind Li Shimin and found that only Chu Xiaoan, the two Changle girls, and the other eight children were not there.
"Didn't ChenQie send Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong to lead the troops? Didn't they take down the mountain bandits 'nest?" she asked in confusion.”
Li Shi Min shook his head and explained,"Zhen asked them to retreat."
This was…
Empress Zhangsun was stunned. This meant that Cheng Yaojin and the others didn't attack the stronghold. Then how did His Majesty come back?
Looking at An 'an who was eating, an absurd thought appeared in Empress Zhangsun's mind.
Could it be that in order to survive and escape from the village, Second Brother finally compromised?
And only An An was brought back?
Chang Le, Xiu Ning and the other eight children had all fallen into the hands of
Li Shiming looked at Empress Zhangsun, who was having wild thoughts and her expression changing, and immediately said,""Guanyin, you're overthinking it. Actually, Chu Han is quite capable.”
"Who is Chu Han?" Empress Zhangsun was puzzled.
"He is Lizhi and Xiu Ning's husband.”Li Shi Min pursed his lips. He never thought that he would have to admit this fact one day.
However, Empress Zhangsun could not accept it!
Her most beloved daughter and sister were actually serving the same husband? Moreover, he was a Mountain Bandit!
"Your Majesty, how can you agree? Why didn't they let Cheng Zhijie and the others take down the stronghold?”Empress Zhangsun was angry.
Why did Second Brother become like this?
Where was the once hot-blooded prince?
Li Shimin looked at Empress Zhangsun and sighed,""Lizhi and Xiu Ning like Chu Han very much, and the children also like him very much. Moreover, Chu Han is not an ordinary mountain bandit!”
"His martial strength is superb, and he alone defeated three thousand of my elite guards!”
"He is knowledgeable and talented. In some aspects, Keming calls him an expert!”
"He even knows how to make craftsmen and merchants.”
"And…"
"And what?" Empress Zhangsun was curious. It was the first time she had seen Li Shimin comment on someone like this.
Li Shi Min loosened his embrace and took out a sweet potato from his pocket."And Chu Han found this!"
"What is this?" Empress Zhangsun asked.
"You'll know later. Let's not talk about it anymore. I want to take a bath and change my clothes.”Li Shimin kept her in suspense and left.
This made Empress Zhangsun feel a little resentful, but there was nothing she could do.
She could only look at An An, who was her youngest sister and her favorite granddaughter.
Empress Zhangsun took An 'an from the nanny and said gently,""Anan, who is your father?”
Chu Xiao 'an tilted his head and thought for a while. He squinted his crescent moon and smiled,""Grandma, Daddy is a good man. He will give Anan milk candy and tell her the story of the seven dwarfs. Anan likes Daddy very much!”
When Empress Zhangsun heard this, she pinched An 'an's nose and said,""You're a smart guy. All you know is to say good things!”
She was relieved. The child would not lie. A father who could make An An like him should not be a bad person.
Empress Zhangsun was interested in this Chu Han. He could make Lizhi and Xiuning fall in love with him, and also make the Emperor praise him.
This Chu Han should be a strange man, right?
Perhaps if there was a chance, she could go and meet him!
At the same time, the news also reached the Great Peace Palace. Retired Emperor Li Yuan also heaved a sigh of relief and continued to drink his wine. However, his eyes tried to look at the two words "Chu Han" on the copybook.
Who was this person?
Empress Zhangsun and Li Yuan weren't the only ones who had the same doubts. Fang Xuanling and the other ministers were also very curious.
His Majesty returned safely, but he did not attack the village. It seemed that he did not even care about the two princesses and the mountain bandits.
Now, they were even discussing the opening of a court session to discuss matters concerning the prosperity of the Great Tang. All of these things had left them at a loss.
In Taiji Palace, all the officials had arrived before Li Shimin.
Fang Xuanling, Zhangsun Wuji, and Wei Zheng walked to Du Ruhui's side and whispered,""Keming, do you know what the court will say today?”
"What has Your Majesty experienced these past few days?”
"What matter is so powerful that it concerns the prosperity of the Great Tang?”
Du Ruhui looked at the three of them and shook his head."Heaven's secrets cannot be revealed. You'll know later!”
"You're not the Yuan Nation Master," Fang Xuanling said unhappily."What are you talking about? Didn't you crave my wine? As long as you say it, I'll give you a welcome dinner tomorrow!”
Wei Zheng also said,"Yes, as long as you say it, I promise I won't diss you next time!"”
"Then I won't make things difficult for you!" Zhangsun Wuji said gloomily.”
Du Ruhui was speechless. These three people were really enough.
However, since His Majesty was going to say it later, it didn't matter if he said it first.
Du Ruhui pondered for a moment and said mysteriously,"It's about the food!"
Fang Xuanling and the other two were completely dumbfounded. His Majesty was kidnapped by mountain bandits, so how did it have anything to do with food?
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