Empress Dowager Han has always been strong, and the court officials dared to object to what he proposed in the past.    ■ However, this time, Empress Dowager Han hit a nail. All the court officials almost unanimously opposed Empress Dowager Han's proposal.

Since the Northern Barbarians made peace with the Qin Dynasty, Changning married the Northern Barbarians. Although the Northern Barbarians did not send troops to attack Zhenshanguan, the harassment of small forces did not completely end.

In addition, the Beiman used Changning as an excuse several times to ask the Qin Dynasty for east and west.

Now that the farming in the north has begun to show results, there is a grain storage in the grain warehouse, I am afraid that the Northern Barbarians will be jealous. If Empress Dowager Han proposed to the Northern Barbarians at this time, the Northern Barbarians would definitely take the opportunity to speak loudly.

The court officials all had a clear account in their hearts. Changning was a married woman who poured water from a basin. To return to Changning to the province was just to satisfy Empress Dowager Han's selfishness, but it had to pay a great price for the court and the people.

The reason why many court officials disagreed with Empress Dowager Han’s proposal was because they guessed the real purpose of Empress Dowager Han.

It is a false idea to return to Changning to the province. Empress Dowager Han’s ultimate goal is to take Changning back on the excuse and not go to the Northern Barbarians.

And if Empress Dowager Han is allowed to do this, then the war will immediately rise again between the Qin Dynasty and the Northern Barbarians.

The court officials cherished the peace that was not easy to get very much, and were not willing to drag the entire Qin Dynasty into the war for Changning and for the sake of Empress Dowager Han’s own selfishness.

This is the first time since the death of the last emperor and the ascension of the throne by Emperor Longqing, Empress Dowager Han has encountered such great resistance.

This court meeting ended early, and Empress Dowager Han left.

Therefore, Qin Zhen also returned to Prince An's mansion earlier than usual and went to the upper room of Shinchun Hall to meet Ji Xiaotang.

Seeing that Qin Zhen was back, Ji Xiaotang got up from the couch, stepped forward and helped Qin Zhen take off his court clothes, and handed the wet facial scarf to Qin Zhen's hands.

Although Qin Zhen felt very distressed by Ji Xiaotang, he was also happy to let Ji Xiaotang do such a small thing to serve him, which made him feel closer to Ji Xiaotang.

"Why did the prince come back so early today?" Ji Xiaotang asked casually.

"Of course there is a reason." Qin Zhen told Ji Xiaotang about Empress Dowager Han's request for Changning to return to the province and the reactions of the court officials.

Qin Zhen washed up, changed into a wide robe, and sat on the couch with Ji Xiaotang.

"The Empress Dowager actually has such a plan?" Ji Xiaotang was slightly surprised when he heard Qin Zhen's words. "She was too anxious."

If the Qin Dynasty had fully recovered its vitality now, then Empress Dowager Han would not have encountered such great resistance.

Putting aside subjective emotions and considering them only from objective conditions, it is very unwise to take Changning back now.

"The Empress Dowager is getting older and is like that with Your Majesty. So I miss Changning very much." Qin Zhen said slowly.

Empress Dowager Han only gave birth to one son and one daughter in her life. Although Emperor Longqing obeyed her words, he was extremely distant from her in his heart, and it seemed that there was a barrier between the mother and the son.

Because of the several conflicts in recent years and the health of Emperor Longqing is getting worse and worse, the mother and son can hardly even maintain the superficial filial piety of mothers and sons.

Under such circumstances, it is reasonable for Empress Dowager Han to miss Changning for the most part.

"But the Empress Dowager is not a person with love for his children. Don't she know that our current situation does not have the conditions to take Changning back?" Ji Xiaotang frowned slightly.

Qin Zhen sneered twice.

"Although the Empress Dowager has firmly grasped power, she may not really understand this military and national affairs. ￠￡,” and, in the eyes of Empress Dowager Han, the Qin Dynasty is slowly recovering, especially with almost a little blind trust in Qi Younian in Zhenshan Pass. In her opinion, Qi Younian can handle it even if he is in conflict with the Northern Barbarians.

Moreover, if Changning stays in the Beiman for one day, he will suffer more than one day. In such a wild land, Changning has been pampering since childhood, who knows when something will happen?

"The Empress Dowager wants to take Changning back, there should be another reason." Ji Xiaotang said thinking.

"What's the reason?" Qin Zhen asked.

"Your Majesty's body is afraid it's worse than it looks." Ji Xiaotang lowered his voice slightly.

Qin Zhen said nothing. He just nodded gently.

As the two were talking, someone came outside to report that it was Han Ge Lao Han Yi who was visiting.

Han Yi was not only an important official in the court, but also Qin Zhen's cousin. However, he was not very close to Qin Zhen, and he rarely came to Prince An's mansion before. It was after Ji Xiaotang married into Prince An's mansion. He held several very elegant banquets. The old man found out and asked someone to greet him in a gentle way. Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen posted him.

Han Yi came to Prince An's Mansion twice, and then occasionally came to the door to chat with Qin Zhen, or to play chess with Ji Xiaotang.

No matter who comes to see it, they will feel that Master Han is more like Ji Xiaotang's cousin, rather than Qin Zhen's cousin.

Qin Zhen's attitude towards this cousin was also quite intriguing.

It was said that Han Yi was coming, but Qin Zhen did not speak immediately, but looked at Ji Xiaotang.

"The Empress Dowager mentioned that he would return to Changning to the province. What did Master Han say?" Ji Xiaotang asked Qin Zhen.

Qin Zhen shook his head. Master Han Ge did not express any opinions in the court. However, when he reached Han Yi's position, he no longer needed to say a lot of things in person.

Han Yi's meaning will naturally be expressed by his confidant.

"It seems that Master Han doesn't agree with Empress Dowager Han's proposal," Ji Xiaotang thought.

"It should be." Qin Zhen nodded.

So why is Mr. Han coming to An Prince's Mansion now?

Han Yi seemed to like the banquet held by Ji Xiaotang very much, and she especially admired Ji Xiaotang's "Qushui Liushang" arranged by Ji Xiaotang according to the biographies of ancient people. However, Ji Xiaotang would not think that Han Yi came to Prince An's Mansion, but she just liked the unique party banquet of Prince An's Mansion. She would not think that Han Yi regarded her as a simple chess friend and came to play chess with her.

In any case, the arrival of such a character cannot be rejected.

"Please go to Duofuxuan to speak." Qin Zhen gave the order and asked Ji Xiaotang, "Xiaotang, how about going with me to meet Master Han?"

"Okay." Ji Xiaotang nodded happily and agreed.

Because I just asked the person who came to report that Han Yi came in a regular home clothes, Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang did not change their clothes, so they went out of the Ivy Chuntang to come to Duofuxuan together without changing their clothes.

After entering Duofuxuan, Han Yi was already waiting on the seat.

Han Yi stood up and greeted Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang.

Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang both returned the favor. On the Duke and Han Yi were the important ministers left by the late emperor. On the current dynasty, he was also the elders of the two.

Only after both parties salute, the host and the guest sit down.

Han Yi also had a wide robe and big sleeves. His attitude was very comfortable, as if he was at home.

"I have some leisure time today. I originally wanted to go to Jing'an Temple for a cup of tea. When I walked to the vicinity of Prince An's mansion, I suddenly changed my mind.??.ww.    ? I wanted to come and see the prince and the princess. If the princess is convenient, it would be even better if he could have a chat with the princess." Han Yi said with a smile.

He is over 60 years old, but he has a young face. His voice is a little low but very soft, making people feel as if they are bathed in spring breeze.

However, these words were a bit polite, and even pretentious.

Ji Xiaotang knew in his heart that Han Yi came to Prince An’s Mansion on purpose, but he wanted to say Jing’an Temple, which was obviously a bit deliberate and even pretentious.

Han Yi shouldn't be such a person, but for some reason, he always did this in front of Qin Zhen.

"It's rare that Master Ge can come to Prince An's Mansion, and we are welcomed by our husband and wife." Qin Zhen said with a smile, but there was no warmth in his smile and tone.

"The master of the court doesn't dislike me, and is willing to teach me the skills of chess. I will never get it." Ji Xiaotang's attitude towards Han Yi was much better.

Han Yi has a good appearance, good demeanor, and is knowledgeable and talented, and has a first-class conversation. Ji Xiaotang likes this old man a little.

"I also brought a bag of Dahongpao. If there is snow water, it is the best." Han Yi said, and really took out an exquisite and small cloisonné tea pot from his sleeve.

This is about to play chess with Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang couldn't help but smile.

Qin Zhen gave the order and someone prepared Hetian Yu's chessboard and chess pieces. The three of them moved from the main hall to the flower hall on the side. Ji Xiaotang and Han Yi sat opposite Ji Xiaotang. Qin Zhen sat next to Ji Xiaotang. The plum blossoms and snow water on the small red mud stove next to him had already boiled gently.

At this moment, it was Jingyi and beautiful.

This is not the first time in Prince An’s mansion.

Han Yi was very slow in playing chess, as if most of his mind was not on the chessboard. Ji Xiaotang also followed Han Yi's rhythm and occasionally whispered a few words with Qin Zhen. The three of them were drinking tea while chatting about each other.

"Xiaotang's chess skills have improved again." Han Yi smiled and said with a smile when he saw Ji Xiaotang fall into pieces.

"Ge Lao is too awarded. If the younger generation has made progress in chess skills, it is thanks to the recent guidance from Ge Lao." Ji Xiaotang responded with a smile.

"I dare not be the princess say this. I have never advised the princess, but it is true that I always bothered the princess."

"The Master of the Pavilion plays chess with the juniors, which is a guide for the juniors."

Old Master Han raised his eyes, looked at Ji Xiaotang quickly, and then lowered his eyelids again, but his dark eyes were filled with smiles.

This time, he neither denies nor admits Ji Xiaotang's words of advice to her.

"I almost forgot to congratulate the princess," said Han Ge Lao suddenly, "I heard that Mrs. Shunyi Bo is pregnant and has been taken to Xinhua Hall to raise her baby. The princess and Mrs. Shunyi Bo have a deep sisterhood, and everyone in the capital is envious."

"Thank you, Master Ge." Ji Xiaotang's eyes turned slightly and he replied with a smile, "Young brother in the family is young, my sister and I can support each other, so that my parents at home can also reassure you."

"Good, very good." Master Han nodded repeatedly, applauding Ji Xiaotang's words, but his eyes seemed to sweep over Qin Zhen intentionally or unintentionally. "The relationship between brothers and feet is rare, so you should come and go and support each other often, which is the right way."

At the end of the game, Ji Xiaotang defeated Han Ge Lao with a slight advantage of half a son.

"Mr. Ge, you have given up." Ji Xiaotang said with a smile.

"I am old and willing to give up on the disadvantage." Old Master Han Ge did not look angry at all, as if it was a happy thing to lose to Ji Xiaotang. "I once talked to Lord Ji, and the princess said that his chess skills were mastered by Lord Ji. My husband's chess path was completely different from Lord Ji, and he was better than his own."

When the people who served took over the chess game, it was already a little late.

Master Han stood up and said goodbye.

Ji Xiaotang raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Qin Zhen.

Qin Zhen received Ji Xiaotang's gaze, paused slightly, and said he wanted to keep Mr. Han for a meal.

"...If the elder Ge doesn't dislike him, stay and have a few drinks with the prince." Ji Xiaotang also said kindly.

Master Han seemed a little hesitant, and finally shook his head.

"I have been out today for a long time, so I promised my wife to go back and have dinner with her. The prince and princess's feelings are appreciated. I will come to bother me again next day."
To be continued...