bastard seizes tang

Chapter 71
Kang Sumi died, hanged himself, leaving only a strong hemp rope and a dark red strangle mark on Kang Sumi's neck in Khanting's dungeon.

A dying Kang Sumi and a living Tang prince, Zhao Deyan chose the latter after all.

Zhao Deyan was very smart. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, he did not tell Jieli that Kangsumi had colluded with the Western Turks. Instead, he told Jieli that Kangsumi complained a lot in prison, and he hoped that Jieli would be able to do it based on his past achievements. Spare him not to die.

Zhao Deyan understands Xieli's temperament, and Xieli doesn't like to be held hostage by others. Zhao Deyan's words seem simple, but they just hit Xieli's taboo, and pushed Kang Sumi one last time. Finally, Xieli didn't want to keep it for a day. Kang Sumi was ordered to die by secret order.

So, letting go early in the morning, Kang Sumi lost his life, full of unwillingness.

But no one cared about a dead man’s point of view, no one wanted to know why there was a hemp rope for hanging himself in the dungeon, no one would go back to investigate the truth about Kang Sumi’s suicide, and no one wanted to avenge Kang Sumi.

The death of Kang Sumi has become a kind of tacit understanding. It is not only the involvement of Kang Amu, but also the venting of the anger of the Turkic nobles, and the consideration of Khan's prestige.

In this way, a dignitary who once made all the Turkic tribes fearful crossed the sky like a shooting star, and disappeared after a flash. Even the corpse was thrown in the wild valley and became the food of wild beasts.

After the death of the Kang family father and son, Li Ke finally got rid of his rival, but now Li Ke has no time to rejoice, because at this time Ashinayun is taking him to meet a very important person——Empress Xiao.

For Empress Xiao, Li Ke is full of curiosity about her life. The ups and downs of a princess, princess, and empress must also have countless legends.

But when Li Ke came to Empress Xiao's big tent and saw Empress Xiao, he only saw a kind old man, his eyes were full of innocence, as if he had read all the world's tranquility, not like a mother who once loved the world Queen.

Empress Xiao was born in the second year of Tianhe, and now she is sixty-one. Li Ke had heard countless rumors about this legendary woman, but when he saw her, Li Ke felt as if they were two different people.

"Boy Li Ke pays his respects to his wife." Li Ke entered the account, saw the sitting Empress Xiao, and stepped forward to pay respects.

Li Ke also considered for a long time about what he called himself and what Empress Xiao should be called.After all, neither Li Shimin nor Li Yuan ever decreed to deprive Empress Xiao of the title of Empress. Even if Li Ke calls her Empress, there is nothing wrong with it. This was also Li Ke's original intention.

But Li Ke immediately changed his mind after seeing Empress Xiao for the first time.

From the heart, Empress Xiao's appearance at this time is completely different from that of the ambitious Princess Yicheng. If it weren't for this, Empress Xiao would not live here alone, but should be in Dingxiang to accompany the false Sui Emperor Yang Zhengdao.

So after Li Ke saw Empress Xiao, he immediately changed his mind.

Li Ke is the son of Concubine Yang, and Empress Xiao is the official palace of Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty, and Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty is Li Ke's grandfather, so it is not wrong for Li Ke to call Empress Xiao his wife.

Empress Xiao was once a princess of a subjugated country, and now she is a queen of a subjugated country. After so many years of ups and downs, Empress Xiao has long looked down on power. Hearing Li Ke address him, a smile appeared on his face.

"You are a child of Ruyi's family, right? Looking at your facial features, you don't look like the former emperor, but you can see the shadow of the Tang emperor when he was young." Empress Xiao touched the top of Li Ke's head and said softly.

Li Ke said: "I don't know what my father looked like when he was young, but I have heard others say that my appearance is somewhat similar to that of my father."

Empress Xiao said: "Not only your appearance, but also your personality is very similar to him. I still remember when I first met your father in Taiyuan Jinyang Palace more than ten years ago, he was only a teenager. You are a young man, but at that time your father already has the basis to advance and retreat, not to be surprised by favor or humiliation, you don't look like a young man at all, you are worthy of being father and son."

Li Shimin is the emperor, and Li Ke is the prince. What Xiao Hou said is naturally a compliment to Li Ke.

Li Ke said modestly: "Li Ke is dull, how dare he compare with his father, Madam praised him absurdly."

Empress Xiao said: "The last time I met your father, he was still a young man, but now he is the king of a country. The changes in this world are really unpredictable."

Li Ke heard the words, and said: "What Ma'am said is that now the Tang Dynasty has ended the troubled times, but it is different from before."

Empress Xiao said: "Speaking of which, I haven't returned to the country for seven years. I don't know what happened to the old people in the country."

Although Empress Xiao didn't say it clearly, Li Ke knew that in the entire Tang Dynasty, the only person who could make Empress Xiao miss him so much was his younger brother Xiao Yu.

Li Ke said: "Madam, you can rest assured. When Li Ke came, Xiang Xiang was in good health. Except for his bad temper, everything else was fine."

After listening to Li Ke's words, Empress Xiao worried, "Shiwen's temperament has always been like this, he is used to being straightforward, and he doesn't know how to be flexible. I'm afraid it won't be right if it goes on for a long time."

At that time, the text was written by Xiao Yu. With Xiao Yu's seniority and power at present, apart from Emperor Li Shimin and Supreme Emperor Li Yuan, the only person in the world who can directly call Xiao Yu's name is Empress Xiao.

Although Li Ke didn't express too much on his face, he deeply believed in what Empress Xiao said in his heart.

Xiao Yu is upright and dares to speak out and violate advice. Although he is talented, he doesn't know how to change. His official career can be described as ups and downs.The six visits to the prime minister and the six dismissals are the best portrayal of his character, which, as an elder sister, Empress Xiao knows very well.

Li Ke comforted: "Xiao Xiang is honest and honest, and he is a minister of Geng Jie. Although some words are a bit blunt, father and emperor are also aware of Xiao Xiang's temperament. I think it should be fine, and Madam don't need to worry too much."

Hearing this, Empress Xiao shook her head and smiled and said, "Although Shiwen is old, some things are not as clear as yours. You are born with a clever and exquisite mind, and you can understand everything. If you return to the country in the future, Shi Wen still needs you to warn him a few words."

Li Ke said: "I'm afraid it's inappropriate for a boy to say these words. If there is a chance in the future, why don't my wife say it to Xiang Xiao personally."

"Me? Do I still have a chance to go back in this life?" After listening to Li Ke's words, Empress Xiao couldn't help thinking of the scene of her homeland, the magnificent Tai Chi Palace in Chang'an City, and the beautiful Jiangnan countryside. There was a sudden surprise between the brows.

Xiao Hou is now over [-] years old. Whether in Turkic or Tang Dynasty, [-] years old is definitely considered an advanced age. With the current situation of the two countries in Turkic and Tang Dynasty, can Empress Xiao really wait until the day when she returns to the country? ?At least Empress Xiao has no bottom in her heart.

Regarding Empress Xiao's doubts, Li Ke didn't have much to say. He couldn't tell Empress Xiao that the Northern Expedition was coming in a few years, and she would be able to return to Chang'an when the Tang Dynasty pacified northern Xinjiang.

Li Ke just smiled and said: "Madam is in good health. The Tang and Turkic countries have already negotiated peace. In a few years, I will find my own way to help Madam return to the country. Madam will be able to reunite with Xiang Xiang at that time."

After listening to Li Ke's words, Empress Xiao seemed to feel much better, and asked with a smile, "You were born in Chang'an, and the royal family has strict rules. You must have never been to Jiangnan."

Li Ke didn't know why Empress Xiao would suddenly ask such a question, but he nodded and replied, "This is the first time this kid has traveled far since he was born."

Empress Xiao stared at Li Ke for a moment, then suddenly said: "If I really have a chance to return to the country in the future, you can go south with me to see the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, and I will also introduce you to the elders of the Xiao clan."

　Thanks to the book friend Kangkang 2 Xiaoyu for the reward of 5000 starting coins, thank you!

　　
　
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