It's getting cold. Huilan has already changed the prescription for Sister Xin's medicated bath. She teaches her to box every day. She learns the movements first, standardizes them, and then starts to learn other things. She has been away for three years, and she will wait until the boxing.

It’s too late to learn the basics later, so teach the movements first, and you can learn the other basics slowly.

"Sister Xin, my mother will be leaving after the New Year. She will be gone for three years. You must listen carefully to Grandma Yan and Aunt Dingxiang. Don't be naughty or lose your temper. Of course, if someone bullies you, let Xiao Yuanzi beat her.

, I’ll tell you if I can’t beat you, father, remember?”

"Mom, you can go at ease. My daughter is not a coward, so why would she be bullied?"

Sister Xin waved her hands nonchalantly and performed a set of punches, causing a thin layer of sweat to form on her face.

"You have no conscience, you are so willing to let your mother go, don't you miss me?"

Huilan was a little suspicious and jealous when she saw her daughter being so happy.

Sister Xin lowered her head and muttered, "Father said that we should give you some time and space so that you can have some freedom to do what you want to do.

Sooner or later, I will grow up and leave my mother. She should also have her own hobbies and time to do the things she likes. I should not stop you. My father said that as long as I work hard and make progress, my mother will definitely come back."

At the end of the sentence, she raised her head and looked at Huilan, eagerly seeking an answer.

"My mother will come back soon, as soon as three years are up. Firstly, she went to pray for your grandfather and ancestors. Secondly, she wanted to go out for a visit. She may not have the chance to leave the palace in the future.

I want to see the mountains and rivers of Dayong Dynasty and experience different humanities and customs. Can Mom write you a letter? You should study hard and you will be able to understand the letter Mom wrote to you when you can read."

Huilan knelt down to be level with her daughter, discussed with her daughter in a calm and objective manner, and treated her with respect as an adult.

"Then the mother will come back after playing, right?"

"Of course, Mom can't let go of Sister Xin. You are my daughter. Even if Mom gives up everything, she can't let go of you. I swear that when three years are up, I will come back to accompany Sister Xin and I will never break my promise."

Huilan made a serious guarantee to give the child a sense of security.

Sister Xin looked at her mother and saw her serious attitude without any perfunctory attitude. Then she grinned happily and stretched out a finger, "Here, let's pull the hook."

"Okay, the hook will not change for a hundred years."

Huilan held the child and smiled happily.

"Then I will wait for my mother to come back."

Sister Xin also nodded vigorously and promised that she would be a good baby.

"Sister Xin is the most well-behaved. You are my mother's pride. In my mother's absence, you must study hard and learn your skills. Don't slack off and be lazy. Only by becoming an excellent, strong and capable person can you gain the respect of others. Remember?"

"Remember, I promise to learn my skills seriously."

"Okay, Mom is writing to you and wants to take your test."

"Uh-huh."

Sister Xin nodded happily.

This winter, I mainly focus on recuperating Sister Xin’s body, enlightening her on literacy, teaching her arithmetic, and teaching her the basics of squatting. Next year, she will be able to do basic exercises. It doesn’t need to be too long, just half an hour every day.

Standard, slowly let your body adapt to the intensity and rhythm.

This was the emperor's first New Year's Eve banquet after he ascended the throne. Huilan attached great importance to it and organized it very carefully. Every detail was attentive. Because he was still observing filial piety, he chose more solemn colors and was not overly luxurious.

During the Chinese New Year, Li Chengze would ask his brothers to take the concubines back to support them. On the one hand, he wanted to win over the brothers and keep them well, and on the other hand, it was also to save money. It was only after he took charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs that he realized that the finances were not abundant and there was a slight surplus, but

It’s not much, so you have to be frugal in every aspect.

It's better to give the concubines away to raise their own sons. There are still a few princesses who are not married and need to prepare dowries to build princess mansions. This is all a cost.

This is also the main reason why Li Chengze does not dare to make a big splash about reforms. He has no money, so he must first find a way to make money. If he has money, he can only do so much. If he has no money, he will do nothing.

As Concubine Xi, Huilan took over the palace power without hesitation, organized large and small banquets, and controlled the palace expenses within a certain number, which not only maintained the face and honor of the royal family, but also prevented it from being too extravagant.

The New Year passed smoothly, and the draft was about to be held in the spring. Li Chengze actually didn't want to choose a candidate, but the opposition in the court was very loud. Some people kept asking for a sufficient harem to expand the number of heirs, and more children would bring happiness.

Li Chengze ordered Concubine Xi to go to Qingxu Temple to pray for the late emperor and ancestors on his behalf for a period of three years. This was a small matter and the officials would not refuse, so they agreed smoothly.

In order to protect Huilan's safety, he specially selected a team of twelve elite people to protect her, which was basically enough. If he brought Pei Xin with him, it would not be a big problem.

We have made an agreement with Qingxu Guan in advance that no matter where Huilan wants to go, there is no need to stop her. She can go anywhere without restraint. Just prepare a separate small courtyard for her in Qingxu Guan.

Qingxuguan has always given elixirs to the late emperor, and he has a relationship with the royal family. When he was in Yunnan, he knew that Huilan was a member of Xuanmen and had a high level of alchemy. Naturally, he was very happy and agreed without any reward from the royal family.

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It was spring and Huilan was leaving. Li Chengze sent an honor guard to escort her and saw her off personally at the palace gate.

"Ze Lang, I'm leaving. Don't you have anything to tell me?"

Huilan looked at Li Chengze with a smile on his lips. He looked a little awkward.

"You should take good care of yourself when you go, and write letters to us father and daughter frequently. I will wait for you this time."

Li Chengze looked at her serious expression.

Huilan held his hand and smiled, "I have always had a dream to travel to the ends of the earth with my beloved with swords, to see the mountains and rivers, taste customs and snacks, and to rectify the injustices in the world.

This was my wish when I was sixteen, but my father said that it is not easy to find someone who shares your heart and mind, and it is even harder to find someone who loves you but understands you and is willing to fulfill your wish.

Zelang, I feel very lucky. I can find a man who loves me, loves me, understands me, and is willing to fulfill me. I am very happy. So I am also willing to fulfill your dream."

Li Chengze looked at her with a lump in his throat, but more of a feeling of reluctance and touch, a sign of a heart-to-heart connection.

She understands herself, and we understand each other's intentions and are willing to fulfill them. There is nothing happier than this.

"Lan'er, I'm waiting for you."

"Okay, when I come back, I hope to become an excellent and enlightened king, and live up to the expectations and admiration of the people of Dayong Dynasty."

Huilan smiled peacefully and beautifully, and encouraged him with a smile.

He turned around and got into the car, looked back at Sister Xin again, smiled at her, and the carriage started to move.

Seeing Huilan's carriage gradually go away, Sister Xin suddenly realized what the real difference was and burst into tears at the top of her lungs.

Li Chengze held his daughter in his arms and gently patted her back to comfort her. Sister Xin was crying out of breath, and Grandma Yan patiently coaxed her.
Chapter completed!