Chapter 695: Chapter 695: Quietly Watching Him Perform Tea Ceremony

Pei Shu’er had the Medicine Man clean the Holy Hall and found a safe route back to their previous location from the Holy Hall.

On the way back, Tang Zan said sternly, "What you saw earlier, don’t speak of it."

The people here were well-trained, and with Tang Zan’s instruction, they naturally wouldn’t dare to speak externally.

Throughout the journey, Tang Zan held tightly onto Pei Shu’er’s hand, as if fearing she might disappear.

No one knew that this seemingly calm king’s hand was still trembling.

Once outside, everyone was properly settled.

Pei Shu’er and Tang Zan reached the Capital, while dispatching some people to settle in Da Zheng and the Southern Border.

From then on, the territory of Great Tang expanded once again, becoming the country with the largest population and land area.

The two returned to the Capital to recuperate, and at the same time, Tang Zan dealt with some national issues.

During this time, Tang Zan hadn’t fully relinquished control over Great Tang.

In the Imperial Palace, there was a telephone. When Shiqi reviewed memorials, if there was any he couldn’t decide on, he would pile them up and then call to ask for advice on handling them.

Tang Zan would provide guidance on the same day.

After Shiqi left the Imperial Palace, it was Huang Yi who was responsible for reviewing memorials and contacting Tang Zan.

Upon reaching the Imperial Palace, the court officials were all smiling joyously.

Their country had become the largest, with more land and more people, meaning that life would only get better.

During this period, nations paid tribute, and life was quite prosperous.

Great Shang and Daxia also became allied nations of Great Tang.

At this time, Liu Xu’s belly was also very big.

Seeing Pei Shu’er, Liu Xu was very happy.

"Shu’er, it’s good you came. I’ve been feeling very uncomfortable these days. Do you have any way to make me feel less uncomfortable?"

"Speaking of it, when I was eating with you earlier, I had no morning sickness. But ever since you and Tang Zan went to Meng County, I’ve had trouble eating and my body hasn’t felt good."

Pei Shu’er smiled and said, "From now on, I’ll take charge of Mother’s diet."

At that time, Shen Wanqing also returned to Great Tang, traveling every day with Baili Kong, becoming increasingly young.

Pei Shu’er didn’t know what their relationship was, but as long as Shen Wanqing was happy, everything was fine.

When Liu Xu was giving birth, everyone was by her side.

The mothers who had helped Pei Shu’er deliver her own baby were also invited by Pei Shu’er. With the cooperation of Pei Shu’er and the midwife, even though Liu Xu was an elderly mother, she delivered the child safely and dangerously.

It was a boy, very vibrant and lively.

At Liu Xu’s age, she thought she wouldn’t have milk, but under Pei Shu’er’s care, the milk was very nutritious.

Fortunately, there were several wet nurses, so Liu Xu wasn’t tired at all from raising the child, switching when tired.

Even Tang Qinghuan and Tang Shuo had grown up and could help with the child.

Moreover, Tang Peizhong treated Liu Xu very well; during the entire confinement period, he took care of Liu Xu whenever he was free.

Even though Old Madam Tang had voiced her opinions a few times, it didn’t change Tang Peizhong’s actions.

Zhao Yu had also visited Liu Xu, his eyes red but with a smile on his face.

Lowering his head to look at the child in Liu Xu’s arms, his face was full of gentleness.

He stayed for just an hour before leaving.

After arriving in the Capital this time, Zhao Yu returned to Jiangnan and soon married a woman.

She was a woman, not at all resembling Liu Xu.

Her personality was enthusiastic, like a little sun.

Liu Xu’s guilt towards Zhao Yu was thus laid to rest.

Tang Peizhong sent a gift through someone, not the best, but the most considerate, something Zhao Yu wanted the most.

Among the younger generation, Tang Zan’s little daughter, Tang Zhaozhao, was the only girl, so everyone doted on her.

Even the youngest uncle liked to play with Tang Zhaozhao.

When Tang Zhaozhao was three years old, Dayan, having recuperated, started its offensive again.

In Tang Zan’s eyes, it was only by becoming stronger that no one would dare to bully them, and he didn’t want other countries to unite against Great Tang.

Tang Zan left Great Shang and Daxia untouched; apart from these two countries, he waged almost indiscriminate attacks.

Pei Shu’er also advised against Tang Zan’s ideas and actions.

But she also knew that unification was the best for the East Continent.

At the end, only Great Shang, Daxia, Yan Huan Yu’s country, and some farther big countries remained.

Great Shang and Daxia were indeed considered very large before, but compared to Great Tang now, they were like small countries.

The two rulers expressed their willingness to integrate into Great Tang, asking only for the right to govern their territories.

Tang Zan naturally agreed, and because they were the first to surrender, they received the best treatment.

Among the remaining is only Yan Huan Yu.

When the army was at the city gates, Yan Huan Yu stood atop the high city walls.

"Emperor of Great Tang, may I enter for a discussion? I am willing to join Great Tang, but I have a request."

Upon hearing this request, everyone quickly calmed down, knowing it was a trap.

Da Liang was neither big nor small, he could be defeated directly without wasting so much effort.

Tang Zan, of course, didn’t want to enter, but he glanced at Pei Shu’er, and seeing that she was silent, he nodded.

"Alright."

As Tang Zan was about to enter, Pei Shu’er held his hand.

"Let me go in with you."

Tang Zan nodded, knowing Pei Shu’er was prepared to hide away with him into space if Yan Huan Yu had any murderous intent.

The two were led by Da Liang soldiers up to the city walls, where Yan Huan Yu hosted a banquet, sitting there imposingly, quietly watching the two.

He extended his hand, "Please, sit."

The two sat down, and Yan Huan Yu quietly observed them.

Then he smiled, "What, are you afraid to drink?"

As he finished speaking, he picked up a cup of wine and drank it all.

Then he turned the cup upside down, his gaze landing lightly on Pei Shu’er’s face like a feather.

He softly called out.

"Sister."

Pei Shu’er raised her wine cup and made a gesture of respect towards Yan Huan Yu. Tang Zan huffed, "Just calling her sister and not brother-in-law isn’t quite right, is it?"

Then he too picked up a cup of wine and drank it all along with Pei Shu’er. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

For once, a rare smile appeared on Yan Huan Yu’s face.

"Thankfully, you still trust me, sister, and were willing to come."

Pei Shu’er chuckled gently, "It’s just different positions. We don’t necessarily have to be enemies, do we? Perhaps we can find a suitable mode of coexistence."

Yan Huan Yu glanced at Tang Zan, his lips curled a bit, seemingly a bit aggrieved.

"Emperor Tang doesn’t seem to want to coexist."

Tang Zan lifted his eyelids to give him a look, quietly watching Yan Huan Yu performing tea ceremony.