After seeing off King Fan, he happily left the military camp and escorted Prince Houyu to Bell Ringing City.
Before entering the Yi State, Su Pingjiang's edict arrived. The edict began with words of comfort and comfort, then expressed the stance that the Yi State would fully support him, and finally stated that he would declare to the world to support him. King Shun. In fact, these contents were discussed between He Ran and Shi Lang. Su Pingjiang just ordered someone to copy them into an edict and stamp it with a seal.
Hou Yu burst into tears of gratitude but also felt fear in his heart. He repeatedly expressed to He Ran that he would never dare to become king and only wanted to live a peaceful life.
He Ran repeatedly promised to protect him and safely ascend to the throne of the king. At this point, Hou Yu could only let himself be manipulated. He Ran immediately ordered everyone to pay homage as a king.
The next logical step was to avenge the late king. Hou Yu drafted a petition to retaliate. With this petition and the invitation from the new king, Yi Jun bypassed the obstacle of "propriety does not limit mourning".[
He Ran ordered someone to send the message to Shi Lang quickly, and he ignored the rest and accompanied Hou Yu to continue to the Bell Ringing City.
When they arrived at Pingcheng, news came that Shilang had outsmarted Kaiqing City, a group of criminals had been escorted over, and armies from all walks of life were sweeping across the north with overwhelming force.
Thirty miles away from Ringing Bell City, Su Pingjiang led the civil and military forces to set up tents and build an altar to welcome Houyu with the courtesy of meeting the princes.
After the grand ceremony, they entered the Bell City with the sound of drums and music, and placed Houyu in the old palace. All daily living was in accordance with the rituals of the princes.
After making arrangements for Hou Yu, Su Pingjiang took He Ran's hand and said: "I asked you to run again. This time Xiang Ling was in danger really shocked me. Fortunately, it was a thrill. I really didn't expect it. Let's There will still be a day when the Shun Kingdom will be destroyed. I remember that they were unjust and defeated us until only the Zangxian Valley was left. The miserable situation is before our eyes. The Yi Kingdom is today thanks to you. I want I will give you all the land north of Gunlong River."
He Ran didn't appreciate it at all, and said: "What's the use of having so many places? I still have to work hard to manage them. Didn't I agree before that we won't divide the territories into separate territories? Okay, I understand your feelings. I also accept your kindness. If you really feel that you don’t know how to thank me, then let me make some requests."
"You said it, you said it, but I won't accept it!" Su Pingjiang was overjoyed when he heard what he asked for.
"You should go to court from time to time, just when the occasion arises."
Su Pingjiang shook his head like a rattle when he heard this, and said repeatedly: "No, no, you can do whatever you want, but this is not enough. It's good like this now. You can handle whatever you discuss, I won't come out to cause trouble." He said and looked at him displeased, "I am completely obedient to you because you promised to let me live a comfortable life. If you deliberately try to make things difficult for me, I won't let you. It feels so comfortable.”
He Ran smiled and said: "Forget it, actually I am just being polite to you. I am really afraid that you will come out and cause trouble. Since you understand it so clearly, then I have no scruples and will continue to repay the debt in the same way as before. Let the government be governed by the people, so that we can all worry less."
"Okay! You can do whatever you want, as long as you don't bother me." At this point, Su Pingjiang showed a pleading look on his face, "Please take that Fan Yu to Cangxian Valley quickly, I can't stand it anymore."
He Ran said in surprise: "What's wrong with her?"
Su Pingjiang sighed in annoyance and said, "What's wrong? She almost brought the whole palace to turmoil. I've never seen such a troublesome woman!"
He Ran became more curious and asked: "What has she done?"
Su Pingjiang pointed in the direction of Yingping Palace and said: "After staying there for a few days, thick smoke started coming from her place. We thought there was a fire and were so frightened that we sent people to rescue it quickly, but guess what?"
"Yeah" He Ran waited with interest for him to continue.
"After asking, I found out that she wanted to eat barbecue. She ordered people to get a lot of wet firewood and light several piles of it in the palace. She didn't barbecue, she just deliberately choked us with smoke!"
He Ran burst out laughing, and Su Pingjiang said angrily: "You are still laughing, she didn't burn it for a day, she would light it as long as the wind direction was right, causing smoke to fill my place, and the smell of fireworks everywhere, so I have to be careful Fire."
"You're really capable of making nonsense." He Ran found it quite funny.[
"Also, she will have to learn singing and dancing next."
"That's pretty good."
Su Pingjiang snorted and said: "But she chose to practice by the east wall of Yingping Palace. You know, there is Xie'er's bedroom, and there are only two walls separated from her. Xie'er has a nap. She's used to it, so she just picks that time to practice. If she just gives up the piano, what do you think she's going to learn?"
He Ran suppressed a smile and said: "Drum?"
Su Pingjiang looked at him and nodded, saying: "You guys really come from the same place, drums and gongs. Do you think a princess can learn this?"
He Ran laughed and said, "Why don't you care?"
Su Pingjiang said angrily: "How do you want me to control it? Putting it lightly will not work at all. Is it possible that I still lock her up? What she did is not considered a fault. She is here to treat her. She is too guilty to let Zhao Ren say anything, and considering your kindness, I can't make things difficult for her."
He Ran frowned and said: "She is going through all this trouble just to get you to kick her out early. This girl is very smart. No, I really have to talk to her again. It's okay to let her continue to make trouble like this."
Su Pingjiang nodded repeatedly and said: "Yes, yes, yes, go and talk to her quickly. At first, Zhi'er was wholeheartedly good to her and often visited her, but she was not affectionate at all and spoke with a straight nose. It's not about the nose or the eyes. She was so angry that she came back and cried several times. The queen is now angry with the concubine. How unbecoming is this? Isn't this counter-intuitive!"
He Ran knew that not everyone could bully Nan Qi, so her intention to show weakness was self-evident, so she smiled and said, "I'll go right away. What tricks has she done recently?"
Su Pingjiang said: "I have just been feeling better in the past two days. I really couldn't bear it these days. It would be helpful to ask the two Wang sisters to come over and persuade her. You can go quickly."
He Ran resigned. Although he was anxious to return home, he went to Yingping Palace first. However, the palace maid reported that the princess was not in the palace. When asked where she had gone, the palace maid could not tell for sure. She only said that she might be with the auxiliary minister.
He Ran hurried back to the mansion. As soon as he entered the door, he happened to see Zhuyin escorting Fan Yu out. Fan Yu saw him pretending to pay homage, pursed her lips and smiled and said: "Save it." Then she winked at Zhuyin and said, " I’m leaving first.”
He Ran said hurriedly: "I have something to report to the princess as ordered by the king. I wonder if the princess has any free time."
Fan Yu looked at him sideways and said, "I have plenty of leisure, but do you have it?"
With such an expression and words that were almost ambiguous, He Ran looked at the palace maid next to him and did not dare to speak for a while.
Zhuyin smiled at Fan Yu and said, "Okay, don't make it difficult for him, go quickly." She was Su Pingjiang's sworn sister, and it would not be considered inappropriate to be intimate with the princess in private.
At this time, Su Xiyao and others heard the news that Ran was back and came out one after another. Only then did Fan Yu go.