C64

The decorations of the Hibernation Dragon Palace were simple and grand. Dongfang Haotian was sitting at a rosewood table, flipping through the imperial reports.

The old eunuch quickly stepped forward and bowed. "Reporting to Your Majesty, Commander Bai has brought it."

Dongfang Haotian looked up and glanced at Bai Lan. He said, "Sit."

The old eunuch brought over a rosewood chair. It seemed very heavy, and he found it somewhat strenuous.

Bai Lan didn't say anything and just sat on it.

Dongfang Haotian waved his hand. The old eunuch picked it up and pushed it out of the Wolong Palace, and then closed the door behind him.

Dongfang Haotian looked at Bai Lan and smiled: "Looks like the Sky Prison can't lock you up. With your skills, locking you up is truly a waste. Your father has come several times to beg me to let you go, and I can't refuse his honor. Tomorrow, I will make you commander of the Forbidden Army and take charge of the security of the palace. What do you think? "

Bai Lan raised her brows and asked, "Aren't you afraid that I'll seduce your concubine?"

Dongfang Haotian laughed out loud. After laughing for a while, he said: "Who would seduce you? Consort Rong? Butterfly or Mu Fei? If there is a palace maid who can seduce you, I would be happy to give it to you. "

Bai Lan's eyes narrowed. He was finding it harder and harder to see through Dongfang Haotian. Just what was he planning to do?

Seeing that he didn't answer, Dongfang Haotian continued to say: "If you don't want her to be hurt again, then I advise you not to ask anything. Just be at ease and do things for me."

Bai Lan naturally knew that the 'Leng Qiyue' that Dongfang Haotian had mentioned was Leng Qiyue. She immediately withered down and said, "Since that's the case, then this humble subject will accept your orders."

Dongfang Haotian nodded in satisfaction and said: "Today, you will have to suffer for an entire night. Tomorrow, after I pass down the decree, you can come out."

"I won't come out." Bai Lan suddenly said.

"Eh? "Why?" Dongfang Haotian was stunned.

"Whenever she comes out, I'll come out." Bai Lan said resentfully.

Dongfang Haotian's eyes flashed, and the killing intent that flashed through them returned to how it was before. He faintly said, "When you come out tomorrow, she will also return to the Cold Palace."

Bai Lan was a little anxious, she stood up and said, "Why the cold palace? How can you do this to her when she loves you so much and has given you children? "

Dongfang Haotian said faintly: "I've told you what happened at the Consort's Grand Ceremony, I have no reason to release her. Can you give me a reason? Now that the weather was right, what was so bad about being in the cold palace? You won't be tricked even if you have something to eat and drink to drink. "

Bai Lan's eyes narrowed, and said coldly, "You won't be tricked? How did she end up in prison? "

Dongfang Haotian was at a loss for words as he heard this. He frowned but didn't say anything.

Bai Lan continued, "Anyway, if she doesn't come out, I won't come out."

Dongfang Haotian finally compromised and said, "How about this, she will temporarily stay in the Sky Prison. We will send someone to take care of her. The Celestial Prison isn't a place anyone can enter. She's very safe there for now. We'll discuss this after the empress dowager's birthday amnesty. "

Bai Lan was not a fool. She knew that Dongfang Haotian had already made the biggest concession. Moreover, the Sky Prison was the safest place, so she bowed and said: "This humble subject thanks your majesty. If there's nothing else, this humble subject will take his leave."

"Yes." Dongfang Haotian only replied with a nasal voice, indicating that he understood.

Bai Lan put on her hat once again and left the Wolong Palace. The old eunuch didn't say anything and directly took her back to the Sky Prison.

When Bai Lan returned, Leng Qi Yue had already left for Zhou Gong. Bai Lan smiled bitterly and covered her with a blanket before returning to her own cell to lie down. If word got out that a group of people were to laugh their teeth out, they would definitely laugh at the fact that the Sky Prison was not locked and had a high bed and soft pillow.

The next day, the eunuchs came early in the morning to pass down the order, and Bai Lan didn't listen carefully. The main idea was that he had helped the Emperor exterminate the bandits and was bestowed the title of commander of the Imperial Guards.

Leng Qiyue was a little surprised, but didn't ask any further. Bai Lan saw her looking at her and said, "This is his intention. Don't worry, I will help you get out of here as soon as possible."

Leng Qiyue nodded her head. She believed 200% of what Bai Lan said.

When Bai Lan came out of the Sky Prison and saw her father, the white-haired old man's face filled with eagerness, her heart ached. She went forward and kneeled, "Father, your son is unfilial and has made you worry."

Bai Zimo held out his hand to help Bai Lan up, the old general who had passed through countless of battlefields actually cried, "Lan'er, it's good that you're fine, it's good that you're fine. Your mother has been sick lately, go back quickly. "

Bai Lan nodded and said, "Father, you go back first. I'll go thank your father, then I'll go home immediately."

"En, go quickly and come back. Father will go back to report the good news to your mother." Bai Zimo's tears turned into laughter, he patted Bai Lan's shoulders heavily.

Bai Lan nodded and followed the eunuch in front of her with large strides.

When they arrived at the Wolong Shrine, other than Dongfang Haotian, there were a few other ministers inside. One of them was the Minister of the Left, Zuo Lin. Everyone called him Minister Zuo. In fact, there was only one Prime Minister in every generation. People only called him Minister Zuo because they had a surname.

Sitting on the left was the Great Scholar of the Han Lin Institution. Mu Wen was a man of deep integrity and rarely held grudges with others, so his position was relatively stable.

Standing next to Dongfang Haotian was the Head Supervisor of the Internal Affairs Bureau, Rong Zhuo An. Everyone called him Eunuch Rong. His character was exquisite, and no one could guess who his true master was. He was holding an imperial edict in his hand, which he was about to read to someone.

Bai Lan had already changed into her official uniform, kneeling down to express her gratitude. "This humble subject greets Your Majesty, and thanks Your Majesty for the rewards."

Dongfang Haotian looked at Bai Lan and smiled: "You should rise. It won't be too late for you to thank me later."

Dongfang Haotian glanced at Eunuch Rong beside him. Eunuch Rong then stepped forward and opened the imperial edict, "Bai Lan, step forward and listen to the edict."

Bai Lan kneeled down once again, and said, "Long live the Emperor."

Eunuch Rong's shrill voice sounded again, "I am under the blessing of the heavens, the Emperor has decreed that the Bai Clan is loyal and benevolent for generations, that Bai Zimo's descendants are well-informed and that they are rewarded with a thousand taels of gold. The godson of Madame Bai had a way of doing things, bestowing two hundred taels of gold and a thousand taels of silver upon a first-rank madame. "Bai Lan's martial arts are powerful, and she has rendered meritorious services by exterminating bandits. One hundred taels of gold and one thousand taels of silver are rewarded. She is to be married to the Great Scholar of the Han Lin Institution, Mu Wen.

Bai Lan's face was filled with displeasure the moment she heard 'marriage gift'. She was about to open her mouth to reject it. However, Dongfang Haotian didn't have time for him to refute. He coldly said: "We've already asked Bai Ziqing about the wedding and she is very happy. Since ancient times, this marriage has always been decided by her parents. You don't want to be an unfilial child, right?"

Bai Lan glanced at the Han Lin Yuan and was quite happy. She stretched out her hand to stroke her beard as she smiled. "It's my fortune to be able to marry such a talented young girl."

Bai Lan thought for a moment, then had another plan in mind. He kowtowed and accepted the imperial edict.

Only then did Dongfang Haotian wave his hand in satisfaction and say: "It's alright, everyone, please go back."

Bai Lan was sulking while holding the imperial edict. Mu Wen walked forward and patted Bai Lan on the shoulder, "I have three daughters. Come over to my place when you are free and see if you are satisfied. "Even though it's my parents' order and the words of the matchmaker, this old man is still very open-minded. I won't casually give you a daughter." With that, he strode away, his whole body radiating joy.

Eunuch Rong and Minister Zuo left after a simple congratulation. Minister Zuo had always been at odds with Bai Zimo, so he didn't say anything. Eunuch Rong had been very quiet since the empress dowager left the palace. He had always abided by his duty.

Bai Lan returned home and handed the imperial edict to his father. Bai Zimo's face was filled with red light, Madame Bai was originally lying on the bed, but upon seeing Bai Lan and the imperial edict, she was able to leave immediately.

Bai Lan was not happy at all. She didn't want to marry, and she didn't want to marry for the rest of her life. Bai Lan couldn't sleep at night and decided to secretly visit the three young misses in the Mu Manor.

He changed into night attire and a mask before pushing open the window. With a flash, he disappeared into the darkness …

It was said that the three young ladies of the Mu Manor were proficient in calligraphy and calligraphy, and that each of the young girls was a beauty that was chosen from a thousand miles away. Because they came from different mothers, their personalities were greatly different.

The Mu Estate wasn't that far from the Bai Clan. They arrived after a few jumps. Bai Lan stood on top of a building not far away, overlooking the Mu Estate. The place was brightly lit and seemed to be celebrating.

Bai Lan curled her lips and sneered. Just as she was about to go down, she saw a figure flash out from the backyard of the Mu Estate. He frowned slightly. Could it be that thieves had entered the Mu Estate? He did not move and decided to observe secretly.