Lin Han was standing by and was shocked when he heard this.

Jian Shuo was indeed a favorite of Emperor Ling of Han, and this flattery was extremely exaggerated.

But it seemed to make sense, he couldn't refute it, and Liu Hong couldn't find any flaws.

Under the current circumstances, he is indeed the best husband for Princess Wannian. What Jian Shuo said for the sake of Emperor Ling of Han is indeed correct.

Liu Hong looked at Zhang Rang.

"What do you think, Father?"

"Your Majesty, I think what General Jian said is true. In terms of leading troops, General Xiao is the bravest among the three armies. In terms of reputation, he has already conquered the world. There is nothing wrong with supporting him and competing with He Jin," said Zhang Rang.

Liu Hong nodded gently and said, "Jian Shuo, you said Xiao Hange had inscribed his merits at Yanran and Fenglangjuxu. Do you have the inscriptions for his merits? Let me see."

"Yes, the spy brought back General Xiao's inscription, and I have placed it in the imperial study."

"Father, bring me the inscription."

Zhang Rang went out, took a memorial and returned to show it to Liu Hong.

"Good, good." Liu Hong read the inscription. He was overjoyed and relieved. "My life of mediocrity is not in vain, but General Xiao has helped me expand our territory. Father, help me up. I want to draft the decree myself."

Zhang Rang hurriedly helped Liu Hong to his feet, handed him the imperial edict and writing materials, and carefully served him. Previously, Zhang Rang had always helped draft the edict, but now he was seriously ill and came in person. This matter was of great importance, and he dared not neglect it.

Glancing at the contents of the imperial edict, Lin Han's expression was equally subtle.

The imperial edict stated that Xiao Hange, a captain of the lower army, had made meritorious contributions in engraving at Yanran and being granted the title of Wolf's Lair, and in destroying the Xianbei, and was given the title of Marquis of Guanjun, granted the title of General of Chariots and Cavalry, and appointed as the governor of Yangzhou, with a fief of 10,000 households, a reward of 10,000 taels of gold, and 1,000 acres of fertile land. Princess Wannian granted Xiao Hange his marriage.

Lin Han ascended to fame in one step.

He was granted the title of General of Chariots and Cavalry and concurrently served as Governor of Yangzhou, two important posts.

"Father, please bring me another imperial edict."

Liu Hong drafted a second imperial edict, which meant that after his death, the throne would be passed to the second prince Liu Xie, and the prince Liu Bian would be named King of Hongnong.

After confirming that everything was correct, Liu Hong picked up the jade seal beside him and stamped it on the two imperial edicts.

With the help of the Human Emperor's Qi-gazing technique, Lin Han could see a stream of karma from heaven and earth falling on the two imperial edicts.

The content of this imperial edict made Jian Shuo and Zhang Rang look at each other with complicated and unclear expressions, each with his own thoughts.

"Father, please call Wannian over."

"yes."

Zhang Rang put away his writing brush and left, leaving only Lin Han and Jian Shuo in the bedroom of Jiade Hall.

At this time, Jian Shuo secretly looked at Lin Han and found that there was nothing wrong with him, so he felt relieved.

Two quarters of an hour later, Princess Wannian, led by Zhang Rang, hurried into the bedroom of Jiade Hall. When she saw Liu Hong's appearance, she burst into tears.

"Father, the child is here."

"Ten thousand years, let me take another good look at you."

Liu Hong reached out and touched Princess Wannian's hair with a kind smile.

The foolish and tyrannical emperor was just a father who loved his daughter at this time.

"Father, you'll be fine."

"Ten thousand years, father's health, father naturally knows."

Liu Hong gave a weak bitter smile and stuffed the two imperial edicts in his hand into Princess Wannian's hands.

"Wan Nian, the Emperor has arranged a marriage for you. Your husband is the one you've been thinking about, Xiao Hange. He has been granted the title of Wolf Lair, and his reputation is unparalleled. You must follow him well in the future."

"Yes, Father."

Princess Wannian tightly grasped the imperial edict in her hand and burst into tears.

"There is also an imperial edict, which is my father's will to pass the throne to Liu Xie. The He family is now in complete control of the court. My father's plan to kill He Jin has failed. Liu Xie and the Empress have a grudge. If my father forcibly deposes the eldest son and enthrones the youngest, the He family will surely rebel, leading to bloodshed between the two palaces and a mutiny in Luoyang.

This imperial edict is in your hands. When Liu Xie has the opportunity to seize the throne and become emperor, you can announce to all officials and the people of the world that Liu Xie's throne is legitimate and the orthodox Han Dynasty. You must also inform Xiao Hange that I have appointed him General of Chariots and Cavalry and co-governor of Yangzhou. Let him build up his power in Yangzhou and do not allow the He family to usurp the throne.

"Yes, Father."

Princess Wannian held the imperial edict tightly in her hand and burst into tears.

"Don't cry for ten thousand years. After you marry Xiao Hange, remember to help him. If Xiao Hange can gain power one day and compete with the He family, or even suppress the He family, there will be a chance for Liu Xie to ascend the throne."

Emperor Ling of Han wiped away Princess Wannian's tears and gave her earnest instructions.

"I understand."

"Go ahead and leave with General Jian. He will have someone escort you out of the palace and to Xiao Hange's fiefdom."

"Father." Princess Wannian burst into tears, reluctant to say goodbye.

"Let's go." Emperor Ling of Han waved his hand.

Jian Shuo received the order and led Princess Wannian out of the palace. He then looked at Lin Han and let him make the decision. The imperial decree stated that Princess Wannian was Xiao Hange's woman, and no one had more say than him.

Lin Han glanced at the distraught Princess Wannian and sighed in his heart.

To outsiders, Emperor Ling of Han was incompetent and tyrannical, but to Princess Wannian, Liu Hong was just a father who loved her.

By marrying him to the beloved Princess Wannian and giving him such a reward, she meant entrusting him with the care of her son.

"Princess, please wait a moment. I'll instruct my subordinates to escort you out of the palace." Jian Shuo pulled Lin Han aside, apparently instructing his subordinates, but in reality, he was being instructed: "Master Xiao, what should we do?"

"I'll have the princess escorted out of the palace. Remember to inform Zhang Rang that only you and he know about the imperial edict in Princess Wannian's hands. If anyone else learns of it, the princess will have Xiao Hange torture them to death and exterminate their entire family."

"Yes." Jian Shuo nodded hurriedly.

After the two of them finished talking, Lin Han led Princess Wannian to the North Palace.

Under Cao Zhengchun's manipulation, she was escorted out of the palace by the Embroidered Uniform Guards, secretly followed the princess's team, and escorted her to Hanjiang City.

"System prompt: Emperor Liu Hong has issued an edict, announcing to the world that Xiao Han has achieved unparalleled merits in Yanran and Langjuxu, and has been granted the title of Marquis of Guanjun, co-leading the governor of Yangzhou, with a fief of 10,000 households, a salary of 10,000 shi, a reward of 10,000 taels of gold, and a marriage to Princess Wannian."

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