Looking at Lanzhi, who was focused on teaching, Dou Miao smiled slightly.
Dou Miao had no intention of taking Lan Zhi into Liu Hong's harem. After all, a woman from a foreign land was absolutely not allowed to enter the palace as a concubine according to the law.
The reason for this was that Liu Hong had inadvertently mentioned the Kingdom of Gaochang to her, and Dou Miao could see her son's longing for the Western Regions.
Of course... his own son coveted the Western Regions, but only for the cotton, melons, fruits, and land there.
Dou Miao thought to herself.
Looking at Lanzhi, Dou Miao seemed to have guessed Liu Hong's intention.
Dou Miao then looked at Lan Zhi and smiled slightly: "Go and call her over!"
"promise!!"
Zhang Jiao agreed and hurried over.
Upon approaching, Lanzhi bowed respectfully to Dou Miao and Madam Dong:
"This humble girl, Lanzhi, pays respects to the Empress Dowager and the Holy Mother, wishing them peace and good health!"
Dou Miao smiled and nodded: "No need for formalities!"
"Thank you, Empress Dowager, Holy Mother!"
After bowing, Lanzhi stood respectfully to the side with her head bowed.
Dou Miao looked at Lan Zhi and asked, "How long have you been in the Han Dynasty?"
Laneige: "It's been over eight months!"
What do you think of my Han Dynasty?
"The land is rich in natural resources and talented people, and its culture is profound and extensive. Everything you see and hear is amazing."
With strong and healthy soldiers, virtuous and capable officials, and peaceful and happy people, it truly deserves to be called a celestial empire and a holy land for all nations!
The air here is sweet, the land is rich and fertile, and the people are warm and welcoming…
Lanzhi spoke at length, her words filled with praise and admiration.
"Heh, you really know how to talk!"
Upon hearing Lanzhi's words, Dou Miao couldn't help but laugh.
A hint of pride appeared on the faces of the people around them.
Lanzhi quickly replied, "What I have said comes from the bottom of my heart. In my heart, the Han Dynasty is like a sacred place."
If our people could enjoy even a fraction of the peace and tranquility of the Han Dynasty, I would be content for the rest of my life!
Thinking of the miserable lives of the people in her country, Lanzhi couldn't help but feel sorrowful.
Dou Miao smiled and said, "Don't worry, the Western Regions have been part of our Great Han since ancient times. One day, the people there will live in peace and prosperity just like the people of the Great Han!"
"If that is so, on behalf of my people, I thank the Great Han for its grace!"
Upon hearing Dou Miao's words, Lanzhi was overjoyed and quickly bowed her head to express her gratitude.
Afterwards, Dou Miao and Dong Shi pulled Lan Zhi aside and asked her about the customs, products, and geography of the Western Regions.
Lanzhi answered in a well-organized manner, describing the Western Regions as beautiful and magnificent, which further deepened everyone's impression of the Western Regions and made them feel a sense of longing.
Dou Miao listened very attentively, and then suddenly asked, "By the way... I heard that your parents have both been murdered?"
Lanzhi's eyes reddened: "Your Majesty, it is indeed so. My uncle was cruel and heartless, and he murdered my parents and grandfather... I also went through countless hardships to come to the Han Dynasty..."
Lanzhi then recounted her past and her experiences in the desert to Dou Miao and Dong Shi. As she spoke, she was overcome with sorrow and couldn't help but shed two strings of tears.
The people around Lanzhi also cast sympathetic glances at her.
A teenage girl who lost her parents and her country, and went to a distant land alone, her strength alone is enough to move people.
"Unfortunately, this is your family matter, and it is not appropriate for my Great Han to interfere!"
Seeing Lanzhi's pitiful appearance, Dou Miao sighed softly.
"I know this is a difficult matter, so I dare not force it. I only hope that the Han people will have some regard for our people and stop my uncle from wantonly harming them. I will be satisfied then!"
After saying this, Lanzhi bowed to Dou Miao again, but there was no sign of disappointment on her face.
Dou Miao nodded: "That's no problem. After we get back, I'll have the emperor issue an edict to your uncle!"
"In that case, thank you very much, Empress Dowager and Your Majesty the Emperor!"
Dou Miao looked at Lan Zhi with admiration: "You are all alone, far from home, yet you still care about your country and its people. That is truly admirable!"
Lanzhi was slightly moved: "Born and raised here, even though I am thousands of miles away from home, I dare not forget every blade of grass and every tree in my hometown. If they are well, my heart will naturally be at ease!"
"Good, well said! No matter where you are, you must not forget your roots. That's right!"
Dou Miao nodded, praising Lan Zhi highly.
Then Dou Miao looked at Lan Zhi with a pained expression: "You went to the Han Dynasty all alone, without any relatives or friends. It's really pitiful."
Moreover, it's not appropriate for a weak woman like you to always live in the Honglu Temple and this Taiping Taoist Temple. You should find someone to rely on as soon as possible!
"rely on.....?"
Upon hearing the Empress Dowager's words, Lanzhi paused, recalling the figure who had escorted her for thousands of miles. She then lowered her head somewhat embarrassed.
"What? Could it be that you already have someone you like...?"
Seeing Lanzhi's cheeks suddenly turn red, Madam Dong couldn't help but laugh and ask.
"In response to Your Majesty, my daughter does indeed have a strong liking for him..."
Thinking of Zhang Xiu, Lanzhi became a little shy for a moment, and then told the two of them about her journey with Zhang Xiu.
Dou Miao looked at Lan Zhi curiously: "Heh~, from what you've said, that boy seems to be quite fond of you too. Why hasn't he come to look for you for so long since he entered Luoyang...?"
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