Dressed as a widow, raising cubs, farming and building infrastructure in Ming Dynasty

Chapter 102 Naadam Conference

While driving slowly all the way, Qin Liu was most pleased that Erlang was in good health and not sick at all.

After wandering for half a month, Urus caught up with the large army and left them to move forward.

Bars still did not accept Old Man Lou and others who were following him.

That evening, as they were about to camp and rest by a river, a horse suddenly appeared on the hillside in the distance.

The man on the horse is wearing a silver helmet, standing high on the horizon, majestic, like a god descending to earth.

Qin Liu looked at it from a distance, and his eyes suddenly became wet for some reason.

She asked Bals to help her keep an eye on Erlang, don't let him fall into the river, and walked towards the sky by herself.

Bars squinted his eyes and looked at the horizon unkindly, but still let her go.

The hillside looked not far away, but it took a long time to walk there. Qin Liu was out of breath from walking.The man and the horse did not take a step forward, but waited quietly.

Qin Liu finally climbed to the top of the mountain and gasped: "Master Zhu, you can save me so much trouble by taking a few steps on horseback, so why stay still?"

The man on the horse didn't say anything. He got off the horse and took off his helmet.

The golden light of the setting sun shone on the side of his face, and Qin Liu saw a haggard and thin face with unshaven beard and dim eyes.

Qin Liu smiled and said, "Running around day and night again without any rest?"

Zhu Yue looked her up and down and asked in a hoarse voice: "Have you considered marrying him?"

Qin Liu stopped smiling and replied seriously: "Yes. I can't survive on the grassland with Erlang. Bals is very good to me. However, the Khan Court may not agree to him marrying me."

Zhu Yue was silent for a long time and finally said: "The Khan Court will agree. You can take Old Man Lou and the others with you to save their lives if necessary."

Qin Liu didn't speak.

Zhu Yue put on his helmet and mounted his horse to leave.

Qin Liu still stopped him: "You know who Erlang's father is, why didn't you tell me?"

Zhu Yue said nothing, shook the reins and rode away.

Qin Liu watched the man and the horse disappear into the sky, feeling that this man was quite stupid.

To get here from Xuan Mansion, it would take six or seven days of riding without sleep, just to say these nonsense words?
He looks talented on the outside, but he's a loser on the inside.

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After walking for another two days, Dayan Khan's guards came to greet them.

A messenger stated that Prince Xuanbars hurriedly went to see Dayan Khan.

Bals refused, saying that he would arrive at the Khan Court with Qin Liu and his mother. He also asked Old Man Lou and others to follow him and take care of Qin Liu and his mother.

Qin Liu looked at Xiao Tao, who had been riding around on horseback for days, and her snow-white face had been tanned a lot, and was very emotional.

No matter how things change, some things will never change.

On the lively grassland, colorful flags were fluttering and crowds gathered, singing and dancing. Qin Liu was a little stunned.

Ahema, who came to greet them, introduced with a smile: "This is the annual Naadam Conference on our grassland. This year, because of the sufficient supplies from the Ming Dynasty, it will be held even more grandly. Prince Bals and Shopkeeper Liu, please come with me. Dayan Khan and Queen Manduhai are waiting for you!”

There are circles of people and horses on the open grassland, and some archery, horse riding, and wrestling venues have been set up, just waiting for Dayan Khan to announce that Naadam has officially begun.

From the entrance of the venue, the red carpet leads all the way to the high platform facing north. The high platform is surrounded by guards in full armor, and the sunlight reflected from the neat and shiny spear tips is very dazzling.There are two seats on the high platform, with a man and a woman sitting high up. As you approach slowly, you can see that the man is over three years old. He is wearing a round-brimmed hat, a short beard, and golden armor. He is majestic and noble.The woman is dressed in red clothes and wearing a high crown. She is slightly fat. She is about sixty years old. She is Queen Manduhai.

Judging from their appearance, the two look more like mother and son than husband and wife.

There were many people gathered on both sides of the platform, among whom Qin Liu knew the energetic Prince Urus, the smiling Princess Tululetu and her husband, and Qiqi Ge, who looked at her with unkind eyes.

Qin Liu wanted to ask Bals why his wife wasn't standing next to Urus.
But it was not the right time to whisper, so she had no choice but to ignore it.

Baers walked in the front, followed by Qin Liu, followed by Old Man Lou, Xiao Tao and Qingshi holding Erlang.

When they reached the foot of the high platform, Qin Liu stopped, but Bars took her hand and walked onto the high platform together.

Qin Liu was nervous and glanced at the serious faces of Dayan Khan and Queen Manduhai who were sitting high up.

Baers saluted with her.

"Dear Khan and Kotun, Balsbroat asks you to allow me to marry this beautiful woman next to me."

Ketun means queen or concubine in Mongolian.

Dayan Khan said nothing, his face was grim.

Queen Manduhai spoke: "Who is she and where does she come from?"

Bals replied: "She is the envoy of Tengger, bringing tea, salt, grain, cloth and medicinal materials to our grassland people."

Queen Manduhai looked at Dayan Khan. Dayan Khan did not continue the topic, but said: "Baalsborot, since you are back, let's meet Naadam you haven't seen for a long time."

Dayan Khan stood up and loudly announced the start of the Naadam Conference.

The people waiting in the audience shouted in unison: "Tenggri! Tengri!" The vast voice soared into the sky, which was exciting.

Tengger means immortality and is the highest god believed by Mongolian herdsmen.

Qin Liu turned his head slightly and looked at Bars next to him. Bars was looking forward with a determined expression. He was trying his best to raise his arms and shout, with the veins on his face exposed: "Tenggri! Tengri!"

This was Baers, whom Qin Liu didn't know. He was tall, majestic and handsome. He was the most valiant warrior and full of masculine charm.

At this moment, Bars has finally found his sense of identity, right?

What followed was wrestling, horse racing, archery, horse roping, playing Mongolian chess and other events. Dayan Khan and Queen Manduhai left the field one after another. Bals was taken away by Dayan Khan, and Queen Manduhai was nearby. Qin Liu was summoned alone in his yurt.

"Who are you? Where are you from?"

"Dear Queen, I am from the Ming Dynasty, my surname is Liu, and my name is Liu'er."

"Do you have a son or a husband?"

"Yes."

"Baars is a distinguished prince, and his wife should be the daughter of the tribal leader. Not a person from the Ming Dynasty."

Qin Liu replied calmly, neither humble nor arrogant: "Dear Queen, Bals has grown up. He knows best what kind of woman he should marry as his wife. He will follow the example of you, the distinguished Queen, and make wise choices like you did back then. . Moreover, the Ming Dynasty was once a territory ruled by the Mongol Khans. The Ming Dynasty and Mongolia are essentially one family, so what are the differences between them?"

Queen Manduhai's pupils shrank, and she re-examined the humble Han woman in front of her with a solemn gaze.

She didn't realize that the young woman in front of her actually had such a broad mind.

Over the years, she worked hard to unite the fragmented grassland tribes, sacrificing love and youth, and also established mutual trade with the Ming Dynasty. The grassland people lived and worked in peace and contentment.

(End of this chapter)