Zhao Suo sat cross-legged on the couch and smiled as he watched Princess Changle, who was less than three years old, running around on the spacious couch, climbing up and down, and sometimes even climbed on top of Zhao Suo without any scruples.

In front of the couch, Princess Changle's mother, Concubine Xian, stared at her daughter with some worry, fearing that she might accidentally fall under the couch.

Zhao Suo has never had much demand for beauty. The concubine in front of him is already in her early thirties, but she is the youngest concubine in the entire palace. Being able to give birth to Princess Changle was completely beyond Zhao Suo's expectations.

outside.

There have been no children in the harem for many years.

Therefore, as soon as Princess Changle was born, she was loved by thousands of people. As soon as she was born, she was given the title of Princess Changle.

Chang Le, who was tired from playing, finally curled up in a corner of the couch and fell into a deep sleep.

"Guanjia, I will take Changle back with you!" Concubine Xian stood up.

"Let her sleep here for a while. It's cold outside, and we don't dare let her get blown by the wind!" Zhao Suo pulled the brocade quilt and covered Chang Le with it, and said, "You also come with me to talk for a while. These days

, what’s new?”

Concubine Xian covered her mouth and smiled softly: "It's nothing but that everyone is laughing about the affairs of Xiao Jixiang's family!"

Zhao Suo was startled: "Do you even know about this?"

"Every day, married women will come into the palace to pay their respects to the empress, and they will talk about new things from outside. Who in Bianliang doesn't know about the affairs of Xiao Jixiang's family now?" Concubine Xian smiled: "They all say that the Xiao family is after all.

Born as a general, this tutor is still a bit poor. If Mrs. Xiao Sanniang had kept some women's ethics, how could such a thing happen? I don't know how she met the Qishui County Prince of the Liao people? But what did she say?

All."

Hearing these words, Zhao Suo's face suddenly darkened.

In fact, he knew about this matter from beginning to end.

The Liao people's Qishui Prince Yelujun appeared in Tianmen Village. The spies of the Imperial City Department had reported it to him immediately. Do you really think that the wandering horses all over the world are just for free?

Zhao Suo even knew about the dispute between Yelujun and the third lady of the Xiao family regarding the Huayi debate.

"Xiao Ding, an important minister of Xiao Yu's country, has made great contributions to the Song Dynasty. These women with long hair and short knowledge are talking about right and wrong, so you should dismiss them on the spot!" Zhao Suo said with a serious face.

Looking at Zhao Suo's face, Concubine Xian said cautiously: "Yes, the empress reprimanded these people on the spot. She even kicked out the ones who spoke the loudest on the spot, and they were not allowed to enter the palace again to pay their respects!"

Zhao Suo then nodded happily. The queen was still a queen after all. Unlike the virtuous concubine in front of her, who was completely confused about certain things, but for the concubines in the harem, this was also a good thing.

"Is the queen's illness getting better?"

"After taking the medicine these days, I feel much better. I can get up and take a walk in the palace!" Concubine Xian said.

"Okay, okay, the imperial doctor who treated the queen will be rewarded heavily!" Hearing that the queen's illness was gradually improving, Zhao Suo's mood immediately improved. Outside the male lead, the female lead inside, his harem has always been stable and harmonious, with a virtuous and kind person.

A capable queen is the most important thing.

"Official, the King of Chu wants to see you!" The voice of the eunuch Shi Zhong came from outside the door.

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian stood up and prepared to give way, but Zhao Suo waved his hand, indicating where she would sit.

When he saw the boss Zhao Jing walking in and saluting him, Zhao Suo couldn't help but frown deeply. However, in more than a month, Zhao Jing actually lost a lot of weight, and his whole person looked decadent.

Zhao Jing, who stood up, was startled when he saw Concubine Xian. He quickly bowed to Concubine Xian and saluted. Concubine Xian also stood up and nodded slightly.

"Looking at how you look now, how do you behave?" Zhao Suo scolded his eldest son angrily, but the eunuch Shi Zhong who was about to move the brocade stool to Zhao Jing was stunned. He held the brocade stool in his hand.

Don't know what to do.

"This month, I have received more than a dozen copies of your official records from Yu Shi Shen. You never go to the imperial gates you are in charge of. It's just that the official duties are neglected. Instead, you actually hang out in brothels and tile shops. You don't even want to lose the face of the royal family.

Are you done?" Zhao Suo said angrily.

"Father has wronged his ministers." Zhao Jing knelt down with a bang: "The imperial gates that my son is in charge of are not of any importance at all. It doesn't make any difference whether my son goes or not. Those imperial ministers are just suffering.

Others instigated me to find fault with my son. As for the brothel, my son really didn’t go there during this period. These are old things that no one has dug out to ruin my son’s reputation.”

"You didn't go to these places, where did you go?" Zhao Suo asked in a deep voice.

"My son has gone to Daxiangguo Temple, where he can bathe, fast, and pray for the eldest lady!" Zhao Jing said: "The eldest lady is unwell, and my son is very anxious."

Looking at Zhao Jing, Zhao Suo nodded. You can't lie about such things. Once you check, you will know that the boss still has intentions. The queen's good health may be related to him praying at Daxiangguo Temple.

"Well, you have a filial piety. Get up! The queen is well now. You can go and say hello later!" Zhao Suo said.

"Is it true?" Zhao Jing had a look of surprise on his face: "I must go to the Daxiangguo Temple and donate some sesame oil money later. Host Yuan Zhen really did not lie to me."

Without making a move, Zhao Jing took the credit for the Queen's recovery from his illness.

Shi Zhong on the side showed admiration and quickly moved the brocade stool over and placed it behind Zhao Jing.

"Sit down!" Zhao Suo waved his hand: "I can't let you be too idle. Didn't you just say you have nothing to do? Then I will find something for you. The Fourth Army and the Northern Frontier Army rotate

It’s up to you to do this next.”

Zhao Jing was startled: "Father, my second brother is responsible for this matter. I dare not argue with him!"

"Don't you dare to argue with him?" Zhao Suo sneered: "Second brother is very busy. Kaifeng Mansion's affairs are already complicated, and the rotation of the Fourth Army is an extremely complicated matter.

Not long ago, there was a mutiny among soldiers, wasn't it? I think he couldn't take care of it. Besides, Lin Ping went to Beijing and caused a storm in the city. He was very familiar with the people of Liao and Lin Ping, so he let him

Go negotiate with Lin Ping, and it will be up to you to handle the rotation of the Fourth Army, so don’t do any errands."

"Yes, my father, I will definitely not let my father down." Zhao Jing was ecstatic in his heart, but his face showed no expression as he stood up and bowed to accept the order.

He was determined to win the rotation between the Fourth Army and the Northern Frontier Army. Unexpectedly, his second son, King Jing Zhao Zhe, returned to Beijing and took advantage of the prestige of the Northern Territory's victory. He easily snatched the job and let him fight with a bamboo basket.

The water is empty.

Now this matter is finally back in my own hands.

In the past few months when King Jing Zhao Zhe returned to Beijing, Zhao Jing had indeed had a hard time.

As soon as Zhao Zhe returned to Beijing, he served as the prefect of Kaifeng. If this position was held by other ministers, there would only be endless complaints and it would be a difficult crater to sit in. But if it was held by a prince, the political power it represented would be great.

The meaning is too obvious.

Therefore, Zhao Zhe is in the limelight right now, and countless officials are vying to join him. In contrast, Zhao Jing, who was originally the favorite, is left out in the cold.

Now it seems that Zhao Yuan's idea for him has really worked wonders. At least, he has regained a city. He got back the rotation mission of the Fourth Army and showed it to the wallflowers.

Son, the jury is still out! Maybe I can turn over and come back to life!

I was feeling decadent when I arrived, but I was overjoyed when I left.

Zhao Zhe never expected to meet his eldest brother Zhao Jing outside the gate of Yanfu Palace.

"I've met brother!" Although the two of them are completely on the wrong side now, the etiquette must not be discarded, otherwise there will be many people out to find fault.

"Second brother, you are such a busy man, how come you have time to come to Yanfu Palace today?" Zhao Jing laughed, but when he opened his mouth, he couldn't hide the sarcasm.

Yanfu Palace was the palace where the emperor rested on weekdays. Zhao Suo handled official duties not here but somewhere else.

Zhao Zhe chuckled: "There are some urgent matters that need to be reported to the emperor immediately. If we delay it, we will miss the important matter. Brother, aren't you going to listen to music today? I heard that Xiangguo Temple invited a large group of literati and poets to have a vegetarian meal today.

,How can eldest brother be absent from such a grand event?"

Zhao Jing smiled and said: "I really want to go, but my father has just assigned me an errand, but I am not free. It's really a pity. Oh, I won't delay my second brother to see my father, so I will leave first.

Let’s go first.”

Looking at Zhao Jing leaving with his hands behind his back, Zhao Zhe narrowed his eyes slightly. It seemed that something had escaped his control. What kind of errand did the elder brother get?

Since returning to Beijing, the eldest brother has been overwhelmed by himself and has no strength to fight back, but now it seems that he has not given up completely!

Zhao Suo looked at Zhao Zhe, who was sitting opposite him. He held his head high and his chest high, and he was so heroic. It actually made him feel a faint sense of oppression. This made him particularly unhappy and even a little uneasy.

After looking through the information that Zhao Zhe brought, Zhao Suo said: "People die every year because of snow that collapses their houses. It's just a matter of paying some money for compensation. How come so many officials are involved all at once?

"

"Father, it happens every year, so we should take precautions in advance to prevent such things from happening again. But local officials just sit there and ignore them, so that tragedy happens again. How can such people be allowed to still occupy their positions?

Isn't it just a matter of killing people? The ministers just requested that they be dismissed from their posts, which is already considered lenient! If we don't punish them severely, won't this kind of thing happen again next year?" Zhao Zhe said without giving in.

Zhao Suo felt depressed because of the gambling, but was speechless. He could only throw the book aside: "They are just a few low-level officials. You can do whatever you want. You came to the palace today not only for this reason."
Chapter completed!