Funing Hall

Aunt Wang turned back to Baoci Hall, Empress Dowager Sun put down the pen in her hand and looked up at her.

"Why did it take so long?"

"Your Majesty, the servant girl went to Funing Hall again."

Empress Dowager Sun sneered, naturally she already knew everything.

Upon hearing Empress Dowager Sun's laughter, Aunt Wang immediately knelt down: "Your Majesty, they are all incompetent maidservants. I have no choice but to go to the Palace of Funing again without asking the reason from the Shizi."

"How can I blame you? I'm afraid he has no patience at all, he was stopped by you once, and then he left directly! What can you ask?"

Aunt Wang knew that the queen mother knew the son best, but she did not expect her guess to be so accurate.

"Finally, why did he enter the palace to meet Zhao Cong?"

"..."

"Don't dare to say it?" Mrs. Sun sneered again, "What can I not listen to?"

"Your Majesty, the prince came to the palace at the order of the prince of the county, and invited his majesty to go to the palace of the prince of Wei County to enjoy the scenery in three days."

After Aunt Wang finished speaking, the room was silent.

After a long while, Empress Dowager Sun laughed out loud, and said "Yes" three times: "It's really good! Now even Zhao Congde is so ignoring Baoci Palace! Invite Zhao Cong to their Prince Wei Palace? What are you going to do? Do they want to rebel in Weijun Palace? Or want to usurp the throne?!"

"Your Majesty..." Aunt Wang hadn't seen the Queen Mother lose her composure like this for a long time. She was afraid and worried, so she finally looked up.

Looking at it this way, I saw that Empress Dowager Sun's eye sockets turned red again.

Aunt Wang's heart trembled, and her voice also trembled: "Your Majesty..." She called out again.

At this time, there were only the two of them in the inner room, and the Empress Dowager Sun took a breath, and controlled her tears so that they did not fall down.

"Your Majesty, after all, the son is the son of the Duke of the County. The Prince of the County blames you and fights against you. What can he do? He definitely doesn't want to do this—"

"What can he do?! Zhao Congde is such a person? Is he willing to listen to King Wei? If he is willing to listen to King Wei, he is no longer what he is today! He is anxious to see the boy in Zhao Cong's palace, So that he can please the concubine whom he favored recently! What is Baoci Palace?!"

Aunt Wang knelt on the ground and dared not speak.

"Forget it, it's always been like this all these years, and I'm tired too." Empress Dowager Sun covered half of her face with her hand, not wanting others to see her gaffe.

After a moment of silence, Aunt Wang was afraid that she would be sad, so she started talking about something else: "Madam, the little eunuch guarding the gate at Xuanyou Gate said that the Princess has seen Concubine Shu before."

Empress Dowager Sun put down her hand, and said with a rare wry smile: "I knew it was her, how did my good sister give birth to such a delicate little girl."

"Your Majesty, let me tell you that Your Majesty loves the princess too much. Which little lady like her won't let go of even the eunuchs. How can you smoke a eunuch like a majestic princess? The skin is torn apart. She also said She wants to find a face!"

"But among the daughters in the world, who doesn't want to live like Zhao Zongning?"

"Your Majesty..." Aunt Wang said this, she wanted to make the Empress Dowager feel better, but she didn't expect to make her more sad.

"You have also seen that in just a few days, Baoci Hall is not as good as it used to be. Auntie, this is just the beginning."

"It's just a Wei County palace, and their palace has no real power, so you don't have to worry about it."

Empress Dowager Sun laughed secretly, how could the Weijun Palace be just a Weijun Palace.Although she has penetrated the court very well, there are people who are forced by the situation to be used by her.How fast do people's hearts change?Who can stand behind her all the time.

Now it is not as good as before, because of the behavior of King Wei these days, many people have been sitting on the sidelines.Some people have even begun to mention the matter of being governed by the emperor himself.At this juncture, Zhao Cong wants to accept a concubine, and even more so to meet foreign envoys, and now he has to go to the Prince Wei Palace in person.

King Wei Jun and his son entered the palace, they all passed her Baoci Hall, and went to see Zhao Cong first.

The clan has no real power, but represents orthodoxy.

Seeing such a situation, can other people not understand?

And how long can she maintain the "unity" between Zhao Cong and her?How long will she be able to sing this confrontation with Duke Wei?

She was really tired, but it wasn't Prince Yinwei.

No matter how many Weijun kings come, she is not afraid.

she just-

"Your Majesty, why don't you call the son into the palace and ask clearly? He will definitely be willing to tell the truth to your Majesty, so as to know what their family thinks." Seeing that she hadn't spoken for a long time, Aunt Wang carefully suggested.

"From now on, whenever Zhao Congde asks for an interview, he will be rejected. Everything that Zhao Congde sends to Baoci Hall will not be accepted."

"Mother--"

"Go down."

"My lady..."

"Go down, I'm tired."

"Yes." Aunt Wang had no choice but to get up, and backed away.

Empress Dowager Sun picked up the pen and wanted to continue criticizing the memorial, but she couldn't write a single word. She couldn't help but be lost in thought while watching the memorial.

If she hadn't been sent into the palace by her parents back then, she wondered if she would be able to live as freely and happily as Zhao Zongning in this life.

As for Zhao Cong's going to Wei Junwang's mansion, everyone in the palace already knew about it.Since His Majesty came to power, it was the first time he left the palace, and he was still going to Prince Wei's mansion, and everyone took care of it as a big deal.

Zhao Shishi had overheard the conversation between brother and sister Zhao Cong that day, and knew about it earlier.He is not interested in this matter, and going to Weijun Palace is just a cover, who knows what they are going to do behind the scenes.

After regretting that day, Zhao Shishi wanted to apologize to Zhao Cong.

But the bad habits left over from his previous life are always causing trouble, and he can't let go of that face.However, Zhao Cong was still very busy, and he was not asked to go to the main hall.

Another day, after taking a nap, Chaxi came to wait for him to get up as usual, and asked: "Xiao Langjun, do you want to go to the back garden to paint today?"

Zhao Shixi paused and shook his head.

"Then—" Cha Xi wanted to persuade him to go and greet His Majesty, but he didn't know how to persuade him.

Zhao Shishi didn't make any further moves, but after he got dressed and tied up his hair, he got up and walked outside.

"Xiao Langjun—" Cha Xi hurriedly caught up with him, "Where are you going? Wait for the servant girl to make preparations."

Zhao Shishi walked out with his head depressed, heading straight for the main hall.

Seeing that he was going to the main hall, Cha Xi immediately beamed with joy: "Mr. Xiao Lang is going to see His Majesty?" Seeing that Zhao Shiyi didn't stop walking, she was even happier.

Zhao Shishi walked to the entrance of the main hall and was about to enter when a young maid saluted and said, "Young Lord, Your Majesty is busy at the moment." They all knew the position of Young Lord in His Majesty's heart, even if it was a refusal, they said You have to smile.

Cha Xi was afraid that Zhao Shiyi would barge in again, and that Zhao Shixi would make His Majesty angry, so he immediately said, "Xiao Lang wants to greet His Majesty, and when His Majesty is free, pass it on to us."

"must."

Cha Xi smiled and bowed to the little maid, trying to persuade Zhao Shiyi to leave.

But Zhao Shiyi finally made up his mind to apologize to Zhao Cong, so naturally he didn't want to leave.

"Xiao Langjun..." Cha Xi was also very helpless, but he didn't dare to inquire about His Majesty's whereabouts, so he could only say to the little palace lady, "Sister Ruo Ruo, please tell Sister Rantao for us? Just do it quietly."

Rantao must be serving in the hall, the little maid frowned and thought about it, finally agreed, turned and walked into the hall.

Zhao Cong is seeing Xie Wenrui, and he asked Xie Wenrui to help him find a booklet of lyrics last time.Xie Wenrui is an honest man, and he really found all the dictionaries on the market today.

Now there are several stacks on the table.

Zhao Cong flipped through the brochures and asked, "How about the price?"

Xie Wenrui was surprised when he heard him asking about the price. After thinking about it for a moment, he replied, "Thicker ones usually cost more than a penny, and thinner ones range from [-] Wen to a penny."

It's so expensive.

Although he is in the palace, he really does not know the sufferings of the people.But as far as he knows, the living standards of the people in Kaifeng Mansion are still very high. Even if it is very high, the daily income of ordinary people is only [-] Wen.The money I earn in a day can't even afford a book of dictionaries.

Not to mention other books.

In the end, it was because the printing technology could not keep up. Zhao Cong was not a historian in his previous life, but he still knew that movable type printing appeared in the Northern Song Dynasty.Today's Great Song Dynasty still uses block printing, which shows that movable type printing has not yet appeared.He didn't have the ability to invent these things. He really didn't know how to practice movable type printing. He was a real liberal arts student in his previous life.

Just because he is incapable doesn't mean he has no expectations.

I don't know where the capable person who invented this technology in the future is, and I don't know if this person in this dynasty is also called Bi Sheng. He really wants to find this person.The purpose of Xie Wenrui's search for the booklet is also the same. The booklet is updated faster, and there are many talents in this industry. He deals with books and printing all day long, so the chances of finding such possible talents will be higher.

He put down the book and asked again: "I wonder if Wen Rui saw any interesting people or things when he was looking for these?"

After hearing this, Xie Wenrui blushed.

It is nothing more than these things that can make the boy blush. Could it be that Xie Wenrui also met some beautiful women?

After Xie Wenrui blushed, he replied honestly: "Your Majesty, when I was looking for these booklets, I met many students who were well educated. I didn't like reading since I was a child, and I admire them very much. Most of the words and poems in these books are It was written by them. Most of them are candidates who came to Beijing to rush for the exam, and selling these poems is just to make some money."

"This year's spring has just passed, and the next one will be three years later."

Xie Wenrui smiled innocently: "Most of them are poor, so they just stay in Beijing to earn some money."

Zhao Cong felt that Xie Wenrui was really rare, and the gentleman in the Hou's mansion didn't seem arrogant when he mentioned these common people's children.He picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, before he wanted to say more, he saw a little maid walking in from the door, talking to Rantao in a low voice, after Rantao listened to what she said, the little maid nodded and wanted to leave.

"What's the matter?" he asked aloud.

Rantao looked back at him: "Your Majesty, it is Mr. Xiao Lang who came to say hello."

"Let him in."

"Yes." Rantao walked out of the main hall, secretly feeling the position of Lord Xiaolang in His Majesty's heart.

Zhao Cong said to Xie Wenrui: "Wen Rui can interact with these scholars more in the future."

"Yes!" Xie Wenrui thought he was going to cultivate power in advance.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Cong said again: "There are some big booksellers, Wen Rui can also communicate with them a little bit. When I was young, I heard the little palace lady mention that there are people in her hometown who know a technique that can print books faster and better. , there is no need to engrave the characters on the board one by one like today. It is said that they use clay to make blocks, engrave characters on them, and then print them. After all, due to the remoteness of their hometown, this technology has not been passed on.

I thought, if this kind of technology can be found, wouldn't it be more convenient to print books?It also saves a lot of manpower and material resources. Wouldn't the price of the book also come down?In that case, more people will be able to afford and read books, and students will not have to work so hard, and more people will be willing to study and take imperial examinations. "

After finishing speaking, Zhao Cong smiled wryly again: "It's a pity that I was young at the time, and now I only remember a little bit. So far, I still only heard about it, and I don't know if such a good technology is still in the world."

When Xie Wenrui heard this, he immediately became excited again, and he bowed immediately: "Your Majesty! I understand! I will go find it!" Your Majesty really wanted to do something practical for the people!It is his blessing to be able to serve such an emperor!

"Just try your best, and you can't force it, after all, it's just a joke of a little maid. It's just such a good technique, I've heard it and never forget it." Zhao Cong said with a smile.

"Yes! Don't worry, Your Majesty! I will do my best!"

Zhao Cong stretched out his hand and patted Xie Wenrui on the shoulder: "I am fortunate to have a subject like Wen Rui. Marquis Wu An is indeed a hereditary marquis conferred by the Taizu. I also admire such a family tradition."

"Your Majesty!!——" Xie Wenrui saw that the circles of his eyes were about to turn red again. To him, this compliment was more important than anything else, and he had to tell his father as soon as he returned home.

When Zhao Shishi came in, he saw Zhao Cong patting Xie Wenrui's shoulder with his hands.

Hearing his footsteps, Xie Wenrui, a well-known idiot, looked back with red eye circles.Zhao Shishi looked at Zhao Cong's hand on Xie Wenrui's shoulder again, his eyes darkened, and then he lowered his head and walked in front of Zhao Cong.

Zhao Cong put down his hand, Xie Wenrui was the Lord of the Hou Mansion after all, he was very knowledgeable, he immediately got up and said: "Your Majesty, I will take my leave now."

"Go, remember what I said, don't force yourself, don't be in a hurry, and don't come in a hurry." Zhao Cong called Rantao as usual, "Make some snacks made in our palace for Mr. Liulang, bring them back to the mansion, and give them to Mrs. Hou Try it."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!!" Xie Wenrui wanted to kneel down and salute.

"Stop him now."

Rantao smiled and helped Xie Wenrui up: "Mr. Liulang, my servant will send you out."

Xie Wenrui bowed to Zhao Cong again, and inadvertently glanced at the young gentleman, but saw the young gentleman raised his head and looked at him deeply with dark eyes.His hands trembled inexplicably, he didn't dare to look any further, he turned around and walked out with Rantao.

The author has something to say: Zhao Shishi: Stare.

[(￣へ￣)][It turns out that he didn’t just pat me on the shoulder][It turns out he also pats other people’s shoulders]