Funing Hall

After Zhao Cong finished speaking, he stamped the letter to Xie Wenrui, sealed it and handed it to Fu Lu, saying: "Send it quickly."

Fu Lu took the letter and walked out of the study, Cha Xi tactfully followed him out.

Only then did Zhao Cong point to another high chair, and said to Zhao Shishi, "Sit."

After Zhao Shixi sat down, Zhao Cong comforted him again: "Little ladies are raised at home, and I'm afraid they won't be used to it when they first enter the palace. Don't worry about what they say. Beautiful but gentle little lady, That's a lot."

He was really afraid that Zhao Shiyi would be frightened by these fierce little girls at such a young age. It's not good to be afraid of his wife when he grows up.

Zhao Shishi sneered secretly, Zhao Cong was fine, he didn't teach those concubines who didn't understand the rules, but he also knew how to speak for the very bad-tempered Lady Qi!In fact, he was still curious about why Zhao Cong didn't call his concubine to stay in bed, but he was afraid that if he said it, Zhao Cong would say that he didn't learn well at a young age.He bowed his head in distaste, controlled his hands, and didn't write too much.

But Zhao Cong's appearance of protecting that lady everywhere, what doesn't he seem to like?

Zhao Shixi kept slandering, but he didn't know it.

Zhao Cong needs to know that his psychological activities must be depressing, and the children should be educated in love, not to mention those little girls outside are only fifteen or sixteen years old, what can they understand?

It's rare for Qian Yuemo and Zhao Zongning to be so smart. In his previous life, he was a junior high school student, and many of them were rebellious and had a crush on the boys in the next class. Could it be that he wanted to punish them for such trivial things? a little girl?

Without him, these little girls would not have to enter the palace to live this kind of life.

Zhao Shishi patronized and slandered, but did not move.

It wasn't until Zhao Cong stretched out his hand to push his shoulder that he came back to his senses. As soon as he looked up, he met Zhao Cong's worried eyes: "What are you thinking?" Zhao Cong's voice was extremely soft, and his eyes were like his childhood winter, On the snowy field outside the window that happened to be shrouded in moonlight, Zhao Shiyi inexplicably thought of that somewhat weird bloody dream again.

Immediately, he didn't dare to look at Zhao Cong again, and avoided Zhao Cong's sight with some dodge.

And Zhao Cong was actually worried.

He thought of a way to win over Zhao Kelu, but he had to rely on Zhao Shishi.Zhao Shishi is talented in painting, and Zhao Kelu is a master of painting. How many apprentices does he have?But it is said that Zhao Kelu also lamented that there were no offspring in the Zhao family who had this talent.None of his children satisfied him.

But Zhao Shishi fully satisfied Zhao Kelu's requirements for accepting apprentices.

Talented, still young, and the Zhao family!

But in this way, he took advantage of the little friend Zhao Shishi.Although it is good for Zhao Shishi to learn painting from Zhao Kelu.But Zhao Shishi didn't understand anything, and he dragged this child in, after all, he felt a little guilty on his conscience.But there is only one way left.

At this moment, Zhao Shiyi was also in a trance, his eyes drifted away, and he occasionally glanced at him, which made Zhao Cong more and more embarrassed to speak out.

Zhao Cong was tangled in his heart and tangled again, but he still said: "In a few days it will be the Mid-Autumn Festival, and I want to hold a banquet in the palace."

Zhao Shiyi finally came back to his senses, but because of the dream, he was a little guilty and dared not look down at Zhao Cong.

Zhao Cong was also a little embarrassed, and finally said: "At that time, the clan will come to the palace to have a banquet. Weijun Wangfu, Huijun Wangfu, etc., will all come." He paused, and continued, "I know that you and your eldest sister If the relationship is good, their family will also be in the future."

When Zhao Shiqing was mentioned, Zhao Shishi had to look up at Zhao Cong. Zhao Cong was indeed kind to him.Logically speaking, married clan women are not qualified to attend this kind of family banquet.

"King Hui, you recognize my second elder brother and your second uncle." Now that this point has been said, Zhao Cong can only continue talking.

Zhao Shishi was a little surprised. When he mentioned what Zhao Kelu was doing, he became more curious when he saw that Zhao Cong was obviously embarrassed.

"Second brother has always been good at painting, how about you learn painting from him?" Zhao Cong breathed a sigh of relief after finally saying this.

When Zhao Shiyi heard this, he couldn't help squinting his eyes. Fortunately, he still remembered his identity as a fool, so he lowered his head slightly.

If Zhao Cong said this to him as usual, he would not have the slightest doubt.But just now Zhao Cong obviously said something reluctantly, so he had to think about it.Zhao Kelu is good at painting, but why does he have to learn it, maybe it is to win over Zhao Kelu?

Presumably it was Zhao Zongning or Duke Wei who asked Zhao Cong to do this again. Zhao Cong met his Phoenix sister only yesterday.

Everyone knows that bringing Zhao Kelu here is always harmless.

But what does it matter to him?

He didn't want to be used, Zhao Shiyi immediately wanted to shake his head, but when he looked up, he saw Zhao Cong's rare earnest eyes.

He couldn't bear to shake his head.

Zhao Cong is also pitiful, he doesn't understand anything.

Looking at Zhao Cong's eyes, Zhao Shishi was startled, and he nodded obediently involuntarily.

Zhao Cong smiled immediately, all the burden and worry in his eyes seemed to be relieved, and he said happily: "These days, you should be prepared. When he comes to the palace on the Mid-Autumn Festival, I will take you to see him!"

Zhao Shixi nodded again.

Zhao Cong smiled more relaxedly, and asked him, "Come with me for lunch! What would you like to eat? I'll make you some wide noodles with mutton soup?"

Zhao Shishi was still staring at Zhao Cong's face, not even paying attention to Zhao Cong's words.

Zhao Cong accepted his acquiescence, and said: "That's it!" After that, he called the little maid to come in and explain.

Zhao Shishi thought to himself, it turns out that it feels good to be used once in a while.

He was just willing to learn painting from Zhao Kelu, and Zhao Cong was so happy.

This is too coaxing.

As he thought about it, the corners of his mouth curled up involuntarily.

Of course, when Zhao Shishi and Zhao Cong had lunch together and saw the big bowl of mutton noodles in front of them, Zhao Shishi couldn't laugh anymore.

At night, he was inexplicably emanating again, and he even forgot what "laughing" was.

And, he swears, he never wants to laugh again!

Conscience of heaven and earth, he is only 11 years old!How could this be so?

Xie Wenrui and the Liao envoy went to the Liao Kingdom together, and they rarely came to the Funing Hall, and the Funing Hall suddenly became much quieter.

Even in Beijing, due to the departure of the envoys from various countries, the major restaurants and shops have become much quieter, and there are no more people in foreign costumes coming and going.

Empress Dowager Sun, who seemed to have disappeared due to illness, finally stood up at this time.

After she recovered from her illness, she immediately presided over the small court meeting, for fear that the government would fall into the hands of others.

Several officials in the court mentioned that His Majesty would be in charge, and the Empress Dowager Sun said with a smile that she would return the government only when Her Majesty was in good health. She said it very nicely, and it was exactly the same as what she said six years ago.But five days later, a censor joined one of those officials, a young prisoner from the Secretary's Department, named Fan Shiwu.

Although the Ministry of Secretary has a principal prison, the young prison is in charge.

The Ministry of Secretary was in charge of the country's book collection. At this time, movable type printing had not yet appeared, and books were expensive. There were few books in ordinary households, and most of the rare books were in the palace.Song Dynasty paid special attention to civil servants and scholars, so naturally they valued collection of books.Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Secretary Department has been a very important institution.

Most of the people who work here are knowledgeable, even if their family backgrounds are not noble, they must be innocent.

This Fan Shiwu was appointed by the late Emperor. After the Empress Dowager Sun took over the administration, the secretary took charge of the national library. Although important, it had little influence on her political affairs.She couldn't replace everyone with hers, so she kept Fan Shiwu.

Fan Shiwu is an orthodox scholar, so naturally he only recognizes orthodoxy.

Fan Shiwu's family background was not expensive, but he was innocent. In the imperial examination, he was selected as the second place by the first emperor. He is a well-known person.

But the censor got involved in his misconduct.

Participate in not caring for the old mother at home, but more in supporting the outer room.

The censor was originally instructed by the Empress Dowager Sun. The Empress Dowager Sun was furious at the court meeting, and without investigating, she directly demoted Fan Shiwu to his hometown, Qinzhou.

Everyone in the court also watched carefully, knowing that at this time it is only reasonable to make plans for themselves, and no one spoke for him.

Fan Shiwu was dignified and elegant, facing such remarks, he did not defend himself, sneered, and walked away without being polite.

The ancestors had a saying that officials and scholars must not be killed. The Empress Dowager Sun was so angry by his rudeness that she almost didn't get sick again.

This is a good move, killing and being unable to kill, Empress Dowager Sun couldn't swallow this breath.Originally, Fan Shiwu was demoted to Qinzhou as the magistrate, but she demoted him again, directly demoting Fan Shiwu to the magistrate of Anyuan County under Qinzhou.

Fan Shiwu took the order, packed up and prepared to leave Beijing with his family, and he didn't want to stay for a long time.

He was at home and was asking his eldest son whether he would go to Anyuan County with him or stay in Beijing to study.

His eldest son has a similar personality to him, and he asked puzzledly, "Why didn't father defend himself? The so-called outer room is just a neighbor of my grandmother's hometown. He accompanied my husband to Beijing to do business. Because you help us take care of my grandmother, you are the only one." He took good care of them! The men of their family went to the border to sell goods, even the mother, and once went to see the lady in person, how did she become a concubine?!"

"What's the point of arguing?! The court is in a mess. I didn't want to turn a blind eye and close my eyes, but you have seen it too. The Empress Dowager Sun treats the Song Dynasty like a plaything in her hands! I really want to take care of it." , I mentioned a little bit that His Majesty will be in charge, look!! She only has so much power left in her eyes! If you have this heart, you must have this life! I might as well go back to my hometown and be a queen mother with such a useless official Magistrate, sincerely do something for the common people, spend this life leisurely! This official in the capital, it doesn't matter!"

"Father, Duke Wei has already stood by His Majesty's side, why is there still no movement?"

"Hmph, that's a tactful one!—" Fan Shiwu wanted to say more, but the butler outside the door said: "Officials! There are high-ranking officials in the palace!"

Fan Shiwu frowned, Empress Dowager Sun wanted to demote him further?Send someone again?

He "hummed" and asked his son to go to the front hall with him.

But there was an eunuch he didn't recognize standing in the front hall. He was not sure that it was the eunuch in the palace of Empress Dowager Sun. Is it the most inferior official?

The visitor is Fulu.

When Zhao Cong heard that the Empress Dowager Sun had demoted Fan Shiwu, he was overjoyed, and immediately ordered Fulu to leave the palace to give Fan Shiwu a gift.What he gave was not an ordinary gift, apart from a small box of gold ingots, it was a stack of books.

That stack of books was all written by Huang Shu on the way to Yizhou when he was demoted.

Fu Lu bent down to reveal his identity and explained His Majesty's meaning, then he took the stack of books from the little eunuch behind him, stretched it forward, and said: "This is the book that His Majesty ordered the younger one to give to Fan Xianggong. "

Fulu respected him and called him "Xianggong".

Fan Shiwu said that he didn't dare, and then he went to read the stack of books carefully, good guy, the top one is "Sparse News"!

Fu Lu smiled: "Your Majesty likes to read some notes of contemporary people recently. The palace is boring, and His Majesty is not in charge of the government. You have to rely on these to pass the time. Among them, Your Majesty thinks that Huang Shu and Huang Xianggong's "Sparse News" is the best. Read It’s like being there. Hearing that Mr. Fan is going to serve in Qinzhou, His Majesty ordered the little one to come over and give these to Mr. Fan. I hope you can take a look at Mr. Huang to convey His Majesty's love to him."

Fu Lu is pleasing in appearance and has a clear voice. Speaking of this passage, the elegant voice is particularly pleasant, and there is a very smile on his face.

It is most convenient for smart people to deal with smart people.

There was something Fan Shiwu didn't understand, he stroked his beard and laughed heartily.Then he solemnly took the book in Fu Lu's hand, handed it to the son behind him, bent down and said to Fu Lu: "Please tell your majesty, Mr. Fu, that I must go to see Huang Xianggong with my own eyes, and tell him what your majesty said personally. A lot of love!"

Fu Lu nodded: "That would be the best. I have finished my errand, I wish Fan Xianggong a smooth trip. See you in Tokyo next year."

Fan Shiwu couldn't understand what he said, he laughed again and ordered the housekeeper to send Fulu out.

Turning around, Fan Shiwu happily stroked his beard with one hand, and flipped through Huang Shu's "Sparse News" with the other.

His son was still puzzled: "Father?"

Fan Shiwu smiled: "You can stay in Beijing to study, I'm afraid you will start Enke next year."

"Enko?!"

Fan Shiwu smiled unfathomably, and patted his son on the shoulder. He held "Sparse News" in his hand and walked into the house.

The official family in the palace turned out to be interesting.

Then he obeyed His Majesty's wishes, this trip to Anyuan County should be regarded as a pleasure, and he will also learn from that yellow book, so that he can write a notebook!The notes also record some local customs, local agricultural and mulberry harvests, soldiers' drills, etc., so that they can be provided to His Majesty in the coming year.

At that time, he will return to this Tokyo city.

Empress Dowager Sun kept an eye on Zhao Cong all the time, and when she knew that Zhao Cong sent Fu Lu out of the palace to give gifts, she immediately sent someone to inquire.

When Fu Lu came out of the palace to give gifts, he specially let everyone see carefully what he gave.Holding a stack of hands in his own hands, he walked on the palace road without any haste, wishing that everyone could take a closer look.

Empress Dowager Sun was relieved to hear that Zhao Cong only sent some books and gold, and laughed again.

It's true that Fan Shiwu used to be in charge of collecting books, but he has been exiled from Beijing. Wouldn't it be more embarrassing for Fan Shiwu to send these books now?Obviously mocking him.When Fan Shiwu saw it, he was afraid he would be furious.

She thought, that's all Zhao Cong could do.

Give him a chance to win people's hearts, and he won't.