Return to the Song Dynasty

"Okay! Everyone has been chased away. What kind of precious painting are you? Hurry up and show it to the Ai family." After entering the room, he listened to Xu Lu's report to the queen mother, and walked back and forth with a smile on his face. So I asked Zhao Ji for a painting.In fact, the queen mother, including Xu Lu and other maids in the palace of kindness, thought that His Royal Highness Duan had developed some peerless painting skills, so they pretended to be mysterious, presented treasures to the queen mother, and made her happy.

"Queen Mother, don't be surprised when you see it later." Zhao Ji, still smiling, moved closer to the Queen Mother.

"Yo! I haven't seen anything about your mother? Could it be that your child has made some weird things to scare my old man?" The Queen Mother exaggeratedly stroked her chest with her hands, looking like she was about to be frightened.

"Then you can take a look at it." Zhao Ji smiled, and carefully unfolded the Q version of the small figure painting.

"Hey, this is the painting of You Yi and You Mu, right? It's really funny, ouch, look at the expressions of these two little people, one is squinting and smiling, the other is frowning, they are so vivid!" The Queen Mother The first time I saw this painting, I was overjoyed, but then I remembered something, and said uncertainly: "I seem to remember that I saw that kid draw such a small portrait of you before..." The Queen Mother spoke more and more The lower it is, it obviously reminds Zhao Bi of "died young".

"Look at this again." Zhao Ji did not answer, but took out another painting, and slowly unfolded it in front of the Queen Mother.

"This, this is, isn't this when you were a child? This is outside the Jiying Hall, right?" As the picture slowly unfolded, the Empress Dowager gradually opened her eyes wide, and caressed the child in the picture with her hands in disbelief. "Like, really like, this is clearly when you were a child. Did you draw this painting yourself? You are so naughty, tell me, when did you go to the Jiying Hall at night?" The Queen Mother smiled. Interrogate Zhao Ji.

"This painting was not drawn by Erchen, but it was indeed drawn by Erchen. It was when Erchen was bored during the New Year's banquet when he was five years old. He sneaked out halfway and went to the corridor outside the Jiying Hall to look at the moon." Zhao Ji looked at the painting and said with infinite nostalgia: "My son... I met Brother Nine who also sneaked out there."

As the first woman of the Song Dynasty who lived in the palace all the year round and enjoyed the highest power, the queen mother sensitively captured the potential intention revealed in Zhao Ji's words, "You mean, you mean... this, this, this painting is Did you draw it?! When did he draw it? He also drew the picture of You Yi and You Mu? But he has never seen these two poor children?!"

The queen mother was completely stunned by her guess Σ(°△°|||)︴.Everyone in the palace and court knew that the ninth son of the former emperor, King Shen, Zhao Yu had been assassinated and died, but everyone didn't mention it publicly.Even the Queen Mother Xiang, who insisted not to mourn Zhao Bi, could only gradually accept this "fact" after searching to no avail.At this time, Zhao Ji suddenly ran over to show her these two paintings. The queen mother was so frightened that she thought Zhao Bi was cheating the corpse to return the sun? !Or turned into a ghost? !

"Mother, mother, don't get excited, first drink some tea to calm down the shock." Zhao Ji saw the queen mother was surprised and hesitant to speak, and knew that the queen mother must be thinking wrong. 'Yes, these women just like to imagine those gods and ghosts.Why did you forget that she is a queen mother but she is also a woman, don't really scare the queen mother..." Zhao Ji was very helpless and speechless, quickly handed the queen mother a cup of tea, and wiped the cold sweat on his forehead, I sighed in my heart: "Miscalculation, it's really a needle in the bottom of a woman's heart, I guess I won't understand it in this life!" '

After being sympathetic to the Queen Mother, she finally came back rationally, and looked at Zhao Ji expectantly: "Then where did you get this painting from?"

"Mother, my son suspects that a man named Zhao Man who joined the army on Jingyuan Road may be the ninth brother." Zhao Ji dropped a heavy weight in a succinct manner. "These two paintings were painted by him. Youyi and Youmu met in the posthouse when they went to Jingzhao Mansion to play. This painting was also painted at that time. And I also asked about it. I heard that he would Sing a song that only Brother Jiu and Sister-in-law Nine can sing. Oh, by the way, he doesn’t have hairpins yet, saying that men have hairpins like matchmakers.”

Zhao Ji listed all the doubts in one breath. Of course, he selectively skipped Yuzhu, Li Lin, Jinxiu, and Jinse, and only said that he had inquired about them himself, without mentioning these people at all.It doesn't matter if you get it wrong, if someone is gossiping, or arranges the matter of the royal heir, if you can't say it, you have to push it out and cut it.Although Zhao Ji usually does not care about things, he is indeed a kind and good master, and he does not want to involve all these people.

"Pffch..." The queen mother couldn't help laughing when she heard the hairpin part, "Isn't it? You seemed to be wearing a red camellia flower on your head at that time. Oh, it was your ninth brother who You laughed at me, your whole little face is wrinkled and stinky, almost crying, hehehe."

"I didn't cry!" Zhao Ji's face was full of black lines. He didn't understand why these old ladies remembered this incident so vividly. Last time, his mother and concubine did the same, and they told his uncle with great interest. Lost it all.

"Okay, okay, you didn't cry, it's because the queen mother misunderstood, okay?" The queen mother took Zhao Ji's hand like coaxing a child, patted him gently, and comforted him with a smile.

"Queen mother, please don't make fun of my son-in-law." Zhao Ji wanted to cry but had no tears, it was really embarrassing at such an advanced age. "I'm here to discuss Brother Nine with you this time." Zhao Ji hurriedly changed the subject.

"Let's not say anything about this matter, after all, we are not sure yet." Speaking of this matter, the queen mother didn't want to wait for a moment, and immediately began to arrange actions: "Send someone from the Ai family, no, you should send someone, and send someone quickly!" Go to Jingyuan Road with a trustworthy person, preferably someone who has met you, to recognize him. It is inconvenient for the Ai family to leave the palace, if it is really him, the Ai family will find a way to arrange for you to meet..."

"Mother, please don't worry." Zhao Ji had no choice but to interrupt the queen mother, and explained: "I heard that Zhao Man was among the personnel of the Northwest Army returning to Beijing to report on their duties, and it is estimated that they will arrive in Beijing soon. It shouldn't be difficult for us to find a chance to meet at that time."

"Oh? That's great! When will they arrive? How many days are left?" The queen mother stood up a little excitedly, and the luxurious blue-purple dress turned in a perfect arc on the ground, she was as happy as a child She counted the days with her fingers, "But, if he is really a son, why hasn't he come back?" Thinking of this, the queen mother's joyful mood instantly seemed to be poured with cold water, and she felt a little disappointed.

"This is also the place where the minister was puzzled, so he came here to ask the queen mother for an idea. Whether he is not sure, the mother should not have too much hope, lest, lest..." Zhao Ji couldn't say no Going down, in fact, he himself was also very afraid, very afraid that Zhao Man was not the ninth brother, his hope was shattered, and no one wanted to bear it.

"Ai~" After a long time, the queen mother finally said: "Don't worry, the Ai family has never seen such a big storm in this life, the Ai family can stand it." The queen mother turned to look at Zhao Ji, and continued: "It's you, Ai family Knowing that you have been close to Xiao Jiuer since childhood, if it turns out that he is not, you should not be sad. We will take good care of You Yi and You Mu to be serious."

"Well, I'm sorry, my son, the queen mother can rest assured." Zhao Ji replied with a sour nose and a low voice.

"You." The queen mother walked up to Zhao Ji, patted him on the head as she did when she was a child, and said with a smile: "Don't force everything, you have always done it this way, why did you encounter your ninth brother? , Are you a demon? This matter is beyond our control."

"Well, I know." Zhao Ji replied sullenly, his voice still nasal.

"Don't mention this matter to others. When he comes to Bianjing, let's find a chance to meet him, and we will see the outcome naturally. Also, the health of the official family has been getting worse recently, and this matter is even more serious at this juncture. It's not easy to deal with, we have to be careful not to be misunderstood." The queen mother told Zhao Ji a few more words, and then asked Xu Lu to pass on the meal quickly, so that his son had a good meal before going back.

Zhao Ji is naturally close to his biological mother, Concubine Chen, and has a very good relationship, but what is surprising is that he and the empress dowager, the aunt, can also be truly loving and filial to their mother, and their relationship is extremely good.In fact, this is mainly because when Zhao Ji was a child, he often played with Zhao Bi, who had no mother, and Zhao Bi was the queen mother's favorite child, so of course he had a lot of contact.

Zhao Ji's personality is indifferent and straightforward, but also witty and humorous. The most important thing is that he is sincere and never has those crooked thoughts. After a long time, he will naturally get along more and more harmoniously.After Zhao Bi disappeared, the saddest ones were Princess Shen, Queen Mother and Zhao Ji.Concubine Shen was comforted by the queen mother, the imperial sisters and her natal family, so Zhao Ji would come to chat with the queen mother from time to time, to miss the happy time when they were young, and talk about Zhao Bi.

After coming and going, every time Zhao Ji entered the palace, he actually stayed in the Empress Dowager's Palace of Kindness for a longer time.Concubine Chen also joked with Zhao Ji in private, maybe it was a mistake to hug the empress dowager's own son for many years.

Satisfied, Zhao Ji sat down for dinner at the Palace of Kindness and Virtue, and before leaving, he remembered that his own son, Zhao Quan, was still in the palace, and at least he brought him back to Duanwang Palace.joke!If she really forgot her son in the palace, her concubine could tear him down, right away!

'Ninth brother, is it you?And why don't you come back? During Zhao Ji's thinking, he splashed ink, wandered around with the pen, and drew in one go... two small people in Q version, which are the round self and the ninth brother Zhao Bi who always has a smirk in his memory.

'I really miss you. When the lights came on, Zhao Ji stood by the window, looking into the distance, with a melancholy face and affectionate phoenix eyes.All the maids and servants who passed by blushed and quickly lowered their heads and walked away, fearing that if they looked at the prince one more time, they would fall into his affectionate gaze. (Zhao Bi: Shit, I know you too well, you kid must not want to work, you want to find me as a coolie!)

The black cat Taibai, who has always followed the high-cold route, has been uncharacteristically flattering lately.Follow the two brothers Zhao Youyi every day, follow up and follow up, they are inseparable, and they will never let go wherever they go.The owner is squatting in the hut, and it is guarding outside the door ╮(╯﹏╰)╭, it can be called the most loyal cat in history.The palace maids passing by all sighed, this cat is really more loyal than a dog!

However, how can mortals understand the little thoughts of the great black cat Taibai.Taibai pinched his claws and calculated: Well, that kid is finally coming back soon.Hurry up, I'm done and retired!Well, you have to keep up these days, don't miss the critical moment when the kid comes back.Hahaha, there must be fun to watch!

Thinking of this, a weird smile appeared on the black cat's face, its golden cat eyes narrowed slightly, and a few whiskers trembled triumphantly.The black cat turned its head slowly, frightening the passerby ladies, thinking: "This cat is loyal, but it looks too scary, so stay away." '

"Ah Choo!" Taibai rubbed his small nose with his front paws, "Who is talking about the handsome meow again?" '