Han Shizu

Chapter 611 Mother's Wife

"Erlang recently, how come you have time to come to my place?" Inside the Hall of Ciming, Empress Dowager Li looked at Liu Chengyou in surprise.

The astonishment in the empress dowager's eyes made Liu Chengyou feel ashamed. You must know that he was famous for his filial piety at the beginning, but these years, due to various reasons, the number of times he came to the Ci Ming Dian has become less and less, and it is difficult to say hello day and night.

Fortunately, he has a wise queen who always goes to the Hall of Compassion and Compassion to serve him as a filial piety for him.At this time, Empress Fu was holding out her slightly pregnant belly, talking with Li Shi in the palace.That's right, Empress Fu became pregnant again last winter.

After Chaofu nodded, Liu Chengyou stepped forward, supported her to sit down, and said: "I heard that the queen mother is ill, so let me come and see, and now Saburo and his uncles are not in Beijing. Mother, you have to take care of yourself!" "

"I just slept late last night and got a little cold. The imperial doctor has prescribed medicine to recuperate it. It's not a serious problem!" Hearing Liu Chengyou's words of concern, Li Shi sighed, and Feng Rong responded with a little relief.

Looking at his dark circles, he couldn't help saying: "I am in the palace, pampered, self-cultivated, and there are so many palace people serving me, so I will not have any problems. It is you, who have worked hard for the state affairs for so many years, and worry about it day and night, are the only ones who are worthy of this role. Take care! I heard that you stayed up until midnight last night before you rested? The country and family are all tied to you, don't work too hard!"

"My son knows!" Liu Chengyou nodded and smiled.

Seeing this, the Empress Dowager Li couldn't help sighing, she knew that she knew it, but she would not change it. In terms of attitude, Liu Chengyou had nothing to blame the Empress Dowager.

Raising his eyes, Liu Chengyou's heart was touched to meet the benevolent gaze of the Empress Dowager Li.In the past few years, the relationship between mother and child has inevitably become unfamiliar, but obviously, mother is a mother after all, and she may feel unhappy about some of his actions, but she still cares about him.

These years, the Queen Mother was not very happy staying in the Han Palace.Liu Chengyou is busy with state affairs, Liu Chengxun is in Chang'an, a few uncles, Li Hongwei is in Qingzhou, Li Yeyuan is in Yuanzhou, and the rest are happy in Luoyang. Without relatives around them, they are inevitably lonely.

The Empress Dowager believed in Buddhism, and for the sake of state affairs, forcibly endured the unhappiness and changed to Taoism.The only thing that Li Shi can rely on is her eldest grandson Liu Xu who has always been raised by her side.
Noticing the obvious increase of white hair on Li's sideburns, Liu Chengyou was touched, smiled, and said to her: "Here, I have brought some good news for my mother!"

"Oh? What's the happy event?" Mrs. Li asked curiously, showing interest.

"My brother-in-law has done a good job in Yuanzhou. It has been three years. He has been in the middle and upper middle of the competition every year. He is already a pillar and should be transferred. I have ordered him to return to Beijing to report on his work. From now on, he will be near Tokyo. Other positions, or Zhengzhou, or Xiangzhou, or Ruzhou, will no longer suffer from the border!" Liu Chengyou said.

Of the younger brothers, Li Shi loves and cares most about Li Ye, and he has never shy away from this matter.Hearing Liu Chengyou's words at this moment, joy appeared in his eyes, but after thinking about it, he asked with a little restraint: "Really? Erlang is forgiving me, I know Li Ye's habits, so you can make things difficult ?”

Liu Chengyou said: "My uncle did have political achievements when he was in Yuanzhou. It's a natural thing to be promoted. Mother should also understand me and not favoritism!"

Hearing this, Li's brows stretched out.Liu Chengyou continued: "Saburo is in Chang'an. He observes politics and observes affairs. He respects the virtuous and loves others. He is highly praised by the people. He already has the name of "virtuous king". He has raised the reputation of my royal family in Guanzhong. I have called him back to Kaifeng."

"In addition, during the Jiaqing Festival, the festivals and military envoys from all over the country came to the court. My sister (Princess Yongning) and brother-in-law (Song Yanwo) also came to the court together, and my uncle Hong Wei was also on the list. Uncles in Luoyang, I also plan to Summon them to Tokyo and have a family reunion."

Hearing Liu Chengyou's words, Mrs. Li was completely overjoyed, her sorrow was relieved, and she showed a strong look of anticipation.He breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Liu Chengyou kindly: "I understand what Erlang wants!"

Li Shi is a smart woman. Although she is happy, she also knows in her heart that Liu Chengyou's actions are basically for her.

"Father!" At this time, the First Prince entered the hall and saluted respectfully.

Although he was only a child with a yellow mouth and a curly hair, Liu Xu looked very quiet, although he did not smile, he was polite.

"Brother Yun, come, let me hug you!" Liu Chengyou beckoned, picked him up, and intimately pricked his tender face with stubble, making him laugh lightly.

Noticing the dirt sticking to his boots, Yoo Seung Woo asked curiously, "Where did you go to play?"

Facing Liu Chengyou's gaze, Liu Xu said, "I'm going to the Guanjia Hall to see the crops!"

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou, a little curious: "Why do you want to go to Guanjia Hall?"

After hearing the question, Liu Xu replied seriously: "I heard that every spring, my father would bring ministers and ministers to work in the fields, and I was curious. There is a new Guanjia Hall in the palace, so go and have a look!"

Liu Chengyou couldn't help being surprised, he looked Liu Xu up and down a few times, only to see this little boy with clear eyes, and said, "What do you gain?"

Liu Xu stretched out his hand, shook it, and said, "I can already identify grains!"

Liu Chengyou became more interested and asked, "Which grains are they?"

Liu Xu wrung his fingers and replied: "Rice, millet, millet, wheat, and bean! I asked the palace servants to take out the five grains, seedlings and grains, and identify them one by one. I also know that the rice and noodles we eat on weekdays are all From rice and wheat."

"Haha." Liu Chengyou laughed out loud, stroking his head, looking around, and said: "Looking at this kid's performance, it's also appropriate to choose his nickname!"

Empress Dowager Li was in a very good mood, she hugged Liu Xu into her arms, and said to Liu Chengyou: "Erlang, brother Yong is almost six years old, it's time to find him a master and start school."

Liu Chengyou thought about it for a while, and said, "It's too old! Does my mother have a favorite candidate?"

"How about Yang Ningshi, the Crown Prince Taibao? He is a famous calligrapher, well-known both at home and abroad!" Li said.

Liu Chengyou's eyes flickered, and he shook his head: "Mr. Yang is getting old, and his health is not good recently. I haven't called him into the palace for a long time!"

"The Minister of Rites and Ning?" Mrs. Li proposed another candidate.

"He Ning is quite talented, but he is good at short songs and pornographic songs, and his diction is flamboyant and flamboyant, which is not suitable for him!" Liu Chengyou said.

Seeing this, Li said directly: "Since that's the case, it's up to Erlang to decide!"

A little embarrassed, Liu Chengyou looked at Liu Xu, and saw him staying in his grandmother's arms, acting like a quiet little man.After a little deliberation, Liu Chengyou said: "Let's go Zhang Zhao! He has returned to the court since Zhengzhou, and has not yet made any arrangements. It just so happens that he can enter the palace to study history, and at the same time be a teacher for the princes. This gentleman is talented and familiar with the history of the past dynasties. Policy"

Resign, leave the Ciming Hall, and accompany the Empress Fu.Liu Chengyou personally supported her, and the two of them walked leisurely, wandering among the palaces, this rare thoughtfulness made Empress Fu quite enjoy it.

Rubbing his stomach, he softly said to Liu Chengyou: "It's only four months, don't be so nervous!"

"It should! I don't have much time to be with you on weekdays!" Liu Chengyou said.

Gently leaning on Liu Chengyou, the big talisman: "I serve my mother, I haven't seen her so happy like today for a long time!"

Liu Chengyou sighed slightly when he heard the words: "All this time, my mother has always been behind me, silently supporting me. Some things, although I am not happy in my heart, she also considers my thoughts and cooperates with my decisions, and has never made me difficult. In comparison, But as my son, I am a bit unfilial. In the past two years, I seldom go to the Ciming Hall, but I am also a little embarrassed to face her."

Seeing him showing his heart and feeling a little upset, Empress Fu held Liu Chengyou's hand and said with relief: "Erlang is not only the head of the family, but also the king of a country. He has scruples in everything he does and thinks. The empress dowager also understands! "

"That's why! After thinking about it, I feel even more guilty." Liu Chengyou let out a sigh of relief.

Seeing this, Fu Hou changed the subject: "Although Liu Xu is young, he is intelligent and gratifying! When he grows up, he must be a benevolent gentleman. The concubine Chen passed away early, and he grew up in the Hall of Compassion these years. It is quite distressing to look at, but If you have a son like this, Concubine Chen's spirit in the sky can also rest in peace!"

"This kid is really smart!" When Liu Xu was mentioned, Liu Chengyou responded.

Just now in the Hall of Compassion, Liu Xu had a panoramic view of Liu Xu's performance.Fu Hou continued: "In comparison, Liu Yang and the others can only laugh and play, and are restless. Erlang, should I also find a master for Liu Yang?"

Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou couldn't help turning his head to look at the back of the talisman, who had a gentle smile on his mouth and a gentle face.

Yoo Seung Woo said: "For a four or five-year-old boy, it's his nature to play around."

Empress Fu obviously had his own ideas, saying: "As a son of a heavenly family, he bears heavy loads, so it's not like a common people's home. I think Liu Yang can go to school."

Frowning slightly, Liu Chengyou stopped, but looked at him a little stubbornly after seeing the talisman.Instead of looking at each other for a while, Liu Chengyou was a little submissive: "Since you have this intention, then let Liu Yang follow Zhang Zhao to learn how to read and write."

"Thanks to the official family!" Empress Fu smiled, and cuddled up to him intimately.

Liu Chengyou personally, hand in hand, sent the empress talisman back to the Kunming Hall. God and the empress talked a lot along the way, but the empress talisman was very measured and did not mention the matter of the prince.

Since returning to the government hall, Liu Chengyou was contemplating every step of the way. Suddenly, his princes were almost at the age of enrolling.He was suddenly vigilant in his heart. In the past, concubines competed for favor, but what about in the future?

Today, Liu Xu's performance as a child and orphan really surprised him.At the same time, one cannot help but doubt that this child's early wisdom may be a blessing or a curse.
(End of this chapter)