Donggong Zhangjiao

Although Fang Yun is now a concubine, she still cannot make her own decisions when it comes to seeing her family.

Either Pei Yao agrees, or ask the queen for instructions.

Recently, Fang Yun was busy at court, after thinking about it again and again, he still went to Jiaofang Hall in person.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Zhao is here." Min Si entered the room to pass on a message.

The palace was looking at the account books, and was a little surprised to hear that.

"What is she here for?"

Although the two get along very well on the surface, they hardly get along alone in private.

So Fang Yun came to visit suddenly, and the queen was also a little surprised.

Minsi shook her head, "It was said that the small kitchen in Yuzhang Palace had come up with a few new snacks and brought them to the empress for a taste, but the slave looked at them and seemed to have other things going on."

The queen closed the account book and put it aside.

"That's all, let's invite people in first."

Minsi responded, turned around and went outside the hall to bring Fang Yun in.

When Fang Yun met the queen, he bowed politely first.

"The concubine greets the empress. The small kitchen has made some fresh snacks. The concubine tastes good, so I sent them here for the empress to taste."

"You've got the heart, so don't hesitate." The Queen smiled and waved her hand, "Tim Mo, serve tea to Concubine Zhao."

Fang Yun sat down beside him, took the teacup, took a sip and praised.

"The tea here has a refreshing fragrance and a sweet aftertaste. It really tastes great."

"If you like it, pack some back later."

The queen was as gentle as ever, and she also tasted the dim sum brought by Fang Yun.

After a few exchanges of pleasantries, Fang Yun revealed the purpose of his trip.

"Your Majesty knows that the time the Emperor and his concubine were in distress together when they were hiding in the mansion, they were rescued by a woodcutter named Liu. The concubine had a predestined relationship with the son of the Liu family, so the emperor made the decision and recognized his brother-in-law. Now The concubine's mother's family also knows what's going on, the Fang family doesn't count, the concubine only has relatives from the Liu family, concubine, I want to see them."

"Why do you suddenly mention that you want to see your natal family?"

Although the relationship is harmonious, the situation in the previous dynasty is special now, and the queen still has to ask a question.

Fang Yun said casually, "Aunt Liu's health is not good. It snowed and caught the wind and cold after a year, and it took a long time to recover. When my concubine was pregnant, Aunt Liu's was still thinking about my concubine, so she made steamed stuffed buns and sent them to the palace. It is inconvenient for ministers and concubines to go out of the palace to visit, so I have to ask the empress to allow them to come into the palace."

After all, Fang Yun still won't drag out the whole thing to the queen,
Whether Liu Qin wants to join the army, or become an official through the scientific examination, this is her private matter.

Naturally, the queen would not embarrass Fang Yun.

Even though he vaguely felt that Fang Yun had other things to do, he didn't stop him and nodded.

After Fang Yun left, Tim Mo said.

"Your Majesty, should we keep an eye on Concubine Zhao? This servant thinks something is wrong with her."

"No need." The queen narrowed her eyes, "If there is something to do, I probably won't come to this palace, but should go to the emperor."

Tim Mo nodded, and was about to clean up Fang Yun's used cups when the Queen stopped him again.

"Wait, after she meets her family, let's find out more."

"Yes."

Tim Mo responded, then packed up his things and backed out.

She thought so too.

Concubine Zhao now has a prince and is deeply favored by the emperor, so it's hard to guarantee that she hasn't changed her mind.

People's hearts are separated from the belly, and the heart of defense is indispensable.

However, Fang Yun didn't care about the queen's thoughts.

After all, she didn't have any malice towards the queen, so she was naturally relaxed.

No, the Queen's decree was sent out of the palace, and the next day, Liu's family went to the palace to pay their respects.

Because Liu Jinzhu and Liu Qin are outsiders, it is not convenient for them to enter the harem, so Fang Yun went to the place specially used for the concubines to meet their family members, and met them.

"Grassmen see the concubine Zhao, the empress is a thousand years old and Jin'an!"

When the whole family saw her, they kowtowed and saluted. "Uncle and aunt, get up quickly, we are a family now, so don't stick to these formalities!"

Fang Yun greeted them with a smile, and Qingrong and Yanwei also helped them up.

After sitting down, Fang Yun looked at a few people before asking.

"Why don't you see Bo'er?"

Liu Bo, the youngest, was the first to notice the exhausted Fang Yun and the seriously injured Pei Yao.

"Bo'er went to school today. He is young, naughty and doesn't know the rules. He was also afraid of offending the nobles when he entered the palace, so he didn't bring it with him."

It was Liu Qin who answered.

Compared to him, Liu Jinzhu and Chen's husband and wife are a bit reserved.

Fang Yun smiled, "Study is a good thing, and it really shouldn't be disturbed."

At the end, he looked at Chen Shi and said softly.

"I heard that my aunt was ill a while ago. I was very worried. Today, I brought my uncle and aunt into the palace. I specially invited the imperial doctor Zeng who took care of my body on weekdays to check my aunt's pulse again. Take a look, the imperial doctor is right. Waiting next door, Qingrong, you can lead your aunt there."

This meant to distract people and talk to Liu Qin alone.

Of course Liu Qin understood, so he said immediately.

"Father, you can go there with mother, my son is here to talk to mother for a while."

Although Liu Jinzhu and Chen Shi were simple, they were not stupid, so they naturally understood the meaning, and immediately got up and left with Qingrong.

As soon as they left, Liu Qin took the initiative to speak.

"Your Majesty summoned the grassroots to come because Mr. Song said that he wanted to join the army."

When he said this, Fang Yun did not rush to answer, but said something.

"It's such a natural name. No wonder you don't tell me what's on your mind. It seems that you still don't regard me as your sister."

Liu Qin's heart moved, he raised his eyes to look at Fang Yun, lowered his head again, stood up and knelt down, and then whispered.

"Sister, don't blame me, brother knows his mistake."

Fang Yun saw a lot of various tricks in this palace, but he couldn't tell that the person who really wanted to join the army the most was Liu Qin.

However, because Song Shuyan and Song Meiren were siblings from the same mother, they were closer, so they guided Song Shuyan, who had the same idea, to tell Song Meiren about the matter first.

It was nothing more than wanting to explore Fang Yun's attitude through Song Meiren's mouth.

But today, Fang Yun's words told him that Fang Yun wanted to treat him as his biological brother from the bottom of his heart, so he wanted him to hide nothing from him.

Brother and sister work together.

"Get up."

Fang Yun helped him up personally, and stared at him sharply.

"You should know about the affairs of Fang's family, and also know about my difficulties. Your family is my savior, just like reborn parents. Therefore, I, Concubine Zhao, only have a younger brother like you. You should know my painstaking efforts."

Liu Qin nodded, knowing in his heart that although he had saved Fang Yun's life, if he didn't have the title of Concubine Zhao's brother-in-law, he would not have the opportunity to be taught by a great Confucianist and live a prosperous life.

Similarly, it is difficult to have a bright future.

If you saved the current emperor, you will of course be rewarded with glory and wealth, but your kindness will always be forgotten. You can't force the emperor to remember you forever, can you?
But if he and Fang Yun become siblings, then he will not be forgotten easily.

People have to be useful in order to be remembered.

It turned out that Liu Qin was too scrupulous about this, so he didn't dare to confess to Fang Yun everywhere. The meeting this time today can be regarded as breaking down the barrier between the two.

So after sitting down again, Liu Qin truthfully expressed his thoughts.

"Now that Daqi is at war with Shangyang Kingdom, this year's Chunwei Enke will definitely not open. I don't know when the war will end. Even if I can afford to wait, my sister can't afford to wait. The sooner I enter the court, I will The sooner you stand firm, you can't enter the court, and your military skills are not bad, this truth, my sister should understand better than me."

"But the sword has no eyes on the battlefield, and you have no fame. When a white man enters the barracks, do you really want to start as a soldier who charged into battle?"

Fang Yun asked back, finally frowning.

"I know that your strength lies in making suggestions, but you must be able to go to the commander. Even if it is me, it is difficult for me to interfere with the affairs of the barracks."

"Sister, it's inconvenient to intervene, but there is someone who can help with this." Liu Qin said in a deep voice.