Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Defang bowed his hand to return the salute, and several people sat down. Seeing Defang's expression anxious, Taizu asked, "Defang, what are you doing here?"

Defang looked at Taizu, then lowered his head again, "Erchen, Erchen didn't do anything."

"Huh? What are you holding in your hand?" Taizu saw a small bottle in Defang's hand

"Yes... yes." Defang stammered.

"What is it? Give it to Father Emperor" Taizu stretched out his hand

Defang reluctantly put the small bottle into Taizu's hand. Taizu opened it and looked, and a smell of medicine wafted out. Taizu knew what it was as soon as he smelled it, so he asked, "Are you injured?"

Defang looked embarrassed, "I'm not hurt, I'm just..."

"Just what? Why don't you tell Father the truth!" Taizu said sternly

"Father calm down, my son knows his mistake." Defang got up and said

Taizu pulled Defang to sit him down, "Tell Father, who is injured?"

Defang looked at Taizu, lowered his head and said, "Return to father, my son and his wife went to the martial arts field yesterday to watch the forbidden army practice martial arts. Madam wanted to make gestures with the forbidden army on a whim, but accidentally twisted her hand. Madam didn't want my father, queen and queen to know. So Erchen went to the pharmacy to get some medicine, and wanted to go back and apply it to his wife."

Taizu listened, stunned for a while, and then laughed and said, "Hahahaha, she is indeed the daughter of the Wu family, and she is quite accomplished (Di Jixun's word: achievement) demeanor."

Xiaodi next to him couldn't help but look at Defang, seeing his delicate features, with a childish look on his face, thinking about his status as a prince, and his wife being long and short, suddenly felt very funny.

Fu Zhaoyuan also smiled, "I heard that the prince and concubine are capable of writing and martial arts, and that they have never left behind in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Your Royal Highness is really lucky."

Defang rubbed her head and smiled embarrassedly, Taizu asked, "Is the injury serious?"

"Going back to Father, Madam said it was just a small injury, a little swollen, and it will be fine in a few days."

"Well, that's good, Defang, you go and let the imperial doctor show it to Mingzhi, it's safer," Taizu said

Defang got up and took the medicine bottle with both hands and said, "Yes, father, my son will leave first." Defang saluted Fu Zhaoyuan again, and also bowed to Fu Xiaodi.

After Defang left, Taizu said, "Defang is my youngest son, he treats people generously, is smart and introverted, and I am very pleased."

Fu Zhaoyuan said, "I heard that His Royal Highness likes to read books, often communicates with literati, and his Majesty has to teach martial arts in person, which can be called a talent in civil and martial arts."

Taizu smiled and nodded, "Well, I like Defang very much, so I have kept him living in the inner palace. First, I can take care of him, and second, I can guide him. Defang has a quick understanding and is quite knowledgeable about things. insight, but also humble, loyal and filial."

Fu Zhaoyuan cupped his hands and said, "I met my late father once before with His Royal Highness when I was young. Seeing you today, I feel that Your Highness is much calmer, and he loves the princess so much. I think General Di is very gratified and I envy you."

"Envy? Hahahaha" Taizu laughed. Fu Zhaoyuan was very puzzled, but he didn't dare to ask. Taizu looked at Fu Zhaoyuan and said, "I think Xiaodi will have this blessing, and Zhigong will be as gratified as an achievement."

Fu Zhaoyuan was confused when he heard this, and asked, "I'm stupid, I didn't understand what your Majesty meant."

Taizu looked at Fu Xiaodi with a smile and asked, "Xiaodi, what's your impression of Defang?"

Xiaodi lowered her head and replied, "Your Royal Highness has a noble status, how dare my daughter speak nonsense."

Fu Zhaoyuan understood immediately, and hurriedly got up and asked, "What does Your Majesty mean?"

Taizu nodded, "I just want to give De Fang a concubine, I don't know what Ai Qing wants?"

Fu Zhaoyuan quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, how dare I climb high?"