Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Hearing this, Defang couldn't help but think of herself. She lost her biological mother since she was a child, died at the age of 17, her elder brother committed suicide at the age of 20, and couldn't see her mother and queen for 20 years. How many hardships it took to come to this day, Defang also feels light when thinking of this He sighed and said, "It turns out that Mr. Lu had such a sad past, and the lonely king has realized it."

"There are many treasures in a person's life, but none of them can be brought by money." Lu Mengzheng said, "Old ministers lived in grottoes, and after studying, they would go to the temple to meditate. Once I sat on the stone steps When I went to sigh, a master asked me why I sighed. I said that because I had no money, I couldn’t help myself or others, so I was very sad. But the master said that even a penniless person can help others and help himself. Puzzled, I asked the master how to help others and help oneself without paying a penny, the master said, everyone is born with seven gift treasures that can help others and help themselves."

"Seven pieces?" Defang asked, "Which seven pieces?"

"Smile on the face, kind words in the mouth, integrity in the heart, kindness in the eyes, help out, courteous, courteous, and magnanimous."

Defang and Zhang Qixian both nodded when they heard this, "This master's words are indeed the most reasonable. No wonder people say that Mr. Lu never remembers others' faults and is tolerant of others. It turns out that he has deeply understood the Buddhist principles taught by the master."

"The old minister only knows superficially, not deep understanding." Lu Meng turned around and cupped his hands, "My lord, the old minister's feeling for a while really made the lord and Mr. Zhang laugh."

"Master Lu is serious. We are colleagues for many years, just chatting casually." Defang looked up at the sky, "You two, it is almost noon, and the lonely king has to go back to the mansion to take care of the princess, so there is no delay .”

"Yes, the princess's body is important, please come back soon, my lord."

"Both, farewell."

"My lord please."

When Defang returned to the mansion, the lunch had just been prepared, so he ordered someone to take it to the dormitory. Concubine Di looked at the food, "My lord, my concubine is not hungry yet, let's eat it later."

"How can I do that?" Defang put the chopsticks in Concubine Di's hands, "If you're not hungry, you need to use as much as you want. These are prepared by the national team's order from the dining room to replenish your body and energy. If Madam doesn't eat them, why don't you still have to drink soup and medicine?" ?”

"The concubine is in the mansion every day, but the lord is in the palace all morning to discuss matters, so use more."

Defang put down the chopsticks, "I'll wait for Madam to move the chopsticks. Madam will take a bite, and I will take a bite. Madam, you don't want me to be so hungry to eat snacks and drink cold tea?"

Concubine Di smiled, "The concubine takes a small bite, but the prince has to take a big bite."

"Okay, I'll listen to Madam." Defang raised her chin while looking at the dishes, "Madam, try this fish, it smells delicious to me."

After lunch, the two of them lay down and rested until the end of the day, and then went to Mingfang Pavilion. Baili and Ke'er served hot tea and fruits, and Defang said, "Ma'am, these are freshly steamed chestnuts. , Eating something is good for your health, and this, madam, look at this jujube, it’s very big.”

"Yes." Concubine Di looked at the jujube on the plate, "This jujube is really big, where did it come from?"

"This jujube was produced in Dangxiang, and Jin Hu bought it from Dangxiang's caravan, and asked someone to expedite it to Beijing, saying it was to honor his wife."

"Jin Hu really has a heart. Every New Year's celebration, he will ask someone to deliver mountain goods and special food."

"Hey, I really hope he can return to Beijing."

"My lord, as long as he lives well."

"What Ma'am said?" De Fang picked up one, "Taste it quickly, is it delicious?"

Concubine Di took a bite and chewed, "My lord, this is delicious. The jujube meat is soft and fragrant. You should try it too."

"I don't want to eat it. If Madam likes it, she can eat more. This will replenish blood and be good for Madam's health."