Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

德芳44岁王妃45岁长子惟叙27岁次子惟宪25岁幼子惟能23岁

Wei Ling is 21 years old and Zhenzong (Zhao Heng) is 35 years old

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In September of the sixth year of Xianping, King Sanfoqi from overseas sent envoys Li Jiapai, Wupao Li Nanpei and others to pay tribute to the Song Dynasty. Summoned the Eight Sage King Defang, Prime Minister Zhang Qixian, and Political Counselor Kou Zhun, Zhenzong said, "Three Buddhas came to the court to pay tribute, and wrote a letter saying that a Buddhist temple is being built in the country to celebrate my birthday. I want you to give me a name and a bell. What do you think?"

"Your Majesty" Zhang Qixian said, "Three Buddhas are an ancient country. No matter what country in the Central Plains, they have sent envoys to pay tribute. I think that our court should also return the gift to show friendship."

Kou Zhun nodded, "I also agree with what Prime Minister Zhang said."

"Where's the emperor?" Zhenzong asked

"Returning to Your Majesty, the minister's meaning is the same as that of the two lords." Defang said, "Actually, to the overseas countries, our country in the Central Plains and them are irrelevant. What they want is nothing more than rewards, business and Taoism." The study of ancient books, so I believe that His Majesty can agree to the request of King Sanfoqi to show the sincerity of our Great Song Dynasty to him."

"Well, the words of the three are exactly what I think. At present, as long as the countries that are not enemies of our Song Dynasty, I will treat them kindly."

"Your Majesty's words are very true," De Fang said, "The purpose of King Sanfoqi's construction of the temple this time is also to celebrate His Majesty's birthday. I believe that His Majesty can also bestow envoys on his envoys to show our court's great favor."

"What the emperor said is very true." Zhenzong nodded

"Hey, don't you just want His Majesty's calligraphy and rewards?" Kou Zhun shook his head, "I didn't expect that the overseas King Srivijaya would know how to flatter His Majesty in this way."

"Bold Kou Zhun!" Defang shouted, "Don't be presumptuous before Your Majesty!"

"Hahahaha" Zhenzong laughed and said, "Brother, don't be angry. I already knew that Kou Zhun was outspoken. When the first emperor dared to pull the emperor's sleeve to listen to him, it seems even worse now, but I'm lucky. I didn't Being scolded by him."

"I dare not," Kou Zhun bowed

"You dare too!" Defang looked at Kou Zhun, "Next time the lonely king will give you a mace first!"

Zhenzong patted Defang and said, "Brother Huang, quickly take him back and teach him a lesson. Hahaha"

Immediately, Zhenzong personally inscribed the plaque "Chengtian Wanshou" for the temple built by the Three Buddhas, and presented a newly cast bell, and awarded official posts to several envoys from the Three Buddhas.

The three of them withdrew from the Chongzheng Hall, Defang hurried towards the palace gate, Kou Zhun said, "My lord, why are you in such a hurry?

"Hey" Defang shook her head, "Madam is sick, the lonely king has to rush back to take care of her."

"It turns out that your empress and your body are against the law, please hurry up, my lord," Kou Zhun said, cupping his hands

Defang hurried back to the Nanqing Palace, went straight to the dormitory, and saw that Ke'er was feeding Concubine Di medicine, so she stepped forward to take the medicine bowl, "Ke'er, the lonely king is here, you go down and cook some light meals for the empress."

Defang supported Concubine Di, fed the medicine spoon by spoon and asked, "Ma'am, is it better?"

"My lord, my concubine is fine." Concubine Di braced herself

"Ma'am, lie down and rest," Defang said.

"Prince" Concubine Di supported Defang's hand, "The concubine wants to go out for a walk."

Defang shook her head, "When Madam is well, can I go out with Madam again?"

"The concubine has been lying down for several days, and her head is dizzy. Can I just sit outside for a while?" Concubine Di looked at De Fang.

Defang looked into Concubine Di's eyes, he would never refute Concubine Di's words, and this time was no exception, "Just for a while, just for a while."