Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Hearing this, De Fang was also furious, "Wang Qinruo! He took advantage of His Majesty's sorrow to slander others, justifying himself and framing others. It's really hateful!"

"However, Hong Zhan has already pledged. He admitted that he had collected silver. It seems that Hong Zhan has some reason to be caught by Wang Qinruo. Otherwise, how could he plead guilty so quickly without rebuttal."

"You mean... did Hong Zhan do anything against the law?"

"If that's the case, my lord, don't forget that this Hong Zhan is a Juren of the Southern Tang Dynasty. He used to serve as a Jiedu Tui officer in the German Army, and later he was awarded You Sui.

Defang nodded, "There is some truth in saying this. After Hong Zhan joined our court, he once offended the late emperor by asking Yuan Xi to be the crown prince. As a result, he was dismissed and left Zhirong Prefecture. He has such courage. This time It’s unreasonable to take the blame for someone else.”

[Hong Zhan: The character is Weiqing, and he is from Shangyuan, Zhouzhou.Born in the first year of Song Taizu Qiande, he was eager to learn when he was young, and he was able to write poems at the age of five.Weiguan, recorded ten volumes, called Ji Nian Ji.During Li Yu's time in the Southern Tang Dynasty, he was promoted as a Jinshi, returned to the German Army Jiedu Tuiguan, and was also awarded You Suiyi.Returning to the Song Dynasty, it has been recorded in several states, and it is directly listed in the History Museum.Zhanmei Fengyi, capable and talented.Once with Zuo Zhengyan, Yin Huangshang, Feng Zheng, You Zhengyan Wang Shize, and Song Hanfuge asked Xu Wang Yuanxi to be the second heir. If a soldier conspires to steal, he will be killed urgently.Wailang, a member of the Ministry of Migration, knew Chenzhou and Shuzhou.In the second year of Xianping, he was called back, and ordered to try Sheren's courtyard and return to the History Museum.It was autumn, and the three divisions were sentenced to Mokan Division.He and Wang Qinruo also know the tribute. 】

"My lord, I don't completely rule out that he was forced to do this because he was afraid of Wang Qinruo's power, so I came to see the lord."

"What can the lonely king do?"

"My lord, please let the Taichang Temple suspend the sentencing tomorrow. I will kneel down and ask Your Majesty to preside over the case so that the case can be investigated in depth. Therefore, I hope to get the help of my lord."

"Okay, this case is not simple. The matter of bribery must be thoroughly investigated. The lonely king will enter the palace early tomorrow morning, and His Majesty will allow you to preside over the trial before the verdict is pronounced in Taichang Temple."

"Thank you, my lord!"

At Yinshi the next day, Defang got up and put on clothes. Concubine Di told her, "Your Majesty, you must pay attention to your health. It's hot outside. Walk slowly. Don't get caught. Please speak slowly. Even if Your Majesty refuses to accept your request, don't get angry." .”

Defang smiled and patted Concubine Di's hand, "I remember it all, ma'am, you too, don't go to the courtyard, the cherries are ripe now, I'll ask Steward Gu to make some soup, Madam, drink more, this time It's still early, you can lie down."

"Leave me alone, I will go and see Ling'er and Dong'er (Weixian's concubine's room) after I send you out of the mansion."

"That's right, Ling'er and Dong'er will give birth in a few months, and it's hot today, so you need to pay more attention."

"There are ministers and concubines here, so don't worry." Concubine Di took the medicine, "Drink the medicine while it's hot."

Defang drank the decoction and was about to get out of the mansion to get on the sedan chair, when suddenly a person ran into the empty space, Jia Jun stepped forward and used the scabbard of his saber to hold the person coming, "Who are you!"

"General, the younger one is Ma Qing from the Zhonghuang Gate, I have something important to report to the lord!"

Defang looked at the person, "Zhonghuangmen? But something happened in the palace?"

"Your Majesty, Princess Zheng Guochang is ill at Yinshi! Your Majesty has already arrived at the mansion, weeping unceasingly, and you know how to send the little one to report to your Majesty as soon as possible!"

Concubine Defang Di was shocked when she heard this, and immediately rushed to the mansion of Princess Zheng Guochang. At this time, the sound of mourning had spread throughout the mansion.

[Princess Zheng Guochang: The fifth daughter of Taizong, the third year of Zhidao, Princess Feng Xianyi.In the sixth year of Xianping, she married Wang Yiyong, the general of the right guard, and was granted the title of Princess Zheng Guochang.In the first year of Jingde's death, his posthumous title was Yishun.Zhenghe Reform Yishun Dachang Emperor Ji.At the beginning, Wang Yizhen, the prince's son-in-law, bestowed a mansion as the lord, and then returned to Yousi. 】