Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"Your Majesty is very concerned about the prince's attitude. The prince only needs to go to greet him. Kou will mention the matter of the prince when the time comes, and ask the prince for help." Kou Zhun said

Zhao Heng looked at De Fang, "Brother Wang, there are two more things to do in this palace."

Defang nodded, "Your Highness, please don't worry, the minister will definitely protect His Highness and make His Majesty untangle."

The next day, Emperor Taizong summoned Kou Zhun to discuss matters in the Chongzheng Palace. Later, Zhang Wenxi, the chief servant, came to inform the Eight Sage Kings to meet him. Taizong was very happy that Defang came.

"Defang, I heard that you have been unwell recently, are you feeling better?" Taizong asked

"Go back to Your Majesty, I'm fine now, thank you for your protection" Defang bowed

Taizong stood up and looked at Defang, "You still look a little pale, you need to rest more."

"Yes, Your Majesty"

"Defang came to Chongzheng Palace today, is there something for you?" Taizong asked

"Returning to Your Majesty, Your Majesty has been sending me supplements and rewards for a month. I have not thanked you all this time, and I feel very guilty. I am in better health today. I am here to thank Your Majesty Long En."

"Well, as long as the emperor's nephew is fine, we still need to take supplements. When the emperor's nephew fully recovers, I have something important to explain," Taizong said.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I have another piece of jade that I want to present to Your Majesty." Defang asked someone to present the jade and opened the cover. On the tray were a pair of finely carved jade cups. Apart from the dragon pattern, the difference was that , each of the two cups has a ring, but they are different in size. When they are put together, they form a double circle connected as one. Taizong picked it up and looked at it. He liked it very much and asked, "nephew, what is the meaning of this thing?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, this cup is called the Cup of the Dragon King Protecting the Son Around the Sun. The dragon son is in the middle of the day, and the Dragon King surrounds the sun. Only the Dragon King can protect the dragon son, can he control the world, the sun and the moon."

"Oh? Protector of the Dragon King?" Taizong looked at the jade cup, thought for a while, sighed, and said, "Now that I have established a crown prince, and all the hearts of the world belong to the prince, does anyone still care about me? Where do you want to put me? "

Hearing this, Kou Zhun stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven of the True Dragon. Your Majesty chooses whoever pays the artifact, and takes care of the Lord of the country, which makes the country more stable. It is a blessing for all ages."

De Fang also said, "Master Kou's words are very true. It is because of His Majesty's merit that His Highness the Crown Prince will be loved and loved by the people of the world as soon as he is appointed as the crown prince. Just like this cup, only the Dragon King protects the dragon, and the dragon son can travel Between heaven and earth."

Taizong listened, looked at the jade cup again, suddenly realized, and nodded, "You two are absolutely right, the crown prince is my flesh and blood, and the future monarch. I want everyone in the world to know that the crown prince is the destiny."

"Your Majesty is wise!" Defang and Kou Zhun bowed

Since then, Taizong's attitude towards Prince Zhao Heng has changed a lot. He often called him into the palace to ask questions, and rewarded him with many items. Prince Zhao Heng also actively participated in the government affairs, which won Taizong's appreciation.

In December, children’s laughter came from the Nanqing Palace. Defang and Concubine Di’s 3-year-old eldest grandson Congpu was running in the courtyard on a bamboo horse. Defang was in a better mood and was playing with his grandson in the courtyard. Defang picked up Cong Pu and said, "Cong Pu, is it cold? Go back to the house."

Cong Pu shook his head, "It's not cold, I still want to play"

Defang smiled, "You little guy, your face is red from the cold, and you still say it's not cold, so don't get sick again."

Cong Pu giggled, Concubine Di came over, "My lord, it's windy, let's go back to the house."

"Okay, madam" Defang patted Cong Pu "Look, grandma told us to go back"