King of Song

Chapter 519 Royal Health Advisor
"Dongyang, is there anything I can help you with?"

As usual, Zhao Fukang thought of a way to get a chance to be alone with Lin Zhao.Although they are brothers and sisters, in the eyes of outsiders, they seem to be a princess living alone with foreign officials and men, which is somewhat inappropriate. However, the attendants of the Qingshou Palace are all close friends of the Cao family, so they all pretend to be deaf and dumb.

As for Chai Minyan, although he was a little puzzled, he didn't think about it.In view of all the previous events, Chai Minyan thought that there must be some connection between the husband and the princess, but what exactly is it?She was sure that if she could let herself know, Fu Lang would definitely tell her.

"Yes, some things may bother my sister and my mother!" Lin Zhao was not polite to his sister at all, especially Zhao Fukang was in favor of regaining the throne, showing his eager anticipation and support.

"Oh? What's the matter? Do you want Niang Niang to come forward?" Niang Niang is what they call their aunt Cao. Zhao Fukang is a little confused. What is it that needs Cao Shi to come forward?
Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Wang Anshi's reforms have brought disaster to the country and the people, and now the people are in dire straits. If I want to take action to depose his position, I may need your empress to come forward."

It was really a last resort, although Lin Zhao had a good opinion of Wang Anshi, and his reform method was not without merit, but the current result is indeed very unsatisfactory.As a last resort, the words can only be slightly heavier, and more likely to win approval.

Sure enough, Zhao Fukang did not have much affection for Wang Anshi.Firstly, the reform was not very good, and secondly, it was because Wang Anshi and Zhao Xu got too close and their relationship was too close.Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess is very smart, and her political wisdom is also good, so she immediately thought that her younger brother not only wanted to "remove harm for the people", but also to cut off Zhao Xu's right-hand man.

"It's good, but Zhong relies heavily on Wang Anshi and trusts him very much. It's not easy to let him go. Do you have complete confidence in Dongyang?" Zhao Fukang thought for a moment and expressed his worries.

"Hey, although Wang Anshi's favor is strong, he still has a way to shake him. As for Zhao Xu, although he is in power, he is not without fear." Lin Zhao said: "Maybe there will be an opportunity in the near future, sister will wait and see!"

Zhao Fukang nodded and said: "Since you are sure, it is of course the best. If Wang Anshi goes, Zhongzhen will be like a broken arm, which will be a huge blow to his strength and prestige!"

"Well, but our preparations alone may not be enough, so we have to ask the empress to come forward to increase some weight!" Lin Zhao said: "At that time, we can consider bringing Gao Taotao..."

In the history textbook, the picture of the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager crying to Song Shenzong about the reform and harming the country is still fresh in Lin Zhao's memory.On this matter, Gao Taotao's position should be the same as his own, so it's not a bad idea to take advantage of the situation.

Zhao Fukang said: "Okay, I will tell the empress about this, your performance on Hebei Road is very good, the empress is very pleased!"

"It should be. Back then, he committed crimes and didn't see the Queen Mother. Now it's just letting him return to his hometown to make him cheaper." Lin Zhao knew very well that although his sister didn't say it clearly, the implication was referring to Han Qi's incident. .

When Emperor Yingzong Zhao Zongshi ascended the throne, the Cao family assisted the government as the Queen Mother, and even held the jade seal in his hand.It was Han Qi who assisted Zhao Zongshi to seize power from the Cao family through some unharmonious means. Since then, the Cao family has been completely excluded, and life has not been satisfactory.Especially during the "Pu Discussion", the Cao family naturally did not agree to make Zhao Yunrang the emperor, and Han Qi was abusive to the emperor and played the side drum for Zhao Zongshi.The strategy of getting Cao Shi drunk and forcing the seal seems to have come from Han Qi's handwriting.

To be honest, the Cao family has always been dissatisfied with Han Qi, and even had some hatred.Even if she is the empress dowager, she can't take revenge at all.This time Lin Zhao chased and beat Han Qi fiercely on Hebei Road, Cao Shi was naturally very pleased, and even felt that it was Lin Zhao who did this to avenge himself, and thought his filial piety was commendable.I have a little more recognition for my son in my heart, and my support attitude has naturally changed a little.

"You should prepare well. What you did on Hebei Road this time has already made Zhongzhen feel a little betrayed by the relatives. Those ministers who follow the dragon are a little dissatisfied with him, and some even call him ungrateful." Zhao Fukang said: "As for the clan Besides, except for King Pu's lineage, other people didn't like their father and son. After Zhao Zongyong was imprisoned, although Zhao Yunrang's sons behaved a lot, they still complained about Zhongzhen in their hearts. If this time Without Wang Anshi's support, Zhao Xu is a bit like a lonely family."

"Hey, this is what I want." Lin Zhao said, "By the way, I got into some trouble when I came back, and I may need my sister's help to be careful!"

"What's the matter?"

Only then did Lin Zhao speak out about the conflict with Zhao Baoan at the Chenzhou Gate. After all, he had offended the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao, so he let his sister know just in case.

After hearing this, Zhao Fukang said thoughtfully: "Bao'an is a bit arrogant and indulgent, but Qinghe is a sensible person. It is inevitable for Gao Taotao to be angry. But it doesn't matter. I am here to help you mediate. She still wants to save my face." Yes. As for Bao'an, you can ask Mrs. Xiang to help mediate."

Zhao Xu's queen, Xiangshi, if he didn't mention it, Lin Zhao would have almost ignored this person.There are currently three mothers in the Great Song Dynasty, so that she, the queen, seems very inconspicuous, but when necessary, his role cannot be replaced by others.

"Empress Xiang is a kind person. She respects me very much on weekdays, and the relationship is pretty good. I think it's no problem to let her do this." Zhao Fukang's evaluation of her is pretty good.Then he said lightly: "It's just that she is too unknown to be favored by Zhong Zhen, and she doesn't have a child yet!"

Thinking about it carefully, the empress is also in a dilemma. There is a grandmother, a mother-in-law, and aunts in the palace. There are so many elders that even if she is in the palace, she still needs to be cautious, and her personality is so , naturally a little unknown.With Zhao Xu's flamboyant and overjoyed character, he probably doesn't like this kind of woman.

"So, the Xiang family has no sons?"

"At least not right now. As for the future, it's hard to say!" Zhao Fukang said: "The three children in front of Zhongzhen all died, and he was quite sad for this. Many concubines were selected in the harem this time. Favors are also quite frequent, and now there are two concubines who are pregnant, there will probably be a prince!"

Lin Zhao didn't speak, so what if he was born?It only counts if it can be raised.Historically, Song Shenzong's first five sons all died young, and Song Zhezong's successor, Zhao Xu, was the sixth son.What's more, now it's just a concubine who is pregnant, and the child may not be a prince.These are not important. Zhao Xu has a son, which may be a good thing for his future events.

But another thing caught Lin Zhao's attention. Zhao Xu accepted many concubines and favored them frequently.Although it is not to the point of lewdness and immorality, the consumption between the palace beds at night is definitely not small.This is the fate of dying young, and he inherited his father Zhao Zongshi's physique, so he is not much stronger.

If too much energy is consumed on the women in the harem, will Zhao Xu age further prematurely?Lin Zhao thought in his heart, wondering if he could do something about it.It would be good for Zhao Xu to die early.

"Sister, I can't serve you on weekdays, and I have to trouble you to take good care of your mother." Zhao Xu died sooner, and Cao's life was longer. These are Lin Zhao's two biggest wishes at present.

"Don't worry, I'm here, you just concentrate on doing big things outside!" Zhao Fukang was very open, she knew very well what the existence of the aunt meant to her younger brother, and maybe other things couldn't be of much help, these things should be done with all her heart Do your best.Furthermore, honoring the aunt is her own duty as a child, and it is naturally incumbent on her.

"Okay, then there will be sister Lao!"

Zhao Fukang shook his head and said, "Why are you being polite, take good care of Minyan and Wenxin during this time, and add a grandson to the father is the top priority."

"Hey, yes!" Lin Zhao thought, one of the two wives must be a son, right?
"Also, try to avoid conflicts with Zhao Hao and Bao'an in the future. Your current identity is sensitive, so you must not meet Gao Taotao face to face!" Zhao Fukang was restless and repeatedly urged.Lin Zhao and Lin's look too much alike, and Gao Taotao has seen it before. Although it has been many years, he may still be able to tell the clue at a glance, which will be troublesome.

"Well, I will be careful!" Lin Zhao thought that she would not have the chance to meet Gao Taotao. Now that the eldest son is here, she will definitely not easily interfere in politics, so she will not leave her Baoci Palace easily.But he didn't know that Gao Taotao had met him once a few years ago, but it was a pity that he didn't recognize him.

It can be seen that the empress dowager's memory does not seem to be very good!With such ability, can he listen to the government behind the curtain and rule the Song Dynasty for decades?Lin Zhao couldn't help being suspicious.

At the same time, Gao Taotao from Baoci Palace sneezed violently.

"Your Majesty, are you suffering from the wind and cold?" Zhao Hao came to visit his mother in the palace today, and immediately asked with concern after seeing her.

"No, it doesn't matter!" Gao Taotao is in good health, but she feels a little uncomfortable in her heart. How can she feel at ease when she has two sons and one daughter?

Seeing that his mother was fine, Zhao Hao continued his conversation, and said, "Ma'am, that Lin Zhao is really too arrogant, to openly antagonize my younger sister, what a crime!"

As brothers and sisters, Zhao Hao was naturally furious when he learned about the Chenzhou Sect.But as an idle prince, he didn't have the strength to avenge his sister at all, so he had to attack in a hurry to sue his mother.It stands to reason that the best way is to go to brother Zhao Xu, but Zhao Hao has a kind of fear in his bones, and he really doesn't dare to provoke his elder brother.

Zhao Hao was vivid, and even added embellishments, mentioning how wronged his sister was, and how arrogant Lin Zhao was, the purpose of which could not be clearer.She didn't know it yet, but her mother, Gao Taotao, knew it a long time ago, and it was much more than he knew.

Zhao Hao hated Lin Zhao from the bottom of his heart, and made him look ugly many times, making his life very uncomfortable.That's all, the most annoying thing is the hatred of taking his wife. Chai Minyan, who he intended to marry, married Lin Zhao. I couldn't lift my head up for a long time.

He has always hated Lin Zhao extremely. If he were an ordinary person, it would not be difficult for him to seek revenge.However, Lin Zhaonai is the current minister, and it is almost impossible for him, an idle prince, to seek revenge.Zhao Hao also had to bear with it, but Lin Zhao's official career was smooth sailing and he held a high position, which made Zhao Hao's heart even more unbalanced.Especially when he learned that his sister was also humiliated by Lin Zhao, all the anger in his heart was ignited, how could he hold back?

After finishing speaking, Zhao Hao looked at his mother quietly, hoping that she would be furious and then go to Lin Zhao to settle the score.

But unexpectedly, Gao Taotao was very calm, out of ordinary calm.There was a faint wry smile on the corner of her mouth, a couple of children were lost in Lin Zhao's hands, and she was unhappy because of Lin Zhao, who the hell is Lin Zhao?Gao Taotao really wanted to see it, why did he feel that Lin Zhao was like his own child's nemesis!
He was really right!On the surface, Zhao Xu seemed to be spared, but in fact, he was the first to bear the brunt.Lin Zhao is destined to be the nemesis of her and her three children.

"Zhongming, your sister didn't come to tell you about this matter, why are you so anxious?" Gao Taotao was very calm on the surface, which surprised Zhao Hao a little.

"Your Majesty, you know all about it?" Zhao Hao immediately thought of the reason, it must be that his mother had learned the news in advance, otherwise how could he be calm here?Anyone who is not surprised can't reach this level.

"En!" Gao Taotao nodded lightly, without further words.

After Zhao Hao thought about it carefully, he was relieved. Naturally, he knew more about his mother than he did.It's just that my sister didn't come to file a complaint. Could it be that my aunt, Princess Qinghe, reported it?Zhao Hao didn't care about this, he just asked: "Then what is the empress going to do?"

"Isn't it good now?" Gao Taotao's answer left Zhao Hao speechless again.

"Your Majesty, you... my sister... Lin Zhao..." Zhao Hao was stunned, a little incoherent, and didn't know how to express his feelings at the moment.

Gao Taotao turned around to look at his beloved second son, and said leisurely: "Lin Zhao disobeyed your sister, but so what? After all, it was your sister who was wrong first. If things get serious, who will get a bad reputation? As the eldest princess, your sister has a reputation of being domineering, but what about Lin Zhao? Not afraid of power, and persuading the princess, this is a good reputation!"

"But……"

"No but!" Gao Taotao shook his head and said, "We can't do anything to him on the surface, but there are still people protecting him in the dark. He is a hero of Song Dynasty. What do you think should be done?"

As soon as these words were said, Zhao Hao immediately understood completely!Obviously, it was the eldest brother Zhao Xu who was protecting Lin Zhao. What kind of heroes of the Song Dynasty, it is better to directly talk about the heroes of the eldest brother.Of course, it can be regarded as the eldest brother's dog, which bit many people on Hebei Road.Zhao Hao had no choice but to think so, and his mentality was slightly distorted.Maybe treating Lin Zhao so lowly would make him feel better!At the same time, Zhao Hao was vaguely dissatisfied with his eldest brother Zhao Xu, and even had a trace of hatred!
"It was your aunt Qinghe who came forward to mediate. Of course she is justified in doing so." Gao Taotao said something earnest. She thought that the second son was a little too frivolous and anxious, and she had to mention some things to him.If the current situation continues, it will be very dangerous.

Sure enough, Zhao Hao said disapprovingly: "Princess Qinghe just wants to be a peacemaker who has both sides, she is afraid of offending Da Niang Niang and Aunt Fukang!"

"Is it just like that?" Gao Taotao shook his head and said, "Qinghe has always been smart and has a sense of proportion in her actions. No matter what she thinks, the final result is to preserve your sister's reputation and the royal family's face. That's enough."

"But……"

Gao Taotao said helplessly: "Zhongming, why are you so persistent? You don't even think about it, why didn't your sister enter the palace to complain about her grievances? It's better not to keep some things in mind. Care about your sister, why is she so angry? Why is she in a hurry to go out?"

"Uh...yes!" Zhao Hao really didn't know about the unhappiness between his sister and son-in-law, so he was speechless for a while.

Gao Taotao then said: "My greatest wish is to see you live happily, your elder brother is of course another matter. As for you and Bao'an, I just hope you are happy...but you..."

Gao Taotao felt helpless, and said in a deep voice: "The son-in-law lingers in the brothel, Bao'an has suffered a lot of grievances; what about you? The princess has been in the mansion for a year, how many times have you entered his room? When are you going to give me a grandson? Woolen cloth?"

"Mother..." Zhao Hao has always been thinking about Chai Minyan in his heart. Although Gao Taotao married a lady from a great family as his concubine, he doesn't like it. He seldom gets along with her on weekdays.

"You can do it yourself!"

Zhao Hao argued: "It's fine if you don't have children. If you want to have a grandson, you should wait for the elder brother! If I have a son first, it may not be a good thing!"

Gao Taotao's heart moved, the eldest son still has no children, and he has serious suspicions.If the second son had an heir early, maybe it would really cause more serious suspicion...

well!As the empress dowager, why is it so difficult to have a grandson?Gao Taotao was so helpless that he felt exhausted for a while!

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"Minyan, there are some things...it's not convenient to tell you right now..." On the carriage back, Lin Zhao felt that it seemed that Chai Minyan should know something.

"Husband, don't worry, be gentle!" Chai Minyan is very reasonable, it's better not to know some things.What I should let myself know, my husband will definitely not hide it from myself.

Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Thank you for understanding!"

"You and I, husband and wife, should be like this!"

"By the way, Minyan, how is the empress dowager's physical condition?" Lin Zhao smiled lightly, and asked about this instead.

"Fortunately, it's just getting older, aging is inevitable!"

"There is something that needs to trouble you!" Lin Zhao warned: "After the child is born, take more time to go to the palace to recuperate the body of the Empress Dowager, try to keep as healthy as possible, and if... If there is any problem, please tell me in time! "

Chai Minyan didn't care at all, thinking that her husband was only concerned about the Empress Dowager's body, but when she heard these words, her eyes became more solemn.

(End of this chapter)