In Cao Mengchan's palace.
Cao Mengchan's face was filled with the glory of motherhood, and she looked gentle. When she first married Zhao Shan, she was not anxious at all. Anyway, none of the women around Zhao Shan had children.
Suddenly Xu Yu'er gave birth to a daughter, and Cao Mengchan suddenly panicked.
It's just a matter of giving birth to a child. It's useless for Cao Mengchan to be anxious. He can only squeeze as much as possible from the emperor. Fortunately, after all kinds of efforts, her menstrual period did not come this month, and the imperial doctor also diagnosed Ximai after diagnosis.
Cao Mengchan was finally pregnant with a child.
When Cao Mengchan was immersed in joy, the sound of footsteps came. She looked up and found that it was Zhao Shan. She quickly stood up and said: "Your Majesty."
Zhao Shan stepped forward and said, "Sit down, sit down quickly."
Cao Mengchan sat down and said softly: "Your Majesty, the imperial doctor said I was just pregnant. There is no reaction and there is no taboo."
Zhao Shan solemnly said: "Don't be careless. You must be cautious. You can't let down your guard in the palace. If you want to leave the palace, you can go back to your parents' home, or you can ask your mother-in-law to arrange for the elderly at home to take care of you."
"Anyway, don't be careless."
"Especially when it comes to diet, you need to be more careful."
Although Zhao Shan controlled this huge imperial city as a whole, it was impossible for Zhao Shan to know all the people in it.
Therefore, Cao Mengchan must be careful.
Cao Mengchan felt happy when she saw Zhao Shan's solemn look. But a worried look appeared on her face again, and she said softly: "Your Majesty, what if it is a daughter?"
Zhao Shan said: "My child, whether it is a son or a daughter, is fine! Even if it is a daughter, I will have a son in the future. I have plenty of time and energy."
Cao Mengchan felt relieved and talked to Zhao Shan with a smile.
The two chatted, talking about taking care of the children, talking about their sons or daughters.
Cao Mengchan asked again: "Your Majesty, if it is a daughter, what is her name?"
Zhao Shan smiled and said: "How about calling me Zhao Jinyu? Huaijin holds Yu, which represents beautiful jade and also implies good moral character."
Cao Mengchan blinked and asked, "What if it's a son?"
Zhao Shan said: "Zhao Chengqian!"
There was a hint of surprise in Cao Mengchan's eyes. She couldn't tell anything about her daughter's name. At most, it was some beautiful vision. The son's name is different, it can give hope.
Cheng Qian!
This is the inheritance of the universe!
Cao Mengchan touched her belly and said softly: "Everything is His Majesty's arrangement."
Zhao Shan stayed in the dormitory throughout the morning and had dinner in Cao Mengchan's dormitory at noon before leaving.
After Zhao Shan left the palace, he looked at Zhang Xu and said, "Zhang Xu, I'm keeping a close eye on the queen. You must protect her. If anything goes wrong, come and see her."
Zhang Xu assured: "Your Majesty, please rest assured that I will ensure the safety of the Queen and will not let any coyote succeed."
Zhao Shan continued: "The news of the queen's pregnancy spread and everyone in the government and the public knew about it."
"As you command!"
Zhang Xu got the order and left in a hurry.
After Zhang Xu went to deliver the news, less than half an hour later, the news of Cao Mengchan's pregnancy was already known to the whole court.
People in both the government and the public were excited for a while.
Cao Mengchan is the queen of the main palace. The queen is pregnant. Once she gives birth to a son, it means that the court has an heir.
This was important to the stability of the court.
The news also reached the Cao family.
The entire Cao family is also very excited. Cao Mengchan's pregnancy is an honor for the Cao family and is also beneficial to the Cao family. The news spread throughout Luoyang, and people visited the Cao family one after another. Many ministers came to give gifts and congratulate Cao Mengchan on her pregnancy.
Ordinary ministers could not meet the queen, nor could they go to the palace to give gifts. The Cao family represented Cao Mengchan.
The Cao family just needs to be contacted.
By giving gifts to build a relationship, you can further connect with the Cao family.
In particular, Cao Tong serves as the Minister of Rites, and Cao An serves as the Minister of the Ministry of Industry. Coupled with Cao Tong's influence as a great scholar, the Cao family can definitely become a mountain.
Just like this, many people flocked to Cao's family, and the Cao family's doors were almost trampled to pieces.
After nightfall, the Cao family returned to peace.
When Cao Tong came home from the Ministry of Rites, he saw the Cao family's piles of gifts and countless greetings, but he frowned deeply.
Cao Tong was not happy at all, but solemnly called Cao An and his family.
Cao Tong was wearing ordinary clothes and sitting in the main seat, looking at Cao An below, as well as the female family members, housekeepers and servants in the family, with a majestic expression.
At home, Cao Tong is very prestigious.
Just like this, Cao Tong's serious expression caused a serious atmosphere in the hall.
Cao Tong glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "The news of the Queen's pregnancy spread in the palace. Countless people came to visit, crossed the threshold of the Cao family, and sent countless gifts."
"This is not about how powerful the Cao family is, nor how famous I am. It's just because of the empress. Many people want to use the Cao family to gain access to the empress."
"With the birth of the Queen, the Cao family has become a big tree."
"As the saying goes, a tree that is beautiful in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. The Cao family cannot do this, and the people of the Cao family cannot do this."
"From today onwards, the Cao family will close its doors to thank guests."
"The Cao family must be low-key and cautious when doing things outside, let alone make friends with scholars, businessmen and powerful people wantonly."
Cao Tong said in a deep voice: "Everyone who has given a gift, the Cao family will give a thank-you gift in return. This is the end of the matter. Do you understand?"
"clear!"
The Cao family all responded.
Cao Tong said sternly: "If I hear the news, I will not forgive anyone who bullies good people and violates laws and disciplines in the name of the Cao family. The more dangerous the situation, the more high you are in a high position, the more you must keep a low profile, not only It’s for ourselves and for the Queen.”
After what he said, he dismissed his family members with a wave of his hand, leaving only his son Cao An.
The father and son went to the study.
Cao Tong was worried that Cao An didn't fully understand, so he further asked: "Have you remembered what I just said?"
"remember!"
Cao An answered firmly and said with a smile: "Don't worry, father, I don't have any interactions with each other. We didn't before, and we never will in the future. I won't embarrass the girl Mengchan, let alone cause trouble for her."
Cao Tong nodded and said: "Your Majesty is a Holy Lord with great talents and strategies. Such a monarch cannot tolerate arrogant people, so the Cao family must keep a low profile. However, as the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, you must also do more practical things to solve His Majesty's problems. "
Cao An said calmly: "Father, don't worry, I have made another artifact and are testing it. I will present it to Your Majesty in a few days."
Cao Tong was a little curious and asked, "Is it another weapon?"
Cao An shook his head and said: "It's not a weapon, it's a five-foot-tall high-rolling cart, specially used to fetch water."
Cao Tong was a little hesitant and asked, "Are you sure it can be done?"
Cao An's eyes were excited and he said quickly: "Father, the high-rotating drum truck can definitely work. With the high-rotating drum truck, we can fetch water from the river and use ditches to send the water to more places to alleviate the current drought. A few days at most , it will be completed.”
Cao Tong still doesn't understand the high-rotation drum car.
However, he knows the benefits of alleviating drought, which is beneficial to the country and the people.
Cao Tong stroked his gray beard and said approvingly: "As long as it benefits the country and the people, just do it and don't let down His Majesty's high expectations."
Cao An said: "My son understands!"
The father and son talked until late at night before going to rest separately.
Because of Cao Tong's words, the Cao family closed its doors to thank guests. The news reached Zhao Shan's ears, and Zhao Shan also praised it very much.
As expected of Cao Tong.
It is true that if there is an old man in the family, there is a treasure.
Zhao Shan did not care about the Cao family's affairs and still dealt with government affairs. By early July, the weather was getting hotter and hotter, and it never rained.
On this day, when Zhao Shan was in the palace, Zhang Xu reported: "Your Majesty, Cao An, the Minister of Industry, wants to see you."
