The sun is shining brightly outside the house, and the cicadas are chirping on the high branches. It makes people feel upset, but there is nothing they can do about it.
Duke Zhao Hong's concubine Zhou Shi gave birth to a grandson, and the imperial palace and Duke Ji's mansion were filled with joy. However, as the saying goes, some people are happy and some are sad. At this moment, the Wu Mansion in Dutingyi looked gloomy.
"Zhao Hong, a thief, actually gave birth to an imperial grandson with his concubine Zhou. He really hid it well!"
Wu Nian, the master of Wu Mansion and Zhao Hong's former father-in-law, who was sitting in the lobby, had a sullen face filled with emotion.
"Have mercy on my child, why isn't he so lucky?"
The face of Zhao Hong's former mother-in-law Wu's wife was also full of pain.
No one expected that in just a few months, Zhao Hong, who was a piece of shit, would suddenly become famous and popular. Not only did he do his job well, but he also became a new leader in the literary world of the Song Dynasty, unrivaled.
Those great poets of the Song Dynasty, such as Liu Kezhuang and Dai Fuxu, were silent for a while and seemed to have become the background for Zhao Hong to show off his power.
In fact, the poetry collection of the Jianghu Poetry School has not yet been published, as if it is avoiding Zhao Hong's edge.
"Zhao Hong is at the height of his popularity. Maybe it won't be long before he becomes the crown prince and his status becomes even more respected. What a fate!"
Wu Nian sighed quietly.
Tabloids are full of Zhao Hong's articles. Zhao Hong's collection of poems and "Tatar Policy" are popular in Lin'an City. Zhao Hong's iron smelting and gunpowder are said to have been successful.
Since then, everyone in the court has been talking about Zhao Hong. It would be difficult for Zhao Hong not to become famous.
"How come this Zhao Hong has become unrecognizable! Is he pretending to be stupid? Why is he like this?"
Wu's wife is still puzzled by Zhao Hong's "double-sided" life trajectory.
Since you and your daughter have parted ways, why should you drive Xu Ji away? Since he has so many abilities and shows weakness to Queen Yang at every turn, why didn't he show it before?
The point is, why would he do that to their daughter?
"Is it possible for the two of them to get back together?"
Wu's wife said it in a low voice, and she regretted it.
How can something that is obviously impossible be possible?
"What are you thinking! Zong Zhengsi has come forward, and the queen is alarmed. How can we get back together? Zhao Hong has not promoted the Imperial City Division, and I don't know if he will hate us?"
Thinking of Zhao Hong's reaction when he arrived at Duke Ji's mansion that day, Wu Nian felt a little emotional.
He could feel that Zhao Hong wanted to continue with his daughter. Unfortunately, her daughter was determined to separate from Zhao Hong.
Come to think of it, I am not avoiding trouble.
"One night of marriage and a hundred days of kindness, why does he hate us? Besides, those things were done by the Queen and Shi Miyuan, not us!"
Wu's wife said, feeling weak in her heart.
Although the Wu Mansion had never thought of restraining Zhao Hong, speaking of it, it was not because of her daughter that her aunt Yang Guizhi vented her anger on Zhao Hong and made his promotion of the Imperial City Secretary come to nothing.
"If Yingying hadn't insisted on breaking up with Zhao Hong, why would this have happened? Hey, this is really..."
Wu Nian looked sad, and Wu's wife was also speechless for a moment.
Yang Guizhi's hatred will definitely be repaid, and Zhao Hong's life will never be easy in the future.
"Where's Yingying, why didn't you see her?"
Wu Nian was silent for a moment, raised his head, and suddenly asked about his wife.
"I don't know either. It seems like I didn't see it yesterday."
Wu's wife was startled and shouted quickly.
"Come, come and see if eldest sister is in the house?"
This evil must not cause trouble again.
"Your Majesty, go and have a look. The yamen is holding a knife and says he wants to trouble Duke Ji Guo!"
The servants came to report in a hurry. Wu Nian and his wife were shocked and hurried out of the lobby.
Sure enough, in the courtyard, five or six servants hugged Wu Feng tightly. Wu Feng held the knife in his hand, struggled desperately, and cursed:
"Let me go! I want to make this thief Zhao Hong look good!"
"Son! What are you doing?"
Wu's wife was frightened, stamped her feet and asked about her son.
"I just want to humiliate Zhao Hong. If he doesn't make Yingying feel comfortable, I won't make him feel comfortable either! Let me go!"
Wu's wife shouted loudly, seeing that the servants could not control themselves.
"Son! If you make such a fuss, will your sister still have the dignity to stay in this world?"
Wu's wife said loudly and started to cry.
Wu slowly became quiet like an eggplant beaten by frost.
"Wu Feng, your sister and Zhao Hong have no relationship anymore and have nothing to do with each other. They can't get along. Both of them are at fault. You can't just blame Zhao Hong. It's Yingying who insists on separating from Zhao Hong. Stop messing around. , don’t make people laugh!”
Wu Nian also tried hard to persuade him.
"This thief, for Yingying's sake, let's take advantage of him!"
Wu Feng threw away the knife in his hand, and the servant quickly picked it up and let go of Wu Feng.
"Take Ya Nei down to have a rest."
Wu Nian waved his hand and said listlessly.
The servants persuaded the dejected Wu Feng to go down. Wu Nian and his wife sighed and were about to go back to the backyard when the servants hurriedly came to report.
"Your Majesty, Madam, the eldest sister asked for 200 coins at the accounting office. Someone saw her leaving with her baggage and her whereabouts were unknown."
"This evil obstacle must have gone to Jinling again!"
Wu Nian was stunned and let out a bitter cry.
"My son! Where are you going?"
Wu's wife was frightened and exhausted. She could no longer hold on. Her vision went dark and she fell backwards.
"Madam! Someone is here, call the doctor!"
Wu Nian helped his wife up and shouted loudly.
One Zhao Hong caused a great stir in the Wu family. After all, are you asking for trouble?
In the Zhenjiang section of the canal, on the deck of a merchant ship traveling from south to north, Yan Chun stood on the bow, looking at the surging river water in trance.
She stood on the deck, wearing a green robe, a butter umbrella, her skin was like jade, her figure was graceful and charming.
A few playboys were attracted by the beauty and wanted to strike up a conversation, but were forced to retreat by the angry looks of Zhang Zhang and others who were on guard.
"Master, it's too hot outside. It's better to go back to the cabin and rest."
The sun was shining brightly, Yan Chun ignored Zhang Kai and didn't look back.
"Is there any news from Lin'an City?"
"The Duke of Ji Guo, Zhao Hong, has a son, who is named..."
Before Zhang Zhang could finish his words, he was rudely interrupted by Yan Chun.
"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm asking you, do you have any other news?"
Yan Chun's sharp tone caused other travelers on the bow to watch.
"Others... I heard that Zhen Dexiu will be transferred back to the court, and now the fight between Zhao Hong and Shi Miyuan is getting more intense. I guess Zhao Hong is in a more difficult situation."
Zhang Zhang spoke softly and let out a secret breath.
This great god was finally sent away.
At the same time, he also secretly wondered if Zhao Hong's concubine gave birth to a boy, what did it have to do with his master?
Since childhood, I have been pampered and pampered, thinking that I can own the whole world. When I encounter unacceptable reality, I immediately become overwhelmed and choose to escape.
Thinking back on it, since Zhao Hong took his concubine Zhou back to his home, the master had never seen Zhao Hong again.
Could it be that the master really fell in love with this prodigal?
"That idiot Zhao Hong, how can he be Shi Miyuan's opponent? If he wants to compete with Shi Miyuan, he will die miserably! What a pity for his talent!"
Yan Chun said coldly, seeming to be very disdainful of Zhao Hong.
"Open up, tell me, that idiot Zhao Hong, can he beat Shi Miyuan?"
Sure enough, the first sentence did not mention Zhao Hong, but the next sentence showed concern for Zhao Hong.
Zhang Kai shook his head secretly and told the truth.
"Master, Shi Miyuan controls the government and is so powerful that even the officials of the Great Song Dynasty have to give him some credit. Zhao Hong is just a prince and has no power. I am afraid he is not Shi Miyuan's opponent."
Concern leads to chaos. The master never left Zhao Hong, and it seemed that he was indeed in love with Zhao Hong.
This boy Zhao Hong doesn't know how to be blessed even though he is blessed, and he doesn't know how to cherish a beauty like his master. It is simply a waste of natural resources.
"In your opinion, would it be more beneficial for... Shi Miyuan to continue to be in power, or Zhao Hong to ascend the throne?"
Seeing Zhang Zhang's hesitant look, Yan Chun's eyes widened.
"This is the big deal! Don't pay attention to the minutiae, it won't help!"
"Yes, yes! Zhao Hong dares to confront Shi Miyuan, which shows that he has a strong character. He can write poems and smelt iron, has some practical skills, and has some skills. When Shi Miyuan was in power, he had an affair with the Tatars and wanted to make a fortune. If If Zhao Hong can become the emperor of the Song Dynasty, he will definitely not be willing to be humiliated by the Tatars and will definitely send troops to resist."
Zhang Kaixin knew it well and spoke clearly.
"Master, even if Zhao Hong has a son and the official family of the Song Dynasty has an emperor's grandson, Zhao Hong is still just a prince. Empress Yang is still worried about him. Zhao Hong wants to overthrow Shi Miyuan and become the prince or even the emperor. , I’m afraid it’s not easy.”
When talking about Zhao Hong's future, Zhang Kai also shook his head and sighed.
"Is there anything going on over there in the Kingdom of Jin?"
Yan Chun's voice was bitter, which immediately cheered Zhang Kai up.
"In May, the Kingdom of Jin sent Minister Li Tangying to Chuzhou in the Song Dynasty to make peace. In June, the Kingdom of Jin sent the privy judge Elabha to Guangzhou in the Song Dynasty to issue an edict, vowing not to invade the south. A month ago, Su Chun, the prefect of Daming Prefecture, They surrendered the city to Song Dynasty general Peng Yibin. Peng Yibin led his troops to Enzhou, Hebei, and was defeated by Shi Wuni, a Mongolian householder."
Zhang Kai knew a lot and said it in one breath.
"It seems that Hebei and Shandong are going to be in chaos."
Yan Chun said with emotion, but still didn't look back.
"Is there anything else going on in the DPRK?"
"At the beginning of the month, Tuktan was appointed empress. Wanyan Saibuwei, the deputy privy envoy, was appointed as Pingzhang political affairs, Tejia Wei Xin, the counselor of political affairs, was appointed as Youcheng, and Li Qi was appointed as Hanlin Emperor and still had the right to participate in politics. Others There’s nothing left.”
Zhang Zhang looked around and said cautiously.
"Is there any movement over there in Tartar?"
In fact, what she wanted to ask was the status of the Tatar army's western expedition, and whether the Tatar army had returned to Mobei.
"Businessmen from the Western Regions said that the Tatar army has returned to Samarkand. I think it will take less than a few months for the Tatar army to return to Mobei."
As Zhang Zhang spoke, his face became gloomy.
"The Tatar army has returned from the Western Expedition, and the good times may be coming to an end."
Yan Chun whispered, frowning as he watched the ship enter the Yangtze River.
"Master, go back and rest for a while. The family is worried about you. Whenever you want to come to An'an City, you can come back."
Zhang Zhang comforted the depressed Yan Chun softly.
They sent Yan Chun to Huai River and returned to Lin'an City again. As for whether Yan Chun will come again, none of them can be sure.
It would be best not to come at all, lest they become frightened.
"Lin'an City is a shabby place, never come here again!"
Yan Chun looked at the river, his face covered with dark clouds, and suddenly he raised his head again.
"Zhang Zhang, these things must be known to Zhao Hong and the people of Lin'an City."
She didn't want to see Zhao Hong again, so she asked Zhang Zhang to deliver the news.
She didn't want to come to Lin'an City anymore, and it was best not to come to Jiangnan again.
"Master, Zhao Hong is just an insignificant prince. Telling him this probably has nothing to do with the overall situation."
Zhang Zhang couldn't help but said.
The news that the Tatars returned from the Western Expedition told Zhao Hong that he had no power, so what was the use?
The master is young, has a fickle mind, and has one idea every day. Maybe not long after returning, the owner will be eager to come back again.
"Insignificant? Then find a way to make him important!"
As Yan Chun spoke, he became excited unconsciously and felt a little complacent.
Perhaps only if Zhao Hong becomes the prince, or even ascends the throne as the emperor, can the current crisis be resolved.
