She deliberately didn't say "royal", but said "from our family", which seemed extremely affectionate.
"This, this, can only be partially regarded as ours." Lizong smiled awkwardly and finally answered.
Concubine Yan looked at Princess Rui who was happily picking tangerines with Dong Songchen, and asked softly: "Guan, look how much Princess Rui likes this hanging garden."
"You can come out and have a look if you like it." Xie Daoqing didn't know what Concubine Yan was thinking, so he immediately responded, trying to shut her mouth.
But Yan Guifei was not resigned to this, but said: "Zhao Ping is the richest in the world, why doesn't he give the hanging garden to the officials?"
Not only did she speak like this, she especially emphasized the words "Fu Jia Tian Xia".
As Concubine Yan spoke, she looked at Lizong.
Sure enough, when the official heard this, his expression changed slightly.
Seeing the official's expression change, Concubine Yan couldn't help but smile.
She was not willing to be a noble concubine, her goal was to become the most powerful woman in the Song Dynasty.
Who is the saint's biggest support now? Empress Dowager Yang who supported him has been dead for twenty years.
Now her only support is Zhao Ping. As long as Zhao Ping is defeated, she may rise to power.
"Zhao Ping cooperates with us not only in the sky garden, but also in teahouses, restaurants, liquor shops, glass shops, perfume shops, etc. How can a sky garden be justified?" Seeing Lizong's face change slightly, not knowing what he was thinking, Xie Daoqing hurriedly explain.
When Lizong heard this, his expression became better.
Concubine Yan Guifei looked at her face and knew that Lizong seemed to have been persuaded.
She was not willing to give in. She rolled her eyes and said immediately: "Rui Guo, do you like this hanging garden?"
"Of course I like it. I can't wait to come here every day." Rui Guo was extremely happy to hear this and blurted out while eating tangerines.
Concubine Yan couldn't help but be overjoyed. Princess Rui was the official's favorite.
Whatever she wants, the officials will give her. Even if the stars can be picked, the officials will also pick them.
Why is this? The official family currently only has one daughter and no sons.
A smile appeared on Concubine Yan's face: "Rui Guo likes it so much, can you let the officials reward you with this hanging garden?"
Hearing this, Xie Daoqing's expression changed. If Princess Rui insists on having this hanging garden, what should she do?
If you don't give it, you will not only offend the princess of Rui, but also the officials.
If she wanted to give it, she would definitely offend Zhao Ping, who indeed gave her a lot of support.
If there were no Zhao Ping, the palace would not be bankrupt, but Yin would have to eat a lot of food, and the expenses would be extremely tight.
You know, in summer, a bowl of iced white fungus soup is almost useless.
And with Zhao Ping, not only the iced Tremella fungus can be used freely, but there are also several painted boats for official entertainment.
"Your Majesty, I prefer the person who built this garden." Princess Rui's eyes rolled, and her answer was unexpected.
Concubine Yan's expression changed, and she forced a smile and said: "Ruiguo, what's not so good about the hanging garden, why are you still building this garden?"
"The person who built this garden is of course better. He can build me a hanging garden at any time in the future. I heard that he can not only build a hanging garden, but also make colored glaze, flower fairy gouache, etc. From now on, he will give me whatever I want. What to make?" Princess Rui's eyes kept flashing, and she looked extremely smart.
Of course, Zhao Ping's surname is not Zhao, so he and the princess are not a good match.
Zhao Ping is not only talented, but also his wealth is the best in the world, which is the best help for the increasingly poor Song Dynasty.
But the princess's surname was also Zhao, so it was impossible for the two to get married.
Thinking of this, Xie Daoqing couldn't help but frown.
Concubine Yan couldn't help being shocked and couldn't believe her ears.
She did not expect that Rui Guo, who was only twelve years old, would have such thoughts.
Thinking of this, she looked at Rui Guo in disbelief.
Hearing this, Concubine Yan couldn't help but look at Princess Rui carefully, and then fell into deep thought.
Seeing Princess Rui's face glowing with happiness, she finally realized something.
Twelve years old is not considered old in the Song Dynasty, but it is not young either. Some people are even married at the age of twelve.
Concubine Yan just wanted to give her a hanging garden, but Princess Rui thought further.
Not only does she want a hanging garden, but she also wants someone who can make it.
Is this a possibility? Yan Guifei turned her eyes and immediately understood.
Her face suddenly regained its calmness, and she said softly: "Rui Guo, your idea is good, but his name is Zhao Ping, and it is obviously impossible for him to have the same surname as yours."
In order to cut off Princess Rui's thoughts, Concubine Yan did not bother to attack her beautiful thoughts.
There is a rule in the Song Dynasty that cousins can get married, but those with the same surname cannot get married.
Sure enough, after hearing this, Princess Rui's eyes turned red, her mouth tilted, and she was about to cry.
Hearing Princess Rui's expression, Concubine Yan was secretly proud.
After hearing what Princess Rui said, Xie Daoqing did not expect Princess Rui to think so.
She glanced at Xie Daoqing inadvertently and saw that a few white hairs had climbed up on her head and there were wrinkles at the corners of her eyes.
She and Xie Daoqing stood together, not like sisters, but like a mother and daughter.
Looking at Xie Daoqing frowning, Concubine Yan was secretly proud.
As long as Princess Rui makes this request for a hanging garden, Xie Daoqing and Zhao Ping will inevitably be separated, and her goal will be achieved.
Princess Rui's face was full of worry, and she suddenly came to Xie Daoqing's side.
Since Princess Rui was raised by Concubine Jia, she did not have much affection for Xie Daoqing, and the two were only casual acquaintances.
Seeing Princess Rui running towards him, Xie Daoqing couldn't help being surprised and happy.
Although Xie Daoqing didn't understand why Princess Rui wanted to get up with him, her face was full of tenderness.
After all, Xie Daoqing is nominally the mother of Princess Rui, including her biological mother and adoptive mother.
Princess Rui looked at Xie Daoqing and suddenly asked: "My eldest lady, Zhao Ping has a good relationship with your eldest lady. I wonder what he looks like?"
Xie Daoqing couldn't help being shocked. It was clear that Zhao Ping's surname was Zhao, and it was obviously impossible for the two of them. Why didn't Princess Rui give up?
But the other party has already asked, and she dare not not answer, otherwise she will commit the crime of deceiving the emperor.
"I've never heard of his appearance, but I heard he looks pretty good." Xie Daoqing thought for a while and had to answer truthfully.
Princess Rui couldn't help but be overjoyed, her eyes sparkling, and she continued to ask: "Madam, how old is Zhao Ping?"
When she said this, her face was extremely nervous. What if she was about the same age as her father?
"I heard that I am about the same age as you." Xie Daoqing frowned, sighed, and shook his head: "Ruiguo, listen to your Majesty and give up on this. Zhao Ping is also named Zhao."
When Princess Rui heard the eldest lady saying the same thing, her eyes turned red, her mouth flattened, and she couldn't help but shed tears.
She wiped her tears and came to Lizong's side.
Lizong personally wiped the tears of Princess Rui, and his own eyes were a little red.
"Dad knows that Rui Guo feels uncomfortable, and so does Daddy. Rui Guo, please stop having this idea." Lizong said forcefully, feeling that his eyes were uncomfortable.
Princess Rui thought for a while, then suddenly shook her head, looked up with tears in her eyes: "Dad, there is actually a way."
"Rui Guo, there is no way. It's impossible for you to have the same surname as Zhao Ping." Lizong still shook his head and frowned while wiping the tears of Princess Rui Guo.
He had made it very clear, but he didn't expect that Princess Rui still wouldn't give up.
Princess Ruiguo wiped her tears and said with a sob: "Dad, why don't you issue an order to change Zhao Ping to Li Ping or Wang Ping. In short, just don't use the surname Zhao." At this point, she was afraid of Lizong. If he didn't agree, he kept shaking Lizong's arm with both hands.
Lizong couldn't help but fell into deep thought, thinking about this possibility.
It is not uncommon for emperors to give surnames since ancient times, but generally they are given the same surname as the emperor.
Although Zhao Ping's name is mediocre, his surname is good and it is the same as his.
If Zhao Ping was a commoner and Lizong gave him a surname and married Princess Rui to him, he would be too happy.
However, Zhao Ping was not only famous all over the world, but also a court official. He was also rich in the world and had a military force that could compete with the Hu people.
The key point is that if he marries the princess, his career will be completely over, and he will have a false position at best.
In order to prevent relatives from taking power in the Song Dynasty, the prince-in-law was treated well, but an official career was simply impossible.
Therefore, in the Song Dynasty, not many people were willing to marry a princess.
And the more talented a person is, the less willing he is to marry a princess.
This is not unprecedented. Wang Shen married the eldest princess of Shu, but he had no official career.
Wang Shen was very talented, proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. His poems and paintings were spread throughout the world, and he had good relations with Dongpo lay people.
Dongpo's official career was bright, but he only had a false position because he believed that his career was a mistake made by the princess.
It was great for the princess to have a mother-in-law, and she personally served her mother-in-law after she fell ill.
But Wang Shen was not satisfied. Not only did he marry eight concubines, but he also allowed his concubines to offend the princess.
The princess did not get Wang Shen's true love. When she was ill, Wang Shen not only failed to take care of the princess, but instead behaved with his concubine in front of the princess, causing the princess to die of depression.
Wang Shen was talented, but Zhao Ping was even more talented.
Wang Shen was just a small talent, and only men of letters had some small talent.
Zhao Ping was not only proficient in poetry, but his policy making was far beyond that of Wang Shen, and he was even more talented in governing the country.
Wang Shen even regretted marrying the princess, and Zhao Ping was definitely not willing to marry the princess.
Zhao Ping married a princess, which was not good for Zhao Ping, but even worse for Rui.
The precedent of the eldest princess of Shu must not happen to Rui. This was Lizong's conclusion.
Thinking of this, his face darkened, he shook his head, and said patiently: "Rui Guo, you and Zhao Ping have the same surname. This is simply not feasible in the Song Dynasty. Rui Guo, dad will find a good match."
At this point, Lizong felt a pain and almost shed tears.
Princess Rui never expected that her only hope would be shattered by her father.
"Dad, I don't believe that as long as you give the decree, Zhao Ping can change his surname. It is an easy thing for dad. Dad, dad, I am begging you. I have nothing to beg you for. I just want to ask you for this." You are gone." Princess Ruiguo cried loudly while shaking Lizong's arm.
Hearing the pain of Princess Rui, Lizong felt even more uncomfortable.
But dad is doing it for your own good, and asking Zhao Ping to change his name will only harm you.
Thinking of this, Lizong felt that long-term pain is worse than short-term pain. In the future, you will understand your father's painstaking efforts.
Lizong was heartbroken, and while patting Rui Guo's back gently, he said decisively: "Rui Guo, give up on this idea. No one who is talented is willing to marry a princess. The eldest princess of Shu will marry me Wang Shen, in the end, he was just pissed to death by Wang Shen. Daddy is doing this for your own good. The long-term pain is not as good as the short-term pain. Forget about Zhao Ping. There are many good matches in the world, and Daddy is responsible for choosing them for you."
Princess Rui begged, but she didn't expect her father's ruthless reply.
She covered her face with her hands and stumbled downstairs.
"Daddy, I hate you, I hate you." Princess Rui said while running and crying.
Lizong couldn't help being shocked and shouted hurriedly: "Don't stop Rui Guo yet."
Concubine Yan couldn't help but smile coldly when she saw this.
If Lizong agreed to change Zhao Ping's surname, her goal would not be achieved.
However, Lizong did not agree to Princess Rui's request, which had planted a thorn in the hearts of Lizong and Rui.
