"How come Erlang has the time to come to my place these days?" In the Ciming Hall, Queen Mother Li looked at Liu Chengyou a little surprised.
The look of surprise in the Queen Mother's eyes made Liu Chengyou blush. You must know that he was famous for his filial piety in the past, but in recent years, due to various reasons, the number of visits to Ci Mingdian has become less and less, and it is difficult to say hello day and night.
Fortunately, he had a wise queen who always went to Ciming Hall to serve him and fulfill her filial piety for him. At this time, Empress Fu was holding a slightly pregnant belly in the palace, chatting with Mrs. Li. That's right, Queen Fu got pregnant again last winter.
Empress Chao Fu nodded, and Liu Chengyou stepped forward, helped her sit down, and said, "I heard that the Queen Mother was ill, so I came to see you. Now Sanlang and his uncles are not in the capital. Mother, you have to take care of yourself!" "
"I just slept late last night and got a little cold. The imperial doctor has prescribed medicine to treat it. It's nothing serious!" Hearing Liu Chengyou's caring words, Mrs. Li sighed, and Feng Rong calmed down and replied.
Looking at the dark circles under his eyes, he couldn't help but say: "I am pampered and cultivated in the palace, and there are so many people in the palace to serve me, so there will be no problem. But you, who have been working hard on state affairs for so many years and worrying day and night, should be Take care! I heard that you stayed up until midnight last night before taking a rest? The country and the family are all tied to you, so don't work too hard!"
"My son knows!" Liu Chengyou nodded and smiled.
Seeing this, Queen Mother Li couldn't help but sigh. She knew she knew it, but she just wouldn't change it... In terms of attitude, Liu Chengyou had nothing to blame the Queen Mother for.
Looking up, Liu Chengyou was touched by the kind gaze of Queen Mother Li. In the past few years, the relationship between mother and son has inevitably become estranged, but obviously, mother is mother after all. She may be unhappy with some of his actions, but she still cares about him.
Over the years, the Queen Mother was not very happy staying in the Han Palace. Liu Chengyou is busy with national affairs, Liu Chengxun is in Chang'an, several uncles, Li Hongwei is in Qingzhou, Li Yeyuan is in Yuanzhou, and the remaining few are living happily in Luoyang. They lack relatives around them and are inevitably lonely.
The Queen Mother believed in Buddhism, and for the sake of state affairs, she forcibly endured her unhappiness and changed to Taoism. The only person that Li can rely on is her eldest grandson Liu Xu, who she has always raised by her side...
Noticing the obvious increase in white hair on Li's temples, Liu Chengyou was touched, smiled, and said to her: "My son is here and he brings some good news for my mother!"
"Oh? What's the happy news?" Li asked with interest.
"My uncle has done a good job in Yuanzhou. It has been three years. He has been in the middle and upper grades every year in the examination. He has the qualifications to be a pillar and should be transferred. I have asked him to return to Beijing to report on his work. From now on, he will be appointed near Tokyo. In other posts, Zhengzhou, Xiangzhou, or Ruzhou will no longer suffer from the border!" Liu Chengyou said.
Among the younger brothers, the one Li loved and cared about the most was Li Ye, and she never shied away from this matter. When Liu Chengyou said this, his eyes suddenly showed joy, but after a second thought, he asked with a little restraint: "Seriously? Erlang, please forgive me. I know Li Ye's habits, so this will make things difficult for you." ?”
Liu Chengyou said: "My uncle did have political achievements when he was in Yuanzhou. Promotion is a natural thing. Mother should also understand me and not show favoritism!"
Hearing this, Li's eyebrows spread. Liu Chengyou continued: "Sanlang is in Chang'an. He observes politics and observes affairs. He is courteous and loving to people. He is highly praised by the people. He is already known as the "Wise King". He has promoted the reputation of our royal family in Guanzhong. I have called him back to Kaifeng."
"In addition, during this Jiaqing Festival, military envoys and military envoys from various places came to the court. My sister (Princess Yongning) and her brother-in-law (Song Yanwo) also came to the court, and my uncle Hongwei was also there. Uncles in Luoyang, I also plan to Summon them to Tokyo and gather them together as a family..."
Hearing Liu Chengyou's words, Mrs. Li became completely happy, her worries were gone, and she showed a strong look of expectation. He breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Liu Chengyou with kind eyes: "I understand Erlang's intention!"
Li is a smart woman. Although she is happy, she also knows in her heart that Liu Chengyou's actions are basically for her.
"Dad!" At this time, the eldest prince entered the palace and greeted him politely.
Although he is only a child with a yellow mouth and a young age, Liu Xu appears to be very quiet and unsmiling, but he knows etiquette.
"Brother Meng, come here, let me hug you!" Liu Chengyou waved, picked him up, and pricked his tender face affectionately with stubble, making him laugh lightly.
Noticing the dirt on his boots, Liu Chengyou asked curiously: "Where did you go to play?"
Facing Liu Chengyou's gaze, Liu Xu said, "I went to Guan Guan Hall to see the crops!"
"Oh?" Liu Chengyou was a little curious: "Why do you want to go to Guanjia Palace?"
After hearing the question, Liu Xu replied seriously: "I heard that every spring, my father would take the ministers to cultivate the fields. I was curious. There is a new harvest palace in the palace, so I went to see it!"
Liu Chengyou couldn't help but be surprised. He looked Liu Xu up and down, and saw the child with clear eyes and said, "What's the gain?"
Liu Xu stretched out his hand, shook it, and said, "I can already identify grains!"
Liu Chengyou became more and more interested and asked, "Which grain is it?"
Liu Xu twirled his fingers and responded: "Rice, millet, millet, wheat, and bean sprouts! I asked the palace servants to take out the grain seedlings and grains and identify them one by one. I also know that the rice and noodles we eat on daily basis are all From rice and wheat..."
"Haha..." Liu Chengyou laughed out loud, stroking his head, looking around, and said: "Looking at this child's performance, it seems appropriate to give him the nickname "Mo"!"
Empress Dowager Li was in a very good mood. She hugged Liu Xu into her arms and said to Liu Chengyou: "Erlang, Brother Meng is almost six years old. It's time to find a master for him and start him in school."
Liu Chengyou thought about it for a moment and said, "It's time for me! Does your mother have a favorite candidate?"
"How about Yang Ningshi, the crown prince's Taibao? He is a famous calligrapher, well-known both at home and abroad!" said Li.
Liu Chengyou's eyes flashed and he shook his head: "Mr. Yang is old and has been in poor health recently. I haven't summoned him to the palace for a long time!"
"He Ning, Minister of Rites?" Li proposed another candidate.
"He Ning is quite talented, but he is good at short songs and erotic songs, and his words are gorgeous and flashy, so he is not suitable!" Liu Chengyou said.
Seeing this, Li said directly: "In that case, it's up to you, Erlang, to decide!"
Slightly embarrassed, Liu Chengyou looked at Liu Xu and saw him staying in his grandmother's arms, being a quiet young man. After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou said: "Zhang Zhao! He has returned to the court from Zhengzhou and has not yet made any arrangements. It is just right that he can enter the palace to compile history and at the same time be a teacher for the princes. This man is talented and sensitive, and he is well versed in the history of the past dynasties. Policy......"
Resign, leave Ciming Hall, and stay with Empress Fu. Liu Chengyou personally supported her, and the two of them walked leisurely, roaming among the palace rooms. This rare consideration made Empress Fu quite enjoy it.
Touching his belly, he whispered to Liu Chengyou: "It's only four months, don't be so nervous!"
"That's right! I don't have much time to spend with you on weekdays!" Liu Chengyou said.
He gently leaned on Liu Chengyou and said, "I serve the empress, and I haven't seen her as happy as she is today for a long time!"
Liu Chengyou sighed slightly when he heard this: "My mother has always been behind me and silently supported me. Although she was unhappy about some things, she also took my thoughts into consideration and cooperated with my decisions. She never made it difficult for me. In comparison, But as a son, I am a little unfilial. In the past two years, I have rarely gone to Ciming Hall, but I am also a little embarrassed to face her. "
Seeing him showing his heart and feeling a little depressed, Empress Fu held Liu Chengyou's hand and comforted him: "Erlang is not only the head of a family, but also the king of a country. He has scruples in everything he does and thinks. The Queen Mother understands this too!" "
"Because of this! After reflection, I feel even more guilty..." Liu Chengyou breathed out a sigh of relief.
Seeing this, Empress Fu changed the subject: "Although Liu Xu is young, he is very smart and happy! When he grows up, he will be a benevolent gentleman. Concubine Chen died early. He grew up in Ciming Palace these years. It is quite distressing to see him, but , with a son like this, Concubine Chen’s spirit in heaven can rest in peace!”
"This guy is really smart!" Liu Chengyou responded when Liu Xu was mentioned.
Just now in the Ciming Hall, Liu Xu's performance was fully visible to him. Empress Fu continued: "In comparison, Liu Yang and the others can only laugh and have fun, and are restless. Erlang, should we also find a master for Liu Yang?"
After hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but turn his head and look at Fu Hou. Fu Hou had a slight smile on his lips and a gentle face.
Liu Chengyou said: "It is the nature of a four or five-year-old child to play..."
Empress Fu obviously had her own ideas and said: "As a son of the Tian family, he has to bear heavy burdens, so he is not like the family of ordinary people. I think Liu Yang can go to school."
Frowning slightly, Liu Chengyou stopped, but after seeing the talisman, he looked at him a little stubbornly. Instead of looking at each other for a while, Liu Chengyou said a little submissively: "Since you have this intention, then let Liu Yang learn to read and practice essays like Zhang Zhao..."
"Thank you, official!" Empress Fu smiled and leaned against him intimately.
Liu Chengyou personally sent Empress Fu back to Kunming Palace hand in hand. God and Empress chatted a lot along the way, but Da Fu was very measured and did not mention the prince again.
After returning to the palace, Liu Chengyou meditated every step of the way. Suddenly, his princes were almost at the age of entering school. He suddenly became alarmed. In the past, concubines competed for favor, but what about the future?
Today, the performance of Liu Xu, an orphan, really surprised him. At the same time, one must also doubt that this child’s early intelligence may be a blessing or a curse...
