Tokyo, Han Palace City.
Although there has been a lot of good news recently, climate changes are still independent of human will. The heaven and earth are desolate, and all things are desolate. In front of the Qiuhua Hall, the biting winter wind blew through the hall, making a whining sound, and a flexible figure ran in the corridor.
"Slow down! Don't run!" Emperor Liu, who was lucky enough to be here, couldn't help shouting as he looked at the little man running in front of him, paying attention to the slippery ground, a little worried: " Be careful if you fall!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he slipped and fell neatly in the corridor. Seeing this, Liu Chengyou quickly followed him, only to see the child, who was still afraid of being there. The heavy coat was worn on his body, which was a little full and looked a little bloated.
Liu Chengyou lifted him up and looked at him for a few times. His little face, which was red from the cold, tensed up, and his smart eyes looked at Liu Chengyou eagerly.
"Where did you fall? Does it hurt?" Liu Chengyou checked his hands and feet and asked with concern.
After hearing this, my little face suddenly felt like it was about to bloom. Seeing this, Liu Chengyou said seriously: "Don't cry!"
It's okay not to say it, but as soon as he opened his mouth, the child burst into tears with a "wow", wailing and bursting into tears. However, Liu Chengyou smiled helplessly. Those who laugh will feel more relaxed, and those who cry will feel happier.
"Are you just going to greet daddy with tears and snot?" He held him in his arms and slowly walked towards the main hall. Liu Chengyou asked him gently while wiping his tears and snot.
These words had some effect, and the crying became quieter. I stretched out my little hand with a sob and said, "It hurts!"
Fortunately, the floor of the corridor was polished not too rough, and the scratches were not serious. I blew it on him, took out a candy wrapped in oil paper from my arms, and stuffed it into his mouth. Liu Chengyou asked again: "What else?" Does it hurt?"
"It doesn't hurt anymore!" Xiaowa changed his words directly. There's nothing a piece of candy can't solve.
"Where's your mother?" Liu Chengyou asked.
"Take care of your brother in the dormitory!"
What Liu Chengyou is holding is his eighth son, Liu Ai, his third son from his wife Zhe. He was born in the ninth year of Qianyou and is now six and a half years old. Liu Chengyou came to Qiuhua Palace here, but he heard that the eleventh son was sick, so he came here specifically to visit.
In the palace, Madam Zhe came out to welcome her. She had served Emperor Liu for more than ten years, and she had many children. She had a deep relationship, and the etiquette seemed very natural. Noticing the crying Liu Ai sitting on Liu Chengyou's arm, Lady Zhe couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong with Eighth Lang?"
"I was so happy to see my father that I ran too fast and fell!" Liu Chengyou said.
He ordered people to take Liu Ai to wash his hands and apply medicine, while Liu Chengyou followed Mrs. Zhe to see his other son. The eleventh prince was born during Liu Chengyou's Northern Expedition. He is now over three years old and named Liu Xiao, but his body has always been a bit weak.
The child was already asleep, and his face looked unhealthy. He gently touched his forehead. The temperature had dropped. Liu Chengyou asked in a low voice: "What did the imperial doctor say?"
"Eleventh Lang has always been frail. It was because of my poor care this time that he caught a cold and developed a high fever. After taking medicine, it was temporarily relieved..." As she said this, the lady's eyes couldn't help but turn red. .
In recent years, Emperor Liu had not had any children who died young. Children getting sick was the most worrying thing, and Liu Xiao was always very worried because of Liu Xiao's frailty. High fever is a very serious illness.
Taking Madam Zhe into his arms, caressing her back, Liu Chengyou comforted: "Little Eleven can survive every time, and this time is no exception. I believe that after this disaster, he will thrive in the future!"
Taking Concubine Zhe to sit outside, Liu Chengyou held her hand and caressed her with a comforting gesture. Today's Mrs. Zhe is also a young woman in her thirties. Her youthfulness has gone forever, but she has become more resolute and heroic. Because of this, Liu Chengyou felt even more unbearable when he saw her rarely showing such a worried little daughter.
With a smile on his face, Liu Chengyou said: "I also want to bring you some good news!"
"What?" Lady Zhe looked at him in surprise.
"The military report from Lingnan has been sent to the Privy Council. Pan Mei has captured Panyu. Liu Yuan, the leader of Nanyue, has been captured by the army. Lingnan is not far away from being completely pacified!" Liu Chengyou said.
Lady Zhe was smart. After hearing this, she immediately asked: "Where is Shiro? How is he?"
"Don't worry, I just want to tell you that everything is fine with him!" Liu Chengyou chuckled and said, "With Pan Mei, nothing can go wrong. Pan Mei also said that Liu Fang performed very well!"
Pan Mei is obviously a smart person. While reporting on the military situation, he also did not forget to mention the fourth prince Liu Fang.
"Alas!" Although she breathed a sigh of relief, Lady Zhe still made a rare complaint: "Marching and fighting, fighting for life and death, are things that even the strongest warriors dare not be careless about. What is he going to do as a young child? The battle formation is dangerous. , Lingnan is difficult, it’s winter, and I don’t know how he can bear the hard work of military service?”
Noticing Lady Zhe's resentful tone, Liu Chengyou smiled. Liu Fang went to the battlefield. Although Liu Fang took the initiative to ask for help, in the end it was his father who agreed first. Being able to understand Mrs. Zhe's love for her son, Emperor Liu could only comfort him: "According to Pan Mei's report, Liu Fang was willing to serve as a guard in front of the army. He had no arrogance, was resolute and calm, brave and eager to learn, although he was not very tall. He has achieved great results, but he has already shown his grace, and his journey is not in vain!"
"After this hard work and training, he will definitely grow a lot. As a mother, you should also be happy for him!" Liu Chengyou said with a smile.
Hearing this, there was no smile on Mrs. Zhe's face. Instead, she lowered her head slightly and whispered to Liu Chengyou: "Silang is determined and ambitious, but I don't want him to have any ambitions!"
Hearing what she said, Liu Chengyou was slightly stunned for a moment, but he quickly came to his senses and stroked her hand again. He seemed to sense an attitude from Lady Zhe's words. Emperor Liu felt a sense of emotion in his heart. Among the women in the harem, only Empress Fu and Concubine Zhe Xian had a profound understanding of righteousness.
"Where's Liu Yun? My brother is sick, where did he go?" Liu Chengyou asked, which was considered to change the subject.
Lady Zhe couldn't help but say: "He went to Tai Hospital and said he wanted to study medicine and treat his brother!"
"This kid has a wide range of interests, but none of them persist for a long time!" Thinking of the fifth son who was obviously smart but always lazy, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but said, but the corners of his mouth still turned into a smile.
...
After leaving Qiuhua Palace, Liu Chengyou was called to Yaohua Palace again. Concubine Gao invited her, but seeing that it was getting late, he decided to stay at Yaohua Palace tonight.
"How is Mr. Eleven's condition?" In the dormitory, the noble lady served Emperor Liu diligently, holding his feet in the basin with her delicate hands softly and in place, and she still cared about Liu Xiao.
"The symptoms of typhoid fever and high fever have stabilized temporarily!" Liu Chengyou said.
"Alas! This child is pitiful. He has to suffer such suffering at such a young age!" Concubine Gao also showed an expression of pity on her beautiful face.
Looking at her, Liu Chengyou asked: "You asked me to come, what's the matter?"
After hearing the question, Concubine Gao did not hesitate and said directly: "It's still Saburo's business!"
For a long time, the third prince, Liu Xi, whom Concubine Gao cared about most besides him, the emperor, was also aware of this. Emperor Liu knew this. When I heard about it, I couldn't help but ask: "Liu Xi? What happened to him?"
"The prince and Da Lang went to Jiangnan to reward the army, and Si Lang was also training in Lingnan. Liu Xi, you asked him to work in Feilong Stable to raise horses. I heard that he wandered around all day, riding horses and playing... "Concubine Gao looked a little dissatisfied.
"This is what he requested!" Liu Chengyou said.
"Then he should be restrained more!" Concubine Gao said.
Looking at his beloved concubine, Liu Chengyou sighed: "Liu Xi is getting older. Do you still want to take care of him all day long? After all, you can't take care of him for the rest of his life! You don't have to worry, but I feel that if he If you can really raise a horse and develop your skills, it can be regarded as a growth!"
