Son of Song Dynasty

Chapter 137 Zhao Defang

Wang Pu's forehead was a little sweaty. Although he was the prime minister of the two dynasties, he had a close relationship with Zhao Kuangyin in the early years, so he became Zhao Kuangyin's in-laws, and he also made great efforts for Zhao Kuangyin during the Chen Qiao mutiny. He is also quite jealous of Zhao Kuangyin, otherwise his position would not have been replaced by Zhao Pu.

In recent years, he has deliberately kept a low profile to protect himself. He has always followed the crowd when discussing affairs in the court, and his relationship with his son-in-law is not very close. It can only be said that he has maintained a good or bad situation. Now Zhao Guangyi is forcing him to express his opinion in public , and it is such a big event, if one is not careful, his entire royal family will be destroyed forever.

"Your Majesty, I think that the old man thinks that such an important matter can be left to a courtier to be in charge of the house? According to the etiquette and rules since ancient times, one must first report to the empress before making a decision." After a long silence, Wang Pu lowered his voice. head, said cautiously.

Zhao Guangyi secretly scolded the old fox, although Wang Pu did not directly object to him being in charge of the country, but it was reasonable and reasonable to carry the empress out, and it would be quite inconvenient for others to object again.

Zhao Kuangyin has only been on the throne for more than ten years, and he has already had several empresses. Because of the frequent empresses, the empress's prestige has never really been established. When all the important officials were discussing matters just now, they almost ignored the master of the harem intentionally or unintentionally.

But now that Wang Pu puts Empress Song in the front in the name of "law of etiquette", the ministers really have nothing to say, and it is conceivable that although everyone is still unclear about Empress Song's attitude, but He definitely wouldn't be on Zhao Guangyi's side.

When the atmosphere at the scene was at a stalemate, there was suddenly the sound of hurried footsteps outside, as if someone was running into the bedroom at a fast pace.

"Royal Father... Daddy!" A young boy shouted anxiously, his footsteps seemed to pass through the sleeping hall, heading towards Zhao Kuangyin's couch in the depths.

All the important ministers who were discussing matters in the side hall couldn't help raising their heads, exchanged glances with each other, and the same thought came to everyone's minds: "The third prince, Zhao Defang, came so fast!"

Naturally, they would not have thought that Zhao Dezhao was worried that his father was getting old and that something might happen in the palace before Zhao Dezhao led his troops to the expedition, so he specially told his younger brother to spend as much time as possible when he had nothing to do in his daily life. into the palace.

Although Zhao Defang was young and naughty, he was still very convinced of his brother. Since Zhao Dezhao led the troops to the south, he really remembered his brother's instructions, and went to the palace to accompany Zhao Kuangyin every day when he had nothing to do.

Just now when Zhao Kuangyin suddenly fainted in the court hall, he happened to be in the back garden of Funing Palace, and he got the news very quickly, and it came very quickly.

"Father!" Zhao Defang opened the curtain, and saw Zhao Kuangyin lying on the couch with his eyes closed, looking unconscious, crying and rushing forward, a pair of small hands trying to grab Zhao Kuangyin's right hand.

"Your Highness!" The eunuch who was serving beside the couch immediately stopped him, and said in a low voice, "The imperial doctor said that the Holy Majesty needs to rest and rest, and don't wantonly disturb him!"

Zhao Defang had no choice but to back out of the curtain, but refused to leave immediately. He didn't dare to cry loudly, so he could only lower his voice and whimper.When he was born, Zhao Kuangyin had already been enthroned as emperor. It can be said that he had been pampered since he was a child, and he had never experienced any hardships. Now that he suddenly encountered such a major change, and his second brother, who could be the backbone, was not there, his heart suddenly panicked. What to do.

At this moment, someone gently stroked the top of his head, and a gentle voice said from behind: "Saburo don't need to worry, everything will happen with uncle, your father is blessed by heaven, and he will be fine this time."

Zhao Defang turned her head and saw the amiable face of her uncle Zhao Guangyi. She couldn't help feeling more relaxed. She wiped her tears with the back of her hand, looked up at Zhao Guangyi and asked, "Uncle, do you think my father is really all right this time?"

The corner of Zhao Guangyi's mouth twitched, his face was a bit complicated, but he finally squeezed out a smile and said affirmatively, "Of course!"

If he could let Zhao Guangyi choose, he would rather his big brother never wake up again!
Recently, his nephew has suddenly emerged, and his limelight in the court's state affairs is getting stronger and stronger. Not to mention the court's civil and military ministers, any ordinary people in Tokyo with a little knowledge can see that the saint has the intention of cultivating and supporting his son. Although the power is not established right now, the party has not been attached to the court, and the prestige is not enough, but in the long run, who knows what will happen in the future?
Zhao Guangyi couldn't help but break into a cold sweat every time he thought about this matter recently. Especially what Wang Jien once said, "You can't be close without being distant" made him feel uneasy!

He and Zhao Kuangyin were born of the same mother. The two brothers conspired to start a business, supported each other, and went through many hardships together. The bond of flesh and blood can definitely be regarded as deep.But the weight of flesh and blood is still not enough compared to the throne of the Song Dynasty and the great achievements of the world.

After all, Zhao Defang was still young, so how could he guess the complicated thoughts in his uncle's stomach? Hearing that Zhao Guangyi was so sure, he let out a long breath and said, "That's all right. The queen mother knew that her father was ill, and she didn't know that she would be anxious." What will it be like?"

Zhao Guangyi's face changed drastically, he couldn't help but grabbed Zhao Defang's collar, and asked sharply, "Did you tell the empress?"

The matter of the emperor fainting in the court hall must be hidden from the empress sooner or later, but the difference between knowing it sooner and knowing it later is very big.

Zhao Defang was taken aback by this uncle who suddenly changed his face. He couldn't help shrinking his head, and stammered: "Second brother told me before leaving Beijing that if there is something urgent, report it to the queen immediately. I just When I found out that my father had fainted, I immediately sent people to look for my mother, and my mother would be here soon."

Only then did Zhao Guangyi realize that he had lost his composure, and immediately let go of Zhao Defang, laughing twice and said: "Erlang is still thoughtful, so good, so good!"

While comforting Zhao Defang with a smile, he secretly hated in his heart. If Zhao Defang hadn't accidentally slipped his mouth this time, he would never have expected that Zhao Dezhao would have colluded with Queen Song unknowingly. In this way, any movement in the harem would not escape the eyes and ears of Zhao Dezhao.

Zhao Defang didn't dare to answer his uncle's words anymore. He had already vaguely felt that this uncle seemed to be quite afraid of his second brother. Although his uncle kept saying yes, his expression didn't look good at all.

At this moment, a proclaim sounded outside the sleeping hall: "The empress has arrived!"

(End of this chapter)