[Seven Five + Sword Three] White jade dyed bright yellow

After the New Year, Lu Fang and Ding Zhaolan had to take their family back to Songjiang Mansion because of the sacrifices to ancestors around the Shangyuan Festival.

Originally, Ye Shulan and Bai Yutang planned to go back with them, but Zhao Zhen said that the royal family also had sacrifices, and Ye Shulan's New Year's Eve in the capital was probably just like this, so he might as well do the whole thing this time, and he won't force it no matter what happens in the future.And in February, Zhao Zhen was going to host an important ceremony about spring planting. The scale was very large, and there were various gatherings, all of which were very interesting.The two little princesses are still going to the Hidden Sword Villa in the future, and it would be good to go together at that time.

Zhao Zhen talked about this, and Bai Yutang had no choice but to agree.

It's just that I didn't expect that a few days after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, a letter came from Hangzhou-it turned out that the expansion project of the Tibetan Sword Villa was suspended because of the Chinese New Year.Originally, it was time to start work after the [-]th day. Unexpectedly, the long-term and short-term workers hired before suddenly stopped coming. When I asked someone what was going on, I couldn't find out why.Knowing that this princess of Wu State is more active in expanding the Tibetan Sword Villa than their owner of the Tibetan Sword Villa, I wrote to ask how to deal with it.

Ye Shulan was really anxious when she heard this.She also pointed out that she could use the sword hut to cast swords as soon as she went back. If the construction period is delayed, who knows when it will be completed?When Ye Shulan was in a hurry, she couldn't care less about playing. After discussing with Bai Yutang, she decided to leave in two days. While asking the servants of the Baifu to pack up and salute, she went into the palace and explained the whole story to Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen could only let it go with regret.

Because of the haste to leave, Ye Shulan didn't take the two little princesses with her this time, she planned to wait for the weather to be better and let their father send someone to send them there.

But the night before leaving, Ye Shulan pondered for a while, then pushed open the door, ready to go out.

Bai Yutang heard the noise, and immediately chased after him: "Shu Lan? Where are you going at night?"

Ye Shulan tilted her head and glanced at him, then nodded her chin: "... Tangtang just came out as well. Do you know where that Master Fan is?"

Bai Yutang thought for a while, and then called a servant to give a few orders. The person ran away immediately, and came back after a while, and said a few words to Bai Yutang. Bai Yutang nodded and asked the other party to retreat. Next, while motioning Ye Shulan to follow, he asked in confusion: "What are you doing with Mr. Fan at such a late hour?"

"Some things, I always think it would be better to talk about them." Ye Shulan followed Bai Yutang, her voice was a little low, as if she could hear a trace of sadness.

Bai Yutang frowned, didn't say anything after all, took the other party out of the mansion, walked around for about half an hour, and finally came to a simple house.

Bai Yutang wanted to knock on the door, but was stopped by Ye Shulan. She raised her eyes to look at the low courtyard wall, jumped up to the top of the wall lightly, Bai Yutang touched her nose, and could only follow silently.

After briefly confirming the ground conditions with stones, the two of them jumped down silently. Unexpectedly, as soon as they landed, they heard an old but dignified shout: "He Fang Xiaoxiao?!"

Immediately afterwards, a long spear stabbed in front of him.

Bai Yutang stepped in front of Ye Shulan, waved his long sleeves, gently swung the spear away with just the right internal force, and then clasped his fists together: "Master Fan, you came here late at night, and Mr. Bai is bothering you."

Only then did Fan Zhongyan see clearly that the thief who climbed the wall late at night turned out to be Princess Wu and her son-in-law. He hurriedly put away his spears and bowed his hands in return: "Your Highness, Lord White Son-in-law, who are you two?"

Bai Yutang took a step back and looked at Ye Shulan.

Ye Shulan clenched her fists and took two steps forward: "Shulan came here because she wanted to say something to Master Fan."

Fan Zhongyan bowed again in fear and trepidation: "Your Highness, please come into the room and explain in detail."

"No need." Ye Shulan waved her hand, "Not a few words... Tangtang?"

As Ye Shulan said, she turned her head to look at Bai Yutang and blinked.

Inexplicably, Bai Yutang could see that he didn't want to be there. Although he didn't understand, he still frowned, stepped aside, and let the wind pass by.

Ye Shulan pinched the tassel strap nervously, and after a while she gritted her teeth and said, "It may be inappropriate for Shulan to say such a thing as a princess, but, but... Your lord's new policy, Shulan is very optimistic..."

——Looking through some files in the past few days, I have recalled a lot of history about the Song Dynasty that was buried deep in my memory, especially the impression of the Song Dynasty’s three redundant and two accumulated ills has gradually become clear, and the content of Fan Zhongyan’s New Deal just seen, It's not like solving these problems.She doesn't know what happened to this reform in history, but she knows that Fan Zhongyan's situation is not very good at the moment. Just a simple inquiry, she knows that there are quite a few people impeaching him in the court recently, because it touched the hearts of some people. Interests have offended many people, and it is almost impossible to carry out reforms now.

"So... so please stick to it, my lord." Ye Shulan paused, and continued, "The New Deal is what the Song Dynasty needs, and I hope that my lord will let it be carried out, even if you have to violate certain principles... It's all for profit, and those who seek profit only want real benefits. If their benefits are reduced, you must find a way to make up for them from other places, so let them stand by your side, right? Too hard is easy to break, please be careful Wan Sansi."

Fan Zhongyan originally only listened to her for the sake of the other party's young age and being a princess, and didn't take it to heart at all.However, the little girl's voice was probably trembling because of nervousness, but she could hear sincere and firm approval from it—as a politician, what is more gratifying than being recognized by others for one's lifelong political opinions—— Only then did he listen carefully.

After listening, he kept stroking his beard and froze in place—the recent situation is indeed very difficult...Do you want to give in?

As soon as Ye Shulan finished speaking, regardless of whether Fan Zhongyan listened or not, she bowed her hands and retreated, then flew up to the wall, said hello to Bai Yutang, and the two left Fan's residence together.

It's just that Ye Shulan kept turning her head while walking on the road - she didn't understand politics, let alone the bookishness of the ancients, so she didn't know whether what she said was right or not.It’s just that Fan Zhongyan, who cares about the world first and enjoys the world later, should be a good official. I only hope that his new policies can be implemented smoothly.

Bai Yutang watched her movements with a complicated expression——Shu Lan... Is there anything you don't want him to know?

Both of them had something on their minds, so they went back to the White Mansion without saying a word, and after a relatively silent snack, they went back to their houses to rest.

By the next morning, Ye Shulan completely forgot what happened last night, and rushed to his yard in a hurry when she got up early in the morning: "Dangtangtangtang, I just remembered that I forgot to bring a gift to Xiao Zhengming! Let Bai The butler first asks someone to go to the gate of the city with a salute, and you accompany me to the street to pick out gifts before going there!"

——Only the two of them are seasick, and a fool will suffer by boat.

After going around for a while, they finally bought a pair of black and white steed-shaped Ni Gu Gu as a gift for Ye Zhengming, and the two rushed straight out of the city.

Unexpectedly, at the gate of the city, I saw Chen Lin with a group of inner guards - it was Zhao Zhen who sent them to see them off.

Ye Shulan was almost flattered - Chen Lin had a life-saving grace for Zhao Zhen, and he was almost unanimous in the palace. He came to see her off in person, which is enough to show Zhao Zhen's love for her.

After hesitating for a while, Ye Shulan still said a few words to Chen Lin before getting into the car: "...I hope Eunuch Chen will convey it to the emperor."

Hearing these words, Chen Lin was obviously frightened, but still nodded hurriedly: "Yes, don't worry, Your Highness, the old slave will definitely convey it to His Majesty verbatim——The princess and her son-in-law have a long way to go back to Hangzhou, I wish you the best of luck! "

"Thank you, Eunuch Chen."

Chen Lin smiled and waved his hands.Ye Shulan just climbed into the carriage, and as soon as she got in, she saw Bai Yutang looking at her suspiciously.

Ye Shulan touched her face involuntarily: "What's wrong? Is there something dirty on my face?"

Bai Yutang pulled her into his arms, kissed her cheeks next to each other, and finally slipped into her ear, whispering: "Shu Lan Shu Lan—"

Ye Shulan's ears were a little itchy and her cheeks were a little hot from the heat, but she still raised her head and looked at Bai Yutang, imitating his tone: "Tangtangtang..."

Bai Yutang couldn't help laughing, leaned his chin on her shoulder, and tightened his arms, but the frown still showed a bit of worry - when Ye Shulan talked to Eunuch Chen just now, they were not too far away, his inner strength Deep and clear...

Royal Palace

Zhao Zhen stood with his back facing Chen Lin, and after hearing the other party's reply, he couldn't help frowning: "The princess really said that?"

Chen Lin knelt on the ground and said respectfully: "Yes. Your Highness is serious. I dare not make a mistake."

——Father is a very good emperor, benevolent and tolerant, diligent in governing and loving the people, this great rule and prosperity will last forever.Whatever the father wants to do, he will insist on doing it. Even if the daughter is far away, she must support her in her heart.

——In addition, please beware of the Northeast Jurchen and Northwest Mongolia.

Recalling Ye Shulan's words relayed by Chen Lin again, Zhao Zhen was even more puzzled.It's nothing to say that he is kind, after all, courtiers don't say such words a hundred times a day, there are always some. Lan'er has a close relationship with the Kaifeng Mansion, so it's unknown to hear Bao Zheng say that by chance—it's just the last sentence... Zhao Zhen For some reason, I thought of the reform.This is also what he has been wanting to do for several years since he was in power, but the current resistance is too great, and he is even a little shaken—so does this mean that he should stick to it?

But overall it's fine.But what does it mean to beware of Jurchen and Mongolia in the end?Aren't these two tribes being suppressed by the Khitan people so they dare not move at all... Zhao Zhen raised his head and thought for a while, knocked on the table, and suddenly sat in front of the case, took out a piece of paper, picked up a pen and wrote a letter, and handed it to Chen Lin: "Seal it, and find someone to secretly send it to the Lord Yelu of the Liao Kingdom on my behalf."

"Your Majesty?" Chen Lin was a little puzzled.

"Although Lan'er is lively and talkative, she seldom talks too much. She said that I will live forever, ha..."

Chen Lin was startled, and the letter in his hand almost fell off.

But Zhao Zhen stood up from the table, hands behind his back, walked out of the study, and said slowly: "Maybe Taizu really shouldn't have destroyed "Tui Bei Tu"..."