Song Emperor Jiangshan

After Queen Mother Wei met Zhao Gou, she saw some people around Zhao Gou, and Zhao Yuan also went forward to salute Queen Mother Wei.

Empress Dowager Wei didn't like Zhao Yuan very much, not because of Zhao Yuan's own reasons, but because the fact that Zhao Gou was impotent and unable to give birth to a son really made people unhappy. interest of.

After seeing everyone, Empress Dowager Wei suddenly asked in a very inappropriate way: "Which one is Han Shizhong? I often heard his name in the prison camp. Whenever the Jin people mentioned this name, they trembled all over."

Zhao Gou immediately made way for Han Shizhong to come forward to meet him.

Xiao Shan was somewhat puzzled, why did Empress Dowager Wei ask Han Shizhong instead of Yue Fei?But later he knew why.

When the Empress Dowager Wei came back, when she met the envoy sent by the Song Dynasty, the first thing she asked was "Where is Yue Fei?" Say, what can't be said.

Empress Dowager Wei spent more time talking with Han Shizhong than with other people. Because Xiao Shan was far away from the two of them, he didn't know what they said, but Empress Dowager Wei asked Han Shizhong on this occasion. In my heart, I also hope that my son will fight for some anger and kill the golden man for revenge.

After the Empress Dowager Wei rested for a while, the car drove towards the palace mightily.

Many low-level officials dispersed at the gate of the palace, but more than a dozen high-level officials entered the palace to accompany the banquet.

Xiao Shan, Gan Min, and Wu Hao are the servants brought by Zhao Yuan, they are only waiting in the corridor outside the hall, they are not qualified to enter the hall.

Xiao Shan was a little anxious, he didn't know when Zhao Yuan would find a chance to speak, he didn't dare to look into the hall all the time, so he had to wait patiently.

In the main hall, Zhao Gou tried his best to be a son of filial piety, personally served his mother with food and wine, and ordered the singing girls to perform. It was already night, and all the candles in the hall were lit, illuminating every detail in the hall.

After the Empress Dowager Wei ate something, she suddenly asked, "What is so delicious?"

Zhao Gou was a little proud in his heart, which he deliberately prepared to welcome Queen Mother Wei back.When he was in the imperial palace of Bianjing, Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, thought that the Heyang flower candles that were commonly used in the palace had no fragrance, so he ordered people to pour ambergris saliva into the candles, light two rows, display hundreds of them, and light them up. Bright and fragrant.

The candles that Zhao Gou used before were all ordinary. Now, in order to please the Empress Dowager Wei, he ordered someone to make some candles of this kind, but those precious spices from back then can no longer be found, and they can't afford to use so many. Dozens of them were made and placed around the Empress Dowager Wei.

At this moment, when Zhao Gou heard the Queen Mother Wei's question, he explained the whole story complacently, and asked, "How do these candles compare with those of the past?"

Empress Dowager Wei said indifferently: "It's much worse than the one in the Bianliang Palace. It's not surprising that all the palaces used it back then."

Zhao Gou's enthusiasm hit a cold nail, and he was sullen. After a while, he laughed at himself and said: "How can I be richer than my father?"

Empress Dowager Wei didn't answer the conversation, and Zhao Gou didn't know what to say. At this moment, Zhao Yuan who was on the side suddenly put his hands on his head and said, "Father, I'm not feeling well."

Seeing someone come out to smooth things over, Zhao Gou immediately showed a grateful look to Zhao Yuan, walked over and touched Zhao Yuan's head, and said, "Did you drink too much? Do you want to go to rest first?"

Zhao Yuan nodded, and Zhao Gou appointed a court lady to help Zhao Yuan go out. This matter was exposed and no one mentioned it again.

Empress Dowager Wei looked at Zhao Yuan, feeling slightly displeased, and said, "Why does this kid drink so little? But he doesn't look like you at all!"

Zhao Gouqian laughed twice, feeling extremely depressed in his heart.I thought that when my mother came back, she would be grateful for her kindness and praise for her half of the world, but she didn't expect that she would run into trouble one after another.

When he wanted to get up and leave, but he didn't want to leave abruptly on such an occasion, so he could only laugh along with him, talk to Queen Mother Wei, and gradually change the subject.

Xiao Shan was waiting outside the hall, he didn't know what was going on inside, but he saw Zhao Yuan's footsteps were a little unsteady being supported by a court lady from a distance, Xiao Shan, Gan Min, and Wu Hao hurried up to meet him. Zhao Yuan's complexion was reddish, his eyes were blurred, obviously drunk.

Gan Min hurried up to support Zhao Yuan, and said, "Why is Your Highness drunk on such an important day today?"

Zhao Yuan pushed Gan Min away, hooked his hands towards Xiao Shan, and said in a vague voice, "Come and help me! Their hands and feet are unstable...I...I'm worried."

Xiao Shan then understood that Zhao Yuan was pretending to be drunk, but he didn't understand why he had to sneak away from the welcome banquet.Such behavior is too disrespectful to Queen Mother Wei, and it will greatly affect his image in the Queen Mother's heart.

As soon as Xiao Shan held onto Zhao Yuan's arm, Zhao Yuan's whole body pressed against him, Xiao Shan had no choice but to reach out and pick up Zhao Yuan's arm, put it around his shoulder, and put his other hand around his waist, causing him to fall halfway in my arms.

The maid on the side let go, but still said: "Your Highness is drunk, this servant will take you to the back hall to rest for a while!"

Xiao Shan nodded, and the maid walked in front, Xiao Shan almost half hugged Zhao Yuan, Gan Min and Wu Hao followed behind.

The Lin'an Imperial Palace was originally not very big, and the apse was not far away, so it took two steps to reach it, Xiao Shan took off Zhao Yuan's shoes, helped him to lie down on the bed, and the maid stayed to serve, Xiao Shan said: " I don’t need you anymore, is there any hangover soup in the palace? Go get some.”

The maid agreed and went out, Xiao Shan was worried that the maid would come back with her, so she gave Gan Min a wink, Gan Min rushed up and shouted: "Sister, servant girl, please go with you You run again."

After the two left, Zhao Yuan looked up at the guard Wu Hao.Wu Hao understood, and went outside the door of the side hall to wait.

When there was no one in the hall, Zhao Yuan's eyes became clear immediately, and he almost jumped up from the bed. While wearing the boots that Xiao Shan had just taken off, Zhao Yuan said: "I just saw the official and the The Empress Dowager and the two were not happy talking. Some of the Empress Dowager’s words hit the official’s mind. I felt that he would find an excuse to go out to vent his anger before he could bear it for too long. I happened to intercept him halfway! You go with me, in case someone See, you can also say that you helped me find the toilet."

Xiao Shan said: "What if the officials don't come out?"

Zhao Yuan spread his hands: "That means that today's luck is not good, so we can only think of other ways!"

Xiao Shan nodded, and went to open the window a small slit. After looking carefully, he found that there was nothing unusual around him, so he jumped out of the window first, and sent a signal to Zhao Yuan, who also jumped out of the window immediately.

Xiao Shan himself has undergone professional training, Zhao Yuan has also been trained urgently by Xiao Shan in the past three months, how to dodge, how to hide himself, the banquet in the palace, the guards, maids and eunuchs are all serving in the main hall, there are very few people here, it is easy to hide open.

As Zhao Yuan acted, he gave sign language to Xiao Shan, indicating where to go next.Zhao Yuan's sign language is taught by Xiao Shan, and the two have practiced it countless times during their usual training, so even if they don't need to speak, there is no obstacle to all communication.

During the operation, the two chose different hiding places and travel routes. Zhao Yuan finally stopped at a place, and Xiao Shan noticed that it was near the latrine.

The two waited for less than a moment before they heard footsteps coming.

Sure enough, as Zhao Yuan guessed, after Zhao Gou sat with Queen Mother Wei for a while, Queen Mother Wei saw another adopted son, Zhao Zhuo. Zhao Zhuo was three years younger than Zhao Yuan. He is clingy, and he acted like a baby in Empress Dowager Wei's arms as soon as he got up, with a sweet and waxy voice, which made Empress Dowager Wei very happy, saying that this child is much better than the young and mature Zhao Yuan.

After hearing this, Zhao Gou felt even more depressed. He felt that everything he did could not be affirmed by his mother.Not only that, but my mother was also picky about Zhao Yuan, whom she liked.

When Zhao Gou was young, he didn't know how to be coquettish and obedient. He was never doted on by his father who was the emperor. No one loved him except his mother.

Now Zhao Gou sees that Zhao Zhuo wins the Empress Dowager's favor as soon as he appears, and is even more popular than himself. He feels disgust and jealousy towards Zhao Zhuo in his heart, and deeply feels that Zhao Yuan is more pleasing to the eye than the two adopted sons. up.

Zhao Gou got up and said: "That kid Yuan Yuan has been gone for so long, I don't know what's going on, I'll go and see him." After speaking, he walked out of the hall.

Qin Hui who was sitting beside Zhao Gou and the eunuch Lan Gui who was in charge of the eunuch next to Zhao Gou looked at each other, Lan Gui felt clear and followed Zhao Gou out.

Zhao Gou walked out of the palace, feeling bored and wandering around in the palace.Lan Gui said: "Officials, Your Highness is resting in the back hall, you are going in the wrong direction."

Zhao Gou scolded angrily: "You slave is getting more and more incompetent! You don't need to tell me where I want to go? Don't follow me, it's very annoying!"

After being scolded by Zhao Gou like this, Lan Gui immediately shrank her neck, not daring to say more.

After Zhao Gou wandered around alone for a while, his boredom was blown away by the night wind. He was a little drunk and wanted to relieve himself. He looked around and found that the toilet in the palace was nearby, so he turned to direction to go.

To Zhao Gou's surprise, he was halfway there when a figure suddenly flashed in front of him. Zhao Gou looked intently and found it was Zhao Yuan.

Zhao Yuan bowed to Zhao Gou: "My child greets father well!"

Zhao Gou was a little puzzled: "Aren't you resting drunk, why are you here?"

Zhao Yuan didn't answer Zhao Gou's words, but just said: "My son has one thing on his mind, if he doesn't tell his father, he can't sleep peacefully day and night!"

Zhao Gou didn't answer Zhao Yuan's words, but just looked at Xiao Shan not far behind Zhao Yuan.

Seeing Zhao Gou looking at him, Xiao Shan didn't step forward, but bowed his hands silently on the spot.

Zhao Gou turned around again, and said to Zhao Yuan, "Is he your confidant now?"

Zhao Yuan didn't know how to answer, Zhao Gou said again: "Just let him teach you martial arts, some things should not be known to others, don't let others know, understand?"

Zhao Yuan bowed his head respectfully: "My son, thank you for your father's teaching."

Zhao Gou felt that he had finally regained his face with Zhao Yuan, and his mood gradually improved, but he couldn't help showing off a few more words: "Don't trust anyone easily, if he can betray others, he can betray you! People who have come here, I don’t want you to follow my detour.”

Zhao Yuan flattered without showing any signs: "My child doesn't understand very well, please explain clearly to my father."

Zhao Gou stopped going to the latrine and began to educate his son: "He is the adopted son of Qin Xianggong, but he has taken refuge in you, which shows that his loyalty is very low. Maybe he will betray him on both sides and please him on both sides. Of course, you don't have to worry about him. Clean it up, you can still use him to do some things. But you can't trust him too much, lest you regret it in the future."

Zhao Yuan pretended to be thinking seriously, bowed his head and thought for a while, and then nodded solemnly: "Thank you dad for reminding, it's my child who didn't think carefully, and I won't do it in the future."

Zhao Gou saw that Zhao Yuan praised his words very much, and he had an open-minded expression on his face asking for advice. He felt that this son was much better than Zhao Zhuo who stole his limelight in front of Queen Mother Wei, so he asked, "You came to find him so sneakily. I, what's the matter?"

Zhao Yuan stammered: "I don't know what to do about something, and I can't find anyone to ask for advice, so I can only ask Father."

Zhao Gou said happily: "What's the matter? Tell me!"