When the imperial censor Li Daifeng heard that nearly a hundred people had been killed in private fights among the returned soldiers, he went to the Imperial Palace to inspect the situation. Zhao Kuangyin, the military governor of the returned army, asked the imperial court to punish Zhao Kuangyin for his lax behavior in the imperial service.

The princes discussed it and thought that Zhao Kuangyin was in Tokyo. They advised him to return to Songzhou as soon as possible to avoid causing more trouble. Zhao Kuangyin did not shirk the responsibility, and immediately expressed his intention to return to Songzhou in the court.

Even though the little emperor was reluctant to let go, he had to let this loyal minister whom he trusted return to Songzhou.

In fact, Zhao Kuangyin was unwilling to leave. According to the rules and regulations, he had to leave his family in the capital when he took office in the feudal town. Not long after he got married, he was reluctant to separate from his new wife when he and his new wife were inseparable. He and his beloved wife spent one night of tenderness, and then he reluctantly parted.

Leaving Beijing.

He had been away for several months, and had not returned from early autumn to the severe winter. The family had long been accustomed to this, but from time to time Mrs. Wang would leave the house with her slightly swollen belly and stand at the street corner looking in the direction of Zhuque Gate.

It snowed heavily, and soon after the goose-feather-like snowflakes fell on the ground, it became a vast expanse of white. The pedestrians and vendors on the Royal Street gradually dispersed, leaving only the constant traffic of carriages and horses, leaving two clear lines of ruts on the snow.

Mrs. Wang stood on tiptoe at the street entrance and looked south, but she could only see a hundred steps. The maid holding an umbrella whispered softly: "Madam, you'd better go back. If you catch the cold while pregnant, you'll be in trouble."

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Mrs. Wang gathered up her fur cloak, and the snow-white fur collar made her face even more delicate. She sighed and said, "Go back!"

Before Wang could turn around, she heard a childish voice shouting: "Auntie!"

Looking around, she saw a carriage on the street stopped, and a little kid stuck his head out and smiled at her. The kid had thick eyebrows, big eyes, a round face and a reddish color, and a red rope tied around his head.

She had her hair braided upwards and her two front teeth were exposed in a grin.

Wang immediately smiled and said, "It's Red Boy!"

The child was pulled back into the carriage before he could answer. Then a woman stuck her head out and said, "Sister-in-law, why do you have to go out in such a cold weather? What if you get sick from this?"

Wang replied: "Lang Jun wrote that he will return to Tokyo in the near future, so I am waiting for him here."

"In the past, my brother never wrote home for several years after he left. But with a wife like my sister-in-law at home, it would be strange if he didn't worry about it. If he catches the cold, he will regret writing to her. Hurry up and get in my carriage.

I will take my sister-in-law home."

Zhao Ningxiu said as she got off the carriage, helped Zhao Ningxiu and Wang into the carriage, and when she saw the red boy sitting carefree in the middle, she immediately scolded: "You are so shameless, why don't you give way to your aunt!"

"It's okay! Auntie will sit with Hong Hai'er!" Mrs. Wang said and sat next to Hong Hai'er. She reached out and touched Hong Hai'er's round head. A pair of beautiful eyes looked up and down at the red color of the red coat and black pants.

Boy, "Red Boy is so cute when he is born."

Red Boy sniffed the snot that was almost on his lips and said in a milky voice, "Thank you for the compliment, aunt! Aunt is so pretty!"

Zhao Ningxiu laughed loudly and said, "You are so shameless!"

Wang said: "I hope I can also have a baby like Honghai'er? Ask your husband to add more incense."

Zhao Ningxiu sighed: "It's really rare to see a sister-in-law who is so affectionate, just like the person in the playbook on the stage."

Wang covered her mouth and said with a smile: "My sister is the one on the stage? The story that you broke into the Fu family to save people and made a good marriage has been spread among the boudoir for a long time. The sisters all admire my sister's courage."

Zhao Ningxiu's face suddenly turned red? "I wish you didn't laugh at me for being reckless! That heartless guy doesn't know if he's going to find another woman behind my back when he goes out? I'd rather go to the temple to pray for him in the first or fifteenth year of junior high school."

Seek peace.”

"Which of the high-ranking officials in the capital does not have many wives and concubines, but Xu Linggong only has a younger sister? All the sisters in my boudoir want to marry a dedicated husband like Xu Linggong."

"I didn't expect that he still has such a good reputation among the boudoir. In fact, I hope he will be more considerate, so that he still has some place for me in his heart, otherwise he can only think about the woman in the palace...

Woo woo"

Wang covered Zhao Ningxiu's mouth and said, "Sister, don't talk nonsense? Be careful of violating a taboo!"

Zhao Ningxiu took away Wang's green hand? "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I just said it in front of my family and I would never dare to mention it outside, otherwise it won't hurt my own face."

Mrs. Wang smiled and said: "Sister, are you a sensible person? But it's all old things in the past. In short, Xu Linggong and you are husband and wife now, and now they have a lovely child. That woman is destined to be alone in the palace in this life. She is really pitiful."

of miserable people."

Zhao Ningxiu also lamented, "That's right, Sister Fu is not as good as me!"

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The Zhao family was not far from the street entrance, but just as they were talking, Zhao Ningxiu helped Wang get out of the car when she heard the rumble of horse hooves coming from the east.

I saw a group of people galloping along the empty street in the wind and snow. The man in the lead was wearing a helmet and armor and whipping the horse. The cape was flying behind him, and he looked heroic as he galloped.

When Wang saw it, she immediately exclaimed, "Lang Jun! It's Lang Jun who's back!"

Zhao Kuangyin arrived at the door of his house, reined in his horse, jumped off his horse and ran straight to Wang, "Madam, I'm back!"

"Mr. Wang!" Mrs. Wang couldn't help but her eyes were red. Just as she was about to kneel down and salute, Zhao Kuangyin supported her, "You are pregnant with a child, so don't pay attention to such rules. It's cold outside and you can go back to the house to talk."

The two entered the corridor. Wang turned to look at Zhao Ningxiu outside the door, "Why don't you come in, sister?"

Zhao Ningxiu smiled and replied: "Brother has just come back, so I won't join in the fun. If I quarrel with my mother again, wouldn't it ruin the atmosphere of your husband and wife's reunion? Wait until I come back another day."

Zhao Kuangyin smiled and said: "Second sister is becoming more and more knowledgeable and looks like a good wife and mother."

"Hmph!" Zhao Ningxiu snorted loudly and got on the carriage without paying any attention.

"Second sister can't help but praise me! Come on, let's go inside!"

Zhao Kuangyin had been away from home for several months, and now that he was back, the whole family was happy. Mrs. Du immediately asked the servants at home to prepare a banquet for him to wash away the dust. After having enough wine and food, Zhao Kuangyin and Mrs. Wang returned to their courtyard.

Zhao Pu, who was eating at Zhao's house, went to the latrine and entered Zhao Kuangyi's study in a grand manner. When he opened the door, he saw Zhao Kuangyi holding a tea bowl and looking at him with a smile.

"I knew Erlang would be waiting for me here!"

"I also know that sir will definitely come. Even the tea has been brewed and waiting for him!" Zhao Kuangyi closed the door and said straight to the point: "How is the planning for the big event going?"

Zhao Pu held the tea bowl and smiled: "Erlang seems to be impatient with waiting?"

"Changes will happen over time, and it will be bad if others take the lead!"

"Erlang's words make sense! Don't worry, I have a plan this time. The captain's return to the capital is a good time to implement it!"

"Seriously!" Zhao Kuangyi's hand holding the tea shook slightly, and the tea bowl almost didn't fall.

Zhao Pu chuckled lightly, "Are Erlang afraid?"

"It's nothing, I'm just excited. I've been looking forward to this day for a long time." Zhao Kuangyi put down the tea bowl and went to Zhao Pu's side, "Sir, can you tell me what plan you have!"

"I can't hide it from anyone!" Zhao Pu covered his mouth and muttered softly for a while. After hearing this, Zhao Kuangyi couldn't help but slap his thigh, "Sir, great idea! It's just that this matter requires the cooperation of the generals!"

"Erlang revealed the key in one sentence!"

"Xu Xian lives in Bazhou, so he is the most suitable choice!"

Zhao Pu said with a straight face: "I told you, you must not let him get involved in this matter!"

"Do you have any other candidates, sir?"

"No!" Zhao Pu said with a smile: "There is no one I can trust at the border, let alone take this risk, but Xu Xian is indeed a good candidate."

"Sir, I'm almost confused. Do you need him or not?"

Zhao Pu said with a smile: "It's perfect for me to use his name instead of his people to directly forge a military report from Waqiao Pass!"

Zhao Kuangyi smiled and said: "Sir, you are really smart. I worry about it in vain. Well, what happened to my brother?"

"Being far away from the imperial power, the Taiwei's thoughts will naturally change a little. I asked Zhang Qiong to say something as a joke some time ago, but he was only scolded for a few words, but it was far from what Erlang expected."

"Then what should we do? If my brother is not determined, how can he succeed?"

"As long as I am determined, it is enough. When things happen, I will no longer be a lieutenant. Can the lieutenant turn around and take care of you and me for the little emperor?"

"That's the truth. My brother values ​​​​the brotherhood with Pao Ze most, and he is not a foolish and loyal person. When sir, you plan to start, if you need me to do anything, just tell me."

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An auspicious snow added a little bit of the New Year atmosphere. The people of Tokyo took out their savings for a year to prepare for the upcoming New Year. Also in the palace, the little emperor who had been on the throne for less than half a year was also preparing for the new year.

Preparations will be made for tomorrow's Yuan Ri Dynasty.

Unlike ordinary court gatherings, all the officials in the capital, big and small, had to go to the palace to pay homage. In particular, the emperor had to bring hundreds of officials to worship at the Ancestral Temple. The etiquette was so complicated that it was no less complicated than the enthronement ceremony.

The little emperor was dressed in imperial robes, and used the bookcase as a shrine in the Ancestral Temple, and he kowtowed three times and bowed nine times. Despite his young age, his movements were precise and his movements were spot on. When he was done, he turned around and asked, "I did the right thing."

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"Yes, that's right!" Old Mutou praised, stroking his palms, "Your Majesty has done a great job. Don't be nervous when you arrive at the Ancestral Temple tomorrow."

Li Tingfang flattered him: "Your Majesty is extremely smart and can learn it instantly. I guarantee that all the officials will be convinced!"

Chai Zongjian said seriously: "I am not smart. I have practiced it many times before. The late Emperor entrusted me with the country. I must do my best in everything so that I will not let down his expectations."

Fu Liying smiled and said: "Your Majesty has such determination, he will definitely become a wise king comparable to the late emperor in the future!" She reached out and untied the tie under Chai Zongjian's forehead, took off the heavy crown, and placed it in the tray in the hands of the palace maid.

"Your Majesty, you'd better go to bed early, otherwise you won't be able to feel energetic tomorrow."

"No, I still have fifty words to write. Today's work is done today. It's not too late to go to bed after I finish writing."

"Then the Ai family will accompany His Majesty!" Fu Liying helped Chai Zongjian change into regular clothes and polished his ink herself, looking at Chai Zongjian who was sitting behind the case copying copybooks in a daze.

Chai Zongjian looked up and saw Fu Liying's eyes and asked with a smile: "Why is the Queen Mother looking at me like this, but did I write it wrong?"

"No, your majesty writes very well. The Ai family just thinks that when your majesty writes, he looks very much like the way the late emperor reviewed memorials."

"I am the late emperor's son, so I look like him!"

"Ai Jia is talking about his expression. Although His Majesty is young, his mental perseverance is far better than that of his peers. In the future, he will definitely become a wise king and holy master on par with the late emperor. The wisest thing Xu Xian did in his life was to save His Majesty and let him

The late emperor has a good successor."
To be continued...