Autumn and winter come.
Kaiyao's thirty-eight years have finally come to an end.
Turning the new year is the first year of Wende.
When the Spring Festival was approaching, Liu Zhao returned to the capital wrapped in a chill.
He came back quietly.
Advanced palace face saint. After closing the door, he talked with Emperor Wende for a long time.
After that, he returned to the palace in a hurry.
"Ma'am, Your Highness is back."
As soon as the maid's words fell, a tall figure broke into the small study.
Gu Jiu blinked her eyes, pursed her lips and said, "Where did you come from, you ugly bastard, beat him out."
The maids covered their lips and snickered, and retreated consciously.
Liu Zhao was feeling the wind at his feet, so he couldn't wait. As a result, as soon as they met, they heard the sound of heartbreaking.
He pointed to his face, "I, ugly?"
Gu Jiu nodded frequently, "It's too ugly. You must not be my husband-in-law, please return my husband-in-law to me."
Liu Zhao couldn't laugh or cry, "Don't make trouble."
Gu Jiu snorted, stretched out her hand, and pinched his cheek, "Look, look, what are these? This is black charcoal! Did you run out of that coal mine?"
Liu Zhao held Gu Jiu's hand, and said solemnly: "It will come back in vain."
Gu Jiu snorted, "You must come back in vain. Otherwise, I won't want you."
Liu Zhao was too lazy to speak and hugged him directly.
Gu Jiu giggled, "Let go of me. You stink."
Liu Zhao sniffed it, "It doesn't smell bad. I just washed it at the post station last night."
"Can there be red sleeves to add fragrance?"
"No. There is only one Lin Shuping serving. Do you want to drag him here and beat him up?"
Lin Shuping, who had just returned to the palace and hadn't taken a breath yet, felt a chill down his back.
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "He saddles you, are you willing to fight him?"
"If you talk about beating, your husband will never frown."
Gu Jiu was very disgusted, "Don't even think about using my name to deal with people."
Liu Zhao rested his head on her neck, "Miss me?"
"I would like to. It's just that I don't know if your son still remembers you."
"Don't worry about the brat, he just needs a beating. I'll give him a beating tomorrow."
fault!
As soon as he came back, he beat the child to play, and his hands were owed.
Afterwards, life will tell Gu Jiu that the real debtor is her son, not her husband-in-law.
After some tenderness, Liu Zhao went to wash up.
When he came out, he saw Brother Yu climbing and playing on the Arhat couch.
"Brother Yu, quickly call Daddy."
Brother Yu chewed on his fingers, glanced at Liu Zhao, observed for a moment, then continued to play on his own.
"He doesn't remember you. You've been away for too long." Gu Jiu whispered.
Liu Zhao smiled, "It's okay."
Then he picked up Brother Yu.
Brother Yu glanced at the person holding him, but he didn't recognize him.
So he decisively opened his mouth, "Wow..."
A howl can knock the roof off.
Gu Jiu is still not doing well, Fang Nanny feels distressed at first.
"Your Highness, put brother down quickly. Brother accepts his life, and it will be fine when he gets familiar with him in a few days."
Liu Zhao hugged Brother Yu and did not let go, "I don't even know my father, so I should hit him."
Gu Jiu held his forehead and smiled wryly.
Then decisively took the child from Liu Zhao's arms.
As soon as Brother Yu got into Gu Jiu's arms, he gradually stopped crying.
The little face was very wronged, and the tears were still hanging in the eyes.
He hugged Gu Jiu's neck tightly, staring at Liu Zhao vigilantly.
At this moment, in Yu Ge'er's young heart, his father Liu Zhao is definitely the Great Demon King.
"Brother Yu, don't cry, mother is here."
While coaxing the child, Gu Jiu stared at Liu Zhao in disgust.
What a nuisance.
If you make your child cry as soon as you come back, you can't wait patiently for a few days.
Liu Zhao pinched his nose embarrassingly, "This kid actually admits to life."
"It's normal to accept life, okay? If your son can be hugged by anyone, beware of being abducted by kidnappers that day."
"Bah, bah, bah!" Nanny Fang said hurriedly, "It's unlucky, it's unlucky. Madam, don't say that in the future."
Gu Jiu laughed, "I'll just say it casually, don't worry, Mammy. My brother Yu has never lost anyone, so he must grow up safely."
"That's right, that's right, brother will grow up safely and live a prosperous life." Nanny Fang clasped her hands together, praying to all the gods and Buddhas in the sky to bless brother Yu with a smooth life.
With Liu Zhao's return, the East Court also gained a lot of popularity.
After a few days of idleness, the Spring Festival arrived in a blink of an eye.
On the twenty-ninth year, the yamen sealed the pen.
After a year of hard work, I can finally take half a month off.
There is no Chinese New Year atmosphere in the palace.
Today is Chinese New Year, all of them enter the palace.
As for the palace, only a few red lanterns were hung and a sum of money was given to the servants.
The elders all live in the palace, so naturally no one has the heart to worry about how the palace will celebrate the New Year.
Although no one has ever said it, everyone knows in their hearts that one day, they will move out of the palace and move into their own mansion.
For everyone, the palace is just a temporary shelter.
On New Year's Eve, everyone went to the palace to have a palace banquet.
First go to the Palace of Compassion and Peace, and greet Empress Dowager Xiao.
Liu Wei, the owner of Pingyang County, was talking with Empress Dowager Xiao at her knees.
Emperor Wende has always been very stingy with his sons. But to the few daughters, it is still generous, and the title was bestowed early.
Gu Jiu guessed what Emperor Wende was thinking, and secretly murmured to Liu Zhao, "Father must be thinking that conferring titles on princesses saves money, while conferring titles on princes costs too much money. That's why princesses all have titles, you princes It's a long way from the title."
Liu Zhao coughed lightly, "Father is getting more and more iron-cocked."
Gu Jiu lowered his head and smiled, "I don't know if the national treasury is very abundant this year."
Liu Zhao said in a low voice: "Even if there is an extra tourist tax, the household department still has no balance. Because there are too many places to spend money. The frontier army clamored to change equipment, and the military department went to the household department to quarrel several times, asking the household department to increase the military department The next year’s payment. The Ministry of Finance naturally refused to agree. When I sealed the pen yesterday, the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Accounting had a fight.”
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "The hall is really lively. The Shaofu must have saved a lot of money this year."
Liu Zhao said: "The Shaofu has money, but the emperor will not take it out easily."
This is true.
Shaofu is the private treasury of the emperor.
Unless there is an emergency, such as disaster relief, or a war, the emperor will use the private treasury to subsidize the household department.
On weekdays, it would be delusional to try to pull out the roots of Shaofu.
Mr. Zhao, Minister of the Household Department, is also very difficult!
Even the two emperors are iron roosters, and he is very heartbroken as the minister of the household department.
"Come, come, come and congratulate Pingyang. Pingyang's marriage is settled." Princess Huyang greeted everyone.
Just a few days ago, Emperor Wende decreed to marry Liu Wei, the owner of Pingyang County, to Huang Qubing, the youngest son of Princess Fuya.
This marriage was mentioned last year.
Unexpectedly, after a year of delay, it was still done.
Princess Liu Wei of Pingyang lowered her head and smiled shyly.
It seems that she is very satisfied with this marriage.
His Highness Liu Yan was very jealous. He was wondering how long his marriage would be resolved.
"Thanks to the imperial grandmother's blessing, my grandson is already recovering." Third Highness Liu Yan approached the Empress Dowager Xiao, very obedient.
In terms of filial piety, the princes present may not be as good as the Third Highness Liu Yan.
He has no errands and plenty of time. So he spent all his time on filial piety to the Empress Dowager Xiao.
In the beginning, Empress Dowager Xiao treated him indifferently.
Now, when Empress Dowager Xiao looked at Liu Yan, she felt that she liked it very much.
The love for Liu Yan has almost caught up with the love for Liu Yi.
Liu Yi is not jealous.
He has already realized that his future is all in the hands of Emperor Wende.
So in front of Empress Dowager Xiao, he behaved generously enough.
He even helped Liu Yan, the Third Highness, "Third Brother's body, my younger brother is indeed recovering. After the new year, I also asked my father to give Third Brother some errands. There is also Third Brother's marriage, and my younger brother is looking forward to it." I will eat the third brother's wedding candy soon."
His Highness Liu Yan was surprised for a moment, but he reacted quickly, "Fourth brother has a heart. Errands are not errands, and it's all up to the father. As for marriage, my body may have to take care of it. Fourth brother wants to drink wedding wine, I'm afraid Yes, we have to wait a little longer."
Empress Dowager Xiao couldn't help laughing seeing the two grandsons being so harmonious.
She said cheerfully, "The third child's marriage should be done quickly. The eldest is not young, it's time to consider the issue of heirs. Don't worry, when you meet your father, Aijia will tell him. Anything can be delayed, except for the children." Your marriage cannot be delayed."
His Highness Liu Yan was overjoyed, "Thank you, Grandmother."
Empress Dowager Xiao waved to Liu Zhao, telling him to speak to her.
Both grandparents and grandchildren looked indifferent, and they were not at all happy for the New Year.
Liu Zhao always had a cold face and a cold heart, and everyone didn't care.
It's Empress Dowager Xiao's attitude, she is so indifferent to the eldest emperor and grandson, yet she insists on calling her to speak to her,
In the hall, everyone looked different.
Some people can't help but speculate whether the attitude of Empress Dowager Xiao represents the attitude of Emperor Wende
As a result, when Second Highness Liu Ping stepped forward to speak, Empress Dowager Xiao's attitude could be called dissatisfied.
Empress Dowager Xiao said earnestly: "Even if you are in the royal family, you still have to pay attention to the distinction between concubines and concubines. Don't despise your daughter-in-law just because you are the eldest son, do you understand?"
Liu Ping lowered his head, a little embarrassed, "Grandson always remembers the teachings of the emperor's grandmother."
Empress Dowager Xiao hummed, and told Ouyang Fu to relax.
"You are twin now, think about everything."
Ouyang Fu pursed her lips and smiled, "It's the granddaughter-in-law's fault that the emperor's grandmother is worried. For the past six months, the granddaughter-in-law has been raising the baby with peace of mind, and I don't ask about other things."
"It's so good."
For some reason, Empress Dowager Xiao spotted Gu Jiu in the crowd at a glance.
"Boss, daughter-in-law, come forward."
Gu Jiu stepped forward and bowed to pay his respects.
Empress Dowager Xiao cut straight to the point, "Brother Yu is already two years old, when are you going to give Liu Zhao another heir? If you find it difficult, there are a few suitable candidates here at the Ai family, why don't you take care of Liu Zhao tonight?" When I go back, I can also share one or two for you."
There was an instant silence in the hall.
The owner of Huyang County smiled awkwardly, "Mother, why bother to bring up disappointing things during Chinese New Year today."
Empress Dowager Xiao snorted, "It's about the heirs, you say spoil the fun? Ridiculous!"
Princess Huyang pouted dissatisfiedly, "It's a disappointment."
"Shut up!" Empress Dowager Xiao scolded Hu Yang softly, "Ai's family will settle accounts with you later on about your matter. Don't talk now."
The master of Huyang County was very wronged. He secretly looked at Gu Jiu again, she was powerless and unable to help.
Gu Jiu took it easy, "Thank you, Grandmother, for being so thoughtful. It's just that granddaughter-in-law dares to decide whether to bring someone back. Grandmother might as well ask His Royal Highness, if he agrees, granddaughter-in-law promises to have no objection. Don't say two things." One or three, even ten or eight women, the granddaughter-in-law can support His Highness. Anyway, it doesn’t cost much to support a person.”
Gu Jiu would not take the responsibility on himself and kick the ball directly to Liu Zhao.
The matter was caused by Liu Zhao, so naturally he should solve it.
Liu Zhao walked out from the crowd and bowed slightly, "Thank you grandma for your kindness. Xiaojiu alone is enough for my grandson, no other women are needed."
Empress Dowager Xiao had a straight face, obviously very unhappy.
"A dignified eldest son who doesn't even have a concubine around him. How can you be decent? You are not too young, and you only have an eldest son under your knees. Is it reasonable? For the sake of your children, you should also favor a few more women so that you can spread your branches and leaves. Don't worry, the women prepared for you by the Ai family have all been seen by the imperial physician, and they are all easy to give birth to. If you take them back, you will be able to have a few more children next year."
What Empress Dowager Xiao said was reasonable.
Open branches and leaves, more children and more blessings, belong to the political correctness of this era.
Gu Jiu looked at Liu Zhao with a half-smile, not panicking at all.
Xiao Qin'er wanted to laugh, but was stopped by Liu Yi.
Liu Yi looked at Liu Zhao, then at Gu Jiu. Sister-in-law Xindao's energy-raising skills are getting better and better. I just don't know what choice my eldest brother will make.
If the eldest brother took in those women, Liu Yi suddenly felt that the eldest brother would have let down his sister-in-law, or even not worthy of her.
He didn't know why he had such an idea.
I feel weird.
He stared at Liu Zhao, will the eldest brother insist on not taking concubines