Although Su Jinxi resented Li Congjia because of the death of the queen of the country, from the fact that he fought to the end until the month when the city was broken, he personally led thousands of people to attack the Song army's Beizhai at night, which was much more admired than Meng Chang, who led more than 100,000 people to surrender.

The next year, he did something that made Su Jinxi admire even more. was taken out of the city with meat and captured, and in exchange for the safety of the people of the Tang Kingdom.

Like Meng Chang back then, he, his family, and his clan were all pressed to Kyoto, Song Kingdom.

Because at the beginning of the attack on the Tang Dynasty, Li Congjia was named the Marquis of Disobedience to the Song Dynasty, and his current queen, Zhou Jiamin, the sister of the former queen of the country, was named Mrs. Zheng Guo. Li Congshan, who had been playing a pivotal role in the Tang Dynasty in the later period, was named the Duke of Southern Chu.

Later, I don't know if he was afraid of Li Congshan's ability, his grade dropped again and again, but he was only the right Shenwu general for half a year. He didn't care about it himself, and since he was freed from his grounding, he has been indulging in the countryside.

On the outskirts of the city, he got himself a simple house, a few acres of thin land, dozens of fruit trees, and was self-sufficient in all seasons.

Su Jinxi was most worried about Liuqing's marriage at this time, and after the Tang Kingdom was destroyed, the two were not in a hurry.

"He said that I had suffered with him, and that he would marry me again when he could afford to give me a great wedding. I can't be left with any more grievances. ”

As far as Liuqing's original words were concerned, Su Jinxi couldn't say anything more, so he had to focus on the two children.

Mo was eleven years old when he was a child, and he was already a handsome young man who did not obey her.

And Yan'er, who was raised by Zhao Pu, is already a little girl who is nearly ten years old.

The longer she gets, the more she is like the warm sun, Zhao Kuangyin always brought her a lot of novelties from all over the world as a reward when she came to Zhao Mansion several times, and stared at her for a long time.

He always can't forget the little appearance of seeing her for the first time in Su Jinxi's arms in the military tent that year. It's the same as when the eldest brother held the warm sun and let him see it.

There was no need for their words at all, and at that moment, he could be sure that she must be Nuan Yang's child.

But Yan'er didn't know it, and she always felt that the official family was strange, but she was treated very well.

That year, the general of the Liao State fled back to the Liao State from the Han State, and was soon deposed by the newly enthroned Xianning as a commoner. felt that it was an item of the Han people, so he secretly redeemed it and took it back to make Changhuan happy.

It was precisely because of this accessory that Chang Huan found the words engraved on it with the words Nuan Yang as a gift to his beloved daughter Yan'er, and the object was sent to Su Jinxi with the letter, and he knew Yan'er's name.

Because following Zhao Pu, Nuan Yang is also surnamed Zhao, so Zhao Yan'er is her name.

As for what Zhao Kuangyin said at the beginning, a detailed explanation of Yan'er's identity, Zhao Pu personally set up a version for her.

only said that she was his child who stayed in the countryside, and when he passed by on the expedition, because he selfishly wanted to bring her back to the Great Song Dynasty, he secretly left the army and went to his hometown. also received heavy responsibility for the unsuccessful attack on the Han indirectly caused by this, and was dismissed from the post of prime minister.

In fact, why the attack on Han was not successful, everyone knows that it is because of the unsuitability of the water and soil. But he is like this, he is punishing himself for not saving the warm sun.

Mrs. Zhao never asked Yan'er about her true origin, and only kept her by her side as her own daughter. I don't know if it's the blessing brought by Yan'er, she gave birth to two daughters in a few years. But this did not shake Yan'er's status as the pearl in the palm of her hand. Su Jinxi couldn't help but respect her even more.

And Mrs. Zhao's first two sons also love Yan'er very much, and they are close to this sister in everything, but the one who loves Nuan Yang the most is Su Jinxi's own son Dong Mo.

Su Jinxi always felt that she and Hanyu had seen the shadows of her and Hanyu in them, and with them under their protection, they should not follow the old path of her and Hanyu.

In general, except for the occasional encounter in the palace with the arrogant Zhao Guangmei and his wife, the fourth son of Zhao, who are more reluctant, Su Jinxi, who is not allowed to leave the Great Song Dynasty, is quite satisfied with his current life.

I thought it would be so calm, but who expected that not long after, a major event occurred that shook the entire government and the opposition.

In October of the ninth year of Kaibao, Zhao Kuangyin fell ill on the way to attack Liao, and all military and political affairs were handed over to Zhao Guangyi.

On the 19th, Zhao Kuangyin, who was recuperating in the palace, suddenly sent the eunuch Zhao Guangyi to the palace.

The brothers didn't know what to say, and chatted until the sun went west, and Zhao Guangyi hurriedly left the palace.

It's nothing.

Who knew that just about to rest at night, the eunuch beside Zhao Kuangyin suddenly came to the Jin Palace's mansion to summon Zhao Guangyi into the palace, and seeing the eunuch's panic, Zhao Guangyi had a bad premonition in vain.

Sure enough, as soon as he entered Zhao Kuangyin's room, I saw him clutching his chest and shrinking into a ball.

"Official!"

With a stumbling sound, the man immediately pounced.

Zhao Kuangyin endured the pain and motioned for him to sit down beside him.

"Don't speak, listen to me first. Suddenly, a sharp pain rolled up, and Zhao Kuangyin's painful lips trembled, so he had to pause slightly.

Zhao Guangyi saw the huge beads of sweat on his head, falling down one by one. I couldn't help but speak again.

"Second brother, I'll call the imperial doctor first. With that, he turned around and rushed out of the house.

But Zhao Kuangyin clamped his arm.

"You're back!" The words seemed to use up most of his strength, gasping and panting, before he was relieved.

"There are some things that I won't be able to say to you anymore. After my death, you will immediately ascend the throne, and there must be no hesitation!"

After that, as if he suddenly realized something, he smiled at Zhao Guangyi with a solemn face. Although he only raised the corners of his mouth slightly, he smiled genuinely. For the first time since the death of the queen, he smiled.

"You... You're finally willing to call me second brother again. ”

This familiar name since childhood, they have been estranged from each other for more than ten years.

Zhao Guangyi asked about Zhao Kuangyin's illness every day in addition to government affairs, although some things had been prepared in advance, but when it came to the present, he didn't want to admit it.

grabbed Zhao Kuangyin's hand and shook his head violently.

"Second brother Long Ti Wankang, it's going to be fine. What if—" A wave of grief hit his chest, and he couldn't go any longer, so he changed his words.

"The nephews have grown up, and the younger brothers will faithfully assist them. ”

He didn't lie, although he was bent on succeeding to the throne in order to be able to take care of Su Jinxi all these years, but after seeing her comfort now, this idea had long faded.

Zhao Kuangyin didn't breathe a sigh of relief, and suddenly became angry.

A palm slammed directly into the back of his hand.

"Confused! Have you forgotten why I made you the king of Jin and the Yin of Kaifeng? Or do you think that I am just a foolish and filial person who can only listen to my mother's words! I chose you completely for the future foundation of the Great Song Dynasty. As for Dezhao, the others are growing up day by day, but they are not enough to support this heavy responsibility.

Tingyi, I know that you hate these court affairs from the bottom of your heart, but in the years you have been the king of Jin, you have witnessed with your own eyes how much the people look forward to reunification, look forward to living and working in peace and contentment, and promise me to do everything I have time to complete in the future. ”

"This..." Zhao Guangyi was speechless for a while, paused, and his eyes fell on Zhao Kuangyin's gray face.

"Second brother, you are still fine during the day... Is there someone ......"

However, before he could finish his words, Zhao Kuangyin interrupted him.

"Don't ask, everyone has their own life, my body I know, this disease itself is a matter of time. You must remember what I said, as soon as I die, I will ascend the throne immediately!"