"Erlang recently, why do you have time to come to me?" In the Ciming Palace, the Empress Dowager Li looked at Liu Chengyou with some surprise.

The look of surprise in the eyes of the Queen Mother made Liu Chengyou feel ashamed, you must know that he was famous for his filial piety at the beginning, but over the years, for various reasons, the number of times he came to Ci Mingdian became less and less, and it was difficult to greet him day and night.

Fortunately, he has a virtuous queen who always serves in the Ciming Palace and does his filial piety. At this time, Empress Fu was holding her slightly pregnant belly and was in the hall, talking with Li. That's right, Queen Fu was pregnant again last winter.

Nodding to the queen of the talisman, Liu Chengyou stepped forward, helped her sit down, and said, "I heard that the queen mother is in poor health, so come and see, but now San Lang and his uncles are not in Beijing." Mother, you have to take care of your body! ”

"I just slept late last night and got a little cold, and the doctor has prescribed medicine to recuperate, so it's not a big deal!" Listening to Liu Chengyou's words of concern, Li sighed, Feng Rong eased a little, and responded.

Looking at his dark circles, he couldn't help but say: "I'm in the palace, pampered, self-cultivation, and there are so many palace people to serve, there won't be any problems." It's you, who have been diligent in state affairs for so many years, worrying day and night, so you should take care! I heard that you stayed up until midnight last night before resting? The country and the family are tied to you, don't work too hard! ”

"My son knows!" Liu Chengyou nodded and smiled.

Seeing this, the Queen Mother Li couldn't help but sigh, knowing that if you know, you just don't change...... In terms of attitude, Liu Chengyou has nothing to blame for the Queen Mother.

Raising his eyes, facing the kind gaze of the Queen Mother Li, Liu Chengyou's heart was touched. In the past few years, the relationship between mother and son has inevitably become unfamiliar, but obviously, his mother is a mother after all, and he may be unhappy about some of his actions, but he still cares about him.

Over the years, the Queen Mother has stayed in the Han Palace, but she is not very happy. Liu Chengyou is busy with national affairs, Liu Chengxun is in Chang'an, several uncles, Li Hongwei is in Qingzhou, Li Yeyuan is in Yuanzhou, and the remaining few are happy in Luoyang, lacking relatives around them, and it is inevitable to be lonely.

The Queen Mother believed in Buddhism, and for the sake of national politics, she forcibly endured her unhappiness and changed to Taoism. The only thing that can give the Li family some hope is her eldest grandson Liu Xu, who has always been by her side......

Noticing the obvious increase in gray hair on Li's sideburns, Liu Chengyou was touched in his heart, showed a smile, and said to her: "My son is here, and I have brought a few good news for my mother!" ”

"Oh? What's the good news? Li Shi was interested, and said with a little curiosity.

"My uncle has done a good job in Yuanzhou, he has been in office for three years, and he has been in the middle and upper ranks every year, and he has the capital of a pillar, so he should be promoted. I have ordered him to return to Beijing to report on his work, and in the future, he should be appointed to another post near Tokyo, or Zhengzhou, or Xiangzhou, or Ruzhou, and he will no longer suffer from the frontier! Liu Chengyou said.

Several younger brothers, the one that Li loves and cares about the most is Li Ye, and he has never shied away from this matter. At this time, when he heard Liu Chengyou say this, his eyes suddenly showed joy, but after thinking about it, he asked with a little restraint: "Really?" Erlang is relieved, I know Li Ye's habits, so can it make you embarrassed? ”

Liu Chengyou said: "My uncle did have political achievements in Yuanzhou, and it is natural for him to be promoted. My mother should also understand me and not show favoritism! ”

Hearing this, Li's eyebrows stretched out. Liu Chengyou continued: "San Lang is in Chang'an, observing politics and observing affairs, courteous and virtuous and loving people, and there are many praises from the people, and he has the name of "Virtuous King", and he has raised my royal reputation in Guanzhong, and I have called him back to Kaifeng. ”

In addition, this Jiaqing Festival, festivals and military envoys from all over the country entered the court, and my sister (Princess Yongning) and brother-in-law (Song Yanwu) also came to the court, and my uncle Hong Wei was also listed. Luoyang's uncles, I also plan to summon them to Tokyo and get together as a family......"

Hearing Liu Chengyou's words, Li was completely happy, relieved of his sadness, and showed a strong look of expectation. breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Liu Chengyou with kind eyes: "Erlang's intentions, I understand!" ”

Li is a smart woman, although she is happy, but she also knows in her heart that Liu Chengyou's actions are basically for her.

"Daddy!" At this time, the eldest prince entered the palace and saluted in a proper manner.

Although he is only a yellow-mouthed child and a young child with drooping hair, Liu Xu looks very quiet, although he does not smile, but he knows etiquette.

"Brother Qin, come, let me hug!" Liu Chengyou beckoned him, picked him up, and affectionately pricked his tender face with stubble, making him let out some light laughter.

Noticing the sticky dirt on his boots, Liu Chengyou asked curiously, "Where did you go to play?" ”

Meeting Liu Chengyou's gaze, Liu Xu said, "I'm going to look at the crops in the Guanjia Palace!" ”

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou was a little curious: "Why do you want to go to the Guanjia Palace?" ”

Hearing this, Liu Xu replied seriously: "I heard that my father will take the ministers and ministers to work in the fields every spring, and I am curious. The palace is newly established, so go check it out! ”

Liu Chengyou couldn't help but be surprised, looked Liu Xu up and down a few times, and saw this little boy with clear eyes, and said, "What's the gain?" ”

Liu Xu stretched out his hand, shook it, and said, "I can already identify the five grains!" ”

Liu Chengyou became more and more interested, and asked, "Which grain is it?" ”

Liu Xu wrenched his fingers and replied: "Rice, millet, millet, wheat, and soybean!" I asked the palace people to take out the five grain seedlings and grains and identify them one by one. I also know that the rice and noodles I eat on a daily basis come from rice and wheat......"

"Haha......" Liu Chengyou laughed, stroked his head, looked left and right, and said: "Looking at the performance of this son, take his nickname Qin, but it is also corresponding!" ”

The Empress Dowager Li was in a good mood, hugged Liu Xu into her arms, and said to Liu Chengyou: "Erlang, Brother Qin is almost six years old, and he should also find a master for him to enter school." ”

Liu Chengyou thought about it for a moment and said, "It's also old!" Does my mother have a favorite candidate in mind? ”

"How is the crown prince Taibao Yang Ningshi? He is a famous calligrapher, well-known both inside and outside! Lee said.

Liu Chengyou's eyes flickered, and he shook his head: "Yang Gong is old, and his health has not been good recently, so I haven't summoned him to the palace for a long time!" ”

"The Ministry of Rites and the Monk?" Lee put forward another candidate.

"He Ning is quite talented, but he is good at short songs and songs, and his rhetoric is gorgeous and flashy, which is not suitable!" Liu Chengyou said.

Seeing this, Li said directly: "That being the case, it's better for Erlang to decide!" ”

Slightly embarrassed, Liu Chengyou looked at Liu Xu and saw him staying in his grandmother's arms, being a quiet little Langjun. After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou said: "Zhang Zhao! He returned to the dynasty from Zhengzhou, and there was no arrangement, just right, while entering the palace to repair history, he also served as a teacher for the princes. This public talent is sensitive, and he is well versed in the history of the past dynasties......"

Retire, leave Ciming Palace, and be accompanied by the queen of Fu. Liu Chengyou personally helped her, and the two walked away, roaming between the palaces, this rare thoughtfulness, and enjoyed it quite a lot.

Touching his stomach, he whispered to Liu Chengyou: "It's only been four months, don't be so nervous!" ”

"It should be! I don't have much time to spend with you on weekdays! Liu Chengyou said.

Gently leaning on Liu Chengyou, Dafu: "I serve Niangniang, I haven't seen her so happy like today for a long time!" ”

Liu Chengyou sighed slightly when he heard this: "All along, my mother has been behind my back, silently supporting me. There are some things that I am unhappy about, but they also take into account my thoughts and cooperate with my decisions, and they never make me difficult. In contrast, it's me, the son, who is a little unfilial. In the past two years, I have rarely gone to Ciming Palace, but I am also a little embarrassed to face her. ”

Seeing that he showed his heart and his emotions were slightly gloomy, Empress Fu held Liu Chengyou's hand and said with relief: "Erlang is not only the head of the family, but also the king of a country, and he has scruples about everything he does and thinks. The Queen Mother also understands! ”

"That's why! After reflecting on it, I feel even more guilty......" Liu Chengyou breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing this, Fu Hou changed the topic: "Although Liu Xu is young, he is smart and gratifying!" When you grow up, you must be a benevolent gentleman. Concubine Chen, he has grown up in the Ciming Hall over the years, and it is quite distressing to look at, but there is a son like this, Concubine Chen's spirit in the sky can also rest in peace! ”

"This son is really smart!" mentioned Liu Xu, Liu Chengyou responded.

Just now in the Ciming Palace, Liu Xu's performance is full of his eyes. Fu Hou continued: "In comparison, Liu Yang and them can only laugh and have fun, and they are constantly active. Erlang, should I also find a master for Liu Yang? ”

Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but tilt his head to look at Fu Hou, who had a light smile on the corner of his mouth, and his face was gentle.

Liu Chengyou said: "It is the nature of a four- or five-year-old child to play around......

Empress Fu obviously had her thoughts, and said: "As the son of the Heavenly Family, he is not like the home of ordinary people. I think Liu Yang can enroll. ”

With a slight frown, Liu Chengyou stopped, but looked at him a little stubbornly after seeing Fu. Instead of looking at each other for a while, Liu Chengyou was a little convinced: "If you have this intention, then let Liu Yang also follow Zhang Zhao to learn how to read and write......"

"Xie Guan's family!" Empress Fu smiled and snuggled up to him intimately.

Liu Chengyou personally sent the Fu Hou back to the Kunming Palace, and talked a lot all the way, but Da Fu was very measured and did not mention the prince's affairs.

Since returning to the palace, Liu Chengyou pondered step by step, and suddenly, his princes were almost at the age of entering school. He suddenly woke up in his heart, in the past, the concubines competed for favor, what about the future?

Today, Liu Xu's performance as an orphan really surprised him. At the same time, we can't help but doubt that this son is precocious, and it may be a blessing or a curse......