"Brother Yu did become his father's disciple, but he was one of the many disciples, although this is also considered to be the completion of the promise to the uncle, but the father always feels indebted to the princess and their mother and son, so every year on the birthday of the princess, he himself is inconvenient to go, so he asked my mother to go, and then it was my sister or my sister who went to celebrate the birthday together, and the princess was very fond of the cake, so her father made the cake for her every year, which can be regarded as making up for the guilt in his heart." Zhao Jia finally told the reason why Zhao Yan sent the cake to Concubine Taishu.

"I see, this is really in line with the character of the third uncle, and he never owes anyone anything." Zhao Xu couldn't help but smile bitterly after hearing this, although he understood this matter, he also understood that this was the third uncle using his father and Tai Shufei to admonish himself, so that he could understand that no matter how hot the relationship was, there would be a day when it cooled down, although now he has deep feelings for Liu Meiren, and he didn't even believe that he would not like Liu Meiren in the future, but he also knew that the third uncle would not lie to himself, so he was very hesitant for a while.

Zhao Jia was entrusted by his father to take Zhao Xu to see Concubine Taishu, and Zhao Yan did not ask Zhao Jia to persuade Zhao Xu to change his mind, he only needed to tell Zhao Xu what happened back then, as for Zhao Xu to figure it out, it was not for Zhao Jia to worry about.

In addition, Zhao Jia also saw that Zhao Xu was a little troubled because of this matter, so he chatted with him for a few words and got up to say goodbye, Zhao Xu also knew that Zhao Jia was asking him to think about it himself, so he was not detained, and personally sent him out of the palace. However, after returning to the dormitory, he sent himself to the room and refused to see anyone, and even the Liu Meiren wanted to ask to see him, but he was rejected by Zhao Xu, which surprised everyone in the palace. Especially that Liu Meiren has a bad feeling.

Zhao Xu locked himself in the room and saw no one, and finally alarmed his biological mother, Concubine Zhu, this woman who has always been indisputable was worried about her son, especially when she heard that Zhao Xu had not eaten since noon, so she personally cooked a few of Zhao Xu's favorite dishes, and then personally sent them to Zhao Xu's room and knocked on the door.

But she didn't wait for Concubine Zhu to speak. But I saw Zhao Xu in the room and said a little irritablely: "Didn't I say don't disturb me?" ”

"Xu'er, it's me, hurry up and open the door!" Concubine Zhu said softly, she was born as a palace maid, and her temperament was very soft, even if her son was the emperor, she usually stayed in her palace, and only occasionally came to visit Zhao Xu.

Other people can not be seen, but Zhao Xu is not enough to keep his mother out of the door. At that moment, I only heard the sound of hurried footsteps in the room, and then the door was opened, revealing Zhao Xu's tired face.

"Xu'er, no matter how busy you are with government affairs, you can't skip eating!" Concubine Zhu didn't know why Zhao Xu locked herself in the room, and thought that he was worrying about the affairs of the court, so she said so.

Zhao Xu didn't know who to discuss with if he had a belly, and his heart moved when he saw his mother. He hurriedly invited her into the room, and then closed the door again. At this time, Concubine Zhu had already begun to open the food box, then took out the food and put it on the table, and beckoned him: "Xu'er, I have made a few dishes you like to eat, come and taste how it tastes!" ”

However, Zhao Xu didn't have much appetite at this time, so he walked over quickly and took Concubine Zhu's hand and sat down and said, "Mother." The child is struggling with one thing, and there is no one to talk to, just you are here, I hope you can help the child get an idea! ”

Hearing Zhao Xu's words, Concubine Zhu was also stunned. Because she has never participated in politics, Zhao Xu also understands this, so if there are any troubles in the court, he will not discuss with him, but prefers to discuss with King Yue, but she also reacted quickly, and said at the moment: "What makes my son so embarrassed?" ”

Lihou is not only a state affair, but also Zhao Xu's private matter, so he is more willing to listen to his mother's opinion, so he told the matter of Lihou again, and Concubine Zhu also knew about this matter, and even personally participated in it, but although she is Zhao Xu's biological mother, her status in the palace is far less than that of Empress Dowager Gao and Empress Dowager Xiang, so she can only put forward opinions, and the people who really make up their minds are still the two queen mothers.

It is precisely because of this that when Concubine Zhu heard Zhao Xu mention the matter of the future, she did not show a surprised expression, but when she heard that Zhao Jia came to find Zhao Xu today and took him to Concubine Taishu, the expression on her face also changed slightly, and after listening to Zhao Xu's story, Concubine Zhu finally sighed, she has been in the palace since she was a child, and she naturally knows very well about the things in the palace, especially for Concubine Taishu, when she was still a palace maid, Concubine Taishu was the most favored concubine in the harem, Later, Concubine Taishu slowly fell out of favor, and she also saw it in her eyes.

"Mother, I don't doubt what my eldest brother said to me today, but my father almost gave up the crown prince for a woman, which really makes me feel unbelievable." After Zhao Xu finished talking about today, he finally summarized his feelings and said that he had always admired his father the most, so it was normal for him to be unable to accept this matter for a while.

Seeing her son's appearance, Concubine Zhu hesitated for a moment and finally sighed and said: "Xu'er, what King Yue asked the prince to tell you is true, because your father insisted on making Concubine Taishu the queen, His Majesty Yingzong and the Queen Mother were also very angry, I was still young at that time, but I also felt that the atmosphere in the palace was abnormal, thanks to King Yue's peace on both sides, this matter was resolved, but I didn't know that your father put forward three conditions, but it should be true." ”

Hearing his mother's words, Zhao Xu was also silent for a long time, and the expression on his face was also very entangled, and finally he suddenly said to Concubine Zhu with a wry smile: "Mother, is it true that the feelings of the sons and daughters are very ridiculous in your opinion, and is it true that every man will eventually like the new and hate the old?" ”

Concubine Zhu also knew that her son admired his father the most, and now she heard Zhao Ji's old things, so she also had a little doubt about himself, which made her feel a little heartache, and immediately opened her mouth to comfort: "Xu'er, people are different, your father will make such mistakes, but it doesn't mean that you will necessarily make such mistakes, for example, if you look at King Yue, isn't his relationship with Princess Yue consistent, and even the concubines around him are also deeply affectionate, you have studied with King Yue since you were a child, maybe this is the same as King Yue." ”

Listening to his mother's comfort, Zhao Xu finally felt a little better in his heart, but this also made him look at this matter more rationally, although Concubine Zhu comforted him and said that the third uncle Zhao Yan is an extremely affectionate person, but Zhao Xu knows that his situation is different from that of the third uncle, as an emperor, the most important thing in the harem is beauty, especially when Liu Meiren is old and decrepit, can he really be consistent?

Thinking of the above, Zhao Xu couldn't help but sit down weakly, in fact, he was just a junior brother in terms of feelings, these problems were too difficult for him, and for people who fell into a relationship for the first time, it was hard to believe that he would empathize with him, but Zhao Xu had absolute trust in Zhao Yan and others, and under the conflict between these two beliefs, it was naturally very difficult for him to choose.

Seeing her son's tangled appearance, Concubine Zhu once again showed a hesitant expression on her face, and after a long while, she suddenly spoke: "Xu'er, although I don't have much to do with the things after the establishment, I also have some things I want to say to you, I wonder if I want to hear it?" ”

"Mother, tell me quickly, Erchen is now the master of the six gods, and I really don't know how to choose." Zhao Xu smiled bitterly at this time, Concubine Zhu was his mother after all, and her words were like letting him grasp a life-saving straw in drowning, hoping that his mother could show her a clear way.

I saw that Concubine Zhu hesitated again for a moment at this time, and finally said with a firm gaze: "Xu'er, I know that you have a good relationship with that Liu Meiren during this time, and you also intend to make her the queen, but Liu Meiren's background is not very good, and I have carefully observed it these days, and I found that her temperament is a little flamboyant, and her temperament is also a little narrow, she is really not a suitable candidate for the mother of a country, but that Meng Meiren was born in Jiangmen, although Meng's is not as good as Gao's and Cao's, but it is also a famous big family in the gate, and there are also marriages with various generals, The relationship is very close, if you can make her the queen, you will definitely be able to win over the generals, which will also be beneficial to Xu'er and you will really be pro-government in the future. ”

When she said this, I saw Concubine Zhu pause for a moment and then said: "In addition to her background, what is even more rare is that Meng Meiren is dignified and virtuous, and her temperament is very generous, so if she is the queen, she will definitely be able to help you stabilize the harem and will not lead to any disputes between concubines, so I am also more optimistic about that Meng Meiren." ”

"Mother...... Mother, you think the same way? Zhao Xu couldn't help but be surprised after listening to Concubine Zhu's words, he thought that his mother didn't know anything about government affairs, but he didn't expect her to analyze the interests and disadvantages of the future so thoroughly.

Seeing her son's surprised look, Concubine Zhu smiled bitterly and said: "Emperor, since the moment you ascended the throne, even if you don't understand the government, you will try to understand it in private, after all, any change in the court may involve the lives of our mother and son. ”

Hearing his mother say this, Zhao Xu was moved and sad, speaking of which, the reason why he was able to ascend the throne was all thanks to the support of the third uncle, and there was no help in addition, it is estimated that this is also where his mother is worried, in recent years, he has been able to slowly become pro-government, thanks to the help of the third uncle, thinking of this, he can't help but feel a kind of heartfelt gratitude to Zhao Yan, and thinking of Zhao Yan's attitude towards this matter after the establishment of the previous year, it finally made Zhao Xu make a choice in his heart. (To be continued.) )