It was already dark, but the lights were still bright in the Chuigong Hall. Although Liu E was a little tired on a busy day, she was still energetic to review the memorials. Although Zhao Heng's illness was cured, he was even more confused. All government affairs were also pressed on her, so she usually focused on government affairs.

"Empress, it's time to eat!" Luo Chongxun reminded Liu E for the third time that there are many rules in the palace, and there are also regulations on the time for the emperor and concubines and others to eat, but Liu E has never eaten on time during this period.

"I understand, I'll talk about these memorials after I finish reviewing them." Liu E replied without raising her head at this time, which made Luo Chongxun have no choice but to retreat aside and wait quietly.

After finally waiting for Liu E to finish reviewing the remaining memorials, Luo Chongxun was about to come forward to ask if the dinner was spread, but unexpectedly, Zhao Zhen actually brought someone in to salute Liu E and said, "My son, thank you for your hard work!"

"Zhen'er, why are you here?" Liu E couldn't help but show a surprised expression when she saw Zhao Zhen coming in. Although she and Zhao Zhen are mother and son, both of them have their own things to be busy with, especially because she is unable to separate government affairs, so she can only entrust Zhao Zhen to her good sister Yang Guifei to take care of her. Therefore, except for some special days, the mother and son don't spend much time together. In addition, Zhao Zhen is young, so she rarely takes the initiative to think about looking for her.

"I heard that the eldest lady had been busy for another day and didn't even have to eat dinner, so I asked someone to go to Huiweizhai to buy some signature dishes. I heard from the palace that the eldest lady also likes to eat roast duck there!" Zhao Zhen came to Liu E at this time, and then asked someone to put down the food box with some anxiety, because he was still a little awe of Liu E, and it was the first time he did this, so I don't know what Liu E would react?

"You child has indeed grown up and knows how to love others!" Liu E showed a happy expression when she heard this. Although she was strict with Zhao Zhen, as a mother, she was still very happy with her son's concern.

Seeing that his mother was happy, Zhao Zhen breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately opened the food box himself and placed several dishes in front of his mother one by one, which made Liu E even more relieved. Of course, Zhao Zhen would definitely not tell Liu E that this was the idea Li Zhang gave him.

"Mother, you try this roast duck. I heard it was an improved ingredients from Huiweizhai. The taste was more plump than before!" Zhao Zhen rolled the duck meat for Liu E in person, and then handed it to her and said.

Liu E didn't be polite to her son. She took it and took it to taste it. Then she smiled and praised: "The taste is good. Li Zhang is really a genius in food. Every food he made is so unique!"

Some time ago, Li Zhang not only gave roast duck to Zhao Zhen and Miaoyuan, but also brought it to Liu E. Liu E also liked it very much. In fact, Liu E liked breakfast the most, and she sent people to buy some from time to time.

Liu E praised a few words, then finished the roast duck in her hand, and then suddenly remembered something, and asked Zhao Zhen: "By the way, how has your studies been during this period? In addition, Li Zhang's studies, his foundation is poor, can he keep up now?"

"Don't worry, Grandmaster, even Li Xiang often praises his studies. My cousin is now following him. Hu Zhi said that he also looked at his cousin differently, but..." When Zhao Zhen said the last, he suddenly deliberately showed a embarrassed expression, as if something was unhappy?

"It's just what?" Liu E asked casually when she saw Zhao Zhen's appearance.

"It's nothing, it's just that my cousin and I had a little argument today." Zhao Zhen said with a forced smile at this time, as if he was really unhappy with Li Zhang?

"Oh? What is your two children called a dispute? It's just a few words." Liu E laughed when she heard Zhao Zhen's words. In her opinion, Zhao Zhen and Li Zhang had a few words because of some trivial matters at most, which is very common among children. It just seems a bit big when using the word "dispute".

"Actually, I can't blame me. My cousin said that he actually lived in a charity village before, and he couldn't even eat enough every day. In the end, he even made money by selling leftovers from the restaurant to the coolies on the dock." Zhao Zhen said angrily at this time.

"Is there any problem with this?" Liu E had long known about Li Zhang, so she was not surprised after hearing this. She even thought that Li Zhang was not easy as a child. She took on the heavy responsibility of supporting her family in a young age. At the same time, this also made her see her in Li Zhang back then, which was one of the main reasons why she looked at Li Zhang differently.

"Of course there is a problem. My Song Dynasty is rich all over the world, and the annual tax revenue is ten times that of the Liao Kingdom. The people live very rich. How could it be as unbearable as my cousin said?" Zhao Zhen said proudly with a small face raised, as if he had forgotten all the sufferings of the people that Li Di told him.

Because Liu E was too busy, she rarely interfered in Zhao Zhen's education. At this time, she frowned when she heard her son's words, and then said again: "Do you think our Song Dynasty is very rich?"

"Of course, I haven't been outside the palace? When my mother took me to Daxiangguo Temple before, she saw that many of the people outside were dressed in fine clothes, and even the monks in the temple were fat and big ears. It can be seen that their lives are quite rich, and the poor people I said in my cousin would definitely not exist!" Zhao Zhen said with confidence again.

After hearing these words from his son, Liu E finally realized a problem. He and Li Zhang were both from the bottom of the class. They not only knew the sufferings of the people, but also had a deep understanding of them. However, Zhao Zhen, who had been young, had no experience in this regard at all, so Li Zhang's past lives were simply unimaginable to him.

"Mother, why don't you say anything? Why don't you help us judge. Is it right or my cousin right?" Zhao Zhen saw Liu E silent and asked again, but he was also nervous at this time. In the past, he tried his best to pretend to be smart in front of Liu E so as not to be scolded, but this time it was his first time to pretend to be stupid, and if he was scolded, he would have asked himself.

What was beyond Zhao Zhen's surprise was that Liu E not only did not scold him, but instead showed a thoughtful expression, which made him happy. Of course, all of the above words were taught by Li Zhang, and Li Zhang also understood Liu E's temperament. He could even guess Liu E's reaction after hearing Zhao Zhen's words. However, whether his method can be successful depends on whether Zhao Zhen's acting skills can be hidden from Liu E's eyes?
Chapter completed!