The wind is cold and the weather in Tokyo is colder day by day. In the garden of the back hall of Baoci Hall, Li Zhang is helping Empress Dowager Li move the flowers and plants in the garden to the nearby greenhouse. This glass greenhouse was designed by Li Zhang himself and directed the craftsmen to build it. Because Empress Dowager Li likes to plant flowers and plants, and does not like to see flowers and plants withering in winter, Li Zhang designed this greenhouse.

Glass is no longer rare. The telescope used to use glass before, and the glass requirements of the greenhouse were not high, so the cost was not much. However, few people would think of using glass to build a house. The whole glass greenhouse was framed with hardwood and then inlaid with glass.

Having just moved a few pots of flowers, Empress Dowager Li was worried that Li Zhang was tired, so she pulled him aside to have tea. The eunuch could do these rough work. Then she asked, "Zhang'er, how are Qingzhi and her son? Is the little guy in good health?"

Aoi finally gave birth some time ago, and this time she fulfilled the wishes of many people and gave birth to a son for Li Zhang. At that time, Empress Dowager Li also went out of the palace to visit. Only a few days later, she asked about the child's condition again.

"Don't worry, aunt, Aoori and the child are in good health, especially this little guy can eat more than his sister. The family has prepared an extra wet nurse for him to eat." Li Zhang also smiled when he mentioned his son. The little guy is his eldest son. Compared to Anran, this little guy can be said to be able to eat and sleep, and he doesn't cry much, which is simply worry-free.

"It is better to eat, and children can grow up quickly if they can eat. I will go there again on the day of the 100th anniversary banquet. When he grows a little older, he will go to the palace to be a companion for Fang'er and others. Children must grow up together to have a good relationship, just like you and Your Majesty!" Empress Dowager Li said with a smile again. Zhao Zhen now has several children, so Empress Dowager Li's daily life is also very fulfilling.

Li Zhang smiled and agreed when he heard this, but he was a little guilty at this time, because on the third day after Qingzhi gave birth, Miaoyuan gave birth to a son for him. Although Zhao Zhen knew about this, he did not tell anyone. Li Zhang didn't know if Empress Dowager Li knew it?

After chatting a few common words, Li Zhang helped Empress Dowager Li arrange the arrangement of flowers and plants in the greenhouse, and then said goodbye. Originally, he came to the palace to visit Empress Dowager Li, but also wanted to discuss it with Zhao Zhen, because Liu Ping had heard from him that the Liao army had exhausted food and grass and could retreat at any time. They also wanted to take advantage of the situation to cover up the killing. Now they don’t know what the situation is going on.

However, just as Li Zhang walked to the gate of Baoci Hall, he suddenly saw a group of palace maids coming. With the crowd of the palace maids, Empress Cao also walked slowly towards this side. It seemed that she should have come to visit Empress Dowager Li.

"Foreign minister Li Zhang pays homage to the queen!" Li Zhang immediately polites when he saw Empress Cao. Since Empress Cao and Zhao Zhen got married, Li Zhang has occasionally seen Empress Cao in the palace several times. Although Zhao Zhen was very cold to Empress Cao, Empress Li seemed to like Empress Cao's temperament very much and wanted to match Zhao Zhen and Empress Cao many times. However, although Zhao Zhen agreed on the surface, he still refused to go to Empress Cao's place in private.

"No need to be polite. Congratulations to the Marquis of Dingbei for getting a son!" Empress Cao nodded slightly at this time, but her expression was very reserved. After all, she was the queen, and she had to abide by etiquette when facing foreign ministers like Li Zhang.

"Empress, you are polite. The glass greenhouse I made for my aunt has been completed. Now my aunt is in the back garden. The queen can go there to see her directly!" Li Zhang said very politely at the moment, and after that, he was about to say goodbye and leave. After all, he and Empress Cao really had nothing to say, and it was not appropriate to have too much communication.

But at this moment, Empress Cao suddenly called him and said, "Marquis Dingbei stayed!"

"What, what else does the queen have to do?" Li Zhang also looked at Queen Cao in surprise and asked.

Empress Cao hesitated for a moment, then said, "I do have something to ask Dingbei Hou. The war in Liaodong is fierce, and my eldest brother is also in the army. I am also very worried about his safety, so I want to ask Dingbei Hou whether Dingbei Hou knows the situation of his eldest brother?"

Cao Qi is the eldest son in the family, the eldest brother of Empress Cao. The two are both mothers and compatriots, so their relationship is naturally very deep. Now Empress Cao is worried about Cao Qi's safety, which is also normal.

"The queen doesn't have to worry. The news that came just a while ago was that the Liao army was exhausted and they were about to withdraw. Cao Qi also made great contributions in the army and would definitely be promoted in the future!" Li Zhang said with a smile. Of course, he did not dare to say that the Song army was preparing to chase and kill the retreating Liao army. First, it was a secret, and second, it was to avoid Queen Cao's worry.

Sure enough, when Empress Cao heard that the Liao army was about to retreat, she breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to Li Zhang and said, "Thank you, Marquis Dingbei!"

Li Zhang immediately said a few polite words, and then wanted to say goodbye and leave again, but he didn't expect that Empress Cao suddenly spoke again: "Marquis Dingbei, I don't know if I should say anything or not?"

"Empress, please be polite. I will listen carefully!" Li Zhang immediately said politely again, but he was also surprised at this time, because Empress Cao's performance today seemed a bit abnormal. Could it be that there was really something to say to him?

Sure enough, Empress Cao hesitated for a moment and then said seriously: "Dingbei Hou, don't blame him, but the palace has its own rules. According to the rules in the palace, men from outside are prohibited from entering the palace to pay homage, let alone Dingbei Hou is still a young man, so please abide by the rules in the palace and never enter the palace to pay homage in the future!"

As soon as Empress Cao said, Li Zhang couldn't help but show a shocked expression. Of course, he knew that men from outside were prohibited from entering the palace, and even the prince was old, he had to move out of the palace to live. However, in addition to going to Zhao Zhen, he only came to visit Empress Dowager Li occasionally. This was what Zhao Zhen asked for. After all, he, as an emperor, was too busy and didn't have much time to spend with his mother, so he could only ask Li Zhang.

However, even though she was shocked, Li Zhang quickly reacted. At the same time, he suddenly realized that the Empress Cao in front of him was very opposed to foreign men entering the palace for a visit. Even after she entered the palace, she never met her family again. Finally, when she arrived at Shenzong, she and Cao Qi were both in their seventies. With the request of Shenzong, she agreed to meet Cao Qi. As a result, because Cao Qi brought another cousin, she refused to meet again by Empress Cao.

Thinking of this, Li Zhang was not angry either. He was about to speak, but he didn't expect that he suddenly heard a burst of rapid footsteps. Then Zhao Zhen ran over with excitement on his face. When he saw Li Zhang, he shouted loudly: "Cousin! Great victory! Great victory!"
Chapter completed!