Emperor Yongkang gave him a seat, and Huo Xi went up to help Zhang Fu, who was still wandering.
Zhang Fu glanced at her, and Huo Xi looked at him too. After the father and daughter looked at each other, they sat down carefully. Huo Nian also sat down next to his sister.
I don't know if it was a newborn calf or something else, but Huo Nian was as calm as his sister when it came to the emperor's arrival, which made Emperor Yongkang couldn't help but look at the siblings a few more times.
It was an impromptu idea. When he came in, no one in the hall knew it. It was impossible for the two siblings to know that he was there.
I nodded in my heart with great appreciation.
Compared to the calmness of the Huo Xi siblings, even Zhang Fu was a little frightened, not to mention the Madam Tai and Zhang Biyao.
Zhang Biyao didn't even sit on one third of the stool, and she couldn't hide the sadness in her eyes. She already knew that her mother was probably finished and there would be no chance of improvement.
If only the internal affairs of the Zhang family were okay, but there were also matters in Shexian County, whether it was true or not, the government would not allow the mother to be taken away for investigation.
No matter how much the emperor values his father, he cannot shield him.
Zhang Biyao closed her eyes, tears rolling down the corners of her eyes.
Huo Xi glanced at her and sighed.
Mu Yan stood behind the emperor and frowned when he saw her like this. This girl was still soft-hearted. When facing an enemy, you need to know that the grass will never be cut off and the spring breeze will revive it.
After everyone sat down, no one dared to look at the emperor, but Emperor Yongkang watched everyone's expressions one by one with great interest.
"Ai Qing, is it great?"
Zhang Fucheng was frightened: "Thank you for your majesty's concern. I have improved. It is because of me that I have made your majesty work hard. It is not my fault. I deserve to die for my crime. If your majesty leaves the inner palace privately, if... I and my entire family will die."
It’s hard to take the blame.”
"I love you so much. You have done countless things for me, David. You have worked hard with your father for two generations to keep me safe, and you have been through life and death several times. I have to come and visit you once or twice."
Isn't this what she said just now? Unexpectedly, the emperor actually remembered it.
Huo Xi looked a little embarrassed and stood up to apologize: "My daughter made a mistake in her words. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
"Hahaha……"
Emperor Yongkang laughed: "What's the crime? Is what you just said wrong? Your grandfather and your father didn't make any great military exploits for me, David?"
Only then did Zhang Fu know that these words were said by Nannan, and he couldn't help but glance at her, with a happy smile on his face. Nannan still remembered her grandfather.
Emperor Yongkang asked Huo Xi to stand up and sit down, and said with some nostalgia: "I still remember your grandfather's voice and appearance. In the battle of Dongchang, your grandfather broke into the enemy's formation to save me, and fought until the last moment until he was exhausted.
He died in battle...I am deeply saddened."
Mrs. Zhang Fu and others hurriedly knelt down again: "I am scared."
"Get up, get up." Emperor Yongkang supported him from his seat and asked everyone to get up.
"Nowadays, the Tatar, Oara and other grassland tribes in the north are still thinking about returning to their remoteness and are looking at us. There are Japanese invaders on the southeast coast, and the southwest border is also unstable from time to time. The country still needs tiger generals like you. See you, sir.
Very good, I am very relieved to be united."
"I am willing to share your worries for Your Majesty."
"Very good."
In front of Huo Xi and others, the monarch and his ministers discussed state affairs, talked about the Northern Expedition, and talked about training sailors to relieve the suffering of the people in the southeast.
I completely forgot about what happened just now.
Mrs. Tai glanced at Huo Xi quietly and wondered, when did the emperor come? Did he come from the beginning or did he come later? How much did he hear?
Was this girl invited here?
No, no, she doesn't have that much ability yet.
But, how did she know that the emperor was behind the curtain? What she just did was for the emperor to see?
From the corner of her eye, Huo Xi saw the Madam looking at her, but her eyes never turned away. She only looked down at the floor tiles in the hall, not looking around. The Emperor and Zhang Fu didn't seem to pay attention to what they were saying.
Emperor Yongkang paid attention to Huo Xi and Huo Nian while talking to Zhang Fu. He nodded secretly in his heart.
The prince elected by the British public is very good. In time, he will definitely be able to support the lintel of the Duke's palace and advance to another level. Looking at his sister, she is even better than her.
It's a pity that he doesn't have many sons.
As for the grandson, the eldest grandson of the emperor is only thirteen years old. It's a pity. Otherwise, if the British prince is tied to his own ship, are you afraid that he won't do his best? He looked at Zhang Biyao next to him and shook his head.
"Your Majesty, is your leg injury healed?" He looked at Huo Nian.
Huo Nian stood up and was about to reply when Emperor Yongkang pressed his hand down and said, "Sit down and reply, no need to be polite."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Back to Your Majesty, the boy is already well. He will be raised for a few more days and he will be able to practice martial arts with his father."
"Oh?" Emperor Yongkang was very happy, "What did you learn from your father?"
"Back to the emperor, my father taught the boy how to ride, shoot, spear, and also teach swords, halberds, and broadswords. The boy likes to read military books, and his father analyzes past battles for him. The boy likes to hear these."
"Oh? You still like to read military books?"
Emperor Yongkang was overjoyed and glanced at Zhang Fu. He saw a faint smile on his face and did not explain to his son. It seemed that the boy was telling the truth and was not exaggerating, so he approved in his heart.
He himself is a man who can fight. Hearing that the boy likes to read military books and listen to analysis of battle cases, he asked: "Do you know about the Battle of Dongchang?"
Huo Nian nodded. His father talked about the Battle of Dongchang in the first battle. His grandfather was defeated in the Battle of Dongchang, so he never had the opportunity to meet him. Huo Nian listened especially carefully at that time.
"We fought a very difficult battle in Dongchang, and your grandfather lost his life. The Southern Army said this was Jingnan's first great victory..."
When Emperor Yongkang thought of this battle, he still had many regrets in his heart, "Tell me, boy, why did the Southern Army win and our army lose in this battle? If you were the commander, how would you plan the battle?"
Huo Nian glanced at Zhang Fu, receiving encouragement from him, and made up his mind.
"Back to the emperor, the Southern Army has several times the strength of our army and has advanced firearms... But our army has elite cavalry, which the Southern Army cannot match..."
Emperor Yongkang nodded while listening and glanced at Zhang Fu from time to time.
Zhang Fu knew Emperor Yongkang well and could see that the emperor recognized Nian'er, which made Zhang Fu feel very happy.
Which father would be unhappy when someone else praises his child? But his face remained calm.
After hearing what Huo Nian said, Emperor Yongkang clapped his hands and applauded: "Okay! You have the style of your father and ancestors. Given time, you will definitely be better than the old!"
He looked at Zhang Fu and said, "This is our young star in the future. I must teach you carefully and make sure nothing goes wrong." He meant something.
Zhang Fu didn't know why, so he handed over his hand and said, "I will fulfill my mission."
When Huo Nian heard the emperor praising him, he felt a little shy and glanced at his sister. Huo Xi smiled at him.
When Emperor Yongkang saw it, he smiled at Huo Xi and said, "Girl, you have done a great job in raising your brother well. The imperial concubine is lonely in the palace. I will have someone send you the palace card later, but
You can come in and out of the inner palace at any time. If you have time, take your brother with you and visit the imperial concubine more often. She will be happy to see you."