Chapter 951 The world is so big, I want to go out for a walk
The atmosphere at the scene was very awkward for a while, and Xiao Tang had nothing to say. However, Emperor Maode, who was weak and quiet, was always approachable and rarely acted like a royal to the palace servants, ministers, maids, etc.
So I saw Xiao Tang's face was a little depressed, and Emperor Maode also had a warm temper. She was not anxious or annoyed, her lips were slightly open, but she hesitated to speak. She weakly thought that General Xiao seemed to be upset, but she didn't know why.
Because of what...
However, Emperor Roufu who was on the side did not have the discernment of her sister. She immediately raised her little head, puffed out her chest, and asked Xiao Tang: "Hey, Xiao Tang, you are here at a good time, I am.
I have something to ask you. My father originally asked you to be the deputy envoy and supervisor of the army. He wanted you to protect Cai Daizhi (Xuanhedian Daizhi, Cai Wei's original official title). Cai Daizhi has a relationship with my sister.
We were engaged, and I was supposed to be the Prince Consort after we got married. Aren't you a great leader? Why didn't you save Cai Daizhi's life? You came back intact?"
In fact, even though Emperor Maode was the daughter of the royal family, she knew that she could not decide on matters of marriage. She had met Cai Jing's fifth son, Cai Chi, a few times, but she had no basis for any feelings. It was Cai Chi who wanted to marry Emperor Maode in the first place.
Showing kindness is nothing more than showing off one's talents or learning, or trying to win the favor of Emperor Maode in the same way as his father did to please the officials. Emperor Maode, who was born in an imperial family, is surrounded by countless people who are fawning over her, and naturally they will not
What special feelings do you have for Cai Chi?
However, the other party was the fifth son of Grand Master Cai, and her father, Emperor Zhao Ji, had arranged the marriage. The weak-tempered Emperor Maode had no choice but to accept this fate and wait to marry Cai Ji and become his lifelong partner.
When Emperor Maode learned about Cai Chi's death, she only sighed and mourned for him because of their acquaintance. She did not feel the sadness of being separated from her destined husband forever. But her attitude towards Xiao Tang was different.
, when she had never seen Xiao Tang's true appearance, Princess Maode loved to listen to the music played by his Jinfeng Yululou Band. After several encounters, her little princess's heart suddenly jumped. Although Emperor Maode
Ji also knew that there was no chance that she would be married to Xiao Tang by her father, but she still felt lucky and happy when she learned that Xiao Tang had returned from the side court safe and sound.
Now, Emperor Roufu, a little follower, opened her mouth to ask Xiao Tang why he failed to save the life of Cai Wei, who was engaged to her. Emperor Maode suddenly looked embarrassed. Before she could speak, Xiao Tang
Tang Ji replied calmly: "The battlefield is dangerous and unpredictable. It was indeed my momentary negligence that caused the fifth son of Cai to die in the enemy's hands. It's just that the war situation was very urgent, so I had no choice but to be ordered to fight the Xia thieves in the face of danger. This time I succeeded."
Beijing, I am about to go to the official to explain this matter. How to punish the minister's fault at that time will only wait for the official to tell me."
Emperor Roufu did not intend to attack Xiao Tang because of Cai Chi's death. At her age, she was not only sensitive, but also ignorant about the relationship between men and women. At any rate, Emperor Roufu would also find that she was the closest to her in the palace.
My sister who was close to me seemed to have a good impression of Xiao Tang, but this guy dared to put on a bad face at this time, which made this little girl so angry that she had to stand up for her sister.
It's just that Emperor Roufu, who was born in an emperor's family and was loved and adored by millions, is not as easy-going as her sister Emperor Maode, so her speech and behavior are inevitably somewhat bossy. She listened to Xiao
After Tang finished speaking, he pointed his slender jade finger as white and tender as an onion toward the tip of Xiao Tang's nose, and said like a proud little peacock: "My father is my father, my sister is my sister, and I am this palace."
, My father has his own idea of how to punish you. It’s because you are incapable of doing things and you are entrusted with a heavy responsibility. Why can’t I blame you? It’s just because of you and my sister can’t get married. Why can’t I still settle the score with you?”
Upon hearing this, Emperor Roufu's white and tender face like mutton-fat white jade seemed to rise like two clouds of red clouds. She wished she could block the little mouth of Emperor Roufu immediately. Xiao Tang knew that this kind of girl had been pampered since she was a child.
It was not easy for him to get in touch with her, and he was very impatient with this imperial daughter who was used to being pampered. He snorted secretly and said: "She is so timid, how can she argue with me?
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Before her sister came to stop her, Emperor Roufu laughed playfully and said, "This is easy. My sister has lost her husband, so you have to give her a husband."
"Roufu! What are you going to say again!!!"
Emperor Maode was so embarrassed that she wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl in. She stamped her feet bitterly and was so angry that she almost cried. Emperor Roufu was also startled when she saw her sister looking like this, but she was completely unconscious.
He realized where he had gone wrong. Xiao Tang had no intention of messing around with the unruly little princess Roufu Diji. He hurriedly raised his hands and said: "This time our Song Dynasty used troops against Xia, more than 100 people died on the battlefield.
Mr. Cai Wu, I don’t know how many loyal bones of our Song army officers and soldiers have been buried in the Western Frontier Courtyard. After all, state affairs are important, and I must report clearly to the officials. Please forgive me for not waiting too long and going to see the officials.
I have no choice but to take my leave from the two empresses first."
After hearing what Xiao Tang said, Emperor Roufu was annoyed that he was very indifferent to her and her sister, and spoke without thinking. She blurted out: "Hey! Xiao Tang! Did I let you go? Mr. Cai Wu is the prime minister of Cai.
My son is also the consort who is supposed to marry my sister. You haven’t given me an explanation yet. What does the death of others have to do with me?”
When Xiao Tang heard this, he flew into a rage. He, who had been on the battlefield for a long time, had a fierce and awe-inspiring power when he was angered. Emperor Maode and Emperor Roufu saw Xiao Tang's eyebrows standing upright, and the angry aura in his eyes also changed.
The two little princesses turned pale with fright and took a few steps back! The eunuch who was watching Xiao Tang being entangled by Emperor Roufu couldn't move forward or retreat for a while.
He immediately screamed: "Xiao Jieshuai, please don't be rude to Di Ji!"
Naturally, Xiao Tang also knew how to behave. He suppressed the anger in his heart and exhaled a long breath, and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, the Emperor Ji, is a golden branch and a jade leaf. The emperor, the emperor, the dragon and the grandson, no matter the ministers or those
The lives of the lieutenants and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country are of course nothing to Di Ji, but all the comrades from Paoze who have fought side by side with me are brothers who can count on me for their lives. Since the country
We were ordered to go out to conquer the enemy's country. Naturally, I and the soldiers of the border tribes had no choice but to risk their lives and fight to the death. Many loyal souls were buried in foreign lands, all for the sake of the peace of our country and the people of the Song Dynasty... Emperor Ji may think that the war of those soldiers
Death has nothing to do with you, but it does have a lot to do with me. It is inconvenient to talk about state affairs here. I have no choice but to resign and hope that the emperor will forgive me."
Emperor Roufu was frightened by Xiao Tang and realized that what she said seemed to be a bit too much. Feeling guilty, she couldn't help but said sarcastically: "I...I didn't mean that..."
Xiao Tang was about to turn around and leave, but he heard Emperor Maode calling: "General Xiao, please stay."
When Xiao Tang looked at Emperor Maode, he saw her bowing to him, with pity and sorrow on her beautiful face, and said: "My sister spoke recklessly and insulted those who died for the country."
Lieutenant General, I am here to help General Xiao on her behalf. I also know that many generals died in the royal affairs, and their loyalty can be expressed in heaven and earth. Not to mention those military officers who served the country wholeheartedly, regardless of the royal family or ordinary people.
, everyone has parents and family, loved ones, and the lives of all living beings are precious. If anyone encounters misfortune, there will be people who will mourn for them... I only hope that there will be no more wars in the future, and the people of Li can live and work in peace and contentment, and will not suffer from military disasters.
good......"
Xiao Tang saw that the embarrassment on Emperor Maode's face faded, and her brows were filled with a sense of compassion. He sighed in his heart and secretly said: These Zhao Ji's children were born in Fengque Dragon Tower, and they don't know.
The common people suffered from illness because of their father's dementia. Although they had no worries about food and clothing, they were just like canaries in a cage. It was said that such golden princesses as Maode Diji and Roufu Diji would not be able to survive in the future.
They were also implicated by their father and ended up with a tragic ending...
Thinking of this, the anger in Xiao Tang's heart gradually faded away. Instead, he felt pity for the kind and gentle Emperor Maode in front of him. He sighed slightly and said: "Although I am blind and do not know the world, I have a kind heart and can be considerate."
I just admire all the people in the world. I only hope that the world can be as the emperor wishes, and that the people can have enough food and clothing in the peaceful and prosperous age, but...hehe, I dare not delay here when the official family calls me.
, and had no choice but to resign.”
There was also an eunuch from the Ministry of Internal Affairs beside him. Xiao Tang didn't say much to Emperor Maode and Emperor Roufu, the two imperial daughters who were inexperienced in the world. He complained again and then left with the eunuch from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Gone. Staring at Xiao Tang's retreating back, Emperor Maode couldn't help but feel a trace of loss in her bright eyes.
Is a leaf blinding your eyes...
Maode Diji could not help but think again in her heart: As my father is in the ninth level, he may not be able to understand the sufferings of the people. For example, Cai Gongxiang and other close officials only talk about the prosperity of the Song Dynasty and the expansion of Henan Province, the treasury is full, and the people of all places live a prosperous and happy life.
.. Emperor Hui of the Jin Dynasty did not know that the world was in chaos and that the people had no corn to satisfy their hunger, but he bluntly said why not eat minced meat... Although this allusion sounds absurd, but why did the people of the world lose their livelihood and why did the country have frequent wars...
....If you live deep in the palace for a long time, you may not be able to understand these things clearly.
Maode Diji was thinking about the songs that had been sung in the Jinfeng Yululou Band Hall. As her understanding of Xiao Tang gradually deepened, she also slowly realized that the world today may not be as she thought.
Xiao Tang was also completely different from the other ministers who flattered and congratulated his father. This also made Emperor Maodeji become more and more curious about the various people's livelihoods in various places under the rule of the Song Dynasty...
Although the world is big, if you have lived in the imperial palace for a long time, you can only see a glimpse of the leopard from the inside... Whether the outside world is really as Cai Gongxiang, Gao Taiwei and others said, maybe it can only be achieved by following people like General Xiao.
Only by exploring the truth can we have a clear view...
Thinking of this, Emperor Maode felt sad again. She was still the daughter of the royal family, but General Xiao was a close minister of her father and the emperor. She was already married and had a family... How could I go out of the palace to see her?