Zhao Xi was warned by the Queen not to play on the swings anymore. He could do this, but what he really wanted to know was: whether all the swings in the harem had been tampered with.
Therefore, on the first day after he was released from Ciming Palace, he went to see the swings in other places.
Unfortunately, I searched the entire harem and couldn't find a swing.
Zhao Xi was helpless because of his father's treatment. From then on, there were no more swings in the palace.
Privy Council of the Song Dynasty.
"For the rich prime minister, the misfortunes of the swing are fruitless."
As both deputy envoys to the Privy Council, Han Qi and Fu Bi had a good eye for each other. They also walked around like this when they were free from official duties.
"To no avail?"
"After many days of investigation by the Imperial City Department, the officials just dismantled all the swings in the harem."
Obviously, the officials could not find anyone to be discouraged, so they had no choice but to compete with those dead things.
Fu Bi shook his head, not knowing what to say.
Such benevolent officials were a blessing to the Song Dynasty and to their ministers, but I always felt that something was missing.
"Could it be..."
"I can't say for sure. But Concubine Zhang Xian is pregnant."
After saying this, the two of them tacitly agreed and stopped talking.
The matter did not reach the level of intervention by the outer court, so they could only use it as a topic for small talk.
Zhao Xi can only play with those boring toys these days.
He really felt bored, but Tao Niang never tired of it, especially when she saw Zhao Xi building a palace-like palace out of small wood, she pestered Zhao Xi even more to ask her for building blocks.
It was safe, but Zhao Xi found it boring. Zhao Xi even taught some educational games for future generations, but... they were really not on the same level.
The maids accompanying them now no longer dare to join in the fun themselves. They all stand aside in a polite manner. Even if they can't pull it out with their eyes, they don't dare to neglect their duties anymore.
Moreover, there was no need for the Empress to send anyone to call. When it was almost time, the accompanying maid would beg them to return to Ciming Palace.
Whether it is Zhao Xi or Gao Taotao, they rarely find themselves in trouble for their subordinates.
Ciming Palace was very lively because Concubine Zhang Xian sent a pot of flowers, which she said were Jiazi peach. The name came from the fact that this flower only bears fruit once every sixty years. Concubine Zhang Xian felt that the flower had a very good meaning, so she sent it to the queen, which was considered a tribute to the queen.
A wish.
Zhao Xi had never heard of this name, so he dismissed it and took Tao Niang over to take a look.
This... isn't this the oleander? It was originally called Jiazi peach? Zhao Xi thought about it in more detail... The feeling should be terrifying to think about.
This is called a well-played game!
"Tao Niang, remember you can't touch the pot of flowers, you can't play with the leaves of the flowers, and you can't pick the fruits to eat."
Zhao Xi can't control others, so he can warn Tao Niang.
As for the Queen, she has no control over what she eats, so she cannot taste the oleander fruit rashly.
The oleander sent by Concubine Zhang Xian has already borne fruit. This thing is said to be harmful, only to infants and young children...
"Brother Xi, why?"
"The fruit is poisonous and will kill you if you eat it."
No matter what he says to the little girl, it is impossible to make her feel evil. However, it is difficult for Zhao Xi to let everyone know about the oleander, so it is impossible for others to know the intention of the flower sender.
I'm just afraid that the man named Zhang will be disappointed.
When Zhao Zhen went to court, he also heard about Jiazi Tao in Ciming Palace. Jiazi was nothing to others, but to Zhao Zhen, it had a profound meaning.
Looking back several generations, no one in his family survived more than a year.
Therefore, he will come to see the excitement next time and see his son who is getting stronger and stronger.
It is indeed a good flower species. The light red petals are like funnels, filled with a faint fragrance, the flowers and leaves are slender, and the flower stems are as stubborn as bamboo.
"Sage, although this Jiazi peach means preference, it is a bit vulgar. Since it is an imported product, it is better to change its name."
"How do the officials think this flower should be appropriately called?"
"The flower stem has the character of bamboo, but it's not as good as..."
"Oleander."
Zhao Xi didn't plan to be a monster at first, but when he heard his father and mother-in-law getting angry, he suddenly interrupted.
When the words came out, he was stunned!
"Okay! Oleander, this name is apt. It seems that the saint has already thought about it and needs to borrow Xi'er's advice."
Zhao Zhen would never have thought that Zhao Xi said this name himself.
She just thought it was a little fun between husband and wife, to set up a foreshadowing, to hide their clumsiness, and to have a tacit understanding. Unfortunately, she was exposed by her son.
Putting aside the bad things in the court, such little fun made Zhao Zhen happy.
"Guan family, this...this was not something I laid down in advance, it was Xi'er herself..."
Queen Cao didn't know how to express herself. When she heard Zhao Xi mention oleander, she was so shocked that she was not pretending.
"Sage...seriously?"
At this time, Zhao Zhen also saw that the queen's expression was abnormal.
"I have never mentioned it to the officials. Since Xi'er recovered from her illness, there have been so many changes that I can't even count them. They are all for the better. I want to choose an opportunity to describe them in detail."
Only then did Zhao Zhen remember that since Xi'er recovered from illness, he had neglected to get close to Xi'er due to trivial matters in the court.
"Xi'er, why is it so called?"
"Dad, I don't know, I just said it casually."
Zhao Xi has to be deceived again. Alas! Every time he dares to speak out, he has to find a way to deceive him. When will this end?
"Xi'er likes this flower?"
"Dad, the child is not happy and scared."
Zhao Xi was worried about how to tell the truth about this flower. Maybe he could use the innate feeling of a little baby to criticize her. Zhao Xi's reply made Zhao Zhen stunned for a moment.
I thought Xi'er named this flower because she loves it, but unexpectedly Xi'er said she didn't like it and was afraid.
He looked at the queen, who also had a surprised look on her face... This is not a dispute, that's fine, it's just childish talk.
Zhao Zhen is also afraid of entanglements. The court has just become more stable. With a moment of leisure, he should let his leisure last a little longer.
"Auntie, Brother Xi won't let Tao Niang touch this flower, it's poisonous."
Let me go! Zhao Xi forgot about this. He originally wanted to warn this girl, but unexpectedly his father came over and got involved in the matter himself.
Alas, has my IQ deteriorated by pretending to be a baby?
When Tao Niang said this, not to mention Zhao Zhen, even Empress Cao was dumbfounded.
Fear is a feeling, which can be attributed to children's incomplete consciousness. But if you directly say that it is poisonous, then it is not a problem of age, nor is it just a problem of children's cognition.
"saint……"
Zhao Zhen had to think about the entanglement again. Even though the queen was virtuous, she would inevitably have some criticisms about her preferences and practices. It was not impossible for Xi'er to feel resentment due to gossip over time.
If so, Zhao Zhen would have to make other plans, especially regarding Xi'er's upbringing...
Therefore, Zhao Zhen's tone seemed to be cooler.
"I don't know about the official family."
How could Queen Cao not be clear about this? After thinking about it, what would a timid and caring man like her think about Xi'er's words?
To say more would be redundant, and to explain would be to cover up. Empress Cao was very straightforward and just said she didn't know.
Zhao Zhen also felt that it should be impossible. As the head of the Sixth Palace, the Queen was quite exemplary and never interfered in trivial matters. She had done this for many years and would not have lost her sense of proportion now.