The two left the princess's mansion, but this time they did not choose to go shopping. Instead, they headed towards the palace.
Since Chu Feng agreed with the three women to stay in this world and torment, he naturally couldn't do nothing. He took advantage of Chu Luan's suggestion and went to meet Song Renzong.
The motorcade moved forward, but there were only Chu Feng and his daughter on the carriage, and neither Zhou Zhiruo nor the others followed.
"Dad, you don't know that the queen is so kind to me. She prepares so many delicious cakes every time."
"You are just a foodie, and I bought you off with just a few pastries." Chu Feng said speechlessly.
"Hehe, aren't I worried that dad will be angry when he sees them?" Chu Luan said with a smile.
Chu Feng looked at the other party. This girl was thoughtful. With his status, he would definitely not follow any etiquette when meeting the emperor and empress. It was inevitable that some unpleasant things would happen. However, she was completely overthinking and did dozens of things.
The queen and the emperor are both human beings, how can they get angry easily.
It was already noon, and the morning pilgrimage was already over when the motorcade arrived.
When he came to the palace gate, he was stopped by a guard. Chu Luan calmly took out a golden token and waved it. The guard's expression suddenly changed slightly and he opened the door to let him go.
"There is something wrong with this person. You should be more careful in the future." When entering the palace, Chu Feng suddenly said.
"Don't worry, Dad, I know everything. Sister Xiaozhao and the others have told me a long time ago." Chu Luan replied with a smile.
"It's true that I'm overly concerned. After all, Zhiruo and the others have trained under Dai Qisi for some time, so they naturally know what this kind of thing is."
The two of them walked directly into the palace as the palace attendants led them. There were not many palaces in the palace, and the rules of the harem were not very large. After passing through several corridors, they finally arrived at Funing Palace, which was the emperor's bedroom.
"See Princess Bingyue." The maids and father-in-law obviously knew who the visitor was and saluted one after another.
"Get back on your feet." Chu Luan said seriously, as if he were a young adult.
"Go and tell His Majesty that I want to see him."
"Well, His Majesty said that if you want to see him, you can go in directly without notifying him. But this person..." The father-in-law looked at Chu Feng and said hesitantly.
"Just report it truthfully, and don't worry about other things." Chu Luan looked petite, but he spoke with a hint of majesty.
The father-in-law was also a discerning person. When he saw that Her Highness the Princess's tone was wrong, he immediately did not dare to neglect and said immediately:
"Princess, wait a moment, the little one will be there soon."
Chu Feng quietly observed Chu Luan's words and deeds without any expression, but he was very satisfied in his heart. As he grew older, Luan'er became more and more mature. Unfortunately, he just didn't grow up.
Just over ten seconds passed, and the father-in-law returned again and said cautiously:
"Your Highness Princess, Your Majesty will allow you and this noble man to go in."
Chu Luan nodded and led Chu Feng directly into the palace.
The emperor of the Song Dynasty advocated frugality, which can be seen from the layout of the palace. Chu Feng has seen many palaces, and this place is indeed much simpler in comparison.
Entering inside, Chu Feng just saw Renzong himself. Of course, there is no such posthumous title yet. Looking carefully at his appearance, he is just an old man. He does not have the domineering look of other emperors at all, but more of the same.
It is elegant and easy-going.
"Little Bingyue is here, sit down quickly. I heard the Queen talking a few days ago, saying that Princess Bingyue was playing wild outside, and she didn't know why she came to visit her."
After saying this, Emperor Song ordered the maids around him to quickly go to the imperial kitchen, where they had developed several new pastries and brought them to the princess to try.
Chu Feng narrowed his eyes. No wonder Luan'er was very concerned about his majesty. With this kind of doting care, no one would remain indifferent.
"Who is this gentleman? Why don't Bingyue introduce him quickly?"
Only then did Emperor Song notice Chu Feng's arrival, and immediately asked.
"Your Majesty, this is Luan'er's father. He is here to see me." Although Chu Luan was canonized as a princess, she was not the daughter of Emperor Song, and she still addressed her as your majesty.
"oh?"
Emperor Song's eyes lit up. Princess Bingyue and the others were all strange people with magical powers. Her father wanted to be even more mysterious. Maybe this was his only chance.
"Sir, please sit down quickly. I'm too lazy."
"The official is so polite. This is the first time Mr. Chu has come to Bianliang. I would like to thank the official for taking care of my daughter." Chu Feng raised his hand and performed a Taoist etiquette.
"Bingyue is smart and cute. Both I and the queen like her very much. It's right to take care of her."
The two sat down. The palace maid had returned from the imperial dining room. She was holding a mahogany food box in her hand. After opening it, she brought out several plates of extremely delicate pastries. Judging from their appearance, they were very appetizing. Sure enough, Chu Luan couldn't help it anymore and quickly
Enjoy it.
"This girl is a bit greedy, but it makes the officials worry." Chu Feng said with a smile.
"Are you a child? It's inevitable that you like snacks. All my daughters are like this." Emperor Song didn't know what he thought of, and his expression was a little dazed.
Chu Feng observed the words and expressions, and immediately wanted to understand the other party's thoughts, but it was not easy to speak first about this kind of thing, so he would be at a disadvantage.
Emperor Song finally couldn't help it and asked in a low voice:
"I know that your husband is definitely not an ordinary person. I wonder if you can solve my hidden worries?"
Chu Feng winked, picked up the tea bowl in his hand and took a sip.
Emperor Song was so keen that he immediately ordered:
"Please go downstairs. I want to have a detailed discussion with your distinguished guest."
The people in the palace did not dare to disobey the order, so they all left after saluting.
Chu Feng did not answer his question immediately, but asked:
"Have the officials ever thought about the real worries of the Song Dynasty?"
The Emperor of the Song Dynasty was stunned, and then sighed: "I understand what you mean. The Song Dynasty has been nearly a hundred years old. It seems to be prosperous, but internal and external troubles are constant. Unfortunately, I am stupid and can't find a solution. I can only try my best to maintain it.
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"Officials are not stupid people, otherwise Mr. Chu would not bother to talk about this." Chu Feng shook his head and continued, "The problems of the Song Dynasty were all caused by the state system, both internally and externally. Since the founding of the country by Taizu, culture and martial arts were respected.
So much so that people all over the world now take pride in studying, but few people are willing to join the army to serve the country."
After a pause, he continued, "In the Song Dynasty, officials and scholar-bureaucrats jointly ruled the world. In essence, the world no longer has the surname Zhao. The aristocratic clans are the holders of power. Do the officials think so?"
Emperor Song remained silent. After being the emperor for decades, he had seen too many scandalous things in the court, and he had already thought clearly about all of them. However, what could he do if he thought clearly? He didn't have the ability.
Changing all this is the fault left by our ancestors.
"Sir, if you have something to say, you may as well say it directly. I respectfully listen to your teachings."
Chu Feng smiled. Regardless of whether it was true or false, this humble attitude was very satisfying.
He waved his hand, and two jade vases immediately appeared on the table. They were both made of high-quality mutton-fat white jade, and they were extremely valuable at first sight.
Emperor Song was startled and asked in confusion: "Sir, what do you mean by this?"