On the morning of the next day, Zhao Chen received an order from the palace.
He said that the emperor wanted to summon him at the Li Zheng Hall.
Li Zheng Palace is the queen's bedroom. It is better to say that the emperor summoned her than the queen wanted to see her.
After cleaning up, Zhao Chen rode the pony to the palace.
After three months of military life, Zhao Chen's body has basically recovered.
Daily horse riding is no problem at all now.
The eunuchs had been waiting at the gate of the palace for a long time. When they saw Zhao Chen coming on a pony, they came over to hold the horse for Zhao Chen with a look.
Although Zhao Chen is not the most powerful official, everyone can see that he is deeply attached to the Holy Spirit.
How can such a famous person be allowed to hang out in the palace if he is not liked?
After getting on the chariot given by the emperor, Zhao Chen arrived all the way outside the Li Zheng Hall.
The eunuchs of Li Zheng Palace were very smart and reported to Zhao Chentong.
Soon the news came that Zhao Chen was allowed to enter the palace.
It was still a simple palace in my impression. Queen Changsun was wearing ordinary clothes and looking towards the door.
The eunuchs and maids who were not serving in the palace were probably all kicked out.
Old Li stood there with his back to the palace door, but his ears were raised from time to time to listen to the movement at the door.
"Aunt." Zhao Chen's figure appeared at the door of Li Zheng Hall.
Queen Changsun's face showed joy, she walked to Zhao Chen in a few steps and held Zhao Chen's hand tightly.
He didn't say anything, but patted Zhao Chen's hands, feet, and other places from time to time.
Not seeing Zhao Chen's uncomfortable look, Queen Changsun exhaled a long breath and said with a smile: "As long as it's okay, it's okay!"
"Auntie is worried. Everything is fine for Zhao Chen outside. General Niu is also treating him very well. He is well fed and clothed warmly." Zhao Chen said with a smile.
In Empress Changsun's eyes, Zhao Chen only saw deep concern, without any pretense.
What is the identity of Queen Changsun? She said she was a county official, but in front of the majestic Queen, what does this mean?
Zhao Chen truly regarded Empress Changsun as his relative.
"No matter how nice you are outside, you're not as good as you are at home. Look, you've lost weight." Empress Changsun complained, as if she was giving a lesson to her disobedient son.
Zhao Chen chuckled and didn't know how to answer this sentence.
"Auntie looks younger and younger recently. She will definitely live forever." Zhao Chen said to Queen Changsun.
"You kid, you've been out for so long and haven't learned anything else. You've improved a lot in this art of flattery. If you stay forever, you won't be an old monster anymore." Empress Changsun pulled Zhao Chen inside, not saying anything at all.
taboo.
Li Shimin felt his head hurt.
Why would I want to summon Zhao Chen at the Li Zheng Palace?
Isn’t this not giving yourself a chance to speak?
Seeing Zhao Chen and Empress Changsun talking and laughing, Li Shimin was very happy.
But Li Shimin just listened with open ears.
Queen Changsun was so worried about Zhao Chen that she didn't even dare to sleep at night.
Now that Zhao Chen has finally come back, let her have a good talk with Zhao Chen.
"Your Majesty, Zhao Chen is here." Empress Changsun pulled Zhao Chen to Li Shimin's side and whispered to him.
Li Shimin turned around and glanced around Zhao Chen.
Finally it fell on Zhao Chen's face.
"Well, after being out for a few months, I feel more energetic, which is good!" Li Shimin said calmly.
Zhao Chen's face turned dark when he heard what Old Li Tou said.
What does it mean to be good? I didn’t even get married, just because of an order from you, Lao Litou.
If I hadn't had some skills, grass would have grown on the graves by now.
"It's all thanks to His Majesty's gift, otherwise Zhao Chen would have gotten married no matter what!" Zhao Chen said to Li Shimin angrily.
Li Shimin's expression immediately collapsed.
I praised this boy well, but this boy actually spoke of me in such a weird way?
What do you mean it's time to get married?
Isn’t it just postponing your wedding? Can’t I just make it up to you?
Isn't it more interesting to make contributions to the Tang Dynasty than to get married?
Li Shimin was very puzzled and even a little annoyed.
"You kid, can't you have some ambition? Marrying a wife and having children, isn't that a big deal? A man shouldn't have some lofty ambitions?" Li Shimin was very dissatisfied with Zhao Chen's answer and scolded him.
Although Lao Li Tou said he was the emperor, he obviously would not be like Niu Jinda, shaking his fist at him at every turn.
Moreover, with Empress Changsun here, it is not a big deal to scold Lao Litou.
After all, dogs fight against people...
No, it’s obviously an argument based on reason!
"Old Li Tou, have you never read a book?" With just this sentence, Old Li Tou was confused.
This kid went to Songzhou, and originally thought he would be beaten by Niu Jinda, whose words would be nicer.
Unexpectedly, the second thing I said when I came back to meet him was that he had never read a book.
Have I never read a book?
I have read books piled up, and they can set you on fire, little brat.
"I have read books, read many books!" Li Shimin said to Zhao Chen word for word.
Secretly, his teeth were already clenching.
Empress Changsun felt that the emperor's answer was a bit strange.
Zhao Chen has already questioned you like this, why do you still answer like this?
Shouldn't...
"Then your book must have been read on dogs!"
"you!"
Zhao Chen's next words made Lao Li's head jump on the spot.
Empress Changsun's face turned dark immediately.
Why does this child have no manners at all when he talks!
Could it be that he has contracted bad habits in the military?
It must be true. Zhao Chen was clearly a gentle and graceful young man before, but after joining the army for three months, he became like this.
Thinking of this, Queen Changsun was not prepared to speak for Old Li Tou.
If he hadn't insisted on letting Zhao Chen accompany the army, such an incident would not have happened.
This is called self-inflicted suffering!
"Book of Rites·Da Xue": "In ancient times, if you want to bring enlightenment and virtue to the world, you must first govern your country; if you want to govern your country, you must first regulate your family; if you want to regulate your family, you must first cultivate your body; if you want to cultivate your body, you must first cultivate your own body."
, first rectify one's heart; if one wants to rectify one's heart, one must first be sincere in one's intention; if one wants to be sincere in one's intention, one must first know it, and to know it is to study things. After studying things, you will know them; if you know them, then your thoughts will be sincere; if your thoughts are sincere, then your heart will be righteous.
When the mind is upright, the body will be cultivated; when the body is cultivated, the family will be in order; when the family is in order, the country will be governed; when the country is governed, the world will be peaceful."
"I'm not even married yet, so you ask me to establish some lofty ambitions. Doesn't this go against the words of the sages?"
"Besides, if you hadn't forced me to go, wouldn't he be comfortable if I hugged my wife while sleeping?" Zhao Chen complained about Li Shimin eloquently.
Zhao Chen's dream in this life is to live a small life with his wife and children on the hot bed.
As for the rest, he really doesn't care that much.
To be a high official and hold power, isn’t it just like having three meals a day?
Can you ride a big horse or sit in a high sedan chair without pooping for a month?
Zhao Chen is a pure bastard who just wants to live his whole life in this prosperous Tang Dynasty.
But this guy, Lao Litou, always forces himself to do things he doesn't want to do.
But Zhao Chen couldn't refuse yet.
Who made Lao Litou the emperor?
As an emperor, there are always benefits.
If I become the emperor one day...hehe...
No, how could you have such an idea?
There's something wrong with this. Could it be that I'm going to rebel against Lao Li Tou?