Empress Dowager Zhu looked at the grown-up princes with loving eyes, and the more she looked at them, the more she fell in love with them.
"This is a good idea set by the officials. You can go outside to study, see the world, and gain popularity. Each of them looks like a little tiger. They are strong and energetic, and they are all bigger than others of the same age.
A bit taller. I like it just looking at it."
"I have been in the palace for so many years. I have seen you and Guan family look like you when you were young. How have you all grown up? You have become like little sparrows in a cage. How can these brothers be so lively and smart? They are so lovable.
, I can’t get enough of you. Eat, eat more, my dear grandson. When you are all growing up, eat more and you will grow taller and stronger.”
"Your father, at this age, has suddenly developed an appetite. He eats so hard. None of the other brothers eat as much as him. So now he is the tallest and strongest among the brothers."
Zhao Si glanced at Zhao Kuo and the others, but said nothing, just listening to his mother's ramblings with a smile.
The family banquet at Shengci Palace was as usual, very harmonious and relaxed.
After everyone said goodbye to Empress Dowager Zhu one by one, Li Qingzhao, the concubine, found an opportunity and walked up to Zhao Si.
"Guan Jia, I have something to tell you."
Zhao Si glanced at her and said, "Okay, I'll go to your place tonight."
"Yes," Li Qingzhao blushed slightly and lowered his head in response. Then he saluted Empress Dowager Zhu and left with the eldest prince Zhao Kuo and the fourth prince Zhao Kang.
At around ten o'clock in the evening, Zhao Si left the Chongzheng Hall and entered the harem. He did not need to walk on a chariot, but walked at a leisurely pace, shaking his hands and shrugging his shoulders as he walked, activating his energy and blood - after sitting for a long time, he should move a little to activate blood circulation and relax his muscles.
Li Fang had already gone to Yangchun Palace to report the news. Following Zhao Si were Yu Huatian and Liang Shicheng.
"Hua Tian, Shi Cheng, everything is in order?"
"When we return to the official's house, the net set by the little one has been cast down." Yu Huatian replied first, "They can't escape with every move they make."
Liang Shicheng then said, "The official family also threw out the small bait, and the fish took the bait. It's just that among these few fish, there are still two missing from the official list."
"Don't be in a hurry, you have to be patient when fishing. These fish are all greedy and will take the bait sooner or later. The eucalyptus I make must be made of iron eucalyptus. It cannot be an unfounded crime and a piece of paper to convict the world.
If you don’t accept it, future generations will not accept it.”
Zhao Si said slowly while moving his shoulders and arms.
"Young men must carry out the orders of the officials with all their heart."
"Huaixi, Hedong, western Zhejiang, northern Fujian, and the ministers in the court who are full of justice and have yellow and white things in their hearts. If you are willing to die, I will be willing to bury you."
Zhao Shiran's voice echoed softly in the alleyway, especially awe-inspiring.
The imperial city of the Song Dynasty was not big, so the harem was not much bigger. Zhao Si soon came to the entrance of Yangchun Palace. It was a very ordinary palace building. There was a plaque "Yangchun Deze" hanging on the lintel. I don't know which late emperor
Well written, anyway, the writing is better than mine.
The concubine Li Qingzhao greeted her in the courtyard inside the palace gate.
"Official family."
"Both eldest brother and fourth brother are asleep?"
"They are all sleeping in the side pavilion."
"oh."
Li Qingzhao was busy, changing Zhao Si into home clothes - he had two sets of home clothes in each concubine's palace. Then he brought warm water and washed his face and feet.
As all the concubines know, Zhao Si has a habit of soaking his feet in hot water before going to bed.
After everything was done, Zhao Si was served a bowl of snow pear soup, and Li Qingzhao sat down next to him.
"Concubine De, what do you want to tell me?"
While Li Qingzhao was waiting for Zhao Si, he had been hesitant, but when he thought that his eldest son had become the top tyrant in Jingling Elementary School, and he didn't know what kind of person he would become when he grew up, he suddenly made up his mind.
Now when Zhao Si asked, he immediately briefly told the story of the "friendly exchange" between the three tigers of the Zhao family and the four leopards of the Zhao family at Jinling Primary School today.
"It's a fight, who wins?"
Li Qingzhao was so angry that he couldn't speak. Guanjia, your attention is so strange.
"Of course they are your three sons. The eldest brother is brave, the second brother is steady, and the third brother is scheming. The four brothers from Prince Cai's palace did not take advantage and were designated as the perpetrators."
"Then you win! Well, with three against four, it seems that less wins more. But those sons of Brother Eleven are all literate, and they all look like bean sprouts. My three sons
, I get up early every day to exercise, and I go to Huaide camp every now and then to participate in drills. I can't compare with three against four. With this kind of performance, I can barely reach the standard."
Li Qingzhao was so angry that he almost jumped up,
She suppressed the anger in her heart and said softly: "Guan family, the fourth brother is getting older and has reached the age of starting school. I want him to stay with me and teach him personally."
Seeing that Zhao Si didn't refute or get angry, he continued: "I have seen my eldest brother's homework, which is a bit neglected. I want to keep him by my side and teach him together. I also ask the official for permission."
Zhao Sidan smiled, "My wife's talent and knowledge are enough to teach these two children. But," he gently put down the snow pear soup in his hand and asked.
"Have you ever thought about what you want them to be when they grow up?"
Li Qingzhao was about to blurt out, "I want my two sons to become world-famous talents."
But then I thought about it, they are princes and can take the college entrance examination, but it is impossible to take the national examination. Which yamen will you work for in the national examination? Which boss dares to instruct you? In this case, you can only learn when you are full of knowledge.
What's the use?
Although they are princes, they are not his legitimate sons. Queen Zeng has been pregnant for several months. Once she gives birth to a prince, she will be the legitimate son of the emperor and the crown prince of the Song Dynasty. So when her two sons grow up, they should be modeled after their uncle Cai
His Royal Highness.
He eats, drinks, plays, and indulges in debauchery, but he is a virtuous king praised by both the government and the public - as long as he does not show political ambitions and does no evil, he is a virtuous king.
But if his son became like this, Li Qingzhao felt very disgusted and disgusted.
Not willing to give in.
Seeing Li Qingzhao's hesitant look, Zhao said calmly: "Madam, let's not rush to decide what kind of people we want our brothers to be. Let them live a happy and interesting childhood. Wait until they need to take responsibility.
, there will be a mountain of responsibility to find them."
"But the officials and concubines are worried about them..."
"What are you worried about? Are you worried that they will go astray?" Zhao Si asked back.
"Yes. They are princes and should set an example!" Li Qingzhao said with courage. For the sake of her son's future, this was the first time she had such a strong dialogue with the officials.
Zhao Si looked at Li Qingzhao like a hen guarding her chicks and couldn't help but smile.
"As long as we don't pamper them, they won't go astray." Zhao Si comforted, "I have sent several of my brothers to Jingling Primary School since they were young, just to tell them that they are no different from others.
, it will hurt if you are beaten, you will be unhappy if you are criticized, you will be happy if you are praised. You will be jealous, envious, happy, and sad."
"Only by correcting your mentality can you lean down. As long as you are not arrogant, full of affection for this land and its people, don't take others too seriously, and don't take yourself too seriously, even if you grow up,
Even if he is a prodigal, he can't do any worse."
"In the official family, the queen also gave birth to a legitimate son. When he reaches an age, will he also be sent to Jingling Primary School?"
"Yes, when my sons reach their age, they will all go to Jingling Primary School. After receiving basic education there, they will then go to military school, university or study art according to their hobbies and wishes."
Li Qingzhao never spoke again. This chapter has been completed!
