Chapter 425: The Sister-in-law of Shengping Upstairs
Zhao Qingyi has many memories of the palace, but his favorite one is when his father took him to Shengping Tower to overlook the palace and the lights of Tokyo at night.
At that time, my father was still very young and often gave many treasures, but he never chose them. Instead, he watched his sisters happily fight for them. However, several sisters were no longer in the palace, and people close to the Tian family were also gone.
There are not many left.
Ever since Shang married into the Li family, the contact between the clan members and him has become less and less frequent. This is also common sense. After all, if his relatives are close to the clan, they will inevitably be impeached by the censor.
Looking back now, it seems that all the Jiejies have left me. Only Qingxuan and Qingyu are still there. Qingxuan's sister married a descendant of the Chai family and became a bargaining chip to appease the Chai family. However, Chai Qingzong treated her well, and the couple
People also treat each other with respect, but their lives are not as good as they wish, and their interactions with the Heavenly Family have become very rare.
As for Zhao Qingyu, he is still in Tokyo, but he has been staying in Yuqing Zhaoying Palace and never left. Zhao Qingyi does not understand that his sister has already been titled as the eldest princess of Shen Kingdom, why she still practices and insists on using one to repay kindness.
Master Jue’s name.
What's the point of practicing spiritual practice? How can you be happy in Tokyo, which is like heaven and earth? Isn't it good to find a suitable husband and marry her? But her temperament is always weird.
Seeing Shengping Tower not far away, Zhao Qingyi smiled slightly. This sister-in-law knew that she was happy in her heart. She had told her several times before, but she didn't expect to talk to her here.
There are four huge lanterns under the Shengping Building, connected by ziplines. At night, the chamberlain will light them and slowly pull them up at the four corners, so this is the brightest place in the palace.
But looking at the sky, Zhao Qingyi didn't think he could see the lanterns hanging. When he saw Lan Jizong coming towards him, he smiled and said, "Sir Lan, the lanterns on Shengpinglou are still lit with grease?"
Lan Jizong followed Zhao Qingyi's words and looked at the lantern, and then he suddenly realized with a smile: "Elder Princess, you have such a good memory! At first, you liked the lantern in Shengpinglou the most, and you often ordered your servants to add oil to prevent the lantern from being dim, but now it is not the case.
Instead of using grease, we use white wax.”
Zhao Qingyi nodded slightly and said: "Pewter wax is better, it burns longer, longer..."
"The empress is waiting for you upstairs! She also specially asked the Food Bureau to prepare your favorite cheese drink. It tastes great with frosting sugar. I will order someone to bring it to you right now."
Zhao Qingyi covered his mouth and said with a smile: "Then I'll trouble Mr. Lan, but don't use frosting sugar, just add some honey. Mr. Yangcheng County said that eating too much frosting sugar is bad for your health and makes your body bloated. Honey is better.
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"Young Master of Yangcheng County knows better. This is the first time I have heard this Pharaoh! Then please go upstairs, and I will explain it to you now."
"We have Senior Officer Laolan."
Lan Jizong served three generations of emperors in the palace. He accompanied his father on an expedition to the Northern Han Dynasty. It is said that he was very skilled at horseback and could easily deliver orders in the complicated military camp. He also served as a favor envoy to reward party leader Li Deming for his precise work.
His shooting skills won Li Deming's respect.
But these are not the reasons why Zhao Qingyi is polite to him. It is actually because Lan Jizong is one of the few old people in the palace, and he is an old man who has watched the royal heirs grow up.
Being able to see him in the palace, I unconsciously felt closer to him.
"Sister-in-law, you are doing well these days. I haven't been to the palace for a long time, and I am worried about being a little closer to the official family."
Liu E smiled slightly: "You see, I am a fake, but the nephew who came to look for you is real. It is best for my family to come and walk around frequently. The more they don't move around, the more alienated they will be. There are not many Tian family left."
Relatives who can move around freely."
Zhao Qingyi raised his eyebrows: "As you can tell, there are a lot of clans in Tokyo. The late emperor had many brothers, so naturally he also has a lot of relatives!"
"They are all those who don't want to be tainted by the Tian family. How can they be considered as relatives who can move around? You are better than my sister-in-law. She talks very intimately and is a bit more casual."
Zhao Qingyi covered his mouth and chuckled: "Sister-in-law, you praise me!" But as soon as he finished speaking, he frowned and said: "But how come I heard that there is some uncertainty in the west recently? It seems that the Xiqiang people are causing trouble?" Liu E was slightly startled.
, and then smiled and said: "I never thought you were well-informed. Don't worry, I can't lose your Zhao Song Dynasty. It's just some restless Xiqiang people in Huanzhou. What I killed was not some internal officials, but a few officials."
They are just foreign officials who secretly increased taxes after their term of office expired. These people should be dead if they deceive others!"
"Sister-in-law, I have heard some rumors, saying that the Huanzhou Rebellion was planned by the Dangxiang people and was intended to take place in the two states of Gansu and Liang."
Liu E was startled and said in horror: "Who said this? How come I didn't know about it? My ministers didn't say anything about it? Besides, there is still some distance to go around the two prefectures of Ganliang and Liangzhou. How could it happen..."
Liu E's first reaction was to immediately deny it. She didn't even want to believe the connection, but then she felt a little unsettled. She naturally knew that the two states of Ganliang and Gansu were mostly composed of Xiqiang people, and they also submitted to the Song Dynasty.
And who is between the Song Dynasty and Ganliang? Of course it is the Dangxiang people!
Why do conspiracy theories keep people thinking wildly? Because they are based on facts and inspire people's greatest fears.
Once this "flower of terror" blooms, it will quickly take root in people's hearts, and people will no longer doubt their own judgment all the time.
Especially after Liu E knew that this was Ye An's judgment based on the situation in Huanzhou, the fear in her heart became even more profound.
That's right, as the eldest princess, Zhao Qingyi "betrayed" Ye An without hesitation. This was related to the land of Zhao Songtian's family and the integrity of Jinou in the Song Dynasty. Even if it was not for the purpose of self-protection, Zhao Qingyi
He will also tell his sister-in-law the whole story.
Compared to Ye An, gaining the trust of the Tian family is more important, and removing oneself from it is naturally more important.
"You are also a person who knows the priorities. Don't hide it in front of me. This is your Zhao family's business after all. Just say whatever comes to your mind!"
Zhao Qingyi smiled bitterly: "My good sister-in-law, you don't think that a daughter of mine can have such a vision, do you? As for Gongwu, you know it even more. Even if he thinks of it himself, he will never let me say it!"
Liu E nodded slightly. What Zhao Qingyi said was correct, but she still found it hard to believe that Ye An, a young man who had not yet reached the age of crowning, had seen through the conspiracy behind it.
"It's just the officials in Huanzhou who deceived and concealed the imposition of taxes and the Xiqiang people. How could he, Ye An, see that this was being manipulated by the Party members behind the scenes? But if you connect the details, and add Gan Liang Er
The prefecture is dominated by the Xiqiang people, which is exactly what he guessed!"
Zhao Qingyi frowned and said, "Isn't Ye An already known as a child prodigy? What's so strange about a saint..."
"Prodigy?! Haha... I'm afraid this is not a big joke!"
Liu E suddenly burst out laughing and even gasped for breath. Zhao Qingyi was confused and could only stand up and pour a cup of tea and handed it to Liu E.