Chapter 1041 Queen Song: I want to go back to see my father
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next day
Jia Heng did not spend much time in Kaifeng Mansion and declined the visits of many Henan officials. He, Chen Xiao and Princess Xianning, accompanied by a large number of Jinyi Mansion guards, went to Nanyang Mansion to inspect the disaster and the relief situation.
Just when Jia Heng was inspecting Henan, the prince of Nan'an County also led a 60,000-strong army from Beijing to advance rapidly towards Xining.
Especially after Jin Xuan strategically retreated to Xining Prefecture, Prince Nan'an accelerated his march and rushed for reinforcements.
Liu Fang was the vanguard officer and led the 20,000 elite cavalry from the 12th Regiment of the Beijing Camp straight to Xining Prefecture. He arrived at Xining Prefecture first to meet up with Jin Xuan. At this moment, he looked like a public soldier of the national defense - a soldier of great speed.
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The Prince of Nan'an County led 40,000 infantry troops to march day and night. The mighty army quickly approached Xining. At the same time, he first ordered soldiers and horses from Ningxia and other places to gather towards Xining Mansion.
The King of Qi escorted the grain and fodder, and escorted the grain supply army with Chen Ruiwen and others. The whole process was remarkable and there was not much confusion.
In other words, those warriors are used to fighting, and there is no problem with these simple basic things.
Just when the situation in the entire northwest was turbulent, time flew by and in the blink of an eye it was mid-summer in mid-June.
Boats with sails hoisted set aside the calm river water and gradually approached Kaifeng Fucheng. The evening rays of rays of light passed through the windows hung with bamboo curtains, shining on the beautiful and soft faces.
Fragrant skin, bright and pleasant.
Chai Dai, Yun Qin, Wen Qi, Xiu Yan, Lan Xi, San Chun, and Feng Wan were all seated in the hall, talking and laughing, and enjoying themselves.
In the cabin, Xiangyun rested his arm on the table and rested his forehead on one hand. His round apple face was as red as the clouds, and he said softly: "If we stay in Luoyang City and Kaifeng City for two days, it would be great if we could play again."
Tan Chun smiled and said softly: "Sister Yun, did you play when you came here last time? Why are you still playing?"
Xiangyun said charmingly: "It's different this time. There are so many of us this time, it's more lively, and the fun is different."
Baochai's plump, white face had a bright smile, and she said softly: "Sister Yun just loves to play."
Although the girl was dressed like a girl with airy bangs on her forehead, the charming charm that had passed between her brows and the corners of her eyes could not be suppressed, causing Sister Feng to steal glances at Baochai frequently on the road.
Daiyu held a handkerchief in her hand, her starry eyes twinkling under her smoky eyebrows, she covered her mouth and said with a smile: "She, she wishes she could be like Sister Qin and go to some real country or fake country out there."
Bao Qin glanced at Daiyu and said softly: "Wandering overseas is not that interesting, living in the open air."
In the past few days, a group of girls have been sailing on the water, seeing the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river, chattering, and they have become familiar with each other.
On the other side, Li Wan, Cao Shi, and Wen Qi's mother and daughter were sipping fragrant tea and looking at the girls in the cabin.
Li Wan is elegant, with a hint of tranquility and joy on her bright jade face.
Along the way, even just looking at the beautiful scenery on both sides of the boat, Li Wan felt an unprecedented lightness in his heart.
This beauty even changed into slightly more colorful clothes, and the embroidered petals on the blue lining were a bit more youthful and beautiful.
But there was no trace of that person along the way.
Sister Feng's gorgeous face had a smile as bright as the clouds. She entered the cabin with Ping'er and said, "Girls, come over for dinner."
Everyone was talking, laughing, holding hands, and all of a sudden they gathered around.
In the cabin, for a while, the beautiful hairpins, daisies and coats gathered together, shining in the late afternoon sun, making them beautiful.
After everyone sat down, Tanchun looked at Zhen Lan and said, "Sister Lan, do you think Brother Heng is still in Henan at the moment?"
Zhen Lan turned to look at the girl with beautiful eyes and plucked eyebrows, and felt a little awkward. This sister-in-law, obviously she was older, insisted on calling her Sister Lan many times, but there was no trace of expression on her face, and she said: "
He shouldn't be here at the moment. Brother Heng didn't say he was going to inspect the situation in Henan. He should at least inspect the situation in Henan before setting off south."
"Calculating the time, it's time to come to Xuzhou." Tan Chun said in a faint tone.
Ever since she moved into the Grand View Garden, Brother Heng stopped looking for her. According to the waiter's letter, he was either going to Sister Lin's place or to Sister Bao's place.
When I came back, I went to the second sister and the fourth sister, but she was the only one I missed.
Perhaps he felt that with someone as capable as Zhen Lan serving as pen and ink beside him, he just... felt that she was redundant.
Xiangyun said sadly: "Brother Heng is not here to play this time, and I don't know what he is busy with every day."
"Girl Yun actually talks like a child." Sister Feng said with a smile, picked up a piece of meat and vegetables and put it in Xiangyun's bowl, saying: "How can you be at home every day if you are not busy with business?"
"Brother Heng, when has this not happened? If it was just for fun, he wouldn't go south." Tan Chun adjusted his mind, spoke softly, took Xiang Yun's little hand, and said with a smile: "Sister Yun didn't read Dahe issued by the Henan government.
Report? Brother Heng has gone to Nanyang Mansion to take charge of disaster relief work these days."
"I never read that newspaper. Unlike Third Sister and Sister Lan, I talk about government affairs and wars very clearly. In the future, our family will have two female bachelors." Xiangyun said with a chuckle.
When everyone heard this, they were stunned for a moment, and then they all laughed.
Daiyu's starry eyes flashed, she stretched out a finger and said with a smile: "Do we still have a bachelor in our family?"
Everyone was puzzled for a moment.
Daiyu glanced at Baochai beside her, blinked her starry eyes, and said with a chuckle: "Sister Bao, isn't it? How come this is also a bachelor of the cabinet and the minister of household affairs?"
Baochai:"???"
Ji'er, did I provoke you? He was neither on the boat nor on my bed.
There was a smile in Baochai's moist apricot eyes under her Cuiyu eyebrows, and she said with a smile: "I don't have a father who is an official in the household department. How can I be a minister in the household department?"
Daiyu: "..."
All of a sudden, Bai You's delicate oval face turned red and she lowered her head.
How does she mean to show off her background?
Sister Feng took their little hands and said with a smile: "Okay, we haven't even finished yet, and the young couple are already bickering. Let's eat quickly. I'm very hungry."
Forget it if the two people don't unite, why are they still thinking about fighting among themselves? That person went out to take the emperor's daughter in the palace, but the one in the palace didn't take anyone with him.
Xiangyun also smiled and said, "I'm hungry too. I have to eat when I pass the door."
Everyone laughed when they heard this.
Although Zhen Lan also had a smile on her face, she took Chai and Dai into her eyes, her bright eyes flashed, and her thoughts were wandering.
After all, these two people came from a small family and could only focus on the back house. After all, their situation was much lower and they couldn't help him.
In fact, Brother Heng likes people like her and sister Xi'er the most.
As he said that, he looked at Zhen Xi aside, and saw the girl with such energy as a stream pouting her lips and smiling like a fool, and felt angry for a while.
That's all, it's better for my sister to be ignorant of world affairs, so as not to compete with her for... status in the future.
Li Chanyue and Xing Xiuyan sat together, put down the chopsticks in their hands, and looked at the people who were joking.
Xing Xiuyan picked up the tea cup, took a sip, lowered his eyes and ate the food, as if he was not joining the battle group.
As for Miaoyu, she did not eat here, but ate her meal alone in the cabin where she lived.
At this time, a female official with a slim figure and fair skin came over and said, it was Zhixia, a female official from Xianning. She smiled and said: "The princess just sent someone to deliver the news, and she will be here tonight."
Several people who were eating their meals stopped holding their chopsticks when they heard this, with surprise in their eyes.
Xiangyun's apple-round face as red as the clouds showed a trace of joy, and she said softly: "Brother Heng will come too, right?"
Zhixia smiled and said: "The Duke and the princess are together."
When everyone heard this, they were even more happy.
At this moment, Jia Heng is in the post house in Xuzhou City, writing down his experiences and thoughts during this period in Henan.
During this period, he not only went to Nanyang Prefecture to inspect the disaster relief situation and farmland water conservancy matters, and held speeches in various counties. In addition, he also went to Runing Prefecture to see Xu Kai, an old friend.
After Xu Kai's painstaking management over the past year, Runing Mansion has achieved vigorous development and has gradually regained its vitality before the civil unrest, with the people living and working in peace and contentment.
The people of Runing, who were originally starved for food and had a sallow complexion and thin skin, basically solved their food and clothing problems after planting sweet potatoes widely.
Princess Xianning approached and said softly: "Sir, the fleet has arrived in Xuzhou. It will meet up with Chanyue and the others later and then go straight to Jinling."
Jia Heng nodded and asked, "We won't stay in Henan any longer. Xiaoxiao, are there any latest developments in Jiangnan?"
"Here in the south of the Yangtze River, since you sent the letter to Gao Zhongping, the implementation of the New Deal in Jiangsu has slowed down a bit." Chen Xiao said in a clear voice, with a solemn look on Yingli's face, and said: "Here in the northwest, it is better.
There are new trends.”
Jia Heng said: "Xining side?"
Chen Xiao handed over the paper in his hand and said: "The flying pigeon over there in Xining Prefecture sent a message saying that the King of Nan'an County led troops to march day and night, and at the same time mobilized soldiers and horses from Ningxia and other places to support Xining Prefecture. According to a secret report, Heshuo
In response to Dorji's dispatch, more than 100,000 Mongolian soldiers and horses from Badai Ji gathered 110,000 troops and annexed Huangyuan County. They continuously sent sentries and cavalry to the city of Xining, and fought with the government and the army more than 20 times.
Win or lose."
As Jia Heng said, Jin Xuan's operation of abandoning Huangyuan and shrinking the front greatly encouraged the confidence of Dorji and other Heshuote Mongolian tribes. He sent a letter to Taiji, the tribes who stayed in Qinghai, to gather troops to attack Xining.
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Jia Heng asked: "Where are Nan'an's soldiers and horses?"
Chen Xiao pondered and said: "Nan'an has led the army to Lanzhou the day before yesterday. It is time to march towards Xining. The troops of both sides have reached 200,000 to 300,000 near Xining. There may be a battle at any time."
Jia Heng said: "Ask the Jinyi Mansion to pay close attention to the movements in the northwest and use flying pigeons to deliver messages. I want to know the situation of the war as soon as possible."
I hope Nan'an won't lose so quickly.
"Is there any reply to the memorial in Beijing?" Jia Heng then asked.
Chen Xiao shook his head and said: "In the past few days, Jinyi Mansion has not sent any Zhu Pi memorials."
Jia Heng was silent for a moment and said: "Maybe he was detained by the palace."
The emperor rarely paid attention to his memorials. Perhaps this time it was his worries about the situation in Xining that made the emperor think that he was unfounded?
Princess Xianning said softly: "The approved memorial should still be on the way. My father almost always obeys my husband's advice in military matters."
"That's not necessarily the case this time." Jia Heng murmured in his heart, with a silent expression. He slowly put down the book in his hand, looked at Chen Xiao and said softly: "Get on the ship and go to Yangzhou first, then choose a day to go to Jinling, Jiangnan.
We can’t put things off any longer.”
From the perspective of Henan during this period, no matter how Shi Ding and Peng Ye fought, the progress of the implementation of the New Deal was still appreciable, and they were both trying to gain political capital for themselves.
Then there is the last hard nut left to gnaw on - the Jiangnan gentry!
This was his last memorial about the Northwest War, and he will not mention it again in the future.
Otherwise, it is a maliciously bound volume, and it has really become the shocking horse in autumn, and it has become Tian Feng.
As he spoke, Jia Heng and Chen Xiao went to the fleet and boarded the flag ship in the evening. At this moment, the cabin was brightly lit, people were looking forward to it, and a group of gold hairpins were chatting and laughing.
Wenqi and her husband were holding a stack of manuscripts and reading them, while Lanxi and her husband were drawing together.
Li Chanyue, Xing Xiuyan and Yingchun were playing chess together.
Li Wan, on the other hand, was embroidering, and he didn't know what he was embroidering. As he relaxed and relaxed, the young woman's hair was combed with bangs on her forehead, and her beautiful jade cheeks were as plump as clouds.
Sister Feng ordered Ping'er to deliver washed fruits to all the girls.
Therefore, when Jia Heng entered the cabin, his eyes were filled with beautiful pearls and beautiful flowers.
It's hard to describe the feeling of being surrounded by warblers and swallows and blooming flowers. It's more lively than the heaven and earth.
Baochai and Daiyu both stared at the young man.
Princess Xianning came up to Li Chanyue, who was playing Go with Xing Xiuyan, and said, "Sister Chanyue, long time no see."
Li Chanyue withdrew her gaze from the boy in the python suit, stood up, took Princess Xianning's bare hand, and said with a chuckle: "Sister Xianning, you are back."
"Brother Heng." Xiangyun's bright eyes looked at the young man, then he trotted towards him and said happily: "Brother Heng, why did you come here?"
Jia Heng hugged Xiang Yun, rubbed the air bangs on the girl's forehead, and whispered: "I have been too busy during this period. When I get to the land of Jiangnan, I will have some fun with Sister Yun."
All the girls were looking at the young man with smiles on their faces.
Sister Feng Danfeng's eyes flashed, she looked at the boy in the python suit, and asked with a smile: "Brother Heng, we are all done with the things outside."
This man was a bit tanned compared to what he looked like in the capital, but his sharp eyebrows and sharp eyes were striking, and his eyes were as sharp as a sharp sword, stabbing hard into the heart of a person's heart.
Well, what did she say?
The heart of the young woman in Huaxin trembled, and there was a hint of shame and annoyance in Danfeng's eyes.
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Now that we're done, let's go to Jiangnan. It's quite hot today."
After saying that, he sat down and chatted with the crowd of warblers.
"When we get to Jinling, our Ningguo Mansion is relatively large. When the time comes, let your sister Bao take you to play in Jinling City." Jia Heng looked at Baochai on the side, and met the pair of eyes that were staring at each other with affection, and wanted to say nothing but give up.
The apricot eyes are moist and the gaze is a bit softer.
I haven't seen her for a while, but Baochai's appearance is still as beautiful as before.
Baochai smiled and said: "Many of us here grew up in the south of the Yangtze River and are no strangers to Jinling, including sisters Lan'er and Xi'er."
As he said that, he looked at the girl in the green skirt aside.
Zhen Lan also looked at Baochai, smiled, and said nothing.
This daughter of the Xue family is even more greedy than she is. She is aiming for the position of brother Heng's first wife. The problem should be based on her own background and experience.
Jia Heng said: "When we arrive in Yangzhou this time, we won't stop and go directly to Jinling."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Afterwards, Jia Heng joked and laughed with a group of girls, and then gradually dispersed a little later.
Jia Heng returned to the cabin with Xianning and Chan Yue. As for why it was Chan Yue, it was because the three of them were the wives of the Ming matchmaker.
Li Chanyue leaned her head in Jia Heng's arms, and with longing on her face, she said, "Mr. Jia, where have you and your cousin been during this time?"
Jia Heng stared at the girl with hidden stars and Yun Yue, looked at it, and said warmly: "I went not only to Nanyang Mansion, but also to Runing Mansion to see the implementation of the New Deal in Henan. Chan Yue has seen it these days.
I gained a lot of weight."
When Li Chanyue heard this, her crystal jade face changed slightly, her heart was shy and anxious, and she said softly: "How can I not, why am I fat?"
She doesn’t want to get fat? Mr. Jia always caressed her cousin and said that her legs would look better if she lost weight, and he could even... break them.
In fact, the girl doesn't know that Jia Heng also likes to hold Yuan Chun's belly, saying that it feels better when it is fat.
Jia Heng hugged Chan Yue and whispered: "Here."
Li Chanyue: "..."
He lied to her again and said she was much thinner than her mother in Jinling.
As she said that, she gently pushed away the hand that had reached into her clothes. Shaoli's cheeks were as red as a blush, like a peach blossom, and she whispered: "Mr. Xiao Jia... don't make trouble for now, huh~"
But seeing that the young man had already brought his face close to her, Li Chanyue quickly closed her bright eyes, gently touched the young man's shoulders with her hands, and opened the door to greet the thief.
Princess Xianning entered the side room at this moment. Seeing the two people being intimate, she smiled brightly and said, "Well, I ate this as soon as we met."
Jia Heng let go of Li Chanyue, whose cheeks were flushed with embarrassment, and said with a smile: "You two are making out, what do you care about it?"
Li Chanyue pursed her glossy lips and leaned her head against Jia Heng's arms. She looked at her bright face and said, "I can see her when we get to Jinling."
Princess Xianning came forward and sat down, smiled and said, "We are almost at Jinling, and Chanyue has support."
She is the wife Mr. Ming Media is marrying.
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Shenjing City
Daming Palace, Hanyuan Hall, inner study room
Emperor Chongping picked up the secret in his hand, a look of contemplation appeared on his face, and suddenly called out: "Dai Quan."
Dai Quan quietly walked out from behind the beam and said: "Your Majesty."
Emperor Chongping put down the memorial and asked in a deep voice: "Where is the Prince of Nan'an County?"
Dai Quan said: "Reporting to your Majesty, I should have arrived at Xining Mansion by now."
Emperor Chongping's eyes fell again on the title "Chen" on the cover, "Minister of Military and Aircraft Jia Heng" played a few small regular characters, and asked in a deep voice: "Dai Quan, what do you think of Ziyu's concerns about the safety of Nan'an and Xining?"
When Dai Quan heard this, his fair face jumped, his heart was slightly frightened, and he cupped his hands and said: "I don't know how to fight, so I don't dare to speak nonsense."
Emperor Chongping seemed to be muttering to himself: "According to Nan'an County Prince Shangshu, he wanted to mobilize the Hongyi cannon. The weapons supervisor mentioned that the cannons needed to be repaired, but Ziyu took the Hongyi cannon away."
The Prince of Nan'an County was not an economical person and could not mobilize the red barbarian cannon, so he just mentioned this, which was regarded as a treacherous accusation against Jia Heng.
Dai Quan thought for a while, plucked up the courage, and whispered: "I heard that the Hongyi cannon was not meant to be carried on the ship and attacked from the waterway."
Emperor Chongping pondered and said: "I asked the Military Aircraft Department and found out that the cannon is indeed inconvenient to carry. It was originally installed on sea ships."
When Dai Quan heard this, he was frightened and did not dare to say a word. He just secretly glanced at the emperor who had an incomprehensible expression.
The Emperor also went to the Military Aircraft Department for confirmation?
Emperor Chongping said softly: "Ziyu and Nan'an have had frequent disputes and constant disagreements, and some things are difficult to discuss. Earlier, Ziyu brought the Hongyi cannon to the top of Ping'an Prefecture. Didn't it make it easier to defend the city?"
Dai Quan's hands and feet were already a little cold. He held his breath and did not dare to respond.
Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment, and suddenly murmured in a low voice: "This time the military situation in Xining is a bit more urgent, and the Hongyi cannon is inconvenient to carry, and its reputation is still known to the captives, so it loses its suddenness. The Yue Tuan is in the northwest.
He must be on guard."
He originally did not want to use Ziyu to send troops, but he did not intend to abandon it.
It's just a pity that I just got married recently and can't endure the pain of saddle and horse work for a long time. Secondly, I am a big man who can't use only one person. Isn't this a long-term solution?
Now it seems that Ziyu doesn't know his painstaking efforts, and he also has a grudge against Nan'an because of the past. Although he has not yet reached the point of abolishing public affairs for personal reasons, he also has some other thoughts.
At this moment, Dai Quan's fair face was silent. He almost kept silent, but deep in his heart, there was already a storm. Is Your Majesty suspicious of Duke Wei?
In fact, after Jiaheng returned as the leader of the captives, the emperor and the emperor held sacrifices in the Ancestral Temple. For a time, the entire Han Dynasty cheered for the victory over the Eastern captives, and people from all over the world praised Emperor Chongping's civil and military achievements.
The emperor's heart was somewhat wandering.
If it were you, you would be floating too!
In particular, the civil servants in the central government were sparse, and the Han military strength was restored at every turn. The statement that the northwest was not susceptible to scabies was like a brainwashing advertisement, and it also had a subtle influence on the emperor.
Because the northwest was indeed a copy of the achievements of Shi Ding, the Marquis of Zhongjing.
Although I don't have the mentality of: "The weather has cleared up, the rain has stopped, and I feel like I can do it again", I still feel that without Jia Heng, the Han Dynasty can actually win the battle in the northwest.
Otherwise, where does the idea that the military affairs of the Han Dynasty cannot be left to one person come from?
This is the long-standing mentality of checks and balances, which prompted the emperor to shake Jia Heng's uniqueness and irreplaceability in military affairs in his heart.
This is normal. We cannot entrust all military affairs to one person, that is, walking on one leg. If things continue like this, Tai Ah will be in trouble.
But in the final analysis, we are still defensive and harbor illusions.
Emperor Chongping slowly said: "Nan'an led the army this time, bringing tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. If we add the soldiers and horses from Ningxia and other border towns, we should be able to win a victory. But this Jin Xuan abandoned Huangyuan without a fight.
It is really disgraceful to me, a great man, to wear power, draw up decrees for the cabinet, and issue edicts to reprimand."
At the end of the sentence, the emperor's voice became a bit colder.
Dai Quan quickly raised his hand and said yes, but his thoughts were a little complicated.
What is your Majesty thinking about? Are you suspicious of Duke Wei?
After Emperor Chongping walked to the Imperial Case, he picked up the secret book again and started reading.
Ziyu also had good intentions, but the affairs in the south of the Yangtze River were related to the great cause of the resurgence of the Han Dynasty. Since the rebellion in the northwest could be handled by others, there was no need to send Ziyu out to fight.
At this moment, an eunuch from outside the palace entered the Nuan Pavilion and said in a sharp and gentle voice: "Your Majesty, the Queen wishes to see you."
When Emperor Chongping heard this, he was a little surprised. He raised his eyes and glanced at the sky, because it was still early and it was not yet time to eat.
Not long after, I saw Empress Song in a light blue dress coming from outside. The beauty's usually gorgeous face looked a little haggard, and she said in a trembling voice: "I have seen your Majesty."
"Zitong, why are you here?" Emperor Chongping looked at the graceful beauty with a rare expression of sadness and asked with concern: "What happened?"
Empress Song's beautiful eyes under her willow-leaf eyebrows were filled with worry, and she said softly: "Your Majesty, my concubine's brother has just sent a letter. After my father returned to Hangzhou, he began to fall ill, and gradually he became unknown.
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It turns out that after Song Taigong returned to his hometown, he fell ill. In other words, when the old man reached a certain age, he knew that his end was approaching, so he returned to his hometown at the end of his life, hoping to return to his roots.
"Didn't Duke Song return to Hangzhou not long ago? How could it be like this?" Emperor Chongping frowned and said: "It was better to be raised in the capital before, and it would be less tiring to saddle the horse."
Empress Song had a sad look on her face, and her voice, which used to be sweet and sweet in Japanese, had a pitiful low tone as she said, "My father is old and his health is not good. I want to go south to see him this time."
She also didn't expect that her father's body would undergo such a change.
Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment, sighed, and said: "Perhaps Song Gong must have noticed something when he was in the capital a few days ago, and then he thought that the fallen leaves would return to their roots. The son wanted to be raised but could not be kissed. Zitong, you and Concubine Rong should go back and have a look."
That's right, but I'm worried about the long journey and the long journey. I wish I could have gone south with Ziyu as before."
The queen's return to Ning for a royal visit is of course no small matter. It involves not only safety and security, but also other etiquette and...precautions.
Sometimes, even if the father dies of illness, the concubines cannot spend the night outside.
Of course, after all, the Queen has raised two adult lords and is the Lord of the Sixth Palace. Her status is respected, so some concerns about young concubines are not so taboo.
Empress Song's eyes were clear and she said softly: "I want to go back to see my father. My sister will stay in the capital to take care of Your Majesty. Please allow Your Majesty's permission."
It was impossible for both sisters to leave the capital. Empress Song still wanted to keep Concubine Duanrong to take care of Emperor Chongping. In addition, Concubine Rong had a son who was still young, which was different from Empress Song.