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This time, Liu De returned to Longyou with only ten guards.
Concubine Duan had a character that would never admit defeat. Even after she was defeated by the emperor, she never gave up the idea of tossing.
Now that she learned that her son was still alive, her previous idea of going to a temple to retire was immediately put under her feet.
After a simple arrangement by Taoyang Bofu, Concubine Duan arranged this passenger ship for Liu De and sent him directly on the journey back to Longyou.
Fortunately, this time, they traveled with ease and had accumulated experience on the previous journey. It only took them more than fifty days to get from the capital to Longyou.
The passenger ship stopped at Yuanyang Pier, and the soldiers stationed here immediately came forward to check.
"Who is it?" They didn't recognize this ship.
Liu De did not panic, but looked at the little flag officer standing next to him.
Of the thirty or so people sent by Zhao Yanxun, only eleven followed him as guards, and the others were still in the village of Tao Yangbo's mansion.
The flag officer leading the team took a step forward and took out his badge from his arms.
"We are the deceased sent to the capital by the prince, and we are here to return to life today!"
After verifying their identities, Liu De and his party were released.
Returning to the familiar Yuanyang, the soldiers felt very cordial. This was their hometown, and here were their relatives and revered King Yong.
The journey was smooth, we entered the city gate smoothly, and soon arrived outside King Yong's Mansion.
"Eunuch... look at us..." Xiaoqi Guan hesitated.
Liu De knew what they were thinking, and said generously: "I will give you two days off, and go home to reunite. Don't forget to report that the other brothers are safe!"
"Don't worry, father-in-law... let's go now!"
"Go for it!"
After these people left, Liu De walked towards the side door of the palace and took out his identity tag.
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The back residence of the Prince's Mansion, inside Feiyu Pavilion.
Lying on the soft couch, Zhao Yanxun was still sulking.
"This Zhou Chengping, this person has no courtesy as a minister..."
At this moment, Lin Jingyu was sitting opposite, reading a book in her hand.
Sitting upright from the soft couch, Zhao Yanxun became more and more unhappy: "Is it possible that I don't know how to save the people, and he is the only one who thinks about it?"
"I started talking about the Northern Expedition, and all the other ministers were working together. He is the only one who is unconventional and insists on solving the life and death needs of the people!"
Having said this, Zhao Yanxun stood up directly from the soft couch and said even more angrily: "He alone is a good person, but I am the only one who acts like a militaristic tyrant!"
Zhao Yanxun was angry when he spoke, but Lin Jingyu had no reaction, which made him feel even more aggrieved.
Just when Zhao Yanxun was about to continue his scolding, he saw Lin Jingyu put down the book and said slowly: "The prince complained about this person in Feiyuxuan. If I hadn't remembered correctly, I would have said it at least ten times!"
"I'm surprised. Why doesn't Your Highness dismiss such a minister who has no respect for his superiors and no courtesy?"
Lin Jingyu's words directly choked Zhao Yanxun.
After a few breaths, Zhao Yanxun smiled bitterly and said: "Sometimes, I really want to drive him away and let him go to a remote place to become a county magistrate!"
Lin Jingyu stood up, walked slowly towards Zhao Yanxun and said, "But the prince did not do this, which shows that the prince has a broad mind!"
These words sounded comfortable, Zhao Yanxun thought to himself.
"I have always liked reading, and I have read some history books. During the reign of Emperor Taizong, there was also a minister who was very direct in his admonishment. He almost pointed at Emperor Taizong and scolded him..."
While Lin Jingyu was talking, she picked up the teacup and handed it to Zhao Yanxun.
"Emperor Taizong not only did not demote the minister, but instead promoted him and made him a marquis!"
"Emperor Taizong is a heroic lord, and the prince is also a holy lord descended from heaven. He should be no weaker than Emperor Taizong!"
Lin Jingyu's words made Zhao Yanxun dumbfounded. He was praised too highly by her.
Zhao Hongzhang, the great emperor of the Jin Dynasty, can be called a peerless fierce man. His merits and virtues will shine through the ages, and he can be called an emperor throughout the ages.
Zhao Yanxun felt a little ashamed when he was compared to Taizong by Lin Jingyu for having obtained such a small fortune by himself.
But no matter what, Zhao Yanxun's anger towards Zhou Chengping subsided at this moment, so he jokingly asked: "Back then, was there a woman as articulate as his beloved concubine around Emperor Taizong?"
"I have only briefly read through the history books, but I have no idea about Emperor Taizong's concubines. Please wait until you see them in the future before answering the prince!"
In fact, Zhao Hongzhang did have such a woman by his side at that time, and she was a virtuous queen praised by the world.
Of course Lin Jingyu knew this, but unfortunately she was not a princess, so she could not compare with the empress.
Otherwise, it would be bad if word spread and others said that she coveted the position of princess, which would arouse the jealousy of Yongfu Palace.
At this moment, Huo An's voice came from outside the hall: "Prince Qi, Liu De is back!"
Liu De is back? This news deeply surprised Zhao Yanxun, but at the same time, he was extremely looking forward to it.
"Send him in!"
Liu De is a eunuch and can receive him in his inner chamber.
Zhao Yanxun found a chair and sat down. Lin Jingyu returned to the window, picked up the book and continued reading.
After a while, eunuch Liu De walked into the main hall and came to the side hall.
"Slave Liu De, please come to meet your lord, your Majesty!"
Zhao Yanxun, who was joking with Lin Jingyu just now, had put on a majestic face at this moment, and he could only be heard saying slowly: "I came all the way, thank you for your hard work!"
"It is a slave's blessing to work for Concubine Duan and the prince!"
"Get up!"
"yes!"
"Who sent you?"
"Concubine Duan sent her slave here and asked her to bring a letter to the prince!"
Having said this, Liu De took out an envelope from his arms and carefully handed it to Zhao Yanxun.
At this time, Zhao Yanxun didn't ask any questions, but opened the envelope directly. On it was the handwriting of Concubine Duan Juanxiu.
"My son Yanxun, I miss you so much for my mother..."
The first sentence made Zhao Yanxun feel the strong maternal love. The previous paragraphs were full of caring words.
The second half of the letter described the situation in the DPRK to Zhao Yanxun.
"Father, did you make me the crown prince?"
That's what the letter said, but Zhao Yanxun still asked.
"Reporting to the prince, at that time, the empress thought that you...had been killed, so she asked the emperor to make you the crown prince!"
"The prince is dead, is it too bad for his son to be canonized?" This news undoubtedly surprised Zhao Yanxun even more.
"Exactly!"
Zhao Yanxun did not ask any more questions, but continued to read the letter.
"The major events in the capital have been decided. The emperor has his own way, and my mother cannot change it. If I want to seize the throne, my son can follow Taizong's story..."
"Raise powerful troops from the northwest and enter the Pass to seize the throne..."
After reading the letter, Zhao Yanxun really didn’t know what to say.
Lin Jingyu only took Taizong as an example for herself to follow, and her mother thousands of miles away also asked her to learn from Taizong.
"When my son marches eastward to the capital, I can serve as my mother..."
Seeing this, Zhao Yanxun was even dumbfounded.
If a woman like Cheap Mom doesn't have the support of the emperor, doesn't she mean to seek death by toiling in the capital?
