Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

It was the voice of Concubine Di. Defang quickly closed the box and pushed it to the back of the shelf, only to hear Baili outside the door saying, "Yes, ma'am, the prince has been inside for a while."

Defang rubbed her eyes and quickly returned to her seat. Before taking her seat, Concubine Di opened the door and came in. "My lord"

"Ma'am" Defang straightened up, "I'm going back to the house too."

"My lord has been worrying a lot lately, and my concubines don't know how to comfort me. I don't have enough for dinner today." Concubine Di asked Ke'er behind him to bring the food. It is the responsibility of the concubine, who did not take good care of you."

"Ma'am, where do you start?" Defang blinked and said, "I'm fine, but the weather is hot and I don't have any appetite, just use less."

"Your lord said this, how could the courtiers and concubines not know that recently many ministers in the court fell ill, Li Xiang died of illness, and Zhao Baozhong also passed away, just a few days later, Lord Bian also died of gangrene, and the court was damaged Talent." Concubine Di stretched out her hand to caress Defang's cheek, "My lord's pain is felt by my concubines."

Defang sighed, "It's the destiny, so it's useless to be sad. Now that Bi Xiang is in the position, there is finally someone who can take care of the important affairs of the court."

"My lord," Concubine Di asked, "It's been a while since Prime Minister Bi took office, and the court is in a troubled time again. Why hasn't Your Majesty seen his will regarding Mr. Kou's affairs?"

"Hey! Today I also raised this matter with His Majesty, but His Majesty only said that if you calm him down for a while, I will not be able to say anything else."

"Could it be that Mr. Kou has something to displease His Majesty recently?"

"It's unknown." Defang shook his head, "This Kou Zhun, the lonely king really can't let go of him for a moment."

"Master Kou is the third envoy, and he has always done a good job. Your Majesty knows his nature. Why do you still have to do this?"

"It is because His Majesty knows his virtues that he is like this. Kou Zhun has always regarded himself very highly, and he is too arrogant to rely on his loyalty and knowledge. He has made many enemies in the court. Those treacherous ministers want him to die. I don’t know how to explain to the officials.” Defang said helplessly, “How can he set an example for the officials? Even if he becomes the chief assistant in the future, I’m afraid it will only cause more troubles for His Majesty. What I’m most worried about is .If he really becomes the prime minister one day, if he is not careful, he will get into trouble, and then there will be a cliff behind him."

"Master Kou is upright by nature, he is the leader of the Song Dynasty, no matter how His Majesty or others treat him, the prince should protect him more."

Defang snorted, "Am I not maintaining enough? Even his father can't control that much."

Concubine Di laughed when she heard this, "My lord really gave me a seniority."

"Madam laughed at me." De Fang smiled, "I, if I had a son like him, eight times a day would not be too much."

"Okay, no matter how big it is, let's put it aside for the time being." Concubine Di helped Defang sit down, and she sat opposite him, "Eat your stomach first, sleep soundly, and refresh your energy, no matter how big the storm is, it will hurt you." What is it to the virtuous king?"

"Mmm! Madam, I love to hear that, hehehe." Defang picked up her rice bowl, "I must finish all the meals delivered by Madam herself. Only when I'm full can I stand firm."

Concubine Di smiled, "It's good to be full, but it's going to be uncomfortable when you're full."

After eating, Defang and Concubine Di went back to the dormitory to rest. The next day they didn't go to court, so they slept for a while, and lying on the bed, Defang asked softly, "Ma'am, are you awake?"

"Wake up." Concubine Di turned over and looked at De Fang, "Why doesn't your lord sleep more?"

"It's hot." Defang hummed, "When will it rain this day?"