Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"Is the old man still there?"

"Not anymore. He died of illness eight years ago. It's pitiful to say the least. The old man had no children and lived in a remote place. He occasionally walked around with people. He was dead for more than a month before he was discovered."

"So there's no way to verify it?"

"Yeah, anyway, it's just a rumor. When the imperial court came to repair the tomb, it was said that they were female officials from the previous dynasty, and no one had seen them except the dead old man. What's more, how could she have given birth to the royal family in this dynasty? This is impossible. At that time, there were not many royal clans. Let alone men and women, as long as a child is born, it is a great joy, and it can also let the flesh and blood live among the people, hahaha, so everyone thinks it is the former The court lady."

"It's true." Defang nodded, "It can't be this dynasty."

"Hey, no matter what, because of her, our black hillock has also been blessed. The imperial court has built tombs and roads, reduced taxes and exempted labor. I really didn't expect that our black hillock would also be able to win the emperor Long En."

"Your Majesty's grace has benefited all people in the world, and it is reasonable for Heitugang to be blessed."

"What you said is that the emperor of Song Dynasty is diligent in government and loves the people, and the people will be blessed."

Defang nodded and said, "Shopkeeper, is this place far from the grave of the female official?"

"It's not far away, less than three miles away. That area used to be a mass grave, but it was renovated later. Because life has improved a lot, people who died later were buried in coffins, but all the tombs are behind the tombs of female officials. , This is also an order from the government, but because we are also blessed by her, everyone is willing to obey, and every Qingming, we will offer incense and sacrifices to her."

"No matter who she was before she was alive, she should be gratified to be treated like this after her death. Thank you store, we will go and have a look tomorrow."

In the evening, eight people stayed in the inn. Defang shared a room with Concubine Di, let Linger and Keer live together, Jiajun lived with Baili, Chongming and Shang En, the four rooms were connected in a row, Defang wanted to be lingering and tender with Concubine Di After a while, but suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, Concubine Di asked, "My lord, what's the matter with you?"

Defang lay flat and touched her head and said, "I don't know why, but I feel a little dizzy."

"Did you eat too many Jiuxiang buns?" Concubine Di smiled and said, "You ate four."

"Four more? This guy Baili ate six, and even Ling'er ate three. Besides, I'm usually not drunk when I drink alcohol, so I'll faint after eating a few wine-flavored buns?"

Concubine Di turned around and rubbed her head for Defang, "That means you are tired from walking, and you have been leading Ling'er's horse all afternoon, so you should go to bed early."

Defang hummed, closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. Concubine Di saw him falling asleep, kissed his forehead and lay down to rest. The night became dark and it was very quiet outside.

Defang slept a little drowsily. In the middle of the night, Defang woke up, but her head was still dizzy, so she wanted to get up and pour a cup of tea. At this moment, she heard some noise outside the door. Defang stood up and walked slowly. He went to the door and listened, the sound was still going on, Defang opened the door softly, followed the sound, walked out of the inn, and came to a small path, Defang felt that the sound just now was like a child crying, and the more he went Walking forward became more and more clear. After walking for a while, I saw a person standing a little far ahead. Defang asked, "Who is in front?"

A woman's voice replied, "My lord, I didn't expect you to come here."

Defang was startled, "Do you know who I am?"

"Who knows the name of the prince's virtuous name?"