Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"The emperor's nephew is loyal to the country. I am very pleased. State affairs are indeed important, but the body is more important. If the emperor's nephew has something to do, how can I entrust the important things."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take care of myself."

There was also Prime Minister Lu Duan in the Chongzheng Palace, and several people discussed matters until almost noon before withdrawing. As a result, Defang still didn't see Baili, so he had to leave the palace with the golden mace, and Jiajun ran forward, "My lord, it's almost noon Now, let’s go back home and have some food.”

"No, let's go to the Ministry of War first, there is something urgent to do." Defang handed the golden mace to Jiajun, "Baili hasn't come back yet?"

"Yes, my lord, it has been more than an hour since Baili returned to the mansion, I don't know why he hasn't come back yet."

"This guy, the lonely king actually returned to the mansion, does he have a stomachache again?"

"Stomach pain? The general didn't notice it, but Baili seemed to be in a hurry, saying that he had something to do back home, and he would be back soon."

"Forget it, go to the Ministry of War first, Jia Jun, and tell the palace gate guard that if Baili comes over, let him go directly to the Ministry of War."

"Yes, my lord"

Defang stayed in the Ministry of War for another hour, walked out of the gate and walked to the sedan chair, Baili hurried over, "My lord, please get on the sedan chair."

"Baili, what did you do back home?"

Baili took a warm bag and opened it, "I'm going to bring you ginseng tea."

Defang looked at Baili, "Baili, are you out of your mind? What time is it? The lonely king is drinking ginseng tea without eating any food. Besides, can't you make a drink in the palace? You have to run back to the mansion."

Baili patted his head, "Yes, my lord, the little one is out of his mind, don't be angry."

"Yeah, I'm so full of anger." Defang took a few deep breaths, "I haven't eaten a mouthful of food from morning to night, so it's good to drink some ginseng tea."

"The little one is right." Baili smiled and brought the ginseng tea to Defang. Defang looked at Baili, "Baili, what's wrong with you?"

"Ah? The little one is fine."

"Is it okay? Your complexion is not good, why are your eyes a little swollen?"

"That... my stomach hurts again at night... no... I didn't sleep well."

"So I told you to let Xiaopeng come over, and I didn't listen to anything."

"Listen for hundreds of miles, listen to everything the prince said."

Defang Lala Baili's ears "just listen and forget."

"Don't forget, don't forget, huh, lord, go back to the house quickly, let the dining room make you some delicious food."

"Forget it, the lonely king still wants to use it with his wife, wait for dinner." Defang drank the ginseng tea, "Go home."

Back at Nanqing Palace, Jin Shangde put medicine on Defang's eyes first, Concubine Di hugged Cong Pu and asked, "Guo Shou, how is the prince's eyes?"

"Go back to your empress, the next official has already prescribed the medicine for the prince, close your eyes and rest for half an hour, and then take some medicine before going to bed, sleep for one night, and you will be fine tomorrow."

"That's good, lord, you lie down, and the concubine will call you after dinner."

"Okay, thank you madam." Defang said, "Xiao Pu, do you want to lie down with grandpa for a while?"

"Yes, grandson wants to be hugged by grandpa."

Defang hugged Cong Pu, "Ma'am, I haven't eaten all day, let the dining room cook more delicious food tonight."

"Understood, the prince must be full to eat."

For more than ten days in a row, Defang discussed affairs in the early court, went to court for official business, and returned to the mansion to deal with some matters assigned by Taizong. On this afternoon, Defang walked out of the study, stretched his arms, and Xiaopeng ran over, "My lord, Xiaopeng help you rub your shoulders."

"No need, where's your father?"

"Father said to go to the dining room to see what meals are prepared for the prince tonight."

"Your father doesn't know what's going on recently, he looks restless."

"Father is worried about the lord. You are so busy once you return to Beijing, and father is worried that you won't be able to eat well or sleep well."

"Gu is in charge of the meal, so he's just worrying about it."