The prince is more stable

Chapter 49 Meeting the Beauty Again
It has been some time since Zhao Xiaoqian traveled to the Song Dynasty, and he is trying hard to integrate into this strange world.

An important way for a person to integrate into the world is nothing more than social relationships.

Among social relationships, the most important one is family affection.

Zhao Xiaoqian had long been familiar with the palace and Zhao Hao. The father and son got along well. Zhao Hao's unconditional doting on his son made Zhao Xiaoqian inexplicably moved.

But he did not forget that he still had a mother.

Divorce is a new thing these days, and there is nothing he can do about it. No matter what, Zhao Xiaoqian must go to Yaohua Palace to see her.

Of course, he wouldn't do anything ridiculous like trying to arrange for his parents to remarry.

Only a couple knows whether they are suitable for each other. Outsiders, even their own sons, have no right to interfere with their choices.

Anyway, seeing Zhao Hao, this living father, living a very comfortable life after divorcing his mother, to be honest, Zhao Xiaoqian was a little worried that one day, another man would come to the palace to attack him.

The next morning, Zhao Xiaoqian ordered the servants in the palace to prepare the carriage.

The carriage was filled with all kinds of exquisite food, some of which were even pastries made by Zhao Xiaoqian himself.

There were also several pieces of silk cloth and several sets of plain Taoist robes made of silk that Zhao Hao ordered people to load onto the car.

The car was filled with miscellaneous daily necessities, and Zhao Xiaoqian immediately ordered Chen Shou and the imperial guards to lead the way and set off.

Yaohua Palace is located outside Tianbo Gate, in the area between the inner and outer cities of Bianjing.

As the name suggests, Yaohua Palace is a Taoist temple. What is special is that this Taoist temple only accepts female Taoists, and most of them are members of the royal family.

Concubines and maids who made mistakes in the palace, female relatives and princesses of the royal family who did shameful things, wives and concubines who divorced their relatives peacefully, etc., would all be arranged to become Taoist nuns in Yaohua Palace.

Simply put, Yaohua Palace is a cold palace and a prison for women.

The world outside is beautiful and free. Which woman would voluntarily become a nun and live a hard life like being in prison?

Zhao Xiaoqian's mother, Feng, was one of the Kun Daoists in Yaohua Palace.

Once you marry into a royal family, you will never be able to leave the royal family for the rest of your life. A woman cannot serve two husbands. After marrying a royal prince, you can't let her marry another man, otherwise where will the dignity of the Song Dynasty royal family be?
Therefore, becoming a monk and pursuing Taoism was Feng's only choice.

Moreover, Feng's becoming a nun was a forced arrangement by the Empress Dowager. From the day Feng married Zhao Hao, the relationship between the Empress Dowager and Feng as mother-in-law was very bad.

The divorce between Zhao Hao and Feng Shi was not only due to marital problems, but it must be said that the Empress Dowager also instigated it.

The roads in Bianjing City were as congested as usual, and the carriage took half an hour to arrive outside the Yaohua Palace.

The essence of Yaohua Palace is a female prison. To put it nicely, the women inside are called Kundao, but to put it bluntly, they are actually female prisoners.

This Taoist temple usually does not allow outsiders to visit. Originally, there are female prisoners related to the royal family. If anyone can enter to visit, it will inevitably cause some scandal.

Zhao Xiaoqian didn't care about these rules. No one could stop him from visiting his mother.

Outside the Taoist temple, the imperial guards were on high alert.

Zhao Xiaoqian got off the carriage and was about to hand over his identity badge when he heard a surprised voice behind him.

"Prince, you are here too?"

Zhao Xiaoqian turned his head. Hmm, an acquaintance. Di Ying, who had bought Ping An from him the day before and finally returned it without any moral integrity.

Di Ying was dressed very simply today, in a narrow black palace dress. She did not wear any ornaments on her heart-shaped bun on her head, and even her pretty face was without any makeup. Her natural beauty was even more highlighted under her plain face.

Zhao Xiaoqian couldn't help but hold his breath again.

I kind of hate myself for being so useless after seeing such a stunning beauty, but... this woman is really too beautiful. I'm afraid any normal man would be unable to help but dream about her when he sees her.

Zhao Xiaoqian couldn't help feeling melancholy. Such a beautiful woman...it would be great if he didn't have to take any responsibility after sleeping with her.

"It's Miss Di. Long time no see." Zhao Xiaoqian smiled politely.

Di Ying chuckled softly, covering her mouth. "I'm not used to your solemn demeanor, Prince. Why not show me the arrogance you displayed when you robbed the young men of Bianjing and let me open my eyes?" Zhao Xiaoqian's face flushed as he earnestly corrected her, "I repeat, it's not 'robbery'; they're buying 'peace' from me. Our transaction is legal and consensual."

Di Ying was so happy that she giggled like a hen that had just laid an egg.

"You really are... Their money bags were handed over to you, but 'safety' is nowhere to be found. Are you sure that their safety is truly in your hands, Prince?"

Zhao Xiaoqian still nodded seriously: "I am sure that if they pay the money, they won't have to be beaten by me. Isn't this called 'peace'?"

Di Ying laughed so hard that she didn't care about her ladylike manners at all.

Zhao Xiaoqian didn't laugh. He didn't think it was funny. The strange sense of humor of ancient women... was actually a bit funny.

But Di Ying's words just now did remind him.

Zhao Xiaoqian couldn't help but fall into deep thought. In the future, when he robbed the money of the playboys, he should at least consider his face.

Go back and ask Qingyang Lao Niu Bizi to make a batch of amulets, and give one to the victims every time they rob money. Isn't this a legitimate business?
Even the imperial censors in the court couldn't sue him. He got both money and face. Perfect!

So, Di Ying had just inadvertently given him a very thoughtful suggestion.

"Thank you, Miss Di." Zhao Xiaoqian said seriously.

Di Ying paused in laughter, completely bewildered: "Why are you thanking me for no reason?"

Zhao Xiaoqian said solemnly, "Don't worry about it. Anyway, thank you very much."

Turning around and looking at the Taoist temple archway at Yaohua Palace, Zhao Xiaoqian asked curiously, "Miss Di, you came to Yaohua Palace today. ... Is your mother also a Taoist priest?"

Di Ying paused, hesitating whether to give him a Black Tiger Heart-Rip attack, or to say "hate" with a hint of resentment.

Although the Di family is a military family, they are still a powerful and wealthy family. She has been taught by her father countless times to be a graceful and polite lady.

"Disgusting~!"

Di Ying made her choice. As a lady from a noble family, a lady from a noble family wanted this kind of delicate and graceful temperament like the willows swaying in the wind.

Zhao Xiaoqian was startled. Everyone was chatting happily, but why did the tea become teay again?

"My aunt has become a nun here. Today, I came to Yaohua Palace to visit her on my father's orders and to give her some gifts." Di Ying said tenderly.

Staring at Zhao Xiaoqian with her beautiful eyes, Di Ying asked cautiously, "Is the prince here to visit your mother?"

The divorce between Zhao Hao and Feng was a major event in Bianjing City and almost everyone knew about it. Naturally, Di Ying had also heard about it.

Zhao Xiaoqian nodded and pointed to the fully loaded carriage behind him: "Just like you, bring some things to my mother and see how she is doing recently."

Di Ying looked embarrassed and whispered, "Your Highness, you may not know that Yaohua Palace is a Kun Taoist temple and men are not allowed to enter. Your Highness, I'm afraid your trip today was in vain."

Zhao Xiaoqian was puzzled and asked, "Is it not allowed for me to come visit my own mother?"

Di Ying sighed, "Most of the people in Yaohua Palace are royal women who have left home to become nuns. The entrance is extremely strict. No matter who a man is, it would be difficult for him to enter."

Zhao Xiaoqian was a little disappointed for a moment, but since they had such a strict rule, it was not convenient for him to force it.

After all, he had just gotten into trouble yesterday and beat up the former prime minister.

If he gets into trouble again today and insists on rushing in to see his mother, it will be a disaster of neither big nor small, and Zhao Xu might feel embarrassed to let him off.

You can't always break the rules. Take a break for a few days and wait until the storm has died down before starting again.

"Miss Di, can you come in?" Zhao Xiaoqian asked.

Di Ying smiled and said, "I'm a woman, and my aunt is inside, so I can go in for a normal visit."

Zhao Xiaoqian sighed and said, "Then I'll ask you to do me a favor and bring the things in the carriage to my mother."

(End of this chapter)