The first prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 667
Zhao Xu's time in Southern Tang was pretty much the same, but he still had some things to do. Zhao Kuangyin was also very busy in Kaifeng here.

Because the land of Jinghu has just been pacified, he has to be busy with many things, even if he has dispatched capable ministers and officials.

On this day, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly felt a little tired and wanted to go for a walk. Fortunately, some things had already been dealt with, and there was nothing wrong with going out to have a look.

"Officials, you want to go out to relax. An imperial garden in our palace is just enough to satisfy you. The scenery inside is good, and the flowers are blooming. Would you like a slave to take you to see it?"

Hearing that Zhao Kuangyin was going to take a break, Xiao Shunzi took it seriously. He knew that the emperor had worked very hard these days, so he just took advantage of this time to visit.

"Oh, there is such a good place, I want to take a good look at it, and follow me." Zhao Kuangyin left after speaking.

"Does the emperor want to take the dragon drive?" Xiao Shunzi shouted from behind.

"What do you want? I can still walk." A word floated from outside, and Xiao Shunzi had no choice but to shake his head helplessly, and then followed directly.

Zhao Kuangyin had really never seen this garden before, because he hadn't noticed it himself.

Entering the garden, Zhao Kuangyin not only lamented that it is really a beautiful garden, there are already a hundred flowers blooming in the middle, and there are bees in it.

There are also a few unknown birds playing in the distance. He has never noticed this kind of scene before.

Zhao Kuangyin was in a happy mood, and stood by to admire for a while, no one came to disturb him, because he left all the people outside.

Zhao Kuangyin's heart, which had been exhausted for a long time, finally calmed down at this moment. It was rare to be in such a good mood, and he started to wander in the garden alone.

All these things are my own, why didn't I know there was such a garden, it seems that you were too busy before.

After passing through several small bridges and flowing water, what came into view was a rockery, but there was a pavilion beside the mountain.

The four corners of the pavilion are turned up, which is very beautiful, and the water on the rockery is just drawn to the top of the pavilion, and then rushes down.

The craftsman of this design seems to have put a lot of thought into you, saying that being an emperor is good, it seems really good, at least you have the opportunity to enjoy this thing.

Suddenly he saw a beautiful woman with palace makeup sitting in the pavilion, and was looking at the water in a daze.

On the water surface were two mandarin ducks playing non-stop. This beauty in palace costume, while watching, took out a handkerchief and kept wiping away her tears.

Zhao Kuangyin's eyesight is very good, and he recognized her sister, her direct sister, but what's wrong with her.

It turned out that Zhao Kuangyin had two younger sisters, one died young, and the rest was the beauty in palace costume who married Mifford as his wife.

The husband and wife are very affectionate, it can be regarded as a happy marriage, I don't know how many people are envious, Zhao Kuangyin also felt that he found a good family for his sister.

Originally, Mifford's family background was not bad, his grandfather was Mi Licheng, the governor of the Taining Army, so he was well-matched.

But what is even more unfortunate is that Mifford died young, and the young sister became a widow again.

Zhao Kuangyin felt sorry for the lonely girl, so he took her home to live in. Later, when Zhao Kuangyin became the emperor, he also brought her into the palace and named her the eldest princess of Yan.

It is also because Zhao Kuangyin has several brothers, and this younger sister has only one, so he loves this younger sister very much.

Originally, Zhao Kuangyin thought that his younger sister was still in his youth, and he couldn't spend her good years as a widow, so he thought he should find a husband for his younger sister.

It's just that I've been busy recently, so I put this matter aside for the time being. Today, I saw my sister crying secretly when she saw the mandarin ducks playing in the water, and I felt that this matter could not be delayed any longer.

So Zhao Kuangyin tidied up and went to the bedroom of his mother, Empress Dowager Du. It was said that Empress Dowager Du had passed away for a year, but in this time and space, she is still alive and well.

"Kuangyin, I told you that you are busy with state affairs, so don't come to greet me. It's enough if you have this kind of heart. On weekdays, the queen and the others often come to talk with me."

Empress Dowager Du didn't care about these things, and she knew her son was busy, so she usually didn't let Zhao Kuangyin come here.

"Mother, let's see what you say. No matter how busy you are, you still have to do your best. Besides, there is one more thing I need to ask for your permission today?"

"You, the emperor, can't be the master of anything. Tell me about it." Empress Dowager Du didn't know what Zhao Kuangyin was talking about.

Then Zhao Kuangyin recounted what he saw just now, and then looked at his mother, Empress Dowager Du also sighed.

"Hey, your sister is really pitiful, do you have any ideas?"

"Mother, my son thinks that in recent years, since Mifford's death, my sister has been depressed, which should be the reason for her widowhood. If things go on like this, she will definitely become seriously ill. So my son thinks that it is better to choose a husband for her."

"I think this is also feasible. It would be a pity if you just end up in the palace like this. Your father is gone. As the saying goes, an elder brother is like a father. Do you have any suitable candidates?"

"Mother, I have a candidate in my heart, but I don't know whether mother is satisfied or not?" Zhao Kuangyin had already made up his mind.

"Oh, who is the candidate in your mind? Come and listen to me. Let me see if this person is suitable for your sister?"

"It's my in-laws, Xu'er's father-in-law, Guiying's father Gao Huaide, he is also widowed, mother, how are you?"

"It turned out to be Gao Xingzhou's son. I thought that Gao Xingzhou and your father Zhao Hongyin were sworn brothers. The two families have a good family relationship. We are family friends."

"Furthermore, the old man Gao Huaide also knows that he is not only superior in martial arts, but also has a strategy in his chest. He can be described as an all-rounder in civil and military affairs. Besides, he is Guiying's father, and he is from our own family."

"In terms of character and talent, it is indeed a good choice. Both of them are widowed, and the old man is very satisfied. But I don't know if your sister likes it. Let me ask her opinion before making a decision."

Zhao Kuangyin also had no opinion, he thought there should be nothing wrong, because he thought it should be a matter of course.

Zhao Kuangyin didn't expect that going out to relax today would lead to a good marriage. This time it was really worth it.

If it can be done, not only will my brother have a family, but my sister will no longer have to suffer from widowhood.Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?

Gao Huaide didn't know that the emperor had already arranged a marriage for him without his knowing, and he didn't know it at all.

(End of this chapter)