King of Song

Chapter 205 Chapter [-]
Song Renzong's heirs were difficult, his three sons died early, and only four of his thirteen daughters grew up. The eldest princess of Chu State in front of him is one of them.

In the Northern Song Dynasty, there was a tradition of conferring a princess with a good name first, and then conferring a country.Therefore, when Zhaojie imperial concubine Miao gave birth to her eldest daughter, Emperor Renzong, who was nearly [-] years old but had no children, was very happy.

The princess's initial title was "Fukang", which contained the blessings and love and sympathy of Emperor Renzong.

In the second year of Jiayou, Renzong held a grand canonization ceremony for the 20-year-old Princess Fukang, and named Princess Fukang as Princess Yanguo. The degree of honor and favor was unique in the Renzong Dynasty.

But the princess's marriage was not happy, and the matter started from the legendary civet cat exchange for the prince.

Emperor Renzong's biological mother was Concubine Li Chen, but she was taken to be raised by Empress Liu as soon as she was born, and she was regarded as her own son. Renzong didn't know about it.

It was not until the second year of Mingdao, when Empress Dowager Zhang Xian died, that Song Renzong knew that his biological mother was Concubine Li Chen.The emperor felt ashamed of his long-dead biological mother, so he treated his uncle's family extra favorably.In addition to repeatedly promoting his uncle Li Yong's official position, he also married his most beloved baby daughter, Princess Yan Guo, to his son Li Wei, and held a grand wedding.

This is also the beginning of the tragedy, the reason is that the door is wrong and the household is wrong.The tradition of the Song Dynasty was that the princess would marry the descendants of the generals, and the children of the royal family would marry the daughters of the generals.In addition to using marriage to win over generals, it is also a performance of being well-matched.

After the founding of the country for a hundred years, the family of military generals is no longer worthy of the name of the nobles, no matter in terms of status, cultivation, and living habits, they can be in line with the royal family.But the Li family is different. Although it is the empress dowager's mother's family, the empress dowager, Renzong's biological mother, was only a maid of empress Liu at first, which shows that her background is not high.

What's more, during the lifetime of Empress Dowager Zhang Xian, the Li family did not enjoy the treatment of the uncle of the country. Although they are supported by Emperor Renzong now, they are at best nouveau riche, far from the life of aristocrats.

After marriage, the lives and personalities of the princess and the consort were incompatible.In order to be worthy of the princess, Li Wei, the son-in-law, practiced Feibai style and spent a lot of money on calligraphy and painting antiques. He was very eager to get rid of his ignorant and rough habits, but he made the nouveau riche's face clearer for the world to see.

The eyes are higher than the top, and the noble princess looks down on Li Wei even more. She feels ashamed of the son-in-law, and even thinks he is dirty, so disgusting.The princess's marriage was not happy, so her feelings and psychology began to change subtly, and then she had an affair.

It's just that the identity of this affair is rather special. It was a servant from the palace as a dowry——Liang Huaiji, and a shocking and unethical love took place.

One night in February of the sixth year of Jiayou, the princess and Liang Huaiji had a drink together. Li Wei's mother was originally a foolish woman in the market, and she secretly peeked in the other room regardless of her identity.Later, I felt that the princess was inappropriate, and argued based on her status as a mother-in-law. How could the golden-branched and jade-leaved princesses be willing to show weakness, and a fierce quarrel broke out between them.

The princess then ran back to her natal home, opened the forbidden door in the middle of the night, and cried to her father, asking for a divorce from her son-in-law.

You must know that the regulations of the Song Dynasty are very strict. After the night palace door is locked, it must not be opened easily.Prior to this, there was only one occasion in the Song Dynasty when the palace gate was opened at night.

It was on that night that Song Taizu died, leaving behind the legend of the candle shadow shaking red.It was that night that Song Taizu's lineage lost the throne.

The opening of the palace gate at night was a very sensitive matter in the Song Dynasty. After Princess Yan returned to the palace at night, the admonishing officials of the Song Dynasty were unwilling. Various impeachments continued, the officials who guarded the gate were punished, and the princess’ reputation was also severely damaged big impact.

Then rumors about the princess's private life also spread. In desperation, Emperor Renzong could only reluctantly deprive his daughter of her title, but still lived in the palace.Liang Huaiji was also demoted from Bianjing, and his son-in-law Li Wei was also demoted.

The princess wanted to commit suicide many times because of this incident, and she called Liang Huaiji all day long. Emperor Renzong had to recall Liang Huaiji to accompany her daughter.

Later, Li Wei and the princess broke off the engagement, and Princess Fukang lived in the palace all the time.This is why the servant is anxious to emphasize the identity of the eldest princess, not to put on airs, but to be afraid that the word "madame" will bring up the princess's sad past.

After Yingzong came to the throne, Princess Fukang was promoted to the eldest princess of Yue, and now her nephew Zhao Xu ascended the throne and was named the eldest princess of Chu.

The status is becoming more and more noble, but the princess has always been depressed, her body is getting weaker and weaker, and she is plagued by diseases all the year round.Today, at the Jinmingchi Garden Party, Empress Dowager Gao Taotao kindly brought her younger sister who lived alone out to relax.

After coming to Jinming Pond, Princess Dachang remembered the scene of swimming here with Liang Huaiji many years ago, and she was touched by the scene.Therefore, avoiding the attendants, he walked to the lake alone to recall the good old days.Naihe collapsed to the ground because he was too weak to hold on, and was rescued by Lin Zhao and Chai Minyan.

"His Royal Highness, are you okay? Do you need to pass on the imperial doctor?" The servant was very nervous, because the Empress Dowager had been enjoining her to take good care of the princess. If something went wrong, I really didn't know how to explain it.

The eldest princess waved her hand and said: "It's okay, there's no need, this girl will wake me up soon after she makes a move!"

"Oh?" The servant said in amazement: "This girl's medical skills are so good? Even better than the imperial doctor in the palace. Usually, the princess sometimes takes half an hour to wake up!"

Chai Minyan's expression froze immediately. In this way, the eldest princess fainted frequently, and her condition was already very serious. If she was not treated in time, it was really possible...

"His Royal Highness, your physical condition... needs proper medical treatment and recuperation!" Chai Minyan hesitated for a moment, and comforted her in a low voice.

The eldest princess smiled lightly: "I know my own body, birth, old age, sickness and death are God's will, it's okay!"

This princess seems to be very open-minded, but actually reveals a kind of negativity and a very pessimistic attitude.After hearing this, Lin Zhao comforted her and said, "Your Highness, in fact, there are many things in life that are worthy of our nostalgia and care. Sometimes we not only live for ourselves, but also live for the people around us. Relatives, friends, you care about or care about you. people……"

The eldest princess's pessimistic attitude is largely due to Liang Huaiji, a deformed relationship that has fermented in her heart for too long and occupies a very important position.

Unintentionally, Lin Zhao's words were like a slap in the face. Apart from this relationship, there are many people and things in his life.She suddenly remembered how much pressure she had put on her father because of her willfulness and persistence.Mother shed tears day and night, worrying about herself.

But for a long time, I was immersed in sadness and depression, and I didn't even notice it at all.Thinking about it now, I was really a little too ignorant.The emperor has no chance to be filial, but his aunt and biological mother are still there, they are already old, it is time for them to rest assured, to be filial to them!
But this body... oh!The eldest princess sighed softly inexplicably!
Chai Min said: "Princess, there is no need to be sad, as long as you take good care of yourself, your body can completely recover!"

"Really?" The Eldest Princess replied softly, as if it was just a word of comfort, and she didn't take it to heart.Maybe she was still as lost as before, broken and broken; maybe she knew too much about her physical condition.

"Yes, but first the princess should relax herself!" Chai Minyan said very solemnly, and she dared not be careless about it.

The eldest princess nodded lightly and said: "Okay, thank you very much today, what do you call it, you should express your gratitude!"

"It's just a small effort, the princess doesn't need to worry about it, I'll leave first!" Everyone knew that the princess's gratitude must be valuable, but Lin Zhao and others still left in the spirit of doing good deeds without leaving their names.

However, the servant seemed to be paying more attention, and immediately sent someone to follow him quietly!Then he said: "His Royal Highness, let's go back, otherwise the Queen Mother should really be in a hurry."

"Okay, let's go back!" In the evening wind, the frail eldest princess walked slowly and with difficulty, supported by her servants and maids.

Looking back from time to time, the girl just now was really kind, and she was also beautiful.As for that young man, the Eldest Princess always felt a little familiar, but she really couldn't remember where she met her.Maybe it's because I have been living in my own world all these years, forgetting to pay attention to the people and things around me!
Hearing that Princess Chu returned safely, Empress Dowager Gao Taotao felt relieved.Because after Emperor Yingzong ascended the throne, he arbitrarily awarded his daughter, but neglected Renzong's daughter, which caused the empress dowager Cao's dissatisfaction, and there was a rift between them because of this matter.

Gao Taotao has learned his lesson, and since then has paid special attention to it. Today, he took his sister out to relax, but he didn't want such a thing to happen because of the negligence of the servants and maids.

Fortunately, it's okay, otherwise I really don't know how to explain to the two old ancestors after I go back!Gao Taotao couldn't help but sigh softly. Although she is the empress dowager who is the mother of the world, there is an old lady with a special relationship on top of her head.

In addition to being filial to the mother-in-law, she also needs to take good care of her younger sister. Now that the marriage of the two children is in front of her eyes again, when will it stop!

Afterwards, the members of the royal family returned to the city under the guard of the forbidden army, and the eldest princess of the Chu Kingdom was sent to the Qingshou Palace.Now she lives here with her mother, the former noble concubine Miao of the Zhao Festival, and they can be regarded as accompanying the Empress Dowager Cao, so they will not be so lonely with each other.

When the two ancestors heard that their daughter had fainted in Jinmingchi, they were very nervous. Even at night, they kept lighting up the lights and waited.

Seeing that her daughter came back safely, she felt relieved, Miao said, "Don't go anywhere in the future, you'll scare me to death!"

The eldest princess suddenly thought of Lin Zhao's words, her heart moved, and she couldn't help but feel apologetic.It's really unfilial for a person in his 30s to worry about his mother.Thinking about the past experience, this kind of apology is even stronger.

Cao said: "Fukang, you should stay in the palace and take good care of yourself. If you are tired today, go back and rest!"

"Yes!"

After the eldest princess left, Cao couldn't help but sigh: "It seems that Fukang's condition is getting serious again..."

As soon as he said this, his biological mother Miao couldn't help but burst into tears. The situation of her daughter is really worrying.She only has such a daughter, and she regards it as a treasure. If there is something wrong, how can she bear it?
Miao said unwillingly: "Is there nothing the imperial doctor can do?"

"The imperial doctor is trying his best, but the effect may not be obvious...especially Fukang's own state of mind..." Cao was also helpless, and at the same time his eyes were full of worry.She, who has no heirs, has long been regarded as the jewel in her palm by Princess Fukang, how can she be willing to see her suffer?
The imperial doctor was doing his best, and the Miao family lost all confidence in what he said. Is the only proud daughter going to leave him like this?
Thinking of this, the two old people felt extremely sad, as if they saw a brilliant spring flower gradually withering, withering, and eventually disappearing in the howling autumn wind.

At this time, the servant around him played a role and said: "The empress dowager, the empress dowager, the princess' condition may not be incurable, there are still ways..."

"Oh?" The two old men were suddenly a little excited, staring at the servant with some joy, and asked, "You think there is a way?"

The servant replied: "Today at the Jinming Pond, after the princess fainted, a girl took action and revived the princess in an instant. The medical skills and techniques seem to be better than the imperial doctor!"

"Oh? Really?" The two ancestors also knew something about the situation, and they were a little happy when they heard it.

The servant said excitedly: "Not only that, the most important thing is that the girl said that the princess' condition can be cured, she seems to be sure."

"What is the identity of that woman? Has it been verified? Don't dare to be a liar!" Cao asked hurriedly.

The servant couldn't help muttering, is it possible that there are still people who dare to go to the palace to cheat?

Then he replied calmly: "At that time, those people left without leaving their names after saving the princess. Thanks to the care of the servants, their identities have been found out!"

"Who is it?" Cao asked hurriedly, as long as she knew the identity of the other party, there was no one she couldn't invite!

The servant replied, "It's Chongyi Gong's niece Chai Minyan, and there is another young man who seems to be Lin Zhao from Qiantang County!"

Chai Minyan?Lin Zhao?The Miao family may not be familiar with it, but the Empress Dowager Cao family does.Isn't Chai Minyan the number one beauty in Bianjing, she appeared on her birthday, and seemed to admire her at that time.As for Lin Zhao, isn't he the young official who quelled the Hangzhou rebellion and killed Zhao Zongyong, the king of Yuhang County, and his son?Although the ancestors lived in the palace all day, they knew all the major events in the world by heart.

This matter is really a coincidence!But no matter what, as long as the princess is saved and her disease can be cured, the ancestors are happy to see it.

(End of this chapter)