King of Song

Chapter 41 Deja Vu
When Wang Anshi returned home, Wang Yu greeted him happily, and said complacently, "Father, the person recommended by my son is not bad!"

"That's right, Lin Dongyang solved the case in less than a day, which is indeed beyond my father's expectations!" After all, he recommended it against the risk, and Wang Anshi was relieved when the case was solved.

Wang Yu laughed and said, "Old man Wang Gui is good-looking now, have the officials scolded him?"

"You! Don't be so fussy." Wang Anshi seemed rather displeased, and then said: "There is still disaster relief, the officials won't reprimand him too much, it's just that his face is dull!"

"Then did the officials give Dongyang a reward?" Wang Yu smiled sheepishly and changed the question.

Wang Anshi shook his head and sighed, "The reward... I'm afraid Lin Zhao won't be able to take this reward!"

"What's wrong?" Wang Yu suddenly had a bad premonition.

"When the case was solved, it was necessary to send a mission to Liao to explain and question. Sima Junshi suggested that someone familiar with the case accompany him, and Wang Gui recommended Lin Zhao!" Wang Anshi sighed: "This mission is unusual. The difficulty and pressure are much greater, Lin Zhao...Although Lin Zhao is quick-witted, he is too young and immature, so he may not be able to do it!"

Wang Yu also looked gloomy, and after a moment of silence, he shook his head and said, "Father, it may not be, maybe it's a good thing! At the birthday banquet of Mrs. Meng in Jiangning, I heard Lin Zhao yell at the professor of the school, citing scriptures, and arguing with reason. , eloquent and eloquent. Coupled with his alertness, deep thinking and foresight, it should not be a big problem. What's more, it is impossible for such an important mission to be dominated by a young man?"

"That's true!" Wang Anshi nodded and said, "Zhang Zongyi, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, is the leader to congratulate the Liao Lord on his birthday, Ouyang Gong's senior student Zeng Gong is the deputy envoy, and Lin Zhao is accompanying him!"

"That's enough!" Wang Yu said with a smile: "With the two front ones in charge of the overall situation, it's not an exaggeration for Lin Zhao to perform poorly at such a young age. If there are one or two outstanding points, it will be even better!"

"Yeah!" Wang Anshi nodded: "Someone has already informed him that he will enter the palace at noon tomorrow!"

"Okay!" Wang Yu said with a smile: "This kid will be fine if he doesn't sing, he's a blockbuster!"

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See the emperor?Lin Zhao was somewhat surprised!

Before, I wanted to seize this opportunity, find another way, and develop in my official career.The current result seems to be better than expected. Could it be that the emperor wants to reward him face to face?What luck!

Of course, as an ancient commoner, it is inevitable that you will be a little nervous when you enter the palace.Although I have seen some big scenes in my previous life, I haven't reached that level after all, not to mention the ancient times with a lot of red tape!Perhaps my heart is more curious!

For this reason, Lin Zhao went to ask Huang Tingjian for advice, which also aroused the envy of those imperial students. It was a great honor to enter the palace and meet the officials.Usually, only the Jindian Chuanhe can be honored for a scholar, so don't even think about it.Look at Lin Zhao, he's just a commoner with a white body... It's so pissing off when people compare themselves to others!
Mr. Lin was about to enter the palace to face the saint, and the entire Jiangnan residence regarded it as a top priority, and they were all prepared, and they didn't sleep well all night.

After dawn, Meng Ruoying changed Lin Zhao into specially prepared clothes, dressed as a scholar, neat and tidy.After everything was neatly dressed, he still seemed dissatisfied. He checked everything carefully, lest he missed anything.

"Miss Meng, don't be so nervous!" Lin Zhao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and today she became a model being manipulated.

Meng Ruoying said disapprovingly: "You are going to the palace to meet the emperor now, why are you so casual? Also, you have memorized the etiquette clearly, remember not to lose your manners in front of you!"

"Okay, Ms. Meng has told me many times, and I remember them all!" Lin Zhao said with a smile, "Why does it feel like my husband is going out, so he seems to be serving and caring..."

"You...!" Meng Ruoying frowned, very displeased, this guy now has no bottom line for joking.But I don't know why, but I feel weird.He has finally leaped into the dragon's gate, and his future is boundless. He is destined to be farther and farther away from himself... For some reason, Meng Ruoying's heart feels empty...

Gu Yuelun smiled softly and said: "Cousin, today is entering the palace, it must be more formal, you just listen to sister Ruoying. Don't worry about any mistakes, try to make a good impression on the official family, it will be a big deal in the future beneficial."

"It's okay, you just stay at home and wait for the good news!" Lin Zhao smiled lightly.

"Well! Daddy will be happy to see my cousin is so promising!" Gu Yuelun smiled at Yanyan, she was very happy that her cousin could achieve such an achievement.

But Lin Zhao suddenly remembered that before leaving, his uncle Gu Qi told him to keep a low profile and not to show off.But isn't it a bit too conspicuous now?However, it should be a good thing to enter the palace to face saints and official careers, not to be in the limelight, right?Lin Zhao secretly smiled in his heart, and told his uncle when there was an official position, and gave him a surprise!
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The Imperial Palace is located in the center of Bianjing City. Compared with Chang'an and the Imperial Palace in the Tang Dynasty, the Imperial Palace in the Northern Song Dynasty is really shabby.The floor area is small, but the scale is not as good as it is.When Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty intended to expand the palace, but the people around him were unwilling to move away. In the enlightened Song Dynasty, the emperor actually cared about the opinions of the people.Even if everything was in place, the expansion plan had to be abandoned, so there was the smallest imperial palace in all dynasties.

It is recorded in "Tokyo Menghualu" that the Baifan Building in Jingmingfang, which is adjacent to the imperial palace, is several floors higher. Standing on the upper floor, you can overlook the inner garden of the imperial palace. It can be said to be unique in all dynasties.

At noon the next day, the rain that lasted for many days finally stopped, and the sky was clear and blue with white clouds.Lin Zhao was led by Wang Anshi to enter the palace from Xuande Gate, bypassed the Daqing Hall where large-scale ceremonies were held, passed through the Wende Hall, and came to the Chuigong Hall where the emperor usually handled government affairs.

Lin Zhao came all the way and looked around. After all, it is the most magnificent and magnificent place in this era, and it is also the core of power of the dynasty.Here, people can't help but have a desire for power. When there is an opportunity, you have to work hard in the future.

When he came to the arched gate, Wang Anshi said: "Dongyang, wait here, someone will tell you later."

"Okay!" Lin Zhao knew that if the emperor summoned him, he would have to wait in line, that's it!Just wait!It's just that the waiting time is obviously a bit long, and I don't know what the emperor is talking about inside, it's uncomfortable to make people wait like this!There are palace walls and imperial city guards like clay sculptures and wood carvings everywhere, and there is no scenery to see...

But Lin Zhao didn't know that, inadvertently, he had become the scenery in the eyes of others. A young girl on the palace wall followed a graceful and luxurious woman.There are a few servants and court ladies standing behind them, and it is clear from their posture that these two people are of extraordinary status.

"Queen Mother, it's sunny after the rain. It's refreshing and pleasant. It's so comfortable! Queen Mother, my daughter invited you out for a walk!" The girl giggled and snuggled up to the woman, as if she was acting like a spoiled child.

That's right, this woman is the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao, the birth mother of Song Shenzong.Song Yingzong died young, and Gao Taotao was only 40 years old. He was well maintained and seemed to have the air of a son and mother.As for the girl next to her, it was Song Yingzong's second daughter, Princess Bao'an. Because of her father's death, her elder brother ascended the throne, and was promoted to be Princess Shu Guochang.

Empress Dowager Gao laughed and said, "It's been raining for a long time, the palace is really boring!"

The servant beside him smiled and said: "If the weather is fine, why not go to Jinming Pond for the Empress Dowager and the princess, the scenery there is very good!"

"Okay, okay!" Princess Bao'an immediately applauded.

"The flood and the earthquake have just passed, and the people have been affected by the disaster. How can you waste money and go out for a good time? What's more, your mother (Empress Dowager Cao) has been feeling unwell recently, so don't mention it again!" On the one hand, what made Gao Taotao even more depressed was the birthday last month. The Liao people who came to pay homage to the birthday died in Bianjing. She was very aware of the impact of this incident.Fortunately, it was solved temporarily, which made her feel better, and she didn't want to cause trouble to her son for the time being.

The servant's horse patted the horse's leg, immediately humming, not daring to speak any more!
The Chuigong Hall came into view, and then saw a young man in casual clothes standing at the door from a distance. Princess Bao'an couldn't help but wondered: "Who is that? Why did the common people put it into the palace?"

The servant is a well-informed person. He took a look and said with a smile: "Princess Hui, this person must be Lin Zhao who solved the murder case of the Liao envoy! Kaifeng Mansion has no clue for four or five days. He solved the case in less than a day and made great contributions, so the officials allowed him to be summoned."

"Really? It seems that this person is quite powerful!" Princess Bao'an laughed and said, "Brother Huang wants to reward him?"

"Solving this case is a meritorious service to the country, and rewards are due!" After all, this matter was caused by her, and Lin Zhao could be regarded as an indirect help, and Gao Taotao was very kind.

"He's a frail scholar, but he looks handsome!" Princess Bao'an smiled lightly, commenting on Lin Zhao.

Empress Dowager Gao also wanted to see the young man's appearance, so she walked to the city wall and looked in front of the hanging arch.When his eyes touched Lin Zhao's face, he couldn't help but feel a movement in his heart, and there was a faint feeling of déjà vu!
(End of this chapter)