It’s Better to be the Empress Dowager

Chapter 50 Filial piety

After Lu Yufei finished speaking, there was a strange silence in the room. Immediately, Zhao Chengjun withdrew his gaze if nothing had happened, Tang Shishi put down the orange and gave Lu Yufei a blessing: “The son of the concubine.”

Lu Yufei avoided, and replied, “Miss Tang.”

Lu Yufei’s return to Teacher Tang was entirely based on Zhao Chengjun’s face. She didn’t care about this ceremony, and there was a faint scrutiny in her eyes.

Lu Yufei found out that she might have underestimated Tang Shishi, but also looked up to King Jing. Men’s pursuits are so little, power, wealth, and beauty. From ancient times to the present, there is no exception.

There can be no first two, but there must be the last one.

Lu Yufei said that it is false not to be disappointed. It turns out that she respects King Jing as a **** and relies on King Jing, and she cannot escape the tackiness of a man. Lu Yufei didn’t think that Master Tang could become a climate, a vase of beauty, the color of the Jingwang picture, fresh for a few days, and it will naturally be disposed of after a long time.

Lu Yufei just couldn’t face this fact. She thought that King Jing was different from ordinary men. What he admired must be more advanced talents, such as Xi Yunchu’s.

result…

The room was quiet for a while, and Lu Yufei eased from the trance, and quickly saluted Zhao Chengjun: “Daughter-in-law sees father, please greet father.”

Lu Yufei respectfully greeted Zhao Chengjun. After speaking, he squatted and waited for Zhao Chengjun to reply. However, Zhao Chengjun didn’t seem to pay attention to her at all. He stood on the armchair with one arm and looked at the other side silently.

Master Tang peeled half of the orange. She couldn’t put it down, so she could only continue peeling it. It’s a pity that I didn’t grasp the strength in the last moment, and a lot of juice was splashed on his hands. After Master Tang put down the orange petals, raised his hands, he was a little at a loss.

Zhao Chengjun frowned secretly, why is it so frivolous?

Zhao Chengjun took the square kerchief, stopped Master Tang’s scurrying movements, and handed it to her: “Wipe your hands clean first.”

Master Tang naturally took it. She wiped **** and suddenly realized: “Master, is this your veil?”

“Yeah.” Zhao Chengjun replied casually. He saw that Master Tang couldn’t touch the spot and couldn’t bear it. He took her hand and said, “Be careful, there is more here.”

Lu Yufei still maintained the gesture of asking for peace, her smile became more and more rigid, and she was a bit dilemma.

Fortunately, her former family had cruelly disciplined Lu Yufei’s etiquette, and it is not difficult for Lu Yufei to maintain a half-squatting movement. She stood restlessly waiting for a while, and finally waited until Zhao Chengjun had finished speaking with Master Tang, she hurriedly raised her voice, and said again: “Daughter-in-law, please greet my father.”

Zhao Chengjun said in his heart that he finally saw someone who had less vision than Master Tang. Zhao Chengjun put the veil on the table and said lightly: “Get up.”

After Zhao Chengjun’s exemption, Lu Yufei did not get up, but knelt down and raised his hands in solemn respect: “Daughter-in-law is not filial, please forgive me.”

Zhao Chengjun already knew what she was going to say, so she had a headache. Zhao Chengjun hated trouble the most, he had clearly signaled so obviously, but Lu Yufei still entangled.

Lu Yufei knelt and couldn’t see Zhao Chengjun’s true expression. Tang Shishi stood aside and saw Zhao Chengjun’s face turn cold. Master Tang glanced at Lu Yufei quietly, and sighed for her in his heart.

Zhao Chengjun’s voice is as usual, and no change can be heard: “Unfilial piety is a felony. Don’t speak arrogantly. What’s wrong?”

“Daughter-in-law is not worthy to be the son-in-law.” Lu Yufei cried as he said, lowering his head deeper, “please ask my father to make the decision for the daughter-in-law.”

After speaking, Lu Yufei didn’t mention what was wrong, bowed his head and cried. Zhao Chengjun got a headache as soon as he heard crying. It was a real headache. He couldn’t hear the noise. He couldn’t bear the sound of the wind at night, let alone the woman’s sobbing and crying.

Zhao Chengjun pressed his eyebrows, and Master Tang saw that Zhao Chengjun’s expression was wrong, and he quickly said to Lu Yufei: “Second concubine, it’s not good to cry early in the morning. If you have something to say, you have to make things clear first, so that the prince can be the master for you. .”

As Teacher Tang said, he hurriedly motioned to the attendants on both sides: “Help the concubine up.”

Lu Yufei stood up with a sob, finally he was willing to say what he wanted: “I was really not filial to my daughter-in-law to come to disturb my father early in the morning. But other than that, my daughter-in-law really doesn’t know what to do…”

Lu Yufei said in a grievance that Zhao Zixun did not respect the etiquette and asked her to keep the vacant room alone on the fifteenth day. Teacher Tang is embarrassed. Although she understands the matter of men and women, she is an unmarried girl after all. Isn’t she good to hear such things?

Under the pretext of Master Tang, he went outside to serve tea and went out quietly.

Zhao Chengjun stayed alone in the second room, pressing his eyebrows again with a headache. He deeply felt that he must have a princess. If my son does not stay in his daughter-in-law’s room to sleep at night, he goes to the concubine’s room. Tell him what is going on?

Master Tang lingered outside for a while, and after Lu Yufei had finished crying, he returned with a cup of soothing tea. When Master Tang entered, Lu Yufei was wiping his tears. Although his eyes were still red, he didn’t cry anymore.

Master Tang put the tea next to Zhao Chengjun and said, “Master, tea for calming the nerves.”

Zhao Chengjun was a little surprised. He thought Master Tang had gone out for refuge, but unexpectedly, he remembered that he had a headache. Zhao Chengjun took the tea, his fingertips vaguely touched Master Tang’s fingers, and the dullness in his skull seemed to disappear all at once.

All of Zhao Chengjun’s senses were attracted away by the smell of orange. She still had the smell of tribute orange in her hand. It seems that this year’s tribute is in good condition, and the sweetness can be smelled from so far away.

When interrupted by this incident, Zhao Chengjun’s attention shifted, and even his tolerance for Lu Yufei improved a lot. Zhao Chengjun said indifferently, “Zhao Ziqun did not do this thing properly, I will beat him separately. You can be your concubine with peace of mind. You are not allowed to talk about things like unworthy and going to court. As long as you don’t make a mistake, you She is the only concubine of Prince Jing’s family.”

Lu Yufei breathed a long sigh of relief. With King Jing’s words, her position was stabilized. Lu Yufei accepted it when he saw it, and stood aside silently wiping tears with a kerchief.

In the silence, the voice of the announcement outside the door was particularly obvious: “The son is here.”

Lu Yufei and Tang Shishi both constricted their faces and saluted the door. Zhao Zixun entered the room and was stunned by the atmosphere of a three-room trial. His eyes quickly swept across the room, naturally he did not miss Lu Yufei’s reddish eyes.

Zhao Zixun pretended not to see it, and saluted Zhao Chengjun respectfully: “My son, please father peace.”

“Yeah.” Zhao Chengjun responded indifferently, and said casually, “How’s your homework recently?”

“In response to his father’s words, Erchen has finished reading the selected essays and is reading Yanyi.”

Zhao Chengjun said: “Is this recommended by someone outside the fame test? The official revisions of the imperial court copied the previous dynasty. The editors don’t care, and the scholars memorize them indiscriminately. There is no good point. Although you study the Ming Scriptures and theories, yours The identity is different from those of the imperial examination candidates. It is silly to not learn the stereotypes. You don’t have to memorize Yanyi. If you really want to learn current affairs, it is better to read a famous minister.

When Zhao Zixun heard it, he subdued. Zhao Chengjun and Zhao Zixun talked about knowledge, Tang Shishi and Lu Yufei stood by, and no one dared to bother.

In fact, Master Tang couldn’t even hear the names of the books in it. Zhao Chengjun is accustomed to dealing with these books, using abbreviations when speaking. He talks with Zhao Zixun, and the people next to him sounded stunned.

Teacher Tang was suddenly in a daze. Zhao Zixun was trained according to the number of civil officials. Although he didn’t need to take the imperial examination, the books he had to read were very similar to those of the imperial examination scholars. Zhao Zixun’s age is about the same as Qi Jingsheng’s age. Isn’t Qi Jingsheng now studying the stereotyped official repair who Zhao Chengjun denounced as pedantic?

Providing for an imperial examination student is a very huge project. When you read what books, you have to arrange it from the age of three or four. Otherwise, you can’t keep up with it after you make a mistake.

Qi Jingsheng was like this. He was enlightened at the age of four, read filial piety at the age of six, studied four books at the age of eight, and learned Fu at ten. In order to cultivate a common topic with Qi Jingsheng, Tang Shishi tried to keep up with Qi Jingsheng. If Master Tang did not enter the palace, but married Qi Jingsheng according to the marriage contract, can Master Tang understand what Yanyi is now, or even read it himself?

Lu Yufei was waiting expectantly, but when Zhao Chengjun and Zhao Zixun talked about the scriptures, she did not dare to disturb, and was really anxious, so she could only stare at Zhao Chengjun eagerly. After Zhao Chengjun instructed Zhao Zixun to read, he inadvertently said: “Self-cultivation, Qi family, rule the country, peaceful the world. Should you understand this truth?”

Zhao Zixun stood tall and solemn. He glanced at Lu Yufei quickly, then lowered his eyes and said, “I understand.”

“It’s okay if you understand.” Zhao Chengjun clicked and didn’t say much. He doesn’t like cumbersomeness. He only mentions everything once. If he doesn’t do well the first time, the next time Zhao Chengjun makes a move, he will directly kill the person.

Zhao Chengjun’s tone was mediocre. After all, the days of Tang Shishi and Lu Yufei entering the mansion were short, and they didn’t hear the murderous intention behind this sentence. However, Zhao Zixun and Liu Ji and others understood instantly.

Zhao Zixun’s cold hair stood up behind him, and Liu Ji and other servants bowed their heads, all silent. Lu Yufei found that the atmosphere was stagnant, she wanted to mobilize the scene, deliberately smiled and said: “My father is so painstaking, and my children must remember it in his heart. By the way, there will be a memorial service in Guangji Temple in a few days, and my daughter-in-law wants to go to the mountain. Enshrine joss sticks for the well-being of parents and elders.”

Guangji Temple is a well-known Buddhist temple in this area. It is said to be very efficacious. Many people go to Guangji Temple to ask for children and Buddha. The only regret is that Guangji Temple is built on the mountain, the road is inconvenient, and the carriage has to go for two or three days.

In order to show his sincerity, Lu Yufei had to stay in the temple for a few days. Master Tang felt Lu Yufei’s dedication. In the big winter, Master Tang felt cold in the palace, and Lu Yufei was going to the mountains to fast and be vegetarian. This cruel heart was admired by Master Tang.

It can be seen that Lu Yufei is very unwilling to fall out of favor, and it is not easy to start from a man, then she desperately expresses her filial piety. Lu Yufei was determined to go, Zhao Chengjun had nothing to say, just said: “Since you have the heart, then go. But the Buddhist temple is very hard, and it is severe winter now, I am afraid that the life on the mountain will not be easy.”

“It’s okay.” Lu Yufei said immediately, “As long as I can pray for the elders, it is nothing for my daughter-in-law to suffer. Father, just a few days ago, Mrs. Xi said that he also wanted to go to the Buddhist temple to provide the eternal lantern. I had more strength, so my daughter-in-law thought, and called Madam Xi.”

Xi’s family? Teacher Tang glanced at Zhao Chengjun secretly, and lowered his head clearly. The ever-bright lantern illuminates the road to life, and Mrs. Xi went to offer the ever-bright lantern, mostly for the deceased eldest daughter, Xi Yunwan.

Xi Yunwan is not only Xi’s parents and daughter, but also Zhao Chengjun’s first fiancee. Sure enough, Zhao Chengjun seemed to be in a low mood when he heard this. There was no smile on his face. He said: “It’s rare that Mrs. Xi is interested. It’s just right for you to go together. But now that the snow and ice have not disappeared, the road may not be easy to walk, Liu Ji, Huan Tongxiu come.”

Liu Ji responded and walked out quickly. Lu Yufei was a little surprised, and hurriedly said, “Father, what do you call Aunt Tongxiu to do?”

“Be prepared and not troubled.” Zhao Chengjun said lightly, “Tongxiu has arranged several trips, and she also has attendant experience in the palace. Let her follow you along the way.”

Lu Yufei was flattered, and humbly responded.

Soon Tongxiu came and greeted Zhao Chengjun: “Lord.”

Zhao Chengjun said: “The elder concubine is going to Guangji Temple to pay homage to the Buddha. You will travel with the concubine.

Tongxiu naturally has nothing to do with it. Zhao Chengjun also said: “You still have Xi’s family with you. You must take care of your concubine and Madam Xi. You will pick a few clever maids in the mansion so that you can serve on the road.”

Tongxiu lowered her head, she was startled for a few breaths, and quickly realized: “The slave girl understands.”

Zhao Chengjun’s order was urgent and quick, and he had already arranged the trip before the others responded. Shishi Tang stood behind, his eyes rolling.

It seems that Zhao Chengjun values ​​this trip very much, not only arranges Tongxiu over, but also personally selects the accompanying persons. Sure enough, with Xi’s family, it’s different.

Master Tang hesitated, would she follow along? After all, filial piety is a universal amulet. With filial piety, everything can be forgiven.

However, the days on the mountain were really bitter, cold and broken. They couldn’t eat meat, and they had to listen to monks chanting every day. Master Tang, who likes to relax and hates to work, can instinctively reject this kind of hard life, but she is afraid of missing the opportunity.

Last time, because she refused to endure hardship, she missed the opportunity to bathe in the wild and protect Zhao Zixun. Now Master Tang is still unable to shield people from the sword, but it seems okay to eat a vegetarian diet?

Tang Shishi struggled for a while, determined to apply her universal formula. According to her own heart, she has been running wildly on the wrong road. The last time she reversed the election, she was wrong. Then this time, it should be okay to reverse the election, right?

Master Tang followed this logic and found that the answer was no. Master Tang settled down and said to Lu Yufei, “The filial piety of the concubine Shizi moved the world. It’s a pity that I have been feeling cold recently and cannot accompany the concubine Shizi on the road. I can only wish the concubine Shizi a good journey.”

It was no surprise that everyone present heard what Master Tang said. The illness of Master Tang is different from that of ordinary people. Just say it is good, and come as soon as it comes. For example, this wind chill, no one can tell where she is sick anyway.

Zhao Chengjun’s expression remained the same, and Zhao Zixun accepted it well. Zhao Zixun has a profound experience of the nature of Master Tang, no matter what Master Tang does, he will not be surprised.

Master Tang ignored the sight of others, and thought happily, she could stay in the palace and live a comfortable life. As a result, his thoughts declined, and I heard Zhao Zixun solemnly bowed his hands and said: “The concubine is so filial, but it seems that the sons and ministers are not responsible. This way is ice and snow, and Mrs. Xi is walking along, and no one is suitable for the guards on the road. Minister, go.”

As he said, Zhao Zixun said loudly: “Erchen is willing to accompany his concubine to Guangji Temple to pray for blessings.”

Master Tang was stunned, Zhao Chengjun nodded and said, “It’s good. The Buddhist temple is clean, you just go to meditate. In that case, you can arrange for the guards.”

“Children obey orders.”

No one thought that Zhao Zixun would also go, Lu Yufei’s face showed obvious joy, Tang Shishi was completely the opposite.

She looked around, unable to reflect the current situation. Master Tang tried to speak: “The Lord…”

Zhao Chengjun turned her head and looked at her quietly: “What’s the matter?”

Master Tang whispered for a long time, but I am really embarrassed to say that her wind chill has improved again. She could only lower her head and quietly said: “It’s okay. The little girl is moved by the filial piety of the eldest son and the eldest concubine. In comparison, I am too lazy.”

Zhao Chengjun looked at her and smiled and said, “It’s okay, you are a vegetarian copying scriptures in the palace, and your filial piety is the same.”

Master Tang was silent for a while, and found that some people looked like dogs, but actually had little belly.