13.Changing the soup but not the medicine

PThe question of whether to add pearls to the acting king soon spread to the capital. Many storytellers kept up with current events and told stories about Prince Gajju from the previous dynasty.

  Some storytellers spoke in favor of the former prince Jiazhu, exaggerating the incident. At the same time, they also praised the achievements of the acting king, and finally supported the acting king Jiazhu.

  Of course, some storytellers did not support the acting king Jiazhu, blaming Prince Jiazhu for the demise of the previous dynasty. They also said that Prince Jiazhu was a provocation to the prince and coveted the prince of a country.

  The people listened with gusto. Some people think that because he has made great military exploits on behalf of the king, he should be rewarded and given this honor. Some people believe that although the acting king has made many contributions, this is his responsibility and obligation as a prince.

  The people also started to argue about whether or not to add pearls to the king.

  Not only that, people in the palace are also quietly discussing this matter.

  For a time, this matter caused a stir.

  In the imperial study room, Emperor Wu of Zhou was not surprised after hearing Sun Kui's report.

  "Your Majesty, judging from the current situation, there are more people who support adding pearls to the king on behalf of the king." Sun Kui continued to report, "They all feel that the king on behalf of the king has made great military exploits and deserves to be added with pearls."

  Emperor Wu of Zhou picked up the tea cup, opened the tea lid, and used The tea lid gently rubbed the rim of the cup, "What else?"

  "They also said that the prince had not made any military exploits for the Great Zhou Dynasty."

  Emperor Wu of Zhou lowered his head to drink tea and accidentally drank the tea leaves into his mouth. He spat it out in disgust. , said: "It's really boring."

  Sun Kui didn't understand what Emperor Zhou Wu said, and asked doubtfully: "Your Majesty, where is the boring thing?"

  "Do you think they are really quarreling about adding beads?" Emperor Zhou Wu evoked From the corner of his mouth, he sneered and said, "Changing the soup without changing the medicine, do you think it's boring?"

  Sun Kui was a smart man and instantly understood what Emperor Zhou Wu meant.

  "Then your Majesty, do you want to stop these rumors?"

  Emperor Wu of Zhou said with a half-smile but not a smile: "If you don't stop it, I want to see how they will quarrel next."

  "Yes." Sun Kui thought to himself, what are the ministers doing? The king took great pains to decide whether to add beads, but the emperor regarded it as a joke.

  Seeing that Emperor Zhou Wu was about to review the memorial, Sun Kui quietly withdrew. As soon as he went out, he saw the little eunuch from last night coming to him with a worried look on his face.

  The young eunuch bowed respectfully to Sun Kui first, and then said with a tearful face: "Eunuch Sun, ancestor Lingyun hasn't come back yet." Ancestor Lingyun has not come back since he flew out last night. He originally thought that Lingyun Ancestor would fly back this morning, but he didn't see it flying back until now. "Eunuch Sun, what should we do?"

  "Ling Yun will fly back after playing outside, so don't worry."

  "But if the emperor wants to tease Ling Yun, but finds that Ling Yun is not here, then the servant will Long live the blame." The little eunuch looked like he was about to cry. He looked at Sun Kui pitifully, "Eunuch Sun, please save this slave."

  "We asked you not to worry, so don't worry. Sun Kui comforted the little eunuch, "The emperor won't blame you if he knows that Ling Yun flew away."

  "Really?

  " Sun Kui saw the little eunuch's eyes were red and waved to him, "Don't worry." I'll wait for Ling Yunfei to come back."

  "Thank you, Eunuch Sun." After saying his thanks, the young eunuch returned to the side hall and waited for Ling Yunfei's return at the door.

  Ling Yun, who was worried about the little eunuch, was eating snacks leisurely in Kunde Hall.

  Liang Zhaoyi not only prepared snacks for Ling Yun, but also prepared some fresh meat, apples and water.

  Ling Yun was very satisfied with Liang Zhaoyi's preparation, but he did not let Liang Zhaoyi touch it, let alone take off the letter from his leg.

  Except for Emperor Wu of Zhou and Zhao Yao, Ling Yun did not allow anyone else to touch it, not even Liang Zhaoyi.

  After Ling Yun had a full meal, he squatted on Zhao Yao's desk, dozing off while basking in the sun, waiting for Zhao Yao to finish school.

  At noon, the princes in Wende Hall left school on time.   

  As soon as the master left, Zhao Yao ran out like a gust of wind.

  Tongxi saw his prince running out in a hurry, so he hurried to meet him. Without Zhao Yao's order, he hugged him and ran out.

  When the fourth prince walked out of the door of Wende Hall, Zhao Yao's figure had disappeared.

  "Your Highness, what happened to the tenth prince? I just saw him running out in a hurry?" The one who spoke was the fourth prince's personal eunuch Wei Mian.

  "It's okay." The fourth prince chuckled in his heart. The tenth brother was afraid that he would be pestered by the ninth brother after school and continue to show off his second brother. "Let's go."

  The eighth prince and the ninth prince walked behind the fourth prince. The ninth prince grabbed the eighth prince and continued to talk about his brother's great achievements, and said that his brother should be given more beads. After

  walking out of the door of Wende Hall, the ninth prince "reluctantly" let go of the eighth prince.

  The eighth prince secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He finally understood why the tenth brother was so afraid that Zhao Xun would show off the victory of the King of Dai.

  "Your Highness, the Tenth Prince asked me to tell you that he has gone back first." Yu Hai said, "He also said that you have worked hard." The

  Eighth Prince smiled helplessly, and then asked Yu Hai: "What happened to the Dai Wang's bead in the morning court?"

  Yu Hai lowered his voice and reported to the Eighth Prince: "It was the ministers of the Dai Wang's party who proposed to give the Dai Wang a bead, saying that the Dai Wang had made great military achievements and should be given a bead, and then the Crown Prince's party disagreed..." Yu Hai told the Eighth Prince everything that happened in the morning court. What happened in

  the morning court today had already spread in the palace, and Yu Hai could find out with a little inquiry.

  "Prince Jiazhu?" The Eighth Prince sneered, "I wonder if it was the idea of ​​Marquis Xuanping or my heroic second brother?"

  "Your Highness, do you think the Emperor will agree?"

  "My father's mind is unfathomable, I don't know if he will agree, but," said the Eighth Prince with a meaningful smile, "I hope my father agrees, so that when we come of age and are crowned kings in the future, maybe we can also have a Zhu." On

  the other side, the Third Prince, the Fourth Prince, the Fifth Prince, the Sixth Prince, and the Seventh Prince were also talking to their mothers about the matter of the Prince of Dai having a Zhu.

  The Third Prince and his friends naturally wanted Emperor Wu of Zhou to agree to the Prince of Dai having a Zhu. On the one hand, the Prince of Dai having a Zhu would intensify the dispute between him and the Crown Prince, which was a good thing for them. On the other hand, they could also become Prince Jiazhu when they grew up. The

  Prince of Dai having a Zhu, except for being disadvantageous to the Crown Prince, was a good thing for the other princes.

  In Kunde Hall, Zhao Yao did not discuss the Prince of Dai having a Zhu with Liang Zhaoyi. As soon as he came back, he went to find Ling Yun and couldn't wait to take the reply letter from his second uncle from Ling Yun's legs.

  Zhao Yao's second uncle said in the letter that his eldest uncle was doing well in Qingzhou and had found a restaurant and was preparing to buy it. When the restaurant business was settled, the eldest uncle would write to him.

  The second uncle also mentioned another thing in the letter, saying that his grandfather would be transferred to Guangling County in Yangzhou as a county magistrate in the near future.

  "What did your second uncle write?" Liang Zhaoyi walked in and asked.

  "My second uncle said that my eldest uncle is doing well in Qingzhou." Zhao Yao handed the letter in his hand to Liang Zhaoyi, "Mother, take a look."

  Liang Zhaoyi reached out to take the letter, and after reading it, she frowned slightly and said, "Dad is going to be transferred to Yangzhou?"

  "The rebellion in Yangzhou hasn't been quelled yet, why would my grandfather be transferred to Yangzhou?" Zhao Yao also felt strange in his heart, "Was this transfer order for my grandfather issued by my father, or by my grandfather's superiors?"

  "It shouldn't be an order from your father. After all, your grandfather is just a small county magistrate." Liang Zhaoyi guessed, "It should be a normal exchange." Officials of the same rank in the Great Zhou Dynasty would exchange with each other and serve in each other's place of work.

  "The rebellion in Yangzhou has not been quelled yet. It might be dangerous for grandpa to take up his post in Guangling County of Yangzhou at this time."

  "Your great-grandfather has some business dealings and friends in Yangzhou. They will help your grandfather." Liang Zhaoyi was not very worried about her father's safety. "Besides, the rebellion in Yangzhou should be quelled soon. Your grandfather and his family will be fine."

  "Yes, everything will be fine in Yangzhou soon." For some reason, he had a feeling that the war in Yangzhou would not be quelled soon.

  (End of this chapter)