Song Gexing

Chapter 88: You must be responsible for the trouble you cause.
It turned out that this scholar's surname was Yuan Mingkan, a Chaozhou native of Guangnan Road. This time he brought his newlywed wife Zhang to Beijing to take part in the imperial examination but failed.

Before going home, he wanted to take his wife for a stroll around the bustling Bianjing, but unexpectedly, he was met by Cao Bi. After striking up a conversation and making friends, he was taken into the Baifan Building for a drink.

It was a good time for everyone to drink and chat at the beginning, but after getting drunk, Cao Li revealed his true colors and asked Zhang to accompany him to drink, and then started to touch her.

Yuan Kan naturally refused and wanted to walk away from the quarrel with him. Now Cao Li turned his back and asked Hao Nu to tie him up and force Zhang to sit in his arms and drink.

Fortunately, Zhao Fang arrived in time, otherwise something more egregious might have happened. By then, the lawsuit would have been settled.

Zhao Fang was speechless after hearing this. The Zhang family in front of him was indeed outstanding in appearance, but her beauty was not earth-shattering. If there was no one else in the Cao family, how could there be so many beauties?

I don't know what's wrong with him, maybe he got excited after drinking, or maybe he thinks it's more interesting to grab him.

"Brother Yuan, you should stay in my house these days to save my uncle from causing trouble for you. When you want to go back, I will have someone take you out of Beijing."

Zhao Fang sighed, discussed with Yuan Kan, and said sheepishly: "I also want to arrest him and punish him, but my wife has not lost her virginity. If the matter is handed over to Kaifeng Mansion, it will only be a fine and a slap in the face, and there is no way to punish him. Secondly, since I am a nephew, it is not appropriate to punish my uncle for his crimes. Our Song Dynasty governs the world with filial piety, and my uncle is the greatest in the world. Besides, I also have selfish motives and do not want this matter to stain the empress’s virtuous name."

His unabashed words moved Yuan Kan and his wife. Indeed, Cao Yan was wrong but not guilty. There are many such dandy things in the world.

Letting Kaifeng Mansion try them is just a lesson, and Yuan Kan and his wife may have offended Cao Li. They can leave Kaifeng Mansion, but whether they can return to Guangdong is a matter of two minds.

Let it go, and with Zhao Fang's endorsement, Cao Li let it go. After all, he still had to give face to his nephew, not to mention that this nephew was almost the next generation emperor.

The couple looked at each other and nodded slightly. They both thanked Zhao Fang and agreed to stay in Prince Wei's residence temporarily. As for whether they were worried that Prince Wei would harm them, they were not worried.

Zhao Fang has an excellent reputation among the people, and he doesn't have to go through such troubles if he really wants to harm them.

Seeing that the matter was settled, Zhao Fang turned back and asked the singer: "I first heard the sound of the pipa. What did you play?"

"Returning to the king, it is exactly this song."

"Oh! But as far as I know, this song has not been circulated outside the palace. Where did you learn it?"

The singer peeked timidly, and when she saw him looking at her intensely, her body trembled slightly.

Seeing that she was scared, Zhao Fang hurriedly comforted her and said, "Don't worry, I am just curious. This piece of music was completed by Xiao Zhou Hou and was only played in the Southern Tang Palace. It has also never been spread among the people. After hiding in the palace, the teacher of the Jiaofang I wanted it every time but was rejected by the late emperor, but today I heard it outside the palace."

The singer murmured: "My maid learned it from a Hu Ji in the Ao Temple. I heard from her that she learned this song from the maid in the palace."

Zhao Fang was stunned when he heard this: "I learned it at home?"

Seeing that he was stunned, Liu Jisun quickly reminded him in a low voice: "Your Majesty, you have forgotten that the palace had invited some orchids from the Ao Temple to teach dancing."

Only then did Zhao Fang remember that Zhao Pan'er wanted to learn the Hu Xuan dance, but he had heard that the Hu Ji dance skills were very good and he was invited to teach them.

Thinking of this, he rubbed his nose mockingly: "I forgot about it, it seems that Yinzhang taught them this song."

As he spoke, he was startled, then slapped himself on the forehead in annoyance and said: "It's broken, this song is not allowed to be circulated outside. If my father finds out, he will be scolded again." The singer covered her mouth in panic and looked at him with tears in her eyes. , Liu Jisun asked hurriedly: "Why can't it be spread externally? It's just a piece of music. It's not like that for officials, right?"

"Alas! Who says it's not the case, but the late emperor said that this song was originally listened to by the emperor, so how could it be spread to the public."

"The late Emperor Zhenzong?"

"No, it's Taizong, an old man. Someone asked for it when I was my eldest father, so he took it back."

Now Liu Jisun was also in a dilemma. It was right to think about it. This music was composed by Li Longji and Yang Yuhuan sang and danced. How could the people just watch it?

"Forget it, let's say that I copied a copy and lost it. At worst, I will be scolded by my father. Anyway, he is reluctant to beat me."

Zhao Fang, who couldn't think of a way out, had no choice but to play rogue. Originally, he had returned it, saying that he had a copy and that was fine. After all, good music should always be pondered.

Besides, I am also responsible for this matter. I did not tell Song Yinzhang that this song should not be spread outside. How could that girl know these things?

Even if he knew, he wouldn't be willing to punish him. Song Yinzhang's cute little face, long legs, and big eyes were so cute. He couldn't bear it, really.

A few days later, after Yuan Kan and his wife sent them off, Zhao Fang went to the palace and pretended to be afraid and told him about the missing song.

Zhao Zhen was furious after hearing this: "You! Bastard, I knew you were a hypocrite and must have made a mistake. I didn't expect that you would cause such a big trouble for me again."

Zhao Fang shrank his neck, and asked with a confused expression, "What did Dad say, isn't it just a song, what about it?"

"As for it? What do you think it is? That was decided by your great-grandfather not to be told outside. Now it's okay. Your father and I are unfilial. What do you think we should do?"

Zhao Fang didn't like to hear these words anymore, and immediately retorted: "Father, you are exaggerating! What does this have to do with filial piety? If you haven't changed your father's ways for three years, you are filial piety. How many years has it been since great-grandfather?"

Zhao Zhen looked at him and said with a "sneer": "Is this related to time? Confucius said that the father's way was flawed and he did not change it after only three years. If it is correct, why should he change it?"

"Why is it right? It's just a piece of music. Why can't the common people listen to the music composed by the emperor? My son thinks that his great-grandfather just doesn't want to share good things with others. He is too selfish."

Seeing that he still didn't understand, Zhao Zhen shook his head and said seriously: "Fang'er, you are already married, you should be an adult, why did Emperor Taizong prohibit this song from being circulated outside the palace? Is it really because of that reason? Think about it carefully. , if he is really so narrow-minded, how can he rule the world?"

Zhao Fang was taken aback by these words. He frowned and thought about it seriously. His father was right. Even if Zhao Guangyi was not as good as Zhao Kuangyin, he could still be regarded as a wise king.

You must know that the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms had just ended at that time, and people's hearts were not stable. He was actually the founding emperor. After all, he founded the Wuyue Kingdom and the Northern Han Dynasty after he ascended the throne.

"Could it be..."

Finally, Zhao Fang raised his head and looked at his father, Zhao Zhen.

(End of this chapter)