King of Song

Chapter 597 Chapter [-] What a coincidence
On March 28, the sixth year of Xining, Lin Zhao finally returned to Bianjing.

The privy envoy Han Jiang went out of the city ten miles to welcome the triumphant General Yunhui on behalf of the emperor.There were even more common people lined the road to greet them, and the atmosphere was extremely warm.

Zhao Xu didn't want to see such a situation, but he couldn't stop it at all.Lin Zhao's reputation in the meeting grew day by day, and in some places on Hebei Road, the people even planned to build temples to thank him.

Even if Lin Zhao is jealous, if he is not dealt with for a day, he will be a victorious general, a hero of the Song Dynasty, and the courtesy he deserves is indispensable.He has a bad reputation for being harsh on heroes, especially when Nanfang and Jiaozhizheng are fighting like a raging fire.

Under the guidance of Han Jiang, Lin Zhao rode his horse into Bianjing City, not to mention how beautiful it was.After entering the city, he was supposed to meet the emperor, but Zhao Xu went to the Taimiao with the empress dowager, and this etiquette was saved.

Things went better than expected, Lin Zhao secretly heaved a sigh of relief!
In fact, thinking about it carefully, on the first day back to Beijing, Zhao Xu didn't dare to do anything to himself.But the sudden outbreak of the black dragon incident seemed a bit confusing, and Lin Zhao was a little uncertain.A big event is imminent, and if there is a little turmoil, it is inevitable to feel a little frightened.Be careful sailing for thousands of years, it's better to be more cautious.

"Dongyang, capturing Qingtang and regaining Lanzhou is a feat never seen before in the Song Dynasty. Congratulations!" Han Jiang didn't know that Zhao Xu was suspicious of Lin Zhao. , the privy envoy in charge of military affairs, such a major victory really made him very happy.

"Where, Mr. Han praised it, it's just a fluke!" Lin Zhao just smiled, in front of these veterans, it is always better to be humble.

"Haha, Dongyang may be the only lucky one in the world!" Han Jiang smiled and said: "The official family went to the Taimiao to fast, so you should go home and rest today, and hold the prisoner offering ceremony directly in the Taimiao tomorrow." !"

When Lin Zhao returned from the northwest, he deliberately escorted dozens of Tibetan and Xixia captives.It will be of great use in tomorrow's sacrifice, and it can be regarded as a gift for Zhao Xu. The vain Zhao Xu will definitely accept it.

"it is good!"

Lin Zhao is now eager to return home, wishing to go home immediately, he really misses his family, and at the same time, there are still many things waiting for him to make decisions and prepare.

For tomorrow's big event, today is doomed to be busy.

It's just that the way home was not so smooth, not because there was any obstacle, but because the people were too enthusiastic.

The composition of the people who lined the road today to welcome them was rather complicated, there were students from Taixue, people who were favored by Lin Zhao, and people who were secretly encouraged by Mingyuezong.Of course, there are still some people watching the fun.

After Di Qing learned that Zhao Xu was suspicious of Lin Zhao, he ordered the people to welcome him.Although the more so, the more suspicious Zhao Xu became.But as long as tomorrow is over, all the disadvantages will be transformed into advantages.With the love of the common people and his status as a prince, Zhao Xu was cautious and dared not attack Lin Zhao easily.

It's just that I didn't expect that the people's support for Lin Zhao was beyond imagination. There were so many people lining the road to welcome him today that the road was somewhat blocked.Lin Zhao had to say hello to the people along the way, so he couldn't walk fast at all, so he had to travel more or less slowly.

As a result, Bianjing-related roads, especially the traffic along the Bianhe River, have been affected.Lin Zhao was not the only one who was blocked. There were a large number of honorable officials living near the Bian River, and their travels were somewhat affected. Zhao Baoan, the eldest princess of the Kingdom of Shu, was one of them.

"What's going on today? Why is it moving so slowly? I'm still in a hurry to enter the palace to serve my mother!" Zhao Baoan was a little angry. Her mother Gao Taotao was sick, and as a daughter, she often entered the palace to serve the sick these days , I didn't expect to be blocked on the road.

"Princess, calm down, the road is not smooth, so walk slowly!" Lu Yuan, the accompanying servant, reported in a low voice. He was originally an errand in Baoci Palace, and he has served in the palace for almost 30 years.When his daughter got married, Gao Taotao saw that he was mature and prudent, so he asked him to accompany the princess as a dowry.In fact, Gao Taotao still has a layer of worries, fearing that his daughter will have another scandal like Zhao Fukang and Liang Huaiji, so he specially selected some old and stable servants.

Zhao Baoan said displeased: "It's really not possible, let the people of Kaifeng mansion help clear the road with the princess's guard of honor."

Since being humiliated by Lin Zhao for smashing a merchant's porcelain at the Chenzhou Gate last year, Zhao Baoan has kept a low profile when traveling.But today, I was really annoyed that the schedule was blocked, and I didn't care much, so it seemed that I could only make a high profile.

Lu Yuan whispered: "Princess, I'm afraid I can't do it today!"

"Why not?"

"Today Zheng Guogong returned in triumph, and the people lined the road to welcome him, so the road is a bit congested!"

"Zheng Guogong? Lin Zhao? He returned triumphantly, so it's a matter of my princess's status? No matter how powerful he is, he is still a courtier. There is a difference between monarchs and ministers. Is it possible that the princess should make way for him?" Zhao Baoan was immediately displeased, old and new grudges welled up in his heart, and his attitude subconsciously became domineering.

"That being said, after all, it was a triumphant return after a great victory, and Prime Minister Han Shu personally greeted him on behalf of the officials. The princess should wait for a while!"
"Humph……"

Seeing that Zhao Baoan was not convinced, Lu Yuan continued to persuade: "Princess calm down, if you can't bear it, you will make a big conspiracy. If a royal hero is left behind, it will not be good for the princess' reputation. The officials may not be happy, and the officials may be too Make irresponsible remarks!"

"Okay, just wait!" Zhao Baoan was really full of resentment, but he had no choice but to obediently wait on the road.

After waiting for more than half an hour, it finally became a little loose, and walked to the vicinity of Bianqiao like an ant crawling, and soon paused again.Zhao Baoan was full of resentment.

Just when he was about to complain, he heard a noise, and then he saw a team from Bianqiao approaching.The first person rode a white horse with a happy face and came across the bridge surrounded by many people.Zhao Baoan could see clearly, who is it but Lin Zhao?
Seeing Lin Zhao's smiling face, Zhao Baoan felt even worse.Very beautiful, very proud, what a thing!
Thinking of the humiliation of Jin Mingchi and Chen Zhoumen, the resentment in his heart became even stronger.She is the proud daughter of the Empress Dowager, why should she be humiliated by one of his courtiers over and over again?
There was nothing he could do about it, his life was getting worse and worse, but he was getting more and more proud, and Zhao Baoan's heart became more and more unbalanced.

At noon, I arrived at Shili Pavilion in Bianjing and met Han Jiang.After entering the city and walking to the Bianhe River, the sun was already westward. Lin Zhao couldn't help feeling that the people are really enthusiastic!
Fortunately, his family's mansion is on the side of the Bian River, less than one mile away from the Bian Bridge.Seeing Duke Zheng arrived home, the welcoming people and students gradually dispersed, and Lin Zhao returned to the mansion surrounded by his own soldiers and generals.

Lin Zhao's return to the mansion is a great joy for Zheng Guogong's mansion!

Long time no see, I miss you so much, the whole family is waiting at the door, waiting tearfully!

Lin Zhao jumped off the horse and saw several wives holding several children, very cute.

"Hong'er!" Seeing that the eldest son was safe, Lin Zhao was temporarily relieved, and then his eyes fell on the dancing child in Mu Sihong's arms, and he said excitedly, "This is Jun'er? Come and let Dad hug me!"

The child is already over half a year old, and this is the first time he has seen his father today.Lin Jun was very cooperative at first, but Lin Zhao was too impatient and wanted to kiss his son's little cheek, not wanting stubble to touch his white and tender skin, the little guy burst into tears.

"I'm sorry, Jun'er, I hurt you!" Lin Zhao hurriedly comforted him, and Lin Jun quickly stopped crying and showed an innocent smile.

"Daddy!"

What made Lin Zhao even more excited was that the eldest daughter, Qiu Ning, had already learned how to babble and could call her father, which made him very pleasantly surprised and comforted infinitely.

He hugged his two daughters in his left and right hands and greeted his family members.Lin Zhao noticed that the wrinkles on Uncle Gu Qi's forehead had deepened, and there were still a few strands of white hair on his sideburns, and he couldn't bear it!

"uncle!"

"Well, it's good to be back!" Gu Qi's attitude was always a little low. The higher Lin Zhao's achievements, the greater the difference between master and servant. He really couldn't feel at ease as the prince's uncle.

"Okay, don't be dazed, let's talk about it when we go home!" Seeing the tears in the eyes of the ladies, Lin Zhao couldn't bear it.

This time, the ladies wiped away the tears of joy and weeping, and happily followed the husband into the mansion. Today is a long-lost reunion.

Zhao Baoan's carriage was blocked not far from Zheng Guogong's mansion, and she witnessed the whole process of Lin Zhao's meeting with his family.A few flowery wives, a few exquisite and lovely children, harmonious and beautiful, a happy family, very happy.Thinking about myself again, it is always difficult to be in harmony with the son-in-law, where is there any joy?How have you ever been happy?
Why, why is this unfair?He can be so happy, but I can't... When the enemy met, he was extremely jealous, and the imbalance in Zhao Baoan's heart became more intense.

"Lu Yuan, why don't you go?" After being sad and angry, Zhao Baoan found that the road was already normal, but the carriage didn't move at all, and Lu Yuan stood still, never urging the carriage to move forward.

"Oh, yes!" Hearing Zhao Baoan's urging, Lu Yuan ordered the carriage to move forward.While walking forward, he looked back at Zheng Guogong's mansion from time to time until the backs of the Lin family disappeared completely.

It feels so familiar!

It seems that this Zheng Guogong has met somewhere, and there is a vague familiar feeling on that face, but where is it?And the family member with graying sideburns seems to be Lin Zhao's uncle.

On the day of Lin Zhao's wedding, he represented the empress dowager Gao Taotao to present a reward. He had met Gu Qi and felt familiar at that time.But I didn't care too much about it, I just thought it was a similarity between people.But when he saw him again today, Lu Yuan felt more and more that after seeing this person, both nephew and uncle felt familiar?
But where did you see it?Lu Yuan shook his head lightly, still unable to remember.In addition, Zhao Baoan's continuous urging interrupted his thoughts, and he was even more clueless for a while!
Lin Zhao has returned home, the road to Bianjing is smooth, Zhao Baoan's carriage has passed the Bianhe River, the Imperial Palace is already in sight, and Xuande Gate is not far away...

(End of this chapter)