PFC Chapter 231 Ru Zhao didn’t come?
Chapter 231 Ru Zhao didn’t come?
Xuanwu Gate, the gateway to the palace, looks even more solemn in the falling snow.
Li Chengqian's trip back to Xianyang this time involved considerations and arrangements on many levels, so it was impossible for him to be low-key and simple.
The number of people who want to return to Xianyang to celebrate the New Year is quite impressive.
In addition to the half of the officials who came out of Xianyang who were full of vigor, there were also many old ministers who had experienced decades of ups and downs in the court and were already old.
Li Chengqian was compassionate and granted them permission to bring their families with them on the journey to Xianyang.
One reason was to allow these old ministers to be with their good friends in their later years, and the other was to allow them to take this opportunity to consider whether they would be willing to choose Xianyang as their retirement home in the future.
Fang Xuanling, a loyal minister who made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty, was naturally among the entourage.
The frost of time had already quietly climbed up his temples. Li Chengqian witnessed his increasingly aging face and slightly tired expression.
I really can't bear it.
Moreover, the Tang Dynasty's court will welcome a group of new and promising people next year, and the injection of fresh blood will bring new vitality to the court.
It is reasonable to let Fang Xuanling return to Xianyang at this time to reunite with his old friends and talk about the glorious past.
Important officials such as Wei Zheng and Wang Gui also responded to the call and joined the team returning home.
In order to ensure that the central government affairs of the court could run in an orderly manner during this period, Li Chengqian made careful arrangements and arranged for capable people such as Ma Zhou and Chen Fusheng to temporarily take charge of the cabinet to deal with various possible state affairs.
Among all these arrangements, Li Chengqian also specially prepared a warm surprise for Su Zhi.
He knew that Su Zhi was in the depths of the palace, and her daily life was inevitably monotonous and boring. The only person with whom she could speak freely and confide her feelings was Xiao Taohong, the personal maid brought by the Su family.
So, Li Chengqian sent someone to pick up Su Zhi's family and put them in the caravan, waiting for the right time so that Su Zhi could discover the accident.
Su Zhi and Xiao Taohong were busy and excitedly packing their luggage in the Lizheng Hall. When everything was ready, they walked out of the Lizheng Hall slowly and gracefully, carefully escorted by a group of palace servants.
At this time, the heavy snow like goose feathers fluttered down like flowers scattered by fairies from heaven, and landed lightly on their shoulders.
Su Zhi slightly raised her slender jade hand and caught a crystal clear snowflake. The snowflake gradually melted into a drop of clear water in her warm palm.
Her bright eyes were filled with love for the snowy scene.
"Miss, this snow is so beautiful."
Little Taohong couldn't contain her inner joy. She tilted her head back and let the large snowflakes fall freely on her youthful and energetic cheeks.
"Yes, it's been a long time since I've enjoyed the snow so freely."
Su Zhi closed her eyes slightly and took a deep breath of the cool air. She felt that the boredom and depression in her heart were swept away, and her mood became more cheerful and happy.
The maids behind her were as if they were facing a great enemy. They surrounded Su Zhi tightly, shielding her tightly with umbrellas and cloaks in their hands, fearing that the falling snowflakes would affect the precious fetus in her belly.
When we arrived at the palace gate, a row of gorgeously decorated carriages was already lined up in an orderly manner.
When the coachmen saw Su Zhi coming, they hurriedly saluted respectfully.
The maids carefully helped Su Zhi board the carriage that had been prepared long ago, and Xiao Taohong also followed briskly, holding up her skirt.
The interior of the car is extremely luxurious. The thick brocade quilt is extremely soft, and the charcoal fire burning in the stove emits pleasant warmth, completely isolating the severe cold outside and creating a warm and comfortable little world.
The carriage started slowly, and the wheels rolled over the thick snow, making a slight and rhythmic "creaking" sound.
Su Zhi gently lifted a corner of the car curtain, her eyes gazing at the Chang'an City outside that she had not seen for a long time, and memories of the past flooded into her heart.
When the queen's carriage slowly arrived at Xuanwu Gate, Su Tan, who had been waiting there for a long time, was sitting in his own carriage.
He heard the noises coming from outside, slowly reached out his hand, gently pulled open the curtain of the carriage, and his eyes were instantly attracted by the phoenix chariot that exuded a noble aura.
A flash of kindness appeared in his eyes for a moment. The person sitting there was his own daughter, whom he had raised with great difficulty!
That was the existence that he cared about most in his heart. Although he was in the palace, it always touched his heartstrings.
Li Chengqian did not choose to sit in the carriage, but instead wore a thick red brocade robe and sat upright on the horse's back.
He looked around and found that there was still one person who had not arrived.
"You're pregnant!" Li Chengqian suddenly shouted.
"Here!" Zhang Xianhuai, who was standing on his horse behind him, immediately responded loudly.
"Where's Ruzhao? Where did this damn brat go?"
Li Chengqian frowned slightly, with displeasure in his tone.
When Zhang Xianhuai heard His Majesty mention Qin Ruzhao, an expression of embarrassment suddenly appeared on his face.
"Your Majesty, Ruzhao said he is ill and can't come. He also said he will not go to Xianyang with Your Majesty this year."
"He is so young, how could he still get sick?" Li Chengqian looked at Zhang Xianhuai with a gloomy look.
Zhang Xianhuai's expression became more and more embarrassed. Under Li Chengqian's gaze, he had no choice but to nod his head.
"Your Majesty, Ruzhao said that he was too ashamed to go back and see his fellow countrymen in Xianyang." Li Chengqian was stunned when he heard this, and then he cursed.
"Good-for-nothing! Send two men to fetch him out to me immediately."
Li Chengqian's tone left no room for doubt.
"Tell him, if he doesn't come, there are so many of us waiting for him!"
"Yes! Your Majesty!"
Zhang Xianhuai took the order and immediately turned around to arrange for people to summon Qin Ruzhao. He hoped that he could come quickly, as the emperor had given him too much face.