"Our lives and property are all bestowed upon us by His Majesty, and we should naturally share His Majesty's burdens!"
Dou Miao chuckled softly, then looked at Zhang Rang, "It's rare that you have such a kind thought, but these things are not your concern, understand?"
Zhang Rang's heart skipped a beat, then he lowered his head and said respectfully, "This servant understands!"
Dou Miao glanced at Zhang Rang indifferently, "Now that you know, hurry back and serve His Majesty!"
"This servant takes her leave!"
After Zhang Rang left, Xiao Hong came to Dou Miao's side and couldn't help but say, "Empress Dowager, why did Zhang Rang suddenly bring up the matter of the Song family girl?"
Dou Miao smiled and then said, "The Song family has been quiet for so many years. Now that His Majesty has suddenly appointed Song Feng as the Commander of the Imperial Guards, Zhang Rang must have guessed something!"
"Oh? Could it be that His Majesty has really taken a fancy to the daughter of the Song family?" Xiao Hong couldn't help but ask.
"His Majesty has never left the palace since ascending the throne, how could he possibly know about the Song family's daughter?"
"That is...?" Xiao Hong was immediately puzzled.
Dou Miao glanced at Xiao Hong indifferently, "Don't speculate. His Majesty's conferment of a title upon Song Feng is probably because of his sister!"
"Does the Empress Dowager mean the Princess Consort of Bohai?"
Xiao Hong was startled, and then suddenly remembered that a few years ago when the late emperor was still alive, he had indeed betrothed Song Feng's younger sister, Song Shi, to Liu Kui, the Prince of Bohai.
"good!"
Dou Miao was also deep in thought at this moment. In her opinion, the emperor must also be very uneasy about this Prince of Bohai.
Logically, he should have suppressed those associated with him, so why was Liu Kui's brother-in-law promoted to the position of Commander of the Imperial Guard?
Wasn't he afraid that Song Feng and Liu Kui might be in cahoots, putting him in danger?
After a moment's thought, Dou Miao quickly figured out the key point.
The five Northern Army Schools, originally under the command of the Imperial Guard, were all appointed by Liu Hong himself, and they all had the Emperor in their eyes.
Liu Hong also placed many of his own confidants in his Imperial Guards. To outsiders, the Imperial Guards held a high position of power, but to the emperor, they were nothing more than empty shells.
In Dou Miao's view, Liu Hong's reason for bestowing the title of Song Feng was to mislead Liu Kui, the Prince of Bohai, so that he would think there was an opportunity to take advantage of him. As long as Liu Kui's ambition did not die, he would definitely try to win over Song Feng, and then further seize evidence of Liu Kui's rebellion to put him to death.
Thinking of this, Dou Miao couldn't help but smile. This young emperor was truly as shrewd as the sea.
"Since His Majesty values the Song family so much, we must also show our appreciation!"
Dou Miao then looked at Xiao Hong and said, "By imperial decree, Madam Chen of the Song family, for her skillful management of the household and her adherence to proper wifely conduct, is hereby granted the title of Lady Zhaoming!"
"promise!"
"Also...you should go to the Song residence in person and see if this daughter of the Song family is as outstanding as Zhang Rang said!"
After Xiao Hong left, Dou Miao couldn't help but look in the direction of Deyang Palace and whispered affectionately:
"Yes! In two more months, she'll be thirteen. It's definitely time to add some new faces to the harem!"
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