Even though it was Zhao Chenhan's fault, Emperor Chengping still treated him leniently.
"If I find Zhao Jingzhou's biological son, he will definitely thank me and no longer have any complaints." Emperor Chengping said suddenly.
Zhu Zhongyan quickly asked, "What if Zhao Jingzhou likes Zhao Chenhan and doesn't like his own son?"
Emperor Chengping said unconcernedly, "How could someone like someone else's son and not his own? Isn't that stupid?"
Zhu Zhongyan smiled bitterly and said, "Maybe Zhao Jingzhou is just such a fool?"
Emperor Chengping frowned and looked at Zhu Zhongyan.
Zhu Zhongyan thought about it again and again, and said, "I just found out today that His Majesty has already met Zhao Jingzhou's biological son."
"Oh? Who?" Emperor Chengping asked in surprise.
Zhu Zhongyan said, "Although this person is young, he is very capable and is deeply loved by Your Majesty. Your Majesty, guess who it is."
There's no need to guess, it's almost like saying the name directly.
Emperor Chengping was shocked and asked, "No way? Zhao Lin is Zhao Jingzhou's biological son?"
Zhu Zhongyan nodded and said, "Yes. Zhao Lin said so himself when I was sending him out this afternoon. Everyone in the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion knows about this."
Emperor Chengping suddenly realized: "No wonder Zhao Chenhan hates Zhao Lin so much and wants to kill him. So that's why. It's not right."
Emperor Chengping suddenly realized, "Everyone in the Zhenbei Marquisate knows? Does that mean Zhao Jingzhou knows too?"
Zhu Zhongyan said: "Yes."
Emperor Chengping said in disbelief, "He knows Zhao Lin is his son, yet he doesn't care about him and gives all his love to Zhao Chenhan? Is he crazy or stupid?"
Zhu Zhongyan said, "I have also asked Zhao Lin, and he suspects that Zhao Chenhan is the illegitimate son of Zhao Jingzhou and someone else."
"How ridiculous!" Emperor Chengping said angrily, "How can an illegitimate child be compared to a legitimate biological son? Zhao Jingzhou is so ridiculous, is his wife also ridiculous?"
Zhu Zhongyan repeated what Zhao Lin had said.
Emperor Chengping was so angry that he slammed his hand on the table. "Absurd! Stupid! Zhao Jingzhou can be forgiven, but is Han Yuehua mentally ill? For an outsider, she treated her own son like this. I'll call her here and ask her what she really thinks."
"Your Majesty, please calm down. This is not a good question to ask." Zhu Zhongyan quickly advised.
Emperor Chengping was also angry and said those words carelessly. He knew it was wrong as soon as he said it. Zhu Zhongyan persuaded him to take it back and said, "I didn't expect Zhao Lin's life experience to be so pitiful."
Zhu Zhongyan said: "Although Zhao Lin was very selfish this time, he also helped Your Majesty avoid a harem scandal and deserves a reward."
Emperor Chengping nodded repeatedly: "Yes, it is indeed a reward. But the Governor of Jiangbei has already given it to Fu Wenqi, do we have to take it back?"
Zhu Zhongyan said with a smile: "Fu Wenqi has worked hard and should have been promoted to Grand Secretary, but it is difficult to promote him since Minister Fu is here. This time, he was promoted to Governor of Jiangbei, and he is also Zhao Lin's brother-in-law. How can he be taken back?"
Emperor Chengping asked, "How should we reward Zhao Lin?"
Zhu Zhongyan thought for a moment and said, "This incident was also caused by the Tongzhou River Governor. It's obvious that the former River Governor was not strict in managing his subordinates and cannot escape the blame. In addition, he is old. Why not appoint Zhao Lin as the National River Governor, in charge of the national waterways?"
Emperor Chengping hesitated and said, "It's not that I don't want to give it to him, but he's so young, can he manage it well?"
Zhu Zhongyan said, "He has done a good job in the two provinces of Jiangbei. I think it should be possible to promote it."
Emperor Chengping was still hesitant.
Zhu Zhongyan chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, do you know what birthday gift he gave you?"
Emperor Chengping said angrily, "Sixty boatloads of rice. I know his intentions, but for me to celebrate my sixtieth birthday, he only sends rice. Isn't that inappropriate?"
"Of course not," Zhu Zhongyan said, "The rice is to bring blessings to Your Majesty. There are other gifts on that ship. They will definitely satisfy Your Majesty."
"Oh? What is that?" Emperor Chengping asked curiously.
"Forgive me for keeping it a secret for now. If I tell you now, there will be no surprise." Zhu Zhongyan said with a smile.
"You slave, you even know how to joke with me. Well, let's wait for that day, I want to see what gift Zhao Lin brings. If I am not satisfied, I will drive both you and Zhao Lin to accompany Zhao Chenhan." Emperor Chengping scolded with a smile.
With this interruption, Emperor Chengping's mood improved a lot. He said, "Zhao Lin is devoted to the emperor. I must reward him. I will appoint him as the Governor of the National Rivers, give him the title of Shangshu, and control the grain transport troops of the provinces along the river, and be responsible for flood control and dredging of the domestic rivers."
Zhu Zhongyan said, "I will send someone to pass on the order right away."
Fu Mansion.
The lights are on.
After taking Fu Liqing's pulse, the doctor said, "It's all right. Madam, your emotions have been too intense and she's had a miscarriage. She'll be fine after taking a few doses of medicine."
"What? You said the young lady is pregnant?" Lan'er said excitedly.
The doctor stroked his beard and smiled: "Yes, the lady is pregnant."
Lan'er excitedly said to Zhao Lin: "Master, the young lady is pregnant!"
Zhao Lin did not respond.
He stood there in a daze.
The two lives together have lasted nearly forty years, and this is the first time Zhao Lin has a child.
For a moment I didn't know how to respond.
"Qing'er, is she, pregnant, really?" Zhao Lin asked stutteringly.
The doctor smiled and said, "I can't be wrong. She is definitely pregnant. It's just that the month is still early. She needs to rest carefully."
"Okay, okay. Come here, I'll reward you with 100 taels of silver." Zhao Lin said excitedly.
The doctor was pleasantly surprised and said, "Thank you, sir."
One hundred taels of silver was enough for him to receive medical treatment for two months.
After the doctor left, Zhao Lin shouted, "Reward! Reward everyone in the mansion! I'll pay for three months' wages for everyone."
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