Song Ningzong was reading a book. When he saw Zhao Yurui coming in to kowtow, he couldn't help but laugh: "Yurui, don't be formal. I still like to hear what you called last time."

"Then I wish my uncle Rui eternal blessings, a life as long as heaven, and everything goes well."

"Hahaha, get up and sit down." Song Ningzong said happily.

At this time, Zhao Yurui discovered that Murong Ying was still standing behind him.

Everyone knew that Murong Ying was the most powerful eunuch in the palace. At this time, she looked at Zhao Yurui quietly with an expressionless face. For some reason, Zhao Yurui always had a gloomy feeling. She kept thinking that he was the great eunuch.

The best master in the world, the Sunflower Book is in hand.

Ning Zong asked with concern about his living habits and if he had any needs. The uncle and nephew chatted for a while and then began to ask about his studies.

Zhao Yurui immediately said that Zheng Qingzhi and Li Zongmian were teaching him the Analects of Confucius.

The emperor was stunned. He only studied the Analects?

Zhao Yurui knew that Zheng Qingzhi had not told the emperor about this matter.

At that moment, he told Taizong and Zhao Pu's story again, and said, Yu Rui felt that he was not too smart, so he should follow the steps step by step, first learn the Analects of Confucius, and then learn other things.

Of course, the emperor is not so easy to fool, and he should also know that Zhao Yurui is a bit lazy.

But he didn't say anything, and said with a wry smile: "It would be great if Yu Rui could think so."

Zhao Yurui is not a candidate for the crown prince, and the emperor does not want to be too pushy.

Zhao Yurui was more courageous than Zhao Hong. He dared to talk in front of the emperor and had a relaxed attitude. This was something Song Ningzong liked very much.

Therefore, Zhao Yurui's shortcomings were naturally ignored by him.

On the contrary, because Zhao Hong was cautiously waiting for the throne, he was very reserved in front of the emperor, like covering himself with thin ice, which made Ning Zong feel alienated.

The emperor also needs family affection.

Ning Zong was very kind to his cousin, and now that his cousin has Zhao Yurui as his heir, he felt very relieved and felt even the slightest bit of family affection.

Just like last time, the two of them talked non-stop and talked a lot.

But about a quarter of an hour later, a voice came from behind the emperor: "Your Majesty, it's time for dinner, so don't go hungry."

The emperor has not eaten since he went to court.

"Chao" Zhao Yurui looked at Murong Ying out of the corner of her eye unhappily.

"Have you eaten with Rui?" the emperor asked.

"Not yet." Zhao Yurui said decisively. He had obviously eaten, but he still said no.

"Let's go, come with me."

Murong Ying's face changed slightly.

Historical evaluation of Song Ningzong was that he was incompetent, had no independent opinions, and was at the mercy of powerful ministers.

This evaluation is definitely correct, but there is another evaluation that says: "No sensual worship, no entertainment, no indulgence in drinking, no extravagance, no profiteering, no tyranny, all previous generations

Your Majesty will not do any of the emperor's bad deeds."

Therefore, many people only saw him as incompetent and at the mercy of powerful ministers. The Qingyuan Party Ban and the Kaixi Northern Expedition were recorded in the annals of history and became a laughing stock.

In fact, Song Ningzong still had many advantages, but it can only be said that when he was in trouble, he did not do things well.

It is said that the Qingyuan Party Ban and the Northern Expedition were actually good things that benefited the country and the people. However, he did the former too early and was not in line with the environment and background at the time. The latter just did not do it well and lost the battle.

Laughing stock.

If he succeeds and does these two things well, he will probably become a wise king.

Zhao Yurui didn't know anything about Song Ningzong's history, but after only two contacts with Song Ningzong, he knew that Ningzong was at least a kind elder.

No matter how fatuous he was as emperor, he was definitely a kind elder when he was with Zhao Yurui.

Ning Zong was very frugal, so he only had two dishes for lunch, a small meat dish and a vegetarian dish. Zhao Yurui was willing to accompany him to eat today, so he added a chicken and a soup.

While eating, Zhao Yurui discovered that all the utensils were made of tin instead of silver.

This was also replaced after Song Ningzong came to power, just to save money.

Although Zhao Yurui had eaten at home before coming, the food cooked in the palace was indeed more delicious than the food cooked in the palace. Moreover, the emperor treated him to a treat, so he decisively ate another big bowl.

Song Ningzong ate very little and looked up at Zhao Yurui from time to time.

Watching Zhao and Rui eating loudly, Ning Zong was filled with joy despite his indecent behavior.

Unconsciously, he thought of his previous biological sons and adopted sons.

He had nine biological sons, all of whom died young. Later, he adopted six-year-old Zhao Xun as his adopted son and kept him by his side since childhood. The relationship between father and son was good.

Zhao Xun was established as a prince at the age of sixteen. He died of illness after serving as prince for thirteen years.

When Zhao Xun died, Ning Zong was in great pain because he no longer had a son to dine with him.

Later, Zhao Hong was already an adult when he was established as the prince. Zhao Hong was only chosen for the sake of the country and the country. Ning Zong and him had no father-son feelings at all.

After the court today, Zhen Dexiu, the Minister of Rites, once again proposed to make Zhao Hong the crown prince, but Shi Miyuan firmly opposed it.

Ning Zong hesitated again and again, but also felt that it was too early, because at that time, his mind suddenly became hot, and he thought of Zhao Yurui, who kept calling him uncle.

When Zhao Hong called him father, he could clearly feel the indifference in it.

Zhao and Rui Ming's uncle is natural and kind.

It is the prime minister who will handle matters. When selecting a prince, he should be the prime minister.

At this time, Song Ningzong suddenly regretted making Zhao Hong the prince.

But there is no use regretting anymore, everything is irreversible.

"It's delicious, it's delicious, uncle, the food in the palace is really delicious." Zhao Yurui praised it while eating.

Song Ningzong's face was full of love: "If you like Rui, you can come to the palace more often to accompany your uncle."

"Haha, you're welcome with Yu Rui. It's just that it's too troublesome to enter the imperial city. I have to wait outside the palace for a long time every time--" Zhao Yurui spat out the last piece of chicken bone at this time, then picked up the bowl and put it on the table first.

Sweep all the bones into the bowl, then put the bowl and chopsticks aside, finally burped, picked up the towel on the side and wiped the oil on his mouth.

Ning Zong showed a look of relief on his face and immediately waved his hand: "Murong Ying."

"Your Majesty." Murong Ying quickly stepped forward.

"Pass on my oral instructions and notify the Imperial City Department and the Neidongmen Department. From now on, King Yi and Rui will enter the palace without notification and can directly enter the inner court."

Murong Ying's expression changed again.

At present, the only person in the court who can enter the inner court directly without notification is Prince Zhao Hong.

He hesitated for a moment and then said: "I obey the order." After saying that, he raised his head and looked at Zhao Yurui meaningfully.

Zhao Yurui also talked casually. He didn't expect the emperor to give him such face, and he was a little surprised for a moment.

At the same time, I also felt the emperor's favor for me.

He still had something to ask the emperor for when he entered the palace today, so Zhao Yurui hurriedly called the iron hot.

After finishing the meal, he stood up and walked to the emperor, then knelt down again.

"Why is this happening to Yu Rui?" Song Ningzong was inexplicable.

"Yu Rui is afraid of being scolded by his uncle for being playful, so he should admit his mistake first." Zhao Yu Rui shrugged his head and said.

"What's wrong with you?" Song Ningzong smiled and said, "Get up and say it."

Zhao Yurui said: "Yurui wants to ask my uncle for something. Let's get up after saying it."

Song Ningzong looked at him with a smile and nodded slightly.
Chapter completed!