Empress Chu

He nodded as he spoke.

"Fortunately, your highness is safe."

Xie Yanfang sighed softly, looked inside, Chu Zhao hurriedly led the way: "Third Young Master, come quickly, Grand Tutor Deng is also waiting for you, we are inside the city, we don't know what's going on outside."

Xie Yanfang followed her a few steps in, and saw the man sitting behind the desk.

He was in his early thirties, with a handsome appearance, long eyebrows and thin lips, his emotions and anger were not obvious, and the court clothes on his body added a majesty that his age could not bring.

This is Deng Yi.

Xie Yanfang leaned over and saluted, "I've seen Mrs. Deng."

Deng Yi put down the paper and stood up: "Young Master Xie, you don't need to be polite. What's going on with the Crown Prince? How did the Third Prince attack and kill His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Xie Yanfang got up and said: "To be precise, the crown prince died first, and the third prince attacked later."

what?

Both Deng Yi and Chu Zhao were a little surprised. Didn't the prince die at the hands of the third prince?

Xie Yanfang said: "His Royal Highness, died while lifting a tripod."

Deng Yi and Chu Zhao looked at each other, this——

"But I asked, the prince had already practiced lifting the tripod many times, there shouldn't be an accident, it should be calculated by someone." Xie Yanfang said, "When I arrived, the site was already destroyed, and I couldn't see anything. "

So he has no proof.

"Even so, the third prince did want to attack and kill the prince, and he didn't stop when he heard the news of the prince's death. He wanted to kill everyone." Xie Yanfang said, and then looked at Deng Yi, "so please declare to the world, The crown prince died in the attack of the third prince."

He said a salute.

"Please protect the crown prince's reputation and the dignity of your little highness."

A prince who died while holding a tripod is indeed disgraceful, and it will become a joke in the history books, and it will reduce the responsibility of the third prince. Xie Yanfang cannot let the third prince have a chance to stand up.

This is for the crown prince, but also for the little Highness.

Deng Yi glanced at Chu Zhao.

Did you see that, this is the one who cares about the safety, honor and disgrace of His Highness.

Chu Zhao pursed her lips. The Tai Tuo taught her how to know people, she smiled inwardly, she didn't need him to teach, of course she knew.

Chapter 5 Palace Night

Deng Yi withdrew his gaze and nodded to Xie Yanfang: "It should be so, the third prince's crime is unforgivable."

Xie Yanfang got up and said again: "The third prince has been killed by me."

Deng Yi was fine, Xie Yanfang wanted to save the prince, and would do anything to save the prince. In his eyes, the third prince was irreconcilable and must be killed.

Chu Zhao was surprised again, the third prince did not die in the previous life—unexpectedly, Xie Yanfang killed the third prince directly in this life.

Things happened so suddenly in that life, Xie Yanfang had no chance, if she had, she would definitely kill the third prince herself.

"Teacher, please help conceal it." Xie Yanfang saluted again.

Although the third prince can be punished for his crimes, he is the emperor's son after all, so he can only be punished by the emperor.

Xie Yanfang killed the third prince, no matter how justifiable it was, he would inevitably be tabooed by the emperor.

Chu Zhao hurriedly also looked at Deng Yi: "Teacher, the third son is right, for the sake of His Royal Highness, this matter must be concealed."

Look, she also knows how to protect a person who is wholeheartedly concerned about the safety, honor and disgrace of His Highness.

Deng Yi ignored her, only looked at Xie Yanfang and nodded, and said again: "It should be so."

Xie Yanfang saluted respectfully: "Xie Yanfang thanked the Grand Tutor on behalf of brother-in-law and sister."

He has no official position, and the Grand Tutor's decision is a major event for the country. He is not qualified to praise it. If he praises it, he is suspected of pointing fingers.

But he is a close relative of the prince and concubine, and it is reasonable for his relatives to thank him.

Third Young Master Xie was really well-versed in human feelings, Deng Yi smiled, and nodded in return: "It's the duty of a minister."

Xie Yanfang was no longer polite, and said: "The third prince bought half of the Beijing camp. I spent a night fighting outside the city, and it is almost cleared up. Next, I will invite the grand master to come forward."

Deng Yi said: "There are also quite a few Third Princes and the remaining members of the Zhao Clan in the court, and they are short of manpower. I have to trouble the Third Young Master Xie for the affairs of the Beijing camp."

Xie Yanfang replied: "Xie Yanfang is duty-bound."

Chu Zhao was listening to them talking, and said at this time: "Third son, you still want to hunt down the prince of Zhongshan."

Xie Yanfang looked at her.

"It's actually a risky move for me to bring my little Highness down to the imperial city." Chu Zhao said to him.

Xie Yanfang nodded. He could imagine how dangerous it would be. After all, the city is full of people from the Third Prince. However, if Miss Chu dared to take risks, she must be confident. What did Chu Yu leave behind?

Of course he wouldn't take the initiative to ask.

"But I had nowhere to go. It wasn't because of the third prince, but because Xiao Xun, the son of King Zhongshan, came to surround and kill His Highness," Chu Zhao said.

Xie Yanfang immediately understood, and sighed softly: "It's not surprising, how could the prince of Zhongshan miss such a good opportunity, and I think the assassination of the prince is very likely to be done by the prince of Zhongshan." At this point, he bowed to Chu Zhao again , "Without Miss Azhao, Xie Yanfang doesn't know how to face this situation."

In fact, it doesn't matter. In the last life, he faced a lot and made Xiao Xun's life very difficult. Chu Zhao smiled. Then in this life, with her help, Xiao Xun's life will be even more difficult.

"When Yan Lai and I were going to the harem just now, I saw His Highness running out to look for you." Xie Yanfang said, the guard evaded and stood at the door, waiting for them to finish talking before coming up. Since he knew who the elder sister His Highness was talking about , since I took the initiative to say it first.

Chu Zhao said, "Ah Yu is awake."

This is not sleeping well.

"I'll go and see him." She said, looking at Deng Yi, then at Xie Yanfang, with these two people around, the court can be stable, and Xiao Xun can't live a happy life.

She curtseyed to both of them.

"Teacher Lao and the third son are the only ones involved in court affairs."

With these words, he already regarded himself as the head of the dynasty, Deng Yi thought to himself, but he didn't say anything, and glanced at the third son Xie——

Young Master Xie still doesn't know about Miss Chu's becoming a member of the dynasty.

When Miss Chu saw Xie Yanfang, she was sincere and she maintained her dependence everywhere, but she never mentioned this matter—it can be seen that she was not really sincere.

Deng Yi pursed his lips and nodded slightly: "Miss Chu will go."

Of course he didn't mention it.

This matter has nothing to do with him, it is a matter between Miss Chu and the Xie family.

Although Xie Yanfang felt that Deng Yi's half-smiling expression was a bit weird, she didn't care about it. Everything was different now, but Xie Yanfang was still there, and His Highness with Xie's blood was still there, so everything was still there.

"It's hard work for Miss Chu to take care of Ah Yu." He saluted.

Chu Zhao sighed softly: "This is my honor."

It was indeed her luck to be able to save Xiao Yu in this life.

……

……

Xie Yanfang watched Chu Zhao go out, and saw the guards all around salute her, she reached out to greet another guard, who didn't know what to say, and the guard took the order and left——

These strange guards seemed to be very familiar with Chu Zhao - they should be the unknown people left behind by Chu Ling.

It seems that this Miyagi is not only controlled by Deng Yi.

"Thank you, Third Young Master." Deng Yi said.

Xie Yanfang looked away.

Deng Yi raised his hand to signal him: "Please sit down and talk."

Xie Yanfang responded yes, walked over and sat down as told.

……

……

Chu Zhao walked over layers of guards to the harem. She wasn't too worried about Deng Yi and Xie Yanfang.

No matter how smart Xie Yanfang was, Deng Yi was a guy who dared to slap the emperor in the face.

And no matter how tyrannical Deng Yi is, Xie Yanfang is a guy who dares to rebel——

Neither of these two is easy to mess with.

It is a good thing for the current young monarch to meet each other.

Seeing Chu Zhao's return, the eunuchs standing in front of the hall breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly gathered around, "Miss Chu, you are back."

No one dared to ask her why she left His Highness behind, and why she didn't come back for so long.

Because of Xie Yanlai's words, Xiao Yu had already been persuaded to go back to bed, but he didn't fall asleep. Seeing Chu Zhao walk in, he hurriedly jumped off the bed.

"Don't run, don't run." Chu Zhao stretched out his hand to catch Xiao Yu in his arms, and without waiting for Xiao Yu to speak, he said, "Your Majesty asked me to speak, and later I went to see Mrs. Deng. You were asleep at that time, and I didn't Called you, didn't tell you, don't be angry."

Xiao Yu shook his head and nodded again, without speaking.

Chu Zhao led him to the bedside: "You haven't slept all day and all night. The imperial doctor said that you need to rest, and you must nourish your energy."

Xiao Yu nodded, but held onto Chu Zhao's hand, and said in a low voice, "You haven't slept, and you're still riding a horse to kill people. You also need to rest and refresh yourself."

Chu Zhao smiled: "Ah Yu is right." He signaled to Xiao Yu, "Quick, go to bed, I will rest with you."

Only then did the child's tense face relax, and he obediently climbed onto the bed. Chu Zhao covered him with a quilt, but suddenly he was crushed and saw a bamboo tube.

This bamboo tube Chu Zhao was no stranger.

It was discovered when Chu Yuan hugged Xiao Yu for the first time, the child tightly hugged the bamboo tube in his arms, and did not let go for a moment.

At that time, the situation was critical, so she didn't ask any more questions, and even thought it was a national treasure brought out.

It's still in Xiao Yu's hands now, even when he's sleeping.

"What is this?" She asked curiously.

Xiao Yu hurriedly hugged the bamboo tube in his arms, lowered his eyes and said, "It's nothing."

Chu Zhao snorted and stopped asking.

But Xiao Yu looked at her again and said, "Yes, I did it on the mountain."

The child still explained to her that Chu Zhao gently stroked his head, feeling a little sad. For this child, he was happy to have fun with his parents. in hand.

"Then put it away." She said, she also lay down on the side, gently patted Xiao Yu and the bamboo tube, "such a good thing, don't throw it away."

Xiao Yu didn't speak any more, and slowly closed his eyes with Chu Zhao's pat.

Chu Zhao looked at the child's flailing eyelashes, felt the tight body under the quilt, and sighed inwardly, not revealing that he was pretending to be asleep.

She didn't have a child of her own in that life. She used to think that she was in poor health and complained about herself. Of course, now she knew that it was Xiao Xun who would not let her have a child.

It doesn't matter if you don't have one.

Chu Zhao looked at Xiao Yu's immature face, she ended up like that, if a child was left in the world, how would the child live, it was too cruel and pathetic.

Chu Zhao patted Xiao Yu and slowly fell asleep by himself.

She also didn't close her eyes all day and night.

After she stopped moving, Xiao Yu, who had his eyes closed, opened them, stared blankly at the top of the tent, hugged the bamboo tube in his arms tightly, and shrunk into a ball.

……

……

The imperial city, where night fell again, was brightly lit and lined with guards.

Xie Yanlai threw down the horse, unloaded the sword, and strode into the palace with a bit of displeasure on his face, when he was stopped, he frowned.

"What are you doing?" Vice Admiral Zhong said with a sullen face, "I didn't ask you to guard the city gate, you ran around—"

Before he could finish his sentence, he saw the kid clasped his fists in a salute: "Okay, please tell Ms. Chu, Vice Admiral Zhong, that I will leave at the end."

Turn around and leave.

"You stop." Vice-General Zhong shouted angrily. Fortunately, he had good ears and heard the word Miss. Although he was reluctant, but--"Since the lady called you, why don't you run quickly."

Xie Yanlai said: "Deputy General Zhong might as well go in and ask, maybe Ms. Chu was worried that you were busy and didn't bother to tell you. After all, you are the most reliable in doing things."

Of course, Vice Admiral Zhong knows that he is the most reliable in his work, but since the lady wants to find this kid——