In the next two days, Chu Zhao did not see your father-in-law in Ci'an Palace, so he specifically asked the Queen Mother about his whereabouts.

The Queen Mother said that a relative of your father-in-law passed away and he went back to his hometown to attend the funeral.

"Is it so sudden?" Chu Zhao asked with concern, "Who is he who died? Where is his hometown? How long will it take to attend the funeral? When can he return?"

The Queen Mother glanced at her and said in a casual tone: "He's just a minion. The Ai family didn't ask so clearly. The princess is so concerned about her. It seems she really has a high regard for the little noble son."

"Yes." Chu Zhao admitted without hesitation, "On the way to Beijing, your father-in-law took great care of me. I really appreciate him."

The Queen Mother did not want to discuss a dead person anymore and tried to change the subject.

But no matter what she said, Chu Zhao could always bring the topic back to your father-in-law.

The Queen Mother was quite impatient and gradually began to become irritable.

Just when she wanted to directly remind Chu Zhao not to talk about your father-in-law again, Chu Zhao suddenly changed the topic and took the initiative to change the topic: "My wife made a bet with someone, and the person lost, but was unwilling to fulfill his promise. The Queen Mother will not Can I make the decision for my wife?"

The Queen Mother was upset and just wanted to send her away quickly. She immediately said: "If you want to gamble, you have to admit defeat. How can you default on your debt if you lose? Who is this person? Tell me and I will make the decision for you."

"It's Judge Chen." Chu Zhao said, "President Chen made a bet with me the day before yesterday, saying that if I could save Mr. Fang, he would give up his seat as judge to me. Mr. Xiaoge and Eunuch Feng both agreed on this. If you know, please ask the Queen Mother to urge him to fulfill his promise."

"..."

The Queen Mother did not expect that this was what she was going to say, and by the time she realized it, it was already too late.

After thinking for a moment, he said tactfully: "Logically speaking, the Ai family promised to make the decision for you, so they shouldn't break their promise. However, Taiyuan Hospital is an official of the fifth rank, and the appointment and dismissal of official positions are decided by the emperor and the officials. The Ai family is the harem after all." You should not interfere too much in government affairs, and you are a princess, so it is unreasonable for you to be a court judge."

Chu Zhao nodded to express his understanding: "In that case, I will not cause any trouble to the Queen Mother. I will retire."

The Queen Mother thought it would take a lot of effort to convince her, but when she saw her agreeing so readily, she felt uneasy.

After she left, she wanted to call He Yunjie to discuss it, but she thought it was not a big deal, so she called He Yunjie here at every turn, making it seem like the Queen Mother was very opinionated.

After much deliberation, I finally decided to let it go until He Yunjie comes to pay his respects tomorrow.

Unexpectedly, Chu Zhao left Ci'an Palace and went to Qianyuan Palace to meet the emperor and ask the emperor to make the decision for her.

Chu Xuan didn't expect that Chu Zhao would take the initiative to come to him. He was so excited that he didn't know where to put his hands and feet. When Chu Zhao explained his purpose, he looked embarrassed.

"Chen Yuan's judgment skills are not as good as others, so it is necessary to give up the throne. But you have a noble status and are a daughter. How can you become an official in the court?"

"Why not? Women have been serving as officials in the imperial court since the time of Emperor Gaozu." Chu Zhao said, "I also asked someone to find out. When Emperor Xihe was in power, several of the judges of the imperial hospital were women. Among the imperial doctors, Half of them are women. Your Majesty, think about it. There are many concubines in this harem, and the most inseparable part of daily life is the imperial hospital. Isn’t it more convenient for a female imperial physician to treat ladies than a male imperial physician?"

Chu Xuan was beguiled by her few words and said hesitantly: "What you said makes sense, but I'm afraid that the queen mother and the elder will not agree."

"Your Majesty, don't worry. Eunuch Feng will assist you." Chu Zhao said, "Isn't your Majesty determined to break away from the control of the Queen Mother and the Pavilion Elder and be the master of his own country? The last time he asked hundreds of officials to go out of the city to meet King Jingnan, it was Your Majesty's test. The first step of their bottom line, it turns out that they didn’t do anything to His Majesty, right?”

"Yes, yes, yes." Chu Xuan nodded repeatedly, remembering the scene where all the civil and military officials in the court hall shouted "Your Majesty, Holy Ming" last time, and couldn't help but feel excited.

That feeling was so enjoyable that he really wanted to experience it again.

"So, Your Majesty will continue to fight for your rights." Chu Zhao encouraged him, "Your Majesty might as well appoint the minister's wife as the judge of the Taiyuan Hospital as the second step to test the Queen Mother and the Elder. If this step If it succeeds, His Majesty can slowly begin to appoint officials he trusts in various departments."

Chu Xuan's eyes lit up instantly, he put his hands on his hands and said with a smile, "As expected of Princess Jingnan, this move is really wonderful. I will announce this in public tomorrow morning. Just wait for my good news!"

"Your Majesty is a wise king." Chu Zhao smiled and saluted him, "I wish your majesty to regain power as soon as possible and become a holy and wise king like the great ancestor Xihe, who will be respected by all people and will be famous throughout the ages."

Chu Xuan looked at her bright smiling face, his eyes brightened a little: "Do you really think I can compete with Emperor Gaozu?"

"Of course, as long as your Majesty works hard, it will be possible." Chu Zhao said.

Chu Xuan laughed heartily, feeling happier than ever before, and began to express his true feelings to Chu Zhao: "Princess Jingnan, you are really my confidant. I only wish I didn't get to know you earlier."

After saying that, he reached out to hold Chu Zhao's hand.

Chu Zhao avoided him and said seriously: "Tomorrow is very important to your Majesty. You must think carefully and carefully. Your Majesty, it is better not to think nonsense."

After Chu Xuan was taught a lesson, not only was he not annoyed, but he laughed loudly: "Okay, okay, I was wrong. I listen to you and I won't think nonsense anymore."

Chu Zhao: "..."

Why did the person named Chu become such a bitch?

Later, the Queen Mother heard about Chu Zhao's visit to Qianyuan Palace, and she intuitively felt that she was going to do something evil again.

They called their spies installed in Qianyuan Palace to ask, and everyone said that His Majesty drove them outside and talked with Princess Jingnan behind closed doors in the inner room, so they had no idea what His Majesty and Princess Jingnan said. .

The Queen Mother was angry and anxious, so she sent someone to Wenyuan Pavilion to find He Yunjie, but was told that Mr. Xiaoge was going to discuss the marriage with the second young lady of Ping Xihou's family today, and he was taken home by his father after going to court.

The Queen Mother was startled at first, and then remembered that her brother had greeted her yesterday, but she had completely forgotten about it.

How could she forget such a big thing?

The Queen Mother realized later that her memory seemed to be much worse recently than before. Things she thought of at that moment would be forgotten as soon as she turned around. Sometimes even when the words came to her lips, she suddenly couldn't remember what to say.

I heard that forgetfulness is a sign of human aging. Is she already entering old age before she is even forty?

No, this is impossible. She has always taken good care of herself. Everyone said that she looks younger than 30 years old. How could she be old?

She must have been worrying about too many things recently and consumed too much of her mind.

It seems that she wants the imperial doctor to take good care of her.

I heard that Princess Jingnan has a secret recipe for beauty. Many high-ranking ladies in Yunzhou use her recipe to maintain their beauty. I wonder if it is really miraculous?

The Queen Mother decided that when Chu Zhao comes to take pulse again tomorrow, she must ask her carefully.

If it does work wonders, she will try a few doses.

However, on the next day, before Chu Zhao came to Ci'an Palace to ask for her pulse, a young eunuch from the previous court came to report that the emperor had asked Feng Guanlan to call Princess Jingnan to Chengtian Palace in front of all the civil and military officials. Princess Jingnan was appointed as the judge of the Taiyuan Hospital. No matter how much she tried to stop him, Mr. Ge and Mr. Xiaoge could not stop her. They were about to issue an imperial edict. Mr. Xiaoge asked the Queen Mother to go and have a look.

The Queen Mother's heart ached when she heard this, and she finally understood why Chu Zhao left so simply yesterday.

She knew that she would not make the decision for her, so she went to Qianyuan Palace to trick the emperor into making the decision for her.

I hate that my useless son fell into her trap so willingly.

Let her leave the palace.

Let her leave the palace!

The Queen Mother was so angry that her whole body trembled, her eyes darkened and she fainted.

Before she lost consciousness, there was only one thought left in her mind: Chu Zhao could no longer be allowed to live in the palace no matter what. If she continued to live there, she was afraid that the palace would be taken over by her sooner or later.

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