Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Zhen Huan

When the Queen Mother heard what the Emperor said, she restrained her tone:

"I told you that day that Nian Gengyao and Longkodo were important ministers who supported the emperor's ascension to the throne."

"Nian Gengyao has now retired from office and is enjoying his old age."

"If Longkodo was killed by the emperor, it would inevitably be said by future generations that the cunning rabbit died and the running dog was cooked, and that they blamed the emperor for crossing the river and demolishing the bridge, and for treating him differently."

"People would even speculate that the emperor killed Longkodo because of the rumors."

"Wouldn't that be equivalent to telling everyone that I and Longkodo..."

In order to avoid suspicion, the Queen Mother did not finish what she was going to say.

The emperor has been trying his best to suppress his temper because this is the last time he talks to the empress dowager.

He couldn't help but increase the strength of his hand holding the jade Buddhist beads.

"I can let the others go, but Longkodo must die!"

"Longkodo is the brother of Empress Xiaoyiren, your nominal uncle."

The Queen Mother knew that the Emperor was angry, but she continued to go against the Emperor's words and said:

"Even if you don't care about Longkodo, you should at least consider Empress Xiaoyiren's face!"

The emperor felt angry when he saw that the empress dowager cared more about Longkodo than about him, her son.

"Killing Longkodo is not only for the sake of my son, but also for the sake of my mother's reputation."

This time the emperor simply made it clear:

"Longkodo is the childhood sweetheart of the Empress Dowager, and they have a close relationship."

"Just because my father doesn't know doesn't mean my son doesn't know."

"The third day of the third lunar month is the Shangsi Festival. The Empress Dowager knows better than her son."

After hearing this, the Queen Mother's face immediately darkened.

She thought that the emperor only knew that Longkodo had dealings with her, and had no idea that they had been having an affair behind the late emperor's back.

That's why she said in front of the emperor that the rumors were groundless.

Now that the Emperor even knows all this, the Queen Mother can’t help but feel guilty!

There was a trace of panic in her eyes, and she clenched the handkerchief tightly in one hand, not daring to look at the emperor again.

The emperor looked displeased. He looked the queen mother up and down and continued:

"Now that rumors are spreading, the Empress Dowager must not only protect the Emperor's reputation, but also her son's reputation."

"If the Empress Dowager is reluctant to part with her, then she is willing to part with the throne that her son has worked so hard to obtain, and her status as the Empress Dowager."

When the empress dowager heard what the emperor said, she did not speak again for Longkodo. She just sat there and listened quietly to what the emperor said.

The Emperor looked at the Queen Mother meaningfully:

"As for Longkodo, I have already sent someone to build a side room in Changchun Garden and imprison him. I ask the Empress Dowager to save my son's reputation."

At this moment, the Queen Mother suddenly felt as if all the strength in her body had been drained away.

But she knew that she had no right to say anything more about the matter, as Longkodo was doomed to fail.

But what the Queen Mother didn't know was that getting rid of Longkodo was only the first step...

The royal family's reputation is sacred and inviolable, and can only be washed with blood.

At night, in order to prevent the guards from knowing her identity, the Queen Mother wore a long robe and a hat, covering her face tightly, and Zhu Xi walked in front of her holding a token.

She claimed that she was ordered by the Empress Dowager to bring Longkodo's family to meet Longkodo.

When the guard saw that it was the aunt of the Queen Mother, he quickly let her in.

As soon as he reached the door, Zhu Xi whispered to the Queen Mother:

"Go in, I'll keep watch for you."

The Queen Mother did not answer, but pushed the door open and walked in.

At this time, Long Keduo was standing with his hands behind his back, watching someone coming in from the door, and turned around to ask: "Who is it?"

The Queen Mother then took off her hat and said softly:

"it's me."

When Longkodo saw that it was the Queen Mother, he knelt down hastily, his voice full of emotion:

"Your servant Longkodo pays respects to the Queen Mother."

"Get up quickly."

The Queen Mother took two quick steps forward and spoke to Longkodo.

After Longkodo stood up, she looked at him with tears in her eyes:

"When I first met you, you were full of vigor and vitality, but now you have fallen into such a situation..."

The Queen Mother sighed deeply, lowered her head and said softly:

"It's all my fault."

Longkodo looked at the Queen Mother with affection, then bowed his head and said:

"It's my fault. The Queen Mother is above all others, but she still came to see a dying person like me. I am grateful to her."

"We have known each other for many years, so it is only natural for me to come and see you."

The Queen Mother said, looking around, then looked at Longkodo and asked with concern:

"It's damp and cold here. Can your legs handle it?"

……

After chatting for a while, Longkodo mentioned the rumor:

"The rumors outside... have affected the Queen Mother's reputation. All of this is my fault."

"It's because I, the slave, have been pampering that bitch Li Si'er for so many years."

"Your Majesty, did you not blame the Queen Mother for this?"

The Queen Mother shook her head:

"Although the emperor and I don't have much mother-son affection, I am his biological mother after all. I think the emperor wouldn't do such a cruel thing to me."

"As for Li Si'er, she has been relying on the leverage she has over me for so many years and has ignored me. Now that the news has leaked out...

The Queen Mother looked at Longkodo and continued:

"Before I came here, I had already ordered her to be secretly imprisoned. I will never tolerate her again."

After hearing this, Longkodo sighed deeply:

"If it weren't for me, because she looks a bit like... like you, I wouldn't have tolerated her so much."

"Now that a big mistake has been made, it can be said that she has brought it upon herself."

"But the only thing I am worried about is you, the Queen Mother..."

Longkodo's concerned words inevitably made the empress dowager a little dazed.

This scene seemed to bring her back to the past...

At that time, she was not the empress dowager, but just an ordinary woman who wanted to marry Longkodo.