After rebirth, I became a national teacher

Zhang sat in the yard, listening to the crying and chasing sounds coming from outside, her expression numb and desperate.

It has been seven days since the incident in the capital, and five days since the Lord Du'e entered the capital, but the gates of the capital are still not open.

The Jingnan Marquis' Mansion had long lost its power, and no one would help her leave the capital.

Those who wanted to please Chen Qingzhu had probably already sent people to watch her movements, waiting for her to escape, and then jump out to grab her and flatter her.

She had no room to struggle and could only wait for the guillotine of fate to fall on her head.

Pei Hui, who was over three years old, ran in from outside, grabbed Zhang's sleeve and asked innocently:

"Mom, there are so many people outside. Are they playing "Eagle Catches Chicken"?"

It’s certainly not a game of eagle catching chicks outside.

Instead, it was the imperial guards who were arresting the powerful and wealthy in the capital and their families.

The family living on the same street as hers was the half-brother of the former Minister of War Pang Shengrong, who was also his right-hand man.

He was just a small fish and could not escape the punishment of the new master of the capital.

These people, who had no grudges against Chen Qingzhu, were like this, let alone her.

Who would have thought that it was just a dog raised in the family, and people could beat, scold, order it around, or even kill it for meat.

But after escaping from home, she turned into a terrifying giant monster, and with just one finger she could crush many people like her so that they could not get up.

If she had known this day would come... she would definitely treat Chen Qingzhu like a sister, and would still be grateful to her even after she became successful.

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as knowing in advance.

Looking at her son who knew nothing in her arms, Zhang felt heartbroken.

Brother Hui is only three years old.

She really wanted him to survive, grow up healthy, and marry and have children safely and smoothly.

However, among the dozen or so servants who came and went in the yard, there was not a single one worthy of trust.

Either too cunning or too honest.

More importantly, she recalled how she had treated these people in the past.

There was no one she could be sure would remain loyal to her because of her past kindness.

In the past, she was the high and mighty Lady of the Marquis and the Lady of the Earl.

No matter how she treated them, they could only obey her and be loyal to her.

But when she lost this natural identity that could suppress them, how could they maintain their loyalty?

She even risked her life to escort Hui Ge'er to escape, and took great pains to take care of him and raise him up?

Not to mention other means of retaliation, as long as Chen Qingzhu issues a high bounty, these people may hand over Hui Ge'er for money.

After sitting there for a long time, Zhang carried Hui'er out of the yard and asked the coachman to take them to the outside of the imperial city.

Seeing her approaching with the child, the guarding Du'e Army scolded her ruthlessly:

"The Imperial City is a forbidden area. No one is allowed to enter or leave without an imperial decree!"

Zhang held Pei Hui's hand tightly, her eyes firm and her expression calm:

"Please tell the God that Lady Zhang, the wife of the Marquis of Jingnan, wants to see you."

Her demeanor was so confident and composed that the guarding Du'e Army was a little hesitant.

Is Mrs. Zhang, the wife of the Marquis of Jingnan, a remarkable person?

Why does she look so sure that the God will definitely meet her?

In order to avoid neglecting the important guest of the God, the soldiers of the Du'e Army reported the matter.

Chen Qingzhu was also a little surprised when he received the report.

She didn't expect that Zhang would come to her on her own initiative.

She had originally planned to deal with these personal grudges after finishing her government affairs.

Since Zhang has come herself, it would be better to do it today than to wait for another day.

"Bring her in."

she ordered.

Zhang was waiting anxiously outside the imperial city.

She knew that Chen Qingzhu's revenge on her would come sooner or later.

In this case, it is better to take the initiative.

She hoped that the other party would be broad-minded now and forgive Hui Ge'er because she took the initiative to apologize.

But if he lost the bet, it would be tantamount to bringing Hui Ge'er into a trap.

After waiting for a long time, a female general in armor finally came out of the imperial city and said coldly and politely:

"Please, Mrs. Pei."

Zhang followed the other person, walked through the straight palace road, and came to the Qianqing Palace.

It was the same place as before, with numerous guards, palace maids and eunuchs serving, and an aura of majesty inside and out that made one dare not even breathe.

The palace servant at the door asked her to wait in the corridor.

About half a minute later, he led her to the imperial study.

She walked to the door and saw someone walking backwards while bending over.

That was the Minister of Personnel Jiang Yuan, who had been favored by many Beijing officials in the past.

Such a respectful attitude is really like treating the supreme ruler.

When she entered the imperial study, she saw the familiar yet unfamiliar woman casually flipping through the files on the imperial desk and making notes on them with the imperial pen.

This made Zhang think of her sister who had passed away more than three years ago.

After her younger sister gave birth to the eldest prince, she often went to the palace to accompany her.

At that time, my sister's status was second only to the emperor, but even so, she never dared to step out of line in the imperial study.

She never came to the imperial study to seek favor like other concubines, nor did she ever inquire about state affairs.

His Majesty said that she was the purest woman in the harem and he loved her and her three children like treasures.

But later, because of a word from the national teacher, Lord Du'e, my sister was directly deposed and sent to the cold palace.

Later, his younger sister was killed by the God of Du'e, and the eldest prince was abducted and his life or death was unknown. His Majesty then took several new people into the palace and gave birth to the second prince.

No one mentioned Imperial Noble Consort Shuyi, who was once the most favored concubine in the harem, anymore, and the eldest prince seemed to have ceased to exist.

The two little princesses became invisible people in the palace.

And now, the owner of this imperial study has changed.

A woman who once had an extremely humble status, now sat leisurely in the seat that belonged to the emperor, holding the imperial pen with her slender fingers, having the power of life and death, and commanding thousands of troops.

No one dared to accuse her of being a woman who played power games and was hateful.

Everyone bows down before her.

Zhang couldn't help but feel sad.

She and her sister have been cautious in front of two men all their lives, but what did they get?

Look at Chen Qingzhu's achievements and status today, and then look at those majestic female officials around her. Their lives have become a complete joke.

"Why don't you kneel down before the God?"

The eunuch who brought her here reminded her.

Zhang's distant thoughts were immediately brought back to the present. She took Pei Hui to the imperial desk where Chen Qingzhu was, ready to die, knelt down, and kowtowed respectfully.

"The sinful woman Zhang, I pay my respects to the Divine Lord!"

Worried that she would not have the chance to finish what she wanted to say, Zhang said anxiously:

"God, I know I deserve death. I am willing to accept your punishment. I only ask that you be magnanimous and spare my life!"

(Today is over, we will fight again tomorrow.)