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Zhao Zhen never thought that one day he would see Zhan Zhao unruly rushing into Funing Hall to look for him.Looking at the palace maids who were still planning to stop them, Zhao Zhen waved them away.Zhan Zhao, who was left feeling resentful and stuffed in his chest, looked at his heart-sinking self for a long time, but didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Guard Zhan, what are you doing here? It's not time for you to be on duty now." It was Zhao Zhen who spoke first, and he lowered his head to continue reviewing the memorial as he spoke.

Zhan Zhao didn't expect the emperor to be so calm after such a big event happened.He asked puzzledly, "Why?"

"what why?"

The roar was tightly suppressed in the throat: "Why did you do that, Your Majesty?"

Zhao Zhen's expression was very cold, and he didn't raise his head: "I don't understand what you are talking about. If it's okay, then back down." After speaking, he waved his long sleeves.

Zhan Zhao suddenly rushed over and pressed his palm on the memorial on the table, making it impossible for Zhao Zhen to continue reviewing, so he had to look up at him.I saw Zhan Zhao grieved and said: "Others don't know who Li Boren is? Doesn't this minister know? I have brought His Majesty to have secret meetings with him many times. He is originally His Majesty's optimistic about the future as a minister of humerus. Trained people. But why did he slander the Queen Mother so loudly in the court today? Doesn’t Your Majesty know that this is a capital crime of disrespect?”

Since it was impossible to review, Zhao Zhen simply put down the ink brush. "Zhan Huwei, what on earth are you trying to say? I didn't kill him, but sent him outside to serve as an official."

"Because His Majesty didn't kill him, His Majesty asked Lord Li to do this, right? Does Your Majesty know that this will ruin Lord Li's future, and it will even ruin your mother-child relationship with the Queen Mother. Those How can His Majesty believe such absurd rumors?"

Zhao Zhen narrowed his eyes slightly, showing displeasure, stood up and said forcefully: "I know what I'm doing, so guard Zhan doesn't need to speak nonsense. Step back." Then he turned and wanted to leave.

"His Majesty……."

Seeing Zhan Zhao stretching out his hand to stop him, the irritability in his heart made Zhao Zhen suddenly feel angry. He shouted "Boldly", and then grabbed Zhan Zhao's outstretched hand and pulled him towards him.Unexpectedly, Zhan Zhao didn't set up defenses against the emperor at all, he lost his center of gravity during the tugging, he could only spin around in the air, and fell on his back on the table.His waist was hit hard by the corner of the table, and he couldn't get up for a while.Zhao Zhen was shocked when he saw that he accidentally hurt Zhan Zhao. Zhang Huang anxiously supported Zhan Zhao's shoulders and asked "how are you?" Sit down dejectedly.

"Stop talking, okay?"

He held half of Zhan Zhao's body with one hand, and slightly pressed his forehead against Zhan Zhao's chest, who was already half-sitting up.The overly intimate behavior made Zhan Zhao stunned for a moment.But when he felt Zhao Zhen's endless pain, a thought suddenly flashed in Zhan Zhao's mind, making him a little uncertain: "Could it be that His Majesty already knew that it was the Queen Mother who did it?"

Although he didn't raise his head, he could feel that Zhao Zhen's body froze obviously.Zhan Zhao continued to probe and said, "That day His Majesty easily let the humble minister out of the palace, I felt strange. Although I'm not sure, but my intuition tells me that there should be someone who has been secretly following me. If it is the secret guard sent by His Majesty, it must be His Majesty You already know something, don't you?"

Zhao Zhen still didn't get up, just because his heart was overwhelmed.

Zhanwei, why are you always so smart and bright like a mirror?What good does it do you to know the truth?If I say yes, how will you deal with yourself?If you peeped through my feelings, how would you view my sincerity?

No, I won't let you know.I can't take that risk.You have not even accepted Bai Yutang, there is still a layer of relationship between you and me as a monarch and minister, how can you accept this unspeakable infidelity?If it is broken, I'm afraid you will never stay by my side again, and you don't even want to look at me again.Besides, I don't want these unnecessary things to upset you.It is enough for me to see you from time to time—if you are well, it will be sunny.

Zhao Zhen finally raised his head, but there was a trace of inexplicable in the haggard eyes.He puzzled and said: "What are you talking about? What I already know? Could it be that the Queen Mother did something to you?"

Zhan Zhao fell silent for a moment.Because he suddenly lost his judgment and began to suspect that Zhao Zhen might not understand the situation that the Queen Mother set up in the Imperial Garden that day.If this is the case, wouldn't it make their mother-child relationship even worse if he exposed the matter now?

What's more, he also has deep doubts about his weight in Zhao Zhen's mind.In other words, would the majestic lord of a country go to the point where mother and son turned against each other for the life of a small guard?It's just too unimaginable.Although the reality told him countless times, Zhao Zhen really attaches great importance to him.From the time when he fled and was unwilling to give up leading him all the way, to the court officials fighting with all the officials in spite of the rumors just to keep him in the palace to recuperate, and now he was designed to almost die unexpectedly, which made Zhao Zhen furious He didn't hesitate to kill Li Meng, Zhao Zhen really did too much for him.However, no matter how deep the relationship between them is, it is nothing more than a sincere friendship. How can it compare to the decades-long nurturing grace of the Empress Dowager?

Seeing that Zhan Zhao remained silent, Zhao Zhen suddenly became emotional.He grabbed Zhan Zhao's shoulders and shook them again and again. "Tell me clearly, are you hiding something? It's the queen mother, right? The queen mother ordered Shang Chongyi to push you into the water that day, right?"

"Your Majesty, calm down. What does Shang Chongyi's fault have to do with the Queen Mother? What's wrong with Your Majesty? Why do you have to implicate the Queen Mother in everything today?"

Zhao Zhen let out a contemptuous laugh, with endless pain and a little bit of self-mockery. "Do you think that I let Li Boren act so surly in the court to slander the Empress Dowager? Do you know that all this is actually true, and I am not the Empress Dowager's biological son at all. My mother is the queen mother in the Jinhua Palace. The court lady Li who was assassinated."

Zhan Zhao was shocked: "This...how is this possible?"

Zhao Zhen smiled bitterly and asked: "Why is it impossible? Wan Naian blurted out this secret before he died. I didn't believe it at all. I went to confront Concubine Yang, and she actually acquiesced."

Seeing Zhao Zhen's painful expression, Zhan Zhao immediately believed it.But there is still a little puzzlement: "Since Your Majesty knew the truth of this matter and let Master Li expose it in court, why didn't he order a thorough investigation, instead of making a fuss?"

Zhao Zhen shook his head and said: "Can a thorough investigation be used to exchange my biological mother's life? Although I hate the Queen Mother Jiu for killing my biological mother, she has nurtured me for 20 years after all. It doesn’t mean that it can be broken. That’s why I asked Li Boren to expose this matter to the world, in order to control the power of the Empress Dowager, so that those ministers in the court who are not attached to the Empress Dowager will take the initiative to move closer to me.”

"Why is this?"

"Zhan Huwei, you can't imagine that the Queen Mother once had the idea of ​​becoming emperor. She once asked Lu Zongdao cryptically: "How about Empress Wu of Tang?" If Lu Zongdao hadn't loudly accused Empress Wu of being a sinner of Tang Dynasty, I'm afraid it was my good mother. We must follow the same example. In February of this year, when I left the palace and did not return, the Empress Dowager was solely responsible for offering sacrifices to the ancestors in the Taimiao. throne."

"So, what His Majesty did was to prevent it from happening?"

Zhao Zhen nodded and said: "I can't turn a blind eye to the love between mother and child for many years, even though I can't accept what she did back then. But since I don't want to completely break with the Queen Mother, I also want to mention that many ministers in the court cannot make mistakes. It’s really out of desperation to make this decision.”

Tightening his arms and wrapping Zhan Zhao's upper body between his arms, Zhao Zhen rested his head on his arms and buried his face slightly.This move made Zhan Zhao extremely embarrassed, but he didn't dare to move, because Zhao Zhen said in a tired voice, "I'm so tired, let me lean on you", which made him not only ashamed, but also pity and cherish.

Almost at the same time, Yelu Zongche also received the shocking secret news from the court.When he told Xiao Qi to listen, the other party was stunned.Xiao Qi couldn't believe it: "How much does this Emperor Song like that Zhan Zhao? He didn't hesitate to do this for him, even slandering his mother's reputation." If he hadn't seen Zhan Zhao's heroism Forceful and strong, otherwise he would definitely think that the one who can make the emperor seductive and lose his mind in this way must be some coquettish bitch who will bring disaster to the country and the people.

Yelu Zongche has a different view. "In my king's opinion, it may not be all slander, maybe there is something real. Originally, Emperor Song was benevolent and didn't want to expose this royal scandal, but in order to protect his beloved, he jumped the wall in a hurry and didn't care about his dignity. .”

"The Empress Dowager Liu E is very powerful and partial to her natal family. She used to be domineering and domineering as the Empress Dowager. Now, even though the emperor does not examine or investigate, there are still many rumors and rumors circulating in private. She is the most secure position Being so shaken, I'm afraid he must have some scruples and dare not move Zhan Zhao any more."

Yelu Zongche looked at Xiao Qi meaningfully: "You think so?"

"Is not it?"

Yelu Zongche shook his head and said with a smile: "You are too naive. If Liu E is really a greedy woman, maybe she will weigh the consequences of angering Emperor Song. But it is not the case. This empress dowager came from a humble background. From a pretty girl who plays and sings, to the queen of the Song Dynasty who has been exclusively favored for 30 years, she has been taking care of the world step by step. Without a broad vision, a broad mind, and outstanding political talents, it is absolutely impossible to achieve this step. The king heard that when Emperor Song was young, the queen mother listened to the government behind the curtain. She was worried that the courtiers would form cliques and the officials would not be able to govern well. She used the excuse of wanting to recruit the relatives of the princes and ministers, so she accepted the names of all the relatives of the ministers. When I meet recommended officials again, I will take out the list for comparison, and only those without names on it can be reused. This shows the wisdom of governing the world. If it is said that she values ​​power, it is true, but it may not be the case with Emperor Song. Mother-child affection, otherwise why return the government to the emperor?"

Hearing what Yelu Zongche said, Xiao Qi suddenly showed a worried expression. "Then do you think she will attack Zhan Zhao?"

"It's hard to say. If she values ​​love more than power, as a mother, she will absolutely not tolerate a person like Zhan Zhao appearing in the life of her emperor's son, and she will definitely get rid of him."

"Should we make a move?"

Yelu Zongche sneered, and said strangely: "Xiao Qi, you have only met Zhan Zhao for a few times, why do you defend him so much? I know you like him a lot, but there is no need to risk the world Don't you want to go against this famous queen mother?"

Xiao Qi said angrily: "Aren't I thinking about you? Since you want to form an alliance with Emperor Song, what better way to 'vote a certificate' than to save the person he admires?"

"Sounds like a high-sounding, you just want the king to save him, that's all. It's not impossible." Seeing Xiao Qi's eyes suddenly brighten, he stared at him with joy.He rubbed the other person's head and couldn't help smiling gently. "As long as we don't expose our own whereabouts, we might as well save him."

After several months, I finally got the news about Han Mengfei, and I heard that he came to Bianjing in hiding.Feeling guilty about him, Zhao Zhen asked Xue Liang to lead some secret guards to sneak out of the palace to search for his whereabouts.When Xue Liang was away, Zhao Zhen temporarily appointed Zhou Tong, who had also served him for many years, as his attendant.

Zhou Tong looked serious that day, and hurried into the palace to whisper a few words in Zhao Zhen's ear.When Zhao Zhen heard the words, Chen Zhu sneered in his chest, said "OK", and followed Zhou Tong out of Funing Palace.The two turned around and entered an unremarkable side hall, and saw Liang Jianzhang, the head chief of the Hall of Compassion and Ning, kneeling on the ground.When he saw Zhao Zhen coming, Liang Jianzhang knelt down on the ground and pleaded guilty: "I am guilty, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Zhao Zhen took the time to sit down, and said calmly: "Why did Director Liang make such a statement? What is your fault?"

Liang Jianzhang didn't dare to raise his head: "It's lonely in the palace. For many years, the minister and the maid Xie Ru have been fighting against each other. But the empress dowager hates the act of fighting against each other the most. I don't know who reported it. The minister pushed Xie Ru into the well in desperation. He drowned. If the Empress Dowager finds out the body, she will surely die, so I ask your Majesty to spare me my life."

"'In the palace, resentment and boredom, quenching the craving and quenching the thirst, this is a trick.' The act of eating is also understandable, but you disregard human life, and in order to protect yourself, you kill people to cover up the truth. You are called How can I forgive you?"

"Your Majesty, I am old, and the Empress Dowager's physical condition has been deteriorating in recent years. I thought about serving my mother for a few more years before retiring and returning to my hometown. I didn't expect such a disaster to happen. I know it is a capital crime, but Your Majesty is employing someone. At this time, in view of the fact that I have helped Master Zhan, I also ask Your Majesty to be merciful, and don't let this minister die without a problem."

Zhao Zhen thought to himself that the eunuch had some good eyesight and knew how to repay favors.But wasn't that what he wanted after he had gone to such great lengths to dig out his sore feet?With a sneer, Zhao Zhen narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Look up. Why is it that I am employing people? Come and listen to me."

Liang Jianzhang raised his hand tremblingly, but saw the emperor looking at him playfully, the inexplicable chill in his eyes was like a displeasure about to decapitate him.He carefully said: "The Queen Mother wants to kill Lord Zhan, but Your Majesty wants to protect Lord Zhan, then you can use the old minister."

"So, you plan to betray the Queen Mother?"

Liang Jianzhang's throat tightened, and he hurriedly said, "Could it be a king's subject on the shore of the land. The one who is loyal to His Majesty has always been His Majesty, so how can you say you betrayed the Queen Mother?"

"Okay, that's what you said. If you do it, I will keep you safe for the rest of your life. In the future, you will return to your hometown and die in bed."

Seeing Liang Jianzhang bow and leave, Zhao Zhen's expression suddenly became awe-inspiring.

Empress Mother, I have exhausted my benevolence and righteousness, if you still refuse to let Zhan Huwei go, I will no longer tolerate it.

If you want to fight, then fight!

The author has something to say: the second update in August.

Originally, I wanted to design an extra section for the mother and son to fight, but in order to speed up the progress, the next chapter will jump directly to the main event, so please look forward to it.