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Zhao Zhen left the private prison and came to the main hall of the Palace of Compassion and Ning, where Xue Liang was kneeling before the coffin, burning incense and guarding the coffin.

Xue Liang was very surprised to see Zhao Zhen appearing, after all he was ready to spend the whole night alone in this palace.At this moment, Zhao Zhen showed up too early, which can only show that the other party gave up the crazy idea he mentioned.This made Xue Liang heave a sigh of relief. In fact, he didn't want to go to that step. After all, he and Zhan Zhao had always been friends. Although he entered the palace to purify his body since he was a child, he didn't understand the so-called dignity of a man, but he could still imagine it. It's never a good feeling to be forced to bear the feelings you don't want to accept.

Seeing Xue Liangying approaching him with a questioning expression on his face, Zhao Zhen smiled wryly and said, "I was obsessed with ghosts for a while, and almost did something irreversible. Fortunately, I figured it out in time—I gave up."

Xue Liang said happily: "Your Majesty, do you really want to understand and plan to let go? That's great, this servant will go and cure the guard Zhan and let him go." He was about to turn around and leave, not wanting to be grabbed by Zhao Zhen .Xue Liang stared blankly at the unspeakable expression on Zhao Zhen's face, and asked in puzzlement, "Didn't you say you gave up, Your Majesty?"

"What I gave up was despicable behavior. I think very clearly that my feelings are only mine and have nothing to do with Zhan Huwei. No matter how entangled or unbearable I am, I can't forcefully pass this emotional burden on him If you really do that, I will lose the qualification to love him."

"Your Majesty, can you please be sober? Are you still worried that you are not qualified? Yes, if possible, I hope that Your Majesty can give up the guard and take back the hard-to-exist feelings. But if you are destined to accept If you don’t come back, Your Majesty, why can’t you be more selfish and consider your own feelings? How do you know that Zhan Huwei must not accept it? Maybe it’s just the inherent ethics of the world. As long as there is a first time, the servant will find a way to call He's used to it, so he won't refuse His Majesty's favor again."

"That's enough, Xiaoxue! What else do I have besides the status of emperor? Are you forcing Zhanwei to submit to me just to satisfy me?" Zhao Zhen closed his eyes in pain, shook his head and said, "Zhanwei and those who have deliberately planned People who are officials in the court are different. He never joined the court for the sake of wealth and power, but for his own ideal of protecting the people in the world. He never loved me because I was the emperor, but because I was the emperor. I know exactly what kind of character he is, and what you said will never happen to him. The guard Zhan looks respectful and respectful, but in fact he is loyal to the sun and the moon, and his integrity controls the universe. Such an arrogant person, how can you tell me to have the heart to hurt him all over his body just for my own delusion? This completely violates my original intention." Seeing that Xue Liang wanted to argue, Zhao Zhen interrupted: "Xiao Xue, I know that everything you say and do is for me. But if you really do it for my own good, don't mention it anymore. Let me live in peace of mind and have a clear conscience."

Xue Liang bowed his head and said: "The servant knows. Then how does His Majesty plan to arrange Zhan's guards? Let him go?"

Zhao Zhen was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said: "I don't know.... Since you have hid him here, keep it as it is and talk about it later. I will let him go, but not now."

"Okay... it's according to His Majesty's will. However, Zhanwei cannot disappear in Zhuyixuan for no reason, so I will arrange it now."

Zhao Zhen called Xue Liang to stop. "Invite Imperial Physician Dong first, Zhan Weiwei's condition seems to be getting worse. Don't keep the matter here from the old imperial physician, he will not betray me."

Xue Liang nodded in agreement, and took the order to leave.Zhao Zhen was left alone, standing alone in the hall, not knowing what he was thinking.After a while, he slowly turned around and looked at the coffin of the Empress Dowager, lifted his robe and knelt down.The emperor looked miserable, and murmured in a low voice: "Mother, forgive my son for being unfilial. He just killed you and killed Yuzhen with his own hands. At this moment, he wants to hide the guard with you. But I really have no choice. I can't let him go yet. It's because of this unspeakable emotion that shocked him and made him just want to run away from me. If even he disappears in my life at this moment, I'm really afraid that I won't be able to hold on anymore. When I have adjusted my mood and can bear everything, I... I will let him go... I will return him... to Bai Yutang..."

Tears slipped down quietly, but he didn't feel it.

Although he always knew that the white-clothed knight was very important to Zhan Huwei, but he still thought that he could be compared with him, which was really ridiculous.

Bai Yutang? ...

That's fine, at least choosing that person won't make Zhan Wei suffer and suffer too much blame.And he, if he doesn't ask for anything else, it is enough to be able to guard him from afar.

Grasping the faintly painful heart with one hand, he frowned slightly.

Whether it's the heart or the squirming in the body, if it's for the sake of guarding, no matter how many times, he has to grit his teeth and endure it.Today's events must not be allowed to happen again - I swear in the name of his emperor.

Bai Yutang has been lurking in the Khitan embassy for a whole day and night.Although Yelv Zongche didn't know what stimulated him, his face had been gloomy since he returned to the hall, but he still took care of Xiao Qi patiently and meticulously, which made Bai Yutang doubtful about Xiao Qi's identity as a so-called attendant.

There was nothing suspicious about it, and Bai Yutang didn't dare to be careless. Thinking that there might be thieves lurking in the embassy who were plotting against Zhan Zhao, he forcibly raised his spirits by 12 points.Except for the Red King, all the Khitan envoys were tracked and investigated one by one.However, he still couldn't find any clues, which made Bai Yutang anxious, worried about Zhan Zhao's safety, wondering how his condition was at the moment, and whether the fever had subsided.He was lying on the roof and thinking about it, when he suddenly saw a figure in a large black cloak walking towards Xiao Qi's bedroom led by his attendants.

The attendant announced at the door: "My lord, the master of the Seven Star Hall has arrived."

"Let him in." As soon as Yelv Zongche responded in the room, the man in the black cloak immediately stepped into the room.At the same time, Bai Yutang on the roof was refreshed, concentrated, and held his breath to peek down along the roof tiles that had been uncovered.

Xiao Qi had already fallen asleep, perhaps because he was afraid of disturbing him, Yelu Zongche got up and made a gesture to let the man follow him to a small compartment in the house, then lowered his voice and said: "Your wish is all gone. gone?"

The visitor gave an indistinct "hmm", and Yelu Zongche snorted coldly with an unhappy expression on his face, and said indifferently: "This king told you not to expect too much, let alone emotional matters. You The higher the expectation, the deeper the injury. What, give up now?"

The Seven Star Hall Master sighed: "I didn't have any hope for him at all. The reason why I went was purely to answer the prince's entrustment to investigate the Chai family, and to meet an old friend by the way. Thanks to me, otherwise, He is afraid that his life is in danger."

Yelu Zongche sarcastically said: "Why, you were so hurt by that guy, yet you still help him? The king of Japan has seen that guy before, but he is very lively and arrogant. How dare you take someone directly to the Khitan embassy It is estimated that he is the only one in the Great Song Dynasty to cause trouble."

I was taken aback. "How come? What happened to the prince and... and him?"

"Originally it was just a misunderstanding. He thought it was Xiao Qi who went to the prison to rob Zhan Zhao, so he came here to make a big fuss. But what I can't understand is that the misunderstanding has been solved, why did Emperor Song suddenly Claiming that you don’t want to form an alliance with me? This is a win-win deal. I saw clearly before that Song Emperor had the intention, so he would show his favor to me frequently. But all of a sudden, the wind direction changed. This king’s trip It’s really a waste of time.”

"Could there be some misunderstanding?"

Yelu Zongche nodded and said: "There must be some misunderstanding. That's why the king recruited you temporarily, and wanted the hall master to come into the palace to investigate for the king, so as to wait for an opportunity to resolve it. If you don't get the support of Emperor Song, what will happen next?" When I return to my country, this king's situation will only become more and more difficult."

"Okay, I'll sneak into the palace right now and have a look for the prince." The Hall Master of Seven Stars was about to leave, when he suddenly heard someone in the room shout "No need", and then saw a white shadow jumping into the room from the window.

"Bai Yutang?!" Surprised by the person coming, Yelu Zong furrowed his thick eyebrows, and used his tall body to cover the Seven Star Hall Master hidden under the cloak indiscriminately.He glared and asked, "White guards broke into our Khitan embassy repeatedly, why is that?"

Bai Yutang sneered: "Remind me that the Red King doesn't need to be called an official title. I, Bai Yutang, have always been used to idle clouds and wild cranes. Even if I entered the court, I have never been a person who sticks to the old rules. I just came here to tell you that you don't have to let the seven-star Hall Master Go find out, because I can totally tell you why."

"what would you like?"

Bai Yutang laughed: "My lord is really a cheerful person. That's right, there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. I don't want anything, I just want to see the real face of this Seven Star Hall Master."

Yelu Zongche was about to refuse, but was pulled back by the Seven Star Hall Master behind him.He only heard him sigh, and said, "If he wants to see you, let him see you. Those who need to know will know, and those who should come can't avoid it." After finishing speaking, he walked slowly from behind Yelv Zongche to Baiyu In front of the hall, the man lowered his head, and his wide hood completely covered his facial features hidden in the shadows.

The overly blunt attitude of the seven-star hall master made Bai Yutang's heart tremble slightly, but the outstretched hand was resolute and unshakable.When Bai Yutang lifted the hood with his own hands and saw that familiar face, even though he was half-sure in his heart, he still couldn't help taking a breath, and said in a deep voice, "It really is you, Ruhui."

Liu Ruhui, Avalokitesvara of Thousand Faces, smiled back, and asked, "Why, didn't the fifth master already guessed it was me, and that's why he asked you so mercilessly?" Seeing Bai Yutang staring at him with a complicated expression, he felt lonely. He lowered his eyes to avoid the other party's probing gaze. "It seems that Fifth Master can't accept that it's me, Liu Ruhui, but that I can't accept my identity. Yes, I'm the Khitan's spy agency in Song Dynasty. Or should I say I'm the leader of this group of secret agencies."

"Why? Why did you betray Da Song?"

Liu Ruhui smiled coldly and shook her head. "Fifth Lord is wrong. Ruhui did not betray Song Dynasty. It's just that my home country is in Khitan, and I am a mixed blood of Liao and Song Dynasties."

Bai Yutang was startled when he heard the words, looked at Liu Ruhui's indistinguishable face again, and said sadly: "So, there will be no obstacles for you to inquire about Da Song's news? After all, you have..."

"Five masters, do you want to say that I still have half of the blood of Song people in my body? But in the most difficult time of my childhood, it was Song who abandoned me, but it was Khitan who accepted me. The mixed blood of Liao and Song Dynasties that people despise has a place to live. Now Ruhui is married with a grass ring, let me ask, is it wrong or right?"

Liu Ruhui's words made Bai Yutang speechless for a moment.Yes, what qualifications does he have to criticize the other party here?Originally, the momentary indignation was due to the thought that Liu Ruhui had betrayed Da Song, but now I think it is just that the two sides have different positions.

At the same time, Yelu Zongche stepped forward to smooth things over and said, "Actually, Lord Bai doesn't have to be like this. Although Ruhui is delivering news for Khitan, he is under my king's command, and the Seven Star Hall is also under my jurisdiction. My king has always been friendly with Song. , never did anything against Song."

Bai Yutang sneered, and said angrily: "My lord's words sound good, so why did you work together with Concubine Yu to frame Zhan Zhao secretly, causing him to almost die?"

Yelu Zong was stunned for a moment, not knowing why Bai Yutang made such a statement, but seeing his serious expression, and after reflecting on the meaning of the words, he suddenly realized.It turned out that Emperor Song refused his invitation to form an alliance, but the crux was that he mistakenly thought that he colluded with Concubine Yu and almost killed the person whom Emperor Song most favored.Oh, it's ridiculous!

Yelu Zongche was a little aggrieved and furious, but at the same time felt incredible, he asked back with his forehead: "Dare to ask Mr. Bai, who is falsely accusing this king of colluding with Yufei? This king has only entered the Song Dynasty for a month or so. , and the Jade Concubine Empress only had a few meetings at the banquet, and didn't even say a word, how could there be any collusion? Besides, he has lived in the deep palace for a long time, how can this king He De have the opportunity to go against her?" See Bai Yutang also showed a look of deep thought and doubt. Yelu Zongche recalled Zhao Zhen's absolute support for his actions when he forced his way into the embassy earlier. It seemed that Emperor Song was quite fond of this person, thinking that if he could explain Bai Yutang clearly, It is unavoidable to go to Datian to listen, maybe it can solve the misunderstanding of Emperor Song about him.

Bai Yutang thought for a moment, without beating around the bush, and asked his doubts bluntly: "Every time something happens, why is the prince so coincidentally there? I heard from His Majesty that the cat was designed to be in the Imperial Garden before it fell into Longting Lake. I met the prince and got drugged; that day at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, the prince suddenly offered wine so that there would be a follow-up to the poisoning of Empress Dowager Liu; Prisoner. Dare I ask the lord, how to explain all these things? You will not come to a simple coincidence to settle the matter?"

Being questioned by Bai Yutang head-on and head-on made Yelu Zongche's arrogant heart very unhappy, but he was a very deep-rooted person in the city, so he calmly said: "Excuse me, many things are indeed coincidences. If Mr. Bai must ask this king to give a reasonable explanation, it is not impossible. For example, when I got the amulet about the imperial garden, this king did somewhat sense that the Queen Mother was going to deal with Mr. Zhan, but this king and his party are outsiders after all. Riga had no choice but to do what he wanted. But in order not to cause major accidents, the king asked Xiao Qi to deliberately make a big noise when he was fighting, so that he could attract Song Emperor to save people in time. Redemption?"

"What about the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet?"

"This is really a coincidence. Even if the king does not offer wine, if someone else offers delicious food and fruits, does Lord Bai think that the culprit who poisoned him will stop? Besides, if the king is really an accomplice, the queen mother also asked me The king toasts, isn't this king dangerous?"

Bai Yutang said: "Okay, you are right. Then what does the lord say about the robbery?"

"Little Qi has been brooding over the fact that something happened to Mr. Zhan indirectly in the Imperial Garden. Mr. Bai was there at the banquet, so he should have noticed that Xiao Qi admired and liked Mr. Zhan very much. He once asked the king out of guilt. Helping each other in private. The king also agreed. But I didn't expect that before the king arranged, he couldn't bear it and went to the sky prison to rob the prison, but some accidents ruined your layout. With such an explanation, Mr. Bai can still satisfy?"

Bai Yutang suddenly remembered the clues about the Khitan embassy that the man in black had mentioned before his death, and now he thinks about it with many doubts.How could the people in Sixiang Pavilion, who worked as a gangster earning money, reveal their employer so easily?Wouldn't this break the rules of the world?If it wasn't for the coincidence that Xiao Qi took Zhan Zhao away, he would have drawn a conclusion too arbitrarily.For this information, he must have to consider the authenticity.

Bai Yutang was still contemplating, but suddenly Liu Ruhui stepped forward and said, "Fifth Lord, don't doubt what the lord said. You must know that it was not an accident that the fifth lord met Ruhui in Canglin, but the prince intercepted Chai Wenyi and gave it to the Khitan Khan to propose cooperation." The treason letter against the Song Dynasty specifically asked me to rush to Canglin to find out. If it weren't for this, the fifth master must have been in danger at this moment. Ruhui didn't ask the fifth master to remember my life-saving grace, but only hoped that this kindness could be given away. Return it to the prince, and return his innocence."

Bai Yutang already felt a little guilty towards Liu Ruhui, and besides, if the other party said that he shouldn't have done so, it really couldn't be justified both emotionally and rationally.He nodded and said: "It seems that what Concubine Yu said before she died is also very likely to be framed. I will truthfully report this matter to Your Majesty and try my best to lobby for the prince."

Yeluzong's face relaxed completely, and Liu Ruhui was overjoyed, and bowed deeply to Bai Yutang: "This way, I will have to worry about Fifth Lord."

Watching Bai Yutang bid farewell and leave, his heart that should be at ease was somehow disturbed by the sudden throbbing of his right eye.Seeing Yelv Zongche's expression changed, Liu Ruhui hurriedly asked what was wrong, but saw Yelu Zongche looking towards the direction Bai Yutang was leaving again, hesitantly said: "For some reason, this king suddenly has a very bad premonition."

Yelv Zongche's premonition soon came true.An hour later, the Khitan embassy received the news that the Great Song Palace was suddenly under martial law, and no one was allowed to enter or leave without special orders.Some people in the palace rumored that it was an epidemic that the deposed and convicted Concubine Yu secretly spread before her death. At this moment, several people in the harem were infected and quarantined—and Zhan Zhao's name was among these patients.

The author has something to say: the third update in October, and the next chapter will be updated on October 10th.

It was written that Liu Ruhui's appearance was also brought forward, but this could save some ink and ink on the fight between a certain red and Xiaobai, and speed up the process.Zihuang is expected to write a total of 74 chapters.Hehe, finally saw the dawn of the pit.Thank you also for your unwavering support.

In addition, there will be a surprise in the next chapter. Of course, it is a surprise for me, but it is hard to say whether it will scare everyone.I have been craving a certain meme for more than ten years, but I have never had a chance to use it.This time, I finally used the background of Zhao Zhao being "raised" by Xiaolong, which is not easy.