mountain and river oath

At noon Zhao Jing woke up silently, he moved his body carefully, Shu Zilan was in a deep sleep, he got out of bed, and walked out of the bedroom, Wang Lu was holding the court robe in his hand, and the attendant was carrying the water basin, they had been waiting for a long time, Zhao Jing finished washing his face, Packing himself up, Wang Lu waited for Zhao Jing to put on his court clothes, the groom led the big maroon horse, and waited in the yard, Zhao Jing took the reins, and rode out on the horse.

Zhao Jing waited outside the palace gate, feeling that the people around him looked at him strangely, Zhao Jing didn't understand, so he didn't feel that there was anything strange about him today?

At Maoshi, the palace gates opened, and officials entered the hall one after another.

All the officials knelt down and said, "Long live my emperor!"

"Pingshen" Emperor Jing said, his eyes swept over Zhao Jing, and he turned around randomly, "Xiao Yu, the servant of the Ministry of War, handed over the booklet, and Chen Youliang, the commander of Shenqiu County, stole his salary. I wonder if Ai Qing has any opinions?"

"Your Majesty, Chen Youliang was stationed in Qiu County. He only had 1 horses, but he lied that he had 3 horses. He stole money for many years and embezzled the money of the court privately. He can be punished, but the Ministry of War is also responsible. Su Pengcheng, the servant of the Ministry of War, has always He is in charge of the military pay, he and Chen Youliang often communicate in private, helping Chen Youliang to conceal the matter of stealing the empty pay, I ask the emperor to thoroughly investigate Lord Su," Xiao Yu said.

"Xiao Shilang has to show evidence for what he says. As an official of the court, he can't talk nonsense and bite at will." Su Pengcheng stood up and said.

"I will show evidence," Xiao Yu said unwillingly.

"I'm watching," Su Pengcheng said.

"Okay, stop talking," Emperor Jing said impatiently.

The two walked back.

"The Minister of Dali Temple thoroughly investigated this matter," said Emperor Jing.

"I obey," Pei Che, Minister of Dali Temple, came out and said.

"I'm tired, let's go, Jing'er, come here," Emperor Jing said.

"My son obeys orders" Zhao Jing said, he felt uneasy and didn't know what happened.

Emperor Jing glanced at Zhao Jing and stood up to leave the dragon chair.

The courtiers retreated, Zhao Chongruo looked at Zhao Jing pointedly, smiled and left, Zhao Jing walked out alone.

"Your Highness must be wondering what happened?" Pei Che walked up and looked at Zhao Jing.

Zhao Jing looked at Pei Che in confusion, and Pei Che smiled and said, "I don't know who spread rumors yesterday, saying that His Highness is still in his 20s and hasn't gotten married because His Highness likes men."

"Why don't I know when I fell in love with a man?" Zhao Jing forced a smile. He knew in his heart that it must be the rumor spread by King Yu. He knew that he had the evidence in his hand, so he started to fight back.

"That's the best, Your Highness might as well get married, all the rumors will naturally be dispelled." Pei Che patted Zhao Jing's shoulder and turned away.

Zhao Jing stared blankly, then turned and walked towards Emperor Jing's bedroom.

When he came outside the palace gate, when the chief manager saw Zhao Jing, he rushed to meet him, and said with a smile, "Your Highness is here?"

"Wang Gonggong, is the father in there?" Zhao Jing said.

"Here, waiting for His Highness, but the Emperor is a little unhappy, Your Highness be careful," the prince said in a low voice.

"My father-in-law," Zhao Jing said in a low voice.

"Where, please, Your Highness," the prince said, leading Zhao Jing in, then turned around and closed the door, guarding the door.

Zhao Jing walked in, seeing Emperor Jing looking at him with displeasure, Zhao Jing felt tense, cupped his hands and said, "My son pays homage to Father Emperor"

"Nizi" Emperor Jing cursed suddenly.

Zhao Jing knelt down and said, "Father, I don't know what crime I have committed to make my father angry."

"You still have the face to say that you did a good thing," Emperor Jing said angrily.

"What did my son do? My son goes to court every day to deal with the affairs of the Ministry of War. I really don't know what crime I have committed," Zhao Jing said.

"Did you hear the rumors in the court?" Emperor Jing said.

"I was still wondering what happened this morning. When I was leaving the court, Dali Temple Minister saw my ignorant look and took the initiative to inform my son. Only then did I know." Zhao Jing looked at Emperor Jing and said calmly. .

"But really?" Emperor Jing said.

"No, someone framed my son, father, why there was no news the day before, and only one day later, the rumors are so raging, even the father knows, there must be someone operating here," Zhao Jing said.

Emperor Jing pondered, he knew that this rumor was strange, it was too sudden, and the spread was too large, there must be someone operating behind the scenes, who would deal with Zhao Jing at this time, Emperor Jing knew in his heart, his mood eased a little and said, "Your one What about my lover? Bring her to see me"

"I" Zhao Jing hesitated.

Emperor Jing began to waver in his heart.

"Tomorrow, I will choose a marriage for you among the nobles in the capital. Whether you have that person or not, marry me." Emperor Jing said firmly.

"Father, we are in love with each other, but I am not ready yet, please give me some time, I will definitely bring him to see you," Zhao Jing said.

"What are you preparing for? What is there to prepare for? You are a descendant of the Tian family with a noble status, why should you be so humble?" Emperor Jing said angrily.

"I want to give him the best," Zhao Jing said.

"The best? You still don't want to bring her to see me, who is she?" Emperor Jing said.

Zhao Jing was silent.

"Forget it, let's go," Emperor Jing said lonely. He watched Zhao Jing get up and go out, and sighed in his heart. He is really old and his heart has softened. If he was young, he would definitely force Zhao Jing to marry, not like this Let him go.

Zhao Jing went out, he saw Miao Xin in Concubine Xian's palace waiting on the road, saw him coming, and saluted, "Your Highness, Concubine Xian, please come over"

Zhao Jing sighed in his heart, it seemed that the rumors were raging, even the mother and concubine in the deep palace knew about it, so he had to admire Zhao Chong's ability to grasp the key points, which made him burnt out, after dealing with Emperor Jing, he had to deal with Concubine Xian.

"Let's go," Zhao Jing said helplessly.

He walked into Concubine Xian's Dawn Palace, Concubine Xian was sitting on the couch, looking at Zhao Jing with a rare expression of sternness.

"Mother Concubine" Zhao Jing said.

"How do you explain the rumors in the palace?" Concubine Xian said.

Zhao Jing wanted to say he didn't know, but he knew the sharpness of Concubine Xian, he didn't want to lie to her, and couldn't bear to make her sad, "I know" Zhao Jing said.

"But really?" Concubine Xian said sternly.

Zhao Jing remained silent.

Concubine Xian's body swayed, Zhao Jing hurriedly stepped forward, supported Concubine Xian, and said worriedly, "Concubine Mother, what's wrong with you?"

"I'm fine." She looked straight at Zhao Jing, her eyes full of pleading, "Really?" How much she hoped that Zhao Jing would definitely deny it.

Zhao Jing bowed his head and remained silent.

Concubine Xian's heart fell to the bottom, she pushed Zhao Jing away, and said sadly, "It's hard for you not to lie to me, but I would rather you lie to me"

"Mother Concubine" Zhao Jing saw that Concubine Xian was sad, and he felt sad, but he couldn't let go when he met Shu Zilan.

"Who is he?" Concubine Xian asked Zhao Jing.

Zhao Jing remained silent.

"Hehe..." Concubine Xian laughed sadly, "Although you are not my own, our mother and child have a deep bond, now because of that man, you are actually worried that I will harm him"

"Mother Concubine" Zhao Jing looked at Concubine Xian imploringly.

"Forget it, since you don't want to say it, I just don't ask," Concubine Xian said.

"Mother Concubine, when the time is right, I will bring him to see you," Zhao Jing said.

"You go, I can't control you anymore," Concubine Xian said sullenly.

"Mother Concubine" Zhao Jing looked at Concubine Xian worriedly.

Concubine Xian closed her eyes.

Zhao Jingpong knelt on the ground and said, "Concubine Mother, your son's unfilial piety makes you sad."

Concubine Xian opened her eyes and looked at Zhao Jing who was kneeling on the ground, and said, "If I want you to give up him and marry a woman, would you be willing?"

Zhao Jing looked at Concubine Xian without saying a word.

"Mother Concubine, I beg you," Xian Concubine said.

"Mother and concubine, I can't do it" Zhao Jing said with difficulty. In this world, the last thing he wants to hurt is this cold and lonely woman. She has sacrificed a lot for him. There are some things that he cannot let go or compromise.

"Let's go." Concubine Xian closed her eyes and said.

Zhao Jing looked at Concubine Xian, stood up for a long time, he looked back three times at a step, Concubine Xian kept her eyes closed, not looking at him, Zhao Jing walked out with a heavy heart.

He returned to Prince Qi's mansion in a depressed mood. Shu Zilan and Mr. Li were sitting on the porch playing chess, surrounded by a stove with hot tea burning on it, and the aroma was overflowing.

Seeing Zhao Jing coming back, the two put down the chess pieces in their hands at the same time. Shu Zilan stood up and looked at Zhao Jing worriedly. Zhao Jing didn't want Shu Zilan to be worried, so he forced a smile.

"Stop laughing, it's so ugly," Shu Zilan said.

"You got it," Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan and said.

"En." Shu Zilan nodded.

"Don't worry, there will be a solution," Zhao Jing said.

"I'm not worried, I'm worried about you." Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing with concern.

"Your Highness." Li Rumei came over and looked at Zhao Jing worriedly.

Zhao Jing looked at the two and said dumbly, "I'm fine, don't worry, I'm not that fragile"

"This matter must have been done by King Yu," Li Rumei said with certainty.

"It's his style of doing things, the emperor knows?" Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing and said.

Zhao Jing nodded.

"What did he say?" Shu Zilan asked nervously.

"He gave me time," Zhao Jing said.

"The emperor is old after all, and his heart has softened." Li Rumei sighed.

"This is a good thing, it gives us a chance to breathe, but how can we break this situation now?" Shu Zilan looked at Li Ru and asked with eyebrows.

"Wait, Chen Youliang's case will be taken over by Dali Temple, we can't intervene, otherwise once Chen Youliang confesses to King Yu, we will be suspected. The whole case is not that King Yu framed King Qi, and the princes framed each other for the throne. The nature of the case has changed. , the emperor will doubt His Highness, and then the case will be settled," Li Ru said with eyebrows.

"Wait..." Shu Zilan understood that what Li Rumei said was right, but the rumors were so turbulent, they would only get bigger and wider, and the scope of spread would become wider and wider. How to deal with this, Shu Zilan was worried.

"Wait" Zhao Jing said.