Emperor Chu Cheng was nearly fifty years old, and in this era without skin care products, he looked similar to an old man in his sixties.

He is short and fat, and there is not much energy between his brows. If she was not driven by hatred, it would be absolutely impossible for her, Cui Ningyan, to enter the palace and become a concubine.

However, Chu Chengdi's old age and frailty are also good for her. At least he is often unable to do what he wants in bed, so that she has been in the palace for so long, and he has not found that the woman who sleeps with him has never been her.

Even though she was in the harem and was Emperor Chu Cheng's concubine, Cui Ningyan would only think of him when she wanted to use Chu Chengdi.Different from Cui Ningyan, Emperor Chu Cheng really loved Cui Ningyan, so much so that he would always think of her when he was eating and chatting with Empress Zhou, and the little fairy who made him feel like he was rejuvenated in bed and couldn't stop.

Emperor Cheng of Chu has always known that there is a daughter in the General Zhenguo's Mansion who is overwhelmed by the whole country. It is not good for his reputation if the ministers have quarrels.

He never expected that Cui Ningyan would be drafted into the palace. Whenever he looked at her beautiful face and shy expression, he felt that he was several years younger.

Furthermore, Cui Ningyan's appearance and character are all in line with his preferences, and they are all worthy of his favor.

Thinking of Cui Ningyan and seeing the darkening sky, Emperor Chu Cheng felt a little distracted.

Emperor Cheng of Chu listened absently to Empress Zhou's words. He and Empress Zhou were young couples, but when she was young, Empress Zhou was tall and thick, and she was not as beautiful as her daughter. She was the empress chosen by the late emperor. A major mistake, he cannot dethrone her.

He has respected Empress Zhou as a guest for more than [-] years, and he has never found the slightest affection from her, even if she accompanied him in the borderlands to fear and suffer.

Seeing Emperor Chu Cheng absent-mindedly eating dinner, Empress Zhou felt a little chilly. After thinking over and over again, she decided to say: "Your Majesty, the prince has grown up with you since he was a child. You know how he is, but how can he do it?" To slander the father and form a party for personal gain? Is there any misunderstanding in this, you might as well give the prince another chance to explain and let the prince prove his innocence."

Emperor Chu Cheng was impatient at first, and when he heard Empress Zhou mentioning Lu Heng, he was even more displeased. He sneered and said: "There are witnesses and evidence, that rebellious son is disrespectful to his superiors, unkind to his subordinates, and even forms a party for personal gain. What are you doing? Do you think you have been a prince for too long, and you want to sit in my position?"

"Also, he is no longer the crown prince of Dachu, but a common man, Lu Heng. I hope the queen will keep this in mind."

After Chu Chengdi finished speaking, he put down his chopsticks and left. He went straight to Cui Ningyan's Guanju Palace without much hesitation when he left Queen Zhou's bedroom.

After Emperor Chu Cheng left, Empress Zhou had no desire to continue, she put down her chopsticks slowly, her slightly aged face was filled with sadness: "Jinzhi has always been a good boy, he can't possibly do something rebellious Things. There is also the Cui family, who is not good at first glance, why does His Majesty believe her or not?"

Mother Qian handed over the handkerchief intimately: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid there is no turning point for His Highness the Crown Prince's affairs. You'd better stop making His Majesty unhappy! Besides, that Guanju Palace is now the time to be favored." , Your Majesty will not listen to your advice."

She also loves the queen. On the surface, His Majesty respects the queen like a guest, but in fact he is more indifferent than anyone else. Even if he eats at the same table and sleeps in the same bed with the queen, he does not show much pity for the queen.

Empress Zhou could naturally hear the meaning behind Qian Nanny's words, she smiled wryly and said, "Since Zhiyuan left, Jinzhi is still willing to see Bengong sincerely, and sincerely call Bengong my queen. Jinzhi's character is gentle and polite, It is quite similar to Zhiyuan, and it is also close to Zhiyuan. Many times when I see Jinzhi Bengong, I can think of Zhiyuan."

Although Jinzhi is not her own son, but she treats him as her own son, how could she ignore him?

The Zhiyuan that Empress Zhou spoke of was her own son, the second son of Emperor Chucheng, who was weak and sick since childhood, and died two years ago due to overwhelmed burden, which became the eternal pain in Empress Zhou's heart.

Qian Momo said worriedly: "But ma'am, you can't take care of yourself for His Highness the Third Highness? The Second Highness used to worry about you the most, so you have to take care of yourself for his well-being."

Empress Zhou didn't answer Qian Momo's words. She hasn't thought of a way to clear up Lu Heng's grievances yet, but she can't just sit back and watch.

Empress Zhou said: "Mommy, there is news from outside the palace that Jinzhi's poison can be cured?"

Qian Momo said in a low voice: "There has never been any good news in the palace."

No good news has ever spread to the palace, that is, Jinzhi's poison has not been cured, and his life is not out of danger.

Empress Zhou lowered her eyelids, and Jinzhi vomited blood and fell to the ground on the day he was deposed. After being tested by the doctor, he was poisoned.She also begged His Majesty to send an imperial physician to treat Jinzhi, after her persuasion, His Majesty's attitude had already loosened, but Cui's few words made His Majesty harden his heart again, no longer caring about Jinzhi's life or death.

Empress Zhou sighed again: "Is there any news about Rong Yao?"

Qian Momo lowered her head, not daring to look at Queen Zhou.

The whereabouts of the genius doctor Rong Yao has never been fixed. Back then, Rong Yao's master and apprentice were invited to continue the life of the Second Highness because Rong Yao's master owed the Queen a favor.Rong Yao's master and apprentice continued their lives for the Second Highness for more than ten years, which is considered to have paid off the favor owed to him. After the Second Highness left, Rong Yao's master and apprentice disappeared again.

Empress Zhou said in a deep voice: "Send more people to find Rong Yao's whereabouts, and find another doctor. Be sure to save Jin Zhi's life before finding Rong Yao."

Qian Momo nodded. Of course, Empress Zhou was able to hold the empress position not only because she was the empress handpicked by the late emperor and lived in the palace for so many years. Whether it was because of self-protection or other reasons, she had her own business.Furthermore, Empress Zhou's natal family is also a family of military generals. It was a more prominent existence than the current Zhenguo General's Mansion back then, but now it has declined, but the emaciated camel is bigger than a horse, and the Zhou family still has some ability.

Qian Momo lowered her head and said: "We are urgently looking for the whereabouts of the genius doctor here, because we are afraid that the Cui family will not be able to wait. The Third Highness was relegated to Fengzhou by His Majesty, and now it has been delayed for several days. In a hurry."

Empress Zhou said: "It's time to be anxious. Soldiers come to cover up the water and soil! Your Majesty did some stupid things a while ago, and now everyone in the court and harem is in panic. You can't spread the reputation of killing your parents and children! Quietly send someone Go to Jinzhi's mansion and tell them not to worry, just let Jinzhi take care of them with peace of mind."

Cui thinks she is smart, but she doesn't know that her actions are nothing more than a clown in the eyes of everyone in the harem. What is there to be afraid of a witch who charms the monarch with her appearance?

She is too lazy to care about it!

Qian Momo said: "Your Majesty has worked so hard for the Third Highness. If the Third Highness knows about it, you will definitely be grateful to your Majesty."

Empress Zhou smiled, but did not speak.

Since Zhiyuan left, she has been living in a muddle, unwilling to pay attention to the affairs of going to the harem.If it hadn't been for Jinzhi being calculated to die and reminding her of Zhiyuan's entrustment before he left, she might not have come to her senses.

Empress Zhou said: "If I hadn't been so patronizing and immersed in the pain of Zhiyuan's passing away, maybe I could have taken care of Jin one or two so that he wouldn't fall into the current situation."

Qian Momo said: "The Third Highness can understand you."

"The Cui family asked people to watch, and let our people be ready at any time. No matter what, we must buy time for Jinzhi, at least let him take care of himself before finding Rong Yao." Queen Zhou finally said.

Empress Zhou was sitting in the bedroom, looking out at the sky from the bedroom.

I think she was also a female general of gold and iron horse back then, and she also accompanied her father and brother to fight against the enemy, and also accompanied her husband to endure hardships in the frontier.Now it is delicacies from mountains and seas, well-clothed and well-fed, just like a canary in a cage.

She raised her hand and looked at it. The hands that were once covered with calluses were maintained smooth and delicate. She clenched her fist slightly. Can these hands that have been pampered for many years still be able to carry weapons?

Lu Heng, who was worried by Empress Zhou, was also thinking about ways to fight back. He thought for a long time, since Cui Shi Ningyan was the source of all disasters, he might as well use her as a sacrificial knife!

After a night's rest, Lu Heng's spirit and this body also had a better run-in. It seemed that all the sickness in his body disappeared overnight, and the whole person looked extraordinarily healthy and spiritual.

As for being different from Lu Jinzhi's politeness and gentleness, his brows and eyes are slightly shifted with wickedness and laziness, and every move reveals the comfort and laziness that Lu Jinzhi never had.

The butler looked at Lu Heng, whose aura had changed drastically, in astonishment, and even forgot what he wanted to say: "Mr...Mr.?"

Lu Heng leaned lazily: "What's going on outside?"

The housekeeper immediately came to his senses: "Not long ago, someone spread rumors in the city, saying that the young master was in vain of the emperor's order and did not leave for Fengzhou so far. In fact, he was ignoring the emperor's order and disrespecting His Majesty."

Lu Heng smiled lightly and said, "It's not all lies, and then?"

The steward said: "These rumors were soon suppressed, and the news that the young master was dying of severe poisoning also spread. I believe those people will be quiet for a while. The empress sent someone to say that the young master should take care of himself."

"En." Lu Heng nodded casually: "Have you finished what you ordered yesterday?"

The housekeeper said: "It's done. I believe that with his suspicion, he will continue to investigate."

"That's good."

I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, but the housekeeper asked again: "My lord, is there anything else we need to do?"

Lu Heng said: "The more you do, the more mistakes you make. Now you just have to wait."

When the snipe and the clam are fighting, he, the fisherman, just stands and watches from a distance. He doesn't need to step forward to add more fuel, lest he also set himself on fire.

Lu Heng thought for a moment, and then said: "Bring in yesterday's doctor, I have some questions to ask."

The housekeeper hurriedly asked: "Young master, what else is uncomfortable?"

Lu Heng said: "Not yet."

The butler finished the report in detail, and seeing that Lu Heng had no other orders, he turned and left the room.

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