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Chapter 28: Driving the Palace

Zhuo Yun's face showed sullenness, but his heart was anxious.Zhuo Yichen gently shook his hand, telling him not to get angry.Zhuo Yun restrained his anger, raised his hand again, and knocked hard on the door.The pair of brass locks rang, but no one came.

Zhuo Yun, who was blocked outside the door, said sharply: "Now the situation is critical. If you want to see Prime Minister Zhao, you must have something to discuss, but he can't shrink back? How decent?! Open the door!"

In the end, the door boy was so annoyed by the urging, he finally opened the door a crack and stuck his head out, cursing impatiently: "Go, go, go! My master is ill, no one sees anyone, whoever you are! The emperor's morning court Don’t go, and still taboo the East Palace? Hmph, the crown prince really came, but he didn’t even see him!”

Zhuo Yun quickly grabbed the door boy's skirt, dragging him from the high threshold to his front.

"You...what do you want to do!"

Zhuo Yun frowned, and ordered word by word: "Report to Prime Minister Zhao, the prince asks to see you."

The doorman gave in after being coerced like this, but he just kept shaking his head, "Gentleman, please spare me, don't force me! The little one is just following orders. My adults have ordered me repeatedly, and I won't see any visitors. Please see me during the day." There are more people, my master will ignore it, it's useless if you force me..."

Zhuo Yichen stepped forward, took Zhuo Yun's hand lightly, and persuaded: "It's better..."

"Brother, you don't know," Zhuo Yun's sullen face slowly turned cold, "This is pretending to be deaf and dumb!"

Now that they are all forced to come to the imperial city, how can he give up so easily?

"Apart from the Emperor Jing Wang, the most powerful and most prestigious in the court is Zhao Hongzhi, the Right Chancellor. He is the only one who can hold back the Left Chancellor Zhuang Yan and a faction of rebels. There must be a battle between the Emperor and Prince Jing, and in such a critical situation At the moment, Zhao Xiang pretended to be deaf and dumb, and ignored him. Ever since I... ever since the East Palace reported illness, he also said that he would not go to court because of illness, and avoided the world to avoid disasters!"

After the doorman was dragged out, he could only half-understand the conversation between the two. He was terrified and found it incredible. If it weren't for the fact that the two people looked normal and handsome, he would have really regarded them as lunatics !Simply too bold!

Zhuo Yun closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and finally calmed down his sharp expression.He suppressed the hostility just now, turned to the doorman and ordered calmly: "Please go and report, the crown prince personally asks to see Zhao Xiang. If Zhao Xiang still doesn't see, then we will leave and don't bother again!"

The door boy looked around in fear and trepidation, "Ke Ke... But where is His Royal Highness? Isn't he recuperating in the palace? Why did he come outside the palace? Could it be... His Highness really, really came ?!"

Zhuo Yun frowned, didn't want to say a word at all, and couldn't explain it at all.

Zhuo Yichen thought about it, and always felt that the people in the Xiangfu were not so easy to fool.He immediately took out that noble and extraordinary phoenix jade stone from his bosom.In fact, he didn't know anything else that could prove the identity of Donggong, but he felt that this piece of jade was of unusual significance to Zhuo Yun, maybe it could be used as a token?

He handed this piece of jade to the door boy, "Master Zhao must have a look at this."

The doorman hesitated for a moment and finally took it, leaving a sentence of "you are waiting here!" Finally he was willing to go in and report.

The brothers were still blocked by the high door.During the excruciating wait, Zhuo Yun said: "At most they can recognize that it is the token of Empress Yuan."

Zhuo Yichen replied: "But you indirectly represent the queen, they will definitely think it is you."

"I hope..." Zhuo Yun didn't know how much Zhao Xiang knew the truth, and he couldn't be sure that this person would really help him.In the blink of an eye, Zhuo Yun met his elder brother's gaze, and Zhuo Yichen nodded slightly at him.Zhuo Yun's heart became hot, and he couldn't put his mind at ease, as long as this person was by his side, he could always calm him down a lot.

Zhuo Yun smiled softly, "Fortunately you still remembered to bring it for me."

Zhuo Yichen asked, "If Xiangye doesn't recognize your identity, what should we do?"

"Brother, don't worry, I have my own plan. If the Zhao family doesn't respond, we still have a way out."

Zhao Xiangruo was willing to open the door for them, so Zhuo Yun believed him and regarded the Zhao family as his own, and he would not doubt the employment.If Zhao Xiang decides to avoid it, he will ignore it.Then Zhuo Yun took his elder brother to the admiral's mansion and directly borrowed troops in the name of the prince. He could no longer control the emperor's suspicion, let alone wait peacefully as usual. Can't come back!

At first, Zhuo Yun didn't realize how hard-won his status was, because he had always held a high position in the palace, but now he has personally experienced the strictness of the hierarchy and the hardships of dealing with things.Once the dazzling East Palace name taboo is erased, sincerity and ambition are gradually distinguished.When he was still in the palace, Prince Jing was respectful and gracious, showing that he was a good uncle, but in fact he was secretly plotting to kill him.The emperor treats him as a confidant, but he is always wary of this younger brother prince who has never entered the palace.

Either way...

Zhuo Yun slowly raised his head, staring at the carved lacquer family in front of him.

Zhuo Yichen sighed softly, and was about to grab Zhuoyun's hand, when the door in front of him unexpectedly opened!Moreover, not only the main door, but also the two sides beside it were opened one by one.

This is the way to welcome guests!

The eyes of the two brothers met, Zhuo Yun smiled first, he naturally understood what this posture meant.Then he slowly took Zhuo Yichen's hand and helped him back a few steps.

There was a bright flame in the mansion, and densely packed guards stood in two rows, holding torches high.

Zhao Tingzhen, the son of Prime Minister Zhao, was wearing a crown dress with a solemn expression. He stepped forward a few steps and stepped over the threshold, stopping in front of Zhuo Yun.When Zhao Tingzhen saw him, his heart trembled, and he quickly knelt down in front of the steps, prostrating with both hands on the ground.Behind him was a row of house slaves who knelt down one after another, not daring to raise their heads.

Zhao Tingzhen yelled loudly, "The minister is late to pick up the driver, and he deserves death!"

"It doesn't matter." After Zhuo Yun finished speaking calmly, he held his brother's hand and brought him in together.

It was the first time for Zhuo Yichen to see such a huge formation.I saw that the huge courtyard was surrounded by guards holding high torches. There were rows of people kneeling in the center, and the leader was wearing a crown. At this moment, he was bowing his head but raising his hands, presenting the field respectfully. Yellow Phoenix Jade.

"Veteran Zhao Hongzhi kowtowed to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhuo Yun walked up to him and helped him up slowly, "Master Zhao doesn't need to do this great gift."

After Zhao Xiang got up, the people below also stood up slowly.

Zhuo Yun looked around, staring straight at the guards and the flames on the wall in front of him, only one thought flashed back and forth in his mind: finally it was done!

A group of people entered the main hall, Zhuo Yun and Zhao Xiang took their seats, and the others were still standing.

Zhuo Yun smiled lightly and said, "Don't be polite, let's all sit down." Zhao Tingzhen just took his seat.

"How is it, is Xiangye better?"

"Your Highness is concerned. The old minister is guilty. It is the time when the government is busy. The old minister should never have fallen ill at this time."

Zhuo Yun looked at the old Xiangye with a smile, his eyes were calm and gentle, "Here are all our own people, so there is no need for Xiangye to worry about what he says."

Zhao Xiang stopped pretending to be stupid, stroked his beard, and said with a smile: "Although the old minister is sick, but His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived, condescending to the corporal, the old minister is sick, I'm afraid it will be cured."

Seeing that Zhao Xiang had admitted it, Zhuo Yun also walked down the steps, "However, as I get older, there will always be times when I feel uncomfortable, so Master Xiang takes good care of me."

"Your Highness, you must take care of the dragon's body! Donggong has been sick for so long, it really makes the old minister feel uneasy."

Zhuo Yun smiled and said, "There is a reason for Donggong to report illness, otherwise he would not be able to attract people with wolfish ambitions. You don't have to worry about it. You see, I am doing well. I came to see you specially."

Seeing that the crown prince had told the truth without any concealment, Zhao Xiang took the Zhao family as one of his own, so Zhao Xiang dared to express his emotion, "Your Highness, I really don't want to be sick, but sometimes it's impossible not to be sick!"

Zhuo Yun lowered his head and drank the tea from the confession, and teased with meaning: "In my opinion, I'm afraid no one is smarter than Mr. Xiang."

Zhao Xiang could naturally understand the meaning of these words, and he replied: "The old minister is indeed old, and he has had enough of this disease. He is shrewd..." He smiled to himself, but did not deny it.That's right, but if you're not shrewd, how can you protect yourself in the dark tide with the Zhao family in such a high position?He originally thought that the East Palace's appeal to the sick man secretly revealed the prince's intention to avoid disaster, since even the prince chose to avoid disaster in the battle between the emperor and Prince Jing, why should he, Mrs. Zhao, take the lead?Then he backed away with peace of mind.

Zhuo Yun put down the cup in his hand, and said slowly and solemnly: "In a critical moment, how can Donggong be alone? The previous complaint was just a bait. You see, I am here to beg you in person." Zhuo Yun got up solemnly, It seems to salute.

Zhao Xiang immediately stood up, gave him a vain support, and said sincerely and fearfully: "Your Highness, this old minister will never be able to bear it. The old minister tried to protect himself, and has committed the crime of disloyalty. It is very lucky to be able to receive His Highness's mercy." !"

"Master Xiang," Zhuo Yun quickly grasped Zhao Xiang's hand with sharp eyes, his eyes were burning but sharp, and he brought a menacing momentum, "You know that the arrow is on the string and has to be fired!"

Zhao Xiang looked serious, "As long as His Highness gives orders, the Zhao family will be at their disposal! Even if there are not enough guards in Zhao's residence, there are servants and slaves waiting for orders!"

"it is good!"

Zhuo Yun let go of his hand with a faint smile, his face dignified and serious.He straightened his waist, raised his hands and shouted: "Prepare horses and soldiers, let's drive to Prince Jing's mansion!"

Zhao Xiang was a little worried, "Your Highness won't wait and see for a while?"

Zhuo Yun shook his head resolutely, "Master, if my father asks about it, it's all my business, and your Zhao family can only do meritorious service! King Jing has a hostage in his hands, so I can't wait!" Zhuo Yun's eyes were filled with fear , Let go of Zhao Xiang and go out, walking like a wind, unexpectedly showing a bit of killing spirit.

Zhuo Yun walked to the door with big strides, Zhuo Yun stopped suddenly, looked at his sleeves and smiled, "My Highness can't wear this to see King Jing..." He turned to Zhao Tingzhen, "Lord Zhao, I'm afraid I want to borrow some clothes from your house."

Zhao Tingzhen understood, although he thought it was a bit strange for the prince to come out of the palace wearing this linen clothes, but he didn't dare to ask further questions, probably His Highness did this to deceive others.

Zhao Tingzhen bowed and put on a respectful posture, "Your Highness, this way please."

Zhuo Yun smiled at his elder brother who was still standing there, and waved, "What are you doing in a daze, come quickly."

Zhuo Yichen's heart still echoed the words he said to himself, "Maybe this is the real Zhuo Yun..." He was stunned for a moment, and then he could barely look back, lowered his head, and took a slightly stiff and slow step. pace of.

Zhuo Yun simply walked back to his brother and gently took his hand.

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