Inside Fu'an Palace, there was a suffocating silence.

Huizong Zhao Ji sat down on the low floor, his face was as pale as death, and he asked in a trembling voice: "Brother... the emperor, he... he really went?"

Fu Zongshu cupped his hands and said: "Returning to the words of the Supreme Emperor, the news from the Jinren's own mouth is absolutely unmistakable."

Hearing this, Zhao Ji's body trembled again, and the expression on his face couldn't tell whether it was happiness or worry, happiness or jealousy.

Fu Zongshu looked at his face, and said cautiously: "Look, are we going to announce the official's death, and then you, the Supreme Emperor, will re-ascend the throne?"

"No no!" Zhao Ji quickly shook his head, "I don't feel relieved until I see his dead body."

As he said that, he suddenly grabbed Fu Zongshu's hand, and asked with some panic: "The Jinren, the Jinren will keep their promises, right? They won't go back on their word."

Fu Zongshu sneered in his heart, but he said sincerely on his face: "Don't worry, the Supreme Emperor, Lord Jin Guolang personally made a promise, as long as Zhao Huan, who insulted the Jinren's envoy, abdicated, and then ceded the three towns of Taiyuan, Zhongshan, and Hejian to the Jinren, He will become a friendly state with Song Dynasty and will never invade!"

An abnormal flush gradually appeared on Zhao Ji's face, and the little guilt and sadness left in his heart completely faded away.

Don't blame me for being cruel!He thought to himself: I did this for Da Song!Everything is for Da Song!

Regarding the cede of land mentioned by the Jinren, Zhao Ji nodded repeatedly. He even gave up his eldest son as the emperor, let alone the three small towns.

Seeing his promise, Fu Zongshu smiled slightly, and said again: "The emperor, the country cannot live without a king for a day. Although the corpse of the official family has not been found, there is no possibility of escape from death. You should make preparations early to stabilize the people's hearts." .”

Zhao Ji got up and paced back and forth anxiously.

After a long time, he said to Fu Zongshu: "It's better to let brother Jiu sit on this dragon chair, and I'll just be my own emperor."

Hearing this, Fu Zongshu looked at him in astonishment, not understanding why he made such a decision.

Zhao Ji coughed uncomfortably, stroked his beard and said, "I'm old and my energy is low, so I should enjoy my happiness. Let the young people take care of the affairs of the world."

Fu Zongshu cupped his hands: "The Supreme Emperor is indifferent to fame and fortune, neither happy with things nor sad with himself, the old minister admires him."

Looking at Zhao Ji who was smiling complacently, Fu Zong was moved in writing, but scorned in his heart.

It seems that the Supreme Emperor is really old, and the more he lives, the more timid he becomes. He was completely frightened by the golden man, and even gave up the chance to regain power, willing to hide in the deep palace.

But at the moment the other party still has value to use, Fu Zongshu was willing to flatter him to make him comfortable, and Zhao Ji became more comfortable, and the eyes he looked at him became more and more trusting, Fu Zongshu left Shi Shiran.

After returning to the mansion, his complexion changed, and he quickly called Gu Xichao, told him what he had discussed with Zhao Ji, and finally said: "Get ready, the day when the new emperor ascends the throne is the time when our hearts are moved. It happens to be able to wipe out all those who oppose it."

Gu Xichao's gaze darkened, and then she respectfully said yes.

Under the bright light, Fu Zongshu looked at the son-in-law he had personally selected with satisfaction, and asked in a slow voice, "Is Wanqing okay? Did you ask the doctor to take the pulse on time? Is the fetal breath normal?"

Hearing him mention his wife, Gu Xichao's originally solemn face began to soften, "The doctor said everything is normal, but this morning she showed signs of morning sickness, and she obviously ate a lot less. Only then drank half a bowl of chicken soup."

Hearing this, Fu Zongshu frowned at first, but soon relaxed, "It's okay, women are like this when they are pregnant, you have to take care of it, don't let her touch it, you know?"

Gu Xichao bowed and said, "Xichao understands."

Fu Zongshu nodded in satisfaction, and then said: "Let someone find the best chef, even if you have morning sickness, you can't stop eating all the time. Wan Qing is weak, so how can she bear it?"

Gu Xichao once again answered yes with a respectful expression.

The two of them discussed all the arrangements for the day when the new emperor ascended the throne, and Gu Xichao didn't leave until the willows were on the top of the moon.

When he stepped out of the study threshold, Fu Zongshu's suddenly cold voice came from behind, "Remember! Don't let Wan Qing know this, she can't worry too much about her body now."

His long black hair fell down as he lowered his head, only a slightly deep voice sounded, "Yes!"

When Tie Shou returned to Shenhou's Mansion, there was another person behind him, a young man with one sword and one arm, with a weathered face.

More than four months ago, he was heartbroken because of Fu Wanqing's sudden marriage, and he stayed away from Bianliang. Unexpectedly, he met Qi Shaoshang, the "nine-present dragon" who was hunted down halfway.

After learning the identity of Tieshou, Qi Shaoshang told him the reason why he was hunted down and the destruction of Lianyunzhai, and asked to see Zhuge Zhengwo.

Although Qi Shaoshang had one hand broken and his whole person was in extreme despair, Tie Shou admired the upright and heroic spirit in his brows. Besides, he was quick-witted and meticulous, and he had faintly sensed that if the other party wanted something If it is true, then this will be a monstrous conspiracy, enough to overthrow the country of Song Dynasty.

As a result, he naturally didn't dare to delay, he had already put his little bit of love to the sky, and immediately brought people to visit Zhuge Zhengwo.

And he only found out after returning to the Shenhou Mansion that such a thing happened when he was not there. His uncle and his senior brothers were all working hard for the safety of the world, but he was doing it for his own children. The personal affair is hurting the spring and the autumn, thinking of this, he felt a deep sense of guilt in his heart.

Based on Zhugezheng's understanding of these disciples, he could see the guilt in Tie Shou's heart almost immediately. He stroked his beard and said with a smile: "It's good if you come back. I heard that you came back with friends. Yes, what? Why don’t you take it to me?”

Tie Shou reluctantly smiled and said, "Naturally, I will introduce him to Uncle Shi. To tell you the truth, the reason why he came back with me is to meet Uncle Shi."

"Oh?!" Zhuge Zheng laughed out loud, "Then I will go to see you even more, and you can't neglect the guests." As he spoke, he flicked his sleeves and strode out.

Iron Hand followed closely behind him.

Qi Shaoshang sat on the chair in the living room with his back straight. He was very patient. Even though he had been sitting for a while, he didn't look anxious at all. He even held a cup of tea and slowly, Savor it bite by bite.

Suddenly, he raised his eyebrows and looked towards the door.

Under the golden sunlight, with white beard and hair, a fairy-like old man is coming, followed closely by Tie Shou who had a good chat with him.

Almost instantly, he already knew the identity of the old man.

Qi Shaoshang got up and went up to meet him. He was very respectful to this old man who was very prestigious both in the rivers and lakes and in the court, "God Lord Zhuge!"

Zhuge Zheng and I hurriedly stepped forward to support him, and said with a loud smile: "'Nine Existing Dragons' Qi Shaoshang, although I have been in Bianjing for a long time, I have heard of your great reputation, I cannot afford this gift. "

Qi Shaoshang smiled and said: "What's a mere name? Shenhou is a great sage who truly cares about the country and the people. He is a senior who has been admired for a long time. What is this small worship!"

After finishing speaking, he took half a step back, avoiding the support of the other party, and bowed down again.

This time Zhuge Zhengwo didn't extend his hand to stop him, and he said with a smile after he finished his salute: "This old man has earned the honor of being worshiped by the 'Nine Existing Dragons'!"

Qi Shaoshang smiled lightly, and after chatting with each other for a few words, they got to the point.

He repeated what he said to Tie Shou, and then said: "In the past few days, while I was running away from the hunt, I was thinking hard. After much deliberation, the cause of everything may be this cold sword against the water."

Hearing this, Tie Shou looked at him in surprise, obviously he had never heard of this matter.

Qi Shaoshang smiled at him apologetically, and then continued: "This sword was given to me by a strange swordsman. He asked me to promise him something, but I haven't said what it is, so I won't give it up again." I haven't seen anyone who has seen him. Later I learned that that person is Li Ling, a general of the Song Dynasty!"

"Li Ling?" Zhuge Zhengwo narrowed his eyes, "The Li Ling who was executed for collaborating with the enemy and treason?"

"That's what I thought at first, I know I found this out." Qi Shaoshang sighed, lifted his long sword upside down and tapped it lightly. I don't know what mechanism he touched, but the iron-cast hilt bounced outward and fell out. A sheet of letter paper rolled together.

He handed the letter paper to Zhuge Zhengwo and said, "This is a letter from Xiangguo Fu Zongshu and the Jinren conspiring to rebel."

Zhuge Zheng stood up from his chair in shock, took the letter and read it seriously.It took a long time before he frowned and breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that what Gu Xichao said was true, but he didn't know what role he played in it, and how much did the person standing behind Gu Xichao know?

Even if I am as wise as Zhuge Zhengzheng, I can't help but feel that the official family who is underestimated by everyone is unfathomable.

The living room was extremely quiet, Qi Shaoshang was thinking about Gu Xichao who was once cited as his confidant, and later completely betrayed him. He didn't know that the other party was the son-in-law of the prime minister until he entered Kaifeng. is complicated.

But Tie Shou was thinking about Fu Wanqing, if her father and husband were the masterminds of this conspiracy, what would she do?When the truth comes out, where will that kind and beautiful woman go?

This is a difficult question, and no one will know the answer until that day!

The Nishui Hanjian was still the same Nishui Hanjian, but the letter inside that could turn the world upside down was properly kept by Zhuge Zhengwo, and Qi Shaoshang also temporarily stayed in the Shenhou Mansion.

They were worrying about Fu Zongshu's rebellion, but they didn't know that starting tomorrow, the Great Song Dynasty would be completely in turmoil.

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