Your majesty, please stay in the cold palace

Yan's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly said, "Rong Hai, come here and pick up the chopsticks."

Guo Heng said: "No need."

As he spoke, he bent down, picked up the chopsticks on the ground, and put them on the table.

Yan Shi glanced at Guo Heng, only to see that he put down the chopsticks, and he was relieved.

Guo Heng finished the soup in the bowl, wiped his mouth with a handkerchief, stood up and said, "I'm done eating, I'm going back now."

Yan Shi didn't expect the emperor to leave now, so she also stood up, "Your Majesty, it's getting late, why don't you rest here?

"

Guo Heng said decisively: "No, I still have a lot of papers I haven't read."

After speaking, he strode out the door.

Seeing Guo Heng's resolute figure, Yan felt uncomfortable, and the emperor refused to stay for a while longer.

When she returned to the room, she saw Rong Hai looking at the dining table with a strange expression on his face.

"Rong Hai, what's wrong?"

"Your Majesty," Rong Hai plopped down on his knees, "Master, there is a pair of chopsticks missing on this table!"

"Ah! Missing the chopsticks? Could it be..." The queen's face also changed, "I saw the emperor put those chopsticks on the table!"

"But, it's gone now."

"Find it! I must find it for Bengong!"

"say,,

疋.

Rong Hai broke out in cold sweat on his forehead, and hurriedly asked the eunuchs and maids in the room to find chopsticks.

Nanny Chi said beside her: "Your Majesty, if the emperor takes the chopsticks away, then..."

Yan Shi shook her body, sat down on the chair all of a sudden, and murmured: "If the emperor takes it away..."

Her face suddenly became severe, "Even if the emperor took it away, let's just refuse to admit it. I don't believe it. The emperor can torture me to extract a confession?"

The queen was worried all night, and the palace was very peaceful the next day. She wanted someone to inquire about the news, but she was afraid of being discovered by Guo Heng, so she was restless in the palace.

Another day later, Kunning Palace was suddenly surrounded by crowds, Shuiyun came to announce the decree in person, the queen conspired against the emperor, and the clan's mansion took people to interrogate her

News.

The queen complained all the way, but was forcibly taken away by the guards.Also taken away were the eunuchs, nuns and maids serving the entire Kunning Palace.The little prince Guo Xian is too young, so he is temporarily handed over to Concubine Lin Xian to take care of him.

The queen poisoned the emperor to murder the emperor, which caused an uproar in the court.

Yan Zheng was determined not to believe it, "Your Majesty, since she entered the palace, Chun'er has strictly abided by the palace rules and devoted herself to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. Now that she has a second prince, how could she do such a thing? This is definitely not about Chun'er I hope the emperor will make a clear decision on what he has done!"

Guo Heng's face was gloomy, "Grand Master, I don't believe that the Empress would do this, but in Kunning Palace, I personally discovered the poisonous chopsticks. I have asked the Clan House to thoroughly investigate the case. If the Empress I was framed by others, and I will personally apologize to the queen and grand master!"

Yan Zheng knelt down, crying, "Your Majesty, I know that I have been in the court for many years, and I have aroused the jealousy of many people. There are many people who want to bring me down. I am loyal to the emperor. The sky can show it, but now, now I was framed by traitors and suspected by the emperor. The minister is disheartened, the emperor, please allow the minister to resign and return to the land, and stop meddling in court affairs."

"The grand master's words are wrong. I have never doubted the grand master's loyalty. My actions are also to give the queen and the grand master a clean slate.

"

Yan Zheng and his party began to intercede with the queen, but seeing Guo Heng's firm attitude, they all silenced.

Yan Zheng also knew that it was useless to say any more, so he could only say: "I thank the emperor for his trust, but the old minister feels uncomfortable, and to avoid suspicion, I want to rest for a few days, please allow the emperor."

"The grand master has worked half his life for Daliang. If he wants to rest for a few days, of course he should. I agree."

Yan Zheng's heart has never been so chaotic, and he doesn't know why it has become the current situation.He clenched his fists and thought angrily, this kid Chun'er, why can't he do anything well?It's just that it's useless to complain now, let's think about how to solve this crisis?

He has been in power for decades, and he has experienced many storms, big and small. He thinks that this is not the most critical time.Back at Yan's mansion, Yan Chengcai greeted him.

"Father, Queen..."

Yan Zheng said with a cold face, "Follow me in the study."

Seeing his father's ugly face, Yan Chengcai didn't dare to say anything, so he agreed and followed.

When Song Guoan of the Clan Mansion said that the queen refused to plead guilty, Guo Heng was not surprised at all.

If the Queen pleads guilty, then her Yan family will not be able to keep it.

Guo Heng sneered, "No rush, take your time."

Just as Song Guoan breathed a sigh of relief, the emperor said again: "Song Aiqing, I know you are a student of Grand Master Yan, but you have to be clear, whose subject are you!"

Guo Heng's voice was faint, but Song Guoan was frightened into a cold sweat.

Song Guoan is not a fool. He watched with cold eyes that several of the officials of Yan's party, big and small, were dismissed recently, and he was already uneasy.Hearing what Guo Heng said at this time, he kowtowed again and again.

"Your Majesty, the subject is naturally loyal to the Emperor."

Guo Heng nodded, and his tone was still unhurried, "It's good that you know. The Queen's case, the evidence is solid, and she will admit it sooner or later. But you have to remember, you can't use torture. After all, she is the Queen and the mother of my prince. Do you remember?"

"say,,

疋.

"Okay, you go down!"

Song Guoan dared to lift his sleeve to wipe the cold sweat on his forehead when he left the gate of Ninghe Palace.What exactly does the emperor mean?If torture is not allowed, the queen will definitely not plead guilty, so what should I do?

He turned around and bowed deeply to Shui Yun, "Eunuch Shui, please teach me."

Guo Heng walked back and forth in the room, he hadn't seen Xu Chengze for a few days, and he was extremely irritable.

Thinking that Yan Zheng would definitely not be in the mood to stare at himself and Ozawa anymore, he stopped abruptly and shouted: "Shuiyun!"

It was He Zhu who came in, "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

"Where's Shuiyun?"

"Eunuch Shui, he, he went to see Master Song off, but he hasn't come back yet. This servant is going to call for Eunuch Shui."

Guo Heng is so smart, he doesn't know why Song Guoan is looking for Shuiyun.

He curled his lips, "Hmph! Song Guoan is a bit clever. Forget it, no need. You come to serve me, and I am going out of the palace." "Brother Huang, what are you going out of the palace for?"

Just listening to the voice, Guo Heng knew who was coming.

"How did you come?"

He raised his head in a calm tone, and when he saw the people around Kong Qingping, he immediately opened his eyes wide, with both surprise and joy on his face. "Ozawa, are you here?"

Guo Heng stepped forward to hold Xu Chengze's hand, and pulled him to sit down on the chair, "Is your injury better? Why don't you stay at home

rest?He Zhu, serve tea quickly, by the way, make the Biluochun that was just delivered a few days ago.Also, send some exquisite snacks over.

"

When Kong Qingping saw Guo Heng's attentive appearance, he seemed to be a different person, where was his usual indifference and seriousness?

He snorted coldly, found a chair to sit down by himself, and said coolly: "Oh! Your Majesty only has His Excellency Xu in his eyes, and he no longer sees his younger brother.,,

Guo Heng then turned to look at him and said: "You come all day, do you still need me to greet you?"

Kong Qingping pretended to be wronged and said, "My brother hasn't come for quite a while."

Guo Heng said helplessly: "Okay! Let Luluo bring you whatever you want to eat and drink."

Kong Qingping stood up with a smile, "My brother thanked the emperor, I'm going to the Dekang Palace to see the old concubine Yi, so I'm leaving." Guo Heng rolled his eyes, "You're going to see the old lady Yi Concubine, what are you doing here again?"

Kong Qingping curled his lips, "Your Majesty, if it wasn't for my younger brother, how could Mr. Xu have entered this harem? You don't thank me, but you still despise me so much, my younger brother is really sad!"

When Guo Heng thought about it, it was also true.If it weren't for Kong Qingping, Xu Chengze might not be able to enter the inner palace.

"Qingping, I accept your love. Tomorrow, I will issue an order to let you into the cabinet."

Kong Qingping's complexion changed drastically, and he shook his head again and again, "Your Majesty, my qualifications are too low and my ability is not enough. Thank you for your kindness, this matter must never happen."

Xu Chengze said beside him: "Qing Ping is too modest. You are the son of the Marquis. Although you are young, you have outstanding abilities and a high status. If you enter the cabinet, no one will dare to oppose you."

Kong Qingping looked at Xu Chengze sadly, "Brother Xu, even you are making fun of me. If I had known this, I would not have brought you here."

Xu Chengze smiled and saluted him, "It's my brother's fault, Qingping don't be angry."

Guo Heng looked at Xu Chengze's faint smile, and stopped his eyes for a while.His Ozawa is really beautiful, like a lotus in clear water, seeing him, all the troubles in my heart are gone.

Seeing Xu Chengze's smile, Kong Qingping's heart trembled. How could such a nice person like Brother Huang?

Guo Heng didn't want Kong Qingping to work too hard, but just teased him.

"Okay, let's go! Remember to come back after seeing the concubine, and have lunch with me and Ozawa."

Kong Qingping said: "I'm not so blind, if I'm here, I'm afraid you won't be able to eat?"

After speaking, he left.

Guo Heng looked at his back and said with a smile: "This kid is getting more and more stubborn. How can I have the emperor in my eyes?"

Xu Chengze also smiled and said: "It's the emperor's blessing that Qingping can be so close to you, the emperor."

Guo Heng sat down beside Xu Chengze, nodded and said: "Yes! Qingping was weak when he was a child, and he rarely entered the palace. Whenever he entered the palace, he was very clingy to me. But he is not in good health. If I want to go horseback riding and practice martial arts, he will do it. No, so I don’t want to take him with me. I remember that he often cried when he was wronged.”

Xu Chengze said: "If it wasn't for Qingping's poor health, I wouldn't have entered the palace to be your companion, and the two of us wouldn't have met each other.

"Not necessarily! With your talent, sooner or later you will gain fame, and I will still meet you."

Xu Chengze shook his head, "No. If I hadn't made a promise with you, I wouldn't be an official anymore."

Although he didn't say it clearly, Guo Heng understood what he meant when he thought about it.

His whole family was executed and he was already disappointed with the court, so why would he want to become an official?With his ingenuity, he will succeed in everything, right?If he hadn't entered the palace by accident, where would he be now?

Thinking that he would almost miss him, Guo Heng hugged the person in front of him fiercely.