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It was almost noon, and after coming out of Wanshunfang, he went back to the restaurant where the carriage was temporarily stored for lunch.

In the afternoon, Jiang Zhao walked around again, but did not encounter anything special.

The capital is at the foot of the Son of Heaven. In addition to being under the jurisdiction of Jing Zhaoyin, there is also the Dali Temple and the Second Division of the Ministry of Punishment. Except for those places where dirt is hidden, the common people can still live and work in peace and contentment.

In the evening, when the carriage returned to the palace, Gao Sheng'an had been waiting for quite a while, lingering on his sick body.

Before Jiang Zhao changed his clothes, he came to kowtow, walked around the people several times, and gave up after confirming that he was unharmed. He also took Yuan Xiang to the side while Jiang Zhao was changing clothes and asked things. Even Qing Shi couldn't see it. down.

"I said, Eunuch Gao, our Majesty is not a three or two-year-old milk baby, and there are experts like Captain Chang and General He Lang by his side. Are you a little nervous?"

The table is full of pastries wrapped in oiled paper, which are exactly the ones Jiang Zhao bought at Baiweixuan. Qing Shi was sorting them out according to the words on the paper bags. Couldn't help but say something to him.

Gao Sheng'an just finished asking, let go of Yuan Xiang, and walked over while rushing to Qing.

"It's fine if you didn't help to persuade her at that time, but now you still say sarcastic remarks to mock me, that's your majesty, even if it's a one-in-a-million mistake, who can take that responsibility?" Gao Sheng'an was not very happy , sneaking a glance at Qing Shi.

Speaking of this, Qingshi also felt a little guilty, after all, the source of Jiang Zhao's departure from the palace was more or less on her, Gao Sheng'an just didn't know, if he found out, there would be no peace.

So Qing Shi could only say: "Your Majesty has already grown up, and she can handle many things well by herself."

The two of them were talking without saying a word, and when they saw Jiang Zhao coming over after changing clothes, they all shut up and greeted her together.

Jiang Zhao responded casually, sat at the table and studied her pile of pastries, first picked up two bags and threw them to Gao Shengan, who hurriedly took them into his arms, and heard her say: "I told my father-in-law Bring something delicious, these two are easy to digest, and my father-in-law will try it.

You are not too young now, you should take care of your health, and since you are on leave today, you should have a good rest and don't have to worry about everything for me. "

Holding the two packs of pastries, Gao Sheng'an was so moved that he almost shed tears, choked up and said, "It's hard for His Majesty to still miss this old slave when he's away from home. How can this old slave, He De, be able to receive such grace? He really deserves it."

Just as Jiang Zhao was about to open his mouth, Aunt Qingshi said: "Your Majesty gave it to you and just kept it. It was just two packs of pastries. No matter what you deserve, this table is full of it. It's not that I bought it for you alone. It's just Just by the way."

Gao Sheng'an was a little embarrassed by what she said, so he smiled bitterly, and said stiffly: "What do you know, the grace bestowed by His Majesty, even if it's just incidental, is my fortune."

"Okay, okay." After being flattered by him, Jiang Zhao's goosebumps were about to rise, and he hurriedly called out to stop.

She didn't look up to see Yuan Xiang, so she said to Gao Sheng: "Since I have returned to the palace safely, Eunuch Gao doesn't have to worry anymore, go back and rest quickly, just ask Xiao Yuanzi to come in and serve you."

Although Gao Sheng'an felt that he was full of energy and could serve around him, but seeing Jiang Zhao caring about his body so much, he was very moved. After all, he thanked him and left with a cake.

As soon as he left, Yuan Xiang came in, before he had time to change his clothes, he waited for His Majesty's order with a low eyebrow.

Jiang Zhao was wearing a wide-sleeved uniform, showing his hands from the sleeves, pointing at the sorted cakes on the table with his long, slender fingers, and said slowly: "Go change your clothes and share these cakes. The sweet-scented osmanthus cakes Send it to Jinniang in the side hall, and you and your aunt will pick out the rest, and take some of the rest to the concubines, don't forget about the emperor's uncle, and give one to the fourth princess, you Let’s all go there in person, don’t pretend to be a man.”

Yuan Xiang wrote down one by one, nodded and said, "I know."

He went through the characters Jiang Zhao just mentioned in his mind again, looked up at her carefully, and asked, "Your Majesty, where is Concubine Zhao..."

As the emperor's close servant, he naturally knew about Jiang Zhao's quarrel with Concubine Zhao, but since Jiang Zhao didn't say it clearly, he didn't dare to speculate on the holy will, so he could only bite the bullet and ask himself.

Fortunately, Jiang Zhao didn't blame him for talking too much, he just smiled and said, "You have seen the Zhao family's ability today, how can she appreciate this little pastry?"

A table of pastries was divided, and before Yuan Xiang left, Jiang Zhao gave another order: "This pastry is not easy to store, and Jinniang can't finish it by herself, so let her go to Gong Zhengsi."

Yuan Xiang understood, and responded, "I understand."

It was just a few packs of pastries, and in the evening Kang Wang specially hugged the little Princess Laixi and Gong Xie'en.

Jiang Han is very courageous. The two-year-old milk doll is not afraid of people at all. She still remembers Jiang Zhao. After being teased by her in her arms, she giggled and called her childishly: "Sister Huang!" .”

These two words can already be said clearly, Jiang Zhao also laughed and praised her for being smart and clever.

After talking to Kang Wang a few more times, Jiang Zhao changed the subject and asked suddenly: "The reason why the emperor came to see me is not just to thank you, right?"

Kang Wang sat across the table from her, with his back straight, and his hands placed on his knees very carefully. Hearing this, his eyes flashed, he nodded and smiled and said: "Your Majesty is smart, and I can't hide it from your majesty because of my careful thinking." .”

Jiang Zhao looked at him without saying a word.

Kang Wang then said to himself: "I was ordered to return to Beijing to participate in His Majesty's grand banquet for thousands of years. Now that the banquet is over, I should pack my bags as soon as possible and return to the fief. I don't know what your Majesty thinks?"

In terms of talent, knowledge and character, the first emperor was not as good as Kang Wang, but he was able to inherit the great treasure because of his physical strength. After he ascended the throne, he regarded Kang Wang as a thorn in his side, expelled him from Beijing, and sealed him in Luodimi Prefecture.

Mizhou is located in a remote place, sparsely populated, and the land is desolate. It was never entrusted as a prince's land, but the first emperor chose to grant Mizhou to King Kang, and specially ordered him to recuperate in Mizhou.

Kang Wang has stayed in Mizhou for more than 20 years, and the number of times he has returned to Beijing is very small. Jiang Zhao does not know what he thinks in his heart. The fallen prince of money.

Or, just like what the late emperor was worried about, to keep a low profile and bide our time?

When Jiang Zhao was young, he was also favored by the late emperor and became His Royal Highness a golden branch and jade leaf, but since the late emperor broke up with Concubine Rong and put her in the cold palace, even Jiang Zhao was rejected by him, and became an ant in the palace overnight .

Jiang Zhao asked herself, even after she came to the throne, she still couldn't reconcile with the late Emperor. She always had resentment in her heart. die young.

So she asked: "The first emperor, who was so successful and cronyistic, was wary of you, the only younger brother. Emperor uncle, do you have any resentment in your heart all these years?"

Kang Wang obviously didn't expect her to ask this question, his face froze, his already pale face became even more ugly, he stood up in a panic and said: "I...I dare not."

Jiang Zhaofang didn't see his panic, and said with a slight smile, "I'm asking if you have it, not if you dare."

King Kang knelt on the ground with his head down. Jiang Zhao couldn't see his face clearly, but it could be seen that his back was still very straight. Although he was kneeling on the ground, he didn't feel too humble.

He didn't speak, and Jiang Zhao didn't urge him, just sat where he was, and let him kneel.

Jiang Han, on the other hand, blinked a pair of big eyes, looked at this for a while, looked at that for a while, stretched his arms from Jiang Zhao's arms to Kang Wang, and stammered: "Father...Daddy..."

Hearing his daughter's call, Kang Wang trembled and slowly raised his head.

There were tears in his eyes, with a twisted expression on his face, and he whispered, "I... how can I not complain?"

Xu Shi felt his father's sadness, and the little hand that was stretched out was not gently caught as expected. Jiang Han curled his small mouth, and felt a little bit about to cry.

Jiang Zhao looked at her with low eyes, and didn't intend to comfort her. He said in a flat voice, "Uncle Huang, there is no outsider beside me at this moment. I want to ask you a question, and I hope you can tell me frankly."

After a pause, before King Kang could speak, she added: "No matter what your answer is, I won't make excuses. If you trust me, don't say those high-sounding words to justify it."

Kang Wang thought for a while, nodded and said, "Please, Your Majesty."

Jiang Zhao stood up and took two steps with Jiang Han in his arms. The child's emotions came and went quickly, and when he was distracted, he put away his pitiful expression, put his arms around her neck and laughed again.

Jiang Han struggled to speak, but she still had some strength in her legs and feet, and she was able to walk on her own without holding her all the time.

Seeing her reaching for her hairpin, Jiang Zhao put her on the ground and held her a small hand to prevent her from falling.

Jiang Han walked to her father's side, Jiang Zhao also let it go, and when the two stood still in front of King Kang, Jiang Zhaofang said: "I want to ask the emperor, whether it is when the first emperor was in power or when I was in power, can you Have you ever had a disobedient heart?"

This question is really a bit embarrassing, but since King Kang knelt down, he has been mentally prepared, so when Jiang Zhao really asked this question, he was not overly surprised.

He raised his eyes to look at Jiang Zhao, and saw that the king's face was calm, neither angry nor apprehensive, not even half doubtful, as if the question he asked just now was really just an understatement.

Standing beside her legs was Jiang Han, the little girl was neither crying nor fussing, staring straight at her with big bright eyes, as if wondering why her father had to kneel down.

Maybe it's because of the blood relationship. From this point of view, Jiang Han and Jiang Zhao are somewhat similar.

Kang Wang withdrew his gaze, bowed his head and kowtowed.

"Since your Majesty has asked, I dare not bully you. Presumably Your Majesty also knows that my poor health since I was a child is a deficiency disease brought out from the womb. I have been treated for many years and it has not improved. I can only barely survive. .

Therefore, when I was young, I knew that although my elder brother died young and the late emperor was not favored, the throne still has nothing to do with me. "

"After my elder brother passed away, I got the title of King Kang, while the first emperor had nothing. Everyone knows that between me and the first emperor, I am the most favored, and I am the heir chosen by Emperor Taizong.

But in fact, my father and queen have never established a crown prince, nor did they have any last words. After his death, the first emperor ascended the throne with the support of the ministers, and I am still King Kang. "

Speaking of this, he seemed to be smiling, but Jiang Zhao couldn't see his expression because he kowtowed to the ground.

Then I heard Kang Wang continue to say: "Second brother is indeed not smart enough. He has always been unable to guess what the father is thinking, and has always regarded me as an enemy who is delusional about the throne. He even thinks that his throne was taken away from me. I am afraid that I will hide my strength and bide my time." , waiting for an opportunity to seize the throne, so I was demoted to Mizhou, wishing that I would never see each other again."

Kang Wang really laughed out loud, gritted his teeth and said, "He didn't realize until his death that this throne belongs to him in the first place."

Jiang Zhao listened to him, and she didn't mean to be offended by his contempt for the late emperor. She even felt that what Kang Wang said was right. The late emperor was not smart enough. Not only could he not figure it out, but he was also easily deceived by others.

But although Kang Wang said a lot, he still didn't answer Jiang Zhao's question directly.

What she wanted to hear was not Kang Wang's resentment towards the first emperor.

"Uncle Huang, get up and talk." Jiang Zhao could tell that King Kang's weakness was not faked. She asked questions, but she didn't want King Kang to come in vertically and go out horizontally.

However, King Kang did not accept her favor, and still knelt on the ground, saying clearly: "Your Majesty, although the late emperor treated his ministers unfairly, the ministers have resented him more than once, and even hated him.

However, please let your majesty know that I have a heart of admiration for Emperor Taizong. If he gives it to me, I will keep it. If he doesn't give it to me, I will die. "

After saying this, he supported the edge of the table, stood up slowly, and stretched out his hand to pat the dust on his clothes.

After expressing his loyalty, no matter whether Jiang Zhao believed it or not, and whether he was as suspicious and cold as her father, King Kang was helpless.

He simply relaxed his heart, and put away the fear, but Jiang Han rushed over to hug his leg, and called him "Daddy" with a small face, he still felt a twinge in his heart.

"Your Majesty." He bent down and picked up his daughter, and said four more words: "Women and children are innocent."

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