《Regent, Wait And See》


 C1

    "Mother! Mother! " Zhao Jing cried as he ran along the path of the palace. He had no direction to go. Ever since she was brought into the palace, her mother had been lost. The palace was so big, where could she go to find it?


    Now that the late emperor had passed away, the entire imperial palace was plunged into a state of weeping.


    Zhao Jing kicked the eunuch blocking his way, knocking him through the door. The ten-year old child was immediately frightened by the scene in front of him. He sat on the ground and was unable to get up for a long time.


    The eunuchs panicked. "Aiyo, your majesty!" Your majesty! Please calm your anger, your majesty! "


    As he looked around, he saw that there was a room filled with Heaven Lady Zhao Jing hanging from the rafters. Zhao Jing subconsciously rubbed his neck, as if all the white silk were tied around his neck, making it hard for him to breathe. Her gaze swept across the unfamiliar faces. Luckily, she wasn''t one! Not my mother!


    Zhao Jing''s breathing quickened. He stiffly turned his head to look at the servants kneeling on the ground. "Where''s my mother?" Where did you hide my mother? I want my mother! "


    The eunuchs didn''t dare to utter a sound. Zhao Jing was hysterical. "Give mother back to me!"


    "Your majesty!" A soft call.


    The armored soldiers quickly surrounded the area, and a dark shadow loomed over her head.


    In the reverse light, the man''s jade-white skin gave off a hint of light. When he looked down at her from above, his beautiful phoenix eyes were filled with a hint of chilliness and complexity. When she wanted to see clearly, all that was left in his eyes was indifference.


    "Your majesty!" The man bent down and respectfully bowed to her.


    Zhao Jingzhong was startled. He felt that this person''s salute was better than everyone else''s. For a moment, he really forgot to find his mother.


    "This humble official is the great general of Zhenguo, Dongfang Mingming. Please kowtow." His speech was extremely slow and his voice was unstoppable, but he did not feel the slightest bit sluggish. Hearing in the ear is like a feather passing over the heart, tickling.


    Before Zhao Jing could come back to his senses, Dongfang Wenming had already taken her hand.


    His palm was truly warm.


    Dongfang Wenming straightened up with a smile that wasn''t a smile and spoke to his subordinate, "The emperor has found it. The inauguration ceremony can begin."


    As the voice faded, the armored soldiers retreated in unison.


    Zhao Jing followed the lead of a devil and was led outside.


    He said, "In the future, the emperor will call himself ''I''. You can''t call yourself ''I'' anymore. Do you understand?"


    Zhao Jing nodded. "But I am ¡­"


    He stopped in his tracks, and a hint of coldness appeared in his pupils.


    Zhao Jing shrunk his body and stiffly said, "This Emperor!"


    He pursed his lips slightly, counting her out.


    In front of the throne room, Dongfang Wenming spoke in a profound tone, "Walking up these azure stone steps, you are the almighty Emperor, the ruler of Da Xia and the master of the world. Everyone will bow down to you and cry out "Long live". But in this world, only those who had the right to do so would have the right to do so. The Emperor could only do so by himself. However, this humble subject will continue to assist Your Majesty until a peaceful day arrives. "


    Zhao Jing was only ten years old. She had just arrived in the bustling capital and wanted her to become Emperor. As a result, she did not understand the meaning behind Dongfang Wenming''s words.


    Until...


    The officials began their performance by saying, "The young master is strong and the mother is his son." Everyone''s knives were placed on her mother''s neck. Only then did Zhao Jing understand the meaning of Dongfang Buming''s words: "One man, one world".


    Did he really have to be a loner before he could be promoted to a high position and become a supreme existence?


    Zhao Jing didn''t agree.


    No one can touch her mother!

 C2

    But what was the use of not agreeing?


    His mother, Liu Peiyu, was standing in front of the door of the Palace of Tzu An, wearing a phoenix robe with her hair tied up in a delicate bun.


    Stepping lightly, Liu Peiyu squatted down with a smile and caressed her daughter''s tender face, "He''s already the emperor, why is he still crying? Your Master hasn''t taught you for so many years, so you shouldn''t cry easily. "


    "Mother!" Zhao Jing tightly held onto his mother''s hand.


    Liu Peiyu''s eyes reddened, and she softly warned, "Men do not shed tears easily, especially emperors. If the Emperor wants his mother to be safe, he must remember not to show anger or joy after this. "Mother''s departure is a good thing. I am willing to lead the army for my son to expand the territory and protect Grand Xia for eternity!"


    When she saw that no one was near, she whispered into Zhao Jing''s ear like a curse, "Never tell anyone about your daughter. Remember the people who killed your mother and avenge her death." Dongfang Wenming doesn''t dare to kill you, so Mother''s Jing must live well! "


    With that, Liu Peiyu slowly rose to her feet, holding up her proper posture as the Empress Dowager of the court. She was a future concubine that had been deposed by the late emperor. She had not enjoyed all the glory for the rest of her life and had suffered a crushing defeat at this place where humans ate humans. She thought that she would guard her daughter and die of old age outside the palace. It was extremely laughable that the empress dowager had appeared before her death.


    Who told the late emperor to have no sons? He was actually fooled by this Dongfang Wenyi. Before he died, he called back the prince from the palace ¡ª Zhao Jing! Succeeding the throne, he was the sovereign. It was funny.


    Glancing at the people in front of her, Liu Peiyu tensed up.


    Zhao Jing saw with his own eyes the white silk of the eunuchs wrapped around his mother''s neck. His mother stared at her with wide eyes and her mouth wide open, as if she was calling his name ¡ª ¡ª Jing ¡­ Gradually, her mother stopped moving. Her body lay stiff on the ground, never to wake up!


    "Mother! Mother! "Mother ¡­" Zhao Jing cried, but she couldn''t stop her. She could only watch as her mother was openly forced to her death, yet she was firmly held by Dongfang Wenming. Zhao Jing''s face was covered in tears as he stared at Dongfang Wenming. His hands were so cold! His heart must be cold as well.


    After that, Zhao Jing had no parents.


    Mother said, you have to live well ¡­


    Mother, Jing will definitely avenge you. From today onwards, He Qing shall be the ruler of Grand Xia, the king of the imperial palace! If I force you to death today, I will not let you off even in the future!


    Dongfang Cunming held her hand and walked into the palace.


    The ten-year old child wore a dragon robe and a golden jade crown. After wiping away his tears, his eyes were filled with stubbornness. Currently, those waiting on Zhao Jing were all servants that had been deliberately chosen by Dongfang Wenming. It was as if Zhao Jing had become a puppet emperor in reality.


    Although he didn''t know why his mother said that Dongfang Wenming didn''t dare to kill her, Zhao Jing knew that his mother wouldn''t lie to him!


    "Your majesty." Dongfang Wenming would still be squatting in front of her, looking at her with his beautiful phoenix eyes. "This humble subject will teach Your Majesty how to be the Lord of Light. Before that, Your Majesty must be obedient."


    As he said this, his ice-cold hand rested on her slender neck, as if he could wring her head off with a little force.


    Zhao Jingxu clenched his fists and stared at him with a cold sweat in his heart. Dongfang Wenming was smiling, but that smile still didn''t reach his eyes. In the end, this person was still cold.


    "You''re with them, why do you insist on killing my mother?" Zhao Jing could not help but feel a sharp pain on the tip of his nose.


    It was unknown whether it was regret or disappointment, but Dongfang Cunming let out a long sigh. "Your majesty will understand it later on, you may not understand it now!" The Emperor is tired.


    "I''m not tired!" Zhao Jing gritted his teeth.


    "This humble subject will handle Esteemed Empress Dowager''s matters properly. I won''t let her down." He then put his hand on her shoulder and pressed on her with a little strength. "But if Your Majesty cannot keep this secret, then this humble subject cannot protect you as well! "The Emperor needs to remember this very carefully. Words are always spoken, and he will definitely lose!"


    She knew what he meant.


    A woman is a king, just like a chicken.


    "Someone, come!" Dongfang Bu Fang shouted and a servant came forward with something in his hand.


    "What is this?" Zhao Jingzhong was stunned.


    "When Emperor Xian passed away, the Duke of Su rebelled. This humble subject does not dare to rule over such a large matter, so I have to ask the Emperor to make the decision first. " He lifted the cloth off the tray. Even the Imperial Jade Seal was prepared.


    When the imperial edict was placed on the table, Zhao Jing simply didn''t have the power to make a choice.


    The Duke of Su was the blood brother of the late emperor. He was Zhao Jing''s blood uncle.


    A man''s hysterical voice came from outside, "Eastern Scoundrel, are you trying to exterminate my Zhao Dynasty? Poison the late emperor and support the young master, what kind of peace do you have? Bastard Dongfang, you shall die a horrible death! "


    Zhao Jing''s hands trembled as he held the Imperial Jade Seal.


    Did he not know that he was going to destroy the Zhao Family?


    However ¡­ Zhao Jing was also surnamed Zhao!

 C3

    Zhao Jing held onto the Imperial Jade Seal as he stared at the east. The tears on his face hadn''t dried yet.


    Dongfang Wenming gently caressed the back of Zhao Jing''s hand. He took the opportunity to gently grasp her hand and said in a cold and gentle voice, "The evil officials won''t be removed, the country will not exist. This world will never be peaceful again." As he said this, Dongfang Wenming held onto Zhao Jing''s hand and pressed down on the Imperial Jade Seal.


    On the shining imperial edict, the bright red color of the seal was just like the blood on the other side of the gate!


    For the first time, Zhao Jing understood what it meant to kill people without seeing blood!


    The Emperor''s Imperial Jade Seal could raise a person to a fortune, but it was also a killing knife!


    Jun Wu Yi''s words were not a joke, but a matter of life and death!


    The first thing Zhao Jing did when he sat on the throne was to kill his mother, and the second thing he did was destroy his entire family. Her eyes reddened. "Royal Uncle ¡­" "It''s me, my dear uncle ¡­"


    Dongfang Wenming spoke very slowly, his voice cold and thin as he said, "Does Your Majesty know what the emperors used to call themselves in the past? Yes... "Otherworldly!" He smiled gently. "There is only one person in this world who can do nine or five. There is only one monarch in this world, and that is the Emperor!"


    Her breathing quickened, "Since I am the ruler of this world, then I want my mother to live again. I don''t want Imperial Uncle to die ¡­ Can the Great General do that? "


    With that said, Dongfang Wenming had already walked out.


    Zhao Jing held onto his bright yellow dragon robe as he ran out of the palace, his calves trembling. However, he was stopped by a eunuch.


    "I am the Emperor!" Zhao Jing wailed, "Why aren''t you letting me out?"


    In this vast palace, without her mother''s protection, without the prestige of the imperial family, she could only face the fear of death alone. When he thought of those courtesans hanging in the palace, Zhao Jing felt a chill run down his spine. He held onto the wall and trembled!


    She had not grown up in the palace or those princes'' palaces, so how could she have known that the Imperial Court was filled with strange and unpredictable waves of battle?


    But now, she finally understood!


    Suddenly, a figure leapt out from within the crowd and landed at Zhao Jing''s feet. The eunuchs also failed to react in time, and they were all stunned on the spot!


    "Your Majesty! "Damn it!" The young man cried his heart out as he cried. He immediately grabbed Zhao Jing''s ankle. "Your majesty!" My father was wrongly accused. Your majesty, my father didn''t plot a rebellion. Your majesty, ah, your majesty ¡­ "


    The guards rushed forward to pick him up, as if they were going to drag him down!


    "Your Majesty, if Dongfang Xi Ming exterminated all of the Zhao Family, then Your Majesty will truly be a loner! "Your majesty!" The shout of the young man finally brought Zhao Jing back to reality.


    For the first time, she straightened her neck and resolutely shouted towards Dongfang Wenming, "I want to protect his life!"


    When Zhao Jing said this, the surroundings instantly quieted down. It was so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard. Even the young man stopped crying, holding his breath and not daring to breathe! No one could predict the consequences of offending the great general!


    Who was the Great General Dongfang? He was the one who kept his word. Killing a person in ten steps was a normal thing. Right now, the little Emperor hadn''t even sat down, yet he dared to challenge Dongfang Wenming. Wasn''t this like a tiger pouncing flies on a tiger''s head? Was he courting death?


    Footsteps rang out. One step, two steps. Three steps, four steps!


    Dongfang Wenming stood straight in front of her, his tall body blocking all the light. He looked at her condescendingly as if they had just met. His beautiful phoenix eyes flashed with clear ridicule, but it only lasted for a moment. In the end, all that was left was indifference. "Does the emperor know who this person is?"


    Zhao Jing didn''t know who this wailing youth was, but he understood that this youth was absolutely correct! If she couldn''t protect them today, then there would be a day when she couldn''t protect herself either! After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing turned around to look at the young man. "What''s your name?"


    The youth''s body trembled like a sieve. "If ¡­ if I were to reply to the emperor, I would ¡­ I would be the Third Marquis'' son, Zhao Yuannan!"


    "The emperor heard it?" Dongfang Bu Fang was staring straight at her. There was not a single emotion on his face, but his eyes were sharp.


    Zhao Jing gritted his teeth. "I''ll keep him!"

 C4

    If he wanted to keep Zhao Yuannan, he still had to get past Dongfang Wenming.


    Dongfang Wenming said, "Not long ago, His Majesty ordered the extermination of Zhao Si''s entire clan. Since he doesn''t have imperial records, he wants to forgive Zhao Si''s son. Isn''t this just telling the people of the world that His Majesty went back on his word? A sinner was a sinner, he could not be left alive if he wanted to die! Didn''t the Emperor understand the principle of letting the tiger return to the mountain? "


    Zhao Jing was betting on a calamity. "But you said that I''m the emperor, the lord of the world!"


    If she won, she would be able to survive. If I lose ¡­ She would die together with Zhao Yuannan! This still depended on how much weight she had in her heart!


    Before his mother passed away, she had said that Dongfang Buming did not dare to kill her.


    Although Zhao Jing didn''t know the reason, Dongfang Wenming had spared no effort to bring her back from the countryside. He had not hesitated to kill her mother and protect her daughter''s identity; there must be another reason for that!


    Zhao Jing wiped the tears from her eyes and opened her eyes wide. She stared unblinkingly at the unfathomable scene in the east.


    Dongfang Wenming was stunned for a moment. He hadn''t expected that the sobbing Zhao Jing would suddenly have a bit of the aura of a monarch.


    "I want him alive!" Zhao Jing said, "From now on, you will serve by my side. Anyone who dares to touch him will be punished with the death of their king!"


    Inside and outside the black mass of kneeling, the servants did not dare to breathe out, much less raise their heads.


    "The Emperor destroyed his entire clan, but he still wants to keep him?" Dongfang Wenming crouched down to keep Zhao Jing''s eye on him. "Your Imperial Majesty has thought that if he wanted to avenge father, he could take advantage of the emperor''s misfortune and place a knife on Your Imperial Majesty''s neck ¡­"


    "This servant doesn''t dare!" Zhao Yuannan immediately changed his words, feeling extremely terrified, "This servant will definitely serve Your Majesty with all my heart. I definitely won''t dare to have any second thoughts! Your servant''s life was given to you by the emperor, your servant ¡­ "


    Dongfang Wenming coughed lightly, interrupting Zhao Yuannan''s words.


    "I''m not afraid!" Zhao Jing looked to the east, but didn''t dare to meet his gaze. Dongfang Wenming''s eyes were too cold. It was like a cold night in the desert, so cold that she subconsciously shrunk her body.


    After a while, Dongfang Wenming slowly stood up. A hint of disdain appeared on his lifeless face.


    It was a disdain towards young people, a ridicule towards the careful! What could be hidden from his eyes? It was just a stubborn, self-righteous, and intelligent young man. It was hard to tell if he was old or smart! If he was able to reach his current state, how could it be something that Zu Yin could do?


    "The word ''servant'' really changes his mouth fast!" Dongfang Wenming gently held Zhao Jing''s hand and turned to give him a faint smile. It was as if the unhappiness just now was just a farce.


    He led her back, and she let him hold her hand. He was clearly a cold-blooded and ruthless person, but his palm was as warm as a heart!


    "Since you want to be the servant of the Emperor, then go report your dao to the Internal Affairs Supervisor!" The East did not say so.


    As soon as he said that, Zhao Yuannan who was outside cried out, "Your majesty, spare me ¡­" "Your Majesty, don''t ¡­"


    Zhao Jing''s heart skipped a beat and he was at a loss for words. "What kind of place is an inmate overseer?" She threw Dongfang Wenming''s hand away and ran back while holding her clothes. She could not let anyone kill Zhao YuanNan. If he stood alone and did not have any help in the future, then Zhao Jing would be no different from dead!


    Zhao Jing stopped outside a door. She had watched as they dragged Zhao Yuannan inside.


    There were guards guarding the door, and inside, there was a screen. Zhao Jing stood outside the screen and could clearly see what was going on inside. With just a few glances, Zhao Jing''s young body couldn''t help but tremble. Even when her mother had died, she had never been as scared as she was now ¡­


    In the next moment, Zhao Jing was frantically running away with the corner of his dragon robe. He crashed headfirst into the bosom of Dongfang Wenming. She ran so fast that she almost bounced off the ground. Fortunately, Dongfang Cunming pulled her back into his embrace.


    Dongfang Wenming was like a benevolent elder, he caressed her back and comforted her softly. "Since His Majesty wants him to stay, then we must follow the rules of the palace! Even if the Emperor was the emperor, the emperor still had their own ancestral rules and laws! Zhao Yuannan can be exempted from the death penalty and cannot be spared. Otherwise, how can he keep the masses from talking? "


    Zhao Jing raised his head to look at him. It was as if he had truly seen the demons of the world. In an instant, his vision turned pitch-black and he lost consciousness!


    In a daze, she seemed to have returned to the room.


    Zhao Yuannan was pressed onto the bed by a few elderly eunuchs. They tied his hands to the bedpost with a cloth belt and stuffed his mouth so that he wouldn''t scream. The eunuchs were playing with his younger brother without restraint. They were extremely excited. Accompanying the eunuch''s slightly agitated and heavy breathing, that lustre like jade object was slowly stuffed into his space.


    Separated by the screen, Zhao Jing could see the object. It was so thick and long ¡­


    How much pain should it hurt?


    Zhao Yuannan''s body was covered in blood!


    Zhao Yuannan was crying, as was Zhao Jing. She had never thought that human nature could be this vile! Killing was like killing someone on the spot. This kind of humiliation made her feel even worse than killing Zhao Yuannan. I will not kill Born, but Born will be humiliated because of me ¡­


    The wind blew against the half-open window frame, causing a creaking sound. The vague sound of the East could be heard in Zhao Jing''s ears: Ru, Liu Ying, was an example of a tiger being raised. Since the Emperor insisted on staying, he could only send it to the inner palace to be taught a good lesson.


    Zhao Jing cried out in alarm as he sat up with tears all over his face.


    The Qian Yuan Palace was still the Qian Yuan Palace, and it was empty without a single person.


    "Dong Fangming, you lied to me!"

 C5

    After what happened to Zhao Yuannan, Zhao Jing became ill. She laid on the bed extremely peacefully. It turned out that she had caught a bit of cold and wanted to have a good night''s sleep. However, in the end ¡­ He might as well feign illness for a month.


    It was clearly just a slight chill, but in the end, it had turned into a bedridden man! But in front of the people from the East, the imperial physicians could only say that the emperor was still young, and that he needed some time to recover from his shock.


    Dongfang Wenming withdrew the Imperial Physician and quietly sat on the edge of the bed. He reached out his hand to grasp Zhao Jing''s wrist. "After taking so much medicine, I still haven''t recovered. Your majesty''s body should be well taken care of!" This humble official will take care of the matters of the imperial court, I ask that Your Majesty rest assured. "


    Not long after, a maidservant from the east, Gan Tang, came in with some medicine. "Great General!"


    "Serve the emperor and eat his medicine. In the future, we''ll stay before the imperial palace." Dongfang Xi stood up and looked meaningfully at Zhao Jing on the sickbed. "Although the emperor isn''t too ill, the medicine ¡­" We still have to eat it! "


    Gan Tang held the medicine in front of him and bowed respectfully. "This servant, Gan Tang, will serve Your Majesty with medicine!"


    Zhao Jing was not ill, but the medicine had not yet been given to her by Dong Fang Ming, so she had to eat it! Zhao Jing wordlessly picked up the medicine in front of Gan Tang. Not a single drop remained. Holding the empty bowl in his hand, Zhao Jing said with a cold expression, "Satisfied?" "Get out!"


    When Gan Tang received the medicine bowl, he wasn''t like those snobbish villains who were the accomplices of a tiger. There wasn''t a single trace of contempt or contempt on his face, he was just like a lifeless puppet.


    Zhao Jing mocked in his heart: A servant untaught in the East is truly the same ruthlessness!


    After saluting, Gan Tang respectfully withdrew!


    "Drink them all?" Dongfang Wenming, who was outside the palace, glanced at the empty bowl in Gan Tang''s hands.


    "Yes sir!" The crabapple was expressionless, "Not a single drop remains!"


    "Three years will soon pass!" As he said this, a trace of unconcealable excitement appeared on Dongfang''s face for a moment before calming down. He straightened his body slightly, took a deep breath and said, "Now that it has started, we can''t stop! I must let her drink it. "


    "Yes sir!" Gan Tang bowed.


    Dongfang Wenming left with a flick of his sleeve. He looked at his back and felt a bit anxious, as if someone was waiting for him and wanted to return home as soon as possible!


    For some reason, Dongfang Wenming had allowed Zhao Yuannan to return to Zhao Jing''s side. However, the current Zhao Yuannan was no longer the heroic young man from before. The despondency between his brows and his battered and exhausted body had left a vile mark on his body, making him unable to straighten his waist!


    When Zhao Yuannan bowed, Zhao Jing was sitting at the table with a pale face. He wrote a beautiful line of words on the table with his little head. "If you want it, you have to give it to me first. If you want to capture it, you have to give it first!"


    This was because Zhao Yuannan was the son of a sinner. Even with the Emperor''s forgiveness, he could no longer live under the name of the Zhao Dynasty. Therefore, Zhao Yuannan was given the name of a sinner. He changed his name to: He (hui) was born.


    The meaning of the word viper: viper.


    It was a melody: a night of prosperity and a dream to repent the Emperor''s family!


    These days, Zhao Jing was ill and the palace was quiet, but the sky had long changed.


    "Your majesty!" Zhao Yuannan bowed and hurried in.


    Zhao Jing was leaning against the bed pillar in a daze. When she heard the noise, she only raised her eyelids, but there was no sadness or joy on her face.


    Seeing that there is no one around, Zhao Yuannan lowered his voice and said, "Today, the Great General has held court. He says that the Emperor has been unable to take charge of the affairs of the royal family for a long time and has temporarily taken over the authority of the imperial court! The generals of the imperial court had to stand together and proclaim themselves as their own ¡­ "Regent!"


    Regent?


    In other words, the power of the imperial government was still in the hands of Dongfang Wenming!


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly. "I don''t really understand much about the politics of the court. Can Elder Brother Nan tell me the current situation of the court?"


    There were some things that he didn''t dare to say. Even though no one was around, they still had to guard against the wall. There was no one around, so Zhao Yuannan gathered up his courage. "Your Majesty, you have to listen carefully. This servant will only say this once!"

 C6

    Zhao Yuannan slowly explained, "When Emperor Xian was alive, he took Imperial Tutor Qi Yunshan and the Wenyuan Pavilion''s Grand Scholar, Shi Zhonggu, especially seriously. Before the late Emperor passed away, the Imperial Tutor, the former crown prince''s junior protector, Uncle Ke, was appointed to the post of Prime Minister. The so-called Prime Minister is the head of a hundred officials, the Emperor should know its weight. When Father was alive, he mentioned that Cobb was a very intelligent person and was very learned. He was an extremely shrewd person, and should not be underestimated. "


    When Zhao Jing heard this, he memorized it. "How is the relationship between this Qi Yun Mountain and the East?"


    Zhao Yuannan glanced at the door and said in a low voice, "It''s like water and fire!"


    It was only four words, but it had already made their relationship clear.


    She remembered that her master had also taught her some imperial strategies. As a king, she wanted to know how to balance the court and not cut off both its wings. The so-called checks and balances would allow the emperor to be in an invincible position, and there would be powerful people who would be able to use them!


    If they were cut off, they would truly become a loner!


    Zhao Jing wouldn''t be alone.


    "The Emperor should have made preparations for the general''s regent!" In the end, Zhao Yuannan was still a few years older than Zhao Jing. He was also the proper heir to the Imperial clan, so he knew many things.


    Zhao Jing nodded. "Thank you for the reminder, Big Brother Nan!"


    He could not let Dongfang Wenming continue being this proud. He had to think of a way! Zhao Jing felt that he had to start from Qi Yunshan in order for Dongfang Wenming to be wary of him. However, he was still a girl after all. If he was a man ¡­


    Zhao Jing rubbed the center of his brows. Even if he died, he would still die. How could he not take the risk?!


    Before long, the news of the emperor''s illness spread throughout the palace. According to the ancestor''s rules, if the emperor was gravely ill, one could choose a noble woman to serve in the palace. However, this lady was very particular about it. She would definitely be respected beyond compare! The most respected person in the world was Qi Yunshan''s daughter ¡ª Qi Ruyu!


    The Tutor Qi Yunshan''s daughter, Qi Ruyu, was well-known throughout the capital for her beauty. Thirteen cardamom, slender and graceful, beautiful as a flower. She was the apple of the eye of the honored tutor, Qi Yunshan.


    When the new emperor ascended to the throne, the throne was suspended in the air. Only young couples love each other for a long time, waiting for the emperor to grow up and help the royal family grow up! It was only natural to make preparations in advance.


    Naturally, the Ministry of Rites'' activities couldn''t be concealed from the Regent''s Manor. However, when they heard that the Emperor wanted to express his joy, Dongfang Wenming frowned slightly, but didn''t say a word. The Emperor''s Illness... Heh ¡­ It was not an illness at all, so how could he have the urge to make fun of Ye Xiao?


    Dongfang Bu''s bright eyes slightly sank, as if he thought of something.


    In the evening, Zhao Yuannan was stopped outside the Qian Yuan Palace. Looking at the eunuchs who had stopped him, he subconsciously clenched his fists. But right now, he had nothing. He could only allow himself to be humiliated by others and be taken to the infirmary.


    By the time Zhao Jing received the news, it was already too late!


    Zhao Jing knew better than anyone what had happened when he entered the Internal Affairs Bureau. The last time Zhao Yuannan came, he almost died here. Then this time ¡­


    Jiang Qingfeng, the head eunuch in charge of the inner palace, was an old schemer. He led Zhao Jing around but still couldn''t find Zhao Yuannan. Zhao Jing had no choice but to stand outside the wall and wait! Even when it began to drizzle, Zhao Jing was still standing guard outside. So what if it was the emperor? No one paid her any attention. There wasn''t even a person holding an umbrella for her.


    When Zhao Yuannan came out of the gate, he immediately saw Zhao Jing standing in the rain. His face was completely drained of blood.


    Their gazes met, and Zhao Jinghuan''s eyes reddened.


    In the drizzling rain, she walked in front while he followed. No one spoke.


    When he returned to the palace, he found Gan Tang waiting for him at the entrance of the palace with his clothes in his hands. Dongfang Wenming was waiting for him in the warm room of the side palace.


    "Please change your clothes, Your Majesty!" Gan Tang bowed.


    Zhao Jing abruptly pushed away Gan Tang and walked straight into the side chamber. He shouted toward the east, "You''re not speaking your mind!" You promised me that you wouldn''t make things difficult for Zhao Yuannan again. "


    Dongfang Wenming gripped the cup tightly. His distinct joints revealed a hint of white. "Does Your Majesty know what you''re doing? To go out in the rain for a servant? What do you expect the court to think of the Emperor? How did you make the people of the world view the ruler of a country? Your Majesty, what do you think? "


    "Everyone knows that Zhao Yuannan''s life was saved by me, and now the great general wants to tell me that my Jun Wu Yi''s words are just a joke?" Zhao Jing gnashed his teeth. "What does it matter how the people of the world view me? This world belongs to me, but isn''t it still up to you to decide?"


    Dongfang Wenming paused for a moment. He didn''t expect that when this little girl didn''t cry, she would cry out ¡­ He was also a sharp tongued person.


    "You still dare to make a ruckus?" Dongfang Wenming slowly stood up and walked towards Zhao Jing, one step at a time.


    Zhao Jing subconsciously retreated, and his body suddenly pressed against the ice-cold stone pillar.


    She already had nowhere to retreat to!


    Yet, he was right in front of her!


    Suddenly, Dongfang Wenming reached out his hand to pinch her neck.

 C7

    Zhao Jing was terrified. She was alone and had the title of emperor. In essence, she was nothing more than a puppet.


    She had thought that his palm was warm, that he was a warm person, and now that his hand was on her neck, she could directly feel the coldness of death. She finally realized that Dongfang Wenming was the coldest person in the world!


    The East was cold, cold enough to kill anyone without batting an eyelid.


    At this moment, his fingers were tapping lightly on her carotid artery, causing her heart to beat uncontrollably, following his rhythm. "The emperor wants to keep his servant, this subject will spare no effort to protect him; the emperor is sick, this subject does not dare to neglect, and will wholeheartedly handle the imperial court affairs for the emperor. What else is the emperor not satisfied with? Is it because the Imperial Jade Seal is too heavy to hold, or because the Emperor wants to remove it when the head is swaying around on the neck? "


    Suddenly, the strength in his hands tightened.


    The suffocating feeling instantly made Zhao Jing widen her eyes. She grabbed onto his hand that was squeezing her neck. "If you have something to say, let''s talk ¡­" "We ¡­"


    The warm breath of the east was on her temples. "The chicken, Si Chen, can be killed by anyone! The Emperor should understand the logic behind this even better than anyone else. " If he could spare her, he could easily kill her!


    Zhao Jing''s eyebrows lifted up in shock. He looked like a broken object that had been thrown to the ground by Dongfang Wenming.


    "Before the Emperor speaks, it is best for you to think of your own identity. Otherwise, this subject will not be able to protect you!" After saying that, Dongfang Wenming stood up with his hands behind his back. His tall body blocked out all light as darkness enveloped Zhao Jing''s entire body.


    Zhao Jing was no longer as angry as she had been a moment ago. She fell to the ground, clutching her neck as she gently coughed. However, no matter how hard Zhao Jing tried, he couldn''t understand. Just what was on him that he could tolerate her until now? Why would such a proud and aloof man be willing to lower himself to others?


    Her recklessness and ignorance, logically speaking ¡­ It would only hinder his plans!


    What kind of person was he? What was he thinking?


    In the next moment, Zhao Jing was gently lifted up. She looked in shock at the pair of eyes that were smiling without any ripples, as well as instinctively filled with fear. Yet in his deep eyes, there was only indifference and estrangement, not even a hint of emotion.


    "It is this humble subject who deserves to die for scaring the emperor!" Dongfang didn''t know how to bow, as if the overbearing attitude just now wasn''t from him.


    When Zhao Jing saw his nonchalant appearance, his face turned pale, "The Regent ¡­" "No need for formalities!"


    "This humble subject has offended Your Majesty for the sake of the emperor''s future. On the wedding day, hardships are unavoidable, and from today onwards, Your Majesty should properly preserve the emperor''s strength. The Emperor was still young, so he shouldn''t be confused about matters of the court. Just having eyes and ears wasn''t enough! The words of a eunuch are not to be taken seriously. This humble subject will take his leave! "


    After saying that, Dongfang Wenming bowed and left.


    Zhao Jing watched his figure disappear at the door, his body trembling uncontrollably. His face was as white as a sheet of paper. It was hard to tell if it was due to the cold or the fear!


    "Your majesty?" Zhao Yuannan''s eyes widened as he fearfully looked at Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing swallowed a mouthful of saliva and slowly stroked his neck. He clenched his fists tightly within his sleeves. "Wall ¡­" "He has ears!"


    She was only a sliver away from death.


    However, in this life, which part of him hadn''t given in to him?


    Ever since that day, Zhao Jing had never met anyone from the East.


    Zhao Yuannan said that Dongfang Wuming was busy fighting for power, so that the king wouldn''t be overjoyed and the Qi family would go to the imperial harem, but Dongfang Wuming would be caught off guard!


    Zhao Jing looked at the red wedding gown that Gan Tang had brought, and lightly brushed the embroidered dragon patterns on it with his fingertips. It was her first time getting married, but instead of marrying the husband she wanted, she became the husband of someone else! Unconsciously, he muttered to himself, "Mother''s spirit in heaven, you must protect me!"

 C8

    "Your Majesty, don''t worry." Zhao Yuannan said, "When we get married, we have the empress dowager''s eunuchs watching over us, as well as people from the Ministry of Rites. Furthermore, we''re even marrying the daughter of the Tutor Manor. Nothing will happen to her!"


    Zhao Jing raised his head to look at him and suddenly smiled. "I''m not sure if this empress will be able to succeed!"


    Zhao Yuannan was stunned. "His Majesty means ¡­"


    Regarding this, Zhao Jingyan only smiled and didn''t say anything.


    Remember the master said: King Wen in the public, bitter gossip; people are trapped in a moment, should hide the light to nourish the dark! After experiencing several life and death battles, Zhao Jing felt that he should be sensible now! Now, it''s time to take good care of it ¡­


    Zhao Jing continued to feign illness when the Ministry of Rites arranged for the Emperor to get married. However, pretending to be sick didn''t seem like it at all. These days, Zhao Jing''s heart had always felt stuffy and stuffy. Occasionally he had angina pectoris in the middle of the night, and the imperial physician couldn''t explain it!


    Zhao Jing was wearing a bright red, joyous robe. He rubbed his chest and frowned slightly. This joyous color made her appear transparent, just like a porcelain doll. However, there was no warmth in between his eyes like this age, only an undisputable gloominess and a belly full of calculations.


    Seeing that it was almost time, there was no response from the Great Fu Mansion. No news was sent from the entrance of the palace.


    Zhao Jing''s lips turned pale as he coughed softly. He was somewhat restless.


    Zhao Yuannan hastily ran over and shouted, "Your majesty, the empress''s palanquin has been taken away!"


    Zhao Jing suddenly raised his head. His heart that was still in suspense was finally at ease. She noticed that everyone''s eyes were on her, so she pretended to be worried. Breathing heavily, she asked, "Who is so bold as to dare rob the palanquin?"


    "He said that he''s a bandit from Zhong Gu Mountain. He has already left the city and returned to his lair!" Zhao Yuannan wiped the sweat off his forehead. "Your majesty, summon the officials!"


    This matter wasn''t something that Zhao Jing could handle alone. He had to summon a hundred officials.


    In the eyes of the civil and military officials, a ten-year-old child was not even fully grown. At best, he was only a puppet. As a result, the civil and military officials began discussing amongst themselves. As for Zhao Jing, he sat on the dragon throne, his hands propped up on his cheeks as he looked at everyone with a bewildered expression!


    "Your majesty!" Prime Minister Kobayashi said, "The Zhong Gu mountain bandits are not a one-day cold, the old emperor was still rampant in the old days. And now he dared to lay his hands on the imperial palanquin and kidnapped the future empress of the empress! This subject shall play: The emperor sends troops to suppress the empress, and shall bring back the future empress safely! "


    The officials saluted, "This official will second it!"


    Zhao Jing nodded. His young and clear voice was somewhat puzzled. "The bandits are so scary. Will Big Sister Empress be okay?"


    Cobalt sighed softly, "This subject and others ¡­" I will try my best! "


    "The empress sister must return safely. Zhen is still waiting for her to play with me!" Zhao Jing stood up. "I''m tired. I need to rest!" In any case, I don''t understand what you guys are saying.


    After he finished speaking, Zhao Jing swaggered out of the throne room.


    Behind him, the ministers looked at each other and shook their heads. They were all disappointed with Zhao Jing!


    Let the East go to the rescue?" Dongfang Wenming couldn''t wait for something to happen to the Qi family. Could he really do his best? The Regent''s Mansion is no longer a place to add insult to injury. They are already Amitabha. All the officials sighed. The young emperor had been kept in the dark and had great trust in the East. He truly had no idea of the tiger and wolf''s poison and was truly a fool.


    Once inside the palace, Zhao YuanNan quickly closed the door and asked, "Is the emperor really going to let them find Dongfang Buming?"


    Zhao Jing blinked his eyes as he smiled. "Didn''t you say that Prime Minister Ke Er has deep connections in the city and is a member of Imperial Tutor Qi Yunshan?"


    Zhao Yuannan was stunned. "His Majesty means ¡­"


    Zhao Jing played with the jade thumb ring in his hand as a cold light flashed through his eyes. "What a good opportunity. Big brother Nan doesn''t understand?"

 C9

    It was not that Zhao Yuannan didn''t understand it, he just didn''t expect these ten-year-old young men to have such deep thoughts, sensitive and sharp!


    "What does the Emperor plan to do next?" Zhao Yuannan asked, "Since we''re going to bite off more than we can chew, then should we fan the flames and make the fire burn more intensely? "Your Majesty ¡­"


    Zhao Jing made a gesture. "Shh!"


    Last time, the partition wall had ears, wasn''t that enough to teach him a lesson?


    Zhao Jing began to write. She was writing like a beautiful little flower. Her writing was better than anyone else''s, and this was something her master had taught her personally. Write them one at a time, leaving no trace behind!


    His Master said: "If you want to be a good worker, you must first take advantage of the weapon!" Zhao Jing felt that he still hadn''t used any of his abilities to fight back.


    She leisurely wrote the last line of words: Ignore, not ask, pretend to be stupid or stupefied!


    These words were Zhao Jing''s final words.


    Zhao Yuannan formally examined the ten-year old Zhao Jing. His face was handsome, and his eyes curved like the moon when he smiled. The corners of his lips curled up as he hid his emotions. Although Zhao Jing had come from the countryside, he was calm and experienced!


    By now, the entire capital knew that the empress would be robbed in the future, so the imperial government sent out an army to exterminate the bandits.


    It was already the early morning of the second day when the soldiers had rushed up to the Zhong Gu mountain. There were no traces of the bandits left in the village. As if they had agreed upon something, not a single one of them left. A bunch of living people disappeared without a trace right under the watchful eyes of the officials!


    In one of the dungeons in the stronghold, Qi Ruyu was finally found by the officials.


    She originally wanted to be the empress, but now ¡­ His clothes were tattered and he was battered and exhausted!


    No one knew what Qi Ruyu had encountered on this night.


    When Qi Ruyu was finally washed and brought back to Zhao Jing, Zhao Jing turned his head to look at the nearby Ke Boyu and Imperial Tutor Qi Yunshan. He laughed heartily. "It''s good that Elder Sister Empress is fine!"


    The wedding ceremony continued as usual. Zhao Jing held onto Qi Ruyu''s hand as they walked up the throne room.


    Even if they were to marry, it would be the end of it. All the civil and military officials were present!


    Zhao Jing led Qi Ruyu through the unknown lands of the East. When he turned around to look at her, his eyes were filled with an enchanting glimmer. She saw the corner of his mouth twitch and laughed with him.


    Their gazes met, and they each had their own heart.


    In the first year of Grand Xia, Emperor of Wen, Zhao Jing, stood behind the Grand Tutor Qi Yunshan''s daughter, Qi Ruyu.


    A hundred officials celebrating, the new heir apparent, the Qi family.


    However, everyone was still discussing the matter of Zhong Gu Mountain in private.


    All the officials and soldiers present had seen the empress come out of the bandit''s dungeons in untidy clothes. Since then, the prime minister and the Qi family had issued a death order. Whoever dared to gossip about the empress dowager''s life!


    However, it was not something you could stop just because you wanted to.


    Zhao Jing stood with his hands clasped behind his back. "They say that I should sleep with the empress."


    Qi Ruyu panicked a little. "Chenqie is willing to serve the emperor, chenqie ¡­"


    However, Zhao Jing was quick to react. He abruptly grabbed Qi Ruyu''s wrist and pulled up her sleeve. At his elbow, the bright red gatekeeping sand looked really good! Since he was the queen, he must have gone through numerous tests, and his first request was to be a virgin! In fact, there was one near Zhao Jing''s elbow! But... Zhao Jing''s gatekeeping sand was different from Qi Ruyu''s because Qi Ruyu''s gatekeeping sand could be rubbed off!


    Qi Ruyu was so frightened that she knelt down in front of Zhao Jing with a thump. In an instant, her tears fell like rain. "Your majesty?"


    This action also caused Zhao Yuannan to be stunned. He quickly ordered the Empress Dowager and Eunuch Shi to leave the scene. If word of the empress''s infidelity got out, the mess would be blown.


    "It seems like the Regent''s words are true." Zhao Jing let go.


    Seeing Qi Ruyu''s body stiffen, Zhao Jing knew she understood. He continued, "As the empress, you didn''t protect the palace. That night at Zhong Gu Mountain, could you tell me what happened?"


    Qi Ruyu no longer cried. Her face was pale as she sat on the ground like a pile of mud.


    Zhao Jing leisurely crouched down and wiped the tears off her face with his handkerchief. "My harem needs someone to take care of it, but I don''t like being cheated." It was the Regent who brought you back. We won''t make things difficult for the Regent, so we won''t make things difficult for you! "But I have a condition: I will let you go, and I hope that the empress will not make things difficult for me in the future!"


    After speaking, Zhao Jing turned and departed.


    The next day, everyone knew that on the night of the wedding, the emperor was not staying at the Xi Wu Palace!


    On the day of the wedding, the Empress Dowager and the Eunuch Master had all been killed!

 C10

    According to the ancestors'' rules, since the emperor had already been established, then it was time for them to take the reins of power personally. However, Zhao Yuannan didn''t understand. Why was Zhao Jing still pretending to be sick? How long would he have to pretend to be ill? Zhao Jing either wanted him to go to the Han Lin Courtyard to move books, or he wanted him to hide in the imperial study and copy books. He was like a puppet! He pretended to be deaf and mute! Even though Zhao Yuannan would occasionally inform Zhao Jing of the news, Zhao Jing remained indifferent.


    Zhao Yuannan was increasingly unable to understand what Zhao Jing was thinking. He had given up? Surrender? When he thought about the terrible death of his parents and how he had suffered so much, Zhao Yuannan''s blood ran in reverse!


    "Big brother Nan?" Seeing that Zhao Yuannan was in a daze, Zhao Jing put down the book in his hands. "Big brother Nan, do you have something on your mind?"


    Zhao Yuannan snapped back to reality. "Your Majesty, please forgive me. This servant has nothing on my mind!"


    Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened. He was about to ask when Dongfang Wenming entered.


    "Your majesty!" The people of the East did not express their respect.


    Although he was born a martial general, he had always done very well in the future.


    A smile immediately appeared on Zhao Jing''s face. "Regent, dispense with formalities!" Sit! " Instead, he turned to Zhao Yuannan and said, "You Sheng, serve him some tea!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan gritted his teeth and excused himself after saluting.


    Zhao Jing''s heart froze. Zhao Yuannan''s expression ¡­


    As Dongfang Wenming sat down, Zhao Jing obediently walked over.


    "How come the Regent is free today?" She blinked her bright eyes like a young girl who had no knowledge of the world. Her face was clear and clean as she sat in front of him and looked up at him with a look of admiration.


    Master said that the higher one was, the more used to being looked up to. Only by being looked up to would one be able to be proud of themselves.


    Dongfang Wenming spoke up faintly, "When the war in the Southwest begins, Huqiang is about to make a move to harass the border. Does the emperor think we should fight or reconcile?"


    Zhao Jing thought about it carefully. Dongfang Wenming didn''t want to ask her for an answer on this matter, but rather, he wanted to test her. "I don''t know!" As she said this, she lowered her eyes, revealing a slightly panicked expression.


    Dongfang Wenming sighed lightly. "His Majesty is the ruler of a nation. Some things should be learned and decided!"


    "Ever since mother left us, I hate killing people!" Zhao Jing stretched his neck. "I like to be in peace and quiet. I like to read and bask in the sun and have nothing to worry about every day." Why kill? What''s so good about killing people? "


    Dongfang Wenming stared at her as if he was thinking about something.


    Zhao Jing''s heart sank. He had been seen through? His heart couldn''t help but tighten.


    Fortunately, Dongfang Wenming didn''t say anything. He just left without saying anything.


    Zhao Jing had been smiling the entire time. He watched Dongfang Wenming walk out of the hall and disappear from his line of sight. The smile at the corner of his mouth finally completely collapsed and gradually turned ice-cold.


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips. He stared at the direction where Dongfang Wenming had disappeared for a long time without recovering his composure. His fingertips were tightly pinching his palm!


    Picking up the book once more, Zhao Jing leaned against the imperial concubine''s bed, his eyes squinting as he read. Zhao Yuannan took a look at the door, then turned around and left.


    After a moment, a palace maid lowered her head and quickly entered with a cup in her hand. "This servant pays her respects to the emperor. Your Lotus Heart Tea, Your Majesty!"


    Zhao Jing immediately sat up alertly and silently touched the short blade in her sleeve. Zhao Yuannan had secretly used it to protect her from harm.


    "I didn''t ask anyone to brew the Lotus Heart Tea." Zhao Jing stared at her.


    Drinking Lotus Heart Tea was originally Master''s habit. Afterwards, Zhao Jing had followed his master and also liked the Lotus Heart Tea. Take the lotus seed in the belly of the two heart buds, although it is bitter, but also clear heart clear eyes, sweet aftertaste.


    "Who are you?" Zhao Jing quickly stood up. Just as he was about to open his mouth and call for someone, the palace maid suddenly raised her head.

 C11

    "Young master, it''s me!" The palace maid hurriedly said.


    This girl was delicate and pretty, with sword-like eyebrows that gave off a valiant air. When she looked at Zhao Jing, she smiled, carrying a trace of doting gentleness. "Young Master, don''t you remember? Back then, it was Young Master and Master Nan who saved me together. I''ve said it before, if Young Master has any difficulties, Wei Shuge will repay them with her life! "


    "Young master, I am Wei Shuge!" The Yin Lin Manor was Wei Shuge! Does young master still remember? " she asked eagerly, her eyes full of hope.


    Zhao Jing would naturally remember!


    Just half a year ago, she and her master met some Jianghu people while they were on their way up the mountain to pick herbs. Many big burly men were bullying a woman covered in blood. They did that to her, so many people...


    His master hadn''t wanted to interfere, but he couldn''t resist Zhao Jing''s pleas for help.


    The woman he had saved was covered in wounds from sword wounds.


    This woman was Wei Shuge!


    Fortunately, her Master and Zhao Jing had taken care of her for two days and two nights without rest. Only then did Wei Shuge wake up. After three or five days, Wei Shuge left a message: In the future, I will definitely sacrifice my life to report to you.


    Because of this incident, Master was afraid of attracting trouble from the martial arts world, so he took Master away from the Yin Lin residence and wandered the world!


    "Wei Shuge?" I remember you! " Zhao Jing hesitated for a moment before saying, "You haven''t recovered from your injuries that day. Why did you leave?"


    "When that time comes, I will be hunted down. I don''t want to implicate you!" Wei Shuge sighed softly. "Now that I have avenged my great vengeance, when I go back to repay my gratitude, I discovered that something has happened to my young master! It was only after the investigation that they found out that the young master had come to the palace! However, I never thought that Young Master would actually ¡­ "He became the Emperor!"


    "Sister Shuge, my mother is dead!" Zhao Jing looked at her. "But I want to live!"


    "I''ll take you with me!" Wei Shuge pursed her lips and said, "I can enter the palace, so naturally I can take you out as well!"


    "Could it be that this world is ruled by a king? Once I sit on this throne, it won''t be that easy for me to leave!" Zhao Jing gazed at her. "Tomorrow, many people will die because of me!" Moreover, my mother can''t die in vain! Those people forced my mother to her death in front of me, so I will definitely not let them go so easily.


    Wei Shuge stared fixedly at her, sighing softly, "Forget it, you gave me my life. I''ll let you stay in the palace! It''s a good thing that I got in touch with you. I''ll wait on you in the imperial kitchens, and then I''ll find a chance to transfer to you! In the future, Sister Shuge will protect you! "


    Zhao Jing repeatedly nodded as he hugged Wei Shuge. His eyes reddened. "Everyone in this palace wants me dead, but I insist on living!"


    "Who dares to want you dead. Sister Shuge will make it so that he won''t live past tonight!" Wei Shuge narrowed her eyes.


    Zhao Jing''s heart thumped as he looked aghast at Wei Shuge.


    Wei Shuge lowered her head to look at Zhao Jing''s pale face. "I''ll help you kill Dongfang Wenming!"


    Zhao Jing immediately pressed down on Wei Shuge''s hand and hastily shifted his gaze to the door. She quickly ran to the door and carefully stretched out her head to look. Fortunately, there weren''t many people outside, only a few guards.


    Zhao Jing''s heart pounded and his face turned pale.


    The unidentified ears of the East are alive!


    The last time he had Zhao Yuannan talk about going up the ranks, Zhao Yuannan had suffered a lot. If Wei Shuge''s words had reached Dongfang Wenming''s ears, she would definitely have died!


    "Even if it wasn''t me, someone would have taken his life!" On the other hand, Wei Shuge was an expert with great courage.


    Zhao Jing was startled. "What do you mean?"

 C12

    "The eunuch by your side ¡­" Wei Shuge smiled meaningfully.


    Zhao Jing''s eyes suddenly widened. Zhao Yuannan!


    Over the next two days, Zhao Jing didn''t see Zhao Yuannan''s whereabouts. Wei Shuge told him that Zhao Yuannan had gone to the inner court disciple''s office. Zhao Jing didn''t dare to inquire as to what exactly he was going to do with the inner court disciple. He didn''t want to get caught in the ears of Zhao YuanNan!


    Zhao Yuannan had the hatred of exterminating his entire clan on his back. Zhao Jing had reason to believe that he would do something stupid!


    "Tomorrow is winter!" Wei Shuge reminded him.


    "The Ministry of Rites said that dumplings should be given as gifts for the winter!" Zhao Jing clutched at his heart, looking somewhat uncomfortable. "Is the imperial kitchens all prepared?"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge nodded. "Then your majesty ¡­"


    "Zhao Yuannan was sure that I wouldn''t send anyone to find him. He was always avoiding me." Zhao Jing took a deep breath and the pain lessened. "I can''t let him do something stupid!" If there''s really something, I hope that Sister Shuge can help me! "


    There were some small sounds coming from the roof tiles. Wei Shuge signaled for Zhao Jing to stay silent and then opened the door to take a look. He turned around and smiled at Zhao Jing. "The snowstorm has been blowing for the past two days. In the end, it''s still snowing." She turned up the fire in the room.


    Zhao Jing was afraid of the cold!


    At this moment, Zhao Jing''s face became extremely pale. "Go and prepare a bucket of cold water for me."


    The singer paused for a moment. "Cold water? "What for?"


    "Go!" Zhao Jing didn''t explain. Instead, he walked over to the stove with a dark face and extended his ice-cold hand to feel the warmth of the burning embers.


    Wei Shuge ran a bucket of cold water back to the sleeping quarters and carefully closed the doors. "Your majesty, what are you doing with this cold water?"


    Zhao Jing lowered his eyes and thoughtfully stared at the flickering candle flame. "Naturally ¡­" "Help!"


    Wei Shuge had never expected that Zhao Jing would be so tenacious. Even Wei Shuge did not dare to pour cold water on him in the dead of winter. However, Zhao Jing was still alright. A bucket of cold water was poured over his head, completely soaking him in water. That night, Zhao Jing had a high fever, and his entire body was in a daze.


    The next morning, before dawn, news had arrived from the East that the imperial physicians had all been invited to the Palace during the second half of the night. His heart turned cold, he turned to look at Gan Tang who had just left the palace to deliver the news, "Why is it like this?"


    Gan Tang hastily bowed, "The amount is as per this lord''s instructions, I am definitely not good at making decisions! Please do your best to observe! "


    Hearing this, Dongfang Wenming frowned. If there was no problem with the quantity, then what was the problem? Logically speaking, it was impossible for something like this to happen. How could it be possible ¡­? It became this serious all of a sudden? That''s not right! That''s not right!


    With a cold expression, Dongfang Wenming entered the palace and headed towards the Imperial Hospital.


    Zhou Zhizhi grabbed the hospital''s head, Cui Nanshan, and pulled him out from under the blanket. He threw him right in front of Dongfang Wenming, "Master, they''re here!"


    Dongfang Wenming stood with his hands behind his back. His tall body was facing the window, and the dark blue robe reflected the light. It was getting darker and darker. When he looked back, the gloominess that had settled on his face was clearly visible. "What happened to the Emperor last night?"


    Hearing this, Cui Nanshan finally understood. He sat cross-legged on the ground and gave a hollow laugh as he looked at the man standing above him, "The old man was dreaming when he suddenly had his sorghum disturbed. He didn''t believe me and came to find me to settle the score?"


    "I''m asking you a question!" Zhou Zhizhi panicked.


    "Young people are so anxious. Aren''t you afraid that you''ll scare away your daughter-in-law and beat her bachelor in the future?" Cui Nanshan harrumphed, "If it weren''t for the fact that I owe you a favor back then, I wouldn''t have been trapped in this palace and humiliated myself!" After saying that, he slowly got up from the ground. "There''s no problem with the medicine. The one with problem is the little emperor!"


    Dongfang Wenming suddenly narrowed his dangerous eyes, and a frightening coldness burst out from between the slits of his mischievous eyes. "Is there a problem with the Emperor?!"

 C13

    "The body of the little emperor is weak. I''m afraid he needs to be nurtured. The weight will be reduced by half in the near future!" Cui Nanshan let out a soft sigh, revealing a regretful look, "You''re still so young, yet your body isn''t as strong as yours. How could you bear the torment?" "He''s alone in the palace again. What a tragedy!"


    Dongfang Wenming frowned slightly, but let out a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders. Zhao Jing was naturally the best if she didn''t have any problems. He had been in too much of a hurry to achieve his goals and had forgotten that she was still young and couldn''t withstand the medicine''s effects!


    "You think about it!" Dongfang Bu''s bright eyes slightly sank. "You''re good at this!"


    "Tsk tsk tsk, from the looks of it, who was the one who was so flustered just now? "What is the point of questioning this old man when he knows that I am better than you?" Cui Nanshan glared at Zhou Zhiqian, "Forget it, nothing has happened to little emperor, he just suffered from the cold!"


    Dongfang Wenming nodded, "I''m fine. How did I get the cold?"


    Cui Nanshan placed his hands on his hips, "How can people not get sick when eating grains? How could a ten-year-old child take good care of himself? You killed her mother, and now you''re letting her catch a cold? Can''t you see it''s snowing outside? It was snowing in winter, so it was hard for children to avoid having a lot of fun. They would freeze after eating a bit of snow. Isn''t it common to stay with ordinary people? Don''t be so fussy about my medicine! Old man''s medicine, it''s good! "


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t want to hear any more of his nonsense, so he turned around and walked out, "If there are no other problems, then it''s naturally the best. The dosage will be halved, but you can''t stop!"


    As soon as the voice fell, Dongfang Wenming stopped and stood at the door. Zhou Zhiqian quickly covered him with the cloak. He slowly turned his head, and with a gaze that seemed to be filled with snow, he warned, "Cui Nanshan, take care of your kind heart. There are some things that you cannot decide!"


    Cui Nanshan was taken aback. He had just spoken a few good words on behalf of the little Emperor. How could this fellow bear grudges against him? That was true. Who was that person from the East? He was so shrewd that he could draw blood. In the end, his little scheme was seen through!


    "Don''t worry!" Cui Nanshan lowered his voice, "I''ll do what you asked. I''ll definitely do it well!"


    "Humph!" Dongfang Buming coldly snorted before he stepped into the wind and snow.


    Cui Nanshan looked at the direction of the palace and sighed. "What a sinner ¡­"


    When he entered the Qian Yuan Palace, his footsteps were a bit heavy. When he arrived in front of the bed, Zhao Jing opened his eyes slightly. It was only then that he realized he had made a fuss over her.


    "Your majesty!" He bowed.


    The unidentified voice from the east was a bit magnetic and heavy. When Zhao Jing closed his eyes, he felt that the voice was as mellow and mellow as wine. It was truly pleasing to the ear and had a tinge of alluring charm. However, when she opened her eyes and saw him, she felt a shiver in her heart!


    Although they were mortal enemies, they had to pretend to be friendly.


    "The Regent... "No need for formalities!" Zhao Jing''s voice was hoarse, and his face was terrifyingly pale.


    She was really sick!


    Wei Shuge quickly helped Zhao Jing up and placed the pillow behind him to make her feel more comfortable.


    "It''s winter in Japan, and the Ministry of Rites wants to give dumplings!" Zhao Jing smiled weakly. "I have already sent someone to deliver the dumplings of the Prime Minister''s Estate and the Supreme Fu Estate. I think that only the Regent''s Estate ¡­" The Regent wouldn''t mind staying at the palace and eating dumplings with me, would he? "


    Dongfang Wenming looked at her with a smile that had some hidden meaning. "Since it''s the emperor''s beautiful intention, then this subject will obey!"


    Zhao Jing smiled. He had his own plans.


    When it was time for lunch, Zhao Yuannan came up with dumplings.


    Zhao Jing wasn''t surprised at all. She had predicted that he would definitely come, because he hadn''t even arrived yet! She glanced at Wei Shuge, who was busy preparing the dishes. She glanced at Gan Tang, who was holding her breath. She was completely on guard. Finally, her gaze landed on Wei Shuge, who was still busy preparing the dishes.


    However, Dongfang Wenming was still as indifferent and distant as before. He didn''t even lift his eyelids. Zhao Jing''s heart couldn''t help but sink!


    Taking a deep breath, Zhao Jing tried his best to remain calm.


    Dongfang Wenming suddenly opened his mouth. "Does Your Majesty know the story of the Fish Intestine Sword?"


    As Zhao Yuannan approached with a plate of fish in his hand, Zhao Jing''s heart chilled. The hand hidden in his sleeve instantly clenched into a fist!

 C14

    Dongfang Wenming narrowed his dangerous eyes, and the corner of his mouth slightly curved into a cold smile, "Why did this servant''s expression change?"


    Zhao Yuannan''s hand, which was holding the fish, couldn''t help but tremble. He looked at Zhao Jing with a slightly cowering gaze. Even though he wanted revenge, he was afraid of death if his enemy were to really come before him! If he died, then everything would be gone.


    Zhao Jing lightly coughed. The chill spread to his limbs and bones, but he pretended to be calm. That sounds like a good name! Something to do with fish? I am willing to listen to the details and ask the Regent to enlighten me! "


    Dongfang gave a vague smile. "According to the Legend of Shi Ji Ren, Gongzi Guang was very ill. He entered the cave and placed the dagger in the fish''s stomach. "Since he has come before the king, and is the sole ruler of the fish, he has used a dagger to stab his advisor, and Wang Tong has died."


    After pausing for a moment, Dongfang Wenming looked at Zhao YuanNan who was putting down the fish, "It was the Emperor Mansion who came out, so they should have heard this story before!"


    Zhao Yuannan kneeled in front of him, scared out of his wits. "Regent, spare me, your servant, your servant ¡­"


    Zhao Jing coughed even harder, and his face turned completely red and white.


    Wei Shuge hurriedly handed over some warm water for Zhao Jing to sip. Only then did Zhao Jing regain his composure. "Why are you trying to scare him? He''s just a lackey. If you can''t see him properly, just tell him to scram!" "Although the story of the Fish Intestine Sword is nice to hear, I don''t believe that a fish like this can put down a dagger."


    As he spoke, Zhao Jing personally picked up the chopsticks.


    Zhao Yuannan''s entire body was trembling. He watched helplessly as Zhao Jing used his chopsticks to poke at a fish. The fragrance of the fish filled the air, and he even taught Zhao Jing how to poke until it was rotten.


    Zhao Jing put down his chopsticks as his face turned pale. With a smile, he looked back at Dongfang Wenming. "I originally didn''t like eating fish, but because I heard that the Regent liked it, I had it sent over. Who would''ve thought that the Regent would not believe me?" "It''s us, it''s us, who are good enough to do bad things. If we can''t do good enough, we''ll make the Regent unhappy!"


    Zhao Jing rose to his feet. "I''m not feeling well. The Regent will eat slowly!"


    Zhao Yuannan was forced to get up from the ground. His face had turned pale!


    In the next moment, Dongfang Wenming abruptly grabbed Zhao Jing''s wrist, shocking him so much that his heart thumped wildly. He felt as if his heart was about to jump into his throat. No! She couldn''t panic! If she panicked, everyone here would die!


    Zhao Jing did his best to restrain himself, pretending to be calm.


    "Someone, bring the item over!" As he shouted, Zhao Jing and Zhao Yuannan felt their hearts tremble. Could it be that he had fallen for something?


    Zhou Zhiqian respectfully brought over a finely carved wooden box. Opening it, a short blade was placed inside.


    "Your majesty misunderstood me. This subject only wanted to give the Emperor the small fish sword, so this subject told you about the small fish sword in advance." "You didn''t expect that the Emperor would take it upon himself?"


    As he spoke, Dongfang Wenming smiled meaningfully. "Ou Yezi forged the Fish Intestine Sword for the king of Yue to cut through metal like mud. It''s short and delicate, most suitable for the emperor to use for self-defense!"


    Zhao Jing received the sword with a startled expression. He lowered his head to look at it. "This thing is so precious. I ¡­" "I don''t dare!"


    "Could it be that the whole world is ruled by a king? The Emperor is the ruler of the world, so the best should be used!" With that, Dongfang Bu Fang saluted, "This humble official will be leaving now!"


    Before leaving, Dongfang Wenming stared coldly at Zhao YuanNan, "If you can''t even be a servant, then don''t force yourself!"


    Zhao Yuannan''s body trembled like a sieve, his legs were too weak to stand up, and he was shocked to hear Wei Shuge cry out, "Your majesty?! Your majesty! "Someone, come ¡­"

 C15

    Zhao Jing fell to the ground, unconscious. He held on to the quilt with both hands, not letting the fever escape him. Cold sweat had long since drenched his clothes. But she curled herself up like a hedgehog, so tight that even Wei Shuge could not straighten her out.


    "If I don''t change my clothes, I will still freeze!" Wei Shuge was getting anxious. "Your majesty?" "Your majesty?"


    Zhao Jing heard someone calling out to her in a daze. He opened his eyes and saw Gan Tang carrying her clothes to the bedside. She opened her mouth, but no words came out. In a trance, she saw Wei Shuge block the rampaging Zhao Yuannan, and the two of them pushed each other out of the hall!


    With that ice-cold object sliding down his throat, Zhao Jing felt that he had become much more spirited than before.


    Then, he heard Gan Tang''s voice, "The Regent ordered for the emperor to be sick, to be served by a servant in close proximity!" Gan Tang had always been indifferent, but now, even his voice was wooden.


    Zhao Jing was like a wooden sculpture as he allowed Gan Tang to change his clothes. Gan Tang knew that Zhao Jing''s identity as a woman was such that Zhao Jing had no choice but to have Gan Tang help her change her clothes!


    However, Gan Tang didn''t seem to be very good at serving others. When he was being fed medicine, he would constantly push and gulp, making Zhao Jing cough with all his might.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge rushed in.


    "No worries!" Zhao Jing closed his eyes and laid down without strength.


    Gan Tang didn''t care about this at all. He watched as Zhao Jing ate the medicine before turning around and walking away.


    When Gan Tang left, Zhao Yuannan kneeled down in front of Zhao Jing''s bed and kowtowed three times. "Your servant thanks Your Majesty for saving my life!"


    "Only when the Emperor is sick can Dongfang Ming consider the fact that the Emperor is weak. He doesn''t dare to be rash!" Wei Shuge sighed lightly, "Vixen, don''t be reckless in the future. Dongfang Wenming wasn''t a fool, how could he not see that the emperor had the intention to protect you? Next time, he wouldn''t be so lucky! Do you know how painful it is for the emperor to pour cold water on you during a snowy day? "


    Zhao Jing was using his own life to threaten the unknown in the east and to let Zhao Yuannan live!


    "This servant''s life is the emperor''s!" Zhao Yuannan''s eyes turned red.


    Zhao Jing weakly leaned against the bedpost. "Your life is yours. Big Brother Nan, do you still remember what I told you that day?" If I wanted you to endure, why wouldn''t you? This time, if it wasn''t for Sister Shuge discovering the clues and taking away the hidden weapon in the fish before you, you would have already died! The teacher said, "Forthright is good at scheming, while An Mo will endure humiliation, but not before the cultivation of virtue!" Brother Nan, do you understand the meaning behind this? "


    Zhao Jing coughed softly and held onto the edge of the bed with one hand. He raised his head to look at Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan, who were standing in front of him. If you can''t even preserve your life, then what is there to talk about hiding your true strength and taking revenge? "


    Zhao Yuannan was extremely ashamed. His face was flushed all the way to his ears.


    "I know you hate it, but how can I not? The hatred of killing your mother is irreconcilable! " Zhao Jing closed his eyes and thought back to what his mother had said before she left.


    He had to live!


    Live!


    "What did Gan Tang give you to drink?" Wei Shuge asked as she handed a glass of water to Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing rinsed his mouth, and the bitter taste in his mouth finally dispersed. "I don''t care what it is, I have to drink it all!"


    Wei Shuge immediately crouched down and grabbed Zhao Jing''s wrist. However, she could not discover anything. She did not have any internal injuries, nor was she poisoned. However ¡­ He felt that something was amiss!


    Clutching his chest, Zhao Jing''s angina was even more painful when he was weak! Zhao Jing''s forehead was covered in a thin layer of sweat. He was slightly short of breath and curled up, looking extremely uncomfortable.


    "What''s wrong?" Zhao Yuannan quickly stepped forward, "It hurts again?"


    "It will always hurt for an hour every night!" Zhao Jing looked extremely weak. "Heh ¡­" This is truly a battle that doesn''t end until one side dies. "


    Wei Shuge was suddenly enlightened. Gan Tang had been delivering medicine to Zhao Jing every day. Every time he had to keep an eye on Zhao Jing before he was willing to take it. So ¡­


    "Did the emperor already know there was a problem with the medicine?" Wei Shuge was astonished.


    That''s right, Zhao Jing''s master and grandmaster were all doctors!


    There was really a problem with the medicine!

 C16

    Even if he knew that there was a problem with the medicine, he still had to eat what he had to. It was like in a palace where humans ate humans, what one did was the work of Ox-Head and Horse-Face. Which one was human? Which one was the ghost? People and ghosts have long since become indistinguishable ¡­


    Zhao Jing was muddle-headed as he listened to Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan talk about the Dongfang family.


    Zhao Jing needed to know more about the unknown in the East. Even if it wasn''t everything, he still needed to know more. She could not fight an unprepared battle! She was only ten years old, which was a full circle away from Dongfang Wenming. Even if she had to endure, she should still burn Dongfang Wenming to death!


    The Dongfang family was the founder of Da Xia Empire, and had been the commander of the Da Xia Empire for many generations. They had been in charge of the army for a long time, and during the early days of the Da Xia Empire, their power and influence were already overflowing, even the late emperor didn''t dare to do anything to the Dongfang family!


    Fortunately, Dongfang Wuzheng, the father of Dongfang Mingming, was still considered respectful, and Emperor Yu could be considered to have done his duty as an official. Even though there had been an unpleasant conflict, Dongfang Wuzheng hadn''t rebelled. Instead, he had left behind a family motto: Dongfang Family, loyal to the Zhao Family for all eternity. All generations of officials!


    Although he didn''t dare to say it out loud, he was implying that the Dongfang family would never be able to rebel!


    Dongfang Xi Ming went to battle with his father when he was only thirteen. He became famous after a battle at the age of sixteen, and at the age of eighteen, he had already taken over his father''s position. He became the leader of the Dongfang family, the mastermind of Grand Xia''s military power! It was because of the conquest of the Dongfang family that the Grand Xia''s current grand territory was created!


    At that time, the late emperor had no son. Even if he wanted to regain the military power, he was still powerless. The influence of the Dongfang family had become uncontrollable in the hands of Dongfang Xi. In the end, not even the late emperor was able to do anything and died from anger on the bed.


    It was a good thing, Zhao Jing thought, that before his Imperial Father died, he had also thought of a compromise. Since there was no way to take back the military power from the people of the East, he would support them with enough power before they died.


    With this, there would be the Imperial Tutor, Prime Minister Ke Boyu, and a few others! They could balance each other and allow the bloodline of the Zhao Family to survive!


    Zhao Jing had been ill for the past few days, so the Imperial court was at peace.


    The weather was good today. Wei Shuge helped Zhao Jing out the door. They were always inside the house, feeling very sick. Zhao Jing was sitting on a fake rock outside the Qianyuan Hall, basking in the sunlight when he saw Zhao Yuannan hastily come over to pay his respects. "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister requests an audience!"


    Zhao Jing furrowed his brows as he immediately thought of something. "Uncle Ke must have an important matter in mind to request an audience!" Everyone knew that she was a puppet emperor with no real power at all. If she didn''t have to use her Imperial Jade Seal to go through the motions, who would come looking for her?


    "Pass on!" Zhao Jing didn''t get up. Instead, he began to eat the sweet hawthorn that Wei Shuge had given him like a child.


    "This humble subject pays his respects to Your Majesty!" Cobb saluted.


    Zhao Jing''s smile was extremely brilliant. He then called out to Uncle Ke and handed him a sweet hawthorn. "Do you want to eat it?" This was something the Regent had specially ordered for someone to use on Zhen. It was delicious! Would the Prime Minister like to try? "


    "Thank you, your majesty!" He didn''t eat it, but held the sweet hawthorn in his hands with a troubled expression on his face.


    "Why aren''t you eating?" Zhao Jing tilted his head with a puzzled expression. "It''s really delicious. I''ve eaten a lot!"


    "Your Majesty. Actually, this humble subject came here today to discuss some matters. Your Majesty ¡­"


    Zhao Jing stood up and chewed the sweet hawthorn in his mouth. With a fearful expression on his face, he deliberately and carefully whispered, "There''s no need to discuss matters related to the Regent with me." She picked up the plate with the caramel in it.


    Wei Shuge tactfully and tactfully bowed and retreated. Together with Zhao Yuannan, they guarded the foot of the fake mountain.


    As he ate the sweet hawthorn meat, Zhao Jing was like a child who had never experienced the affairs of the world. Now, his expression changed to that of a tiger and a terrified one.


    "Your majesty, please listen!"


    Listen?


    Listen to what?


    Zhao Jingzhong was stunned!


    "The Regent was assassinated last night!"


    Zhao Jing shook his hand, causing the sweet and hawthorn fruits on the plate to fall to the ground.


    The East is not clear!

 C17

    Zhao Jing looked at Prime Minister Ke Er with a confused expression, waiting for him to explain. There were some things that an emperor puppet wouldn''t be able to get involved in, but it would just be a mess ¡­ It was still possible!


    Uncle Ke couldn''t find any clues from Zhao Jing''s expression. He was thinking that this child''s mind was probably immature. Now, he could safely become Zhao Jing''s puppet and didn''t listen to anything that Zhao Jing said or did!


    Sighing lightly, Uncle Ke put on a powerless and exhausted look, bowed and said, "Your majesty, outside the palace, both inside and outside the capital are searching for assassins. The Regent had captured many officials of the imperial government. If this continued, it might cause chaos in the capital and even cause chaos in the world! How many innocent people are there in the prison who cry out injustice? Those were the emperor''s subjects. They were all his subjects! Today, only the Emperor could step in to pacify this matter. Your Majesty! "Your majesty!"


    After saying this, Uncle Ke summoned Zhao Jing to kneel down. "Your majesty!"


    Zhao Jing''s scalp tingled with numbness as he heard his voice. Wasn''t this clearly showing that he was going to make her fight against Dongfang Wenyi? Aren''t you afraid that Dongfang Wenming will break her neck?] She didn''t have enough time to live, so she wouldn''t foolishly listen to someone''s advice before stepping out!


    However, it didn''t seem possible for her not to go. After all, she was the emperor. Even if she was the puppet emperor, she was still the lord of the world! There were some things that would have been forgotten if she hadn''t made people form a fixed line of thought in advance ¡­


    "Can I ask you something?" Zhao Jing crouched down and asked weakly, "Is the Regent injured?"


    Cobb hesitated.


    Zhao Jing asked again, "Are you heavily injured?"


    Wei Shuge said that since the East did not understand martial arts, ordinary people were not allowed to get close to them. Therefore, it was absolutely impossible for them to be injured that easily! Since that was the case, then ¡­ What kind of tricks were Dongfang Wenming trying to pull off?


    This Cobalt must also have guessed that Dongfang Caiming was playing some tricks, which was why he came to the palace to find trouble with her?


    On the surface, Zhao Jing pretended to be extremely surprised. "Could it be that he''s injured so badly?" That... Then I will immediately bring the imperial physician to visit the Residence of Regent! Shuge, quickly get me changed! Cough cough cough ¡­ "Shuge ¡­"


    "This humble subject accepts the decree, this humble subject will immediately go find the imperial physician!"


    Wei Shuge followed Zhao Jing back to the sleeping quarters in amazement, before hurriedly closing the door. "Is the emperor really going to the Regent''s Mansion?" If the Eastern side hadn''t known that their martial arts were at such a high level, it was impossible for them to be injured. The matter of the assassin was most likely a trap. "Your Majesty, you''re heading to the Regent''s Manor now, not ¡­"


    "Shh!" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes.


    "The spider is waiting outside!" Wei Shuge lowered her voice.


    "The Prime Minister thinks I''m a fool and wants me to investigate the Regent''s Estate. Sister Shuge has been wandering the world for many years, yet she can''t even see this?"


    "Why don''t you go see for yourself? I just can''t stand to see these people plotting against you. I''ve always set a trap for you and they''ve all bullied the weak and relied on their power to bully others. " Wei Shuge took the fire cage and stuffed it into Zhao Jing''s hands. "It''s winter, it''s snowing, and it''s cold. You''ve just recovered from your illness, so you can''t bear the cold." If you hug her, it will be more comfortable! "


    "It''s all thanks to Sister Shuge''s consideration!" Zhao Jing smiled as he held onto the fire cage and warmed his hands. "Elder sister doesn''t know. I''m going today to teach those court officials that I''m His Majesty, not to really stand out!"


    "En!" Wei Shuge looked at her with a pained expression. "This palace is really not a good place. You''ve already been forced to such a state at such a young age!"


    Zhao Jing thought to himself, This is only the beginning!


    Not only did he want to know about the injury in the East, but he must have some ulterior motive behind his actions! After all, who would put a ten-year-old emperor in their eyes?


    "What else do you want, Corbeau?" After all, she was still young, so there were some things that she couldn''t think through too thoroughly.


    After getting on the emperor''s throne, Zhao Jing led the imperial physician towards the Residence of Regent. He didn''t know what to think after seeing such a scene in the East.


    Zhao Jing sat in the carriage, his small hand tightly gripping the warm fire cage. If she went to the Regent''s Manor, what would she do if Dongfang Wenming fell out on the spot? This person was temperamental and also had a habit of hiding his emotions. Zhao Jing reminded himself that he had to be careful with his words. If he made a mistake, he would die for sure!


    Before leaving the Li Palace, Zhao Jing had asked Wei Shuge to prepare something for him to carry with him. If he could safely return to the palace, it would be of great use!

 C18

    Standing in front of the Residence of Regent, Zhao Jing raised his head to look at the golden lacquer plaque hanging on the door frame. He gathered up his shawl and led his men inside. In fact, her heart was beating like a drum. She was afraid that if she accidentally stepped on something wrong, it would cause her to suffer from unknowable bad luck in the east. Then, he looked at Cobb who was standing beside him. He had a very respectful and respectful look on his face!


    Zhao Jing spat in his heart. He really had the ability to pretend!


    Hearing that the Emperor had arrived, Dongfang Wenming, who was in the bedroom, leaned against the soft couch and narrowed his eyes.


    Zhou Zhizhi frowned, "Master, do you want this humble job to send you back?"


    "No brains!" Dongfang Wenming tucked the blanket around his body tightly, but his expression was still as indifferent as before. "The prime minister of the head of the hundred officials has come, yet I''ve rejected the emperor. I''m not telling the world that I want to use this assassination to eliminate everyone else?"


    Zhou Zhiqian lowered his eyes in silence.


    Dongfang Wenming closed his eyes, "I''m afraid that the tiger won''t be able to reach the mountain, and the snake won''t be able to reach the river. How can it be done by this king?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiqian saluted and slowly retreated to the door, waiting outside.


    This was the first time that Zhao Jing had come to the Prince''s estate. It was inevitable that he would have to take a few extra glances. In front of Cobb, she was a child of indecision, so active and playful that she could not be dignified in the slightest. Zhao Jing was the emperor, but most of the time, in the eyes of outsiders, she acted as an immature child!


    "What is that place?" Zhao Jing suddenly halted his steps.


    The steward of the Residence of Regent who was leading the way was immediately startled. "To reply to the emperor, that''s just a building, not a special place! Your Majesty, please come this way. The prince''s courtyard is right in front of us! "


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips and continued to follow him, but his gaze would occasionally land on the octagonal tower. She felt that the design of the building was very similar to that of a pagoda in a temple. Furthermore, the octagonal tower in the Regent''s Estate was even more exquisite, and red silk fluttered in the air. He could see the copper bell on the roof from far away. It swayed in the wind, but there was no sound at all. How strange!


    "Is that a dumbbell hanging?" Zhao Jing asked.


    The steward smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this way, please!"


    As soon as he entered the courtyard, Zhao Jing stopped thinking and looked around at the unknown residences in the east. Although he was a martial general in the east, the yard was very meticulously decorated, especially the orchids in the yard.


    In the past, when he followed his master into the mountains, he would often see a group of broccoli by the stream in the valley. When the season came to bloom, the fragrance of the orchids filled the valley. Master said that the orchids in this place should only live here, and cannot live after they leave the ground!


    However, the orchids in the unknown eastern courtyard were being kept extremely well!


    After passing through the orchid garden, he saw a bamboo forest.


    There was a scar on Zhao Jing''s palm. He had been injured by bamboo when he was young. This thing seemed green and pleasant to the eyes, but in reality, its root system was domineering as it absorbed all the surrounding nutrients. If he accidentally injured it, it would inevitably wound him! Therefore, Zhao Jing really didn''t like bamboo very much. However, she was very happy about the little tricks in the bamboo forest!


    "Your Highness!" The butler bowed outside. Zhou Zhiqian then pushed open the door and led Zhao Jing, Ke, and the others in.


    Zhao Jing quickly stepped forward and stood in front of the soft couch. His small face was twisted into an anxious expression. "Where''s the Regent?" "Don''t worry, Zhen will definitely not let anything happen to you, since I''ve brought you with me to treat you as an imperial physician!"


    Suddenly, Dongfang Wenming opened his eyes. A pair of obscure eyes stared straight at her.


    Zhao Jing wasn''t prepared for this and suddenly ran into his eyes. He felt a cold chill spread through his limbs and bones! Her heart sank.

 C19

    However, it was unknown who was in the east. Even though there were some emotional fluctuations, it was only a blink of an eye away!


    Zhao Jing gathered his thoughts and maintained his extremely concerned expression. "I heard that you were injured by an assassin, so I came to see you." She paused, and looked at him with a wronged expression, "Why aren''t you saying anything? Is it because I''m too injured to say anything? "


    "Your majesty?" Dongfang Wenming coughed twice before he landed on the ground and bowed. "Your Majesty''s kindness, this subject has no complaints if I were to die. Long live and long live our Emperor!"


    "Quickly lie down, you''re still wounded!" Zhao Jing hurriedly helped him up. "No need to bow!"


    Dongfang Wenming lay back down. He raised his eyelids and looked at Ke Boyu. "The prime minister came as well?"


    "The Regent is injured. As his colleague, he would naturally come to visit."


    "Is it a visit or a plea?" Dongfang gave a light cough.


    Seeing that Ke Er was about to speak, Zhao Jing cut him off, in case he spoke up and made Dongfang Wenming think that she was in cahoots with him. "Forget it, let''s not talk about anything else for now. Let''s quickly have the imperial physician come over to see what''s going on!" I''ve brought the imperial physicians of the entire imperial hospital! "


    Zhao Jing waved at the person at the door. "Summon the Imperial Physician!"


    Dongfang Wenming stared blankly. Sure enough, he saw the black mass of imperial physicians at the door. They all seemed exceptionally uneasy and didn''t know what to do! It was indeed the first time that the imperial court had sent everyone from the Grand Hospital to see a doctor in the official''s residence!


    "This subject doesn''t care!" "There is no need for this, your majesty!"


    "No worries!" Zhao Jing smiled. "I''ve brought all of them. If you don''t like it, you can pick any one of them." I heard that the hospital''s head, Imperial Physician Cui, has the best medical skills.


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t protest, but merely said with half-lowered eyes, "Whatever the emperor says, then it''s what it is!"


    When Cui Nanshan came in with the medicine box, he glanced at Dongfang Mingming, who was lying on the soft couch. The others couldn''t see him, but he could tell with a glance that this fellow was faking his illness. Look, he was coughing out loud. He was only trying to fool a ten year old kid!


    "Your Majesty, please rest assured. This old subject will do his best to treat you!" As he spoke, he sat down on a stool and flicked his sleeve to check the undetermined pulse of the east.


    Zhao Jing watched from the side and blinked his bright eyes. "How is it?"


    "His cheekbones are blue and red, and his veins are a little dizzy. Blood energy condensed within his body, causing his internal injuries to sink! It''s a good thing that your body is strong and healthy. After taking a few medicine and taking a good rest, you should be alright. " Cui Nanshan got up and went to prescribe some medicine.


    "The prince''s injury was caused by the incompetence of the capital city, so it is only right that he should be held responsible. "However, if the Crown Prince jails all the generals of the Ji Province, what should we do?"


    "Strange movements?" Dongfang Wenming coughed lightly. "What might you mean, Prime Minister?"


    Ke Boyu smiled. "I don''t have any objections. I just feel that if the Ji Province is mobilized on a large scale, it will not be able to be handed over normally. This is definitely not a good thing." Even if the prince had his own way of doing things, he should not have replaced all of them in one go. Didn''t the emperor and his palace ban Zhou Quan better than the Regent''s Estate? "


    What you mean is, where do you put the Emperor? Could it be that the safety of your Residence of Regent has surpassed that of the emperor? Could it be that the Regent didn''t just want to be a Regent, but to become a Regent by ten thousand times?


    "Scholars are really annoying, and they tend to talk nonsense." "Since the Prime Minister has spoken, then this king naturally has to know what to do. After all, the assassin wasn''t the only one who held a knife! This King does not dare to take the second strike! "


    "Your majesty is enlightened. This subject is loyal and devoted to the emperor. This is a heart worthy of the sun and moon. I have no other intentions!"


    Zhao Jing looked at the two of them with a panicked expression. He sat to the side and held the fire cage in his arms, not knowing how to respond. After a long time, Zhao Jing stammered, "What are you guys talking about?" "Why can''t I understand it at all?"


    "The Emperor doesn''t need to understand!" Dongfang did not say clearly, "The Emperor only needs to know that this subject is loyal to the Emperor. Your subject is willing to serve the Emperor until the end! "


    Cobb bowed, "This subject will do the same!"


    Dongfang Wenming snorted and didn''t say anything else.


    The words of a scholar were quite impressive. "Everyone is so friendly. Isn''t it just a visit to the sick?" There''s no point in saying so much that I don''t understand. Since the Regent is fine, then I shall return as well! "


    "It''s not safe outside the palace. Be careful, Your Majesty!" The East did not make a show of getting up.


    "Rest!" "I will go back myself. I will not cause trouble at this critical juncture." After saying that, he swaggered out of the room. When they arrived, Zhao Jing turned around and asked, "Oh, that''s right. What does that octagonal tower do?"


    "Why is the emperor so interested in the Eight Extreme Pagoda?" There were no ripples on Dongfang''s face.


    Zhao Jing pouted. "I just thought it looked good. I was just curious about it!"


    "It''s just a buddhist hall left behind by my mother. It''s nothing worth watching. After my mother''s death, the interior was left empty, with a lock on the outside for people to see. Dongfang Wenming sighed.


    Perhaps what others said might be true, but what Dongfang did not say was not necessarily true!


    Zhao Jing walked out, and Dongfang Wenming''s voice came from behind him. "We respectfully send you off, your Imperial Majesty!"


    After exiting, Zhao Jing saw the octagonal tower on the veranda again.


    The Buddhist Hall?


    He didn''t know what was going on with the little Emperor, but he was suddenly very interested in this octagonal tower. However, not only was Zhao Jing interested, but he had run out on his own accord. He didn''t have the calmness and composure that an emperor should have. He was rash, reckless, and reckless!


    "Your Majesty! "Your majesty?" Cobb called after him.


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan followed behind Zhao Jing. The guards were clueless as to why the emperor had suddenly run away.


    A ten-year-old child, laughing like a silver bell as he ran through the corridors of the Regent''s Mansion.


    The butler shouted, "Your majesty! "Stop the Emperor!"


    Zhao Jing was young and slim. In the blink of an eye, he slipped away from the crevices of the guards and circled around them. Finally, he arrived at the entrance of the Octagon Tower while gasping for breath.


    Passing through the memorial archway and walking into the circular archway, one could see the extremely elegant octagonal tower. The red silk fluttered in the wind. The bronze bell swayed in the wind, but it still did not ring the slightest bell. There was only a small group of guards outside the door. The door was locked with ruyi locks, and even the windows were tightly sealed.


    "Who is it!" The guard shouted and immediately rushed over to surround Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing subconsciously ran forward, but someone suddenly dragged him to the ground and threw him into the air. "It hurts ¡­"


    "How dare you!" Zhao Yuannan shouted, "This is the emperor!"


    Wei Shuge hurriedly helped Zhao Jing up. "Your majesty?" Where did the Emperor fall? How are you, Your Majesty? "


    When Zhao Jing stood up, he felt a little dizzy. His face was as white as a sheet of paper.


    "Bastard, your dog eyes have been blinded! You broke the emperor, how many heads do you have! "

 C20

    On the other hand, Zhao Jing didn''t have much to do and just fell down. Fortunately, the guard acted as if he didn''t use any strength. Otherwise, if she had any weapons, she wouldn''t have simply fallen to the ground!


    "Your majesty?" Cobb hurried forward. "Imperial Physician?" Imperial Physician! "


    Fortunately, Imperial Physician Bai was also present. Although some of the old men were unable to react, Cui Nanshan had already seen the situation and quickly checked on Zhao Jing. "Aiya, it''s a big bag!"


    Zhao Jing bared his teeth. "It hurts!"


    A large bump appeared on the back of his head.


    Wei Shuge panicked. "Damn it, this is ¡­"


    "It''s not a big deal, it''s an external injury!" Cui Nanshan loosened his grip. "This official will prescribe some blood circulation medicine for the emperor. Once he takes it, he will be fine!"


    "Your Majesty, let''s hurry back to the palace! What is there to see in this octagonal tower? " Cobalt was also scared to the point of breaking out in cold sweat.


    The servants kneeled on the ground in a heap, and the guard who failed was even more frightened, his body trembling like a sieve. "Your majesty, spare me, this servant doesn''t know that it''s your majesty! Your majesty, forgive me!" This servant deserves to die! This servant deserves to die! "


    "He didn''t do it on purpose." Zhao Jing shook his head as he leaned against Wei Shuge and closed his eyes. "Go back to the palace. This Emperor isn''t feeling well!"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge could feel the pinching sensation on her waist. It was Zhao Jing hinting at her.


    Wei Shuge thought to herself: The little gongzi''s mind really can''t be understood by ordinary people. For no reason at all, he went to see some octagonal tower and fell down for no reason. However, the truth was, she didn''t really want to enter the Octagon Tower. What was she planning to do then? However, since it was Zhao Jing''s idea, Wei Shuge would do it!


    The commoners outside the Residence of Regent saw the emperor walking in hastily with a pale face being escorted out. They immediately broke into a flurry of discussion. The commoners rarely saw the emperor, so they naturally looked forward to seeing him.


    But now ¡­


    The emperor''s carriage quickly left the Residence of Regent. It wasn''t easy for him to return to the palace, but Wei Shuge, who had pushed open the door to the palace, screamed harshly, "Your majesty!"


    He saw Zhao Jing lying in the carriage with his head tilted to the side. The corners of his mouth and the hem of his clothes were covered in blood.


    Uncle Ke quickly carried Zhao Jing out of the carriage. For some reason, he was startled. He only felt that the little Emperor in his arms was extremely light, as if only bones were left in his entire body.


    Discussions were rife in the palace. The emperor was still fine before he left for the Residence of Regent, but when he returned, he was on the verge of death and vomited blood! The citizens of the capital were all saying that the emperor had probably been poisoned in the Residence of Regent!


    "What?" Dongfang Wenming sat up in shock.


    This news was truly ruthless!


    However, Dongfang Xi didn''t know that he had a guilty conscience. After all, in Zhao Jing''s body ¡­


    Dongfang Wenming''s expression turned serious as his brows slightly sunk. "Could it be due to the medicinal properties?"


    "Didn''t Sai Hua Tuo say that there would be no problem? If it was because of the medicine, he would have already noticed it! " Zhou Zhizhi thought for a moment, "Master, was it because of the fall in the secret building that caused the internal injuries?"


    Dongfang Wenming nodded. It wasn''t impossible! However, the butler had said that Cui Nanshan was also there. If he had internal injuries, it was impossible for Cui Nanshan to not notice them! What was going on?


    "Master, do you want to enter the palace?" Zhou Zhizhi asked.


    Dongfang Wenming''s eyebrows went cold, "Naturally, you have to enter the palace! The matter of passing down the order to this king was postponed until later to discuss. Those who were certain that it had nothing to do with the assassination were all released. "There''s no time to lose, let''s do it immediately!"


    Zhou Zhizhi was stunned, "Master, we finally managed to detach the Ji Province from the Imperial Tutor and sent it back just like that? This assassin case... Isn''t it a waste for me to be busy? "


    "If the affair with the Jing Residence continues, This King will fall to the infamy of murdering a king and seizing the throne!" Even if this duke has the most power, how can it stop the unhurried mouth of the people in the world? Could it be that this king has to kill all the people in the world? " Dongfang Wenming looked sullen. "This matter must have something to do with Cobalt and the Qi family."


    "I will keep an eye out." Zhou Zhizhi bowed.


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t say anything. Just who was the one who did this? He had done it so perfectly! For a moment, the world would suspect that Dongfang''s motives were impure. Killing a king and seizing the throne would take ten thousand years to live! He, Dongfang, did not know that he would not do such a foolish thing before the conclusion was decided!


    But no one in the world would believe it!


    Was this the key, or was it the Emperor?


    Emperor Cheng Yu had lost, and the Emperor had also lost!


    At this time, Zhao Jing was lying on the bed. Cui Nanxian had just left and Wei Shuge was standing guard in front of the bed.


    Gan Tang''s eyes narrowed. He extended a hand to try to snap Zhao Jing''s wrist, but was stopped by a backhand push from Wei Shuge. "What are you doing?"


    "I just want to see if the emperor really has internal injuries!" Gan Tang didn''t believe that the Regent''s Estate would poison Zhao Jing. If others didn''t know, how could she not know? Bowl after bowl of the medicine had been personally delivered by her, Gan Tang, to Zhao Jing. Zhao Jing was extremely important to Dongfang Wenming, so Gan Tang knew very well that he absolutely wouldn''t touch a single hair on Zhao Jing''s head!


    Since it wasn''t poison, then it could be an internal injury!


    Ordinary doctors might not be able to detect an expert''s injury. Cui Nan Shan was a good doctor, but he was a dishonest man. He had been taught by Dong Fang Ming, so other than Dong Fang Ming, she didn''t believe in anyone else!


    "Imperial Physician Cui told the emperor to recuperate, didn''t you understand?" Wei Shuge was also one who did not believe in evil.


    Although Wei Shuge had already entered the palace, she was still a person of the martial arts world. The other large sects couldn''t do anything to her, let alone a Gan Tang! Right now, she only wanted to properly protect this child who had no one to rely on. Whoever dared to touch Zhao Jing, that person would be going against her, Wei Shuge!


    Gan Tang narrowed his eyes. He could already tell that this palace maid had some skills. With her status, she probably wasn''t a simple person. However, Gan Tang didn''t like to meddle in other people''s business. He would only carry out orders and turn a blind eye to some matters. Her mission was to keep an eye on Zhao Jing as he ate the medicine. That was it!


    Zhao Jing slowly opened her eyes. "Stop arguing. Gan Tang, get out of here."


    Gan Tang nodded, then saluted and left.


    Zhao Yuannan brought the medicine into the room. When he saw Gan Tang, he quickly closed the door and asked, "Are you alright, Your Majesty?"


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath, signaling the two of them to remain silent.


    She pointed to the door and deliberately coughed twice, "For some reason, once we left the Residence of Regent, I felt a dull ache in my chest. I feel that maybe that fall broke something? Or the back of the head. "


    While she was speaking, Wei Shuge had quietly stood at the door and suddenly pulled it open.


    Outside the door, Gan Tang was shocked as his body tensed up.


    "Is Miss Gan Tang still here?" Wei Shuge smiled. "Are you trying to keep an eye on the emperor and take the medicine?"


    Zhao Yuannan stood in front of the bed, waiting for Zhao Jing to take his medicine. "The Imperial Physician said this is a blood circulation method. If the Emperor were to knock him down, eating two pills wouldn''t be too much of a problem!"


    Gan Tang took a deep breath, then quickly left.


    Upon seeing this, Zhao Jing pushed aside Zhao Yuannan''s medicine bowl and spat out the medicine in his mouth.


    "Your majesty?" Zhao Yuannan was surprised.


    Zhao Jing leisurely wiped the medicinal stain off the corner of his lips. "The show has begun!"

 C21

    Wei Shuge picked up the bowl with great tacit understanding and poured the medicine into an empty bottle beside her. Later, she would take it out and clean it up without anyone noticing. If you don''t understand, then look at it carefully. There are some things that are meaningless if you are to expose it. " She smiled as she stuffed the empty bowl back into Zhao Yuannan''s hands. She then looked at Zhao Jing with a smile.


    Zhao Yuannan seemed a little nervous with the empty bowl in his hand. "What are you talking about?"


    Zhao Jing smiled. "I''m afraid even the people outside are questioning Dongfang Zexuan for his insolence. Even more so, he doesn''t dare to do anything to me!" Moreover, the Prime Minister was following him this time around. Just who was Prime Minister Ke''er? The tutor was the leader of the officials! So Dongfang Wenming shouldn''t suspect me. After all, I''m just a ten-year old child, how would I know so much?! "


    Wei Shuge sighed. "I hope it''s not because of you!"


    After the time it took to make a cup of tea, Dongfang Xi Ming appeared in the palace hall of the Qian Yuan Palace, right in front of Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing rubbed his sleepy eyes and scratched his head. "What''s wrong?"


    Dongfang Wenming bowed. "This subject heard that His Majesty fainted, so I dragged him into the palace. I wonder how His Majesty feels right now?"


    "Nothing serious, just a bit stuffy in my chest." Because Zhao Jing had been taking medicine for a long time, coupled with the fact that he was half asleep and half awake, his spirit was somewhat exhausted. His small face was extremely pale, and it looked like he was very sick.


    Dongfang Wenming frowned slightly, then coughed twice. "Your Majesty being well is for the best, this subject is relieved. With the invasion of Hu Qiang, no one could agree on whether they should go up or down. As an official, this humble subject should step in for the emperor. After the official recovered, he led the troops to go on a campaign against the Wuqiang. Guard the borders and resist the invasion of strong enemies! "


    After saying this, Dongfang Wenming bowed. "I hope the Emperor will grant us your wish!"


    Zhao Jing was astonished. Who had he sent to contend against the Imperial Tutor''s power? A general, a group of civil servants, and even an emperor like Zhao Jing could sit in the middle of it! If the Qi family was too big on one side, then the gap would be swallowed. This was not a good thing!


    The East was not clear, and they could not leave! She was currently still interdependent with him!


    "If you leave, what will we do?" Zhao Jing repeatedly shook his head. "No, no!"


    "Your Majesty has the Prime Minister and the Imperial Tutor. Your majesty, rest assured!" Dongfang Wenming said meaningfully, "This humble subject will definitely give an explanation for this!"


    Zhao Jing lifted the blanket and got off the bed, grabbing his hand as he sobbed. "If you leave, they''ll eat me ¡­"


    "Your Majesty, don''t worry!" Dongfang Buming broke her hand and walked out of the hall with big strides.


    Zhao Jing stared fixedly at the direction in which Dongfang Wenming had disappeared. His face was covered with tears, and his eyes were cold and ruthless. As soon as Bai''s feet touched the ground, Zhao Jing became completely oblivious to it.


    Zhao Yuannan quickly helped her back to her bed and tucked her in. "What did Dongfang say? Why is the emperor crying?"


    Zhao Jing slightly curled up his body. He hugged his knees as he squatted on the corner of the bed. Cold tears hung on his face.


    "What''s wrong?" Wei Shuge had been standing guard outside the whole time, afraid that something might happen in the east. Zhao YuanNan''s shout had scared her. She quickly came in to check on the situation. "Your majesty, what''s wrong?"


    "What do you think would happen if Dongfang Wenming left the capital?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Zhao Yuannan was ecstatic, "He really wants to leave? Once we leave the capital, we can make our move! "


    Zhao Jing''s entire body was trembling. "He took the soldiers away and left the military authority in the hands of the Dongfang family." "I have clearly sided with him previously. Now that I am left alone to deal with the Qi Family, what would happen to me if I end up in the hands of the Qi Family?"


    Zhao Yuannan was stunned. He was overjoyed? Stunned, Zhao Yuannan lowered his voice. "His Majesty means that Dongfang Wenming might not truly want to leave, he''s just ¡­"


    "Use retreat to advance!" Wei Shuge said.


    Zhao Jing tightened his grip on himself. "The East doesn''t know to retreat in order to advance, but the Qi family might not think this way."


    Zhao Yuannan was shocked, "The Qi family will definitely facilitate this! Your majesty? "Then what should we do now?" He did not understand the reason why the East did not know to retreat. Although Zhao Jing was intelligent, he was still a child. In terms of wisdom, he was still the most experienced. How could he fight against Dongfang Wenming and the Qi family''s foxes?


    However, he did not expect that after a few days, Dongfang Xi had actually written a note requesting for the garrison to go and defend against the invasion of Hu Qiang.


    For the Qi family, this was the best time to push the Eastern party out of the imperial court. The moment their leader left the capital and returned, the city would surely change! The battlefield was filled with countless changes. At that time, it would be hard to say if he would live or die!


    As people were discussing in the court, Zhao Yuannan was rolling and crawling into the Qian Yuan Palace.


    "Your majesty, the emperor is in trouble. The Golden Hall is in an uproar!" The Regent wanted to request a garrison of his own, and the generals had harshly accused the Imperial Tutor''s faction of going too far. The Golden Hall guards were already on the verge of making a move, and might even start a fight! "Your Majesty ¡­" Zhao Yuannan''s eyes turned red with anxiety. "The Capital and Mansion have already deployed their garrison forces, as well as the Yu Lin Guards of the Supreme Fu Mansion ¡­" "Currently, they are stationed ten miles outside the capital. The emperor ¡­"


    The book in his hand fell to the ground with a "pa da" sound. Zhao Jing snapped out of his daze as a chill seeped into his bones. She looked up at Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan with a slightly stiff expression. About to collapse?! "


    The sky was about to collapse!


    With great effort, Zhao Jing propped himself up. He straightened his robes and said, "Let''s go, to the court!" As matters stood, she could only put in one last effort. The rest depended on whether or not her life was tough enough!


    The powers in the imperial court and the Golden Hall were at loggerheads. It seemed like they were really going to make a move!


    With the arrival of the emperor, a young Zhao Jing appeared before everyone. Zhao Jing, who had been taking medicine for a long time, looked slightly yellow and skinny. He even walked lightly.


    "You all ¡­ "What''s so noisy about?" Zhao Jing asked, before feigning a cowardly posture. "I ¡­" "When we heard that the Regent wanted to leave, we, we came to take a look!"


    The unsheathed swords returned to their scabbards. Only then did everyone return to their senses and they had to greet the emperor with respect.


    At the moment he heard the shout, Zhao Jing cried out, "I don''t want the Regent to leave ¡­"


    Everyone was shocked. What was going on?


    Prime Minister Ke Bo called him forward. "Your Majesty, this matter has yet to be resolved. There is no need for you to be so sad! Furthermore, the Regent was not present today, so we were only discussing it. If you feel that something is amiss, you can go to the Regent''s Mansion and have a chat with the Prince! "


    Zhao Jing''s body shook violently. Everyone turned their gazes toward her. Not only were there tears on her pale little face, but there was also a hint of fear, as if she was afraid of something.


    Children don''t lie, and they don''t hide their emotions. In the eyes of the civil and military officials, the emperor was actually afraid of the regent, wasn''t he?


    Zhao Jing twitched twice and mumbled, "Can you not go to the Regent''s Manor?"


    When they thought back to the time when the Emperor had spat out blood from his return from the Residence of Regent, and saw the current expression of the Emperor, the officials were doubtful. The emperor''s fear had proven that the horrible thing that had happened in the Residence of Regent was the truth! The rumors from before were no longer groundless rumors.


    "Your majesty, the defense of the border against Qiang Hu was done by the Regent himself. We didn''t force him to go, so ¡­"


    Before he could finish his sentence, Zhao Jing suddenly sat on the ground, his head held high as he began to wail. "I won''t let him go!" The Regent is not allowed to leave! "No, no ¡­


    She pointed at the officers. "It''s all your fault! It was you who forced the Regent to leave, and you wanted him to leave so that I could die! I don''t want to live anymore! "He''s dead ¡­"


    With these words, Zhao Jing decided to roll on the ground. Such a shameless rascal like him, even the officials were at a loss as to what to do. Those old ministers were not called by Cobb. They had never seen such a shameless emperor in their lives!


    Everyone knew that the emperor was sent by the regent, but they never expected to find such a person ¡­ Such a useless and retarded emperor, he had truly humiliated the entire Zhao Clan of Grand Xia!


    All the officials turned their sleeves and their backs to him with expressions of utter disappointment on their faces.


    Cobb started, then froze on the spot. Seeing the emperor rolling on the ground, Uncle Ke dropped to his knees in front of Zhao Jing and kowtowed. "Your Majesty, please forgive us!" Your humble servant deserves death, Your Majesty, forgive me! Please calm your anger, your majesty! "


    The prime minister was the head of a hundred officials. Since the honored tutor, Qi Yunshan, was not here today, the civil officials would only follow the order of Count Ke. The civil and military officials immediately kneeled down. The entire hall was filled with a black mass of people as they all shouted, "This subject deserves to die, Your Majesty, please calm your anger! Long live the Emperor! "


    Zhao Jing snotted his nose as tears streamed down his cheeks. "Then tell me, do you want to force the Regent away or not?"


    "Your majesty, this is indeed the Regent''s own will!" Cobb ordered the paper to be handed over, raised his hands above his head, and shouted, "Please read the paper in the hands of the Regent himself! The war in the southwest started. The Regent took the lead and fought for the Emperor. He is willing to fight against the Hu Qiang and protect the borders of Da Xia Empire! Your Majesty, this is the loyalty of the Regent. May Your Majesty not accept the kindness of your subjects, and be loyal to his men! Long live our Emperor! "


    Zhao Yuannan hurriedly handed the paper money to Zhao Jing. "Your majesty?"


    Zhao Jing crawled up from the ground in a dirty manner. He couldn''t care less about the crooked crown of his hair. He wiped away the tears on his face as he opened the book. She didn''t know if it was Dongfang Wenming''s handwriting, but she knew that it was indeed the seal of the Regent''s Mansion!


    He didn''t know what was going on in the east.


    "Your majesty!" "The Regent has made up his mind. I hope the Emperor will grant it!"


    When his voice fell, the officials echoed, "I hope the emperor will grant us your wish!"


    Zhao Jing took a deep breath. "It''s a deal?" The Prime Minister seems to have forgotten that I am the Emperor and the master of Da Xia Empire! " In front of a hundred civil and military officials, Zhao Jing tore off the crown of his hair and ruthlessly smashed it onto the ground.


    "Please calm your anger, Your Majesty!" The officials kowtowed.


    "I won''t stop being angry today!" Zhao Jing snorted as he tore the paper into pieces, "I have seen this paper before, but I don''t have it anymore, so ¡­" The Regent had made up his mind to let him speak to me personally! "Just a piece of crappy paper wants to force away my loyal subjects. I refuse!"


    "Your majesty?" Cobb frowned, his voice a little heavy.


    "From the day I ascended the throne, the Regent told me that the world belongs to me, and Grand Xia belongs to me. Even you are but my servants!" What, I can''t even be a master today? Are you bullying me because I don''t have a mother and father, and am an orphan? "


    "This official dares not!" Cobb kowtowed.


    Zhao Jing snorted and walked up to the dragon throne, swinging his sleeves. "I''ll show you what a saint''s will is today!" "Pass on my decree that the Regent shall be appointed as my father in the future!"


    As the voice fell, Cobb''s eyes widened, and his face instantly paled. "Your Imperial Majesty, you absolutely cannot!"

 C22

    The meaning of ''father is the eldest brother''.


    "Chronicles of Lu Buwei": Zhuang Xiang Wang reigns for three years, Fu, the crown prince political as the king, respect Lu Buwei as the prime minister, known as "Zhongfu." Zhongzhu, Zhongzhu, the second father also, the effect of Qizhuanggong with Guan Zhong as the father.


    Zhao Jing''s words set off raging waves in the imperial court.


    Father? Wouldn''t he be second only to the previous emperor? If the East was not known as the Emperor''s father, what would the court use to fight him? Possessing great authority and also obtaining the title of Regent. Now ¡­ If even the Emperor had to respect him as his father, wouldn''t Da Xia already be the Dongfang family''s treasure?


    "Don''t tell me that the Emperor wants to make the Regent into the second Lukas? This subject requests the Emperor to retract his order! "


    "Please reconsider, Your Majesty!" This time, the civil and military officials were of one mind.


    Zhao Jing sat there with an indifferent expression. He had the temperament of a child, willful enough to make all the civil and military officials grit their teeth. The commoners still didn''t dare to casually acknowledge others as their father, but today His Majesty had casually said he recognized Dongfang Wenming as his father.


    If word of this got out, the entire Grand Xia would become a laughingstock. The Emperor was so playful that he wanted to abandon his ancestors. This made all the civil and military officials feel aggrieved and unable to hold up their heads. The Emperor of Grand Xia, who was loyal to such a prankster, was about to be done for!


    For a time, both sides were in a deadlock. No one wanted to retreat.


    Finally, Zhao Jing fell asleep against the dragon throne. Uncle Ke helplessly stood up, his knees already aching from the pain. "You should all disperse!" "We''ll discuss this later!" As the voice faded, the officials tiptoed away.


    Cobb slowly walked up the white jade steps and glanced at Zhao Jing, who was sleeping soundly. A child was still a child. After such a ruckus just now, he was most likely tired. With so many people present, he was able to sleep without a care. He truly did not know much about the affairs of the world.


    "Prime Minister!" Zhao Yuannan called out in a low voice, "Your majesty''s dragon body is unwell, the imperial physician said it''s best not to get too excited."


    "Send the emperor back to the sleeping quarters so he won''t catch a cold!" "Both of you have the same roots, so you should support each other and help each other!" Don''t forget, why is it that you''re the only one in your clan? "


    Zhao Yuannan did not dare to say a word and bowed.


    The civil and military officials had all left. Uncle Ke had also left. Zhao Jing slowly opened his eyes. "All of you have left?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan nodded.


    Wei Shuge looked around. "Your majesty?"


    "Has the news been released?" Zhao Jing asked.


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge helped her up and quickly put the crown back on Zhao Jing''s head. "Don''t worry, Your Majesty. We will proceed as planned."


    "But Your Majesty, this servant doesn''t understand!" Zhao Yuannan frowned slightly, "You are raising a tiger and causing trouble! If Dongfang Wenming became his father, wouldn''t that mean Dongfang Wenming would allow him to expand his influence even more brazenly? In that case, wouldn''t the entire Grand Xia fall into his hands? "


    Zhao Jing stood up. "Do you think that the current East is not very powerful?"


    Zhao Yuannan shook his head.


    "Master told me that it is taboo for people in the palace to be pampered and be proud." Zhao Jing chuckled as he looked at the two of them. "The concubines in the imperial harem are arrogant and despotic because they have been favored by the emperor." But because of this, it will become a thorn in the side of the entire harem, attacking them together! "


    Zhao Yuannan was enlightened, "This servant understands!"


    "Remember what I wrote to you when you first came to me?" Zhao Jing took a deep breath and shook the heavy crown on his head. Pushing aside the bead curtain that obstructed his vision, he said with a smile, "There are many things that do not need to be done. There will be people even more impatient than me!"


    "Aren''t you afraid that Dongfang Min will cause trouble for the Emperor?" Wei Shuge asked.


    Zhao Jing slowly walked down the white jade steps. The empty Golden Hall was truly imposing. One day, she would make everyone willingly kneel at her feet, making this world under her control. Since there was no way out, then he might as well kill his way out.


    If she won, even if she was a girl, she would still be the ruler of the world. Lost... It was just a life!


    Zhao Jing could afford to lose!


    "I''m afraid Dongfang Wenming didn''t expect that I would suddenly use this move. If he still refuses now, wouldn''t there be no way out? " Zhao Jing smiled coldly. "If the Qi family wants to bring him down, he also wants to kill them. When they can''t compete, they can only take a step back. We will become popular among everyone." Wouldn''t it be more comfortable to take the son of heaven and make a duke of a kingdom than to become emperor himself? Even if something were to happen in the future, all the dirty water would be on me, the Emperor, so why wouldn''t I do it? "


    Wei Shuge lowered her eyes. "It''s not easy to be an emperor!"


    Zhao Jing smiled without saying a word. He had a deep expression on his face at such a young age!


    Dongfang Wenming hadn''t expected that Zhao Jing would be so willful as to run over to the throne room and cause a ruckus. In the study room, Dongfang Cunming slowly wiped the sharp blade with the soft cloth in his hand. The cold blade reflected the darkness in his eyes, "What happened next?"


    "Later, when His Majesty fell asleep in the Golden Hall, the Prime Minister dismissed the civil and military officials, leaving the matter unsettled."


    Taking a deep breath, Dongfang Wenming threw the soft cloth to the side. He lightly caressed the sword that had fought alongside him for so many years, "The emperor sure sleeps at the right time!" However, with a "clang" sound, the cold sword returned to its scabbard.


    "Master?" Zhou Zhizhi''s voice was slightly gloomy. "His Majesty suddenly pushed you to the position of Father Zhong. The Imperial Tutor party will surely retaliate even more frenziedly. Wouldn''t we be at loggerheads with each other then?"


    "Can''t you see?" Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes. "The emperor is protecting himself!"


    Zhou Zhizhi was stunned, "This lowly subordinate doesn''t understand! Your majesty has pushed you to the heart of the struggle, and you still want to protect yourself? "


    "The emperor was found by This King. This King was also the one who helped the emperor. If I leave the capital with my men, the Emperor will be like a lonely man. Will the Qi family let her go? " Dongfang Wenming put the sword back on the weapon rack. "So young, yet you know how to weigh things!"


    "The Emperor has such thoughts at such a young age, I can''t help but be on my guard!"


    "We should naturally be on guard against him. However, the name of Father Zhong ¡­" Dongfang Mingming laughed coldly.


    The steward''s voice came from outside the door, "Prince, the Prime Minister requests an audience!"


    Zhou Zhizhi was startled, "Master, you did not come with good intentions!"


    Dongfang Wenming had already brushed his sleeves and left, just in time! He walked leisurely to the parlour and took a look at the splendid sun. He only felt that the winter''s Plum Blossom seemed to have some intentions of leaving, but it had a bit of vitality.


    Cobb sat in the parlour, and Dongfang did not go in, but waited under the plum tree.


    "The tea was sent in?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Zhou Zhiqian nodded, "According to the king''s orders, I sent this year''s new tea, Longjing before the rain."


    "You drank it?" Dongfang Wenming asked again.


    Zhou Zhizhi did not know what was going on, so he could only report, "Yes, drink!"


    Dongfang Wenming nodded and stood with his hands behind his back. He didn''t say anything!


    Cobb isn''t a fool. Can''t you hear what''s going on outside? After putting down the cup in his hand, Cobb slowly walked out of the parlour. He frowned slightly as he stared at the unfathomable scene in the east under the Plum Blossom Tree. He had heard that the Eastern Sea Region was not used to using navy blue colors. They were the same color day and night, and they were truly devoted people!


    "Since when did the Regent like to tread on snow to seek the plum?" Cobb smiled and walked out.


    Dongfang Wenming looked at him coldly. "The Prime Minister''s eyes aren''t good. When did he see this duke step on the snow? It''s a sunny day, but my dreams are not shallow! "


    It was not that Cobb and Dongfang Wenming had never come into contact before, but this cold and aloof general was always so distant and distant.


    With a smile, Cobb called out, "But just a joke with Your Highness, Your Highness has taken it for real. Truly, it is not my fault!"


    "This King was only joking. Why would the Prime Minister take it so seriously?!" Dongfang Wenming held the broken branch in his hand. "I''ve suffered at the emperor''s hands and came to find this king''s misfortune. The Prime Minister''s decision to take this chess piece is a bit wrong."


    "Your Highness must be joking. I''m not here to find you out of luck, I just ¡­"


    "Are you here to ask This King to add another line?" Dongfang Wenming played with the plum branch in his hand. "Aren''t you afraid that the emperor will use another hand to tear up the paper?" If you are begging this king, you might as well ask the emperor. "


    "Your Highness!" "This official has come today not to ask for paper, but to ask the prince to stay in the capital, to continue his stay in the capital, and to guard the imperial city."


    Dongfang Wenyi answered with an "oh" and then left without saying anything else.


    The atmosphere suddenly froze. Before the East could come to a stop, Cobalt summoned his utmost patience. The two of them were not good people. They were both waiting for the other party to reveal an opening. They were polite on the surface, but they were secretly moving forward and competing with each other! Speaking of which, both of them had been officials for many years. One was the leader of the civil officials, and the other was the leader of the military generals. They were about the same age, but with different positions they were like fire and water.


    However, when compared to the war and the patience of the East, Cobb''s Summoning was slightly inferior! The East wasn''t even twenty years old yet, but he could command the entire Eastern clan. How could he not be a commoner?!


    "I am the civil and military official. I wish to welcome the Regent to stay in the capital!" Cobb bowed.


    Zhou Zhizhi frowned. What kind of trick was this? He looked back at his master with an indifferent face. He coughed twice, neither agreeing nor refusing. This ambiguous attitude made people most anxious!


    "Your Highness doesn''t believe it?"


    She knew he was testing her, so how could she fall for his trick? In terms of intelligence, the battlefield was not inferior to the imperial court. Before going to the battlefield, he had studied strategy; after going to the battlefield, he had learned indifference and killing. Those who live on the edge of a knife, blood is hot, the heart is cold!


    "Whether you believe it or not, the prime minister is not with me!" Dongfang Wenming turned around and left.


    Cobb followed, "Your Highness ¡­"


    "Bye!" Dongfang Wenming turned a corner and then ignored it.


    Although Dongfang Wenming didn''t like the imperial government, if they were to really fight, then he, the head of the officials of the court, would not have the slightest confidence in being able to win! The general who wielded a saber was also an expert with a brush!


    Zhou Zhiqian had a fake smile on his face, "Prime Minister, after you!"


    Although he was humiliated, Kobold did not show any anger on his face. The corner of his lips slightly raised, with a slight smile that had some hidden meaning, he said, "The Regent''s Mansion''s Long Jing is really not bad. I''ll come back another day to get a cup of tea for you!" With that, he flicked his sleeves and left.


    Zhou Zhizhong caught up to Dongfang Wenming and said, "Master, we''ve already released the people from the capital''s Residence, why is he still here to harp on us? What do you mean Longjing before the rain is so delicious?


    "He was taught by Qi Yunshan to be a very proud disciple, his ability to act dumb and pretend to be stupid really surpasses blue." Dongfang Wenming stood in front of the secret building, looking up at the red silk fluttering in the sky.


    "What do you mean?" Zhou Zhizhi did not understand.


    Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes. "Didn''t he say that Longjing was very delicious before the rain?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizhi nodded, "Then ¡­" "So what?"

 C23

    Dongfang Wenming laughed, "You old fox!"


    Zhou Zhizhi was stupefied. Wasn''t this tea that the prince had instructed him to bring out this year''s new tea leaves to drink with Cobb? Why was he talking about tea now? What kind of riddle were these two fighting?


    He didn''t understand, he really didn''t understand! However, looking at the way their master was always so confident, it seemed as if he had already planned this beforehand!


    Within the imperial study.


    Zhao Jing looked at the bell placed on the table. It had been sent over from the east by the octagonal tower. The copper bell didn''t have a bell stone, but the workmanship was extremely meticulous. The interior of the bell was inscribed with inscriptions, as well as some incomprehensible Sanskrit characters!


    Her slender fingers gently caressed the surface of the copper bell. The ice-cold sensation reminded Zhao Jing of the time when his mother had died. This allowed her to always remember the grudge of killing her mother ¡­


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge handed over the tea.


    Zhao Jing came back to his senses. "How is it outside?"


    "He Sheng, go ask around for news." Wei Shuge glanced at the copper bell in her hand. "Is the emperor really interested in the octagonal tower of the Regent''s estate?"


    Zhao Jing played with the bronze bell in his hand. "Do you believe in intuition?" When I saw that octagonal tower, I felt my heartbeat quicken, and I could faintly feel something touching my heart! "Actually, I don''t know what it feels like either!" She covered her heart, "Maybe it''s because I''ve been thinking too much. Just take it as I''m talking nonsense!"


    Wei Shuge stared at her without saying a word.


    Gan Tang delivered the medicine again, but this time it was the pills instead of the bitter soup. Even though he knew he shouldn''t eat it, he still had to!


    "What is this medicine?" Wei Shuge asked.


    Gan Tang glanced at her coldly, then turned and left!


    "Halt!" Wei Shuge was about to give chase when Zhao Jing grabbed her hand.


    "Your majesty!" Wei Shuge panicked.


    "I''ve tried!" Zhao Jing said as he stared at her with a slightly pale face. "Grab the medicine and spit it out!"


    Wei Shuge was taken aback. "And then?"


    Zhao Jing pointed to his chest. "Then ¡­" I will live a life worse than death! "


    "Why ¡­" Wei Shuge was astonished.


    A loud cry suddenly sounded from outside. "The empress has arrived!"


    Zhao Jing''s expression darkened. Why did Qi Ruyu come here? To be a lobbyist for the Qi family because of the matter of the imperial court?


    Who knew that when Qi Ruyu spoke, Zhao Jing would spray water all over her face ¡­


    Qi Ruyu gently wiped away the water droplets on her face, smiling so beautifully. Today, she purposely disguised herself to make herself look both haggard and gentle. She wore a dark red robe that entangled with branches and peony, giving off the dignified appearance of a empress.


    Your Majesty!" Qi Ruyu lowered her eyes and bowed, "Your concubine''s blessing is shallow, and I have no destiny to serve Your Majesty. However, Your Majesty is the emperor after all. Although the Emperor was still young, the imperial harem was in ruins. As the Empress, chenqie should help the Emperor with his worries. "Jane Xi, why are you still standing?" With Qi Ruyu''s shout, Jane Xi dropped to her knees in front of Zhao Jing.


    Qi Ruyu had a little girl by her side named Jane Xi. She was Qi Ruyu''s maid, and she had a pretty and delicate face, making her look especially cute and cute.


    Jane Xi''s body was slender and delicate, and her eyebrows were drooping slightly. Her small body stood straight in front of Zhao Jing like an apricot flower in the summer, and her gentle wind and gentle rain could arouse tender affection!


    However, Zhao Jing was a girl, so no matter how beautiful and charming he was, he wouldn''t fall for her.


    "This slave servant, Jane, kowtowes to you. Long live the Emperor! Long live and long live the Emperor!" Jane Xi''s voice was bright and clear, with a slight tremble.


    Zhao Jing choked on the water, and his pale white face flushed red. "This ¡­" What was he trying to do? Have the empress forgotten what I''ve told the empress before? "


    Qi Ruyu''s heart tightened, and subconsciously clenched her fists, "Chenqie doesn''t dare to forget, it''s just that chenqie is a Middle Palace member. Since the Emperor has already stood behind us, we should naturally have a few more sisters! "


    "Empress, do you find the harem too lonely?" Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes and gave Wei Shuge a meaningful look.


    Wei Shuge lowered her eyes as she replied. She thought to herself, Qi Ruyu actually doesn''t dare to serve the sovereign. She''s just looking around her for people to approach Zhao Jing. She''s trying to place the Qi family''s spy next to the emperor.


    He could only blame Zhao Jing for acting so intimately towards the east, so close that the Qi family was unable to restrain themselves. If not for Qi Yunshan''s signal, how could Qi Ruyu have come up with such a plan? What a despicable thing to do to a ten-year-old child!


    "If Your Majesty isn''t satisfied, chenqie can request my father to make the decision. She will use the Ministry of Rites and the steward to choose the imperial concubine and fill up the imperial harem." Qi Ruyu bowed to pay her respects, "Everything that chenqie has done was for the Emperor''s sake. For the sake of the Zhao Family, our Emperor will live for tens of thousands of years!"


    Zhao Jing had no reason to reject such a perfectly justifiable reason. She was only ten years old. If she was the child of an ordinary family, there would indeed be no reason for her to marry. However, she was the emperor. It was normal for the three palaces and six courtyards to exist. Moreover, she had already been established, so she naturally had to choose an imperial concubine as well.


    In everyone''s eyes, she was a puppet Monarch, not a child!


    The monarch would never be able to control himself!


    "The empress speaks sincerely, we can consider it." It wasn''t that Zhao Jing couldn''t make out Qi Ruyu''s implied meaning.


    Didn''t Qi Ruyu already say so? If the Emperor did not consider Jane Xi, he would have the Imperial Tutor Qi Yunshan and the Ministry of Rites choose an imperial concubine for the Emperor. At that time, it wouldn''t just be Jane Xi who would squeeze in, but the harem would become a chaotic mess.


    Rather than this, he might as well put the Qi Family''s spy, Jane Xi, right under his nose. At least this way, Zhao Jing would be able to keep a close eye on things, and the matter would be under her control. Otherwise, she didn''t dare guarantee that she would be able to defeat the many powers in the harem. In the end, she was still young. When it came to matters, she definitely couldn''t be compared to those courtiers and officials. After all, she was still the wisest!


    "Then chenqie is relieved." When Qi Ruyu stood up, a trace of darkness flashed in her eyes, as she earnestly said to Jane, "Still haven''t thanked the Emperor for his grace? After tonight, you will be my good sister! "


    "This servant thanks Your Majesty for his grace. Long live and long live the Emperor!" Jane Xi kowtowed.


    "Shuge, bring Jane Xi down and wait for her at the Qian Yuan Palace tonight!" Zhao Jing didn''t even raise his head, appearing to be somewhat impatient.


    "Thank you, your majesty!" Qi Ruyu bowed, then raised her head to look at Jane who was kneeling on the ground, and a look of unwillingness appeared on her face. She was the empress, someone who could have enjoyed the love and affection of an emperor. Even though this little emperor was three years younger than her, she had once dreamed of the peaceful days of a couple! However, this unexpected disaster had caused her to lose her virginity. She no longer had any hope of being favored by the emperor! The Emperor didn''t cripple her because he was afraid of the status of the Qi family!


    Thinking up to here, Qi Ruyu left with a flick of her sleeve, tears brimming in her eyes.


    Wei Shuge brought Jane down. This little girl looked very formal on the outside, as if she was exceptionally timid on the outside. However, in his heart, Zhao Jing wasn''t so convinced. How could a servant of the Qi family be a simple character?


    Zhao Yuannan asked softly, "Does the emperor really want to favor Jane Xi?" She was clearly an informant sent by the Qi family to the royal family. The emperor had to be on his guard! Not to mention that with the age of the emperor, the average prince''s young master hasn''t even touched a woman yet. Your majesty, you ¡­ "


    "They are plotting against me with all their might. Don''t tell me that I am going to reject them?" Zhao Jing looked as if this matter had nothing to do with him. "If you know, then it''s easy to deal with it. It''s easier to dodge an arrow on an open spear than to avoid an arrow on the inside." Although I am fortunate, it is up to me to decide whether or not I want to get involved with this Jane. "How can an ox press its head down when it doesn''t drink water?"


    Zhao Yuannan nodded, "That''s true. But how can we hide it from the empress and the Qi family if the emperor isn''t in luck?"


    "Shuge came from the martial arts world." Zhao Jing paused, "She has plenty of ways to deal with Jane Xi, but you ¡­" She narrowed her eyes and stared expressionlessly at Zhao Yuannan. "If we have to deal with the empress and the Qi family''s investigation, Brother Nan should know what to do!"


    Zhao Yuannan''s body shook as he gripped his sleeves. The veins on the back of his hands bulged slightly. After a long time, he nodded heavily with a cold and gloomy voice. "This servant will surely not disappoint the Emperor!"


    Zhao Jing calmly said, "This sort of thing will continue to come back to you in the future. I hope big brother Nan is prepared for it."


    "You really don''t intend to ¡­" Zhao Yuannan thought to himself, since Zhao Jing is still so young, then what about in the future? Was he going to be like this forever?


    Zhao Jing didn''t want to say anything more. She was a woman, so no matter what, it was impossible for her to be fortunate enough to be in the harem. As she grows older, her femininity will become more and more apparent, and... The imperial harem definitely couldn''t have an heir. Otherwise, a second Zhao Jing would appear in this world and replace her!


    When night fell, Wei Shuge hurried in. "Your majesty the emperor, it''s done!"


    Upon hearing Wei Shuge''s words, Zhao Jing quietly put down the book in his hands. There was no trace of sadness or joy on his pale face. He was an old man who should have been carefree and carefree, but he had to live in a world of darkness and contemplation, unable to extricate himself from it!


    As he walked out of the Imperial study, Zhao Jing frowned. "It''s snowing?"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge carefully covered her shoulders with her shawl. "It''s very cold, don''t freeze!"


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything. He just gathered up his cape and walked forward. When she was about to reach the Qian Yuan Palace, she stopped and looked at Zhao Yuannan who was waiting for her. He had been waiting for this for a long time!


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge pursed her lips. "Actually, this matter ¡­"


    "Sooner or later, we''ll have to go through this sooner or later. Right now, let''s just take her and give her a try. If it''s possible, we''ll follow her example in the future!" The expression in Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened.


    The wind and snow swayed the lights of the palace in the corridor, reflecting the darkness in her eyes! On this snowy night, the cold wind was blowing, and it was her heart that was even colder. This ice-cold palace could not contain even the slightest bit of compassion and warmth, even if she longed for such warmth!


    Taking a deep breath, Zhao Jing pushed open the door to the sleeping quarters and calmly sat on the edge of the bed.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge squatted down in front of her and said, "No matter what happens, I''ll always be by your side. Don''t worry!"


    Zhao Jing looked at her with a slightly sluggish expression, his eyes slightly red. "Sister Shuge, from now on, things will become more and more difficult. Don''t leave me behind." Other than you and Brother Nan, I have nothing else! "


    "En!" Wei Shuge nodded and took out a black pill from her bosom. "I''ll burn the incense on the table when I go out. Eat this one. After half a cup of tea, I will stealthily send the vermicelli in, and everything will be hidden from sight! "


    "Alright!" Zhao Jing pinched the pill in his hand.


    "This medicine will not harm you, you will be fine!" Wei Shuge turned around and lit the incense in front of the table.


    A fragrant aroma wafted through the air as Zhao Jing quickly popped the pill into his mouth.


    When Jane Xi came in, Zhao Jing suddenly clenched his fists, his entire body turning cold.

 C24

    The descendants of the nobles would be taught by their eunuchs when they were in their first days of training. A ten-year-old little emperor, logically speaking, such a thing shouldn''t have happened, but ¡­ Who dared to talk about the people the empress had given him? They only dared to quietly watch the results.


    The next day, after Zhao Jing left the palace, news of his departure quickly spread throughout the palace.


    Dongfang Wenming pressed a handful of snow into his palm. The temperature of his palm quickly melted that ball of cold air. "Lucky?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiqian nodded. "Esteemed Empress sent in her personal servant. The Emperor has no reason to refuse." If the Qi family did not do it intentionally, we would not have been able to receive any news of them! "Master, this must be Qi Yunshan''s conspiracy!"


    "What does conspiracy have to do with it? It''s a good plan to bring This King down! " Dongfang Wenming snorted coldly as he looked at the snow falling from the sky. He then said coldly, "Since Uncle Ke has taken a step back, Qi Yunshan wants to start with the emperor and take this opportunity to get back at him!"


    "The emperor is against the Regent''s estate. As the Imperial Tutor, he is naturally dissatisfied. Although the Emperor is young, he is still young and has many benefits. Many things are said by the children of the emperor, and to the people of this world, it is not funny at all.


    As Dongfang Wenming walked in the blizzard, the cold sensation he felt made his mind exceptionally clear. "It is precisely because the emperor wanted to make this king his father that Qi Yunshan decided to make a move from the emperor''s harem! The Emperor may not have a son yet, but... It might not happen in the future! All heirs could be made as emperors, and be replaced by current emperors. Truly a scheming old fox! It was indeed a good strategy to take This King down without saying a word! This King is impressed! "


    Dongfang Wenming never thought that Qi Yunshan would use Qi Ruyu to deal with Zhao Jing! This turn of the stick was really vicious! It was a good thing that Zhao Jing was also a mischievous girl. She didn''t say anything before taking care of the matter! He wanted to see how this girl did it!


    Thinking to this point, Dongfang Cunming had already mounted the horse. He felt an inexplicable sense of expectation.


    This little girl was quite interesting!


    "I want to enter the palace?" Zhou Zhizhi was stunned.


    "No need to follow me!" Dongfang Wenming rode his horse straight towards the palace gates.


    At this moment, Zhao Jing was sitting in the Warm Pavilion, reading a book and holding the fire cage in his arms. His young face made the fire in the room turn red, but the bones in his clothes were still extremely cold!


    It must be the cold water of that night, Wei Shuge thought. Before she could regain her wits, Dongfang Cunming had already stepped into the house. There was no one spreading the news outside!


    "Long live the prince!" Wei Shuge was taken aback and hurriedly bowed.


    "Down!" Dongfang Wenming''s eyes were fixed on Zhao Jing.


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge glanced at Zhao Jing. Seeing that she didn''t have any reaction, she could only stand back and guard outside. She had to be careful not to make any changes!


    Zhao Jing gave a low cough. He raised his head and looked toward the east, where the wind and dust had brought him. He untied his cloak in front of her, shook off the snow on his hair and eyebrows, and his handsome face was not affected by the wind or frost. He still had that valiant air.


    She raised her head and coincidentally met his extremely beautiful phoenix eyes. Only the temperature of his eyes was colder and thinner than the wind and snow. Zhao Jing''s heart trembled slightly. He tightened his grip on the book in his hand as he racked his brains to figure out the reason why he had entered the palace in such a manner. Because of last night''s spring''s love? Or was there some other motive?


    When Dongfang Bu Ming came in, he brought with him a gust of snow, causing the candle flame to sway from side to side. The room''s lighting was uncertain.


    Recovering from his shock, Zhao Jing immediately put aside the book in his hand and stood up with a pale face. He respectfully greeted Dongfang Wenming, "Father Zhong!"


    Dongfang Wenming frowned. The black embroidered python boots finally landed in front of her. He straightened his body and looked down at the thin figure of Zhao Jing from a high vantage point. The ten-year old youngster was exceptionally thin, devoid of the cowardice and spirit energy he had at first glance. He appeared somewhat stiff and stiff.


    "This humble subject is still not the emperor''s father!" As he spoke, Dongfang Wenming bowed. "This humble subject is the emperor''s official. I, the late emperor''s official, dare not accept such a great gift from the emperor!"


    Zhao Jing straightened his body and smiled, "In my heart, you are already my father!" Just as Father Zhong has said, I am the lord of this world, and I will do whatever I want. I will kill anyone who dares to interfere with my plans! "


    "Your Majesty, you can''t be too willful!" Dongfang Wenming held her hand, "The Qi family was the founding minister of Da Xia Empire, and Qi Yunshan was even supporting three generations of emperors. The Emperor still needs to endure. It''s not time to start an argument with the Tutor! " As she said this, Dongfang Wenming''s eyes darkened as he looked at her with a slightly unwell expression.


    Zhao Jing''s heart skipped a beat. Had he exposed a flaw and taught him to discover it?


    Zhao Jing''s breathing quickened as he examined himself. "Why is Father Zhong looking at me like that?" I ¡­ Did you say something wrong? "


    "Why are your hands so cold?" Dongfang Wenming frowned.


    Zhao Jing shook his head with a wry smile. "The Imperial Physician said that Zhen''s body was always weak. After a few times, he was injured. If you want to recover, you can only take care of yourself. There''s no other way." She looked at him with a bit of helplessness in her eyes. "Moreover, women are naturally cold. This is also something that cannot be helped!"


    It was about the first time she had mentioned her woman to him. She was expressing her weakness and also expressing her goodwill! As unreservedly as possible, she exposed her greatest secret in front of him in order to gain his trust and sympathy.


    Dongfang Muming gripped his cold and soft hands, and a strange look appeared in his phoenix eyes.


    There was a gap of one round between them, but he did not dare to have any sympathy for this little girl who was only ten years old. She had something that he needed! He knew in his heart that all the gentleness would come with a painful price in the future! However, Zhao Jing was too obedient. A warm smile appeared on his pale face. Like the warm sun in March, or like the pear in spring, pure as snow, never stained by the mortal world.


    With a soft sigh, Dongfang Cuming gently hugged her in his embrace, letting her sit on his lap, and pushed her into his embrace to warm her up. "If Your Majesty feels cold, how about this subject help Your Majesty warm him?"


    Zhao Jing stared blankly for a moment before stretching his body. The sudden warmth seemed to be unstoppable. The warmth quickly penetrated his clothes, ironing his skin and piercing into the area below his left shoulder.


    The ten-year-old Zhao Jing, although she didn''t know what love between a child and a young girl was, she had seen the love between her master and her teacher! She had also silently prayed under the moon on that day of seven days of begging. He only hoped that one day, he would be able to have a man like Master to protect him for the rest of his life. Yet at the moment of meeting the East, at the day of her mother''s death, she knew that her life was not one of happiness, that there would never be another day of peace!


    Zhao Jing rested in the unfathomable eastern bosom. From her initial resistance, she had gradually let go of the warmth of his embrace. A chest as hard as iron wrapped around her frail body. Just a tiny bit of it.


    Dongfang Wenming frowned slightly. Such a small person, yet she was carrying the title of emperor that he had bestowed upon her. Everyone in the world thought that she was an aloof and exalted monarch. They didn''t know that she was nothing more than a puppet imprisoned by him! The little girl was very thin and weak. She was also very timid. Everything she did was done with caution!


    "Warmer?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Zhao Jing nodded and asked in a slightly drowsy manner, "I''m a bit tired. Can I lean into your arms and close my eyes for a while?"


    Dongfang Wenming nodded, "Sure!"


    He sat her on the couch, her head resting on his lap. The sound of her calling for a father made him feel closer to her. It was probably due to his clear identity, but his father and children seemed to be ¡­ He should get close to her!


    Zhao Jing closed her eyes. As long as she didn''t speak to Dongfang Wenming, she wouldn''t let him see through her thoughts. That little bit of concealing was what she needed the most as she slowly grew up! Whether it was against Dongfang Wenming, or against the Qi family and Cobb.


    Hearing that Zhao Jing''s breathing was even, her ice-cold hand was completely warm in his grasp. Only then did Dongfang Wenming let go of her hand. This was probably the first time he looked carefully at this little girl. When he got closer, his breath landed on her face, and his distinct eyelashes trembled slightly as he breathed, making her appear exceptionally adorable.


    This made him recall his own youth, as well as that woman who had closed her eyes and "slept" for many years! He was also young and ignorant, and he had once ridden his horse around Qingmei, but it was a pity ¡­


    Dongfang Wenming stiffened his body. He looked at the candle flame without moving. Hearing the sound of snow falling from the sky, his heart turned cold. If it wasn''t for the Zhao Clan being so unbridled, if it wasn''t for his father being so loyal, how would he still be defending the current result, unable to extricate himself from the guilt in his heart?


    Zhao Jing didn''t know what had happened to him. He had actually slept through the afternoon. If she wasn''t hungry, she would have been able to continue sleeping!


    He opened his eyes and saw Dongfang Wenming''s flawless, handsome face.


    His slightly protruding Adam''s apple rolled, his shiny jaw, and his thin, pursed lips were all part of the bridge of his nose that was hanging high up in the air. His eyelashes were half-lidded and he looked a little absent-minded, which made him seem weaker than usual. In the dim light, there was a touch of gentleness.


    For a moment, Zhao Jing felt that if he hadn''t been killed, if he had been just an ordinary noble king, he would have become the charming husband of all the women in the world.


    When Dongfang Buming looked back at her, all color was hidden in his black pupils, only leaving behind the usual indifference and alienation. It was so barren that not a single blade of grass could grow, not allowing even the slightest bit of life.


    He slowly helped her up and bowed, "This humble subject still has important matters to attend to, this humble subject will take his leave!"


    Zhao Jing rubbed his sleepy eyes. "You''re leaving just like that?" Hearing the sound of snow falling outside, she looked at him worriedly, "It''s still snowing outside, why don''t you wait until the snow stops before leaving?"


    "No worries!" Dongfang Mingming turned around and walked out, but he walked slowly, unlike how swift and decisive he was when he arrived.


    When the door was opened, a blizzard blew in from outside. Zhao Jing subconsciously shrank back, squinting his eyes as he watched Zhao Jing''s back as he stood by the door. She discovered that when Dongfang Wenming stepped out of the doorway, his movements were somewhat strange, as if he was slightly stiff.


    Unconsciously, she let out a laugh.


    Dongfang Wenming could naturally hear her laughter, but he didn''t turn around. Instead, he walked straight out of the imperial study.


    It was snowing heavily outside. Zhou Zhiqian was worried about his master, so he waited outside. Seeing Master walking on the snowy ground, the footprints became a little shallow, and Ye Xiao couldn''t help but ask, "Master, what''s wrong?"


    Dongfang Wenming''s face didn''t change at all, but his voice was still slow and unstoppable, "Make a big fuss. If you sit for too long, your legs will naturally go numb!"


    Zhou Zhizi was stunned. Normally, he would sit and fight for a few days while overseeing the war. I have not even seen my legs go numb, what''s going on with me today?

 C25

    Seeing that Dongfang Wenming had left, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan hurriedly came in.


    "Are you alright?" Zhao Yuannan hurriedly asked.


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "It''s nothing. I know how to avoid his probing." He had not asked for anything when he entered the palace today, so he would look into this matter when he returned. Did you both clean it up? "


    Wei Shuge was relieved from the burden and said, "Don''t worry, there won''t be any traces left behind!"


    "Don''t let anyone know about the medicine!" Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. "There''s still plenty of time. I''ll need it!"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge nodded.


    Outside, the snow was still falling, and it was unknown how long it would last.


    Zhao Jing went to the Palace of Tzu''an and stood alone in the massive main hall of the palace. Right now, she was dressed in a dragon robe as a monarch, while her mother had turned into a memorial tablet placed in the ancestral hall. From then on, only when they met in their dreams would they be separated.


    "Mom, this is the last time I''ll come see you!" Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the empty empress dowager''s chair. "Jing became so unfamiliar with himself that he ¡­" Mother will not recognize me in the future! Mother, Qing Jing''s hands will be drenched in blood, and he will kill many people, but Jing will still be alive! "


    "As for those who forced you to your death, I will never forget any of them. I will remember them all in my mind." The Regent of the East did not know, the Imperial Tutor Qi Yunshan, the Prime Minister Ke Bo called, the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Justice Zhou Guofeng, the Minister of Rites, Du He Ming, and the Official of the Supreme Court ¡­ "Qing will remember this!"


    After a moment of silence, Zhao Jing walked out. The young emperor, dressed in bright yellow robes, stood in the snow like a blossoming plum flower, absolutely dazzling amidst the boundless white snow.


    A golden jade crown, dragon robe, waist wearing jade to take the court hall.


    Snow breezed by, and the east wind was busy, who in the Land of the Nine Prefectures could it be?


    Just after the New Year, news came from the palace that Jane was pregnant. This news was like a bomb that had been dropped. The brush in Zhao Jing''s hand trembled slightly, and the tip of the brush fell onto the ground. Zhao Jing looked regretfully at the scripture he had painstakingly copied and put it down. "What a pity!"


    "Your majesty?" Zhao Yuannan bowed, "She can''t possibly be pregnant!"


    Zhao Jing raised his head and looked at him. "Dongfang Wenyi knows this, but Qi Yunshan knows it even better. All the people in the imperial court are well aware of this!" However, the Qi Clan and the Eastern clan cannot tolerate each other. The imperial harem needs children to give them hope! "


    "Yesterday, I said that the empress''s body didn''t feel very well, so she summoned the imperial physician to consult her. Why is it that Jane Xi is pregnant today? "This ¡­"


    "Can a ten-year-old little emperor give birth to a young crown prince?" Zhao Jing fiddled with the copper bell on the table, his face young and tender.


    "No way!" Zhao Yuannan was resolute and decisive.


    "But the Qi family needs this child. Regardless of whether he is mine, as long as he is from the harem! Who dares to investigate? " Zhao Jing raised an eyebrow. "Do you dare?" Anyway, I don''t dare to have such thoughts! If the events of that night were to be exposed, I would simply be lifting a rock to smash my own foot! "


    Wei Shuge was stunned. "Just let it go like that?"


    "How can we forget about it?" Zhao Jing curled his lips. "The Qi family has been suppressed by my father for far too long. It''s rare to get a chance to breathe. I can''t ¡­" If you add some firewood to the fire, you''ll be able to make it burn even more. "


    "How?" Zhao Yuannan looked at Wei Shuge with a puzzled expression.


    Wei Shuge did not understand either.


    Zhao Jing didn''t raise his head. His slender, jade-like fingers gently caressed the cold copper bell. "I will reward you when she gives birth to her child!" Of course, it depends on whether or not her stomach is good enough! "


    "He''s trying to give birth to a little prince?" Wei Shuge asked.


    Zhao Jing paused for a moment and raised his eyelids. He looked at Wei Shuge with a slightly cold expression.


    This gaze made Wei Shuge''s hair stand on end. "Wh-what? Did I say something wrong?"


    "I should die if I gave birth to a prince!" Zhao Jing quietly said, "If she were a daughter, she would still be able to live ¡­"


    The imperial harem needed a child to help the Qi Family, otherwise, they wouldn''t be able to fight against Dongfang Wenming''s current power. However, this child absolutely could not be a prince. Once it was a prince, not to mention Zhao Jing not allowing him, even Dongfang Wenming would not agree!


    "I''m afraid the Regent will not agree!" Zhao Yuannan said.


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "Dongfang Wenming clearly knows that this isn''t the blood of a king. How could he possibly be afraid of this child''s existence?" Having mixed up the royal bloodline and punctured this piece of paper, wasn''t the one who was in trouble the Qi family? Dongfang Wenming was still a head above the Qi family, but he wasn''t completely confident that he could eradicate the Qi family''s influence. Therefore, he wasn''t stupid enough to make a move on the children of the imperial harem and give them a clue! The child was born, and it is the fortune of the Qi family as well as the disaster of the Qi family! "


    Wei Shuge took a deep breath. "Don''t worry, Jane won''t give birth to a prince!"


    Zhao Jing remained silent.


    In the middle of the night in the Snow Wind Palace, each of them had a taste of the cold.


    Da Xia Empire was two years old.


    Emperor Zhao Jing was in the Jadewater Garden, and he was in the middle of the Mid-Autumn Festival''s banquet when someone from the Danxia Martial Palace reported to him.


    In less than eight months, he had already given birth to a child. The background of this child was naturally controversial.


    Zhao Jing was no longer that ten-year old child. After a year of training in the palace, she had already perfected her ability of observation to the point of perfection. At this moment, she was sitting at the main table, eating her beloved plum cake and drinking the Lotus Heart Tea that Wei Shuge had picked up.


    The one who came to announce the good news was Hu Feng, the head eunuch of the Xi Wu Palace. Hu Feng swallowed his saliva and asked, "Your majesty?"


    Zhao Jing blinked as he looked at the crowd with a puzzled expression. "Why are you all looking at me?"


    "The emperor didn''t listen carefully. Eunuch, say it again!" Cobalt took a sip of wine and smiled faintly.


    "Your majesty, a simple beauty of the Xi Wu Palace has given birth to a little princess!" Hu Feng kowtowed and repeated what he said just now!


    Zhao Yuannan reminded, "Your majesty, you deserve a reward!"


    Zhao Jing was enlightened. "Right, reward!" He turned his head to look at Dongfang Wenming, who was silent. "Father Zhong, what do you think we should reward him with? Everyone said that once we have children, we will be the meritorious general of Grand Xia, and the meritorious general of the harem will receive the greatest and best rewards. "But since I''ve already given my successor to Qi Ruyu, what should I give to a beauty?"


    The moment he said this, the entire hall went into an uproar!


    Was the emperor planning to cripple him?


    Koppel choked on the wine, his face red. Little Emperor, you really know how to play!


    Zhao Jing drank two mouthfuls of Lotus Heart Tea and smiled as he looked at Dongfang Mingming, who was holding a cup in his hand. He looked at Dongfang Mingyue''s pale white joints. He was a handsome man, and his hands, which had killed him, were also very good-looking. Long and well-defined, smooth and smooth.


    Everyone shifted their gazes to Dongfang Wenming. This hot potato, Zhao Jing, was directly thrown onto Dongfang Wenming''s body.


    Even if Dongfang Wenming didn''t want to accept, he still had to! But when she saw him put down the cup in his hand at a leisurely pace, his eyebrows slightly raised, still maintaining his indifferent and distant posture, "This is a matter of the emperor''s family, it is inconvenient for this subject to participate! I presume that none of the seniors will have any objections! " Blocking everyone''s mouth.


    Zhao Jing turned her head to look at Ke Boyu. This Prime Minister of hers was an extremely shrewd person. Everything he said and done was flawless.


    Just like that time when Dongfang Mingming was about to leave the capital, Cobb''s "Long Jing was so delicious before the rain" had already made it clear that his status was not low at all! Thus, when Zhao Jing heard of this, he began to look at Uncle Ke in a different light. Although Uncle Ke was the Imperial Tutor Qi Yunshan''s prized disciple, Zhao Jing felt that this person had other intentions!


    One cannot always be subservient to others. Even if one is a disciple, the more time passes, the more rebellious one becomes.


    "What does the Prime Minister think?" Zhao Jing asked.


    From the moment Zhao Jing looked at him, Cobb had known that she was going to ask this question. He had already prepared himself for it. "In reply to the emperor, this humble subject believes that the regent''s words are true." It''s not appropriate for the Emperor to meddle in our backyard, so as subjects, we naturally wouldn''t dare to argue about the emperor''s harem matters! "


    As he spoke, Cobb imitated Dongfang''s tone and glanced at the officials. "What do you think, my lords?"


    "The Prime Minister and the Regent are right!" The officials stood up in unison.


    "So boring!" Zhao Jing got up with a bored expression. "All of you talk and chatter, but it''s all very tiring to listen to you." Wasn''t it just a woman who had a child? I don''t know what to reward.


    As soon as his words fell, they stirred up a thousand ripples!


    Zhao Jing was only asking for directions. She wanted to see just how much loyalty he had and how many villains he had. How many were close to the east, and how many were attached to the honored tutor? How many people were stuck in the middle and could be used by him? Who else is the unreliable fence-sitter?


    "Your majesty!" Du He Ming, the Minister of Rites, was the first to stand up. Although this beauty has given birth to the first of the emperor''s heirs, her position is still rather low.


    Zhao Jing placed his hands on his hips and coldly looked at the crowd. "The ones who said that it was a family matter were all you guys. Now that I have made my decision, you all can''t do it!" "Then tell me, how should I reward you?"


    "Your Majesty, the position of the harem should increase step by step. How could a beauty suddenly fly up to the top of a branch and become the master of a harem? " Du Heming continued, "Please reconsider, Your Majesty! Do not act willfully! "


    There were sounds of agreement from all around. Zhao Jing swept his gaze across them, capturing everyone''s expressions in his eyes! Zhao Jing was well aware of the principle of not going overboard when it came down to it.


    "I only said that I would give Jane Mei a place to stay. I didn''t say that I would make her the empress, what are you all so anxious for?" Zhao Jing snorted as he ate the sweet and hawthorn fruits on his plate. He then swaggered to the center of the table.


    Looking at the different expressions of the crowd, Zhao Jing sucked in a breath. "You Sheng, what level is this beauty at?"


    "In reply to your majesty, it''s Lady Yuanyu!" Zhao Yuannan bowed.


    "Then let''s call it Amethyst!" Zhao Jing took a step forward and left, leaving behind a chorus of "respectfully sending off the Emperor".


    "Your majesty, we''re leaving just like that?" Wei Shuge asked.


    Zhao Jing curled his lips. "That mat is so boring to eat. I hate to be with those old people with different opinions." Just find a reason to sneak out and make them turn their backs on us! " Then he turned to Zhao Yuannan and asked, "What''s the palace closest to the Xi Wu Palace?"


    Zhao Yuannan hurriedly said, "It''s Chu Yun Pavilion!"


    "Let Jane live there with the children! Master and servant should not be too far away, otherwise, there would not even be someone left to talk to! " Zhao Jing said with a profound expression.


    Zhao Yuannan understood, "Your Majesty means for them to monitor each other? Both are mutually exclusive? "


    "Jane Xi is the empress''s servant girl. In the empress''s heart, a servant is a servant, so she should listen to her words. She wouldn''t allow a shred of betrayal, but ¡­ " She remembered her master''s words, "Every emotion can give birth to betrayal! It may be because of benefits, or it may be because of circumstances. "


    Luckily Jane gave birth to a daughter, if she gave birth to a son...


    This was the first time he held the little princess'' soft hand in his own. Zhao Jing''s heart was in turmoil. This child would be her only hope and sunshine for the next few years. Everyone would plot against her, but not this child.


    Qi Ruyu''s face was deathly pale, and her entire body had lost its color. She looked extremely weak, as if she was suffering from a serious illness.


    Zhao Jing frowned. "The empress isn''t feeling well?"

 C26

    "Many thanks for the emperor''s concern. Chenqie has suffered a lot of cold in the past few days, so ¡­"


    Before she could finish her words, Zhao Jing had already waved his hands with an impatient expression on his face. "Then, even more so, you can''t let the little princess stay here. Otherwise, you''ll be infected by your illness!" "Make the arrangements and send Rui Yu and the little princess to Chu Yun Pavilion immediately!"


    After speaking, Zhao Jing turned and left.


    "Your majesty?" Qi Ruyu was filled with tears. "Your majesty?"


    Zhao Jing didn''t stop and left the Xi Wu Palace without looking back. Zhao Jing couldn''t hear the mournful wails coming from behind him, but ¡­ Now he was so ruthless that it would make the harem more lively in the future. As long as the empress wasn''t favoured, no matter what kind of woman was sent to the palace in the future, they could still cause a ruckus! Furthermore, it was not as if each person was the sole ruler of the group. They could be in a balance with each other!


    "This servant thanks the empress!" Jane Xi hugged her child and tremblingly bowed.


    "Scram!" Qi Ruyu''s voice was stern and her eyes were scarlet. Because of that bandit chaos, she had lost everything despite being the Empress. Qi Ruyu looked at the child in Jian Xi''s arms in disgust. Her body was trembling, and the hatred in her eyes was clearly visible on her face.


    Jane Xi hugged her child and rolled out of the Xi Wu Palace without stopping. From today onwards, she would no longer be Qi Ruyu''s servant, but the master of Chu Yun Pavilion. She gave birth to the first princess for the Emperor ¡ª Jane!


    However, this princess had already landed on the ground eight months later. It was hard for others not to be suspicious of her ¡­


    It was a good thing that the palace had an extra child. Zhao Jing would ask Jane Xi to bring the child to the Qian Yuan Palace from time to time. When the sounds of laughter and cheers reached the palace, Qi Ruyu would fly into a rage. But what could she do? The Emperor didn''t even want to touch her, so what else could she do? He had personally given Jane Xi away, but now he could only watch on helplessly as they loved each other, as if they were a family of three that were intimately close to each other.


    When Princess Ling Yin was one year old, Jane Xi had been listed as a concubine.


    Other than Qi Ruyu, the harem revered Jane Xi, which also allowed Jane Xi to get rid of the title of master and servant with Qi Ruyu.


    The twelve-year-old Zhao Jing was much taller than he had been two years ago. His eyebrows and eyes had also grown longer.


    Her mother, Liu Peiyu, was a foreign woman. Therefore, Zhao Jing''s facial features had become increasingly profound. He was wearing a set of dragon robes with a hint of exotic charm. He also had the refined temperament of someone from the Central Plains. He was an exceptionally handsome young monarch!


    In the past two years, she had read a lot. She had flipped through almost all the books in Han Lin''s courtyard, and it was as if she had been reborn. The freedom that cannot be obtained, the imprisoned body, needs to fill the soul!


    "Your majesty!" Zhao Yuannan entered the door with a smile on his face that was hard to conceal, "In the drought in North River, the Prime Minister and the Imperial Tutor are discussing with the officials on how to deal with it. This servant has already ordered people to keep an eye out for him. If there is any movement, we will immediately report it! "


    Zhao Jing was expressionless. "Pay attention to what''s happening in the Regent''s Manor!"


    "These days, the rumors outside have mostly spread. The emperor is nearing the age of a dance, and is no longer the young emperor of the past. Zhao Yuannan lowered his voice and said, "If the emperor can do some more meritorious deeds, it will be a big success!"


    "Don''t be happy too early!" Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. "It''s easy to be sad when you''re happy ¡­"


    As the pain struck, Zhao Jing clenched his fists tightly. "You may leave first. I will think about the matters of Jiangbei carefully!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan nodded and looked at her with a slightly worried expression. "Is His Majesty not feeling well?" Why has his face become even paler these two days? How about we invite the imperial physician over? "


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. "It doesn''t matter if I come or not. I know my own body very well!"


    Zhao Yuannan nodded, "This servant will take his leave!"


    Closing the door to his sleeping quarters, Zhao Jing coughed softly. The pain from his lower left shoulder began to worsen again. With regards to her own illness, she only dared to tell Wei Shuge and tried her best to keep it a secret from Zhao Yuannan.


    Why didn''t he dare find an imperial physician?


    Two years ago, she had brought the imperial physician to the Residence of Regent. Dongfang Wenming had not resisted Cui Nanshan''s treatment, and Cui Nanshan had also helped him to lie. Zhao Jing knew that Cui Nanshan was a person who did not know. As long as there was anything wrong with his body, the grand hospital would immediately relay the news to the Regent''s Mansion. She did not know what medicine Dongfang Wenming had been giving her all these years, but she knew very well that she could not give up on that medicine.


    Tired from the pain, Zhao Jing sat on the edge of the bed, leaning against the bedpost with his eyelids lowered! He was covered in cold sweat, and his hands and feet were ice-cold. She curled up into a ball and wrapped herself in the blanket.


    The room was warm as spring, but she was shivering with cold.


    When Dongfang Wenming came in, he walked over to the bed as usual, "Does it hurt so much?"


    Zhao Jingben wanted to pretend as if nothing had happened, but this time was different. Pain, a heart-wrenching pain. She didn''t even have the strength to speak. Her lips were trembling as she tightly held onto her heart that was in pain. She was shaking so hard that she was as stiff as a statue.


    He quickly hugged her in his arms and forcefully opened up her tightly clenched fists so that she wouldn''t pinch him. Her hands had always been cold like this. It was like she was in an icehouse; she was so cold that there was not even the slightest bit of warmth.


    "It''s fine!" Dongfang Wenming hugged her tightly. He used the blanket to tightly wrap her in his embrace, "Just hug me tightly when the cold comes!"


    "Zhong, Zhongda ¡­" Her teeth were chattering loudly, "I ¡­ I''m cold ¡­" It was as if the blood in her entire body was about to freeze over. It was cold to the point that her face turned pale white and her lips turned purple.


    Dongfang Wenming coldly shouted, "Someone, bring Cui Nanshan over! "Faster!"


    Outside, Zhou Zhizi was running away. Wei Shuge quickly opened the door. Seeing that Dongfang Wenming was still holding onto Zhao Jing tightly, Zhao Jing''s face paled. He inwardly shouted, "Not good!" Then, he strode over to Zhao Jing. "Your majesty?"


    "Get out!" Dongfang did not say anything. Inexplicably, he took a deep breath and the powerful force in his sleeve pounced towards Wei Shuge.


    Wei Shuge was caught off guard and was flipped over in the blink of an eye, crashing into a pillar at the side. The blood in his throat was sweet, and the blood in his body was churning violently. She had only been paying attention to Zhao Jing and hadn''t expected that his rage would be so great that he would suddenly attack.


    "Scram!" Dongfang Wenming gritted his teeth.


    It was rare for him to be angry, but Zhao Jing was getting colder and colder. When he hugged Zhao Jing, he could clearly feel that he was trembling.


    Zhao Jing held on tightly to his chest. He was in so much pain that the veins on his neck bulged. It seemed that he was about to lose his breath. She stared at him, her eyes red and brimming with tears. The unwillingness and struggle were like needles that stabbed into his face, making him not dare to look straight at them.


    At that moment, Dongfang Wenming''s mind was filled with nothing but death!


    "Cui Nanshan, get your ass in here right now!" Dongfang Wenming roared.


    The people outside practically scrambled in. When he entered, Cui Nanshan nearly tripped on the doorstep and fell down like a dog eating mud. Luckily, Wei Shuge and Zhou Zhiqian reached out to help him!


    "All of you, get out!" Dongfang Wenming''s eyes widened in anger.


    Zhou Zhizi hurriedly dragged Wei Shuge out of the hall and quickly closed the doors.


    Zhao Jing''s vision gradually turned pitch black, and the unheard voice from the east completely disappeared from her world. In the darkness, she floated and sank, still feeling cold. Mom, I don''t want to die ¡­


    Dongfang Wenming grabbed Cui Nanshan''s sleeve, "If anything happens to her, you know the consequences!"


    Cui Nan Shan roared, "Let go!"


    Dongfang Wenming gritted his teeth, "How is it?"


    "I''ve already said this before. The medicinal properties of the second stage are much stronger, so the amount of medicinal effects must be reduced. However, you''re in a hurry to complete it." Now that she can''t take it anymore, you''re here to blame me? " Cui Nanshan groaned twice, stroking his own shirt, "Let me tell you, if you can''t wait, then think of something else!"


    Feeling that something was wrong with his mood, Dongfang Wenming didn''t say anything else for a long time. He just looked at Zhao Jing, who was lying on the bed with a serious expression. She had long since lost consciousness. In her world, all that was left should be darkness and cold.


    "You know how important she is to me!"


    Cui Nanshan let out a long sigh, "Because I know, I let you relax a little. Those medicines are naturally poisonous, after passing the first stage, you might not be able to pass the second stage. "A woman''s heart is cold. Feeding one place will never be able to separate it again."


    After a pause, Cui Nanshan took out a silver needle, "I can only seal her eight extraordinary meridians so that she can catch her breath first. As for everything else ¡­ It all depended on whether or not her will to survive was strong enough, and it all depended on the luck of the heavens. The East doesn''t understand. I know you have your reasons, but she is still a human life. She doesn''t owe you anything! The only thing I owe you is this, three years ¡­ "Three years is too short, it''s not enough ¡­"


    He looked up to the east and said, "I will do my best to let her live. One more day is one more day! "


    Dongfang Wenming opened his mouth, but no sound came out of it.


    Zhao Jing closed her eyes, her face as pale as paper. She was only a step away from death. And all of these were bestowed by him!


    Regret?


    No!


    He didn''t feel that he was wrong to have repaid his father''s debt to his daughter. She was used to life and death on the battlefield, so how could she be moved by the sight of her own death? However, why would the thing in his chest still feel uncomfortable?


    Zhao Jing ¡­


    In this dark world, Zhao Jing was like duckweed that didn''t know where to land or where to go! Suddenly, she seemed to see light in front of her, as if ¡­


    Zhao Jing was wild with joy as he shouted, "Brother Yue?!"


    When she woke up, she was on her own bed.


    There was no Brother Yue, only the unidentified east, which was guarding the bed!


    He watched as Zhao Jing woke up, brimming with joy. A brilliant light that he had never seen before blossomed in her enchanting eyes. She called out "Big Brother Yue" so excitedly that her words were clear and her emotions were burning. The emotions contained in the shout were clear and sincere, as if they belonged to a young man.


    Dongfang Wenming''s face was cold.


    The light in Zhao Jing''s eyes gradually faded, leaving behind only a faint sense of disappointment and loneliness. She looked around. Cui Nanshan was packing the medicine box. She reckoned that he had saved her! She remembered that before she fell asleep, Dongfang Wenming had screamed angrily, but she could clearly feel that it wasn''t because she was worried, it was because she was afraid that she would die!


    Her value had not yet been fully utilized, and he was naturally reluctant to see her die.


    Thinking up to this point, Zhao Jing tried his best to prop himself up. "Father Zhong, just now, I ¡­" "What''s wrong?" she asked in a low voice, trying to find some clues on his face, but it failed.


    He was always so remote that no one could tell what he was thinking.


    "I''m fine!" Dongfang Wenming watched as Cui Nanshan left before shifting his gaze back to Zhao Jing. "Sleep well, I''m here!"


    Zhao Jing obediently nodded her head. As long as there was an unknown area in the east, she would do her best to comply. The instant she took his hand, he jerked back to look at her.


    She was smiling, her lips curving up into a beautiful arc. Her beautiful eyes slowly closed. "With Father Zhong here, I can always sleep in peace. It''s great!"


    Is it really okay?


    It was almost as if he was doing it out of habit. He held her ice-cold hand and wrapped it around his own palm, looking at her sleeping face without restraint. Something rose from its original height and gradually fell back to its original position.


    He did not know what this feeling was, but he knew very well what he was doing!


    All the gentleness and gentleness was only used for one round!

 C27

    At dawn, Dongfang Wenming left the palace.


    Zhou Zhizi hurried to keep up. "Master, is Your Majesty alright?"


    "With Sai Hua Tuo here, what''s the matter?" Even though he said that, Dongfang Wenming''s expression was clearly not good.


    Zhou Zhizhi frowned. "The drought in the northern regions of the Jiang Han Dynasty is a force to be reckoned with. Right now, the prime minister and the imperial tutor are discussing the matter with the officials. Your highness doesn''t intend to ¡­"


    "Civil servants have their own uses, but military officials have their own responsibilities!" Dongfang Wenming jumped onto the horse, "Some things can''t avoid causing trouble if you care too much. These things should be left to those choreographers to do, in case they start a fight again when the time comes!"


    After a pause, Dongfang Wenming suddenly said, "Send someone to the Yin Lin Manor to investigate the traces of the Emperor''s previous activities."


    "Didn''t this grandpa check it out already?" He had thoroughly investigated these matters before taking Zhao Jing to the capital. Why would he suddenly want to investigate them anew? Zhou Zhizhi could not understand what was going on with his master. Isn''t this superfluous?


    Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes. "Find someone. This person is familiar with the emperor. He''s a bit older than the emperor, and his name has a month''s worth of words! It should be a man! "


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiqian lowered his head.


    As he rode away, Dongfang Wenming didn''t know what was wrong with him. When he heard the two words "Brother Yue", he felt an inexplicable sense of gloom! Who exactly was this Brother Yue Zhao Jing spoke of?


    The drought in Jiangbei was no small matter. As the head of a hundred officials, Prime Minister Ke Bo was naturally not allowed to stay out of this. However, when he heard that the Emperor had gotten a serious illness last night, he was slightly hesitant in his heart!


    Uncle Ke was waiting outside the Qianyuan Palace while Zhao Yuannan hurried in to report to him!


    "Do you want to see it?" Zhao Yuannan asked.


    After last night''s life-and-death battle, Zhao Jing was weak and resting on the Imperial Consort''s bed. With a slight frown between her eyebrows, she began to ponder. What was Cobb''s intention in summoning her this time?


    "The drought in the north of the river requires the imperial government to allocate food for disaster relief. "I have succeeded the throne for two years, so I don''t have much of a treasury, so ¡­" Zhao Jing rubbed the center of his brows. "Are you planning on quitting?"


    "Then, let''s not meet!" Zhao Yuannan said, "If that''s the case, then this dirty water won''t splash onto you! "The emperor didn''t participate, but the prime minister and the tutor were both incompetent and couldn''t even manage a relief operation. When the time comes ¡­"


    "When the time comes, will it be me or the unlucky one?" Zhao Jing propped himself up.


    Zhao Yuannan hurriedly stuffed the cushion behind her to make her feel more comfortable.


    "The subject is incompetent, the emperor is ignorant, the servant is unprofessional, and the emperor is unwise." Zhao Jing coughed twice, his lips turning slightly white. "But ¡­" There is also the benefit of participating in this. The edict I gave to the people as a relief can let them know that I, the emperor, am able to show compassion to the common people. Tell Cobb to come in! "


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan nodded.


    Before the rain, the well had been prepared. At this moment, the fragrance of tea permeated the air!


    Uncle Ke bowed. Zhao Jing waved his hand. "Take a seat!"


    "Thank you, your majesty!" Before he could even open his mouth to speak, Zhao Yuannan had already brought a cup of tea to him.


    Seeing this, Cobb''s eyes darkened as he looked at the cup in front of him and unhurriedly said, "Your majesty, your majesty, your majesty, is injured. This humble subject should not have disturbed your majesty''s recovery, but if I don''t resolve this matter quickly, I''m afraid that it might affect the lives of the innocent citizens in the future. I hope Your majesty can make a quick decision!"


    Zhao Jing adjusted the blanket on his body, his lips a pale white. He looked sickly and weak. "Prime Minister is right. I am powerless." Rather than handing this matter over to the Prime Minister and the Imperial Tutor, I believe that the Prime Minister and the Imperial Tutor will be able to handle it appropriately! "


    Cobb called out, "In the drought in northern China, the emperor should open the treasury to help the victims. Now that the people have been displaced and starved to death, it is truly tragic! " As he spoke, he actually choked up a bit. "Your Majesty, please bestow an order for disaster relief!"


    Zhao Jing didn''t smile on the surface, but his heart felt like it was as bright as a mirror. These words seemed to say that she was the one who would not save him if she were to die, but since Zhao Jing was in the Imperial Tutor''s hands and Zhao Jing couldn''t even touch the door to the treasury, how could he possibly open it? Of course, this was only what she wanted to say, so she didn''t dare to say it out loud.


    Zhao Jing stood up with a clap of his hands. "As the master of Grand Xia, I naturally have to seek for the welfare of the people of this world." The people are dying of hunger, I naturally have to save them! "Send, pass down my decree, no matter what, we must let the people of Jiangbei live on!"


    The little Emperor had some brains left, and he avoided the matter of the treasury.


    Survive?


    He could live without opening the treasury?


    Wasn''t he helping her take back the treasury from her teacher? You really don''t know what''s good for you! However, since the little Emperor was not enlightened, Cobalt naturally wouldn''t say anything. This was just like how the East had not stated clearly that they wanted to be demobilized and returned to the Land of the Nine Prefectures. Cobalt would never believe it, even if he wanted to. It was the same principle!


    The court was full of strange waves and clouds. It was a battle between people''s hearts. Whoever took what they said seriously was not far away from death!


    "Your majesty?" Zhao Yuannan walked over at the right time, his face full of worry. "The imperial physician said you can''t work too hard. You need to rest properly!" This was said for Cobb''s benefit.


    Cobb''s hand that was holding the cup paused, then he sighed and put it down. "Your majesty the Emperor, your humble subject will take his leave first!" This humble subject will discuss this matter with the officials of the civil and military forces and will not disappoint the Emperor! "


    Zhao Jing nodded his head and closed his eyes. "You may leave!" That tired and powerless appearance, it really did look like that!


    When Cobb left, Zhao Jing''s eyes suddenly opened. His gaze was sharp like a knife. "Soo Ge still hasn''t come back yet?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan lowered his voice, "This trip will take a lot longer than usual. It seems a little unusual!"


    "Sue''s kung fu is extremely high, so it shouldn''t be a problem!" Zhao Jing narrowed her eyes. "If anyone asks about Soo Ge''s matter, immediately report it to me!"


    Zhao Yuannan nodded and left the hall after saluting.


    Unexpectedly, Cobb was still standing outside, looking around as if he was looking for something.


    "Yo, what is the Prime Minister looking for?" Zhao Yuannan stepped forward and bowed.


    With a smile that was not a smile, he looked at Zhao Yuannan and asked, "Eunuch You''s words seem to make me feel that this official is very nosy."


    Zhao Yuannan smiled, "Prime Minister, please don''t worry. This servant only thinks that you are looking around. Those who don''t know what you are reading here! If you have anything on your mind, you can instruct this servant. When the emperor is better, this servant will be able to say something like that in front of the emperor! "


    "Thank you so much, Eunuch Shan!" Cobb flicked his sleeves and walked forward. "The first two times I came, I could always see Aunt Wei bustling around. Why isn''t Aunt Wei waiting in front of the hall today? It''s really strange! "


    Zhao Yuannan felt his heart tighten, and immediately caught up with her with an apologetic smile, "Aunt is at the dining room staring at the decoctions! Everything used by the Emperor was personally done by his aunt. Last night, the emperor was very ill. Aunt was really worried! "


    He looked at him meaningfully, and seeing that no one was around, he whispered in Zhao Yuannan''s ear, "If Eunuch doesn''t explain, this official would really think it''s because I''m being overly concerned. But since Eunuch has caught up, then this official ¡­ I have to do something else, he thought. "Doesn''t this place have three hundred taels of silver?"


    As his voice fell, Cobb left with a hollow laugh, "Only those who are willing to part with the treasures in this world will be able to do so!"


    Zhao Yuannan stood on the spot, stunned. Finally, all that was left was a gnashing curse, "Fox!" When he returned to Zhao Jing, he found that Zhao Jing wasn''t nervous at all. Instead, he felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.


    Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened. "He''s reminding us to be careful!" Don''t worry, he won''t tell Qi Yunshan. "However, I can only get what I want by saying those words. I have to think about it carefully!"


    "Tea, no!" Zhao Yuannan opened his cup and revealed a hint of worry in his eyes, "Does this mean that he doesn''t agree with the emperor''s decision to stay away from us? Your Majesty, Uncle Ke is Qi Yunshan''s disciple. Will he betray us? "


    "Even though he''s the prime minister, he''s still outclassed by Qi Yunshan. Do you think he''ll be willing to work for Qi Yunshan?" I am a powerless and powerless puppet Monarch. Isn''t it a difference between working hard for a person and holding the Heavens hostage for the nobles to see? " Zhao Jing rose and slowly paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. "Go invite the Imperial Tutor into the palace. Tell him that I have something to discuss with him!"


    "In all these years, the Emperor has never invited the Imperial Tutor into the palace!" Zhao Yuannan was a little troubled, "Is it going to be controversial like this? At the Residence of Regent ¡­ I''m afraid there will be suspicions. "


    "If we don''t provoke Qi Yunshan, will the Residence of the Regent have no doubts about me?" Zhao Jing asked, "Previously, I didn''t want to provoke Qi Yunshan because I didn''t want to put myself on the table. Otherwise, I would have become someone else''s meat on the table." I''ve always stood on the side of the Regent''s Estate, so even if I went to find Qi Yunshan, he still might not be willing to see me. But it''s different now! "


    Zhao Yuannan was puzzled. "What''s different?"


    "The year of the Thirteen Dials is approaching, I''m afraid that my harem will not be lonely for long." Zhao Jing said meaningfully, "The empress has been out of favour for too long. The harem only has one princess, Ling Yin. Do you know how many people have their eyes set on this harem?" The imperial harem was intimately connected to the previous dynasty, so Qi Yunshan had to consider things for himself. "If there is nothing wrong with us and the empress has always been out of favour, then his Qi family will eventually become the treasure of the East!"


    Zhao Yuannan suddenly realized something. "So the Emperor is looking for a way to help the Qi Family succeed?"


    "Go!" Zhao Jing coughed lightly. He leisurely sat in front of the window and began to play chess.


    She would wait here for the arrival of Qi Yunshan.


    Whether it was by hand or by threat, as long as the Qi family was shaken, the show would only become more and more lively!


    Indeed, Qi Yunshan had come. On the chessboard, black and white chess pieces were facing each other.


    The Qi Clan was the founder of Grand Xia. Although they were already over the age of sixty and had a head full of silver hair, they were still spirited and their eyes glowed with vigor. In fact, this Qi Yunshan before him looked even more vigorous than Zhao Jing!


    "Your Majesty, who taught you this chess game?" Qi Yunshan asked while stroking his beard.


    Zhao Jing gripped the chess piece, cold sweat seeping out of his forehead. "I lived with my mother in the countryside a few years ago. When I was bored to death, my mother taught me how to play chess." "Therefore, my chess skills are not considered chess skills. The left is just a technique of the countryside, it cannot be called a hall of elegance!"


    Qi Yunshan saw the sweat on Zhao Jing''s forehead with a single glance. "Your Majesty doesn''t have to be nervous. This chess game has to be done slowly, just like a human being." If you are too anxious, you will lose your sense of direction, and the gains will not make up for the losses! "


    "What the honored tutor says is right, I will remember it!" In front of Qi Yunshan, Zhao Jing was wiping away the cold sweat on his forehead with his sleeve. At this age, being strong and ruthless was normal. If one did not have the temperament of a teenager, it would only make people suspicious!


    Zhao Jing held the chess piece, watching the battle on the chessboard. Bai Zi had already been forced to a dead end. Her slender, jade-like fingertips tightly gripped the chess piece, and her knuckles were suffused with a terrifying bluish-white color.


    "Your majesty!" Qi Yunshan smiled. "Take your time, there''s no hurry!"


    Zhao Jing raised his head and stared at Qi Yunshan for a long time. His expression became increasingly unsightly. Finally, the stubbornness in her eyes slowly faded, and her fingers that were pinching the chess piece began to relax. With a soft sigh, the tense expression on Zhao Jing''s face completely collapsed. His entire being was like an eggplant, withered!


    "We''ve lost!"


    This was what Qi Yunshan had been waiting for!

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    As an official, they naturally could not offend the emperor. Even if the emperor lost, they could not be so easily mentioned. However, when Zhao Jing said this, the situation was very different. It was the emperor himself who admitted his defeat, not his subjects who forced him to do so!


    What Qi Yunshan hoped for was for Zhao Jing to give in. To extinguish the will to fight of an Emperor, to wear down the will of an Emperor! Since the Residence of Regent could make the emperor a puppet, then Qi Yunshan could also make the emperor his puppet. It all depended on the emperor''s fighting spirit!


    From this game of chess, it could be seen that the emperor had the will to fight, but the will to fight didn''t last long. Obviously, all these years, under the "ravages" of the unknown in the East, the Emperor had become a warm, boiled frog, trapped in a cage, accustomed to it.


    Habit, was truly a terrifying thing!


    Slowly getting up, Qi Yunshan bowed, "I deserve to die!"


    Zhao Jing angrily pushed the chessboard away, and with a flick of his sleeve, all of the chess pieces fell to the ground. "Those useless trash always give way to me. No one dares to win against me." But I don''t like to be let go by others. I want to win with a good heart and lose with a good heart! Bullying the king! They deserve to die a thousand times for their crimes! "


    Qi Yunshan maintained his bow. "Please calm your anger, Your Majesty!"


    Zhao Jing anxiously held up Qi Yunshan. "Shouldn''t the Imperial Tutor often come to the palace to play chess with me?" I like to play chess, but those people in the palace are afraid of me. "I don''t like this. I want to have a good fight!"


    "As the honored tutor, this subject naturally has the responsibility to supervise the emperor." Qi Yunshan sighed softly, "But this old subject is old, I''m afraid my strength isn''t enough. I hope the emperor can forgive this old subject''s incompetence!"


    Zhao Jing stared blankly at him for a long time. "Where did this come from?" "The honored tutor is growing stronger and stronger. He has almost killed me to the point where I have no way to fight back. How can he be half-hearted and half-hearted?"


    Qi Yunshan found it difficult to reply, "I''m not afraid of the emperor''s mockery. It''s difficult to end family affairs when I''m in charge of official affairs." He deliberately paused. "I presume the Emperor isn''t interested in listening. Forget it, it''s fine if you don''t want to say it!"


    "What are the difficulties? "Why don''t you tell me about it? Maybe I can help!" Zhao Jing was like a good student as he wholeheartedly wanted to leave Qi Yunshan to play chess with him. He wanted to curry favor with him.


    When he saw Qi Yunshan sighing, Zhao Jing became anxious, "The Regent said that I am the Emperor. This world belongs to me, so I dare to do whatever I want. I can get whatever I want." If I can do it, I''ll definitely make it up to you! "


    Hearing this, Qi Yunshan bowed, "This old subject thanks Your Majesty for your grace!"


    "I only have one son and one daughter. The eldest son, Qi Rufeng, has long been married. The family has many wives and concubines, but ¡­" I don''t know if it is because our Qi Family committed some evil, but our family was unable to add more women to it! "


    At this point, Zhao Jing already understood the hidden meaning behind Qi Yunshan''s words. However, he still had to feign a regretful expression as he looked at Qi Yunshan. He felt sympathy for him, as if he felt sympathy for the old man at home. He had a helpless expression on his face.


    "That''s enough. Who knew that this old subject''s daughter, the empress of the emperor, would be in such a situation?" After entering the palace for two years, I was still unable to give birth to a child and a daughter for the Emperor. This old subject has failed the previous emperor, failed the Grand Xia Empire, and failed the Zhao Dynasty! " Qi Yunshan dropped to his knees and kowtowed towards Zhao Jing. "This old official is worthy of the emperor!" This old official deserves to die! "


    Zhao Jing seemed to be frightened. He blinked his eyes and looked flustered and helpless. "You, you better get up quickly. You''re acting like this ¡­" I don''t know what to do with you! No need to be like this old man, I have never blamed you! As for the matter of the Empress, I am used to playing around and rarely go to the wutong, so ¡­ No wonder the queen! "


    "No, it is this old subject who has taught his daughter badly, and does not know how to serve the emperor!" It is this old official who has failed the late emperor, and has failed the emperor! "Today, the emperor will not forgive this old official. This old subject will kneel to the ground and die, but this old subject will never get up!" Qi Yunshan was truly emotional. Tears streamed down his face as he raised his head, his grief and self-blame reaching the extreme.


    Zhao Jing couldn''t help but sigh. This old ginger was truly ferocious!


    "I promise you that from now on, I will definitely go to the Xi Wu Palace more often. I will definitely treat the empress well and try my best to cut off some leaves for the imperial family as soon as possible!" Zhao Jing finally helped Qi Yunshan up. "Old sir, don''t worry. I''m still young, and I have plenty of royal heirs in the future!"


    Qi Yunshan let out a long breath. "I''ve been dreaming about the late emperor these days, I''m afraid ¡­" The late emperor blames the old subject for not being able to fulfill the late emperor''s lonely duty. I am truly ashamed of myself! The Emperor does not blame this old subject, but this old subject cannot afford to do so. Even if I die in the future, I will not have the face to face with the previous Emperor! "


    These words were said with deep gratitude. If it wasn''t for Zhao Jing''s clear mind, he would definitely have been moved! As soon as Qi Yunshan cried, he laid a trap for Zhao Jing, making Zhao Jing willingly submit to him. This was truly amazing!


    "We will go to the Xi Wu Palace tonight!" Zhao Jing vowed solemnly, "I guarantee it!"


    Tears streamed down Qi Yunshan''s face as he bowed deeply, "Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor!"


    Zhao Jing looked down from above at the grateful Qi Yunshan. In his heart, he understood that this old fox had already planned for this long ago! Although he had entered the palace happily, after entering the palace, he could not leave empty-handed! If Zhao Jing didn''t give any face at all, Qi Yunshan was afraid ¡­


    Fortunately, Zhao Jing had given them some sweets, and had returned them with no shrewdness whatsoever.


    In the eyes of Qi Yunshan, this twelve-year-old little emperor was as easy to deceive as a fool. As long as he could grasp onto the thoughts of the little emperor, he would be able to firmly grasp onto the little emperor in his palm, just like how he did before he arrived in the eastern part of the world.


    As a result, the Qi family and the eastern region were on equal footing!


    Very good!


    After leaving the palace, Qi Yunshan heaved a sigh of relief, straightened his sleeves, and slowly got into the carriage. He was already staring at the palace. If the little emperor could keep his promise, then it would mean that the little emperor was really a fool!


    If Zhao Jing didn''t go to the Prefectural Palace, that meant the emperor couldn''t be kept! Now that the emperor had made up his mind and understood how to take advantage of both sides, this meant that the emperor would definitely be a great man if he were to tolerate this. To the Zhao Dynasty, this was a good thing! It was a good thing for the people of the world!


    However, to the Qi family, it was like nurturing a tiger!


    As the wings of tigers grew, they would eradicate their enemies. The Qi family would become a thorn in the eye of the emperor, so... If the emperor could succeed, then the officials deserved to die! Fortunately, the current emperor was still a fool. Under the unenlightened teachings of the East, he was even more unaware of the struggles of power and authority. He only knew how to make inscriptions and calligraphy. He was clearly a bookworm!


    Good, nerd, long life!


    After Qi Yunshan left, Zhao Yuannan quickly entered, "Your majesty?"


    Seeing Zhao Jing squatting on the ground to pick up the chess pieces, Zhao Yuannan hurriedly helped him pick them up. "Your servant saw that the Imperial Tutor''s eyes were red. Did you guys get into an argument?"


    Zhao Jing placed the chess pieces back into the chess box one by one. With an indifferent expression, he said, "It''s not that there''s a dispute, but it''s that I purposely set him up to take advantage of me!"


    Zhao Yuannan was aghast, "What? A trap? "This ¡­"


    "Tonight, I want to make a trip to the Xi Wu Palace." Saying this, she stared at Zhao Yuannan, "It would be for the best if Soo Ge comes back. If Sue hasn''t come back... We can only cooperate with you! "


    Hearing this, Zhao Yuannan tightened his grip on the chess piece in his hand. Every time this happened, he would always remember what happened to him in the prison.


    Zhao Jing stood up with the chess box in his arms. "I don''t want to go to the Xi Wu Palace either, but Qi Yunshan must have sent people to keep an eye on me, on the Qianyuan Palace!" What can I do? This step will have to go sooner or later, but I want to have meaning and value! And now, all of the value of the Resting Dart Palace was at the mere thought of Qi Yunshan! What he wants, I''ll give it to him! What I want, he will give as well! If you have to give it up, then you must get something in return! "


    "What does the Emperor want?" Zhao Yuannan asked.


    Zhao Jing''s expression was as heavy as twilight. "I want the mountains and rivers of Grand Xia to be in my hands, and the world of the Zhao Clan to be in my hands!"


    Zhao Yuannan trembled and immediately kowtowed, "This servant vows to follow the Emperor to the death, and will definitely help the Emperor take back the River Mountain!"


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. "The drought in Jiangbei may be the spirit of my mother in heaven, giving me a choice!" "I must grasp this opportunity firmly. I don''t know how long I''ll have to wait if I miss it!"


    Fortunately, Wei Shuge was back before the sun set.


    Zhao Yuannan stood guard outside the door. Wei Shuge stared at Zhao Jing for a long time before tears suddenly began to fall.


    Zhao Jing had never seen Wei Shuge cry before, so he was a bit stunned. "Elder Sister Shuge Shuge, what''s wrong?" Who bullied you? "


    "No one is bullying me." Wei Shuge wiped away her tears. "Does Your Majesty know why I took so long to return after leaving the palace?"


    Zhao Jing shook his head.


    "I went to my sister''s grave!" As she said this, Wei Shuge''s face was full of smiles, but her eyes began to rain. "I never told the emperor about these things. I just didn''t want to recall those sad memories! If she''s still alive, she should be the same age as the Emperor! "


    Zhao Jing frowned as he looked at her. "Elder sister Shuge, why would you ¡­"


    "My father was a devil, but my mother was a righteous person. In the martial arts world, this was considered treason, not recognition and permission! How could people of the Devil Dao and righteous sects marry each other? Wasn''t that the same as indulging the Devil Dao? Evil beings should be killed just like that! " Wei Shuge gritted her teeth. "When we met the emperor, if it wasn''t for his majesty and Master Nan helping him, he probably would have been dismembered into a thousand pieces long ago!"


    Zhao Jing''s body trembled. "Bullying the elderly, women, and children. How can they be considered a righteous clan?" "It really is eating human flesh and reciting the good tricks of Amitabha!"


    "My father and mother died in the hands of those people for the sake of my sister and me. "But in the end, she was still caught. My sister ¡­" Wei Shuge''s eyes were bloodshot. "Does the emperor know of a human drum?"


    Zhao Jing was overwhelmed with shock. All the sounds were stuck in his throat, unable to come out again. Her eyes widened as she watched Wei Shuge pull out an exquisite hand drum from her sleeve. It was as big as her palm!


    Wei Shuge''s tears fell like rain, "This time, when I left the palace, I met the person who skinned my sister alive! I followed him home and skinned him alive in front of his entire family! "


    Zhao Jing''s face paled. "You ¡­" Did you leave him alive? "


    Wei Shuge gripped the small drum in her hand tightly. "After travelling in the martial arts world for so many years, there are some things that are not soft-hearted at all!" The day after tomorrow shall be the day of your death! "


    Zhao Jing bit his lip. "Sister Shuge, I''ll also tell you a secret!" She whispered into Wei Shuge''s ear.


    Wei Shuge listened quietly, her expression the same as before. She waited for Zhao Jingyan to finish. Then, she silently looked at Zhao Jing with a faint smile.


    "Sister Shuge, you already knew, right?" Zhao Jing smiled warmly.


    "Don''t worry!" Wei Shuge hugged her tightly. "I will bury this matter in my stomach. Even if I were in front of her, I won''t say it!"

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    Zhao Jing nodded. "Thank you, Sister Shuge!" As I get older, I am afraid that I will be unable to hide my identity from my subordinates. I hope that Sister Shuge Shuge can help me by helping me cover up as much as possible! "


    Wei Shuge looked at her with a worried expression. "Are you really going to the Xi Wu Palace tonight?"


    Zhao Jing straightened his body. "We have no choice but to go!"


    Outside, the sky was as dark as ink.


    Within the palace, Qi Ruyu was wild with joy.


    The Emperor used to only go to the Chu Cloud Pavilion. Even though the Chu Cloud Pavilion and the Xi Wu Palace were very close, the Emperor was still unwilling to stop by and see her. As the empress of the palace, she lived like a widow, guarding a living widow while her husband waited for her to arrive! Every time he heard the sounds of laughter from Chu Yun Pavilion, many tears would flow down his face! Now, she could finally see the light of the moon! It was fortunate that he had a good father and a good family. Otherwise, how could he have won a round of pleasures?


    When Zhao Jing arrived, Qi Ruyu had already arranged dinner, and was dressed like a beautiful jade.


    "Chenqie kowtows for holy peace. Long live the Emperor! Long live and long live the Emperor!" Qi Ruyu suppressed the excitement in her heart and, in the moment she bowed, wished that she could rush forward and pounce on Zhao Jing.


    "Get up!" Zhao Jing sat down unhurriedly. He couldn''t help but laugh as he looked at the table full of his favorite dishes!


    On the surface, Zhao Jing had to pretend that he was an old man, but he also had a mischievous expression on his face. "The empress is considerate, and she actually knows all about Zhen''s hobbies!"


    Qi Ruyu''s face turned slightly red. "Chenqie is the emperor''s wife. Your consort is very happy to be praised and liked by the emperor! "


    Such a dignified and magnanimous appearance made even Zhao Jing feel pity. Qi Ruyu had been born like a flower and was like jade, so she should enjoy the best fortune and favor from the emperor. However, Zhao Jing was a woman himself. Coupled with the matter of the bandits, it had ruined Qi Ruyu''s reputation for the rest of her life ¡­


    As Wei Shuge was laying out the side dishes, Qi Ruyu''s gaze would occasionally fall on Zhao Jing. She had the attitude of a young girl at home, which showed that she was truly a man without a doubt!


    "Your majesty?" Qi Ruyu opened her mouth as if there was something she couldn''t say, "Tonight ¡­"


    Seeing her bite her lower lip, Zhao Jing put down the jade slip in his hand. "What''s wrong?"


    Qi Ruyu said with a red face, "Chenqie feels that Your Majesty has been working too hard and should properly rest up. Chenqie ¡­ "Chenqie has recently learnt some techniques that can help relieve fatigue. I don''t know if Your Majesty ¡­"


    Zhao Jing already knew what she wanted to ask. He was just teasing her on purpose!


    "Does the queen know how to play chess?" Zhao Jing suddenly asked.


    Qi Ruyu was originally a shy person, but after teaching Zhao Jing this question, she was immediately stunned. "Wha ¡­ what?" Chess? "


    "The empress doesn''t know how to play chess?" A look of pity appeared on Zhao Jing''s face.


    "I will!" Qi Ruyu nodded like a chick pecking rice grains, afraid that Zhao Jing would go back on his word! Didn''t the Emperor mean that he would stay behind? How could she push the Emperor out!


    "Then I shall play chess with the empress tonight. If the empress can defeat me, I will stay behind." "How about it?" Zhao Jing was overflowing with interest.


    Qi Ruyu was delighted. She had been taught by her father ever since she was young, and she was proficient in the art of zither, chess and painting. Now it was of great use! Using a chess game to keep the emperor happy was truly useful!


    "Chenqie obeys the decree!" Qi Ruyu bowed.


    "I''ve lost to the tutor. I''ll win it back from you this time!" I don''t believe that I will win, because every single one of your Qi Family is an expert in chess! " Zhao Jing was eager to give it a try. He didn''t even have the mood to eat. "Someone, set up the chessboard." After the meal, This Emperor will fight with the empress for a few rounds! "


    Zhao Jing had a completely mischievous look on his face. There wasn''t the slightest bit of pretence or falsehood in his expression! Even Qi Ruyu believed that this little emperor loved to mess around since he was willful.


    In reality, Zhao Jing had also done the same thing. He didn''t even want to rest after dinner, so he just pulled Qi Ruyu along to play chess.


    Qi Ruyu could also see that Zhao Qing was a terrible chess player. No wonder no one dared to play chess with the Emperor. The Emperor''s chess skills were too poor! But the Emperor wanted to win, and if he couldn''t, he was worried. A square inch of chaos was a taboo in chess!


    Qi Ruyu''s chess moves were extremely stable, she moved step by step, and could attack and defend.


    After three rounds, Zhao Jing had lost all of them!


    Zhao Jing''s face was full of annoyance, "Why does This Emperor always lose!?" "I don''t believe it, I don''t believe it! Why can''t I even win against the empress?"


    Qi Ruyu bowed. "Your Majesty, please forgive me, chenqie ¡­" They deserve to die a thousand times for their crimes! "


    "Only the Qi Family dares to defeat me!" Zhao Jing seemed a bit tired. "Empress, there''s no need to be like this. Get up!" "I don''t blame you. I just feel that a man like me can''t win against a girl. It would be too shameful if word of this got out!"


    Qi Ruyu hurriedly said, "Your Majesty''s words are wrong. Chenqie is the emperor''s wife. No matter if the emperor loses or wins, she is our family''s business, it has nothing to do with anyone else. Since the emperor is so interested in chess, chenqie is willing to play chess with him every day. As long as the emperor doesn''t mind ¡­ "


    Zhao Jing stood up. "I''m tired. I don''t want to play chess today!" "Serve me!"


    Upon hearing this, Qi Ruyu''s face turned red, and her heart pounded in her chest. Not to mention Qi Ruyu''s background, this bashful look combined with her incomparably exquisite complexion could be called a peerless beauty in the world!


    Wei Shuge entered the bedroom and silently lit the incense. Everyone knew that the Emperor loved incense and only loved this kind of incense. Every time he slept, he would always have the habit of burning incense.


    Zhao Jing looked at Qi Ruyu with a slight smirk on his face. He was laughing in an unruly manner, so he didn''t know what Qi Ruyu''s intentions were!


    A sweet fragrance wafted in the air and filled the entire hall, making it difficult to see her fingers in front of her.


    Zhao Jing sat there, motionless as he sipped on his tea. His composure and calmness made him seem as if he didn''t care about anything at all. It was as if everything that had happened and all the sounds he heard had nothing to do with him! From the corner of her eyes, she could clearly see that Zhao Yuannan, who was on the bed, had completely warmed that ice-cold jade of his ¡­


    When Zhao Jing left, Qi Ruyu had just woken up. She felt her entire body aching in pain. She was filled with joy at the changes in her body. The only time in his life he had experienced this, was in that bandit''s cave, and under such terrifying conditions. At that time, she only felt pain and shame, but last night, she had felt as if she was in a dream.


    She had finally become the emperor''s woman. She could finally raise her head and be a human being in the harem!


    When Jane Xi brought Princess Ling Yin over to pay her respects, Qi Ruyu was sitting in front of the dressing table. Qi Ruyu glanced at the child, and the joy and happiness on her face quickly faded. All that was left was ice-cold disgust. Extremely abhorrent and abhorrent to the extreme! It was as if the child was a damned thing that should have been hacked to pieces!


    Such a gaze made Ling Yin frightened to the point that she hid behind Jane Xi, "Mother!"


    "It''s fine!" Jane Xi bowed. "Your concubine congratulates the empress and congratulates the empress! The emperor stayed at the Wu Palace last night. I believe the empress will have good news soon! Ling Yin, hurry up and greet the Empress! "


    The little girl was very intelligent. A one-year-old child, under the influence of his mother, had learned a lot!


    "Empress!" Ling Yin kowtowed and spoke in a childish voice.


    Qi Ruyu suddenly picked up the powder box on the table and threw it at the child. Startled, Jane Xi quickly turned around and picked up the child, her face full of fear and trepidation. "Empress? She''s just a child! "


    "Scram!" Qi Ruyu shouted, "Get out!"


    The child was still crying. Jane Xi couldn''t care less and quickly left the palace with the child in her arms. He originally came to check out the situation and thought that he might be able to bump into the emperor, but he didn''t expect ¡­


    Jane Xi felt her heart ache. Seeing the child''s face full of powder, her eyes became red with anxiety. "Quickly go find the imperial physician. "Go quickly!"


    The servants by his side hurriedly went to find the imperial physician. Who didn''t know that the emperor''s most beloved was Princess Ling Yin? If anything were to happen to the princess, who would be able to bear it?


    The palace maid from the Chu Yun Pavilion immediately ran over to find Zhao Jing. Because of this matter ¡­ This was getting out of hand!


    Zhao Jing was currently copying a Buddhist scripture in the imperial study. When he heard the news, he immediately tightened his grip on his brush. "What?"


    The palace maid cried out. "The imperial physician said the princess is young. If she can''t wash this powder, her eyes will be ruined in the future!"


    Upon hearing this, Zhao Jing immediately ran off.


    Ling Yin''s eyes were still bad. In the future, she would be able to see things in a blur. Those bright eyes would not be able to withstand the light or the wind, so they could only hide! Zhao Jing''s heart ached. He held Ling Yin in his arms for a long time without saying a word.


    "Your majesty!" Jane Xi kneeled in front of him, crying and sobbing, "It''s my concubine who was incompetent and was unable to protect my princess!" Your concubine is guilty, your concubine deserves to die! "


    "From now on, I''ll raise you in the Qian Yuan Palace!" Zhao Jing carried Ling Yin and left.


    "Your majesty?"


    Zhao Jing ignored the matter and left the child at the Qianyuan Hall. Ling Yin was very obedient. She knew that Zhao Jing was by her side, so she didn''t cry or make a fuss. She tightly held onto Zhao Jing''s hand. The child was still young, so he didn''t know what it meant to have a broken eye. He thought that it would be fine to sleep, but he didn''t know ¡­ All the beauty in the world would disappear before her eyes. She would be laughed at, looked down upon, and become the laughingstock of others!


    Blind princess ¡­


    Although Ling Yin had fallen asleep, she was still tightly holding onto Zhao Jing''s hand.


    Wei Shuge carefully helped Ling Yin get out of bed. Zhao Jing carefully removed the child''s hand before turning around and walking out of the hall. Zhao Yuannan ordered his wet nurse to keep an eye on him, then quickly followed Zhao Jing into the imperial study.


    "Have you prepared everything in the north?" Zhao Jing''s complexion darkened.


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge nodded.


    Zhao Jing nodded and glanced at Zhao Yuannan. "What do you think?"


    "The Imperial Tutor and the Prime Minister have decided to open up the treasury to provide relief to Jiangbei!" Zhao Yuannan looked at the door and said in a low voice, "I think we are going to start the operation soon. Three days at the earliest, or five days at the latest."


    "I have to get a clear understanding of the route, whether it''s by road or by water!" Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes.


    Zhao Yuannan bowed, "Don''t worry, Your Majesty!"


    Zhao Jing paused for a moment, "It''s a drought in Jiangbei, there must be some disturbance. Are there no movements from the Regent''s Mansion?" Ever since Zhao Jing had made his way through the gates of hell, the Residence of the Regent was extremely quiet. It was as if they had vanished into thin air when the sun had yet to rise from the east. There was no news at all! The scout reported that the Residence of the Regent had always been closed, and that he did not know if the Regent was in the mansion or not.


    If Dongfang Wenming was not in the mansion, where could he go?


    If they were in the Residence of Yun, why would they have not done anything to the situation in Jiangbei?


    Relief was a matter of trying to win back the hearts of the people. How could the East possibly let go of such a good opportunity and allow the Qi Family and Cobb to gain their good reputation?


    Zhao Jing didn''t believe it!


    "No!" Zhao Yuannan shook his head.


    "Right!" However, Wei Shuge seemed to recall something, "When I left the palace this time, I vaguely heard some news. I don''t know if it''s true or not!"

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    Wei Shuge lowered her voice and said, "I overheard someone from Jiangbei say that the imperial government had dispatched troops a few days ago to train the navy. I don''t know if that''s true or not!"


    "Water master?" Zhao Jing frowned and turned to look at Zhao Yuannan. "I don''t remember this edict!" "If there''s really a need to train a water master, Cobb and the rest of the troops will definitely go through the motions. Even if the East is still unclear, they will still ask us to put an Imperial Jade Seal on and ensure that this is the case."


    If there was no imperial edict, it would be a crime to train the navy!


    Wei Shuge was also a little puzzled. "This matter concerns Jiangbei, so I remembered this line. "Because I was in a hurry to get back to the palace, so I didn''t investigate closely. Now that I think about it, shouldn''t I scout it out?"


    Zhao Jing stood up with his hands behind his back. "The military doesn''t have that much guts. Even Ke Bo Ling doesn''t know how to march and fight, let alone train a water master!" The only weak point of the strong soldiers of the Grand Xia is that there are no powerful navy masters attacking us from the east! "


    "If it''s true, could it be that Dongfang Wenming is the real culprit?" Zhao Yuannan asked.


    Zhao Jing sneered. "If it''s really him, then it''s the heavens helping me!"


    Zhao Jing both hoped that the one behind the navy was not Dongfang Wenming, but also hoped that it wasn''t him. As for why she didn''t want to, she felt that it was because she was afraid! If he forced Dongfang Cunming into a corner, who knew what he would do.


    She didn''t think too much about it.


    In the imperial garden.


    Ling Yin was amused by Wei Shuge as she laughed heartily. Zhao Jing stood on the fake mountain and watched the laughing scene below. However, he was unable to laugh at all. She really did love this child. She immediately turned around to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes. However, when she raised her head, Dongfang Wenming was standing behind her, causing her to retreat half a step in fright.


    "Be careful!" Dongfang Wenming quickly pulled her back.


    With a sudden tug, she was completely unable to react, forcefully falling into his embrace. The man''s chest was so hard that it hurt when he put his arm around her. A thought suddenly popped into her mind. This man was as hard as iron, yet he didn''t have the slightest bit of gentleness in his heart. It was likely that no woman would like him!


    He was waiting for Zhao Jing to realize his current status and position. Suddenly, his face turned completely red!


    "What''s wrong?" Dongfang Wenming quickly asked, "Did your subject injure the emperor?"


    Zhao Jing hurriedly shook his head. For a moment, he didn''t know where to look. "No. It was all thanks to Father Zhong''s help. Otherwise, I would have fallen." He was too busy talking that he forgot to come out from his arms.


    The two of them embraced each other as they spoke, and the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat awkward.


    In the end, Dongfang Wenming slowly stepped back, bowed, and said, "This humble subject has offended you, your majesty, please forgive me!"


    "No worries!" She had also returned to her previous calm demeanor, only wringing her sleeves with her fingertips in her sleeve. Zhao Jing turned around and slowly walked towards the pavilion. "It has been a long time since Father Zhong has come to the palace to see me. I thought that Father Zhong had already left the capital!"


    A glimmer flashed in Dongfang Wenyi''s eyes, and he calmly followed her. "It is this humble official''s fortune to have gotten the emperor''s concern. However, in the past few days, this humble subject had suffered from an illness in the palace and was unable to report to the emperor.


    Zhao Jing sat down and looked at him with a smile. "Since it''s an old ailment, then Father Zhong should have informed me earlier. I can also have the imperial physician head to the Prince''s estate to treat Father Zhong''s illness." Father Zhong was a vassal of a country, so he mustn''t let anything happen to him! My Da Xia Empire still relies on Father Zhong! "


    "Sit!" Zhao Jing smiled.


    "This subject thanks the lord for his grace!" Dongfang Wenming sat down. "Has the emperor been well?"


    "I don''t mind, but ¡­" She looked at the foot of the fake mountain with a worried expression.


    "This humble one has already heard about the princess. Today, the commoners in the capital are all discussing this matter. The commoners have their own complaints about the empress injuring the little princess. " Dongfang Wenming sighed. "The princess has golden branches and jade leaves, but ¡­"


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes, a look of displeasure on his face. "Zhen knows that she''s the empress, so what if I punish her by imprisoning her?" Behind her is the Qi Family, the Imperial Tutor, and the Prime Minister. However, Father Zhong will not go against the Qi Family for Ling Yin. This debt, I can only bear in mind by myself! "


    Dongfang Wenming sighed. "It''s just that the harem often involves the previous dynasty, so you can''t do as you please!" Since the empress''s matter has already affected the Taifu Residence, it can be considered as the biggest punishment! "


    Zhao Jing nodded and unhappily curled his lips. "What a pity, Ling Yin. Such a pair of beautiful eyes." The imperial physician had said that she had to cover her eyes when she went out in the future. She couldn''t bear the light nor the wind! "If it was me who was blind, I would rather die!"


    Dongfang Wenming sternly said, "Bastard!"


    Perhaps it was because he realized that he had been too anxious, but the moment they looked at each other, Dong Fang didn''t restrain his tone, and his brows relaxed, regaining their initial slowness, "This subject has offended the emperor, I beg your forgiveness, Your Majesty!"


    Zhao Jing suddenly smiled, a glimmer of light dancing in his eyes. "Father Zhong ¡­" "Are you afraid that I''ll die?"


    "The Emperor is the ruler of a dynasty, he is the ruler of the world. How can he talk about life and death? You can never say that again. " Dongfang Wenming stood up, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"


    "I do not need to live long. As long as I am able to be the same age as Father Zhong!" She smiled charmingly, her eyes curved like the moon, brimming with youth.


    He looked at her, and she laughed very happily. It was as warm as the sun in the third month, and her eyes were filled with the morning glow. It was like a spring breeze blowing across a ten mile stretch of land. Dongfang Wenming smirked, he didn''t know what that meant.


    She didn''t know what he was laughing at, whether he was laughing at her stupidity or her purity, but as long as he didn''t know what she was thinking, she felt that she had won.


    Dongfang Wenming said, "During the drought in Jiangbei, the Imperial Tutor and the Prime Minister took part in the disaster relief. Does the emperor not want to say anything?"


    "I have long known about this!" Zhao Jing said, "But the commoners don''t have enough to eat. Isn''t it normal to open a treasury? The Imperial Tutor and the Prime Minister have already been decided, and I naturally have no reason to interfere! "


    "However, everyone in the world will know that the Emperor ignored the imperial government and allowed the Imperial Tutor and the Prime Minister to rule as they pleased. Relief for the victims would make the citizens praise the Qi family even more. As a result ¡­ It''s all thanks to the Lord! " Dongfang Mingming stared at her.


    Zhao Jing''s heart tightened. He subconsciously tightened his sleeve. "Then ¡­" So what? They are my subjects, and they have followed my orders to go to the rescue. Could it be that the common people are blind and deaf? Don''t they know that I am the true lord of the world? To be grateful to an official, where should he place me? If it wasn''t for my decree, who would dare to open the national treasury? Who has the ability to help the people? Could it be that all the good things that I have done have finally turned into the credit of the Qi family? "I don''t agree!"


    Dongfang Wenming smiled with an unknown meaning. "So what if the emperor doesn''t agree? The envoy of the Imperial Court is from the Imperial Tutor. The convoy escorting the food has already set off and will arrive in Jiangbei soon. "


    Zhao Jing suddenly stood up. "We''ve already set off?" I don''t know. "


    "The fleet is already on the way." Dongfang Wenming sighed. "Does the emperor want to block it?"


    "Can you stop it?" Zhao Jing blinked his bright eyes and asked timidly.


    Dongfang Wenming stared at her without blinking, as if he was thinking about something.


    Zhao Jing was also staring at him with a face full of bewilderment and bewilderment.


    Two people with two different thoughts.


    One was to test her true intentions and see if she had secretly spent time with the Qi family.


    One of them knew that it was a test, yet he was intentionally putting on an act to counter the other''s moves!


    No one could tell what was on their mind!


    Dongfang Wenming sighed, "Since the fleet has already set out, we can''t stop them, nor can we! This blockade is equivalent to giving an excuse to the people of this world and to bringing a scolding upon yourself. "


    Zhao Jing nodded, as if he understood something. He looked to the east, as if he were a child who had made a mistake. He said dejectedly, "I''ve been engrossed in chess these past few days. It was all thanks to Qi Yunshan that I made this trip to the Xi Wu Palace. I ¡­ I had a playful thought and made a bet with the empress. If she can defeat us, we will stay at the Perched Parasol Palace. If she loses, we will ignore her. Who would have known ¡­ We still lost! "


    Dongfang Wenming smiled helplessly. "Your majesty is going to use chess to gamble in bed?"


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips. "Yes!"


    "No wonder chess has become so popular in the capital recently. The old and the young, men and women, they''re all playing chess here and there." Dongfang Wenyi scoffed. "Your majesty really has great ability. A game of chess will serve you in one night. Next time, we should play chess and build a city!"


    "No, no, no, I don''t dare!" Zhao Jing hastily shook his head. "I was just having fun. I was too much fun!"


    "A little?" Dongfang Wenming raised his eyebrows.


    Zhao Jing''s head drooped. "This Emperor knows his wrongs ¡­"


    "This subject has long told His Majesty that there are some things that the emperor cannot touch. If others were to know, ¡­" I''m afraid even this official will not be able to protect you! " Dongfang Wenyi spoke with a profound tone, "This subject will not take Your Majesty''s life as a joke, but the descendants of tigers and wolves might not be so!"


    "I know." Zhao Jing pursed his lips. "Next time, I won''t dare."


    "Since Your Majesty likes to play chess, you can always have someone come out of the palace to look for this humble subject. This humble subject is willing to play chess with Your Majesty!"


    "Really?" Zhao Jing was overjoyed.


    "Seriously!" He nodded.


    Zhao Jing had not expected that Dongfang Wenming was a martial general, but he was also a profound chess master. He was even better than the honored tutor, Qi Yunshan. His chess skills could almost be described as superb.


    In the past, grand-teacher''s chess skills were very high, so he might not have been able to win against Dongfang Wenming!


    "Does the emperor know why he lost?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Zhao Jing shook his head, pinching the pawn as he looked at him.


    He raised his eyelids and said lightly, "I think too much!"


    As his voice fell, Zhao Jing gripped the chess piece in his hand tightly. He lowered his eyes in shame. "I was overthinking things and overthinking things!" I will remember Father Zhong''s words and play chess properly! "


    "Chess is like life, the Emperor''s chess ¡­" He paused.


    Zhao Jing''s heart thumped wildly. "How is it?"


    A chess piece had appeared in the east, "It seems to have no rules, but ¡­" He smiled a little apathetically. "How did the emperor do it? He clearly spied on the other party''s methods, so it''s not like he lost too painstakingly."


    "Is that so?" Zhao Jingtao was hesitant. "I wish I could do as Father Zhong says, but unfortunately ¡­" We lost again! "


    "Sometimes losing isn''t necessarily a bad thing!" Dongfang Wenming stood up, "It''s getting late, this humble subject should go back!"


    "Now?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Dongfang Wenming smiled. Without saying a word, he flicked his sleeves and turned around.


    Waiting for Dongfang Wenming to leave, Zhao YuanNan and Wei Shuge quickly entered the restaurant.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge paused for a moment. "The Regent entered the palace to accompany you this time. He''s been there for quite some time. Is he plotting something?"


    "The imperial government has opened a treasury for disaster relief. He came to investigate if I had colluded with the Imperial Tutor in private? Is he working with Prime Minister Kobayashi? " Zhao Jing slowly withdrew the chess piece.


    Zhao Yuannan was shocked, "He poked it out?"


    "I know he''s probing. How could I let him discover any clues? It''s just ¡­" Zhao Jing gripped the chess piece in his hand, his knuckles turning slightly white.


    "But what?" Wei Shuge asked hurriedly.

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    "He guessed that I was playing the fool and attacked the Qi family in the name of chess." Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes and angrily threw the chess piece in his hand onto the ground. "The East is not clear!" I never thought that he would actually be a hidden chess expert! "


    With a loud crash, the chess box shattered and the black and white chess pieces fell to the ground.


    As expected, the older the better. Qi Yunshan had only interacted with her a little, so she had managed to fool him. However, it was different for Dongfang Wenming. She had personally ascended the throne for him, and she had watched him reach his current state step by step. Thus ¡­ He could have tricked Qi Yunshan, but he actually exposed himself in front of Dongfang Wenming. Damn it!


    "I grew up in the capital and have never heard of Eastern Paradise being so adept in chess. Isn''t he a martial general? " Zhao Yuannan was also surprised, but more than that, he panicked, "What will happen next? Is he going to deal with you? "


    He may be a general, but he may be well-prepared and well-mannered!" Wei Shuge looked at Zhao Jing with a slightly sunken expression. "It''s not the time to panic yet. So what if Dongfang Wenming knows you''re planning to make a move against the Qi Clan?" He must be plotting something by helping you ascend to the throne. After so many years of peace, he wouldn''t lift a rock to smash his own foot. Even if he had to deal with you, he would slowly draw a diagram. After all, if he were to make a move, the Qi Family will also make a move as well.


    Zhao Jing stood up and turned his head to look at the bronze bell on the imperial table. He seemed to be lost in thought.


    "Your majesty?" Zhao Yuannan said, "Do you want to continue with the Jiangbei affair?"


    "There is a saying that has not been made very clear in the East that, if you look ahead and look behind you, it will be very difficult to accomplish anything!" Right now, he only suspects that I have plans against the Qi Family, but he is not certain that I have allied with the Qi Family. " After all, he also knew that she was a girl and no matter what, it was impossible for her to have children with Qi Ruyu.


    A harem without children can''t keep a stable front, so... Dongfang Wenming wasn''t worried that she would actually become a female chicken, Si Chen! Even though she was interested in power, she was still a girl! This was probably the place where Zhao Jing felt the most at ease.


    "The arrow is on the bow, how can I not release it?" Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes and looked at Wei Shuge. "Do as we planned!"


    "Alright!" Wei Shuge nodded.


    In the following days, Zhao Jing obediently stayed in the palace.


    She was waiting for news from Jiangbei.


    Emperor Qi Ruyu had gotten rid of the hairpin and knelt outside the palace, crying and shouting. Zhao Jing didn''t pay any attention to her at all.


    Ling Yin held onto Zhao Jing''s calf as she spoke in a childish voice, "Imperial Father, Empress ¡­"


    Zhao Jing crouched down and hugged her to his chest. The soft and tender voice of the small meatball made people''s heart go soft. His fingertip lightly caressed the child''s face. "Ling Yin be good, don''t be afraid!"


    Qi Ruyu''s stratagem had caused Zhao Jing to become agitated for no reason. When it reached the Imperial Tutor''s ears, it was unknown what sort of tricks he would play. Now that her heart was in turmoil, how could she have the time to care about the love of a young girl in the harem!


    Wei Shuge came in from outside. "Your majesty!" "The empress won''t leave. She has to see the emperor and ¡­ she has to apologize to him." She glanced at Ling Yin, who was in Zhao Jing''s arms. "The empress is crying bitterly over the matter of the princess. She said it was because she didn''t notice at the moment, so she definitely didn''t mean it!"


    "Do you believe that?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Wei Shuge fell silent.


    "Even you don''t believe that she''s lying to me." Zhao Jing put the little girl down. "Ling Yin will play for a while. Imperial Father still has something to do."


    The wet nurse who was beside them took the princess'' hand and left with her child.


    It was raining outside, and Wei Shuge was holding an umbrella. Zhao Jing stood under the umbrella, staring coldly at the kneeling Empress Qi Ruyu.


    Qi Ruyu''s long hair reached the ground, and she looked extremely miserable under the heavy rain. It wasn''t easy for him to be pampered, and it wasn''t easy for the emperor to be willing to stay at the Wu Palace, but instead teach him how to be dissatisfied and end up like this. Qi Ruyu was naturally unwilling. Initially, she didn''t feel that she was in the wrong. Ling Yin wasn''t a prince, so even if she was angry at an emperor, she wouldn''t be able to stay angry for too long.


    However, when she returned home with a letter, her father, Qi Yunshan, declared that he would not interfere in this matter, causing Qi Ruyu to panic.


    She did not know that people were complaining about the Qi family! As the empress, you are harming the emperor''s heir, so what if you are a princess? The empress did not have the slightest tolerance to harm the princess, not knowing how to repent and directly saying that she could not teach her daughter!


    After waiting for so long, the emperor had stopped coming to the Palace, and her father had already decided that she was the one who had done the wrong thing. What else could she do? Qi Ruyu could not think of any other way besides the strategy!


    The one kneeling beside Qi Ruyu was Jane Xi. She had also taken off her hairpin and disappeared into the rain.


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes and Qi Ruyu crawled over while crying. She knelt in front of Zhao Jing and kowtowed, her voice filled with grief. "Your majesty, your concubine knows her wrongs. Your Imperial Majesty, your concubine doesn''t dare to do it anymore!" "Your Majesty ¡­"


    However, Zhao Jing''s gaze never left Jane Xi. "You are Ling Yin''s birth mother. Could it be that you want to plead on behalf of the empress?"


    "The concubine knows that Ling Yin''s life is miserable, so she doesn''t dare to ask for anything. She only wishes for her to grow up safely and happily. But things had already happened, and the empress was still the empress. If the emperor punished the empress, how would the people of the world treat the emperor? The imperial concubines deeply loved the emperor and would rather be humiliated than be criticized by others! Your consort kowtows to ask the emperor to forgive the empress ¡­ "


    Zhao Jing snorted. "I''ve never seen such a magnanimous mother, such a selfless mother!"


    After speaking, Zhao Jing turned and left.


    "Your Majesty! "Your majesty!" Qi Ruyu cried and shouted.


    Zhao Jing halted his steps. "The princess'' matter ends here. In the future, no one is allowed to mention it." The Empress returns to the palace to continue as your Empress. As for the concubine ¡­ "Do your best!"


    Jane Xi was startled. She thought that since she accompanied the empress here to beg for forgiveness, the emperor would definitely feel pity for her. Not only did he lose his daughter, he even made the Emperor unhappy.


    "Your majesty?" Jane Xi wept, "Concubine knows! Your Majesty ¡­ This concubine only wanted to see her daughter! Ling Yin had always been by the side of a concubine and had never left her side. How could a concubine bear to have such a concubine? Your Majesty ¡­ Can you let your concubine meet the princess and Ling Yin... Your Majesty, concubines are the mother of princesses ¡­ "


    Wei Shuge was a bit moved. She frowned as she looked at the unchanging expression on Zhao Jing''s face.


    The palace door of the Qian Yuan Palace slammed shut, keeping the two people outside.


    "Your Majesty, the princess should stay by her birth mother''s side. You must take care of the important matters of the court, I''m afraid you won''t be able to take care of her!" It''s fine then, but the princess doesn''t have good eyes, so I guess she needs my mother''s company even more! " Wei Shuge naturally knew that Zhao Jing was sincere about Ling Yin.


    Zhao Jing had lost his mother, so he was keenly aware of how it felt to be separated from her.


    "A mother who uses her daughter for her own sake, it''s fine if she doesn''t want it!" Zhao Jing stood in the corridor outside, watching the rain. His eyes were cold. "I don''t need to have feelings before I have feelings." It''s true that Jane is intelligent, but... People who were too smart sometimes seemed very annoying. "You don''t have to be thinking on the right path. You just have to scheme against others and plunder things that don''t belong to you. That makes it even more annoying!"


    Wei Shuge nodded. "Then the princess will stay at the palace. If the Empress causes any trouble ¡­"


    "Others might not know, but you and I are clear on this, aren''t we? How did the princess come into this world, and who brought her into this world? " Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back. The youth was the emperor, and his heart was connected to the world. "Right now, the most important thing is not these trivial matters, but rather the most serious matters!"


    Wei Shuge bowed. "Yes!" There will be news in two days. "


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything. She was just waiting. Waiting for news from Jiangbei!


    However, when Jiang Bei started to move, the first to receive the news was naturally the Regent''s Manor.


    Even Dongfang Wenming was shocked by this sudden change. The other party''s speed was too fast, catching everyone off guard. Even Dongfang Wenming could not believe it, "Say it again!"


    "When the logistics fleet passed through the forest, it brought along the envoy and a group of officers to escort them. All of them had disappeared without a trace!" Zhou Zhiqian did not dare to speak loudly.


    Dongfang Cunming clenched his fists in his sleeves and asked, "Is there anything else?"


    "Also ¡­" Zhou Zhizhi''s breathing quickened. With a thump, he kneeled down in front of Dongfang Wenming. "Your Highness, please forgive me!"


    As Zhou Zhisui kneeled on the ground, Dongfang Buming knew that something big had happened! He had experienced a lot in the past few years, so what would happen if the sky collapsed? He, Dongfang Wenming, had lived on the edge of a blade ever since he was a child. In the bloody battles on the battlefield, when had it not been a direct confrontation with life and death?


    "Speak!" Dongfang''s expression did not change.


    Zhou Zhizhi''s voice trembled, "The navy has been attacked. All ships disappeared within a night ¡­" As Zhou Zhizi spoke, his eyebrows jumped up and down, giving Dongfang Wenming a furtive glance.


    On the other hand, Dongfang Wenming was still in that indifferent and estranged position. His bony hand was still tightly holding the cup, quietly drinking the tea.


    "However, the next day, most of the battleships and battleships returned to the navy camp ¡­" Zhou Zhizhi lowered his eyes, "Master, I''m afraid we''ve been set up by someone!"


    "To the Grand Xia, the Dongfang family is an unparalleled meritorious general, and they have established an illustrious military achievement for the Grand Xia. It''s the Dongfang family''s work to rule the world and rule the troubled times. " A trace of ruthlessness flashed across Dongfang Wenming''s eyes. "Who would have thought that such a day would actually occur?"


    "Your Highness!" Zhou Zhiqian took a deep breath, "There''s still time to recover!"


    "The matter of the water master was suggested by the Dongfang family long before the previous emperor. Everyone, including the previous emperor, was afraid of the power of the Dongfang family, so how would they dare to let the Dongfang family build a new water master in Grand Xia? The establishment of the Water Master was my father''s lifelong wish. Unfortunately, he was too stubborn, and the late emperor didn''t allow him to do so.


    "Prince?" Zhou Zhizhi said, "There''s still time! Let''s retreat first! There''s going to be a lot of time in the future! "


    "Just now in the future ¡­" Dongfang Wenming faintly smiled as he stood at the foot of the veranda, watching the continuous autumn rain.


    The establishment of the navy was a secret, and he had already started doing it long before the late emperor passed away. After Emperor Xian died, Dongfang Wenming managed the navy with his own hands. He had personally picked all the talents in the world to prepare them. However, there was no such thing as a secret in this world. Wherever there was someone, there would be someone who could not stop it!


    "Master!" Zhou Zhizhi pursed his lips, "Let''s go! Otherwise, if the Imperial Tutor found out about this news, it would truly be too late! "


    Dongfang Wenming calmed down and left without a word.


    Zhou ZhiSuo knew that his master had always loved to be silent, and had calculated everything without reserve until now. Only the water master was the Dongfang family''s regret! That was his father''s last wish!


    At the same time that Jiangbei''s grain fleet disappeared, the matter of the navy was completely unveiled.


    However, when the officials and troops arrived, the navy had completely vanished. Even the warship had disappeared as well. The East would either not do it, or it would be done cleanly, without leaving a single trace!


    Wei Shuge hurried into the imperial study. "The people from Qiyun Mountain were a step too late."

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    Zhao Jing was copying a Buddhist scripture when he heard these words. His eyelids did not even twitch as he calmly replied, "He was originally such a person." His tone sounded as if he knew his friends well, but also sounded like he was a close friend to them. He was so familiar with her, as if he understood her!


    "The issue of the navy has been blown up. The citizens will soon suspect that it was the navy who robbed the grain fleet!" Wei Shuge said, "Your majesty, isn''t it too much to just give the emperor a sweet jujube?"


    Zhao Jing put down the ink brush in his hand and looked at Wei Shuge''s doubtful expression. He smiled. "You still don''t understand?" One person''s words could not be trusted, but three people''s words could become tigers! Jealousy is common to everyone. It depends on how you use it. The Dongfang family has been high and mighty in Da Xia Empire for many years. How many people are waiting for the day when they nest again, without any eggs? "


    Wei Shuge nodded. "The civil and military officials are more afraid of the Dongfang family."


    "It''s best to be on guard against them!" Zhao Jing picked up the bronze bell and began to play with it. As he listened to the pitter-patter of the rain, he felt that it was especially pleasing to the ear. "The north of the river will soon become chaotic. Once it''s chaotic, it''ll be fun!"


    It had been raining for seven or eight days now. If this continued, then the Jiang Bei Province would suffer a great drought without any harvests, and it would also face flooding. The commoners ¡­ He would really fall into a deep abyss of suffering. When the waters were burning, a savior of the world should appear!


    And now, for no reason at all, the entire imperial government was shaken by the disappearance of the food convoys. The hall was in an uproar. Qi Yunshan and Ke Boyu looked at each other in dismay as they sat in the side hall to avoid the noise. To dare to lay his hands on the imperial government''s food, he truly had the gall to swallow the heart of a leopard!


    "Without sufficient manpower and resources, it would be impossible to find such an untraceable existence," said Kobayashi. Master, we''ve met a formidable foe! "


    However, Qi Yunshan smiled and waved his hand, "Wrong, not us ¡­"


    Cobb looked at his master with a smile and lowered his eyes, "What he says is true!" Not only us, but the most troublesome problem should be the Residence of the Regent. Right now, he is the one who should step on the balls of his feet! "


    "Dong Fang doesn''t know that although this person appears to be a martial general, the truth is that his shrewdness is such that even you may not be his match!" Qi Yunshan took a sip of his tea, and a thought-provoking smile appeared on his wrinkled face, "He looks like a boorish man, but he''s weighing everything in his mind. This is not the first time you have suffered from him! "


    Cobb saluted, "It was your negligence."


    "How can the word ''negligence'' be enough to explain it?" Putting down the cup in his hand, Qi Yunshan raised his eyebrows, "Although I don''t know who brought up this matter of the water master, but the person who brought it up must be someone close to Dongfang Wenming. Not only does he want to investigate the details, we have to do so too! If we can find him and make use of him, it will be like adding wings to a tiger to us! "


    Cobb nodded. "Your Majesty, would you like to inform me?" The food convoy has disappeared. If something happens in the future, this disgrace will definitely fall on both of us. In this way, we''ll benefit Dongfang Wenming, and also benefit little emperor! "


    Qi Yunshan narrowed his eyes, and his benevolent face revealed the gentleness a senior should have. "It''s a good thing he''s a bookworm. He''s not a threat even when talking about troops on paper!"


    "If only he had been able to be of use to his teacher a few years ago, he wouldn''t have ended up in such a situation!" Dongfang Wenming has made the Emperor into a bookworm.


    Qi Yunshan smiled meaningfully, "The emperor is too reckless and presumptuous. In the coming days, he might bring about some big trouble. If he fanned the flames with his fan, the Residence of Regent would be set on fire." Those of us who have been watching the flames from the other side of the river should also seek peace and quiet! "


    "Teacher is right. I will report this matter to the Emperor. Perhaps, he might be able to make the palace more lively!"


    "Those who know me well will be summoned!" Qi Yunshan laughed heartily.


    As he walked out of the hall door, he glanced at the boy who was standing next to him ¨C Fuzi. He then slowly walked down the stairs.


    With an umbrella in his hand, Fuzi quickly caught up with him. "Master Chen, are you going home?"


    "Let''s pay a visit to the Qian Yuan Palace first!" Coburst looked at the endless rain and could not help but show a somewhat irritated expression. He brushed the rain off his body in disgust and continued walking forward.


    He stopped talking and tried to direct the umbrella towards his young master.


    When they arrived at the Qian Yuan Palace, Fuzi was waiting for them outside.


    "The Prime Minister is here!" Zhao Yuannan touched the droplets of water on his forehead and looked at Zhao Jing with slight suspicion. "Do you want to see me?"


    Ling Yin was standing on a stool. Zhao Jing was holding her small hand to teach her how to write. Upon hearing her words, he lifted his eyelids. "Let him in!" She knew that Cobb had been summoned for the north.


    Indeed, Master Ke hastily entered the room. "This humble servant pays his respects to the princess!"


    "Get up. What''s the matter?" Zhao Jing didn''t even raise his head, but continued to happily teach Ling Yin how to write. "Is it fun?"


    Ling Yin chuckled, "It''s fun, royal father is fun!"


    "Your majesty, something has happened to Jiangbei!"


    "Didn''t you and the tutor manage the drought? I know that you have opened the treasury. There should be quite a lot of grain in the treasury, enough to prevent the people of Jiangbei from starving to death! " Zhao Jing held the child''s hand and drew a circle. "This is a circle. If there is a corner, it is not a circle, but it is not nice!" With more edges, you have to slowly grind back until the edges are round. Do you understand? "


    "Yes sir!" Ling Yin answered in her childish voice.


    Hearing this, Ke Bochao was startled. Then, he smiled and said, "The Emperor treats the princess so well. He truly makes others envious!"


    "I heard that the Prime Minister hasn''t gotten married yet!" Zhao Jing smiled. "Do you want me to raise the princess a little before letting you be my wife?"


    "This official dares not!" "The Emperor''s joke, the joke of Mokai, must not be allowed!"


    "A joke is a joke. With your current identity and status, if I really want to grant you a marriage, I''ll have to be the daughter of an official in order to be worthy of the prime minister''s title!" Zhao Jing carried Ling Yin and landed on the ground. "Ling Yin will go play by herself. Father still has something to do!"


    The child gave Zhao Jing a kiss on the cheek before running out the door to find his wet nurse.


    "Very sensible, right?" Zhao Jing looked at the closed door.


    "The princess is a good girl!"


    "The empress owes her a pair of eyes." Zhao Jing said.


    "Your majesty?"


    "You can pass these words to the honored tutor verbatim. I am the one who said it, I won''t deny it!" Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back.


    "Your servant dares not!"


    "There''s nothing to be afraid of. I just want to see if I can do it or not." Zhao Jing looked at him and asked, "What do you want?" "If you don''t, I''m going back to take a rest. I haven''t been doing very well lately!"


    "Your majesty, the envoy brought a convoy of food convoys to North River for relief. Unexpectedly, they disappeared into the river channel of the Julin Prefecture!"


    Zhao Jing was startled. "What did you say?!" "He disappeared?"


    "Yes sir!" "All the men and boats are gone!"


    "How could he disappear when he was on the boat and the boat was on the river? So many people, and so many grain ships, are gone just like that? " A look of disbelief appeared on Zhao Jing''s face as he laughed dryly. "Do you think I would believe such nonsense?"


    "Your majesty!" "What I have said is true, it is true! "The fleet has disappeared, their relief supplies have all disappeared, and the government officials and army have sealed off the river channel. They are currently helping to search it!"


    "Bastard!" Zhao Jing shouted angrily, "Who the hell is it?!" "He dares to rob an official ship of the imperial government?"


    "It''s still under detailed investigation!" Cobb paused, "But there''s something more important to deal with right now!" He bowed respectfully. "Your majesty, I hope you will reconsider!"


    Zhao Jing was stupefied for a moment as he stared fixedly at Uncle Ke. She did not immediately reply, in case there were any loopholes. After all, every loophole was just a step away from success! This was what they called being impatient and not being able to eat hot tofu!


    "What is it?" Zhao Jing was frowning, as if he couldn''t tell what was going on.


    Cobalt took a deep breath and said, "The treasury was scarce before the time of the late Emperor, but now ¡­" There was probably no second batch of relief supplies that could be provided to the people in Jiangbei. Is To... The emperor had to think of another way, to gather food to help the people of Jiangbei overcome their difficulties. Otherwise, Jiangbei will be thrown into chaos! "


    The three words, Jiang Bei Yu and Zhao Jing, were extremely serious. Zhao Jing''s face had already turned pale, and his lips were trembling slightly as if he was truly worried about something. However, he was at a loss as to what to do. He could only glare at Ke Boca with a panicked expression.


    After a long time, Zhao Jing weakly asked, "Then what should I do?"


    "We can only prepare food in the capital as a matter of urgency!" Cobb bowed.


    "That''s right, the capital is rich and the food is plentiful!" Zhao Jing was overjoyed.


    "Many officials and even nobles have a lot of grain in their homes!" As the ruler of a nation, if the Emperor were able to speak, he would definitely be able to call out a hundred times in a single breath! "


    Zhao Jing nodded. "I want to think about it!"


    "This subject thanks Your Majesty for the kindness of the people of Jiangbei!" "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"


    Waiting for Cobb to leave, Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge quickly entered the door.


    "What''s wrong?" Zhao Yuannan was stunned, "Did you find some traces?"


    Zhao Jing shook his head, listening to the rain. "Qi Yunshan suspects that the water master was the doing of the Regent''s Mansion, but he didn''t find any evidence. He''s unhappy about that." So he went to his own disciple, Prime Minister Cobb, and called for help. He told me that the northern river grain fleet had been robbed, and told me to prepare the food for the disaster! His sincere words made us think that he is truly doing it for the sake of all the people under heaven, for the sake of our land and land! "


    "What good is that to him?" Wei Shuge was puzzled.


    Zhao Jing smiled. "There are many benefits!" The swindler had asked Dongfang not to stay in the capital, and had tacitly accepted him as my father. It seemed like he was being selfless, but in reality, what about him? He had his own selfish thoughts. If Dong Fangming left, his prime minister would become a puppet like me. Thus, he indicated to the east that it was not clear. The dragon before him should be near, and the subject should be close. What about this time? He wants us to gather food, go to the nobility, and find the rich and Jia merchants! "


    Zhao Yuannan pondered, "This is to make His Majesty suffer the wrath of the masses!"


    Zhao Jing took a sip of water. "These two are colluding with each other. Their thoughts are quite vicious." The navy did not take advantage of the situation and even lost their logistics fleet. They could not explain it to the people of Jiangbei or the civil and military officials, so they decided to let me go divert everyone''s attention! "


    Wei Shuge said angrily, "They even dare to use the emperor. What else can''t they do?"


    "If there''s no one from the east who hasn''t seen the light, they should be able to kill the monarch with ease!" Zhao Jing smiled as if nothing had happened.


    "The emperor can still laugh?" Zhao Yuannan grew anxious. "It''s clear that Qi Yunshan is trying to dig a hole for the emperor to jump into!"


    Zhao Jing stood up. "Go and get me a set of clothes. I''m going out of the palace in the morning!" At the moment, I have to apply some strong medicine! "An edict!"


    Wei Shuge took a deep breath and exchanged glances with Zhao Yuannan.


    An imperial edict was sent to the world, causing the entire capital to tremble.


    Ridiculous, ridiculous!


    Dongfang Wenming looked coldly at Zhou Zhiqian, who was standing in front of him. The knuckles of the chess piece he was pinching were slightly pale.

 C33

    Zhou Zhizhi swallowed his saliva. "After the Prime Minister left, the Emperor went to the imperial study and issued a decree. This time ¡­" The entire capital is in an uproar! "


    "Cobalt did not manage to catch Ben Wang''s weakness from the navy, and it caused a flaw in the emperor''s plan!" Dongfang Wenming rubbed his glabella, "Toss!"


    "Since the Emperor is acting so recklessly, I''m afraid that the civil and military officials will have to place this debt on the head of our Regent''s Mansion!" Zhou Zhizhi reminded, "Master, think of a way to remedy this!"


    Dongfang Wenming seemed to have a headache. In his mind, he thought of that girl''s clean face as he carefully studied the chess piece in his hand. His lips unconsciously formed a charming curve.


    Instead of getting angry, he laughed in an abnormal way, which confused Zhou Zhiqian. Was this grandpa angered?


    After throwing away the chess piece, Dongfang Wenming got up and walked out.


    "Master, it''s already night. Where are you going?" Zhou Zhiqian quickly caught up to him.


    Without another word, Dongfang Wenming jumped onto his horse and headed in the direction of the Imperial Palace.


    The main door of the sleeping quarters was tightly shut. Zhao Jing had retreated from Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan, leaving them curled up on the imperial concubine''s bed. No one could replace the pain in his chest. She knew why, but there was nothing she could do.


    Wei Shuge had asked her friends in the martial arts world to investigate the secrets of the medicine. After so many years of failure, Zhao Jing knew that the medicine was not from the Central Plains. Master once said that there were many strange things happening in the Savage Land outside the borders, and there were many Witch Doctors ¡­


    As the pain came, he let out a soft groan.


    Her master had taught her to hold her tightly when it hurt, so it wouldn''t hurt so much. But she held herself so tightly, why did it hurt so much? It was as if countless little worms were continuously gnawing at her heart, or as if a thousand needles were piercing it. It was so painful that even her lips were bitten through. Blood seeped into her lips and teeth, filling her entire mouth. The salty taste caused her stomach to churn, making her want to vomit!


    His ears buzzed, and his mind became increasingly blank. Due to the excruciating pain, she gradually lost her rationality, making it difficult for her to concentrate and think. The memories of old friends in his mind gradually faded away ¡­


    Abruptly, a pair of hands stretched out. It was still the arm that was so painful that it hurt, the iron like hard embrace.


    Dongfang Wenming lowered his head and looked at her. The moment their eyes met, the girl''s weakness and tears could clearly be seen. He sat down on the edge of the bed and hugged her, "If you feel pain, then hug me tight. No one will come in!"


    She really did not think that he would enter the palace. These days, she had tried her best to hide her pain. She thought that he would not care about her, but unexpectedly, she was discovered by him.


    The little girl was curled up in his broad embrace, only occupying that tiny bit of space. She seemed so weak and helpless. His arms were painfully hard and his chest was as hard as steel, but the faint aroma of the tea on his body gave her an inexplicable feeling of tranquility. At this moment, there were no heroic words or scheming, only the patient and the doctor.


    One was wracked with heartache, while the other clung tightly to him, unwilling to let go.


    "It hurts like hell," he said. That was what he said and what he did. Her warm fingers brushed the bruises on her lips, and she frowned at the swelling on her lips. Without any hesitation, he stuffed his hand into her mouth!


    At first, Zhao Jing was startled, but then he ruthlessly bit down on it.


    Compared to the other big and small wounds on his body, it was nothing. It was just that the little girl bit down so hard, which showed how much it hurt. It also let him know that there were some things he should not rush to do. In the end, she was still young. Just as Cui Nanshan had said, a woman should be cold and should not be in too much of a hurry!


    "Does it hurt?" Her mouth was covered in blood as she raised her head to look at him. The seductive expression on her lips slightly stung his eyes.


    Fortunately, her angina only broke out for two hours in the night. When he came, it was the worst part of her pain, but now the pain had been greatly reduced.


    She became more and more unable to understand the emotions in his eyes, and blankly stared at his unchanging expression. The navy blue robe made his expression even more indifferent. His hand was still bleeding, but he acted as if he didn''t hear it, as if he didn''t feel the slightest bit of pain. He continued to hug her as he took out a handkerchief from his sleeves, neither fast nor slow, and earnestly wiped the dark red corner of her mouth.


    "His Majesty is a ruler of the imperial palace. It wouldn''t be a problem for the emperor to even take a bite out of him!" He frowned slightly. "Don''t bite yourself next time!"


    She bit too hard, and her lips swelled up! It was also because of this that her lips had become full. She raised her head and looked at him, her bright eyes overflowing with unconcealable tears. It was just like how, in the past three months, her peach blossoms had blossomed into pear-white flowers.


    Zhao Jing slowly lowered his eyelids and weakly laid in his arms, no longer moving. Her clothes had long since been drenched in cold sweat. She was truly too tired.


    His broad and thick palm slowly stroked her back, and Dong Fang Ming let out a sigh of relief, "If you let Gan Tang leave the palace when it hurts, this humble subject will immediately rush over! With someone accompanying you, loneliness and loneliness will not easily take advantage of it and will not hurt so much! "


    He paused for a moment. No one knew who he was speaking to, but then he said, "The pain of being alone is the real pain!"


    Zhao Jing blinked. Cold sweat slowly dripped down her long eyelashes, gradually blurring her vision. Her body was extremely cold, and she couldn''t help but pull back her body and prop herself against his chest.


    She knew very well that the only reason she had sent Gan Tang to find him when she had angina was to save her life for another use. Her life was still of value to Dongfang Wenming!


    That was all!


    Zhao Jing fell into a deep slumber, so much so that even when Gan Tang had put her in hot water and Dongfang Wenming had placed her in the bathtub, she had not been able to detect it. In his stupor, he felt something warm seep into his back and slowly enter his heart.


    His cold body finally started to warm up! Her ears were buzzing. She could hear the vague sounds of the East and his soft sigh ¡­


    He opened his eyes and saw that it was the next morning.


    Wei Shuge stood in front of the bed, her eyes fixed on Zhao Jing.


    "The Regent left before dawn, and told everyone not to wake you up!" Wei Shuge carefully helped Zhao Jing sit up. "Why didn''t you say that the emperor''s body was unwell?" If something happens, what can you do? "


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. "Without avenging the great vengeance, the world will be peaceful. How would I dare to die?!"


    Wei Shuge''s nose was sour. "Your Majesty, don''t say that. I don''t feel good about it!"


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath and stood in front of the mirror. His lip still had the marks of last night''s teeth, but fortunately, the swelling had already disappeared.


    Zhao Jing furrowed his brows and extended his finger in a mysterious manner. He imitated the unfathomable appearance of the East as he slowly wiped the bite marks on his lips. The feeling of her fingers gently caressing her lips was indescribably magical. Her fingers were slightly cold, unlike his warmth. Her fingers were soft and delicate to the touch, but his fingers were rough.


    Zhao Jing withdrew his hand and narrowed his eyes as he looked at himself in the mirror. A faint, cold smile slowly seeped out of his lips. All disguises were just a part of the contest. Whoever acknowledged the truth would lose!


    "Your majesty?" Zhao Yuannan came in, "There''s been a commotion outside!"


    Zhao Jing returned to his senses. "Because of yesterday''s imperial edict?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan said, "The Prime Minister and Imperial Tutor are busy comforting the civil and military officials, but on the streets of the capital ¡­"


    "Are the clothes I asked you to prepare ready?" Zhao Jin dared to ask.


    Wei Shuge grew anxious. "It''s a mess outside the palace. If someone wants to harm you after you leave the palace ¡­"


    "I still have you, didn''t I?" Zhao Jing''s smile was like a flower. "After being locked up in this square place for so many years, it''s time to go out and get some fresh air!" She stood with her hands behind her back and turned around to look at the two of them, "Still not leaving?"


    The wind was gentle and the sun was beautiful. On the street with a distance of ten miles, it was filled with people.


    A golden hairpin, black hair at the temples." He was wearing a navy blue robe and a thin, plain white shirt. With his thin lips curled up slightly, he had a very playful and disrespectful attitude. With the fan in his hand, he was indeed a young man who was at the mercy of the wind!


    Standing on this crowded street, Zhao Jing couldn''t tell what he felt. Ever since Dongfang Wenming brought him back to the capital, he directly entered the palace and became a free man. The puppet emperor in everyone''s eyes must have never come to the streets of the capital before! Raising his head to look at the blue sky, he breathed in the free air, as if only at this moment would he feel alive!


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath. He wasn''t in a hurry to go to the Regent''s Manor. In fact, she was not sneaking out of the palace this time. For safety reasons, she was being followed by a team of palace maids in plain clothes!


    "Why didn''t you sneak out of the palace?" Zhao Yuannan was a little worried, his face filled with fear. "The Regent and the Imperial Tutor will soon find out. This matter will definitely blow up. At that time, the Emperor will inevitably be punished!"


    Zhao Jing took a sip of tea and cast a cold glance at Zhao Yuannan. "You''ve sneaked out of the palace. Then, who will clean up my mess?" If they wanted to cause a ruckus, they had to make it known to everyone! Next... For an emperor to be able to leave the palace soundlessly, his brain must be really capable! "


    She touched her neck, fiddling with the blue and white porcelain cup in her hand, "I quite like this head. I don''t like taking it off so early!"


    Only retainers would be able to make good use of the emperor''s stupidity.


    He had also taught the world that the little emperor didn''t know many things. If something had happened that caused the common people to complain and complain, then it must have been the actions of those greedy and treacherous officials. It had nothing to do with the stupid and mischievous emperor!


    Wei Shuge came back from outside. "Young master, check him out carefully. He''s not in the mansion."


    "Then let''s go!" Zhao Jing looked at the pastries on the table. "Bring this as well!"


    Zhao Yuannan picked up the plate and respectfully followed behind Zhao Jing. These two years of living in the palace had made the young master of the palace become a slave. He served Zhao Jing more and more with ease!


    Zhao Jing stood outside the manor of the Minister of Rites, Du Heming. He glanced at the towering walls and asked, "Are you sure that person isn''t here?"


    "They are both in the palace arguing with the Prime Minister and the Imperial Tutor about the emperor''s decree." Zhao Yuannan said.


    Zhao Jing gently tapped her palm with the folding fan, before climbing up the stairs with a wide smile on her face.


    The gatekeeper naturally didn''t recognize Zhao Jing, the little emperor of the palace, so he immediately stopped her. "Who is it?" What are you doing here? "


    "I heard that Du He Ming''s family is magnificent, but now that I have personally seen this red lacquer door, I do believe it a little!" Saying that, she pretended to frown deeply, "I also heard that Lord Du was very resistant to my royal decree yesterday! I don''t know if it''s because Lord Du hid so many good things that he''s reluctant to give them to us? "


    Hearing this, everyone was stunned for a moment. For a moment, they were all frightened, and no one dared to step forward.


    The guard looked at the teenager in front of him. His clothes were luxurious and his movements were extraordinary. He thought to himself that this youth was definitely not a simple person. However, due to her duty, she still had to stop her. "If anything happens to you, Sir, please wait for us to inform you."


    "Reporting in?" Zhao Jing''s folding fan slammed onto the man''s head. "No one dares to stop me from entering or leaving the palace, and yet I have to report back to the official''s house?" "Do you want to die or is Du He Ming tired of living?"


    Zhao Jing pushed the person in front of him away and stepped through the doorway.

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    The guards looked at each other in dismay. Wei Shuge had left two guards at the door. This scene caused the Du Family''s servants to be taken aback.


    The butler quickly left the room and went forward to pay his respects. "Where are your esteemed guests from? Master is not at home, I''m afraid it would be inconvenient to receive guests, please forgive me! "We''ve already sent people to inform the lord, this time ¡­"


    "Due to my royal decree yesterday, Lord Du is still unhappy in my throne room. He probably won''t be able to return for a while!" Zhao Jing stood in the corridor and looked around. "No wonder the people outside said that the Du Residence is a good place."


    The butler was stunned. This young man called himself "I"? That was the emperor''s way of referring to himself. Judging from this young man''s clothes and age, he really did look like that. Could it be... The Emperor really came? But how could the emperor leave the palace so easily under the watchful eyes of the regent and the tutor? Besides, it didn''t seem right that the Emperor would only bring so few people out of the palace.


    "You suspect me?" Zhao Jing played with the fan in his hand. It was a top-quality fan with a cat eye at the bottom. It was obvious that it was quite valuable.


    The butler quickly replied, "I don''t dare! "It''s just that Master is not home, esteemed guest ¡­"


    Zhao Jing flicked his sleeves and left. "I''ll go wherever I want to go!" It was heading straight for the warehouse.


    Butler was aghast: "Stop him!"


    With Wei Shuge around, who could stop Zhao Jing? The guard immediately stepped forward to stand behind Zhao Jing!


    At this moment, Zhao Jing was extremely arrogant and domineering. His attitude was as if he would never give up. It was enough to make anyone grind their teeth in hatred. Long before they had entered, the map of the Du Clan was already in Zhao Jing''s hands.


    In front of the warehouse, Wei Shuge quickly took care of the guards. Zhao Jing drew his sword with his own hands and slashed the lock on the door with his dagger.


    Outside, a large number of Du Clan''s guards rushed over in a hurry, surrounding Zhao Jing and the rest. Their eyes were all on the verge of splitting apart, wishing that they could rip her to shreds. If anything happened to the warehouse, Mr Dean would scold them and they would not be able to leave alive!


    "Could it be that this world belongs to the king? Everything in this world belongs to me. I will do whatever I want." "You dare draw your sword against me, aren''t you afraid that I''ll kill you?" The fan in Zhao Jing''s hand fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.


    Zhao Yuannan had already brought out a chair from his room. Zhao Jing coldly sat down and said, "I''ll wait here for Du He Ming to come back. Let''s see if he dares to kill his sovereign!"


    Of course, he did not dare to kill a monarch. Under broad daylight, how could he dare to brazenly kill a monarch? Even before this matter had reached the imperial court, it had already reached the ears of the people of the East.


    Zhou Zhiqian was a bit helpless. "Why did the emperor leave the palace?" Isn''t this nonsense? "


    "How dare you!" Dongfang Wenming rose to his feet and casually took the cape from his servant. He then walked out of the room. "Your majesty the Emperor likes it. As your servants, how could you dare to unjustly curse the Emperor?!"


    Zhou Zhizhi bowed his head, "Your Highness, forgive me, but I will speak wrongly!"


    "I don''t want to hear it a second time. Whoever dares to talk about the monarch is tired of living!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizhi turned pale as he followed Dongfang Wenming out. "But Master, the Emperor is currently at Shang Shu Manor. When that time comes, the Qi Family will surely make a big fuss!"


    "They came up with a rotten idea, what do they have to worry about!" Dongfang Wenming jumped onto his horse, reined in his horse, and rode off.


    Zhou Zhizhi followed behind. He knew that if something were to happen to the emperor in Shang Shu Manor, it would not be beneficial to anyone! Zhao Jing''s value to the East was far greater than that of the so-called war in the Imperial Court. So the East did not dare to take Zhao Jing as a risk!


    At this moment, Zhao Jing was still sitting in front of the storehouse of the Shang Shu Manor. Zhao Yuannan was serving Zhao Jing a plate of food. Wei Shuge was leading the rest into the storehouse. Right now, both sides were in a stalemate. On one side was the emperor, and on the other was the guards of the mansion.


    The guards did not dare to step forward. They were afraid that the other party might really be the emperor. If they were to charge forward, they would die! However, he did not dare to relax. He was afraid that the other party was a scammer. He would still die if he lost the items in the warehouse! He didn''t dare to disband unless he charged forward. He could only surround them and not make a move, otherwise, he would die no matter what!


    The servants did not dare to step forward, surrounding him from a distance. Firstly, he wanted to see the appearance of the legendary little emperor who had ascended to the throne at the age of ten, and secondly, he wanted to watch the show. If it was really the emperor himself, then this show would be even more thrilling than the one in the book!


    Wei Shuge had already finished counting the items and handed Zhao Jing a list.


    A loud sound came from a horse outside the door. Zhao Jing made some calculations in his mind. The distance between the Imperial Palace and this place was absolutely not enough for Du He Ming to return so quickly. If her thoughts were correct, it was coming from the east! The Imperial Tutor Qi Yunshan and Cobb would never have come to ''disrupt things'' so early in the morning to watch the commotion.


    Zhao Jing remained expressionless as he lazily sat on his chair, eating the dessert that Zhao Yuannan handed to him.


    "Your Majesty is so carefree and carefree, you actually think of this Shang Shu Manor as your own Hall of Heaven and Earth?" Dongfang Wenming walked into the courtyard with a cold expression.


    The servants fell to their knees with a thud. At a glance, it was completely pitch black.


    Zhao Jing didn''t get up, completely ignoring Dongfang Wenming. "Father Zhong''s words are wrong. This Shang Shu Manor is far worse than my Qianyuan Palace. The only good thing about it is that it''s bustling with noise and excitement!"


    These words made the steward''s heart tremble. He laid on the ground trembling like a sieve. Who knew that the little emperor of hell would actually come? He had shouted out a few words at the emperor before and had even ordered people to surround them. But now ¡­ If the Emperor were to seek revenge, even ten heads wouldn''t be enough to chop him off.


    Zhao Jing felt bored and rolled his eyes at him. "Father Zhong''s always been so quiet when he arrived. It''s really not fun!"


    "What does the Emperor think is the most fun thing?" Dongfang Xi stopped moving and looked indifferent and distant like before. Her serene eyes stared straight at her. His gaze contained a few traces of probing and mockery, giving Zhao Jing the illusion that he''d been exposed to the sun. His heart was somewhat flustered for no reason.


    Dongfang Wenyi was too shrewd, and everything he saw was hidden deep within his heart. Therefore, the moment he approached, Zhao Jing reflexively slowly stood up. There was no longer that cynicism on her small white face. Instead, there was a trace of fear.


    "Zhong, Zhongda ¡­" Zhao Jing took a few steps back, and the tip of his tongue lightly licked his dry lips. His voice trembled slightly. "I ¡­"


    This action caused Dongfang Buming to be startled, and he met her clear eyes. He sighed softly, his tone was so quiet and helpless, "Enough? This was Shang Shu Manor, not the Qian Yuan Palace. If the Emperor wants to be lively, there will naturally be people accompanying you. "


    She lowered her head and stood at the corner of the wall like a child who had made a mistake. "But I''ve been in the palace too long. I want to leave."


    "I heard that something happened in Jiangbei and the prime minister told me to gather the food. I had no choice but to issue a decree." However, these officials who were eating rations and claiming that they would help the people raised themselves up well, refused to take out even a single grain of food! "


    "What method does This Emperor have?" If they are not willing to take it out, then I will take it myself! " Zhao Jing stubbornly stretched his neck. "Du Heming doesn''t like my decree. I will make him accept it." There was so much gold, silver, jewelry, and food in the warehouse, but they were unwilling to part with the refugees from the North! What is the difference between this and having a calamity fall upon the nation and the people?! "


    Dongfang Buming turned around and let out a sneer when he heard her righteous words.


    This smile caused Zhao Jing to be stunned. Could it be that he had been seen through again?


    Dongfang Wenming let out a long sigh. He gloomily looked back at her and said, "Come here!"


    Zhao Jing curled his lips and shrank back as he carefully stepped forward. "Father Zhong, do you think I have done something wrong?"


    He didn''t say whether she was right or wrong, but put the shawl over her with a gentle expression. "Sooner or later, this subject knows that the emperor has always been careless. When he came, he had a shawl prepared!"


    Zhao Jing stood there in a daze, frowning as he looked at him without saying a word.


    This man was too meticulous in his thoughts. Even Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan did not think of such a thing, yet he thought of it so meticulously and meticulously. It caused people to feel a chill down their spines. People who were too meticulous were the most sensitive and would often be able to understand everything. Unfortunately, he was used to hiding his emotions.


    As the shawl fell on his body, Zhao Jing didn''t feel warm at all. He only felt a chill spreading through his limbs and bones!


    Dongfang Wenming''s hand was pressing down on her shoulder, but his eyes landed on Wei Shuge who was kneeling on the ground. "Your majesty doesn''t know when to stop. It was the servants that served you well, so ¡­"


    Zhao Jing widened his eyes. "It was my own idea to leave the palace. It has nothing to do with anyone." "The servants are merely following me, don''t ¡­"


    Without waiting for Zhao Jing to finish speaking, Dongfang Mingming tightly gripped her cold hand. "Let''s go!"


    "Where to?" She was stunned for a moment, trying to figure out what he meant.


    "The Emperor has already gotten what he wanted. Could it be that he''s planning to stay and eat a meal before leaving?" Dongfang Wenming dryly laughed twice. "Even if the emperor dared to eat it, Du He Ming wouldn''t dare to do it!"


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything. He was led out by Dongfang Wenming.


    Everyone knew that the little Emperor was childish and willful!


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan followed closely behind, secretly looking at each other. From what Dongfang Mingyue had said just now, it seemed that she was going to pursue the matter! If they were investigated, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan, as Zhao Jing''s entourages, might not be able to escape their doom.


    When he was about to leave, Shang Jiu, Du He Ming, had already rushed back. The Emperor had arrived at the door of his own home. What an honor it should have been, but when it came to Du He Ming, it was as if he wanted to cry but had no tears.


    After a brief moment of hesitation, Du He Ming kneeled down before Zhao Jing and Dongfang Wenming and shouted, "We pay our respects to the Regent! We pay our respects to the Emperor!"


    Look, this person is really a fence-sitter, an expert at handling the wind!


    This entire world belonged to Zhao Jing. However, when Du He Ming had spoken his honorifics, he had placed his position in the East before the Emperor Zhao Jing. What did this mean? This meant that even though Zhao Jing was the emperor, he ¡­ In everyone''s eyes, the power and status of the Regent, Dongfang Wenyi, far exceeded that of the little emperor, Zhao Jing.


    "Du He Ming!" Zhao Jing shook off the unidentified hands from the east and walked in front of Du He Ming. "Take a look at the storage room in my hand. There are so many things piled up in the storehouse of the Shang Shu Estate!" "You refugees from Jiangbei Province are in unbearable pain. As a court official, you are not willing to report your actions to the imperial government and return the favor to the common people. Are you trying to bring all these things into the coffin?"


    These words caused Du He Ming''s body to slightly tremble.


    However, it was different for the East. At this moment, if they did not give the Emperor a way out, it would be as if they did not give him an explanation.


    Du He Ming immediately kowtowed, "This humble one deserves to die! This humble subject is willing to give anything to you, to deliver it to the people of Jiangbei! "


    The black boots embroidered with auspicious clouds of gold quietly landed in front of Du He Ming. Du He Ming held his breath as a chill went down his spine.

 C35

    Du He Ming''s heart skipped a beat. "This subject is willing, please grant it, Your Majesty!"


    "He''s really willing to do it?" A voice that was unclear from the east fell from a high place, bringing with it a hint of coldness, yet also a cold feeling that could not be angered.


    "Yes, yes, yes!" Du He Ming hurriedly said, "This humble subject had the same intention long ago!"


    "Of course it''s the best!" Zhao Jing laughed. "Since this matter has been completed, I will leave with Father Zhong!" Instead, he turned to Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan and said, "You two go gather more, go check the warehouse, and bring the surplus food back to my palace!"


    Dongfang Wenming held her hand and tightened his grip. "Your majesty?"


    "Since the Government Office can agree to this letter, I presume the other officials should have the same thoughts as well." Zhao Jing pretended to not know what the crowd was thinking. "Since the imperial government is at this stage, they should be united as one so that the people of Jiangbei can live on!"


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t say a word. He just looked at her with an increasingly profound gaze, with a hint of coldness in his eyes.


    Zhao Jing performed extremely well. After two years of practice and suffering, his acting skills had already been thoroughly honed to perfection. She stood in front of him with clear and clean eyes, as if those words were from the bottom of her heart without the slightest bit of planning!


    She spoke frankly, as if all his doubts were nothing more than his thoughts, but in the end she felt guilty. She knew well about people in the East. She knew that if there was anything wrong with her, she would teach him. She could only continue acting!


    From beginning to end, Dongfang Wenming had stood by her side, allowing her to mess around and speak freely with her family. When she was done, he took her back with him to the Regent''s mansion.


    Now that he was back in the palace, he would only be blocked by the Qi family and the Prime Minister''s residence. When that happened, it would inevitably be a battle of words!


    This was the second time that Zhao Jing had entered the Prince''s estate, and he was no different from the first. The road was still the same, and even the veranda outside of it hadn''t changed at all. He was most likely someone who reminisced about old times.


    When she looked up, she saw the octagonal tower again.


    The wind blew the copper bell, but it was still silent!


    Zhao Jing stopped in his tracks and looked at the sky full of red silk. Her eyes were filled with a gorgeous color that reflected the blue sky and white clouds. It was enough to make people squint!


    "Your majesty?" The steward called out in a low voice. Only then did Zhao Jing come back to his senses. "Oh ¡­"


    She subconsciously looked towards Dongfang Wenming and suddenly felt that the way he looked at her was a bit cold. He probably didn''t like her staring at that octagonal tower, she thought.


    "Let''s go!" Dongfang Wenming walked in front, and Zhao Jingan followed behind him.


    Not going to the main courtyard, not going to the study, he took her to the Warm Pavilion.


    Silently taking off her shawl, Zhao Jing obediently closed the door and followed him to the chessboard beneath the window. Zhao Jing was startled and slightly flustered. What was he trying to do?


    Once he sat down, Zhao Jing happily held the chess piece in his hand. He leaned on the table and smiled as he looked at Dongfang Wenming. "Father Zhong, are you trying to teach me how to play chess?"


    "Doesn''t the emperor like to play chess? It''s rare for this humble subject to take a trip out of the palace, so this humble subject will have a good match with the Emperor! " Dongfang Wenming lowered his eyes and played with the chess box in his hand. When he spoke, he didn''t even lift his eyelids.


    Zhao Jing was somewhat unable to fathom that at this moment, Dongfang Wenming''s voice was still resounding in her ears. How could she dare to ¡­?


    "Your majesty, just take out the ability to look after the family!" Dongfang Wenming held the chess piece in his hand, "A match of life and death should be fought with all one''s might. If there is an enemy on the battlefield, then there should be courage beyond one''s abilities!"


    The smile on Zhao Jing''s face gradually faded as he stared at the chess pieces on the board. The light in his eyes had finally turned to ice!


    The moment her son landed, she thought, whether it''s a blessing or a curse, I really can''t avoid it this time!


    Zhao Jing was unable to see the fluctuations in his expression as he remained unperturbed. There was a profound look in his eyes that no one could understand.


    From the day she met him, he had always been cold and aloof, as if no matter what happened, no one could enter his eyes or his heart. He was so high and mighty that he did things his own way. He was so proud that no one could get close to him!


    No one dared to approach her, she thought.


    Didn''t he feel lonely during these twenty years?


    "Your majesty?" It was a loud sound, heavy and low.


    Zhao Jing snapped back to reality and realized that he had been distracted. And looking at the black and white confrontation on the board, it was similar to their identity and position. On the surface, it was peaceful and interdependent. Secretly, they were the closest enemies!


    "I hope the emperor can do his best!" Dongfang Wenming held the chess piece in his hand and looked at her meaningfully.


    He had bony hands, and his knuckles were a pale blue. Dongfang, who was born into the martial arts world, was like the wind. He sat like a bell, exuding the majesty of a commander-in-chief. Under her beautiful eyebrows, there was no trace of emotion in her phoenix eyes!


    "Does Your Majesty know of a phrase?" Dongfang Wenming was stroking his sleeves.


    Zhao Jing replied, "I''m willing to listen to the details!"


    "If you don''t restrain yourself and don''t defend yourself, you will definitely gain and lose. You can''t just look on!" Dongfang looked at her meaningfully.


    Zhao Jing was intelligent, and felt that he was referring to something. However, she didn''t know what exactly he was referring to. Zhao Jing paused for a moment. He pinched the chess piece in his hand and glanced at it. He pursed his lips and asked, "I don''t understand!"


    "There will always be flaws in the joy of close quarters!" The pieces of the chess piece that had yet to come from the east covered most of Zhao Jing''s mountains and rivers.


    He leisurely picked up the "Remnants of the Clan" that belonged to her, his expression was still without sadness or joy, "The Emperor is the Ninth Five, he is the ruler of Grand Xia. If he was too focused on one matter or one person, it would be hard to avoid losing his natural instincts! "Your majesty should be clear about what a weak point is!"


    In the past, his son had died because of Zhao Jing''s weakness.


    Zhao Jing''s breathing slowed, but his expression didn''t change as he continued to play. "I understand that I won''t lose my will to play with things!"


    "Don''t focus too much on it. This is the emperor''s way of protecting himself!" Dongfang Wenming looked at the chess pieces on the board and suddenly frowned. As he held the chess piece in his hand, he was actually in a daze for a moment.


    "I know that Father Zhong is doing this for my own good, and I understand what you mean!" Today, I was too stubborn. After being bewitched by Prime Minister Ke Bo Cao, I had to come forward to prepare food for the people of Jiangbei, so... The Prime Minister and the Imperial Tutor''s intentions were fulfilled, and the people of the imperial court and the Imperial Family were offended! " Zhao Jing was the last one left.


    She raised her head and looked at the unchanging color of the East. "But I have been wrong, and Father Zhong can only make me wrong to the end! We are of the same heart, and in terms of dealing with the Qi family, I can''t compare to you in terms of planning, but I know clearly that the lips and teeth of Father Zhong and I are cold from the cold! "


    Dongfang Wenming let out a long breath, and finally put the chess piece back into the chess box. He raised his head to look at her, but the meaning in his eyes was hard to fathom!


    "This Emperor was deceived and caused much trouble for Father Zhong, but this Emperor ¡­ "For the matters of Jiangbei, I have no qualms!" Zhao Jing lowered his brows as he looked at the chess pieces on the chessboard. "Father Zhong, you''ve lost!"


    He had lost!


    Dongfang Xi had been too careless. He hadn''t expected that Zhao Jing would actually retreat in order to advance. Just now, she had thought that he had achieved a complete victory, but who knew that it was actually her that had led the enemy into the depths. The counterattack after abandoning the car to protect the marshal had caught him off guard!


    He had taught Zhao Jing a lesson, and Zhao Jing had also taught her a lesson.


    "As expected of people, one shouldn''t be too pleased with themselves. To be pleased with yourself is to lose!" The East stared at the black and white of the chessboard.


    "These are the words in the book. This is the wisdom of the ancients. It has nothing to do with me!" Zhao Jing sat extremely upright, as if he were a good student who was listening to a lesson. His respectful and cautious attitude was somewhat lonely and desolate.


    But in his eyes, there was a stubbornness and tenacity that he had never seen before.


    Because of him, this little girl, who had slightly straightened her back, had shouldered the great river and great mountain that should not have belonged to her. And now, everything she was enduring, was bestowed by him. It was him who allowed her to become the emperor of Grand Xia, carrying the burden of a deep palace battle of wickedness!


    "In the next two years, I will go to the Han Forest Academy when I am bored to death!" Zhao Jing pursed his lips and smiled calmly. "Those books are my darling. I''ve always been reading and practicing calligraphy every day." I know that there is a father in this world, and I know that I do not have the ability, so I just want to live a good life for myself! "


    "Father Zhong has always been protecting me, and I am aware that I do not wish to provoke anyone. However, there are some things that even if I am willing to avoid them, those people who have yet to meet with me will let me off!"


    "I don''t know what to do, how can Father Zhong stay by my side all the time, what else can I do?" Father Zhong, I feel very tired. I don''t want to be an emperor! "


    At the end of her sentence, she lowered her eyebrows slightly. Her long eyelashes fell across her face, making her seem like a speckled silhouette in the dim light.


    The voice was deep and filled with endless exhaustion.


    A twelve-year-old girl, she should have been the age when she was in her prime and had a heart full of desire. However, she was in the highest position in the world, being restricted and planned everywhere.


    Some wanted her dead, some wanted to use her. She couldn''t help it, but she had to force herself to stay alive in the palace!


    "Father Zhong, when can you let me go?" She powerlessly asked, "I have already helped you stabilize the current situation. It doesn''t really matter whether there''s a sovereign in the world of Da Xia, does it?"


    Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes. "Is the emperor tired?"


    Zhao Jing nodded. "For example, this game of chess. Even though I have been studying the art of chess since a young age, I still have to start over in the palace. I don''t dare to show off and have to be very careful in everything I do." Afraid that if people were to find out about it, their lives would be lost! "


    In her clear eyes, there were traces of tears. Her young and tender face was covered with the usual paleness. His frail body was somewhat tense, as if he was trying his best to restrain some kind of indescribable emotion.


    The surroundings were completely silent. No one spoke a word, and only their auras were slowly circulating in the quiet room.


    Zhou Zhizhi broke the deadlock by coming in to serve tea. Seeing that the two of them did not say anything, Zhou Zhiqian did not dare to linger. After serving the tea, he quickly retreated.


    Dongfang Bu Fang let out a sigh, but he did not say anything.


    Zhao Jing raised her cup. She didn''t know if she could gain Dong Fang Ming''s trust from saying that. Or was it because he had overdone it and made people suspicious? Even though he was apprehensive, he did not dare to show any unusual emotions in front of Dongfang Wenming.


    She dared not look up at him, the lid of the china white jade tucked between her fingertips.


    Within the cup, the lotus heart was sinking and the fragrance of the lotus was wafting in the air.


    Zhao Jing''s pupils suddenly contracted. Lotus Heart Tea?


    Dongfang Wenming''s neither warm nor cold voice came from the other side. "This humble subject personally picked up this lotus heart. Your majesty can drink it without worry!"


    Lifting her head, she frowned as she looked at him, her heart throbbing. "Father Zhong''s observation of the minutiae, I''m ashamed of myself!"


    The cup suddenly slammed down, and the lid and the rim of the cup emitted a clear cracking sound.


    He knew her preferences and habits very well. Habits were indeed the most dangerous thing! The East was not clear, it was too dangerous!

 C36

    Dongfang Wenming looked at her indifferently. His long and narrow phoenix tail carried a hint of frivolity. "Words that are not true, it''s best if the emperor doesn''t say too much in the future." This subject is not the honored tutor Qi Yunshan, nor is he summoned by Prime Minister Ke! "


    Zhao Jing''s heart skipped a beat, but his expression didn''t change at all.


    He still maintained his indifferent expression, and his tone was also faint and distant. "This subject watched as the emperor walked step by step to his current state. This humble subject knows what the emperor is thinking!"


    Zhao Jing tightened her grip on the cup. She watched him elegantly lifting the cup, completely unlike the cold and stiff body of a soldier. He looked more like a prince Gongsun who lived like a prince.


    Her hands, which were unclear about the joints in the east, clung to the white jade porcelain. Her every movement was profound, and she could not understand what she was doing. The magnetic voice was powerful and low, "Since the emperor left Zhao Yuannan behind, this humble subject knows that the emperor is not a person who follows his own orders. For the past two years, the Emperor has been running to the Han Forest Courtyard. How could this humble subject not know about the matter regarding you and that scholar from the Wen Yuan Pavilion, Shi Zhong Gu! "


    Zhao Jing''s eyebrows shot up as he straightened his body. "Sir Shi ¡­"


    He raised his hand to indicate that she did not need to explain, "Although Shi Zhonggu is an old stubborn and pedantic person, fortunately he does not have any ill intentions. This person was highly talented and yet was unwilling to enter the court. He would rather guard the Han Lin Courtyard and the corners of the Wenyuan Pavilion! When the late emperor was still alive, he had rather taken a liking to him. Unfortunately, he had only discussed matters with the late emperor, not the world. Thus, when Emperor Xian left, he was not implicated, and Qi Yunshan did not touch him. "


    "This humble subject does not fear the fact that Shi Zhonggu is not a party member! Otherwise, how could the Emperor keep the things he had done with Shi Zhonggu from being called over by Imperial Tutor Qi Yunshan and Ke Bo? The amount of spies and spies the two foxes have in the palace is no less than that of this humble subject''s! "


    Zhao Jing stared at him. "Was it Father Zhong that kept the palace peaceful all these years?" You are protecting me? "


    "What did Your Majesty think? "No matter how careful you are, you will still get some naps." Dongfang Wenming put down the cup in his hand. There was a slight smile on the corner of his lips, but his eyes shined. "Your majesty the Emperor likes to learn and asks questions. This humble subject is deeply gratified to know this world''s affairs."


    Zhao Jing sat in her original position. Her heart had long since leaped into her throat. She didn''t know how she should feel about drinking this cup of tea. In a game of chess, she was just a pawn in his palm. She had thought that she was extraordinary. After plotting so many plans in the palace, she was able to avoid the eyes and ears of others. However, it turned out that someone was tidying up the mess behind her butt.


    "This humble subject does not obstruct Your Majesty from seeking welfare for the people of this world. This is a good thing!" Dongfang Wenming continued, "Your highness, this humble subject has never thought of this, but it is something an emperor should do! Emperor Xian had never done it before. His Majesty had always wanted to do it, so why should this humble subject stop him? The Qi Family and the Prime Minister colluded together to control the political situation. Since the Emperor has intentions, this humble subject will definitely do everything in my power to help! "


    Zhao Jing''s body trembled slightly. "What, what do you mean by that?"


    "The Emperor is well versed in the art of chess. I presume he knows that life is a game of chess, and a game of chess is a war of logic." Dongfang Wenming smiled meaningfully. "Your majesty wants to borrow your humble subject''s power to deal with the Qi family. It is already undeniable that you want to take back the imperial power. However... If the snake is not killed, then the emperor should be clear about the consequences! "


    "Who is Qi Yunshan?" How could Cobalt be so easy to deal with! " Dongfang Wenming stood up and stood with his hands behind his back. He cast a cold glare back. "Your Majesty, if you want to rely on your own strength, I''m afraid your heart alone is insufficient!" Shi Zhong Gu can teach you the path of an emperor, but he cannot teach you how to fight and kill! "


    Zhao Jing lowered his head in silence. This was the truth. She was born in the countryside, and although she had been taught by her master and master, and had met Shi Zhonggu afterwards to teach her Emperor''s theories, she had neither the slightest experience nor reliance on actual practice. It was easier said than done to gradually gain a foothold in the palace and compete for power with those crafty old officials!


    "Your majesty is truly tired, this subject can see that!" "But I can see that the Emperor does not want to give up!"


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything.


    Dongfang Wenming was already standing in front of her. He slightly leaned forward and used both of his hands to prop up against her sides. A pair of beautiful phoenix eyes stared at her with an intriguing look.


    The side of her face was like jade, young and lush.


    She was an extremely good piece of unpolished jade. In these two years, she had gradually gained a bit of luster. She was no longer as timid and impulsive as she was in the past. She had learned how to endure. Even if his breath was on her face, she could still sit there!


    She stubbornly stretched her neck, which was slightly bulged with blue veins. Her body was so taut that it was stiff. The knuckles of the hand holding the cup turned slightly pale. Such vigilance and such unwillingness!


    She did not know what Dongfang Wenming had looked like when he killed, nor did she know how crazy Qi Yunshan was when he ate people without spitting out their bones.


    Zhao Jing''s eyebrows drooped. He sat there with an indifferent expression as if he was being dealt with. This expression actually gave him a familiar feeling, as if he was looking back at himself.


    He had the same expression when that happened. It seemed to be filled with despair, but it didn''t seem to be. His heart was like a fierce tiger, yet he could smell Rose''s scent!


    "I want to be a good emperor." She finally opened her mouth, "But I also know that I have nothing! The world is not mine, the court is not mine, even this life is not mine. Someone told me that if I want to be a good emperor, I can''t be a good person! If you cannot be a good person, the Emperor will be heartless, forsaken, and lonely until the end of his life. "


    She turned to look at him, her eyes locked, her gaze meeting his at close range.


    He did not expect her to turn around so suddenly. She was already very close to him, but now, her opened and closed lips just brushed past his lips. The thin and soft touch, extremely like the fine silk satin, gently caresses the cold-blooded merciless sword, at the edge of the blade tore open the bloody past!


    Both of them were stunned. This was probably the first time they were so intimate, other than holding hands, that their skin touched without any clothing separating them.


    His master had once said: The most sad hero is the beautiful woman, the most broken intestines are the tears!


    Zhao Jing had also thought of using his advantage when he grew up. Even if he was a gangster, as long as he could seize the eastern region and lose his virginity, he would also lose it! But now, she began to shrink back! Dongfang Wenming was too smart, she really wasn''t his match!


    Zhao Jing stared at him with a deathly pale face, his breathing stagnating. For a moment, he didn''t know how to react.


    Dongfang, on the other hand, was much more natural. He had already taught her how to be a senior class. He straightened up slightly and looked at her meaningfully.


    Her gaze followed him the entire time. As he slowly lifted his head, something inexplicably grew in her heart.


    For mature men, women always carried a little bit of worship. If she wasn''t the emperor and only an ordinary girl, she would most likely yearn to be an unyielding man like Dongfang Wenming.


    Hot blood sprinkles the loess, garrisons the world.


    He would rather die for the horse, and suffer the pain of death!


    "The Emperor has grown up!" After he said this sentence, he slowly walked to the window and stopped.


    She looked at his tall body and her eyes gradually narrowed into a dangerous expression.


    When he grew up, he would no longer be a caged bird, but a lamb waiting to be slaughtered!


    "Father Zhong, how much have you talked to us today? Are you trying to tell us that we can join hands and go abroad? "The military power belongs to you, while the imperial government belongs to me?" Zhao Jing stood up and slowly walked to his side.


    Today, she was wearing a dark blue robe with only a thin veil covering her face. Her features were handsome and her heroic air was intimidating. Standing next to him, he felt like he really was a perfect match! They all had the same outstanding temperament, and the same pride between their brows. However, no one noticed that this temperament was becoming more and more similar!


    She stood with her hands behind her back, and the two of them stood side by side. Although she was slender and had taught ordinary girls a bit higher stature, she was still only at the level of his shoulders. When he turned around, she was full!


    However, the two of them intentionally maintained a certain distance from each other, almost as if they were separated by the Mountains and Seas!


    Zhao Jing lowered his head and smiled. "I''ve been out for too long. The palace is going to be bustling with noise and excitement!"


    "What''s more lively is the emperor''s decree!" Dongfang Wenming rubbed his glabella, as if he was having a headache. "You sent people to search the manors of officials and officials, to search their vaults. How can this humble subject help the emperor?"


    Zhao Jing spread out his hands. "In the end, it''s still Father Zhong''s matter. I''m only in charge of providing relief to the victims!" If Jiangbei was in chaos, his father wouldn''t be able to live a good life. "How carefree your leisure time is, fighting and killing is not worth it, what does your father think?"


    After saying this, Zhao Jing raised his eyebrows and smiled. "I''ll return to the palace first!"


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t say a word. He only raised the center of his brows and watched her leave with a flick of his sleeve. At such a young age, his style was quite impressive! He put on the dragon robe and walked out swaggering like that. Did he really think he was the emperor?


    Zhou Zhizhi walked in, "Master?"


    "A headache!" Dongfang Wenming sighed.


    "Your Majesty ¡­" Zhou Zhizhi paused, "Du Heming was originally a member of the Qi Family. He had spent a large amount of money for the Qi Family all these years. With the interference of the Emperor, the Qi Family''s storehouse was emptied out!"


    "Check it out." Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes, "The emperor shouldn''t have that kind of ability. He knows that Qi Yunshan will fall into the hands of Du He Ming!"


    At the very least, Shi Zhonggu could not possibly know so much! This girl, she had directly taken over their base! He even added him into the mix, using this to gag Qi Yunshan! It was precisely because of this relationship that Du He Ming took a step back and offered up the things in the warehouse. Otherwise, how could he so easily nod his head and submit?


    Zhou Zhizi nodded his head and quickly left.


    From the look on his master''s face this time, it seemed like things were going to get tricky!


    It was not just a thorny problem. Zhao Jing had created a huge problem for the East. He could either protect her position as the puppet emperor and make her the enemy of all the civil and military officials, but he would win the hearts and minds of the people of Jiangbei! Either he would protect his own safety while dealing with this matter personally by Zhao Jing.


    The Emperor of Wen, Zhao Jing, was still so young, yet he could leave behind such an absurd line in the annals of history with just the words'' young people are worth more ''. However ¡­ The officials would lose their trust in the monarch and she, the emperor, would be the next to speak! In this way, in the future, Zhao Jing would have to make great decisions in the East. Even if he were to issue an imperial decree, there would be no hundred officials to carry it out!


    Zhao Jing knew in his heart that Dongfang Wenming would definitely help him clean up this mess. Otherwise, the Qi family would have the hearts of a hundred officials. So what if Dongfang Wenming held military power in his hands?


    Turning back to look at the Octagon Tower, Zhao Jing halted his steps, his expression slightly unwell. She didn''t know why, but every time she passed this place, her heart would always feel depressed, as if something was going to happen in that octagonal tower.


    The flying red silk and the silent copper bell made people uneasy, but at the same time, they felt a sense of anger and disgust!


    What exactly was inside this octagonal tower?

 C37

    After walking out of the Regent''s Manor, Zhao Jing turned to look at the plaque that hung high in the sky.


    Sooner or later, she would take down the word ''Regent''!


    The capital city was in chaos.


    The civil and military officials were furious. The emperor was like a bandit that followed the waters of the mountains. He trespassed into the official residence to search for wealth and wealth.


    Zhao Jing was sitting behind a bookshelf in the Han Forest Courtyard, flipping through the yellowed books in his hands without a ripple on his face.


    The sound of heavy footsteps came from outside. "Do you think that everything will be fine if you hide here?"


    Zhao Jing''s eyelids twitched.


    Zhao Jing slowly put down the book in his hand. His handsome face was slightly twisted, and his eyebrows were tightly knitted. "What else?" Do you want me to go out and fight with Qi Yunshan? Spit out everything you eat into your stomach? What a disgusting thing to spit out! "


    At the moment, Shi Zhonggu, a scholar who was over sixty years old and was holding a jug of wine and stroking his moustache, walked unsteadily into the room.


    Zhao Yuannan quickly stepped forward to support him, "Sir, watch your step, don''t fall!"


    "Falling?" Shi Zhonggu pushed him away, "Drinking wine all my life, I''ve never been drunk before!"


    As Shi Zhonggu spoke, he took another sip of wine and quietly sat down next to Zhao Jing. He didn''t even bother to pay his respects. Shi Zhonggu breathed in and sighed, his cheeks flushing slightly red. "When does the Emperor plan to hide?"


    Zhao Yuannan saluted and quickly retreated to stand guard outside with Wei Shuge! If they were to be seen by the Qi family, who knew what kind of trouble they would stir up! They had to be cautious. After all, Dongfang Mingming had warned Zhao Jing!


    Zhao Jing was bored to death as he flipped through the books. "Whenever the limelight falls on me, I will leave!"


    "Aren''t you afraid that the entire palace will come looking for you?" Shi Zhonggu handed the wine over.


    Zhao Jing hesitated for a moment before he picked up the jug of wine and took a sip as he had gotten used to it. "I''ll look for it then!" With the unknown in the East, no one would dare to do anything to me. "Jiangbei has already made its move, and there will be some movements soon. When that happens, Qi Yunshan and Uncle Ke will no longer be able to attend to the palace!"


    Shi Zhonggu glanced at Zhao Jing sipping and unconsciously taunted, "Does Your Majesty still remember what Your Majesty said the first time I invited Your Majesty for a drink?"


    "I remember!" Zhao Jing stood up and casually placed the book back into its original place. "I said that your highness should keep your mind clear. You mustn''t be tainted with debauchery to prevent yourself from losing control!"


    "And then?" Shi Zhonggu also slowly stood up.


    Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened. "Later on, I realized that it is difficult to be muddle-headed in a lifetime!" Pretending to be ignorant was a skill. If he wanted to pretend, he had to do it well! It''s best not to get infected by money and alcohol, but who can guarantee that they will never get infected by it? "


    Shi Zhonggu nodded, looking at Zhao Jing with a pained expression as he poured wine into his mouth. He snatched it back and said, "How can this old man finish all his wine?" Young man, do not be greedy, a good girl is red, ordinary people cannot drink it! "


    "I am the emperor. The emperor can''t be a good person. If he isn''t a good person, then he must have a bad personality. He has to be a rich person. If he couldn''t avoid it, he would learn it! If you learn how to move with ease, you will be immune to all poisons! " Zhao Jing smiled sinisterly as he said, "This was all thanks to Teacher''s good teaching!"


    From the very beginning, she had followed Mr. Shi Zhonggu.


    In her life, she only had one master, and her teacher was a noble title given to a teacher in a school. She did not like to call him Lord Shi, because he did not have the slightest bit of official snobbery!


    "Master took me in to practice by myself. Your majesty''s perception is high, so I can bear with it. Only then will I be able to live!" Shi Zhongguo sat quietly, "How many people in this world are there? This old man is alone and has no children. The only good thing about this yellow soup is that there''s nothing to tie me down! "


    This was also the reason why the emperor had relaxed his guard against him!


    If a man has no weakness, then he has no interest.


    "Your Majesty, even though you''ve planned everything regarding Jiangbei, you still lost in the end! The Regent''s Estate could be considered to have thoroughly understood the emperor''s background this time! Do you really plan on cooperating? " Shi Zhonggu asked with a burp.


    Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back, slightly straightening his body.


    The young man had long ago become a man of dignity, and his eyes were filled with a cold gleam. "I can''t bear to part with a child, and I can''t take a wolf with me!" "It''s almost the year of dancing. After a while, I think it''s time for me to choose a show!


    Shi Zhonggu frowned, "How about the emperor''s decision?"


    "Anyone can enter the imperial harem." She meaningfully tugged at Shi Zhonggu''s small moustache, "Including Sir''s people!"


    "Aiyo, let go!" "It hurts, it hurts ¡­" "Your Majesty ¡­" Aiyo, my little ancestor ¡­ "If it''s a success, there''s definitely one. I have a candidate!"


    Only then did Zhao Jing let go. "Get ready early!"


    She picked up another book and flipped through it, "I have read all these before, they are boring!" Get some new ones some day. These scrolls are not even worth looking at, so let''s spoil the fun! "


    Shi Zhonggu stroked his mustache, "Reading books without eating or sleeping. It''s no wonder that I''ve eaten so much these days!"


    "Yes, you said it, sir. There is a scheme in the book, and there is a plot in the book!" Zhao Jingzhi laughed. "All these years, I have been relying on these to survive and have learned a lot!"


    "What I''ve learned is different from what I''ve used!" Shi Zhonggu put down the jug of wine in his hand. "Your Majesty should be more careful. This is different from playing chess. If you lose, you can try again, but... If the heavens lose, it will be death''s door! "


    Zhao Jing nodded. "I understand. Many thanks for Teacher''s teachings!"


    "I''m bored to death here, so why don''t you accompany this old man and drink a few cups of wine?" Shi Zhonggu looked at her with a smile.


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "I don''t like your wine. I only considered drinking with you if you''re willing to take out that precious jug of crabapple and pear wine!"


    Shi Zhong and Gu Lang laughed twice as they looked at her helplessly, "Talker!"


    "Mr. Diao is also used to it!" Zhao Jing said with a smile.


    "Alright!" Shi Zhonggu said, "Think of it as the beginning wine. We wish the Emperor victory and success in his endeavors, and smooth sailing in Jiangbei Province!"


    "Alright!" Zhao Jing was smiling, but his eyes were filled with worry.


    Could things in Jiangbei be as he had planned, smooth sailing?


    Since Dongfang Wenming already suspected her, then what happened in Jiangbei ¡­ Could he be on top of her too? Her only bet right now was that Dongfang Xi was disgusted with Qi Yunshan. Compared to Qi Yunshan, Dongfang Xi would most likely choose her over Qi Yunshan!


    After all, she was the ally of the East!


    The fragrance of the crabapple and pear wine wafted in all directions. Zhao Jing took a sip and tasted it on his lips, then licked the tip of his tongue. Indeed, the fragrance of the fruit was gentle and fragrant. Different from ordinary wine, this crabapple and pear wine was mellow and sweet, yet it had a strong aftertaste!


    After being drunk on Shi Zhonggu''s wine for two years, Zhao Jing''s alcohol capacity had long since become incomparable to that of the past.


    The servants came to report that the Imperial Tutor and Prime Minister were already waiting outside the palace gates of the Palace. Zhao Jing let out a burp and was immediately drunk.


    When Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan supported her back to the Qian Yuan Palace, Zhao Jing''s face was as red as a half-cooked peach.


    "The emperor has always been able to control himself, why is it that this time ¡­" Wei Shuge turned anxious as she looked at Zhao Yuanan. "Later, I''ll help the emperor change his clothes. Remember to make a bowl of hangover soup. Don''t let anyone outside the palace find out!"


    Outside the palace, he was referring to the Residence of Regent!


    Before coming to the Qian Yuan Palace, the two of them had already met someone they shouldn''t have met.


    Qi Yunshan and Cobalt were actually standing on the palace path, guarding the entrance to the palace of the Qian Yuan Palace, and ¡­ They all saw the drunk Zhao Jing!


    Wei Shuge thought to herself: Oh no! How could he forget this!


    This life-reaping Yama Luo!


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan supported Zhao Jing as they got closer and closer. Qi Yunshan and Ke Boya had already come over to greet them.


    Seeing the drunk Zhao Jing, Qi Yunshan''s old face fell. Anger could be clearly seen in his eyes as he asked, "What''s going on?" Why did the Emperor become like this? How did you bunch of servants serve me? "


    Wei Shuge was about to reply when Zhao Yuannan plopped to his knees. "Honored Imperial Tutor, Prime Minister, Your Majesty ¡­" The Emperor was fond of fun at the moment, so he quietly ran out to drink some wine ¡­ When we found the Emperor, he was already like this! "


    Saying that, Zhao Yuannan quickly kowtowed, "This servant deserves to die! Sir, please forgive us! "


    "Bastard!" Qi Yunshan was infuriated. He raised his foot and kicked Zhao Yuannan on the shoulder.


    Zhao YuanNan groaned in pain, thinking that if he could vent Qi Yunshan''s anger, he would be able to endure some physical wounds after this disaster!


    "His Majesty is a ruler of the imperial court, how is it proper for him to be so drunk?" Qi Yunshan was infuriated. "You all serve the emperor as internal attendants, but you didn''t advise me against it. Instead, you allowed the emperor and emperor to behave in such a manner. You all deserve to die!"


    "My lord!" Zhao Yuannan fell to his knees and cried, "This servant deserves to die! This servant deserves to die! "


    "Honored tutor, this matter has arrived. Let''s send the emperor in to rest first!" Wei Shuge hurriedly said.


    "What are you?" Qi Yunshan gritted his teeth and said, "Men, take these two useless servants away and beat them to death!"


    "Tutor?" "Eh?" Cobalt was stunned. "This ¡­"


    He was the palace''s servant after all. Such a loud and clamor would inevitably cause trouble for the emperor! Next... They had come to settle the matter of preparing the rations and the emperor had made such a ruckus that he had even brought the Qi family treasury over. That was why Qi Yunshan had come to settle the score with the emperor.


    Because the emperor was drunk and Qi Yunshan had nowhere to vent his anger on, so ¡­


    "What are you arguing about?" Zhao Jing snorted and pushed away Wei Shuge, his body swaying as he stood. "What''s so noisy about that?" "Old man, you''re so weird. Why are you screaming at my house?" He turned to look at Wei Shuge and asked, "Who is this?"


    Wei Shuge''s face tightened. "Your majesty, this is the honored tutor!"


    After she finished speaking, Wei Shuge hurried over to help Zhao Jing up, afraid that she would fall down.


    Who knew that Zhao Jing would be so drunk that he would shove away Wei Shuge for the second time? The force behind the shove was so strong that Wei Shuge''s body swayed a little. Zhao Jing was probably repelled by his own strength and fell to the ground.


    "Your majesty!" "Your majesty, did you fall down?"


    "Haha, you ¡­" Zhao Jing giggled as he looked at Ke Boyu. "He looks pretty good, but his heart is also quite good!" Here, I''ll have a few more drinks with you! You still don''t know who I am, do you? "


    Suddenly she seized Cobalt by the lapel of his coat, and drew him to her, and sat down on the ground, and said in a low voice, "I am the Emperor! The Emperor of Grand Xia! Shh ¡­ I will only tell you this secret! "


    But then, with a sad face and an aggrieved voice, she said, "Father said that the Emperor was going to call himself Zhen! Since the previous emperor claimed to be a widower, I shall be that loner! "So, he killed my mother ¡­"


    As her voice fell, she sat there in a daze. She raised her head to look at the infuriated Qi Yunshan and suddenly cried out in joy, "Mother!"


    Startled, Qi Yunshan looked left and right!

 C38

    It had to be known that it was Zhao Jing''s birth mother, Liu Peiyu, who had been forced to die by these courtiers. This note was delivered by Qi Yunshan at his mother''s behest. Therefore, Qi Yunshan felt a bit guilty at this moment. He was a bit flustered by Zhao Jing''s sudden outburst.


    "Your majesty!" Qi Yunshan shouted, "Your majesty is drunk, how is that proper!?" "Your Majesty, as ¡­"


    "Mother, you''re back!" Did you come back to see Qing Jing? Mother ¡­ "Ah Jing misses you ¡­" Zhao Jing threw Qi Yunshan to the ground. Because she was so drunk, she fell down with Qi Yunshan. No one was able to get up from the ground.


    In an instant, cries of surprise and sounds of pulling could be heard. The commotion turned into a cacophony.


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan quickly went to pull Zhao Jing away. Uncle Ke summoned a group of guards and servants to assist Qi Yunshan. But there were too many people gathered together, and it was you who crashed into me, me who crashed into you, causing chaos on the spot.


    More importantly, Zhao Jing had stubbornly refused to get up.


    With great difficulty, Ke Boyu managed to pull Qi Yunshan up from his seat and was then dragged down to the ground by Zhao Jing. Qi Yunshan fell three times in a row, and his old face was already deathly pale. Qi Yunshan was too old for this. Now, even though he had gotten up, he could no longer stand.


    "Tutor? Someone, quick, send him to the hospital! "Faster!" Cobb quickly ordered his men to carry Qi Yunshan to the hospital, what if there was a bit of a loss of life here! Furthermore, he was the current Imperial Tutor!


    "Your majesty!" Cobb looked at Zhao Jing, who was sprawled on the ground. "Your majesty?"


    "Prime Minister, you can go and visit the honored tutor first. Leave this place to the servants!" Wei Shuge tried her best to lift Zhao Jing up, but Zhao Jing didn''t listen to her at all and kept dancing and waving his hands!


    Cobb sighed. "I''m sorry!" After that, he quickly took Zhao Jing down. Holding him in his arms, he strode into the palace.


    The servants naturally wouldn''t dare to hug the emperor like that. If they did, they would be charged with a great disrespect, so none of them could stop the emperor. But Cobb was different. He was the Prime Minister! The Prime Minister was the Emperor''s right-hand man and the head of the officials. When he was in a hurry, it was very unusual!


    Uncle Ke carried Zhao Jing straight into the sleeping quarters. "Go get the sobering soup!"


    Zhao Yuannan accepted the order and ran.


    After placing the slightly quieter Zhao Jing on the bed, Uncle Ke wiped away the beads of sweat on his forehead. "Your Majesty, please stop messing around. Just obediently eat the sobering wine soup later. Otherwise, this mess will be blown apart!" This humble subject shall first pay a visit to the Imperial Tutor. " He looked back at Wei Shuge. "Serve the emperor well. Don''t let him cause any more trouble!"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge nodded.


    Kobold tried to straighten up and leave, but just as he did, someone grabbed his lapel. In that instant, he leaned forward. He was just a hair''s breadth away from ¡­


    The aroma of wine that filled Zhao Jing''s mouth permeated his nose and mouth. It was so strong that it was accompanied by an unknown fragrance. His eyebrows raised up in shock, and Ke Boca''s breath caught in his throat.


    "You ¡­" Zhao Jing''s eyes were misty, and her cheeks were flushed. Her long eyelashes were half-lidded, covering up the dark clouds in the depths of her eyes. She curled her enchanting lips at the slowest speed. "My beloved concubine ¡­"


    "Uncle Ke!" Zhao Jing grabbed him by the collar. His face was pale, and his complexion was pale.


    Wei Shuge stood at the side in a daze. For a moment, she didn''t know what to do.


    "Take good care of the emperor, this official will go see the Imperial Tutor!"


    "Oh!" Wei Shuge nodded, a little confused.


    He really hadn''t realized that the Prime Minister was running so fast!


    Looking at Zhao Jing lying on the bed, Wei Shuge was stunned!


    Zhao Jing sat on the edge of the bed, rubbing the center of his brows. The silly smile on his face just a moment ago had already disappeared.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge was lost in thought for a moment before she closed the door to the chamber. "Is the emperor alright?"


    Zhao Jing raised his eyelids as he looked at her. With a tone that was neither hurried nor slow, he said, "If I didn''t come to this scene, wouldn''t Qi Yun Mountain never end today?"


    "But just now ¡­" Wei Shuge sized up Zhao Jing. Her words were clear and her expression was normal. She didn''t seem to be drunk at all. Then was she really putting on an act just now? However, this drunkenness was acting too much!


    "Do you know why Qi Yunshan was so angry?" Zhao Jing stood up. "Pour me a cup of water!"


    Wei Shuge quickly handed him a glass of water. "I don''t know!"


    "Because I took away Qi Yunshan''s treasury, even though he was unwilling, he could not say it out loud!" Zhao Jing took a sip of water and let out a long breath. "All these years, Qi Yunshan and his men have been plundering people''s cream, accumulating a lot of wealth and wealth! All of this money and money has been gathered in the hands of Du He Ming, the Minister of Rites. It has now become mine! "


    Wei Shuge paused. "How did the emperor know about this?"


    Zhao Jing lowered his head and smiled. "A secret that even you haven''t discovered. Naturally, no one will know about it!" Sister Shuge, it''s not that I don''t want to tell you, but if there are too many people who know, then the secret won''t be a secret! "


    "I understand!" Wei Shuge smiled. "If you don''t say anything, you will have your own reasons. I won''t ask!" It''s a good thing anyway, it doesn''t matter whether you say it or not! "


    Zhao Jing stood up. "I knew that Qi Yunshan wouldn''t let this go!"


    "How can I avoid it this second time? "Qi Yunshan suffered so much and the Emperor caused a ruckus today, so he was directly carried to the Imperial Hospital. I''m afraid ¡­"


    Before Wei Shuge could finish, Zhao Jing chuckled. "I''m afraid that in the future, when you see me, you''ll have to hide from me!" How can such an old bone stand up to my tormenting? It will fall apart after a few falls! "


    Wei Shuge stifled a laugh. "Don''t even mention it. His Majesty''s disguise is too similar!"


    Zhao Yuannan knocked on the door, "Shuge?"


    "Come in!" Wei Shuge opened the door and took another look outside. After confirming that there was no one outside, she closed the door again.


    When he saw Zhao Jing standing there as if nothing had happened, Zhao Yuannan''s hand trembled slightly as he held the soup. "Your majesty is awake?"


    "I wasn''t drunk in the first place, why would I not wake up?" Zhao Jing looked at the soup in his hand and then pointed at the empty bottle at the side. "Pour it!"


    Zhao Yuannan hesitated for a moment, then immediately went to pour the sobering soup. "Is the emperor making fun of them?"


    "As an official who dares to cause trouble for the Emperor, how could I, the Emperor, not lay a trap for them?" Zhao Jing took a sip of water and frowned as he looked at Zhao Yuannan. "The reason I didn''t greet you in advance was to make sure that no one else believes me. You won''t blame me, right?"


    "We are fortunate that Your Majesty is here. Otherwise, we wouldn''t even know how we would be able to survive this calamity!" Zhao Yuannan heaved a sigh of relief, "That Qi Yunshan''s face is really scary!"


    Zhao Jing sucked in a mouthful of air. "The people from the Grand Hospital ¡­"


    "It''s nothing. It''s just that when a person gets old, his bones become somewhat brittle. If the Emperor were to suffer such torture, he wouldn''t be able to get out of bed for ten days or half a month!" The imperial physician said that he had to take good care of himself. After all, the Imperial Tutor was no longer young ¡­ " At this point, Wei Shuge, who was behind him, covered her mouth and snickered.


    "That''s right!" Wei Shuge could not help but say, "Who asked him to use his age to show off?" He turned to Zhao Yuannan and smiled. "Did you not see the expression on our Prime Minister''s face afterwards? He ran even faster than a rabbit when he saw the emperor as if he''d seen a ghost!"


    Zhao Jing rubbed the center of his brows. "It would be lucky if I didn''t fall out!" Keep an eye on him and report if anything happens! I reckon that by this time, Jiangbei should have received the news as well! "


    Wei Shuge nodded. "It''s about time for the Residence of Regent to be on the same side as Qi Yunshan!"


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes, his expression as indifferent as ever.


    It was fine even if she wasn''t drunk, but Qi Yunshan had fallen quite heavily.


    Qi Yunshan arrogantly went to find the emperor and interrogated him. In the end, he was carried away to the Imperial Hospital and back to the residence. Those who did not know what happened would think that he had been severely punished by the emperor! Old age, old age, there was still such a time of disgrace, there was really no place for him to put his old face!


    "Bastard!" How dare you! " Qi Yunshan gritted his teeth and slammed the bed board, "Even in the previous emperor''s life, he never treated me like this! "I never thought that a little kid would actually ¡­ actually ¡­"


    "Calm down, teacher!" "Now that things have come to this, it is better to take care of the sick!" The imperial physician had said that you had to take care of yourself and take care of yourself for a while to recuperate. Otherwise, if the heart is injured like this, I''m afraid the disease will increase! "


    Qi Yunshan clutched his throbbing heart, still seething with anger. "How dare you!" Ridiculous! That''s ridiculous! "


    "This little emperor has always loved to cause trouble. He caused trouble time and time again, but this time ¡­" He paused for a moment, then approached Qi Yunshan''s bed and lowered his voice. "Mentor, this time, we''re the ones who should lift a rock to smash our own feet!"


    Hearing this, Qi Yunshan opened his mouth, but could not utter a single word. It was as if his words were stuck in his throat!


    That''s right!


    He had originally planned to let the emperor gather the rations. He had planned to slap the Regent''s Estate and have the Regent''s Estate deal with the little Emperor''s mess. Who knows ¡­ Who would have thought that the final slap would land on his face! Not only was he a mute, he was also being retorted to ¡­ He directly carried her home to recuperate, losing all face!


    When Qi Yunshan was calming down, he was suspicious. Was this little emperor, Zhao Jing, really stupid?


    "I see that the emperor is not a threat, not to mention that he is impulsive and willful. The key is that we have all forgotten that the east behind the emperor is not clear!" Master, it is us who have underestimated Dongfang Wenming! " He suddenly recalled the scene of the Emperor shouting "beloved concubine" while holding onto his lapel. Immediately, he felt a chill run down his spine.


    Qi Yunshan nodded. "Dongfang Wenming''s method of killing with a borrowed knife is indeed brilliant!"


    "Dong Fang did not encourage the Emperor to do such a thing. There must be some tricks up his sleeve!" "Master, don''t you think we should think of a way to separate the relationship between the little Emperor and the Residence of Regent? While the emperor is still unsettled, let''s pull him over and join in with us! Only in this way can Dongfang Wenming be expelled from the imperial court, and the Emperor be gradually used to regain the military power! "


    Qi Yunshan snorted coldly as he heard the sound of hurried footsteps coming from outside.


    The eldest son, Qi Rufeng, rushed into the room, hurried to his father''s bed, and said with a trembling voice, "Father, something bad has happened! A message from Jiangbei! The scouts said there were quite a number of people in Jiangbei who, in the name of the Regent''s Mansion, had set up porridge sheds to help the people! Today, the people of Jiangbei are applauding and cheering, and all of them are calling out the Regent''s thousand years of age! "


    After Qi Rufeng finished speaking, Qi Yunshan''s eyes darkened and he almost fainted from anger.


    "Benefactor? Master? " "Mentor?"

 C39

    "Master, don''t be anxious!" Ke''er hurriedly patted his chest to ease his chest. Don''t worry! We can talk, we can talk! "


    Qi Yunshan finally recovered and gasped for breath. His face was livid as he said, "Go check ¡­" Who was it? Are those people from the Residence of Regent sent by the Residence of Regent? If not, who exactly is it?! "


    "Did the Regent set it up himself?"


    "What do you mean?" Qi Yunshan was infuriated, and his originally shrewd mind started to rust as well.


    "Master, think about it. Who would have the guts to rob an official ship? Didn''t we receive news from the navy before? Did someone see the navy ship near the place where the ship disappeared? Could this be a coincidence? "


    Qi Yunshan narrowed his dangerous eyes, and a murderous look appeared on his wrinkled face, "Are you saying that Dongfang Wenming is a thief? He took away the official ship and even faked it to set up a porridge house, all for the sake of gaining merits and winning the hearts of the people? "


    "He is a martial general from the east, and is used to battles and battles. Although the people revere him, but... His literary style was indeed weak. When the people thank him for calming the world down, it is only because they are grateful; they are not truly grateful! "


    "Now that the East has yet to use official food as private property to help the citizens, the citizens will naturally shed tears of gratitude. In this way, the hearts of the people will be more suitable for him to fight for in the imperial court!" Master, this move is really poisonous! "


    Qi Yunshan took a deep breath and said, "I''ll put my life on the line to live!"


    "That''s right!" "I didn''t expect that a military man like Dongfang Mingming would have such thoughts!" "He even instigated the Emperor to execute the Office of the Minister of Government''s Shang Shu Manor. It can be seen that he had long planned for this to happen, and was prepared so meticulously!"


    Without another word, Qi Yunshan leaned against the bed pillar with a tense expression.


    Seeing such an expression, Cobb paused for a moment before bowing, "Master needs to rest. Boya, I''ll be taking my leave!"


    Qi Yunshan did not say a word, and Ke Bo Li carefully retreated out of the room.


    After exiting the room, Qi Rufeng called out from behind him.


    "What orders do you have for me, Eldest Young Master?" Cobb stood with his arms crossed.


    He was the Prime Minister, and Qi Rufeng was only the eldest son of the Imperial Tutor. It was also because he was a member of the Qi family that the civil and military officials gave him some face. However, Qi Rufeng was a man with a heart higher than the heavens. Although he didn''t have much ability, he still looked down on Ke Bo Li because he was born in a noble family.


    "Why did the Prime Minister leave in such a hurry?" Qi Rufeng arrogantly asked, "You don''t want to say anything?"


    "What does Eldest Young Master mean?" Cobb knew better.


    "My father entered the palace well, yet was carried back by someone. Where should we put the face of the Qi family?" Qi Rufeng sneered, "Prime Minister is my father''s disciple, yet you can''t even handle such a small matter, what head of a hundred officials are you talking about?"


    "Eldest Young Master''s words are wrong. It is precisely because I have been taught by my teacher that this official will remember his teachings and think twice before acting. His words came out at the tip of his tongue. After all, what he said was like pouring water into a bucket of boiling water! Young Master has never heard of this before? "


    "How could my father say such nonsense to me?" Qi Rufeng did not understand the hidden meaning behind Cobalt''s words.


    "If there is nothing else, I will take my leave!"


    "You haven''t even given me an explanation, yet you want to leave?" Qi Rufeng was unrelenting.


    "An explanation?" Cobb paused, "What kind of explanation does Eldest Young Master want?" You want me to go to the palace and settle the score with the Emperor? Or fight? "


    Qi Rufeng was speechless, but when he came back to his senses, he said, "Truly useless! Indeed, this man came from the wilderness. Even though he is an extremely noble person, he is still just a piece of trash! " Finishing his words, Qi Rufeng turned around and left.


    Fuzi stepped forward, "Mr. Prime Minister, he has gone too far! You are already the prime minister, and he... In terms of rank, he''s just a vice minister. How can he challenge a prime minister of the first rank like you? However, you re relying on the eldest son of the Tutor Manor to bully others. That is truly hateful! "


    "Didn''t you say a few words when you knew he was bullying others? Careful! " With a meaningful look in his eyes, Ke Er looked in the direction Qi Rufeng had left in.


    Sachiko curled her lips. "With such a brain, I''m not as good as Sachiko!" He didn''t understand the Prime Minister''s mockery just now, yet he still dared to order around like that! If this goes on, I don''t know what kind of disaster will occur! "


    With that in mind, the might of the Supreme Fu Mansion could only last up to the level of the Qi Yun Mountain! Qi Rufeng was indeed a good-for-nothing, and the empress of the palace was nothing more than a decoration! As long as Qi Yunshan closed his eyes, then the Imperial Bloodline Clan ¡­ Even if he was crippled!


    Taking a deep breath, Cobb started out.


    Qi Rufeng was still unable to understand the sarcasm and mockery that Cobb had used. He didn''t know what it meant to be taught as a teacher, but he still boasted shamelessly, "How could Father say such rubbish to me?!"


    Cobb, of course, was in the language. It was because he knew that his son was trash that he couldn''t be bothered to teach him! Unfortunately, Qi Rufeng did not understand!


    News from the north of the river could be transmitted to the Great Fu Mansion, and naturally, to the Regent''s Manor as well.


    Dongfang Wenming threw the fish food in his hand into the fish pond. His eyes reflected the rippling light. "In the name of this king?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiqian saluted, "This lowly subordinate cannot believe that there are so many people in Jiangbei now, and they are acting in the name of the Regent''s Mansion! If that''s all it takes, then it''s fine. However, once the Great Fu found out, they might do something to it! "


    "It''s inevitable." Dongfang Mingming slowly squatted down. The fish in the pond were truly carefree and happy!


    "Elder, do you want us to send someone ¡­"


    "The navy belongs to us. Those ships appeared near where the government boat disappeared, and now someone is using the name of the Regent''s Manor to clean up the mess and set up the porridge sheds. What would they think of the Regent''s Manor?" Dongfang Wenming spoke extremely slowly, as if he was still speaking calmly about something that had nothing to do with him.


    Zhou Zhizi was stunned, a chill ran down his spine, "Everyone will think that the Regent''s Manor took the official ship, and used it to win over the hearts of the people!"


    "Seizure the official ship!" Dongfang Wenming smiled. "This crime is really not small!"


    "But no one has solid evidence!" Zhou Zhizhi hurriedly said.


    Dongfang Wenming stood up and let out a long breath. He looked at Zhou Zhizhong meaningfully before shaking his head with a smile, "You''re wrong!"


    "This lowly subordinate does not know what was wrong, please enlighten me!" Zhou Zhiqian bowed.


    Dongfang Wenming patted Zhou Zhiqian''s shoulder, "Because it''s a catch in the wind, it looks more and more real! With this, everyone''s eyes will be on This King. In the future, there will be many civil and military officials and even military generals who will be wary of This King. "


    "This King is no longer an open and honorable person. This King is filled with schemes and tricks. In the future, whenever there is any trouble, I''m afraid that it will fall on this king''s head and the Residence of Regent will become the target of public criticism! "


    Zhou Zhizhi gritted his teeth, "The Imperial Tutor and Prime Minister took the lives of the people of Jiangbei as the wager, snatched the official ship, and even pushed the blame onto the Regent''s Mansion! The hearts of these two people are truly vicious! "


    In front of his master, Zhou Zhiqian naturally wouldn''t dare to hide anything. However, in Dongfang Xi''s ears, he unconsciously frowned.


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t say anything from beginning to end. He just stared at the Golden Carp in the water with a serene look in his eyes as he paced back and forth on the Nine Winding Bridge. The free and unfettered Golden Carp fought for the bait with a feeling that it would not stop until it was dead! People die for money, birds die for food. This was a rule of survival.


    "Master, what''s wrong?" Zhou Zhisuo couldn''t understand why his grandpa would suddenly stop talking.


    Dongfang Wenming said after a long time, "Continue to investigate. But you are not allowed to act rashly!" He purposefully reminded Jiang Bei, "Not only do we have spies in North China, there are also people called by Qi Yunshan and Ke Bo. We should be cautious. If we expose ourselves, we won''t need to come back!"


    For a new face to turn into a familiar face, naturally, something bad would happen!


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizi nodded.


    "What about the emperor''s drunkenness?" Dongfang Wenming asked again.


    Zhou Zhizhi hurriedly said, "Xin''er has already been suppressed. With us watching from behind, the people in the palace naturally don''t dare to say anything! However, the Imperial Tutor ¡­ Since the Imperial Tutor was being tormented by the Emperor, he might not be able to take it anymore. Our efforts will be in vain! "


    On the contrary, Dongfang Wenming didn''t seem to care. "Qiyun is strong for all his life, but I didn''t expect that he would be tossed around by a junior and lose all his face!" Do you think he''ll slap himself in the face and blow the shit out of him? It''s too late to cover up. "


    That''s true!


    Zhou Zhizhi nodded, "That''s alright!"


    "However, the eldest young master of the Qi family is probably not that reliable!" Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes.


    As soon as he finished speaking, the butler hurried over to report that the eldest son of the Qi Family, Qi Rufeng, had arrived.


    "This person''s ears are really sharp. If he said Cao Cao, Cao Cao will arrive!" Zhou Zhizhi mumbled.


    Dongfang Wenming expressionlessly said, "Let him go back. This King will enter the palace!"


    The steward bowed, "Young Master Qi said that he was looking for you to enter the palace with him!"


    Dongfang Wenming''s eyelids twitched slightly. He didn''t say a word.


    Zhou Zhizi did not understand, "What are you trying to do? Now that the boorish fellow has changed his career, is he now a fortune-teller? "


    "A boor and a boor!" Dongfang Bu walked forward slowly, "Zuo Wuji is just a reckless person, but he''s got more and more courage. He''s just full of ambition!"


    "Master?" Zhou Zhizhi said, "How about... See you later! "


    "Who the hell is that Qi Rufeng? Does he still need to get out of the way for me?" Dongfang Wenming snorted, "Just you wait!" The person at the head of the palace was not someone who was easy to deal with! Qi Yunshan was at a disadvantage, but is his son better than your father? " He wanted to see just how capable Zhao Jing was!


    When Qi Rufeng dismounted, he cast a sidelong glance at Dongfang Mingming and laughed mockingly, "The Regent is the same as us, isn''t he dismounted from his horse in front of the palace gate?"


    "Lord Qi speaks fluently today, but if he jumps again on the horse''s back, he will probably become stuttering! If you don''t believe me, you can ride on a horse and run around the palace walls. " With these words, Dongfang Wenming no longer paid any attention to him. He flicked his sleeve and walked down the path of the palace.


    Qi Rufeng dismounted, "Does the Regent think I''m a fool?" However, before he could take two steps, he suddenly came back to his senses, "Dongfang Wenming!" He actually called himself a fool?


    Zhou Zhiqian snickered at the side. The fool had finally awakened?!


    Zhao Jing was in the Imperial study today. When he entered from the east, he frowned! She was squatting on the ground and fighting crickets with a bunch of eunuchs and guards! Dongfang Wenming specifically didn''t send anyone to report, so when he entered the door, he saw this scene.


    A large group of men and women, with the emperor at the center, were clamoring and laughing in disorder.


    Dongfang Wenming rubbed his glabella and didn''t say anything, but Qi Rufeng laughed coldly on the spot. "This humble subject pays his respect to Your Majesty!"


    In an instant, everyone was frightened to the point that their faces turned pale and they kneeled on the ground.


    Zhao Jing''s smile was like a blossoming flower. Upon hearing this voice, his entire face instantly turned cold. She stepped onto the stairs with one foot and the other at the foot of the stairs. She picked up the grass with her mouth and pulled up her sleeves before she could put it down! She put her hands on her hips and said impatiently, "Is it possible to enter the Imperial Study as you wish?"


    After saying this, Zhao Jing crossed his arms over his chest and walked towards Qi Rufeng, looking just like a young master.


    Qi Rufeng was stunned, how could the emperor not play according to common sense? Aren''t you afraid to see him? After just tormenting his father, everyone should know that he, Qi Rufeng, was here to denounce him!


    Could it be that the emperor had gone silly from drinking?

 C40

    Zhao Jing walked slowly around Qi Rufeng before asking Dongfang Xi, "Why did Father Zhong bring everyone to the imperial study?" I do not know this kind of person. Quickly get him out of here so that you will not delay our conversation! "


    Dongfang Wenming bowed. "Your Imperial Majesty, this is Honorable Qi Rufeng, the Assistant Minister for Public Administration. He is also the Eldest Young Master of the Tutor Manor."


    "Oh, so he''s from the Tutor Manor!" Zhao Jing was enlightened. "Do you know how to fight crickets?" Can you play chess? "And do you drink?"


    "Wine is the death of poison. As the emperor, it is the model of the world. To actually drunkenly injure my father, are you not afraid of the public''s disapproval? Is there any disgrace to my honor?"


    Zhao Jing rubbed the grass at the corner of his mouth and looked at him with a puzzled expression. "Who did I injure?" Your father? Tutor Qi? " She turned her head to look at the kneeling crowd in shock, "When did this happen? "How come I didn''t know?"


    "Your majesty!" Qi Rufeng was stunned. The emperor''s act of playing the fool had come at the perfect time. Qi Rufeng was furious, but he really didn''t know what to say at the moment.


    "I like to drink, but I''m not drunk. How can I hurt someone when I''m drunk?" "Besides, no matter how drunk you are, you wouldn''t dare hurt Honorable Tutor Qi!" In order to prove his innocence, Zhao Jing immediately shouted, "Men, bring me a few jars of wine!"


    "Your Majesty, what are you trying to do?" Zhao Yuannan panicked.


    Zhao Jing said calmly, "Lord Qi does not believe that I am not drunk. He thinks that I am the one who got drunk and injured when Honored Tutor Qi was injured. Then I''ll teach him how good my alcohol tolerance is! "I should also avoid spreading the word that I am the emperor who bullies his subject with the title of emperor!"


    Dongfang Wenming finally understood it. The little girl had said those last four words very seriously! It just so happened that Qi Rufeng was an idiot, he might not be able to catch her implied meaning!


    Offending from the bottom, his crimes should be swift!


    Qi Rufeng was stunned, what was the Emperor trying to do? If these words were to be spread out, how would the people of the world talk about him? Forced the emperor to drink? Forcing the Emperor to admit his wrongs?


    "Since ancient times, only the monarch would want his subject to die, so he had no choice but to die!" Dongfang Wenming leisurely walked to the side and leisurely sat down. "This king has never heard of the principle that if this subject wants to drink, then the king must get drunk!"


    Qi Rufeng was at a loss for words. These two ¡­ The singing from this pair of reeds was really unstoppable! He was only an assistant minister and could not enter the imperial study without being summoned. That was why he entered along with Dongfang Wenming! Originally, Dongfang Wenming had wanted to personally witness him punishing the little Emperor, causing the latter to be thrown into disarray and giving them a lesson to save the Supreme Fu Mansion''s reputation. However, who would have thought ¡­ He lifted a rock and threw it at his own foot!


    Zhao Jing spat out the grass in his mouth as he looked at the sunset. "It''s almost time for dinner anyway. Don''t you think that I''m so lonely after entering the palace? That''s why you came to accompany me?"


    "This humble subject obeys the decree!" The people of the East did not express their respect.


    Qi Rufeng was going to reject him, but Dongfang Cangming beat him to it. After hearing those words, Qi Rufeng fiercely cast a glance at Dongfang Wenming. However, he did not even raise his eyes and only treated him as transparent.


    "Your majesty!" Qi Rufeng said, "This humble subject still has some matters to attend to, this humble subject will take his leave first!"


    "Are we leaving now?" Zhao Jing seemed a little disappointed. "I wonder how is Tutor Qi doing now?" It is rare for Lord Qi to enter the palace, how can I let you leave empty-handed? "


    Seeing that the guard had already brought the wine over, Zhao Jing immediately waved his hand. "Have First Young Master take this wine and wine back to the Supreme Fu Mansion! "Greetings to Tutor Qi for me, and I''ll visit him myself when I have the time!"


    With that, Zhao Jing picked up the cricket jar on the ground and stuffed it into Qi Rufeng''s hands. "If the Imperial Tutor is too bored while recuperating, I''ll let him play the cricket!" It''s for the best that I can pass the time when I''m free. I''ve always done that! "


    Qi Rufeng could neither accept it nor not accept it. He wanted to fly into a rage, but with the emperor''s rewards, he wouldn''t know how to appreciate a favor if he lost his temper again. He would just ignore His Majesty''s good intentions! If word of this got out, he would be sentenced to a heinous crime! Or perhaps, the Tutor Qi''s son was unable to do anything as he charged at the emperor!


    Qi Rufeng broke his teeth and swallowed them into his stomach before bowing. "Thank you, your majesty!" However, the veins on his neck and the back of his hands were bulging!


    Qi Rufeng gnashed his teeth in anger at the Li Palace. Dongfang Cangming leaned against a nearby rock, leisurely watching the show.


    After the show ended, the audience dispersed. The Regent didn''t blame the Emperor for playing with the cricket just now. It would be strange if the crowd didn''t run away, but did they still want to live for too long?


    "Father Zhong, what do you think of my treatment?" Zhao Jing walked up to him with a smile. As he stood with his hands behind his back, the corner of his lips slightly raised. At this moment, she seemed more like a child that needed praise.


    Dongfang Wenming laughed lightly, as if he was scoffing disdainfully at him.


    Zhao Jing straightened his body. "How did I do anything wrong?"


    Letting out a long breath, Dongfang Wenming stood up and took her hand. Like a father, he showed a gentle expression on his face. He gently pulled down her sleeve and looked at her exposed wrist. His face darkened slightly.


    "Your majesty is a ruler of the imperial family. Your skin and skin should be treated with great care." Dongfang Wenming slowly opened his mouth. "Aren''t you afraid of freezing yourself?"


    Her palms were so cold. Seeing the skin on her wrist turn blue from the cold, his expression turned even colder and colder. Her thick palm tightly wrapped around her cold and soft hand. The feeling of alternating hot and cold was not bad at all!


    However, Zhao Jing didn''t feel like his palm had already become callused from years of wielding a sword. His grip was cool and comfortable, but she was in pain. These two years of living like a prince and taking medicine had made her female characteristics more obvious. For example, this tender skin!


    Dongfang Cunming led her into the royal study, and Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan closed the door. There were some things that shouldn''t have been done by these people. The more they knew, the faster they would die, and the more people in the East would not have been able to tolerate them! All they could do was trust Zhao Jing!


    After Dongfang Wenming brought him back to the Imperial Study, Zhao Jing seemed somewhat unhappy. He lowered his head to the side and half-pouted, his eyelids drooping.


    "What is the emperor doing?" Dongfang Wenming smiled. "It''s because you don''t think you''ve had enough fun, but you can''t enjoy it to your heart''s content?"


    Zhao Jing tilted his head and looked at him. "Don''t you know best what I have done?" "However, getting drunk that time was indeed not my intention!" The more she spoke, the weaker her voice became. "This Emperor is greedy for wine. That''s all!"


    "What do you want to drink?" He was displeased.


    "A single drunkenness is enough to clear a thousand worries!" Zhao Jing looked at him.


    In his eyes, there was a cold light that she could not understand, "If that''s the case, then why would there be a need for such a huge army? If all of them were to get drunk, wouldn''t the world be at peace? As the ruler of a nation, the Emperor ¡­ "


    "Alright!" Zhao Jing shouted, "I know that all of you feel that I have made a mistake. As the Emperor, I should be righteous and not do whatever I want!" But I am also a human, what else can I do if I were to hand the court over to you? Drinking wine and fighting crickets, you all feel that I am not a good emperor! If I were to manage that court, who knows how long I''d live? It''s impossible to do anything, and it''s courting death to do anything! "


    Zhao Jing seemed really angry. He sat on the soft couch and turned his body to ignore him. "What exactly do you want me to do?" There was only one life left to him, whether he liked it or not! "Don''t you dare offend me!"


    It was as if at a certain age, a rebellious intent was born in his heart and he could not bear the lessons of others. This was especially true for the lessons of their seniors. That sort of warm tone was the most unbearable. In the eyes of a young man this age, all buddhist sincerity was nothing but idle chatter!


    Dongfang Wenming remembered how similar he was back then! If he didn''t listen to his father''s advice, or to anyone else''s advice, then he had to do what he wanted to do. It didn''t matter who said what he wanted!


    He narrowed his eyes at the bronze bell placed on Zhao Jing''s desk, his expression somewhat gloomy. With a frown, Dongfang Wenming slowly walked up to Zhao Jing and paid his respects. "This subject has offended the Emperor. This humble subject knows his wrongs!"


    Zhao Jing was startled. With a blank expression on his pale face, he said, "I am not blaming you!" I just... He was so stifled that he started to panic! "You all keep me in check, I''m not feeling well!"


    Dongfang Xi''s eyes darkened slightly as if he was thinking about something. "I ask for Your Majesty to agree to one matter!"


    "What?" Zhao Jing asked.


    "Before the situation in Jiangbei is resolved, I hope that the emperor will not go against the Qi family. If you can tolerate anything, do your best to tolerate it." He narrowed his eyes. "Your majesty should know that in the imperial court, Imperial Tutor Qi can call the wind and summon the rain. It''s no good for anyone to go against him!"


    Zhao Jing''s expression changed. "He''ll deal with you because of me?" She asked even though she knew the answer, but it was hard to tell from her innocent and innocent face that she was pretending. Her mother didn''t leave anything behind for her, except that her eyes seemed to be blessed by the heavens.


    "Your majesty!" Dongfang Wenming looked at her with a slight frown.


    Zhao Jing didn''t understand him, but he also didn''t understand her! She was clearly a harmless girl, but sometimes he could still see a trace of unusual emotions from her bright eyes. But very soon, it would disappear into nothingness!


    Zhao Jing had left Dongfang Wenming to have dinner with him. Although it was illogical, but ¡­ Dongfang Wenming was now a father in law, so there was nothing wrong with father and son having a meal together.


    Dongfang Wenming had never tried such a lively dinner before. By his side, Princess Ling Yin was still chattering incessantly. No matter how much she listened, her ears would never be at peace!


    Zhao Jing seemed to enjoy interacting with his children. His ancestor had always told him to eat in peace, but Zhao Jing had closed the door behind him, leaving behind Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge. He turned around and followed Ling Yin and chatted non-stop. Dongfang Wenming had never seen her like this before. It was as if she had endless words to say!


    "Father!" Ling Yin laughed in her childish voice, "Sweet hawthorn, delicious!"


    Zhao Jingtao said, "No, if you eat too much, your teeth will hurt!" Saying that, she opened her lips in all seriousness, "Royal father, look at your teeth, look, there''s a little bug inside!"


    Upon hearing the word ''little bug'', Ling Yin immediately stared at her with teary eyes. "Imperial Father ¡­"


    "Yo yo, don''t cry!" Zhao Jing bluffed her, "If you cry, this little bug will be scared and desperately drill into its teeth!" I can''t cry! Hurry up and eat! If you eat until you''re full, you will have the strength to kill that little bug! " "Let''s have Cui Nanshan come over later and show him to the princess!"


    Even though he was looking at the other party''s teeth, he was actually looking at the other party''s eyes.


    Cui Nanshan''s medical skills were not bad, but he was helpless when it came to injuring the root of the problem. Ling Yin''s eyes had been wounded to the very core. It was not easy for her to see a blurry image even now! The only thing he could do now was to keep Ling Yin in this state and prevent her eyes from deteriorating.


    Zhao Jing personally fed the child. Even Dongfang Wenming couldn''t believe his patience. "Eat more, eat enough. Then let''s let old man Cui see." Yin''er needs to eat the medicine obediently and sleep obediently, okay? "


    The little girl was very obedient, but her interest today was not that high. "Royal father, Ling Yin misses mother!"


    Zhao Jing''s hand that was holding the jade scroll stopped in midair. Dongfang Wenming didn''t say anything, but he looked her in the eye. Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes and sighed. With a bitter smile, he said, "Then Ling Yin will go find your mother tonight and return to your father''s side tomorrow, okay?"


    Ling Yin nodded repeatedly, smiling exceptionally sweetly.


    After dinner, Ling Yin followed her wet nurse to Chu Yun Pavilion.


    Zhao Jing sat on the steps leading to the imperial study, his eyes filled with confusion.


    Dongfang Wenming was standing behind her. He was frowning slightly. She was about to pull a bush to the side until it was bald!

 C41

    Dongfang Wenming sighed. "What is the emperor doing?" What''s wrong with keeping a princess by your mother''s side? Why did he have to bring her to his side? Avoiding scheming and scheming could preserve one''s innocence? If you do not know how to protect yourself, you will die in the end! "


    Zhao Jing turned back to look at him. "Do you know that the scheming and scheming of others is just a superficial wound? Only those close to you are capable of such a sharp blade?" Then, with her eyes slightly closed, she asked, "Does Father know that feeling?" Unfortunately, she could not detect a single trace of emotion on his face.


    He looked at her in a neither warm nor cold manner, and his voice was filled with boundless coldness. "At the very least, your majesty doesn''t have a chance to touch it!"


    Zhao Jing''s face instantly turned as pale as a sheet of paper!


    After a while, Zhao Jing slowly stood up. She looked at him for a moment and felt that he was ruthless. From the first time she saw him until now, even though Dongfang Wenming had never changed, she was gradually maturing!


    The night was dark, and her heart ached.


    He seemed to have already expected this, so he didn''t leave the palace at all.


    The candlelight flickered, and she curled up in pain, curled up in his arms and taking up only a small space. Cold sweat flowed down his forehead and body. However, she was so stubborn that even when in extreme pain, she didn''t make a sound.


    He was stubborn to the extreme, extremely similar to the him of the past!


    Dongfang Wenming took a deep breath and held her tightly in his embrace. He pried open her tightly clenched fists and gently rubbed the traces of her fingers on her palm. He knew how much it hurt, but no matter how much it hurt, it couldn''t stop him! There were some things that would not stop until one of them was dead!


    While he was still in a daze from the pain, Zhao Jing heard someone call out his name. It was as if he had not heard the name clearly from the east. The voice was vague and urgent, but it also sounded urgent and anxious. She thought to herself ¡­ It was definitely not that heartless person from Dongfang Wenming!


    His eyelids were so heavy that he couldn''t even open them. It was as though his entire body had sunk into a quagmire, and the surroundings were frighteningly pitch-black! It was also frighteningly cold! Something seeped through his back. It was warm and comfortable! It was like a warm current, but also like a spring breeze in March. One could even smell the faint fragrance of flowers.


    In a trance, she felt like she was back under the peach trees of that month.


    Elder Brother Yue stood there, proudly waving the sugar clay figurine in his hand at her: Little Jing, do you want it?


    He wanted it! Big Brother Yue, just give it to me!


    If you catch Brother Yue, this person will give it to you!


    Brother Yue is bad!


    Dongfang Wenming frowned. He wiped Zhao Jing''s forehead with a wet towel. She fainted with pain and a low fever. But why was she laughing? This smile was inexplicably unpleasant to behold, and his heart was stuffed with panic!


    He thought for a moment before he bent down and placed his body near her mouth. He could vaguely hear those three words, "Brother Yue ¡­"


    Dongfang Wenming suddenly straightened up. The temperature around him plummeted, and his eyes turned ice-cold. Every time he lost consciousness, he would say "Brother Yue", but who was this "Brother Yue"?


    How affectionate to call a big brother and a big brother!


    Look, not only did you call her so affectionately, but you also laughed so brightly!


    Zhao Jing had been in a deep slumber the entire time. Naturally, he didn''t know what had happened to his body. However, after dawn, he opened his eyes and looked at Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan who were looking at each other with dismay. He hesitated, wondering why the two of them were looking at each other in such a manner.


    "What''s wrong?" Zhao Jing tried to prop himself up, but his wrist seemed to be in pain. "Why are you looking at me like that?" What''s on my face? Isn''t it very haggard? " Last night, he had been in pain for a long time, and it was also extremely painful. Now, he was still feeling a little weak. He reckoned that his face would probably be very pale.


    "This servant will go prepare breakfast for the emperor!" Zhao Yuannan saluted and left in a hurry.


    Wei Shuge helped Zhao Jing up. "I''ll go get some water!"


    "Sister Shuge?" Zhao Jing lifted the blanket and said, "What happened? Why do you and Big Brother Nan have strange expressions on their faces?"


    Wei Shuge turned around and tucked her in again. "It''s not that it''s weird, but even we want to know what happened between you and the Regent?"


    Zhao Jing was unable to make heads or tails of the situation. Despite her intelligence, she really had no idea what had happened while she was unconscious.


    "The Regent left in a fit of anger last night. I have never seen him with such a temperament! The Emperor should also know that the Regent is good at hiding his emotions and rarely reveals them to the public. " Wei Shuge sighed lightly. "When we came in and saw the emperor lying straight, I thought ¡­"


    Wei Shuge looked at Zhao Jing. "Fortunately, His Majesty only fainted. Fortunately, nothing serious happened to him." The Regent left angrily. Could it be that the Emperor said something in his dream or something happened? "


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "Nothing happened!" Am I really dreaming? " Could it be that he was dreaming about Brother Yue, so ¡­


    Zhao Jing clenched his lower lip, revealing a troubled expression.


    "Forget it, don''t think too much about it. I''ll go get you some water. You get up and wash up first!" With a smile, Wei Shuge turned and left.


    As he watched Wei Shuge''s departing figure, Zhao Jing rubbed his slightly aching shoulder, rubbed his aching wrist, and slowly stood up to put on his clothes. When he opened his sleeve, it was as if his wrist was covered in bruises! Zhao Jing gently touched the painful bruise with his fingertip. His eyebrows were tightly furrowed; it seemed as if he had been pinched by someone. Who would dare to squeeze her wrist so hard? There was no one else but the angry Lord!


    However, Zhao Jing wasn''t in a hurry to get dressed. Instead, he quickly walked to the dressing mirror and carefully opened the front of his robe. A fair neck, skin as smooth as jade, and then a shoulder blade that was slightly red. There were some inexplicable traces of swelling, and there was even faint subcutaneous hemorrhage!


    This seemed to be a bite mark?


    Zhao Jing couldn''t believe his eyes as he reached out to touch the wound on his shoulder. It really did look like a bite mark, but it wasn''t a cut!


    The sound of footsteps came from outside. Zhao Jing hurriedly straightened his clothes. The wound was on his shoulder, so it was easy for him to wipe the pain off his clothes!


    Wei Shuge walked in. "What happened to the emperor?"


    "Nothing, just some bruises on my wrist. I think I really said something wrong last night!" Zhao Jing rolled up his sleeves.


    The clear bruise marks caused Wei Shuge to suddenly frown. "I''ll go get the ointment. These marks won''t fade for at least ten to fifteen days."


    Zhao Jing felt that it would be best to not talk about the wounds on his shoulder for now. If he talked too much, it would be easy for him to misunderstand! However, she wouldn''t let this matter go just like that! At that time, there was no one else in the house, other than Dongfang Wenming, she really couldn''t think of a second person!


    However, after finishing his breakfast, Zhao Jing''s expression suddenly changed. He looked extremely depressed, as if something had happened to him!


    Zhao Yuannan looked back at Wei Shuge. Wei Shuge was also confused. Why did Zhao Jing suddenly act like this? When she was washing her face and rinsing her mouth, she was still fine. When she went out to get some water, something didn''t seem quite right with Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing lowered his head and said in a low voice, "Go quietly and get Cui Nanshan!"


    Zhao Yuannan was surprised. "Where are you uncomfortable?"


    "Go!" Wei Shuge said.


    Zhao Yuannan nodded and followed Zhao Jing''s instructions. Zhao Yuannan didn''t dare to alert anyone, so he quietly went to find Cui Nanshan.


    Actually, Zhao Jing was a very strange person. Even if he was in excruciating pain in the middle of the night, he wouldn''t go to Cui Nanshan. It seemed that he avoided coming to see the Imperial Physician. Therefore, when Zhao Yuannan told him to make a trip, Cui Nanshan was somewhat anxious!


    Could it be that there was something wrong with the little emperor? Otherwise, this little Emperor wouldn''t have thought of him!


    Cui Nanshan rushed with his medicine case to the palace. Who knew that when he arrived, he would see Zhao Jing sitting there refreshed and with a playful look in his eyes. The corners of her lips curled up as she laughed mockingly. "Imperial Physician Cui!"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge quickly dragged Zhao Yuannan out the door.


    Closing the door, Zhao Jing calmly looked at Cui Nanshan, who was standing in front of him, with a meaningful smile on his face.


    Cui Nanshan tightened his grip on his heart, his aged face slightly crumbling. "Your Majesty, can you not look at this humble subject like that? This old subject''s heart''s in panic!"


    Zhao Jing stood up, but Cui Nanshan did not dare to raise his head.


    The palace had its own rules and regulations. The monarch and his subjects had the highest status in the palace, and no one was allowed to step over them!


    After circling around Cui Nanshan, Zhao Jing smiled. "Why are you so afraid of me, Imperial Physician Cui?" Could he have done something shameful? Is there a lyrics called... "A guilty conscience?"


    "This old official ¡­"


    Before Cui Nanshan could finish, Zhao Jing had already slowly walked up to him. "Imperial Physician Cui, why don''t you tell me if the Regent has any hobbies?"


    Cui Nanshan was stunned, "This old official does not know!"


    "For example, people like to bite people!" Zhao Jing reminded him.


    Cui Nan Shan was even more confused, "Bite?" When did the Regent get so interested? " He wondered, "Who did this Dongfang Wenming bite?" If it was murder, Cui Nanshan would have believed it. But if it was biting? There was no need! Who was it in the East? It was a man who killed without blinking an eye. There was no need to do anything unnecessary!


    "This old subject has the boldness to ask, Your Majesty, who has the Regent King bitten?" Cui Nanshan stared eagerly at Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing waved him over. "Come closer, I''ll tell you!"


    Cui Nan Shan did not suspect him, and immediately took two steps forward.


    In the next moment, Zhao Jing reached out and grabbed Cui Nanshan''s beard. Cui Nanshan immediately cried out in pain, "Aiyo, your majesty, please forgive me ¡­" Pain, pain, pain, pain ¡­ It hurts, it hurts, your majesty, please show mercy! Your majesty ¡­


    Zhao Jing smiled mischievously. His lively eyes brimmed with the rebellious intent of youth. "Is it painful?" "Then, do you know that a bite will cause great pain?"


    Cui Nanshan cursed in his heart. Could it be that the person who was courting death was the current emperor? This time however, the little Emperor made use of this opportunity to display his strength. It would be a wonder if he couldn''t pull out his beard!


    "Your Majesty! Your Majesty, this old subject doesn''t know, this old subject ¡­ "It hurts, it hurts, Your Majesty is lenient, Your Majesty ¡­"


    "Cui Nanshan, Imperial Physician Cui, don''t think that This Emperor doesn''t know that you''re having some sort of affair with the Prince''s estate. This Emperor has only turned a blind eye!" "Get me some medicine to remove my bite marks. I will definitely remove them, otherwise I will skin you alive!"


    "This old official is old, this piece of leather is useless to you even if you take it!" Cui Nanshan rubbed his chin, the pain made him cry. With his age, how could he be bullied like this by this junior? What a loser!


    Imperial Physician Cui''s words are wrong. How could they be useless?" You are of great use! In a book, I have seen generations of punishments, knocking a hole in a person''s forehead, pouring silver water into it, people will peel off their own skin. The best girl''s skin could be made into a piece of personal paper. That feeling ¡­ But someone like Imperial Physician Cui can only make a human skin drum!


    "Knock knock knock knock knock, it must be very nice to listen to!" This old arm with its old legs had shed its skin and flesh. It could even make a bone flute and a bone sword! I heard that the things that are made by humans, if the quality is good enough, can be raised to be as white as jade, and are both Evil and Evil. "


    Cui Nanshan swallowed his saliva as the hairs on his body stood on end.

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    Cui Nanshan''s heart trembled. This little girl was too ruthless. He did not know what kind of book she had read, but she could actually think of such an outrageous punishment! He immediately kowtowed and bowed. "Where did the emperor see all this from? It''s absurd!"


    "Who cares where I saw it from? I''ve come to find you to deliver a message to the Regent!" Zhao Jing sat down and leisurely leaned against the soft couch. "This time, I will definitely get it back!"


    "Your majesty should tell the Regent what you have to say! "This old official''s words are light, but I don''t dare ¡­"


    "You are the only one who has the qualifications to say such words. Others might make it so that he doesn''t care about them!" Zhao Jing said meaningfully, "Others might not know my identity, but you, Cui Nanshan, probably know it better than anyone else! Imperial Physician Cui kept a steady stance as she walked. In terms of medical skills, the entire Imperial Hospital might not even be a match for you. In terms of lightness skills, no one else is a match for you. "


    I heard that there was a person in the martial arts world who disappeared without a trace a few years ago. His nickname was Sai Hua Tuo. No one was able to find him. "Later on, someone saw him in the capital and he disappeared again!" Zhao Jing gave a faint smile. "I feel that if you leave, there won''t be many people in this palace who can keep you!


    Cui Nanshan''s body trembled as he looked warily at Zhao Jing. "What is the purpose of the Emperor''s words?"


    "You know best what it means!" Zhao Jing leaned over and said, "Actually, I was just casually saying that just now."


    Cui Nan Shan looked up in shock, staring at her. The little girl was asking for directions?


    "I have been in the countryside for a long time and have heard of the name of Sai Hua Tuo. I heard that he is very good at using his left hand." Zhao Jing scrutinized him with a smile. "I was just casually asking, but Imperial Physician Cui admitted it without even beating around the bush!"


    As matters stood, there was nothing Cui Nanshan could say. However, what surprised him was where Zhao Jing had gotten his hands on all this. She had been in the palace for more than two years, and logically speaking, she shouldn''t have been able to come in contact with the outside world. There were quite a few people in the countryside who heard of his name, but there weren''t many who knew of his habits or roots! He was left-handed, but he used his right hand to treat people, because... Unless it was the person closest to him, it was impossible for him to know about it!


    "This old official is accustomed to using his right hand. This left hand ¡­" Cui Nanshan laughed helplessly, "This old official is not Sai Hua Tuo, the emperor has overestimated this old official! This old official is ashamed, I have never seen such an amazing technique! "


    "Do you want me to have someone strip your clothes and see if there is a knife scar on your left wrist?" Zhao Jing''s eyebrows perked up slightly, his expression full of interest. Her clear eyes were suffused with an enchanting luster.


    Cui Nanshan''s eyes widened in shock. How did the emperor know? This matter was not even known to Zhou Zhizhi. Only Dongfang Mingming was clear about it. Could it be that Dongfang Zizai had told the emperor?


    Impossible!


    Dongfang Wenming definitely wouldn''t tell Zhao Jing too many things if he wanted to obtain that item from Zhao Jing, especially that scar. In that case, where did Zhao Jing learn of it?


    "Scared?" Zhao Jing lost all interest. "You''re just scaring me like that?" Look, your expressions have changed! "


    Cui Nanshan hurriedly lowered his head, "This old subject, this old subject ¡­"


    "The reason why I kept that scar is because it went down to the bone. Even if I used the best Scar dispelling Ointment, it still wouldn''t go away!" Zhao Jing smiled. "What I said was right, right?" I heard that that time, Sai Hua Tuo''s entire hand was almost chopped off! "


    With a slight tremble of his body, Cui Nanshan''s face turned pale, as if someone had poked the biggest fear point in his heart. He bowed. "If Your Majesty has no other orders, this old official shall take his leave first!"


    "Why are you in such a hurry to leave? I''m not done yet! " Zhao Jing curled his lips. "Will it still hurt?"


    "It doesn''t hurt!" Hearing these words, Cui Nanshan held his breath and closed his eyes.


    This little girl was really sharp. Each step she took made it hard for others to defend against her! He first lured out what he feared the most in his heart, and then he fell into a deep state of fear. With just a single word, she had easily ¡­ With a single sentence, his identity was revealed.


    Cui Nanshan sighed softly, finally straightening his body and raising his head. "What is the emperor planning to do?"


    "Do you remember Qin Wuyi?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Cui Nanshan suddenly opened his eyes wide, "What did you say?"


    "It looks like you still remember!" Zhao Jing stood up and slowly turned around. "Great Prince, guard the Snow Peak and leave no trace behind!" I heard that he fell down a cliff and died to save his beloved. Qin Wuyi was not only the prince of the Great Clan, but he also had a teacher under the tutelage of Sai Hua Tuo. He was the only direct disciple of Sai Hua Tuo and was known as the genius doctor. But I know he''s still alive! "


    "How do you know all this?" Cui Nanshan could not believe it, "Who the hell are you?"


    "Who am I?" With a smile like a flower, Zhao Jing turned his head to look at him, his face full of immaturity and immaturity. "I am the Emperor of the Grand Xia ¡ª Zhao!" "Cha!"


    Cui Nanshan shook his head, "No, you are not! It was impossible for Zhao Jing to know this! Who exactly are you? "


    Zhao Jing laughed. "If I wasn''t Zhao Jing, then who was I? I was personally brought to the palace by the Regent, and this world was given to me by him. She looked around. "Which part of this is not the regent''s doing?" The only thing that I have given him is probably this name of Father Zhong. "


    As she said that, her expression darkened a little, "Do you know? I have never called him a father in my life, but after the change of dynasty, I now have two fathers! A father that he had never even seen before, and one of them was the Regent, his father! Cui Nanshan, do you think I''m lucky? At times, there''s not even one, but now there''s two! "


    Cui Nanshan didn''t say anything. He looked suspiciously at Zhao Jing. "What is the Emperor trying to say?"


    Zhao Jing looked at Cui Nanshan with a complicated expression. "A master for a day, a father for a lifetime. You are alone in this world. You should wish for your disciple and disciples to live on in peace, right?" "Today, I just want to tell you the truth. Do you have a solution for the medicine you gave me?


    Cui Nanshan opened his mouth.


    "In terms of seniority, I should call you Grandmaster!" After saying this, Zhao Jing knelt down and kowtowed. "Jing, please punish me for offending you!"


    Cui Nanshan''s face turned pale, "What did you say?"


    "Jing had only just found out about it. Before this ¡­ I really do not know. " Zhao Jing lowered his head and slightly straightened his body. "Jing doesn''t mean any harm. He just wants to live!" "That''s all!"


    "What is your relationship with Wu Yi?" Cui Nanshan quickly asked, his heart trembling. If there really was a connection, then this scoundrel had personally created it ¡­ He only hoped that Zhao Jing was lying to him. Everything that had happened was not true. Otherwise, he would no longer have the face to lecture his seniors.


    "The master of Ah Jing is Princess Yuan Da Jing, Nan Huai Yue. The Grand Master is the Great Clan Prince. He is the divine doctor, Qin Wuyi, who guards the coldest places on the snowy mountain peak!"


    When he said the last three words, Cui Nan Shan''s eyes rolled back as he felt the world spinning around him. "What a sin ¡­" "Sinner ¡­" Cui Nanshan fell to the ground, his old face suddenly turning extremely pale.


    "At that time, there was a rumor saying that Master fell down a cliff and died to save his loved one! In reality, this was a trick Master had used to move Master. After Master''s accident, Master used his medical skills to fake Master''s death, and then took Master away from Jing! " When Zhao Jing said these words, he appeared exceptionally calm.


    "All these years, I have been living with Master and Grand Master in the deep mountains. Nanyuanyue and Qin Wuyi are both my Master and Grand Master, and they have also helped me to raise and raise them!" Zhao Jing took a deep breath. "If it wasn''t for the fact that Dongfang Ming found me ¡­" Her master''s health is not very good, and she was crippled by someone else a few years ago. Fortunately, her grand-teacher was able to regain her eight extraordinary meridians and recover her health, but when she was resting, her body experienced a bloodbath, so her body was like a day. "


    "That day, I saved a girl in the martial arts world. Master was afraid that people in the martial arts world would seek revenge, so Master took Master and Lu Xiu and left the mountains. They traveled the world, looking for good medicines to find Master''s ancestor! Master said that if there is anyone in this world who can make Master better, it will be you, Master Ancestor! "


    Cui Nanshan was breathing rapidly, "They have children?"


    It''s a boy. He''s a few years younger than me. His name is Qin Lushu." Zhao Jing stepped forward and slowly helped Cui Nanshan up. "Jing has a grudge in his heart, so he just teased Martial Ancestor a little bit!" Grandmaster, please do not blame us!


    "It''s only right that you resent me!" Cui Nanshan felt as if all the energy in his body had been sucked out.


    God knows what he did, God knows what he did to himself! The person standing in front of him was actually his disciple. He had used his entire life''s worth of medical skills to poison his disciple with this strange poison ¡­


    At the thought of this, Cui Nanshan could no longer stand, his heart full of helplessness. He had never thought that there would be such an outcome. He had never thought that there would be such a quick karmic retribution! He had saved countless people in his life and was the first to be harmed. The one to be harmed was his own disciple!


    Qin Wuyi said that Master will be a father for life. But his grandteacher ¡­ Truly a f * cking piece of sh * t, even harming his own disciple ¡­


    "Patriarch." Zhao Jing choked on his words, his eyes filled with tears. "Can you let him go?"


    It wasn''t that Cui Nanshan didn''t want to let it go, it was that ¡­


    "Master Ancestor, Jing doesn''t want to die!" Zhao Jing bit his lip as tears began to fall from his eyes. "Jing will be thirteen after the new year. Jing wants to live well." Then he would be like his master, meeting a man who could take his life and care for him for the rest of his life, living a good life! Master Ancestor, can Qing Jing still live? "


    Cui Nan Shan looked at her and suddenly knelt down on the ground and started bawling.


    Therefore, Zhao Jing knew that she wouldn''t be able to live any longer ¡­


    Taking a deep breath, Zhao Jing crouched down and lightly tugged at Cui Nanshan''s sleeve. "Then Martial Ancestor, can you let Jing live a little longer? A few more years would be fine as well!" Master Ancestor is Sai Hua Tuo, you have already taught Master up to the level of Heavenly Doctor, you can do it, right? "


    Cui Nanshan lifted his head to look at her delicate face. His eyes were filled with anticipation, and it seemed as if he would collapse at any moment!


    "I have only done this once in my life, and I''m actually taking revenge on myself? As expected, doctors cannot harm others, or else it would be harming themselves! " Cui Nanshan wiped the tears off his face, "When I joined my master''s sect, I swore that if I used my medical skills to harm others, I would suffer from backlash. I would never have a successor."


    He had originally thought that this set of clothes would be passed down from generation to generation, but now it had fallen into his hands!


    Zhao Jing supported him up. "As long as you''re alive, there''s still hope, right?"


    "Rest assured, when grandmaster goes back, he will definitely think carefully about how he can cure you of the poison!" Furthermore, you have to tell Master Ancestor, how did you know that I am Qin Wuyi''s master? " Cui Nanshan wiped away his tears.


    Zhao Jing thought for a moment, then bent down and took out a small bamboo stick from the bottom of the cabinet. "I don''t know who helped me. Whenever I''m in trouble, this thing will appear at the bottom of the cabinet!"


    Inside the small bamboo stick was a small slip of paper. On it was clearly written a few words ¡­

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    On the slip of paper, it was written: Seawater Tuo Cui Nan Shan!


    "Master and Grand Master often talk about Martial Ancestor, and everything about you was told to me by Master, including your wounded Scar and the secret of your left hand." Zhao Jing lowered his eyes. "You have changed your name and entered the palace. Ah Jing has never seen Martial Ancestor, so he naturally doesn''t recognize you!" That''s why I was just teasing you before, and also wanted to test you! "


    "My real name is indeed not Cui Nanshan. What you guys have seen now is just a human skin mask!" Cui Nan Shan looked at the paper in his hand. Who gave this to him? Even if some people knew that he was close to the Residence of the Regent, they shouldn''t have known that he was the original body of Sai Hua Tuo! The only ones who knew his true identity were Dongfang Wenming and Zhou Zhizhi. It seemed like there was no one else other than him!


    Who was it?


    The words on the paper were rather stiff. The other party was trying his best to hide his handwriting. Was this a sign that he was familiar with the person who delivered the letter?


    Who could it be?


    Regardless of who this familiar person was, the most important thing right now was to cure the poison in Zhao Jing''s body ¡­


    Cui Nanshan didn''t dare to look into Zhao Jing''s eyes. His heart felt extremely uncomfortable. As long as he thought of her, she would say, "Martial Ancestor, will I still be able to live?" The knife stabs into his heart and he has to repay the sins he has created.


    "Gan Tang has been keeping an eye on me while taking the medicine!" "In order to not arouse suspicion from the East, I will continue to eat!" With these words, Zhao Jing straightened his body. "If Grandmaster can let him go ¡­"


    Cui Nanshan frowned, "Actually, even if you don''t take that pill, the result will be the same. Right now, your body no longer belongs to you, you''re just a container!" Martial Ancestor couldn''t tell you what would happen next, but he would do his best to find the antidote. Before this, he had to take good care of himself, and not try to force Dongfang Wenming into a corner! I have to go outside, but... Whether or not there will be results remains to be seen. "


    Zhao Jingzhong was stunned. "Outside? Grandmaster''s meaning is, the poison in my body is not from the Central Plains? "


    "Don''t ask." Knowing that it would be too much for him, Cui Nanshan did not plan to say it directly, "Before I leave, I will greet Dongfang, so that he will not be suspicious. At that time, it will be fatal for you!"


    Dongfang Wenming was a soldier, it was not good for anyone to provoke him!


    Zhao Jing was naturally an intelligent person, yet Cui Nanshan was still unwilling to speak frankly even at this point. She knew how powerful the poison in her body was!


    However, there was something strange about his words. If he made Dongfang Cunming anxious, there would be a fatal disaster? On the other hand, the calm and unhurried Dongfang has a weakness? Zhao Jing was pleasantly surprised. As long as he had a weak point, it would be great!


    However, Cui Nanshan didn''t understand Zhao Jing''s thoughts. He thought that this little girl was currently in a state of despair. He never thought that she was no longer the ignorant girl from before. And now, Zhao Jing had the heart of a king and the will of the world!


    When Cui Nanshan left, Zhao Jing slowly walked to the window and slowly sat in front of the chess board, as if nothing had happened.


    Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge entered the restaurant immediately. They looked at each other in confusion.


    "Your majesty?" Zhao Yuannan said through gritted teeth, "Did the East hurt you?"


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly and looked at Zhao Yuannan with slight hesitation. "I have not heard about you for a long time since Big Brother Nan has served in the palace for two years. He calls you the Regent!" She paused. "Big brother Nan has always been cautious, why is it that today ¡­"


    Zhao Yuannan didn''t explain. "What happened to the emperor?"


    Zhao Jing smoothed his sleeves. "It doesn''t matter. I was just a little unsightly!" Because he was worried that it was those pills, he let Cui Nanshan come over and take a look.


    "This ¡­" Zhao Yuannan frowned, "Does it hurt?"


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "It doesn''t hurt."


    "Pour medicine in every day, and it will fade in less than ten days!" Wei Shuge said hurriedly.


    Zhao Jing lowered his sleeves. "Right now, the most important thing is Jiangbei!"


    "It''s time for the news!" Wei Shuge thought about it and said, "I''m sure that the Residence of Regent and Honored Tutor Qi will suspect each other. We didn''t even need a single soldier to make them kill each other. That''s really good!"


    Zhao Jing didn''t even raise his head. "Perhaps Qi Yunshan didn''t expect me to interfere, but it''s not so clear to the east. Did he really think that he was a fool? "Even if Qi Yunshan were to come knocking on his door, he would not necessarily take this provocation!"


    Wei Shuge was stunned. "Then wouldn''t our busy time be wasted?"


    "You can only do it slowly, not in one fell swoop!" Zhao Jing rubbed his forehead. "Elder Sister Shuge, if you''re too anxious, something might happen!" "With my current abilities, even if Qi Yunshan and Dongfang Wenyi''s heads were placed in front of me, I might not be able to handle them!"


    With that, she raised her eyebrows and looked at the two of them, "Do you understand what I mean?"


    The two of them nodded, "Understood!"


    "If you can''t be a prairie fire, then do it!" Zhao Jing''s voice was heavy, and he had a calm and composed expression.


    Wei Shuge lowered her head and smiled. "His Majesty''s expression is becoming more and more similar to that of the Regent!"


    As his voice faded, Zhao Jing''s grip on the chess piece suddenly came to a halt.


    Was it like that?


    A heavy rain fell, and Li Mingrui, the head of the Ministry of Justice, rushed into the Supreme Fu Mansion in a hurry. After putting away the umbrella, Li Mingrui threw away the rain on his body and entered Qi Yunshan''s bedroom in a fluster.


    "Honored tutor, something has happened in Jiangbei!" Li Mingrui bowed.


    Qi Yunshan leaned against the bed and softly coughed, "What happened?"


    "The official ship has been found!" Li Mingrui said.


    Qi Yunshan coughed again. "Isn''t that a good thing?"


    Li Mingrui lowered his voice and leaned close to the bed, "Not only that, the bodies of the envoys and escorts were all found in the reeds. Even the bottom of the ship was pierced through. Not a single grain of the ship''s official rations are left! "


    Qi Yunshan listened quietly. A scheming man was planning to throw out this hot potato as fast as he could.


    "Have you found your opponent?" Qi Yunshan asked with lowered eyes.


    Li Mingrui shook his head, "Not at the moment, but someone secretly reported that at that time, they saw an official ship moving on the river''s surface while a woman was riding on the opposite bank. I wonder if she was chasing the official ship or if it was just a coincidence?"


    "Woman?" Qi Yunshan narrowed his eyes.


    "Yes sir!" Li Mingrui''s breathing quickened, "This official has already sent people to continue investigating this woman''s whereabouts, but ¡­" The results will be minimal, I''m afraid we won''t be able to find out anything! "


    "Didn''t they say that there are a lot of people in Jiangbei to help the people?" Qi Yunshan raised the center of his brows slightly and looked meaningfully at Li Mingrui.


    Li Mingrui didn''t understand, "Please enlighten me, Imperial Tutor!"


    "Who has the financial and material resources to be able to give food to disaster relief at all costs? Which rich person would be so rich? You don''t want to leave your name even after doing a good deed? " "I''ve been an official for dozens of years and have lived for most of my life. I''ve never seen such a great man!"


    Li Mingrui seemed to understand a little. "Tutor, you mean ¡­"


    "Do you think the grain in these porridge sheds is official food?" Qi Yunshan coughed softly, as if he was just speaking casually.


    Li Mingrui was stupefied. This was to make him ¡­


    But he was just the head of the Board of Justice, how could he dare?


    "Cough! Cough! Cough! This old man''s health hasn''t been good. My mind is unavoidably in a mess. My speech is also a bit incoherent!" Qi Yunshan smiled helplessly, "Sigh, I''m old, but I''m useless now!"


    Li Mingrui, on the other hand, broke out in a cold sweat as he hastily bowed. "Honored tutor is too serious, this matter ¡­" This official will handle this matter impartially. This official will take his leave! "


    After exiting the bedroom, Li Mingrui''s expression slightly tightened. He cursed in his heart: "Old fox." It was obvious that Qi Yunshan was going to use him as a weapon! Everyone knew that it was impossible to topple the Regent''s Estate in this short period of time. If they dared to ¡­ Isn''t that just throwing a fly on top of a tiger''s head?


    What should he do?


    Seeing Li Mingrui coming out, his follower hurriedly stepped forward with his umbrella, "Sir, are you going back to the Six Departments'' office?"


    Li Mingrui shook his head, "Let''s go to a place first!"


    The horse carriage quickly left.


    The Residence of Regent naturally knew what the imperial government knew. Besides, this matter of the Jiang Bei disaster caused quite a stir, even if they wanted to hide it, it would be impossible!


    The atmosphere in the study room was chilly and unspeakably cold.


    The unchanging expression of the east window stopped. Looking at the endless rain outside, her sword-like eyebrows slightly knitted, and a hazy rain appeared in her eyes. He did not turn around even after hearing Zhou Zhizhi''s report. However, he still maintained his expression, but it was unknown as to what he was thinking.


    "Master?" Zhou Zhiqian shouted in a low voice, "This matter of relief food is very strange. Now that we have found the bodies of the officials and the soldiers, the Qi family will definitely cause a ruckus!"


    "Haven''t you written enough articles yet?" Dongfang Wenming''s eyes narrowed. Then, he finally turned around with a faint smile.


    "Master!" Zhou Zhizhi thought for a bit, "We have to prepare earlier!"


    "Prepare what?" Dongfang Wenming slowly walked out of the study room and paced back and forth in the corridor.


    The wind and rain were thin and cold, and they entered along with the wind from far away. The wind blew on his face and chilled his heart. As if he was used to it, having nothing to do or having something to do, he stood at the end of the corridor and gazed at the red silk drifting in the wind and rain.


    The dumbbell was silent as the sound entered his dreams.


    Red silk was puzzled, as was old times worry.


    Standing with his hands behind his back, Dongfang Wenming let out a long breath, "Has Cui Nanshan left?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiqian nodded, "They say the medicine is too strong and needs to be improved. Otherwise, both sides will suffer!"


    Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes. "It seems that there is a problem with the emperor''s body!"


    "But grandpa, isn''t what we should deal with right now the problem of Jiangbei?" Zhou Zhizhi reminded.


    "Jiangbei?" Dongfang Wenming lowered his eyes and shook his head with a meaningful smile, "Do you think that those things won''t happen if we prepare? The more we interfere, the more we want to cover up our involvement! "


    "But if I don''t do anything, I''ll become the meat of the Qi family, right?" Zhou Zhizhi did not understand.


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t say anything. In his serene eyes, there was only red silk fluttering in the wind and rain!


    "Wan''er ¡­" He murmured to himself. Moments later, he came to his senses and turned around with his back to the building, "Watch the palace closely!"


    Zhou Zhiqian was stunned. What happened to me? Such a huge incident happened in Jiangbei and he didn''t take care of it. Instead, he was focused on the little emperor? The emperor was in the palace. With Gan Tang watching and so many informants watching, what trouble would there be?


    Although he didn''t understand it, he still had to do it!


    As the rain continued to fall, Zhao Jing received news in the evening that the regent had contracted an old illness and was currently in seclusion. No one was to be seen!


    Rubbing the space between his eyebrows, the corner of Zhao Jing''s lips curled up slightly.


    "Your Majesty, you said that the Regent is sick. Is he trying to do something?" Wei Shuge asked.


    Zhao Jing''s smile was cold. "The last time I said I was sick, someone tried to assassinate me. I led all of the imperial physicians of the Grand Hospital to the Residence of Regent." What about this time? Old illness? I''m afraid it''s a problem! "


    Zhao Yuannan tidied up the table, "It''s probably because of anger. With such a big incident in Jiangbei, now that the government ships and soldiers'' corpses have been found, as long as there''s more trouble, the situation will get worse!"


    "A basket?" Wei Shuge made the bed. "It''s already a dragnet in the sky, what''s the trouble?"


    Zhao Yuannan smiled. "So Your Majesty doesn''t have to worry. The Regent''s Estate is probably in a rush because of this."


    Zhao Jing looked at the flickering candle flame and lightly tapped the table with his index finger. "It''s not that simple!"


    As the sound of his voice faded, the smiles on Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge''s faces quickly faded.


    What do you want to do?

 C44

    "What does Your Majesty mean by this?" Zhao Yuannan hurriedly asked.


    "The East is different from Qi Yunshan. This person is very suspicious. "Qi Yunshan has been fighting in the imperial court and cheating on others for the rest of his life. He is extremely confident in his own manipulative skills." Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. "However, Dongfang Wenming has always been living a life of bloodshed. He knows how to use troops and treat every battle as a life-and-death game. His degree of caution is far greater than Qi Yunshan''s!"


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath. "Qi Yunshan is old!"


    Wei Shuge narrowed her eyes. "Then, will we be discovered?"


    "Yes!" Zhao Jing looked at her. "Definitely!"


    Zhao Yuannan looked a little nervous, "Dongfang is not clear, but ruthless. If we teach him to find out, then we..."


    "But he won''t kill me!" Zhao Jing cracked his lips, a cold smile on his face. "He knows that I did it, but without solid evidence, he won''t act rashly." At most, it will only serve as a small punishment, and it will secretly and openly warn me! "


    "Would he tolerate it so much?" Wei Shuge refused to believe it.


    "This is not tolerance, but because we are all grasshoppers on the same boat. "Dealing with me would be equivalent to giving the Qi Family an opportunity to take advantage of me. Rather than dealing with me, why don''t you join hands with me to deal with Qiyun Mountain!" Zhao Jing took a sip of water. "What''s more, I have something he wants on me!" What Dongfang Wenming wanted was real power. Either he didn''t do it, or he didn''t give the enemy any leeway to make a move! The cold sword is unsheathed, and will return once it sees blood! "


    Wei Shuge was scared out of her wits. "This palace is much more dangerous than the martial arts world!"


    "In the martial arts world, one man fights against all the heroes. In the imperial government, one man fights for the world." Zhao Jing rose to his feet. "You guys go down first. I need to think carefully about how to make my escape route easier!" She smiled so innocently, the stars in her eyes were bright, as if the fighting in the imperial court would only fill her with vigor and fighting spirit!


    Closing the door to the hall and looking at the empty sleeping quarters, Zhao Jing was clad in bright yellow bedclothes. In his hands was an exquisite bronze cup in which he carelessly lit a candle.


    "The brighter the candle is, the faster it burns, and the faster it dies!" Zhao Jing pondered.


    The candle flame flickered for a moment. There should be a wind blowing in.


    Zhao Jing tightened his grip on the copper coin. After a moment, the nervousness on his face subsided. "Looks like I have to seal the windows when I enter the night, lest I fall down and knock on the window. I''ll have to depend on you!"


    Steady footsteps approached, step by step. Her tall figure blocked out all the light in her life. He lowered his head, and those extremely beautiful eyes met her face full of resentment just like that.


    Zhao Jing glared at him. "It''s raining so heavily outside. I didn''t expect that Father Zhong would still enter the palace!"


    "Expose more weight. I''m afraid the Emperor will be in so much pain that no one will be able to take care of him!" He was now very familiar with the route. Once he entered the room, he sat in front of the chessboard. "Since you haven''t started to hurt me, how about this humble subject accompany you for a walk?"


    "What if we lose?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Dongfang Wenming slightly raised the center of his brows, "This humble subject has never thought of this!"


    "I can think about it now!" Zhao Jing sat down, his bright yellow robe draped loosely over his shoulders.


    The interior of the hall was as warm as spring, but it was not too warm to play chess.


    One of them was probing with his eyes while the other one was filled with confidence.


    "What does the Emperor want?" Dongfang Wenming finally opened his mouth.


    Zhao Jing had a cold smile on his face. "If Father Zhong loses, then I will make Father Zhong ¡­"


    "You want this humble subject''s life?" He raised his eyes without batting an eyelid.


    The corners of Zhao Jing''s lips curled up slightly. The young man had an unruly and unruly expression, and his eyes revealed an unconcealable evil aura. "Father Zhong''s life is my life. Taking your life is equivalent to killing yourself." I am not that stupid! "


    Her hand lightly caressed her shoulder. "This shoulder of mine has been bitten by a dog, causing me so much pain that I wonder if I could take a bite out of Father Zhong''s shoulder and share the pain with him? I believe Father Zhong is willing as well! "


    Dongfang Wenming narrowed his beautiful eyes and wordlessly put down the chess piece.


    Seeing this, Zhao Jing picked up the chess piece. "Father Zhong didn''t make a sound, so I''ll just take it as your tacit consent!" In this life-and-death game, victory and defeat are decided in one game! "


    "The emperor seems to be talking more and more!" Dongfang Wenming stared at the chess pieces on the board.


    "If we don''t distract Father Zhong''s attention, I''m afraid that I won''t be able to win!" Zhao Jing''s eyelashes drooped slightly as he pinched the knuckles of the chess piece. Her chess skills could be said to be on par with Dongfang Xi''s, who had been careless and allowed her to win against him by a fluke. However, if it was a true chess match, Zhao Jing wasn''t completely confident!


    Looking at the black and white battle going on on on the chessboard, Zhao Jing was like a general leading an army of thousands of men and horses as he fought his way out of a predicament. Behind the road of blood was the dark and gloomy face of Dongfang Wenming. The situation had turned increasingly cold!


    He could see that the little girl was smiling, but she was not someone who was easy to deal with. It was one thing for people to prefer to use the sword to the side, but this chess game was never done according to the rules. It seemed like they were doing as they pleased, but in reality, it was a big piece of work!


    She had combined the art of war with the art of rising to the heavens and put it into a battle between black and white pawns. For a split-second, he even thought that the person sitting in front of him was not a young girl, but a monarch who controlled the world from his heart! She could attack and defend, but it didn''t seem like it was her preferred strategy. She loved to fight to the death, and when she was forced into a corner, she suddenly opened a path of blood. It was as if only like this could he enjoy the feeling of victory!


    A single mistake, and the entire plate was in vain.


    "Father Zhong seems to be preoccupied." Zhao Jing calmly looked at the chess piece on the chessboard. "In the end, you still lost to me by half!"


    "How did you do it? A game of chess only won by one and a half pieces?" he asked, finally putting down the chess piece in his hand and looking at her with a straight and serious face. "With the Emperor''s ability, he can easily achieve complete victory!"


    "Father, may I ask, did you win by half a son?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes. "Yes!"


    "Then that''s it?" Zhao Jing blinked his bright eyes. "This is a lesson I learned from Father Zhong. Don''t kill everyone." If he won it all without leaving any room for others, he would force them to jump into a wall sooner or later! To leave hope for others was also to leave hope for oneself. I don''t have much ability, I just want to see what Father Zhong will do, and I will learn from it! How does Father Zhong feel about this? "


    Dongfang Wenming looked at her through the candlelight in silence.


    The flickering candlelight was reflected on her face. That tender face belonged to a young girl dressed in a dragon robe. Stars were twinkling in her bright eyes. She looked at him with a smile, as if she had succeeded in her prank, but also as if she was satisfied with her little emotion!


    But all of a sudden, he felt that she had trapped herself in the fog, no longer as timid and tearful as she had been at the start. He let out a long breath and landed on the ground. "The Emperor has won!"


    "What about the reward?" She looked at him eagerly.


    Dongfang Wenming rubbed his forehead. "Your majesty ¡­"


    "Father Zhong is already so old, and yet you still try to deceive a little girl like me. Aren''t you afraid of being laughed at? Even though it''s not as if Jun Wu Yi was lying, but in the end, it''s still a man''s words, isn''t it? " Zhao Jing was unrelenting. "What''s more, Father Zhong is born into the military, so his military order should be as strong as a mountain!"


    "Your majesty is right. However, this humble subject has matters to discuss with your majesty!" Dongfang Wenming bowed, "If it''s already late tonight, this humble subject will think ¡­"


    Before he could finish his sentence, Zhao Jing had already gotten off the ground and reached out to press the back of his hand. Father Zhong wouldn''t think that it was so easy to cheat when he was young, right? "Today, Father Zhong wants to play chess with me. What does'' yes'' and then go back on my word?"


    With that, Zhao Jing snorted, "Father Zhong, as a man, don''t tell me you can''t afford to lose like this?"


    Dongfang Wenming straightened up. "Your majesty!"


    "Don''t give me any reasons. Although I''m young, I still understand the four words'' a thousand gold coins with a single word ''!" She turned her back on him. "Since Father Zhong isn''t willing to keep his promise, you can leave!" Unexpectedly, just as she finished speaking, her body slowly curled up. Her white, jade-like hands tightly covered her chest, and she let out a low moan.


    Dongfang Wenming was stunned. He reckoned that she had angina pectoris! Without another word, Dongfang Wenming''s long legs stepped forward and grabbed her shoulders. He wanted to carry her onto the bed and lie down.


    Who knew that just as he bent down to turn her over, the little girl''s eyes suddenly lit up. Her claws were faster than he had expected. Her clothes were quickly ripped apart by the claws, and the strong figure at her shoulder was revealed in her line of sight.


    The tiny wild cat seemed to have smelled something fishy, and it was almost as if it had pounced on him. However, because of his hand, they lost control of their strength and were startled.


    He had never been so embarrassed in his life before. When he was thrown onto the ground by the Wildcat, she immediately bit his shoulder. She gritted her teeth tightly, like a greedy cat, unable to get rid of them no matter how hard she tried.


    Her soft, sticky lips brought with them a slight coolness. They stuck tightly to his burning skin. Cold and hot alternately, a dark red flow of heat slowly flowed out. Her warm breath was all over his skin, so close ¡­ So close...


    Zhao Jing used almost all of his strength to bite back and refuse to say anything. He was like a starving wolf. She was so full of hatred that she wanted to bite off every single piece of flesh from the man in front of her. However, this was only emotional hatred. Logically speaking, there was nothing she could do other than vent her anger. She was also Zhao Jing, the chess piece of his palm. He was nothing more than a puppet!


    Between her lips and teeth, her mouth was filled with the taste of blood.


    A rich breath rushed into her throat, making her stomach churn to the point of vomiting.


    Finally, she breathed a sigh of relief. Her eyes were half-closed, and her long feathers were mottled with shadows. All he could see was his shoulder blades dripping with blood! When she saw the bite marks on his body, she was stunned for a moment.


    Bright teeth marks, covered in blood. If this was a pair of steel teeth, then it would probably be able to bite off his entire shoulder blade! The dark red liquid trickled down and dripped onto his clothes. The dark blue robe was dyed bright as ink, like a dark plum flower in full bloom. It was extremely beautiful.


    "Enough bites?" He spoke in an indifferent manner.


    Zhao Jing''s ice-cold finger slowly caressed his blood-stained wound. "Once I wash it clean and apply some more rotten bone medicine, this scar will last for the rest of my life!" Her eyes were brimming with stars. She laughed so unrestrainedly, "Father Zhong, what do you think?"


    "Get down here!" This person was still as cold as ever. Even though he had been bitten, he didn''t even bat an eyelid.


    The way he looked at her did not contain the slightest bit of anger, nor did it contain any feelings whatsoever. It was as if he was looking at a stranger, yet at the same time, like an empty ethereal being.


    At this very moment, Zhao Jing was still lying on top of him, wearing a wide nightgown.

 C45

    Zhao Jing slowly got up from his body, slowly dusting off the dust on his body. With a complacent expression on his young and tender face, he asked, "Don''t you feel angry, Father Zhong?"


    "On the battlefield, it''s more than just a bite, it''s more like the meat coming out from the bones." Dongfang Wenming stood up. His clothes were still in a mess, and blood was still dripping from his shoulder. "Your majesty doesn''t feel childish?"


    "They all call me the young emperor. Since I''m the young emperor, I''ll naturally only do childish things!" Zhao Jing sat in front of the mirror and took a handkerchief to wipe the blood off his lips.


    In the next moment, Dongfang Cunming pressed down on the back of her hand, "Don''t you want to eat the skin on your bed?" Then there is no need to wipe off this humble subject''s blood! " He bent close to her, the two in the mirror, so close. If it wasn''t for the fact that she was dressed like a dragon-robed man, she really would have been well-matched at this moment!


    The two people in the mirror were handsome, while the daughter was cute.


    The two people outside of the mirror, either you die, or I die!


    With a smile that was full of pride, Zhao Jing laughed coldly, "Father Zhong is right!"


    He cast a sidelong glance at her, and saw her white neck exposed at such a close distance. Her breath was filled with the faint scent of medicine; there was no need for makeup! He couldn''t help but press his hot lips against her slightly cold neck.


    At the moment of contact, Zhao Jing''s heart skipped a beat and his body tensed up!


    "There are times when the Emperor is nervous?" As he breathed on her neck, the current crept into her dress, warming her breasts. His two hands rested on her shoulders. One of his hands was pressing down on her injured spot. The force was a little too heavy, making it hurt slightly to press on it ¡­


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything. He only stared at the unreadable expression in the mirror.


    "Didn''t Father Zhong say that he had something to discuss with me?" As Zhao Jing spoke, the blood on his lips had already dried up. His thin lips became even more tender and gorgeous, and the candlelight was red like the sunset!


    Dongfang Wenming straightened up and let out a long breath. He turned his head to look at the wound on his shoulder and a hint of coldness slowly emerged in his eyes, "This humble subject is waiting!"


    "Wait for what?" Zhao Jing asked.


    He did not say a word. Instead, his gaze fell upon the door, as if he was waiting for an opportunity.


    Zhao Jing was startled and immediately stood up. "What are you trying to do?"


    "His Majesty is naturally intelligent, and wise as a fool!" Dongfang Wenming slowly straightened his robe, as if nothing had happened. "It''s just that I''m missing something, so when I think about it, I have to let the emperor experience it for himself."


    Zhao Jing hesitated for a moment. "I''m not ready yet!"


    "You should submit yourself to my efforts in preparation, there is no need for Your Majesty to do it himself!" This subject will protect the emperor well. This subject will have to trouble Your Majesty to accompany this subject in making a trip. There are some matters which, because of the addition of the emperor, will open a new door for you and will be especially interesting! " The east did not approach.


    Zhao Jing subconsciously retreated a few steps. "It''s raining outside. I''m afraid it won''t be convenient to travel!"


    "This subject will protect your majesty!" He smiled faintly.


    But in her eyes, it was the same fear. It was as if she had returned to that day, the day her mother was forced to her death. The fear and helplessness in his heart surged out in an instant.


    It''s raining outside, and it''s raining all the time... It blocked out all sound.


    Wei Shuge brought a basin of water through the door. "The emperor is awake?"


    For some reason, the moment she stepped into the room, she felt that something was wrong. However, she couldn''t say what was wrong!


    Until Zhao Yuannan came in...


    Zhao Yuannan hurriedly took his clothes. "Your servant will change the emperor''s clothes!"


    On the bed, "Zhao Jing" didn''t say anything. He slowly got up from the bed and expressionlessly stood in front of the bed. Then, he slowly opened his arms and waited for Zhao Yuannan to change clothes.


    Just at that moment, Wei Shuge moved like the wind and appeared behind Zhao Yuannan. Holding Zhao Yuannan''s shoulder, Wei Shuge instantly threw him to the back and sent a palm strike towards Zhao Jing''s face.


    Zhao Yuannan exclaimed, "Your majesty!"


    "You''re not the emperor!" Wei Shuge shouted coldly.


    Zhao Jing was a woman. Even if Zhao Yuannan was a eunuch, she would not dare to let Zhao Yuannan change clothes! Thus, according to Zhao Jing''s habits, Zhao Yuannan placed the clothes on the bedside and waited for Wei Shuge to change.


    The woman was Zhao Jing''s greatest secret. With Zhao Jing''s cautious personality, he definitely wouldn''t make such a low level mistake! Just by this point alone, Wei Shuge was certain that this was absolutely not Zhao Jing!


    This emperor was an impostor!


    Zhao Yuannan was stunned. The hand holding the horsetail whisk could not help but tremble! He watched helplessly as Wei Shuge removed the human skin mask from her face, revealing a completely unfamiliar face! His mind buzzed as it exploded, "Your Majesty ¡­" Lost?


    "Under the orders of the Regent, take the place of the Emperor for a few days. Since you are the Emperor''s trusted aides, you should be very careful. Don''t let others see through your foolishness!" The young man said unhurriedly, "Bring me the human skin mask!"


    Wei Shuge tightened her grip on the human skin mask, her knuckles turning slightly white. He turned his head to glance at Zhao Yuannan and threw the mask at him. "Where is the emperor?"


    "The Regent took His Majesty out of the palace. As for where he went, how could we servants be able to keep a low profile? All in all, if you don''t want to change Grand Xia''s dynasty, it''s best for you to behave appropriately and pretend that you don''t know anything! " The youth walked to the mirror with the mask in hand and put on the human skin mask again.


    Wei Shuge straightened up. "How long?"


    "Half a month at the very least, or at the most, one to two months!" He sneered. "I didn''t expect the Emperor to have such a grumpy person in front of him!"


    "None of your business!" Wei Shuge gritted her teeth. "You better pray that nothing will happen to the emperor. Otherwise, not to mention you, even if it''s the entire Regent''s Mansion, I won''t let them off!"


    The youth was stunned, "Who are you, you dare to spout such arrogant words!"


    "Don''t even think about who I am. Just remember who you are!" Wei Shuge turned around and left.


    Zhao Yuannan hurriedly followed. "Shuge, your majesty ¡­"


    After making sure that no one was around, Wei Shuge followed Zhao Yuanan into the shallow cave behind the fake mountain. "You stay in the palace and watch, I must inform the people outside to track down the emperor''s whereabouts as soon as possible!" Dongfang Wenming is a cruel and merciless person. If the Emperor falls into his hands, then something might happen to him! "


    Zhao Yuannan gnashed his teeth in hatred. "Where did the damned Dongfang [1] go with the emperor?" It''s raining so where are we going to find people? " The rain outside the rockery was still pouring down, as if it were endless, making people even more restless.


    "Because of the heavy rain, the palace''s defenses were relaxed. Otherwise, how could Dongfang Wenming possibly bring the emperor out from under my nose so easily?" Wei Shuge narrowed her eyes. "There were no movements yesterday. Where did you get taken out from?"


    After giving it some thought, Wei Shuge was slightly taken aback. "Could it be that the emperor himself followed Dongfang Wenming?"


    Zhao Yuannan was surprised, "How so? The emperor didn''t have any martial arts, and since he was used to ill health, he definitely wouldn''t agree to leave the Li Palace! Even if we have to leave, we should at least bring us along! Since Dongfang Wenyi knew his martial arts, it would be easy for him to bring her out! I believe that the Emperor must have been taken out of the palace by Dongfang Wenming. "


    "No!" Wei Shuge shook her head. "The emperor is extremely intelligent. If he knew that Dongfang Wenming''s intentions were unknown, he definitely wouldn''t have allowed him to do as he pleased!" Zhao Jing''s mind was sharp, and he had seen through everything. Logically speaking, he shouldn''t have so easily met the unfathomable Dao of the East!


    "What does the Emperor intend to do?" Zhao Yuannan was puzzled. "Could it be that His Majesty wants to leave?"


    "Can you just leave after eating so many of the medicine sent by the Sweet ''n'' Sour Dew? If he had to leave, he would have left two years ago! " Wei Shuge''s face darkened slightly. "However, if the emperor really chose to leave voluntarily with Dongfang Wenming, he would have already left the capital city!"


    Zhao Yuannan grew anxious. "Your Majesty''s health is not good, how could he withstand the chaos outside?!" If Dongfang Wenyi did not do this, then it must be because he harboured malicious intentions! "


    Wei Shuge narrowed her eyes. "The emperor said that things in Jiangbei will be discovered by Dongfang Wenming sooner or later. That''s why ¡­"


    "You mean Jiangbei?" Zhao YuanNan sucked in a breath of cold air. "Then wouldn''t Dongfang Ming kill the Emperor?"


    "Why take people out so hard if you want to kill them? Two years of continuous medication, wouldn''t it be fine if there was a mistake in the middle? The Qi family is eagerly waiting! " Wei Shuge was thinking, how am I supposed to follow Zhao Jing''s train of thoughts down the mountain?


    The two of them looked at each other in silence. They didn''t think about how to find Zhao Jing. Instead, they started to think in reverse. What did Zhao Jing want them to do?


    After the fake emperor left, Wei Shuge quickly entered the sleeping quarters.


    Although he was a fake emperor, Zhao Yuannan had to follow him. Otherwise, if people from the Qi family knew about this, there would be a big mess! Before Zhao Jing returned, the palace had to remain the same!


    Wei Shuge looked around the hall. She had been in and out of this place for two years and was the most familiar with the interior of the hall. As long as she calmed down, she would be able to find some clues.


    The position of the screen seemed to be different as it was slightly moved by someone. It had to be known that after Zhao Jing had been in the palace for two years, he had gradually developed a suspicious personality. As a result, her items had to remain in their original positions and could not be moved. Just a slight movement was enough to prove that someone had barged in!


    This was a habit of Zhao Jing. Outsiders had no way of knowing, but Wei Shuge had maintained a tacit understanding with her. Outsiders were not allowed to enter the sleeping quarters. This was Zhao Jing''s bottom line. Even Dongfang Wenming had to accommodate this habit of hers; even Zhou Zhizhi would not dare to rashly step into her chamber!


    Wei Shuge stretched out her hand and caressed the screen, inch by inch, with her eyes wide open, not daring to overlook it. On the wooden corner of the screen, the sharp object had left some marks!


    It was the word ''North''!


    "North?" Wei Shuge straightened up. Right now, the busiest place was none other than Jiangbei. Therefore, the word "North" basically referred to Jiangbei!


    Taking a deep breath, Wei Shuge narrowed her eyes, "Why are you going to Jiangbei? "This is the current situation in Jiangbei ¡­"


    Pausing for a moment, Wei Shuge concentrated some strength into her palm and used it to stroke the traces. The blurry ''North'' character disappeared without a trace. She couldn''t leave any trace for fear that someone from the East wouldn''t notice and cause trouble for Zhao Jing! Zhao Jing had trusted her, which was why she left this message. She couldn''t let him down.


    After leaving the house, Wei Shuge held up her umbrella as she walked in the pouring rain.


    Han Lin Courtyard.


    Shi Zhonggu almost dropped the wine jug in his hands, "What did you say? You brought him to Jiangbei? "


    "My lord!" Wei Shuge bowed as her body was drenched in the rain. "It''s not hard to find the Emperor. The difficult thing is, if we find him, we don''t know how to do it!" I am helpless, please enlighten me! "


    Shi Zhonggu gulped down two mouthfuls of wine. He frowned as he sat there. "Did the emperor leave nothing behind?"


    "Only ''North'' was left. The rest... "Nothing at all!" Wei Shuge pursed her lips.


    "Don''t do anything!" Shi Zhonggu''s voice was heavy. "His Majesty is a wise man. Since he dared to go with Dongfang Wenming, he must have thought it through! "Jiangbei is currently in a state of upheaval. It might not be a bad thing for the emperor to go there!"


    Wei Shuge was taken aback. "What do you mean by that?"


    "I''m afraid that Dong Fang has already known about what happened in Jiangbei!" Shi Zhonggu sniffed the aroma of the wine and suddenly laughed, "Since we don''t dare to do anything, then let them do it! This Jiangbei is not the only person here! "


    Wei Shuge stared blankly with her eyes wide open.


    Under the pouring rain, Uncle Ke hastily entered the Supreme Fu Mansion. "Esteemed Master, something has happened!"

 C46

    "I don''t know when Dong Fang Ming left for Jiangbei, but the news is absolutely reliable!"


    Qi Yunshan, who was lying on the bed, sat up in shock. He looked at Ke Boyu in disbelief and asked, "Is that true?"


    "Seriously!" "The Regent''s Mansion has declared its illness only to conceal the fact that the true purpose of the East is Jiangbei! "He has left the capital and is on his way to Jiangbei Province!"


    Qi Yunshan narrowed his eyes, and Qi Rufeng, who had just walked into the room, immediately sneered and stepped into the room, "What''s this big deal? "Since there''s a famine in Jiangbei right now, the people are so hungry that they look as thin as wolves. They might even tear up someone as well-dressed as Dongfang Wenming on the spot!"


    Hearing this, Qi Yunshan did not say a word.


    Ke Bo called out, "Although Jiangbei is in chaos, if something were to happen, then the Jiangbei garrison and the imperial court appointed envoy would be implicated! It involves a wide range of things, and cannot be recklessly used! "


    "Master Bai''s words are very true!" Qi Yunshan nodded, "In the east, no one knows how to fight. There are few people in Grand Xia who can match up to him." If he dares to go to Jiangbei, it must be because of the Water Master! "


    "And that disaster relief!" "I don''t know why, but the student always felt that there was something off about this incident!"


    Qi Rufeng mocked, "Doubtful, suspicious, suspicious! This was obviously done by Dongfang Wenming. He had robbed the official ship and then brought the official food to relieve the disaster, using it to win over the hearts of the people! What else is there to say? "


    However, Qi Yunshan was not as stupid as Qi Rufeng. His wrinkled face tightened as he said, "Uncle, please tell me!"


    Cobb bowed in salute. "I heard that these people not only provided relief, but also forcibly demolished the houses!"


    Qi Yunshan raised his eyebrows abruptly. "What?"


    "It''s precisely because of this that the student felt that this matter ¡­" Cobb was worried.


    "In my opinion, this is something Dongfang Xi did on purpose. He has profited greatly and is on the verge of throwing this sewage onto our heads!" Qi Rufeng humphed twice, "Dong Fang still hasn''t figured out that he is a cunning person. If anything happens to the Regent''s Manor, everyone will take this matter into account in our Qi Family! "Now that Dongfang has purposely allowed his men to help out, and forcefully demolish the houses to arouse the anger of the people, they will definitely bite back at our Qi family!"


    Qi Rufeng angrily turned around, "I won''t wait!"


    "Where are you going?" Qi Yunshan coughed lightly, "Come back!"


    Qi Rufeng stood at the door of the room, and laughed mockingly at his father, "Father is always a cautious man, he''s always so timid that he''s like a needle in the nose. All these years, Dongfang Wenming had been bullying him. Since his father didn''t dare to do it, then let his son do it! "I don''t believe that with the power and influence of the Qi Family, we can''t beat a boorish man!"


    With that, Qi Rufeng left with a flick of his sleeve.


    Qi Yunshan breathed heavily, "Bastard!"


    "Calm down, teacher!" "Your health is more important!"


    "Look at him, he''s such a loser, and he''s still calling Dongfang Mingming a boor just like that?" Who was the true boor? Why didn''t he look at himself in the mirror? Stupid! "Foolish!" Qi Yunshan hated the fact that he had failed.


    "Master, don''t be so angry!"


    "This matter is up to you, you have to stop him!" Qi Yunshan''s wrinkled face revealed a hint of weariness, "Boya, all of my hope is placed on you. Don''t let me down!"


    "Teacher, don''t worry!" Cobb saluted.


    After walking out of the room, the tense expression on Cobalt''s face disappeared in an instant. He pursed his lips and the light in his eyes deepened.


    "Prime Minister, the Imperial Tutor truly trusts you!" Sachiko held up an umbrella and helped Cobb into the carriage.


    It was just that his son was a loser, and he just wanted to find another umbrella for the rich and powerful of the Qi family! In the end, it was an indisputable fact that a disciple was not as good as his own son!


    In the study room of the Prime Minister''s Estate, the Minister of Justice, Li Mingrui, came again.


    "Master!" Li Mingrui saluted.


    "Sit down," Cobb said casually. "You''ve been waiting too long, haven''t you?"


    "No worries!" Li Mingrui straightened up and asked, "Is Master just back from the Supreme Fu Mansion?"


    "Go see if the old tutor has improved." "Master for one day, father for life!"


    Li Mingrui nodded, "Of course! Of course! "Does the honored tutor feel any better?"


    "Sigh!" As I get older, I can''t help but feel some pain! " It wasn''t as if Cobb couldn''t tell that the Minister of the Board of Justice was someone who wouldn''t step foot in the Three Treasures Hall if he had nothing to do! The last time he came, it was for the official ship and the corpse of their army. This time ¡­ He was probably here for an idea!


    This fellow couldn''t afford to take on such a heavy responsibility and didn''t dare to offend Qi Yunshan. He immediately turned around and headed to the Prime Minister''s Estate, hoping to drag Uncle Ke into the water as well! One honored tutor and one prime minister combined should be enough to resist the unknown power of the east!


    But when Cobb called out these words, Li Mingrui couldn''t help but think of something else. If the honored tutor were to go, the person who accepted her ¡­


    "What did Lord Li come here today for?" "What''s the matter?" Cobb asked as he smoothed his sleeves.


    Li Mingrui took a deep breath and couldn''t help but lower his voice, "This official came here today to report to the Prime Minister about the situation in Jiangbei. By the method of the prime minister, we have really found the lost official rations of the imperial court in those porridge pavilions! These official rations and the people on the official ship are actually of the same batch! "


    "Oh?" "What a coincidence!"


    "Yes sir!" Li Mingrui looked slightly unwell, but he did not dare to raise his head to look at Ke Bo Ling''s sharp eyes, "This matter has already been handed over to the north Jiang''s yamen. Also, there''s a gatekeeper. This time, the entire north Jiang is shocked!" As he spoke up to here, Li Mingrui''s voice became weaker and weaker.


    Cobb did not speak, but watched as Li Mingrui''s hand trembled in his sleeve, weighing the consequences. If the Residence of Regent were to find out that someone had done something to the relief efforts, then this official food ¡­


    "Lord Li knows about the Regent''s character! I think he would have gotten the news long ago and would be so angry that his entire body would tremble! " Cobb exaggerated a bit before shaking his head in regret, "The methods of the Regent''s Manor are enough to make people tremble with fear. I fear that soon a bloody battle will break out in the imperial court!"


    Li Mingrui swallowed his saliva dryly as his face turned pale. Staring at Ke Bo Li''s troubled expression, Li Mingrui''s voice trembled, "Prime Minister! "My lord, this matter ¡­ this is not an official making up of rumors. It is true, we have really found the official rations in the porridge pavilion, and they are completely unrelated to us!"


    Ke Bo Ling slowly poured a cup of hot tea and pushed it in front of Li Mingrui. He looked at him with a slightly cold gaze and asked, "Do you think that if you don''t believe me, you will believe me?" With Dongfang Wenming''s suspicious personality, he naturally didn''t believe it.


    Li Mingrui didn''t dare to make a sound. When he looked at Ke Bo Ling, he was obviously at a loss of what to do! Back then, it was precisely because he was afraid that the East hadn''t lit up yet that he went straight to the Prime Minister''s Residence and found Uncle Ke!


    "I hope that the Prime Minister can give me some pointers. What should I do now?" Li Mingrui truly had no other choice. Although he was only a Minister of the Board of Justice, he was nothing more than an ant compared to Dongfang Wenming!


    "It''s probably very difficult!" Cobb opened his mouth slowly.


    "But, Sir Prime Minister, you were the one who said last time that ¡­" Li Mingrui panicked, "Now that something has happened, you can''t just ignore it!" This official''s life is in your hands! "


    Hearing that, Cobb sighed and shook his head, "With regards to us, there''s basically no room for manoeuvres anymore! Lord Li is not an outsider, so I might as well tell you the truth! "Just now when I came back from the Great Fu Mansion, I just received a piece of news!"


    Li Mingrui pricked up his ears, "Prime Minister, please tell me, this official will definitely keep it a secret!"


    Cobb beckoned with his hand, and Li Mingrui came over.


    "The Regent, Dongfang Wenming, has personally left for Jiangbei Province!" Kobold lowered his voice and enunciated each word very clearly.


    Li Mingrui was astounded. "Is what Prime Minister said true?"


    "How could the news from the Supreme Fu Mansion be fake?" Cobb stood up slowly, looking embarrassed, "Sir Li, I can''t help you with this matter if I want to. You decide for yourself!" This official has already given you the information that you need to know.


    "Prime Minister!" "Prime Minister!" Li Mingrui kneeled on the ground with a thump, his body shaking even more violently. "You have to save this official!" "The lives of dozens of people in this official''s family have already been handed to you. You can''t just sit idly by and watch!"


    "If the Regent thinks that the matter of the food was done by this official, then this official really is ¡­" With a tearful voice, Li Mingrui said, "Prime Minister, this official swears to you that this matter really wasn''t done by this official!" "When it comes to finding the food, this official was also shocked!"


    Cobb''s eyes darkened slightly. "Are you sure you didn''t intentionally provide official food?"


    "No!" Li Mingrui hastily shook his hand, "At that time, this official also struggled for a long time, but I haven''t had the time to do it yet. This ¡­"


    He clenched his fists in his sleeves and stared at Li Mingrui in front of him without batting an eyelid, "Please allow me to think over this matter. You can go back first!" For the time being, I will not make a move. Otherwise, I will really smash my own foot into the ground when the time comes! "


    "Alright!" Li Mingrui wiped away the cold sweat on his forehead and left the Prime Minister''s Estate in embarrassment.


    Prince Fu walked in the door and greeted, "Master."


    "He went out?" Cobb asked.


    Fuzi nodded. "But Sir Li''s expression is very ugly."


    "It''s normal to be ugly!" "I need to think about what I should do to make sure!"


    "Lord Prime Minister, do you really think that this matter in Jiangbei is so troublesome?" Fuzi did not understand.


    At first, it was not really a problem, but Qi Yunshan had fought with an unidentified dog in the east. But now that Dongfang Wenming had gone to Jiangbei, this matter had turned into a thorny problem!


    In the Jiangbei line, everything had changed, and some of the results that had been decided might also have changed. They were far away in the capital. What did Dongfang Wenming do in Jiangbei? No matter what he said, it was impossible for the news to reach the capital.


    Seeing the pitter-patter of rain outside the window, Cobb frowned. "Fuzi, go pack your things and prepare to be soft!" I want to make a trip to the palace and request for an imperial decree from the emperor! "


    Fuzi hastened to say, "Sir, you forgot. This morning, news came from the palace that the emperor had an illness last night. This time, no one will be seen!"


    "Is he sick?" "Such a coincidence? The Regent suffered from an old illness, and so did the Emperor? "


    "I''m afraid I don''t dare to interfere in the matters of Jiangbei!" Fuzi said.


    Cobb nodded, "That''s fine, but a decree!" It would be fine if the emperor gave his title! " After saying this, Cobb felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders. "Go and prepare, I will pack up and enter the palace!"


    "Yes sir!" Fuzi saluted and quickly retreated.


    Everyone knew that Zhao Jing was still young and that he didn''t need to go through the little emperor''s hands to seal his jade seal. However, this time, Zhao Jing seemed to be seriously ill. He lay on the bed without moving. Even the Imperial Jade Seal was on Zhao Yuannan''s behalf!


    Gan Tang watched from afar, watching as Ke Er received the imperial edict before leaving. The light in his eyes slightly darkened as he turned around and left.


    "Aunt Wei!" Cobb called.


    Wei Shuge was shocked!

 C47

    Wei Shuge happened to be passing through the corridor when she heard a shout. She immediately turned around and bowed towards Ke Bo. She had originally wanted to avoid him, but Zhao Jing had repeatedly mentioned that he was too smart. Wei Shuge was worried that he would be caught by Ke!


    "Prime Minister!" Wei Shuge bowed her head.


    "Aunt Wei, no need to be so polite!" "Your majesty, why are you here?" Ke Bodong smiled. He saw that Wei Shuge had been standing there the entire time, but her brows were drooping. Seeing that this time around, the disease seems to have worsened, so why is it that no one is able to get up? "


    "They fell sick two years ago due to wind and rain, and this time it''s the same. The imperial physician says it''s become a habit." Wei Shuge replied methodically, "But the imperial physician also said that we can just wait until the rain stops!" "The Prime Minister is ¡­"


    "I shall go to Jiangbei according to the emperor''s orders!" As he said this, his eyes never left Wei Shuge''s face.


    "Then I wish Prime Minister a pleasant journey." Wei Shuge bowed. "Your servant will take his leave!"


    "Aunt, take good care of the Emperor. Goodbye!" Cobb flicked his sleeves and left.


    Zhao Yuannan ran over, "What did you say?"


    "A nest of snake rats. Qi Yunshan is an old fox, so what he taught is naturally a poisonous snake!" Wei Shuge let out a long breath. "He''s probably trying to trick me into going to Jiangbei Province."


    "What about you?" Zhao Yuannan frowned.


    Wei Shuge narrowed her eyes. "The emperor isn''t here. How could I dare to so easily reveal my thoughts?" I can only wish him a pleasant journey and don''t dare to ask too many questions! "


    Zhao Yuannan nodded, "That''s for the best!"


    "Another one, this Jiangbei is really lively!" The expression in Wei Shuge''s eyes darkened.


    However, it was all thanks to Wei Shuge''s caution. She had summoned the words "go to Jiangbei" to test the waters, but fortunately, she was unable to find any clues. Otherwise, she would have been in deep trouble.


    However, this time, it was not just Jiangbei that was bustling with noise and excitement.


    It would take a certain distance to travel from the capital city to Jiangbei City, but Dongfang Wenming''s face was more or less recognizable. He wasn''t like Zhao Jing who was completely new to the world. So they had to drive, which delayed a lot of time.


    Zhao Jing had lived like a prince in the palace for two years. Compared to before he had entered the palace, his skin was much whiter, and he had grown much taller. His facial features gradually grew longer. Compared to that weepy little brat from before, it could be said that he had undergone an ''eighteen transformations for females''. At the age of 12 or 13, he was already slim and graceful.


    Unfortunately, she didn''t have the chance to wear red makeup!


    After they left the capital and passed Spirit State, the weather became even more sunny and the autumn air felt extremely comfortable!


    It was getting dark, and the wagons were parked in the woods on the mountain path. The people of the East, still standing on the rocks, looked down at the mountains and rivers, and looked down at the villages and towns hidden in the depths of the forest. The wind blew past his face, without a trace of sadness or joy!


    Zhao Jing got off the carriage and stretched his aching body. The bumpy journey was a difficult one, but she had seen many things she had never heard of before and had benefited greatly from them.


    The wind blew at his clothes, and his body made a "hualala" sound.


    Zhao Jing stood behind him for a long time. For a moment, evil thoughts ran through her mind. If he just pushed Ye Xiao away, wouldn''t it be the end of it? In the future, no one would be able to force her to take medicine, and she wouldn''t have to be his pawn or puppet!


    "What are you looking at?" Zhao Jing asked.


    "You don''t want to push me down?" The East did not see her, nor did she look at her. Her eyes were still filled with the beautiful scenery of the vast world.


    Zhao Jing curled his lips. "You clearly know that your martial arts are strong, but you still took such risks. Do you take me for a fool?" After leaving the palace, those names could only be left aside to prevent others from discovering their identities if they were exposed. However, without these titles, Zhao Jing felt that even his speech had become a lot more relaxed!


    He looked back at her, neatly.


    Because he had been raised as a man, Zhao Jing didn''t have the slightest bit of rouge on his body, nor did he have the slightest bit of a girl''s rosy complexion. His appearance was like a painting, but because his white clothes were as white as snow, it revealed a few traces of a cold and proud expression.


    Thick eyebrows, big eyes, deep eyes, high nose bridge and thin lips. The young man in men''s clothes was the handsome and domineering young man; he was exceptionally eye-catching. If he were to put on the clothes for his daughter, it might just be a strange, exotic look to him. Her mother had always been a girl of the state, so it was no wonder that she had given birth to such a daughter.


    In this life, the wrong teaching imperial power, do not love red dress love armed.


    "Why don''t you like the color of my clothes?" she asked over her shoulder, realizing that he was staring at her. Zhao Jing''s pupils shrank as he looked down at his white clothes. "Where are you dirty?"


    "Very good!" He spoke softly.


    It was so loud that she could not hear him very carefully, and could not detect the emotions behind his words, "I''m asking you a question!"


    Dongfang Wenming looked away, "Isn''t it good for you to be like this now?"


    "But I don''t like it!" Her face was stern, and there was a bit of coldness in her eyes. "What''s so good about white clothes? "With my current identity, I shouldn''t wear white unless it''s the national funeral, right?"


    Dongfang Wenming frowned slightly. "This resentment is really deep!"


    "Uncle, thank you for your praise!" As soon as she said this, he froze for a moment.


    Dong Fang Ming sighed helplessly, then forced a smile. On the way out of the capital, he had mentioned to her that he had to conceal his identity and not mention his father. The little girl remembered it in her heart, so she called him uncle along the way!


    Dongfang Wenming also resented it. He was alone in this world, unmarried, without any brothers and sisters, yet when he came to this girl, he would either be a middle-aged or an uncle! The little girl had a sharp tongue, forcefully pulling this senior to him, reminding him of his growing age!


    On the other hand, Zhao Jing had an immature expression on his face. Seeing how harmless his eyes were, no one could bear to blame him!


    "What''s wrong, uncle? Are you unhappy?" Zhao Jing crooked his head and smiled at him. "You think I''m calling you old?" You want me to call you brother? Brother? "Or maybe ¡­"


    She paused for a moment, then lowered her head and raised the corners of her eyes, with an evil expression on her face, "Brother Ming?"


    Dongfang Wenming suddenly let out a breath of air. He seemed to be choking and immediately coughed twice. The frown on his forehead became even tighter. Flashing his sleeves, he walked towards the carriage. He felt that he could not stay together with those words!


    The little girl was sharp tongued, and she never stopped talking. Before you know what she means, she will change the subject and he will be the only one to fall into disarray! It wasn''t that he wasn''t good with words, but he was used to being unwavering on the battlefield. If he spoke, he had to be forceful!


    "Dong Fang Ming, why do you like white?" "Is it because your beloved girl also likes this Pear Blossom White dress?"


    Dongfang Wenming suddenly stopped. As he turned around to look, Zhao Jing felt a chill run down his spine!


    It was just a glance!


    Zhao Jing had never seen someone who was usually so calm and unhurried like Dongfang Zexuan. To think that he would also reveal his emotions at such a time. That gaze was so sharp that it caused one''s heart to tremble, and it was as if a cold killing intent had quickly spread to every inch of one''s body. She shivered and stiffened slightly.


    The East did not look at her clearly. It was as if someone had cut open something deep within its heart. It was dripping with blood and was in extreme pain!


    Their gazes met, and Zhao Jing shrank back. She finally knew that the iron-blooded man''s heart had always been reserved for a certain person. It had always existed, as if it had fused with the blood, as if it were a part of life and death, and could not be separated from it ¡­.


    Zhao Jing was slightly startled. This is ¡­ weak point?


    It was clearly something worth being happy about. If there was a weakness, then there was a possibility of it falling! But why couldn''t he feel happy?


    "Master!" Zhou Zhiqian rushed over and immediately broke through the awkward situation, "If I keep walking forward, I''ll reach the Kirin Manor, and once I pass the boundary of Ying Prefecture, I''ll be able to see the North River!"


    "It''s already late. Let''s find a place to rest!"


    "Then enter the city!" Zhou Zhizhi said, "I heard that there are many bandits around here."


    It was one thing to not mention bandits, but when he mentioned bandits, Zhao Jing was reminded of what happened two years ago. The bandits of Zhong Gu Mountain had gotten involved with the established empress, Qi Ruyu, and disappeared without a trace afterwards. Even the large number of soldiers sent by the Qi family had not been able to find them ¡­


    "I''ll go and take care of it!" Zhao Jing muttered as he slowly made his way into the forest.


    "Master?" Zhou Zhizhi was stunned.


    "Wait!" Dongfang Wenming stood with his hands behind his back. His face was completely cold.


    In a flash, two ox-cart passed by.


    Zhou Zhizhi was bored to death as he waited. Even when the sun had set, he still hadn''t seen Zhao Jing return.


    Is this still convenient?


    I''m afraid ¡­ Inconvenient!


    The expression in Dongfang Xi''s eyes darkened slightly, and Zhou Zhiqian hurried over to find it.


    However, even after searching through this area, he couldn''t find any trace of Zhao Jing. He had clearly seen Zhao Jing heading in his direction, so why couldn''t he find him anywhere? Feeling flustered, Zhou Zhizi hurried back to report, "Master, he''s gone!"


    In the dark world, Dongfang Wenming let out a soft laugh.


    "Master?" The Emperor lost it! " Zhou Zhizhi panicked, "Did something happen?" Could it be bandits? "


    "Let''s enter the city!" Dongfang Wuming got into the carriage.


    "Master, we''re not looking for him anymore?" Zhou Zhizhi was stunned.


    Dongfang Wenming was sitting in the carriage, rubbing his forehead helplessly. "This little guy is very smart, and his ears are very sharp. He should have already entered the city by now!"


    "Are you saying that the Emperor has entered the city?" Zhou Zhizhi tightened the reins of his horse, and immediately began to whip it.


    The horse carriage headed towards the city!


    "Master, how can you be so sure that little gongzi has entered the city?" Zhou Zhizhi did not understand. Just now, he had been with Dongfang Wenming the entire time. He did not understand if Master had a clairaudient ear or a clairvoyant eye.


    A voice from the east came through the car door, "If there is any movement in this area, how can it escape my ears? What''s more, that little thing was a smart person. If it met with danger, how could it be so obedient? However, this oxcart is not clean. She really dares to lower herself to the ground! "


    Zhou Zhiqian did not dare to say anything more. The city was so big, who knew where the emperor would be?


    Actually, Zhao Jing hadn''t gone anywhere and was just waiting for them at the city gate.


    At that time, she had made an excuse and happened to see an oxcart pass by. Without another word, she grabbed the oxcart and hid in the haystack. Just like that, the ox-cart passed by Zhou Zhizhong and the others from the east.


    Zhao Jing was feeling proud, but he was also panicking.


    Fortunately, Dongfang Wenming didn''t notice.


    Once he entered the city, Zhao Jing obediently waited for him at the city gates until he saw a carriage that had yet to arrive from the east. With a sneer on his face, Zhao Jing let out a sigh of relief.


    He finally came!


    The carriage entered the backyard of the inn, but Zhao Jing didn''t dare to follow. Dongfang Wenming''s ears were so sensitive. As long as she was slightly closer, she wouldn''t be able to escape! She wanted to place him under her nose and turn him into an initiative! After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, no one came out. Zhao Jing was sure that Zhou Zhizhong and Dongfang Wenming were staying there. Only then did he relax and walk into the alley.


    Walking in the pitch black alleyway, Zhao Jing was counting the heartbeats of his heart.


    Free!

 C48

    At the end of the darkness was a temple of earth. It was very small and usually did not burn, but at night it was a gathering place for beggars. There were quite a few beggars lying in disarray here, all of them looking very tired. They slept on the straw and curled up in a ball.


    Because of the disaster in the north of the river, there were some beggars who had fled here from the north, and it was common for them to not be able to eat to their heart''s content. Zhao Jing slowly crouched down and looked at the beggar curled up into a ball. The tip of his nose was filled with a sour stench from their bodies.


    "Who are you?" Someone was on guard.


    Zhao Jing was dressed in white, and his face was filled with a reserved expression. No matter how you looked at it, it didn''t seem like he was in trouble, but rather looked like a young master from another clan. However, what they were more afraid of was whether or not Zhao Jing was a member of the Imperial Court.


    Earlier, a messenger had passed by the Qilin''s Mansion. In order to prevent the messenger from seeing the refugees entering the city, the government officials of the city began to expel the beggars, sending quite a few beggars out of the city.


    The beggars who left the city couldn''t even get food. They could only gnaw on the tree bark and eat the grass roots. Either he would sell her out, or he would starve to death! So the beggars who remained in the city were hiding from the army all day long, and they had to hide from them all night!


    Currently, this temple was their final resting place.


    "Can I stay here for the night?" Zhao Jing asked.


    The beggars looked at her warily. None of them wanted her to stay, so they all shouted at her to scram.


    Zhao Jing got up and left. Not long after, he had quite a few white buns in his hands. "Are you hungry?"


    Hungry?


    Naturally, he was hungry.


    The belt in his pants had been tightened a few times, and he had been starving to the point of sticking it on his chest and back. How could he not be hungry?


    "I''m on my way. I plan to go to Jiangbei." Zhao Jing placed the steamed bun in his hand on the ground. "I have no ill intentions. I just want to stay here for the night!" If everyone can tolerate me staying behind, these white mantou are yours. "


    "Are you serious?" The beggar swallowed.


    Zhao Jing sat down on the haystack and let out a long breath. "My ancestors lived in Jiangbei and moved to Beijing with my parents. Upon learning of the drought in Jiangbei, he was ordered by his parents to visit his uncle in Jiangbei. Who knew that if the robbers and servants split up on the way, the remaining silver could only be exchanged for some steamed buns. Instead of taking the silver to work with, I might as well feed you all, it''s also a merit! "Everyone ¡­"


    "Young master, it''s not that we don''t want you to stay, we only thought that ¡­ "You are a member of the imperial government!" The leader of the beggars sighed, "Young master might not know this, but the imperial government had expelled the beggars. Two days ago, a large number of beggars were chased out of the city by the army. Those of us who have nothing on our person, we are all here from Jiangbei. If we don''t have a place to hide, I''m afraid we won''t be able to live on! Young Master, we cannot thank you enough for your great kindness! "


    Zhao Jing smiled. "Eat it!"


    "Thank you, young master!"


    The beggars swarmed forward, their black hands picking up the steamed buns and stuffing them into their mouths.


    "I can see that your words are extraordinary. You do not seem to be a mediocre person. How did you end up like this?" Zhao Jing looked at the beggar in the lead.


    The beggar sighed. He seemed somewhat embarrassed as he awkwardly sat down next to Zhao Jing. "I won''t hide it from my lord. I was originally a scholar, and I originally thought that I would be able to make it to the Imperial Court''s Autumn Trial. But now, it''s impossible!"


    "Why?" Zhao Jing was startled. "The Autumn Competition has not begun. You still have a chance!"


    "Encountered a great change, and was left alone!" The beggar cupped his fists as he said, "I am Wenwen Yufeng, brother is Wen Yuye from Yongzhou Prefecture, but it is a pity that I cannot go to Yongzhou because I have nothing good to offer, even a letter would be difficult to ascend to the heavens!"


    As he spoke, Wen Yufeng helplessly shook his head.


    Zhao Jing furrowed his brows. Autumn test?!


    "Little brother, can you tell me something about Jiangbei?" Zhao Jing pursed his lips. "I''m about to cross the river. If I can''t figure out the situation, I won''t be able to make the cut myself!"


    "Alright!" Wen Yufeng said, "I will tell you everything I know, so you must listen carefully. Jiangbei is in a mess right now, you have to be careful when crossing the river. If you meet any officials or troops, it would be best for you to avoid them.


    These words sounded strange. Zhao Jing didn''t understand and asked, "The army protects the citizens completely. I crossed the river in an upright manner, so why should I avoid them? Besides, I''m not a refugee, I just came to visit you uncle! "


    "Young master, you don''t know." Wen Yufeng sighed, "The present Jiangbei is no longer the Jiangbei that it was before. After experiencing a great disaster, there was a public outrage. After that, it was only because of a group of people who were there to provide relief and food for the common people that the situation eased up by quite a bit. "However ¡­"


    Wen Yufeng paused. "Before we left Jiangbei, Jiangbei began to impose a martial law on us. They said that they found the corpses of the soldiers and the ship that was penetrated, and are hunting for the culprit!"


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. She was naturally aware of these matters!


    After a pause, Zhao Jing asked, "Can we talk about the disaster?" For example, how bad was the drought in the North of the river? If refugees are being expelled everywhere, how will they survive? "


    "Live?" Wen Yufeng let out a long sigh. "So difficult!"


    Sitting upright, Wen Yufeng recounted the northern part of the Jiang Dynasty, "The three counties in Daizhou are Yiyang, Yinling and Jiugao. The Prefect of the Prefecture Residence was called Lin Gonggong, but this person was not wise at all. The one who had been advising him all this time was the Grand Master behind him, and he seemed to be called Gongsun Zhen! Speaking of this Gongsun Zhen, he had quite the background! I heard that there is someone working in the capital as an official! "


    Zhao Jing was stunned. "My parents and I have moved to the capital and have seen many great figures. Tell me, what kind of great figure is this Gongsun family?"


    Wen Yufeng scratched his head. "I don''t know about that. I heard it''s an official from the capital. How would the commoners know?" The Daizhou Prefecture is located in a remote place, so where would one get so much knowledge? It is only natural for them to say that they are an official of the capital! "


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. If he knew that she was the emperor, wouldn''t he be so frightened that he would directly faint?


    Was there any high ranking official in the capital with the surname Gongsun?


    Zhao Jing had secretly gotten a copy of the list of court officials from Zhao Yuannan and memorized it. There was not a single official with the surname Gongsun that was above Grade Three. On the other hand, there was one with the surname Gongsun that was only known to those above Grade Four among the salt envoys. I just don''t know if these two grandchildren are relatives or not!


    Or maybe that Gongsun was just babbling nonsense and was just looking at him to fool around! It had to be known that no matter how good the oil and water was, the salt rider could not be considered a big shot. How could he be considered a big shot?! Ridiculous! Nonsense!


    "And then?" Zhao Jing asked again, "What did they do?"


    Wen Yufeng shook his head. "At that time, I had already secretly crossed the river and left Jiangbei. I heard that something big happened later on. They said that they found the location of the official rations and that it might involve some important figure in the capital!"


    A big shot?


    Zhao Jing inwardly laughed. That was because she had lifted up a stone in an attempt to break an unidentified foot in the east and then poured the dirty water on the Qi family! On the surface, however, Zhao Jing still pretended to be surprised. "Really?"


    "The waters here are too deep. Young master, you''d better be careful when you go to Jiangbei. Remember not to meddle in other people''s business. After you''ve finished your inspection, leave quickly!" Wen Yufeng kindly reminded, "I don''t want to cause trouble when the time comes!"


    Zhao Jing nodded repeatedly. "I know!"


    "In the chaos of Jiangbei, parents and officials do not worry about the safety of the people. They only want to cover up the situation, how can the people live a good life?" "You can''t even ask for rice now, and you''ve almost taught the roots of the bark grass outside to gnaw on. If this goes on ¡­" Wen Yufeng shook his head and left in utter disappointment.


    When Zhao Jing saw him curled up in a corner, his heart couldn''t help but be moved. How many scholars in this world would be buried here because of this natural disaster? If that was the case, he might not be able to pick out a few suitable candidates for himself during this year''s Autumn Trial ¡­


    Those who entered the imperial court were all those dresses. Her hopes of exchanging blood would truly become extremely slim! Jiangbei was uncertain, and the imperial court was in a troubled state. His hopes from earlier were about to be dashed! Lu Yi activated his entire body, and at the end, he lifted a rock to smash his own foot!


    Leaning against the haystack, Zhao Jing tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. The first reason was that this haystack was too dangerous. She had been raised in the palace for two years, so she really wasn''t used to this sort of place. Secondly, she had already developed a suspicious and cautious mindset. Without Dongfang Wenming to protect her, how would she dare to fall asleep?!


    The East is not clear!


    With a slight frown on his forehead, for some reason, he thought of what he had done?


    Zhao Jing turned over and sat up. He waited until the sky had turned white before leaving the temple.


    Wen Yufeng chased after him. "Young master!"


    Zhao Jing was stunned. "Little brother, you still have something to do?"


    Wen Yufeng handed a steamed bun to him, "Didn''t you say you have no money? Eat it! "


    Zhao Jing took the steamed bun from his hand. "Thank you, little big brother!"


    "This is not the right time to go to Jiangbei, I hope that young master will have a pleasant journey. Be careful!" Wen Yufeng cupped his hands.


    Zhao Jing tore off a piece of cloth and handed it over. "If Young Master can make it to the capital for the test, you can take this to the Full Moon Residence. At that time, someone will notify me!" "We will meet again in the capital!"


    "Thank you, young master!" Wen Yufeng respectfully received it with both hands. "I will definitely do my best to hurry to the capital."


    Zhao Jing nodded and quickly left. After walking for a long time, she had passed the Qilin Mansion and Ying Prefecture. When she was lucky, she could take an ox-cart or a carriage to avoid the pain of walking, but she was still able to reach the North River.


    Standing on the riverbank, Zhao Jing surveyed the vast expanse of the river.


    Back then, she pawned the steamed buns at the Earth Temple for a jade pendant at her waist. Unfortunately, the pawnshop owner didn''t know what was good for himself and the price was too high, so she couldn''t get much silver. After buying the steamed buns, he only had a bit of it left for self-defense. Now that he had endured to this point, he was almost at his wit''s end.


    He had asked a lot of boatmen this morning, but none of them dared to go to Jiangbei. In the end, it was Zhao Jing who gave her his crown in exchange, so the middle-aged man was willing to send her to Jiangbei Province. The river was vast, and the boats were travelling alone on the surface of the river. The direction could not be seen clearly amidst the thick fog.


    "Young master, why do you insist on going to Jiangbei?" The boatman sighed, "Jiangbei, it''s a living hell now..."


    Zhao Jing straightened her body and stood at the bow of the ship. She was riding the wind and breaking the waves.


    If he didn''t advance, he would retreat. If he retreated, he would have no way to survive!


    Just as they were about to reach the shore, a hubbub broke out and a large number of officials and soldiers swarmed in!


    Zhao Jing was astonished. What was going on? Was Dongfang Wenming capturing her?!

 C49

    The boatman immediately turned around, not daring to continue docking. He directly headed towards the river!


    Zhao Jing''s body swayed and he almost fell into the river. Fortunately, he was able to quickly grab the side of the boat and squat down to stabilize himself. When he looked back at the river bank, he saw a large number of soldiers and officials catching refugees. The riverbank was in complete chaos.


    Fortunately, there was fog on the river today, so the soldiers and soldiers were too busy catching refugees to notice them. The boat quickly disappeared into the fog! However, this wasn''t a solution. Once the fog dissipated, they would have nowhere to hide. The most important thing was to get to the shore as soon as possible!


    "What are they doing?" Zhao Jing clutched his chest as his heart skipped a beat, his complexion turning slightly blue.


    "As long as young master is used to it, it''s fine. Do you know why big guys don''t want to cross you to the other side? "I heard that they found the official''s food, and that the people who had helped the civilians with the food were eating the lost official''s food on the boat that had disappeared along the river!" The boatman sighed. "Young master, why don''t we go back? I won''t take your money! "


    "Just find a quiet place and put me down!" Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. "I''m determined to do it. I won''t turn back!"


    "Ah, young man!" The boatman let out a soft sigh. Finally, when the fog had dissipated, he found a place with no one around and allowed Zhao Jing to climb onto the shore.


    "Young master, be careful!" The boatman left a message and left the area.


    Zhao Jing had climbed onto the shore. There was no ferry here, so it wasn''t a place to disembark from the ship. But there were no officials here, so she could only do as she was told!


    The imperial court was trying to capture the murderer. This was a good thing! However, they were all refugees, so what kind of murderer was this? Those pig brains could not even think about it. How could a refugee be one of those who robbed officials'' ships? With this kind of ability, he wouldn''t need to be a refugee that was being chased, and would also have to face the danger of being starved and frozen!


    Upon reaching the shore, Zhao Jing was at a loss as to what to do. Although she had the An policy of the State of An, she was still a twelve or thirteen year old child. The north of the river was extremely vast, and as far as the eye could see, it was desolate and barren. There was not the slightest bit of flourishing activity in the capital, nor was there any sense of stability on the other side of the river.


    The wind blew past the barren grasses, filling the sky with bleakness.


    Walk forward into the shrubbery and you will see one or two people lying motionless on the ground. Looking at his tattered clothes and dirty clothes, he should be a refugee! If his chest didn''t move up and down, he probably wouldn''t be able to survive.


    Zhao Jing took a deep breath. She never thought that Jiangbei would be in such a state. Back on the ship, she had asked the boatman about the direction of the Darchu Prefecture. It was a disaster area over there, and the situation would probably be worse. Wei Shuge had said that most of the people there were placed in the severely affected counties.


    Although Zhao Jing wanted Qi Yunshan and Dongfang Wenming to bite him, her master and grandmaster had taught her kindness, so she didn''t dare to be too ruthless. In any case, regardless of where the congee was laid, it would serve as a framing for the unknown in the East. Thus, he decided to let Wei Shuge focus most of her power on the place where the calamity occurred.


    If he went to the Suburb Prefecture, he might even be able to meet with Wei Shuge''s people and pass on the news to the capital!


    As Zhao Jing headed towards the north, he saw quite a few refugees hiding in the bushes, breathing heavily, or leaning against the shade of a tree. All the way to the city, it was like this all the way! The wild grass was mixed with dust and sand, causing Zhao Jing to be dazzled.


    If they didn''t leave the palace, they really wouldn''t know. So there really was an existence from the Infernal Realm!


    In the palace, she was too lazy to eat or sleep, and always wanted to be free from the palace. Now that he was out of the palace, he could not eat well and could not sleep well. There were people starving to death everywhere! It wasn''t so easy to enter the city on foot either.


    After experiencing the temple of the earth, after experiencing Yingzhou, after experiencing Wangbei River floating on the ship, his white clothes have long been dirty. When she was in Qilin City, she had pawned the jade pendant and given the boatman the crown. She could only tie her hair with a piece of cloth. Now, she was completely broke.


    Wooden horses were set up in front of the city gate to stop the refugees from entering.


    Zhao Jing stood at the door for a long time, being sized up by the soldiers guarding it. In the end, when they saw that her clothes were not too bad, they felt that she was not a refugee.


    Within the city, there was martial law!


    Zhao Jing stood at the side of the street and watched as the army marched through the streets, relentlessly pursuing the refugees. His armor and military boots made neat noises as they collided, making him sound even more sarcastic!


    The soldiers of the Da Xia Empire didn''t go to protect their home and protect their country, but instead ordered the innocent citizens of the Da Xia Empire to capture them as they pleased. Or some invisible place where human lives are like grass and they want to kill... So he killed them too!


    Someone was talking in his ear.


    One of them said, "I heard that a lot of people have been arrested in the prison of the Prefect''s yamen."


    Another one said, "It''s all because of those officials!" We''re not considered strong here, you don''t know where Yiyang is, it''s even worse!


    Zhao Jing clenched his fists tightly within his sleeves. The people who were waiting to watch the show had all dispersed. He reached out to touch his waist. He only had two lines of money on his waist, and since he was short of food in the city, he probably wouldn''t even be able to buy a steamed bun for two lines of money!


    She lowered her head to look at the boots on her feet. From the Qilin Hall to Qianzhou, then from Yingzhou to Wang Beihe, her shoes were almost worn out. Otherwise, she would have been able to use these shoes to exchange for some silver.


    Suddenly, her expression shook.


    Although he had changed his clothes when he left the palace, he still wore these boots. Although the upper of the boots were almost worn out, but these boots were embroidered with golden threads and hidden patterns like an auspicious cloud ¡­ Gold thread and silver thread!


    His boots had been replaced with cloth shoes. The space between Zhao Jing''s eyebrows slightly creased. The wind blew against his ankles, making him feel extremely cold! She was probably the most destitute monarch in the history of Grand Xia!


    Fortunately, the golden threads on her boots were made of pure gold. Other than exchanging them for her cloth shoes, she also left some money for her to eat.


    Her body was already smelly, but the river water was cold in the autumn. Her body definitely couldn''t handle it! He had to find an inn to have a comfortable hot bath. If not, he would be chased out like a refugee sooner or later!


    After finding a small inn, Zhao Jing asked the waiter to prepare some hot water.


    Her clothes were soaked in water. She no longer had any plans to go out today, nor did she have any spare money to buy clothes. She could only make do by soaking her clothes in water to dry them before wearing them tomorrow. A comfortable hot bath, and a good night''s sleep. Tomorrow, I''ll be refreshed!


    Outside, the sky gradually darkened. Zhao Jing''s body was extremely weak. He was extremely tired as he soaked in the hot water barrel.


    The upper and lower lids of his eyes were fighting as sleepiness assaulted him. Zhao Jing had actually fallen asleep without a trace of consciousness.


    This was a very comfortable sleep. It was warm, warm, and comfortable all over! Without Dongfang Wenming by her side, she walked by herself or by the ox-cart on the way. When she arrived at the Danzhou Manor, she was already exhausted!


    When his angina pecked, Zhao Jing''s eyebrows were tightly knitted together. He unconsciously curled up his body, letting out pained moans from his mouth. These days, she was relying on her own willpower to slowly make it through!


    "Mother ¡­" "It hurts ¡­" she shouted in a low voice.


    A voice that sounded like an illusion entered his ears. "He really isn''t afraid of death!"


    A dreamy yellow sorghum, half asleep and half awake, its body alternating intensely with cold and heat. Zhao Jing didn''t know what was wrong with him. He had only taken a bath, so how could he have fallen asleep?


    The next day, the sun rose, illuminating the entire room through the window.


    Zhao Jing propped herself up weakly. The faint light of dawn pierced through her eyes, making it hard for her to open them. She narrowed her eyes and was shocked to find herself lying on the bed, completely naked. The blanket tightly wrapped around his body. His sharp eyes suddenly narrowed as he quickly swept his gaze across everything in the room.


    When he was in the palace, Zhao Jing had developed a special habit of living. As long as it was within her sphere of influence, she would maintain her habitual compulsive disorder. All items must be in one place and must not be moved at all!


    There was a glass of water behind the door.


    A piece of paper was stuck to the gap in the door. Everything was fine!


    The windows had not been pried open, and the tables and stools had not been moved in their original places.


    With a sigh of relief, Zhao Jing got out of bed and wrapped himself in clothes! She had no impression of what had happened last night. However, he still felt some sweat when he woke up just now. Could it be ¡­


    As he walked past the bathtub, Zhao Jing reached out to touch the water in the bathtub. Then, he leaned over and touched the blanket next to the bathtub. It was still wet, but not very wet. She measured it with her palm. The wet area was about the size of two feet.


    Did he really walk out of the bathtub and fall asleep?


    Sleep so deeply?


    After exiting the room, Zhao Jing looked for the waiter from yesterday. "Second Brother, last night I ¡­"


    "What''s wrong, young master? You don''t look too good, but are you cold? " The waiter hurriedly asked.


    Zhao Jing forced a smile. "I think so!" I was going to ask you to bring me more hot water last night, but somehow I fell asleep! "


    "That''s right! This humble one specifically stood at the door and asked you, "If you said you were not feeling well, then you fell asleep. No need to bring any more hot water, this little one will slip away!" The second brother shook his handkerchief and asked, "Is there anything else, Young Master?"


    "Was I not feeling well yesterday?" Zhao Jing stared blankly at him for a long time. "Did I say anything else?"


    "Yes sir!" The second brother looked at Zhao Jing with suspicion. "The Young Master said that he thought you had a fever." I even asked if you want to invite a doctor. You said that there''s no need, just sleep for a bit, and I don''t want to disturb you anymore! "


    Zhao Jing opened his mouth, but didn''t know what to say.


    "If there''s nothing else, young master, I''ll go and get busy!" With that, the second brother left in a hurry.


    Zhao Jing walked out of the inn as if he were in a dream, his mind in a daze. He had said so much last night? Why didn''t she have a single impression of him? Before leaving, she carefully inspected the room. It was true that she was the only one in the room that had her movements, but those words ¡­ Zhao Jing reached out to touch his forehead. There was still some heat remaining. Had he lost his mind from last night''s fever?


    "Master, why didn''t you let the young master know that you went in yesterday?" Zhou Zhizhi did not understand.


    Within the blue carriage, Dongfang Wenming looked at the thin figure between the curtains of the carriage and unconsciously furrowed his brows.


    However, he lowered his hand that was raising the curtain, and gave two soft coughs, "She likes to travel alone, so just follow and protect her!" Young people are reckless, and do not know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is.


    "I am right!" Zhou Zhizhi paused, "But why did this grandpa come back wet yesterday?" Seeing that Dongfang Wenming hadn''t said anything, Zhou Zhizhong said doubtfully, "This humble servant remembers that it didn''t rain yesterday ¡­"


    "Where did all this nonsense come from?" Dongfang Wenming rubbed his glabella, "Hurry up and catch up. If you lose her, I''ll skin you alive!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiqian hurried out, put on his bamboo hat, and drove.


    Inside the car, Dongfang Wenming let out a long breath. Even if his body was made of iron, it couldn''t withstand the cold autumn water. In his hand was the waistband he had taken back from the pawnshop. Dongfang Wenming''s eyebrows tightened even more!

 C50

    After a while, the carriage stopped at the entrance of the alley, and Zhou Zhizhi quickly entered the carriage, "Master, Young Master is eating by the side of the road! This young master of mine is so weird, he actually dares to refuse luxurious food, and insisted on making it so arduous. I really can''t figure it out! "


    "There are a lot of things I can''t figure out." Dongfang Wenming coughed twice and held the front of his shirt.


    "Master, why didn''t you go in through the main entrance yesterday? Why did you have to go down from the roof? It''s easier to walk through the window than it is to walk through it! " Zhou Zhizhi did not understand.


    Dongfang Wenming''s face darkened slightly, "You''re talking too much!"


    "This lowly official knows his crimes!" Zhou Zhiqian was shocked.


    Through the window? As long as he opened the window yesterday, this girl would definitely disappear today! If it wasn''t for the fact that he got off the car outside the gates of the Qilin Hall and had Zhou Zhiqian drive into the city alone to lure out Zhao Jing, he might not have been able to find any trace of this little fox!


    At that time, Zhao Jing had been squatting in front of the city gate, watching the carriage enter the city. After seeing the carriage enter the city, the little girl had sneakily followed the carriage all the way to the inn before leaving with a smile on her face.


    In order to find out more news about Jiangbei, she did "treat money like nothing" and even gave away such a precious waistband to the pawnshop, in exchange for a few steamed buns for the beggar. Was he too intelligent, or was he too stupid?


    On the way to Jiangbei, Dongfang Cunming followed her all the way. He saw her sleeping under a tree when she was tired and lying by the stream to drink water when she was thirsty. Occasionally, when he was very hungry, he would squat down and hug himself tightly. Only when he was too hungry, he would continue walking forward!


    From beginning to end, he didn''t show himself.


    Until last night!


    Wei Shuge wasn''t the only one who knew about Zhao Jing''s habits. Her cautious and suspicious personality far surpassed ordinary people. Going in through the window was fast, but it was inevitable that it would alarm her! In her heart, she felt a strange sense of joy. It was fortunate that last night had passed, otherwise, who knew what would happen if she stayed in the bath barrel and stayed up all night!


    This made people grind their teeth hate-- Stubborn!


    "Master, the young master is leaving!" Zhou Zhiqian''s voice brought him back to reality.


    He lifted up the window curtain with his fingertip once again, only to see the little girl running very fast in the crowd.


    Dongfang Cunming''s heart suddenly tightened, "Get out of the car and chase him!" When his voice fell, he was the first to jump off the carriage.


    Within the crowd, Zhao Jing was running as fast as he could. His mind was extremely dizzy. But she could not stop. The carriage had been following her all morning. Walking out of the inn and to the roadside stall, then now ¡­


    She was almost certain that Dongfang Wenming was in the car. The voice from last night was definitely not her imagination.


    He really came!


    After turning a corner, Zhao Jing quickly dashed into an alleyway.


    Zhao Jing was naturally extremely fast. She was used to being cautious in the palace, so leaving the palace wouldn''t change her ''cowardly and afraid of death'' personality. As a result, when she first entered the inn, she had already thought of a way out. However, Zhao Jing didn''t expect that the older the better!


    Dongfang Wenyi had been in the martial arts world for many years, and the battlefield was a test of his ability to respond and respond to danger. When he saw the alley, he had already guessed the path Zhao Jing would take.


    Zhao Jing had been a powerless Zhao Jing from the beginning to the end, but Dongfang Wenming was an extremely skilled general!


    Compared to Zhao Jing, he was clearly at a disadvantage.


    Dongfang Wenming stood at the end of the alley with his hands behind his back. He was waiting quietly for Zhao Jing to run out ¡­


    Panting, Zhao Jing kept looking back with a complacent smile on his face. However, the instant he focused his gaze, all the smiles froze on his face. Therefore, the smile on his face turned to the corner of Dongfang Wenming''s lips. He couldn''t help but smile at her, so much so that even he himself didn''t notice it!


    Zhao Jing halted his steps and looked up at the extremely bright sun. He walked to the wall and leaned against it, but didn''t say anything. He had a cold expression on his face and didn''t want to say anything.


    Since she didn''t come over, it was naturally him who came over.


    As she got closer, her tall figure blocked out all the light in her vision, "I followed you the whole way but you didn''t know, yet you still dare to run out? Do you think you can survive if you meet someone else who has ulterior motives? "If you have the energy to run, you can continue to run. I''ll wait!"


    When she raised her head to look at him, her entire body was enveloped in his shadow, her eyes were filled with stubbornness and unwillingness, "If the East is not clear, don''t go too far!" "If I wasn''t too careful in Kirin City, you wouldn''t have been able to find me!"


    Who said that being careful wasn''t a big mistake? She was just being too careful, but instead, it turned out to be a disaster!


    "To be able to figure out where his weakness is in such a short time, he''s still a child to be taught." Dongfang Wenming stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at her from above, but his gaze unconsciously fell on her chest.


    His throat rolled slightly as he recalled the scene from last night: the smooth, jade-white muscles of ice, the soft, boneless body. Floating in the water, she looked like a sculpted piece of unpolished jade. However, the elegance behind her disheveled appearance was replaced by the unfathomable object shrouded in mist ¡­


    It''s a pity, she would never be as beautiful as Su Yeyu in her life, or as enchanting as a woman with red makeup!


    Zhao Jing crossed his arms over his chest and raised his knees. If it weren''t for Dongfang Xi''s quick reaction, he would have probably crawled down from the pain by now. If it was any more serious, he might lose his heir!


    With his heart in a mess, his heartbeat inexplicably quickened. Dongfang Ming looked at her in disbelief, "What is he doing?" As soon as he said that, a crisp slap to the face.


    When Zhou Zhizhi arrived at the mouth of the alley and saw this scene, he immediately slipped back into the carriage. Other than the old general who had passed away, no one else in his family dared to greet him. However, this little emperor ¡­


    Unconsciously, Zhou Zhizhi touched his own face!


    The slap was so loud, how much pain did it hurt?


    Dongfang Wenming was also stunned for a moment. In his entire life, aside from his own father, no one else would dare to do such a thing ¡­


    "You old pervert!" Zhao Jing gnashed his teeth, looking like a crazed wolf. If it wasn''t because she was too weak, she would probably pounce on him and bite him to death!


    Seeing her clutching her chest, Dong Fangzi''s eyes turned even colder, "You dare call your father an old pervert with just this little bit of mosquito meat?" Who gave you that confidence? "


    Zhao Jing stamped his feet in hatred. "Dong Fang Ming, you''ve gone too far!"


    "This official dares not!" His face was covered with a red five-finger mark as he spoke. "Your majesty has already scolded me, and I''ve already beaten you. Isn''t it about time to return with this subject?"


    "Was it you last night?" she asked. "I wouldn''t go back with a beast unless I made myself clear!"


    After saying that, Dongfang Wenming glanced at the alley, "When you ran over, there was no one inside right?"


    Zhao Jing hesitated. "No ¡­"


    In the next moment, Dongfang Wenming suddenly pulled her wrist and walked inside.


    Zhao Jing refused to leave. "What are you doing?" Dongfang Wenming, let me tell you, if you dare to disobey me, I ¡­ I''ll cut you down ¡­ Old pervert! Old pervert! "


    Dongfang Wenming simply carried her on his shoulder and walked straight into the alley.


    Zhou Zhizhi lifted the curtain of the carriage window slightly and looked at his master''s elegant back with a stupefied expression. Where was he going to carry the little emperor?


    There weren''t many people in the alley, only a few beggars hiding in the shadows. Seeing that someone was coming, their first reaction was to scatter and run out of the alley like a madman. Dongfang Wenming had put Zhao Jing down in this corner!


    Zhao Jing''s face turned red and his ears turned red. He began to pant heavily as he said, "Dong ¡­ Dong ¡­ Dong ¡­ Dong ¡­" What are you doing? Hey! The East is not clear! "


    "Don''t you think this subject is dissatisfied after seeing the emperor''s body? Is one person once enough? " With a solemn expression, he began to undress. "After all, the emperor is different. This subject is willing to let the emperor see everything until he is satisfied and satisfied!"


    Zhao Jing''s face instantly turned ashen, as if he had knocked over a workshop. All colors ¡­ The way he looked at Dongfang Wenming was as if he had seen a ghost! Her eyes widened as she watched him take off his outer garment. Then she untied her inner garment, revealing her firm and muscular chest.


    Looking down along his chest... As a daughter''s instinctive reaction, Zhao Jing immediately covered his face and turned around. "You shameless madman, I can see through you!" You bastard! Who wants to see you? Who wants to have a fight with you! "Dong Fang Ming, I hate you!"


    Dongfang Wenming''s movements stopped. Zhao Jing was carrying him on his back, so he naturally didn''t know what expression he had on his face. He could only hear that unhurried voice whispering in her ear, scorching her already red ear!


    "Is the Emperor really not going to watch?" He asked in a serious tone, not a hint of frivolity in his tone. On the contrary, there was an additional seriousness in his tone. "Only this once. If the emperor chooses not to look, then this official will treat it as you turning the tables over!"


    "The East is not clear!" Zhao Jing gnashed his teeth. "You''re ruthless!"


    In some matters, a woman was always at a disadvantage!


    For example, the girl who had yet to open her heart, or the shrewd and deep General that was well versed in the affairs of the world!


    There seemed to be something sticky on his face. Zhao Jing subconsciously reached out to touch his face, and his palm ¡­ It was a dark red color.


    A nosebleed?!


    His vision turned dark and Zhao Jing fell to the ground!


    "Your majesty!" Dongfang Wenming was startled. He immediately pulled her into his embrace.


    In that instant, the girl''s ice-cold and soft cheeks were pressed tightly against his chest, while her skin was pressed tightly against his chest. It was unknown who was the one who was cold and who was the one who was scalded?


    Dongfang Wenming carried Zhao Jing, whose face was covered in blood, back to the carriage.


    Zhou Zhiqian was shocked, "What''s wrong with young master?"


    "Cut the f * cking crap, let''s go!" Dongfang Wenming''s face was terrifyingly dark.


    The horse carriage quickly left.


    Zhao Jing didn''t remember what happened after that. He was only able to hear the faint sounds of someone speaking while he was still in a deep slumber. The voice sounded old, "It''s nothing serious, just my body is too weak. After the intense exercise, some blood energy is surging. Just rest well!"


    The sound of footsteps could be heard as he walked away. Zhao Jing''s eyes were tightly shut.


    "I heard it already, why aren''t you getting up!" A warm voice entered his ears, "Are you planning to continue hugging me? Carrying you back to the capital? "


    Return to the capital?!


    Zhao Jing opened his eyes and stared at the face in front of him with resentment. "Why didn''t I notice before? When Father Zhong spoke, he liked to stare at people from such a close distance!"


    "This is similar to how this humble subject had never realized before that the Emperor was such a glib tongue!" Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes. Suddenly, his lips twitched as if he was ridiculing Dongfang Wenming.


    With that, he backed away. He was still the Regent with a stern expression on his face.


    Zhao Jing rubbed his face. When he thought of the scene from before, he felt that his face was burning. He actually had a nosebleed in front of Dongfang''s unclear face. It really was ¡­ How shameful! Sitting upright, Zhao Jing gouged out his eyes. She still remembered that debt!

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    "What is the Emperor planning to do?" He had finally returned to the main topic at hand. When he looked at her again, there was no emotion in his eyes. "You came to this desolate land and want to fly yourself away?"


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes in silence.


    "It doesn''t matter if you don''t say anything. The emperor will just follow this humble subject here!" After saying that, Dongfang Wenming stood up.


    "It''s my turn to ask you this. What exactly does Father Zhong want to do?" Zhao Jing stared at his extremely handsome profile. "What are you planning to do by bringing me to this desolate land from so far away?"


    Dongfang Wenming spoke coldly, "Let the Emperor experience the suffering of the people. Wouldn''t it be great if he could be more worried for the people when he took up his position in the pavilion later on? Even the Emperor is willing to part with his waist and crown. It can be seen that he has a deep understanding of the suffering of the people, and is unwilling to bear it! "


    Zhao Jing straightened his body. This fellow had really been following him the entire time!


    From the looks of it, he already knew about the matter regarding the temple!


    Eastward scoundrel! Sly old fox!


    After tightly wrapping himself in the blanket, Zhao Jing took a deep breath. "Who wants to have an official''s conversation with you?" If Father Zhong did not make things clear today, I would never let this matter rest! "If you can save your face and not find me trouble, I will treat it as having no legs. Father Zhong, please do your best to carry me back to the capital!"


    She looked at him with a fake smile, "Presumably, the people of the capital and the civil and military officials would be very much looking forward to this scene! At the same time, after the meal and tea break, you can also teach your teacher at the foot of the bridge to come up with such a beautiful story about missing your sleeves! "


    Dongfang Wenming slowly sat down on the edge of the bed. His pair of deep eyes stared straight at her.


    Zhao Jing subconsciously shrunk his body. "Why are you looking at me like that?" The choice and decision are yours, not mine! "Now, I am the rope at your waist, a grasshopper jumping onto your back. Wherever you go, I will follow you. What can I do?"


    "Your Majesty said ¡­ "Broken sleeve?" Dongfang Wenming frowned with a hint of helplessness. "Then does the emperor know what is called a broken sleeve?"


    "Long Yangjun in the past and Dong Xianjun in the future. When you go with the blade and cut off the sleeve, you often accompany the Han Dynasty''s Emperor Mourning. " Zhao Jing looked at him.


    Dongfang Wenming nodded. "Your majesty has read quite a few books!"


    "Of course!" Zhao Jing looked away and humphed in a low voice.


    Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her lower jaw. However, he gripped it tightly, forcing her to meet his slightly cold eyes. A few cracks had actually appeared in his eyes, and the light of a candle flame seemed to have popped out from them. It was a bright jump that made people feel weak, and they didn''t dare to look straight at it!


    "Your Majesty''s words are wrong. Since we''re talking about Broken Sleeve, it''s only natural that we have to have the real strength of the Broken Sleeve to tolerate the name of Broken Sleeve." If you have no reputation, I''m afraid you have to first ask this humble subject about the sword! " He smiled faintly, but his eyes were extremely cold.


    Zhao Jing glared at him, only to feel that his hand ¡­ Something was not right! His palm seemed to be a little hot. It was different from its usual temperature; it should be a little higher.


    After letting go of his hands, Dongfang Wenming gave a low cough before standing up and leaving.


    "Are you not feeling well?" Zhao Jing asked.


    He paused at the door. "The Emperor can take care of himself. Don''t worry about others."


    With that, he strode out of the room.


    Outside the door, the moonlight was mesmerizing, and the night was dark.


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips. He had slept too much in the day, so he was now very clear-headed and was no longer able to sleep. After running for such a long time, he never would have thought that he would still be in the palm of Dongfang Wenming''s hand. What a shameless old pervert!


    Zhou Zhiqian entered the room carrying the medicine. "Your majesty!"


    "What is it?" Zhao Jing stared at the bowl of medicine.


    What she hated the most in her life was probably taking medicine!


    She had been eating non-stop ever since the appearance of the East. These things changed her body little by little, slowly eroding her life. Now, even the ancestor master was powerless. Her life had long since been lost when she was ten years old, when she first met someone from the East that was not yet clear!


    "Father is sick?" Zhao Jing picked up the medicine and drank it all without a second thought.


    Zhou Zhizhi smiled, "Your Majesty does not need to worry. Yesterday, my body was wet, so I caught a bit of cold. Fortunately, your body is strong and healthy, so you don''t have to worry about it! "


    "Wet?" Zhao Jing frowned. I don''t need to get wet to get her out of the water! What was this Dongfang that he didn''t know about?


    "This lowly official will take his leave!" Zhou Zhizhi bowed and left.


    Zhao Jing rubbed the center of his brows. The actions of Dong Fang Ming were truly puzzling. Sometimes he could be indifferent, sometimes he could do childish things like taking off his clothes, but he just had to ¡­ She couldn''t do anything to him.


    Dongfang Wenming was silently standing in the yard, as if he was thinking about something.


    Zhou Zhizhi bowed, "Master!"


    "You drank it?" Dongfang Wenming frowned. So obedient?


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizhi was holding an empty bowl, "Not a single drop left!"


    "Alright!" Relieved, Dongfang Wenming took a step forward. When he arrived, he turned his head to look at Zhou Zhiqian under the extremely beautiful moonlight. He asked in a lukewarm tone, "Master, are you very old?"


    Zhou Zhiqian was startled. He never expected his master to ask such a question and waited for him to come back to his senses before he smiled and said, "I''m only in my early twenties, not even in my thirties. Moreover, I haven''t even married and you''re already so handsome.


    Dongfang Wenming nodded with a cold face and then slowly left.


    "What happened to grandpa?" Zhou Zhizhi looked at the empty bowl in his hand.


    He had followed Dongfang Wenming for so many years, but now that he thought about it, Master had never asked such a strange question before!


    Dongfang Wenming also didn''t know what was going on with him. It was all just some baffling question. Fortunately, he was used to doing martial arts. Even if he had something in his heart, he wouldn''t easily show it on his face!


    In the simple courtyard, the moonlight was alluring.


    Zhao Jing gathered up his clothes and sat on the front steps, his gaze sluggish as he looked forward. She did not know what she was thinking, but she was particularly engrossed in her thoughts, to the point that even when he was standing behind her, he was unable to detect it!


    "What are you thinking about?" he asked.


    Zhao Jing''s eyelids jumped, but she didn''t show any surprise on her face. She was already used to his elusive appearances. "I''m naturally thinking about how I can run away again!"


    "You want to run away?" Dongfang''s expression did not change.


    Zhao Jing stood up, but when she arrived in front of him, she felt that no matter what he said, she would always lower her head. After some thought, she stood on the stairs and gestured for him to go down!


    Dongfang Wenming stood there like a wooden stake, not moving at all.


    "You go down the stairs, or don''t talk to me!" Her face was cold.


    She was a monarch, and he was a vassal. Naturally, he had to obey the monarch''s commands!


    However, in the next moment, Dongfang Wenming''s forehead slowly wrinkled. This little girl ¡­


    Zhao Jing stood on the steps, while Dongfang Wenming stood at the foot. Even so, the two of them were on the same level. She was just a weak woman. Even if she wore a dragon robe, she would still be frail!


    He unconsciously frowned. She was too thin ¡­


    Zhao Jing smiled evilly. "Do you know why I want to run?"


    Dongfang did not say anything.


    "Although Father Zhong was born into the military and has always been a person of little importance, he should have heard that there are differences between men and women. After the new year, I will be thirteen years old. According to the laws of Da Xia, when I am thirteen years old, I should be referring to him! " Zhao Jing deliberately bent his waist, bringing his upper body close to his body. "Did Father Zhong think he looked good last night?"


    Dongfang Wenming still acted like he didn''t want to get in. He didn''t show any emotion on his face.


    Zhao Jing straightened his body. "If a normal man or woman feels this way, they''ll definitely devote their lives to you!" She paused for a moment and looked meaningfully towards the east. "My father and I are called father and son, but in reality, we aren''t even related in the slightest. So Father Zhong wouldn''t think that he can let this matter go just because he gave up on his own once, right?"


    "Then what do you want?" Dongfang Wenming frowned.


    "What does Father think?" Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back.


    "Does the emperor want this humble subject to marry you?" "Outsiders only regard the Emperor as a man. If you want your own daughter to be known to the world, this humble subject will not stop you!"


    Zhao Jing snorted. "Men are truly the most ruthless thing in this world. When you lift up your pants, you don''t recognize them!"


    "You!" Dongfang Wenming opened his mouth. "This humble subject didn''t touch the emperor''s body, so there''s no need for the emperor to do this!"


    "Dip in?" Zhao Jing smiled coldly. "Father Zhong, how do you feel about this?"


    Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes.


    "If he didn''t, why did he fall into the water? And now, you even suffered from a cold? " Zhao Jing was overbearing.


    Dongfang Wenming''s throat rolled. "This humble subject does not know the meaning of Your Majesty''s words?"


    "I didn''t know that Father Zhong''s endurance was so good. Even a naked girl could keep her head down! Is it because I am not enchanting enough, or is there something that Father Zhong is unable to put into words? " Zhao Jing asked in a neither hurried nor slow manner as he gently placed his fingertips on Chen Changsheng''s chest.


    "The emperor has grown up ¡­" Dongfang Wenming took a deep breath.


    Zhao Jing smiled. "I''ve grown up, and my body has also grown up!"


    Dongfang Wenming was shocked. "As the emperor, you should be more respectful!"


    "Self-respect? "Don''t you know how important I am? Don''t you think it''s better that your father hugged you more than once?" Her fingertips brushed his Adam''s apple and settled on his cheek.


    "Your majesty, it''s best if you remember your identity. If this humble subject can make you go up, I can also make you fall into the abyss. Whether you want to take this life or not is all up to this humble subject! "


    With that, he shook off her hand and left without looking back, "Stop playing tricks. I''ll bring you back to the capital after we find out about the matters regarding the government food!"


    Zhao Jing stood there leisurely, watching the direction in which Dongfang Wenming had left. There was only a hint of cold moonlight in his eyes. The East is not clear, but you have a time where you can lose control of your emotions?!


    Excellent!


    Zhou Zhiji walked up to him at the entrance of the courtyard, "Master, I''ve received news and found the location!"


    Dongfang Wenming''s face darkened. "Why aren''t you leaving?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizhi was slightly disheartened, while his master''s complexion did not look too good? He looked at the tightly shut gate behind him. Had he lost to the emperor while playing chess? He still remembered his son''s ugly expression when he lost the first game of chess to the emperor. Several more times after that, he still lost and came back with a dark face!


    He did not dare to think too much, as he hurriedly followed behind Dongfang Wenming. There were people gathered outside the courtyard. They were all wearing black clothes and riding their horses. When they saw Dongfang Wenming come out, they immediately bowed. "Your Royal Highness!"


    "Let''s go!" Dongfang Wenming jumped onto his horse, then turned to Zhou Zhizhi, "Have you finished making the arrangements?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizi nodded, "It has been arranged, young master... "We can''t leave!"


    The sound of the horses'' hooves was exceptionally ear-piercing in this silent night.


    Zhao Jing was standing in the courtyard. When he heard the sounds of the horses outside, he thought that Dongfang Wenming had begun to move. However ¡­ Was the East not afraid that his actions would disrupt the people of the city? Would he attract the attention of the city guards? Just like that ¡­


    Zhao Jing crossed his arms over his chest as his mind raced. He had already sent out the news, so why hadn''t anyone come to meet him yet? On Wei Shuge''s side, she should have also seen the mark he left on the screen. She should have informed Jiangbei to cooperate with her earlier!


    Was there a problem? Zhao Jing frowned. Could it be that he had been discovered by Dongfang Wenming, so he was killed in one fell swoop?


    Suddenly, the sky exploded with thunder.


    Zhao Jing suddenly raised his head. Sparks were lit up in the pitch-black night sky. When he came back to his senses, he heard the sound of swords clashing outside the courtyard door. It seemed that someone had barged in!


    Startled, Zhao Jing looked around, breathing heavily.


    What was going on?!

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    After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing quickly ran into the house and pulled the blanket over him. He opened all the windows, took off his shoes, and ruthlessly slammed them against the tree in the corner. Then, he threw his shoes over the wall.


    After doing all this, Zhao Jing found a dark corner and hid his petite body behind a dark bush. His heart was thumping wildly. What kind of person was this, to think that he could not even defend against the dark guards in the east?!


    The courtyard door was violently slammed open, letting out a loud bang in the silent night.


    Someone shouted, "Boss, he ran away from the wall ¡­"


    "Chase!"


    The sound of rapid footsteps rang out. Zhao Jing didn''t leave. Instead, he hid where he was and covered his nose and mouth, not allowing him to make the slightest sound ¡­ The footsteps quickly turned back. They had returned!


    Zhao Jing knew that these people wouldn''t let her go so easily. They would definitely return. Fortunately, she didn''t run out rashly, so she was able to avoid a calamity.


    Apparently, the movements in the room were caused by him running away in a hurry. The footprints on the wall and the shoes on the other side proved that she had successfully escaped!


    As the sound of footsteps faded away, Zhao Jing ran out from behind the bushes and rushed out of the courtyard. Outside the yard''s gate, all the dark guards from the east had been killed. This showed how ruthless the enemy was, and how powerful his martial arts were!


    She knew they would be back soon. After exiting the room, Zhao Jing ran in the opposite direction. After running for a while, she took off her only remaining shoe. Barefoot, she returned to the entrance of the courtyard. Then, she picked a path and quickly left!


    Since the man in black could not catch him, the courtyard was empty.


    "Boss, what should we do now?" The underling asked.


    The expression of the leader of the men in black darkened slightly as he stood before the gate with a frown on his face. After igniting the torch, the leader of the group narrowed his eyes as he stared at the blurry footprints, one deep and one shallow ¡­


    "Where did he run off to!?" With an order, the men in black rushed out in hot pursuit!


    Zhao Jing carried a shoe in his hand as he limped to support himself against the wall. How could the soft and tender soles of her feet withstand the friction of the small stones on the ground? The tiny grains of sand caused her feet to feel pain as blood slowly seeped out!


    But she knew it wasn''t safe.


    Her tricks could only buy her some time, but not absolute! They wouldn''t be able to catch her and would definitely return. They would search the entire city for her, and at that time, she would no longer have any other methods available to her!


    Zhao Jing was in so much pain that he couldn''t move anymore.


    In the pitch black night, she sat alone on the limestone steps of the long street, carefully picking the sand and rocks that had been embedded in the ground. Zhao Jing silently wept as he watched the blood quickly gush out from his wounds!


    Those who didn''t cry, even their breathing was steady. The cold wind blew into his clothes. Zhao Jing wiped the tears off his face and slowly stood up. All of a sudden, she was wearing thin clothes and was penniless. It wasn''t appropriate for her to go anywhere!


    Not far from them, patrolling guards were running over and making a racket.


    Zhao Jingyu''s eyelashes drooped. Perhaps ¡­


    After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing limped forward. From time to time, he would turn his head to survey his surroundings. She didn''t know if it was her hallucination, but she felt that there was a pair of eyes staring at her from the shadows, but she couldn''t see anything clearly from all directions!


    Forget it, his life is more important now!


    Zhao Jing''s feet were bare, and his body was covered in blood. Furthermore, she had a panicked expression on her face. It seemed like something was up! By the time she reached the corner, she was surrounded by city guards.


    "Who are you?" The leader roared.


    Zhao Jing shook his body and pointed at the city guards, then made a gesture.


    "So it''s a mute!" As the voice faded, the officials and soldiers burst into laughter.


    The leader coughed lightly and said, "Don''t laugh anymore, bring him back!"


    "Chief, why did you bring a mute back?" The underlings naturally didn''t understand, "A mute can''t admit it, but he looks like a fool!"


    "What do you know? It''s better if you''re dumb!" The leader chuckled, "Dummy can''t do bad things and can''t speak. Whatever we say will be fine!" This young man looked like he was in a sorry state, and there were even traces of blood on his body. He must have been in cahoots with the person who robbed the ship! I will report this to Grand Master right away! "


    "Brilliant!" The underlings hurriedly stopped Zhao Jing. "Let''s go, let''s go! We''ll talk about this after we get back!"


    Zhao Jing had been taken away. He was just a mute after all. If he couldn''t get anything out of him, then he would save the torture! She was thrown into a prison at the prefectural yamen''s office. She was locked up by herself, and next to her was a row of death row cells!


    There were quite a few people locked up inside, so when she entered, she took a curious look. When men and women saw the guards, they loudly cried out their grievances!


    Zhao Jing trembled and fell to the ground. The pain from her feet caused her to break out in a cold sweat. She simply sat on the ground and picked up a stalk of straw from the side, slowly picking at the sand beneath her feet. Each time she picked, she was in so much pain that she sucked in a breath of cold air.


    How could this tender skin withstand the tempering of these sand and stones!


    "Well, how did you get caught?" someone asked, poking his head out.


    Zhao Jing didn''t even look at him. The only thing that could be heard was that the voice was very clear. It seemed to be that of a young man. Now that she was mute, no matter what, she couldn''t say anything. She had to stay here until the sun rose. Those people who were committing murder, even if they wanted to, they would never imagine that she would actually stay in the yamen''s prison!


    "Hey, why aren''t you talking?"


    Zhao Jing suddenly raised his head. Just now, he had been speaking through the door of the prison, but now ¡­ This brat was actually standing in front of him! Zhao Jing subconsciously moved backwards, staring at him in disbelief!


    "What''s so strange about that? The cells under the heavens are all the same. After locking them up for a long time, they will naturally understand the trick!" He unrestrainedly used an iron wire to open the lock of the cell door and walked in as if he was in his own house.


    He squatted in front of Zhao Jing and sized him up with a thoughtful expression. "What happened to your foot?"


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything, nor did he plan on paying any more attention to him. He hastily used the hem of his robe to cover his legs.


    "Injured feet?" The teenager looked around, "Where are your shoes?"


    Zhao Jing shook his head.


    "Look at this assistant of yours who is powerless, why doesn''t she look like ¡­" Death row! " Speaking of death row, he suddenly laughed mockingly, and then scratched his head, "Hey, what''s your name? What crime have you committed? You don''t look like you can kill people! All of us have been brought in because of the official rations case. Don''t tell me that, you too! "


    The young man stood up and looked at her condescendingly. "Why are you so quiet? Are you dumb?"


    Suddenly, he squatted down in surprise, "Are you really mute?"


    Zhao Jing curled his lips and prepared to get up.


    The youth suddenly realized, "So you really are a mute. No wonder you haven''t said a word after talking to you for so long." You really can''t tell that a little mute can do such heinous things? "However, I am different from you. I am ¡­"


    Suddenly, the sound of footsteps came from outside. The young man was startled and immediately left Zhao Jing''s cell. He quickly locked her up and returned to his own cell.


    Zhao Jing inwardly laughed. He could have left the cage, but he still pretended to be imprisoned!


    The people who came were not prison guards, nor were they here for interrogation. They were a bunch of officials. If she remembered correctly, they should be the same group of people who had captured her, and she recognized the soldier in the lead. This was because he had said that it was best for a mute to not know how to speak! He also said that he would report it to Grand Master!


    "Lord?" The guard was stunned for a moment: "Him?"


    "This kid is a mute!" That soldier smiled and said, "Let him sign it!"


    Zhao Jing looked at the crowd with a puzzled expression. Someone quickly entered the room and placed a piece of paper on the table. He grabbed Zhao Jing''s hand, and was about to press it onto the paper! Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes and stared at the paper in shock. It was originally a confession letter!


    Confess that she had colluded with the pirates, and robbed their official ships?!


    "Hey, you guys didn''t even go to trial and just let him sign the contract!" The one who shouted was the youth from before, "You''re looking for a scapegoat, you''re going too far!"


    "Bastard, what are you?" The leader of the soldiers immediately became angry. Being exposed as a conspiracy naturally made him angry out of embarrassment.


    Zhao Jing suddenly found this young man very interesting. Was he not afraid of sitting down? Fortunately, she was pretending to be mute. No matter what happened, she should just remain silent! She was still pressed down on the table, but the fingers she extended out had already been withdrawn!


    The deaf were basically all mute, but not all mute were deaf. Therefore, it was not surprising that she could pretend to be mute and understand what they were saying!


    The soldier''s face turned pale as he asked in a cold tone: "Who are they?"


    The guard quickly replied: "They caught them along with a group of unruly people. At that time the unruly people incited the public but the higher ups had not decided on how to deal with them. They were afraid that there would be a riot so they kept them locked up."


    "Get him out of here! Since he''s so nosy, I''ll let him have a handprint!" The leader of the soldiers narrowed his eyes. "You reckless fool!"


    "Yes sir!" In a panic, the jailer grabbed the young man and shoved him into Zhao Jing''s cell. "Your Lordship, is this alright?"


    "Why not?" The leader of the soldiers sneered. "What''s his name?"


    "Besides the Heavenly Emperor, no one has the right to ask my name!" The young man grunted and looked at the confession letter on the table, "Yo yo, what is this? Confess? Why plead guilty? "The commoners are starving. I didn''t see you officials peeling off your skin to warm the people''s cold hearts. I only saw you showing off your strength with your sabers!"


    He crossed his arms across his chest with a look of disdain, as if watching a good show. "What, you can''t capture a real official ship, so you want to vent your anger on us little commoners?"


    After he finished speaking, he slapped Zhao Jing''s shoulder. It was so painful that Zhao Jing almost shouted out in pain. He immediately lowered his body and twisted his face to look at Mu Chen with resentment.


    "Look! You are so weak and yet you dare to rob an official ship? I say, little brother, you have really eaten the heart of a bear and the guts of a leopard! " The youth laughed twice, "If you rob an official ship like this, you''ll be lucky if you don''t get crushed to death by it!"


    "Can''t there be an accomplice?" The soldier sneered, "Cut the crap and let them sign the contract!"


    "Wait!" The teenager waved his hand and said, "If we draw here, we will be able to save our lives. With your status as an official family, you can kill us with a single word." But have you thought about it? "If someone were to investigate it carefully, there is no need to be afraid ¡­"


    The sergeant leaned in slowly. "Dead people don''t know how to break a case, and they don''t know how to talk! What are you still standing there for? Let them sign it! "


    As the sound of his voice faded, the crowd quickly pressed down on him and Zhao Jing.

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    Zhao Jing did not resist. Resistance would definitely bring harm to her. She was the emperor of Grand Xia to begin with. So what if she pressed down the hand seal?!


    The teenager struggled for a moment. Zhao Jing''s eyes widened as he watched the army ruthlessly smash the scabbard on the back of the teenager''s head. Blood immediately began to flow from the wound. Taking advantage of the young man''s fainting state, the soldiers pressed his hand down on the confession letter to draw a picture. Afterwards, they threw him into Zhao Jing''s cell.


    Looking at the departing army, Zhao Jing stood still and did not move.


    After a long time, she leaned over to take a whiff of his breath, only to faint!


    Xiao Ning''s eyes sized up this nosy young man, and under careful observation, he looked a little gentle. In other words, she was a bit of a sissy, but she was still quite loyal. In this world, not many people would dare to speak out in such a righteous manner!


    "It hurts!" He groaned.


    Zhao Jing crouched beside him, not saying a word.


    "Little Mute!" He sat up slowly and wiped the blood from the back of his head. His face was extremely pale. CHI * "It hurts!"


    He looked at her and said, "Forget it, it''s useless even if I told you. You''re just a mute after all!"


    He was probably feeling a little dizzy as he slowly sat down on a stool with his hands on the table. "I''m going to lie down and rest, I''m going to faint!"


    Zhao Jing stood up and sat in a corner. He waited for the light of dawn to slowly fall through the skylight, illuminating the entire prison cell.


    Daybreak, she was safe! Dongfang Wenming should be back by now. He would probably send someone to investigate after losing the emperor! She rubbed the soles of her feet and glanced at the sleeping youth before walking over and squatting down.


    "What are you doing?" he exclaimed.


    Zhao Jing ignored him. Didn''t he see that she was taking off his shoes? Although the shoes were big, it was still much better than walking barefoot! The soles of her feet were all wounds. She really couldn''t walk.


    Look at this young man''s boots. They were meticulously crafted and had extremely soft uppers and were full of fine fur. This was definitely not something ordinary people could use.


    "Why did you take off my shoes?" The youth was stunned for a moment. Zhao Jing was already on top of him.


    "Really? If her feet were not injured, then they would be white and tender. Those who don''t know it would think she is my daughter''s foot!" He frowned at his feet. "You took the shoes, what am I going to wear?"


    Zhao Jing pointed at the lock on the cell door.


    "Let me unlock it?" The young man laughed, "I''ve opened it, can you walk out? Even a wise Divine Martial person like me cannot escape. Just like you, a gust of wind would be able to force you against the wall, making it so that you can''t even pull you down! "


    Zhao Jing glared at him, then silently stood at the entrance.


    Rubbing the back of his head, the youth stretched lazily. "I originally wanted to hide here for a while, but now it seems like it won''t work!" If we go back and stay here, we will really be killed! " The young man quickly opened the cell door, "It will be dangerous outside. Why don''t you leave a message for me?"


    Zhao Jing ignored him and walked out.


    The teenager quickly followed, "My name is Zhong Fu, what''s your name? "I can''t just call you little mute, just in case you go out and cause some trouble ¡­"


    Zhao Jing halted his steps, opened his palm, and wrote two words.


    "Zhao? ''Jing? '' "Zhao Jing?" The teenager was stunned for a while. "Is this name really familiar? I seem to have heard of it somewhere. "


    When he came back to his senses, Zhao Jing had already left.


    Loud noises immediately came from outside, "Daring to the death, how dare you escape from the prison! Master has instructed me to kill anyone who escapes! "


    "Stop!" Zhong Fu kicked at the incoming sword and saber, pulling Zhao Jing behind him. "You want to die?" He just walked out! "Follow me closely!"


    Just at that moment, Zhong Fu had already grabbed her hand and kicked away the prison guard who was coming over, "I am also known as the King''s ¡ª ¡ª the son of Zhong Zhangtian, you dare to attack me? "Hurry up and let Lin Gaojiao see me, otherwise my father will lead the troops to flatten this small Danzhou City!"


    In an instant, the surroundings were deathly silent.


    The prison guard holding the thief looked at each other in dismay. Honored Wang Zhong and Chang Tian?!


    Zhao Jing was startled. He frowned as he looked at the young man in front of him. He had said his name was Zhong Fu, the son of the famous King Zhong Chang Tian?!


    Who was Fame King Zhong Zhangtian?


    That was a very well-known figure. From top to bottom, who didn''t know of the famous king of Grand Xia wielding an army!


    When Emperor Xian was still alive, he was known as the only King with a different surname in Grand Xia! This man had a perverted temperament and was fond of killing as if he were his own life. During the late emperor''s time, he had ventured into the utopia and buried thirty thousand prisoners, shocking everyone in the country. However, no one dared to say anything. Zhong Changtian was not in the imperial court, nor was he in the imperial court. He was only stationed in Phoenix City of Agarwood. Now, the Agarwood Prefecture was already the small court of the Da Xia Empire. But the late emperor was used to spoiling it, so who would dare to do anything to him?


    When he heard Zhong Fu call out the name of Duke Ying, those of a slightly older age knew that he was a King of Hell that could not be provoked! If he touched the son of the King of Hell, wouldn''t he be courting death?


    Zhao Jing thought to himself, ''Could this brat be bluffing?'' Phoenix City was a land of wealth and wealth, and it was more than ten thousand li away from the Prefecture Palace. Instead of guarding the gold market, would he have to suffer in this desolate land?


    However, as Zhong Fu spoke with confidence, no one dared to charge forward!


    Upon hearing that it was Prince Chong Ming, Lin Gao saw that he had immediately pushed away Hua Kui''s wife who was in his arms. He was originally still drowsy, but now his brain had cleared up.


    Gongsun Zhen was waiting outside. "That''s what the person said."


    Lin Gao saw that everyone was hurriedly putting on their clothes. That Prince Zhong Ming was not someone to be trifled with. He heard that King Zhong couldn''t beg a son, so he had dozens of daughters, only one son ¡­ One could imagine how much he treated his son like an ancestor. If the little ancestor really did arrive in the Danzhou City, he would even be sent to his yamen prison. In the future, if Prince Zhong Ming knew about this, wouldn''t that mighty army trample all over the Prefecture Prefecture?


    "Come back tonight, milord!" Hua Kui called after her.


    "Is he the King''s son?" When Lin Gao saw this, he gathered up his clothes and quickly got on the carriage. It was known to all that Lin Gao had a simple and honest look on his face when he saw how tall and big his life was. However, it was just as Yu Feng said. He was not ambitious. Other than the wind, flowers, snow and the moon, he did not know anything.


    Gongsun Zhen was born with a sharp mouth and a monkey cheek. He was as thin as a stick. It looked like he was showing a respectful attitude, but in reality, all of the power in the Da Prefecture City was in his hands!


    Wearing a long shirt, Gongsun Zhen stroked his small moustache and laughed, "Who knows! Phoenix City is thousands of miles away from the Dai Prefecture, and we are close to Wu Tuo. If he were to head there, wouldn''t Prince Zhong Ming be worried? "


    Lin Gaojiao nodded, "But what if it''s true?"


    Gongsun Zhen frowned slightly. "Then we''ll have to consider it!" According to the news from the capital, the Regent was currently in the Danzhou City, while the Prime Minister was bringing an imperial edict to relieve the calamities. This was because the official food case had also arrived in Jiangbei Province. He was still at the Lin Mansion yesterday, probably on his way to Daizhou! The reason so many important figures had gathered together was for the official food. "If this case is not resolved, I''m afraid that even your life and death can''t be saved!"


    Hearing this, Lin Gaojiao shivered as he sat in the carriage, "What should I do?"


    "This lowly official has already sent people to find the scapegoat. Since the Regent has come in secret, let us cajole the Prime Minister to finish this case!" The Board of Justice has made a firm decision. The world is at peace here! " Gongsun Zhen lowered his voice. "Sir, what do you think?"


    Lin Gaojiao nodded, "As long as we can calm this matter down, everything will be fine."


    Gongsun Zhen continued, "However, Sir, don''t be too happy too early. Prime Minister is the disciple of Imperial Tutor Qi, it won''t be easy to get rid of him! If that person in the dungeon is really the crown prince of Prince Chong Ming, then I''m afraid this matter will become a little tricky! "


    "Prince Zhong Ming is both the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister. It''s just a small province, how could it be enough to accommodate these few great buddhas? Do you know where the Regent is hiding? "If he comes out again ¡­" Lin Gao saw himself sitting in the carriage, rubbing his hands, "What do you think we should do?"


    Gongsun didn''t say a word as he accompanied Lin Gaojiao to the magistrate''s office.


    In the empty space outside the dungeon, a circle of prison guards and soldiers had surrounded Zhong Fu and Zhao Jing. Their swords and sabers were facing each other as they surrounded Zhong Fu and Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing''s complexion turned slightly pale, as if he didn''t care about what was happening. He coldly looked at the crowd before him.


    Zhong Fu was wearing only a pair of socks as he crossed his arms over his chest. He was sizing up Lin Gaojiao and Gongsun Zhen who were rushing in, a cold and thin sneer overflowing between his brows. The wound on the back of his head and the debt he was facing now, he definitely wouldn''t let them off lightly!


    "Which one of you is the prince of the Duke Palace?" Seeing Lin Gao walking over, the soldier automatically opened a path.


    In comparison to Zhong Fu''s cynicism, Zhao Jing''s demeanor was upright and his eyes were clear and cold. He had the temperament of a noble, a royal grandson. Standing behind Zhong Fu, she gave birth to an illusion that she was unable to hide the truth, causing people to be unable to stop their gazes from falling on her!


    Zhao Jing''s expression became tense. His gaze slightly darkened as it landed on Lin Gaojiao.


    Lin Gaojiao directly passed Zhong Fu and bowed towards Zhao Jing. "Crown Prince?"


    Zhong Fu frowned. "You''re so blind, yet you still dare to call yourself Gao Dazhi?"


    "Lord, it''s not him!" Gongsun Zhen hurriedly said, "It''s this person!"


    Lin Gao was stunned. He looked at Zhao Jing with a puzzled expression.


    "This is just a mute!" He then fiercely glared at Zhao Jing.


    The servants came to report that they had caused a ruckus. Gongsun truly wished to hack this mute into a thousand pieces, but ¡­ Now that the Crown Prince had appeared, he didn''t dare to do anything to him!


    Zhao Jing, on the other hand, knew very well that if Gongsun was able to recognize her as a ''mute'', he would definitely have a good excuse for speaking with his underlings!


    "Mute?" Lin Gaojiao frowned as he looked at Zhong Fu. "Is this the prince of the Duke''s Mansion?"


    "Do you want me to write a letter and ask my father to personally make a trip to the Danzhou City?" Zhong Fu sneered, "Lord Lin, you have quite the manner. Anyone would dare to fill the yamen of the Prefecture Prefecture. Aren''t you afraid that your prefecture will be overturned?"


    "Prince, you must be joking. Right now, both Daizhou and Zhonglin Prefecture are investigating the case of the official food. It''s a huge matter, and it''s hard to avoid ¡­" Lin Gao looked at Gongsun Zhen and gave him a meaningful glance.


    Gongsun Zhen hurriedly said, "Prince, please don''t take offense. There were many difficulties for the people in times of disaster. If they didn''t capture this place early, it would be difficult to protect a part of the country! Lord Lin was also extremely helpless as he tried to capture him ¡­ "I have no choice but to do this!"


    Zhong Fu proudly glanced at Zhao Jing and shook his finger. "Take a good look at what this is!"


    Lin Gao was stunned, "Finger!"


    "Bah!" Chung Fu gave him a glare. "Didn''t you see the imprint on his finger? Do you know how you got here? "


    As his voice faded, Zhao Jing saw the soldier kneeling on the ground with a ''putong''. His original domineering attitude had long since disappeared.


    "What''s going on?" Lin Gao shouted.


    Gongsun Zhen''s complexion became slightly unsightly. "Lord, the crown prince is our guest once we arrive at the Danzhou City. This is not the place to talk, why don''t we invite him ¡­"


    "Right, right!" Lin Gaojie hurriedly said, "Please take a bath and change your clothes. This official will hold a banquet to welcome you with a welcoming party! If you have something to say, why don''t we talk while we eat? "


    Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, a servant rushed over. "My lord, the Prime Minister has arrived!" At this moment, we''re sitting in the yamen''s lobby! "


    With these words, Lin Gao''s face paled. Had they gathered together?


    Zhao Jing sneered, "Uncle Ke is summoning you?!"

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    With the current situation, Zhao Jing wasn''t too suited to meet with Uncle Ke. If Cobb saw her, he would be telling Qi Yunshan that the emperor of the palace was a fake! Especially now, Dongfang Wenming wasn''t by Zhao Jing''s side. If Uncle Ke had evil intentions in his heart and killed her ¡­


    Zhao Jing didn''t dare to risk her life. The reason she hid here was also to survive. After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing pulled on Zhong Fu''s sleeve and lowered his eyes.


    "What''s wrong?" Zhong Fu was puzzled.


    Zhao Jing rubbed his stomach.


    "Hungry?" Zhong Fu understood. "Forget it. Since that Prime Minister has come, it''s better if I don''t see him!"


    Zhong Fu coldly snorted twice. "Didn''t you say we could cleanse the world?" Hurry up and start the banquet, are you going to starve this young master to death? "


    "Yes, yes, yes!" Seeing this, Lin Gao let out a breath of relief, "Grand Master, why aren''t you going yet?"


    Gongsun Zhen bowed. "Then Prime Minister ¡­"


    Zhong Fu rolled his eyes. "Don''t tell him that the young master is here. I don''t want to stir up any trouble. Otherwise, when the time comes, my Royal Father will start a massacre again!"


    "Yes sir!" Gongsun Zhen quickly retreated.


    "I shall go to the banquet first, I shall pay my respects to the Prime Minister!" Lin Gao bowed.


    Zhong Fu held onto Zhao Jing''s hand and directly led him out.


    Zhao Jing''s heart was slightly unwell. Other than the fact that he wasn''t clear about the situation in the east, there was no one else who dared to hold her back like this. It was because of this feeling of clenching his hands so tightly that Zhao Jing didn''t know what to do! After walking for a short while, she quickly withdrew her hand. There was no one around her, so there was no need to continue pretending.


    "What''s wrong?" Beauvoir asked.


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything. He slowly folded his hands behind his back and coldly looked at him.


    "Little mute, is there something you''re hiding from me?" Beauvoir asked.


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything.


    As the two of them walked, Zhong Fu suddenly turned around. "I suddenly remember, you''re not a relative of the royal family from the capital, are you?" "Grand Xia is the world under the Zhao Clan, and your surname is Zhao ¡­"


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything. How could there be a mute imperial relative in the world?


    "That''s not right! I never heard that the Imperial Family has a mute! " Zhong Fu shook his head as he followed the lead servant away from the main hall and into the carriage. The two sat in the car, but only Zhong Fu spoke.


    "As long as I, Zhong Fu, am here, no one will dare to touch a hair on your head!" "Wait for me to get tired of playing, then I''ll take you back to Phoenix City. When that time comes, you will follow me and I will bring you out to eat and drink. Do you know Phoenix City? That is my hometown, my father is named King and he guards Phoenix City. The people there live in peace and do not close their homes at night.


    Chung Fu smiled at her. "Have you ever been to Beijing? To tell you the truth, I''ve never been there. "


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly. He had never been to the capital before.


    "Father forbid me to go to the capital." Zhong Fu helplessly said, "Whatever, let''s not talk about this. You''ll have to eat more later. If you lack anything, just tell me!"


    When the car stopped, Zhong Fu was slightly startled. "Breaking Dawn Pavilion?"


    He turned around and looked at Gongsun Zhen, who was standing by the side of the carriage. "What do you mean?"


    "Your Highness, don''t misunderstand. Although this is a land of fireworks, it is also the best place to eat." The chefs here are all from the capital with unique skills! " Gongsun Zhen explained, "Please come to the crown prince''s side! "Delicious wine and delicious food with graceful dances, I presume that would be the best!"


    Zhao Jing and Zhong Fu looked at each other for a moment before slowly alighting from the carriage.


    This street was filled with brothels. It was famous for its fireworks. Not too far away was Flower Lodge and Fragrant Spring Restaurant. There were not many people in the day and it was rather cold, but the gambling house one street away was bustling with noise. Whether it was day or night, there were always sounds!


    When Zhao Jingzhi returned to this place, although he was curious, he didn''t dare to relax. A table full of delicious food was served. Zhao Jing was indeed hungry, but he didn''t dare to eat first. Instead, he stared at Zhong Fu.


    Zhong Fanzhong was taken aback, "I really didn''t expect that Little Mute would be so vigilant." Saying that, he looked at her without blinking, picked up his chopsticks and tasted all the dishes, only then did he put down his chopsticks and grin at her, "Are you satisfied now? Are you relieved? "


    Zhao Jing lowered his eyes and raised the bowl in his hand. She wasn''t afraid that someone would poison her. Even if Lin gongsun Zhen and Lin gao had the guts, they wouldn''t dare to poison the dishes on the table. If there was anything good about the Crown Prince, even if they had ten lives, it wouldn''t be enough. She was afraid that she would be drugged. After all, her womanly body was something that no one could ever know. Whether it was her or Dongfang Wenming, neither of them could afford the consequences!


    Zhong Fu bit down on his chopsticks as he looked at this fair and clean young man in disbelief! Look at the way he was eating, he seemed to be devouring everything! Swallowing his saliva, Zhong Fu said in a slightly hoarse voice, "You eat slower, there''s still more if you don''t have enough!"


    Zhao Jing didn''t care about all this. She hadn''t eaten a good meal on the way to Jiangbei and had difficulty getting to Dongfang Wenming''s side. In the end, something like this happened and she directly escaped to the prison to seek refuge! Thinking of this, Zhao Jing ruthlessly picked up the chicken.


    Zhong Fu opened his mouth wide, unable to recover from his shock.


    How long has this kid been hungry?


    "Little Mute?" Zhong Fu panicked a little, "Slow down, don''t choke!"


    Zhao Jing held the cup of tea and gulped it down. He didn''t care about the oil flower in his mouth as he grabbed the bowl of rice in front of Zhong Fu. After eating his fill, Zhao Jing leaned back in his chair, no longer able to move.


    Looking at the mess on the table, Zhong Fu cautiously walked over, "Little mute, are you full yet?"


    Zhao Jing didn''t even have the strength to nod his head.


    This meant that she had eaten her fill!


    "How long have you been hungry?"


    Gongsun Zhen stepped forward. "Crown Prince, you ¡­"


    "I''m not eating anymore!" Zhong Fu curled his lips. At home, he was used to eating big fish and big meat. Now, looking at this table full of delicacies, he was already full!


    "The room is already prepared. The crown prince can take a good bath." Gongsun Zhen smiled apologetically as his gaze landed on Zhao Jing. "It''s just that Young Master ¡­" "The confession letter had already been signed and pawned, so ¡­"


    Zhao Jing sucked in a mouthful of air. "So this meal is her end meal?"


    "What do you mean?" Zhong Fu sneered twice, "A confession letter, right? Then if I press my hand to make a seal, would you want to chop me off as well? " His temper flared and he flipped the table in an instant.


    It was better if he didn''t provide any form of identification. As soon as he mentioned that item, Zhong Fu felt his hair stand on end. The account at the back of his head had not been settled yet!


    There was a loud noise, full of the sound of porcelain shattering.


    The girls who had been instructed not to come out could not help but curiously lean out from the second-floor windows or the railing of the corridor to watch.


    Zhao Jing glanced at it and his eyes lit up.


    There was a person leaning against the window of the elegant pavilion with a gentle look in his eyes. He just looked at Zhao Jing with a smile that was not a smile.


    Zhao Jing had seen many beauties, just like his master and mother!


    His master was a valiant man, and his mother was a foreign woman.


    However, the woman in front of him was young and beautiful. She had a charming look on her face, and every movement she made was captivating. No man would be able to resist such a woman! It was as if she was born to bewitch men.


    The woman smiled as she met Zhao Jing''s gaze, then closed the window.


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes and let out a long breath. A thought flashed through his mind.


    If...


    "I dare not to!" Gongsun was truly a bit panicked, immediately kneeling on the ground.


    Zhong Fu let out two hollow laughs, "What else do you guys not dare to do?" Do you think that you can do whatever you want just because he is a mute? Do you all still have any laws in your eyes?! "


    "Your Highness, please forgive me!" Gongsun didn''t dare to look up.


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly. As the saying goes, a strong dragon cannot crush a snake on the ground. Even if Zhong Fu was the son of the famed king, it would be difficult for him to avoid trouble if he caused too much trouble! Moreover, Cobb had also come to the Darchu Estate. If Cobb had called for her, her identity would have been exposed! Thus, Zhao Jing hoped that Zhong Fu would be able to do so.


    After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing squatted in front of Gongsun Zhen. He raised his head to look at Zhong Fu, who was still looking down at him from above, and gently shook his head.


    "You don''t want to kill him?" Chung Fu asked. "You still want to protect him when he treated us as scapegoats? If it wasn''t for me protecting you, you would already be on the guillotine! You can still eat and drink, can you still stand here? "


    Zhao Jing stood up and wrote a few words on Zhong Fu''s palm.


    Zhong Fu was slightly startled, seemingly hesitating. He glanced at Zhao Jing, then looked at Gongsun Zhen kneeling on the ground. Zhong Fu''s tightly knitted brows slowly relaxed, and then he silently sat back down.


    Zhao Jing said, "A dragon cannot crush a snake on the ground!"


    It was probably Zhao Jing''s suggestion that had some effect. After a moment, Zhong Fusheng said coldly, "Stand up! However, you must take care of this matter regarding Little Mute. If I find out that you have intentions towards Little Mute again, I will definitely not let you off lightly. "


    Gongsun Zhen hurriedly kowtowed. "Yes, yes, yes. Please rest assured, Crown Prince, this lowly subordinate will not dare anymore!" I don''t dare to do it again! "


    "If you dare to lie to me, you know the consequences!" Chung Fu stood up.


    The old procuress led the way and led the way to the pavilion.


    Zhao Jing subconsciously looked at the closed window. Just who was that woman?


    "Is the crown prince satisfied?" The old procuress asked with a smile, "This is the best room in our Fleeting Pavilion. The hot water has been prepared, you can go take a bath first and change your clothes. After a short rest, we''ll find some fun for you!"


    Zhong Fu was indeed tired. He had spent so much time in jail.


    Lying on the bed, Zhong Fu lazily opened his mouth, "All of you can leave. I don''t like to be served by pretentious women!" After saying this, he glanced at Zhao Jing. "With Little Mute here, everything will be fine!"


    Zhao Jing''s eyes widened as the bawd quickly bowed and left.


    As the door closed, Zhao Jing gulped. He didn''t dare to believe what he was seeing as Zhong Fu slowly got up.


    Zhong Fu stretched his body and rubbed the back of his head, which was hurting slightly. "Those bastards'' attacks are really ruthless. When I recover, this debt will be settled slowly." As he spoke, he undid his belt.


    Zhao Jing''s blood-stained clothes fell to the ground and his heart leapt into his throat. He wouldn''t really let her help him bathe and change his clothes, right? Not to mention that she really didn''t know how to service others, only men and women were different ¡­


    Before she could think about it, Zhong Fu had already stripped himself clean, walking slowly towards the bathtub.


    Zhao Jing quickly lowered his head. He raised his eyes and saw that the youth''s butt was bare ¡­ Her cheeks instantly turned red, the redness reaching her ears! It was almost impossible for Zhao Jing to stay here. When he thought of a man sitting naked in a bath barrel ¡­ She had the urge to escape!


    However, there were people from the magistrate court guarding outside. With the protection from the Flowing Light Pavilion, it was impossible for Zhao Jing to escape.


    "Little mute, what are you waiting for?" Zhong Fu shouted, "Come and help me wipe my back!"


    Zhao Jing took a deep breath. Since things had come to this, he had no choice but to brace himself!

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    Zhao Jing carefully stepped forward. He picked up a handkerchief and gently rubbed Zhong Fu''s back.


    "Why are they so light? The cell is dark and damp, and my back is itching badly. "When you were eating so happily and needed you, how could you be so useless?"


    Zhao Jing gritted his teeth and ruthlessly rubbed it!


    "It hurts, it hurts. Letting you rub your back is not asking you to skin it!" Zhong Fu sucked in a breath of cold air.


    Zhao Jing held the wet handkerchief in his hand, his heart full of annoyance.


    "Little Mute, do you have a grudge against me?" Chopper looked back at her.


    Zhao Jing couldn''t be bothered to respond to him. He casually tossed the towel in the tub.


    "Your body is also dirty. Why don''t you come down and wash it together?" This bathtub is so big, it should be enough for two people! " Suddenly he stood up.


    In that instant, Zhao Jing was stupefied.


    This man ¡­


    Heavens!


    She saw a man''s ¡­


    Zhong Fu was completely naked and his body was covered in droplets of water. He was currently looking at the stupefied Zhao Jing with his hands on his hips. Where did two men get so many rules in the same place?


    Zhao Jing''s body couldn''t stop trembling. She began to retreat, her face burning with an intense heat! Her gaze began to wander, she didn''t dare to look at Zhong Fu again! This naked man ¡­


    "What''s the matter with you?" Beauvoir asked.


    Zhao Jing quickly walked out of the room and sat down on the edge of the bed. He knew that this was just the beginning! If she wanted to hide her identity, she had to stay in the same place as Zhong Fu! As long as he was here, even if Cobb really saw her, he wouldn''t dare to act rashly.


    Fortunately, Zhong Fu did not insist. The clear sound of water could be heard from inside. As her face turned red and her ears reddened, her heart slowly calmed down.


    Before long, Zhong Fu walked out wearing a loose robe. He crossed his arms over his chest as he menacingly sized up Zhao Jing, who was sitting on the bedside, "Little mute, you can''t be a woman, right? Why else would you blush when you see a man? "


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes.


    Zhong Fu thought for a moment. "If you were a woman and looked at my body, then my Royal Father would know ¡­" Why don''t you let me marry you? "


    With a thump in his heart, Zhao Jing looked at him with a darkened face.


    "It''s just a joke, why are you being so serious?" "There''s also hot water. You should go wash up as well. I promise I won''t come in!"


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips.


    "I need to change into clean clothes. They''re all in there!" Chung Fu smiled at her and lay down on the bed.


    Zhao Jing''s body reeked of blood and his feet were covered in blisters. It was time for him to take a bath. However, there was a man guarding outside and there was no Wei Shuge. How could she dare to take off her clothes?


    "Do you want me to help you?" Beauvoir asked.


    Zhao Jing immediately stood up and quickly walked to the back of the screen. What should he do now?


    Zhong Fu''s voice came through the screen, "I''ll go to sleep first, don''t run around!"


    Is Zhongfu asleep?


    There was a slight sound coming from the window, causing Zhao Jing to frown. He was shocked to realize that something was slowly being stuffed in through the gap in the window ¡­


    Zhao Jing didn''t know what it was and held his breath, not daring to move. When the slip of paper was completely stuffed into the room, Zhao Jing opened his eyes and saw a wisp of white floating in the air. He then slowly landed on the ground.


    There was no sound from Zhong Fu outside!


    Taking a deep breath, Zhao Jing quietly walked to the side of the screen and looked outside. Zhong Fu was sprawled on the ground. He had actually fallen asleep in such a short time?


    After some thought, Zhao Jing turned around and quickly picked up the paper.


    But she was also careful to wrap the paper in a clean handkerchief. Wei Shuge had mentioned that there were some despicable methods in the martial arts world that would rub poison powder on certain objects. Once a person encountered something, they would only need to touch the tip of their nose for a short period of time and they would fall for it.


    Therefore, she had no choice but to be on guard!


    There were no words on it, only a blank sheet of paper!


    Zhao Jing was stunned for a moment before he suddenly recalled the agreement Wei Shuge had made.


    Wei Shuge and her underlings were both using the Scar Dissolving Medicine to send messages. Their handwriting would appear when it was in water, and it would change when it was in water. In other words, it could only appear once. Could it be that there was someone from Wei Shuge in Fleeting Pavilion?


    Since there was no other way, Zhao Jing could only give it a try. The facts proved that her attempt was correct. The words on the paper gradually appeared and became clearer after entering the water.


    The handwriting was delicate and pretty, probably written by a woman. It was as if he was looking at a person. Each and every line of his was extremely precise and graceful. There was even a touch of gentleness mixed in with the words, making people feel quite comfortable looking at them!


    Written in: There was someone outside the window tonight at midnight.


    The eight words, time and place, did not state his purpose or identity.


    Zhao Jing watched as the piece of paper slowly sank into the water. The words on it slowly dissolved into the water, never to be seen again. He let out a long breath. Tonight, there was someone outside the window. Who could it be? There were guards everywhere in Fleeting Pavilion, and they were on full guard. It would be very difficult to move around here, unless one was a member of Fleeting Pavilion, let alone standing outside the window. Shuge''s people are really capable.


    Fortunately, Susu Ge understood the traces she left behind and knew that she had come to Jiangbei, so she quickly contacted the people here. At the moment when Dongfang Wenming was chasing her, those beggars in the alleyway had come to greet her!


    His eyes narrowed as Zhao Jing stirred the hot water in the mist. Faint traces of worry appeared on his face. Where is the East now? Would he look for her? He had been following her before, but now?


    Zhao Jing surveyed his surroundings. This time, there was no one from the east that hadn''t appeared yet!


    After washing his face, Zhao Jing felt refreshed and refreshed as he put on his clothes and washed away the filth of the prison. His left foot still hurt, but fortunately it was already scarred!


    This private room was quite spacious. Zhao Jing carefully sized up everything in the room.


    Looking at the settings and style, the people who lived here should be people of high character. The tungsten wood zither, the chessboard, and the four treasures of the study were all neatly placed on top. Superior insignia, superior writing brush, and excellent paper were all things that ordinary people could not afford!


    Unconsciously, his fingertips touched the zither strings, startling the sleeping Zhong Fu. "I''m not going to marry!"


    With a cry of alarm, Zhong Fu''s face turned slightly white as he sat up with a panicked look on his face.


    Zhao Jing frowned. This person was really unlucky. Phoenix City was famous for being the prince''s mansion. He had so many good ladies to choose from, but he refused to take them. He insisted on coming to this savage land to suffer and suffer! He really didn''t know if this person was genuine or not. Or was he a real fool?


    "Did I fall asleep?" He rubbed his brow and leaned against the bedpost to look at her.


    Separated by a few layers of curtains, Zhao Jing lowered his head to look at the zither strings on his fingertips. In his mind, however, he was thinking about the matters of the Darchu Estate. Since Dongfang Wenming was able to move around the Prefecture City, he must have some sort of backup. Otherwise, how could he dare to come here so brazenly? And bring her, the puppet emperor!


    If Cobalt had no fear, then there was no need to do anything unnecessary. He could just make someone shake the vast lands!


    Zhao Jing''s fingertips trembled, and the zither vibrated. He slowly straightened his body. The East was not yet in Daizhou, so it must have a lair! Since there was a lair, why was he still being attacked?


    Zhao Jing suddenly realized that something was wrong!


    She was preoccupied with her own thoughts, but not with the changes that were taking place around him.


    Separated by the gauze curtain, the light blue robe was faintly discernible. The young man had long hair that flowed like a waterfall. He only had a headband tied at the end of his hair, and his eyebrows were lowered. His fingertips gently pressed against the strings of the zither. Such a scene made him look like a person in a painting, or a celestial being in the mist!


    Zhong Fu fiercely patted her shoulder. He was so shocked that Zhao Jing almost cried out. His pair of starry eyes were filled with astonishment.


    "What''s wrong?" Zhong Fu was stunned. "Scared?" Who allowed you to remain silent?! " Zhong Fu glanced at the zither and laughed. "Do you want to repay this young master for saving your life, so you plan to play a song to ease this young master''s fatigue?"


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes!


    Zhong Fu thought for a moment. "To be honest, do you want to run with me?" Prime Minister Ke Er summoned his official residence. As the prince''s son, he did not dare to stay for long. If he were to be invited back to the capital, he would most likely cause a huge ruckus. If I was caught running away from home... Then my father will probably never allow me to take another step out of Phoenix City! Little Mute, do you want to come with me? "


    Zhao Jing had the exact same intention. She absolutely did not dare to stay under the Prefecture Magistrate''s nose. Otherwise, she would appear in front of Ke Er sooner or later.


    "Wait until midnight, I''ll take you through the back door!" Chopper lowered his voice.


    Zhao Jing looked at him with a plan in his mind. However, Zhong Fu acted like he was being noisy and didn''t stop for even a second. He continued to chatter in Zhao Jing''s ear. Zhao Jing had never seen such a long-winded man. To think that he would dare to talk to him, a mute, for half a day.


    Strangely, the way he looked at her.


    For some reason, Zhao Jing had the urge to dodge. He didn''t dare to look Zhong Fu in the eye.


    Before it was time for dinner, the bawd and the turtle came in again, saying that they had arranged a song and dance and a banquet, which coincided with the opening of a new girl tonight. All the nobles in the city would come to campaign for the throne. At that time, whoever paid the highest price would be able to win the beauty for the whole night.


    "How about... to join in the fun! " Zhong Fu pursed his lips, pulling on Zhao Jing''s wrist as he made his way outside.


    As soon as the sky turned dark, people were already clamoring outside.


    Indeed, it was the number one brothel in the Prefecture City, the brothel.


    Grand Pavilion deserved its name!


    The private room happened to be on the second floor directly opposite the flowerbed. When one opened the window, they would be able to clearly see the commotion in the lobby and the flowerbed. This was a top-notch room in the Raging Splendor Pavilion that ordinary people could not easily enter!


    Zhong Fu was at the window. He turned around to glance at Zhao Jing and waved his hand. "Little mute, come over here!"


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips and slowly walked to his side.


    "Do you like the liveliness?" Beauvoir asked.


    Zhao Jing shook his head.


    "Not only do you dislike liveliness, you don''t even like to laugh." Zhong Fu smiled as he looked at her, "Look at the wealth and wine below! If you like any girl, this grandpa will make you laugh! "


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. Don''t start off by ignoring him.


    "Why do you always look so cold, as if everyone owes you money?" "Can''t you give me a smile? Since I saved you from danger, and have treated you well from eating and drinking, you should at least give me some face, right? "


    Zhao Jing raised his eyelids and looked at him, his expression calm.


    "Forget it, I really don''t know if you have the heart or not." Chung Fu sat down.


    Heart?


    She really didn''t have any of this stuff.


    Not long after, the servants quickly served the food. Zhao Jing then closed the window to eat. He ate too much lunch and hadn''t digested it yet. Therefore, Zhao Jing didn''t eat much at the moment.


    She wondered why Cobb hadn''t moved since he had traveled thousands of miles to the Darchu Estate. Could it be that Cobb had discovered something, and was afraid of it?

 C56

    "Why are you eating so little?" Beauvoir asked.


    Zhao Jing had something on his mind, so he naturally couldn''t eat. Tonight, at that point in time, the brothel should have been quiet. He just didn''t know how he would deal with Zhong Fu. Unless they knocked him out, it would be really hard to get rid of him.


    It suddenly became quiet outside. Zhao Jing was slightly startled. He looked Zhong Fu in the eye and then opened the window.


    This was the second time Zhao Jing had seen her.


    It was as if the moon was covered by light clouds. It was as if a dragon was swimming in the sky! In this remote capital, there was actually such a devastatingly beautiful woman hidden. Every frown and smile gave rise to tens of thousands of amorous feelings, so beautiful that it was suffocating. It was enough to captivate one''s soul. No wonder this place was called Fleeting Pavilion. With such a stunning beauty, it was worthy of the two words "Breaking Dawn"!


    Coincidentally, this woman''s flower name was "Fleeting Light"!


    Her bright wrists were covered in frost and snow, and her eyes were bright as she gazed at Gu ShengHui.


    The world is full of beauties, only pomegranate red.


    Once the song was finished, his expression changed to that of a calligraphy book.


    "Everyone, don''t be impatient. Miss Mei Er will be right out. Please ¡­"


    Before she could finish, someone clamored, "When will Miss Jinghong let us compete as well?"


    "I only wish to be hit, not Liu Suifeng." Jing Hong turned and left.


    "What do you mean?" he asked, remembering something. "I forgot, you''re a mute!"


    This woman was truly a prideful person. Unless one was a top-notch character, it would be impossible to enter her room! Zhao Jing furrowed his brows. The most outstanding person in the Great Zhou Province was most likely Lin Gao!


    In a moment, it was the girl called Mei Er who was lying on the soft couch. She was carried out with a red veil over her face. According to the rules here, only those who had managed to outdo her would be able to keep their heads open.


    Now she lay there motionless, her hands folded at her waist, waiting for her underling''s election.


    The highest bidder had it!


    Zhao Jing looked meaningfully at Zhong Fu. Zhong Fu immediately shook his head. "Don''t! I''m not interested in women! "


    "?" Zhao Jing frowned.


    Zhong Fu continued, "These fireworks women, it''s fine as long as you play with them. You can''t take them seriously!" Besides, I can''t stay in the Prefecture City for long. I am born with such a grand demeanor, so I don''t dare to harm another girl. I don''t want people who have deep feelings for each other to live and die at that time! "


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. He really did put a lot of gold on his face!


    When the election began, Zhao Jing peeled the seeds off the table, quietly waiting for the right moment.


    After a moment, Zhong Fu pushed the peeled melon seeds in the plate in front of her, "Eat! Your hands are so beautiful, it''s a pity they''re dirty. "


    Zhao Jing stared at him suspiciously, staring at the melon seeds in front of him.


    "No poison!" Zhong-fu glared at her.


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. If he didn''t eat, it would be a waste of his time!


    The ruckus outside was so great that Zhao Jing casually glanced outside at the main hall. Surprisingly, he stood up.


    Cobb?


    That''s right, that man sitting in the corner of the hall and quietly observing everything around him, who else could it be other than Cobb? Taking off his official clothes and changing into casual clothes, he only had a few guards and attendants by his side. If one didn''t look carefully, it was truly impossible to notice.


    He sat in a corner of the lobby and sipped his tea. It was as if the hubbub in front of his eyes was nothing but floating clouds, completely unrelated to him. He was still him, in the middle of the racket but not the racket!


    Zhao Jing''s heart tightened. He didn''t see Lin Gao nor Gongsun Zhen. Was this Uncle Ke secretly coming out? If that was the case, then it meant that Cobb had found something! Did he discover the unknown in the East? Or had he found her?


    "What''s wrong?" Puzzled, Zhong Fu stood up with the intention to poke his head out.


    In the next moment, Zhao Jing quickly closed the window and glared viciously at him.


    Zhong Fu was stunned. "You ¡­"


    In the lobby, Fuzi bent over and said, "Master, there are too many people here. Why don''t we go to the private room?"


    Just now, he had discovered a window that happened to be facing the lobby and the flowerbed below. From that window, he was able to see everything that was happening here.


    "Is there any news about Crown Prince Jing?" Cobb asked, lowering his eyebrows.


    The guard nodded, "There can be no mistake. The Crown Prince is at Fleeting Pavilion at the moment, but where is he hidden by Prefect Lin?"


    "That''s the best spot, you guys go over there and take a look!"


    "I mean ¡­" The guard was startled as he looked towards the direction of the origin of the voice, "I''ll bring my men over now!"


    The first thing Zhao Jing did when he saw Ke Er was to retreat. She could not sit still and wait for death. The disciples that Qi Yunshan had taught could not be underestimated!


    "Where are you going?" Zhong Fu was stunned.


    Zhao Jing made a gesture with his hand, indicating that he wanted to go and relieve himself.


    "I''ll go with you!" Zhong Fu creased his eyebrows, "It''s not too safe for people to come and go outside."


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes and walked out the door.


    Seeing this, Zhong Fu could only give up!


    However, just as Zhao Jing left, someone knocked on the door. Zhong Fu was startled, "You won''t let me accompany you, so you got lost?" "If you don''t beg me twice, I won''t ¡­"


    The instant the door opened, Zhong Fu frowned, "Who is it?"


    It was Cobb''s summons, and he was a stranger to him. However, Cobb had naturally made preparations for this. After opening the door, he saluted Zhong Fu and said, "Young master, I''m sorry to disturb you. Can we discuss this?" My master wishes to spend a large sum of money to change rooms with you.


    "Your master?" Zhong Fu looked at him warily.


    "Young master, you just need to tell us how much you need. As long as young master can tell me ¡­"


    Not waiting for him to finish, Zhong Fu forced a laugh, "What, you''re amazing just because you have money? If I can get into this room, does it look like I''m in need of money? "


    "Young master has misunderstood!" "That''s not what we meant, please don''t get angry, young master. When you''re outside, it''s also good to be friends! "


    Zhong Fu did not speak.


    He continued, "Our master is a businessman. He has just come to the precious land, so it is very lively here. That''s why he wants to have a good time! However, looking around, only this room had a clear view of the main hall, so ¡­ May I ask if young master is willing to consider it? "


    "Who exactly is your master?" Beauvoir asked.


    "In reply to young master''s words, business man." As he spoke, he took out a bag of silver and said, "Look, young master ¡­"


    "So generous!" Zhong Fu frowned, "I don''t want the money. Tell your master to come up and tell me!"


    After bowing to his squire, he carefully withdrew.


    After a moment, Zhong Fu looked out of the window and saw that the man had followed him back to Cobalt''s side. Zhong Fu bent over to speak to Cobb. He looked up just in time to see the unruly face of Chopper, leaning against the window.


    "Master, the crown prince is the only one in the private room!" He lowered his voice.


    "Got it!" "Got it!"


    "The crown prince asks you to have a chat with him!" He bowed his head in submission.


    Cobb slowly got up, cupped his hands in front of him, and went upstairs. The hall was noisy, and he really didn''t like it. Since Zhong Fu had invited him, he naturally had to obey! From his position, he was able to clearly see the entire lounge... Find out what Chung Fu''s mouth is talking about.


    What was the purpose of such a noble Crown Prince coming to this faraway Daizhou? Was it because Duke Ming was about to make his move? Or was it just his willfulness? Since he was already here, naturally, he couldn''t leave empty-handed.


    Zhao Jing stood in the crowd, watching as Uncle Ke led the others into the private room. Her eyes darkened. She couldn''t go back now that Cobb had gone in. She had to stay outside for a while!


    Ye Zichen looked at Miss Mei Er thoughtfully. He did not know why the girl did not move at all and just laid there peacefully. She was truly a rare moment of calmness! Zhao Jing felt that something wasn''t quite right, but he couldn''t quite pinpoint what exactly was wrong!


    Cobb entered the room and respectfully clasped his hands at Zhong Fu, "I''m Li Rui. Let''s make a friend outside!"


    Seeing his sincerity, Zhong Fu clasped his fists and said, "Children of the martial arts world, don''t bother with trifling matters!"


    "Thank you, young master!" Cobb summoned the man. Wherever he went, he gave off a warm, jade-like air. Little did he know that it was just a fox spirit beneath the sheepskin, full of calculations that were hard to guard against.


    Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened. Although he was worried that Zhong Fu would suffer a loss, he couldn''t show himself. He was truly depressed. His line of sight quickly swept across the lobby below. Everyone was still clamoring in excitement about the election. Zhao Jing thought that since Ke Er was summoned to the private room, he might as well go back to the private room and wait there!


    Maybe when Zhong Fu arrived, he wouldn''t even be able to come back, so she would be able to easily contact Shuge''s people!


    Unexpectedly, when she pushed open the door of the room, her vision suddenly turned black and she lost consciousness.


    He didn''t know how long he had been unconscious, but he felt an excruciating pain in his neck and his entire body felt drowsy. In a trance, she could still hear someone speaking.


    "Put her here!"


    "Alright!"


    "If it succeeds, you will certainly get some benefits!"


    This voice seemed somewhat familiar, but it was hard to tell who it was.


    His neck was hurting and even his temples were throbbing. The entire top of his head was hurting! It was as painful as a needle! Rubbing his aching neck, Zhao Jing slowly woke up. His surroundings were very quiet. He immediately felt suspicious.


    He opened his eyes. This was not his room. He was completely unfamiliar with his surroundings!


    The noise from outside startled Zhao Jing. What was going on?


    Suddenly, her eyes widened in shock. She was so scared that she immediately rolled down the bed and looked at the woman in red on the bed with disbelief. The bedding was in a mess, her clothes were torn, her shoulders were exposed, and the corner of her lips was stained with dried blood ¡­


    Why?


    Why did this happen?


    The door was quickly pushed open, and the bawd smiled as she led a pot-bellied man in, "Officer Sun, this Miss Mei Er will be yours tonight. You must treat her well. "After all, it''s a chick, and this is the first time ¡­"


    All the sounds disappeared in an instant as the old procuress cried out in alarm and alarm.


    Zhao Jing sat on the ground in a flustered and flustered manner. The twelve to thirteen year old youth seemed to be at a loss of what to do. She had never seen anything like this before! For the first time, she was treated as a murderer. Everyone pointed at her nose and cursed her for being so audacious, having killed Miss Mei Er just because she couldn''t beg for her life! The dazzling red glow on the bed and the broken body of Mei Er were enough to bear witness to Zhao Jing''s evil deeds!


    Zhao Jing frantically stood up and was immediately pressed down onto the table by the Magnificent Brocade Pavilion guards. He was unable to move.


    "Aiyo, my Miss Mei Er ¡­" The old procuress wailed, "What kind of sin did you do? Mei Er''s good days have only just begun, what the f * ck are you ¡­ Just kill my Mei Er! "Kill him to repay the debt with his life, then send this brat to the yamen. I must kill Mei Er and avenge myself!"

 C57

    His wailing made Zhao Jing''s head hurt, and his mind was in a state of chaos. She had to clear her mind and figure out what was going on in the shortest amount of time possible.


    Back then, on the veranda, she noticed that something was wrong with Miss Mei Er. After that, in order to avoid detection, she wanted to quickly return to the pavilion to hide. Who knew that she would be knocked unconscious the moment she entered the door? When he woke up, this Miss Mei Er had already died a horrible death by his side. She had become a murderer!


    Now, said the bawd... You want to send her to the yamen to interrogate her and kill her to pay for her crimes?


    Zhao Jing narrowed his cold eyes. Yamen?!


    What a good method of killing someone!


    The crowd began to stir. Zhao Jing''s flustered heart slowly calmed down as he looked coldly at the old procuress.


    "You still dare to glare at me?" The old procuress shouted coldly, "Send him to the yamen! Killing to pay with one''s life is a matter of course. Now that everyone is looking at you, how can you still deny it? "


    In fact, as long as Zhao Jing took off his men''s clothes, it would be enough to prove his innocence! However, she couldn''t do it. Once this woman was exposed, she wouldn''t be the only one to die!


    "What for?" A shout came from the outside, it was Zhong Fu who rushed over angrily, "Let him go! Bastard! Presumptuous! "F * ck off!"


    He kicked away the two guards that were holding Zhao Jing and placed them in front of him. "What are you two trying to do?" All of them were full? This young master has long said that I will cripple whoever dares to lay a hand on Little Mute! "


    Zhao Jing felt a bit of gratitude in his heart, but ¡­


    "He killed Miss Mei Er!" "It was all stolen!"


    Zhong Fu froze, only to realize that there was someone else lying on the bed. Ye Zichen hurried over to the bed, causing his dark pupils to constrict. And now, he turned his head back and stared at Zhao Jing with disbelief in his eyes, as though he was thinking of something!


    "Now it''s not that we don''t want to give face to you, Young Master. It''s only right that we kill him and pay with our lives. With so many pairs of eyes watching us, he has no way of denying it!" The old procuress wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes, "Yes, yes, no, I think it''s better if we go to the yamen''s court to reason!"


    Zhao Jing lowered his eyes and did not explain. He no longer looked at Zhong Fu.


    When she was taken away, Zhongfu shouted, "Little mute!"


    Stopping, Zhao Jing didn''t turn around.


    Zhong Fu took three steps forward and immediately held her hand, "I naturally believe in you. You are just a coward. I''ll go with you. It''s not black and white, but we need to get to the bottom of this! I don''t believe that someone can cover the sky with one hand and turn black into white! "


    Zhao Jing''s brow creased, and Zhong Fu dragged him forward. She carefully looked around her surroundings, occasionally observing her surroundings. What was strange was that ¡­ Zhong Fu was already here. Why didn''t Ke Bo Fu show up?


    Had Cobb been summoned? If she really did leave, then she could be considered relieved. If she did not leave ¡­


    At the foot of the stairs, there was a graceful and graceful figure with a gauze covering her face. She leaned against the railing like a jade, and her eyes seemed to carry a smile, but also some meaning.


    As Zhao Jing passed by, he rapped his forefinger against the wooden railing. The smile on his face instantly intensified.


    Their gazes met and brushed past each other!


    With the murder case of Fleeting Pavilion, Lin Gao was naturally going to be sent to court, especially since Zhao Jing had a famous Crown Prince by his side!


    In the back hall, Lin Gaoguang lowered his voice as he scolded, "What''s going on?"


    Gongsun Zhen bowed. "I didn''t expect that the crown prince would place so much importance on Little Mute. Even though a case of death has occurred, he is still unwilling to let go!" Lord, this matter is a little tricky! If the matter of the official rations was not resolved soon, when the Regent had investigated it thoroughly in secret, the Prime Minister ¡­ I''m afraid you won''t be able to explain yourself! "


    Lin Gao''s face paled, "What should we do?"


    "I think the prince is still young, and he''s waiting for us to eat and drink. After a while, he forgot about the existence of this little mute." "When that time comes, we''ll ¡­" Gongsun Zhen made a "kacha" gesture.


    Lin Gao nodded in agreement, "Then let''s delay it!"


    "Little Mute has already signed the confession letter. As long as Crown Prince lets go, the case of official rations can be settled immediately!" Gongsun was very patient.


    Seeing this, Lin Gao was suddenly enlightened. "Then let''s do it. No matter what, we cannot offend the famous Crown Prince, but we cannot let the Prime Minister down, and we cannot let the Regent find any clues!"


    Gongsun Zhen bowed. "Sir, you are wise!"


    However, when they arrived at the main hall, Lin Gao couldn''t help but feel his legs go weak as he looked down at Zhong Fu.


    "Crown Prince, you ¡­" Lin Gaojiao made way for him.


    "You''re in court today, not this son of mine." Zhong Fu sat to the side. "I want to listen carefully to what exactly is the so-called ''killing to pay with one''s life'' method!"


    As the voice faded, Lin Gaojiao took a deep breath, straightened his body and sat in the imperial court, "Someone, pass on the information to the plaintiff!"


    The old procuress, the turtle, and some of the other ladies of the Flowing Light Pavilion also came up and kneeled down, kowtowing to Lin Gao in unison.


    "Sir, Mei Er has died unjustly. You must uphold justice!" The old procuress cried at the top of her voice.


    "What are you arguing about?" Seeing that there was very little room for discussion, Lin Gao felt his head ache as he heard the sharp cries of the women, "If you have something to say, then say it!"


    The old procuress abruptly stopped crying and fiercely glared at Zhao Jing. She then said, "To reply to the great master Qing Tian, this is the situation!" "Today is a good day for our Breaking Dawn Pavilion. Lady Mei Er, you should know as well ¡­"


    "Cough, cough, cough ¡­" Lin Gao saw a fit of coughing, and the bawd immediately realized that she had said the wrong thing, and quickly changed her words.


    "All of the people in the capital know that today is a good day for us, the Raging Ape Pavilion. I''m sure that you have heard of it." The old procuress''s heart was filled with cold sweat. "Miss Mei Er has been raised in the Lighthouse for several years. This humble woman has been training quietly. It''s not easy to wait for the flowers to bloom and land on the ground. Tonight, you can get a good price. Who knows ¡­"


    Lin Gao felt a little regretful when he saw her, "Lady Mei Er ¡­" What a pity! "And then?"


    "Since the auction has reached a high price, this humble woman wants Mei Er to go back to her room and prepare for the Spring Festival Gala! "Who knew this damned bastard ¡­" The old procuress looked so heartbroken that even Zhao Jing felt that he had truly become stronger than Lady Mei Er when he saw her.


    The old procuress sobbed, "Ah, great master Qingtian, you must seek justice for Miss Mei Er. She died unjustly! She couldn''t rest in peace in her death when she was violated by this thing that was worse than a dog ¡­ Please let Master Qing Tian avenge my wife''s death... Kill this inhumane thing! "


    Lin Gao saw that the scene was shocking, and there was a moment of silence. He turned his head to look at the recording of Gongsun Zhen''s name, "What''s this kid''s name again?"


    Gongsun Zhen was also stunned for a moment. Back then, he had pressed his palm and hadn''t asked what the mute''s name was! He had been mumbling all this time ¡­ Therefore, he was unable to answer it.


    "Who are you, state your name!" Lin Gao saw that he was getting impatient. If not for Zhong Fu, he would have already left!


    "Sir, he is a mute!" Gongsun Zhen lowered his voice.


    Lin Gaojiao paused, "Can you write?"


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything.


    "From the looks of it, he''s not just mute, he''s probably deaf too!" Lin Gaojiao muttered.


    Zhong Fu quickly stood up. "What nonsense are you talking about?"


    "Yes, yes, yes! This official will continue, continue!" Lin Gaoguo bowed in a flurry. Thinking for a moment, Lin Gaojiao stole a glance at Gongsun Zhen, who gave him a wink.


    Zhao Jing was able to see the movements of these two people clearly.


    There were many people standing outside the hall to watch the commotion. They all wanted to see what the Prefect, who had never been promoted to the Hall, would find out this time.


    Lin Gao saw that his breathing was a little short, and suddenly said, "People have three needs, first put them in prison, and then remand them for trial!" Retreat... "Retreat!" With that, he slipped into the back hall like a wisp of smoke, causing the onlookers to burst into laughter on the spot.


    Zhao Jing was pulled up from the ground. She fiercely swept her gaze over the crowd and subconsciously glanced over. She seemed to be able to see something within the crowd ¡­ It was just a single glance. Zhao Jing didn''t know if he had seen wrongly or not, but it seemed like there was someone from the East among the crowd. However, when he looked again, there was no trace of that figure.


    Could it be that he was really too afraid of the unknown in the East, so no matter what happened, his first reaction would be to face him? His heart was thumping, he hoped that he was wrong! If Dongfang Wenming was truly in the vicinity, then Zhao Jing would feel as if he had fallen into a conspiracy and would be toyed with by others.


    From an outsider''s point of view, Dongfang Mingming was from a martial general background. He should be a boorish person. However, after these two years of interaction, Zhao Jing clearly knew that this person was hiding his strength!


    After Zhao Jing was thrown into the dungeon, Zhong Fu felt anxious. However, he didn''t dare to act rashly because he knew that Ke Er was in the Danzhou City. If this matter were to be blown up and Uncle Ke were to call this prime minister over, then his reputation as Crown Prince''s son would be exposed.


    The only thing he could do now was to drag things out!


    As the Prime Minister, there was no doubt that he would be involved in local government affairs. Once he had dealt with the matter of the official rations, he would return to the capital to report to Zhong Fu before bringing Zhao Jing back to Phoenix City! Very good.


    On the other side of the wall, outside the yamen''s wall, stood a blue carriage. The cloth-clothed man wearing the conical bamboo hat slowly walked towards the carriage and quickly got on.


    The coachman said, "Master, let''s leave it at that. If they hurt you or... He wanted to take the young master''s life ¡­ Are we really going to make it work? "


    "Where did all this worry come from?" A low voice came from inside the car, "Do as you have planned! Let the people inside keep an eye on them. If they really have no other choice, they can make it clear who they are! "


    "Yes sir!" The driver nodded.


    After a pause, the voice continued, "Also, pay attention to the movements of Cobb. "If he purposefully gets close to the famous Crown Prince, then he might have an ulterior motive!"


    The coachman was stunned for a moment. "Could it be that he wanted to hit on the Duke''s Mansion?"


    "The honorary king holds a heavy soldier, fortunately he does not stand anywhere, if only ¡­ I''m afraid no one will be able to do anything in the near future! " Including himself.


    The coachman lowered his eyes, "I understand!"


    The carriage slowly drove away.


    Everyone knew that a murder case had occurred in the Darchu Prefecture. Naturally, it was no small matter.


    "I am already aware of this matter, but I have come here for the official''s food case. I do not have the authority to argue and I will not intervene in the case of the Great Prefecture Overseer!" "I have come under the orders of the Emperor, so it is only right for me to put the Emperor''s great trust in you. So, Sir Lin, there is no need for you to ask for my advice!"


    "This official understands!" Lin Gao bowed in respect, "This official will deal with this matter as soon as possible. I will free myself to cooperate with the Prime Minister and investigate this matter thoroughly!"


    "That''s for the best!" "That''s right, Sir Lin. I have a question in my mind. I wonder if you can answer it so that I can answer it?"

 C58

    Lin Gao was stunned, "Prime Minister, please speak!"


    "The drought in Jiangbei is severe, and farmers are starving to death. Why has this official been in the city for so long, yet you haven''t seen a single refugee, such as a beggar, in the city? This Darchu Prefecture is a place of great calamity, especially the three places, Yiyang, Silver Ridge and Jiu Hao, which are the most important! " Cobb did not look up at anyone as he said this.


    No one could tell what kind of expression he was wearing at the moment, but they could hear his gentle voice as he slowly pouted, "Sir Lin, it''s only because of the cold weather that we should be cautious, so as to not accidentally step on the wrong path. However, as officials, we have to face the people beneath our feet and the black gauze on our heads! "


    "The Emperor is worried about Jiangbei, so we share his worries. We have to be clear about what we''re doing, and if we do things too cleanly, it''ll leak all over the place." Finally, he slowly raised his head to look at the pale-faced Lin Gao Hui, "Mister Lin, what do you think?"


    Lin Gao swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said, "What Prime Minister said is extremely true!"


    Hearing this, Ke Boya sneered, "Sir Lin, there is no need to be nervous. This Prefecture Palace is Lord Lin''s residence. You should understand some things more clearly than I do. I believe you do not need me to remind you of anything! "I''m used to it just now, don''t mind it!"


    "No, no, no. The Prime Minister has a wise mind. This official is enlightened!" With that, Lin Gao bowed, "Then this official will go handle this murder case first!"


    Cobb stood up and said, "This official will be taking a walk around. If there''s anything else, I will inform Sir Lin immediately!"


    "Yes sir!" Lin Gaojiao hurriedly retreated.


    Outside the elegant garden, Gongsun Zhen waited by the side of the carriage. "Sir?"


    Lin Gao only dared to wipe the cold sweat off his forehead after seeing him turn his head as he walked.


    "Lord, how is it?" Gongsun asked hurriedly.


    Lin Gaojiao took a deep breath, "Don''t expel the refugees!"


    Gongsun Zhen was stunned. "Sire, you mean ¡­"


    "There are no refugees in the city. Even the Prime Minister can see that. He even reminded me to share the worries of the Emperor. I can''t let this matter go too smoothly!" Lin Gao thought for a moment. "I think what the Prime Minister said is reasonable. If we were to blindly expel the refugees and spread them to the capital, then I will be sentenced for a crime of disadvantage!"


    "If I allow the refugees to enter the city and open up a porridge shop, then I can save some moral integrity for myself. This can be considered a proper display of my abilities before the Prime Minister!" Seeing that he was holding the carriage, Lin Gao turned his head to look at Gongsun Zhen, who was deep in thought, "Do you understand?"


    Gongsun Zhen hurriedly bowed. "Yes!"


    After returning to the mansion, Lin Gao saw something and said, "That''s right, I''m going to the warehouse tomorrow to take a look. Have someone prepare something in advance, perhaps tomorrow I''ll have to invite the Prime Minister!"


    Gongsun Zhen''s eyes widened in shock. "Sir, you want to buy a warehouse?"


    "Yes sir!" Lin Gaojiao frowned, "What''s the matter?" Is there a problem with the warehouse? "


    "No!" Gongsun Zhen hastily smiled apologetically. "No problem, it''s just that things happened too suddenly. I''m afraid that the other side might not be ready. We need to tidy up and clean up properly!"


    "Then get some people to go over. Anyway, there are a lot of people idling around in the yamen. "Normally, it''s useless. Now that the Prime Minister has reached the Danzhou City, we should make them all move!" Lin Gao entered the room.


    Gongsun Zhen was still standing outside the door with an ugly expression on his face. It was as if someone was calling out to him, and when he turned around, he saw that there was a person standing behind that stone lion. If he looked carefully, wasn''t that the Turtle clan''s Duke of Liughong Pavilion?


    Seeing this, Gongsun Zhen hurriedly looked around. Fortunately, the coachman had already led the carriage away, since there was no one by the door. He quickly walked down the stairs and dragged Mr. Turtle to a quiet place outside the wall. "What are you doing here? Is this a place you can come to? "


    "Grand Master, mother asked me to ask. What exactly happened?" "Then, Miss Mei Er ¡­"


    The moment Miss Mei Er was mentioned, Gongsun Zhen''s expression changed. He glared fiercely at Master Gui and quickly stuck his head out to check. After confirming that no one was nearby, he let out a sigh of relief. "There''s no need to say anymore!"


    "But Grand Master, we already said that we would only frame him, and didn''t say that he wants to kill anyone!" "Now that Miss Mei Er has died for no reason, you''ve gone too far!"


    "Chi ¡­" Gongsun Zhen looked at him coldly. "You guys did this yourself, what does it have to do with me? Besides, the medicine is yours, not from me. Do you have evidence to prove that I let you do it? "


    Duke Gui was stunned and was rendered speechless.


    "The medicine was taken by you guys, and the one who died was also a member of your Breaking Dawn Pavilion. If something happens, don''t even think about taking it from me!" Gongsun Zhen straightened his body, his eyes were sharp, "You should all know, the reason why Fleeting Pavilion was able to prosper in the Darchu Estate was all thanks to our Lord Lin''s backing! It was only because of this woman that they were able to have this day. However, if we were to be infuriated, the Fleeting Pavilion might completely disappear from the Darchu Estate. Even the rest of you ¡­ What crime should we commit for framing a member of the government? "


    Master Gui quickly bowed. "This little one ¡­" This little one doesn''t dare! "


    "To control one''s mouth is to control one''s head! In the borders of the Great Zhou Province, it''s best to speak carefully. " Gongsun Zhen sneered, "The future of Fleeting Pavilion still depends on our Lord Lin''s preferences. If it wasn''t for the fact that Sir Lin didn''t like her, I''m afraid ¡­ This pavilion, which is from the Manchu Prefecture, has been razed to the ground in a single night! "


    "Yes, yes, yes!" The turtle official hurriedly nodded. "This lowly one understands!"


    "It would be best if he really understood!" Gongsun Zhen snorted coldly. "Don''t bother me with this sort of thing in the future. Although I''m a Grand Master, sometimes ¡­" It is up to me to say anything in front of Lord Lin! Do you understand? "


    "Understood!" Master Gui''s face turned pale.


    Gongsun Zhen turned around. "In the future, without my permission, you are not allowed to appear near the magistrate court and the residence. Otherwise, don''t blame me for being impolite!"


    "Yes sir!" His voice trembled as he waited for Gongsun Zhen to leave. In a hurry, he wiped the cold sweat off his forehead. Indeed, they would rather offend a gentleman and not a vile character. Furthermore, they would be so despicable and shameless!


    After taking a deep breath, Master Gui did not manage to obtain the confirmation and could only rush back to Fleeting Pavilion.


    Closing the door, the old procuress asked, "How is it? What did Grand Master say? "


    "Grand Master said, he didn''t let us kill him before. Now that Miss Mei Er has died, it has nothing to do with him. Duke Gui lowered his voice and said, "Mother, is there someone who wants to interfere? That medicine ¡­" "It''s just a knockout drug, why would it kill you?"


    The old procuress thought for a moment. "This is definitely strange. It''s obviously knockout drugs, how did it turn into poison?"


    "Did I take the wrong one?" Asked Master Gui.


    The bawd shook her head, "It''s not surprising that there''s knockout drugs in this pavilion, but there''s poison ¡­ He had to be careful! "We are in the flesh business, so we can''t kill people, so ¡­"


    "Understood!" The Turtle clan elder was aghast. "Grand master turned hostile, this debt ¡­"


    "This debt will be settled sooner or later! Gongsun was truly a vile character. If something happened, he would get it cleaner than anyone else. But how could things in this world be resolved so easily? A cat that steals can''t escape the smell! " The old procuress gritted her teeth.


    Outside the door, a figure quietly left.


    After this farce with Master Gui, Gongsun was already aware of the danger. Lin Gao saw that because he feared Cobalt, he didn''t dare to make a move. But Gongsun couldn''t wait any longer. If the things he did behind the scenes were exposed, no one would be able to protect themselves!


    At this point, the only thing he could think of was to silence Zhao Jing by killing him. As long as Zhao Jing died, everything would be tied to him! With Zhao Jing''s death, Mei Er''s case could be closed, and the official food case could also be closed.


    The only thing he could do now was to let Zhao Jing die!


    It was as easy as flipping his hand to order a few of his trusted aides and kill a mute prisoner in the magistrate court in the dead of night. Of course, this was on the premise that Zhong Fu, the renowned Crown Prince, would not come out and mess things up.


    On the King''s side, Gongsun truly could not afford to offend him.


    Zhao Jing was imprisoned. This was her second time in the prison. Looking at the skylight, he recalled the movements of Jing Rong''s fingertips when he left the Hongkong Pavilion. The space between his eyebrows had been slightly twisted.


    Only the people next to Zhao Jing would know that she had such a small movement. They loved to tap their fingers on the abdomen when they were pondering over a problem.


    Jing Hong was Wei Shuge''s man? Was it such a coincidence?


    Sitting on the wooden bed, Zhao Jing looked outside at the jailers walking around. They had really put in a lot of effort, afraid that she would run away! With a quick thought, Zhao Jing''s expression darkened.


    This also explained one thing: they were ready to kill at any moment!


    When the food was served, the jailer sneered, "Do you want to take advantage of the heat to eat a few more bites? Let me tell you, our great master Qingtian will definitely enforce the law impartially, so don''t even dream about getting out of here alive! "


    Zhao Jing looked away and turned a deaf ear.


    "Humph! Dead mute!" The guard spat and left while cursing.


    Not long after, Zhong Fu ran in with a food box in his hand. "Are you hungry?" I brought you something to eat. " Saying that, he kicked over the prison guard''s bowl of rice, "The food and water in here, don''t touch them! "I''m thirsty, I''m hungry, let me help you take care of it."


    Zhong Fu stared at the guard: "Open the door!"


    The jailor opened the door hesitantly. Zhong Fu excitedly carried his food box and walked over to Zhao Jing. "Come, eat!"


    Zhao Jing took a deep breath. It seemed that the only person he could believe in this Prefecture City was this cynical Crown Prince! He had brought her favorite dishes. Zhao Jing stared blankly at him.


    "You don''t like it?" Zhong Fu froze for a moment. "I saw you eating happily that day, and I thought you liked ¡­"


    Zhao Jing shook his head and silently picked up his chopsticks to eat.


    The food was divided into two portions. This brat had come to accompany her for a meal, and had even earned his title, "Eating alone is too lonely, only the two of them can be considered lively." Zhao Jing pursed his lips, feeling a bit lonely ¡­ He didn''t care about numbers, he just cared about people''s hearts!


    "Actually, the way you''re smiling is really pretty. You should laugh more often!" Chung Fu, holding his bowl of rice, smiled at her like a fool!


    Zhao Jing couldn''t help but restrain her smile. As a puppet emperor, how could she be so happy? Her happiness and sorrow were already beyond her control. Unless one day, she had the power to kill!


    The originally dark and gloomy prison cell had become abnormally warm after just one meal.


    However, a certain someone''s face gradually turned gloomy.


    The night was as cool as water, and his tall figure spread out a layer of dark and ruthless intent beneath his feet.


    "Is the Crown Prince going to bring her food?" Dongfang Buming stood with his hands behind his back, sounding heavy.


    Zhou Zhiqian frowned, but he could only answer truthfully, "In reply to Master, the scout ¡­" That''s what I said! "


    "What else?" Dongfang Wenming asked again.


    Zhou Zhizhi bowed his head, "Also, Master Gongsun has already been prepared. Tonight, we will definitely take action! "Kill Young Master!"

 C59

    After Zhou Zhizhi said this, the eastern region became silent for a very long time. It was as if he was thinking of something absent-mindedly and did not hear anything!


    He couldn''t hold it in any longer, so he called out in a low voice, "Master, you ¡­"


    "I must make sure that the young master is unharmed!" After saying that, Dongfang Wenming paused for a moment before coldly staring at Zhou Zhiqian, "Anyone that touches this hand, cripple it for me!"


    Zhou Zhizhi was startled and immediately bowed, "This lowly subordinate understands!" The Emperor''s body was of a thousand taels of gold, how could he be casually touched by others! That was something the Regent had personally taught, and he had single-handedly pulled out the young man who had grown up ¡­


    Tonight was destined to be a restless night.


    The dungeon was eerily quiet. Zhao Jing sat motionless on the wooden bed, quietly waiting for the moon to move to the west of the mountain. He was waiting for the darkness to completely replace the clear moonlight. Before nightfall, all the prisoners at the side of the cell had been driven away. Even though Zhao Jing was a fool, he still knew what this meant!


    Zhongfu might come, but with Gongsun, she was sure he wouldn''t. However, Zhao Jing believed that Jing Hong would definitely come, and he would even bring her out! The trust he had for Wei Shuge could be passed on to Jing Hong.


    Finally, there was movement outside. Zhao Jing knew ¡­ If it wasn''t them, then it was her. He didn''t feel any fear in his heart, but instead heaved a sigh of relief. She looked at the prison guards who had appeared at the entrance of the prison. There were five of them and all of them were full of murderous aura.


    They were here to take her life! However, how could a weak mute die so easily without anyone suspecting her and causing others to mistake her as committing suicide?


    "Your time of death has come!" The guard took a cloth belt and quickly hung it on the iron bars of the window. He quickly tied the rope and waited for the living to reach his neck.


    Zhao Jing was very calm. He heard the leading prison guard coldly shout, "Hang him up!"


    "Killing him and silencing him is indeed a good plan!" Are you sure you want to kill me? " Zhao Jing opened his mouth, "When the time comes, there will be nine families involved. Don''t blame me for not reminding you!"


    "You''re not dumb?" Everyone was shocked.


    Mute speaking?


    If she wasn''t a mute, why didn''t she speak at all? Just what kind of secret did this young man have on him that he had to disguise himself as a mute? Even when he was accused in court, he did not defend himself at all!


    "Just because I can''t speak doesn''t mean that I can''t!" Zhao Jing''s expression darkened as he looked at the crowd.


    "It doesn''t matter if you''re a mute or not, you must die today!" Gongsun Zhen stood outside the prison gate and glared fiercely at Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing''s lips drew back as he coldly laughed. "Martial Ancestor Gongsun sure is capable!" "Behind Lin Kuo''s back, you secretly put me to death, do you know ¡­"


    "I don''t know anything!" Gongsun Zhen sneered, "I only know that as long as you are dead, let alone the case of Fleeting Pavilion, even the matter of official food will be settled with your signature! In those days, the state was still the state of Daye, and you... We can only go to the Yama King''s Palace and cry out our grievances! "


    "I''m afraid that the King of Hell would not dare to accept me!" Zhao Jing sighed. "Uncle Ke summoned them to the Daizhou region, so you ¡­"


    "Shut up, you called out the Prime Minister''s name?" Gongsun was truly furious.


    Zhao Jing raised the center of his brows slightly. "Then let''s change it to another one. For example, if you don''t understand what''s going on in the east!"


    "You ¡­" Gongsun Zhen was shocked. "You actually ¡­"


    "He actually called the Regent directly by his name?" Zhao Jing smiled mockingly. "Dongfang Wenming is already in the Zhou Province. He was secretly investigating the matter of the official rations. However, he didn''t have any conclusive evidence, so he hid in the shadows and observed!"


    Gongsun Zhen''s face was slightly pale, and his lips trembled slightly. "Who the hell are you? How do you know so much?"


    "If I were to say that I am a member of Duke Ming''s household, what I know would be what Crown Prince Ying found out. Are you going to kill the Crown Prince as well?" Zhao Jing faintly narrowed his eyes. "Do you want Master Gongsun to be involved with the entire Duke Palaces ¡­?" Are you playing the whole game? "


    He was only a twelve or thirteen year old youth, but he stood with his hands behind his back, like he was able to prop up the heavens and prop up the earth. She had a delicate face, but her eyes were sharp, and she had the appearance of a young and mature person. His words and manner seemed to be extremely tactful, teaching others to not dare to underestimate him!


    "Impossible!" Gongsun Zhuo said resolutely, "Your Highness doesn''t know anything! At this moment, he was hugging a beauty and daydreaming, don''t be delusional to the point that you can drag it on! "Your Highness, I won''t come to save you!"


    Zhao Jing sneered. "The Crown Prince won''t even look at those mediocre and vulgar fans." You are all under house arrest, and if the Fame King comes to know of this, he will rip you to shreds! "


    "That would require you to be alive to leave this place!" After she finished speaking, Gongsun Zhen grabbed Zhao Jing''s arm and dragged her directly to the window. The jailers then stepped forward, intending to hang Zhao Jing on their throats.


    "Let me go!" Zhao Jingli shouted.


    Suddenly, a cold light flashed and a cold wind blew past Zhao Jing''s ears. The strip of cloth was cut by the concealed weapon, and the willow leaf dart deeply embedded itself into the wall.


    "Who is it?" Gongsun Zhen shouted. The jailer immediately released Zhao Jing and dashed out with his saber drawn.


    Several black clothed men rushed into the cell, cold swords in their hands!


    "Capture them!" Gongsun Zhen hurriedly ran out from the entrance.


    Zhao Jing was startled. "Don''t let Gongsun Zhen escape!"


    However, he was still a step too late. After being pestered by the prison guards for a while, when he looked back, Gongsun Zhen had already run out of the prison. If he continued to chase after him, there would be trouble! At this time, it was more important to save him first!


    "Young master!" Jing Hong shouted and pretended to take off the cloth to cover his face.


    "No need!" Zhao Jing immediately blocked her hand. "That''s good!" It was enough for her to know who the other party was. She didn''t need too many people to know!


    Jing Hong nodded. "Let''s leave quickly. This Gongsun is really not a good person!"


    "Let''s go!" Zhao Jing walked out.


    However, before he could take two steps, Zhao Jing suddenly stopped and looked around.


    "Why isn''t Young Master leaving?" Jing Hong hurriedly asked.


    Zhao Jing looked slightly unwell. "When you came in, didn''t you encounter any obstructions?"


    "Only a few guards at the door ¡­" As for the few people that Gongsun Zhen had brought with him, the rest ¡­ There were no obvious signs of obstruction! Jing Hong''s heart trembled. "Is it because Gongsun really wanted to kill you that you transferred everyone away!?"


    "Even so, they shouldn''t all be transferred out. Aren''t they afraid of being suspected?" Zhao Jing straightened his body. "Gongsun really isn''t that stupid!" She looked thoughtfully at the nearby gate. "Just now, he ran out ¡­"


    Jing Hong nodded, narrowing his dangerous eyes. "But there''s no movement!"


    The two of them took a few steps back at the same time and didn''t dare to walk towards the main entrance anymore. They were probably trapped outside, waiting for them to walk out and take everyone down in one fell swoop!


    "Gongsun Zhen!" Jing Hong gritted his teeth.


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "He won''t think it through so thoroughly!"


    "It''s not Gongsun Zhen? Who could it be? " Jing Hong was shocked.


    Zhao Jing was reminded of a certain someone. This person was accustomed to scheming against everything. Even Qi Yunshan had to be wary of him! Right now, Cobalt only focused on Zhong Fu. For the time being, he hadn''t found Zhao Jing''s whereabouts, so he definitely wouldn''t arrange such a game to deal with her.


    Only the east did not understand that this man, who had watched her grow up, was capable of such meticulous calculations! He understood her character. Even though she had grown up to be harder to see clearly, she could still count for a little bit!


    "The East is not clear!" Zhao Jing spat out his name ruthlessly.


    Who was Qi Yunshan? That was a famous old fox. Even if he was going to deal with the Regent''s Estate, he would not use such an obvious move. Unavoidably, he had some underhanded tricks up his sleeves ¡­ His movements were too immature, completely unlike the scheming and scheming Imperial Tutor Manor. Isn''t the best proof that Cobb summoned to Jiangbei? It proved that Qi Yunshan and the official rations in Jiangbei had nothing to do with each other!


    Outside, heavy soldiers were lying in ambush. They were waiting for the people in the dungeon to show their heads.


    However, even after waiting for a long time, he still did not see any movement. Outside the wall, Zhou Zhiqian had some doubts, "Master, could there be a tunnel or something?" Did they run away? " After saying this, he turned around and looked at Gongsun Zhen, who was pressed to the side with his nose tightly covered.


    Dongfang Bu''s eyes darkened slightly as he stared at the weak light coming from the entrance.


    He knew that she wouldn''t be able to escape. He also knew that the little girl had grown up and was gradually losing her control. It was a normal thing for a demonic beast to be ten feet taller than a demonic beast. However, to Dongfang Buming, this was an extremely annoying and annoying thing. When he thought about that girl who was growing wings and would walk further and further away from him, he felt a warmth rush to his head and his eyes reddened, "She won''t be able to escape!"


    The dungeon was still eerily quiet, as if the people inside had disappeared and were waiting outside. The taste of waiting wasn''t pleasant, and it was inevitable that he would feel apprehensive!


    "Gongzi, stay behind!" Jing Hong took a deep breath, "I will lead my men and rush out. I will try my best not to contact the people in the division, so they won''t be able to find the division. At most, just kill me! "


    "Take me with you!" Zhao Jing''s expression darkened. The youth was exceptionally calm.


    "What?" Jing Hong was astonished. "My martial arts were taught to me personally by the Mistress, so I think it''s enough to protect myself. If I bring you along, if something happens to you ¡­" You are the savior of the palace master, and also the savior of our Demon Palace.


    Zhao Jing took a deep breath and repeated, "I''ll go with you!"


    "No way!" Jing Hong refused.


    Zhao Jing calmly looked at her. "Take me with you. You still have a way to live. They will fear you!" If you don''t, you won''t be able to live, you won''t be able to die after leaving this place! "


    Jing Hong hesitated, but remained silent.


    Zhao Jing''s expression didn''t change as he slowly made his way outside. His expression was tranquil and unperturbed. "If it wasn''t for the fact that you''re still in the East, you would have thrown me in already!"


    "Alright!" Only then did Jing Hong nod his head, and immediately instructed his subordinates, "No matter what, you have to protect young master''s safety, do you understand?"


    "Yes sir!" With a shout, everyone tightened their grip on their swords, ready to engage in a desperate battle to the death.


    "What are your plans?" Zhao Jing asked.


    "Go out and lead them to the Cloud Grotto. There are many dark rivers and caves, so the situation there is extremely complicated. A small portion of our people are hiding there and have their own lair, which can help us deal with it! " Jing Hong gripped his sword tightly. "My lord, you must follow me closely!"


    Zhao Jing nodded. "Alright!"


    Taking a deep breath, Jing Hong quickly grabbed Zhao Jing''s waist. He then abruptly flew up into the air. Their horses were all outside the government office, so they must have been taken care of by now. If they wanted to escape, they had to find a substitute. Luckily, Jing Hong was familiar with the magistrate court and knew that the stable was not far away from the prison.


    The archer suddenly released an arrow. The cold arrow hit a black-clothed person, and that person fell from the sky before he could even let out a groan.


    Dong Fuming''s killing intent soared as he stared coldly at the two people flying in the sky, "Who the hell is releasing the arrows?

 C60

    "Master, he''s not one of us!" Zhou Zhizhi shouted.


    It was true that it wasn''t their group. It was another group of black-clothed men. They seemed to have just arrived. Each of them carried bows and arrows on their backs as they shot straight towards Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing widened his eyes as he saw the ice-cold arrows shooting towards him. The cold light was sharp, like the three foot long blade in the hall of the underworld. She didn''t know martial arts, so it was impossible for her to defend against a volley of arrows.


    Suddenly, the cold arrow fell in a very strange way, as if it had been brushed away by someone. Zhao Jing''s eyes suddenly narrowed. In the darkness, she saw the person standing in the corner. He was slowly withdrawing his hand.


    Was it Dongfang Wenming who attacked? He saved her? When had his martial arts ever reached such a level? In fact, this was probably the first time she saw him take action!


    The horse screamed, and Jing Luo carried Jing Hong onto the back of the horse. "Hold tight!"


    The horse spread its hooves and galloped outside. The ones chasing behind were not only the people from the east, but also the group of men in black that suddenly appeared. Horseshoes were clamoring in the silence of the night. It was as if the sky had been struck by lightning and the peace of the city was shattered.


    Jing Hong rode his horse out of the city. When he let go of his cold sword, he saw that the blood had returned to them. The soldiers at the city gates could not stop them at all!


    Zhao Jing felt as if he had been tossed like a die in a cup. He felt as if his internal organs were about to pop out of his body. If this carried on, he was really afraid that he would vomit! The insanity on horseback was indeed not something she could endure with her weak body!


    After leaving the city, a cold breeze blew past his ears.


    The two groups of people behind him were truly in hot pursuit.


    Zhao Jing hugged Jing Hong''s waist, then turned his head to look at the black-clothed men, as well as those who had fallen behind ¡­ An unidentified person in the East! Yet for some reason, her gaze never left the crowd, always searching for his figure on the horse!


    In a contest between the two sides, whether it was in the open or in the dark, Fleeing on horseback, they finally arrived at the foot of the mountain. Shifting his body, Jing Hong grabbed Zhao Jing''s hand and entered the cave. The terrain here was special, more caves and more rivers.


    The cave was intertwined.


    The dark river was surging.


    The cave was extremely moist. Zhao Jing didn''t know which direction to go. This faint mist was completely dark, so he could only rely on his instincts to continue forward.


    "This place is where we can settle down. I''m the most familiar with the location, don''t worry, young master!" Jing Hong brought her into another cave. "Even if I had my eyes closed, I would still be able to walk out."


    Zhao Jing grabbed her hand. "Are you saying that you''re very familiar with this place?"


    "It''s like home." Jing Hong frowned. "What do you mean?"


    In the darkness, Zhao Jing chuckled dryly.


    In the dark cavern, many forces were hibernating. Footsteps could be heard accompanied by the sound of water. Outside the cave, the horses were still whining and the fire was flickering.


    "Young master, who are these two groups?" Jing Hong lowered his voice.


    Zhao Jing disappeared into the darkness. No one could see through her expression. Everything was deathly still. After a long while, she took a deep breath, "Is everything ready?"


    Jing Hong nodded. "Rest assured Young Master, our people have already been assigned to lead them in. We will be able to meet them here in a while. Young Master, what are you trying to do? "


    "Just wait and see!" A thought-provoking smile could be heard in Zhao Jing''s voice. "It''ll be very lively!"


    After waiting for about fifteen minutes, the sound of footsteps came from all directions. Within the empty cavern, everything was thrown into disorder. Flames flickered everywhere, and the bright flames of the torches caused Zhao Jing to narrow his eyes. "We must destroy those torches!"


    "That''s easy!" Jing Hong stood up and left.


    When the two groups of people reached the central empty hall, the torches were suddenly extinguished. In that instant, cold lights flashed and blood splattered. Someone shouted in the darkness, "Kill them!"


    Sword lights and sword shadows, he could no longer tell if they were friends or foes. There was only confusion.


    In the chaos, the sounds of footsteps could be heard coming from afar.


    Zhao Jing straightened his body. "We should leave!"


    Jing Hong was overjoyed. "Young master, you have such a good plan!"


    The two of them left the familiar mountain road. They avoided the squatting guards at the entrance of the cave at the foot of the mountain. They took a detour to the mountainside and left on foot. In the dead of night, one should not ride his horse to prevent it from alarming them! When he returned to the righteous path, he had already left those people far behind.


    Jing Hong heaved a sigh of relief. "The direction to the city is just ahead. Where is the young lord going?"


    "No matter which side it is, they will suffer a great loss in this battle. I''m afraid they will hate me for it!" Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened. "Jing Hong, give the order for everyone to leave Jiangbei!"


    "Jiangbei?" Jing Hong was surprised, "It shouldn''t be that serious? Our people are all squatting down. At worst, we can just evacuate the Danzhou City. "


    "Dongfang has not made a move yet. You have no way to survive." Zhao Jing pondered over this question for a long time. "It''s still too late to leave. Wait until Dongfang Wenming steps out of the shadows. You might not have the chance to leave Jiangbei alive!" "Listen to me!"


    "Alright!" Jing Hong nodded. "I''ll let everyone cross the river immediately and leave Jiangbei! "But, where is young master going?"


    Then, all of a sudden, Jing Hong''s body stiffened up in shock. The sound of horses'' hooves could be heard coming from afar, as if they were heading for the city gate.


    "Where else can we go? Isn''t this ¡­ "It''s time to pick me up!" Zhao Jing frowned slightly. "After this matter, Gongsun really didn''t dare to make a move on me." In addition, only if I stay in the open will I be able to buy you time! Remember, be quick! It won''t take long, and I won''t be able to delay it long! "


    The East did not know what to do with her, but Cobb might not!


    Jing Hong looked worriedly at Zhao Jing. "But the Palace Lord has instructed us to protect Young Master and escort him back to the capital!"


    "If you don''t leave now, I won''t have a way out!" Zhao Jing pushed her away. "Let''s go!"


    Jing Hong took two steps back, looked at his subordinates behind him, then shouted with gritted teeth, "Retreat!" He then stuffed something into Zhao Jing''s hands and whispered into his ear, "Please take care, Young Noble!"


    As the voice faded, Jing Hong quickly left.


    The sound of horse hooves could be heard. It was the sound of a magistrate court constable coming to pursue a prisoner on his way out. Zhao Jing shook off the dust on his body and leisurely sat by the side of the road. He leisurely leaned against the tree trunk.


    The constable dismounted from his horse and aimed his sword at her: "How dare you escape from the prison!"


    Zhao Jing raised his eyebrows. "I''m powerless. Even if Martial Grandmaster Gongsun wanted to kill me, you wouldn''t need to give me the name of a jailbreak, right?" This crime is too big, I cannot afford it! "


    "You''re not dumb?" The constable looked at each other.


    Didn''t this young man not know how to speak when he was in the court earlier?


    "From the beginning to the end, I never said I was a mute! "If the crown prince likes to call me that, I will follow him. Who would have known that even a bunch of fools would think that I am a mute!" Zhao Jing slowly stood up. "Let''s go. If we expose our strength even more, we might as well stay in the prison!"


    After saying this, Zhao Jing led the way, heading back to the city.


    "Chief, this prisoner is really strange!" The subordinate retracted his sword, "Which prisoner ran out of the dungeon and is sitting on the side of the road waiting to return to his cell?"


    "What nonsense is this!" The Constable King mounted his horse, "The orders are for you to bring back alive and unharmed. All of you, stay alert. If anything happens to you, be careful of your family''s lives! "


    "Yes sir!" The servants hurriedly followed.


    The dungeon was still warmer. Zhao Jing stretched lazily, and with one glance, he saw the figure on the roof. That person was leaning against the roof with his bamboo hat covering his face. He was leisurely crossing his legs as if he was asleep and didn''t react at all to the commotion below.


    Zhao Jing''s heart thumped in his chest as he tensed up.


    Didn''t Dongfang Mingming leave the city? So what did he do? Was that Zhou Zhiqian in the cave? Or could it be that this master and his servant had not fallen into her trap, and Dongfang Bu had already expected her to come back?


    As he thought of this, the indifferent expression on Zhao Jing''s face gradually faded. She had to admit that this so-called brute was actually a scheming, black-hearted person. He could predict her every move and see through all of her little tricks.


    But she didn''t understand him at all.


    The moment the door closed, Zhao Jing sat on the bench, as if he had lost something. In his heart, he was hoping that Dong Fang wouldn''t find them. Otherwise ¡­ She wanted them to leave Jiangbei without a doubt, she wanted them all to move under the nose of the unidentified people in the east!


    If they really did so, it would be equivalent to her personally sending them to the hall of the underworld!


    Outside the window, the night was dark.


    Within the Lighthouse.


    When the first glimmers of light fell in through the window, Chopper grunted and forced his eyes open. Everything in the pavilion was still familiar, but his entire body felt soft, as if he couldn''t exert any strength at all.


    Leaning weakly on the edge of the bed, Zhong Fu raised his eyes. Even through the window paper, he could feel the warmth of the sun outside. He rubbed his sore brow and tried to remember what had happened last night.


    Yesterday, he had intended to deliver food to Little Mute, but considering Little Mute''s caution, he had to give it a try first. Only when he was absolutely sure that it was safe would he be able to deliver food to Little Mute! But who would''ve thought that upon eating a second mouthful, his body would go limp and he would directly lie on the ground.


    So what happened next?


    There was not the slightest impression in his mind!


    Zhong Fu took in a few deep breaths, but he still couldn''t muster any strength. His entire body felt soft, as if it were ¡­ With a buzzing sound in his head, he suddenly thought of something, "Cartilage Powder?" It was the Cartilage Powder! Bastard! How dare you attack me? "Bastard!"


    The door creaked open slowly.


    The old procuress and Master Gui carefully brought in the food. When they saw Zhong Fu panting on the edge of the bed, the two of them looked at each other before slowly placing the dishes on the table. He stood in front of the bed with a tense face.


    "Crown Prince?" Master Gui shouted in a low voice.


    Zhong Fu looked at the two people in front of him coldly, "What did you do to me? You don''t want to die, do you? How dare you poison me?! "


    "No, no, no, it''s not poison, it''s just ¡­" Master Gui was at a loss for words.


    The old procuress hurriedly said, "Your Highness has misunderstood. Our people misplaced something. The food in the box was not for Your Highness, but for the other girl in the room! The little girl who just arrived didn''t know what was good for her, so ¡­ She had to get some medicine to calm her down. Who would have thought that the people below would make such a huge mistake right from the start? I hope the prince can forgive me! He was wrong to do it unintentionally! "There''s been a mistake!"


    Master Gui quickly nodded as well. "Yes, yes, yes. There was a mistake, a mistake!"


    He struggled to get up. However, he couldn''t muster up any strength. With great difficulty, he propped himself up and laid down weakly once again. With heavy breathing, Zhong Fu''s brain became much clearer, "You guys purposely drugged me and then went to deal with Little Mute?" Little Mute! What did you do to Little Mute? "

 C61

    Zhong Fu was truly angered. He struggled many times before finally falling down from the bed, landing heavily on the ground.


    "Crown Prince?" The old procuress panicked, and together with Master Gui, tried to lift Zhong Fu up.


    However, Zhong Fu''s stubborn temper immediately turned useless. He pushed the two of them away and fell to the ground, "Where''s the antidote? Where''s the antidote? "


    "Crown Prince, I won''t hide it from you. Because there is no cure, we didn''t dare to come and see you. We can only let you sleep here for the night." This medicine ¡­ The medicine was quite strong, and it would take at least three to five days to recover! Even if your physique is good enough, I estimate that you will need at least two days! " The old procuress looked awkwardly at Zhong Fu, who was sitting by the bed post.


    "Crown Prince, you''d better take a good rest!" "There''s no cure for this medicine, so we''re all using it as well. Who knew that this time, it just so happens to be ¡­"


    Zhong Fu sneered, "Coincidentally? Today, if anything happens to Little Mute, I will make sure all of you from Fleeting Pavilion die with me! If you don''t believe me, you can go and ask what kind of person the Honorary King is! My royal father only has a son like me, even if I wanted the stars and the moon in the sky, he would agree to it! "


    The old procuress looked at him with a pale face, "Is the crown prince hungry? Hurry and get the Crown Prince some food! "


    "Don''t be so hypocritical, this prince won''t do that! I want to see Little Mute, and if I don''t see any living people today, I''ll turn you all into corpses! " Zhong Fu gnashed his teeth as a ruthless light flashed in his eyes.


    She was afraid, so she quickly said, "Bring the soup over."


    Master Gui hesitated for a moment before turning around to bring the bowl of soup over. "Mother, this soup ¡­" It''s a little hot, so you have to be careful. "


    The bawd looked at Zhong Fu meaningfully and slowly handed him the bowl of soup, "Prince, it''s a little hot. Please drink slowly! We''re all just commoners, and sometimes we can''t help ourselves. It''s not easy to do business these days. Can you be merciful and let us go? "Drink it!"


    Gui''s gaze was fixated on the bowl of soup. Zhong Fu hesitated for a moment before saying, "If you dare to drug me again, you know the consequences!"


    "I don''t dare to!" The duo immediately shook their heads. Even if they were given ten times the guts, they wouldn''t dare to make a move now.


    When the bowl of soup entered his stomach, his body felt slightly warm, as if a wave of energy was gushing out from his Dantian and gradually spreading to his limbs and bones. Zhong Fu was startled. Looking at the expressions of extreme nervousness on the faces of the old procuress and Duke Gui, he could not help but be suspicious. These two were just ordinary citizens. Normally, they wouldn''t dare to lay their hands on a son of the Crown Prince, let alone his father''s reputation as the king. Anyone who heard of his name would not dare to act rashly!


    Unless there was something even more frightening behind the two of them than his identity as the Crown Prince''s son ¡­ His fingertips trembled slightly. He felt that he now had some strength left in him. He could at least slowly clench his fists, unlike before where his whole body was weak and powerless. Gradually, not only his fists, but he was also able to stand up with the help of the bedpost.


    The old procuress and Master Gui looked at each other. "Prince, rest well. We ¡­" We went out to busy ourselves! "


    Zhong Fu did not utter a word. The two of them picked up the bowl of soup and ran.


    "You ran so fast and you still dare to say you didn''t have any evil intentions?" No wonder he said that none of the words spoken by the people on the Wind and Moon arena were true.


    He even said that there was no antidote ¡­ Then, he stood up after drinking a bowl of soup. Even the soup bowl had been taken away, so it was clear that the soup ¡­


    Putting all that aside, Zhong Fu held onto the table as he panted heavily. He waited until his body was no longer numb and confirmed that he was able to move again before he started walking out. Little did he know that too many incredible things had happened the night he had fainted!


    Zhong Fu''s goal was clear. As long as Zhao Jing was fine, he would not pursue any other matters.


    Meanwhile, within the elegant garden, Cobb was stunned for a moment.


    "Master?" "What''s wrong?" Fuzi called out in a low voice.


    "Tell me ¡­" The crown prince is not missing? " The lid of the cup at Cobalt''s fingertips fell back with a bang, making a clear crisp sound.


    Fuzi bowed his head. "Yes, the scout saw with his own eyes that the crown prince ran to the yamen''s prison. No missing arms, no missing legs, not even a single scratch! "


    "Hair..." "No injuries!" He slowly stood up and slowly put his hands behind his back.


    Fuzi stepped forward, "Master, we were fooled by Master, that old brat lied to us! We have suffered heavy losses! "


    "The one in the prison isn''t the crown prince, and the one who was taken away isn''t the crown prince either." "Indeed, a strong dragon cannot defeat a snake in the area. It was originally a small trick, but in the end, because I was too conceited, I actually taught him to take advantage of it." It was no wonder that Gongsun Zhen had been able to do as he pleased in the Danzhou Region all these years. He was truly a little smart!


    "If you want to kill me and silence me, then you also want to make some preparations. Give yourself a guarantee and coax me to be the one to take care of the aftermath!" Yet now, he was being toyed around with. In the end, he was still unable to eat hot tofu due to his impatience. These words were absolutely correct! "It''s because I was too anxious, too anxious ¡­"


    "Master, what should we do next?"


    "The crown prince is fine, but our people have suffered so much. If Gongsun Zhen can''t afford to take on such a big force, there must be someone controlling him from behind the scenes. Maybe it was the one from the East that did not know what was going on. In short ¡­ Gongsun truly does not have that kind of ability, and even Lin Gongzi does not have that kind of courage! " Cobb walked out slowly, "It seems like Lin Gaojiao invited me to go to the warehouse today, right?"


    "That''s what the person said, but halfway through, he also mentioned that there was something going on in Sir Lin''s residence. I''m afraid the warehouse will be delayed as well."


    "Is there something in the mansion?"


    Fuzi nodded. "Yes!"


    "Then... To change the Dao Prefecture''s yamen''s prison! " Cobb flicked his sleeves and left.


    After walking out of the elegant garden, Ke Boca was stunned for a moment. "It seems that I haven''t told the crown prince my identity!"


    "That''s why we can''t rashly go!" Fuzi reminded.


    "Find out where the prince was last night." "Also, this prison ¡­"


    "Master, that youngster is called Little Mute!" Fuzi bowed.


    "Yes!" Cobb took a deep breath. "Check the background of Little Mute. The crown prince likes to get along with Little Mute so much. I''m sure this young man isn''t that simple!" Previously when I came into contact with Zhong Fu, I did not see this little mute.


    "Go investigate!" Fuzi said.


    "Yes, sir." Cobalt nodded his head, "Change your clothes and wait for me at Fleeting Pavilion!"


    "Alright!" He followed her.


    Yesterday evening, it was already time for dinner. Officials from the military were rushing over from outside the Ya Garden. There seemed to be a martial law in the city. After that, Fuzi asked around and said that he had lost someone important!


    Cobb thought, the most important person in the city is none other than the prince Zhong Fu, if this person is lost, then the matter will be blown up! Not to mention the Darchu Prefecture, even the entire imperial government would be shaken. It just so happened that the scout had come to report that there were traces of the unknown in the east and that he was probably going to rob the prison!


    Dongfang Wenming hadn''t realized that this person was always very shrewd and never tried anything, so Cobb deduced that the crown prince must have known that the regent had come to the Danzhou City, so he secretly went to the dungeon. After all, there wasn''t a safer and more unexpected hiding place in Danzhou City than the dungeon!


    He had thought that Dongfang Buming was going to kidnap the renowned Crown Prince and use this opportunity to frame him, the prime minister, for his actions. He had ordered his guards to kill him. If they couldn''t stop the Crown Prince, they had to kill him!


    This led to the situation where the arrows were shot at the same time!


    By killing the crown prince and bringing the blame to the people of the East, they would be able to incite the conflict between the King of Fame and the people of the East to slaughter each other. In this way, the Qi Family and Cobb would benefit from this!


    Who would have known ¡­ The devil was one foot high, but the dao was ten feet high! Indeed, there were experts amongst the strong. There was even a high mountain in a single mountain. After a game of chess, Gongsun was truly just a chess piece. Dongfang Wenming''s strategy was to pull everyone around in circles ¡­


    Neither Gongsun Zhen nor Kobo had gained the upper hand.


    Fortunately, Zhao Jing was fine.


    When Zhong Fu''s pale face appeared outside the prison, Zhao Jingzhong was startled for a moment. He was truly touched. She hadn''t thought that Zhong Fu would be such a loyal person. However, after meeting each other by chance, he was like a friend who was on the verge of death!


    Apart from Shuge and Big Brother Nan, perhaps no one really cared about her life!


    The instant the door was opened, Zhong Fu rushed forward to hug Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing''s brows trembled slightly. He subconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva as an explosion occurred in his mind. Other than the fact that she was still in the East, she had never been hugged like this by another man before ¡­ His hands were still pressed against his chest, almost instinctively reacting, resisting anyone who touched his chest.


    Even with a bra, it wasn''t foolproof.


    Zhao Jing quickly pushed him away as he returned to his senses, staring at him with a dark expression.


    "Do you resent me for being late? Little Mute, don''t blame me. I just managed to escape a moment ago. " Zhong Fu hurriedly asked as he carefully examined Zhao Jing from head to toe. "Did they do anything to you?" Little mute, are you hurt anywhere? "


    Zhao Jing shook his head, not saying a word.


    "To tell you the truth, they drugged me yesterday. You actually dare to make a move on me, causing me to collapse onto the bed after waking up. I don''t even have the strength to get down to the ground! Do you know about Cartilage Powder? I guess you may not know that this is a despicable trick of the martial arts world. I didn''t expect it to be used on me today! It''s a good thing that you''re fine, otherwise, I would have to tear down Fleeting Pavilion and have them accompany you in death! "


    Seeing Zhao Jing standing there without moving, Zhong Fu dryly laughed. He laughed awkwardly. "What? Did I scare you?" Don''t be afraid, I''m not angry at you! "


    Zhao Jing slowly raised the corner of his lips and gave him a faint smile.


    "Like I said, you look good when you smile!" Zhong Fu felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders. "In the future, smile more. I like to see you smile!" Little mute, endure for another two days. When the Prime Minister leaves, I will bring you back to Phoenix City. "


    If she didn''t say anything, she would never be able to leave that square place in her entire life until the day she closed her eyes!


    "I didn''t bring you dinner last night. You didn''t eat their food, did you?" If they can drug me, they can naturally poison you as well. You must not eat it! I''ll tell the kitchen to make you something you like. Wait for me to come back! I''ll eat with you! "


    He grinned so foolishly that Zhao Jing couldn''t help but burst out laughing.


    "What are you laughing at?" Chung Fu quickly checked himself, "Am I too embarrassed? "I was drugged last night, so I ran over here to check on you when I woke up. I really don''t have time to change my skin, so don''t mind me being dirty. I''ll go back and wash up!"


    As he spoke, he hugged Zhao Jing again. "Thank goodness you''re alright!"


    She frowned slightly, vaguely feeling that something was wrong! But in the end, there was something off. For a moment, she could not say what was wrong. It was just that when two men hugged each other and let others see them, they would inevitably feel a little sissy!


    After watching Zhong Fu''s departing figure, Zhao Jing whispered into the cage, "Thank you!"


    Zhong Fu was overjoyed. With a smile on his face, he excitedly returned to the Lighthouse. Little Mute loved to be astonished at the Hong Pavilion''s dishes the most. He had to get someone to prepare and personally deliver them. He probably starved to death without eating or drinking anything that night.


    Who knew that as soon as he stepped into Fleeting Pavilion, the smile on his face immediately vanished.


    The pavilion was silent, and the only sound that could be heard was the sound of the wind blowing through the curtains.

 C62

    Zhong Fu straightened his body. He had been traveling in the Jianghu for a long time, so he was naturally extremely sensitive to the changes in his surroundings.


    Generally, brothels had no business during the day. It was normal for the girls to come out at night and day. However, Master Turtle should be here, and the attendants should be busy cleaning up as well. Otherwise, how would they be able to open their businesses at night?


    Now, not a single person was present. Wasn''t it strange that even the old bawd, who used to flatter her, didn''t know where she was?


    Fuzi appeared at the foot of the stairs and smiled at Zhong Fu. "Young Master is back!" My young master is waiting at the elegant pavilion, I''d like to invite you to have a chat with him! "


    "It''s Li Rui?" Zhong Fu was at a loss for words. "You guys ¡­"


    "My family''s young master has taken care of this matter. No one is allowed to disturb him." Fuzi bowed. "Young Master, please head upstairs!"


    "What a grand show!" Zhong Fu frowned slightly, "Give my regards to your young master. This young master still has some matters to attend to, so I won''t be accompanying you!"


    "Young Master''s business, is that that Little Mute in the prison?" On the top porch, Cobb called for a cool voice.


    Zhong Fu suddenly narrowed his dangerous eyes. "You''re investigating me?" Li Rui, who the hell are you? I''m afraid it''s not as simple as being a businessman! "


    "Regardless of what I, Li, am doing, it is not a problem for Young Master. What Young Master wants is only the result!" Cobb stood with his hands behind his back. He was clearly an extremely gentle person, but his words were full of scheming, causing people to feel extremely aggrieved!


    Zhong Fu was not an idiot, he clearly saw through those schemes. It was obvious that this Cobalt had come prepared. Moreover, his tone was faintly threatening and he couldn''t help but think of the little mute in the prison.


    Holding his breath, Zhong Fu pondered over the pros and cons. Staring coldly at Corbeau, who was still standing high above him, he ambled up the stairs.


    In the quiet pavilion, the fine wine and delicious food had already been prepared. After Zhong Fu sat down, Fuzi stepped forward to pour the wine.


    Although Zhong Fu was a willful person who loved to play, he was still very vigilant when he was outside. Outside, he rarely drank, or it could be said that ¡­ He never touched a drop of wine. Unless he met a close friend or someone worth making, otherwise... Obviously, this Li Rui in front of him was not a worthy friend. He looked refined and refined, but in reality, he was too shrewd and shrewd. Ever since Li Rui''s first appearance, Zhong Fu had been afraid of getting to know him, so he had to be even more careful!


    It was obvious from their long conversation that he was very particular about people!


    The temperature of the wine was just right. They should have long been prepared!


    Zhong Fu remained silent. He slowly lowered his hand that was holding the cup, as if he was considering something, "I don''t like to talk in a roundabout way. If you have something to say, just say it. I am afraid you will suffocate to death! "


    Cobb looked at Fuzi, who backed away, and the two of them looked at each other.


    "Tell your men to retreat. Aren''t you afraid that I will kill you?" Zhong Fu sneered.


    Cobalt took his cup and took a sip, then he looked at Zhong Fu with a thoughtful expression, "Of course I know you won''t do anything, that''s why I dare to be so unscrupulous." In this world, who would be willing to stick their heads onto the edge of a blade, and who wouldn''t be afraid of death? "


    Zhong Fu watched him pick up the chopsticks and pick up the dishes. His brows slightly twisted. "What exactly do you want to say?"


    "Young master''s friend is waiting in the yamen''s prison ¡­"


    "I''m telling you, don''t touch him!" Zhong Fu said coldly.


    "Young master, don''t be so anxious. I''m saying this to find a way for you. Why are you so nervous?" However, this also proves that the friendship between Young Master and your friend is really deep! "


    "What do you mean?" Zhong Fu was puzzled.


    Kobold took a deep breath.


    The door opened again, and Sachiko came in with some things. After entering the door and putting down his things, the son of Fortune respectfully greeted him, "Young Master, this is my young master''s greeting gift to you. Meeting you is fate, I hope you can accept it!"


    Zhong Fu could not understand what Li Rui was thinking.


    Cobb looked at the object covered in black cloth and winked at Fuzi.


    Without a word, Fuzi removed the cloth covering it, revealing a porcelain bottle and a folded piece of paper.


    "What is this?" Beauvoir asked.


    Fuzi explained, "The reason why young master''s friends went to the yamen prison was because they were mistakenly thought to have killed Miss Mei Er from the Lighthouse! But according to my investigations, Miss Mei Er actually died from the poison in this porcelain bottle, not from your friend! "


    Zhong Fu stood up in shock. He looked at Ke Bo Li in disbelief. "You ¡­"


    "The contents of the porcelain bottle were found in the Brothel Keeper''s room. However, this item is not owned by the Fleeting Pavilion, so this is a little tricky. If you have physical evidence, you will naturally need proof of it. Otherwise, it would be impossible to prove the innocence of your friend! " Cobb took a sip of his wine and looked at him leisurely.


    He was smiling, laughing with such confidence.


    Zhong Fu had the illusion that someone was choking him. They really were using Little Mute to threaten him!


    Damn it!


    "What do you want?" Zhong Fu''s complexion was naturally unsightly. This Li Rui was definitely not a businessman. How could a normal businessman have such remarkable abilities? A murder case suddenly spread throughout the world and even found evidence!


    Zhong Fu was puzzled. Just how much power and influence did Li Rui possess in the Darchu Prefecture?


    "The confession of the bawd and the turtle is in my hands." "Young master, what''s next is up to you to show your sincerity!"


    "What do you mean?" Zhong Fu was shocked.


    "The bawd and Duke Gui were the ones who killed him, but there were people in the yamen who were involved, so without solid evidence, he could not be in court!" "Young Master, you''re so smart. I guess you know who I''m talking about!"


    Zhong Fu frowned slightly. Who else in the capital could cover the sky with one hand other than Gongsun Chen? Seeing that idiot, Lin Gao could not possibly think of such a perfect plan! Previously, Little Mute had signed the confession letter, admitting that he and the water bandits had stolen the official rations. Thus, Gongsun Zhen would definitely not let Little Mute off in order to calm the case of the official rations and send Ke Bo to do so!


    Thinking up to here, the calm on the surface of the Zhong Fu gradually collapsed.


    It was undeniable that he did not have the ability to ensure that Little Mute would be able to leave the prison safely. This was after all, not Phoenix City, and other than a title and title, he, the Young Master of Phoenix City, was not worthy of attention!


    "What am I supposed to do for you to help me?" If Little Mute was able to leave the prison, he could bring him back to Phoenix City as soon as possible! This way, he would also be able to avoid that troublesome Prime Minister.


    "The person has been captured, the confession is also here. The poison can also be given to you, and... I can also go with you to the magistrate court as a witness to ensure that your friend leaves the prison safely. " Cobb looked at him. "The world is big, and I want a friend. That''s all!"


    Zhong Fu was stunned. "You mean, you don''t want anything?"


    "It''s most difficult to repay a debt of gratitude!" "The young master owes me a favor, as long as the young master remembers it!" Wealth and honor, I have them! I don''t care for fame and fortune, so... As long as you make friends! "


    Zhong Fu suddenly had the illusion that he was trying to take advantage of his master. He thought that ¡­


    "Then treat it as me owing you a favor!" Zhong Fu took a deep breath, "Our Zhong Family members are used to saying the same things, the same as always!" What I owe you today, if you have any difficulties in the future, just come find me! "As long as I don''t go against the principles of the martial arts world and the rules of the world, I will never reject them!"


    "If you say so, it will work!" Ke smiled. "Fuzi, get the things and people ready and make a trip to the magistrate court when you have time!" Some things could not be delayed, and some things could not be delayed for long! It''s just like last night when the young master went missing ¡­ "


    "No, I have always been at Fleeting Pavilion!" At least, when he woke up, he was in the Shocking Flood Pavilion''s bed.


    Cobb laughed, "That''s what you think! At the bottom of this big hall, there was a cellar that was specially used to imprison people, and it extended all the way to the backyard! Last night, the young master slept there! Therefore, no one found you! Until this morning, when you were finally carried out! "


    "How do you know?"


    "The old procuress''s life is in my hands, does she dare to refuse?" Cobb summoned the light wind.


    Zhong Fu was stunned for a moment. "Did you use torture?"


    "Whether there''s a punishment or not, it all depends on how you use it." Cobb rose slowly to his feet.


    Zhong Fu was interested. "What do you mean ''understanding''?"


    He spoke with an indifferent tone, as if his life was nothing more than an ant in his eyes. "Bright is the power of swords, spears, and sticks, the ruinous arts of the body and the skin! The lightest would be breaking of bones, slicing open flesh, and the heaviest would be death. "


    "Then what about the darkness?"


    "Everyone has their own desires in their heart. They can only hope but not obtain them. They can only turn things around and turn their hearts into a devil! Everyone has their own dark side, and those things that make people afraid are actually more effective than weapons! " "Young master, you''ve let me down!"


    "You seem to make a lot of sense!"


    "The so called principles are just to force the truth out of you. In this world, the victor is the king and the loser is the bandit, the strong preys on the weak! " "Young master, are you by yourself? Don''t you miss your parents? Do you miss your home?"


    Zhong Fu lowered his eyes, "Of course I want to, but... As you said, people have things they''re afraid of! "


    "That''s true!"


    "What about you?" Zhong Fu asked. "Since you''re so rich now, I''m sure your parents ¡­"


    "Little Xing Ke, Ke shu Mu, Heavenly Demon Luan, you are free to do as you please!" With a few words, he made a rough estimation of his life. The sixteen words were his past and present.


    Zhong Fu was at a loss for words. After a long while, he said, "I''m sorry!"


    "I won''t mind if I get used to it!" "How boring it would be to be proud of everything in life," he said. There will always be some trials and tribulations in the end, only then will it be considered as the accomplishment of one''s achievement! "


    Zhong Fu nodded, "Let Young Master Li handle this matter. I still have some matters to attend to, so I won''t be accompanying you!"


    "Last night, there was a row in the prison, and a lot of people died!" Cobalt spoke slowly.


    "What?" Zhong Fu was startled.


    "Young master, you must look after your friend!" Cobb reminded him meaningfully, "If you are not careful, that side will attack you! This life ¡­ "Only one!"


    Zhong Fu immediately ran out, while Fu Zi was stunned for a moment. "Young Master, this prince is really a man of good will!"


    "Do you know if he values love or righteousness?" Kollberg laughed coldly.


    Fuzi didn''t understand. "Young Master''s words seem to be wrong. Isn''t it all the same to be loyal and loyal?"


    "It''s the same for you. For Crown Prince Zhaoming, it''s different!" Cobb put down his glass and said, "Make some preparations. I''m guessing Dongfang Buming won''t be able to hold it in much longer!"


    "Yes sir!" Fuzi nodded.


    When Zhong Fu appeared in front of Zhao Jing, his face was pale and green. "Are you alright?"


    Zhao Jing frowned as she looked at him. Wasn''t this what she should be asking? Why was this person always so reckless?


    "I brought your favorite dish!" "From today onwards, I will eat and live with you!"


    Zhao Jing''s eyes widened as he subconsciously took half a step back.


    "Don''t worry, I''ll get someone to open the cell next door. It will definitely not affect your sleep!" Zhong Fu wiped the sweat off his forehead. Just now, he had carried his food box as he ran over. His heart was filled with trepidation as he constantly recited Li Rui''s words, afraid that Gongsun Zhen would attack her!


    Zhao Jing looked at him, not saying a word.


    Zhong Fu had made up his mind to protect her, and for the sake of his own safety, she didn''t want to refuse. After all, this was the Danzhou City, Gongsun Zhen''s territory!


    However, Dongfang Wenming was not happy. The chess piece in his hand turned into dust in an instant. He raised his head and stared coldly at Zhou Zhiqian, as if he wanted to stare into a hole in his face.

 C63

    "Master?" Zhou Zhiqian was scared witless. He discovered that Dongfang Wenming had an unwritten conditioned reflex. It seemed that as long as he provoked the little emperor, his master would be furious. His originally good temper seemed to be unable to be restrained no matter how hard he tried!


    Swallowing his saliva, Zhou Zhizhi laughed dryly, "Don''t worry, Master. Gongsun won''t dare to find trouble with Gongzi anymore! Haven''t you already ¡­ "


    Dongfang Wenming gouged him out with his eyes. It was as if there was a mass of resentment in this small courtyard! I can''t say what it feels like, but it''s so cold that it makes one''s heart tremble!


    "Does the crown prince really say that?" He finally spoke.


    Only then did Zhou Zhizhi heave a sigh of relief, "To reply to Master, the scouts would not dare to lie, so of course it would be to tell the truth! "Master, it''s a good thing that you have the crown prince protecting our young master. At least what happened last night won''t happen again!"


    "What is that thing called Chung Fu?" A useless trash can even protect her? " Dongfang Buming glanced at the black and white chess pieces on the board. He frowned and said, "I''ll just treat it as playing around with her!"


    Zhou Zhiqian was stunned. Was this grandpa trying to comfort himself?


    "Master?" "Young master''s relationship with the crown prince ¡­"


    "They are not friends!" Dongfang Wenming interrupted him, "They will never be friends! Have you sent all the letters that I''ve asked you to send over? "


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizhi whispered, "Master, if master knew it was you ¡­"


    "So what if I know?" Dongfang Wenming snorted lightly, "You brat, you haven''t grown any hair yet, but you still dare to have any ideas about me. You don''t even know how you died!" With that said, he immediately left.


    Zhou Zhiqian touched his lower jaw, lightly patting his own cheeks, "Your Highness didn''t have such a violent temper before? "What''s going on?!"


    Dongfang Wenming also didn''t know what had happened to him. He pushed open the door and looked at the empty house. The light in his eyes slightly faded. The courtyard was still the same as when she first left the house. The quilt was still left on the ground. Beside the tree in the corner, there was still the imprint of her shoes!


    From the very beginning, he knew that this little girl wasn''t someone who was easy to deal with. Who would have thought that not only would it not save him, but it would also cause him to bleed!


    Rubbing the space between his eyebrows, Dongfang Wenming felt a headache coming on. He thought of the girl obediently standing in front of Zhong Fu, and the girl pretending to be mute in Zhong Fu''s arms. With a flick of his sleeve, he smashed the table to pieces with a single palm strike!


    It was the wolf cub he raised, how could he cry in someone else''s arms?!


    What kind of words were these?


    But he couldn''t find someone to settle the score with now that the chess game was open. He was the one who wanted to use her as a chess piece, and it was too late to go back on his words now! Just endure it! Those ants had already begun to move, as long as he continued to wait ¡­ And so on...


    However, Zhao Jing wasn''t someone who would just sit still and do nothing!


    Zhao Jing''s mind was full of plans. He only wanted to erase all traces of his existence before the East became clear, not to mention that he had Zhong Fu as her protective talisman! In the current situation, Gongsun Zhen and Lin Gao didn''t dare to do anything to Zhong Fu. In other words, they didn''t dare to do anything to her!


    Right now, she was most worried about Jing Hong. If Jing Hong was able to bring everyone with him and leave Jiangbei, then Zhao Jing''s identity wouldn''t be as important as before! Since ancient times, there had always been such a thing as an emperor. There was nothing strange about it!


    In the worst case scenario, he could say that he had found a substitute in the palace, and this wouldn''t implicate the Regent''s Mansion, which would eliminate Dongfang Wuming from the crime of secretly leaving the capital. Everything was prepared for her, as long as she was safe and sound! As long as they left Jiangbei!


    "Little Mute, what happened to you?" Zhong Fu frowned as he saw her stance of standing with her hands behind her back. With a faint worry, he said, "Don''t worry, I''ve already found a helper. You will be able to leave the prison safely!"


    Zhao Jing furrowed his brows. How could anyone else in the Great Qin Prefecture be more stubborn than Gongsun Zhen? Even he, the heir to the Duke Palace, was unable to bring her away cleanly. At most, he could be suppressed with power. But now, Zhong Fu said that someone had allowed her to leave the prison safely. Wasn''t this a joke?


    and so on...


    Zhao Jing suddenly straightened his body and poured himself a cup of water. He dipped his finger in the water and wrote two words on the table.


    "Prime Minister?" Zhong Fu smiled. "Do you take me for a fool? This son of mine is wise and is a martial god, how can he find bad luck for himself? Prime Minister Ke Boyu, this young master didn''t even have the time to dodge him. How could you take the initiative to send him to my doorstep!? "If he finds out that my honored prince left the feudal fiefdom, he will definitely cause trouble!"


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly, but continued to look at him with suspicion.


    "Hey hey hey, don''t stare at me like that, what I said was the truth!" "All right, all right, I''ll tell you the truth. The person I''m looking for is called Li Rui, and he''s a businessman, but I don''t think he''s as simple as a businessman! "


    Zhao Jing stared at him.


    Zhong Fu continued, "He helped me find out what happened in the case of the Shocking Flood Pavilion, and also got the confession of the bawd and turtle conspiring to kill Mei Er. Even the poison was found in the bawd''s room. "Speaking of which, this person is extremely smart. He even found out that Gongsun Zhen is behind it!"


    "However, a smart person''s brain is different from normal people like us. Even with my intelligence, I still can''t figure out what he is thinking." Zhong Fu pursed his lips, "He doesn''t want to be a rich and powerful person, nor do he want to be famous, as long as it''s a debt of gratitude! "You say that there is such a strange person in this world?"


    Zhao Jing felt a chill run down his spine. This fool didn''t even know that he had met Ke Boyu. He actually thought that he was a strange person!


    Cobb called his pseudonym Leary, using her as bait and luring the Chimes into a trap.


    Zhong Fu had never been to the capital before, so he naturally did not know of Cobb''s true appearance nor did he know of Cobb''s methods!


    "Little mute, your complexion doesn''t look too good!" Zhong Fu looked at her in puzzlement. "What''s wrong?" "Is there something wrong?"


    His fingertips were stained with water. Zhao Jing then wrote, "What did you promise him?"


    Zhong Fu did not think much of it. "My Phoenix City is known as the Duke Palace''s Zhong Family. "Since he said that as long as it''s a debt of gratitude, I will naturally promise him that if he comes across any difficulties in the future, as long as it doesn''t go against the principles of the martial arts world, everyone will agree with him!"


    Zhao Jing was furious. How could he casually allow something like this to happen?


    As the Young Master of Phoenix City, did he not know that his father was the king and was in charge of over a hundred thousand troops of Phoenix City? If Cobb had something to do with it, it wasn''t a favor! If Wang Zhong, Zhang Chang Tian, and Cobb were to meet each other, wouldn''t the mountains and rivers of Grand Xia be swaying in the wind and rain?


    "Little mute, you don''t look too happy!" "What''s the matter with you?"


    You still have the nerve to ask? He was about to overturn her rivers and mountains, and she still dared to ask him what to do?!


    Zhao Jing had nowhere to use his fire. Right now, he only hoped that Jing Rong would be faster and that everyone would be able to retreat in the shortest time possible. As for everything else ¡­ Since it had already come to a conclusion, he decided to take it step by step!


    Taking a deep breath, she sat aside with a cold face, ignoring him.


    Zhong Fu was confused, but how could this person be so angry just like that? Come to think of it, he didn''t know what his mistake was. What did he do to make Little Mute unhappy?


    In fact, after returning from the Cloud Cave, Jing Hong had given the order to evacuate Jiangbei Province as soon as possible.


    However, the Lin Mansion and the Darchu Mansion were the most affected areas. Initially, they had followed the orders of their superiors to stir up trouble between the Residence of Regent and the Residence of Great Fu. They had arranged for many people to leave, but were unable to do so in a short period of time!


    After the first group of people had sent them off, the martial law of the river had already been applied. It was very easy for boats to encounter patrolling official ships. The further they went, the harder it was for them to leave Jiangbei.


    Jing Hong was worried about Zhao Jing in the yamen''s prison, so he quietly made his way back to the city. Who knew that before he had even returned to the city, he would already sense that something was wrong.


    As the number one lady of Fleeting Pavilion, she was more familiar with this pavilion than anyone else! He silently snuck into the Lighthouse of the Flowing Lightning Pavilion. It had been rummaged through by someone before, and both the Brothel Keeper and Mr Turtle were no longer there. There were hidden guards inside Fleeting Flower Pavilion. If she wasn''t so powerful and so familiar with this place, she would have been surrounded and captured already!


    If there was such a situation inside the Lighthouse, then what about the magistrate court''s prison?


    Jing Hong immediately turned and left. No matter what, Zhao Jing couldn''t afford to let anything happen to him!


    The night was hazy, a corner of a temple.


    Jing Hong was dressed in black and holding his sword, he looked at everyone and asked, "Everyone is here?"


    "Yes sir!" Everyone in the audience was dressed in black, and they bowed towards Jing Hong, "All who can walk past the river was last night, the rest are here. "I don''t know why, but after nightfall, martial law was imposed on the river and no one was able to leave since the city was filled with government ships."


    Jing Hong''s expression was solemn. "Official ship?"


    "Yes!" The underlings were very sure, "Last night, after we sent our men out of Jiangbei at the fastest speed possible, at dawn, official ships began to patrol the surface of the river, but tonight ¡­ There''s no way to take advantage of this, and you can''t even get through the gaps! "


    Jing Hong straightened his body. "Official ship? The official ship of the Danzhou Prefecture? "


    "Yes sir!" The people below nodded. "We can be sure that it is indeed an official ship of the Danzhou Prefecture! It seems that Lin Gaojiao sensed our presence, so he set up a barrier. After nightfall, even the road to the city has been blocked, and strict investigation has been conducted. At night, no one is allowed to enter or leave the city gates! "


    "Besides, there are soldiers patrolling outside the city. Every household has their doors closed and doors locked. You are not allowed to go out at night!" The voice from below was weak, "Protector, we..." Is he a turtle in a jar? "


    Jing Hong took a deep breath. "Even if we become turtles in a jar, we have to protect Young Master Zhao completely! With the life of the Palace Master, we have completed this oath! "


    "Yes sir!" Everyone immediately kowtowed.


    "All of you, stay here and wait for my signal." Jing Hong turned around.


    "Protect?" The people in the audience exclaimed, "Where are you going?"


    Jing Hong straightened his body. "I have to go to the dungeon!"


    "The last time you led a group of people to the prefectural yamen, something almost happened. If ¡­"


    Looking at the sword in his hand, Fleeting Time''s gaze turned cold. "You know there''s a tiger on the mountain, so why don''t you go on this mountain path? Asgard Master ordered, even if I have to die, I must do everything I can! If I go here... If I don''t come back, find a time to leave Jiangbei! The situation in Jiangbei will soon be tidied up. If you continue to stay, you will only end up as food for others! Young Master Zhao is indeed far-sighted, otherwise, none of you will be able to escape! "


    Fortunately, most of the main force had been sent away, so the news could be sent to the capital as soon as possible.


    As the sound of his voice faded, Jing Hong left. At this point, they were already fighting for time.


    A faint fragrance filled the dungeon as Zhong Fu protected Zhao Jing. Each of them used a handkerchief soaked in water to cover their noses and mouths. The sleeping incense was a common tactic used by the martial arts world, who would have thought that ¡­ Yet they were being used against the two of them!


    However, this method could only hold them back for a short period of time. In the end, the two of them were still able to absorb a lot of smoke.


    Zhao Jing began to feel weak and powerless, and everything in his line of sight began to sway ¡­


    "Little Mute?" "Don''t go to sleep! You must hold on! "

 C64

    Since the crown prince was in the prison, the guards didn''t dare to lock the door. Therefore, the door had been left unlocked. The guards outside were all confused and fell to the ground.


    As the tiredness hit him, Zhao Jing was unable to open his eyes. Apart from his mind, which was still somewhat clear, his four limbs were completely out of control. She could hear the sound of his weak cries, and she could hear the sound of footsteps hurrying towards her, but ¡­ He just couldn''t react!


    As the handkerchief in his hand fell to the ground, Zhao Jing collapsed into Zhong Fu''s arms.


    Before she arrived, she used all her strength to break open a slit between her eyes and absentmindedly saw that familiar face. She forced out a smile and asked weakly, "You''re here?"


    "Little Mute!" Zhong Fu was stunned.


    Little Mute... Did he speak?


    Zhong Fu''s vision went black. In the end, he was unable to block this extremely strong knockout drug!


    "The higher-ups have ordered us to bring them all back as soon as possible!" Several black-clothed men immediately put Zhong Fu and Zhao Jing into a sack and quickly left with the sacks slung over their shoulders.


    In the gloomy cellar, two sacks were thrown to the ground.


    The crippled Gongsun was extremely weak. At this moment, he was leaning against the chair, coldly staring at the two sacks beneath his feet. He stretched out his leg and kicked. "It''s all here?"


    "Grand Master, don''t worry. They''re all here!" The leader of the men in black laughed so hard that his facial features looked like a pile, "With such a large quantity of medicine, let alone two people, even an ox would be put down for you!"


    "That''s good!" Gongsun Zhen''s voice was hoarse.


    It was unknown if it was because of the pain or the anger, but his ferocious face was twisted into a mess. He was already as thin as a stick, but now, it felt like he was being blown away by the wind.


    Amidst the tearing, Zhao Jing snorted coldly. Within his blurry vision, there were a few shadows moving about. He was waiting for her to shake her head and try to see what was in front of her, but he suddenly froze on the spot. Her body was bound by all sorts of factors, and the sedative in her body had not completely subsided. Even if she sensed danger and wanted to escape, her hands and feet were still weak and she could not struggle!


    Zhong Fu was also tied up, and was lying unconscious on the ground.


    Zhao Jing raised his head and saw Gongsun Zhen''s ghost-like face in the candlelight.


    "You''re awake?" Gongsun Zhen''s lips turned pale. "If you''re awake, open your eyes wide and take a good look. Otherwise, you won''t have another chance!" He slowly raised his broken wrist, "Do you know why you are here? Do you know why my hands are like this? "


    Zhao Jing was finally able to clearly see the white color on his wrist!


    Gongsun Zhen''s wrist was wrapped in a thick bandage, revealing faint traces of dark red blood! His entire right palm had been chopped off. No wonder his face was pale like a sheet of paper. When he opened his eyes and was glaring, his eyes were bloodshot and almost hideous.


    When he moved his severed wrist closer, Zhao Jing subconsciously moved his body backwards.


    Even through the bandages, she could smell the thick scent of blood. Her stomach started rolling as she glared at Gongsun Zhen, who was just inches away from her. Her brain was still somewhat muddled. Before she had fainted, she had clearly seen Dongfang Wenming. How could he have become Gongsun Zhen just by opening his eyes? Could it be that he was seeing things? Or is it... Dreaming every day? Because he had saved her last time, so ¡­ At the most dangerous moment, all she could think of was him!


    Zhong Fen snorted and tried to open his eyes. His mind was blank. He had no idea where he was right now!


    Suddenly, Zhong Fu was shocked and alarmed as his consciousness suddenly turned!


    That''s right, they were completely captivated by the smoke!


    Where is this?


    Zhong Fu wanted to stand up, but he was startled to find that he was tied up tightly!


    "Yo, the crown prince is awake too?" Gongsun Zhen laughed coldly, and cold sweat dripped down his forehead. His fierce face became even more frightening, "Is Crown Prince thirsty?" Hungry? Do you want a small one to get you something to eat and drink? How about some human blood! It can both relieve hunger and satisfy one''s craving! "


    As he spoke, Gongsun Zhen stretched out his hand, and his underling took out a short blade and placed it in his hand.


    The shiny, short blade emanated a biting cold light. It was as if there was no blood on it, and it would not give up!


    Zhao Jing tensed up, not daring to move an inch. The knife did not have eyes. This Gongsun was a person who had gone mad. Once the knife came down, not only would he not be able to save the world, he would also lose his life!


    "Stop!" "What are you doing?" "Gongsun Zhen, if you dare to touch him, I''ll let you die without a burial ground!"


    "Died without a burial ground?" Gongsun smiled weakly, and his underlings hurriedly stepped forward to wipe the cold sweat off his forehead.


    Playing with the short blade in his hand, Gongsun Zhen''s face was as white as paper, "Do you think I''m any different from dying here?" He shook his broken wrist, shocking Zhong Fu to the point that his eyes widened. He didn''t understand why he felt so terrified.


    "Even the crown prince is afraid?" Gongsun Zhen sighed softly, "Does the crown prince know what it was like when I was pressed down there and lost a hand? It''s even better than what you have now! "


    "That person said, he was supposed to cripple an arm. He should have suffered that fate if he had touched someone he should not have! However, if a person had an arm or a leg broken, they would die easily. People would not be able to reach the essence of punishment if they died! The loss of a single hand isn''t a big deal, and there''s no danger to his life. Furthermore, he can make others remember this pain and pain for the rest of their lives! "


    Zhao Jing''s mind rumbled as it exploded. He suddenly thought of that clear, angular face in the east.


    It was as if only that person could be so ruthless and decisive!


    "Who?" Zhong Fu''s facial expression changed. "Who is so ruthless?" Even though he had seen his father kill people as easily as he could, he had never felt such viciousness before.


    Zhong Fu was slightly frightened. As the young man walked out of his house, he felt that the outside world was filled with freedom. Who knew that there would be such a dark side to it!


    "Then we have to ask the crown prince about this little mute that he wants to protect so much!" Gongsun Zhen laughed mockingly, "I''m afraid that your highness still doesn''t know the true identity of this person? "Then I will tell the crown prince, who exactly is this little mute!"


    Zhong Fu was stunned. "What?"


    "He''s a spy from Beijing!" Gongsun Zhen''s knife slowly moved across Zhao Jing''s face. That bone-piercing coldness seeped into his face and slowly seeped into his bone marrow, spreading to his limbs and bones!


    "There is more than just Prime Minister Ke Er calling for a single person, there is also a mysterious power in the capital!" That is the Regent, the uninformed one from the east! " "This little mute who pretends to be dumb, he''s basically a spy sent by Dongfang Wenming to spy on us! He''s a spy! Sneaking into the Darchu Prefecture to gather information for the Regent. On the surface, he seemed to be on good terms with the Crown Prince, but in reality, he was secretly working for the Regent''s Estate! Crown Prince, the person you should kill the most is him! He lied to you, he''s not dumb at all! "


    Suddenly, Zhong Fu recalled the scene from before he lost consciousness. He could clearly hear Little Mute speaking.


    What did he say?


    Little Mute said, "You''re here?"


    You''re here?


    Yes... Dongfang Buming, you''re here?!


    Zhong Fu stared fixedly at Zhao Jing. "Is what he said true?" You''ve been lying to me. You''re not a mute, you''re a spy! "


    "I''m not dumb, but ¡­" Zhao Jing looked at him. "I''m not a spy!"


    "If you weren''t a spy, why was it that when I wanted to kill you that day, I was chopped off by Dongfang Wenming? "Could it be that this hand was chopped off by me?" Gongsun Zhen''s emotions were stirred up, and the dagger instantly left a shallow cut on Zhao Jing''s cheek.


    Zhao Jing straightened her body as the veins on her neck bulged. The ice-cold pain made her involuntarily suck in a breath of cold air.


    Putting away the knife, Gongsun was so weak that he was pulled back into his chair and leaned against it. Just like that, he narrowed his eyes from the pain. It was like a pair of ghostfire placed inside a skeleton. With bloodthirsty hatred in his ruthless and ruthless eyes, he asked, "Who the hell are you?"


    This was also one of the questions in Zhong Fu''s heart. Little Mute was not a mute, so just who was he? He only knew that Little Mute''s name was Zhao Jing!


    "Dongfang Wenming didn''t tell you who I am?" Zhao Jing forced herself up and sat on the ground. She let out a long breath. "That''s why you didn''t dare to kill me so rashly. All you could do was hide me!" Gongsun Zhen, do you believe that as long as I say it, not to mention the fact that you are still in the East, you won''t even be spared from being called by Ke Bo! "


    Gongsun Zhen sneered, "He''s just a spy, how dare he spout such arrogant words? However, this place is extremely well hidden and no one knows about it. I do not believe that Dongfang Ming will be able to find you! "


    "Do you really think Dongfang Wenming is as stupid as you, stupid enough to go into jail and kill me and then try to hide it from me?" Zhao Jing sneered. "Who knows, he might even be waiting nearby right now. If you dare to go out, he''ll chop off your legs like he did your hands!" Do you know how to cut your waist? If he were to cut him in half, he wouldn''t die on the spot. His limbs would still be conscious. You will see yourself cut in half, and then your intestines will leak out and blood will spray out! "


    "Shut up!" Gongsun Zhen was so excited that he almost touched his wound. At this moment, he was clutching his broken wrist tightly as he curled up on the chair like a hedgehog.


    "Little Mute!" Zhong Fu stared at her.


    Zhao Jing lowered his eyebrows. After some thought, he met his eyes. "I didn''t plan on pretending to be dumb, but since you called me Little Mute ¡­" I''m not a person who likes to explain! "Your Highness, I didn''t mean to lie to you. I had to!"


    "Then are you really not a spy from the Regent''s Estate?" Beauvoir asked.


    Zhao Jing nodded, his face covered in blood. "Crown Prince, if the time comes, I will tell you about my identity." But there''s one thing I didn''t lie to you about, and that is what I told you, my name! "


    Zhong Fu smiled. "That''s right, I was the one who shouted the name. It was indeed not you who told me!"


    "Grand master, Lord Lin will bring the prime minister to inspect the treasury as soon as the sun rises. We''ve pretty much packed our things, don''t we ¡­" The underlings asked in hushed tones.


    Zhao Jing slightly creased his brow. "I''ve never been able to understand. If you have any grudges with me, just grab me. There''s no need to touch the son of the Duke''s Mansion. Isn''t that the same as digging your own grave?" Now I understand, you want to run away! The storage room is empty, you guys are trying to pack up and leave! "


    "You shut up!" Gongsun felt weak and took the medicine shakily, "Shut up!" If it weren''t for me taking care of the capital all these years, would he, Lin Gao, be able to be so carefree and carefree? All of this is mine, I should get it back! What''s wrong with me? "


    "For the good of the people, you are a man of the people, and you are a man of your own making, and you boast that you are wrong? Even though you are only a Grand Master, you are still someone who will receive the salary of the imperial court. If you know the law and are breaking the law, what crime should you be punished for? " Zhao Jing''s words were harsh.


    Gongsun Zhen slammed the table and stood up, but he forgot that he was injured. He immediately cried out in pain and rolled on the ground.


    The servants quickly went up to support him. Led by him, the scene immediately became chaotic.


    The pain of a broken wrist surpassed the pain of having ten fingers linked to the heart. Gongsun Zhen fainted on the spot from the pain. Zhao Jing finally breathed a sigh of relief. As she watched these people frantically carry Gongsun Zhen out, her back was drenched in cold sweat!

 C65

    "He''s finally gone!" Zhao Jing lay lifelessly on the ground.


    "You did it on purpose?" Zhong Fu was stunned.


    "Do you think I''m so bored that I can tell someone like you how to be a good person?" Zhao Jing lowered her eyes. Her fair skin made her look like an exquisite doll in the dim light. There was a bloody scar on her face ¡­ It was rather devilish.


    Zhong Fu was suddenly enlightened. "You''re so smart!"


    "This is only a temporary measure. When he wakes up, he''ll probably skin me alive!" Zhao Jing''s expression darkened. "We have to think of a way to get out of here!"


    "That Li Rui has been keeping an eye on me. If he discovers that I''ve gone missing, he will definitely search everywhere for me!" Zhong Fu hurriedly said.


    Zhao Jing snorted and turned his head to look at him with disdain, "Do you want to know who this Li Rui is?"


    "You know?" Zhong Fu was in disbelief.


    "If I''m not mistaken, Li Rui is Prime Minister Ke Er summoning this sovereign!" Zhao Jing let out a breath. "Your Highness, please think of a way to remove the rope." Gongsun will wake up really soon. He definitely won''t let me off then! "


    Zhao Jing struggled, but it was a pity that she didn''t know any martial arts, and that she wasn''t as powerful as a man.


    "I''ll try!" Chung Fu came back to his senses.


    Regardless of whether or not Li Rui was Cobalt, the biggest problem now was how to leave this damned place!


    "I have a short blade in my boot!" Zhao Jing was like a worm as he slowly moved his body closer and closer to Zhong Fu. "I can''t get it myself. Help me grab it and cut the rope!"


    "Alright!" Chung Fu also began to move forward.


    Since his hands were tied behind his back, he could only use a back-to-back method to pick up the blade. Zhong Fu could not see as he tried to touch it with his hands. His body was slanted and his back was pressed against one another. If he didn''t do this, how could he take out his short blade?


    Zhao Jing kneeled down with all his might. "Did you get it?"


    "No!" Zhong Fu gritted his teeth. "Lift your leg a bit more, come closer!"


    They were almost seamlessly touching. His hand moved along her leg and slowly touched her stomach. If he didn''t have no other choice, then according to this method ¡­ If it were before, Zhao Jing would definitely have let him go for good!


    "Have you finished touching it?" Her face was burning.


    After all, men and women were different!


    "Quick!" "Almost there, almost ¡­" Zhong Fu gritted his teeth, "Lift your leg a bit more ¡­"


    "If you lift it any further, it''s going to break!"


    "We''re almost there, use a little more strength ¡­"


    "Can''t you do it? I don''t even have the strength! "Zhong Fu, you are a man!"


    "You make it sound like you''re not a man!"


    "Cut the crap, have you had enough?"


    "Quick... "Soon!"


    Finally, with the short blade in their hands, the rope was cut and the two of them regained their freedom.


    "You said that you are sharp tongued, what are you pretending to be mute for?" Chung Fu gasped and rubbed his wrist, which was throbbing from the rope.


    Zhao Jing glared at him. "Cut the crap! First, think of a way to get out of here!"


    Zhong Fu gripped the dagger in his hand tightly. "Follow me closely. It''s time to show you the abilities of the Zhong Family of the Duke''s Mansion!" With that, he suppressed the sound of footsteps as he approached the door.


    Upon seeing this, Zhao Jing quickly surveyed his surroundings. There were a few jars placed in the corner. She leaned in and discovered that they were filled with wine! And oil... And some empty bottles! Strangely, there was something beside the wine jar ¡­ Traces of grain piled up?


    Look at this square mark, and the grains that were left on the ground. The rice grains like to dry, but the wine cellar cannot be too dry, needs constant temperature and maintains a certain amount of moisture.


    Zhao Jing touched the walls. The walls were very dry, making the entire room airtight. Previously, it had rained heavily. This place was so dark and sealed, so logically speaking, it shouldn''t have ¡­


    In another inconspicuous corner of the room, there were several sacks, all of them made of quicklime! There seemed to be something off with this storage room, but he couldn''t figure out what was wrong.


    "The door was locked from the outside. We can''t get out." He turned around and looked at Zhao Jing, who was holding the jar. After a moment, he asked, "Why are you holding the jar?"


    "This is oil!" Zhao Jing smiled.


    Zhong Fu froze, "You want to set a fire here? We''ll be burned! "


    "If anyone comes in later, you''d better be smart!" Zhao Jing placed the wine jar on the table and went back to get some oil from the fire. "Bring that sack of lime over here, I have some use for it!"


    Chopper nodded and did as he was told.


    Looking at Zhao Jing''s nimble movements, Zhong Fu couldn''t help but laugh. "Those who don''t know, I thought you were a doctor!" It''s like you''re pouring medicine into it. Your actions are very skilled and not the slightest bit sloppy! "


    "If something had not happened, my ambition in life would be to be a good doctor, to help the dying and help the wounded, and to help the world!" Zhao Jing paused for a moment, his expression slightly gloomy.


    "What happened?" he asked.


    "Endless like a woman!" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes, "Hurry up and watch the door. If they come in, I''m dead for sure!"


    Zhong Fu smiled. "Don''t worry. If they dare to touch you ¡­"


    Zhao Jing glared at him. Zhong Fu immediately stopped smiling and quickly walked to the door. "I''ll keep watch!" I''ll keep watch! "He''s even more ferocious than my father!"


    These hands had once been used to save lives, but now they were stained with blood.


    Just like Buddha''s two sides, one thoughts of life and one thoughts of death!


    Buddha could transfer people, but he could also exterminate demons!


    Zhao Jing had been taken away by Gongsun Zhen and Zhong Fu had disappeared from the prison.


    Kobold thought that although he was interested in Zhong Fu, he did not expect that he would be at a disadvantage to Zhong Fu. Thus, the most important matter at hand was to save him! The promises had been made. The promises of the Zhong Family, the King of Fame, seemed to be more important than their own lives.


    The reason why Zhong Zhangtian was able to safely stay in Phoenix City for so many years was because the imperial government did not dare to touch him. This man was born to be a military general and had a violent temper. He loved to kill as much as he could! He was a man of his word. As long as he said it, he would never take it back!


    Corbeau, you''re not afraid of Zhong Fu going back on his word!


    "Your Highness!" Lin Gao cautiously entered the room. "Young Master and Crown Prince ¡­"


    Dongfang Wenwen turned a deaf ear to it. He was slowly polishing the stuff in his hands, but he did not know what it was. One end was a jade handle, while the other end was embedded with sharp iron. At the moment, he was focused on sharpening his blade.


    "Don''t worry, Lord Lin, as long as the boats on the surface of the river do not stop, and no one can escape from Jiangbei, your responsibilities will be fulfilled! My master has always kept his word, so naturally, he will not go back on his word when he agrees to your request! "


    Lin Gao barely squeezed out a smile, "Yes, yes, yes. This lowly official has already dispatched all of the officials of the Darchu Prefecture. Those villains will not be able to escape, please rest assured Lord Regent!"


    Dongfang Wenming puffed on the iron foam in his hand, and glanced at him, "If something goes wrong, you know what the consequences will be?"


    "I know!" Lin Gongsun bowed, his back drenched in cold sweat. "Gongsun Zhen has already followed the orders of the prince. According to this official''s knowledge, the Prime Minister is already searching for the crown prince. I believe we will soon find the crown prince ¡­"


    Hearing this, Dongfang Wenming gave an unfathomable smile.


    Zhou Zhizhi knew what his master meant, "Lord Lin, you may leave! Your Highness knows everything, so there''s no need for you to report it! "


    "Your Highness, Your Highness ¡­" Do you know everything? " Lin Gao saw this and his heart skipped a beat. Cold sweat trickled down his temples, and his face turned extremely pale.


    "Sir Lin need not trouble yourself, just watch the river!" Zhou Zhizhi smiled, "Please go ahead!"


    Lin Gaojiao hurriedly bowed, "This official will take his leave!"


    After the door was closed, Dongfang Wenming continued to fiddle with the item in his hand as if it was nothing more important than the item in his hand!


    "Young, young master ¡­" Zhou Zhizhi hesitated.


    His rough fingers slowly skimmed over the sharp edge of the blade, his eyes were sharp, "She won''t surrender without a fight!"


    That was indeed the case.


    The moment the door to the cellar was opened, Zhong Fu lifted his leg and kicked the person away.


    Zhao Jing tossed out a bottle. With a thunderous sound, he heard white smoke and flames ¡­ Both the inside and outside were a vast expanse of whiteness.


    In the next moment, Zhong Fu grabbed Zhao Jing''s hand and led her out.


    The entire cellar was in a mess. Sometimes it would explode, sometimes it would ring. In this chaotic world, it was as if there was a headless fly wandering around in this white fog.


    Seeing that the two of them had already ran out of the ground, a large group of guards quickly came up and surrounded the two of them.


    Just at that moment, Zhong Fu sent a person flying with a kick. "Gongsun Zhen, when I go out, I''ll chop you into pieces and feed you to the dogs!" You bastard! Just you wait! "


    Although Zhong Fu was Zhong Zhangtian''s son, Zhao Jing couldn''t help but furrow his brows when he saw Zhong Zhangtian''s little trick. How did he look like a ''tiger father doesn''t have a dog son''?


    Jing Rong descended from the sky, sweeping out his sword scabbard, forcing everyone to retreat. "Young Master!"


    "Great!" Zhao Jing was overjoyed.


    "I''ll take you with me!" Jing Hong held onto Zhao Jing''s hand.


    "Who are you?" "If you want to take him away, ask me first!"


    As soon as his voice fell, Zhong Fu pulled Zhao Jing behind him.


    Jing Hong panicked. Naturally, he wouldn''t so easily let Zhao Jing go. He immediately unsheathed his sword and shouted, "Young master, let''s leave quickly!"


    If he didn''t leave now, he might not be able to make it anymore!


    Outside, the clear sounds of armor clashing could be heard. The first to rush out was the captain of the guard summoned by Ke Er. Zhao Jing had vaguely seen him a few times in the palace. "Let''s go!"


    Jing Hong held the sword in his hand. "Young Master?"


    "Let''s go!" Zhao Jing shouted!


    The guards had already started fighting with the people from Gongsun Zhenfu''s residence, and Ke Er''s voice came from afar. If they didn''t leave soon, they really would never be able to leave! Fortunately, Zhao Jing wasn''t a member of the Demon Palace, and he had a crown prince by his side.


    There was only one person left from Fleeting Pavilion, Jing Rong. If he were to be captured, even those from the Demon Palace in the Dazhou City would not be able to survive!


    He then leaped up and flew away.


    Zhao Jing heaved a sigh of relief!


    "Who dares to barge into my mansion!"


    A stick ruthlessly smashed onto Zhong Fu''s back. Zhong Fu staggered. His hand that had been tightly held by Zhao Jing was instantly pushed away. When he turned around in shock, Zhong Fu revealed a terrified expression as he shrieked, "Little mute!"


    Zhao Jing did not know martial arts to begin with, so at this moment, the icy cold knife was already at his neck. She stood there, slightly rigid and afraid to move.


    "All of you, stop! Otherwise, I will kill him! " Gongsun Zhen shouted.


    Cobb''s men had already surrounded the area, and the scene was quickly controlled.


    Zhong Fu stared fixedly at Zhao Jing, who was standing under Gongsun Zhen''s blade. He clenched his fists tightly in his sleeves.

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    "Crown Prince probably doesn''t want to let his good friend get hurt, right?" Gongsun was extremely cold. The sharp tip of his dagger was pointed at Zhao Jing''s carotid artery.


    "Gongsun Zhen, you''re courting death!" Zhong Fu gritted his teeth. "Let him go. This prince will let you live!"


    "If we release him, I''m afraid we won''t be able to escape anymore!" Gongsun Zhen turned around and glanced at his underlings. Everyone began to slowly retreat while protecting Gongsun Zhen.


    Zhao Jing followed Gongsun Zhen''s steps as he retreated. His gaze landed on Zhong Fu''s back as he quickly approached.


    As soon as Cobb summoned him in, he kept his attention on Zhong Fu, clasping his fists and bowing. "How is the Crown Prince?" he asked. Are you hurt? I heard that the crown prince was robbed.


    "Prime Minister, no need to be courteous!" Zhong Fu''s tone was distant.


    Hearing this, Cobalt stood on the spot, a look of embarrassment on his face. This was inevitable. Although it was a bit early, the timing was just right! At least this time, Zhong Fu owed him another favor.


    However, he was stunned as he waited for Ke Er to turn around. His eyes widened as he stared at Zhao Jing standing beneath Gongsun Zhen''s saber. He raised his hand, "This ¡­" You... How is that possible? "


    "The Prime Minister thinks it''s very strange?" Zhao Jing opened his mouth.


    Everyone quieted down. Even Gongsun Zhen''s heart thumped loudly, as he suddenly had a bad premonition.


    Zhong Fu wasn''t surprised that Zhao Jing knew Cobalt. It was just that he felt resentment in his heart. Cobb had actually changed his name to Li Rui to deceive him! Of course, now was not the time to pursue this matter. If Cobb could save Little Mute, then he, Zhong Fu, would not be an ungrateful person!


    "You ¡­" Cobb was stunned for a long moment.


    "What, the Prime Minister doesn''t recognize me?" Zhao Jing pursed his lips, his eyes cold.


    Uncle Ke took a few steps forward and immediately kneeled down respectfully, "This official, Uncle Ke, calls for your presence. Long live the Emperor!"


    In that instant, all the soldiers kneeled down and shouted in unison, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"


    Zhong Fu acted like his soul had left his body. He stood there and stared unblinkingly at Zhao Jing. "You ¡­" "You are the Emperor?"


    "Your majesty?" Gongsun Zhen''s hand that was holding the knife had already turned soft. His entire face was pale to the extreme. But as things stood, he already had no way out. "Your majesty?" Please give the order for everyone to leave. Otherwise, this one will not dare to guarantee the safety of the Emperor''s life! "


    "Everyone stay put, no one is allowed to follow!" Zhao Jing spoke in a faint voice, but his gaze was focused on one of Ke Boyu''s men. A faint light flickered in his eyes.


    Cobb ruminated for a while and then stood up, "This humble servant ¡­" "Yes, master!"


    "Little Mute!" Zhong Fu became anxious.


    Cobb grabbed him. "What are you doing?" Such recklessness, are you not afraid of causing the Emperor trouble?! "


    Zhong Fu gritted his teeth. "Gongsun Zhen, do you know what you''re doing? You dare to hold His Majesty hostage? Your crime is the same as regicide, and you deserve to be punished for it! Aren''t you afraid of the nine familial extermination? "


    "Now that things have come to this, do I have a way out?" As he spoke, Gongsun Zhen took Zhao Jing and left the courtyard.


    The courtyard door was slammed shut. Zhong Fu gouged out Ke Bo Li and said, "If anything happens to the Emperor, you as his subjects, I''m afraid you won''t have a good life either!"


    "Your Highness''s words are wrong. Wherever the emperor is present, there will be a Regent protecting you!" He narrowed his eyes and looked around, "He might be in the vicinity this time!"


    "You mean, the Regent doesn''t know anything about the East?"


    At that time, Zhao Jing''s expression was somewhat strange, as if he had some sort of hidden meaning. For a moment, not even Ke Bo Li could figure out what this little Emperor wanted to tell him. Indicating him not to chase? Could it be that Dongfang Wenming was currently hiding in the dark and not even the little emperor could find him, so the little emperor decided to use him as bait?


    "Uncle Ke suddenly straightened his body. Could it be Zhao Jing ¡­?" Forcing the East not to show its face?


    There were a few carriages parked in the backyard. It seemed like Gongsun was already prepared and was determined to leave.


    "Grand Master, the items have yet to be prepared ¡­" The servants hurriedly carried the items onto the carriages and tied them up with ropes.


    "It''s too late, let''s go now! "Let''s go!" Gongsun Zhen bellowed.


    Would he be able to safely escape after kidnapping an emperor? Naturally, he had to be light and travel as far as possible. As Zhong Fu had said, kidnapping an emperor was akin to murdering a king. His punishment was death! They were going to form a family of nine!


    Zhao Jing''s hands and feet were tied as he sat securely in the carriage, coldly staring at the panicking Gongsun Zhen.


    Gongsun Zhen kept swallowing his saliva, his entire body was trembling violently!


    In the carriage, only the two of them and a guard were guarding the side.


    Gongsun Zhen and Zhao Jing looked at each other in dismay.


    Zhao Jing stared at him without blinking. "Gongsun Zhen, you think that if you kidnap your son, you won''t be able to escape from him. In the future, Rising Sun King''s Manor will definitely chase you to the ends of the earth, so you don''t dare to cause trouble.


    Cold sweat rolled down Gongsun''s face. This time, it was really the tiger''s head that was covered in flies. He was courting death!


    "Your wishful thinking is very good. Whether it is because you are afraid of the unknown in the East or because you are ordered by him, it is safer to touch a commoner like me than to touch the Crown Prince! But you never would have thought that the crown prince was only the crown prince, and I ¡­ His Majesty is the current master of the Grand Xia! " Zhao Jing smiled, his smile gentle. "Gongsun Zhen, in this world, there aren''t many people who can see the Prime Minister kneel and bow!"


    "You count as one!" Zhao Jing chuckled. "You took over the warehouse and already made the preparations to escape. Thus, regardless of whether or not Dongfang Ming gave you the order, you would still leave!" But now, I''m afraid you won''t be able to leave! "


    The horse carriage quickly left the city, and the road was unobstructed.


    When they were out of the city, Gongsun Zhen was finally relieved. "So what if you are the Emperor? Now that you are in my hands, everyone must refrain from shooting at you! Also, the Emperor''s words would probably not come true! We have already left the city. Even if Dongfang Wenming doesn''t notice it now, it will be too late! "


    "Grand Master!" The carriage came to a sudden halt.


    Gongsun Zhen''s face was slightly tense. He immediately lifted the curtain of the carriage window and asked, "What''s the matter?"


    "Grand Master, the river surface has been sealed off by an official ship. Without Lord Lin''s token, no one is allowed to cross!" The condescending voice trembled, "We..." Being trapped here, I can''t escape! "


    Zhao Jing snorted. She and Dongfang Wenming could be considered together day and night. For the past two years, she couldn''t compete with Dongfang Wenming, much less a scrooge like Gongsun Zhen!


    Who was it in the East? That''s a damn Lord! He was also a chess player!


    Gongsun Gongsun sat helplessly in the carriage like a defeated rooster. The words "Decline" were written all over his face.


    "Where is the East?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Gongsun Zhen smiled mournfully. He raised his head to look at Zhao Jing. "Because of you alone, my family will not be able to protect you!" It''s all because of you! " He coldly pointed the blade at Zhao Jing. "You''re such a good emperor, why are you running around the Subduing Prefecture?" Why did you come here to cause trouble when you were rich and had good food and drinks in the capital? Because of you, I''ve worked so hard for so many years. He had been crippled! Since you are the emperor, let me see whether you are the emperor or the regent! "


    Zhao Jingyan laughed. "Then I''m afraid you''ll be disappointed!"


    Gongsun Zhen looked at her. "What did you say?"


    "Dongfang Wenming definitely won''t allow me to die in someone else''s hands!" Zhao Jing sighed, as if he was somewhat helpless. "My life can only be his! Isn''t that broken wrist of yours the best proof? "


    As he lifted the broken wrist, Gongsun Zhen''s face turned even paler, and his entire body lost its color. The knife could no longer be picked up. At this moment, all that was left was a pale white colour of despair! The next moment, Gongsun Zhen asked with a face full of despair, "Please be merciful, Your Majesty. For all these years, even if I didn''t do anything, I still have some hard work to do in Danzhou. This lowly one is willing to give up everything in exchange for my life! "


    Zhao Jing''s expression didn''t change. "Then, first answer a few of my questions."


    "Yes, yes, yes!" Gongsun Zhen immediately lit up with hope as he looked eagerly at Zhao Jing.


    "Are you using knockout drugs to bring me and the Crown Prince out of the prison?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Gongsun Zhen swallowed a mouthful of saliva. "Whether it''s the emperor or the regent, this lowly one cannot afford to offend him!"


    Zhao Jing sneered. Gongsun Zhen was indeed very smart. He neither admitted nor denied this answer. He had undoubtedly told Zhao Jing from the side that even if this matter wasn''t directed by the East, it was still a matter that the East didn''t agree to!


    Actually, it made sense to him. He had already lost an arm, and yet he still dared to scheme against Zhao Jing. Wasn''t this an act that he already knew the answer to? Since Gongsun was about to leave, there was no need for him to make any more mistakes. He had to take his own life!


    Unless someone threatened him!


    "We understand!" If Dongfang Wenming was the first to agree, then it meant that Dongfang Mingming still had a trump card. As for the so-called backup plan, it was probably aimed at Jing Hong and the people from the Demon Palace!


    What a good move!


    If it wasn''t for Gongsun Jianwu, who wanted to run away, Zhao Jing probably wouldn''t have found any clues!


    Dongfang Mingming truly deserved to be called Dongfang Mingming. This move of his was filled to the brim with energy. Zhao Jing ¡­ He lost almost completely. This was because back at Gongsun Zhenren''s mansion, Jing Hong had already appeared for Zhao Jing. He still hadn''t gone too far, so perhaps he was right behind him!


    However, what the East did not want was this kind of effect, this kind of result!


    If she thought about it carefully, since the moment Dongfang Wenming blocked her at the entrance of the alleyway, everything seemed to have been arranged. After the murder in the courtyard, they encountered the amulet, Zhong Fu, and then the murder case of the Breaking Dawn Pavilion.


    Originally, he had thought that they would be able to eliminate all of the people from the Demon Palace just by coming to rob the prison. Who knew that a group of black-clothed people would suddenly appear, and in the end, it would all be Gongsun Gongsun''s fault.


    Smart as Dong Fang Ming, he quickly adjusted his strategy and let her be the bait again! He wanted Gongsun Zhen to use the smoke and bring Zhao Jing and Zhong Fu away with him!


    The storage room seemed to have been filled with wine jars and kerosene, quicklime, and empty bottles. After that, so many of the guards were unable to block the mist, allowing Zhao Jing and Zhong Fu to escape from the cellar and fall into Jing Hong''s line of sight.


    It was a pity that this was not the territory of the East. This time, it was Cobalt who stirred up trouble within the East.


    All of this made Zhao Jing feel cold, a bone-chilling chill!


    That man''s thoughts were terrifyingly profound. He was playing with everyone, even to the point of ¡­ If it weren''t for Gongsun Zhenren''s act being too excessive, Zhao Jing probably wouldn''t even have realized that he had been so stupid!


    From the beginning to the end, she had been part of his scheme and had never deviated from it!


    The feeling of being schemed against was not easy to bear. Zhao Jing thought that he could quietly stir up some conflict between Qi Yunshan and Dongfang Wenming, but he didn''t expect ¡­ When they were almost there, they were played in the palm of their hands!


    Zhao Jing sighed and leaned against the wall of the carriage. She had been led around by Dongfang Wenming for such a long time, so it was time for her to counterattack! Lowering her eyebrows, she silently looked at the rope that bound her hands and feet ¡­


    The first thing that came to his mind was the news of Zhao Jing being kidnapped by Gongsun Zhen to leave the city.


    Clutching his clothes, Dongfang Wenming walked out of the door with a cold expression.


    Zhou Zhiqian silently followed behind him. This Gongsun was truly courting death. He actually dared to run away! What the Prince hated the most in this life was deceit!


    Gongsun Zhen had violated his taboo.

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    The East was still in the dark, so he couldn''t leave the city openly. Instead, it was Uncle Ke who brazenly followed Gongsun Zhen''s carriage from afar. Even though he followed along, he didn''t dare to rashly step forward. He could only send his men up to negotiate with Gongsun Zhen.


    Inside the carriage, Zhao Jing raised his eyes to look at Gongsun Zhen''s ashen face. "Do as I say. Everything will be agreed upon!"


    "If we do as I said, the emperor will really let me go?" Gongsun was weak.


    Zhao Jing slowly moved closer to him. "Where did you get this broken wrist? Do you need me to remind you?"


    Gongsun Zhen tensed his body. "Your majesty has a golden mouth for words, this lowly one naturally believes, but ¡­" It''s just that the person outside is the Prime Minister, and there''s also the Regent ¡­ If they go back on their word, I will still die! "


    "This is your last chance to escape!" Zhao Jing looked at him with a smile that was not a smile. "If you go by the water path, then get someone to pretend that you''re bringing me to the Morning Dawn Peak. By the time they realized what you''re doing, you had already left the borders of Jiangbei." From then on, whether you come out of seclusion or hide your name, won''t you be free to do as you wish? "


    Gongsun was drenched in cold sweat.


    The envoy returned to report, "Prime Minister, the criminal is unwilling to negotiate, we can''t do anything!"


    "You bastard, you can''t do anything!" Then he continued, "Keep watching. If he dares to make a move on the emperor, kill him without mercy! What a piece of trash! "


    However, Zhong Fu sneered, "Don''t scold those servants of yours. The lord has no use whatsoever, so naturally, the servant will follow the lord!" With that, Zhong Fu walked forward.


    "What is the Crown Prince trying to do?" Cobb stopped him at once.


    Zhong Fu looked at him coldly, "You don''t even have this much vision, how can you be the Prime Minister?" Your trash is useless because the weight of your trash is too clear. But this prince was different! This son of mine is wise and wise; he is extremely intelligent. As long as I go there, Gongsun will certainly be willing to talk to me! At that time, Gongsun might really be persuaded by me to let the little Emperor go! It is the highest stratagem of a soldier''s family to not kill with their own blood! "


    "No way!" "If even the crown prince is in trouble, then ¡­"


    "The Prime Minister seems to have forgotten something!" Zhong Fu coldly gouged him out, "I am the young master of Phoenix City, not a dog of the imperial government. It is not the Prime Minister''s turn to worry!"


    With these words, Zhong Fu pushed aside the guards who were blocking the way and strode into the forest towards the horse carriage.


    Prince Fu stepped forward. "Master, if anything happens to the prince, the Zhong family of the Duke''s Mansion will probably cause trouble for the imperial government!"


    "We must at least stop this willful little ancestor!" "But, if something really happens to Zhong Fu, it''s not just me who will be out of luck!" He looked around, "I''m afraid some of the people who are hiding in the dark may not be able to escape! We all share the same blessings and share the same difficulties! "


    Hearing that it was Zhong Fu who had come to negotiate, Gongsun Zhen''s voice trembled. "Your majesty, what should we do?"


    "Didn''t you always worry that you wouldn''t be able to leave? Are you worried that This Emperor''s promise will go uncounted? " Zhao Jing smiled gently. "I''ll give you another talisman now. Do you want it?"


    Gongsun Zhen frowned. "Your Majesty''s meaning is ¡­"


    "This Emperor bestowed you with a protective talisman!" Zhao Jing smiled, a meaningful smile on his face.


    Zhong Fu did not expect that Gongsun would actually agree to let him see the Emperor. He was surprised for a moment, but he did not care about anything else. He quickly followed her into the carriage.


    Inside the carriage, Zhao Jing leisurely leaned against the wall of the carriage. The ropes around his feet had already been untied, but his hands were still tied!


    "Bastard, you dare to treat His Majesty like this!" Zhong Fu gnashed his teeth.


    "There''s no need to scold them. It was my own request." Zhao Jing raised an eyebrow and glanced at him. "The Crown Prince is a kind-hearted person. To be able to ignore his past and ignore it really moved me." "I wonder if Your Highness can do me a favor and treat it as I owe you this favor!"


    Zhong Fu sat across her in confusion, staring at her. After that, he suspiciously looked at Gongsun Zhen. It was as if he had noticed that something was wrong with the atmosphere. After some thought, Zhong Fu lowered his voice and asked, "What exactly happened to you?"


    "We have all been used by Dongfang Wenming!" Zhao Jing whispered, "This Emperor only found out now."


    "What?" Zhong Fu was startled.


    "I won''t be able to explain it clearly in a short period of time. I''ll explain it in detail to you when the dust has settled!" Zhao Jing took a deep breath. "Right now, I need you to do two things for me!" I hope Crown Prince can consider the relationship between you and Little Mute! "


    Zhong Fu frowned, "What are you trying to do?"


    "I have something for you. You bring this thing to protect Gongsun Zhen after getting off the carriage. Afterwards, you help him cross the river and leave Jiangbei." Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. "Next up, I''ll go to the Rising Dawn Peak and attract Dongfang Wenming''s appearance. We''ll have to suffer so much because we''re in a daze! We''ll need to properly calculate this matter with Dongfang Wenming!" However, he has been hiding in the dark the entire time. This Emperor will force him to show himself! "


    "What did you say?" Zhong Fu''s eyes widened as he looked at Zhao Jing in disbelief. "Are you saying that we were forced into a corner and were ordered by the eastern region?"


    Gongsun Zhen immediately kowtowed, "Your Highness, please forgive me. I had to do this because I was forced to! This pain, this little one will not dare to repeat it a second time! Your Highness, please forgive me! "


    Zhong Fu groaned as he leaned against the wall of the carriage. The corners of his mouth were twitching, as if he was already so angry that he was trembling. Great! The East didn''t know, yet he didn''t even let me go. He drugged me and left me in that damn place. This caused me to be frightened. This debt ¡­ I can''t just let it go like this! My name is Wang Mansion''s people, and I am not so easily bullied! "


    The people of the East did not understand. This was simply going too far!


    "Tell me, what do you want me to do?" "Are you sure you can force Dongfang not to show up? And then, you will deal with Dongfang Wenming on your own? "


    Zhao Jing chuckled. "He has a good plan. I have a ladder to the wall!" Eastward Illumination was nearby, but this time ¡­ "I will make him leave empty-handed!"


    "But, why go to Dawn Peak? Then what kind of place is Dawn Peak? " "What''s so special about that place?"


    Gongsun Zhen trembled as he spoke, "Your Highness, you might not know this, but the Morning Dawn Peak is hard to attack and there is only one way up the mountain. But... It''s also a dead end. Down the mountain, one can only climb down the cliff. There is no other way! "


    Zhong Fu sucked in a cold breath. "You''re risking your own life again!"


    "Didn''t Dongfang Wenming use me as bait as well?" Zhao Jing didn''t think much of it. "People have to be more ruthless towards themselves in order to be even more ruthless towards others!" Dawn Peak was a place that was easy to defend but hard to attack. No matter how many Dark Guards there were in the east, they would not be able to make a move. Therefore, when that time comes, he will have to come personally! "


    "That''s true!" Zhong Fu revealed a troubled expression. "But if you do that, what if you fail ¡­"


    "The throne was given to him by him, and his life is also his. He can''t bear to part with it!" Zhao Jing mumbled to himself. She spoke very softly, so softly that only she could hear, but her voice was a faint chill that even she did not dare look directly at. If he couldn''t even control his own life, how was he going to end his days?


    "Your majesty?" Zhong Fu shouted in a low voice, "What are you talking about?"


    Zhao Jing came back to his senses. "It''s nothing!" She took out a bag from her waist and handed it to Zhong Fu. "After you leave, just sprinkle the contents into the river!"


    "What is this?" Zhong Fu did not understand as he widened his eyes. "You''re not asking me to poison the river, are you?"


    "What nonsense?" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "This is only quicklime that you''ve brought from the cellar. Use it with ease!"


    "What do you do with it in the river?" What kind of joke is this? "


    "By the way, how is the water?" Zhao Jing asked.


    "Since you came from Phoenix City, how could you not be good at swimming?" Zhong Fu put the bag away in his pocket. "I don''t mind telling you, even if I have to swim around in this river, I can still breathe without taking a breather!"


    She knew that he was bragging, but she knew more or less about the matters in Phoenix City from Shi Zhonggu. For example, the Zhong Family''s son and daughter''s first ability was to swim in the water! He had heard that Zhong Changtian was unable to swim well in the past, and once, he was found out by a scout while he was out fighting. Who knew that person would be able to escape with his tail between his legs? Therefore, in that battle, Zhong Zhangtian lost with extreme difficulty.


    From then on, Zhong Changtian forced the Zhong Family''s children to learn water. As Zhong Fu was Zhong Zhangtian''s only son, Zhao Jing inferred that his ability to swim should be better than an ordinary person''s! Zhong Zhangtian''s requirements for him should also be higher!


    However, Zhong Fu didn''t believe in Zhao Jing. How could he possibly do something like this with such a small bag in his hands? However, when he saw Zhao Jing''s calm and composed appearance, Zhong Fu clenched his teeth and decided to believe him for the time being!


    As the sky darkened, Cobalt stared in the direction of the forest and asked, "Why hasn''t the Crown Prince come out yet?"


    "Master, are we still negotiating? Maybe even the crown prince has been taken down! " Prince Fu was worried. "The Crown Prince''s kung fu is nothing more than a three-legged cat. If Gongsun really does threaten His Majesty, then ¡­" Would the crown prince give up hope? "


    "Naturally." "Today, Ben will definitely not act rashly!"


    Fuzi didn''t understand. "Then if His Majesty or the crown prince makes a mistake and the imperial government or the famed prince blames them, won''t they vent their anger on the prime minister?"


    "Not yet!" Cobb sneered. "Isn''t there a regent in front of me?" This prime minister was sent to investigate the official food case, but who would have thought that the crown prince would be in trouble and the Regent would not save him. Aren''t civil officials like us even less willing to help? "


    "I am right!" Fuzi bowed.


    The scout hurried over, "Prime Minister, the carriage is starting to move!"


    "What?" "What direction?"


    "South!" "Sir, are we still going to chase after him?"


    "Chase!" "Remember, don''t get too close. Keep your distance!"


    Whether he could save her was one thing, but losing her was another.


    "Yes sir!" The scout left in a hurry.


    He intentionally lost someone, or else he accidentally lost someone. Cobalt was also the reincarnation of a fox, so naturally he knew what was going on and intentionally kept his distance. He turned back to Fuzi and said, "Have the dark guards attack!"


    Fuzi understood, "Understood!"


    Everyone was staring at the carriage and chasing it. They didn''t know that in the dark forest, Gongsun Zhen and Zhong Fu had already quietly alighted from the carriage. Zhong Fu wasn''t too happy about Zhao Jing''s arrangements. Such an exciting matter actually caused the little Emperor to go by himself. This was too disgraceful! However, if he didn''t follow Zhao Jing''s plan, then he would inevitably harm the little Emperor if something went wrong. After thinking about it, it was better to settle Gongsun Jianyun first!


    "I really don''t understand. With a despicable and despicable person like you, why would the Emperor say that he would definitely let you go?" Zhong Fu was as cold as ice as he ran with Gongsun Zhen to the side of the river.


    Gongsun Zhen had long since prepared to leave Jiangbei. He had even secretly prepared a boat. The boatman had long since been waiting in the woods by the river, waiting for Gongsun Zhen to appear.


    "What a well-planned plan!" Chung Fu boarded the boat.


    The boatman gradually steered the boat into the river. Gongsun had been serving in the Danzhou Prefecture for so many years. So what if Lin Gaojiao had dispatched all the official ships? The flaw could not escape from Gongsun Zhen''s eyes!


    Carefully opening the cloth bag, Zhong Fu sprinkled the white powder into the river.


    A small flame shot up into the air and disappeared in the blink of an eye!


    "This is bad!" Gong Sun screamed, "We''ve been cheated!"

 C68

    Zhong Fu suddenly recalled Zhao Jing''s question. The boat was already far away from the shore, so the autumn water felt cold ¡­. Clenching his teeth, Zhong Fu jumped into the water and disappeared.


    The night was dark, and the surface of the river rippled. Only Gongsun Zhen and the boatman were left on the boat.


    The boatman immediately shouted, "Official ship! It''s the official ship! "


    "The dog-emperor lied to me! The dog-emperor lied to me! " Gongsun Zhen shouted twice, "Quick! Cut! As long as we reach the other side of the river, the soldiers of the Da Zhou Empire will no longer be able to do anything to me! "


    After the river was Ying Prefecture, if the people of Danzhou wanted to handle the case there, they would have to go through the seal of Danzhou Prefecture, and there would have to be a warrant for their arrest! And these soldiers on the official ship did not have any official documents on how to capture Gongsun Zhen!


    As the official ship approached, it eventually surrounded the small boat. The soldier at the bow shouted, "Who is it? "How dare you cross the river in the middle of the night!"


    Gong Sun mustered up his courage. "Blind your dog eyes! Don''t you see who I am!? "I am going to Ying Prefecture to handle matters in the name of Sir Lin. If you dare to interfere in Sir Lin''s business, be careful of your lives!"


    The leader of the soldiers immediately laughed, ridiculing him, "Who do I think it is? So it was Grand Master! "Apologies!"


    Gongsun was truly relieved. Thank goodness! Fortunately!


    Before he could even catch his breath, the soldier had already jumped onto his boat with the shackles in his hands, "According to Sir Lin''s orders, if you meet Master Gongsun who has escaped in the middle of the night, you must bring him back to the magistrate court to await his orders!"


    On the shore, Zhong Fu emerged from the water, gasping for breath. Trembling, he climbed onto the shore. "Bastard Zhao Jing, you dare to scheme against me. I ¡­ I''m not done with you!" "Ha Qiu!"


    The flames on the surface of the river were not only seen by the official ship.


    As a matter of fact, Cobb, Dongfang, and even the people of the Devil''s Palace could all see it clearly. Everyone had been staring at the carriage, but now they felt that something was wrong! No one knew what was wrong.


    The Great Sage waved his sleeves, signalling for his subordinates to stay put.


    "Protector, why would the light of the fire spirit appear on the surface of the river?" The audience was puzzled.


    Jing Hong frowned, "Before, I had secretly given Young Master a fire spirit powder. This item can only be used by Protectors or Palace Masters, so there are only two answers. Or perhaps Gongsun was too cunning, the person in the carriage wasn''t Young Master at all! Or is the Young Master passing on some kind of order? "


    The scout quickly returned. "Protector, Gongsun has really been captured by the official ship!"


    "Is it because of the Light of the Flame Soul?" Jing Hong hurriedly asked.


    The spy nodded, "Yes!"


    Hearing that, Jing Rong slowly walked out of the darkness, "Inform them to leave immediately! From today onwards, they were not allowed to appear within the various strongholds of the prefecture city, so when the Wangbei River was unsealed, each of them would think of a way to cross the river and meet up with the Devil Palace branch across the river! Before this, no one is allowed to contact anyone.


    "Protector, what''s going on?" The audience was puzzled. "Aren''t we supposed to save the young master?"


    "It''s not Gongsun Zhen in the carriage. The appearance of the Flame Spirit Light on the river surface has led to Gongsun Zhen''s capture. This means that the Young Master is sending a message to us through Gongsun Zhen!" Young Master is unharmed, there''s another plan! " Jing Hong turned, and ordered coldly, "Retreat!"


    The group of people quickly disappeared into the darkness and did not dare to continue following the carriage.


    The news of Gongsun Zhen''s arrival startled Ke Bo Hui. "What did you say?" Gongsun really caught him?! What about the emperor? "


    The scout shook his head. "His Majesty is not on the ship. In addition ¡­" "There is no trace of the crown prince on the ship either."


    Fuzi was puzzled. "Master, what do you think Gongsun is really up to?" He kidnapped the emperor and then left the emperor to run away by himself. While he was in the middle of doing so, he brought out another piece of fire to expose his whereabouts. This ¡­ It seems to be a little stupid! "


    "Where is he?" Cobb asked.


    The scout quickly replied, "Reporting to the Prime Minister, Gongsun is being escorted back to the prefectural yamen. He has already ordered people to keep an eye on him so that Sir Lin''s side will not act rashly in private!"


    Fuzi asked, "Master, Gongsun is really not on the carriage, and the carriage is still madly running. Is there some trick involved?"


    He crossed his arms and crossed his arms. With a smile that was not a smile, he said, "This lowly one has accidentally lost his duty. I am truly guilty of a thousand deaths!"


    When his voice fell, he turned around, shaking his head in annoyance as he walked. "Continue to look for the Emperor''s whereabouts. If there''s any news, immediately report it." I''ll return to the government office and interrogate Gongsun Zhen! There might be other clues! "


    He was slightly worried, and quickly followed, "Sir, is this a success?"


    If Gongsun is not in the carriage, why hasn''t Dongfang made a move?" Under such a situation where all the dragons are headless, the horse carriage can still move forward in such an orderly manner. If there''s nothing wrong with the carriage, I will remove my head from the carriage! "" Cobb flicked his sleeves and left, "Back to the yamen!


    "Yes sir!" Fuzi nodded.


    In the distance, a black shadow flashed by.


    When he reached Dongfang Wenming, the black shadow hurried to say, "Master, Prime Minister is going to lead the troops back to the city!"


    "It''s probably because Gongsun really was caught, so ¡­" Zhou Zhizhi hesitated, "Master, should we go back?" "Since Gongsun isn''t on the carriage, these people who have no leader cannot afford to cause a ruckus. Nothing will happen to the Emperor!"


    Dongfang Wenming was dressed in a profound robe, which covered his body tightly. His eyes were as cold as a blade. "Willful!"


    As his voice faded, he suddenly mounted the horse and galloped after the carriage! This girl wanted to cause trouble!


    "Master?" Zhou Zhizhi was startled. What happened to his master?


    The carriage was headed towards Dawn Peak, which was easy to defend but hard to attack. It was easy to get on but not easy to get off. Even if they went up, the narrow road prevented a large number of people from entering, so ¡­ Dawn Peak had become a place where only one person could travel on their own!


    The night was dark, and the first rays of dawn had yet to arrive.


    It was dark at this hour!


    At this moment, the horse carriage was parked at the edge of the cliff. The horse was shaking its mane and its mouth made hissing sounds. The piles of rocks outside the jungle were barren, and the plants were not long. It was clear as day!


    The wind whistled through the curtains of the window, and there was no one outside the carriage.


    The ropes hung high down, covering the cliffs that were filled with short, loose branches! Although very few people had walked past this place, it was also because the herb gatherers rarely went near the cliff. Occasionally, they would walk past it, and there were also traces of it.


    The sound of hooves gradually approaching came from the darkness, and then someone jumped off the horse.


    "How long do you want this to last?" Dongfang Wenming had just finished speaking when the carriage suddenly went out of control and fell straight down the cliff.


    The sharp sound of the horses'' roars resounded throughout the world. Dongfang Wenming didn''t even have time to think before he flew towards the carriage. The speed of the falling carriage was very fast. Dongfang Cunming kicked away the small pine tree on the cliff and used the momentum to finally jump into the carriage.


    Inside the carriage, Zhao Jing smiled at him. "Father Zhong still can''t bear to part with me!"


    Dongfang Wenming reached out a hand to grab her. He wanted to go up first, otherwise, no matter how high his martial arts were, he would fall down the cliff together with the carriage, turning into a pile of mud! But before he could grab her, she darted out of the window.


    "Zhao Jing!" Dongfang did not say anything.


    In the darkness, he had never noticed that she had already loosened her grip. Thick strips of cloth were wrapped around her palm, and she was holding onto a rope. She jumped out of the carriage and sped up the falling speed of the carriage. Her body floated out of the window like a feather.


    The heart beats twelve times, with a hole for a nap.


    There was a path within the cave, leading to the valley. It could be left behind!


    Gongsun Zhen had told her earlier, so she had planned everything out.


    He was thrown into the cave by the pulling force of the rope. He was not a bit off. However, this strength was still too much for her. When Zhao Jing was thrown into the cave, he didn''t move for a long time. He just lay there stiffly. He lost consciousness for a moment and his mind went blank for a moment.


    Finally, Zhao Jing let out a snort. He let out a pained moan.


    Even though he had made all the preparations, he was still made from flesh and blood! Thin body! With great effort, Zhao Jing turned over and lay down on his back. He raised his head to look at the pitch-black cave, and then he took a few deep breaths.


    She could clearly hear the sounds coming from the bottom of the valley. Dongfang Wenming''s kung fu was so high, but he was actually tricked? That man was bone-chilling cold, and his mind was so heavy that it would make one''s hair stand on end. How could he just die like that?


    She didn''t believe it. Even if she was beaten to death, she wouldn''t believe it!


    After a long while, she supported herself from the pain and slowly got up. She staggered to the mouth of the cave and held onto the stone wall to look down.


    The night was too dark and it was too dark for the naked eye to see clearly.


    Zhao Jing slid to the ground in pain. He rubbed his right shoulder for a long time, but couldn''t get up. He let out a weak moan as he crawled out of exhaustion. The pain could numb his limbs, but it made his brain even clearer. He could clearly remember the taste of this pain.


    After a long time, Zhao Jing crawled back up again. He took out a fire piston from his bosom and staggered toward the cave.


    Within the cave, there really was a path. It was unknown whether it was man-made or a work of nature. The mountain path was very narrow, as if only one person could pass through.


    After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing returned to the cave. He looked around and found a few thick and broken logs of wood that must have been left behind by the herb pickers. He tore off a strip of cloth and tied it to one end of the broken tree. He lit it with a fire piston and used it as a torch!


    Although Gongsun Zhen''s words were mostly true, it was not guaranteed that the old boy wouldn''t leave any trump cards in his hands. Therefore, Zhao Jing had brought a torch with him, partly to light the torches, and partly to avoid accidentally entering a place without air. If the torches were extinguished, she would immediately return to the cave.


    Zhao Jing held a torch in his left hand and walked with extreme caution. As he walked, he left behind some marks on the stone wall, especially where they forked!


    Don''t underestimate this dark mountain path. It was originally extremely narrow, but now it could accommodate several people. There was a thick layer of moss growing in the mountain path, and a thin stream of water was flowing down through the cracks in the stone. Therefore, there was often a puddle of water at the bottom of one''s feet.


    Even if Zhao Jing was any more careful, he would still step on empty air until his feet became muddy and his pants became wet!


    "You can''t live with your own sins!" Looking at the crossroads in front of him, Zhao Jing helplessly shook his head. "Zhao Jing, oh Zhao Jing. If he really dies, then your path to survival will be over!" Why do you say that? "I thought that scoundrel would be able to escape unscathed and was quite an impressive person. Even if he was a schemer, he would still go all out when his life came to an end."


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips to the side and looked at the two intersection in front of him. One of them had less water and the other was wet.


    There were few traces of water, but the moss on the wet stone wall was clearly surprised. The moss above the waist is relatively short, contrasting sharply with the luxuriant growth above and below. Clearly, this was caused by someone holding onto the wall and passing through the water.


    Although the moss was long, it was still old moss. Once destroyed, it was impossible for it to grow back to its original appearance. In comparison, there was a difference!


    Zhao Jing stood up and looked at his boots helplessly. "I''m just joking with you because I don''t know how many people in the East I can see!" Who knows ¡­ Yet you died so earnestly! "


    "This is the most heartless confession I''ve ever heard!" A cold voice came from behind him.

 C69

    Zhao Jing had gone mad and ran forward. It was the East that didn''t know! But before she could run two steps, she stopped and did not continue.


    Behind him was a certain someone who had jumped up into the air and landed gently on the ground, "Why aren''t you running anymore?"


    "You followed me the whole way, but I didn''t notice anything. Is it even useful to run now?" She turned around. "I''m not running anymore!"


    In the weak light, a certain someone was unharmed and was staring at her with a sharp gaze. The line of sight that penetrated through the flames carried a certain ruthlessness and ruthlessness as though it was poisoned. It was especially frightening in this cold and pitch-black area.


    "Your Majesty said ¡­ This humble subject died very seriously? " he said.


    This person was always speaking at a leisurely pace, yet his words didn''t seem to have the slightest hesitation! His voice was originally very pleasant to hear. It was a bit magnetic, but deep. When he said your name, that sort of soft smacking sound was enough to make one''s heart palpitate. The overflowing voice was faint, and seemed to have a bit of the heaviness of a tungsten wood zither.


    Zhao Jing frowned. "Not now!"


    "Then what is it now?" He took a step forward.


    She backed away almost subconsciously, "Now it''s ¡­" Yes... "It''s because I''m terrifyingly stupid!"


    Within the firelight, the ice-cold man seemed to be amused by her answer. The corner of his mouth slightly curved up as he looked at her with a smile that was not a smile. The sharpness in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest. Instead, it became more intense.


    He was smiling, yet he gave others a feeling of ¡­ He felt a sense of fear from the bottom of his heart.


    "The Emperor prides himself on being intelligent, having calculated everything, leading this humble subject to jump off the cliff. What should we do next? Since you do not want to kill this humble subject, why do you have to go through with this? " He approached step by step.


    She moved back an inch. "It''s too boring to play chess alone, isn''t it?"


    Dongfang Wenming stopped when he heard this.


    Zhao Jing didn''t even blink. What was this fellow trying to do? She stared straight at Jun Yan in the fiery light and gripped the torch in her hand tightly.


    Dongfang Wenming slowly bent down. Her dark pupils in her phoenix eyes rippled with her figure. He saw it so clearly, then... Seriously, "Play chess..." Are you addicted to it? "


    There was a hint of a chuckle in his voice. "Or are you addicted to chess players?"


    Zhao Jing blinked his bright eyes. "Maybe it''s because I''m more interested in this piece of skin!"


    He suddenly laughed, "And that''s because I''m interested in chess players! Compared to the son of Duke Ming Palace, which one of them does Your Majesty like more? "


    "Young people naturally have an advantage. What does father Zhong think?" She smiled that innocent, bright smile.


    The light in his eyes instantly turned cold.


    Zhao Jing continued, "However, I prefer people like Father Zhong who are mature and experienced!"


    He narrowed his eyes, "These words are very hurtful, even more so than the design of this humble subject!"


    "Get used to it if you''re injured!" Zhao Jing took a deep breath. "People age. The Crown Prince and I are around the same age. I consider him a close friend!" However, in this lifetime, he had a lot of close friends, and now that he had gone, he would come again tomorrow. However, there is only one father in command! "


    These words were really pleasing to the ears. This little girl''s mind was quite good, she could flatter him no matter what! A sharp tongue that surpassed thousands upon thousands of men had quietly sowed grass seeds in this desolate city. He didn''t know how long he would have to wait before it would all become lush and lush ¡­


    Dongfang Wenming slowly straightened up. He half-lowered his eyes and stared at her without saying anything.


    Everything quieted down, leaving only the flickering flame and crackling sparks.


    Zhao Jing was waiting. Waiting for him to ''kill her or cut her'' or ''release her''. Her life had always been in his hands. It used to be, it''s always been, and always will be... It could only be his!


    Suddenly, he took hold of her hand that was holding the torch. His expression was as gloomy as the twilight. His meaning was unclear!


    Zhao Jing''s heart immediately tightened. He stared at the unreadable hand in the east with a pale face. For a time, he didn''t know what to do.


    "I am only submissive to his efforts!" Dongfang Wenming mocked.


    She let go, her palms already wet. He then turned around and walked to the front without turning his head back.


    The slope in the cave was quite steep and she walked unsteadily. He didn''t have any intention of helping her, so he followed behind her and watched her stagger away in a sorry state. Ordinary women would not have the courage to throw their lives down the cliff just for this!


    Dongfang Wenming looked at that stubborn back. Even though she met with some trouble, she didn''t turn around and give in, nor did she have any intention of asking him to help. He looked at the dying torch in his hand and felt that at most, he was just her torch!


    Other than lighting, there was no other use?


    Finally, the flames were extinguished and everything around them turned pitch black.


    Zhao Jing stood on the spot without moving. His blood-stained hands were still leaning against the wall, and his fingers were ice-cold to the bone! Suddenly, her nose turned sour, and the pain in her body was accompanied by the coldness and grievance in her heart. She could clearly live a very free and happy life, having a master and a mother ¡­ And Brother Yue, and, and ¡­


    Tears fell silently from the darkness.


    She didn''t like to cry, especially after her mother died. She was so stubborn that no one could see her weakness, but she was still a woman! The weight of her frail shoulders, the weight of her burden, made it hard for her to breathe. She followed his steps, but her eyes could not adapt to the sudden darkness. She could not see anything!


    "Don''t go!" His faint voice came from behind him.


    Zhao Jing ignored him and continued to grope his way forward.


    "Didn''t you hear me?" He looked annoyed.


    She was as stubborn as ever.


    In the next moment, a rough palm accurately grabbed her wrist and pulled her towards him. The pain made her cry out suddenly, and it also frightened him. It was almost the first time he had touched her hand.


    "Let go!" Her voice trembled and her body immediately softened.


    He immediately scooped her up and sat her down on a nearby rock.


    His arm was broken?!


    "It''s not the usual way to talk. Why don''t you say something when you''re injured?" he asked coldly. It was also his fault that he hadn''t noticed anything. Her right arm had been hanging by her side since the beginning, and she hadn''t lifted it at all.


    If he fell from such a high cliff, it would be strange if he wasn''t injured!


    Zhao Jing lay in his embrace, not making a sound. He was trembling uncontrollably and sweating profusely. Cold sweat soaked her clothes. It was as if she had been soaked in water before!


    It wasn''t a dislocated bone. It was a broken bone.


    Dongfang Ming carefully made her sit on the ground. After searching in the darkness for a while, he found a few old roots. He tore off a corner of his robe and used his many years of battle experience to reattach her bones.


    "There''s nothing that can be fixed, so I can only make do with it for now. Otherwise, once the bones heal again, they will have to be broken again when they leave this place! " His voice was heavy, and no emotion could be detected in it.


    From start to finish, Zhao Jing didn''t make a single sound other than his body trembling uncontrollably. A twelve or thirteen year old child grit his teeth and endured the pain of having his bones broken! She was not a man, and did not have the courage to pull up a thousand troops. She did not know martial arts, and could not heal her wounds on her own. However, she managed to endure it, as if the pain was a piece of cake and she had to endure it.


    When she was on the verge of fainting, she bit her lips to keep herself awake! Her mouth was filled with the taste of blood. In the darkness, she stared at the man who had connected her bones. In this blurry image, she could almost see the light in his eyes. She no longer felt afraid!


    "Don''t try to be brave in the future!" Do you really think you''re some broken pot? " "Come on," he said, and crouched down in front of her.


    Zhao Jing was stunned. "What?"


    "Are you going or not?" He looked impatient.


    Zhao Jing gasped for breath as he slowly leaned against his back.


    Although this person''s heart was extremely cold, as he walked, his back actually warmed up. She wrapped a hand around his neck and leaned her weight on his body, but she didn''t feel awkward! Zhao Jing thought to himself, ''Is this a good thing or a bad thing?''


    "Will you die if you say it?" He took a breath and walked with his back to her in the dark.


    She was very close to him, but she was unable to clearly see the expression on his face. His ice-cold face was pressed against his face, and the mere touch of his skin caused his body to tremble.


    "I''m cold!" "No," she said.


    Dongfang Wenming released a hand and placed it on her forehead. "A bit of a fever!" He continued to walk with his back towards her, "I heard the sound of water in front of us, it should be a dark river! Keep it up, don''t sleep! "


    Zhao Jingwei laid on his shoulder and said, "Dong Fang has yet to see me die. Are you afraid that I will die? Or are you worried that I''m dead? "


    "Is there any difference?" he asked.


    "Yes!" Zhao Jing''s voice was weak. "I''m afraid it''s because I''m using my value, but I''m worried because I have intentions." "Dong Fang, you still don''t understand, are you interested?"


    Her breath was a little hot, spraying on his neck, causing him to involuntarily tense up. He walked forward in silence, ignoring her mutterings, as if she was talking to herself and had nothing to do with him.


    "Dong Fang Ming, do you like anyone?" she asked, closing her eyes.


    He did not answer.


    He struggled to open his eyes. Zhao Jing''s long eyelashes gently brushed against his skin. Even though her palm was callused, the skin on her neck was the softest. The spot where her eyelashes passed by was exactly where her aorta was throbbing.


    It was like a feather falling into water. Although it was calm, it was enough to make anyone''s heart palpitate!


    "Why didn''t you answer?" She asked in a low voice with an unconcealable exhaustion in her voice, "It''s a good thing to like someone, but it''s not a shameful thing. Why didn''t Father Zhong say so? You already have everything, why are you still alone? "


    Dongfang Wenming slowly stopped. "Does the emperor really want to know?"


    Zhao Jing replied, "En!"


    "Then this humble subject will tell the emperor a principle that has never been allowed to be violated since the ancient times!" He slowly walked forward, trying his best to keep his pace steady so as not to knock her down, "Every human has their own weakness. When they were young, they had their parents and brothers as their weakness. From now on, their most beloved and good friend as their threat!"


    "Once upon a time, this humble official had two deputy generals under his command. It was a man''s nature to be loyal to the nation. A man should protect his family and protect his country. However, swords and sabers did not grow eyes, and the battlefield was long and merciless! The lone figure was fighting with all his might, not caring about anything else but victory in front of his eyes! As for the wife and child, their hearts are filled with longing, so they split their attention. In the end, they were left with a horse skin wrapped around their corpse, and blood stained the yellow sand! "


    After saying this, Dongfang Wenming said, "Did Your Majesty understand the reasoning behind it?"


    Zhao Jing didn''t reply. She wasn''t a fool, so how could she not understand? A person licking his own blood was not allowed to have a true love. Even if it was a soft spot, it would still become a deadly knife!


    The pain in his arm had already numbed him to the point of numbness. Zhao Jing only felt his body alternating between cold and hot as he fell into a deep sleep. In her sleep, she heard someone calling her name.


    The swollen lips called out indistinctly, "Brother Yue ¡­"


    The space between Dongfang Wenming''s eyebrows suddenly tightened.

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    Brother Yue?


    Why is it Elder Brother Yue again?


    Dongfang Wenming rubbed his forehead. He felt displeased. It was as if something was stuck in his heart, making him feel uncomfortable all over.


    For the past two years, if she was in extreme pain, or when she was unconscious, she would constantly call him "Brother Yue". But who was Brother Yue? There was something about this "Big Brother Yue." Dongfang Wenming had sent people to investigate, but nothing came of it.


    When Zhao Jingyan was raised in the mountains, he didn''t know much about her. Even if he wanted to investigate later, it wouldn''t be of much value. Even the villagers at the foot of the mountain only knew that there were a few people living on the mountain.


    Occasionally, those who went to the mountains to seek medicine would rarely see Lu Shan''s true face. Regardless of whether it was Qin Wuyi or Nanyun Huai Yue, they would only treat patients through the curtain.


    That''s all!


    The sound of water splashing could be heard. The water in the dark river was steaming and warm to the touch, which made the water feel very comfortable.


    He tore off his clothes to wipe away some of the water. Dongfang Wenming wiped away the dirt on Zhao Jing''s face. "I''ve never seen such a stubborn girl like you. You know you can''t kill me, but you''re still playing with your life?" You were wounded all over and you lost half your life just for this? "


    He snorted lightly, "You''re not afraid of falling to your death!"


    "If you fall to your death, it''s mine." She finally opened her sleepy eyes. The weak light temporarily made her unable to adapt. She subconsciously blinked her eyes, and her pale face immediately wrinkled.


    Dongfang Wenming raised his head and glanced at the light outside. His warm palm gently covered her eyes. The rough palm slowly rubbed against her skin. It brought with it a little pain, but it was enough to cover up the glaring light of the outside world.


    He seemed to have felt the movement of her eyes as he slightly raised his palm. His long eyelashes brushed past the palm of his hand, causing him to suddenly recall the scorching breath on his neck. That kind of warmth made people unable to restrain themselves.


    "How is it?" he asked.


    "Alright!" "No," she replied.


    Her ice-cold palm covered his warm back of his hand. Her tender softness stuck to the resolution of the man on the battlefield. The feel of his skin on hers was indescribably subtle. She gripped the back of his hand and slowly moved his hand away. She subconsciously raised her eyes and laid on the ground, trying to raise her head to look at the light above her head.


    He crouched beside her, looking at the face reflected in the rippling water, and gave a knowing smile.


    Her eyes clearly yearned for light and warmth. Golden light flickered outside as it flowed between her eyebrows. It resonated with her fair complexion, as if it was plated with a hazy golden color! Those slightly raised eyelashes in her line of sight, clearly discernible in the dim light, slightly trembled with her breathing!


    "We''re coming down?" she asked.


    Dongfang Mang pulled back his hand, and she realized that they were still holding hands.


    "You slept for a long time!" He picked her up and said, "Are you feeling better?"


    Zhao Jing leaned into his embrace, his arm still tied with the torn pieces of cloth that he had torn from his body. It was too dark back then, so he couldn''t see it clearly. But now, he looked at it carefully. He bandaged it very neatly and fixed her hand bone extremely well! This was the natural instinct of a martial artist. On the battlefield, a cold-blooded man who licked his own blood had to deal with all kinds of injuries. Therefore, bandaging had become an essential skill.


    The sunlight outside was extremely bright. Zhao Jing squinted his eyes as he walked out.


    Dongfang Wenming was quite careful, he didn''t walk towards the light, but stood under the shade of the tree. "Gongsun really didn''t tell you, which way to leave the valley?"


    When he stood on the ground, he glanced at the boots that had been washed clean at an unknown time. "He only told me how to go down the mountain, but he didn''t tell me how to leave such a large valley!"


    "You dare to come down without asking clearly? You''re not afraid of death!" He walked away with a cold expression. "Stay where you are and wait for me!"


    As the sound of his voice faded, he leapt into the air and disappeared from Zhao Jing''s line of sight.


    Speaking of which, it was quite strange. She hadn''t eaten or drank anything the entire night, and she had even carried her on her back for such a long distance ¡­ He still had the strength to fly? Zhao Jing raised her head and looked up with narrowed eyes. The sunlight was so dazzling that she couldn''t see the situation at the top of the cliff.


    Taking advantage of the fact that the East hadn''t returned yet, Zhao Jing started to walk towards the west. To the west was the dense forest. Zhao Jing seemed to have made up his mind to follow the stream. The five viscera were making gurgling noises in the temple. They were really very hungry!


    Zhao Jing was injured on the arm, so he didn''t run too fast. He walked along the stream and rested for a while. In the afternoon, he was unable to walk any further. Coincidentally, there was a bamboo forest in front of him. After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing entered the bamboo forest.


    Why enter the bamboo forest? Because there were bamboo shoots in the bamboo forest this season, and... If he was lucky, he would be able to catch a Bamboo Mouse! That was a delicacy in the world, normal people wouldn''t be able to eat it!


    In the past, when he stayed with his master in the mountains, his master''s favorite food was the braised bamboo mice cooked by his master. This thin and tender skin still made his mouth sour when he thought about it!


    Zhao Jing picked up a stick and plucked out a bamboo shoot from the yellow mud. He pushed aside the cloth covering the bamboo shoot, revealing the white flesh within that was filled with water. The tip of the bamboo shoot was a little astringent, but the bamboo shoot roots were sweet. Especially the bamboo shoots dug out from the yellow mud; they were even more delicious than ordinary bamboo shoots!


    Her body was injured, bamboo shoots were injured, and her stomach was injured. Therefore, she could only temporarily eat her hunger. Otherwise, her arms would be in pain, and she would deserve it!


    Furthermore, Zhao Jing didn''t like to eat bamboo shoot tips.


    After she plucked two bamboo shoots and stuffed them in her stomach, she began to wander around the forest. There were too many precious bones in the bamboo forest: bamboo shoots, Bamboo Rats, and also the most terrifying thing ¡ª Bamboo Leaf Green!


    Bamboo Leaf Green was highly toxic. If one bit into it, one would die without a doubt. Therefore, Zhao Jing was extremely careful when he left. When he lowered his head, he would often look up. The bamboo leaves were dense and dark, most likely to catch a Bamboo Rat. If the leaves were yellow or sparse, there was basically no chance of success!


    Zhao Jing was lucky enough to miss out on the Bamboo Rat, but he did catch quite a few Bamboo Insects. After picking a few pieces of wild mulberry leaves and wrapping them in yellow mud, he would be able to bake a delicious food!


    Lighting a fire was a problem. Her right hand was injured, and now only her left hand was left.


    "When can you change your habit of following others without saying a word?" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes.


    Someone stepped out from behind the tree, stepping on a tree''s broken leaves.


    Who else could it be other than Dongfang Wenming, who was in such a sorry state?


    With a displeased expression, Dongfang Xi lightly humphed, "I didn''t make you wait for me?" Why do you want to go first? "


    "Not waiting for me to lead the way? If I don''t leave, how are you going to follow me? " She looked at him coldly and retorted.


    Dongfang Wenming looked at her with a frown, but just as he was about to speak, the little girl spoke first, "What are you standing there for? Why aren''t you helping out? Didn''t you see how useless I am? If you like it, I won''t stop you. But at least you have to let me have my fill! "


    Her face was filled with resentment. In addition to her miserable appearance, it was quite a comical sight.


    "Where did he get the ''Nine-Five Supremes Supremes'' from?" Dongfang Ming stepped forward.


    Zhao Jing glared at him. "Aren''t you the regent, the general?" General, where is your army? All of his martial arts are good, but he just has to bully a pitiful little girl like me! "


    Dongfang Wenming sucked in a breath of cold air and turned around to glare at her.


    "Others might not know, but how could you not know?" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "Why are you staring at me like that?" Why don''t you start a fire and starve me to death? "


    Dongfang Wenming''s face was dark, but he still started a fire.


    After standing up with much difficulty, a certain someone started to call out to him again, "What are you standing there for? Doesn''t a fire need firewood? You want me, an invalid, to collect firewood? "My arm is still hurting, you can''t ¡­"


    Dongfang Wenming straightened his body, "Don''t go too far!"


    "I was used to taking care of myself when I first entered the palace, but you still brought me into the palace, making me used to the feeling of being served. "Not only that, you''ve also killed my mother. Right now, a motherless child like me doesn''t even feel any pain from father Zhong, right?" Zhao Jing humphed twice and then shouted at him, "There''s no one waiting on me right now. I''m really irritable!"


    Dongfang Wenming raised his hand, indicating that she didn''t need to say anything more, "I''ll go! I''m going to pick up firewood! Long live our Emperor, if you have any other orders, please follow them as well! This humble subject does not want to run back and forth! "


    "Find me a beehive, I want fresh honey!" Zhao Jing tilted his head.


    Dongfang Wenming''s eyes widened.


    "Father Zhong''s martial arts are strong and his qinggong has reached a superb level. Every time you follow me, I don''t notice at all. I guess even bees can''t catch up to Father Zhong!" Zhao Jing blinked his bright eyes. "Jing''er worships Father Zhong the most!" Don''t disappoint me, Father. "


    "Stop flattering me, let me live for two more years!" Dongfang Wenming sighed lightly. He rolled up his sleeves and walked into the forest.


    Not long after that, Dongfang Cuming threw a pile of dried wood in front of Zhao Jing. In his hands, there were even some broken beehives. "Satisfied?"


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly as he looked at the bag on the back of his hand. It seemed as if he had been stung by a bee.


    "There are Bamboo Rats in the bamboo forest, but I can''t hold them with one hand. Can you do it for me, Father Zhong?" Zhao Jing asked with a smile.


    Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes. "There''s no smoke in this place. Say, if ¡­"


    "If Father Zhong were to skin me and eat my flesh, no one would know!" Zhao Jing continued, "It''s just that Father Zhong is reluctant to part with it. If that''s really the case, then my value in using it will be wasted!"


    "What did you say?" The East was not cold.


    "I once heard from my mother that my physique is a little special, and that I''ve probably inherited something that my mother shouldn''t have!" Zhao Jing curled his lips. "Mom still hasn''t told me the truth. But I believe that what Father Zhong needs is pretty close as well!"


    "After I entered the palace, Father Zhong gave me so many pills that they changed every once in a while, as if something was stationed in my body. It''s like I''ve set up camp and slowly adapted to the existence of something in my body! " With a smile, Zhao Jing tiptoed to his face and said in an extremely gentle voice, "Why aren''t you saying anything, Father Zhong?"


    He seemed to feel it was too much for him to talk with a bent back. He suddenly grabbed her slim waist, lifted her up, and placed her on a nearby rock. This way, she didn''t have to waste any time, "You know so much, aren''t you afraid that I''ll kill you in advance?"


    "Cui Nan Shan is gone, it must be something wrong with my body, I can''t achieve the result that you hoped for." For my mother to be able to threaten you and allow me to ascend to the throne, I believe that in the heart of Father Zhong, my position will definitely surpass the position in your heart. " Zhao Jing let out a long breath. "The East is not clear. There are so many secrets hidden in your heart. Aren''t you tired?"


    Dongfang Wenming smirked, "Smell it?"


    "What?"


    "I''m muddled!"


    "Ah?!" Zhao Jing snapped out of his daze.


    Seeing that she kicked away the firewood in a sorry state, reached out her hand to pick up the yellow mud, and was then burned to a crisp, Dongfang Buming couldn''t help but smile as he helplessly looked at her.


    The moment the fragrance drifted out, the unidentified in the east suddenly frowned!

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    Zhao Jing rubbed the tip of his nose, not bothering to wipe the ashes off his face. He was so excited that he couldn''t control himself. "It''s been almost two or three years since I last tasted such a familiar smell. My appetite is truly uncontrollable!"


    Suddenly, Dongfang Wenming squatted down beside her. He turned his head and looked at her coldly before reaching out to grab the Bamboo Bug in front of her!


    At that moment, there was a crisp ''pa'' sound as Zhao Jing ruthlessly slapped the back of his hand. Dongfang Wenming immediately retracted his hand and stared at her with a dark expression.


    "Who told you that this is for you to eat?" Zhao Jing enjoyed the fragrance of the incense as if it was pleasurable.


    The fragrance of the bamboo carried a faint fragrance of meat after being grilled. Because there were no lotus leaves, and because it was wrapped with mulberry leaves, it was mixed with the special faint fragrance of mulberry leaves.


    "I put in a lot of effort ¡­" "No," he said.


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "I caught him!"


    "I''m hungry!" He stared at her.


    After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing picked the smallest one. "This is for you!"


    "Bite the teeth?" he asked.


    Zhao Jing ignored him. As soon as he tasted the honey, he popped it into his mouth. The fragrance that was in his mouth was accompanied by the sweetness of wild honey. He twirled the delicacy between his lips and teeth. It was simply ¡­


    Suddenly, Zhao Jing''s eyes widened. "Dong Fang Ming, you''re not a man!"


    "Even men have to eat!" Just now, he had taken advantage of her inattention to grab a handful of food in his hand. He had managed to grab more than half of Zhao Jing''s leftovers!


    Protecting his own words, Zhao Jing was enraged to the extreme. "You''re not clear about the East! You''re committing an offense against your superiors!" "Bullying the weak!"


    "Only after eating your fill can you protect yourself!" He imitated her style and dipped his lips in honey. Cold and hot alternately, a sweet fragrance wafted into his mouth. This was a delicacy he had never tasted before, and it was all thanks to this girl that he was able to push himself away.


    "How come I didn''t know that you, the grand regent of Grand Xia, would be so shameless!" Zhao Jing gnashed his teeth. "Give it back to me!"


    "I''ve finished eating!" He got up and left.


    "The East is not clear!" Zhao Jing shouted, "You bastard!" "After you finish eating, I''m still hungry!"


    He had spent so much effort to capture all of them, yet this bastard had managed to catch all of them! Zhao Jing felt wronged. He had never seen such a greedy man. How could he be so modest towards a weak girl like her?


    In terms of gender, she was a woman! In terms of respect, she was the monarch!


    Why was he taking advantage of her everywhere?


    After a while, he returned.


    Zhao Jing raised his head to look at the lofty man. His young and tender face slightly pouted. "You''re hungry again?!"


    Dongfang Wenming squatted down. He felt that he was standing too high and lowering his head was too tiring. "Did you not eat your fill?" As he said that, he shook his chest and a bunch of bamboo bugs appeared out of nowhere, "Is it enough?"


    Zhao Jing looked at him with disbelief. "You did it?"


    He stood aside with a cold expression, not saying a word.


    Everything was already prepared. Zhao Jing was able to do it with one hand with ease.


    When the fragrance was in a mess, Hei Mianshen finally returned to his senses. He frowned slightly as he looked thoughtfully at Zhao Jing squatting on the ground. "You used to be like this?" Imperial Concubine Yu ¡­ "


    "It''s a good-for-nothing!" Zhao Jing revised him. "Perhaps you can respectfully address her as the empress dowager!"


    She smashed the yellow mud apart with a stone, revealing the baby''s skin underneath. "You don''t have to use my words, I was very comfortable before I met you. After meeting you, I... Everything is gone! " After he finished speaking, Zhao Jing let out a long breath as he raised his head to look toward the east.


    He stood in the light like a god, but in her eyes he looked like the incarnation of a demon. He was clearly a gentle person, and there was an imposing heroic air about him. Under his handsome appearance, he had bewitched countless girls in the capital.


    What about his sword?


    Once the sword was made, blood would be shed!


    This person never showed mercy, he never showed mercy!


    The wind was strong in the bamboo forest when it got dark, so he naturally couldn''t stay for long!


    The forest was dense and covered with shrubs, but it was still very cold in the mountains at night. Fortunately, after lighting a fire, it became much warmer. The two of them sat facing each other next to the bonfire. Neither of them looked at each other, neither spoke. He was clearly a person, yet he was so silent that it was as if he was in the air!


    "Can I go out tomorrow?" he asked.


    Zhao Jing came back to his senses. "Yes!"


    The valley was not that big in the first place, it was just a narrow path out of the valley, and the path out of it was a main road.


    After a pause, Zhao Jing raised an eyebrow. "You suspect that I''m lying?"


    "So what if I''m lying?" He didn''t seem to care at all, "Can you run away from me?"


    Zhao Jing was speechless. That angular face in the fiery light was truly abominable! Who said that beauties could be eaten? On Dongfang Wenming''s body, it was obvious that his face was extremely repulsive! His actions were truly hateful!


    Suddenly, there was an uproar. A flock of night birds not far away shrieked and flew away from the tree branch.


    Zhao Jing suddenly stood up. With his sharp eyes, he surveyed his surroundings warily. "What''s going on?"


    Before she could regain her wits, he had already strode in front of her and grabbed her waist with his big hand. "Sit tight. Wait for me to come back and pick you up!" The moment his voice fell, he carried her to the tree trunk and made her sit on it.


    At this place, the shadows were very dense, subtly covering her figure. It was indeed a very good place to hide!


    Zhao Jing''s heart was beating wildly. His left hand was tightly holding onto the tree trunk. He had no idea what would happen next.


    The flickering black shadow came out from the dense forest. The bonfire was broken by the sword qi. Sparks flew in all directions, lighting up the dark area around them. The world was lit up with a bright light.


    This was probably the first time Zhao Jing had seen Dongfang Cangming kill someone with his own hands, and it was also the type of slaughter that happened in groups. The warm palm now brought with it a sharp wind. With a single palm, his brain would be splattered everywhere, and the top of his head would be shattered!


    He was merciless and deadly with every move.


    That''s right, he was a general who killed a person every ten steps. When he was rushing to the battlefield, he had never blinked to kill someone before! It was a simple matter to break someone''s neck and shatter their internal organs.


    Zhao Jing suddenly felt lucky that she hadn''t angered him in the slightest after she had plotted against him. On the contrary, he had been following her every step of the way. She couldn''t figure out what on earth made him bend his knee and put down the blade in his hand.


    Later on, she found out that it was all because of one person!


    Of course, this was a story for the future!


    It was undeniable that this man''s actions were so clean and unrestrained, even when he was killing someone. Zhao Jing felt that the only person in the world who could do such a beautiful job like this was from the east!


    When the sun had yet to set in the east, Zhao Jing was still in a daze. When he came back to his senses, he had already been carried away and landed firmly on the ground.


    Zhao Jing was somewhat apprehensive. This was the first time she had seen so many corpses. She immediately grabbed hold of the corner of her clothes. "These people ¡­" "Who is it?"


    "Assassin!" Dongfang Wenming blandly opened his mouth and picked up a relatively thick tree trunk. He used it as a torch and held her hand as they walked along the stream.


    "People of Qi Yun Mountain!" Zhao Jing said.


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t turn around, but held her hand and kept walking forward.


    "Gongsun is really admitting it. Cobb definitely has other plans!" Zhao Jing looked at his impeccable appearance and subconsciously held his hand tightly. "Are they here to kill me?"


    "Maybe to kill me." He finally turned to look at her.


    Zhao Jing gave a bitter smile. "I know that your martial arts are so good, but who would come throw their lives away?"


    "If you fall from the cliff, you can''t break your arms or legs to pick it up?" Dongfang Wenming slightly frowned, and he stared at her with an extremely serious expression, "But ¡­ Whoever wants your life, I want their life! The Road to River Styx is too spacious. It must always be lively! "


    Zhao Jingyan laughed and followed him. After walking for a while, she was too cold and tired to walk.


    "If you''re tired, then rest!" He said, "With me here, don''t be afraid!"


    Zhao Jing was injured, so he had to travel in the middle of the night. Naturally, he was exhausted. Leaning against the tree trunk, he closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep. It was just as Dongfang Wenming had said. With him here, she could act without restraint! The Chang Sheng general in her heart was the incarnation of an evil demon, the emissary of the Hades Palace. He was a man that no one could afford to offend!


    In her dream, she had returned to the Four Ming Mountain of the Yin Lin Manor.


    At that time, Elder Brother Yue was very much like the undiscovered Eastern Paradise. He was always able to catch so many bamboo worms and risk being stung by bees to get her some honey to eat! Those days were truly carefree!


    During the summer night, the fireflies flew all over the sky beside the stream. Side by side, they sat on the mountaintop, counting the stars!


    However, he couldn''t go back ¡­


    In her dreams, someone seemed to lift her up. She opened her sleepy eyes and called out in a low voice, "Elder Brother Yue ¡­" Flipping over, he slept soundly.


    "You heartless thing!" He sighed to himself. He took off his jacket and tightly wrapped it around her, allowing her to lie in his arms. He would use the warmth from his chest to warm her ice-cold body and protect her from harm for the entire night!


    In her dream, she saw the Peach Blossom Forest in front of the herb hut.


    Wake up, open your eyes.


    The first thing he saw was the man''s closed face. The wind fluttered his eyelashes! The tree he was leaning on was actually a wild peach tree. In the valley, it was the sun''s spring, and the peach blossoms were filled with branches.


    His extremely beautiful phoenix eyes narrowed slightly. The cold glimmer of the morning light reflected in his deep and serene pupils. He lowered his head and looked at the person in his embrace. It was such a small ball. Due to the light of the Twilight, her fair cheeks were as clear as crystal!


    They looked at each other without any awkwardness, and only looked at each other without saying anything.


    "Have you slept enough?" he asked.


    Zhao Jing nodded and slowly got up from his arms.


    His body trembled, but fortunately, she quickly helped him up. "No worries!" He pushed her away.


    Only now did Zhao Jing realize that what had fallen off his body was an unidentified outer garment from the East. Zhao Jing picked him up from the ground and frowned. He extended his hand and said, "Thank you!"


    "How do you want to thank me?" He took it.


    She was taken aback.


    Dongfang Wenming looked at her seriously, "How do you want to thank me?"


    The corner of Zhao Jing''s mouth twitched as he thought to himself. Previously, he hadn''t realized he had such a thick skin. But now, he realized that he had always been a scoundrel. "Thank you," was all she said. How could she be so eager to thank him?


    As far as the eye could see, this was actually a wild peach forest. Little Yang Spring was warm again, and now it was completely pink. It was truly a beautiful sight to behold!


    Zhao Jing reached out and pinched a peach blossom in his palm. "It''s a pity I can''t take it with me. Otherwise, I would have been able to brew an excellent pot of Peach Blossom Autumn Wine in this Peach Blossom Forest." In the spring of next year, the pear blossoms will be white, the peach blossoms will be dark red, and the apricot blossoms will be full of branches.


    "That''s good!" Dongfang Wenming raised his eyebrows and looked at her, "You clearly know that I don''t drink wine, but you still want to brew wine for me!"


    Those who practiced martial arts would tremble if they drank too much. Thus, in order to maintain his victory, he would not easily drink wine. At most, he would only take a few light sips.


    "Then just watch me drink!" She raised her eyebrows, "That''s why you''re not allowed to ask me anymore, how are you going to thank me? "Thanks, but you just can''t do it!" There was nothing in this place, so how could he have brought this peach blossom?


    He was just saying it, no one''s words should be true!


    Zhao Jing was standing on a dark shadow. He raised his head and looked at the sky. A falcon soared through the sky. Zhao Jing grasped the peach blossom in his hand tightly as he looked to the east.


    Dongfang Wenming put his index finger into his mouth, and with that hiss, the falcon quickly flew over and landed on his shoulder.


    This was the messenger falcon from the Residence of Regent!


    On the falcon''s ankle hung a metal hoop with a small bamboo stick attached to it. Inside the hoop was the message that needed to be sent through. It was Zhou Zhiqian''s handwriting. There were only six words written on it ¡­

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    True move, Death Arrival!


    These six words had been clearly spoken.


    "Return to the capital!" Dongfang Wenming took her hand and led her forward.


    The peach blossoms that had been crushed in her palm slowly fell to the ground. Zhao Jing glanced back at the peach forest, and his eyes darkened. When he returned, he would once more return to the palace, where the battles were unending. All the indifference and heartlessness of her life was contained within the square wall. Once she entered, she could only kill all the way to the end!


    Zhao Jing didn''t resist. Following Dongfang Wenming was inevitable, but she never had a choice.


    The falcon had been circling above them all this time, its cry clearly transmitting messages. As a result, when they arrived at the end of the stream, Zhou Zhiqian was already there leading his team.


    Dongfang Wenming let go of her hand. Suddenly, her palm became empty, and the warmth disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.


    "Master!" Zhou Zhizhi bowed, "Are you alright?"


    "It''s not like we''re in a bottomless abyss. What can happen?" Dongfang Wenming responded blandly. He glanced at the people in front of him and asked, "Everyone''s here?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizi nodded, "Gongsun Zhen ¡­"


    Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes. "I already know."


    Zhou Zhizhi was stunned.


    "Arrange the underlings to act like we''re going to split up." Dongfang Wenming turned around to glance at Zhao Jing. "Separate! Safe!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiqian saluted and turned around to make the arrangements.


    Three horses, three people, and the rest of the men were evacuated and sent back to the capital in disguise!


    Zhou Zhizhi led the horse. "Your Majesty ¡­" "Your wounds ¡­"


    "Don''t worry about it!" Zhao Jing stroked his arm.


    "What''s the situation now?" Dongfang Wenming said.


    Zhou Zhizhong recounted, "After Emperor and I went missing, Ke Bo Kui turned around and returned to the Daizhou Palace to take over Daizhou City due to the loss of the Emperor''s tracks. "Gongsun Zhen has already confessed, and said ¡­"


    As Zhou Zhiji spoke, he stole a glance at Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "Gongsun is such a hypocrite. I will definitely blame all of my responsibilities on you." He said that he was only putting on an act with me, that everything was at my instigation and had nothing to do with him at all! How could I not know his thoughts? "Not daring to involve the Residence of the Regent, he placed the blame on me. Anyways, if I don''t see him alive or with his corpse, no one will be able to verify whether his words are true or false!"


    With that, she humphed twice. "So it really is that the young master has been bullied. The young emperor is not fit to be one!"


    Zhou Zhizi looked at his master expressionlessly.


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiqian nodded. "Gongsun Zhen has indeed pushed all the responsibility onto the Emperor. Speaking with Cobb, all of this was instigated by the Emperor. So the Emperor and the Regent had an accident and had nothing to do with him. He didn''t participate or dare to participate!"


    Dongfang Wenming paused his steps, "If you vomit fast, you die fast!"


    Zhao Jing smiled coldly. "Do you think that pushing everything onto me is the best thing that can happen?" "Don''t forget what it is that Cobb has summoned to the Dachshund!"


    "The case concerning the government food!" Zhou Zhizhi was stunned. "Your majesty means ¡­"


    Dongfang Wenming let out a long sigh. "Cobb''s Summoning killed Gongsun Zhen!"


    "If we can pin this case against Gongsun Zhen, it will naturally be a seamless grafting!" Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. "Gongsun Zhen has been in power for so many years. Whether it''s the government''s official rations or the Danzhou treasury, as long as they land on him, he will undoubtedly die! More importantly, the commoners would believe it too. Everyone knew that compared to Lin Zhaoge, this Grand Master Gongsun was the lord of the Prefecture Palace! This is the end of things! "


    Zhou Zhizhong nodded, "So Cobb summoned Gongsun Zhen to conclude the official food case! The rumors and slanders from the Residence of Regent and the Residence of Taifu! "


    Dongfang Wenming jumped onto his horse, "Let''s find a place to rest."


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiqian followed.


    While tightening the reins of the horse, Dongfang Wenming turned around to look at Zhao Jing. Zhao Jing was looking at him.


    The moment their gazes met, her expression immediately became tense. She quickly withdrew her gaze, urged her horse, and left. His cheeks were burning hot, and he felt as if his ears had been placed in a furnace.


    "Your majesty?" Zhou Zhiqian hurriedly followed.


    Subconsciously curled the corners of his lips, Dongfang Wenming spurred his horse to follow. The girl had too many thoughts. It was hard to avoid losing her mind. It was a pity that she was not aware of the situation.


    In a farmhouse, Zhao Jing had changed his clothes, but he was still in a sorry state. His clothes were made of cloth, appearing extremely clean and neat. When he went out, he saw Dongfang Wenming chatting with Zhou Zhiqian. Zhou Zhizhi bowed and quickly left on his horse.


    Hearing the movement behind her, Dongfang Wenming turned around. He looked at her with a serious expression, "Too skinny!"


    Zhao Jing''s expression turned cold. "It''s fine if I''m a bamboo bug!"


    He pursed his lips and gave a faint smile.


    Zhao Jing glared at him and asked, "What should we do next?"


    Looking at the splendid sunset, Dongfang Bu''s eyes slightly darkened, "Crossing the river."


    Along the way, they heard that the Dacheng Prefecture had opened a warehouse to provide relief. They also heard that this official food case was caused by Master Gongsun.


    Gongsun really covets the law, keeping public for private, putting tens of thousands of people in water and fire without regard, bribing the water bandits, robbing the official ship, killing the official army, causing a human disaster, involving tens of thousands of people in Jiangbei to starve to death. His crimes were unforgivable, so he had to make a decision!


    The one overseeing the execution was not Lin Gaojiao, but the current Lin Gaojiao was in the middle of providing food for the disaster.


    Seeing the carriage approach, Lin Gao hastily stepped forward and greeted, "Honorable Prime Minister!"


    Cobb lifted the curtain of the window and motioned for him to come up.


    After getting on the carriage, Ke Er let out a long breath, "From now on, the Prefecture City is in Lord Lin''s hands. I hope that Lord Lin can be clean and well, and do his duty as Mother and Father in this Prefecture City! "As officials, we eat official food while the people we trample on are commoners!"


    "Before this official came to the Daizhou, I also understood that Gongsun was the previous Prefecture Overseer and had already taken charge of matters in the Daizhou Prefecture. Thus, even with the current situation, I can''t blame all of you!"


    Lin Gaojiao gave a wry smile, "At that time, this official had just taken office. Gongsun Zhen saw the official as a thorn in his side, and sent people to monitor him from head to toe. Although the title of Prefect was in the air, in the end, there was no real power! If there was no wind or snow, there would only be ¡­ A dead end! The Darchu Prefecture was Gongsun Zhen''s old nest. He had been in charge of this place for many years, and had long since become entwined and unshakable! "Now that it has been removed, it can be said to be a huge problem for this official!"


    As he finished speaking, Lin Gao bowed, "Thank you, Prime Minister!"


    "No need to thank me!" "The official word is the word, the commoner is the heaven!" He replied with a smile, "I hope that Lord Lin will take good care of Danzhou City and take good care of yourself!"


    Lin Gao respectfully left the carriage.


    Today''s execution platform was very lively!


    It wasn''t just Gongsun Zhen, even Gongsun Zhen''s brother-in-law and subordinates were all completely uprooted by Uncle Ke. As for those minions, Lin Gao still wanted him to make an example out of them!


    Even after the horse carriage had gone far away, Lin gao still did not get up.


    Without Gongsun Zhen, Wang Beihe reentered the river, but there were still a few official boats on the river to ensure the integrity of the northern part of the river. Zhao Jing and Dongfang Wenming led their horses to the shore. They glanced at the familiar sight of the Qiangzhou before glancing at the river that separated the north and south of the river.


    Gazing at the North River, his gaze gazing towards the north! In that split-second, Zhao Jing felt as if all that he had experienced in this period of time was nothing more than a dream!


    When they arrived at the inn, Dongfang Wenming stopped. Zhao Jing thought that he was probably waiting for Zhou Zhiqiang.


    Each person had a room, and the two lived side by side.


    Who would''ve thought that just as Zhao Jing closed the door, he would hear someone knocking on it? His heart skipped a beat as he thought, What is Dongfang Ming trying to do? It wasn''t easy for her to have a good bed to sleep in, could it be ¡­


    The door opened and a fist slammed into his face. Zhao Jing cried out in alarm as his body fell to the ground with a thud. When he opened his eyes again, the starlight was flying in all directions, and his vision was filled with colors.


    "Zhao Jing, you bastard!" Zhong Fushui shouted.


    As soon as his voice fell, he heard a bang. Zhong Fu was like a sandbag that had been tossed out. In Zhao Jing''s line of sight, he drew a perfect arc across her head and ruthlessly slammed into the wall.


    Zhong Fu groaned and could not get up for a long time.


    "Your majesty?" Dongfang Wenming hastily lifted Zhao Jing up from the ground and placed him on the bed. "Where are you hurt?"


    The only thing he was worried about was her injured arm. The wound had not been treated with medicine, and the only way to get here was by relying on her own physique. If there was anything good, something might happen to her.


    "I didn''t hurt my arm!" Zhao Jing hastily pressed his hand. "He only punched me!" When she spoke, it was probably because the nerves on her face were affected. She could not help but suck in a breath of cold air.


    Dongfang Wenming looked at her red lips that had been beaten. Her lips were already bleeding, and it was probably because of the skin in her mouth. "Are you sure?"


    Zhao Jing nodded. "I''m fine. I''m sure!" "Quickly go and visit the honored prince!" When the time comes, he would be in big trouble!


    Hearing this, the man suddenly stretched out a hand, "I, don''t pretend to be kind!" After taking a deep breath, Zhong Fu tried to get up and sat against the wall. "How dare you trick me into going into the water? I almost froze to death ¡­"


    Dongfang Wenming looked at him condescendingly. "You ¡­" You want to kill the monarch? "


    "Ai ai ai, you can''t say that!" Zhong Fu hurriedly said, "If you want to kill the Emperor, it won''t be as easy as a fist!" His gaze swept across the undetermined east and landed on the corner of Zhao Jing''s lips. He thought to himself, ''This is a bit of a fierce beating!''


    "I''ll lie to you once." Zhao Jing said, "Now that you''ve punched me, does it count as a cut?"


    Zhong Fu thought, "The grievances between us can be considered to have been resolved, but our relationship ¡­"


    "You don''t have any feelings for each other!" Dongfang Wenming said with a cold face, "There will also be no friendship! "It''s best if I can keep the words of the crown prince in my stomach."


    Zhong Fu remained silent as he stared at Zhao Jing.


    Dongfang Wenming''s long legs stepped in between the two''s line of sight. Did he really think he was dead?


    Zhong Fu raised his head to look at him, "You are just a servant. As long as you are willing to protect your master, I will not care about that kick of yours. Hurry up and get out of here!"


    Zhao Jing snorted with laughter when he heard this. "What did you say?" Is he a servant? "


    Dongfang Wenming turned to look at her. "Your majesty thinks it''s very funny?"


    Zhao Jing immediately restrained his expression. "No, I just think that the Crown Prince is really blind!" For such a huge Buddha to not be able to see it, you truly do not understand the situation! "


    There was a knock on the door. Zhou Zhiqian was standing at the door trying to sound out the sound, "Master?"


    Coming back to his senses, Dongfang Wenming walked outside with a cold expression. He had scared Zhou Zhiqiang, who was standing outside the door, and didn''t know what to do. It was obvious that this grandpa was moved!


    Seeing that Dongfang Wenming had left, Zhao Jing forced himself out of his bed and walked over to Zhong Fu. "When did you start following me?"


    "I''ve been waiting at the ferry, and now I''ve got you!" He gritted his teeth, "You let me lure Gongsun Zhen away and even forced me to jump into the water. You said that you would work together to achieve great things, yet you threw me aside in the end?! "


    Zhao Jing pointed at his clothes and said, "I jumped off the Morning Dawn Peak. I didn''t fall to my death. I broke my arm!" If I had known that you were so loyal, I would have pulled you along to dance with me! When the time comes, I''ll lose an arm and you''ll lose a leg, what do you say? "


    She reached out and helped him slowly to his feet.


    It was probably because Dongfang Wenming''s kick was too heavy. When Zhong Fu got up, his body swayed, and he almost slipped back to the ground. Fortunately, Zhao Jing was able to quickly support him and push him against the wall. Only then was he able to stand firmly!


    "What are you guys doing?" Dongfang Wenming stood at the door and shouted.


    Zhao Jing was startled. He was stunned by his posture ¡­

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    Zhao Jing used his shoulder to prop Zhong Fu against the wall so that he wouldn''t fall to the ground.


    Chung Fu could not stand still, so he put his entire arm around her shoulders!


    What made people even more mistaken was that Zhong Fu''s height was at an ambiguous level with Zhao Jing. He did not need to bow like Dongfang Wenming had. He only needed to slightly lower his head to cover her ears.


    Looking from the entrance, it seemed as if the two of them were hugging each other as they whispered to each other. They were so intimate!


    Zhao Jing immediately took a step back. His expression tensed. "No ¡­" "No!" She didn''t know how to explain it. Dongfang Xi''s expression was enough to make people tremble with fear, so how could he dare to say anything?


    Almost in an instant, before Zhong Fu could even drag Zhao Jing to his side, the black-faced Dongfang Wenming had already dragged him to the table. Only now did Zhao Jing realize that Dongfang Wenming was holding a bundle in his hand.


    Suddenly, he raised his head towards the door and coldly shouted towards Zhou Zhizhi, "What are you standing there for? Why aren''t you going to fry the medicine?"


    Zhou Zhiqian quickly regained his senses, bowed, and left.


    "Decocting medicine?" Zhao Jing frowned. He had already pressed her down on a chair.


    "There was no medicine in the cave, just a simple bandage." He carefully lifted her arm and slowly laid it flat on the table. "Don''t move, I''ll apply medicine for you!"


    Zhao Jingyan laughed as he carefully cut off the piece of cloth and threw the old tree root on the ground.


    When the package was opened, there were wooden slabs, porcelain bottles filled with medicine, clean gauze, and so on!


    "The bones begin to grow. From now on, it may itch a little, but you must endure it. Do not scratch it!" Dongfang Mingming carefully examined her slightly swollen and red arm. The protrusion on her elbow had already been slowly retracted, and the dislocation had been corrected. It could be considered a good recovery.


    After applying the medicine, Dongfang Wenming slowly pulled down her sleeve.


    Zhong Fu, who was watching from the side, had his eyes shine. "I really didn''t see it. It''s really just a delicate skin and tender flesh."


    "How dare you!" Dongfang Wenming scolded lightly, "If you dare to say something frivolous again, don''t blame me for being rude!"


    "You arrogant servant! You know I''m the crown prince, but you still dare to yell at me like that. Aren''t you afraid that I will punish you?" Zhong Fu folded his arms across his chest. "Your Majesty, is this servant of yours from the Regent''s Mansion?" Or was it sent by the Supreme Fu Mansion? "


    Zhao Jing was smiling coldly as he meaningfully glanced at the Black Faced God. "Guess!"


    Zhong Fu thought for a moment. "Don''t tell me that it was picked up on the way here?"


    Dongfang Wenming frowned slightly. "It was picked up, but I picked up the emperor!" With that, he tied the splint back up with her, "If you feel uncomfortable hanging it, you can also hang it up!"


    Zhao Jing smiled helplessly. "It''s too ugly to hang him on!"


    "You were almost crippled, yet you still dare to find it ugly?" He looked at her coldly, cutting off the bandage and putting it away so that it would not hurt her.


    "Hey hey hey, why do you sound so unpleasant when you speak?" Don''t you know this is the Emperor? " Zhong Fu was displeased. "No rules!"


    Zhao Jing rubbed his forehead. "Stop fighting!" He looked back at Chung Fu. "Don''t you know this is the Regent?" If this continued, she was afraid that Zhong Fu and Dong Fang would fight sooner or later.


    One was the House of Fame, and the other was the Residence of Regent. If they were to cause a ruckus, the most difficult person to deal with would be her, Zhao Jing!


    Sandwiched rice, not yummy!


    Zhong Fu''s body slowly stiffened as his eyelids jumped. He looked at the unfathomable Dongfang Wenming in disbelief. Then, he swallowed his saliva and looked at Zhao Jing. "What a joke! It''s not funny at all!"


    "Look at me, does it look like I''m joking?" Zhao Jing turned his head to look at Dongfang Wenming with a smile. "What does father Zhong think?"


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t raise his head either. His face was as calm as still water. "Is the emperor not afraid of scaring the crown prince?"


    Zhong Fu blinked, his expression immediately changed. "How could that be?"


    "Why not?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    The corner of Zhong Fu''s mouth twitched, "Absolutely impossible! The regent, Dongfang, had been running the battlefield for many years, and after that the late emperor had helped the new emperor ascend to the throne. He had also gained the power of regent, so he had to be an old man of about seventy years and eighty years. Everyone in the world knew that His Majesty even respected his father! Look at you... There''s no beard on his mouth, and no wrinkles on his face, so how does he look like a regent? "


    Zhao Jing covered his face with one hand and laughed until his body trembled. Through the gaps between her fingers, she couldn''t hide the smile on her face. "Father Zhong ¡­" "Father Zhong is too young, it''s hard to avoid him making people misunderstand!" She turned back to her father, unable to control her laughter. "So ¡­" Do you think he''s more like a eunuch? "


    No beard, he was not a eunuch!


    Zhong Fu didn''t utter a word. Zhao Jing was laughing so hard that his stomach hurt.


    Dongfang Cunming''s face turned black. Being laughed at by two juniors pointing at his nose was truly a headache! If it wasn''t for the rare moment when the little girl was happy, he would definitely settle the score with Zhong Fu right now and teach her a lesson.


    In the end, Zhong Fu believed the man in front of him. He was indeed the Regent whose power shook the world ¡ª Dongfang Buming!


    In the name of Zhao Jing''s need for rest, Dongfang Wenming chased Zhong Fu out. Zhao Jing was truly tired. He lay on the bed and slept soundly, to the point where even Zhong Fu, who had come through the window, was unable to detect him!


    In her sleep, she heard someone calling her name.


    "Zhao Jing?" Chung Fu slapped her face. "Little mute?" Little Emperor? "


    "Stop arguing!" She frowned as she slightly opened her eyes to look at him. She rolled over to go back to sleep, but as soon as she did, she hit her injured arm. It was so painful that she sucked in a breath of cold air.


    "Did you touch the wound?" Zhongfu sat on the edge of the bed and carefully held her injured arm, looking at her worriedly.


    Zhao Jing sighed and looked out the window at the dark sky. "Why are you here?" Are you not afraid that I will punish you? "


    "Yo yo, you really think you''re the emperor?" Zhong Fu pursed his lips, his face filled with ridicule. "Let me tell you, in the palace, you''re the emperor. Once you''re out of the palace ¡­" Look at you, what makes you look like an emperor? At the end of the day, you are still not as impressive as a prince heir like me! "


    "Yes, yes, yes. The Crown Prince is so mighty. The Crown Prince is so awesome." "If you have anything to say, your highness, please say it!" Zhao Jing struggled to sit up. "If Father Zhong sees this, I''ll skin you alive!"


    "They thought you were asleep, so they sneaked out to do some work. Otherwise, how would I dare to come in!" Zhong Fu smiled as he rubbed the tip of his nose, "I can see that you''re very afraid of the Regent?!"


    "You''re not afraid. Why don''t you dare to come in openly?" She rolled her eyes.


    "I can''t beat him!"


    "Nonsense, I can''t beat him either!" Zhao Jing frowned slightly. "What is it? Tell me!"


    "Although you are the emperor, you and I can still be considered as brothers who have gone through thick and thin together. No matter what, we are brothers!" Zhong Fu''s complexion slightly changed. "You''re about to return to the capital. Are you not coming to drink with me?"


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. With a smile that was not a smile, he asked, "Are you sure you want to drink with me?"


    "What, you don''t dare?" Zhong Fu raised his eyebrows.


    She rubbed her glabella helplessly, "Don''t regret it!"


    Zhong Fu thought to himself. His alcohol capacity was quite good. Zhao Jing was younger than him by a few years. Just how much of an ability would he have? As long as he held his breath, Zhao Jing would be drunk. When that happened ¡­


    It was unknown whether or not the east was here. Zhong Fu and Zhao Jing moved the wine jar to an empty space in the inn''s backyard. The two of them sat down at the foot of the wooden stairs.


    "Do you know? I''ve been away from home for so long, but I''ve never had the guts to drink wine like this! In the past, even those who were constantly in hiding were afraid of being secretly harmed! " Zhong Fu held the wine jar in his arms.


    The moonlight tonight was extremely beautiful. The silver sheen was like a thin gauze, and after drinking the wine, the scenery all around became even more illusory and ethereal.


    Zhao Jing scoffed, "I''m afraid I''ll hurt the people around me."


    She leaned against the wooden armrest, her face slightly sunken. Her pretty face was a bit red, and compared to her usual pale face, she looked a lot more pale. He lowered his head and smiled. The wine entered his stomach!


    When people drink, they tend to talk a lot. Otherwise, how could they spew out truths while drinking?


    "You say that as an emperor, you might as well follow me back to Phoenix City to live a carefree life!" Zhong Fu drank as he looked at her drunkenly, "Our Phoenix City has everything, how can it compare to your imperial palace? Beautiful women, what''s so good about it? Only a beauty as beautiful as jade could live! I say, are you drunk? "


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "You''re the one who''s talking nonsense, not me!" Do you think I''m drunk? "


    Zhong Fu curled his lips, "How can someone like you have such good alcohol tolerance?" It must be that you drank too little and were so busy that you let me drink it! "


    Zhao Jing glanced at the empty jars beneath his feet. "Then continue drinking. When you fall down, I''ll go back to my room!"


    "You can even get me drunk?" Zhongfu shook his head. "Come, drink!"


    Seeing him burp, Zhao Jing was a bit confused. He frowned slightly and said, "Stop drinking and go back to rest!"


    "You said you wouldn''t return until you''re drunk. What? You don''t like me?" Zhong Fu did not believe it. "Come, drink! This young master has a great tolerance for alcohol! "I won''t get drunk!"


    "Isn''t he drunk?" Zhao Jing rubbed his forehead helplessly. "Crown Prince, stop messing around!"


    Hah!" Chung Fu laughed dryly. "Are you afraid that the East may not know? Let me tell you, I always thought Dongfang Wuming was an old boy, a shaggy, shaggy, shaggy fellow with a full beard! Who would have thought that he was actually a pretty boy? "You look like a human being, but to you ¡­


    He burped again. "You seem to be afraid of him! Little Emperor, are you afraid of him? If you are afraid of him, I will bring you back to Phoenix City! We''re not going to be the emperor! "


    "The Emperor was wrong when you said wrong?" Zhao Jing helplessly looked at Haoyue. "I''m not afraid of him. I''m just afraid of his saber!"


    "Isn''t that the same?" Zhong Fu blinked while hugging the wine jug, then he slowly closed his eyes, "The Regent would kill without blinking. If you follow him, there won''t be a good ending. I''ll take you with me!"


    Zhao Jing suddenly smiled. Why was this brat so determined to bring her along? Where could he go? It was said that the world was vast, but how could the vast Grand Xia escape from the hands of the unknown in the east?


    After drinking a mouthful of wine, the fragrance of the wine wafted through the air. Zhao Jing leaned on his armrest and muttered to himself, "F * ck off! He''ll kill without blinking. I''m not a good person either." These two hands had once sworn to the heavens that they would save the dying and help the wounded, giving grace to the world. But now, he had lost his life, and was completely stained with blood ¡­ "I don''t want to kill people, and I don''t want to harm people either. I just want to live ¡­"


    Suddenly, a tall black shadow appeared above her head, causing her to unconsciously narrow her eyes. He opened his eyes with great effort, but his expression was still as calm as ever. "Good timing. Crown Prince Ying is drunk. Let''s send him back to his room!"


    Dongfang Wenming looked at her condescendingly, then shifted his gaze to Zhong Fu, who was still holding onto the wine jar. "I''m not afraid of death!" His face was cold. "Don''t you know you''re injured? Do you need me to remind you? "


    As his voice faded, he suddenly pinched her injured arm, causing Zhao Jing to cry out in pain.

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    The jar of wine in his arms landed on the ground with a bang, and as if it was a conditioned reflex, Zhong Fu sprung up, throwing himself straight towards the east, not knowing what was going on. How dare you bully my little mute? "Young master ¡­"


    Before Zhong Fu could even get close to him, a strong force had already sent him flying out, smashing him hard on the wooden armrest. When he landed, he gave a muffled groan and no longer moved!


    "Chung Fu?" Zhao Jing was astonished.


    "You sound quite intimate!" He was like an Asura with an ashen face, his gaze firmly fixed on her, "I wonder if there is any difference in status?"


    His little mute? Ridiculous!


    "He''s just a friend!" Zhao Jing''s brow creased slightly. He let out a burp and then smiled. She lazily leaned against the wooden armrest, her long eyelashes half-hanging down as she shrank into the shadow that belonged to him. It was just a small ball.


    "The emperor seems to have forgotten what this subject told you!" Dongfang Miaoming looked at her coldly.


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath. "How could I have forgotten?" He wouldn''t dare forget even if he died! The old kings called themselves the oligarchs! At its peak, it is all alone! " She closed her eyes with a slight smile on the corner of her lips, revealing her true emotions. "But Father Zhong, sometimes people are better than the heavens. Can you calculate when your heart will be moved and when your heart will die?"


    Dongfang Cunming suddenly frowned. He quickly crouched down and maintained the same position as her, "You ¡­" "You''re interested?"


    Hearing that, she slowly opened her eyes. Her ice-cold hands gently lifted up his handsome face. The coldness of her palm blended with the warmth of his cheeks. That sort of silent skin that came into contact with his skin felt as if something was seeping through.


    It slowly seeped into his skin and blood vessels, circulating through his limbs and bones.


    "What is a heart?" Her eyes were misty, and her mouth was filled with the scent of alcohol. "I was raised by Father Zhong, but he didn''t even have anything. How could he expect me to have any feelings for him?"


    "What do you think, Father?"


    He just looked at her and said nothing.


    "The East is not clear ¡­" She called his name. "Are you interested?" I used to have it, but... "Gone ¡­"


    Her tears suddenly fell, she picked up the jug and gulped it down. The remaining wine in the jar spilled onto her cheeks, quickly dripping from her delicate lower jaw and sliding down her throat into her clothes. The speed was so fast that Dongfang Wenming didn''t even have time to react.


    He admitted that he had lost his mind because of what she had said!


    Dongfang Buming quickly snatched away her wine jar and threw it out. The wine jar shattered and the wine spilled all over the floor. Zhou Zhiqian didn''t know what to do for a moment, so he could only stand far away in case something changed!


    Grabbing her delicate lower jaw, Dongfang Miaoming gritted his teeth, "Have you drunk enough?"


    Suddenly, she grabbed his shirt and put her lips together.


    A mouthful of strong liquor was poured into his mouth, and his mysterious pupils quickly split into a few invisible slits.


    The strong wine entered her throat as her Adam''s apple quickly rolled. As the scent of books and ink permeated her body, it mixed with her blood and life. Warmth and cold touch, the lips and teeth between soft and sticky, who can say what kind of subtle feeling it is?


    His tongue subconsciously pushed outwards, but inadvertently touched the corner of her slightly swollen lips. The faint taste of blood came from his mouth.


    No matter how beautiful something was, looking at it up close, it was always vague and terrifying. You will see the most ferocious scene, originally beautiful things, at that moment revealed the original appearance.


    In the end, it was she who lowered her eyes and fell head first into his arms. The person in his arms was probably drunk and did not move at all. Her forehead was pressed against his neck, his chin against her cheek.


    Dongfang Wenming gently picked her up and carefully carried her back.


    Zhou Zhizhi hurried over, "Master?"


    "It''s up to you!" Dongfang gave him a meaningful glance.


    Zhou Zhizi nodded, "This lowly subordinate understands!"


    After Dongfang Wenming left, Zhou Zhizhong quickly walked to Zhong Fu''s side. After thinking for a moment, he reached out and touched Zhong Fu''s chest! Finding what he was looking for, Zhou Zhizhong smirked as he said, "Heir, sorry for offending you!"


    As he waited to see him back to his room, Zhou Zhisheng knocked lightly on the door.


    "Come in!" Dongfang Wenming lowered his voice.


    When Zhou Zhizhi entered, Zhao Jing had already fallen asleep. Drunk and slightly drunk was the easiest way to fall asleep. Moreover, she had injuries on her body, so naturally it was even worse! Dongfang Wenming was currently reaching out his hand to touch her forehead. He didn''t know that this girl was drinking with injuries. It was because after the night wind blew, she had become a little hot!


    "Master, how is the emperor?" Zhou Zhizhi asked softly.


    Dongfang Wenming let out a long breath, "Go get a basin of water!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizi nodded.


    Just as he turned around, Dongfang Wenming said, "Bring me another hot egg."


    Zhou Zhizhi was stunned for a moment before he nodded his head.


    Not long after, Zhou Zhizhi came back with a bowl of eggs and a washbowl. He put down the basin, "Master, do you want to eat this egg? Shall I peel it off for you now? "


    "Down!" Dongfang Wenming pulled a wet towel over Zhao Jing''s forehead.


    Zhou Zhizhi nodded his head and carefully exited the room. When he closed the door, he saw Dongfang Wenming sitting properly at the table, peeling an egg. He didn''t know what Dongfang Wenming was up to.


    After peeling the egg, Dongfang Wenming returned to the bedside and narrowed his eyes to look at the bruises on Zhao Jing''s lips. He tried to move as slowly as possible and carefully rolled the egg on the corner of her lips.


    Zhao Jing seemed to feel pain and furrowed his brows slightly in his sleep. Dongfang Bu Fang''s movements became sluggish, causing him to frown. He did not dare to continue.


    He waited for her to clear her brow before he continued.


    Zhong Fu''s punch was really ruthless. Fortunately, he wasn''t courteous to Zhong Fu, and he had avenged her with his two kicks! However, from the looks of it, this little girl was quite considerate of Zhong Fu. Was it due to her selfishness or selfish desires?


    Heart?


    He was slightly startled. Was he serious?


    She said she used to have it, but it''s gone!


    What about him?


    Dongfang Wenming sat on the bed and looked at the sleeping Zhao Jing. He had it, and then it was gone...


    In his mind, he suddenly remembered what Zhong Fu had said: My little mute! His eyebrows suddenly twisted into a square shape, and Dongfang Cunming''s face darkened slightly, "Your life is mine, even if you''re the Prince''s son!"


    Zhao Jing had slept extremely well. As expected, sleeping when he was drunk was a comfortable and dreamless night. He slept soundly and without any worries. Unexpectedly, when he woke up, he saw a person standing by the window. Standing with his hands behind his back, his tall body blocked the faint light of dawn outside the window. The weak light of dawn enveloped his entire being, making him seem like a dream in the void.


    Dongfang Wenming turned around faintly. "You''re awake?"


    She narrowed her eyes, unable to react for a moment.


    It had to be said that the heavens weren''t fair. They''d given him a pair of hands dyed in blood, but they''d also given him a face everyone admired. One thought became a demon, another thought became a Buddha. This was the best combination of his body. It was as if a contract had been made between the heavens and the earth. It was more like the two sides of darkness and light!


    "You haven''t slept all night?" She didn''t understand.


    "How can we allow him to snore when he''s beside the Emperor''s pillow!" He was a bit of a sadist.


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything.


    Outside, there was the sound of Zhou Zhiqian knocking on the door. "Master, everything has been packed!"


    "Let''s go!" Dongfang gave her a glance.


    Zhao Jing nodded and got up. "Did I get drunk last night?"


    "You''re not drunk, I''m drunk!" He mocked her seriously.


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips and looked at the unusual scene in the room. He saw that there was still a washcloth in the washbasin, as well as the eggs and eggshells on the table. He was slightly startled for a moment.


    Before she could say anything, Dongfang Cunming had already walked out of the door, "I''ll be waiting for you outside!"


    She opened her mouth and swallowed the words back as the door closed. She reached out and touched the corner of her swollen lips!


    Dongfang Wenming and Zhou Zhiqian were already waiting in the backyard. Zhao Jing took the reins of the horse from Dongfang Ming and looked around with a slight frown on his face.


    Seeing that his master''s face had turned black, Zhou Zhizi immediately saluted Zhao Jing and said, "Young master, don''t look for him. The crown prince has not awakened from his drunken state, and is still sleeping! He is the Young Master of Phoenix City, he naturally doesn''t need to return to the capital with us! "When a vassal lord enters the capital, he needs an imperial decree, otherwise ¡­"


    Otherwise, it would be easy for him to be called rebellious!


    Zhao Jing naturally understood his meaning. He only subconsciously searched for him, but he didn''t really want Zhong Fu to accompany him back. "Is he alright?"


    "Are you talking about the crown prince''s hangover or my kick?" Dong Fang asked in an obscure tone.


    Zhao Jing''s eyebrows rose slightly. Looking at his sinister eyes, he couldn''t help but swallow a mouthful of saliva. "It''s just a casual question. If there''s nothing else, it''s naturally for the best!" Saying so, he jumped onto the horse.


    Dongfang Wenming snorted, and the three of them rode their horses away.


    Zhou Zhiqian''s heart broke out in a cold sweat. This honorable Crown Prince was in for a ride of misfortune!


    He quickly rode back to the capital. However, Zhao Jing was injured and could not continue to gallop. He had to stop and walk. If he was tired, he had to get off the horse to rest, lest the wound split again!


    Halfway up the mountain, Zhao Jing''s sharp eyes caught sight of something that Zhou Zhiqian was holding in his arms. "What is that thing of yours?"


    The corner of Zhou Zhizhi''s mouth twitched. "It''s the money pouch."


    "It seems to be related to Crown Prince." A faint smile appeared on Zhao Jing''s face.


    Hearing this, Zhou Zhizi glanced at Dongfang Wenming.


    Dongfang Wenming acted as if nothing had happened and turned a deaf ear and a blind eye! In any case, it wasn''t him, so what does it have to do with him? Chopper didn''t have the money to pay for his room. So what if he was being held in an inn while he ate an overlord''s meal? He was the Regent, not the housekeeper of Duke Ming''s Mansion!


    Zhao Jin rubbed between his brows. This narrow-minded man ¡­


    Vaguely, she seemed to hear the curses of the gods!


    "You despicable scumbags actually abandoned me and ran! Who exactly stole my purse?! " Zhong Fu roared towards the sky.


    "Young master, we''ve finally found you!"


    Zhong Fu froze on the spot!


    Meeting the unknown in the East was the worst thing that could happen to Zhong Fu. He even felt like he was being chased down and forced to jump into the river. Although he said that he would bring Zhao Jing back to Phoenix City, he didn''t like it at all.


    Humans had this kind of personality. If they stayed in the same place for too long, they would inevitably get tired of it!


    At least, that was what Zhao Jing had thought before he left the palace.


    But now, she changed her mind. [What kind of bullsh * t is this supposed to be when the king has no power or power?] Only by killing would the people of the world look up to him and not dare to desecrate him!


    A hawk flew across the sky and landed with a secret letter tied to its ankle.


    "Master!" Zhou Zhizhi offered, "Vice General Renault is the one who expressed his gratitude."


    Zhao Jing rubbed his forehead. "Just what did you do to Crown Prince Ying?"


    Zhou Zhizhi smiled, "Don''t worry, young master. It''s just a matter of where you''re from and where you''re going to return it to!"


    Zhao Jing looked towards the expressionless Dongfang Wenming. "Zhongfu is a very vengeful person. He definitely won''t let you go so easily!"


    Dongfang Wenming flicked his sleeve, and the piece of cloth in his palm turned into dust. "Do you think I''m afraid of him?"

 C75

    "It''s a good thing that I''ve won the favor of King Zhong, Zhong Chang Tian. But don''t forget, sooner or later, Zhong Chang Tian will take a hundred years. The position of King Ming will eventually belong to Zhong Fu!" Duke Ming Palace, he is the only son! " Zhao Jing smiled coldly.


    "Is that so?" He dragged his last words and cast a disdainful look at her, "Then don''t forget as well. It is because of Zhong Zhangtian that the famed King''s Manor is called Da Xia''s Little Court. Without Zhong Zhangtian, he was nothing! Is Zhong Fu my opponent? "


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything.


    "If Zhong Fu has met his expectations, Zhong Changtian wouldn''t be looking for him all over the world!" "Zhong Zhangtian doesn''t dare to release his power, which means that Zhong Fu can''t win against me, and that means Duke Ming''s Palace doesn''t dare to make a move against the imperial court!" So what if Zhong Changtian had the military power? He''s getting old, and he''s going to get old, and I... It''s the prime of life! "


    He snorted, but in his mind he thought of what Chung Fu had said. That kid Zhong Fu thought that he was too young, but he didn''t know that there were benefits to being young! In terms of combat experience, Dong Fang may not be as good as Zhong Zhangtian, but in terms of tactics and endurance, he could still kill Zhong Zhangtian!


    Zhou Zhizhi smiled, "Giving a favor to the King is better than giving an idea to the crown prince!"


    "It''s impossible for Cobalt to cure us, but all of you hit the nail on the head!" Zhao Jing curled his lips. "This technique is really good!"


    "Cobalt still hasn''t figured out who his opponent is!" Dongfang Wenming frowned at her, "Bear with it. Qilin Hall is right in front of us. We''ll leave after a good night''s rest!"


    "Cobb might be ahead of us. Aren''t you worried?" Zhao Jing asked, "There''s still one more Zhao Jing in the palace! As long as you stop me from entering the palace, there might be no Emperor in Da Xia! "


    "If everything was so easy, then when the late emperor passed away, why did you make me usurp the power of the Regent?"


    Zhao Jing tilted his head and looked at him. "What do you plan to do?"


    "The crime of regicide is not something anyone can bear!" Dongfang Wenming looked at her with a faint smile, "I''m not afraid of them fighting, I''m only afraid of Qi Yunshan''s crafty foxes, and I don''t dare to make a move!"


    With that, he jumped onto the horse.


    Zhao Jing frowned. ''The crafty one is you!''


    He originally thought that he came to the Qilin''s Mansion because he had some plans, but he didn''t expect that it was just to change the medicine for her and also to fry the medicine! Fried two or three days of medicine, this autumn and winter weather is cool, in the kettle will not be bad! This way, she could warm up when she needed to take the medicine and not delay her recovery.


    Zhao Jing watched as he redressed his wounds and applied the ointment on his wounds. He could see that something was slowly changing in his eyes.


    "The reason why the medicinal herbs were scarce at that time was because of the medicine I applied to you. It was not sufficient. And now that Zhou Zhizhi has gone to complete it, the results will be even better! " His movements were careful, trying to make her feel comfortable.


    "Thank you, Father Zhong!" She pursed her lips. Speaking of this injury, he was also suffering from his own injuries. Although it was to flatter them, his stubbornness was also one of the reasons.


    The moment his rough fingers touched her skin, she felt something suddenly enter her heart, causing her body to feel an inexplicable sense of fear. His heart was thumping. No wonder his master said that a serious man was the most attractive.


    Zhao Jing refused to admit that he was moved. He only felt that Dongfang Wenming was becoming more and more pleasing to the eye! However, this pleasing to the eye did not change the fact that they were mortal enemies!


    When Zhou Zhizhi brought the medicine over, Zhao Jing''s eyes blinked as he drank it.


    Dongfang Wenming suddenly frowned, but he didn''t say anything.


    She turned her head and looked at him, then said lightly, "It''s just a habit!"


    After so many years, when he thought of what she had said, he truly wished that she could kill him.


    "Have a good rest tonight. From now on, you have to travel for a long distance. Don''t dare to stop!" He urged her to keep her sleeve down carefully, "Be careful to keep it warm. Don''t keep it frozen, lest you get sick!"


    Zhao Jing nodded. He was as obedient as a little sheep.


    After that, it was as the people from the east had said. They had travelled for a long distance, travelling day and night to the capital. However, they did not enter the city directly. Instead, they stayed outside the capital.


    In the dead of night, Zhao Jing stayed in the farmhouse''s small courtyard. He had no idea what kind of medicine the unidentified gourd in the east was selling! She did not know that in the capital, there were already undercurrents surging. The moment her front and back legs entered the door, the world would be turned upside down!


    The palace seemed peaceful, but in reality, it was an ambush.


    Outside the palace, it looked as prosperous as it used to be, but he didn''t know how many life-and-death matters were hidden on that beam!


    Within the Prime Minister''s Estate.


    With a sunken expression, Cobalt paced back and forth in the study room with his hands behind his back.


    Fuzi stepped forward and bowed. "We''ve waited here for three nights, but there''s still no movement tonight. Why don''t you take a rest?" I think they might not have arrived yet if they were to be delayed on the way! "


    "According to my calculations, it should be the same!" "If anything were to happen to the Emperor ¡­"


    "Lord Prime Minister, this is the meaning of the Grand Fu Mansion''s words. You can''t do anything about it either!" Fuzi frowned. "The Regent''s martial arts are so good, I should be able to ¡­"


    "No matter how good your martial arts are, can you defend against ten thousand arrows?" Cobalt narrowed his eyes.


    Fuzi didn''t dare to say anything.


    If thousands of arrows were to shoot at the same time, it would take a person''s life!


    No matter how good your martial arts were, being able to fight one against ten, one against a hundred ¡­ in the end, you were still just flesh and blood!


    Tonight, Cobalt appeared to be particularly impatient. His originally calm and collected demeanor gradually disappeared under the night''s thin and cold moonlight. He stood in the yard, the cold wind blowing into the collar of his shirt, an indescribable fear and restlessness in his heart.


    "Master, the wind is strong tonight, let''s go into the house!" Fu Zi said in a low voice.


    "It''s so hot in the house. A breeze can clear your head a little!" Cobb rubbed his forehead. Suddenly, he looked at Fortune with a thoughtful expression, "Big Wind?"


    "Yes sir!" Fuzi did not understand.


    A scout moved quickly out of the darkness. "Master!"


    "How is it?" Cobb asked quickly.


    "According to the news from the Grand Fu Mansion, they''re already outside the city. They only found traces of them, but I wonder where they''re hiding!" The spy said cautiously, "Sir, do we have to..."


    "No need!" "You must not reveal yourself in front of the Grand Fu Mansion and the Regent King. Just keep staring at the Residence of Great Fu!"


    With that, Cobb snorted, "We''re here..." "It''s easy!"


    His heart that was still hanging in the air slowly dropped back down.


    "Master, what is the meaning of this?" Fuzi did not understand.


    Cobb beckoned to Fuzi to come closer.


    "Do you understand?" he whispered in his ear.


    "Yes sir!" Fuzi nodded. He hesitated slightly. "But since it''s like this, if I hurt you ¡­"


    "Don''t worry, I know what I''m doing!" "That''s all we can do for now!"


    "This servant will do his best to be careful!" Fuzi pursed his lips.


    Naturally, he had to be careful. The capital city seemed peaceful and calm, but in reality, it was a matter of life and death.


    The night was cold, and the wind was cold.


    The Supreme Fu Mansion had made all the preparations!


    "Why is Father still hesitating?" Qi Rufeng panicked and grabbed the young man in front of him, "They''ve all been found. They''re just waiting ¡­"


    Before he could finish his words, Qi Yunshan had already shut Qi Rufeng''s mouth with a slap, "Unfilial son! If it wasn''t for the good thing you did in Jiangbei, would I need to wipe your butt right now? Who gave you the guts to do this? "


    Qi Rufeng wiped away the blood from the corner of his mouth, "Father, what else do we need to wait for? Little Emperor is incompetent, all of the imperial power is in the hands of our Qi family and the Regent''s Estate. Either the Residence of Regent has won, and we have lost all their bets, or we have taken their lives! "


    Finished speaking, Qi Rufeng did not forget to grunt twice, "Father, we have reached this point, do you really want to retreat? "Father, the arrow is in the bow. You have no choice but to make it. You should hurry up and make your decision!"


    Qi Yunshan looked at the young man standing in front of him. His black cloak covered the upper half of his face, making it difficult to see him clearly.


    The young man stood with his hands behind his back. His voice was clear and clean, as if it were the same as Zhao Jing''s. "Honored tutor, I await your answer." It is already deep into the night and I am still waiting to return to the palace! "


    Hearing this, Qi Rufeng was wild with joy, "Father, did you hear that? It''s exactly the same! "


    Qi Yunshan frowned, "A fake is a fake after all, a fake can''t be fake!"


    "Dad, don''t be so stubborn. If you are so stubborn, you might miss out on a good opportunity!" Currently, he was outside the city. That cunning old fox from the east did not dare to rashly enter the palace. Instead, he would first scout the palace. As long as we can work together, no matter how high his martial arts are, he won''t be able to stop tens of thousands of arrows! " Qi Rufeng was getting more and more excited as he spoke. "Dad, make your decision!"


    "As long as you are willing to be cruel to your father, the mountains and rivers of Grand Xia will be yours!" Qi Rufeng almost jumped up.


    "Lower your voice!" Qi Yunshan berated, "Are you trying to let everyone know? To rebel and rebel, one had to lose their head! Even though the Emperor was incompetent, he was still the heir to the Zhao Family! Have you thought about the consequences of doing something so unrighteous and provoking the scolding of the world? "


    Qi Yunshan narrowed his eyes and said, "Don''t forget, Yu''er is still in the palace. She is the empress! If you do this, it will cost her a lifetime! "


    "Father!" Qi Rufeng gave two light hums, "Do you dare to say that when you first sent her to the palace, you were holding onto the thought of making her happy for the rest of her life? Father, stop lying to yourself! What you want, isn''t it also this Grand Xia''s Rivers and Mountains Society? "


    "Bastard!" Qi Yunshan gnashed his teeth, "Do you know what it means to not be allowed to do something? As long as you move today, the entire capital''s citizens will come to watch your head drop to the ground at the entrance to the market tomorrow! I''m warning you, you''d better not move! "


    "Dad, he''s already prepared, and you still want me to stay put!" Qi Rufeng refused, "Father, are you worried that if the world were to fall into your hands, I would ¡­"


    "Bastard!" Qi Yunshan was infuriated. "Do you know what you''re saying?"


    "Of course I know what I''m talking about! "Father wanted to take control of the world, but also didn''t want to share the world with his son, so ¡­" Qi Rufeng narrowed his eyes, "Father can''t be still thinking about that b * stard mother and son, right?"


    Qi Yunshan choked from the anger, he clutched his chest and coughed with all his might, "You! You bastard! Return? To return? "


    "Stop screaming!" Qi Rufeng smiled, "I''ve already sent people to detain father''s men. As long as we pass tonight!"


    "Qi Rufeng, you''re crazy!" Qi Yunshan flew into a rage.


    Qi Rufeng took a deep breath, "Dad, sometimes if you don''t try hard, how do you know if it will work? Don''t worry, if I gain this world, I will definitely bestow you the title of Emperor! "


    "Qi Rufeng, with the existence of the East, if you can''t get the world, you''ll end up losing your little life!" Qi Yunshan gritted his teeth and said, "If you stop now, I can still take care of the aftermath for you! Otherwise, once you leave the gates of the Supreme Fu Mansion, the only road left for you is death! "


    "Is that so?" Qi Rufeng smiled, "Then let''s give it a try!"


    Since he had already done so, why should he be afraid of sending the Buddha to the west?


    Tonight, he would send the Emperor to the west!

 C76

    Qi Yunshan stared coldly at Qi Rufeng''s departing back, not knowing what he was thinking about. Until the last moment, no one knew what would happen. He would not act rashly.


    In a flash, the guard entered. "Honored tutor!"


    "Watch their every move!" Qi Yunshan calmly sat on the edge of the bed, leaning against the bedpost with a cold glint in his eyes.


    The guard was stunned. "Honored tutor, aren''t you afraid that the young master will kill the emperor and cause trouble?"


    Qi Yunshan sneered, "Useless trash, if you can really make it big, then that would be great!" I am afraid that he will die in the hands of Dongfang Wenming if he were to continue living! "


    "Young Master is packed with archers inside and outside the capital. He must have made some preparations!" Defend yourself.


    Qi Yunshan stroked his beard and laughed coldly, "With his brain, he''s nothing more than a stone asking for directions!"


    Keeping his eyes closed, he used a good move to ask for directions.


    "What if young master loses?" Asking questions in a low voice.


    Qi Yunshan''s eyes darkened slightly. "Then his fate is not good!" You can''t blame anyone else! "


    However, Qi Rufeng did not believe in evil, he felt that the Qi Family had already established a firm foothold in the capital city, or even in the entire Da Xia Empire. The Qi family''s influence had already reached the point where the cowardly emperor did not dare to eradicate them and the Regent''s Manor did not dare to make a move for the time being. However, he had forgotten that those powers originally belonged to his father and not to him!


    During the latter half of the night, the capital was in an uproar. It seemed to be coming from the long street. The sound of hurrying footsteps could be heard outside the room through the door. It was the sound of hurrying soldiers clashing their armor against the stone floor.


    The capital city was in a mess, and the Prime Minister''s Estate was in a difficult situation to escape from. In that instant, flames shot up into the sky, illuminating half of the sky above the capital. These days, things had always been dry and dry. Now that the flames had started, it was even more uncontrollable. The wooden structure of the pavilion, the flowers of the past that were like brocades, was instantly set on fire!


    The Prime Minister''s Estate was in an uproar of shocked exclamations.


    "Assassins!" Someone shouted.


    Then Fuzi rushed into the sea of fire. "Quick, quick! The Lord Prime Minister is still in the fire! "


    It didn''t matter if he was an assassin or an assassin. If Cobb summoned them to be buried in the sea of fire, even a servant like them would not be able to escape responsibility! He might lose his life! The fire extinguishing system, the rescue system and the commotion caused by the Prime Minister''s Estate shook the entire capital.


    If he woke up tomorrow, everyone in the world would know about it!


    "Young Master?" The servants panicked. They had already arrived at the entrance of the palace, but they still looked at Qi Rufeng nervously, "Do you want to continue?"


    "I never thought that Dongfang Buming would be so foolish as to go to the Prime Minister''s Estate to deal with Ke Er. Does he not know that Cobb is at best one of my father''s dogs? " Qi Rufeng snorted, "Enter the palace!"


    The guards at the entrance of the palace naturally stopped them, "The key to the palace has already been given out. Unless it''s an extremely urgent matter, no one is allowed to enter or leave the palace!"


    Qi Rufeng dismounted, and with a cold expression, he said, "Open your eyes wide and take a good look!"


    Behind him, a youth wearing a black cloak slowly walked out of the carriage. He lifted the cloak up and shouted coldly, "What? This Emperor wants to go back to his own palace, and he also wants to receive the approval of you dog slaves?"


    "Your majesty!" In the blink of an eye, all the imperial guards quickly knelt down and kowtowed. Long live the Emperor! "


    "What are you standing there for? "Hurry up and open the door!" Qi Rufeng looked down from above.


    "Yes sir!" The guards hurriedly opened the gates, and bowed their heads, not daring to look up.


    It was only when the carriage entered the palace did everyone look at each other in dismay. Didn''t the emperor always stay in the palace? When did he leave the palace? However, no matter how many questions they had, it was always true that the Emperor had left the palace.


    Qi Rufeng quickly entered the palace. With a wave of his hand, the soldiers behind him immediately spread out, quickly occupying the entrances and exits of the palace. He was in control of the entire palace, working with the people he had arranged beforehand. He was holding the entire palace in his hands.


    After that, Qi Rufeng led a small group of soldiers and led the emperor''s carriage straight toward the palace. He thought about how the fake Emperor should be asleep in his bedroom at this very moment! As long as he tore off the face of the emperor in front of everyone, the king he brought would naturally become the real emperor!


    He, Qi Rufeng, would also secretly switch between the sun and the sky. However, why would it be difficult to change someone else to become a puppet emperor?


    "Who is it?" The Qianyuan palace guard shouted, and a large number of imperial guards rushed forward, quickly blocking Qi Rufeng''s way.


    The carriage immediately stopped. Zhao Jing''s voice came from within the carriage, "You bastard!" "How dare you block my imperial chariot!"


    As the sound of his voice faded, the curtain of the carriage opened. Zhao Jing, who wore a black cloak and robe, slowly stepped down from the carriage, instantly startling everyone. The Emperor was obviously sleeping in his bedroom. Why? Why did he come back from outside? And this carriage, was not a royal carriage.


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan, who were guarding outside the hall, looked at each other when they heard the commotion.


    "I''ll go take a look!" Zhao Yuannan looked frightened, "You have to hold on, don''t let anyone inside!" This emperor was fake. They were well aware that no matter what happened, as long as their identity as a fake emperor was not exposed, everything would be fine.


    Zhao Yuannan walked to the door and was immediately stunned when he saw the "Zhao Jing" standing on the path outside the door. "What?" How can I, your majesty? Wrong... Who are you? Why are you pretending to be the Emperor? "


    These words caused the imperial guards to be even more confused, not knowing what was happening.


    Qi Rufeng''s gaze turned ruthless. "Impudent! What kind of thing are you that you would dare to question before the emperor?"


    Zhao Yuannan suddenly realized that something was wrong and ran back, "Someone, someone! Protect the Emperor! Protect the Emperor! "


    Wei Shuge stiffened all of a sudden. Her face was slightly pale as she looked at Zhao Yuannan who had just crawled back. She pulled Zhao YuanNan behind her and coldly looked at Qi Rufeng and the others who had already rushed into the Qian Yuan Palace.


    "They''re heading towards the sleeping quarters. They even brought a fake emperor with them!" Zhao Yuannan was getting anxious. "Shuge, what do we do?"


    A muffled sound suddenly came from inside the hall, startling Wei Shuge. "Your majesty?"


    "I''m fine!" Zhao Jing''s voice came from inside the room.


    Wei Shuge''s heart sank.


    Not long after, Zhao Jing opened the door and walked out. Her thin bedclothes made her seem exceptionally thin. She coughed softly and gently shook Wei Shuge''s hand. "What happened?"


    Wei Shuge frowned as she looked suspiciously at Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing gave her a profound look. Wei Shuge immediately said, "You Sheng, go get the emperor''s cloak!"


    Upon hearing this, Zhao Jing smiled in his heart.


    Zhao Yuannan tremblingly went into the bedroom, and then he tremblingly came out.


    Wei Shuge carefully put on the cloak for Zhao Jing and smiled as if a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders. "Even if this servant is going to die, I must protect His Majesty."


    Zhao Jing coldly looked at Qi Rufeng, who had already rushed into the courtyard. Next to Qi Rufeng stood a youth who looked exactly like Zhao Jing. They were both dressed in dragon robes, and they were both wearing the same boots with golden threads of auspicious clouds. Even the purple gold crown on their heads was exactly the same!


    "Looks like Young Master Qi is well-prepared!" Zhao Jing smiled coldly. "You''re planning to usurp the throne. Aren''t you afraid that I''ll exterminate your entire family? Aren''t you afraid that your Qi family will be scolded by the people of the world?"


    "Shut up!" Qi Rufeng was full of ridicule, "A conspiracy to usurp power? It was still uncertain who was plotting to usurp the throne! I have found the real Emperor, and you... It was just a pawn arranged by the Residence of Regent, a fake emperor wearing a human skin mask! Someone, tear off his face! I want to see what kind of thing you are! "


    Zhao Jing swept a glance at the rebel who was about to make a move. "I am the emperor, who would dare?!"


    His eyes were cold and without anger!


    "Emperor?" Qi Rufeng laughed out loud, "What kind of emperor are you? Dongfang Wenming had secretly tricked the emperor out of the capital and left a fake emperor in the palace. He thought he was invisible! The emperor was living in the outside world and had escaped from the hands of the traitor Dongfang Zexuan. He had finally been saved by me, and the person in front of him right now was the real emperor. And you! "


    Qi Rufeng pointed straight at Zhao Jing. "Do you really think you''re a Saint with just a piece of leather?"


    Zhao Jing calmly sized up the black-cloaked young man. "The build is similar and the height is about the same. The skin between the eyebrows is very similar. The only difference is these eyes!" Do you know what is the appearance of an emperor? "


    "Ancient man''s cloud, dragon''s eye and phoenix''s eye." This is a natural talent, and not everyone can emulate it. " She spoke coolly, "Although this person looks exactly the same as me, what''s the use of having this form that looks so much like a god?"


    "You still dare to talk freely here?" Qi Rufeng was irritated, "Men, capture this fake emperor for me. I''ll personally take your face off!"


    Wei Shuge quickly stepped forward and said, "Who dares!?"


    Zhao Yuannan trembled as he held the whisk. "This is His Majesty right now. If he dares to offend His Majesty, isn''t he afraid of His Majesty punishing him?" Hurry and retreat! If you don''t step down now, be careful of your heads! "


    "Charge!" Qi Rufeng shouted, and the soldiers behind him immediately rushed forward.


    It was a mess outside the palace walls, and inside the walls.


    Zhao Jing took two steps back as the imperial guards rushed forward to protect him. They immediately moved to protect Zhao Jing. However, this was only a small part of the plan. Dongfang Wenming had purposely arranged for a small group to follow him personally. If they were to fight, it would be impossible for them to resist for long!


    Qi Rufeng had been prepared for a long time, so he tried his best not to alarm the people outside the palace. That was why he spoke to the guards when he first entered the palace. And inside the palace, he had long since arranged an ambush. No matter what happened, the news would not spread outside the palace!


    The imperial guards of the palace, if they met any resistance, Qi Rufeng would kill them.


    Zhao Yuannan was slightly startled. Although he knew that Wei Shuge knew some tricks, he had only thought that she was only a three-legged cat. He didn''t expect her to be a hidden expert.


    However, for some reason, Wei Shuge acted as if she was on the defensive and completely ignored the entanglement around her. Instead, she retreated back to Zhao Jing''s side. "Protect the Emperor!"


    When Wei Shuge finally returned, Zhao Jing coldly shouted, "Qi Rufeng, today you usurped the throne and killed the king! How could I forgive you!"


    "You still dare to call yourself an emperor!" Qi Rufeng flew up into the air, pouncing towards Zhao Jing.


    However, before Wei Shuge could receive it, Gan Tang had already unsheathed his sword and retreated back to Qi Rufeng.


    "Conspiracy and rebellion, die!" Gan Tang gnashed his teeth.


    Qi Rufeng really did not notice the existence of Gan Tang. This person was originally a death warrior of the Regent''s Manor. He really did not notice when he sealed off the Imperial Palace, but now it was too late.


    Gan Tang was a Death Soldier personally cultivated by Dongfang Cunming. His kung fu skills were incomparable to those of ordinary people. Even though Qi Rufeng did his best, he still wasn''t a match for Gan Tang.


    Qi Rufeng''s arm was cut open, and he immediately retreated to the back of the soldiers. A large number of soldiers immediately rushed towards Gan Tang, entangling him without letting go. Clutching his bloodied arm, Qi Rufeng said with killing intent, "Today, no one is to be let off at this Qian Yuan Palace! "Kill them all!"


    Including the Emperor!

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    "Your majesty, enter the sleeping quarters!" Wei Shuge hurriedly retreated Zhao Jing into the sleeping quarters, leaving the guards outside to fight against the rebel army with their lives on the line.


    Zhao Yuannan quickly pushed the soft couch, the tables and chairs, and blocked the door. He panted as he stood at the door. Then he started to pace back and forth in the hall, "What should I do? Since Qi Rufeng had rebelled, he must have received the intentions of the Imperial Tutor. It was likely that there was an ambush outside, and we couldn''t get out! This time, I''m afraid we really have to die! "


    "If you were ordered by Qi Yunshan, you wouldn''t be in this situation right now. Do you think you still have a chance to breathe?" Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened. "Qi Yunshan might not even dare to make a move!"


    Wei Shuge frowned. "Could it be that it wasn''t Qi Yunshan''s intention?"


    "Qi Yunshan is a schemer, now is not the right time, he won''t be so stupid as to make a move now!" Zhao Jing gently pinched his aching right arm.


    Just now, the outside world had been in chaos, and there would inevitably be some collisions. Although her arms had recovered well, they were not completely healed in the end. As she pushed and pulled, the dull pain was unbearable!


    Zhao Yuannan frowned. "You have news about the Regent and the Emperor?"


    Zhao Jing''s heart was in turmoil when he heard those words. He maintained his indifferent expression as he asked, "What do you think?"


    "Where are the Emperor and the Regent now?" Zhao Yuannan hurriedly asked, "With such a situation in the palace, we must not let His Majesty return. What should we do if something happens to the emperor?" It''s fine if we all die, but no one will care about it, but the emperor can''t! "That is the only hope of our Zhao Family, the master of the Grand Xia. If we can''t even protect the Emperor, then the Grand Xia ¡­"


    Zhao Yuannan tensed up and tightened his grip on the whisk in his hand, "Da Xia is no longer the world of the Zhao Family."


    Zhao Jing chuckled with disdain, "You''re still thinking about this country at this time?" But don''t worry, both the emperor and the regent are fine, and ¡­ Qi Rufeng cannot win! "


    "How do you know?" They were already outside the door, but they still couldn''t win? Zhao Yuannan did not believe him. "Even though you are a member of the Regent''s Estate, it is precisely because of this that you will die faster than us if you were to fall into Qi Rufeng''s hands!"


    "The Prime Minister''s manor is on fire. Do you know what this means?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Zhao Yuannan frowned.


    "Not long ago, Prime Minister Cobb was assassinated. The Xiang Residence was on fire. The flames soared into the sky! " Zhao Jing rubbed his aching arm. "The Regent didn''t make a move, so how come something happened to the General''s Estate?"


    Wei Shuge pondered, "Could there be a third party?"


    "Regardless of whether it is a third party power or someone with ulterior motives, it is sufficient to say that Qi Rufeng cannot succeed! Some people do not think highly of him, but he does not know it yet, and is still acting so arrogantly here. " Zhao Jing coldly snorted, his eyes filled with ruthlessness. "You''re right. The sins of heaven can be forgiven, but the sins of one''s own must not be lived!"


    "Why do you sound so much like the Emperor to me?" Zhao Yuannan was suspicious.


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips, his expression cold and evil. "Since he''s a substitute that the Regent has hired, he''ll naturally have to act the same as the Emperor!"


    The sound of a heavy door slamming against something came from outside the hall. Bang, bang ¡­ When the third sound was heard, the door of the hall was broken. Qi Rufeng appeared at the door with an evil and fiendish expression, his entire body stained with blood.


    "If there''s a road to the Fallen Sun Mountain Pass and you refuse to take it, then you must take the Road to River Styx!" Zhao Jing looked at him coldly. "Then I won''t be able to keep you!" Someone come! "


    "Take down the traitor!"


    In that instant, Qi Rufeng''s eyes widened in shock. "How ¡­"


    It was like an inescapable net, with black figures constantly descending from the sky like fleas.


    In an instant, a cold light flashed, the blade on the sword touched his neck, and blood stained the palace wall.


    The people Qi Rufeng brought with him never expected to see a group of warriors fall into a pool of blood before they could even regain their senses. Not only that, a deafening sound of fighting also came from outside the palace walls, as if ¡­


    "Impossible!" Qi Rufeng charged upwards with his sword at the ready.


    As matters stood, he already had no way out, so ¡­ Thus, he could only rush upwards. If he won, that would be his last chance at survival. Otherwise, there would only be death, and no one could save him!


    Conspiracy, regicide, no matter which one of these were the death sentences of the nine families!


    Wei Shuge pushed Zhao Jing towards Zhao Yuannan and shouted, "Protect the Emperor!"


    The instant his voice fell, he flew up into the air, his swift and fierce palm brought with it a ruthless intent of killing. Wei Shuge moved quickly. Her feet moved like the wind and her body moved as fast as lightning. With the speed of teleportation, he was already right in front of Qi Rufeng.


    Qi Rufeng widened his eyes in fear as his body was sent flying by the powerful force.


    In the blink of an eye, Wei Shuge had safely landed back beside Zhao Jing. "Your Majesty, don''t be afraid!" Now that she was alone and only Zhao Jing was left without repayment, she naturally went all out.


    Zhao Yuannan''s eyes widened. "Shuge, your martial arts ¡­"


    "Wuer, it''s just a small trick!" Wei Shuge looked Zhao Jing up and down. "Are you alright?"


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "I''m fine!"


    "Don''t worry about him. The Residence of Regent has already made arrangements for him to not say anything earlier, causing us to worry for nothing for so long!" Zhao Yuannan snorted twice, "If His Majesty comes back someday, we definitely can''t spare him!"


    Zhao Jing said nothing. Instead, he flicked his sleeves and walked to the door.


    Seeing this, Wei Shuge hurriedly followed, but was pulled back by Zhao Yuannan, "Why are you so nervous? After all, he''s not one of us. If you expose yourself in front of him, Dongfang probably won''t let you off in the future!"


    "Don''t worry, I know what I''m doing!" Wei Shuge took a deep breath. "Your majesty, what should we do now?"


    Zhao Jing looked outside at the gradually subsiding battle situation. "Qi Rufeng, are you still not going to admit defeat?"


    After being hit by Wei Shuge''s palm, Qi Rufeng immediately vomited blood. At this moment, he was leaning against the wall and standing up. The swaying palace lamp gave off a faint yellow glow. When it hit Qi Rufeng''s face, it made his face appear even more pale than paper. Qi Rufeng''s body swayed slightly as he looked around, the blood-stained sword still in his hand. "You guys have already made arrangements?" Regent''s Manor! "


    "That''s right!" Zhao Jing looked at him coldly. "Do you think you''re the only one who is extremely smart? The others are all idiots?" Qi Rufeng, don''t you think it''s strange? Since the Supreme Fu Mansion has decided to make a move, why are you the only one to appear here? Where''s your Supreme Fu Mansion? Where''s your backup? "


    "What do you mean?" Qi Rufeng clutched his aching chest.


    Wei Shuge naturally knew the extent of the strength behind her palm. Qi Rufeng would not be able to muster any inner strength at the moment; otherwise, how could she dare to allow Zhao Jing to appear in front of Qi Rufeng?


    "You are already an abandoned child, yet you are still fighting a beast here. Speak ¡­ Are you stupid? " Zhao Jing sneered. "Qi Rufeng, your father gave up on you a long time ago. Even Prime Minister Ke Boyu knew that you were useless. This matter cannot be accomplished, so ¡­" This is where the fire of the Prime Minister''s Estate comes in. "


    Qi Rufeng panicked. "You lied to me!" However, he was already at the end of his tether. So what if he rushed forward?


    A large number of imperial guards came one after another, rushing into the palace.


    The head of the imperial guards, Li Yiheng, immediately knelt down and paid his respects. "Your Majesty, all the rebels have been captured. Those who give up their weapons and surrender, all control over them, please release them, your majesty! "


    "Your majesty?" Qi Rufeng sneered and looked at the imperial guards who had surrounded him to the point where even water could not trickle down, "Lord Li wouldn''t really believe that the person before you is the real emperor, right? This is just a puppet with a mask! However, I have already brought the real Emperor back. If you all still believe in this person, then it''s no different from me. You all deserve the same punishment! "


    "Qi Rufeng!" Zhao Jing coldly replied, "You brought a fake back. Who do you think will believe you?"


    As he spoke, Zhao Yuannan grabbed the trembling young man and kicked him to the ground. "Is this the true emperor that Lord Qi spoke of?" In front of everyone, Zhao Yuannan personally tore off the skin of the young man.


    A young and unfamiliar face appeared clearly in front of everyone.


    Li Jun held the cold sword in her hand. "If you pretend to be an emperor, you should be executed at the end of the day!"


    Zhao Jing flicked his sleeves. "Keep him alive!" She looked coldly at Qi Rufeng, "This is all evidence! If the witness and evidence are here, let''s see how he will deny it! "


    "You are a fake too!" Qi Rufeng gritted his teeth.


    Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back. "Qi Rufeng, why are you so stupid?" She looked around, "Open your eyes and look, if I were a fake emperor, how could I command the imperial guards? How could he control such a big situation? Is the news that the Prime Minister''s residence has received that the Regent and I are hiding outside the city? You think you''re smart enough to set up an ambush on the streets of the capital, that you can block us and the Regent with a volley of arrows.


    "But why don''t you think that if you want to usurp the throne, you should stay in the palace? In a war of war, the most taboo was being split up into plum blossoms. Now that you have dispersed your main force, it is as if you have given us and the Regent an opportunity to destroy your plans one by one! "


    Qi Rufeng froze on the spot. "You ¡­" "Are you really Zhao Jing?"


    "How dare you!" Wei Shuge shouted, "You dare to directly say the emperor''s name!"


    The sword in his hand fell to the ground with a clang. Qi Rufeng finally realized that he had fallen into a trap! From the start, he didn''t have any way to survive. From the very beginning, he was only a chess piece for his father, and then ¡­ He had fallen into Zhao Jing''s and Dongfang Wenming''s trap.


    A twelve to thirteen year old young Emperor was actually able to remain so calm and collected when faced with an official''s rebellion. Such spirit was truly the aura of an emperor!


    However, Qi Rufeng sneered, "Don''t be complacent, this is not the end. This is just the beginning!" My father still has important evidence in his possession, and Dongfang does not know that he dares not! "


    "Your majesty, the traitor has been captured!"


    "Chase after him when he wins!" Zhao Jing narrowed his dangerous eyes. "I''d rather kill a thousand by mistake than let a single person off the hook!"


    "Yes sir!" With that, Lee quickly led his men away.


    Only then did Zhao Yuannan come back to his senses. "Are you for real?" "Your majesty?"


    "Otherwise?" Zhao Jing frowned slightly. "You''ve followed me for so long, but I can''t even recognize you. Big brother Nan, you''ve truly disappointed me!" As the sound of his voice faded, Zhao Jing returned to his bedroom.


    "Just now, there was a sound from inside the hall, and I knew that something had happened inside." Wei Shuge helped Zhao Jing to slowly sit down. "From then on, I felt that the emperor''s gaze was different. He even came back with the style of handling matters. I knew that this plan to steal a dragon and turn a phoenix must have come to an end!"


    Zhao Jing nodded. "I was sent back that time."


    "And the Regent?" Zhao Yuannan quickly asked, "You said just now that there was an ambush on the street..."


    Zhao Jing coldly said, "Qi Rufeng''s men are all brainless trash!" Just him wanting to covet my mountains and rivers is simply courting death! "


    The sound of hurried footsteps came from outside. Zhao Yuannan''s face suddenly changed, "What?"

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    The instant Dongfang Wenming appeared at the door, Zhao Jing subconsciously reached out to touch his arm. His gaze immediately fell upon her little movements. In the blink of an eye, everyone retreated, including Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan.


    The hall was extremely quiet, as if those battles and the blood were nothing more than a dream.


    When she woke up from her dream, it was still him who was silently interacting with her.


    Dongfang Wenming sat on the soft couch with a flick of his sleeve. Zhao Jing obediently walked over. Her steps were light, and the hall was still very quiet. Quiet as she was, she sat quietly beside him.


    "It hurts?" He was gentle like him, and his voice was unstoppable, but there was not the slightest bit of gentleness in it.


    Zhao Jing nodded. "I just bumped into him!"


    As he spoke, he gently pulled up her sleeve. "Your Majesty, rest assured. The rebels outside this city have already been exterminated. "Sleep well tonight. This subject will guarantee that Your Majesty will wake up tomorrow morning. The world is still under the Emperor''s control, and the rivers and mountains are still your mountains!" As he spoke, his handsome face turned slightly cold, "Luckily, I didn''t misposition myself, I was just rubbing against you for a while."


    After saying that, Dongfang Cunming put down her sleeve and carefully hid her smooth wrist inside her wide sleeve. He then carefully stroked her shawl, "Careful, don''t freeze!"


    Zhao Jing raised his head to look at him, his eyes filled with the clarity that a girl of this age should have. "Father Zhong came quickly!"


    "If it is slower, if the Supreme Fu Mansion goes back on its word, then this humble subject will truly be pierced by ten thousand arrows, right? "Hmm?" He dragged out his last words. "I presume the emperor doesn''t want to see this subject die in such a terrible way. This humble subject is afraid of dirtying the emperor''s eyes!"


    Zhao Jing giggled as he looked at him. "Father Zhong planned everything and everything according to plan. I believe in Father Zhong''s ability and loyalty. Even if it''s for my sake, Father Zhong will properly protect himself! "


    "The Emperor''s words are extremely true!" He said meaningfully, "Even if it''s for the emperor''s sake, this humble subject will still properly protect himself." Then, he changed the subject, "This incident was a solo trip by Qi Rufeng."


    "Even if Father Zhong didn''t say anything, I still wouldn''t dare to implicate the Imperial Bloodline Clan!" She tilted her head and looked at him. "Once that tiger is angered, I will be afraid that he will eat me!"


    "I don''t dare to eat it. I''m afraid that if I don''t have a good life ahead of me, the mountains and rivers will inevitably become unstable!" Now that the borders are in turmoil, it is really not good for us to take root! " Dongfang Wenming slowly stood up. "Since the emperor knows, then I''ll do it myself!"


    "Then what about Qi Rufeng?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Dongfang Wenming looked at her meaningfully. "Didn''t you already understand?"


    "Understanding is one thing, and whether you dare to do it is another!" Zhao Jing cut to the chase. "If I kill Qi Rufeng, will it bring trouble to Father Zhong?"


    "This will be big trouble!" Dongfang Wenming faintly smiled.


    Zhao Jing smiled evilly. "Then I really have to give it a try!" With this cut, the head of the eldest son of the Qi family rolled on the ground, blood splattering everywhere. When Qi Rufeng was captured, he even said a few unfathomable words, which was probably to threaten his father, and like there''s something in his hand, even his father couldn''t do anything about it! "


    She caressed her injured arm, her eyebrows and eyes drooping, her long eyelashes obscuring the light in her eyes.


    "Once I become the emperor, I should test the taste of drinking blood!" Dongfang Wenming held his hands behind his back and looked down at her condescendingly. He didn''t understand the meaning in his eyes. "The emperor has grown up!"


    "Is it because of the growth of my body or my heart?" Zhao Jing asked with a smile.


    He sneered, "Both!"


    She seemed quite pleased with herself as she sat on the soft couch and smiled faintly. "Thank you for your praise, Father Zhong. Jing''er will definitely do a better job!"


    "Since you''re back, don''t forget to take your medicine!" After saying that, he left the room without looking back.


    Zhao Jing''s expression slowly turned grim. In the end, his expression became as cold as ice.


    He''s back! This damned Imperial City!


    Damn it... This was a place where one ate people without spitting out their own bones!


    Those buried in the unmarked cemetery were the dead. In the palace ¡­ A living person was buried!


    Wei Shuge hurried in. "Your majesty?"


    "What''s the situation outside?" Zhao Jing asked.


    "The Regent made his move, it''s naturally ¡­" Wei Shuge paused. "Your arm ¡­"


    Zhao Jing lowered his eyebrows. "It''s nothing much. Just now, Dongfang Wenming examined him, but he didn''t make a mistake!"


    "Jing Hong and I have received the news." Wei Shuge let out a sigh of relief. "If it wasn''t for you, the Demon Palace and Jing Hong would have already fallen into Dongfang Wenming''s hands!"


    "If you help me out, I naturally can''t just watch as Jing Hong and the rest get into trouble!" If you hand me over to them, don''t you hand them over to me as well? " Zhao Jingyan laughed, "The lips die and the teeth become cold. This is the most simple truth. Fortunately, in the eyes of Dongfang Wenming, my usage value is far higher than catching Jing Hong and the others.


    Wei Shuge nodded and whispered something into Zhao Jing''s ear.


    Zhao Jing was startled. "Really?"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge nodded. "Your Majesty, please be at ease. Shuge will definitely do her best to help you secure the mountains and rivers forever!"


    Zhao Jing smiled without saying a word.


    It was easier said than done. Standing in the middle of the night with his hands behind his back, who would cry for their son?


    Too many things had happened in the capital that night: outside the palace, the Prime Minister''s Palace was on fire, the streets were filled with carnage; inside the palace, the officials were plotting to usurp the throne and their subjects were rebelling. In the current prison, there was a night to interrogate. The ones who abandoned their weapons and surrendered were already there.


    Although Qi Rufeng did not say that he was going to die, he still had ironclad evidence that he would not be able to find a way out.


    "Honored tutor!" The gatekeeper hurriedly entered, "Young master lost!" At this moment, he was already in prison, and all of the hidden guards and deputy generals under his command had been recruited! So... Young master, this time, I''m afraid... I''m afraid even the deities of the Great Luo Empire will not be able to save him! "


    Qi Yunshan closed his eyes and leaned against the soft couch as he frowned, "I lost ¡­" It means death! "


    Guigui nodded his head, "I''m afraid tomorrow morning will be the morning assembly ¡­"


    Qi Yunshan coughed and said, "Go ahead!"


    "What should I do if I meet the people from the Residence of Regent?" Keeper.


    Qi Yunshan took a deep breath and said, "Have the six yamen runners report all the borders they''ve taken long ago!" The Emperor learned about the affairs of the court and the military from the Regent. He must be very worried about the situation at the border! " Qi Yunshan''s eyes darkened slightly as he emotionlessly said, "The Emperor needs experience!"


    The gatekeeper nodded, "This servant will enter the palace right now!"


    "Did you send the letter?" Qi Yunshan asked.


    The gatekeeper saluted and said, "I''ve sent it. It should be on the way by now."


    "That''s good!" Qi Yunshan rubbed his forehead and said, "Go!"


    Returning to the room, he closed the door carefully. Wasn''t the so-called abandoning a car to protect a commander-in-chief the same as using his own son to throw stones and ask for directions? After all, his son ¡­ Without this one, there was still the next one!


    However, Zhao Jing had accidentally exposed himself to Qi Yunshan. His future days would only become more and more miserable! Even if Dongfang Wenming was by their side, it would still be difficult for him to stop this bunch of old officials from scheming against him. An emperor with no authority in his hands, even his life was in someone else''s hands, what kind of country could they talk about?


    However, Zhao Jing had never imagined that the human heart could be so cold-blooded that Qi Yunshan could even kill his own son in order to protect him! The so-called love between father and son was not worth a penny in this world.


    Qi Rufeng''s eyes widened as he sat down on the bed in disbelief, "I won''t! Not going to... I am his biological son, how can he not save me? Impossible! You dog slave! What must you, a dog of a slave, have said in front of my father? Did my father want me to faked my death, to let my golden cicada escape from its shell? I promise that I will never again act arbitrarily or disobey my father''s words! "


    "Young master, have a safe trip!"


    "NO!" I don''t want to die! I can''t die! " Qi Rufeng screamed, "You told my father to tell me himself, you go get my father! I don''t believe he would do this to me! I am his own son! He wouldn''t do that, he wouldn''t dare! "


    The protector signaled the person behind him with his eyes. If Qi Rufeng were to roar and shout like this again, it would alarm the people outside. They didn''t have much time, and after so much difficulty, they finally got under the unidentified eyes of the East. Naturally, they had to finish the battle quickly.


    The servants behind him rushed forward. Previously, Qi Rufeng had been severely injured by Wei Shuge, so he had been easily suppressed by them!


    Qi Rufeng was pressed down on the wooden bed unwillingly, and he watched helplessly as the Guardian took out a porcelain bottle from his sleeve. He opened his mouth to scream, but someone had already covered it. In that instant, his eyes became hazy with tears. No matter how bad he was, he was still that person''s son. How could he bear it? Was the human heart made of stone? He could even kill his own son?


    "The Imperial Tutor said that the Qi Family members are not allowed to enter the market, so ¡­" Young master, don''t blame the honored tutor. " The gatekeeper approached step by step, "There are some things when you lose you lose, there is no turning back. From the very beginning, the Imperial Tutor had warned you that you were the one who insisted on doing so. Now, you should bear the consequences yourself! Young master, sorry for offending you! "


    The underling quickly pinched Qi Rufeng''s jaw, and all the things in the bottle were poured into Qi Rufeng''s mouth before he punched him in the stomach. Qi Rufeng swallowed the pain. In the next moment, he was like a doll that had lost its soul and was thrown around randomly.


    "Retreat!" The gatekeeper turned around and left.


    "Return and tell Qi Yunshan!" Qi Rufeng''s face was covered in tears as he fell to the ground, his eyes were as red as blood. Once I, Qi Rufeng dies today, I will not let him off even if I become a malicious ghost in the future! It''s too lonely on the Road to River Styx, so I''ll wait for him! "


    "I''ll wait for young master to turn into a malicious ghost before I tell the honored tutor myself!" The gatekeeper saluted and walked out of the dungeon with quick steps.


    In the yard outside the Sky Prison, Zhou Zhiqian held his sword in his arms as he looked coldly at the gatekeeper, "Do you think it''s too lonely in there? So the Imperial Tutor sent his trusted aides to accompany young master Qi?"


    Keeping a straight face, not wanting to stay any longer.


    However, Zhou Zhiqian did not plan on letting him go just like that. He just stood there, blocking the way back to the prison, "Who told you that you can enter the Sky Prison at will? Do you have an imperial edict? Or the medallion of the Regent''s Estate? Now that the defense of the entire palace has been changed, do you know why? "


    "What does Vice General Zhou mean by this?" However, he just wanted to get out of here as soon as possible. So what if someone found out? The Residence of Regent would not move against the Qi family for the time being. After all, the border was no longer peaceful and the imperial government was in chaos ¡­ That was adding hail to snow! In terms of military and political affairs, there was probably no one who was more aware of the dangers and dangers involved than Dongfang Mingming. In any case, Qi Rufeng had already...


    Zhou Zhiqian stepped forward, and spoke in a low voice, "The eldest son of the Qi family just failed to usurp the throne, and the elder of the Qi family is so impatient to be imprisoned. Is he trying to collude with us? Or murder? "With so many people watching tonight, if the people from the Tai Fu Mansion were to come out from the Sky Prison, I''m sure it will be very lively tomorrow!"


    In an instant, the protector looked at Zhou Zhiqian with an ashen face. He tensed up. As long as the news was spread out, after daybreak ¡­


    One of the guards suddenly ran in with a panicked expression and saluted Zhou Zhizhi, "Sir, something has happened!"

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    The gatekeeper stood there and watched Zhou Zhiqian and the guard whisper in each other''s ears. Then, Zhou Zhizhi fiercely glared at Defender Gui, before leaving with an unwilling expression. Seeing that he was in a hurry, it seemed as if something had really happened.


    Seeing this, the guard returned to his senses, "Let''s go!" They quickly led the group out of the Sky Prison.


    So what if he was caught in the Celestial Prison? There were some things that could not be helped even if there was real evidence. Dongfang Wenming was arrogant, but Qi Yunshan was still holding onto something important, so he didn''t dare to act rashly!


    Zhou Zhiqian left in a hurry, "For no reason at all, why would the Regal Pill Palace be in such a mess? "Your Highness is still here ¡­" Suddenly, he stopped and unsheathed his cold sword.


    The guard''s reaction was exceptionally fast. He instantly jumped and landed on the wall. Before Zhou Zicheng could give chase, he had already disappeared into the dark night, his speed as fast as lightning. So much so that no one could react in time. By the time they could react, the other end of the wall was long gone.


    Zhou Zhijie flew up onto the roof. In the empty darkness, he could clearly see the palace walls under his feet, the dazzling glazed roof tiles, and the carved jade palace. The imperial guards shuttled back and forth along the palace path, their bright lanterns illuminating the various palaces. There was no sign of any disturbance. It was just so quiet, just so quiet ¡­ It made people suspect that the guard from before was just an illusion!


    Most of the imperial guards had been left behind by the late emperor, and it was hard to avoid them being mixed with the Qi Clan''s party members. Now that Dongfang Xi had made use of this opportunity, he was able to thoroughly eliminate the Qi Clan''s party members in the palace. That was why Zhou Zhizhi had been caught unprepared by the guard just now. After all, it was normal to have new faces everywhere.


    "So fast?" Zhou ZhiSuo''s forehead was twisted. In all honesty, that person''s martial arts must be above his own! He took a deep breath and returned to the ground.


    The guard hurried up. "Sir, I found this in the imperial garden!"


    Zhou Zhizhi took a closer look and saw that it was a set of guard clothes. The clothes were still warm in his hands and he had probably just taken them off. In such a short period of time, he had already run to the imperial garden and changed his clothes.


    "This matter cannot be spread out." Zhou Zhizhi ordered, "Whoever dares to gossip shall be punished by martial law!"


    "Yes sir!" The guards saluted.


    Zhou Zhiqian felt that something was wrong with the palace. From the looks of it, it didn''t seem like the people from Qiyun Mountain, but that person was trying to lure him away so that the people from Qiyun Mountain could escape. With that mysterious man''s martial arts skills, he definitely had the ability to kill Zhou Zhiqiang. However, the man did not do so. He just ran away?! Was he an enemy or a friend?


    "Not friends, not enemies!" Dongfang Wenming stood under the palace lamp and listened to the noisy footsteps coming from outside the wall. His eyes were as heavy as mist. Perhaps even Qi Yunshan and Ke Er might not know the reason behind this, but this time ¡­ If it were not for the fact that we have to help the Qi Family to escape, they would definitely not appear so easily. "


    Zhou Zhizhi did not understand, "This person should be well versed in the palace''s environment. Otherwise, no matter how high his martial arts are, he would not be able to slip away from me so easily!"


    Dongfang Wenming did believe this. Zhou Zhisui had followed him for so many years that the East did not know what he was capable of. No matter how high one''s martial arts was, it was impossible for it to be without a trace. Unless they were familiar with the environment, they would not make a sound.


    "This person should still be in the palace!" Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes. "Investigate!" I would rather kill a thousand wrongly than to let a single person off! "


    If the palace was not a eunuch or a palace maid, then what was left was the imperial guards. As long as they were still in the palace, they would not be able to escape!


    In the east, the sky had turned white. A night of slaughter and horror had finally come to an end.


    Zhao Jing slept for a while and woke up for a while. Afterwards, he sat at the window of his chamber and watched the light seep in bit by bit. She opened the window and put her hand in the sunlight. The early morning in winter was bone-chilling cold. Even with the warm sun, she would not be able to warm her body for a while. She ridiculed with a smile, "As expected, it''s still cold!"


    Wei Shuge, who had been standing guard behind her, frowned slightly. "Warm it up with blood, it won''t be cold." These words were true.


    "The emperor has been tired all night. Why is he up so early?" Zhao Yuannan brought the water into the restaurant. His gaze fell on Zhao Jing''s frail back, and he unconsciously pursed his lips and smiled. Ever since Zhao Jing had left, he had always felt that something was missing. Now that he saw the faint light of dawn on his back, he could finally relax.


    "His Majesty only slept for a short while, and then he refused to sleep again!" Wei Shuge sighed as she took the handkerchief from Zhao Yuannan and carefully presented it to Zhao Jing. "Your Majesty, why do you have to go through all this trouble?" Now that the dust has settled, what should we do in the future? "


    "There''s no movement from the Prime Minister''s side?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Zhao Yuannan was stunned. "He said that the Prime Minister needs rest, so he has to thank the guest in private!" Your Majesty, Ke Er was really cunning. He knew that the Qi family would make a move, but he couldn''t just ignore it. Why not just stab him?! In this way, the Qi family will think that it was the work of the Regent''s Mansion, and the Prime Minister''s Mansion can completely disregard the matter of conspiring against them! "


    "Regardless of conspiracy, the victor is the king and the loser is the thief." Zhao Jing''s face paled as he held his stomach, as if he was feeling uncomfortable. "Is Qi Rufeng completely dead?"


    Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge looked at each other and did not dare to say anything.


    After the breakfast was finished, Dongfang Wenming came again. Wei Shuge took her leave.


    Zhao Jing was curled up on the soft couch. He looked so thin and small, like a hedgehog. She only raised her head a little when he came in, then drooped her head again, her little face white and bloodless.


    "Are you not feeling well?" Dongfang Wenming sat down, "It''s an arm ¡­"


    "No!" She couldn''t even speak.


    Dongfang Wenming was stunned for a moment before he asked, "It''s frozen?"


    She shook her head and buried her head in her arms, "I just feel weak all over and... It was so cold that he felt drowsy and exhausted. I can''t say where it feels uncomfortable, but it just doesn''t feel comfortable! "


    As the voice faded, Dongfang Wenming immediately grabbed her wrist. His eyes darkened slightly, and he frowned, "Her pulse is considered stable." Was it because he was worried about what was happening outside? "You just need to put your heart at ease. The matters outside have been settled, the Qi family will not be implicated, and the Prime Minister''s Palace will no longer be held responsible, not to mention causing chaos in the palace!"


    After a pause, he added, "The imperial guards have already settled the accounts and reorganized the arrangements. Anything related to Qi Rufeng was dealt with properly. The ones killed would be killed, the ones exiled would be exiled, and the ones left would not be a threat! "Your humble servant is worried that Qi Yunshan might have some tricks up his sleeve, since he hasn''t moved an inch!"


    Zhao Jing drooped his head, as if he wasn''t very interested in these things. His entire body was listless. If it was before, when he mentioned the matter of the imperial court, her eyes would definitely shine, as she was afraid that she would miss out on even half a word.


    Dongfang Wenming felt that there was something different about Zhao Jing today. Her body was curled up into a ball, and her little face was as white as paper? Was there a problem with the medicine again? However, Cui Nanshan was not in the palace. If there really was a problem with the medicine, Dongfang Wenming wouldn''t have dared to easily seek an imperial physician to treat Zhao Jing.


    This... What should he do?


    "I''m afraid Jiangbei is tired from the journey. Carrying you to bed and lying down like this isn''t a good idea!" I won''t be able to hold it in any longer. I''ll get the imperial physician to take a look for you! " Dongfang Cunming picked her up.


    Zhao Jing snorted lowly and shrank back into his embrace. "Father Zhong, I''m cold!"


    After thinking for a while, Dongfang Wenming sat on the edge of the bed and asked her to sit on his lap. He wrapped his arm around her waist to hold her tightly in his embrace and then wrapped her tightly with a quilt, "Is this better?"


    "Much better!" Her voice was weak, and she looked especially pitiful.


    Dongfang Bu Fang was puzzled, what was going on? Wasn''t he still full of energy last night? When dealing with Qi Rufeng, this little girl had been quite domineering. Why was he so listless now? Could it be that this little girl wanted to play some tricks?


    "This humble subject should find an imperial physician for the emperor to see!" Seeing that she really didn''t seem to be feeling well, Dongfang Wenming felt that it would be better to look for an imperial physician. If something really happened, then even if he wasn''t a doctor, he still wouldn''t be able to cure her.


    Zhao Jing grabbed his sleeve, his brows tightly knitted together. "It hurts ¡­"


    Dongfang Cunming panicked a little. "Is it because of the pain in my heart?"


    Zhao Jing shook his head, the frown on his forehead growing even tighter. He was tightly holding onto his unidentified clothing in the east. Her body trembled a little, and she arched her chin in his embrace, feeling uncomfortable. She gripped the front of his shirt even more tightly, the veins on the back of her pure white hands bulging slightly, as if she was exerting all her strength.


    "I''ll go find the imperial physician!" "Don''t move while you''re lying down. The imperial physician will be here soon!"


    In the next moment, however, just as he stood up, he felt his legs go cold, as if ¡­ Wet? Lowering his head to take a look, his thigh was covered in blood? Dongfang Wenming was very clear that he wasn''t injured, so the blood on his body definitely wasn''t his!


    Could it be ¡­


    In the next moment, Dongfang Cunming lifted up Zhao Jing''s blanket and stared at him with wide eyes. He saw that Zhao Jing was curled up into a ball, with blood covering his bedding, clothes, and pants. This crimson red was as if she was soaking in blood. No wonder her face was so pale. Was it because she had lost so much blood?


    "Where are you hurt? "Where is the injury?" Dongfang Wenming didn''t dare to touch her easily.


    Zhao Jing lay motionless on the bed. His face was deathly pale and his lips quivered slightly. She seemed to be unable to speak. She could only hold her stomach and moan in pain.


    Seeing this, Dongfang Cunming couldn''t care about the blood on his body. He hurriedly untied her belt. The wound on his arm was still perfectly fixed, so it was impossible for him to bleed. To be able to bleed so much, the wound must be huge! However, he had lifted up Zhao Jing''s clothes. On his stomach, there was not a single wound.


    Blood was still flowing out.


    His eyes widened: It seems like his butt is bleeding?!


    Dongfang Wenming swallowed his saliva. "About that ¡­" Your butt is injured?! "


    Cold sweat seeped out of Zhao Jing''s forehead as he helplessly glared at him. "You ¡­ you''re the one that''s injured in the butt. My butt''s fine, but my stomach is hurting ¡­" Do you understand the pain in your stomach? " Saying that, she started to cry and rolled over on the bed, "My stomach hurts! "So painful ¡­"


    Angina Pectoris was not as bad as the stomachache. It was so painful that it caused people to feel a chill all over their body. It was unbearable. It was as if something was stirring in her stomach, more like an invisible hand grabbing her stomach and pulling at her tendons.


    At this time, Dongfang Wenming naturally couldn''t care about the difference between a man and a woman. He didn''t take her to be a girl and immediately ripped off her pants. Fortunately, his leg was uninjured.


    Just as he reached out to take her underpants, while his mind was still hesitating, a warm current suddenly rushed into his hands.


    Dongfang Wenming stood up in shock, and his face instantly turned red to the point that his ears could no longer hear what Dongfang Wenming was saying ¡­

 C80

    Everything had happened too suddenly, and Dongfang Cunming was not mentally prepared. Even though he had been sitting in the side hall for a long time, he still had not recovered his wits. The blood on his hands had been wiped clean, and he was still using the best cream. However, for some reason, he felt that he couldn''t get rid of the smell of blood in that hand. When he thought of how Zhao Jing had used Sunflower Dew for the first time and how he ¡­ After personally receiving the initial tides from her, Dongfang Cunming''s entire being was no longer in a good mood.


    "Master?" Zhou Zhizi called out softly, subconsciously swallowing a mouthful of saliva, "Are you okay?"


    Dongfang Wenming rolled his eyes. "Does it look like nothing happened to This King?"


    Doesn''t look like it!


    Zhou Zhizi bitterly straightened his body, "Actually, no one would have expected such a thing to happen. Fortunately, this master realized that if it was anyone else, they might have gotten into big trouble. Actually, this kind of thing was unavoidable. In the end, the Emperor ¡­ There will always come a day like this! "


    Dongfang Bu was obviously very agitated. He stood up and stared at his hand for a while, then anxiously paced around the side hall.


    Zhou Zhizhi had never seen Dongfang Wenming look so angry before. It was not like he was angry, but more like he was at a loss for what to do. Thus, he frowned as he watched his master sway back and forth in front of him. He did not stop even after swaying back and forth eight hundred times. Zhou thought, "How long are we going to hang around for?"


    Suddenly, as if Dongfang Wenming felt something, he turned around and stared at Zhou Zhiqian.


    It can''t be? You can even hear this?


    "What about Qi Rufeng?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Zhou Zhizi heaved a sigh of relief in his heart, "Reporting to Master, as the eldest son of the Qi Family avoided three days of torture for the violent corpse, he directly threw it into the cemetery. No one would dare to take the corpse of a criminal. As for Qi Rufeng''s remaining members, those who were involved in the conspiracy were all taken down, excluding the nine clans. The man shall behead the woman as his prostitute, exiled as a child, and shall not return to the capital for all eternity, and shall not be accepted as an official for generations to come! "


    Dongfang Wenming nodded without any objections.


    "Master, now that something like this has happened, I guess it won''t be long before this Qi family ¡­" Zhou Zhizhi hesitated, "There should be some movement, right?"


    "Isn''t the Prime Minister''s residence still hanging in the air?" Dongfang Buming stepped out.


    Wei Shuge had just come out of the sleeping quarters with dirty clothes in her arms. When she saw that the east was still unclear, she couldn''t help but laugh inside. However, he couldn''t smile on the surface, lest this Dongfang Wenming become angry out of embarrassment.


    Gan Tang walked up to him with a numb expression, "Master, everything has been taken care of. No one will notice if you meditate during this period!"


    When he heard this, Dongfang Wenming''s cold gaze fell on Wei Shuge.


    "Don''t go away!" Dongfang Wenming left behind a few words before he stepped into the sleeping quarters.


    Wei Shuge hugged the basin tightly. Inside the basin were the bloodstained clothes. Before coming out, Zhao Jing had warned her that she must pretend that nothing had happened. Otherwise, if she continued to be suspicious, Wei Shuge would definitely die.


    At this moment, Zhao Jing drank a bowl of ginger tea and wrapped himself in a thick blanket. Seeing Dongfang Wenming enter, Zhao Jing held onto the fire cage and looked up at him with a wronged expression.


    Dongfang Wenming looked at her. He felt like his mind was filled with the scene where he was going to grab her initial blood. After sighing helplessly, Dongfang Wenming held his forehead and said, "Fortunately, it''s only a matter of the daughter''s family. It''s best if nothing happens!"


    Upon hearing these words, Zhao Jing''s face reddened. It was as if the fire cage in his arms was too hot, causing him to feel bloated. Zhao Jing pursed his lips, not daring to look directly into the direction of the darkness. He was so flustered that he didn''t know where he was looking. "I don''t know what it is. I just think it''s because I''m in bad shape." Who would have thought that it would be her daughter''s Sunflower Water? I hope you don''t take Father Zhong''s worries to heart. "


    Dongfang Wenming swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and finally raised his head to look at her, "Since you have experienced it for the first time, I believe you will be able to handle it for yourself in the future! Today, this humble subject will help the Emperor clean up everyone within and outside the palace.


    Zhao Jing''s eyebrows jumped as he held the fire cage so tightly that his fingertips were scorched. Her breathing quickened as she began to panic in her heart. In regards to the matter of a girl, Dongfang Mingyue definitely would not compromise, so ¡­ Wei Shuge was dead for sure?


    "Shuge followed me for two years. Within these two years, even a fool would understand my identity." Zhao Jing''s voice was calm. "If she wanted to betray me, she wouldn''t have to wait until today. Today, I don''t need to come and help Gan Tang deal with this matter!"


    "Just a servant, is there a need for you to worry so much?" Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes.


    Zhao Jing frowned. "After you kill Wei Shuge, look at who you''ve sent to me." "I must not only preserve my identity as a woman, but also allow me to use them conveniently. The most important thing is that I must be loyal." Their gazes met, and a resolute look appeared in her eyes. "I''m afraid that it will be very difficult for Father Zhong to find another servant like him!"


    There were many deathsworn by Dongfang Wenming''s side. However, in order to satisfy the first two conditions, he had to be smart enough. Anything could happen in this palace, so he had to adapt to the cold! Wei Shuge had followed Zhao Jing for two years. Just as Zhao Jing had said, it was impossible for her not to notice Zhao Jing''s identity as a girl.


    Dongfang Wenming had also noticed it earlier. When Wei Shuge came out, her expression was as calm as usual without the slightest bit of panic. Either Wei Shuge already knew Zhao Jing''s identity, or ¡­ This person was extremely shrewd. Regardless of which one it was, it wasn''t enough for Dongfang Zexuan to worry about even with Zhao Jing by his side. Zhao Jingyuan was a restless person. If he had a restless servant by his side, Dongfang Wenming didn''t know whether or not he would be able to control everything in the future.


    However, at the moment, Dongfang Wenming couldn''t find anyone who could replace Wei Shuge!


    "Father Zhong also knows that I have grown up. There are some things that I really need someone to help me with." At the very most, she is a wooden person. Her martial arts can protect my safety and help Father Zhong spread the news, but it is impossible for her to help me live a safe and sound life in this palace. Furthermore, she is incapable of helping me hide from the officials and the people of the world! "


    Dongfang Wenming let out a sigh of relief. "Back then, you wanted to keep Zhao Yuannan. Now, you want to keep Wei Shuge. I hope you won''t regret this one day!" He paused for a moment, and stared at her with a profound look in his eyes, "I hope that this humble subject will not regret this one day!"


    Zhao Jing''s smile was as harmless as that of a child''s. His small face was white and tender, with a bit of light pink. In the dim light, it seemed especially innocent. She watched as he sat down on the edge of her bed. Then, he reached out his hand and slowly placed it on her lower abdomen.


    This process seemed to be very slow. The slow movement flowed between the two of them, and the moment he stretched out his hand, her heart had already reached her throat. He could clearly see her smile suddenly stiffen, and her body slightly straightened up. She only slowly exhaled when his palm was in her lower abdomen.


    "It hurts here?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Zhao Jing nodded.


    "Does it still hurt?" he asked again.


    Zhao Jing shook her head. The warmth from his palm seemed to be able to penetrate through everything. It entered her heart from her lower abdomen, causing her heart to palpitate uncontrollably. When he asked the question, the warmth of his breath was in her ears, burning them.


    His heart thumping, Zhao Jing''s breathing quickened. "It''s ¡­ it''s good ¡­" She bit her lip, her eyes somewhat frantic. "Father Zhong has already lived for so long, yet he doesn''t even know about the matters of his daughter''s family. Does this mean that Father Zhong should be married?"


    Originally, Dongfang Wenming had only been joking around with him. But now, his expression suddenly changed and he stood up. "This isn''t a matter that the Emperor should interfere in!" As his voice faded, he actually left with a sullen expression on his face.


    Zhao Jing gawked. This person was truly temperamental. He turned hostile just because he said so?! Zhao Jing lowered his head and looked at his fingers, which were burning red from the fire cage. He carelessly stroked his belly. He didn''t know why, but his heart felt stuffy and an indescribable feeling welled up within it, lingering on for a long time.


    "Your majesty?" Zhao Yuannan hurriedly entered, "Are you feeling better? The Regent had sealed off the entire Qian Yuan Palace, and had swapped out all the servants inside and out! "Just now, even Shuge was taken away, I don''t know ¡­"


    "Shuge will be fine!" Zhao Jing''s expression sank. "Dongfang Wenming will not touch her for now."


    Zhao Yuannan nodded as he carefully examined Zhao Jing''s pale face. "Did the emperor''s angina pectoris attack?"


    "En!" Zhao Jing replied, unwilling to explain any further. "I''m fine, and the reason why I''m not in the East is because I''m worried about the safety of the Palace. I''m afraid that these imperial guards are mixed with the remnants of Qi Rufeng''s army, so I take advantage of this opportunity to control the security of the Imperial Palace. At a time like this, we can do what he can. Elder brother Nan, you ¡­ Do you understand what I mean? "


    "Servant ¡­" "Understood!" Zhao Yuannan was enlightened.


    "It''s blood exchange anyway. It doesn''t matter whose blood it is!" As Zhao Jing spoke, he subconsciously tightened his blanket. "Keep an eye on the imperial government. I''m worried that the Qi Clan will not let this matter rest!"


    "Tactics of usurping the throne, the crime should be ten thousand deaths!" Zhao Yuannan gritted his teeth.


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "If the Qi family had been able to move in the east, they wouldn''t have waited until now." He didn''t dare to move because he couldn''t, and I couldn''t move either. The moment I move, I''ll be a knife in someone else''s hand. I can only hold my weapons! "I''ve been feeling unwell these few days, watch out!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan nodded.


    Therefore, Zhao Jing had spent the past few days peacefully taking care of his illness. The only ones who wouldn''t step out of the door were Gan Tang and Wei Shuge. After the matter was cleaned up, Zhao Jing let out a sigh of relief. Wei Shuge, on the other hand, had a troubled expression on her face.


    "The emperor came here with sunflower water, in the future ¡­" Wei Shuge pursed her lips and said, "The characteristics on her body will become more and more obvious. I''m afraid that she won''t be able to hide it for long."


    "We can talk about the future later, but first, we have to take care of the present." Zhao Jing stretched lazily. The feeling of this thing on his body was truly vexing. If it wasn''t his waist and knees that felt sore, it was just that the tides were unbearably uncomfortable. Now that it was gone, he felt completely refreshed. "Today is the day that the rebel faction will behead their enemies at the entrance to the Caishikou [1]?"


    Wei Shuge nodded. "Yes!"


    "The Prime Minister''s estate has been quiet all this time?" Zhao Jing was in high spirits.


    "Not yet!" Wei Shuge hesitated for a moment, "I think we''ll have to wait for this matter to pass before this cowardly turtle would dare to poke his head out. "Right now, we are still at the heart of the struggle. How many people are waiting for that blade to land at the entrance of the marketplace?!"


    Zhao Jing held his hands behind his back and walked outside. "I am going out of the palace to take a look!"


    "Today, the palace is filled with the eyes and ears of the Regent''s estate. I''m afraid it won''t be easy for the Emperor to leave the palace." Wei Shuge quickly followed.


    Zhao Jing stood in the courtyard as he spoke to the imperial bodyguard, Li Yiheng. "Pick a few flexible men and follow me out of the palace. I want to make a trip to the Prime Minister''s Estate and pay a personal visit to the Prime Minister!" Saying that, he turned around and glanced at Zhao Yuannan, "Go and prepare something, I can''t go empty-handed!"


    "Your servant obeys the decree!" Zhao Yuannan bowed and quickly left.


    Wei Shuge smiled in her heart. She knew that the Emperor was going to the Prime Minister''s Estate and that Dongfang Wenming would not stop him.


    However, in the next moment, Wei Shuge''s smile froze on her face. This was ¡­

 C81

    Li Yiheng hesitated when he heard that the emperor was going to leave the palace, but since the emperor was still the emperor, he could only do as he was told. After receiving the tacit approval from the Regent''s Estate, Li Yiheng followed Zhao Jing out of the palace. However, Li Yiheng could never have imagined that the young emperor''s health was just right. Why did he suddenly think of drinking wine? Not only did he want to drink, but he was also addicted to it.


    "Your majesty?" Li Yiheng was worried, "Your body has just recovered, this... If the Regent knew about this, he would not be able to take the responsibility! Your majesty, let''s go to the Prime Minister''s Estate and quickly return. Safety first! "


    "Safe?" Zhao Jing raised his brows, tightly hugging the wine jar in his arms. "With you around, I don''t need to worry about our safety." She curled her lips in disdain. "Or could it be that you think yourself to be incapable and want to sue your old friend and return home?"


    "This official dares not!" Li Yiheng hastily saluted.


    Zhao Jing carried the wine jug and got on the carriage. "I don''t care. I''m in great health. How can I not have wine?" Cut the crap, hurry up and go! " Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan were waiting at the side.


    Although he had left the palace openly, Zhao Jing chose to travel in a simple carriage instead of a royal carriage in order to avoid chaos. The group of people tried their best to avoid the crowded area, even taking a detour was too obvious. After all, the incident with Qi Rufeng in the capital was unavoidable. It was not safe.


    Ever since Zhao Jing''s carriage had left the palace, Uncle Ke had received the news. Holding a cup in his hand, Cobb slowly walked down the corridor and casually opened his bedroom door. "You''re saying that the Emperor wants to come to the Prime Minister''s Estate to see me?"


    Fuzi nodded. "All the servants in the palace have really heard it. The emperor himself personally said that he wanted Guard Commander Li to choose someone to accompany him. Our men also found the trail of Guard Captain Li at the corner of the street. That''s why the news is so accurate! "


    Cobalt put down the cup in his hand, and immediately began to undress. "Then lie down," he said. "Who''s the one who can''t put on an act!" After some thought, Cobb asked again, "Where''s the bandage?" Get some more bandages, and remember to bandage it properly! "


    "Yes sir!" He hurried to get the bandages.


    After a few blocks, Li Yiheng led the emperor''s carriage to the door of the Prime Minister''s Estate. Fortunately, no one noticed anything along the way, and there were no suspicious people around. Li Shi''heng was slightly at ease as he stood by the side of the carriage and saluted. "Your majesty, we have arrived!"


    There was no sound from the carriage.


    Li Yiheng stood up, thinking that his voice wasn''t loud enough, then he bowed again and shouted, "Your majesty, the Prime Minister''s estate has arrived. Please alight!" Silence reigned in Li Yiheng''s heart. Why was there no activity in the car?


    "Your majesty?" Li Feiheng took a step forward. "Your Majesty, we have arrived at the Prime Minister''s Estate. "Your majesty?"


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan looked at each other, then quickly lifted the curtain of the carriage. A strong smell of alcohol instantly assaulted their nostrils. Wei Shuge immediately frowned and couldn''t help but to take a deep breath.


    "Your majesty?" Li Yiheng hurriedly peeked inside the car. Suddenly, he froze on the spot, looking back at Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan with slight embarrassment. "His Majesty, he ¡­" "He''s ¡­"


    Zhao Yuannan flung out his whisk, "His Majesty has been recuperating from his injuries and has been abusing himself until now. It was a rare occasion to make a trip out of the palace. But who would have thought that he would be so greedy! "


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge had already boarded the carriage. She called out in a low voice, "Your majesty, we''ve arrived at the Prime Minister''s Estate. Do you want to enter?" "If you feel unwell, we will take off and return to the palace. What do you think?"


    Zhao Jing''s cheeks flushed red. He let out a burp and slowly opened his eyes. "Who said I''m returning to the palace?" I ¡­ I am here to see the Prime Minister! "Come, help me off the carriage, I, I''ll go take a look ¡­"


    "Your majesty, please slow down!" Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge helped the drunk Zhao Jing off the carriage.


    Li Yiheng watched with trepidation from the side as he carefully guarded Zhao Jing''s back. He was deeply afraid that the young ancestor might fall. If Zhao Jing were to smash against the wall with a thud, wouldn''t the Regent''s Estate be able to rip three layers of his skin off?! After seeing Zhao Jing get off the carriage, Li Yiheng heaved a sigh of relief and walked up the steps of the Prime Minister''s Estate.


    Because Cobb had ordered for quiet recuperation and closed doors to thank his guests, there were no guards at the entrance of the Prime Minister''s Residence. The red lacquer doors were tightly shut. Li Yiheng stepped forward and pulled the knocker. A gatekeeper stuck his head out. Who are you looking for? "


    "The emperor has arrived. Hurry and open the door!" Lee said in a low voice.


    When the gatekeeper heard the words "the emperor has arrived", his legs almost gave out. He quickly opened the door and respectfully kneeled before it. The emperor came to the Prime Minister''s estate without a word. First, it was a great honor, and second, it was a great honor. If he neglected the Emperor, he would lose his head!


    Zhao Jing pushed Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan away and shouted in a muffled voice, "Don''t support me! I''m not drunk! "What can you do to me with just a little bit of wine?" Saying that, he let out a burp and wobbled into the gates of the Prime Minister''s Estate.


    This was the first time Zhao Jing had visited the Prime Minister''s Estate, but his first impression of it was definitely better than that of the Residence of Regent. As expected of the Prime Minister''s house, the quality of servants was not difficult for him! The emperor was drunk. All the servants in the Prime Minister''s residence were kneeling on the floor. No one dared to raise their head, let alone discuss about it. From this, it could be seen just how strict the Prime Minister''s teaching methods were. Even a servant had to prioritize their actions.


    Thus, the moment he entered, Zhao Jing already had a plan.


    Zhao Jing stumbled as he walked, but he was still half drunk and half awake. Even when he entered the door, he had still run into the door. He tripped on the doorstep. If it wasn''t for Wei Shuge and Li Yiheng supporting him in time, Zhao Jing would have probably fallen to the ground and eaten the mud!


    "Your majesty?" Li Yiheng was already drenched in cold sweat from fright. "Your Majesty, are you alright?" "Your majesty, slow down. Carefully look under your feet."


    "Your Majesty, be careful!" Wei Shuge was well aware of Zhao Jing''s alcohol tolerance. Therefore, she naturally knew what Zhao Jing was doing. However, Wei Shuge had to pretend to be worried in front of so many people. She carefully supported Zhao Jing and led him inside. When they needed to be nervous, they couldn''t be too calm!


    Fuzi carefully helped Cobalt to his feet. Cobalt''s arms and chest were wrapped in thick bandages. When he saw Zhao Jing enter, Uncle Ke immediately scolded him in a low voice. "Bastard, why didn''t you pass the news to the emperor when he came?" This humble subject deserves to die! This humble subject came late, and was unable to welcome you in time.


    As he spoke, Uncle Ke''s face paled as he knelt before Zhao Jing and kowtowed twice.


    Zhao Jing stood there, his cheeks flushed red and his eyes glazed over. "The prime minister and prime minister are injured, please rise!" As he spoke, he sat down on a stool and half leaned on the table to pour himself some water. However, she could not even hold the kettle. The water had been poured onto the table. From this, it could be seen that she was quite drunk!


    Zhao Yuannan hurried forward. "Your majesty, this servant will bring you water!"


    Zhao Jing curled his lips. "Forget it!" He then picked up the cup of cold tea and took a sip. Then, he frowned. Zhao Jing put down his cup in displeasure. "Why is it cold?"


    With a burp, Zhao Jing turned his head and looked at the kneeling Ke Boyu, "Why are you still kneeling?" Someone, help the prime minister up! I am here to visit you, not to heal you. "


    "Yes sir!" With Wei Shuge, Fuzi summoned Ke Bo.


    "Thank you, your majesty!" Cobb looked weak, weak, as if the wind might blow him away. He stood there, his clothes thin and his face downcast, accompanied by a low cough. The bandage on his chest was still faintly tinged with a reddish hue. It looked as if he had really been injured.


    "It''s been so long, is the wound still not fully healed?" Zhao Jing propped up his head and looked at him drunkenly. "The Prime Minister''s body is truly weak. He doesn''t look like a man, but more like a woman!" As she spoke, she actually smiled.


    Cobalt was startled, and his face changed slightly.


    Wei Shuge gave Zhao Yuannan a look, and Zhao YuanNan and Li Yiheng immediately left with their men. There were too many people in this room, so it was hard to avoid the confusion in their eyes. It was better to leave.


    "Lie back down!" Zhao Jing lowered his eyebrows.


    "Thank you, your majesty!" Cobb was afraid that if he stood for too long he would be exposed, so he lay back down. However, just as he lay back down, he saw Zhao Jing pick up another cup of tea. He couldn''t help but feel his heart tighten. However, he didn''t say anything. Instead, he looked thoughtfully at Zhao Jing''s following actions.


    Zhao Qingru was as curious as a baby. She lifted the lid of her cup and smiled playfully. She looked at the cup of tea in her hand and then turned her head back to look at the patient on the bed. She lazily sat there. Her entire body was crooked, just like a hooligan on the streets, unrestrained and unrestrained.


    Leaning against the table, Zhao Jing rested a hand on his forehead and smiled. "There will be a lot of rain this year. I''m sure that the new Jiangnan Tea next year will be more to your liking."


    "Thank you, Your Majesty. This humble servant is seriously injured and has been bedridden lately. This humble subject has been unable to take care of Your Majesty. This subject ¡­ It''s a shame to the emperor, it''s a shame to the late emperor''s solitariness! "


    Zhao Jing lightly tapped the table with his index finger. His face was slightly red as he said, "Your Majesty, you remember the virtue of being the late Emperor. This Emperor is deeply gratified." "In the past, when the previous emperor collapsed and left behind all of his ministers, he helped me ascend the throne. This is what I am thinking ¡­"


    Wei Shuge bent over and asked, "Your majesty, are you drunk?"


    Zhao Jing seemed to have suddenly regained his senses as he rubbed the space between his eyebrows. "That''s right, I''m probably drunk!" And he said, "Prime Minister, do you know who assassinated you? "Daring to come to the Prime Minister''s Palace and assassinate him, that is simply courting death!"


    "This subject was unable to catch the culprit! "This matter has already been handed over to the Ministry of Justice. This subject believes that the Six Departments will handle it impartially and will return this subject''s justice." "Your majesty, thank you for your concern. It is your servant''s fault, your subject''s guilty!"


    "Prime Minister, if you say you are guilty, why don''t I punish you with a crime against the king!" Zhao Jing smiled.


    In the blink of an eye, the emperor''s expression completely changed. "Your Majesty ¡­"


    "I am only joking with you. Why are you so afraid?" Zhao Jing had a faint smile on his face. "Could it be that the Venerable One is really lying?" She stood up and walked step by step towards the bed. When he reached the bed, Zhao Jing suddenly staggered and pounced on Ke Bo Li, who was lying on the bed.


    Just at that moment, Cobbett''s reaction was almost instinctive. To his horror, he noticed the evil smile on Zhao Jing''s lips. It was too late for him to say anything.

 C82

    Zhao Jing lay drunk on the sickbed. Uncle Ke wanted to reach out to her, but he suddenly remembered that his arm was'' injured ''. He immediately tried to pull it back. However, it was now impossible to retract his arms. After all, Cobalt was a highly intelligent person with mismatched limbs. His arms were pressed under his body by Zhao Jing, which was exactly how he was holding her.


    And then? The wound on his arm had already sunk into the ground in front of Zhao Jing!


    However, Wei Shuge reacted quickly and immediately went forward in fear. "Is the emperor drunk?"


    Zhao Jing pushed her aside. Without even taking off his shoes, he climbed onto her bed. She leaned on the side of Cobalt''s bed, as if she was exhausted to the extreme, looking like a rascal. "All of you leave. I have a headache, I''ll rest for a while on the Prime Minister''s bed!"


    Upon hearing this, Wei Shuge bowed slightly hesitantly. "Yes!"


    Fuzi worriedly looked at Cobalt. Under Cobb''s instructions, he could only slowly step out of the bedroom.


    "Your majesty?" "My apologies!" Cabourn called out in a low voice as he tried to think of a way to stop the emperor from pursuing the matter of his fake injury. The only reason he could think of was that the wound was almost healed, but his body was weak, so the doctor told him to take care of it for a long time so he could stay on leave.


    It seemed like a good reason, enough to explain why he had been able to reach out and catch her.


    In a flash, Cobalt completed his mental preparations and gently whispered, "Your Majesty, your subject ¡­"


    Suddenly, the Emperor''s voice caught in his throat, and he froze on the spot, unable to recover from the shock. Could it be that the little Emperor had really gotten drunk? He slightly leaned forward and looked at Zhao Jing, who was breathing evenly with his eyes tightly shut, with disbelief in his eyes. Her long eyelashes were quietly drooping at this moment, leaving mottled silhouettes in the dim light. With a thump in his heart, Ke Boca was suddenly at a loss for words. Had Zhao Jing really fallen asleep on the edge of the bed?! What was going on? Could it be that the Emperor had come to the Prime Minister''s Estate to take a nap? This is ¡­ It was simply too inconceivable. No matter who it was told, no one would believe it.


    Zhao Jing seemed to be sleeping soundly. His scarlet cheeks were suffused with an enchanting peach color. It was as brilliant as the clouds in the sky, and it resonated perfectly with his pure white skin. She lay by the side of the bed, blocking Cobb''s way. Cobb wouldn''t dare to get out of bed easily. If he wanted to leave, he had to surpass Zhao Jing.


    What is an Emperor? That was the Son of Heaven! What was the difference between stepping over the emperor and conspiring against him? If that was the case, even if Cobalt had ten heads, it still wouldn''t be enough. With a sigh, Cobalt could only move to the corner of the bed. He tossed most of the blanket over Zhao Jing''s body to prevent her from freezing. If something bad happened to Zhao Jing in the Prime Minister''s Estate, then not to mention the people in the East, everyone in the world would be able to drown him with a single spit.


    The bedroom was so quiet that only the breathing of Ke Er and Zhao Jing could be heard.


    On the other hand, Zhao Jing was sleeping soundly, while Ke Bo Ling was sitting on pins and needles. The emperor was sleeping in his own bed, beside him! He was already accustomed to scheming against others, but now that he had suddenly produced an Emperor who did not follow common sense, Cobb could only rage!


    While Fuzi was outside, he was also worried. However, with Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan guarding the door, he couldn''t rush in to ask his master in charge of this. He could only walk back and forth outside the door.


    Zhao Yuannan chuckled, "What are you doing, servant? This is the Prime Minister''s Palace, not the Qian Yuan Palace. We aren''t even in a rush to serve the emperor, why are you so anxious? "The Emperor doesn''t eat people, and even more so, he can''t eat the Prime Minister."


    Prince Fu thought to himself, It''s not that I''m afraid the emperor will eat people, but that the Regent''s Mansion will eat people after a long time! Those who didn''t know what the Prime Minister had done to the Emperor. For such a long period of time, even those with pure minds couldn''t help but let their imaginations run wild.


    But on the surface, Prince Fu had to smile back. "Eunuch You must be joking. Your servant is worried about the emperor''s health." Since the emperor is already drunk, it''s only right for him to drink the sobering soup first and then sleep. Otherwise, it''s easy for his dragon body to be injured. " He turned to Wei Shuge and smiled, "Aunt Wei, what do you think? The emperor has been sleeping for quite some time. This servant is worried that the emperor might not be able to get used to our master''s bed. "


    "You really think too much, servant!" Wei Shuge smiled meaningfully. However, she knew in her heart that there were some things that needed to be done before it could be done. If time went on for too long, it would inevitably reveal flaws. Since the lucky guy gave her a way down, Wei Shuge naturally had to go down the stairs. She smiled at Prince Fu and said, "His Majesty has just recovered from a serious illness, and has been bedridden ever since. If it wasn''t for the fact that he was a bit drunk, he wouldn''t dare to sleep in peace."


    With that, Wei Shuge turned around and lightly knocked on the door. "Your Majesty, it''s getting late. You should return to the palace." "Your majesty?" As she spoke, Wei Shuge arched her back and carefully entered the room. When she raised her head, she saw that Zhao Jing had opened his eyes. She immediately bowed. "Your majesty, will this servant help you get up?!"


    Zhao Jing lazily turned over his body, looking at the slightly stiff Ke Boya who was nestled in the corner of the bed. She waved her hand, and Wei Shuge bowed in understanding before leaving the room, closing the door carefully behind her.


    The moment the door closed, Cobalt''s face tightened. "His Majesty is awake?"


    "You''re not awake? Do you want to spend the night here?" Zhao Jing rested a hand on his forehead, as if he were a sleeping Buddha. His dark eyes stared at the corner of the bed where Ke Bo Li was lying on. "Prime Minister, don''t you think that the way we''re getting along is a bit inappropriate?"


    "Your Majesty''s words are extremely true, this subject believes ¡­"


    "I thought that with the Prime Minister''s expression, if someone saw it, they would think that I had cheated you!" Zhao Jing didn''t seem to have any intention of getting up. He stared at the panic-stricken look on Ke Er''s face. She rubbed her forehead helplessly. "I suddenly feel that it''s a pity that the Prime Minister''s backyard is empty! "How about ¡­"


    "Your majesty!" "This subject is used to being alone. I''m afraid I''m not used to having people by my pillow."


    "Next to the Emperor''s bed, no one is allowed to sleep soundly." As he said this, the corners of Zhao Jing''s eyes twitched. His eyes, which had just woken up from a dream, were a bit blurry, but there wasn''t the slightest bit of emotion in them. It was so calm that it made people tremble with fear.


    Kobold clenched his fists and his body tensed up slightly.


    However, Zhao Jing laughed. "Why isn''t she allowed to sleep soundly next to the Prime Minister''s pillow?" But what was there to say? "The imperial physician within the palace is very skilled. If the Prime Minister ¡­"


    "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. This subject''s health is excellent!" Cobb said quickly. Are we going to go to his backyard? The more women there were, the more troubles there would be. Cobalt felt that he did not need women! He wasn''t one of those martial artists. When his hot blood had nowhere to go, he would turn into that man whose knees were full of gold and all of them landed on the woman''s body.


    Suddenly, Zhao Jing crawled forward a couple of times. He was so shocked that he immediately hugged his quilt tightly and widened his eyes. His back was pressed tightly against the wall without the slightest crevice. He was truly astonished in his heart. He had no idea what Zhao Jing was planning to do.


    Zhao Jing was lying in front of him with an evil smile on her face. Her misty phoenix eyes glimmered with a faint light. She looked at him wickedly, "The Prime Minister seems to be afraid of us? Are you worried that This Emperor will eat you? " With that, she turned to the edge of the bed.


    "Careful!"


    Zhao Jing landed safely on the ground. He restrained the wild and unruly expression on his face and naturally tidied up his clothes and the jade belt at his waist. "The Prime Minister is so worried about my safety, I am deeply gratified. Unfortunately, it''s getting late, and I have to return to the palace!"


    Saying that, she stared at Cobalt as if deep in thought, "Unfortunately, the Prime Minister is a man. If he were a woman, then she would have been able to support the imperial harem. It is indeed true that people are even more beautiful than peach blossoms, so beautiful that it is like one could shock the heavens! " Zhao Jing flicked his sleeve, turned around, and walked out of the room with a smile.


    No one knew what Zhao Jing had done in his room. They only knew that the Emperor had been inside for a very long time. When he had entered, he had been drunk and his entire body was swaying from side to side. Not only was he feeling refreshed, he was also exceptionally happy. The corners of his eyes seemed to be dyed with the color of peach blossoms, and he seemed to be unable to conceal his excitement.


    When Zhao Jing left, Li Yiheng let out a sigh of relief. It was fortunate that the emperor''s alcohol had disappeared quickly, otherwise, when he returned to the palace drunk, the Regent would not have been able to explain himself.


    However, Zhao Jing was a restless person. He placed his hands on his hips and said, "I''ve just woken up from the drinking and want to return to the palace!"


    Li Yiheng panicked when he heard this. "Your majesty, the capital just experienced a disturbance. It''s not safe outside. The Li Palace has existed for too long, I''m afraid the head of the palace will ¡­ "


    "Who is the emperor?" Zhao Jing ignored him and continued forward.


    Li Yiheng was about to say something when Zhao Yuannan grabbed his arm. "Lord Li, don''t waste your energy. When the emperor''s temper rose, no one would be able to persuade him!" Didn''t you see that the emperor is very happy today? "If you continue to speak and provoke the Emperor, then I''m afraid we won''t be able to bear the consequences."


    "The capital is not peaceful. What should we do if we meet a villain?" Lee was worried.


    "Then follow me!" Zhao Yuannan waved his horsetail whisk and said, "Your majesty has the blessing of the heavens. Your majesty is the son of the true dragon and the heavens are on your side. It''s just two or three villains, after all, they are under the feet of the Emperor, and there''s still the Regent''s Mansion in front of them.


    Li Yiheng sighed and nodded. "Qiongying!"


    Jon nodded. "I understand!"


    Zhao Yuannan also understood what they meant. They were just afraid that they would not be able to explain themselves to the Regent''s Mansion, that''s all. Carrying the horsetail whisk in his arms, Zhao Yuannan carefully followed behind Zhao Jing. From time to time, he would look around, worrying about Zhao Jing''s safety.


    "What did the Emperor see?" Wei Shuge whispered as she followed Zhao Jing closely to ensure his safety.


    "There''s something wrong with that cup of tea!" Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened. "Uncle Ke is pretending to be sick. He wants to be on good terms with me, but he''s also afraid that I''ll betray him."


    Wei Shuge did not understand. "This person is very shrewd, but what''s wrong with the tea?"


    "That''s a new cup of tea!" Zhao Jing looked meaningfully at Wei Shuge. "Uncle Ke is a scholar. He usually dances and writes in calligraphy, so it''s impossible that he doesn''t know much about the Way of Tea." New tea was easy to get on fire, but how could he dare to drink new tea when he was injured? Furthermore, that cup of tea has already turned cold. Why would such a cautious person not know to restrain himself and instead land in front of us? "


    Wei Shuge was suddenly enlightened. "He did it on purpose!"


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath. He halted his steps and looked at the bustling crowd in front of him.


    "Front... It''s the entrance to the Caishikou! " "Young Master?" Wei Shuge asked.


    "Your majesty, the Regent is waiting in the imperial study to discuss some important matters with you. There''s a change in the situation in the imperial court. Return quickly!"


    A change? Zhao Jing''s face tightened. Could it be the Qi family? He immediately turned around, "Return to the palace!"

 C83

    Zhao Jing hastily turned around. A blue carriage quickly passed by her. Someone lifted the curtain of the carriage window to take a look outside, then lowered the curtain once more.


    Within the imperial study.


    Dongfang Wenming was already sitting there and waiting with a cup of tea in his hand. He didn''t even raise his head when he heard the sound of footsteps entering the door, treating Zhao Jing as air. The door closed. Only Zhao Jing and Dongfang Wenming were left in the room.


    Zhao Jing pursed her lips, a light flickering in her eyes. She subconsciously sniffed her body, but she couldn''t hide the guilty conscience on her face that was still reeking of alcohol. Swallowing his saliva, Zhao Jing laughed dryly. "Father Zhong, why have you come to the palace?"


    "Have you had enough fun?" Dongfang Wenming put down the cup in his hand. With a light tone, he said in a somewhat unclear tone, "Have you caused enough trouble?" How was the Prime Minister''s manor? What kind of rare items could be found here? For example, the Prime Minister''s bed! "


    Zhao Jing giggled as he approached. "Father Zhong already knows?" This news spread very quickly! "


    "Does the emperor feel that his Dragon Couch is restless? Does he want that oily and powdery scholar to warm your bed?" Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes at her, the faint light carrying a distinct chill. "Your Majesty, what great skill you have! How could this subject not know that the emperor''s skin is as thick as a city wall? Is he planning to use the wine to get some act out of the show? "


    With a slight frown on his forehead, Zhao Jing sat there with a frown on his face. He looked to the east with a puzzled expression. This person was usually cold, so he didn''t say much. Why was he shooting out arrows today? The sun must have risen from the west, she thought.


    "Why aren''t you talking?" Dongfang Wenming snorted lightly, as if he was carrying some kind of unknown resentment.


    Zhao Jing straightened his body and grabbed the tea leaves in front of Dongfang Wenming. Then, he took two gulps.


    "That belongs to this official!" His face was even colder.


    Zhao Jing took a sip of the remaining flavor in his mouth and then placed the cup in front of him. He looked at him with a provocative gaze. "After I drink it, it will be mine!"


    Dongfang Wenming looked at her coldly without saying a word.


    "Father Zhong knew that I had to leave the palace, so he hurriedly brought me back. He said that he had something important to discuss with me ¡­" She smiled mischievously as she approached him, blinking her bright eyes, "Now that I''m back, why don''t you tell me? Could it be that this is just a pretext for Father Zhong, but Father Zhong is actually worried about me ¡­ Are you worried that I might have overslept on the Prime Minister''s bed? "


    "You still have the face to say that?" Dongfang Wenming slightly straightened his back. "Does the emperor even know who he is? Do you know what you can and can''t do? "


    "This Emperor knew that Ke Er didn''t dare to do it, so he dared to do it!" She stood up with a confident look. "Cobb has no woman by his side, so he knows very little about women. Even if I sleep in front of him, he won''t be able to recognize me." "Besides, I''m not really sleeping. I''m just pretending to be drunk to see what he''s up to!"


    "There has been no movement from the Qi family. We can''t just sit and wait for death." "No matter what happens outside, Father Zhong will only report it to me without reporting back. I can''t let Father Zhong decide everything. I''ll help you share your worries!" "It''s clear that Cobb is just pretending to be sick, I can''t let him off!"


    Dongfang Wenming played with the cup in his hand. He seemed to want to drink a bit, but then he remembered that she had already drunk a bit, so he put it down, "Then, what did you discover?"


    "Uncle Ke is feigning illness. Since I''ve exposed him, I''m sure that he won''t be able to continue feigning sickness very long!" Zhao Jing sighed. "But ¡­" "I didn''t expose him in front of everyone, but as smart as he is, he''ll surely understand!"


    "So what if I understand?" Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes. "Qi Yunshan handed over the paper and resigned as the Imperial Tutor of the dynasty. I request that the late emperor guard the imperial mausoleum and make Qi Rufeng pay for his sins!"


    Zhao Jing was dumbstruck. His eyes widened in disbelief. "What did you say?!" Qi Yunshan handed in his resignation letter? He ¡­ Could he bear it? "How can he let go of the rivers and mountains of Grand Xia, the figurehead of the dynasty, and the world of the Qi Clan?"


    At these words, Dongfang Wenming leisurely took out a paper from his sleeve. "Your Majesty, look for yourself!"


    Zhao Jing hastily opened the book. It was indeed written by Qi Yunshan himself. His every word was filled with tears and blood, and his words were filled with patriotism. The words'' the late emperor ''were everywhere. This truly stung Zhao Jing''s eyes. What patriotism? In the name of being a loyal official, he was just doing things for the rights, fulfilling his own ambitions!


    Qi Yunshan, was this using retreat to advance?!


    "What does the emperor think?" Dongfang Wenming stood up. When he stood up, Zhao Jing had lost his advantage in height. At first, she could only glance at him arrogantly, but now, she could only look up at him. Even if she stood on tiptoe, it would only be enough for her to crash into his embrace.


    Helplessly curling his lips, Zhao Jing let out a long breath. "Father Zhong''s question is as if I can really make a decision?!"


    Dongfang Wenming frowned as he looked at her. ''Why is this girl so angry after coming back from the Prime Minister''s Estate?'' Like a hedgehog with thorns! Dongfang Wenming stood with his hands behind his back. The two of them were standing face to face, staring at each other.


    "Alright!" In the end, it was Zhao Jing who lost and unconsciously muttered, "To say that I have thick skin, I can''t help but look at your thick skin." "You''re already this old, and yet you''re still glaring at a little girl like me. Don''t you even know how to be a little more secretive? Don''t you feel ashamed of yourself?"


    "Chi ¡­" Dongfang Wenming sucked in a breath of cold air. This was truly strange. This girl''s courage was really great today. Could it be that she was infected by the bed''s bed gas and had a bad feeling about it?


    Zhao Jing tilted his head, and the smell of alcohol wafted into his nose, piercing his sensitive nerves. In the next moment, Zhao Jing cried out in shock as he was lifted up by Dongfang Wenming. He was so shocked that Zhao Jing immediately grabbed his neck. "Dongfang Mingming, you''re scaring me to death?"


    Dongfang Cunming hugged her and sat on the soft couch. He placed her on his knees and held her in his arms, "As the ruler of the imperial court, how is it proper for you to smell alcohol all over? Didn''t the Emperor think carefully about the consequences before acting? You said you were intelligent, but you didn''t know it was a wolf under the old fox''s tutelage? "He didn''t take your skin off because you were lucky!


    Hearing this, Zhao Jing tilted his head, a puzzled expression appearing on his young face. "Father Zhong, aren''t your words too serious? That Uncle Ke is just a weakling, not like a wolf at all!" "At most, he''s just a blade belonging to Qi Yunshan. He can''t afford to raise such a big wave of trouble. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have neglected his own life when Qi Rufeng tried to rebel against him!


    "After what happened with Qi Rufeng, this master and disciple must have had a grudge. Now that we''ve visited the Prime Minister''s Residence, Qi Yunshan''s trust in Cobalt will be greatly reduced. From now on, it will be of no harm to us." The reason why Father Zhong scolded me and told me this is for the sake of Da Xia''s future, for the sake of helping him to eliminate the Qi family. "


    Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes. "Is there anything else?"


    Zhao Jing blinked. "No more!"


    "Comfortable?" he asked.


    "Hmm?" Zhao Jing was stunned. "What?"


    "How is the Prime Minister''s bed compared to the Qian Yuan Palace''s?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Zhao Jing swallowed a mouthful of saliva. She could clearly feel someone''s hand pinching her slender waist. It was as if they were pinching her fiercely. Zhao Jing immediately smiled. "The Prime Minister''s Palace''s bed is as hard as a coffin. It feels uncomfortable lying on it!" If I am to leave the palace next time, I would rather lie down by Father Zhong''s side and have a good night''s rest than go to the Prime Minister''s Estate and suffer any more! "


    The hand he placed on her waist slowly relaxed.


    Zhao Jing chuckled. He felt a chill run down his spine. Her life was his, why wasn''t her body her own now?


    "Father?" Zhao Jing called out in a low voice, then looked at him with a mischievous smile. "How do you plan to deal with this Qi Yunshan affair?" The moment the Imperial Jade Seal falls, all the civil and military officials and officials in the palace would be forced to scold me for being heartless and heartless! After all, Qi Rufeng rebelled, and Qi Yunshan did not participate in it at all.


    "Qi Rufeng has already been dealt with. Qi Yunshan did not plead for mercy and even sent a letter asking the six departments to handle this matter impartially." Everyone in the world knows that the Qi family only has one son. I have personally severed the bloodline of the Qi family and severed the root of Qi Yunshan''s existence. "Qi Yunshan is an old official who founded the country. I''ve already done my best. If we continue to hunt him down, everyone in the world will think that I ¡­"


    "Yes!" The East did not say so.


    Zhao Jing was startled. "What?!" Were they really going to let Qi Yunshan go? Qi Yunshan had given his resignation slip, which made it clear that retreat was the only way forward. How could Dongfang Mingming not understand? Right now, Dongfang Wenming wanted her to grant him this debt. Wasn''t this pushing her into a fiery pit?


    "What if Qi Yunshan goes back as well?" Zhao Jing was anxious.


    "Isn''t that perfect?" Dongfang Wenming expressionlessly looked at her, "My son was killed for plotting against me, and I followed closely behind, just in time to clean everything up. Your Majesty is relieved, and this humble subject is relieved as well. I will settle the score with you! "


    Zhao Jing was unable to guess what Dongfang Wenming was thinking. He had fought with Qi Yunshan for so many years, so how could he not understand Qi Yunshan''s thoughts? The Taifu Residence had such a large estate, and the imperial power that Qi Yunshan had accumulated throughout his lifetime. How could they possibly let it go just like that? There must be a bigger conspiracy behind letting go! As long as Zhao Jing''s Imperial Jade Seal fell, the entire Grand Xia would surely tremble!


    "But Father Zhong ¡­" Zhao Jing''s breathing quickened. "If Qi Yunshan ¡­"


    "Qi Yunshan, you don''t dare to rebel!" Dongfang Wenming was still calm. "If he wanted to rebel, then Qi Yunshan would have done it in one fell swoop the day Qi Rufeng started the fight. How could he have given the emperor the chance to retaliate?"


    "That''s because Qi Yunshan is worried about Father Zhong!" Zhao Jing hastily replied.


    "There are things that are not as simple as what His Majesty saw. Qi Yunshan has Qi Yunshan''s plan, but since he gave the emperor this chance, why didn''t the emperor make good use of it?" "Let''s announce this to the world tomorrow!" After saying this, Dongfang Wenming released her and slowly stood up. "Go wash yourself. Your body smells like alcohol and is very ashamed!"


    Zhao Jing froze on the spot. He held the paper in his hand, but it was as if he was holding a hot potato. His expression immediately changed. Qi Yunshan wanted to resign, and Zhao Jing couldn''t make up his mind to play the song before it was announced to the East. Once the matter was announced to the world, there would be no way to go back on his words.


    She should... Will they play?

 C84

    In terms of politics, Zhao Jing had never had the power to make a choice. Even this time, Zhao Jing seemed to have returned to the time two years ago when he had bestowed the death of Imperial Uncle Zhao Sizhi. At that time, Dongfang Wenming had held her trembling hand and placed the Imperial Jade Seal on top of the prepared imperial edict. In a blink of an eye, his royal uncle was granted death, which also affected many of the Zhao Family clansmen. From that time onwards, Zhao Yuannan lost his natural pride!


    "Your majesty?" Zhao Yuannan''s voice was hoarse. "This imperial edict..."


    "When This Emperor is still unable to act of his own accord, it is unavoidable to compromise." Zhao Jing''s fingertips gently brushed the lifelike dragon markings on the Imperial Jade Seal. His voice was heavy and slightly cold. "One day, I will make this Imperial Jade Seal belong to me alone. I will not be controlled by anyone else." As he said this, Zhao Jing had a smile on his face, as if the imperial edict before him was just a joke.


    Zhao Yuannan looked at her, "Your servant... "We''ll go and issue the decree now!"


    Under the decree, the world knew.


    The Imperial Tutor Qi Yunshan had resigned from his position as the Imperial Tutor and requested that an order be issued to head to the Royal Tomb to guard the mausoleum and redeem his son''s sins! For a time, the people inside and outside the capital were discussing what had happened.


    At that time, Qi Rufeng''s matter had only been a disturbance within the palace. Before the palace had a chance to make a ruckus, he had been ordered by Dongfang Wenming. Thus, the citizens of the capital had not personally witnessed Qi Rufeng''s rebellious behavior. After the incident, Qi Yunshan''s first choice was to abandon his car to protect the commander, and kill Qi Rufeng to keep his mouth shut! In the eyes of outsiders, the fact that one died without a proof was very much like framing. After all, no one would believe the fact that their son had rebelled while their father had refused to do anything!


    The Qi family only had a son like Qi Rufeng. Even if Qi Yunshan did not want to rebel, for the sake of his son''s roots in the Qi family, he would not just stand by and watch. When the commoners saw the emperor''s decree, the old tutor had to give up all power easily. They all felt that the emperor and the Regent''s Estate could not tolerate the old tutor, so they killed Qi Rufeng and forced him to withdraw from the struggle within the imperial court!


    As the drizzle continued to fall, the Grand Fu Mansion had already packed their belongings. Qi Yunshan had only taken away the tiny and delicate items, but he didn''t feel any attachment to them at all. None of the officials sent him off, nor did anyone dare to. The place where he used to be was now a family affair.


    In the drizzle, a young man wearing white clothes was holding an oil-paper umbrella in his hand as he calmly stopped. He held the handle of the azure bamboo umbrella in his hand and slightly raised the umbrella''s canopy. His eyes were serene as he looked at the mess behind the curtain of rain. As the wind blew past his hair, the corners of his lips curled up slightly as he looked at the golden lacquer plaque of the Supreme Fu Mansion with a faint smile. A trace of indiscernible chilliness flashed across his eyes.


    "Young master!" Looking at the scenery, he held up his umbrella and bowed, "Young Master, your cold has just recovered, it''s better that you go back and rest!"


    The man stretched out his hand and received a drop of rain. He smiled meaningfully. The day when everything is frozen will come to an end and the snow and ice will melt is the day that the earth will be resurrected! " After he finished speaking, he gripped the handle of the umbrella, and the veins on the back of his pure white hand began to bulge. He then turned around and walked into the rain.


    The gatekeeper stood at the door and watched as the figure disappeared into the distance. With a solemn gaze, he turned around to pay his respects to Qi Yunshan behind him. "Honored tutor, are we really leaving?"


    Qi Yun Shan walked out of the mansion and looked at the rain mist with a serious expression, "We have to go!"


    He had to go!


    The rain got heavier and heavier. The young man in white clothes was as warm as jade and had a picturesque look on his face. He climbed the stairs and slowly walked through the door of Fanhua Temple. The shop assistant quickly took the umbrella from his hand and shook off the rain on the umbrella''s surface. He respectfully replied, "Young master, you''re back!"


    The youth in white stood with his hands behind his back, watching the rain with a pale face. He couldn''t help but wipe his cape and cough softly, "The next rain, the smell of blood in the capital is not that bad!" Saying this, he faintly smiled, "After the rain, I can see the rainbow. Truly excellent!"


    Scene laughed and said, "Young master, after this rain, the autumn examination of the imperial government should begin! All the students under heaven and all those who have learned a lot will gather in the capital, and soon, the city will be bustling with noise and excitement. "


    "It''s better if it''s lively." The man laughed in an extremely gentle manner, "This capital should be bustling and lively! I hadn''t seen anything like it in years, and I missed the sight of my mother when she was alive. Unfortunately ¡­ The spring wind does not recognize the face of the old, wrongly gave the willow to the old. This year''s new ink is excellent, and in the next two days, the palace will be preparing to leave the palace.


    "Yes sir!" The scenery bowed.


    The rain had washed away the foul air in the capital, making the gloomy capital usher in a new day. As soon as the Ten Year Freezing Windows met, no one wanted to miss out on the triennial Autumn Competition. If they missed out on this year''s match, they would have to wait for another three years.


    After the rain, the capital city that was in its early stages was cleared of Qi Rufeng''s previous haze. Following the emperor''s imperial edict, Qi Yunshan went to the Royal Tomb to guard the tombs of the late emperor.


    On the day that Qi Yunshan left, Zhao Jing was standing on top of the city gates, watching as the simple carriage wobbled its way out of the capital''s borders. She straightened her body, and even though she was wearing civilian clothes, she did not change the cold air that was coming from her face. Qi Yunshan, leaving the capital alive today does not mean that you will return alive. My mother''s hatred can actually be fled? To exchange blood for blood, to exchange one''s life for another, this was all natural justice!


    "Young master, it''s getting late, time to go back!" Zhao Yuannan reminded him in a low voice.


    Zhao Jing came back to his senses and looked meaningfully at everyone behind him. From Wei Shuge to Zhao Yuannan, then from Zhao Yuannan to Li Zhiheng, from then on, every day of her life would be closely related to these few people. Now that Qi Yunshan was gone from the capital, there was only her and Dongfang Wenming left. This battle between the three of them had turned into a battle between her and Dongfang Wenming!


    "What happened to Young Master?" Zhao Yuannan asked in puzzlement, "Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"


    Hearing this, Zhao Jingyan laughed, "I''m hungry. Let''s go eat something before we go back!"


    Everyone saluted. Zhao Jing walked in front and followed behind, maintaining a certain distance between them and Zhao Jing.


    Entering an unfamiliar restaurant, Li Yiheng finally understood what was going on. The suspicion in the little emperor''s heart was heavy. No matter where she went, even if there was a dish she liked to eat in the restaurant, she would never enter it more than three times. Basically, Zhao Jing had picked restaurants that she hadn''t been to before in order to prevent others from finding out her habits and hobbies.


    Zhao Jing chose a quiet corner and sat down. Li Yiheng led his entourage to another table, carefully observing their surroundings to prevent any suspicious people from approaching.


    In an instant, Wei Shuge retreated after whispering something in Zhao Jing''s ear. It was as if she had left the restaurant and returned to Zhao Jing''s side after a short while. It was as if she had taken out something for him to see.


    "Full Moon Residence?" Zhao Jing pinched the piece of cloth in his hand, his expression somewhat reserved. Her fingers gently caressed the broken step, and the corner of her mouth unconsciously curled up, "That''s right, there''s no mistake!" I never thought that he would be so fast, it is truly out of my expectations. "


    "Young master, this is ¡­" Wei Shuge hesitated. "Have you made up your mind?"


    "The heart has the prerequisite of being born into the world. Next, I''ll have to see if this person can take on the heavy responsibility that I''ve given him!" Zhao Jing narrowed her dangerous eyes. "Find an opportunity and let me meet him!"


    Wei Shuge nodded. "According to the rules of the past years, the poetry meet will take place in a few days'' time. It can be considered a warm-up ceremony for this year''s Autumn Festival!" After some thought, Wei Shuge lowered her voice and said, "This matter has already been prepared in the capital. I heard that it was handled by a book called Fanghua Temple. I wonder how it will be arranged!"


    "Fanghua Temple?" Zhao Jing raised the center of his brows slightly. "Are you referring to the book, Mo Zhai?"


    "No!" Wei Shuge shook her head. "I''m more clear about the situation in the capital. Why don''t you let my Emperor speak of it!" With that, Wei Shuge threw a look at Zhao YuanNan. Zhao YuanNan understood and stepped forward.


    Zhao Yuannan, who was closer to them just now, naturally heard their conversation clearly, "The most famous study in the capital is the Imperial Palace''s Wenpeng Xuan. However, the palace had its own rules. Since he was working for the palace, he naturally couldn''t interfere in matters of the people, so he absolutely didn''t dare to step out. Furthermore, in the past two years, the supply of books and ink on the Sian Pen Pavilion has been somewhat inferior, and the Imperial Palace''s procurement method is currently planning to change the name of the Sian Pen Pavilion. "


    "So it came out with a beautiful temple?" Wei Shuge was enlightened.


    Zhao Yuannan smiled. "It''s not just the Fanhua Temple, there are also some other study rooms. Because once you put on the name of using the library, you will be able to achieve great success in the near future. However, this servant Fang Hua Zhai had actually heard it before! The reason why this place has a reputation even back when he was the late emperor is because the owner of this place is a scholar. His ancestors can be traced back to the previous dynasty, and he is the famous Wen Lianyi. "


    Zhao Jingzhong was startled. "This name sounds quite familiar. I seem to have heard of it somewhere before."


    "Your majesty, this is the former dynasty''s Grand Scholar, the Wen family ¡­" Zhao Yuannan lowered his voice and said, "This person is rich and knowledgeable. Since the founding of Da Xia Empire, he has always wanted to use this person as his own. However, this person has no interest in the imperial court. Later on, there was the Five Accumulations Pavilion, and in the early days of the late emperor, it became a place of wealth. However, one day, this Zi Fang Hua suddenly went to an empty building, for some unknown reason. "


    "A few days ago, the signboard of the restaurant was taken down and the name of the store was changed to Fang-Hua Zhai." Zhao Yuannan thought about it for a moment before continuing, "It takes a lot of time and effort to get this poetry meet. I assume that there''s a rich person behind all this, otherwise, he definitely wouldn''t be able to take over this poetry convention. More importantly, we still need the approval of the capital''s nobles. Otherwise, even if we have power and influence, it would still be difficult for us to convince the masses. "


    The waiter served the dishes. Li Yiheng examined the poison and Wei Shuge made up the dishes.


    Zhao Jing had a plan in mind. Most of the people who were able to attend the poetry meet were people who were confident in their own talents. There were also some pearls mixed in the sand. If she was smart enough to get people into the imperial court ¡­ It was excellent indeed!


    "Watch carefully, don''t let anything go wrong." Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened as he looked meaningfully at Zhao Yuannan. "I like liveliness. Maybe I''ll even join in on the liveliness!"


    Zhao Yuannan understood, "This servant understands!"


    Fanhua Temple?


    Zhao Jing was suddenly interested in the person behind Fang Hua Zhai. What kind of person could have such a profound background? What kind of person would dare to host this poetry feast as soon as he appeared? Could he be a descendant of the Wen family? Or was it someone related to the Wen family? At that time, the poetry meet would also happen, right?


    After finishing his meal, Zhao Jing walked out of the restaurant. Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure appear on the street. He was overjoyed and rushed out while everyone was not prepared.


    In the next moment, she ruthlessly bumped into someone. There was only a "Aiyo" sound ¡­

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    Zhao Jing wasn''t prepared for this, so he bumped into another person. If Wei Shuge hadn''t jumped up to catch her, Zhao Jing would have surely been sent crashing into the sky. Clutching his beating heart, Zhao Jing''s face paled as he looked at the young man who had just spoken. Zhao Jing was deeply apologetic for accidentally stepping on someone''s foot.


    The young man pointed at Zhao Jing and immediately scolded him. "No matter how you walk, you won''t grow any eyes. You can bump into others on such a wide street and even step on their feet. This is truly ¡­"


    "How dare you!" Suddenly, a reprimanding voice came from the side. Only then did everyone notice a very quiet man in white clothes standing beside this young man. The white-clothed man covered his lips and coughed, "Scene, don''t be rude!" Then, he slightly bowed towards Zhao Jing to show his respect. "I am gentle as ever. Just now, my servant spoke rudely and humbly. I hope young master will not take it to heart!"


    This was probably the first time that Zhao Jing had realized that, in addition to the fact that he wasn''t clear on the East, there was also a type of frail beauty that placed a man in her arms. The young man had a delicate and pretty appearance, but his eyes seemed to be filled with a faint trace of worry, causing those who looked at him to be moved. Wen Rusheng''s complexion was even whiter than Zhao Jing''s. It was as if he had stayed in this dark world for a very long time, to the point where his face had lost all color. It was extremely painful!


    "Wen Rusheng?" Zhao Jing returned to his senses and reported with a smile, "I have offended this little brother. I hope that Young Master Wen does not blame me!" She didn''t bother to look at his back, nor did she bother to think about what had just happened. She pretended that she had accidentally bumped into him. After all, Li Yiheng and the others were following behind her. If she made even the slightest movement, the news would spread to the ears of Dongfang Wenming.


    "How dare you!" Wen Rusheng smiled faintly and said, "Since everyone is fine, then this one will take his leave!"


    Zhao Jing clasped his fists and was about to open his mouth to speak when a horse carriage approached at lightning speed. He sped through the long street, feeling a slight sense of alarm in his heart. Wei Shuge immediately retreated to the side, protecting Zhao Jing. However, she was still a step too late.


    When the carriage passed by Zhao Jing, a group of black-clothed men suddenly rushed out from within the carriage like a swarm of bees. They pounced on Zhao Jing. The blade was sharp and cold. The sudden massacre frightened the citizens on the street. In an instant, everyone was running and trampling on the street, and the entire street was thrown into chaos. People squeezed and people bumped into each other. The scene was too chaotic to clean up.


    There were advantages to prosperity and disadvantages to liveliness. Just like now, the situation had turned into a mess. Li Yiheng and his men were scattered within the crowd, watching helplessly as the assassins surrounded Zhao Jing and Wei Shuge.


    Zhao Yuannan rushed to the corner and shouted, "Protect the young master! "Protect the young master!"


    Gritting his teeth, Li Jun soared into the air and stepped on the shoulder of the common folk before pouncing towards the assassin. Even if it was only him, he had to desperately protect the emperor. Else, he would not be the only one to die. Countless people would be implicated in this.


    These killers were originally a piece of cake for Wei Shuge. However, with the innocent commoners around her, even if she wanted to use her fists, she was still a bit hesitant. If he killed the common people, then in the future, Zhao Jing would inevitably be blamed for this. Therefore, Wei Shuge could only defend Zhao Jing while she tried her best to defend against these fatal attacks.


    Zhao Jing was panicking. He knew that Wei Shuge''s martial arts couldn''t be used here, so he looked around for an escape route.


    A cold light flashed past. Zhao Jing widened his eyes in shock. He watched as the cold weapon, carrying a biting cold killing intent, approached him. She didn''t react for a moment and forgot to dodge.


    At that moment, a force suddenly pushed Zhao Jing away. "Get out of the way!"


    Blood splattered everywhere, the redness of it causing Zhao Jing to snap out of her daze. She tumbled to the ground, rolling to the side of the street towards the foot of the stairs. Zhao Jing scrambled up the stairs and sat on the stone floor in front of the shop. Immediately, cold sweat began to seep out of his forehead.


    Just a little more! Just a little more! The knife landed on her face and almost split her into two. Anyone would have been scared to the point where their legs went limp. Zhao Jing was also a human. He was just flesh and blood. This time, he was truly frightened. His face was deathly pale! She panted heavily as she heard the rapid sounds of armor being armoured. It was the sounds of fighting that had shocked the patrolling soldiers in the capital.


    "Young Master?" Wei Shuge was also quite frightened. She broke the neck of an assassin and landed beside Zhao Jing. Seeing Zhao Jing''s uncontrollable trembling, Wei Shuge revealed a terrified expression. "Where are you hurt?" Young Master, where are you hurt? "


    "I-I''m not hurt!" Zhao Jing felt a chill run down his spine, and his body began to tremble violently. He felt as if his heart was about to jump out of his throat. "He''s ¡­ he''s scared!" Shuge, Shuge, I almost died! "He almost got hacked into ¡­"


    "It''s my fault, I did not protect the young master well!" Wei Shuge gritted her teeth. "I was too careless this time, but there won''t be a next time! Young master, everything is alright! Don''t be nervous! "It''s fine!"


    "Young master!" Zhao Yuannan tumbled to the ground at Zhao Jing''s feet. "Where are you hurt?"


    Li Yiheng had already taken down one of the assassins, and his attendants followed closely behind. They quickly pressed down that black-clothed man, tightly pressing down on the ground, not allowing the assassin to move at all. At this point, Li Jun took large strides forward and knelt before Zhao Jing. "This lowly subordinate deserves to die for not protecting the young master properly!"


    "Stop talking, let''s go!" Zhao Jing stayed outside the palace. "Go back!"


    Behind him, there was a cry of surprise, "Young Master? How are you, young master? "


    Only now did Zhao Jing remember that Wen Rusheng had pushed him away earlier. If it weren''t for Wen Rusheng, she would have been drenched in blood on the spot! Zhao Jing turned around with a slight frown on his face. When Wen Rusheng pushed her away, his arm was injured by the assassin''s knife. He was holding his arm tightly and blood kept seeping through his fingers, staining his tattered white sleeves red.


    Taking a deep breath, Zhao Jing walked in front of Wen Rusheng and took out a handkerchief from his sleeve. He quickly pressed it against the wound on Wen Rusheng''s arm. I will definitely repay you for saving my life. I will send someone to send you back! "


    Wen Rusheng''s face was as pale as paper. "It was a simple task, there''s no need to thank me." Saving a life was better than building a seven-leveled pagoda. If it were anyone else, they would probably not stand idly by the side and watch! If Young Master is unharmed, then it''s extremely good. When one lives, it''s better than everything else! " With that, Wen Rusheng turned and left.


    "Wait!" Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened. "You saved me. Whatever you want, just say it!"


    "If you ask for repayment for saving me, then what is the difference between you and those people who killed me? "His intentions were not out of goodwill, but out of malice." Wen Rusheng pressed on her wound and said, "Meeting is fate. If fate wills it, we will meet again. Goodbye!"


    With that, Wen Rusheng did not linger any longer.


    Zhao Jing stood on the spot, watching as his back gradually disappeared into the distance. He bent over and picked up a piece of cloth from the ground. It was a sleeve that was warm as air. On the pure white satin, there was a lifelike jade-green plum blossom embroidered on it. Now that it was stained with some blood, it seemed abnormally agile and was extremely beautiful to look at. Holding the piece of cloth in his hand, Zhao Jing''s expression was grave. No one knew what she was thinking at this moment.


    Suddenly, the attendant shouted, "There''s poison in his teeth, he took it!"


    Li Hengheng took a few steps towards the subdued man in black. The assassin had already committed suicide by taking poison and had lost all signs of life in his nostrils. "Damn it!" When he opened the assassin''s mouth once again, his expression suddenly changed from shock. "How could it be ¡­"


    Zhao Jing glanced at Wei Shuge, who understood his meaning and quickly walked to Li Yiheng''s side. She couldn''t help but be surprised. "A tongue-tied person?" It''s a Death Soldier! "


    "Death warrior?" Zhao Jing had heard of this phrase before.


    The so-called Death Soldiers never gave up until their goal was achieved. If they were captured alive, they would bite the poison sac hidden in the gaps of their teeth and would not leave anyone alive. Death Soldiers were loyal to their masters and would not have thoughts of their own. They were only weapons used to kill people. They only followed orders!


    "It''s not safe outside the palace. Young master, you should return quickly!" Zhao Yuannan was getting anxious.


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes and looked at Li Yiheng. "I''ll leave this matter to you!" She turned around and left. She did not want to encounter such a situation a second time. This time, Wen Rusheng came. If there was a next time ¡­ She might not be so lucky. However, he was suspicious as Zhao Jing was. He couldn''t help but feel suspicious in his heart. This so-called ''coincidental'' was actually just a coincidence?


    This matter would never be able to be concealed from the Residence of the Regent.


    When Zhao Jing stepped into the palace hall, Dongfang Wenming immediately followed. She was so shocked that she immediately straightened up and took two steps back.


    "Your majesty, I didn''t think this humble subject would arrive so quickly." Before she could say anything, Dongfang Mingming had already taken the lead.


    Zhao Jing swallowed his saliva, "Father Zhong, you ¡­ How did you get here so fast? " She noticed that his gaze was a little strange and immediately realized that her body was covered in blood. She hurriedly explained, "I''m not injured, and this blood isn''t mine either!"


    Hearing this, the coldness in Dongfang Wenming''s eyes lessened. He sized up Zhao Jing from head to toe. Zhao Jing was dressed in plain clothes and a dark blue robe just like his. His delicate features made him look even more valiant and imposing. Even if he left her in the crowd, he would still be able to see her. At least, that was what he believed deep down in his heart.


    Dongfang''s tone was so cold that he said, "Come here!"


    Zhao Jing curled his lips and carefully moved closer to him. "Father Zhong is angry?"


    He bent down slightly and brushed the blood off her clothes with his finger, before resting it on her chest. She exerted a little strength on her fingertip, jabbing at her heart until it hurt a little.


    Zhao Jing wrinkled his brow. He felt that this person''s expression was extremely ugly. Where was the warmth that they had agreed on?


    "Why are you looking at me like that, Father Zhong?" Zhao Jing pursed her lips as her gaze darted around. "Zhen, Zhen really isn''t injured. Don''t, don''t lock Zhen up any longer. This palace is really depressing. Zhen only wanted to go out of the palace, but he really didn''t expect that ¡­"


    "Bring more people with you next time!" Dongfang Wenming said.


    "I ¡­" "Hmm?" Zhao Jing raised his head and stared at him, his eyes filled with disbelief. Her young and tender face was filled with obvious surprise. She felt like she was hallucinating. He is not known in the East... You don''t object to her leaving the palace? Could it be that the sun was rising from the west?


    Dongfang Wenming straightened up and stood with his hands behind his back, his face was filled with confusion. "In the future, if Your Majesty wants to leave the palace, you just have to openly pick the best servants. You don''t need to bring those trash! When the Emperor leaves the palace, his safety comes first. Understood? "


    Zhao Jing nodded his head like he was pounding garlic. "Understood!"


    "Do you know who were the people who tried to assassinate you today?" Dong Fang asked in a faint voice.


    Zhao Jing''s mind went blank. "Death Soldiers!"


    "What else?" he asked again.


    Zhao Jing shook his head.


    Dongfang Wenming frowned slightly as he thoughtfully looked at her. He then handed something over to Zhao Jing. "Do you recognize this?"


    Zhao Jing widened his eyes in astonishment as his body suddenly tensed up.


    This is...

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    Zhao Jing didn''t dare to believe his eyes. "How is this possible?" I have seen this seal before, it is the seal of the late emperor, it is the seal of my royal father ¡­ Why is it in your hands? " Logically speaking, the late Emperor''s belongings should have been buried together with the late Emperor, buried in the Royal Tomb. It was absolutely impossible for them to be left behind in the outside world. Could it be that his grave was stolen?


    A small square stamp, engraved with lifelike dragon markings, with a fine emerald embedded on top. Those who had served the late emperor before should have recognized it as the object that the late emperor loved to play with before his death. This emerald was especially rare, no matter if it was in terms of color or water quality. It was difficult to find another one in this world, so Zhao Jing felt that this emerald was real!


    "It seems like the emperor still remembers!" "When the Emperor ascended to the throne, he looked at the late emperor''s funeral list, and there was indeed a square stamp on it. It also had the appearance of a seal, so it isn''t strange for the Emperor to recognize it. In reality, when the late emperor passed away, this thing had disappeared without a trace, and was nowhere to be found in the palace! This subject was worried that it would cause trouble, so I ordered someone to write it down on the list, making a fake one to follow the late emperor. "


    Zhao Jing walked up to the table and smoothed his sleeves as he opened up the imprint.


    Red imprints and red imprints were exceptionally clear on the white paper. There were four words inscribed on it: Playing with the ink is sweet! Thus, this palace''s first Agarwood Tower, the Suixiang Tower''s signboard, was written by the late emperor.


    "Playing with the ink, it''s time for the incense!" Zhao Jing''s expression darkened. "Since it''s already gone missing, then where did you get this item called ''Father Zhong''?"


    Dongfang Wenming looked meaningfully at Zhao Jing. "Inside the stomach of an assassin!"


    Zhao Jing''s eyebrows shot up. "What?" Swallowing it? " In the next moment, she quickly loosened her grip. There was a trace of disgust on her face. "You took it back from your stomach?" After saying that, she subconsciously swallowed her saliva.


    Seeing this, Dongfang Wenming smiled. "Don''t worry Your Majesty, this thing has already been cleaned. How could something like the late emperor be tainted by those petty filth? Besides, the Death Soldiers have poison on their bodies. This subject is afraid that this poison will stain the seal and harm the emperor! "


    Zhao Jing let out a sigh of relief. "That''s good." With a frown, she brought her hand to her nose and took a light sniff. There was a faint fragrance of pine resin, but it was not repulsive at all. She was relieved, but she was also unwilling to retrieve the seal again. "Father Zhong, can you find out why this seal would appear in the hands of these Death Soldiers?


    "This humble subject has investigated and discovered that among them, there is one Death Soldier whose identity is very special. He is actually the descendant of a criminal that was exiled when the previous Emperor was exiled. From this, I have reason to wonder whether the descendants of sinners who have disappeared along the way or disappeared in exile have all been taken in. "These people share a common trait. Without exception, they all have a deep grudge against the imperial government." Dongfang Wenyi''s eyes darkened, "So, even if these people were captured alive, they wouldn''t speak up and reveal any secrets!"


    When Zhao Jing heard this, he felt a chill run down his spine. "Father Zhong, you''re saying that the person behind all of this has been planning for a long time?" "This person has been training deathsworn since the late emperor''s era. His goal was to fight against the imperial government and commit heinous crimes."


    This was the meaning of Dongfang Wenming''s words. However, after Zhao Jing figured it out, he didn''t say anything else. This matter wasn''t as simple as it seemed on the surface. The opponent had planned this for a long time, but he didn''t deliberately hide his identity. Instead, he used the assassin''s hand to return the Emperor''s seal. What did this mean?


    This meant that the other party was not afraid of the imperial government at all, and had the intention of provoking him!


    Zhao Jing gnashed his teeth. "Since these people have already entered the capital, I will definitely not let them off!" To assassinate the emperor, you deserve to be punished! "


    Dongfang Wenming looked at her and spoke with a solemn voice, "Come here."


    With a tremble of his heart, Zhao Jing snapped out of his daze and walked towards him with his brows half-lowered. She pursed her lips tightly, and when she walked up to him, she regained her initial cowardice, as if she were a child who had done something wrong and was still childish.


    He didn''t say anything. He reached out his hand to hold her cold hand. Her figure was reflected in his eyes. She stared straight at him, not knowing what he was thinking. She was used to not seeing through him and could not understand him at all.


    In a flash, Dongfang Wenming changed the topic. "The Autumn Competition is about to begin, does the emperor have any plans?"


    Zhao Jing thought to himself, ''Is he trying to trick me?''


    By now, Qi Yunshan had left the capital, and the only person in the imperial court who had yet to become the leader was none other than himself. So no matter what the East was up to, before Cobb called for a holiday, the Court would follow only the East as its leader.


    However, Zhao Jing didn''t believe that Qi Yunshan was willing to let go of everything! How could an old man who had so much power and power and didn''t even care about his son stay in the Royal Tomb? If he said that he had changed his mind, Zhao Jing wouldn''t believe it even if he died!


    Zhao Jing looked confused. "This is the first time I''ve ever done something like this in the Autumn Competition. I really don''t know what to do!" This was indeed the truth. Although Zhao Jing had been looking forward to the Autumn Competition, this was the first time in her life that she had become an emperor. This was the first time she faced those students from the Autumn Competition.


    "Did Shi Zhonggu teach you what to do?" Dongfang Wenming held her hand and slowly held her wrist. His fingers gently rested on her wrist.


    Zhao Jing suddenly understood a principle. Never play tricks with someone like Dongfang Wenming, because he could also think of anything that could be imagined. In fact, he could even think it through more thoroughly. As long as there was something wrong with her heart, he would know if she was lying. The East did not understand. How could a person that even he could not easily believe believe others?


    "I don''t have time to ask." Zhao Jing calmly said.


    The corners of Dongfang Wenming''s lips curled up slightly. "Since Your Majesty doesn''t know anything, why don''t we hand over all of our authority to Lord Shi?" Shi Zhonggu was a person who was well-versed in learning. Since he was the one in charge of this, the officials would definitely be convinced! The Emperor can watch from the side, and experience life and death alike. "


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly. "Father Zhong is right!"


    Their gazes met. His fingertips were still pinching her wrist, and a smile yet not a smile appeared on his face. "Your majesty, go find Shi Zhonggu and have a good talk with him. Back then, not even the late emperor was able to persuade him. Then, Dongfang Wenming released his hand, "This humble subject still wants to pursue the assassin, I will take my leave!"


    Zhao Jing stood on the spot, cold sweat dripping down his back. Seeing Dongfang Wenming walk out of the gate, her hands trembled slightly. If Dongfang didn''t know that she was planning the Autumn Trial, who knew what would happen?


    Dongfang Wenming had thrown out Shi Zhonggu''s move. Was it to test her or was there some other motive? In the imperial court, most of the civil officials were summoned by Qi Yunshan and Ke Bo. If they wanted to replace Qi Yunshan''s power, they could exchange new blood for old.


    Letting out a long breath, Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes and hummed in a low voice, "We''ll see what happens in the East!"


    Dongfang Wenming had just reached the palace road and fiercely sneezed. He immediately stopped and looked somewhat confused. When he came back to his senses, he looked at Zhou Zhiqian with a slight frown on his forehead.


    Zhou Zhizi was stunned, "I''m afraid I caught a cold? Do you want a doctor to take a look?! "


    Dongfang Wenming''s brows tightened even more when he heard this. "There are so many students in the capital. We need to be well-prepared outside the palace. If there''s any mishap or we get people to sneak in, we know the consequences."


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizi nodded.


    "Do you know if there''s anyone by the emperor''s side who wishes to serve you?" Dongfang has slowed down.


    Zhou Zhizhi shook his head, "No!"


    "According to the habits of the past years, the capital will host a poetry contest before the Autumn Examination. With such a lively event, the emperor will definitely leave the palace and will definitely not stand idly by the side. This king must report everything that anyone the emperor sees or says to him. This king needs to know all the details! "


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizhi bowed.


    It wasn''t that Zhao Jing didn''t know that Dongfang Wenming had sent people to watch over her, but she didn''t expect it to be such a big battle formation. He had told her to pick some people to lead, but now she was sending someone over!


    "Your majesty?" Zhao Yuannan quickly entered the room and carefully closed the door, "It has been two days, the Regent''s Manor is still guarding outside the Qianyuan Palace. As long as the emperor goes out, they will follow him and say they are ordered to protect the emperor."


    Zhao Jing was standing by the window with his hands behind his back, as if he didn''t care about those things. "What else?"


    "The Regent ordered that these people are carefully selected. If the Emperor wants to leave the palace, he only needs these people to follow him!" Zhao Yuannan''s voice dropped to a whisper. "Your majesty, we..." Do you still want to leave the palace? "


    "Come out!" "Why not?" Zhao Jing smiled evilly. "Do you think Dongfang Xi is stupid enough to let people follow me so blatantly? You can''t really think that''s the way it is, right?" Elder brother Nan, think it over in your head! "


    Zhao Yuannan stared blankly for a long time. "His Majesty means ¡­" Ming Xiu plank the way, secretly working for Chen Cang?! "


    Wei Shuge pushed the door open and rushed in. "Your majesty, the investigation is complete!" In his hand he held the piece of cloth that had been cut off from Wen Rusheng''s body. "The weaver weave says that this cloth looks very plain, but it''s fine satin. It''s usually used by high ranking officials and nobles. Even if he is not a noble or noble person, he should be a country bumpkin with wealth. Normal people cannot afford to use him! "


    "Furthermore, the Plum Blossom embroidery on it is even more extraordinary. The people from the Weaving Workshop have seen the embroidery on it before, and they all agree that it is a top-grade Shu embroidery. Generally speaking, because of the small amount of the brocade, only tribute was allowed to be used for personal purposes, unless it was bestowed by the Emperor. "Because of the exquisite craftsmanship and the high price of the embroidery, very few people are able to afford it. So ¡­" Wei Shuge placed the piece of cloth embroidered with a bayberry on the table. "Wen Rusheng is either rich or noble!"


    The other meaning was that Wen Rusheng''s identity was not simple!


    "In the past two to three years, His Majesty didn''t bestow much Shu embroidery. This servant remembers that only Regent''s Mansion, Supreme Fu Mansion, Prime Minister''s Mansion, and a few others had been rewarded. Plum Blossom... Plum blossoms are rather rare. The ones that you see the most are peonies, peonies, peonies, and lotus flowers. There aren''t even any empress in the imperial harem, only concubines! "


    "You should remember it well!" Zhao Jing gazed at the exquisite plum blossoms on the satin, his eyes somewhat gloomy.


    "Why would the Emperor want to investigate this Wen Rusheng?" Zhao Yuannan did not understand, "Although the favor of saving a person''s life is as big as the sky, it should not be enough to get to the bottom of this, right?"


    "Don''t you understand?" Wei Shuge''s face turned slightly cold. She was just about to open her mouth when she suddenly rushed straight to the door.

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    Wei Shuge quickly opened the door and left with a slightly startled look on her face. Although there were guards outside, they were still guarding from afar. Wei Shuge was astonished. She walked out of the hall door and surveyed her surroundings. She couldn''t help but suspect, "Did I hear wrong?"


    "What''s wrong?" Zhao Yuannan came out and looked around. There were no abnormalities in the surroundings, and it was impossible for anyone to be hiding on the rooftop in broad daylight.


    "It''s nothing!" Wei Shuge hesitated for a moment. "I''m probably too nervous." Turning around and returning to the hall, Wei Shuge''s face was still filled with suspicion as she said, "I must have heard wrong!" With that, Wei Shuge turned to Zhao Jing and said, "Your Majesty, that Wen Rusheng ¡­"


    However, Zhao Jing stopped Wei Shuge from speaking again. Wei Shuge did not understand and looked at Zhao Yuannan. For a moment, she did not understand what Zhao Jing meant. Why did he not say anything?


    Zhao Jing''s gaze darkened as he stared at Wei Shuge. "Why did you run out just now?"


    "I don''t know why, but this servant always felt that someone was hiding and heard some soft sounds, so this servant ran out." Wei Shuge frowned. "But there''s nothing out of the ordinary. I guess it''s just a hallucination!"


    "Did you ever have a hallucination problem?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Wei Shuge shook her head.


    Zhao Jing sneered. "That shouldn''t be the case now!"


    Hearing this, Wei Shuge''s body suddenly straightened up. The Emperor''s meaning was ¡­ She immediately glanced at the rooftop and thoughtfully looked back at Zhao Jing. In her heart, she somewhat understood what was going on. After a long exhale, Wei Shuge fell silent.


    Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back, a cold expression on his face. "The three of them have now become a battlefield for two people. I can imagine that my future life will not be so good." Together with all of you, we must be careful! " She smiled faintly, her expression so gentle as if the spring breeze of the third month had settled upon her, "Give me a little more attention, it''s time to fight with wits and courage!"


    Zhao Yuannan held the whisk in his hand. "Your majesty, then what should we do now?"


    "Is everything ready outside?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Wei Shuge had already taken out the package from the cabinet. "The Full Moon Restaurant is now full of scientists, and Sky No. 1 Room was left a long time ago. I presume that the Regent''s Mansion have spies there, so there''s no need for us to hide!" With that, Wei Shuge glanced at Zhao Yuannan, "Quickly go and prepare, you''ll be leaving soon!"


    Zhao Yuannan saluted and hurried to get ready to leave.


    Zhao Jing left the manor in a magnanimous manner. The Residence of Regent''s servants were only protecting him from afar. Li Yiheng led his men and served him, so that Zhao Jing wouldn''t get angry. Everyone knew that the little Emperor''s temper wasn''t good and that he could even roll around in the throne room. What else could the little Emperor not do? So don''t provoke the little emperor!


    Zhao Jing walked out of the carriage with a smile on his face. He turned around to look at Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan. "Do you know why all of these examinees come to Full Moon Restaurant for the Autumn Competition?"


    "It''s probably related to the Full Moon Residence''s name!" Zhao Yuannan said.


    Zhao Jing nodded. The navy blue robe accentuated her tall and straight posture, making her look extremely imposing. "The moon has a toad palace. The so-called ''looking at the moon'' is the same as getting a golden cinnamon when you enter the toad palace! The meaning is extremely good, so these students are also willing to wager this prize money! "


    Wei Shuge chuckled. "This servant really didn''t know that there was such a big meaning to this place. I only thought it was Full Moon Gazing at the moon and thought it was only looking up at the moon! "In the end, he''s not a scholar after all. He can''t even compare himself to Young Master''s knowledge."


    "There are many things you don''t know!" Zhao Jing held his hands behind his back and walked into the Full Moon Residence with a smile on his face.


    The place was bustling with activity before they had even entered the door. Upon entering, they saw that it was crowded and the lobby was filled with people. Seeing this, Zhao Yuannan followed the waiter and led the way. Wei Shuge and Li Yiheng protected Zhao Jing on the left and right as they walked towards the second floor. When Zhao Jing went upstairs, there were quite a few people below who raised their heads to look at her. Even though she did not have many precious items with her, the wealth she had nurtured in the palace in the past two years had already surpassed the shine from gold, silver, and other dead objects.


    Zhao Jing''er was dressed in a dark blue suit with a fitting cut. There was a clean band around her waist and a jade pendant hung on it to indicate her identity as a young master. She surveyed her surroundings extremely casually, as if she didn''t have any purpose and was just a person that she could do whatever she wanted. However, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan knew very well that the little emperor didn''t have much of an advantage. "She then swept her eyes across the hall and took note of those people.


    Zhao Jing lifted his clothes and walked towards the Sky Room.


    Entering the room, he closed the door. Li Yiheng stood guard outside while Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge followed him inside.


    A directory had long been laid out on the table, and Wei Shuge handed it over respectfully. "Young Master, these are the names of all the residents of Full Moon Restaurant. Their names and accounts are all available for investigation!"


    Zhao Jing seemed to be looking for something. Zhao Yuannan hastily asked, "Is Young Master looking for Wen Yufeng?"


    However, Zhao Jing didn''t utter a single word. He didn''t admit it nor deny it. Instead, he was immersed in the joy of his search. First page, no; second page, no; third page... Even after she had finished reading the last page, she still did not find the name she was looking for. Zhao Jing''s expression didn''t seem right. She raised her head and hesitantly looked at Wei Shuge. "Are they all here?" Are you sure you didn''t leave anything out? "


    "Before we moved in, the names of all the candidates from Full Moon Pavilion were listed here! Logically speaking, there should not be any omissions. " Wei Shuge was puzzled. "What is Young Master suspecting? Did you find something amiss? "


    Zhao Jing frowned. "There''s no such thing as'' Wen Rusheng ''."


    "So Young Master is looking for him!" Zhao Yuannan smiled. "This servant has already checked. This Young Master Wen does not live in the Full Moon Residence, and..." Not in all the inns in the capital. "


    "That''s true. How could such a rich man not have a place to stay in the capital?" Zhao Jing suddenly laughed. "It''s because I was too stubborn and forgot about this." Right, where is Wen Yufeng? "


    Wei Shuge bowed. "Because he took Young Master''s clothes to the Full Moon Restaurant, so ¡­" He''s in the Earth Room 1, which is to the left of the end of the corridor. It can be considered as a preferential treatment, but it''s not a special preferential treatment. After all, with Wen Yufeng''s status, he couldn''t live in a Sky Room. Anyone who could live in this room had to have a family background.


    "Young master, do you want to meet me?" Wei Shuge asked.


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "I won''t be seeing you for the time being. Let''s wait until after the poetry contest." "Although I want to cultivate my own forces, if it''s just embroidery, I might as well not use it. I don''t want to mess up when the time comes!"


    "That''s right!" Wei Shuge nodded.


    There was a commotion outside the door. The waiter came in with some tea and snacks, but he was stopped by Li Eheng outside to interrogate him.


    Zhao Jing was waiting with a peace of mind. If he didn''t let Li Yiheng be at ease, then the Regent''s Estate wouldn''t be at ease either. Therefore, this hurdle was necessary, and Zhao Jing and Dongfang Wenming didn''t need to worry too much about it. After all, it was the Monarch''s Submission, and safety first was not a mistake!


    Not long after, Li Yiheng let the waiter in.


    The waiter brought the tea and dishes in and respectfully bowed to Zhao Jing. "Young master, please enjoy your tea and refreshments!"


    Zhao Jing remained calm and collected. He gently lifted the teacup''s lid with his slender fingers and glanced at the tea in the cup. "The tea''s a bit hot. Let''s hang it for a while before you drink it." Saying that, she smiled meaningfully, "Do you have anything good here?"


    "What kind of steamed buns? Crystal Cake? What do you want?" The waiter asked with a smile.


    Zhao Jing said, "I want the Plum Blossom Cake, do you?"


    The waiter glanced at Wei Shuge and said, "There''s really nothing like that!"


    "Then get someone to look for it for me. I don''t want anything else but the Plum Blossom Cake!" Zhao Jing''s fingertips loosened and the lid of the cup dropped back onto the cup. "Do you understand?"


    Wei Shuge wrote a few words on the waiter''s palm, then said, "This silver is for you. Remember to treat my family''s young master with the most delicious snacks. If you can satisfy my family''s young master, then you will be heavily rewarded!"


    The waiter bowed, "This servant understands!" After saying that, he quickly bowed and left the room with the tray.


    Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened slightly. "To be able to avoid Susu Ge''s spies and have his clothes embroidered with the best of the best, whose family''s young master is this?" "He looks pretty good, but his whiteness is a little strange. Just by looking at his movements, you can see that he is a gentle young master, Yan Ruyu." After taking a sip of tea, Zhao Jing rubbed his glabella and asked, "Why do I not believe that it was a coincidence?"


    "The Young Master met him and coincidentally met with an assassination attempt?!" Wei Shuge''s expression was heavy. "There''s nothing in this world that''s coincidental. There are some things that I really can''t say for sure."


    Zhao Jing glanced at Zhao Yuannan. "Have you contacted him?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan said, "They are saying that they will be arriving at noon in the pavilion at the Full Moon Restaurant. They should be arriving in about an hour! Young master, is there something wrong with this? "If the Regent''s Estate knew, I''m afraid ¡­"


    "So what if you know? He was the one who asked me to hand over the power to Shi Zhonggu and let me handle the matter on my own. "A man doesn''t budge, don''t tell me he wants to go back on his word?" Zhao Jing snorted, "Even if I have caused some ridiculous things, it''s still a matter of time. But he can''t afford to lose such a person!" If the Residence of the Regent were to find out about this matter, Dongfang Wenming would cover it up for me instead, so you don''t have to worry about it, just recklessly do as you please! "


    Wei Shuge nodded. "He''s already been invited. He''s just waiting for Young Master to speak and see if he can handle this matter!" Just that, Young Master, are you sure? This has already been decided for a long time, unless Young Master reveals his identity, it will not be easy! "


    "It''s precisely because it isn''t easy that it makes one feel agitated. I want to give it a try!" Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back. "I want to see what happens in the capital!" "Whoever dares to move, no one dares to move. Whoever dares to show up, I will make sure to keep my mouth shut!" Zhao Jing had her own plans.


    However, it was not easy to get food out of the mouth of the eastern barbarians. But no matter how difficult it was, she had to do it!


    The noise outside the door was still as loud as ever. An hour later, Zhao Yuannan came in from the outside and said that everyone was here. Zhao Yuannan was a little hesitant, "It''s just that, Young Master, the Guard Captain is still outside!"


    Zhao Jing raised the center of his brows slightly. "Li Yiheng wasn''t the only one following me?" Every word I say here today, every person I see, will not escape the eyes of the East, so it makes no difference to me whether Li Yiheng follows me or not! "If you love me, then don''t follow me!"


    After saying this, Zhao Jing stepped out of the room.


    Li Yiheng was startled as he hurried to keep up. "Is Young Master going home?"


    "I still have things to do, so I won''t go back for now!" Zhao Jing leisurely walked into the room. There were already people waiting inside the room.


    The moment the door opened, Li Yi, who was outside, was completely stupefied. This was ¡­

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    Li Feiheng was stunned for quite a while before he regained his senses. He looked at Zhao Yuannan in disbelief. For a moment, he had no idea what Zhao Jing was trying to do.


    Within the pavilion, there were old, young, old, old, and young. There were some who had large bellies, others who were extremely thin, and all of them were men. A few of the younger ones, on the other hand, looked like scholars. However, the way they looked at others was always measured, and could not help but make people feel uncomfortable.


    "What is he trying to do?" Li Zhiheng grabbed Zhao Yuannan, "Who are these people? "If there''s an assassin among them ¡­"


    Zhao Yuannan laughed, "Young master has his own ideas. If there''s anything wrong, young master will take responsibility for it himself! Sir Li, just relax, there''s no need to meddle in this matter! " Finishing his words, Zhao Yuannan restrained his smile and quickly entered the room.


    The door closed, and Li Yiheng''s face darkened as he hesitated. The emperor and a bunch of old and young men were locked up. They didn''t know what kind of game they were playing, but it was impossible to hide it from the Regent. At this point, Li Eheng glanced at his confidant, Qiongying, and whispered in her ear, "Go to the Regent''s Mansion, and tell the truth!"


    Joan was taken aback. "Your excellency? "This ¡­"


    "Speak the truth." Li Yiheng repeated.


    "Yes sir!" Qiong Ying nodded and quickly left.


    In fact, Li Yiheng also had his own plans. Zhao Jing was the ruler of the world, the emperor of Grand Xia. If they forced the emperor too hard, if there was a sudden movement in the world or the Regent''s Estate acted first and took the initiative, the land of Da Xia''s Rivers and Mountains Society would collapse under their hands. He, Li Yiheng, will become a sinner for all eternity, even his own descendants will be scolded to make up for it.


    He, Li Yiheng, was only a commander of the imperial guards. In the end, he was just an eye that the Regent''s Manor had planted in front of Zhao Jing. The weight of this eye was truly insignificant. Therefore, there was no need for Li Yiheng to send himself to the fire pit. Even if he did work for the Regent''s Mansion, it would not be too drastic. There were some things that he wanted people to tell him truthfully, but there were some things that he could only turn a blind eye to! If he wanted to live for a long time, he would have to learn to be two-faced and three-faced. More importantly, he would have to choose the right person to stand on!


    Li Yiheng stood guard outside the door, coldly speaking to the attendants beside him, "Order that no one is to be allowed to come close to this place, as long as there is anyone suspicious, it would be better to not cause trouble!"


    Separated by a door, Wei Shuge smiled and nodded at Zhao Jing.


    All the men on the table looked at Zhao Jing with disdain. If one looked closely at Zhao Jing, they would see that he was only twelve or thirteen years old. However, his tone and tone weren''t small. One couldn''t help but mock him in their heart.


    Among them, the oldest laughed even more coldly, "A brat that has not even tasted milk dares to speak so arrogantly and invite us, the famous and promising people in the capital, to discuss the poetry contest? Do you know what you''re capable of? Do you know what this poetry meet is? If you have the free time, you should go back and study more of the saint''s books! "


    Zhao Jing smiled. Although he was young, that didn''t mean he didn''t have a heart of his own! She calmly took a sip of her tea and looked at the old man who had just spoken. Then, she looked at the crowd and said, "Everyone must be thinking the same thing!"


    Look at the disdain on their faces, it was obvious that they only thought of her as a wet behind the ears child. There were even a few people who impatiently stood up, unwilling to stay. It was as though staying a moment longer was a form of humiliation.


    Wei Shuge stood guard at the door as she stared coldly at the two men approaching. "My family''s young master has yet to tell you to leave. Who dares to leave?!"


    "What is it? Why aren''t you letting me go! Do you know who we are? A child with a mouth like his was quite bold! Do you believe that with all of us here, you won''t be able to survive in the capital? " The old man''s eyes were sharp and sharp, as if he wanted to devour Zhao Jing.


    The cup in Zhao Jing''s hand landed on the table with a bang. She looked coldly at the restless men. "Sit!" Her voice was not loud, but her tone was extremely serious. Her calm face revealed an imposing manner, even though she was not angry. Even if she didn''t have the dragon robe, she, the son of heaven, who was used to sitting on the dragon throne, was still a bit bold.


    Everyone was stunned for a moment as they stared fixedly at Zhao Jing.


    "I know that you are all prestigious families in the capital, or the descendants of scholars and scholars, respected and respected by the world. Beneath the feet of the Son of Heaven, each and every one of them could be considered a top figure! "But I never thought that all of you were cowards, looking down on people." Zhao Jing laughed.


    As his voice faded, the crowd burst into an uproar.


    "How rude, how dare you speak such arrogant words. You are too presumptuous!" The old man was obviously angry.


    Zhao Jing slowly stood up. "I don''t have any other ailments. The only thing I can do is to fight to the death. I won''t let you lose your face no matter how perverted you are!" Who are you people? I will naturally give you face. Is there any reason in the world for me to respect you for not being able to respect others? Sit down, everyone! "


    No one seemed to be able to understand what she was saying. The one who stood was still standing, and the one who sat was still filled with disdain.


    Especially the older man, he humphed lightly and said, "Do you think you alone dare to order us around? How old are you? How dare you make a ruckus here? Why don''t you take a look at what you are! "When we have learned something, where will you find the time to crawl around?!"


    "How dare you!" Zhao Yuannan snapped, "How dare you speak to my young master like that? "It''s against you!"


    Zhao Jing raised his hand, signaling Zhao Yuannan not to be rude. She frowned, looking slightly helpless, as if she was an old man. "You will soon know who I am!" I have invited everyone here today to notify everyone that I shall be the judge for this year''s poetry contest. "


    She said notice, not consultation.


    "On what basis?" Everyone immediately stood up.


    "I have something good in my hand!" Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back. "Does anyone want to listen?" Finishing her words, she looked coldly at the old man who had opposed the most intense of them all, "Old Sir Wang Si has many disciples, making him the person with the highest prestige in the capital. I''m sure you would like to hear a good story that I''m holding in my hands, right?"


    Zhao Yuannan lifted the curtain of the cabinet, "Sir, please!"


    "You think I would believe you?" Wang Si was a stubborn person. He relied on his virtue and prestige to not place anyone in his eyes.


    The Wang Clan was the most prestigious family in the capital, and had already been famous since the previous dynasty. However, the Wang Clan had an unwritten rule that children of the Wang Clan were not allowed to become officials. Therefore, no matter how prestigious the children of the Wang Clan were, the Imperial Court would not be able to invite them. The Wang Clan only belonged to the common people, not the Imperial Court. They did not participate in any political parties, nor did they participate in any political negotiations!


    Wang Si snorted twice, "I''ve lived for most of my life. I''d really like to see a brat like you, who''s still wet behind the ears. What else can you do to me?"


    "Mr. Wang?" Someone shouted, "Be careful!"


    Wang Si, on the other hand, was not afraid at all. "He dared to touch me today, so I admire him!" As he spoke, he entered the Cabinet without fear.


    Zhao Yuannan lowered the curtain and stood guard at the door of the cabinet. None of the people in front of him were easy to deal with, but they all had one thing in common: their eyes were above their heads! Therefore, dealing with these people was actually very easy. As long as you were a level higher than them, the so-called ''faction'' would fall in the face of the wind!


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan looked at each other, and Zhao Yuannan took out a stack of letters from his chest pocket. He didn''t say much and only passed a letter to each of them. "Everyone, look carefully. If you are satisfied ¡­" The brazier was there. If not, we will work even harder! What do you think? Of course, I hope all of you will keep the contents of this letter to yourselves.


    Hearing those words, everyone present looked at each other and opened the letters in their hands.


    After Wang Si followed Zhao Jing into the Cabinet, the old man''s face was filled with disdain. After entering the cabinet, Wang Si stood with his hands behind his back, looking away from Zhao Jing with disdain.


    "I heard that Mr. Wise, the teacher who was known as one of the most outstanding figures in the world, was called Mr. Hou Wen!" Zhao Jing stared at him coldly.


    Wang Si snorted, "A brat with a loose tongue, he doesn''t have the qualifications to mention my teacher!"


    "Mr. Hou Wen has never taught you to be so arrogant, right?" Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back.


    "Bastard!" Wang Si was about to speak, but his eyes suddenly lit up as he stared at the item in Zhao Jing''s hand with aghast. "You ¡­ where did you steal this from?" Who exactly are you? "


    At some point, a jade pendant had appeared in Zhao Jing''s hand. "Teacher is asking about this?" It''s exactly the same as your young master, right? " She smiled as she played with the jade pendant in her hand, then turned to the window and sat down, "However, the things in this world are not identical even if they are twins. The jade pendant is made by a craftsman, and there are some differences, but they are different.


    Wang Si''s expression slightly darkened. "What do you want to say?" I tell you, even if you threaten me with my son, I will not compromise! As a prideful person, he was unwilling to fall to the north wind! Even if the wind is fierce, what can you do to me? "


    "Your son is so well-behaved that even if I didn''t know him well, it wouldn''t matter if I took him. Moreover, according to the Wang Clan''s ancestral rules, the descendants of the Wang Clan are not allowed to become officials, so why should I make things difficult for him? " Zhao Jing placed the jade pendant on the table. "Mister, why don''t you take a careful look at it?"


    Hearing this, Wang Si picked up the jade pendant from the table and looked at it, his face suddenly becoming tense. "This is ¡­"


    "You see it?" Zhao Jing laughed. "As long as you can see it, it''ll be easy. It''ll save me the trouble of wasting my breath!"


    "What is your relationship with him?" Wang Sian asked, "Who the hell do you know how to do that?"


    Zhao Jing rubbed his forehead. "Who I am is not important. As for this relationship ¡­" My relationship with him is complicated, and I am both a teacher and a friend. He actually wants to have a match with me master and disciple, I also respect him as my master, but I have always only called him mister! The words were a bit awkward, but I''ve already explained everything that needs to be said. It''s just that I don''t know if this old mister will understand? "


    Wang Si sucked in a breath of cold air and tightly gripped the jade pendant in his hand. He stared at Zhao Jing in disbelief.


    The youth, Zhao Jing, had an imposing air of valor between his brows. His movements were filled with the bearing of wealth. Hearing Zhao Jing''s tone, Wang Si''s expression became extremely unsightly. He couldn''t help but look at the jade pendant in his hand, and his breathing became a bit ragged.


    "You are ¡­" In the next moment, Wang Si hurriedly stepped forward and bowed.


    Before he could say anything, he was stopped by Zhao Jing. Zhao Jing raised his hand. "No need!" The younger generation cannot afford it, either. They are afraid that their lives will be forfeit! "


    "May I ask what your surname is?" After all, he hadn''t heard it with his own ears.


    "My surname is Zhao!" Zhao Jing faintly smiled. "I was born like this!"


    Wang Si''s face suddenly turned white, and the hand that was holding the jade pendant slightly trembled.


    Zhao Jing was still smiling. "Sir, can you help me keep this a secret?" Just think of it as me being willful and fun! "


    Wang Si frowned slightly, appearing hesitant. "Young Master should put in all his effort in handling this matter, but ¡­"


    Zhao Jing was startled. Wang Si seemed to have something that was difficult to explain? Could it be that there was some sort of secret behind the poetry meet this time?! Could this have something to do with the Fanghua Temple?!

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    "But what?" Zhao Jing asked calmly.


    "The host of the poetry meet this time should be Fang Hua Zhai. Moreover, the matter has already been decided and is just waiting for the negotiation process. Now that the young master wanted to take over, Fang Hua Zhai''s side might be a little tricky to deal with. "If word of my going back on my word were to spread, it would be hard to avoid ¡­" It would affect the reputation of everyone here. For scholars, prestige and reputation were linked, so they couldn''t go back on their word.


    Zhao Jing smiled meaningfully and said, "I''ll settle this matter myself. All you need to do is nod your head!" "I have always wanted to meet the other side of Fanghua Temple for a while, and now is the right time to do so!"


    "In that case, this old man thanks the Young Master!" Wang Si respectfully bowed and followed Zhao Jing out of the Cabinet.


    Wang Si slightly frowned. He could clearly smell the strange smell in the room, as if it was the stench of burning paper. His gaze quickly landed on the brazier. He saw that the embers on the brazier were covered by a lot of ashes that looked like they had been burned on paper. They were in large pieces. When they looked at the expressions of the crowd, the way they looked at Zhao Jing seemed to be a little different, as if there was a hint of fear in their eyes.


    Geezer Wang was somewhat hesitant. He didn''t know what had happened. He looked back at Zhao Jing with hesitation.


    "Everyone, take a seat! Since today is a banquet, there''s no need to stand on ceremony! " Zhao Jing sat down and smiled as if nothing had happened. "Eat well, drink well. If you have anything to say, it''ll be even better!"


    It was so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard. After the meal, some people were eating with fear in their hearts while others were eating with worry. They all had their own thoughts and plans. Everyone''s attention was focused on Zhao Jing. Zhao Jing looked to be twelve or thirteen years old, but he seemed to be exceptionally mature when it came to handling matters. She didn''t say much, just a few words of greeting would suffice, so as not to let too much to slip up and let others get a handle on her.


    Wang Si has lived for a long time, but I''ve never seen such a shrewd young man. He looks harmless, but his actions are so shrewd that even a half-buried person like him is ashamed of himself!


    During the banquet, no one said much, but since old mister Wang Si had taken the initiative to express his stance, his underlings naturally didn''t dare to say anything. They all agreed to Zhao Jing''s request, with Wang Si acting as the leader. Zhao Jing had achieved his goal. He only smiled faintly in response as he watched everyone leave the room. The room finally quieted down, leaving only Zhao Jing sitting there motionlessly.


    "Young Master?" Zhao Yuannan bowed and said softly, "They are all gone. Let''s go back!" It''s getting late, and if we go back too late, we''ll be punished! "


    Zhao Jing played with the cup in his hand. His chopsticks lightly tapped the rim of the cup, producing a crisp sound. "Is it pleasant to listen to?"


    Zhao Yuannan frowned slightly, but he could only follow what she said, "Good to hear!"


    "It''s a pity that it''s just me. It''s so boring!" Although those people have openly agreed, they are unwilling to accept it. In terms of seniority, I don''t think I can suppress them! " Zhao Jing looked at him meaningfully. "Get someone to remove the things on the table and bring out two cups of Lotus Heart Tea. Do you understand?"


    "Servant ¡­" "Understood!" Zhao Yuannan bowed and took his leave, but his heart was filled with confusion. He had no idea what Zhao Jing was planning to do. He still didn''t return to the palace at this hour. Who was he waiting for? But outside this palace, the little Emperor didn''t have any friends. Was he waiting for Wen Yufeng? Who else could it be?


    Zhao Yuannan couldn''t understand what was going on, and Wei Shuge also didn''t quite understand what was going on.


    After about an hour, footsteps could be heard from outside.


    The corner of Zhao Jing''s lips lifted slightly, as if he had already expected this. He raised his head with a young and clear smile. "Father Zhong came a bit later than I expected. You only came when the Lotus Heart Tea has cooled down several times!" After saying that, she unhappily pouted, "It can be seen that in Father Zhong''s heart, I''m not that important!"


    Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge hadn''t expected that Zhao Jing was waiting for Dongfang Wenming. They immediately bowed and left the room. Who would dare to stay inside?


    The room once again quieted down. Only Zhao Jing and Dongfang Wenming remained, sitting facing each other.


    When he entered from the east, his face was expressionless, as if he was a stranger. He did not say anything. He gently lifted the cup lid with his bony hand and glanced at the lotus heart in the cup. Smelling the fragrance of the lotus flower in her nose, it could be seen that she was not lying. This Lotus Heart Tea had been cold for who knows how many times. She must have been waiting for a long time.


    Dongfang Wenming leisurely picked up his cup and took a sip of this slightly bitter Lotus Heart Tea. It was unknown what this girl was thinking. She actually liked to drink this kind of thing. In fact, when Qiong Ying came to the manor and said that Zhao Jing had invited many people from the capital to a feast, he had already guessed that Zhao Jing wanted to cause trouble. He quickly took care of the matter at hand and rushed over to the Moon Gazing House. Who knew if this heartless little thing would find him too late!


    "What do you want to do?" Dongfang Wenming asked indifferently.


    Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back as he slowly walked behind Dongfang Wenming. "Father Zhong, why don''t you guess it? If you''re right, there''s a prize in your guess!"


    "What award?" he asked.


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly. "Father Zhong still hasn''t guessed!"


    "What award?" He still had the same question.


    Zhao Jing pouted. "Father Zhong, guess first. Once you''re right, I''ll tell you what the reward will be!"


    Dongfang Wenming seemed to have gotten angry, or maybe he was angry. He actually went against her, "Let''s first guess!"


    "You!" Zhao Jing frowned slightly. This person from the East had never been this stubborn before. It must be known that what he despised the most was her childish attitude. What was going on today? After calming his heart, Zhao Jing couldn''t figure out who had provoked Dongfang Wenming''s displeasure, so he pretended to be disappointed. "Forget it. I only wanted to joke around with Father Zhong, but who would''ve thought that he would be so boring!"


    "What kind of joke is this?" He still had that lifeless look on his face. At this point, it was as if everyone in the world owed him money, and his entire person was filled with an unconcealable gloominess.


    Zhao Jing looked at him with a puzzled expression. In the dense tea mist, his handsome face was covered in the frost of an ethereal presence. His lips were slightly parted in a teacup, making him look rather elegant. However, she understood that hidden within this elegance was an infuriating anger! Who made him angry? Zhao Jing calculated in his heart. What he had done wasn''t enough to make him angry. After all, she had done even more outrageous things before!


    "Speak!" Dongfang Wenming straightened his body, "If you don''t say it, then don''t blame me for spoiling your plans!"


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips, revealing a trace of helplessness. "Well, I was just thinking of playing a joke on you. If you guessed right, then promise me your life. If you guess wrong, then you''ll give yourself to me!" She sat down vexedly. "In this way, I won''t be at a disadvantage!" "But now ¡­"


    "Alright!" "No," he said.


    "Pfft!" Zhao Jing spat out a mouthful of tea and immediately coughed with all his might. His face was as red as a cooked shrimp. She clutched her chest with all her strength as tears gushed out from her eyes. "Zhong, Zhong, Zhong ¡­"


    Dongfang Wenming looked at her expressionlessly, "Do you still dare to say it''s boring?"


    Zhao Jing was lying on his stomach, coughing so hard that he couldn''t breathe. He had no way of replying. Seeing this, Dongfang Wenming could only stand up with a frown. He walked behind her and slowly helped her down her back, "Are you feeling better?" As he spoke, he took another cup of wine and offered it to Zhao Jing. "You''re only joking. How dare you joke around with me? You''re not afraid of making a fool of yourself!"


    Zhao Jing took the cup and took a sip of water. Only then did the dryness in her throat somewhat ease up. With a face full of resentment, she said, "Father Zhong, you still have the nerve to say that if it wasn''t for you ¡­"


    "What about me?" He looked at her with a helpless expression, as if all his faults were caused by her alone and had nothing to do with him.


    Zhao Jing gawked. There was actually such a shameless person in this world? She carefully sized up the unfathomable scene in the east, "Father Zhong''s steel walls are growing stronger and stronger. Today, I can be considered to have completely witnessed something. Father Zhong is indeed a very high level of cultivation!"


    "After all, the devil is ten feet tall!" He had a double entendre.


    "Even if I''m a demon, don''t I still get eaten alive by Father Zhong?" Zhao Jing let out a long breath, somewhat relieved.


    Dongfang Wenming was still standing behind her. Looking at her red face, it was rare for him to see her like this. All these years, she had been taking medicine, but her face was still pale and she looked weak. Only today did she realize that when her complexion was good ¡­ It''s pretty good.


    "What do you think Father Zhong is looking at us like this?" Zhao Jing looked at him with a puzzled expression as he held his burning face in his hands. Her palms were warm and cold, and her cheeks and ears were burning hot. She was sure that she was blushing to the extreme. Before Dongfang Wenming, she had shamed herself greatly. "I ¡­"


    Seeing this, Dongfang Wenming suddenly laughed. "Your majesty, there''s no need to change the topic. Why don''t we have a good talk about it? Why did we invite all the outstanding people for a banquet today?"


    "Is it interesting for Father Zhong to ask such an obvious question?" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes.


    Dongfang Cunming sat down next to her with a calm and composed expression. "There will be many people gathered at the Writers'' Assembly. As the sovereign of the imperial palace, aren''t you afraid of meeting any more Death Soldiers?"


    "Didn''t I already invite Father Zhong over? Father Zhong is a martial arts expert, I think he will definitely protect me! " Zhao Jing laughed heartless. "I wonder what Father Zhong thinks?"


    "What do you think?" Dongfang Wenming raised an eyebrow, a few traces of ridicule in his eyes. "Your Majesty, are you inviting people?" You obviously took the initiative to let this humble subject take the initiative, but you still have the nerve to invite me in? "


    What is a face? Did she?!


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "This leathery appearance is just an eye candy. What''s the use of it if you don''t want to eat and wear it?" "One day, I will peel off my skin and throw it into the world of mortals. Perhaps only then would I feel that my appearance is important. Otherwise, how could my clothes be more noble than those of Father Zhong!"


    Dongfang Wenming frowned and looked at her. The little girl''s words were getting more and more strange. She actually dared to say "throw herself into the world of mortals"? She hadn''t heard anyone mention that she had been to Smoky Willow Lane. How could she learn to be so glib?!


    "Aren''t you afraid of dishonoring the emperor by saying such harsh words?" Dongfang Wenming felt something rolling in his throat.


    Zhao Jing smiled. "What do you think, Father Zhong?" With that, she tilted her head and leaned it under his chin, breathing warm through his neck and ironing it all the way down to his jaw. "What do you want to do now that we''ve done it? Are you going to take this plate? Or take it? "


    He sighed softly and caught her eye as he lowered his eyebrows. In her bright pupils, the warmth of the sun in March had spread out. Her eyelashes were slightly raised and the corners of her lips were slightly raised. At such a young age, he had a picturesque appearance. Very good!


    Their gazes met, and his throat couldn''t help but roll for a moment.

 C90

    Zhao Jing didn''t know what Dongfang Wenming was thinking at this moment. He extended his hand and suddenly scratched the tip of her nose. It was as if he was the most intimate of friends, but also as if he was silently doting on her. He looked at her with a puzzled expression, but beyond that emotion, it seemed as if his expression was one of coldness. Zhao Jing was truly unable to understand what was going on. They were looking at each other, but what was going on?


    "Father, is this considered as a yes?" she asked, blinking. The room was eerily quiet. Her voice was ethereal and clear, carrying a hint of indescribable emotion into his ears.


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t say anything. He looked indifferent. He slowly got up and walked out. Without turning back, he walked straight out of the room, leaving a message before leaving, "Return early, it''s not peaceful outside the palace!"


    Zhao Jing stood on the spot, watching as his silhouette disappeared into the distance.


    In a flash, Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge quickly entered the room and looked at Zhao Jing with a worried expression. Zhao Jing didn''t move at all. It was unknown what he was thinking. Zhao Yuannan could not help but ask, "Young Master, what do you mean?"


    Zhao Jing came back to his senses. "Go and find out who is the boss of Fang Hua Zhai!"


    "Someone has already been sent to investigate." Wei Shuge bowed.


    Zhao Jing nodded. "Go back. Outside the palace ¡­" "It''s not peaceful!" She stood with her hands behind her back and walked out of the room with a dark expression.


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan had discovered something. Ever since they had left for the East, Zhao Jing''s mood hadn''t been very good. He appeared extremely gloomy. What made Zhao Jing even gloomier was that as soon as he entered, Princess Ling Yin''s wet nurse rushed over and knelt in front of Zhao Jing. Her entire body trembled violently as she said, "Your majesty, please forgive me. This servant deserves to die!" Your servant deserves to die! The princess is gone! "


    "What did you say?" Zhao Jing suddenly straightened his body. "Speak clearly! What happened?!"


    "This servant is playing with the princess in the imperial garden. The princess wants to break a flower, so this servant ¡­" In the blink of an eye, the Princess disappeared! This servant has searched the entire imperial garden, but has not seen the princess! " The wet nurse sobbed, "This servant deserves to die, this servant did not take care of the princess properly, this servant deserves to die!" Your majesty! Your Majesty, the princess is gone ¡­ "


    Wei Shuge stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the princess'' eyes aren''t too good. She shouldn''t be far away! Your majesty, we''ll definitely be able to find it if we search! "


    Actually, everyone knew that it was impossible for the princess to leave on her own unless someone wanted her to. Something must have happened at this moment. The princess had been missing for quite some time now, so if he wanted to look for her again, he might not necessarily be able to find her! But since it was lost in the palace, he had to find it no matter what!


    Suddenly, the imperial guards began to search for the whereabouts of the princess. Zhao Jing changed into a dragon robe and stood in a pavilion in the imperial garden. He coldly looked at the flocking imperial guards, and the temperature in his eyes became colder and colder. Ling Yin was just a child, what kind of person could she possibly offend? If someone wanted to threaten Zhao Jing in the palace, why would they use a child to threaten him?


    Zhao Jing felt a chill in his heart. Could it be that whoever he treated well deserved his bad luck?


    Suddenly, Zhao Yuannan hurried over. "Your Majesty, someone from the Dancing Palace has arrived. They say ¡­" The princess fell asleep in the Xi Wu Palace! "


    Suddenly, his eyebrows tightened. Zhao Jing stared coldly at Zhao Yuannan and said, "Perched in the Wu Palace? "What a damn thing!"


    Zhao Yuannan swallowed his saliva, not daring to make a sound.


    Zhao Jing went straight to the Xi Wu Palace and entered the palace gate. He went straight to Qi Ruyu''s chamber.


    The servants outside did not dare to stop the Emperor. They could only watch helplessly as the Emperor charged into the palace. Inside the candlelit hall, the brazier was being set ablaze, and the interior was as warm as spring. Upon entering the door, one would be able to smell the burning incense within the chamber. The fragrance was extremely tempting. The silence of this room was truly unbreakable!


    Zhao Jing''s face darkened. He immediately saw Ling Yin, who was lying motionlessly on the bed.


    Qi Ruyu sat on the bed and stared at Ling Yin, who was on the bed, with a faint smile of joy on her face. Not only that, she even put on an act of tucking her child into bed. Indeed, she was behaving like a loving mother. However, in Zhao Jing''s eyes, this act was nothing but an act! Zhao Jing didn''t dare to forget that Qi Ruyu had personally broken Ling Yin''s eyes!


    "The Emperor ¡­" Wei Shuge was about to say something when Zhao Jing raised his hand, motioning for her to be quiet.


    After all, the child was asleep!


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan saluted and quickly left the room to guard the door. Zhao Jing and the others suppressed their footsteps as they walked towards Ling Yin''s bedside.


    Qi Ruyu was flustered as if she was about to discover Zhao Jing''s arrival. She quickly stood up and bowed towards Zhao Jing as she said in a low voice, "Long live the Emperor. Chenqie doesn''t know that the Emperor has come and hasn''t been able to receive her. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"


    Zhao Jing ignored her and continued to hold Ling Yin''s hand. The child''s palm was warm, his wrist was still pulsing, and his skin was extremely soft. Clearly, he was still alive, probably just sleeping! Zhao Jing let out a breath of relief. Only then did Zhao Jing turn his head to look at Qi Ruyu with an indifferent gaze. "The empress has been very idle lately. You''ve actually learned how to act kind?"


    Qi Ruyu seemed to have received a shock as she kneeled down, "Chenqie doesn''t dare! Chenqie didn''t! Ever since her brother''s accident, when her father went to the Royal Tomb to protect the late emperor, Chenqie had burned incense day and night to pray, never daring to take even half a step out of the palace again. Chenqie only wanted to properly forgive her father and brother, pray for the emperor, and never act rashly again. "Your Majesty, please clear this up!"


    "What happened to Ling Yin?" Had she come here to sleep in the palace, which was located several doors away from the Imperial Garden? Empress, do you think This Emperor will believe you? " Zhao Jing narrowed his dangerous eyes and said coldly, "Bullying the sovereign is a serious crime!"


    "No, no, no. It was chenqie who passed by the imperial garden. When she saw Ling Yin sleeping on the stone table, she ordered someone to bring her home to rest. Chenqie''s words were true without the slightest falsehood!" Ling Yin''s eyes were filled with unintentional mistakes by chenqie. Now that chenqie has realized her wrongs, she only wants to spend the rest of her life to make up for it. Qi Ruyu''s words were sincere, and tears streamed down her cheeks.


    "Are you asleep?" Zhao Jing was cold. His wet nurse had never said that! Furthermore, Ling Yin had grown up right under Zhao Jing''s nose. This child Ling Yin had always been restless when sleeping, so how could he fall asleep in the Imperial Garden and be carried by someone into the palace without feeling a thing? Zhao Jing was well aware of what sort of tricks were being played here.


    As the saying goes, even though Qi Yunshan left, the power that the Qi family left behind in the imperial court was not to be underestimated. He didn''t want the people to think that Zhao Jing was the cruel and merciless master of a clan. He had killed the son of the Qi Clan, and then killed the daughter of the Qi Clan! Zhao Jing definitely wouldn''t give Qi Yunshan such an excuse to scold him!


    "Yes sir!" Qi Ruyu solemnly vowed, "Chenqie has already repented and will never hurt the princess again. Your majesty, please trust me!"


    "The imperial guards are out searching for the princess. Does the empress not know?" Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened as a hesitant expression appeared on his face.


    Qi Ruyu was startled, then immediately shook her head, "Chenqie never left the palace. She has been inside the palace ever since she came back from the Imperial Gardens. "If I had known that the Emperor was searching for the Princess in such an earth-shattering manner, I definitely wouldn''t have angered the Emperor so much!" Qi Ruyu choked on her words with an extremely wronged expression on her face, "Your consort knows her wrongs, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"


    What else could Zhao Jing say? It was fortunate that the child was safe and sound. Currently, the empress had an aggrieved expression on her face. If Zhao Jing were to punish the empress, then this outsider would say that Zhao Jing was going to deal with the Qi family. He wouldn''t even let an empress like Qi Ruyu, who had no children, off. The empress was the master of the imperial harem and a model of the motherly world. It was her duty to treat the harem''s heir with gentleness and kindness. If the emperor took away her duty, it would be the emperor''s fault!


    "Since Ling Yin is fine, it doesn''t matter if it''s a mistake or not. If you want to see Ling Yin in the future, the empress can be magnanimous and not make a sound. Disciples will only be worried." Zhao Jing could only reprimand him, "The empress is the head of the Six Palaces, while you and Jane are the only two in the harem, and Ling Yin is the only child. I don''t want to cause any trouble, do you understand?"


    "Chenqie understands!" Qi Ruyu thanked him, "Thank you, your majesty, for your mercy!"


    "Swallow!" Zhao Jing stood up and Zhao Yuannan hastily entered the door to pay his respects. He heard Zhao Jing say, "Bring the princess back and have the people outside leave. The princess fell asleep out of love for fun. It was just a false alarm!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan stepped forward and carried Princess Ling Yin on his back. Together with Wei Shuge, he quickly walked out the door and returned to the Qian Yuan Palace. However, even with such a huge movement, Ling Yin did not wake up. It was as if she was deeply asleep, which could not help but cause suspicion.


    Zhao Jing had sent for the imperial physician, but the doctor couldn''t explain why. He only said that the princess was too tired, which was why she was sleeping so heavily.


    "It should be a incense stick, but the time it takes for it to fade has passed. The imperial physician won''t be able to find it!" Wei Shuge frowned as she sat on the edge of the bed and held Ling Yin''s wrist. "Fortunately, the princess isn''t abnormal and her pulse is relatively stable. I''ll ask her about it when she wakes up tomorrow and look for an imperial physician to examine it."


    "She should be glad that her child is fine, otherwise I will skin her alive!" Zhao Jing''s expression was dark and his tone was frighteningly cold.


    Wei Shuge was puzzled. "It''s just that I don''t understand. Even if Qi Rufeng was captured and killed in jail, even if something happens to the Qi family and Qi Yunshan left the capital to guard the tomb, the empress would not make a single move." Why did he suddenly appear and bring the princess away? "He knew the princess was the emperor''s favorite, but he still dared to do such a thing under the emperor''s nose. Isn''t he afraid of bringing disaster upon himself?"


    This was also something that Zhao Jing couldn''t wrap his head around. What was Qi Ruyu trying to do?


    "Qi Ruyu cannot lift a big wave, but you still have to pay attention. As the Autumn Trial is approaching, I do not wish to create unnecessary problems! " Zhao Jing said.


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan bowed in agreement.


    What did the Xi Wu Palace want to do? Qi Ruyu was a brainless person, why did she suddenly have a brain?


    Even Zhao Jing couldn''t figure it out!


    After Zhao Jing left, the gate to the Prefectural Palace quickly closed. Hu Feng hastily ran in. "Empress, the Emperor has already left!"


    The servant, Yanzhi, carefully handed over the handkerchief. "Empress?!"


    Qi Ruyu let out a long breath, leisurely took the handkerchief and wiped away the tears on her face, then turned around to look at her bed with disgust, "You''ve even lost my bed, I don''t like my own bed, leaving behind the scent of others, do you understand?"


    "Yes sir!" Yanzhi bowed and quickly went to change the bedding.


    Qi Ruyu turned around and walked in front of the desk. Using the light from the palace lamp, she took out a piece of white paper from the drawer and wrote a few words on it. Then, she folded it and handed it to Hu Feng, "Take this back! You must be careful and not let anyone see you, otherwise I will not be able to protect you! "


    Hu Feng trembled as he received the paper slip. He knew that this was no small matter and that if someone were to see him, it would only count as his life. He immediately bowed and said, "This servant understands!"


    "As I thought ¡­" Qi Ruyu laughed coldly, her eyes were sharp, "He''s right!"

 C91

    Naturally, the incident at the Perching Parasol Palace could not be concealed from the nearby Chu Yun Pavilion. Especially with the Emperor Zhao Jing''s visit, Chu Yun Pavilion''s Jane Xi naturally couldn''t sit still. Without stopping, she rushed over to the Xi Wu Palace. But who knew that she would be a step too late. Zhao Jing had long since left the palace with Princess Ling Yin. Jane Xi ran into the sky, but didn''t see Zhao Jing.


    The empress, Qi Ruyu, was sitting high up in the hall with buddhist beads in her hands. She had a benevolent look on her face, but the sharpness in her eyes was no longer there. This way, it actually made Jane Xi feel uneasy.


    Jane Xi bowed respectfully to the empress. "The empress has lived for thousands of years."


    Qi Ruyu smiled at the people beside her, "The sky outside is cold, go and add some charcoal to the fire cage. Don''t let the Empress freeze!"


    Yanzhi saluted and immediately withdrew.


    "Many thanks to the empress!" Jane Xi pursed her lips and laughed, "The reason why I came here today is actually ¡­"


    "I know that you have come for the matter of Ling Yin. Ling Yin previously slept here, so when I saw her sleeping soundly, I allowed her to sleep. I didn''t report to your place, but who would have known that someone would report to the emperor, saying that the princess had gone missing! " Qi Ruyu sighed, "Fortunately, His Majesty believes in me and didn''t pursue the matter. Otherwise, who knows where my grievances would have gone to!"


    Hearing this, Jian Xi''s expression immediately changed. "Your concubine doesn''t know of this matter. Please forgive me, esteemed empress!"


    "Since you don''t know, where will the crime come from?" The ignorant are not guilty! " Qi Ruyu laughed as she stood up. "It''s strange, but my little sister went out of the Palace in the first place. Why are you being so courteous after returning to the Palace?" We are all sisters from the same family, if elder sister''s words are improper, I hope that younger sister does not take offense to it! "


    "Your concubine doesn''t dare!" Jane Xi really did not know that this Queen could be so magnanimous?! However, on the surface, she still had to be respectful and respectful, not daring to trespass. "Many thanks to esteemed empress for your grace!"


    Qi Ruyu''s face slightly darkened, "You also know that I don''t really like Ling Yin, it''s just that I''m brooding over her! Today, I have already let go of all matters. In the future, I will not be too harsh on Ling Yin. I hope that little sister can find time to bring your child around to visit me. I am very happy! "


    There was a moment of absent-mindedness on Jane''s face. Harsh? This was more than just harsh words? Meanwhile, Jane Xi quickly returned to her senses and bowed, "This concubine will remember this. In the future, I will definitely bring Ling Yin to visit."


    "Ling Yin has already been brought back by the emperor. If your little sister becomes flustered because of her recitation, you can go to the Qian Yuan Palace." Qi Ruyu sighed, "I also hope that one day, I can have my own child, just like my younger sister. Treat my child like a lifeline!"


    "Your Highness, your luck is deep, you will definitely get a dragon heir!" "Since Lingyin isn''t with the empress, your concubine will take her leave!"


    Qi Ruyu did not object. From start to finish, she wore a smile on her face, as if she was completely different from the previous Qi Ruyu. She was no longer that arrogant and domineering young miss of the Qi family, and no longer a queen without reason.


    Watching Jane Xi leave, Yanzhi couldn''t help feeling a bit worried, "Empress, this concubine seems to have something on her mind!"


    "It''s more than that, she has a lot on her mind! Right now, there are only two people in this palace, me and her. If I don''t get my way, then who else could she be after? " Qi Ruyu twirled the buddhist beads in her hand, "The Qi Family nowadays dares to bully my head. I''d like to see how they can continue to act arrogantly after this year?" Her jade-like fingertip tightly gripped a buddhist pearl as her eyes shined.


    After the New Year, the Emperor would be thirteen years old. The year of the dance was the prime of his life! We''ll see!


    Jane Xi had wanted to return to the Chu Yun Pavilion after leaving the Amphibious Palace, but after thinking for a while, she decided to head back to the Qianyuan Palace. Her daughter was hers, and no one could take it away from her. As the mother of a princess, it was natural for her to go to the Palace.


    Bi''er asked in a low voice, "Master, if the emperor finds out that we''re letting his wet nurse talk like this, he''ll definitely be furious. We ¡­"


    "Of course we have to go!" Jane''s eyes became heavy. "Not only do we have to go, we have to see the Emperor before we can leave!" There are some things that you should say properly. In the end, you have to let the Emperor know, after all, no matter if it''s true or false, people will only believe after you''ve said them more! " With that, Jane Xi rushed to the Qian Yuan Palace.


    Wei Shuge could see the commotion outside the palace gate from afar. She glanced at the Lotus Heart Tea in her hand and quickly strode into the palace. "Your majesty, concubine Jian is here. She''s outside the palace gate right now. She''s probably here for Princess Ling Yin."


    "We had once handed Ling Yin over to her, but she couldn''t stand a child and let the empress take advantage of the loophole!" Zhao Jing sat on his desk, playing with the bronze bell in his hand. "You still have the face to come to the Qianyuan Palace? Aren''t you afraid that I''ll punish her?"


    "Since they''re here, they must be prepared to be punished!" Wei Shuge placed the cup in front of Zhao Jing. "I''m afraid that this concubine isn''t here because of the princess, but rather because she''s prepared for something else."


    Zhao Jing raised his head to look at Wei Shuge, the corners of his lips curving upwards. "The head of the palace has been here for two years. You seem to have a better understanding of this person''s heart now!"


    "Follow the emperor, we don''t dare to be careless!" Wei Shuge sighed. "Your majesty, do we meet again?"


    "She''s already here. If This Emperor doesn''t hear what she wants to say, will she be willing to leave? Let her in! " Zhao Jing placed the bronze bell down. "I''d like to see what kind of tricks she''ll play!"


    In fact, Zhao Jing was well aware that even though the other side of the Xi Wu Palace had become even more cautious, the Chu Yun Pavilion could not hold themselves back. These two women were truly easy to deal with. However, they had to contend with each other in order to balance Zhao Jing''s harem.


    When Jane Xi entered, she saw Zhao Jing and shouted "Long live!" She even raised her head and looked around. But who was Zhao Jing? How could someone like you be able to hide from Zhao Jing''s eyes?


    Zhao Jing raised his cup and calmly sipped on his tea, pretending that he didn''t know anything. As this child grew up, the characteristics of Zhao Jing''s body would become more and more distinct. Therefore, it was impossible for Zhao Jing to keep the child in his own sleeping quarters. Jane Xi knew this was going to happen, but she still pretended to show it to Zhao Jing. She taught Zhao Jing how much she cared about her child. Wasn''t that just bullying the sovereign?


    "Your Majesty, the concubines know that they have lost the princess because of their own caretaker. "Fortunately, Yin`er is safe and sound. She has returned, so ¡­" In front of Zhao Jing, Jane Xi tried her best to act like a qualified mother. She gazed at Zhao Jing with a hint of desire in her eyes. The emperor had doted on her before, and of course he doted on Princess Ling Yin even more. As long as she was the princess'' mother, sooner or later the emperor would return to his side. She also knew that the empress had experienced such things.


    "I''ve asked my wet nurse to take the princess to bed. If she wants to meet me, I''ll bring her back tomorrow morning!" Zhao Jing calmly said, "If there''s nothing else, then go back and rest!"


    "Yes sir!" Jane Xi bowed, "Your concubine shall take her leave!"


    However, do you think that she really has to leave just because she said goodbye? Jane Xi had been waiting for Zhao Jing to ask her to leave. Logically speaking, the Emperor should have a keen eyesight and ears. He should know that she had been to the empress dowager''s palace, so why hadn''t he even asked a single question? However, even when she reached the entrance, she didn''t hear the emperor speak. In the end, Jane Xi couldn''t help but turn around and salute Zhao Jing. "Your majesty, your concubine has something to say."


    Zhao Jing rose to his feet and stood with his hands behind his back. He looked at her with a scrutinizing gaze, making it hard for anyone to guess what she was thinking. Even Jane Xi was a little dazed and a little nervous. What does the Emperor mean by this?


    "You still have to ask yourself whether or not you should say something!" Zhao Jing calmly replied, "If concubine Jane feels that there is no need to say it, then there is no need to say it. If she feels that it is difficult, then there is even less need to say it." I have no time to discuss with you about whether or not I should! Do you understand? "


    These words were full of kindness, but it also made Jane Xi understand who was the master of this palace, and which side Jane Xi should be on.


    "Yes, your concubine was careless, your concubine is guilty." The concubine had left the palace not too long ago, but for some reason, she felt that the empress had changed, perhaps because her body wasn''t so. In the end, the empress was still the empress. The concubine felt that she should send the imperial physician over to her for a look. Your Majesty, you ¡­ "


    "I don''t need you to teach me what to do!" Zhao Jing''s expression darkened. "Is there anything else my concubine needs?"


    "Your concubine doesn''t dare!" Jane Xi knelt on the ground and said, "Your concubine shall take her leave!"


    With that, Jane Xi almost ran away.


    Zhao Yuannan came in from outside, "Your majesty!"


    "The women of the harem are all actors." Zhao Jing rubbed the center of his brows. "She wanted to tell me about the empress''s transformation, but she didn''t dare to say that something was wrong with the empress. She was afraid that she would use the name of great disrespect!"


    "Even though we know that the fact that she went to the Xi Wu Palace can''t be hidden from us, we still have to make a round here!" Zhao Yuannan sighed. "He purposely talked about this in front of the emperor. One must know that this person''s words are frightening. If the emperor hears too much, he might actually suspect the empress."


    Wei Shuge scoffed. "You really aren''t easy to deal with!"


    "What are you holding in your hand?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Only then did Zhao Yuannan remember the tray in his hand and quickly placed it in front of Zhao Jing. "Didn''t the Emperor ask us to investigate the matter of the Flowerwood Temple?" With that, Zhao Yuannan opened the black cloth on the tray, "This servant learned from the emperor. Knowing oneself and knowing the enemy, I am able to survive a hundred battles!"


    Beneath the black cloth was a set of four treasures.


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly. "This thing ¡­" There seems to be a strange fragrance? "


    "Does the emperor know that this Fanghua Temple has just opened and is already spreading throughout the capital?" Zhao Yuannan pointed at the four treasures on the tray. "The Emperor also said that these four treasures have a strange aroma. Actually, it''s the fragrance of plum blossoms!" Spring Breeze Brush, Plum Blossom Ink, Peach Blossom Paper, Three Life Stones! I heard that these Three Lives Stone were created by Tu Shan''s real body in the past, and it was even harder to find when they joined the legends. "Not only that, but outside the city, there is also the Fanghua Temple and the Plaza."


    Zhao Jing picked up the ink stone and brought it close to his nose to sniff at it. "It is indeed the fragrance of plum blossoms. This is indeed a good method. What a gimmick. It''s just a show of elegance!" The Four Treasures in the Library of Heaven''s Path, even if there were more tricks, wasn''t it all the same? If you can write a painting that is practical enough, isn''t that fine? "


    "Even though you said that, there are still quite a few people with an elegant demeanor! Each and every noble and powerful person in the capital would receive such an item. It is almost like an elegant symbol! " Zhao Yuannan said, "Therefore, the Emperor shouldn''t underestimate this mediocre literary treasure. It''s a symbol of status now!"


    Zhao Jing chuckled. "It''s just the most ordinary item, but it has become so popular because it uses a person''s heart." "Therefore, I would like to meet the owner of this Flowerwood Temple even more. One who can see through the human heart so thoroughly and make use of it so conveniently is definitely not an ordinary person!"


    Suddenly, Zhao Jing''s expression darkened. His gaze fell onto the tray as he noticed that there was something else in the corner of the tray.

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    "What is this?" Zhao Jing raised it up with a slight frown. It was an exquisite small embroidered box. From far away, one could smell the fragrance of the box. It seemed like it was something that belonged to his daughter. Zhao Jing had never come into contact with any of his daughter''s items, so he didn''t know much about them. When he opened it, he saw a field of pink. The color was extremely pleasing to the eyes.


    "Your majesty, it''s rouge!" Wei Shuge said.


    Zhao Jing smiled. "rouge?" What do you think this is? I don''t need these, why don''t I reward you? Your daughter''s face is like a peach plum, so it''s naturally the most beautiful color. "


    Wei Shuge glanced at Zhao Yuannan. Zhao YuanNan left the hall and stood guard outside.


    "This is no ordinary rouge, this is the rouge of a drunk flower!" Wei Shuge whispered into Zhao Jing''s ear.


    Zhao Jing''s eyebrows shot up. "Really?"


    "How can he deceive His Majesty?" "Actually, a long time ago, this servant wanted the people of the Demon Palace to live a life of bloodshed. What was a proper sect? What is evil? We are both human beings, flesh and blood. Why would we let you die? Why don''t we change our professions and live a peaceful life? "


    "I agree!" Whose life is not? " Zhao Jing shoved the rouge box into Wei Shuge''s hands. "You can do anything you want. There''s only one life. If you don''t cherish it, there''s no room for negotiation!" Since they have already entered the capital, we might as well look for a way to make a living. Firstly, it is to find a way for us to survive, and secondly, it is our eyes! "


    Wei Shuge nodded. "That''s what I thought. That''s why I allowed them to stay in the capital! But, they''ve already gotten used to the life of licking blood from the blade, so I wonder if they can calm down? "


    "Whether or not I can settle down depends on whether or not my points are worth it." Zhao Jing let out a long breath. "I believe that you can pacify them and do things for us!" The Qi Family has spies in the Qi Family, and the Regent''s Estate has spies in the Regent''s Estate. We cannot be blind and deaf, so we should have our own information network. Sister Shuge, do you understand? "


    Wei Shuge thought about it. "His Majesty meant ¡­" Get people into the palace too? "


    "After the new year, I will be the dancing hero. The civil and military officials in the imperial court will definitely make me accept the imperial harem." Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened as he lightly sniffed the remaining fragrance on his fingertips. "Since we''re entering the palace, we can''t just let them stay by my side. We have to work with them from the inside as well."


    Wei Shuge nodded. "Master Shi''s team has already been prepared. Should we inform him after we prepare this?"


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "The reason why secrets are a secret is because the fewer people who know, the better!" You''ll never be able to guarantee that those people will stick with you for any other purpose. Shuge, after two years in the palace, you and I have already seen through the scheming of the imperial court, right? It''s not that I don''t dare to be sincere, it''s just that I don''t have the heart to! "


    Wei Shuge stepped forward and gently embraced her. "Sister Shuge will always be with you. She will lead the way for you and walk through fire and water without any hesitation!"


    Zhao Jing smiled, but the light in his eyes dimmed a bit. "I can''t sleep. Accompany me to the Imperial Study!"


    Wei Shuge nodded. Together with Zhao Yuannan, they followed Zhao Jing into the royal study.


    The brazier in the study was set ablaze by Zhao Yuannan. Zhao Yuannan knew very well that Zhao Jing feared the cold. The candlelight in the room was also extremely bright. Zhao Yuannan had cut the candle just right, because Zhao Jing was afraid of the dark.


    There was a secret compartment under the drawer of the imperial study. There was something hidden inside that compartment ¡ª it was Zhao Jing''s main mental support. Sometimes, when she couldn''t sleep, she would take it out and examine it carefully. It was actually a wooden box, an extremely simple and inconspicuous box. There were a few wooden slips inside, and each one was inscribed with a name.


    From the Qi Family to the Residence of Regent, from the Residence of Regent to the names of all the officials present in the Imperial Court, Zhao Jing had memorized every single one of them thoroughly.


    At this moment, Zhao Jing was holding onto a wooden slip with Qi Yunshan''s name written on it. Qi Rufeng and Qi Ruyu were written on the back of the slip. Qi Rufeng''s group had already been drawn out with cinnabar. After all, Qi Rufeng was already dead, so he could no longer be counted as a member of this box.


    "We have to wait!" Zhao Jing held the wooden slip and stared at the words "Qi Yun Shan" on it, his eyes filled with viciousness. "I will wait for them one by one, and they will quickly go down to accompany my mother!" Mother is so lonely on the road, she will definitely like the big gift that I have given her! "


    "What do you want to do?" Wei Shuge asked.


    Zhao Jing unhurriedly picked up another slip of wood from the wooden box. The name "Du He Ming", the Minister of Rites, was clearly written on it. "We should start with him!"


    "How do we do this?" Zhao Yuannan didn''t understand. He held the copper picker in his hand and was a little worried. "The Ministry of Rites is used to having few mistakes, even if the emperor wants to catch him, it''s not easy." Last time there was a drought in Jiangbei Province, we turned the whole of the Hall of Rites'' Shang Shu Prefecture upside down, and he''s still holding a grudge against us in his heart. Even if they were to place the blame on the Residence of Regent, but ¡­ Du He Ming is too cunning. To be able to get Qi Yun Shan''s trust, it must not be underestimated! "


    "This Emperor is going to offer sacrifices to the Heavens!" Zhao Jing raised his eyebrows and glanced at Zhao Yuannan. "After the Autumn Competition is over, I want to thank the heavens for bestowing upon me the greatest amount of talent in Grand Xia. These people will become the future pillars of Grand Xia." Two years after I ascended the throne, I should thank God for his kindness! "


    Zhao Yuannan looked at her steadily, and his eyes darkened, "This servant understands. This matter... This servant will definitely arrange everything properly. "


    "Go investigate the matter regarding the sacrifice of the heavens first. The sacrifice of the heavens is to tell the citizens of Da Xia Empire that we are the masters of Grand Xia, and that it is a good time for us to establish our name, so we definitely have a reason to go. I presume the Residence of the Regent will not stop us." Zhao Jing looked at the name on the slip. "Sacrifice to the heavens!" Use your flesh and blood as an offering, and sacrifice my mother''s soul in heaven! "


    This was only the beginning of revenge!


    Zhao Jing could not interfere in the matters of the imperial government. In the past, Qi Yunshan was still in the East. The papers from the six divisions were all delivered to the Residence of Regent without exception. This seemed to have become a tacit understanding of the situation. No one dared to say anything, because even the emperor had tacitly consented to this tacit agreement. After all, everyone knew that the emperor didn''t care about politics. All he did was eat, drink, and have fun.


    Since everyone thought so, Zhao Jing was naturally happy to see it happen. Only an emperor that didn''t pose any threat could live for even longer. Moreover, no one would place their attention on Zhao Jing. They would treat her as a transparent, unconscious ruler!


    "Young master, where are you going today? Full Moon Residence? " Zhao Yuannan was sitting in front of the car. He opened a corner of the curtain and poked his head in.


    "It''s so boring to always go to the Full Moon Restaurant!" Zhao Jing smiled coldly. "Isn''t it said that there''s a Plum Plaza located ten li outside the city?" Even though the Plum Blossom has yet to bloom, it is still good for him not to explore the path ahead.


    Zhao Yuannan was surprised, "Exit the city? Young master, it might not be safe outside the city. There''s only the four of us here today! "


    "Commander Li and Shuge together are enough to protect me!" Zhao Jing played with the jade pendant on his waist as he lay inside the carriage. "You should know that the more careful you are in this world, the more dangerous it is!"


    Wei Shuge was waiting on the side. Inside the car, she had Zhao Jing''s favorite food, the sweet hawthorn. On the small square table, there were even some delicate pastries. It could be said that they were all available at once.


    Li Eheng drove, not daring to say anything. The news had already been sent to the Residence of Regent by Qiong Ying, and even if he wanted to stop the emperor, the Regent himself would have to come. Li Yiheng was only a commander of the imperial guards, but he did not dare to go overboard. Moreover, even if he advised, the Emperor would not listen to him.


    The Ten Li Plaza was located on the outskirts of the north part of the city. Many people knew of this place, but very few people would go there. He had heard that the Plum Blossom Plaza was located in a valley and there was only one way in and out. With someone standing guard outside the Plum Garden, it was very difficult for an ordinary person to enter, unless the Plum Garden''s owner sincerely invited them!


    Li Yi was convinced that even if Zhao Jing did go, if he didn''t reveal his identity, then it would be impossible for him to enter. Thus, he felt that Zhao Jing had to close the door. They would soon be able to return home!


    "Young master, is this the place ahead?" Zhao Yuannan shouted.


    Zhao Jing lifted the curtain of the carriage window to look outside and saw a wooden door not far away. It was tall like a memorial archway, with the words "Ten Li Plaza" written on it. There were guards on the left and right. In front of the memorial archway was an open area with no shelter nearby. As a result, anyone who looked suspicious would be able to see the carriage clearly from a distance and be prepared for it.


    Before the carriage reached the memorial archway, it was stopped by someone. The guards were neatly dressed, with swords at their waists. They looked very alert. Seeing Li Yiheng and Zhao Yuannan standing in front of the carriage, the guards shouted sternly, "Who are you? What are you doing here? "


    Li Yiheng hurriedly cupped his fists and said, "May I ask Sir, is this the 10-Li Plaza? Is the Plum Garden inside? Is the owner of the Plum Flower Manor here? "


    "You are looking for the owner? Do you have an invitation? " the guard asked.


    "We don''t have an invitation. My young master came to see your family''s manor lord in admiration. I do not know if you can pass on the message, but we do not have any ill intentions, and only wish to experience the Plum Plaza! "


    "Everyone wants to go in, but no one can! If you want to go in, you''ll have to ask about the knife in our hands first. If the knife agrees, then you can go in! " As the voice fell, the guard suddenly shouted, "Set up the formation!"


    As soon as Zhao Jing heard about setting up the formation, he immediately lifted the curtain of the carriage and got out. "This is truly a grand show. I thought the Plum Blossom Meet would be a pleasant place, but it turns out it''s actually such a filthy and selfish place." If such beautiful scenery is not shared with others, even if all the flowers in the world are gone, what meaning would there be? "


    "Let''s not bicker with the young master, we''ll see how true your words are!" The guard said, "We can either leave this place as soon as possible, or we can rely on our own ability to charge into the array! There is no third way! "


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly. "Do I look like a boorish person to you?" If I use my blade and gun, I might hurt my fingernail! " The singer Wei Shu was standing respectfully behind Zhao Jing, holding a plate of Sweet ''n'' Sour Hawthorn in her hands.


    Everyone looked at each other in dismay. Could it be that they were inferior to this kid''s fingernail? This was simply too much, too boastful!


    Zhao Jing chewed the sweet hawthorn in his mouth. Suddenly, he let out a cry and covered his face. "Tooth pain!"


    Wei Shuge was getting anxious. "Young Master?"


    "Don''t worry about it!" Zhao Jing waved his hand and shouted at the guards, "Cut the crap! What formation are you going to set up?" Get Wen Rusheng out of here and see me! "Too late, I''ll make it so that you all won''t be able to bear the consequences!"


    Upon hearing the name "Wen Rusheng," all the guards were stunned. Their faces were filled with astonishment and disbelief. Even Zhao Yuannan and Li Eheng looked at each other in dismay. What did this Ten Li Plaza have to do with Wen Rusheng?

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    "What are you still standing there for?" Zhao Jing spat out the sweet hawthorn in his mouth and almost vomited onto the guard''s body. He then impatiently shouted, "I won''t eat! I won''t eat! My teeth are aching!" Saying that, like a child who had not seen the world, he looked contemptuously at the guard who was still standing there without moving, "Why are you still standing there? Are you stupid or stupid? Do you want me to personally invite Wen Rusheng out? "


    Everyone was stunned for a while. Finally, the guard looked at each other and kept his sword, "Wait!"


    Waiting for these two words was too important. This implied that they had probably gone to report.


    Zhao Yuannan''s back was covered in cold sweat. When he turned to look at Li Yiheng, his face also changed. However, none of them had expected that Zhao Jing would suddenly mention Wen Rusheng''s name. However, the thing that no one understood the most was how Zhao Jing had found out about Wen Rusheng''s relationship with the Plum Plaza.


    Zhao Jing was Zhao Jing, and he had really forced Wen Rusheng out. Zhao Jing''s gaze quickly fell on his sleeve as he looked at the frail youth dressed in white. Wen Rusheng''s plain white cuffs were still embroidered with delicate plum blossoms, but they were still as lifelike as the ones on her body.


    Hearing someone call me by my name, I really did not expect it to be you! And it turned out to be you! " Wen Rusheng was still the same gentle appearance as when they first met. When she walked, she felt as though she was walking lightly. "The young man was clad in a simple white robe and had a picturesque appearance. The corner of his mouth held a faint smile, one that could cause a person''s heart to ache.


    Wen Rusheng looked somewhat sickly. As she approached Zhao Jing, she covered her mouth and coughed, "Why ¡­ why are you here?" And how do you know that I''m here? "


    Zhao Jing took out a piece of cloth from his sleeve. "This is yours?"


    Wen Rusheng''s eyebrows knitted together before she giggled. Her smile was extremely beautiful. He looked back at his guards and gave two soft coughs, "They''re all brainless, yet they were actually tricked!"


    "What''s this called?" "This is called ''All Fighting!''" Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back. "The plum blossoms embroidered on your sleeves can''t be embroidered by ordinary people. Moreover, when you look at the threads, they are full of traces of wear and tear. It''s clear that you don''t wear them often!" Clothes are fine satin, so you are not lacking in clothing or food. Why do you have to admit that you are wearing these clothes? I guess it''s because you like plum blossoms! "


    "This is the Plum Garden, ten miles away. I''m sure you, a good Plum Garden, would come here in admiration." Zhao Jing lightly brushed the Plum Blossom on the cloth with his fingertips. "I''ve looked for you in the city. The students of the Autumn Exam are all in the capital, but your name is not in any of the many inns. I expect you to have somewhere to go!" The person with the good Plum Blossom will not be too far away from the Plum Blossom. You must be living outside the city, so you might be at the Plum Blossom Plaza! "


    "So I just bluffed them and told them your name, and they froze, and I knew I was right. Since you have guessed correctly, this trip will not be in vain! " Zhao Jing looked at him. "I heard that there''s a set of Four Treasures in the Fanghua Temple in this city. One of them is the Plum Blossom Ink!" This Plum Blossom was blossomed during the winter. It was impossible to grow it in such a large area in the capital. Only outside ¡­ This 10 li Plaza! You can''t be the owner of this Fang Hua Zhai, right? "


    Wen Rusheng narrowed her eyes and sized up Zhao Jing with a thoughtful expression. "Who the hell are you?" Why are you so meticulous? It''s just a piece of cloth. You guessed it right before I even opened my mouth! "


    "Me?" Zhao Jing thought for a moment. "I''m just a pampered young master. I''ve seen a lot of those things and read a lot of books, so I can only deduce from the facts!" "These deductions are not all false, but according to what I''ve seen and heard, what does Sir Wen think?"


    "The Plum Garden is mine, and so is the Fanghua Temple!" Wen Rusheng stood with her hands behind her back, "Since a friend is coming from a faraway place, of course I would say so! Young Master, please! "


    "My name is Liu Jing. You can call me Jing!" With a smile, Zhao Jingyan walked in side by side with Wen Rusheng.


    "Young Master Liu is extremely intelligent. It''s a blessing to be able to meet someone like Young Master Liu when he''s just arrived!" Wen Rusheng coughed softly. The scenery next to him hurriedly passed the medicine over, but it was actually pushed away by him.


    A hint of disgust appeared on Wen Rusheng''s face. Perhaps it was because he found it difficult to act out with an outsider present, he suppressed his voice and said, "No need!" Then he began to cough again. He, who was already pale, was now even more sickly. When he walked, he was afraid that a gust of wind would blow him away.


    "Is Young Master Wen not feeling well?" Zhao Jing said.


    Wen Rusheng sighed, "I fell into the water when I was young and accidentally caught a cold. I took so many useless pills that it became an old problem that I couldn''t cure!" As he spoke, he led Zhao Jing into the valley and walked along the bamboo corridor.


    Zhao Jing felt his surroundings suddenly warm up. It was as if the wind had stopped blowing and the air was filled with the fragrance of plum blossoms. Actually, as a man, Zhao Jing didn''t really like his daughter''s flowers and plants. She suddenly sneezed, then gently rubbed the tip of her nose.


    "I''m sorry!" Zhao Jing pulled up his cape. "It''s probably frozen, so ¡­" Don''t be offended! Please excuse me! "Yawn!"


    However, Wen Rusheng was amused by her, "Young Master Liu, your true nature is probably not used to the plum blossom fragrance that is too strong here. Some people are really sensitive to smell, so there''s nothing strange about it. "My mother spent a lot of blood and sweat on this Plum Plaza, from raising it to growing it, and in the end, it has reached its current scale. All of this was done using my mother''s heart blood to water it, so I will definitely do my best to protect it."


    "No wonder you set up guards outside and forbid others from entering!" Zhao Jing cupped his fists together. "I had thought that Young Master Wen was enjoying the beauty of this world alone, but it turns out that I was just a petty person. I really don''t know the whole story. I hope Young Master Wen will forgive me!"


    "It''s not the fault of ignorant people!" Wen Rusheng carried on walking, "Since you are here, take a look at my newly planted jade-green plum blossom. This plum blossom has been blooming in this valley all year round, which is something that no one else has ever seen. However, the one that was opened during the season was actually extremely precious! "


    Zhao Jing followed Wen Rusheng up the short slope. This was a pavilion, surrounded by a pure white curtain that fluttered in the wind. It was like a paradise on earth. In the center of the Plum Plum Garden was the Plum Garden. From a distance, one could only see the roof, as if it was buried in a sea of flowers. The jade-green plum blossoms were unending. They looked like blooming flowers, but also looked like the color of early spring. It was truly a sight to behold.


    "These are all your ¡­" Zhao Jing couldn''t believe it. "Yawn!"


    "Didn''t I already say it? This place has cost my mother''s entire life''s work! " Wen Rusheng coughed in the wind, her face suddenly extremely pale. He looked very uncomfortable, giving off an impression of being on the verge of collapse.


    "Young master''s health is not good, it''s better for you to go back and rest!" "A few days ago, I had the wind when I entered the city. I haven''t fully recovered yet!"


    "That won''t do. Are we to be stuck here for the rest of our lives and never go out again?" Wen Rusheng suddenly took Zhao Jing''s hand and said, "Sir Liu, I''ll take you to see my plum! These are planted by my mother, mine is over there! "


    Zhao Jing was startled. Are all the men these days good at talking about this? He was always holding hands? Luckily, there were no informants from the Regent''s Manor. The last time Zhong Fu had been beaten badly by Dongfang Wenming, if he had been seen by him this time, then Wen Rusheng''s small body would not have been able to withstand Dongfang Mingming''s torment. Zhao Jing thought for a moment and then subconsciously withdrew his hand.


    Wen Rusheng was coughing violently from the wind. She could not care less about Zhao Jing as she supported the Plum Blossom Tree. She stood under the tree, coughing until her entire body trembled.


    "Are you okay?" Zhao Jing had thought himself to be sickly, but who would have thought that there was someone more sickly than him?


    Wen Rusheng waved her hand and said, "I''ve taught you jokes. It''s an old habit!"


    "How about a doctor?" When Zhao Jing saw his uncomfortable appearance, he couldn''t help but furrow his brows. "If you''re like this, you should take good care of yourself, not ¡­" She paused, "In the end, life is still the most important. Although these plum blossoms are your mother''s blood and sweat, aren''t you also your mother''s flesh and blood? Young Master Wen, compared to these plum blossoms, do you think it''s better? "


    "I''d rather die relying on Plum Blossom than bury Hong Chen!" This was Wen Rusheng''s answer.


    Zhao Jing, on the other hand, didn''t feel the same way. From the very beginning, she had always felt that her life was better than everything else! There was nothing more important than life or death! However, she didn''t dare to say that in front of Wen Rusheng. She could only smile helplessly at him.


    When they entered the Plum Blossom Manor, Wen Rusheng could no longer hold on as he panted and sat in the garden.


    Zhao Jing surveyed his surroundings. In fact, in such a large Plum Blossom Manor, it was basically a simple hut. He looked around and noticed that the wattled fencing surrounded the hut. Zhao Jing didn''t quite believe his eyes. "This ¡­ this is the Plum Blossom Villa?" Wen Rusheng, don''t lie to me! "


    "This is my villa, I have the final say!" In the end, Wen Rusheng could no longer hold it in and took the pill from Scene. Thus, his coughing finally stopped. However, his face was still extremely pale, "Young Master Liu, you don''t like this place? Feeling embarrassed? You think you don''t deserve Liu gongzi''s identity? "


    Zhao Jing, on the other hand, didn''t care. He flapped his sleeves and sat down. "No, I think this suits you very well." The white-clothed youth, the green plum blossom wine, and in the future, when the snow flew around in the winter, he would be able to cook the snow and make the tea. Sometimes, friends care about relationships, what does Sir Wen think of that? "


    "Brother Zijing is right!" Wen Rusheng smiled and said, "Being able to meet someone as magnanimous as Brother Zisheng is truly a good thing!"


    "We still don''t know who will be the lucky one!" Zhao Jing sniffed the fragrant tea in the cup and suddenly sneezed again.


    Zhao Yuannan immediately snatched the cup from Zhao Jing''s hand and quickly placed it to the side. "Young Master, you can''t smell it!" I can''t smell it! You don''t like the smell, so be careful! "


    Zhao Jing rubbed the tip of his nose, his eyes shining with tears. Immediately afterwards, he sneezed twice. Only then did Zhao Jing hurriedly stand up and wave his hand. "I''m sorry. I think my nose isn''t working. My apologies!" As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Jing sneezed. "I ¡­ I ¡­"


    Time seemed to suddenly come to a standstill, and only the sound of Zhao Jing sneezing could be heard. One by one, they sneezed. Zhao Jing was on the verge of tears. Tears were streaming down his face ¡­


    "Yawn!" "Yawn!"


    Wen Rusheng suddenly laughed. She could not stop trembling as she revealed an expression that said she could not hold back her laughter.

 C94

    In fact, Zhao Jing didn''t know what was going on with him either. Ever since she was young, she had always been by his master''s and grandmaster''s side. It was not that there were no Plum Blossom Trees on the mountain. Those wild plum blossoms were even more beautiful, but he had never seen her like this. The plum cake of the palace chef. She had eaten quite a few of them over the years.


    Why couldn''t she get used to the fragrance of the plum blossoms after reaching the Plum Garden? What was going on?


    "This Bi Mei of yours ¡­" Yawning ¡­ " Zhao Jing was already at a loss for words. "It seems like it''s fate that I don''t have one ¡­" Yawning! "Yawn!" She quickly covered her nose and mouth and ran through the Merlin towards the entrance.


    Wen Rusheng couldn''t help but laugh out loud from behind, "Brother Zifeng, slow down a bit! Scene, bring me the things in my study! "


    "Young Master?" The scenery was hesitating.


    "If I tell you to go, then go. Why are you wasting your breath?" Wen Rusheng gathered up her clothes and followed behind Zhao Jing.


    In reality, Zhao Jing hadn''t run far. He had only left the Jade-Maiden Peak. Strangely, her sneezing habit had improved a lot since she had left Bimelin. The further he went, the lighter the symptoms became, as if he was at odds with the Bremerlin.


    "What do you think, young master?" Wei Shuge asked hurriedly as she looked at Zhao Jing with a short breath. If something were to happen to the Emperor, the Regent''s Mansion would definitely not let them go so easily. When the investigation was carried out, the people around Zhao Jing would be doomed. Wei Shuge naturally wasn''t afraid of the Regent''s Estate''s power. Instead, she was truly worried for Zhao Jing. "How is it?" "Are you feeling better?"


    Zhao Jing rubbed the tip of his nose. His eyes were red, and he sneezed until tears filled his face. But at this time, she was already much better. She sniffed and sat in the bamboo corridor, "Better, don''t worry, I''m probably not used to the smell of this jasmine!"


    Wen Rusheng had already rushed over and coughed twice. "The fragrance of the jade-green plum was rather pungent. Those who don''t get used to it will definitely get excited. It''s a good thing that I have some Coldfragrance powder inside. Once the scenery is brought over, you can just pack one pack on yourself and you''ll be fine! "


    "So magical?" Zhao Jing didn''t dare to believe it.


    "This Cold Fragrance Powder isn''t something an ordinary person can make. You need the plum blossoms bloomed in the summer dawn to soak in a little lotus flower dew for a day and a night, and then dry and grind it into powder. Only then can it be considered complete!" Wen Rusheng smiled. As she spoke, the scenery had already returned, panting for breath. The servant behind her had just brought another cup of tea over.


    Wen Rusheng took the scented sachet from Zi Jing''s hands and said, "I''ll give this to brother Zi Jing. However, since you''re wearing it on your body, you won''t have to be bothered by the plum fragrance anymore." He personally stuffed the scented sachet into Zhao Jing''s hands.


    The scented sachet wasn''t big. When placed in Zhao Jing''s hand, it would fit perfectly in the palm of his hand. On the surface of the simple hexagonal scented sachet was embroidered a fine, snow-white, red plum, and jade plum. Although it was a red match, it did not seem too ugly. Zhao Jing had taken a closer look at Wen Rusheng''s sleeve before, so he could recognize that the embroidery on this scented sachet was the same as Wen Rusheng''s. Clearly, he really did like the plum blossoms.


    "This Cold Fragrance Powder is so precious, how can I ¡­" Zhao Jing hesitated for a moment before saying, "I think it''s better if you don''t want it!" If I want to find you in the future, I''ll just wait outside.


    "How can you stand at the door and reminisce about old times when a guest has come to visit?" Wen Rusheng sighed, "Although the Cold Fragrance Powder is precious, it is not as valuable as friends! I hope that Brother Zi Jing will not decline! "


    Zhao Jing smiled. "Then I''ll accept it if you agree!" "Thank you, Brother Wen!"


    Wen Rusheng had someone bring the tea table and other items to the bamboo corridor and continue sitting with Zhao Jing.


    However, Li Yiheng, who was standing behind Zhao Jing, suddenly shivered. He immediately used all his strength to support himself against the pillar, barely able to stand. He shook his head with all his might, trying his best to open his eyes wide. He seemed to want to see something clearly, but it was also as if nothing could be seen clearly. His entire being seemed to be in a daze!


    "What''s wrong with you? Your face is so red? " Zhao Jing was astonished. When she looked back, it was not only Li Yiheng who did the same, even Wei Shuge was the same. His entire face was flushed red and his gaze upon others was erratic, as if he was drunk. Zhao Jing''s heart thumped as he hastily supported the tottering Wei Shuge. "Shuge, what''s wrong with you?"


    "It''s just that I feel a bit hot all over and like I''m in a trance." Wei Shuge shook her head. "I''m fine. Don''t worry, young master!"


    Zhao Yuannan was puzzled. "Why would it be like this?"


    "Because they smelled the drunk plum!" Wen Rusheng sipped her tea and said, "Don''t worry, just drink a little more water! In the northwest corner of my Plum Square, there is a Sweet ''n'' Sour Plum that is specially used to brew wine. Everyone in the garden knows that drinking a lot of water will dispel the aroma of this drunken plum. I forgot to mention you when I first came in! "Moreover ¡­"


    "And what?" Zhao Jing hurriedly asked.


    Wen Rusheng laughed, "The higher the internal force, the more drunk the person is. On the contrary, it''s normal people who get drunk that don''t seem to be much of a problem!"


    Zhao Jing was suddenly enlightened. It was no wonder that both Zhao Yuannan and her were fine. Only Li Muheng and Wei Shuge could go on with their lives. It was because of Drunken plum. The scenery had already been brought to the water, and Wei Shuge could only helplessly sit by the railing and drink her water with all her might.


    "How long will it take to solve this?" Zhao Jing hastily asked, a trace of unexplainable panic in his heart.


    "I''ll be fine in half a cup of tea''s time!" Wen Rusheng put down the cup in her hand and coughed softly. "Rest assured, it will be fine! It''s the same for the servants in the manor who didn''t know about it in the past. We''re used to it! "


    However, Zhao Jing didn''t think so. His limpid eyes scanned the surroundings and he couldn''t help but laugh. "Brother Wen, an ordinary person wouldn''t dare to so easily enter your Plum Plaza!" "You might get into trouble. If you come in, it will be difficult for you to get out!"


    "That''s why I won''t allow outsiders to enter so easily." Wen Rusheng sighed.


    The scenery suddenly changed. When he returned, he whispered into Wen Rusheng''s ear. Wen Rusheng''s expression changed slightly, but after looking at Zhao Jing for a moment, he quickly returned to normal.


    "What''s the matter?" Zhao Jing slowly put down the cup in his hand.


    Wen Rusheng smiled and said, "Fang Hua has met with some troubles, so... I''m afraid I have to walk away for a while! If Brother Zi Jing feels that you''ve come too far, you can go to the Fanghua Temple in the future and let people know. "I am not in a good condition, and I usually live in Fanhua Temple, so I don''t dare to work too hard."


    "Alright!" Zhao Jing stood up. "I''ve been out for a long time. I should go back."


    "Wait!" Wen Rusheng called out to Zhao Jing, who had turned around and handed him a ring. "I''ll give this to Brother Jing. In the future, you can also use it as a keepsake when you go to Fanghua Temple, or come to the Plum Plaza. There''s no need to inform anyone about this!"


    Zhao Jing took it and looked at the empty space on Wen Rusheng''s fingertips. "You''re giving it to me like this?"


    The plum blossom ring with crisscrossed gold and silver threads looked extremely good, but ¡­ After making a trip to the Plaza, this Wen Rusheng always gave her gifts. Zhao Jing knew that she had a thick skin, but he still felt a bit embarrassed.


    "It''s not something precious, but it''s the most precious symbol of my Flowerwood Temple." When Wen Rusheng said this, the light in her eyes dimmed a little. "My mother left it to me, saying that it was passed down from my family to my wife in the future. However ¡­" With my body, I don''t want to implicate other people''s girls, so I might as well live a good life, one day at a time! I don''t have any friends, so it''s rare for me to meet someone who can talk. "


    This ring was simply too big for Zhao Jing. It was even larger than a thumb, so he could only use it as a toy.


    Wen Rusheng gave a helpless smile. "I didn''t expect Brother Zifeng''s hand to be so beautiful. It really can be described as slender as jade." "I''ve never seen a man''s hand before. It''s as beautiful as Brother Zijing''s."


    Zhao Jing laughed dryly. "One''s fingers are unstained by the sun and spring water. Since I''ve never done rough work before, of course I''ll feel better!" After saying that, she placed the ring on her palm. "It''s getting late, I should also go home. Otherwise, my family would have to look for me everywhere."


    "Alright!" Wen Rusheng nodded and coughed softly, "Goodbye!"


    "Farewell!" Zhao Jing turned and left.


    After walking out of the valley and boarding the carriage, Zhao Jing''s heart felt slightly at ease. Raising the curtain of the carriage window to look behind him, he didn''t know why, but his heart was beating rapidly. It was as if there was something that needed to be done in the future by Wen Rusheng. Leaning against the wall of the carriage, Zhao Jing''s eyes stared at the Plum Blossom Ring on his palm. His expression was somewhat gloomy, and his heart was filled with panic.


    "What''s wrong, young master?" Wei Shuge asked, "Why do you feel uneasy?"


    "I keep feeling a bit inexplicably nervous." Zhao Jing stuffed the Plum Blossom Ring back into Wei Shuge''s hands. "Keep it for me. Don''t lose it!" After some thought, he passed the scented sachet to Wei Shuge. "This one too! Other than you and Brother Nan, I don''t believe in anyone else. Wen Rusheng said that this is the Coldfragrance powder. Bring it out and have someone check if it''s real or not! "


    "Alright!" Wei Shuge nodded. "Leave it to me!"


    Zhao Jing nodded and rubbed his forehead as he leaned against the wall of the carriage. "Do you think I''m really ruthless?" They treated me to tea and sent me here, while I seized the rights to host the Flowerwood Great Poetry Conference?! " She paused, "In the martial arts world, is it ungrateful? After all, Wen Rusheng saved me! "


    "Then does Young Master want to let go?" Wei Shuge asked.


    Zhao Jing was startled, but he remained silent.


    "If I can''t let him go, then why bother about me? It''s not good for Young Master to think too much! " Wei Shuge sighed. "Things have already come to this point. Just as Young Master said, there is no turning back now! It didn''t matter if he was heartless or loyal, in the end, he was just struggling helplessly. The day when Young Master had no longer been forced to kill others, he would have to do such a thing. That was the true heartless act. Now, it can only be considered as having no other choice! "


    Zhao Jing gently clutched at his chest, thinking of the heart-wrenching pain he had felt that night. How many people in this world were able to live as they pleased?


    As the carriage shakily entered the city, Zhao Jing felt tired and rested within the carriage. Wei Shuge stood by to watch over the carriage.


    Suddenly, the carriage stopped. Wei Shuge''s body tensed up. What was going on?


    However, Zhou Zhiqian''s voice came from outside, "Master has orders to invite young master over. There''s something we need to discuss!"


    Wei Shuge narrowed her eyes and subconsciously clenched her fists. The so-called ''something to discuss with others'', I''m afraid it''s just ¡­ The good did not come with ill intentions. Could it be that Dongfang Wenming suspected something? He then turned around to look at Zhao Jing. With such a huge disturbance, how come Zhao Jing didn''t react at all?


    "Young Master?" Wei Shuge shouted in a low voice.


    Zhao Jing''s eyes were still tightly shut. Suddenly, Wei Shuge panicked. "Young Master?!"

 C95

    The carriage directly entered from the backyard of the Regent''s Manor, so as to not attract the attention of outsiders.


    When Dongfang Wenming heard that Zhao Jing had left the city, he had a stomach full of inexplicable anger. He had been planning to throw a tantrum in his study room. However, he heard Zhou Zhizhong report in a hurry that there was something wrong with the little emperor and couldn''t wake him up no matter how he shouted. Dongfang Wenming rushed straight to the backyard without any hesitation. Dongfang Wenming opened the curtain of the carriage and rushed into the carriage like an arrow. The expression on Dongfang Wenming''s face became even more unsightly as he looked at Zhao Jing lying in Wei Shuge''s arms.


    "What''s going on?" Dongfang Wenming shouted at Wei Shuge.


    "The Emperor has a fever!" Wei Shuge choked up.


    Dongfang Wenming immediately stretched out his hand, and Zhao Jing''s forehead began to boil! Without another word, he grabbed Zhao Jing from Wei Shuge''s bosom and quickly got off the carriage. As he walked, he shouted coldly, "Get the doctor over here!"


    The Residence of Regent had its own doctor, so at this moment, what Dongfang Mingyue was talking about was a doctor from the Residence of Regent. After all ¡­ If he went to call the imperial physician or to look for a doctor outside the clinic at this moment, it would alarm the people outside and lead to rumors and gossip. In addition, since Zhao Jing was the emperor, he could affect the citizens and even the imperial court if he had a dragon''s body. He told himself that there was still something else in Zhao Jing''s body that he wanted, so he couldn''t let anything happen to her!


    When Dongfang Wenming carried Zhao Jing into the main courtyard, Zhou Zhiqian and his housekeeper stood at the doorway in a daze. The two looked at each other in dismay, their faces filled with surprise. In the end, it was Zhou Zhiqian who quickly reacted, urging the butler to get a doctor.


    "Your majesty?" Dongfang Wenming placed Zhao Jing on his bed. Then, he placed his palm on Zhao Jing''s forehead. Zhao Jing''s fever was so high that it was boiling hot. His entire body was in a daze, as if he had fallen into a coma. There was no response at all.


    "Your majesty?" Dongfang Wenming called out again. He reached out his hand to grab Zhao Jing''s wrist. He felt that her wrist was very chaotic, as if there was something rampaging within her body. However, as the investigation continued, it disappeared again, and there was nothing abnormal about it anymore.


    "Grandpa, the doctor is here!" Zhou Zhizhi led the doctor through the door in a hurry.


    Dongfang Wenming immediately stood to the side and watched as the doctor probed Zhao Jing''s pulse.


    The doctor sat to the side, frowning as he probed Zhao Jing''s pulse. He stroked his beard and said, "This young master''s pulse is a bit chaotic, and the chill within his body seems to be congealing. It seems to be a chronic disease of old age. This old man will first prescribe a set of medicine, and take a medicine to slow down the cold in your body. I will suppress the high fever a bit, and then, you can begin to recuperate and treat it. "


    "Do it!" Dongfang Wenming''s gaze was still fixed on Zhao Jing, who was lying on the bed. It was unknown what sort of emotions were contained within his eyes. After waiting for the doctor to prescribe the medicine, Dongfang Cunming sat on the edge of the bed and stared coldly at the kneeling Wei Shuge, Zhao YuanNan, and Li Yiheng. "All of you, scram!"


    Hearing this voice, Zhao Yuannan''s complexion turned deathly pale. He carefully took a glance at Wei Shuge. However, Wei Shuge wasn''t afraid of anything. At most, she would just have a fight with Dongfang Wenming. She was only loyal to Zhao Jing, while the others ¡­ It had nothing to do with her.


    Li Yiheng was also somewhat panicked, but in the end, he was still the commander of the imperial guards, so he shouldn''t have lost his composure. Li Jun bowed with an extremely respectful and respectful voice. "My prince!"


    "Speak!" Where did he go today? Why did the Emperor become like this when he returned? " The voice from the east was thick with obvious anger. That was a sign before he killed someone. If he didn''t get a satisfactory answer today, then everyone here would probably die!


    Zhao Yuannan''s body was trembling violently. He secretly cast a sidelong glance at Wei Shuge from the corner of his eyes, unsure of what to do next. Zhao YuanNan had an indescribable fear towards Dongfang Mingming. No matter how much Zhao YuanNan hated Dongfang Mingming, Zhao YuanNan didn''t dare to say a word in front of Dongfang Mingming. After all, Zhao Jing had risked his life to save him, and this was his last hope for revenge!


    "In reply to your highness, we are only going out of the city to admire the plum, and have not gone far! "Your Majesty''s body wasn''t feeling well, so we hurried back. Who knew ¡­" Li Yiheng bowed his head. Since Dongfang did not know that they had left the city, Li Yiheng knew that they could not hide it from the Regent''s Mansion. In order to survive in front of Dongming, he had to be honest.


    "The Emperor has the body of a ruler, you bunch of trash?" Dongfang Wenming looked at the unconscious Zhao Jing on the bed. It was probably because his voice was a bit loud and was making a ruckus. Zhao Jing''s brow creased even tighter. Holding down his voice, Dongfang Wenming coldly said, "Go down and receive your punishment!"


    "Thank you, Prince!" Li Yiheng heaved a sigh of relief and left the room with Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge.


    Zhao Yuannan nervously glanced at Zhao Jing on the bed. The space between his eyebrows slightly condensed, making him feel uneasy. He discovered that all of Dongfang Xi''s thoughts were on Zhao Jing. Strangely, Zhao Jing was only ten years old when he ascended the throne. For what reason did he get Dongfang Wenming to bring a child from outside the palace to help him ascend the throne?


    Although the late emperor didn''t have a prince, there was no lack of young children in the Zhao Clan''s royal family. If he wanted to seize the heavens and hold the dukes accountable, then Dongfang Wenming could choose an even younger child. There really was no need to find Zhao Jing outside the palace, and ¡­ Slowly raise. To raise a great emperor, wasn''t he afraid that Zhao Jing would grow more and more powerful in the future? That would be detrimental to him?


    Zhao Yuannan couldn''t figure it out!


    When Zhou Zhizhi came to deliver the medicine, he discovered that his master was carefully tucking the emperor in. No matter how he looked at it ¡­ No matter how he looked at it, something didn''t seem right! However, Zhou Zhiqian was still a servant, so he didn''t dare to say much and only respectfully held the soup in his hands, "Master, the doctor said that the medicine must be consumed while it''s hot. Only then will the coldness in his body temporarily dissipate out of his watch. The doctor also said that the emperor might have come into contact with something he shouldn''t have, so ¡­ "


    "Something that shouldn''t be touched?" Dongfang Wenming coldly went to receive the medicine bowl.


    "Master, let this lowly one handle this!" Zhou Zhizhi frowned, this father wants to personally feed medicine to the emperor?!


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t say anything more. He reached out to receive the medicine from Zhou Zhiqian, "Did the doctor say what it was?"


    "The doctor said that this kind of thing could be caused by exposure to pollen, or by eating something that shouldn''t be eaten. It''s an exclusive body resisting reaction!" Zhou Zhizhi thought for a moment, "This lowly subordinate doesn''t know what it means. These are the doctor''s exact words."


    "Eating something that shouldn''t be eaten? Contact... Appreciate the plum blossom? Could it be because of the Plum Blossom? " Dongfang Wenming frowned, but Zhao Jing had stayed in the palace for many years. He had eaten quite a few plum cakes, but he hadn''t seen any reaction to it. What was going on?


    His gaze was cold as he stared at Zhao Jing. Even though she was unconscious, her brows were tightly knitted together, as if she was in a state of constant tension. Had he pushed her too hard? Perhaps she was too insecure, too lonely in this desolate palace.


    Suddenly, Dongfang Wenming froze. What was he thinking? What did it have to do with him whether she was lonely or insecure? Does it matter? Absolutely not! She was just his ¡­ It was just a container!


    Dongfang Wenming picked up the spoon from the medicine bowl and began to feed the medicine to Zhao Jing with a dour expression.


    Zhou Zhizi waited at the side, carefully watching from the corner of his eyes. His master didn''t look too good, but when he fed medicine to the emperor, he seemed to be especially careful.


    The spoon gently scooped up the soup, trying not to make a sound when the spoon touched the bowl. When the medicine was brought to the emperor''s lips, Master shrank his hand and brought the soup close to his lips, blowing gently, afraid of burning the emperor. After he finished blowing, Dongfang Wenming slowly fed the medicine into Zhao Jing''s mouth. He stared at Zhao Jing''s throat, certain that she had swallowed it.


    Zhou Zhizhi felt that he had never seen Master so gentle and meticulous in his life. Even when it came to that person, he had never done such a thing. Even Master didn''t know what was going on! Otherwise, according to master''s cautious personality, he wouldn''t have done such a thing.


    Zhao Jing opened his mouth as if he were saying something.


    Dongfang Wenming immediately leaned into her ear to listen. He heard Zhao Jing shout indistinctly, "Elder Brother Yue ¡­"


    "You heartless thing!" Dongfang Wenming suddenly stood up and put the half-full bowl of soup on the bedside with a "peng" sound. He walked out immediately, not forgetting to let out a "hmph" when he left.


    This snort made Zhou Zhiqian widen his eyes. He thought he had misheard! Am I angry? He was angry! Just now, he was gently feeding the little emperor medicine, yet he didn''t know what the little emperor had said. Did his master suddenly become angry? He wasn''t usually this temperamental. Why would he lose control of his emotions when he met the little emperor?


    What about this medicine? There was still half a bowl of medicine in the medicine bowl.


    Zhou Zhizi didn''t know what to do, nor did he want to stay. He just stood there, not knowing what to do.


    Suddenly, the sound of footsteps came back from outside. Zhou Zhiqian''s head tilted as he looked in disbelief at his master who had returned. Dongfang Wenming''s face was still as unsightly as ever, as if someone owed him 258,000 yuan. His entire person was shrouded in gloom, making people not dare to look directly at him.


    Zhou Zhiji stared wide-eyed at his master as he picked up the bowl of medicine and slowly fed it into the little emperor''s mouth. This was truly a strange story. Since when did their master have such patience? Return? If Zhou Zhizi hadn''t personally witnessed it, he wouldn''t have believed that his master would have done this even if he were beaten to death. He couldn''t help but mutter in his heart, "Is master sick?"


    Only after feeding the medicine did Zhou Zhiji regain his senses, and he quickly went to receive the empty bowl. As he got closer, Zhou Zhizhong found that there was a thin layer of sweat on his forehead. He did not know why, but he had no idea what was happening.


    Zhou Zhiqian was even more certain: his master was sick!


    The weather was so cold, yet Master was sweating profusely as he sat in his room and did not move his knife or gun. If this wasn''t an illness, what else could it be?


    Zhou Zhizhi held the empty bowl in his hands, "Master, are you alright?"


    Dongfang Wenming frowned, "What is it?"


    "Why are you sweating?" Zhou Zhizhi asked in a suppressed voice.


    Dongfang Wenming suddenly snorted coldly, "Zhou Zhiqiang. How dare you even meddle in this king''s business?"


    Zhou Zhizhi kneeled on the ground, "This humble servant has spoken wrongly! This lowly official will take his leave! " Saying that, he quickly took the empty bowl and left the room.


    Only when Zhou Zhizhi retreated and the door closed did Dongfang Buming reach out to touch his forehead. Heaven knows, even he himself was shocked. He was actually sweating! How could he sweat?


    Furthermore, it was cold sweat!


    "Brother Yue?" Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes. How many times? Every time Zhao Jing lost consciousness, he would call out to the so-called Elder Brother Yue. Just who was this Elder Brother Yue? He had sent people back to the Yin Lin Manor to investigate, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn''t find an answer! Dongfang Wenming didn''t know why he was so persistent about this "Brother Yue".


    What was this feeling? It was like a fish bone in the throat, a thorn in the heart. Dongfang Wenming urgently wanted to know, who exactly was the "Big Brother Yue" that Zhao Jing had repeatedly called out?! What had happened to them before?

 C96

    Dongfang Wenming was truly interested in Zhao Jing''s Elder Brother Yue, but he was also interested. After all, he was a high and mighty regent. There were some things that he couldn''t say, and he couldn''t do them too clearly. Otherwise, it would be of no benefit to anyone. For a brief moment, Dongfang Wenming stared fixedly at Zhao Jing. He only felt a sense of exhaustion!


    Zhao Jing was still in a coma, but after taking the medicine, her fever had died down. All these years, she had been suffering from a high fever, so she was already used to it.


    Wei Shuge returned to Zhao Jing''s side with a pale face. Dongfang Wenming didn''t say anything, but rather stood up and left with Zhou Zhizhi. This master and servant both had ugly expressions, as though something had happened.


    "Shuge?" Zhao Yuannan held his waist and staggered in, "Are you alright?"


    Wei Shuge retracted her hand that was placed on Zhao Jing''s forehead. She turned around and glanced at Zhao Yuannan. "The fever has subsided a bit. Are you alright?"


    Nothing? Does Zhao Yuannan look fine? His face was extremely pale. If not for him gritting his teeth and dragging his legs, he would have already been lying down. He was neither Wei Shuge nor Li Yiheng. He did not have any Qi to protect himself with. The ten-sprung staff landed on his body and almost broke his spine. If he hadn''t been bullied by an attendant all these years, he would have become a cripple by now! The servants of the Residence of Regent made their move. Unlike those from the palace who would act with snobbery and act leisurely, this was a real beating!


    "He won''t die!" Zhao Yuannan felt a sweet taste in his throat and swallowed it back. He heaved a sigh of relief as he looked at Zhao Jing lying on the bed. "As long as Your Majesty is fine!" The Emperor is safe and sound. As his servants, we are willing to die for him! "


    Wei Shuge nodded. "The emperor has been used to it all these years. We''re all used to it!" However, Wei Shuge still felt a faint worry in her heart. "It''s just that this time, we left the city without informing the Regent''s Estate. His Majesty even returned with an illness ¡­" I wonder what the Regent will think, and how he will deal with the Emperor? "


    "The Regent is used to being petty. If he were to know that the Emperor is in contact with an outsider, he would definitely be suspicious! The Plum Garden, Fanghua Temple and the Ten Li Plaza were all extremely unlucky. Even the poetry contest this time around ¡­ He might not be able to do it either! The Regent probably won''t allow the Emperor to leave the palace so easily again! " Zhao Yuannan frowned, "That''s not too good to do."


    "Watch here, I''ll go investigate!" Wei Shuge''s eyes darkened. "Remember, no matter what happens, the first thing is ¡­" She stared at Zhao Jing. "Protect the emperor first!"


    "Alright!" Zhao Yuannan nodded. Probably because he was too nervous and his body was aching, cold sweat dripped down from Zhao Yuannan''s forehead, "You have to be careful. This is the palace of the Regent, after all. I''ve heard that the Residence of Regent is filled with secret guards. You still have injuries, so you must try your best.


    Wei Shuge gave a cold snort. "It''s just a small injury like that, what''s there to worry about!" Besides, can those trash catch me? I will be careful not to act recklessly. " It was also impossible for him to kill Dongfang Wenming for Zhao Jing at this critical juncture. At the moment, Zhao Jing still needed to remain in the East and calm the world.


    Strangely, however, Wei Shuge searched for many places, but couldn''t find any trace of the unknown''s whereabouts. Just as she was feeling a little discouraged, she actually found this mysterious master and servant pair in the backyard of the Regent''s Manor.


    The reason why they were called mysterious was because Wei Shuge did not see a single dark guard here. Previously, when she had been circling around the Residence of Regent, she had paid attention to her every step of the way. She had indeed discovered quite a few hidden guards and secret guards. However, it seemed like the dark guards had been intentionally expelled here, and no one was allowed to be present. In his hands was a wooden box, and he didn''t know what was inside, but the two of them were going to mysteriously run into the backyard.


    In the next moment, Wei Shuge''s eyes widened. What the hell are these two doing?!


    He saw Zhou Zhizhi put down the wooden box in his hand and start digging a hole under the wutong tree in the backyard with the shovel. With this shovel and a shovel, Zhou Zhiqian dug out a square pit, clearly intending to bury the wooden box.


    "Master, if you don''t want this thing, then just throw it away. Why do you need to bury it in such a troublesome manner?" It''s not like the branches are buried here. We won''t be able to open up any branches or leaves in the coming spring, do we? " Zhou Zhizhi put down the shovel in his hand. His forehead was covered in sweat.


    Dongfang Wenming stood with his hands behind his back. He gave him a cold look and then said in a cold voice, "Is it because the thing is too heavy or the shovel is too heavy? If you don''t want to dig a hole and bury this thing, then bury yourself.


    Zhou Zhiqian frowned, "This humble servant has spoken wrongly, this humble servant dares not!"


    Wei Shuge had strong inner strength, so she naturally had good hearing. She could not help but curse in her heart: Even if you don''t dare to say that much, Eastern Goblin Man will still be lucky if he doesn''t pinch you to death!


    "Bury it!" Dongfang Wenming sighed. "Burrow deeper. Don''t be annoyed if you can''t see!" After saying this, before Zhou Zhizhi could bury him, Dongfang Wenming had already left. It could be seen that he was truly angered by the contents of the box.


    Wei Shuge was getting more and more curious. What on earth was this?! So much so that Dongfang Caiming, who was high above him and could control his own energy, was angered? After waiting for Zhou Zhizi to bury the wooden box and leave, Wei Shuge hid behind the beams of the veranda and waited for a long time. After making sure that the two of them would not return, she gracefully landed on the ground and quickly dug out the wooden box.


    Although the wooden box had been personally buried by Dongfang Wenming, it was not locked. Clearly, it was not a valuable object. The moment she opened the wooden box, Wei Shuge felt an excruciating pain coming from her back. It was more accurate to say that her entire body was in pain. The pain made her suck in a breath of cold air. She quickly rubbed her eyes, thinking that she was mistaken.


    "Why is it this?" Wei Shuge felt that if she wasn''t seeing things, there was something wrong with her brain! There was something wrong with both master and servant''s brains! He was still quite sick! After some thought, Wei Shuge grabbed a handful of the items inside the wooden box. She carefully placed the wooden box back into its original position and buried it in the ground again.


    Returning to his room, Zhao Yuannan''s eyes widened as he listened, "Peach blossom?" How could it be peach blossoms? "


    Wei Shuge threw up her hands. "That''s the truth!" They, master and servant, mysteriously carried a wooden box to the backyard and withdrew all of the hidden guards from the dark palace, all for the sake of burying ¡­ Burying a box of dried peach blossoms! "


    Zhao Yuannan took a deep breath and tried his best to calm down, "Something''s wrong!"


    "Who''s sick?" Zhao Jing''s weak voice came from the bed. She feebly opened her eyes and slowly turned her head to look at the two people standing by the bed. She struggled to get up a few times, "You two ¡­ "What are you talking about?"


    "The emperor is awake?" Wei Shuge was overjoyed.


    Zhao Yuannan immediately helped Zhao Jing up. Wei Shuge''s hand froze in midair for a moment before she smiled and sat beside the bed. "How does the emperor feel?"


    Zhao Jing leaned against the soft cushion, closing his eyes and calming his mind. "I feel better!" For some reason, he felt sleepy after leaving the Plaza. Who knew that he would lose consciousness after closing his eyes? Is it... Did it scare you? " She looked around, her sight seemed to be familiar, and her mind was a little muddled. She could not help but ask, "Where is this place?"


    "Your majesty, it''s the Regent''s Manor!" Zhao Yuannan lowered his eyes and said, "Once we got back to the city, we were stopped by the Regent''s Mansion and were brought directly into the Mansion."


    "None of you look good!" Zhao Jing''s sharp eyes were naturally like an eagle''s. Nothing could be hidden from her. Since the two of them didn''t say anything, Zhao Jing had already come to a conclusion. "Did Dongfang Ming punish you?"


    "Lord Li was punished as well!" Wei Shuge sighed lightly. "Our punishment isn''t that tight. The most important thing is for the emperor to be safe."


    Zhao Jing had a faint smile on his face. "What were you talking about just now?" Who is sick? "


    Zhao Yuannan knitted his brows slightly as he placed the dried peach blossoms in his palm in front of Zhao Jing. "Here, this is it!" Let Shuge say that she found out about this, she said it more clearly! "


    Zhao Jing shifted his gaze to Wei Shuge when he heard this. He gently pinched the dried peach blossom with his fingertips. "What''s wrong with this peach blossom?"


    "We''re not worried that the Regent won''t be happy. What if he comes up with a crime to deal with our emperor? Isn''t that spoiling his grand plans? So ¡­" Wei Shuge glanced at the dried peach blossoms in Zhao Jing''s hands. "This servant will follow the Regent. Who knows what sort of tricks he''s playing? Two people sneakily carried a wooden box to the backyard, digging holes and burying things."


    "This servant was curious, so I pulled the item out of the ground and opened the mysterious wooden box. In the end ¡­" Wei Shuge gave a dry laugh. "The wooden box is filled with dried peach blossoms! This servant didn''t understand what was going on, so she grabbed a handful of dried flowers and brought them back. Your Majesty, do you know what the meaning of being here is? "


    "Peach Blossom?" Zhao Jing frowned as he looked at the dried peach blossoms in his palm. He couldn''t help but lower his head with a bitter smile, and his voice was as light as a mosquito''s. "Even if I plucked the peach blossoms, I wouldn''t be able to return them to the capital unharmed. Drying with wind is the best choice. But after drying with wind ¡­" He could no longer brew wine!


    Peach blossom and autumn wine, after all, was just a dream of yellow sorghum, that''s all!


    "What is the Emperor saying?" Wei Shuge frowned. "This servant doesn''t really understand!"


    Zhao Jing took a deep breath. "Alright. It''s most likely that the master and servant are playing around. You''re not allowed to bring this up again. Otherwise, Dongfang Wenming might lose face and take revenge on you. When that happens, I won''t be able to protect you!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge said in unison.


    "Clean up and head back to the palace!" Zhao Jing gazed out the window at the night sky.


    "The Regent''s side ¡­" Zhao Yuannan was a little hesitant.


    When he heard these words, Zhao Jing indifferently replied, "Leave him a message saying that Zhen is fine already. It will be hard to avoid guesses if the Li Palace has been here for too long!" "I will repay the favor of saving my life when my body gets better." With that, Zhao Jing walked out without hesitation.


    Also?


    How?


    Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge looked at each other. The Emperor''s words seemed a bit strange, but the Emperor was a person of unfathomable skills. It was normal for them to not understand him.


    After exiting the room, Zhao Jing saw the octagonal tower and couldn''t help but stop in his tracks. She straightened the shawl on her body and gloomily looked at the octagonal tower in the darkness. The star and moon had disappeared without a trace, and the octagonal tower had revealed a somewhat unconcealable expression. In the darkness, there seemed to be a pair of eyes staring at her.


    Zhao Jing felt an indescribable sense of panic in his heart. He immediately turned around and ran. It could even be described as him fleeing in a sorry state.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan cried out in alarm as they hurried to catch up.


    The wind blew past the bronze bell, making it silent.


    The red silk flapped in the air and whistled in the wind.


    What was the secret of this octagonal tower?

 C97

    When Dongfang Wenming heard this news, Zhao Jing had already left the Residence of Regent.


    Zhou Zhizhi carefully raised his head and looked at his master, "Master?"


    "As the Emperor, she naturally has to return to the palace!" Dongfang Wenming flipped through the paper in his hand. He looked indifferent, as if he didn''t care about the matter at all. "So this is the border intelligence report from the past two days?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizhi snapped out of his daze, "Master, is there a problem?"


    "It''s not the past two days that Uto has been restless. However, this intelligence report has repeatedly mentioned Uto''s abnormality without clarifying what happened!" Dongfang Wenming raised his head. He held a piece of intelligence report in his hand, "Do you understand grandpa''s meaning?"


    Zhou Zhiqian frowned, "I mean ¡­" Were the borders controlled by someone? Was it because they didn''t dare to report the actual situation? Or perhaps, the true situation was out of our expectations, and the intelligence reports were not able to be transferred to the imperial government? Master, if that''s the case, what should I do? "We''re far away from the capital, and there are many things we can''t do anything about. If things go on like this, we''ll probably be in great danger for the future of Grand Xia."


    Dongfang Wenming let out a long breath. He stood by the window, his face slightly pale. He stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the pitch-black night sky, and couldn''t help but look at the most bustling place in the world. Dongfang didn''t know that it wasn''t a good place, but what could he do? There must always be an Emperor, and only one Emperor. Whether alive or dead, one must accept the fate of being bound.


    "Let Han Dong go. No one is to be disturbed! Especially the Prime Minister''s Estate! Recently, Cobb had been very quiet! "How can the disciple that Qi Yunshan taught can be at peace with the situation and let go of his hand so peacefully to recuperate in the imperial court?" Dongfang Wenming narrowed his dangerous eyes. "This place isn''t simple!"


    "Yes!" This lowly official will immediately inform General Han! " Zhou Zhizhi bowed.


    The night was as cold as water.


    Zhao Jing safely returned to the palace. However, his complexion was still pale, and he appeared exceptionally weak. She leaned against the soft couch and stared at Wei Shuge, who was fiddling with the fire. She did not move as if she was thinking of something. When Wei Shuge approached, Zhao Jing was still in a daze.


    Wei Shuge quickly asked, "What else does the emperor feel uncomfortable about?"


    "What?" Zhao Jing suddenly snapped out of his daze and laughed dryly. "I ¡­" I got a little distracted! "


    "The emperor is too tired!" Wei Shuge smiled and said, "Your servant will help you sleep on the bed. It''s a little cold here, so you shouldn''t stay cold!"


    Zhao Jing nodded and went to lie down on the bed. Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan tactfully left the sleeping quarters. The two of them had served Zhao Jing for the past few years, so they naturally knew of Zhao Jing''s habit of taking a light nap.


    Closing the door, Wei Shuge let out a light sigh. "The emperor has been worrying too much about the poetry contest. His body wasn''t good to begin with, so how could he bear with it now?" With that, he said to Zhao Yuannan, "You stay here first. I''ll go find Imperial Physician Xiao Yuan and settle the matter of the Cold Fragrance Powder."


    Zhao Yuannan nodded, "Go and come back quickly, I''ll wait for you at the door!"


    "Alright!" Wei Shuge quickly left.


    Zhao Yuannan narrowed his eyes and thoughtfully looked at the tightly shut door of the hall. He could not stay idle either. He had to do something for the emperor!


    In reality, Zhao Jing hadn''t fallen asleep yet. After they left, he got up and sat on the bed. His mind was in a state of chaos, and for a moment, he was somewhat flustered. With how big it was that he had left the city, Dongfang Wenyi would definitely investigate it. If he found out that it was Wen Rusheng ¡­


    Zhao Jing didn''t know how the East would deal with Wen Rusheng. However, it was also true that Wen Rusheng was not an ordinary person. With his cautious personality, how could it be possible that he had not told anyone about the matter of the Drunken plum blossom before entering the Plum Plaza? Wen Rusheng was clearly probing the people around her and had confirmed that Wei Shuge and Li Yiheng were indeed martial artists with powerful martial arts skills.


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath, then walked to the table and poured himself a glass of water. She sat down, frowning at the flickering candle flame, and tapped her index finger against it. This meant that she was thinking about something, and it was not a trivial matter. However, she was still warm and her body was very tired. Not long after that, she had fallen asleep on the table.


    The drum outside sounded twice. Zhao Jing suddenly opened his eyes and stood up. The blanket on her body fell to the ground, startling Zhao Jing. She hastily picked it up from the ground. The doors to the hall were tightly shut. Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan knew that they were sleeping lightly, and Dongfang Wenming would occasionally come in during the night, so they didn''t dare to enter without greeting him. Otherwise, if they ran into Dongfang Wenming, they would be in trouble.


    "This is ¡­" Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened. Did that person cover her up?


    What the hell?


    Zhao Jing couldn''t be bothered about anything else. He quickly walked to the cabinet, crouched down, and began searching under it. Suddenly, her body jerked as she found a small bamboo stick. Taking a deep breath, Zhao Jing quickly took out the secret letter from the bamboo stick in front of him. There had been no news of him for the past few days, but today, there was finally some movement.


    Very good!


    Very good!


    When he saw this secret letter, Zhao Jing''s smiling face instantly darkened. "As expected ¡­" She tightly gripped the slip of paper in her hand, and a thousand years of indestructible frost appeared on her forehead. For a split-second, a trace of coldness flashed through his crystal eyes, as if a baleful aura that came from the depths of hell was lingering around him. His entire body was ice-cold, without any warmth.


    "Old Slave!" Zhao Jing gnashed her teeth as she calmly tossed the letter along with the bamboo stick into the brazier. Charcoal swirled around the paper and together with the bamboo stick, it turned into ashes without leaving even the slightest trace. Zhao Jing let out a long breath and returned to his bed. He could finally sleep in peace!


    Zhao Yuannan had been waiting outside the whole time, waiting for Wei Shuge to come back.


    "You Sheng, what are you going to do?" Wei Shuge stopped Zhao Yuanan. "At this critical juncture, do not act rashly. If you anger the Regent''s Mansion, it will bring an unforeseen calamity to the Emperor!"


    "Don''t worry, I won''t be reckless." Zhao Yuannan straightened his body. "For the sake of your majesty, I will definitely be careful. Shuge, your kung fu is good. I can be at ease with the emperor watching over you. I, Zhao Yuannan, have nothing but this cheap life! However, a lowly life can have the same benefits as a lowly life.


    Wei Shuge frowned slightly as she looked at Zhao Yuannan''s leaving figure with a puzzled expression. Wei Shuge did not know why, but seeing Zhao Yuannan''s expression, she started to panic a little. She was thinking that she was just too nervous. If there was one more person that cared about Zhao Jing, then what would be the harm? However, he didn''t know that ¡­ If he cared too much, it would sometimes become a kind of obsession. If the obsession was too deep, it could lead to disaster!


    Zhao Yuannan tightened his grip on the horsetail whisk in his hand and took a look at the door of the prison attendant. Then, he took a deep breath and walked in. He was very familiar with the place as he walked to the front of the house. The dim light of the window shone through the paper and illuminated Zhao Yuannan''s front.


    "You''re here, come in!" A high-pitched voice came from inside, sounding somewhat hoarse, yet with a hint of a smile yet not a smile.


    Zhao Yuannan straightened his body as if he was mentally prepared. Then he pushed the door open and said with a smile, "Eunuch!"


    After closing the door, no one knew what would happen in this room, but in the recent days, the head eunuch in charge of the palace, Jiang Qingfeng, was sick. The eunuchs were all guessing that there might be someone else sitting inside the room.


    It was not until dawn that Zhao Yuannan came out of his room. He straightened his clothes and quickly left. Since it was already so late, he had to return to the Qian Yuan Palace to wait upon Zhao Jing. If he asked, he wouldn''t be able to answer.


    After exiting the prison, Zhao Yuannan heard someone calling him from behind and unconsciously stopped. However, he saw that a servant girl had rushed over and blocked his path. Zhao Yuannan was suspicious. He looked at the woman before him and asked, "Are you calling me?"


    "This servant, Chong Yu, pays his respects to Eunuch He. This servant follows the order to follow this eunuch in the future and serve this eunuch! " Her voice became lower and lower, softer and softer. It was as if she was afraid, her voice trembling slightly.


    Hearing this, Zhao Yuannan turned his head to look at the door of the inner court proctor''s office. He was at a loss for words.


    Even though it was said that he would be waited on, to put it bluntly, it was just a form of surveillance! But it didn''t matter. With Shuge around, he could just be a little more careful! Although someone was following him, it didn''t matter for the moment. Perhaps, that person wanted to regroup. After all, everyone''s thoughts were different, and their needs were also different. In the past two years, Zhao Yuannan had done a lot of work, and it was not easy for him to have his current situation.


    "Chong Yu?" Zhao Yuannan frowned, "Since it''s the order from the Internal Affairs Bureau, then follow me!"


    "Thank you, Eunuch Xie!" Chong Yu quickly saluted.


    Zhao Yuannan took a glance and saw that it was a pretty girl. Although she looked young, there seemed to be something rippling in her eyes. She looked like a stubborn girl. She seemed somewhat happy. Her slightly pale face seemed to have a dark red color that was difficult to conceal. When she raised her head to look at him, she seemed to be blushing slightly. He walked in front, followed by Chong Yu, and walked until they reached the entrance of the Qian Yuan Palace.


    "The emperor doesn''t like strangers swaying in front of him. Don''t appear in front of the emperor if you have nothing to do." Zhao Yuannan reminded her as he walked, "Also, you''re not allowed to look left and right when you enter the Qianyuan Palace, so don''t look at them and talk about them! You should know that this is not a caretaker, after all. If the Emperor were to vent his anger on you, the Internal Affairs Overseer would also lose face. If anything happens, I won''t be able to protect you! "


    "Your servant has remembered it!" Chong Yu was very obedient.


    Zhao Yuannan''s footsteps were a bit hurried. When he went in, he almost bumped into Wei Shuge who came out. Luckily, Wei Shuge reacted quickly and managed to avoid the water in the basin with three twists and turns.


    "Why are you in such a hurry to leave?" Wei Shuge heaved a sigh of relief. "His Majesty''s up. He''s having his meal right now. Be careful of him ¡­" She couldn''t help but pause for a moment, then turned to look at Chong Yu behind Zhao Yuannan, "Who is she? "Look at him, he''s not from the Qian Yuan Palace!"


    Chong Yu hurriedly bowed, "This servant, Chong Yu, was sent by the internal attendant to serve Eunuch He!"


    The warden?


    Wei Shuge handed the water basin to her underlings and exchanged a thoughtful look with Zhao Yuannan. Zhao Yuannan nodded and followed Wei Shuge to the door, leaving Chong Yu outside.


    Zhao Jing chewed on the crystal cake in his mouth without batting an eyelid. He indifferently asked, "You went to the inner court disciple last night?"


    Zhao Yuannan bent over with a nervous look and immediately answered, "Yes!"


    Zhao Jing stared meaningfully at Zhao Yuannan.


    Zhao Yuannan''s heart was pounding. The emperor... Don''t believe him?

 C98

    "Your majesty?" Zhao Yuannan was a bit nervous. He bent his body and tightened his grip on the horsetail whisk in his hand.


    Upon seeing this, Wei Shuge hesitated before stepping forward. "Your majesty?"


    Zhao Jing put down the jade slip in his hand. "Shuge, bring your men down."


    Wei Shuge naturally understood Zhao Jing''s intentions. She immediately bowed and led everyone away. The moment the door closed, Zhao Yuannan kneeled on the floor, bowed, and shouted, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"


    "Big brother Nan." Zhao Jing straightened his body. "Do you feel happy?"


    Zhao Yuannan lowered his head, "Servant..."


    "Tell me the truth!" Zhao Jing''s expression darkened.


    Zhao Yuannan took a deep breath. "I had to. Jiang Qingfeng, the Chief Eunuch of the Internal Affairs Bureau, had already fallen. If I don''t curry favor with Fu Shengquan now, then Fu Sheng will have thoughts on the side." "At this crucial moment, if we can get Fu Shengyun to join our side, it would be like adding wings to a tiger for us!"


    "Such as adding wings to a tiger?" Zhao Jing coldly looked at her. "Big brother Nan, how long have you been in the palace?"


    "Two years!" Zhao Yuannan pursed his lips. He didn''t know what Zhao Jing meant by that. "The words spoken by this servant are true, and they come from the heart. I don''t have any intention of lying. I don''t know why Your Majesty is asking ¡­" "Why?"


    "Two years!" Zhao Jingtao looked at him, "You followed me for two years, and have been tortured in this palace for two years. Don''t you know the faces of those people from the inner palace? The imperial bodyguard was disobedient to the Regent''s estate, but in the end, he was still a part of the Qi family. Are you so sure that you can have them on our side? "Where did your confidence come from, to be able to overthrow the Qi Family?"


    Zhao Yuannan didn''t understand. "But your majesty, Qi Yunshan already went to the Royal Tomb ¡­"


    "Although Qi Yunshan went to the Royal Tomb, his eyes, ears, and knife were still in the capital, resting on my neck. I have never understood why Qi Yunshan, who could have kept Qi Rufeng''s life, would want to kill him and leave the capital, and give up the power in his hands! "Now I understand what it means to truly fight and gain." Zhao Jing coldly snorted. "Old Slave is truly a scheming person. Even Dongfang Wenming has fallen for his tricks!"


    "This servant doesn''t know!" Zhao Yuannan''s eyes widened. For a moment, he really didn''t understand what Zhao Jing meant. "What kind of trick is this Qi Yunshan playing?" Your majesty, this servant, this servant really, really doesn''t know! "


    Zhao Jing slowly stood up with his hands behind his back. His expression was deep, as if he had already known everything and everything in his mind. "Qi Yunshan is a schemer. He knows that if he stays in the capital, he will become a thorn in our side." If he were to leave the capital, then we will be the only ones left in the capital with the Residence of Regent. "


    "One mountain doesn''t allow two tigers. When two tigers fight, there will be injuries. By that time, he only needed to come back and clean up the mess, and he would be able to sever all ties with the Regent''s Mansion without even fighting a single soldier. "Regardless of whether it is me who killed Dongfang Mingming, or Dongfang Mingming who killed me, it will all be beneficial and harmless to Qi Yunshan!" Zhao Jing narrowed his dangerous eyes. "Qi Yunshan used the pain of losing his son in exchange for my Da Xia Empire." Elder brother Nan, do you think it''s worth it? "


    Zhao Jing spoke calmly without a trace of emotion in his words, but Zhao YuanNan''s hair stood on end as he listened. Cold sweat dripped down his forehead as he said, "This servant, this servant, this servant really didn''t think of all this. Qi Yunshan even killed his own son for his own ambition, and the poison in his heart can be imagined! "


    "Ruthlessness is the law of survival." His fingertips gently brushed the cold sweat on his forehead. "Big Brother Nan, you think too kindly of people. In other words, you''re not ruthless enough, which is why you are bullied time and time again in this palace. Brother Nan, have you thought about it? Rather than winning over others, it''s better for you to strengthen yourself! "


    Zhao Yuannan''s eyes suddenly widened as he stared in disbelief at Zhao Jing. "His Majesty''s meaning is ¡­"


    "Do you know how to borrow a knife to kill people?" Zhao Jing asked, "It''s not like Fu Shengquan is the only one serving in this prison. He''s Jiang Qingfeng''s foster son! "If Fu Shengming becomes the Chief Eunuch, you won''t be able to escape from him in the end!" She pinched Zhao Yuannan''s jaw, "Brother Nan, do you want to continue being humiliated?"


    When Zhao Yuannan mentioned the word "humiliated," his body began to tremble uncontrollably. Some things were fear and anger that came from the heart, and some things were more unacceptable than the fear of death. The moment he fell from the peak to the bottom, he became a slave that was trampled by others. The moment this despicable thing was branded into his bones, Zhao Yuannan was destined to have a miserable and hateful life.


    "If you don''t want to be humiliated, then don''t put your hopes on those bastards. We are different from them!" Zhao Jing unhurriedly stood up. "Big brother Nan, with two years of service in the palace, I should let you understand what it means to not care about anything." This place is a place where people eat each other! "


    Zhao Yuannan trembled as he got up from the ground. He smiled bitterly and said, "This servant understands. Your majesty, rest assured!"


    "Everyone in this palace, including you and me, depends on stealing everything from life to death!" Zhao Jing slowly spread out his arms. "In fact, this entire Grand Xia was snatched up by my mother for me!"


    Even Zhao Yuannan''s life had been snatched away from him by Zhao Jing.


    "In the past few days, I have already asked Shuge to pay attention at the palace. "If only our spies are left in these two places, then we will only be considered a step closer, or else we will be squeezed in other people''s hands, understand?" Zhao Jing lowered his voice.


    Zhao Yuannan nodded, "This servant understands!"


    "We have already thought about the matter of the poetry contest. Since we can mutually benefit from each other, why should we take the challenge alone?" Zhao Jing smiled meaningfully.


    "Your Majesty''s meaning is, to join hands with Fang Hua Zhai?" Zhao Yuannan was a little worried. "However, we don''t know Wen Rusheng''s background very well. If we work together..." If he wants to harm you, your majesty, wouldn''t that be a bad thing? "


    "The enemy of the enemy is our friend!" Zhao Jing began to walk away. "In this world, there are no eternal friends, nor are there any eternal enemies." Whoever helps me will be my friend. If anyone dares to block my way, I will kill Buddha if I block my way, and kill demons if I block my path! "


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan bowed.


    The weather wasn''t good today. It was raining heavily, and the rain seemed to be hitting against the wind, bringing with it a refreshing coolness. When Zhao Jing left, Wei Shuge had already tied the shawl around his shoulders. "It''s very cold today, the emperor is holding tight!"


    Zhao Jing coughed to clear his throat. After a moment of thought, he turned around and returned to the imperial study. "I won''t be going out today. Let''s talk after the rain stops!"


    "Your majesty, Lord Shi said he has something to discuss!" Wei Shuge found it difficult to reply. "At this critical juncture, what do you think ¡­"


    "If it was just a small matter, Teacher will never say it was something important. He is not the kind of person to cause trouble for no reason!" Zhao Jing stopped walking. "To Wen Yuan Pavilion." Shi Zhonggu could clearly distinguish the severity.


    As his voice faded, Zhao Jing turned and headed for Wen Yuan Pavilion.


    However, Zhao Yuannan subconsciously stopped walking and looked behind him at Chong Yu. "Go to the royal kitchen. His Majesty''s favorite plum cake is already prepared. Remember to keep it warm. "If the plum cake is too hot, it will easily hurt the emperor. If it''s too cold, the emperor will eat the toothache and send it out to wait outside the imperial study. Do you understand?"


    Chong Yu bowed, "This servant will go now!"


    As he watched Chong Yu leave, Zhao Yuannan''s expression darkened. He stood there for a long time to confirm that Chong Yu had not left before returning. Only then did he chase after Zhao Jing. After all, Chong Yu came from an attendant, so he had to be on his guard against her.


    There were rarely times when Shi Zhongguo was in such a hurry. He paced around in the pavilion, not even drinking a single cup of alcohol. He was clearly anxious. Upon hearing Zhao Jing instructing Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan from the outside, Shi Zhonggu hurriedly rushed over to greet him, almost bumping into Zhao Jing, who had just entered the restaurant.


    "Your majesty!" Shi Zhonggu hurriedly bowed.


    "Sir, why? Are you that flustered? " Zhao Jing didn''t understand.


    Shi Zhonggu quickly closed the door, "Something has happened at the border!"


    Zhao Jing suddenly raised the center of his brows. "How does Mister know?"


    "It has been a long time since the news of the border feints was reported to the imperial government. Even if they did arrive, it would only be a clich¨¦ with no new meaning. Repeated rumors about the border feints are all about the Wu Tuo Country, so this old official believes that the imperial government is no longer in control of the borders!" Shi Zhonggu''s expression was heavy, "Your majesty, the capital is more than 10,000 miles away from the border. If something happens and Wu Tuo takes advantage of the situation to enter, then it will be too late!"


    Zhao Jing naturally knew what was at stake. Originally, he had been feeling somewhat apprehensive, but now that Shi Zhonggu had spoken of it, he felt even more apprehensive. She touched Shi Zhonggu''s words in her heart and could not help but frown as she asked, "Didn''t they send all the papers to the Regent''s Mansion? "Qi Yunshan told me before he left. I presume this news came from the Residence of Regent?" After a pause, Zhao Jing asked, "How did the Prime Minister''s estate react?"


    "No reaction!" Shi Zhonggu let out a long sigh and sat down, "Ever since Qi Yunshan left, Uncle Ke has been thanking his guests with closed doors. Tell me, what disease did he have? "Even if it''s old age, it''s still too early!"


    "Heart attack!" Zhao Jing sat down and glanced at the wine jug on the table. He picked it up and placed it in his mouth.


    "Hey hey hey, take it easy, this is the best girl red in the world, you can''t drink it normally, so don''t let this old man swallow it!" It was not easy to snatch it back, but he did not forget to open the wine pot''s lid and peek into the pot with his one eye. "This mouthful is less than half full!" The emperor''s recent alcohol consumption has also increased! "


    "I haven''t had a drink in a long time, I''m so greedy!" Zhao Jing muttered, "Teacher is getting more and more petty." As he spoke, he continued, "I had originally planned to leave the palace today, but who would''ve thought ¡­ We''ll have to be forced out. We won''t be able to have peace in this rainy day! "


    Shi Zhonggu held the jug of wine tightly, looking resentfully as if his trick had been exposed. "Your majesty, there are many capable people! Who told you to be the master of this world? This old official is old and has so little potential. The rest is up to the emperor to comprehend by himself! "


    "Can This Emperor not know what it means to pass you a paper slip?" Zhao Jing rubbed the center of his brows, gnashing his teeth as he shouted, "Eastern Thief!"


    After he finished speaking, Zhao Jing stepped out.


    Wei Shuge hurried to catch up. "Where is the emperor going?"


    "Congratulations!" Zhao Jing frowned slightly.


    Wei Shuge''s heart skipped a beat when she saw this expression. To whom? In the capital. No one had made a birthday present recently?!

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    Before Zhao Jing left, he assigned the storehouses to pick up a few things and take them out of the palace. It was raining outside, so the carriage headed towards the Prime Minister''s Estate.


    "Is the Emperor going to the Prime Minister''s Estate?" Only then did Wei Shuge understand. "But why is it a birthday celebration? Today is the birthday of the Prime Minister? "


    "No!" Zhao Jing leaned against the window, gently lifting the curtain with her fingertips. She glanced outside at the wind and rain, then came back to her senses and straightened her clothes. "Uncle Ke sure is tricky. He is the last resort Qi Yunshan had left in the capital." "With him around, the followers of Qi Yunshan would not dare to act rashly. Even if they wanted to choose a new side, they would have to see how the Prime Minister''s estate would react!"


    Wei Shuge nodded. "I see."


    "Therefore, I have to give them some Bewitching Powder. If they can''t see it clearly, I guess they can''t!" Zhao Jing chuckled as he picked up the plum cake on the table. "Those officials in civil and military affairs are like monkeys. Even if the prime minister doesn''t make a move, they will still feel uneasy!" I ¡­ We''ll have to have Uncle Ke call the shots and have Qi Yunshan panic. This is the end of the battle! "


    "What about the Regent''s Manor?" Wei Shuge asked.


    Zhao Jing snorted with laughter. "Big sister Shuge still doesn''t understand?" Wasn''t this trip of mine what Dongfang Wenming wanted to see? If it wasn''t for him, how could those papers have been delivered into Mr. Shi''s hands? No matter how great the Wen Yuan Pavilion is, no matter how capable Mister Shi is, it''s impossible for them to see through those papers and know that there''s something fishy going on here! "


    "Then Mister, he ¡­"


    Zhao Jing waved his hand. "Mister''s heart is as clear as a mirror. That''s why he immediately informed me and indicated that I should make a trip to the Prime Minister''s Estate to investigate the situation. At the same time, I was also able to cheer Dongfang Wenming up. I assured him!"


    "So it was all of this ¡­" Wei Shuge''s eyes widened. "It''s all because of the Regent''s Manor!"


    What do you think?" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "Eastern Scoundrel, you''re quite smart!" Impressive!


    On the other side of the Prime Minister''s Residence, Uncle Ke was sitting in the pavilion, listening to Prince Fu''s report on the activities of the hundreds of officials in the imperial court. All the papers that were sent to the Residence of Regent had been transcribed and delivered to the Prime Minister''s Residence as early as they were delivered to the Six Departments. What the East did not know was known to Cobb; what the East did not know was not necessarily known to Cobb.


    When he heard that Zhao Jing was almost at the Prime Minister''s Mansion, Uncle Ke rubbed his glabella, a look of displeasure appearing on his face. "Why has the Emperor come to my Prime Minister''s Mansion?" Earlier, he had taken quite a bit of damage from the little Emperor. Thus, Cobalt felt a headache coming on.


    "Why don''t you just say that the young master just took the medicine and went to sleep?" Fuzi blinked as he approached.


    "Before the Emperor left the palace, did he say anything? What did you do? "


    The servant who came to report the news nodded. "The emperor went to the storehouse and chose some gifts. He didn''t do anything else, nor did he say that he wanted to come to the Prime Minister''s Estate! "After exiting the palace, we circled around the Prime Minister''s Estate."


    "Whatever, get down!" Cobb got up. "Last time I exposed Ben''s fake illness, what are you trying to do this time?"


    "The emperor is still young, so there''s nothing to fear. But as far as Master Lin is concerned ¡­" Fuzi didn''t understand. His master was adept in the imperial court as well, and after entering the sect, he rose through the ranks bit by bit, becoming the youngest Prime Minister of Grand Xia. How come today ¡­ Afraid of that little emperor who was still wet behind the ears? The emperor is not even thirteen yet, he''s just a child who doesn''t know anything!


    "What do you know!" Cobb put his hands on his hips and said without any grace, "Go, prepare me all the good food and drinks. The emperor likes to eat sweet food. Bring everything up later!"


    "Yes sir!" Fuzi nodded and immediately left after saluting.


    Ever since he had been played around by this brat so many times, Cobb had always been against the little Emperor who played tricks from time to time! When does this exclusion begin? Cobb thought about it for a moment. It seemed like it had started when the emperor had gotten drunk and dragged him to call him his "beloved concubine!" That''s right, it was at that time that a man like him could be said to have a face that could sweep the floor! Fortunately, no one saw it, otherwise ¡­


    "What a nuisance!" It was rare for him to be so troubled.


    Zhao Jing swaggered into the Prime Minister''s residence. Zhao Yuannan held a plate of plum cakes in his hands. Wei Shuge held a crystal cake in her hands. Zhao Jing ate it as he walked, as if he was a foodie. The servants behind him were holding large and small boxes. Each of them had their back and waist bent, seeming especially respectful. This display of power was truly something that no one dared to look at directly!


    If an ordinary person dared to spy on the movement of an Emperor, they would be punished!


    It was windy and rainy outside, so naturally they had to go to the pavilion.


    As he watched Zhao Jing enter, he coughed twice to greet him. "This humble subject pays his respects to the Emperor, and our Emperor has lived for tens of thousands of years!"


    Zhao Jing sat down. The warmth in the room was in stark contrast to the cold outside. She immediately shivered. "I''m freezing to death!" Saying so, he glanced at Zhao Yuannan. Zhao Yuannan then stepped forward to support Ke Boya.


    "This is the Prime Minister''s Palace, not the palace. There is no need to be like this, my liege." Zhao Jing smiled. "I came here on a whim today, so I wanted to see you!" She glanced at the pastries that had been prepared long ago on the table. "Zhen''s pastries are all cold. It just so happens that I can try out the culinary arts of your Prime Minister''s Estate!" From this, it could be seen that Ke Er was already prepared. Indeed, his spies were everywhere!


    Hearing this, Wei Shuge brushed her sleeves and the other women immediately served the pastries they brought. Then, they respectfully closed the door to the Warm Pavilion and waited outside.


    "The Prime Minister''s things aren''t bad!" Zhao Jing chewed on the pastries in his mouth. "It must be because of this that my beloved official ¡­" I can''t bear to go out! "


    "Your Majesty, forgive me, but this subject''s injuries ¡­"


    Before he could finish his sentence, Zhao Jing waved his hand. "Don''t talk about this anymore. Take a look at what I''ve brought for you!" "Shuge!"


    When her voice fell, Wei Shuge clapped her hands. Only then did the servants return to the pavilion and simultaneously opened the embroidered box in her hands.


    Wei Shuge laughed. "Master, look, these are all good items personally picked by the emperor! Bai Yu sent a painting to Zi Guan Yin, and Master Teacher Yuan Chong''s Song Heyan''s New Year painting. " With that, Wei Shuge continued, "And here, there''s a jade ornamented Ruyi Lotus String, and three mandarin ducks combined with three pieces of satin. This is just nice for making a few quilts. Prime Minister, this is something that not even the head of the palace can pick out! "


    Cobb stared. What was this little emperor up to?


    Zhao Yuannan took over the conversation and handed over an item, "And this!"


    The box was a long strip. Opening it was a staff!


    "Your servant is ignorant. I don''t know what this means, your majesty. What do you mean by that?" One had to know that this thing was used by an old man. Although Kobold was injured, it was not like he was missing an arm or a leg. How could he just use a staff like that?


    "It''s nothing, I''m just asking if Prime Minister likes it or not?" Zhao Jing giggled as he ate the pastries, looking as if he could do as he pleased.


    Zhao Yuannan laughed. "Prime Minister, do not underestimate this staff. This staff is carefully chosen by the emperor, and there are only a few good items made from Golden Silk Sauna Wood in the palace! The handle was embedded with small purple sandalwood, while the tassels were made of fine jade, gold, silk, and silver. They were expensive and didn''t know how to paddle at all. Feel it, and feel it, and feel it as smooth as a girl''s hand with ointment on it! "


    The corners of Cobalt''s mouth twitched. Was the emperor deliberately trying to ridicule him? "This subject thanks Your Majesty for his blessings, but for such a precious item, this subject would probably not dare to accept it without merit, and would not dare to disobey!"


    Zhao Jing sucked in his breath. "You don''t want it?"


    "This official dares not accept it!" Cobb saluted.


    "Is there anything in this world that you, Cobb, do not dare to take?" Zhao Jing shook his head. "Don''t lie to me. Otherwise, I will punish you for lying to the monarch!"


    Hearing this, Cobalt dropped to his knees, "This subject doesn''t dare!"


    Zhao Jing slowly rose to his feet and took the jade ornament and hung it around his neck. Then, he opened the jade ornament and wrapped it around Ke Boya. Then, he stuffed the white jade ornament inside the box into his left hand and the staff into his right hand. After doing all this, Zhao Jing felt that he was still missing something. He rubbed his chin and thought for a long time, "Cough two times and let me hear it. Only then will I be satisfied, like an old minister who has returned to his hometown in advance."


    Cobb grimaced, neither laughing nor crying, with Guanyin in one hand and his staff in the other.


    Upon seeing this, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan bowed and left the room, standing guard outside the Warm Pavilion. However, with the appearance of Cobalt, it was enough to make them laugh for the better part of a year.


    Zhao Jing crouched down to maintain a level stance with Ke Boyu. "The Prime Minister is now a man of wealth, so why is he not happy at all?" "How about I take the crown off my head and give it to you?"


    "This official dares not!" Cobb sobbed.


    "This Emperor has given you so many things, but why does your expression make This Emperor feel that ¡­" It is I who has treated you badly and not you? " Zhao Jing curled his lips. "Ke Aoqing, I had originally planned to give you your things when you grew old and became old. That''s why I kept a close eye on this and helped you save them bit by bit." "Who would have known that your illness would lead to a life like that of an old man''s. Therefore, I can''t keep all of this in my storehouse. I''ll just send it to you today, so that you can celebrate your birthday in advance!"


    Zhao Jing squatted in front of him and asked with a smile, "Are you surprised?" Are you happy? Did he feel a boundless radiance? "I think about it every day, where is my Prime Minister!"


    What else could Cobb say? He raised his head and looked at Zhao Jing with a bitter expression. "Your Majesty, this subject knows his wrongs!"


    "Then tell me, what was your mistake?" Zhao Jing was still smiling.


    "As an official of the Emperor, the prime minister of Da Xia Empire should take on a heavy responsibility, and should not be scoffed at or ignored!" Coburst knelt at her feet and kowtowed, with obvious helplessness in his voice.


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "And then?"


    "This subject knows his wrongs and will correct them. From tomorrow onwards, this subject will definitely return to the throne and assist the emperor!" Cobb knelt on the ground, not daring to look up.


    "I know that the Prime Minister has a hard time handling the affairs of the court by himself, so it is difficult for him to take care of the affairs of the family. There''s no one in charge in this house, it''s too disgraceful. Therefore, I''ve decided to send someone to serve the Prime Minister well! " His voice had a hint of coldness in it. "You see that I''ve already invited the son of a bitch, Guan Yin, so I can''t possibly invite you out again, right?"


    "Your majesty!"

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    "Do you want a woman from the royal family or the Three Young Nobles?" "When I came here, I already thought about it. There aren''t many suitable women within the imperial family. After all, the imperial women are married early, and the remaining ones are the late emperor''s Princess Li An, Princess Yun An, and ¡­"


    "Your majesty!" Cobb roared suddenly.


    This shout startled Zhao Jing so much that he abruptly shrunk his body and suddenly sat on the ground. The two stared at each other for a long time before they recovered from the shock.


    "Why are you shouting so loudly? I am not deaf! " Zhao Jing rubbed his ears that had suffered through the ordeal and angrily sat back down in front of the case. "Uncle Ke, how dare you! Even the Regent''s Father doesn''t dare to yell at me like that! You''ve really eaten the guts of a bear!" With this strength, why are you shouting at me when you''re trying to use it on a woman? "


    "Your Majesty, please forgive me!"


    Zhao Jing chewed on the pastry in his mouth and smirked. "Tell me, what do you want to do?"


    "Your heart and body are part of the imperial court, and your heart is part of the world. You are unwilling to marry!" Cobb kowtowed, "This humble subject thanks Your Majesty for your grace. Long live and long live our Emperor!"


    Zhao Jing lifted his feet and propped himself up with one foot, his arm resting on his bent knees. "I''ve heard quite a few stories. I''ve only heard of people who insist on not marrying, those who do not give up. I''ve never seen you so stubborn that you don''t want to get married! Could it be that the ladies of this world are unable to enter the Prime Minister''s eyes? Your Prime Minister, do you want a Celestial Immortal or a Chang''e? Or do you have someone you like? "


    "No!" Cobb shook his head.


    Zhao Jing thought for a moment and then suddenly said, "Oh." Then he looked at Uncle Ke with sympathy. "I ¡­" "Understood!" "My condolences!"


    Cobbette''s eyes widened in shock, "No!" Your Majesty, your subject is not sick! This subject is very well! This subject just does not want to get too close to a woman! "


    "Monks don''t get close to women, you''re not bald!" Zhao Jing pouted. "Don''t try to lie to me. I''m almost thirteen, and I''m not even a three year old child!" "Master Ke, don''t worry. I won''t be a reckless matchmaker. I will definitely help you pay attention!" "I will not send those useless embroidered pillows to your Prime Minister''s estate. Otherwise, if you are dissatisfied and cause trouble in the imperial court, I will not be a good matchmaker!"


    Cobb sighed deeply. "Your Majesty, won''t this subject be able to go back?" This subject will definitely properly assist the Emperor and will not dare to stay at home to recuperate! Your majesty, please let this humble subject go! This humble subject thanks you! "


    Zhao Jing tilted his head as he looked at him, as if he were thinking about something. After a long while, Zhao Jing said regretfully, "Since the beloved one sincerely begs me, I can''t force you, can I?" "I promise you, we won''t mess around with lovers!" Saying that, he continued, "But I will still take note of it for you. After all, you can''t watch my loyal subjects become old men who no one wants, forever lonely and old!"


    "Thank you ¡­" "Your majesty!" Cobb began with an ashen face. Taking off the brocade on his body and the string around his neck, he placed the staff and Jade Guanyin respectfully at the side. "This subject has heard that Your Majesty has been sick for the past two days, so why is it so bad? The servants serving by his side were really insensible. The emperor was so sick, yet they dared to bring the emperor out of the palace. Truly ¡­ "


    "Don''t blame those servants. I was the one who wanted them out!" Zhao Jing blinked his eyes. "Actually, I''m not really sick. Not to mention, I''ve long since gotten used to being sick all these years!" Besides, if I don''t go, will the Daughter Council fulfill my wish? If the Prime Minister''s mansion has a high gate, who would be able to move you? "


    Uncle Ke''s expression darkened. He finally understood the meaning behind Zhao Jing''s words. Therefore, Zhao Jing had specially come to ask him to leave the estate and ask him to be the head of the court. However, the imperial government had the Residence of Regent. With Zhao Jing''s actions, wasn''t it obvious that he was going against the Residence of Regent? Zhao Jing and Dongfang Wenming weren''t allies?


    "This subject is terrified. What does Your Majesty mean by this? Could something have happened in the imperial court? " "My Lord." Cobalt hastened to pay his respects, with a respectful expression on his face, as if he really had no idea what was going on.


    What else could Zhao Jing say? If you play the fool, would she be able to eat you? Zhao Jing was still young, so he didn''t dare to swallow this great Buddha!


    After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing could only sigh. "I''m not that interested. I just feel that there''s a good talent within the court. How can I just leave it empty?" The Prime Minister is one of the pillars of Grand Xia. Although I am not talented, I know that I should not disappoint the heavens. I only hope that the world is at peace. As for everything else ¡­ "I don''t care which side you stand on. As long as you are sincere for the common people, I don''t care about anything else!"


    Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back as he looked outside the door. "I can''t come out for too long. It''s time to go back!" I have messed with the Prime Minister for so long, I hope you do not mind, my dear minister.


    "Your majesty?" There was an unfathomable expression on Cobalt''s face. He let out a soft ''hum'' from his mouth, but didn''t say anything more. He just stood there, not expecting these words to come out of the mouth of a twelve-year-old youth. What made him even more surprised was that the feeling of being dwarfed grew in his heart. The world, the people ¡­ Once upon a time, he held this kind of fear and trepidation in his heart, and eventually had no hope of returning! But now, he was inferior to a child!


    "That''s it!" Zhao Jing looked at him and smiled. "I know that you are different from the Imperial Tutor. The Imperial Tutor can even give up on his own son, but you are a person who values friendship." You are not the same as Dong Fang Ming. Dong Fang does not understand that there are secrets in your heart, but your heart is filled with righteousness. "


    "Your Majesty ¡­" "How do you know?" Cobb''s eyes darkened. He tried his best to remember if he had made a mistake. Otherwise, how could this youth see through it? He was already in his early twenties, but he didn''t expect that a young man would be able to see through his thoughts. He couldn''t help but feel a bit embarrassed ¡­ Fortunately, he wasn''t angry yet. After all, the world was too big, and it was hard to find someone you could depend on!


    "Feel!" Zhao Jing laughed loudly. "I have always felt that it was very accurate. If the Prime Minister doesn''t believe it, we''ll see!" As she spoke, she opened the door to go out, but when the wind blew, she could not help but cough, her small face red and white.


    "Your majesty?" "It''s windy out there. Please be careful!"


    "No worries!" Zhao Jing furrowed his brows and walked out of the room. "When that time comes, Liu Xuande will be too inexperienced to bother me. I''m already satisfied with the Prime Minister''s magnanimous gesture!" Zhao Jing''s body shrank back due to the severe cold. Even though Wei Shuge had put on the cloak for her, Zhao Jing still felt cold. His lips quivered uncontrollably as he replied, "No need to send me back to the palace!"


    "Greetings, Your Majesty. Long live and long live our Emperor!"


    When Zhao Jing left and the Prime Minister''s Estate, Prince Fu came running back to find his master still standing in his original position, bowing. Prince Fu froze for a moment before bowing and whispering, "The first minister, the emperor has already left. You ¡­"


    He slowly straightened up, realizing that he had lost his mind. He glanced at the servants and maidservants beside him, and said hoarsely, "You''re twisting your waist! "Help me up!"


    Fuzi panicked and immediately went to help Ke call her back. "Master, be careful of your body. Walk slowly. This servant will send someone to find a doctor!"


    "No need, just rest for a bit!" Kobold lay down on the soft couch, and the moment the door closed, he called out again, "Fuzi, take out the box in the hidden compartment on the bookcase."


    He went to the secret compartment and took out the box. Looking at the dust on it, Fuzi blew gently and wiped it with his sleeve. "Master, didn''t Madame pass this to you before she died?" He said that it was left behind by the old master. "


    Fuzi handed the box over with a puzzled expression. "Master, why did you take this out?" Ever since his young master got the title, he had never opened it again. His young master didn''t even want to take a look at it. After the late emperor passed away, the young master became the Prime Minister, and this was thrown into the secret compartment. Prince Fu thought that his young master would never open it again for the rest of his life. He didn''t expect that his young master would have such thoughts after the young emperor had left!


    Cobb stared fixedly at the box in Fuzi''s hand. "This was left to me by my father. You heard what my mother said before she left." He lowered his eyes and laughed in a mocking manner.


    "This servant was picked up by Madam. If it weren''t for the food that the Young Master and Madam gave me, this servant would have died a long time ago!" Fuzi sighed. "That year, Madame said not to let young master enter the imperial court again. "The Bai Clan has long since disappeared from the world, they shouldn''t ¡­"


    Fuzi did not dare to continue speaking, lowering his head.


    "Master, your waist ¡­"


    "Just now, I was just trying to hide it from others!" "It was faked!"


    Fuzi breathed a sigh of relief. "That''s good!" "That''s good!"


    "Do you know why my mother said that?" Cobb took the box to the table, reached into his coat, and pulled out a chain. There was a small key hanging from the chain. It was usually hung around his neck and covered his clothes, so no one could see it.


    Fuzi thought for a moment. "It''s probably because of Master!"


    "My father risked his life for the sake of the Da Xia Empire, but because of the slander of a villain, he ended up like this. My mother was very disappointed with the imperial court, so she didn''t want the Bai Clan''s children to take another step into the imperial court. She said, I''m most like my father, so stubborn! If there comes a day when I am sufficiently prepared to become a peerless hero like my father, I will be able to open it. Otherwise, you are not allowed to disrespect the heroic spirits of the ancestors of my Bai Clan! "


    While he was speaking, he had already opened the box.


    But... He did not stretch out his hand, but stared quietly at the contents of the box.


    Inside the box, there was only a single blood letter. Due to the sealing ability of the box, as well as the fact that Cobalt had never opened it before, the blood within the box was still eye-catching and bright red to this day. As the wind blew, the color of the blood gradually dimmed and turned into a dark brown color.


    "Master, this is ¡­" Did you change your mind? " Fuzi looked at Cobalt with a puzzled expression. Fuzi had only seen Young Master''s expression once before. That was after Young Master had entered the Supreme Fu Mansion!


    He gently caressed the book with his finger, and his eyes reddened as he remembered his mother''s last words. She said, "The rolling sand war horses mourn, but Lord White Bone does not return. "Since ancient times, Yellow Sand has buried its loyal bones, gazing at the distant city filled with joy."


    In the next moment, Cobalt slammed the box shut, "Enjoying the city!"

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    "Young Master?" Fuzi shouted.


    He narrowed his eyes and pressed his palm against the surface of the box. However, he remained silent.


    Outside, the rain continued to fall endlessly.


    When Zhao Jing returned to the palace, he sneezed violently. When he raised his eyes, he saw Jane Xi and little Lingyin standing guard outside the Qian Yuan Palace. He couldn''t help but feel displeased.


    "Your majesty!" Jane Xi quickly bowed.


    Zhao Jing''s face was cold as he quickly pulled the child into his cloak to warm him. He couldn''t help but shout at Jane Xi, "It''s such a cold day and it''s still raining. Why are you bringing the child back and forth in the rain? Yin''er''s health isn''t that good to begin with, and you, as a mother, aren''t interested in her either. "If the child is frozen, do you know ¡­" Sensing that his voice was a bit harsh, Zhao Jing frowned and lowered his head to look at Ling Yin.


    The child raised his tender face to look at her, his expression somewhat dazed. "Does royal father not like Yin''er?" "Because Yin''er hurt her eyes, she''s not beautiful, so she''s not obedient!"


    Zhao Jing''s face tightened when he heard this. He immediately crouched down and hugged the child to his chest. "Imperial Father''s favorite thing is Yin''er. Yin''er, you''re not allowed to think random thoughts." How could father not like Yin''er? No matter what kind of appearance Yin''er becomes, Yin''er is still my royal father''s precious baby! "


    Ling Yin hugged Zhao Jing''s neck and obediently kissed him. "But royal father hasn''t come to see Yin''er for a long time. Yin''er really misses royal father; she really wants royal father to play with Yin''er!"


    Zhao Jing glanced at Jane Xi before directly carrying the child into the Qian Yuan Palace''s pavilion. "It''s extremely cold outside. Yin''er''s body isn''t too good. Don''t go out for a breather. If you get a wind chill, you have to take some medicine!" Yin`er doesn''t like to take those bitter medicines, does she? "


    "I don''t like it!" Ling Yin curled her lips.


    "So Yinzi has to be obedient, okay?" Zhao Jing held the child on his lap and thought for a moment. Then, he explained to the child in a roundabout way, "Imperial Father has indeed neglected you these past few days, but can Yin''er forgive Imperial Father? Actually, royal father likes to play with Yin''er, but if royal father stays with Yin''er, there will be many people outside the palace who won''t be able to eat. Those children were as big as Yinzi. They would lose their father, or starve to death. Do you understand? "


    The child was still young and didn''t understand the meaning of the Big Dipper. She only knew that her royal father was her peerless hero and that no matter what happened, her royal father would always protect her. Even the Empress was afraid of her father! Therefore, in the child''s heart, a father was an extremely extraordinary term. If a child did not have a father, then it was the same as losing the sky to protect her.


    Ling Yin thought for a moment, then fiercely nodded, "Then Yin''er will wait for royal father. Yin''er will obediently obey."


    Zhao Jing let out a sigh of relief, then glanced at Jane who was standing to the side without saying a word.


    "Your imperial concubine pays her respects to the emperor. The princess truly misses your majesty, so your concubine ¡­"


    "I''m not a three year old child, so don''t try to fool me with this trick!" Zhao Jing smiled as he teased Ling Yin, who was in his arms. He didn''t even want to lift his eyelids. "Bringing such a heavy rain from the Chu Cloud Pavilion and not asking for a scolding, if you have something to say, say it. Otherwise, you won''t be able to go back peacefully!" "How can I bear to part with my precious daughter in the wind and rain a few more times?"


    Jane Xi pursed her lips and looked at Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge.


    Zhao Jing smiled. "Yin''er, go play with Aunt Wei first. Imperial Father and your mother have something to say to each other. Can you accompany Yin''er after we finish speaking?"


    "Father, is royal father telling mother that the children outside will have no father?" Ling Yin asked in her childish voice.


    "That''s right!" Zhao Jing narrowed his dangerous eyes and looked meaningfully at Jane who was standing in front of him. "So, Yin''er needs to be good, do you understand?" Go out and wait for royal father, be good! " With that, he handed the child over to Wei Shuge.


    Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge, together with Princess Ling Yin, tactfully bowed and retreated, guarding outside the door.


    Seeing this, Jane Xi slowly stepped forward and said in a low voice, "This concubine doesn''t know what to say."


    Zhao Jing coughed lightly, "Then tell me the truth! I don''t like to hear lies, so it''s best if you don''t exaggerate them and just tell me the truth! " Then, she raised her head and looked at Jane Xi with a smile that was not really a smile, "In these two years in the palace, I didn''t learn anything else, so I was able to hear the truth. "You''d better not lie to me, otherwise, when you''re done lying, you can speak again. Otherwise, if I listen to you once, you won''t have another chance, do you understand?"


    "My concubine understands. My concubine knows that my concubine is speaking the truth and would not dare to lie or exaggerate at all. My concubine has seen everything that my concubine has said with her own eyes."


    With that, Jane took a deep breath and straightened herself, "My concubine just discovered something strange not too long ago. It seems that Young Master Hu Feng from the Xi Wu Palace went out of the palace. He came back mysteriously, as if he was afraid of being seen. "Concubine thinks the empress is the empress, so there''s probably nothing to hide. So ¡­"


    Zhao Jing''s heart was as clear as a mirror. Although on the surface, he respected Empress Wu Ji, he was actually waiting every day to catch her braid. Although Jane Xi did not dare to say it was too white, she had already expressed her general meaning.


    Qi Rufeng was dead, and Qi Yunshan had left the capital to guard the imperial mausoleum. Logically speaking, the Qi family outside was already empty, so Qi Ruyu did not need to send anyone out. There were only two reasons for him to leave the palace. Firstly, he had to communicate with the outside world through collusion with Qi Yunshan and spread the news. Secondly, there were people or things worth taking risks with outside the palace. Then the question was, did Qi Ruyu belong to the former or the latter?


    Zhao Jing stood up and walked over to the table with his hands behind his back. "Is there anything else?"


    Jane Xi bowed. "The empress''s mother''s household has met with such an unexpected calamity. Your concubine was worried that your esteemed empress might have met with mishaps, which is why your concubine is staring at the wutong palace. Your concubine has no other intentions, Your Majesty!"


    It had to be said that Jane Xi was smarter than Empress Qi Ruyu. She knew when to advance and when to retreat; she knew how to make excuses. It was clearly an information report, but in her mouth, it became a kind worry. If something happened in the future, it would have nothing to do with her.


    Jane said softly, "Your majesty, it''s raining heavily outside. Your concubine will bring Yin''er back right now, so as to not disturb your daily routine!" When the emperor is free, your concubine will bring the princess here to get closer to him. " What a submissive manner. Whether it was his words, actions, or voice, it was all reasonable. Looking at him, he seemed very magnanimous and demure.


    Zhao Jing nodded. "You may leave!"


    "The concubine is taking her leave!" Jane Xi bowed and left.


    Outside, Ling Yin was reluctant to part with it. She called out for her father, then became silent.


    Before long, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan stepped into the restaurant.


    "Your majesty!" Wei Shuge bowed. "The concubine has already taken the princess away! The princess really likes to stick close to the emperor, so she wasn''t happy when she left. Her little face creased, and her little mouth muttered that she wanted the emperor to accompany her for a day and a night. "


    Zhao Jing rubbed the center of his brows and didn''t say anything. He seemed to have something on his mind. Zhao Yuannan couldn''t help but meet Wei Shuge''s eyes before bowing forward. "Your Majesty, did the Empress say something? "Why do you look at her? Is there something wrong with your face?"


    Zhao Jing remained silent. The only sound left in the room was the sound of her fingertips gently tapping on the table.


    After a long while, Zhao Jing said, "The empress has contact with the outside world!"


    As the voice fell, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan looked at each other in dismay.


    Wei Shuge stepped forward. "Your Majesty means that the empress has had second thoughts. "Perhaps she knew that Qi Yunshan had some plans that required internal and external cooperation within and outside the palace, which was why the empress contacted the outside of the palace and colluded with him." At this point, Wei Shuge''s expression turned stiff and cold. "Your majesty, do you want to make the first move?"


    Zhao Jing suddenly smiled mockingly. "I thought a brainless person would be brainless for the rest of their life. Who would''ve thought that this elm tree would suddenly be enlightened? Interesting!"


    "Interesting?" Zhao Yuannan shook his head. "The empress had second thoughts. She must be in cahoots with her father. This person has already placed a knife on the emperor''s neck.


    "Qiyun Mountain is far away in the Royal Tomb." Zhao Jing faintly looked at the two. With both hands on his cheeks and a contented expression on his face, he asked, "How do you think he should instigate his daughter to act in concert in this palace?" How could Qi Yunshan not know what his daughter looked like? For a life without brains, you would not suddenly be reborn and become a different person, right? "


    Wei Shuge didn''t understand. "What does Your Majesty mean by that?"


    "There''s someone outside the palace playing tricks on the Pope!" Zhao Jing laughed. "I''d like to see who the person behind all this is." With that kind of power, you dare to extend your hand to my palace, order the empress, and control the Qi family? You might not even be able to do that! "


    Zhao Yuannan felt chills down his spine. "Your majesty means, someone is joining hands with the Qi Family?"


    "The word ''team up'' is precisely what you want to say!" It''s not that they want to depend on you, it''s that they want to join hands and take advantage of each other! " Zhao Jing smiled coldly. "At the very least, they should be evenly matched. Even Qi Yunshan couldn''t do anything to this person. This is what they call teaming up!"


    "This is too terrifying!" Wei Shuge murmured as she looked up and asked, "Then will the Regent''s Estate know about it?"


    "Who is that person from the east?" Zhao Jing snorted. "That''s a thief! A thief!" He dared to covet the rivers and mountains of Da Xia Empire. If he wanted to seize the Zhao Family''s territory, he would have to first win them first! Otherwise, I would rather be an emperor who only hopes to stir up chaos and let them have a good taste of my headache! "


    Wei Shuge nodded and laughed along with Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Yuannan, on the other hand, tightened his grip on the whisk in his hand. He was unlike Wei Shuge, who did not know what Zhao Jing said or what Wei Shuge believed because she did not know about the situation in the imperial court or the situation in the capital. However, Zhao Yuannan had grown up in the capital. His father was a prince, and he was from the royal family. Thus, he knew very well that Zhao Jing had only reported his good fortune to him.


    There were no powers in the capital that could fight against the Qi family and the Regent''s Manor, so the appearance of this power could only be an external force. The people who were most likely afraid of even Qi Yunshan and Dongfang Wenming were probably the Zhong Family, the family that founded the small imperial government!


    If the Zhong Clan really entered the capital without making a sound, then Zhao Jing would be in an even more dangerous situation. Because the Zhong Family wanted Zhao Jing to die more than the Qi family or the eastern region. They wanted to obtain the throne and the mountains of Grand Xia!


    Thinking of this, Zhao Yuannan''s back was covered in cold sweat. However, no matter who it was, he would protect Zhao Jing to the death. He would absolutely not let anyone destroy the last hope of his Zhao Family! Absolutely not!

 C102

    Zhao YuanNan''s heart was actually heavy. However, he had always been under the protection of his father, so when his family was exterminated and he was the only one left, he felt despair and helplessness. However, when he regained his hope, it was as if he had been reborn. This hope was full of extreme, full of sharpness. It would be a double-edged sword!


    Zhao Jing had made a trip to the Prime Minister''s estate and had caught a cold from the wind. On the night he returned, he had a bit of a fever. Fortunately, he was able to sleep peacefully after eating some medicine. The emperor''s body had always been this way and that. In the past, whenever there were any movements in the wind or grass, Gan Tang would always send out a letter. Now, however, he just let the matter be.


    However, this time, Zhao Jing was ill and his body seemed too weak. He hadn''t been able to get out of bed in two days. On the night of the second day, Zhao Jing only felt a warmth on his wrist. When he opened his eyes, he saw a very handsome face.


    The flickering candle light shone on his face, reflecting the softness of his body. This man seemed extremely gentle, but in reality, the heart in his chest was more vicious than anyone else''s! He had a heart of stone more than anyone else!


    "Did I wake you?" Dongfang Wenming''s voice was slightly hoarse as he looked at her with a profound gaze. Seeing that she was about to get up, he immediately took out a cushion and leaned behind her so that she could rest more comfortably. "Your majesty''s body is too weak. Let the imperial kitchens reorganize the medicinal food, we need to properly make up for it!"


    "I''m already used to it." "Speaking of which, it''s been a long time since I''ve seen Father Zhong. Now that Father Zhong has come to the palace to see me, it can be seen that in Father Zhong''s heart, I''m not as important as those papers!"


    After feeling Zhao Jing''s depression, Dongfang Wenming frowned slightly. "Your Majesty, what''s going on?" "After making a trip to the Prime Minister''s Estate, I''ve come back sick and disappointed. I''ve taught people to watch ¡­"


    "Will it hurt?" She looked up at him.


    Dongfang is silent.


    "Since it isn''t heartache, is there any difference between looking and not looking?" She leaned weakly against the bedpost, "Father Zhong, can This Emperor ask you something? Don''t think too badly of This Emperor. If this matter concerns the world, I hope that Father Zhong can tell me. Even if I don''t care about the world, I still care about the citizens of Dawn. "A doctor should help the world, a doctor should ¡­" Zhao Jing stared blankly for a moment before letting out a self-deprecating laugh. "That''s right. How could I have forgotten that I already can''t become a doctor!"


    Dongfang Wenming reached out a hand to her forehead and let out a sigh of relief. She sighed with a helpless look on her face. She seemed to recall what she had said earlier, "Being a doctor can only save one person. Being a sovereign can save the whole world. This doesn''t go against the emperor''s original intentions!"


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly and looked at him thoughtfully. "Really?"


    "How could this humble subject dare to deceive the emperor? This humble subject''s words are true!" "But that is only if the Emperor knows how to protect himself!"


    Zhao Jing tilted his head and looked at him with a puzzled expression.


    Her gaze was a little hot, causing her face to tighten as she slowly stood up, turning her back. "This subject has some incoherent words, please do not mind, Your Majesty." This subject only wanted to say that even if the Emperor loved talent, he should still care for his own body. This disease lasts for two days, it''s really worrying! "


    "Father Zhong is telling me that you''re worried about me?" Zhao Jing smiled brightly and said, "Father Zhong, you can''t bear to part with me?"


    "Your majesty''s words are wrong. His majesty the Emperor is the ruler of Grand Xia. As the regent of Grand Xia, your majesty''s father is naturally concerned about the Emperor!" Dongfang Wenming still didn''t turn around.


    Zhao Jing scoffed, "Do you dare to look back at me? If I wasn''t the emperor, if you weren''t my father, would you still dare to care about me? When the East is not clear, turn around. Or... You don''t want to hear what I told Prime Minister Ke and what I did? "


    Dongfang Wenming rubbed his forehead. "What else can the emperor say?" It is just to advise them to return to the dynasty! "


    She knew that this fellow knew everything.


    "What else?" Zhao Jing smiled meaningfully. "It''s not like Father Zhong doesn''t know what sort of person Uncle Ke is. It''s likely that there are some matters that outsiders won''t dare to say. Father Zhong is just pretending to be deaf and mute!" In these few days, I''ve discovered something. Prime Minister Ke doesn''t like women. "I wonder if the Prime Minister can see our faces like this!"


    Dongfang Wenming quietly turned around, and the light in his eyes was deep and cold.


    "I heard that during my royal father''s reign, he would often summon Cobb to the palace, and would sometimes stay in the palace for the night. "It must be known that this foreign official must leave the palace before the palace door can open, but Cobb has already entered the palace and has stayed here all night!" Zhao Jing laughed coldly as he bit his lower lip. "If this is true, then if I can act like the late emperor, wouldn''t that be ¡­"


    With a "peng" sound, Dongfang Wenming smacked his palm on the bed pillar, and the bed pillar made a "beng" sound. If he hadn''t reacted and quickly snatched Zhao Jing and the rest out of the bed, he probably would have been buried under the bed.


    After the loud noise, the dragon bed broke into pieces and scattered. It was a complete mess ¡­


    The sound of movement came from outside. Zhao Jing came back to his senses and shouted, "I''m fine! You''re not allowed to come in!"


    Zhao Jing, along with her blanket, had become a silkworm. At this moment, she was imprisoned in Dongfang Wenming''s arms. The two of them stared at each other in silence. He quietly listened as the commotion gradually died down. With Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge around, it was unlikely for anyone to barge in.


    Their gazes met, and their breaths merged together. It was hard to tell what kind of feelings were swirling in their hearts. As the candles crackled and popped, Zhao Jing finally muttered, "How long does Father Zhong plan to hold me for like this?"


    She saw the frown on his forehead and saw that there was no emotion on his face.


    However, Dongfang Wenming didn''t let her go. He held onto Zhao Jing like a silkworm and sat down. "This is good! It won''t be frozen!" However, the Emperor had thought about the crime of slandering the late Emperor. The late emperor was the emperor''s father, so some words that the emperor had to be cautious of and didn''t want to speak rashly! "Firstly, it''s disrespectful, and secondly, it''s a joke!"


    "If Father Zhong is this nervous, then it means that he is living. Could these rumors be true?" Zhao Jing laughed lightly and snorted. "Father?" Has Father Zhong ever seen his own father? "


    "Yes!" The East did not answer clearly.


    Zhao Jing asked again, "Did Old General Dongfang teach Father Zhong anything?"


    "Yes!" The space between Dongfang Wenming''s eyebrows slightly wrinkled.


    "Do you have an adult?" Zhao Jing''s voice was slightly hoarse.


    Dongfang Wenming hesitated, but eventually nodded, "Yes!"


    "So this is what you call a father!" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes at him. "My Imperial Father has countless women, and my harem has three thousand. When he dies, he might not even remember my mother." He did not know what kind of suffering his children would suffer in the outside world, or whether they would be treated like wild children. "Since I was young, I have never known that I had a father. I only knew my mother!"


    "They say that I don''t teach my father, but to me, my father has done nothing." It was mother who gave birth to me, and it was also mother who raised me. It has nothing to do with father. What he can give me is what I don''t want! But are mountains really that good? Everyone wants it. The dragon throne is made of pure gold and the bones are made of white bones! " Zhao Jing bitterly smiled, his eyes brimming with a peculiar light. "If there is an afterlife, I am not willing to be the son or daughter of the imperial family!" What f * cking bullsh * t, whoever loves to carry the burden will have to bear it, I ¡­ He may be a good wife, he may be a good mother, but he will definitely not be a good emperor! "


    The last few words seemed to be said for his ears. Zhao Jing spoke very, very softly.


    Dongfang Wenming''s face was still expressionless. He hugged her for a while, but no one knew what he was thinking. After a moment, he slowly untied the blanket on her body and slowly opened it. Finally, he let go of Zhao Jing.


    Having gained his freedom, Zhao Jing immediately jumped off the ground and quickly retreated to the side, his face pale as he kept a safe distance between them. Her breathing quickened, and in the candlelight she became thinner. Her small body was covered by the thin bedclothes as if they were wrapped in a blanket. Only her innocent and immature face was revealed as she stared straight at him.


    Dongfang Min suddenly thought of a question. When she and Cobalt closed the door, what kind of eyes would she use to meet Cobb''s gaze? If she wore her daughter''s clothes and had such a harmless, tender face ¡­ Why does it make people so angry when they see it? Angry? He seemed angry! It was probably because he was not used to her having such an innocent appearance despite having a nine fold belly.


    That was fine. However, the main point was that he couldn''t do it!


    Suddenly, Zhao Jing noticed that something was wrong with his gaze. He immediately shifted his gaze in that direction and realized that he was standing barefoot on the ground. She immediately turned her head to look for her boots, but the bed had collapsed and she couldn''t take out her boots.


    "Come here!" Dongfang Wenming''s voice was heavy. "Are you going to freeze to death on the ground?"


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips and walked barefooted to Dongfang Wenming''s side before he sat down.


    She didn''t even have time to cry out in alarm the next moment. Both of her legs were lifted up by him. Zhao Jing was lying upright on the soft couch. The cold soles of her feet were suddenly wrapped tightly in warmth. He was the one who had used the warmth of his own palm to dispel the cold.


    Zhao Jing half propped himself up, his arms behind his back. As he watched Chen Changsheng''s hands tighten around his little feet, he felt as if his face was boiling. Even his breathing had become rapid. This was the first time a man held her feet. His palm was rough and rough, as if it belonged to a martial artist. It tickled her badly, but she didn''t dare to laugh.


    The small jade-like foot was as white and tender as the root of a scallion. In his palm, there was only a gentle squeeze. In the dim light, his jade feet felt like they were carved from unpolished jade. When he placed them in his hands, they felt warm. The coolness that came from a girl suddenly entered his palm, causing his heart to palpitate uncontrollably.


    Dongfang''s hands were trembling slightly, but his face was still expressionless from the collapse of Mt. Tai. His voice was hoarse as he opened his mouth. "Do you feel warmer?"


    Zhao Jing bit his lower lip and tilted his head to look at him. He didn''t say a word.


    Dongfang Wenming looked at her and didn''t say anything else. The atmosphere of the hall suddenly became extremely strange. It was hard to tell if it was a bit ambiguous, or it was extremely warm. However, no one continued to look at it. The two of them sat there quietly, as if they were acting in perfect harmony. There wasn''t much meaning in what they were doing in the first place. She would sleep peacefully on his lap, and he would sit with her until dawn.


    No one could convince anyone else, this was the end of the line. Some things slowly changed due to this unintentional change.


    It was just that, he was a fan of the outside world!

 C103

    Zhao Jing woke up from his sleep and found himself lying alone on the soft couch. She glanced at the fire cage beside the pillow and reached out to feel the temperature. She knew that he had not been gone long. Letting out a long breath, Zhao Jing quietly sat up and looked around in silence.


    It was unknown when the rain outside had stopped. When Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan came in, they were met with a cold breeze that blew into the hall. Zhao Jing subconsciously shrunk his body and hugged the fire cage tightly.


    "This ¡­" Zhao Yuannan looked aghast at the collapsed dragon bed. He rushed in front of Zhao Jing in disbelief and asked anxiously, "Your majesty, what is ¡­" Are you all right? Are you hurt? "


    Zhao Jing looked at the fire cage in his arms. "If he wanted to hurt me, why would you ask me these questions now?" You should all come in early in the morning to collect the corpses! " The implied meaning was that it was impossible for Dongfang Wenming to touch her.


    Wei Shuge stepped forward. "Is the emperor better?"


    With a sigh, Zhao Jing rubbed his forehead. "I''m fine. You don''t have to worry!" "Since this bed is weak, let''s change it!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan saluted. Of course, this matter had to be minimized!


    However, outside, the people from the palace would unavoidably guess at the clues. One had to know that the emperor''s bed was made out of a top-quality purple sandalwood that was easily worth ten million gold. What on earth made the dragon bed collapse into such a state?


    The news had reached Dongfang Wenming''s ears in the afternoon. Zhou Zhiqian looked at his master in surprise, but didn''t say anything.


    "If it collapsed, then it''s a different one!" Dongfang Wenming, on the other hand, was in a good mood. "It''s just a bed. What''s there to be surprised about?"


    Zhou Zhizhi said, "Master, that is what you say, but the scout said it was spread around the palace. "There are all sorts of rumors about the collapse of the Emperor''s bed. Do you want me to ¡­"


    Before Zhou Zhizhi could finish, Dongfang Wenming had already scattered the fish food into the pond, "Continue spreading! The more bizarre and interesting the story was, the more interesting it would be! The emperor''s bed had collapsed. This was the first time this had happened since the start of the Grand Xia Dynasty. "Maybe someone else will report to him and say that it''s a warning from the heavens, telling the Emperor to restrain himself so that he doesn''t harm his own body!"


    After saying that, Dongfang Wenming actually snorted and revealed a bit of evilness.


    Zhou Zhiqian had never seen his master like this before. That kind of joyful expression on his face made people feel relaxed. When he spoke of the emperor, his tone carried an undisguised sense of playfulness. For a moment, Zhou Zhiqian experienced an illusion. Even when that person was still alive, he had never experienced such an illusion ¡­


    "Right, Master, the Emperor has really invited this great Buddha over at the Prime Minister''s Estate!" Zhou Zhizhi changed the topic, "This morning, Prime Minister Ke went to the Six Departments. He hasn''t come out yet!"


    This morning?" Dongfang Wenming frowned. Her mind suddenly recalled what Zhao Jing had said. She had said that during the late emperor''s era, he had often summoned Uncle Ke to the palace. If she ¡­ Heh, could it be that these two are really addicted to breaking their sleeves? That damned girl didn''t know that she was a mother. Even if she was a radish, she still wouldn''t be a man? He had really been an emperor for too long. Had he forgotten whether he was a man or a woman?! Heh ¡­


    Zhou Zhiqian was stunned. Why did his master''s expression change so quickly? He glanced at the sky. Could it be because of the weather?


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizi answered with extra care, "Master, there''s still no news from Han Dong at the border. Our side has temporarily caused the Prime Minister''s Estate to move, would it make a fool of itself?"


    "It was that old bastard who made a fool of himself!" Dongfang Wenming seemed to have a headache. "Watch carefully for Master Ke. This kid probably has his eyes set on the Autumn Competition as soon as he comes out!" "Since the little emperor wants to run for the throne in the autumn, I shall use her to replace those stubborn old fogeys and exchange their blood for Qi Yunshan!"


    Zhou Zhizhi asked in a low voice, "Has this lord never thought that the emperor might ¡­"


    "Will you make your own plans?" Dongfang Wenming looked at the free fish in the pond, "You can''t help but be a mother, what thoughts will the tiger cub that you grew up with have? Do you think This King knows nothing? She was more intelligent than anyone else, and if she had not sat on the throne, with her intelligence, she would have been the best doctor in the world. To help the world''s living, and bring it back to life! "


    "Master, what are you talking about?" This lowly subordinate cannot understand! " Zhou Zhizhi was stunned for a moment.


    Dongfang Wenming came back to himself, "It''s nothing, just some nonsense! "Just stare at Cobb!" He raised his head and looked at the red silk cloth fluttering in the wind.


    Octagon Tower, Octagon Aniseed.


    Dummy bells rang and red silk flew everywhere.


    The Autumn Competition will be held in the next few days.


    Tomorrow would be a good day for the poetry meet. Dongfang Bu Fang thought, that girl definitely wouldn''t want to show mercy and would definitely personally come out to preside over it! She liked and loathed the liveliness, so she was extremely conflicted and stubborn. It had to be her!


    However, Zhao Jing had not expected something like this to happen to Fang Hua.


    When Wei Shuge returned with the news, Zhao Jing was wiping the bronze bell in his hand. When he heard these words, his hand paused for a moment, not showing much emotion. After a long time, Zhao Jing slowly put down the copper bell in his hand and calmly asked, "How is it now?"


    "Because the shop on the long street was smashed. This time, it has reached the yamen and the news has spread throughout the capital." Wei Shuge pursed her lips. "Your majesty, should we investigate and see who did this?"


    "How about we find out? So what if I can''t find it? This matter does not belong to me. Even if I wanted to manage it, I would have to make Wen Rusheng beg me. Oh right, Shuge, did you hurt anyone? " Zhao Jing asked.


    Wei Shuge thought about it and said, "Probably not. The scouts didn''t say if there were any casualties."


    Zhao Yuannan respectfully took the soft cloth from Zhao Jing''s hand. "Your majesty, tomorrow is the day of the poetry contest. In that case ¡­"


    "Wen Jianxuan couldn''t find any trace of me, and I guess he couldn''t find anything from those old men, so he found trouble with Fang Hua Zhai!" Zhao Jing slowly stood up. "People die for money, birds die for food. There''s nothing strange about that!" After hearing that Brushstroke Xuan had lost control of the poetry contest, it was inevitable that he would become angry out of embarrassment. The palace has been filled with reverends for many years, and now that the sky is about to change, anyone would probably go crazy! "


    Zhao Yuannan said, "I''ve already ordered some people to begin preparing for the day at the warden''s office!"


    Zhao Jing nodded. "Let''s continue as planned!"


    "But the Fanhua Temple has been destroyed!" Wei Shuge hurriedly said.


    Zhao Jing smiled. "As long as the signboard is still there, isn''t that enough?" I''d like to see how many of these beautiful houses they can torture. "Clean it up, I''m going out to take a look, in addition ¡­" She hesitated for a moment and swallowed some words back, "Forget it, so what if This Emperor doesn''t return for an entire night? How can a headstrong monarch be too obedient? "


    "The Emperor is staying outside tonight?" Wei Shuge lowered her voice. "I''m afraid it''s not safe!"


    "Sky No. 1 Room. It''s quite comfortable to stay here!" Zhao Jing flicked his sleeves. "Change your clothes!"


    "Your servant will prepare!" Zhao Yuannan saluted and quickly left the room.


    Every time he took off his dragon robe, Zhao Jing would feel even more relaxed. When this bright yellow robe was worn, it was as if it weighed a thousand jin, and it was so heavy that it caused people to be unable to breathe. He stood with his hands behind his back in the mirror. His face was like jade, and his eyes sparkled like the stars.


    "Your majesty, this is indeed Cold Fragrance Powder. The Imperial Physician said that this powder is good stuff, and it doesn''t have any effect on your majesty''s dragon body!" Therefore, the Emperor can carry it with him, especially during the blooming season in spring. Normally, he might not necessarily be able to obtain it. "


    "Got it!" Zhao Jing walked out.


    "The Regent''s side ¡­" Zhao Yuannan helped Zhao Jing into the carriage. "Your majesty, is it inappropriate to stay outside the palace?"


    "If he wants to find it, it''s something that can be found even at the ends of the earth. So whether I am in the palace or outside it, to him, it''s just a wall! " Zhao Jing boarded the carriage. "Let''s go!"


    The carriage quickly left through the side door.


    In front of the Fanghua Temple, there was still a lot of people watching the commotion. Occasionally, a passerby would stop and look at the scene. Fang Hua Zhai''s signboard was hanging on the lintel of the door, looking like it was about to fall at any moment. The waiters in the shop were busy cleaning, cleaning with a flurry of hands and feet. Their eyes were red and there were traces of being beaten on their faces.


    Wei Shuge and Li Yiheng accompanied Zhao Jing out of the carriage, while Zhao Yuannan drove the carriage to the side.


    Zhao Jing stepped through the door and looked at the papers on the ground. His eyebrows were slightly raised.


    Seeing that someone had come to the door, the attendant hurriedly put down his broom and stepped forward, "Sir, we are not doing business here today." He looked around, "It''s a little messy here. Let''s pack up a little more, our boss won''t be able to entertain you if there''s anything else to do!" If you are happy, can you come back another day? "


    "Boss, is there something you need?" Where did your boss go? " Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back as he surveyed his surroundings.


    FangHua Zhai''s shop was really well-prepared. Whether it was the tables, chairs, stools or couplets on the pillars, it was not ambiguous at all. The bonsai decorations, the flowers and trees that were placed, all emphasized the five elements. His Master had been used to fighting in the army back then. Even though his Master no longer held the reins of this profession, Zhao Jing had still managed to obtain all of these skills. Although Zhao Jing wasn''t proficient in martial arts, he could still see that this Wen Rusheng had some ability.


    "Customer, you should go back first! It''s really not convenient for us to entertain guests today! " The servant picked up the broom again. "Look at this mess ¡­" It''s not enough for us to clean up, how can we have the time to greet you? "


    "It''s like someone smashed it!" Zhao Jing spoke without hurry as he paced back and forth in the shop.


    The attendant was naturally unhappy when he saw Zhao Jing''s unfazed expression. Their family had just caused a ruckus, and now everyone who looked at the situation felt that their hearts ached. Yet a descendant who didn''t know what was good for himself was still wandering around. If this person was not his sworn enemy and came to enjoy the results of the battle, he would definitely not be a gentleman!


    "Why aren''t you leaving? Do you think we don''t have enough work here? Why do you want to look at her when you don''t care about the pain in your waist? "Let me tell you, since we''re not opening the door today, if you want to buy the Four Treasures in the study, go to another store and don''t hang around in front of us!" The manservant roared at Zhao Jing with his hands on his waist.


    "How dare you!" Wei Shuge reprimanded him coldly. "Who the hell are you to make fun of my young master!?" "Do you not see who my young master is for being so impudent? My young master ¡­"


    "I don''t care who he is. If he''s with those people, then get out of here as soon as possible." Before the attendant could finish his words, Wei Shuge had already made her move. She grabbed the manservant and pressed him onto the table.


    "To be rude, it''s time to fight!" Wei Shuge harrumphed coldly.


    "Your young master is born with seven exquisite orifices, how did he find such a useless thing?" Zhao Jing sighed and finally raised his hand. "Look carefully. What is this?"

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    On Zhao Jing''s slender jade-like finger, there was a plum blossom ring, interlaced with golden threads and silver threads. Her lips curved up in a charming smile, revealing an unruly expression. With the corner of her eyes slightly raised, Zhao Jing coldly said, "Did you see it clearly?"


    The attendant was shocked. "This is ¡­" Is Owner''s... It''s the owner''s keepsake! "


    "Why aren''t you looking for your boss? If you neglect me, you know the consequences! " Zhao Jing''s body leaned against the table as his fingertips tapped the table. He glanced at the stiff servant. "What are you still standing there for?" Get out of here! "


    "Yes, yes, yes!" The manservant who had been cursing previously put down the broom in his hand, "But our boss went to the Beijing prefecture''s yamen and argued with those criminals!"


    Zhao Jing rubbed the space between his brows. "Jing Zhao Prefecture?"


    "Yes, yes, yes!" The servant felt a little awkward. His arms were hanging down and his palms were constantly rubbing his thighs. Clearly, he was a bit nervous.


    Zhao Jing raised his eyelids and looked at the cold sweat on the servant''s forehead. He glanced at Li Yiheng impatiently, "Go to the Capital Prefecture and take a look. If you can help, it would be for the best. I hope that the Capital Estate can handle this matter impartially." Saying this, she stared meaningfully at Li Yiheng, deliberately emphasizing the four words "impartially", "Do you understand what I mean?"


    Li Yiheng was a smart person, and immediately bowed, "Your subordinate understands!" He immediately left.


    "Thank you, esteemed customer!" The servant had already tidied up the cabinet and invited Zhao Jing in to take a seat. He immediately served the tea and pastries.


    Zhao Jing had always liked sweet foods. Wei Shuge had tested the pastries with silver needles. Only after she was certain that they weren''t poisonous would she dare to let Zhao Jing eat them. Needless to say, the pastries in Fanhua Ramadan were even more delicious than those in Full Moon Restaurant. They melted immediately when placed in the mouth, but they were sweet and not greasy. They did not reek. They were truly superb!


    "What is this?" Zhao Jing asked.


    The attendant laughed, "This was specially instructed by Boss. Unless an esteemed guest arrives, you are not allowed to take it out. "It was said that this cake was created by the mother of the owner. It has a hundred flowers in it, along with the nectar of the flowers. While it has the fragrance of a hundred flowers, it is sweet but not greasy." With that, the attendant became a little embarrassed, "This little one only heard that, esteemed customer, don''t blame this little one for speaking too much!"


    Zhao Jing nodded. "No wonder it''s so sweet and delicious. It''s actually Hundred Blossom Honey!" He then asked, "What does Boss usually like to do?"


    "The boss is not in good health and does not come often. If there is anything, he would only ask his subordinate to inform him. Unless it''s a big matter, we rarely see our boss! Therefore, I don''t know what boss usually likes to do, but I''ll be taking my leave! " The attendant saluted. Seemingly worried that he would reveal too much, he immediately left.


    "You''ve got a pretty tight tongue!" Wei Shuge said.


    Zhao Jing smiled. "Do you think everyone can get close to Wen Rusheng?" Can''t you see? He recited everything from back to front and had already recited it eight hundred times in his mind. He could not find a single mistake. Ever since I obtained this ring, Wen Rusheng has bestowed me with the right to be your esteemed guest. She looked at the exquisite pastries in her hands. They had been made into all kinds of flowers, and they were indeed very lifelike. They were even more exquisite than the sculptures of the imperial palace''s chefs. It was quite rare.


    After about two hours, a familiar cough sounded from the outside, accompanied by hurried footsteps that sounded as they walked in.


    Li Yiheng was the first to enter the room. When he saw Zhao Jing, he bowed and greeted him, "Young Master Wen, Young Master Wen has returned."


    Right after he finished speaking, Wen Rusheng''s voice came from the outside, "This matter shall end here. No one is allowed to bring it up again in the future! "Cough, cough, cough ¡­" Wen Rusheng was still dressed in the same white robe as before. When she entered the door, she had a faint fragrance of hidden plum blossoms. However, if one took a closer look, they would be unable to smell anything. The faint fragrance of the plum blossoms caused one''s heart to throb even more.


    "Thank you, Brother Zijing!" As soon as Wen Rusheng arrived, he immediately bowed and saluted towards Zhao Jing. "If it weren''t for brother Zijing, I''m afraid that I would never have been able to leave the Jing Zhao Prefecture''s yamen." "Thank you, Brother Zijing, for your help. We are unable to repay your kindness!"


    "What are you doing?" Zhao Jing quickly helped him up. "It''s not that I''m helping you out, but it''s just out of friendship. If you''re being so polite, then I don''t know what to say!"


    The two of them sat facing each other. Wen Rusheng''s face was pale to the extreme, and he continuously coughed, looking very weak. Wen Rusheng still had that look of disgust on her face as she handed over the pill worriedly. In the end, she raised her head and swallowed the pill. After drinking a few mouthfuls of warm water, Wen Rusheng''s expression finally eased up a little, but his breathing was still somewhat hurried.


    The crowd at the scene was choked with sobs, "The yamen''s doors are wide open. If you have reason or money, don''t come in." It''s clear that we were the ones who suffered the injustice, yet, we were beaten up by others. Is there no justice in this world? " As he said this, the corners of the surrounding people''s eyes became moist. At this time, they were already beginning to shed tears, "Those officials, release them on the spot!"


    Zhao Jing ate his pastries and looked at the bruises on the face. After pondering for a moment, he asked, "Guard Li, what''s going on?"


    Li Yi heng said, "Young master, please tell us that when this subordinate arrived, the Prefecture Overseer of the Jing Zhao Prefecture had already captured Young Master Wen and his servant, saying that they were making false accusations and creating rumors. [If you dare to lie to me again, I will tell everyone about it ¡­] Sighing lightly, Li Yiheng continued, "It was a while before I let Young Master Wen and the rest off the hook!"


    Since he was the old master, he was naturally from the Regent''s Estate. Who told Dongfang Wenming to be Zhao Jing''s father? Who could be more suitable to be a fool than Dongfang Wenming?


    "You''ve already taken care of the Jing Zhao Estate over at the Sian Pen Pavilion?" Zhao Jing knitted his brows slightly. "No wonder he has always occupied the position of reverend within the palace. I presume that he has given these people quite a bit of sweetness over the years." "Although Fang Hua Zhai is quite famous, but a strong dragon won''t pressure a snake on the ground, I''m afraid you guys are going to suffer a loss!"


    "Sir Liu, can you think of a way to help us?" With a ''putong'' sound, the scene kneeled before Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly as he exchanged a glance with Wei Shuge.


    "There''s no need for this, our young master is a loyal friend. Since Young Master Wen is in trouble, then Young Master Wen must be able to help. If it''s not possible for us to come up with a plan, then at least we can consider it!"


    "Scene, you''re too insensible!" Wen Rusheng clutched her chest as she panted heavily. The young man''s face was as white as paper, and there was an unforgettable grievance between his brows. It was as faint as the mist of a distant mountain, making one''s heart ache especially when they looked at it.


    "Are you okay?" Zhao Jing looked at him worriedly. "Since you''re acting this way, why didn''t you ask me for help?" Didn''t you say we were friends? Since you''re a friend, do you really think that I, Liu Zijing, am someone you can''t be trusted with? Wen Rusheng, since you don''t consider me your friend, then I have nothing to say! " She placed the scented sachet and plum blossom ring on the table, "I''ll return the original number, but I won''t accept this!"


    As the sound of his voice faded, Zhao Jing turned and departed.


    "Brother Zijing?" "Cough, cough, cough ¡­" Wen Rusheng became anxious and stood up immediately. "Brother Zi Jing!" "Don''t you ¡­" With anger and anxiety on her mind, Wen Rusheng suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. Her pure white dress instantly bloomed like a blood plum flower. The color of the proud snow and red plum blossoms was extremely shocking.


    Fortunately, Li Jun held him up quickly, otherwise Wen Rusheng would have fallen face first onto the ground.


    "Wen Rusheng?" Zhao Jing was astonished. When he came back to his senses, Wei Shuge had already grasped Wen Rusheng''s wrist.


    Wen Rusheng laid her body on the table. Her initially pale lips had already been dyed red with blood. It seemed as if his pale face had some unconcealable bewitching charm. He gloomily looked at Zhao Jing. "It''s not that I don''t want you to help me, it''s just that I don''t want to implicate you!" This Brushstroke Xuan was a reverend person in the palace. He might even implicate Brother Zijing in coming to the government office. "I, Wen Rusheng, feel that I am worthy of looking down on the heaven and earth. I don''t want to owe others too much, so ¡­"


    "Friends don''t call each other''s names, just asking for help!" Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back, an extremely good smile on his face. Her young and tender face and slightly raised lips made her look like a beautiful porcelain doll against the pure white of her skin.


    Wen Rusheng stared at her, dazed for a moment. He was used to seeing handsome faces, but he had never seen such a harmless face. He only made people feel joy and couldn''t help but want to get close to him. There was a warm March sun in her eyes, and her smile was like a blossoming peach flower that filled the sky. In an instant, it turned into the color of pear blossoms again, and that night, the snow turned into a calamity.


    Unfortunately ¡­


    "If you can trust me, I''ll help you!" Zhao Jing thought for a moment. "Not only can it help you get back your justice, it can also help Fang Hua Zhai turn the tables around. From now on, they will no longer be bullied!"


    "Really?" The scenery was great.


    Wen Rusheng was still coughing, but it seemed as if she was unable to calm down after holding in her breath for so long.


    Zhao Jing thought for a moment and then slowly walked to Wen Rusheng''s side. Following his memory of the unenlightened manner and techniques of the East, he slowly stroke Wen Rusheng''s back, helping him to calm down. "I, Liu Zijing, will never take back the water that I pour out when I say it!" As long as you nod your head, I can make you feel proud tomorrow! "


    "Tomorrow?" Wen Rusheng felt a bit better. She finally straightened her body and looked at Zhao Jing in astonishment. "Brother Jing, just who are you?"


    "My ancestors became an official in the imperial court, so they still have to give my Liu family some face. Since I have some friends in the imperial palace, I can handle some matters!" When Zhao Jing saw that Wen Rusheng had gotten better, he withdrew his hand. "Then, are you prepared, Brother Wen?" If you nod your head, I will do as you say! "


    Wen Rusheng gave a wry smile. "I, too, was once ¡­" He paused, "I didn''t expect the tiger to fall to the bottom of the sun. Thank you, Brother Zijing. Since this is a beautiful occasion, I naturally won''t show any respect! If I don''t do anything, I''m afraid I won''t have any place to stay in the capital for long. In the long run, this trip was inevitable! I don''t want to stir up trouble, but I need to have the ability to protect the people around me and protect my ancestors'' foundation! I did not think that in the end, I would even lose my Fanhua Temple! "


    He struggled to stand up and bowed respectfully towards Zhao Jing. "I''m relying on Brother Zipeng to make the decision. I hope Brother Zipeng can help me!" "Wen Rusheng will never forget the great kindness and kindness that you have shown me. In the future, if Brother Jing has any difficulties, as long as you say the word, I, Wen Rusheng, will go through fire and water without any hesitation!"


    Zhao Jing smiled meaningfully. "You saved my life, so I''ll take care of your family''s foundation. Now that you think about it, I''m the one who earned it." To go through fire and water was too important. To be friends was to have a heart of friendship. This was the best! What did Brother Wen think? "


    Wen Rusheng smiled and said, "Alright!"


    However, Zhao Jingxu''s hand subconsciously curled into a fist with a smile still hanging on his lips.

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    Zhao Jing said nothing more. After leaving the Flowerless Temple, he returned to the Full Moon Residence.


    Li Yiheng stood guard in the outer room while Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan followed Zhao Jing into the cabinet. Wei Shuge closed the door and heard Zhao Yuannan walk over to Zhao Jing with some anxiety. "Young Master, why didn''t you tell Young Master Wen about your cooperation with Fang Hua Zhai?" Didn''t they say that if they wanted to join hands with Fang Hua Zhai, they would have to do it first? This servant has already spoken with the inner court overseer. In the future, I will be able to speak with the overseer ¡­ If Wen Rusheng suddenly goes back on his word, wouldn''t all of our hard work go down the drain? "


    "Then have you thought about it?" Zhao Jing looked at him coldly. "If I were to tell you the truth, and if Wen Rusheng were to go back on his word, I would be on the defensive!" She slowly stood up and walked to the window with her hands behind her back. Zhao Jing didn''t dare to open the window. He only opened a slit and slightly raised the center of his brows. "Do you really think that Wen Rusheng is a fool that can be manipulated by others?" His thoughts were not inferior to anyone''s! Has big brother Nan heard of retreating to improve? "


    Zhao Yuannan''s body slightly stiffened. He exchanged a glance with Wei Shuge and his face instantly turned ashen, "Young master, you mean to say, it''s not us who are leading Wen Rusheng by the nose, but Wen Rusheng ¡­ deliberately jumped into the pit? "


    "What do you think?" Wei Shuge laughed. "It''s true that the person who did it was sent by Wen Jianxuan, but when young master decided to make a move on Wen Jianxuan, our men had already snuck in. However, who would have thought that Master and servant Wen Rusheng would be unable to come out after entering the Capital Prefecture? Even if it wasn''t a surprise, why was it like that? "Although Wen Pen Xuan is worried that Fang Hua Zhai will steal the limelight, tomorrow''s poetry contest is controlled by our young master, not Fang Hua Zhai. If there''s any trouble, then he should go find old man Wang Si. Why can''t Fang Hua Zhai have bad luck!"


    Zhao Yuannan was puzzled. "What do you mean?"


    Wen Rusheng already knows. I was the one who organized the poetry meet tomorrow, but I didn''t make it clear and he just played dumb. That''s all!" Zhao Jing closed the window and let out a long breath. "I wanted to play a game of chess, but who would have thought that I would become someone else''s chess piece? Why do I feel so unhappy about this?" "Wen Rusheng may look like a gentleman, but he''s actually a man with a deep belly. He truly is a person that cannot be underestimated.


    Zhao Jing looked back at the two of them. "If he were to fight against Dongfang Ming, he might not even be able to win." A mind like this, some people are born to be schemers, it has nothing to do with good health or martial arts. Wen Rusheng is such a person! "


    "Young master, if that''s the case, why should we still help him?" Zhao Yuannan was worried. "Aren''t you afraid of raising a tiger?"


    "Who raised those big tigers in the imperial court?" Zhao Jing played with the Plum Blossom ring in his hand. He didn''t even look at Zhao Yuannan as he spoke.


    Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge were silent. These tigers were left behind by the late emperor, so they had nothing to do with Zhao Jing. However, in the end, Zhao Jing still had to deal with them. It made no difference to the imperial government of Grand Xia who was responsible for rearing and rearing tigers. Raising one was for raising two was for raising two, so how could his condition be worse than this?


    Zhao Jing looked at the two of them meaningfully. "There are more tigers, so there''s less chance of them surviving." But fortunately, the tigers had more chances of killing each other! The less the meat, the better it will be. Whoever gets it will get it! "


    There was a knock on the door, and Wei Shuge turned to leave the room. She walked out of the Cabinet room just in time to see Li Yiheng put down the teacup lid and take the pastries from the waiter.


    "The waiter is here to deliver the pastries!" Li Yiheng handed it to Wei Shuge.


    Wei Shuge frowned slightly as she glanced at Li Yiheng with a peculiar expression.


    On the other hand, Li Yiheng had a natural look on his face as he smiled at Wei Shuge. "Auntie, send them in!"


    "Alright!" Wei Shuge carried the tray into the room and Zhao Yuannan quickly closed the door.


    Zhao Jing shot a glance at Wei Shuge, who still had that confident look on her face. She watched as Wei Shuge opened the teacup and slowly closed it, as if she was thinking about something. After a moment, Wei Shuge turned to look at Zhao Jing. "Young master, do you have a question for this servant?"


    "What did Sister Shuge discover?" Zhao Jing had naturally noticed her actions a moment ago. At this moment, he also had some doubts in his heart. When he heard Wei Shuge''s words, Zhao Jing was even more certain of his guess. "You think that Li Yi will stand up to him ¡­"


    "Maybe we can win him over!" Wei Shuge opened the teacup lid once again. This was a cup of Lotus Heart Tea that she had just brewed, "Just now, Commander Li had already opened it. So you can see that this isn''t a incense stick or a Longjing tea cup, but a Lotus Heart Tea cup! Commander Li does not follow you for two or three days, so Commander Li must be aware of some of your Young Master''s habits. "


    Zhao Yuannan''s brows slightly furrowed. The next moment, Zhao Yuannan immediately pressed against the door nervously, probably listening to what was happening outside.


    "No matter how careful you are, martial artists have sharp eyes and ears. Some things cannot be concealed at all. If it wasn''t for Li Yiheng secretly letting us go ¡­" Zhao Jing smiled helplessly. "Although he is a member of the Regent''s Estate, in the end, he is still the Emperor''s guard and commander. He should listen to the Emperor''s orders." Including the fact that Li Yiheng has already been a palace official for three generations, serving the emperor at close range, so in the depths of Li Yiheng''s heart, he is more inclined towards me, the master of the Da Xia Empire! "


    Wei Shuge nodded. "Your Majesty''s words are extremely true. This servant also believes that Li Yiheng actually knows quite a few things. If he could ¡­" A good chess piece is a good one. "


    Chess with man, and chess in the end." Zhao Jing seemed to have understood something as he looked thoughtfully at Wei Shuge. "Shuge, you can only be a pawn when you''re a child, because you''re originally a despicable person. If you''re a person of noble character, then you should consider it a different matter." If some people could be loyal, loyal, or willing to die for you, then they would not be pawns. If they were close friends, then they would only have good teachers and close friends. It was only right for them to meet each other with their hearts. Just like you all, and like those loyal people in the imperial court!


    She stood with her hands behind her back, "I believe that even if it were dirty like the present court, there would still be clear stream brewing in it. Sooner or later, they will submit to me and become my pillars of support, supporting the entire Da Xia Empire. "At that time, I will be the true ruler of the world!"


    All the things that he had not said to the East were lies. How could she not want the world? How could he give up on his mother''s life in exchange for a mountain? She was still waiting to avenge her mother and avenge her mother! However, she had to constantly remind the East that she did not know. Her hatred towards mountains and rivers, her yearning for freedom, she had to pretend to be a girl that was ignorant of the affairs of the world. The young woman had already unconsciously sharpened herself into a sharp blade that could pierce into the heart of the unfathomable east. Either he didn''t make a move, or he would be killed one day if he did! She would never give anyone, including Dongfang Wenming, even the slightest opportunity to breathe!


    Wei Shuge bowed. "I have always trusted you, young master. I can definitely fulfill your wish!"


    "This servant believes it too!" Zhao Yuannan smiled. "Since young master saved this servant''s life, this servant''s life is yours!"


    "Fortunately, you guys are here!" Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes and looked back at the Lotus Heart Tea on the table. "What exactly is with this Lotus Heart Tea?"


    "Young master, this servant did not ask anyone to send you Lotus Heart Tea!" Wei Shuge hurried to say, "Furthermore, this servant did not inform Full Moon Restaurant about this habit of yours. That''s why it is impossible for the people here to know about it." Isn''t this Young Master testing Commander Li? I even thought that it was because you meant it, Young Noble, but it''s actually not?! " Wei Shuge''s eyes widened as she stared at Zhao Jing in disbelief.


    If it wasn''t his young master''s intention, then who was the one who sent him the Lotus Heart Tea? Full Moon Restaurant''s Sky Room was a Longjing Restaurant, so there was no way it would suddenly send Lotus Heart Tea here, so it was ¡­


    Zhao Yuannan hurriedly took out the small box inside his sleeve and took out the silver needles to test it. The silver needles had not changed color. It could be seen that the tea leaves were not poisonous. Zhao Yuannan swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said, "Young master, the tea leaves are not!"


    Zhao Jing raised the center of his brows and looked at Wei Shuge without saying a word. Then, he turned his head to look at Zhao Yuannan. It was unknown what he was thinking about.


    "Young Master?" Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan looked at each other.


    "Could it be the Residence of Regent?" Zhao Yuannan hurriedly asked, "This is a habit of the young master that only those closest to him can understand. Could it be a warning from the Regent''s Mansion?"


    Zhao Jing stared at Wei Shuge. "It wasn''t Fleeting Light who sent the message?"


    "No!" Wei Shuge shook her head, "If Jing Hong wanted to deliver the news, he wouldn''t be so reckless. This servant had told her before that this information could only be sent to the palace and could only be received by this servant alone. It definitely would not exceed the hands of a third person, so ¡­ This is definitely not something that Jinghong did. " After a pause, Wei Shuge looked worriedly at Zhao Jing. "Young Master, did something go wrong in the segment?"


    He coldly looked at the cup of tea that was steaming hot on the table. "It definitely isn''t as if the East doesn''t understand. He is extremely confident in his ability to control himself, so if he suspects me, he definitely won''t let me go outside. He must have personally brought me back to the palace." Every time they left the palace, Li Yiheng would definitely report it to the truth, so this Lotus Heart Tea was definitely not something that Dongfang Mingyue did not prepare. "


    "Who could it be?" Zhao Yuannan''s face turned green, "Could it be Qi Yunshan?"


    Zhao Jing smiled coldly. "Qi Yunshan''s eyes are fixed on the Crimson Gold Dragon Throne. How would he be interested in understanding the Emperor''s temperament? What does he like to drink? What does he like to eat?" Those who know my temper must be the people around me. If they aren''t, then it''ll be dangerous! In a place where you cannot see me, there is a pair of eyes staring at me, knowing everything in the palace by heart! "


    Wei Shuge''s complexion turned extremely unsightly. The only ones who could truly approach Zhao Jing were Zhao YuanNan and her. If there was any problem, it would be between the two of them! This thought made Wei Shuge''s palm wet. She had been accompanied by Zhao Yuannan for so long, but if Zhao Yuanan really had any ill intentions, it would be a fatal blow to Zhao Jing.


    However, at this moment, Zhao Yuannan was also thinking the same thing as Wei Shuge. He could already clearly feel the change in Wei Shuge''s expression. That scrutinizing look made him feel particularly uncomfortable. He knew that he had never had the heart to betray Zhao Jing. Ever since Zhao Jing had saved him from the jaws of death due to the Fish Intestine Sword, he had vowed to follow Zhao Jing for the rest of his life without hesitation.


    However, the look in Wei Shuge''s eyes just now clearly showed that she did not trust him. Could it be that the person who had second thoughts was Wei Shuge?

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    The room suddenly quieted down. It was clear that the atmosphere wasn''t right.


    He leisurely took a sip of the Lotus Heart Tea and smacked his lips, causing her to unconsciously curl her lips. "This Lotus Core Tea is truly excellent. It''s even more bitter and fragrant than the ones in the palace. I don''t even know where it came from, but it''s really rare to find fresh lotus seeds like this!"


    Wei Shuge came back to her senses, "Young master, how could you still have the mood to drink tea at a time like this? If someone is hiding beside us, then our every move will fall into the eyes of others. At that time, we will be in a passive position! "


    "Yes!" Zhao Yuannan nodded.


    Zhao Jing put down the cup in his hand and looked at the two people in front of him, deep in thought. "Weren''t you looking at me before? I was looking at you, right?" Why did they all say the same thing again? You don''t doubt each other anymore? "


    The two of them were stunned for a moment and then remained silent.


    With a sigh, Zhao Jing slowly stood up and strolled around the room with his hands behind his back. "A cup of Lotus Heart Tea. I''ll make you all suspect each other. Is this a good plan?"


    Zhao Yuannan''s eyes widened when he heard this. He stared at Zhao Jing in disbelief. "Young master, you mean ¡­"


    "Knowing my habit is actually not that big of a deal. It''s just a cup of Lotus Heart Tea. But that person knows that I am paranoid and the people around me must be people with sharp minds. Thus, when they sent the Lotus Heart Tea over for no reason, the two of you started to feel suspicious. " Zhao Jing smiled sinisterly. "Am I right?" The way you all looked at each other was already filled with doubt and distrust! "


    Wei Shuge narrowed her eyes. "It really happened too suddenly. Besides, Young Master only has the few of us by his side. If we say that it was leaked, it could only be us ¡­"


    "So you suspect Brother Nan, Brother Nan suspects you!" Zhao Jing played with the cup in his hand, not even bothering to look at them. "It''s just a small trick, yet you guys are in a state of disarray. If they throw stones at you, you''ll all jump into the pit."


    "Who exactly is it? "He actually has such great ability!" Wei Shuge could only feel a sense of fear and trepidation in her heart. "I know about Young Master''s habits and character, but it''s also very frightening that he can manipulate people''s hearts!"


    Zhao Jing thought for a moment. "I don''t think it''s scary at all. I just think it''s interesting!" There was actually such a capable person in the world. He didn''t need to waste a single person''s time, nor did he need to say anything. Just a cup of tea was enough to arouse the hearts of others. This person was playing with people''s hearts in his palms, it was obvious that he was a cold-hearted person! This kind of person will not allow himself to have any weakness, and is the coldest person in the world!


    "The coldest?" Zhao Yuannan frowned and said, "Shuge, I''m sorry. I thought you were..."


    Wei Shuge laughed. "It''s not just you, I... "I''m sorry!"


    "You are the people closest to me. I hope that you don''t suspect each other in the future." Zhao Jing narrowed his dangerous eyes. "Keep a close eye on him from now on. Don''t let any trace of him get away!"


    "Yes sir!" The two of them nodded as they both looked at the closed door.


    Li Yiheng is still outside. Could it be him?


    No matter who it was that spied on them, it was still a hidden danger. However, the most important thing right now should be the Regent''s Estate.


    However, the Residence of Regent...


    "Old master?" Dongfang Wenming choked on the water and immediately put down the cup in his hand.


    "That''s what the Prefecture Overseer of Jing Zhao said. He mentioned our Regent''s Estate, so the Prefecture Overseer doesn''t dare to act rashly. Release him immediately!" "Master, according to the description, he''s about the level of Commander Li, and the person behind him is about the level of the Emperor!"


    "Who else can be so unbridled other than her?" Dongfang Wenming cleared his throat and walked out.


    "Master?" Zhou Zhizhi was stunned. "You want to settle the score with the Emperor?"


    "What kind of account is it for in broad daylight?" Dongfang did not know to walk out the door quickly, "A person who is still wet behind the ears, can you settle the score with me? It''s just that the room is too stuffy from going out for a walk! "


    Zhou Zhizhi nodded his head and quickly followed. However, why did he arrive in front of the Full Moon Restaurant when the master said that he wasn''t going to do the accounting?


    The little Emperor had opened a Sky Room, so it was clear to Dongfang Wenming that Zhao Jing would definitely be living here as soon as he left the palace. Because all the people living in the Full Moon Restaurant were today''s scientists, Dongfang Buming did not enter. Instead, he went to the Fuxing Tea House opposite the Full Moon Restaurant. The window of the elegant pavilion facing the street was slightly ajar, and just happened to be facing the Sky No. 1 Room of the Full Moon Restaurant.


    For a moment, Zhou Zhiqian felt like his master and the little emperor were separated by a whole street, like a couple of oxen. He had a feeling that he couldn''t put his finger on it.


    Tomorrow was the day of the poetry contest. The Full Moon Restaurant had been prepared since a long time ago, so there was a lot of activity in front of the Full Moon Restaurant.


    "This lowly official has already ordered his subordinates to watch carefully and not make any mistakes. Otherwise, if by any chance, the emperor is harmed, this matter will be blown up!" Zhou Zhiqian lowered his voice and said, "Master, I''m afraid that the emperor will attract a lot of gossip during this poetry meet! Currently, no one knows of the Emperor''s identity, but in the end, paper cannot contain fire. In the future, when people find out that His Majesty has entered the city, he will inevitably stir up trouble and cause trouble by seizing the right to conduct the poetry contest with Wen Jianxuan. "


    "This King only knows that there is a king in this world, but I don''t know of the Brushstroke Pavilion!" Dongfang Wenming coldly snorted twice, "What the hell is Wen Pen Xuan? It''s just a dog that''s raised by the inner palace. How can he be on par with a tiger cub that I personally raise?" So what if it was Qi Yunshan''s will? Since the Emperor can carry his treasury once, then naturally, he can carry it twice as well! "


    Zhou Zhizhi nodded, "Master, look!"


    Outside the Full Moon Restaurant, there were quite a few more booths. Some of the booths were arranged by the Regent''s Manor, but others were not! Who would sell umbrellas on a sunny day or paintings on a rainy day? These people had been watching outside the Full Moon Restaurant for a long time. In other words, they had already set their sights on it before the Autumn Competition. However, it was not clear whether he was here for Zhao Jing or the new students!


    "Qi Yun Mountain is not in the capital, I can really hold on much longer!" Dongfang Wenming coldly said. He looked at the sun in the sky with a displeased expression. He didn''t know why she was staying in the Full Moon Restaurant. After some thought, Dongfang Wenming asked again, "Have you asked around carefully about the Fang Hua Zhai?"


    "The Emperor intends to join forces with Fang Hua Zhai, so he wants to support Fang Hua Zhai to replace Wen Jianxuan!" Zhou Zhiji poured more tea for Dongfang Wenming. "This lowly servant has already investigated and found out that the owner of this Fanghua Temple is called Wen Rusheng. Earlier, he even saved the emperor on the long street, so the emperor ¡­" He paused, and unconsciously lowered his voice a little. "The last time His Majesty left the city, he actually went to the 10 Mile Plaza! The Plum Plum Plum Garden, is an estate owned by Fang Hua Zhai, which is also called Wen Rusheng! "


    Indeed, that was not the case. Zhou Zhizi discovered that his master''s face had turned ugly. His eyes turned cold, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. It was as if he was laughing, but there was also a hint of chilliness in his expression, making one''s hair stand on end.


    "Continue!" Dongfang Wenming said.


    Zhou Zhizhi swallowed his saliva, "I have never seen Wen Rusheng, but I heard that he had a jade-like face and was extremely born. He is a peerless youth in the world. It''s a pity that my body is so weak in this life.


    Dongfang Wenming actually let out a sigh of relief when he heard the last part. He said lightly, "Oh, then let the emperor play slowly!"


    Slowly play?


    "What do you mean?" Let the emperor play slowly? With Wen Rusheng? " Zhou Zhizhi was very confused, unable to make heads or tails of the situation. "The emperor has always been willful, what if he causes trouble? This old man really doesn''t care? "


    "Causing trouble? Has she caused enough trouble? " Dongfang Wenming rubbed his forehead, "This world belongs to her, so what if she causes trouble?"


    Yes, how about it? Zhao Jing was the emperor, and Dongfang Wenming was the regent. Was there still any matter that he, Dongfang Zexuan, wasn''t aware of? At most, it was a little tricky, but there wasn''t anyone who was helpless against it. However, when he thought of her stubbornness to the bone, she''d put on a harmless expression.


    He had not believed what she had said, but now he half believed it. Because there were some words that she had said to Zhong Fu, which Dong Fang had recorded down. If not for him bringing her back to the palace, perhaps she would already be a good doctor by now! He was a good doctor who helped the dying and helped the wounded! Unfortunately, there are no ''ifs'' in this world. There is only reality!


    Zhao Jing had never come out, nor did he leave the Full Moon Residence after nightfall. Dongfang Wenming unconsciously creased his brows. This girl was becoming more and more presumptuous! He even learned not to return to the Night?!


    "Master?" Zhou Zhizi''s body stiffened. How long had his master been staring unblinkingly at Full Moon Residence? How long had Zhou Zhiqian followed suit. Now that the teahouse was about to close, they naturally had to leave. Zhou ZhiSuo didn''t know how to reply. He wanted to ask if Master would like to return to the estate or send the Emperor back to the palace. After staring for such a long time, Zhou Zhizhong was sure that the emperor was still in Moon Gazing House and had yet to come out.


    "This King will go his own way!" Dongfang Wenming finally stood up. "Don''t disturb anyone!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizi nodded.


    Tomorrow would be the poetry meet. Tonight, the students would have to gather their strength, waiting for tomorrow to show it.


    In fact, wasn''t there a dark gambling house behind the poetry contest? Some people would place bets on these top students to amass wealth. Even though it was called the Yamen, it was actually quite profound and there were also some smart students who used it to boost their prestige. In the future, even if they failed, they would still be able to become a teacher or advisor in the residence of a respected official, waiting for the next Imperial Examinations to come again.


    Therefore, the right to host this poetry meet was a must every year. However, Zhao Jing had taken him down this year. Those students obviously didn''t know who they were going to get on good terms with. They would occasionally go to find old man Wang Si, who was an extremely prestigious person. However, how could Wang Si dare to divulge Zhao Jing''s identity? Although a scholar had their own character, in the end, the people did not fight against the officials. Some words could only be swallowed deep into the pit of their stomach.


    "Young Master, Wen Yufeng went to look for the shopkeeper, he said he wants to see you!" Wei Shuge came to report.


    Zhao Jing had already finished washing up. He leaned back on the soft couch and rubbed his glabella. "I won''t!"


    Zhao Yuannan was still trying to extinguish the candle flame with the bronze picker, so when he heard this, he couldn''t help but freeze, "He''s so anxious to see the Young Noble, could it be that he''s here for the poetry meet as well? He wanted to use the young master''s power to help him gain more power? [You should know that the young master''s clothes could help him enter the best inn in the capital and he even stayed in a room with the name of the floor. I think he should be able to guess the young lord''s identity.]


    The candles in the room were extinguished inch by inch, no longer as bright as before.


    Zhao Jing closed his eyes lazily. Upon seeing this, Wei Shuge bowed and left with Zhao Yuannan.


    Just as the door closed behind him, Zhao Jing suddenly frowned. Familiar footsteps could be heard ¡­

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    Familiar footsteps came closer, and then a warm fingertip pressed against the sides of her temple. Zhao Jing didn''t open his eyes. He only raised the center of his brows. He was still lying on the soft couch, unmoving.


    "The emperor is getting bolder and bolder. Aren''t you afraid that an assassin will come in?" The sound of magnetic gravity came from the east.


    Zhao Jing''s long eyelashes were slightly moved by his breathing. She finally opened her eyes and looked at the handsome face at the top of the bed. She was used to the rough texture of the calluses on his palms. Her fingers that were not yet clear from the east carried a scorching heat that caused her eyelids to quiver.


    "Why is the assassin so gentle? And you know how to close the windows? " Zhao Jing closed his eyes again, as if he was completely exhausted.


    Dongfang Wenming massaged the center of her brows. He tried his best to slow down his strength so that he wouldn''t hurt her. He was different from her. He was a person who trained in the world of the living and killed, someone who was used to seeing the cold wind, frost, and snow. Yet, she was a snowflake cake raised deep in the palace, it was heavy that she could not be taken lightly. Fortunately, he had gotten used to it in the past few years.


    "For tomorrow''s poetry contest?" he asked.


    As soon as Zhao Jing made up his mind, he knew that there was a hint of reproach in his tone. As an Overlord, it was indeed unreasonable for him to stay outside the palace without returning home at night. But for some reason, when she heard his tone, it was as if a thorn had appeared in her heart, giving birth to a rebellious feeling at this age. "I only care about your free time, I don''t care about the loneliness in the palace.


    Abruptly, she opened her eyes and looked at him, leaning close to his extremely beautiful face, and suddenly blew at his eyelashes. He was not prepared for this, and immediately blinked his eyes, but heard her say through gritted teeth, "Could it be that only the Regional Bureau will light the fire, and no one is allowed to light the lanterns?" These words were about when he had disregarded her wishes and secretly brought her away from the Imperial Palace to Jiangbei Province! Hadn''t Jiangbei been surpassed by her for so many days now?


    Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes at her. He frowned slightly.


    Zhao Jing felt somewhat guilty. She vaguely felt the cold and ruthless aura of his body pierce through her skin and suddenly burrow into her heart. Well, it''s cold! She subconsciously shook her body, but still raised her proud neck and stared at him, unwilling to be outdone. "What, did Zhen say anything wrong?"


    "This subject has only asked one question, but the Emperor seems to be explaining it to this subject!" Dongfang Wenming faintly smiled at her as if he was looking at a joke. His eyes actually contained a bit of a smile. And in Zhao Jing''s opinion, this was a true mockery, a mockery of her lack of worth three hundred taels of silver!


    "I have no explanation. I have only made my position clear. I will absolutely not accompany you back to the palace tonight. Give up on this thought!" Zhao Jing looked away.


    The next moment, Dongfang Wenming abruptly pinched her delicate jaw, forcing her to look him in the eye, "Say it again!"


    "I don''t care what you say, I will definitely stay here tonight." "Unless you tie me up, I will never go back with you!" Zhao Jing could clearly make out the words between his teeth as he stared at him with sharp eyes.


    Dongfang Wenming nodded. He cast a meaningful glance at the bed, "It''s big enough!"


    "What?" Zhao Jing was stunned for a moment.


    "It doesn''t matter if the Emperor wants to stay outside. There''s no one in the imperial palace that he wants to stay with. But there might be people outside the imperial palace that he''s interested in!" After saying that, Dongfang Wenming leisurely walked to the bedside.


    Zhao Jing stared at him, not understanding what he was trying to do.


    Dongfang Wenming touched the bedding on the bed, testing the softness and hardness of the bed. He frowned slightly, "If I can''t make it to the palace, I''ll make do!" After that, he waved his hand at Zhao Jing. "Come here!"


    "What are you doing?" Zhao Jing pursed his lips and slowly walked over with extreme reluctance. When he arrived in front of Dongfang Wenming, Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "It''s getting late, so I still have to get up early to preside over the poetry contest. If Father Zhong sincerely wants to help me, then keep an eye on him and don''t let anyone else interfere with my plans." "Ai ai ai, this is my bed!"


    When she heard Zhao Jing''s shout, she couldn''t help but turn her head to look at him, a look of disdain appearing on her handsome face. "This subject will help the emperor try out this soft and hard bed, not to mention that the fire in this room is not warm enough compared to the fire in the palace. What if the emperor is cold?" The emperor will preside over the poetry contest tomorrow. This subject has already sent people to guard Full Moon Restaurant for four days, so we definitely won''t let anyone disturb the emperor''s affairs! "


    "I don''t need you to warm up my bed. I''ll just take care of myself. I''ll take care of eight young and beautiful women in the backyard!" Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back. "Rise, I want to rest in peace!"


    However, the next moment, before Zhao Jing could even shout, his waist suddenly tightened. He was lifted up by someone and tossed onto the bed. Soon after, the room became pitch-black. The candles were extinguished, and the room was filled with the scent of burning candles.


    The sudden quietness caused Zhao Jing''s body to stiffen. All he could hear was the faint sounds of breathing from the east. Her throat couldn''t help but tighten. In the darkness, she couldn''t clearly see the face of the person beneath her. She could only see a pair of black eyes glowing in the darkness. She had a feeling that he was also staring at her. When their gazes met, her fingertips were already firmly pressed into his arm. The strength was so strong that even she wasn''t able to feel it herself.


    "The emperor prefers a human mattress?" Below him, the voice from the east, which was filled with an unfathomable magnetic force, sounded a little playful.


    Only then did Zhao Jing regain his senses. He immediately turned around and lay beside Dongfang Wenming, doing his best to suppress his breathing. However, this b * stard was currently pinching her wrist. Even though she could hold her breath, she couldn''t stop her heart from pounding. Being able to control one''s breathing but not one''s heartbeat, this was most likely the helplessness of ordinary mortals.


    "How does the Emperor know that there are seventeen or eighteen beautiful young women in this subject''s backyard?" "Your Majesty personally went to inspect it?" Or is it that the emperor feels unhappy and that he''s eating too much? "


    Zhao Jing coldly snorted. His face was burning with anger, but he still had to change the topic. "Do you know that a martial general enters the palace to take down an armor?" For Father Zhong to be so close to us, and yet carry around such a weapon like the Face-face Sovereign, are you not afraid that This Emperor mistakenly believes that Father Zhong is going to kill the monarch? "


    Dongfang Wenming turned around and looked at her. They stared at each other in the darkness, his warm breath spraying onto her face. "Your Majesty, why do you say that? This subject ¡­" "No weapon!" However, after saying this, Dongfang Wenming began to regret it a bit. He no longer looked at her. His fingertips were still pinching her wrist, as if he was afraid that she would lie!


    "Father Zhong is a man who can support both heaven and earth. So what if he has a sharp blade? Since you don''t admit it, do you dare to let me search you? " Zhao Jing snorted coldly. Seeing that Dongfang Wenming didn''t say anything, he immediately shook off his hand. His hands began to move from Dongfang Wenming''s chest to his waist.


    All the way down, no, not even a single one ¡­


    However, she vaguely remembered the place where the hard object was at. She blinked her eyes in the darkness and her throat tightened. Tightening her eyebrows, her heart skipped a beat as she stared at his bulging chest thoughtfully. His face was burning. Zhao Jing was thinking, "Did something happen to my brain?" This Location... She looked down at her crotch. Carrots?


    Below the waist, between the legs...


    "So?" Within the darkness, Dongfang''s unclear voice clearly carried an unconcealable mute, as if infected by some unknown emotion. "Why isn''t the emperor searching anymore?"


    Zhao Jing rubbed the center of his brows, keeping silent.


    "Your majesty should continue searching. Otherwise, you''ll suspect that this subject has a hidden dagger. If you''re not careful, you''ll end up murdering the Emperor!" Dongfang Wenming humphed twice.


    Zhao Jing coughed lightly and lay back down without saying a word. He slowly turned his back to the east and covered himself with the blanket and went to sleep. Although she was a woman and was the emperor in the palace, she was usually only accompanied by Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan. Zhao Yuannan was a eunuch, and Wei Shuge was a woman. She would never bring up such a topic.


    The most recent contact was two years ago, when Jian Xi was'' lucky ''to have met her. However, that didn''t mean she was armed. Therefore, Zhao Qing didn''t know much about the needs of men. His face burning, Zhao Jing slowly climbed down from the bed and tightly wrapped himself in the quilt. No one had told her that a man''s carrot was as hard as iron, causing her to feel pain.


    The next moment, Dongfang Cunming pulled her out of bed, "Do you want to suffocate yourself to death?" The back of his hand brushed past her cheek. He could clearly feel the heat coming from Zhao Jing''s face.


    The temperature of her smooth cheeks was rising sharply. Who said the fire in this house was not warm? Who said there was no warmth in the palace? Zhao Jing''s back was covered in sweat. Wasn''t it still warm? That was why his mother had said something that was also true: ''I would rather believe that there is a ghost in this world than to believe that mouth of a man!''


    "Tonight, my heartache has not broken out. Father Zhong does not need to stay and sleep here!" Her back was to him.


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t say anything, but Zhao Jing spoke again in a low voice. "Father?"


    Behind him, someone was breathing evenly.


    Zhao Jing quickly turned around and stared at the man who was pretending to be asleep. She knew he was playing dead, but what could she do? It didn''t matter if she pretended to be dead or if she slept. In the end, she was still at the mercy of others. She could only allow herself to be slaughtered by him.


    No, there was another way!


    Zhao Jing tightly wrapped himself in the blanket, tightly wrapping himself up like a cocoon of silkworm treasure. Not a single bit of it was left to the east. Since he was going to sleep, he might as well sleep and put out the fire in the latter half of the night. Even if he didn''t freeze to death, he could still freeze half to death! She only needed to guard her own bedding. Since she had a tenacious heart, she would definitely not be soft-hearted to Dongfang Wenming!


    Strangely, Dongfang Wenming didn''t move at all, as if he was really asleep! At first, Zhao Jing had been somewhat cautious. However, he had lain down by himself quietly until the latter half of the night. His eyelids could no longer hold up; it was unknown when he would go to sleep. The bed was very warm, as if a fire had been set in place. It made her sleep very comfortably.


    However, he had to pay the price for this comfort!


    When the sun had risen, Zhao Jing felt a faint burning sensation around his body. It was as if someone was peeling off his skin and hanging it on a branch to dry. The frightening feeling from inside to outside made her abruptly sit up in her sleep. It was one thing if he didn''t wake up, but after waking up, Zhao Jing was drenched in cold sweat!


    How could this be ¡­ Would it be like this?!

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    Zhao Jing had never thought that one day, he would be able to rest his legs on the body of Dongfang Wenming, then fall asleep so unconsciously. It wasn''t that she didn''t know that her sleeping posture wasn''t too good. Back then, when she followed her master, she had made a joke about it. Even when she was in the palace, Zhao Jing still didn''t dare to sleep too deeply.


    However, for some unknown reason, she would always sleep like a dead pig whenever she approached the eastern region. That inexplicable peace of mind was like a poison spell, leaving her at a loss for what to do. Now, with one foot on Dongfang''s shoulder and the other in Dongfang''s embrace, she had to walk half a circle around the bed while the blanket was slanted over her body in a crooked way.


    At this moment, Zhao Jing was bent over like a prawn on its back. His eyes were wide open as he stared at the expressionless east. When their eyes met, no one spoke. The silence was broken only by the sound of each other''s breathing.


    In truth, at the beginning, Dongfang Wenming hadn''t fallen asleep. On the contrary, Zhao Jing had been able to resist falling asleep. Dongfang Wenming had always been on the same level as Zhao Jing. Because of his suspicious nature, he was always in a light slumber. The slightest disturbance would immediately arouse him from his stupor. However, when he heard Zhao Jing''s even breathing, he also narrowed his eyes for some reason. As dawn approached, he was awakened by her kick. When she opened her eyes, her foot was already on her body.


    Then, it was Zhao Jing''s other foot that kicked out! It was also thanks to Dongfang Wenming''s quick reaction that he quickly grabbed her warm ankle the moment she lifted her other foot. He looked at the girl again. She was still in his dream, and she didn''t seem to want to wake up at all! But it was all right for him to keep holding her ankle like this, and the coals in the room were almost out, and it took her only a moment to get cold enough for her feet to hang out.


    In the end, the man was still biased towards the weak. Dong Fang Ming remained calm and collected as he stuffed her ice-cold feet into his embrace, while his other foot was firmly resting on his body.


    It was only at this moment that Dongfang Wenming finally realized how unsightly Zhao Jing''s sleeping posture was. It was one thing to kick him randomly, but to snatch a blanket... He just wanted to cover her with the blanket, but she kept pulling him under her. He was used to being arrogant, but now that he was dishonest, Dongfang Wenming felt a headache coming on! If he had known that she would be like this, he would have hugged her and slept like he used to. At least in the palace, when they slept in each other''s embrace, she did not step around nor snatch blankets from them.


    Fortunately, she finally woke up! As a result, the war against her ankle in the East had finally come to an end.


    Zhao Jing pulled back her leg as if she had seen a ghost. Fortunately, it hadn''t been a day or two since the battle between her and the East had begun. Her face had long been honed to the point that even a chisel couldn''t pierce through it. Zhao Jing lightly coughed and blinked his eyes. "I had a nightmare just now. My behavior was a bit abnormal, a bit scary!" Is Father okay? Medium Parent... Are you scared?


    "The emperor can freeze the entire night and then take two kicks. When the time comes, I''ll ask if this official is alright!" Dongfang Cunming sat up.


    Zhao Jing felt a bit strange. Didn''t he say that the night before freezing would freeze half to death? Why does it look like nothing happened?


    Besides, she was only a weak girl. So what if she kicked him? The strength of this kick would definitely not be as good as theirs, so for Dongfang Wenming, what''s the big deal?


    "Aren''t you fine?" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "May I ask, Father Zhong, it''s already getting late. Are you still not leaving? Are you waiting for Shuge and Liao Sheng to come in early this morning and capture you and I?" If this news were to spread out, it would not matter much. You, the Regent, might not be a good man in the future! "At most, we''ll eat both men and women, but if the reputation of Father Zhong''s entire life, including the reputation of the Dongfang family, falls into my bed, it''s probably not even worth it!"


    "A collusion?" Dongfang Wuming turned around and landed on the ground. "This subject is honored to have witnessed Your Majesty''s sleeping posture. However, His Majesty is usually extremely elegant, I didn''t expect ¡­" "When you get to the bed, you become so lively and lively!"


    It was as if she really had something to do with him. Zhao Jing was extremely disdainful in his heart. He was clearly the one who had taken advantage of her, but the way she spoke made it sound as if she was forcing him to do so.


    On the surface, however, Zhao Jing refused to admit his defeat. The headstrong Emperor had to be willful wherever he went, and he had to fight for victory wherever he went. Only then would he be called stubborn. At the very least, she had instilled an unfathomable image into the East, which was the image of a little girl with a child''s temperament. "How can I be a living dragon or a living tiger? "Father Zhong can''t stand it any longer. If he comes back to seek enlightenment in the future, wouldn''t he lose half his life?!"


    Heh ¡­ Old life?


    Hmm, this girl really had the guts to do so!


    Dongfang Wenming folded up his clothes. He was now fully dressed and looked very well-dressed. He had already ignited the candlestick on the table. In the dim light, he sat upright beside the table. His gaze was serene, and there was a faint smile on his lips, making people feel that he was extremely evil. However, within this evilness, there was also a trace of steadiness that allowed him to see through everything.


    "The emperor''s liveliness and fragrance, is referring to the birth of Princess Ling Yin?" A teasing opening of the East.


    Zhao Jing got off the bed and stood on the ground, "Even so, you''re still better than Father Zhong. Even if you don''t care where Princess Ling Yin came from, in the eyes of outsiders, I''m still a decent and decent man! Unlike Father Zhong, most of the men your age are filled with wives and concubines, and some of them have already gathered around their knees. An elderly unmarried man, in the eyes of outsiders, was a type of existence that was out of place. It could either be that his father had a hidden disease, or that his father ¡­ That''s what you''re thinking! "


    "That''s what you said to Cobb?" Dongfang Wenming suddenly asked.


    Zhao Jing curled his lips. "How boring. I''m just talking about you. What''s the point of calling him over?"


    "How do you know that there are seventeen or eighteen beautiful young women in this official''s backyard? Which ear heard it? " Dongfang Wenming continued to ask.


    Zhao Jingzhong was startled for a moment. "It was a guess."


    "To guess such a coincidence, I presume that the Emperor''s cultivation is absolutely unfathomable. "Then may I ask your majesty to guess one more time, what will your subject do next?" Dongfang looked at her meaningfully.


    "The East is not clear. I am the emperor!" In actuality, at this moment, Zhao Jing was truly unable to guess Dongfang Wenming''s intentions. What was he planning to do? She crossed her arms over her chest and lazily leaned against the bedpost. She tilted her head like a street hoodlum, her eyebrows raised as she stared towards the east. His eyes swept from his face to his feet and from his left to his right.


    "How many holes does the emperor intend to bore into this subject with his eyes?" Dongfang Wenming coughed lightly.


    Zhao Jing smiled coldly. "If looks could pierce holes, I would at least pierce seventeen or eighteen holes in Father Zhong''s body, or ¡­" The more the better! What do you think? "


    "This subject is deeply disturbed by the emperor''s thoughts!" Dongfang Wenming quietly stood up and saluted, "But, this is also this official''s good fortune. This subject will definitely live a good life. Once the Emperor has mastered the divine art of piercing holes with his eyes, I will definitely let the Emperor have a taste of his desires! " After saying this, Dongfang Wenming gave a fake smile, "It''s dawn. This humble subject will take his leave!"


    Where did he come from, naturally he would return from. As a stately Regent, he was not far from being able to match up to that Eunuch Liang. If he was used to going through the windows, he probably wouldn''t be used to going through the main entrance in the future!


    There was light in the room, Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge looked at each other, then at Li Yiheng, who was standing behind them. The three of them stared at each other, not daring to knock on the door. The three of them had a tacit understanding of each other''s intentions. Of course, they knew that those who came uninvited were only the ones who liked to climb up through the windows of the Residence of Regent! But now, there seemed to be no sound at all. What was the situation here?


    Amongst the three of them, Wei Shuge was the one with the highest martial arts skills. She stood outside the door for a long time with her ears perked up to listen. She could vaguely hear the sound of footsteps coming from inside, but she closed her eyes to sense that there was only one person''s footsteps approaching. Opening her eyes, Wei Shuge took a deep breath and knocked on the door. "Young Master, are you awake?"


    "Come in!" Zhao Jing''s voice came from inside.


    The three of them simultaneously let out a sigh of relief. Zhao Jing opened his mouth, showing that the person had already left.


    Wei Shuge glanced at Zhao Yuannan and immediately carried the charcoal brazier into the room. Zhao Yuanan turned around and went to get some water. Li Yiheng walked out of the outer room and stood guard at the door. Today was the poetry meet, and before dawn, there were already people ready to make a move. It would be bustling with noise and excitement in a short while, so Li Yiheng had to stand guard outside and not let anyone near.


    After Dongfang Wenming left, Zhao Jing was no longer able to sleep. The fire in the room had been extinguished, so Zhao Jing felt a little cold. Fortunately, Wei Shuge quickly changed the charcoal brazier, allowing the house to slowly warm up again.


    Zhao Jing gathered up his clothes and took the bronze pickle from the singer Wei Su. He slowly and leisurely played with the charcoal in the brazier. "It should be ready outside, right?"


    "I''ve asked for it a long time ago, and everything will be arranged as Young Master wishes. Today, regardless of poetry or poetry, only the common people will know about it!" Wei Shuge carefully straightened Zhao Jing''s clothes. "What is Young Master worried about?" Actually, Wei Shuge had wanted to ask whether or not they had met yesterday night in the East. However, Zhao Jing had no intention of bringing it up, so she didn''t want to directly ask.


    However, who was Zhao Jing? Wei Shuge had followed her for two years, so how could she not know what she was thinking? Zhao Jing shot a sidelong glance at Wei Shuge from the corner of his eyes, and lightly said, "Just say what you want to say. You and Brother Nan, of course I won''t hide anything that I can say." "Especially you, Sister Shuge!"


    "Last night ¡­" Wei Shuge gaped.


    "During this time, you have been keeping an eye on the unknown in the East. I have always felt that his behavior last night was a little strange, as if he deliberately came to guard me!" Zhao Jing put down the copper coin. "If that''s really the case, then there must be something strange going on in the capital." Sister Shuge, do you understand what I mean? "


    "Strange movements?" Wei Shuge seemed to be deep in thought. Then, she nodded and said, "This servant understands!"


    Zhao Jing quietly stared at Wei Shuge. "Get Jing Hong to pay attention. Aside from those students, are there any suspicious faces in the capital city recently?" Or is it... Foreign merchants and the like. "


    "Understood!" The expression in Wei Shuge''s eyes darkened. She was afraid that the capital would once again be in turmoil.


    Outside, there was a sound of a cannon firing!

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    The sounds of firecrackers broke the silence of the early morning, tearing apart the white of the fish in the east.


    Zhao Jing narrowed her eyes. "The poetry contest is about to begin!"


    When Zhao Yuannan came in from outside, he saw Wei Shuge covering Zhao Jing''s face with a silver mask. Only his eyes were visible, and they were still as bright as ever.


    Seeing this, Zhao Yuannan put down the basin and smiled, "This is great. You can travel without anyone recognizing you. The last time he made a ruckus at Shang Shu Manor, it was inevitable that he would be noticed. If his identity was found out, then it would be bad. Young master, this servant has seen the people coming from outside. It seems like they are old mister Wang Si and the group of people that you invited before! "


    "Just teach them to wait. If I leave too early, they might think that I''ve lost control of my temper and made them look down on me!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan nodded.


    After washing up and having a good breakfast, Li Yiheng had already led Wang Si in.


    When Wang Si saw Zhao Jing, he was no longer as restrained as he was last time. Instead, he became a lot more amiable. Those who didn''t know him would think he was truly a master and disciple pair. His Master''s face was dignified, but it carried an obvious look of love. His disciple was modest and polite.


    However, Wang Si was used to displaying his might on the surface. Now, he seemed to have restrained himself when he saw Zhao Jing. With regards to Zhao Jing''s identity, after Wang Si had returned from the banquet that day, he had secretly asked Shi Zhonggu for confirmation. But who was Shi Zhonggu? He was a master at playing dumb, so he naturally wouldn''t say it out loud.


    Shi Zhonggu had only given Wang Si four words: Caution and prudence!


    From this, Wang Si knew that Zhao Jing''s identity was not simple. Shi Zhonggu was a person who was not afraid of the heavens or the earth. He was just an old fox. If even he said it like this, then Wang Si would have a rough idea of what was going on. Now that they had met up with Zhao Jing again, it was natural for Wang Si to restrain himself a bit. On the surface, he had to pretend that he didn''t know anything and memorized the words that Shi Zhonggu had given him!


    Be careful when you speak of your actions, you can live a long time!


    Zhao Jing was wearing a mask. "Teacher, can we begin?"


    "The auspicious hour has arrived. We should begin!" Wang Si cupped his fist and said, "I have already ordered my men to prepare. When the time comes, Young Master just need to go and take charge. As for the process of the poetry contest, Young Master, you can rest assured!"


    "With old mister here, I am at ease!" Zhao Jing walked out.


    Yesterday, a stage had been set up in the great hall, with couplets floating in the air. For scholars, this was the easiest way to warm up, and the second most important thing was to get to the main topic.


    Zhao Jing was wearing a mask as he sat in the spectator''s grandstand. Everyone was extremely respectful towards him and they all slightly nodded their heads as they retreated to the side. No one dared to approach him. Zhao Jing wasn''t inferior to him in any way. She would sit as she pleased. Even with her status, she was still able to sit at the main platform. Her eyes, which were hidden under the mask, swept past the crowd below without any warmth as she stared at the couplet that was hanging in midair.


    Wei Shuge brought her muslin along with her as she followed Zhao Jing. Zhao Yuannan and Li Yiheng were hiding in the distance to prevent any unforeseen events from occurring. Wei Shuge glanced at the empty seat not too far away and leaned over to Zhao Jing. She said in a low voice, "Young Master, Young Master Wen hasn''t arrived yet!"


    Just as he finished speaking, a low cough sounded from outside the door. Zhao Jing raised his head and saw a familiar figure.


    Coincidentally, Wen Rusheng''s gaze was also looking in their direction. Their gazes met, and a trace of a smile appeared in the depths of Zhao Jing''s eyes. He gave a slight nod to Wen Rusheng. Upon seeing this, Wen Rusheng hurriedly bowed with his hands folded in front of his chest. Then, supporting himself with his weak body, he slowly walked to the empty seat and sat down.


    Many people were surprised by Wen Rusheng''s arrival. As for the strange man sitting on the main platform, one could imagine how much criticism he had towards it. This poetry meet was originally hosted by Wen Jianxuan, then for some reason, it suddenly changed hands. It was fine that he changed his identity, but who would have thought that it would actually fall onto Fang Hua Zhai''s body?


    Last time, when Wen Rusheng went to the government office for a visit due to the smashing of Fang Hua Zhai, people could recognize him as Wen Rusheng''s face and knew that he was Fang Hua Zhai''s boss. So now that Wen Rusheng had appeared, it was only natural that it would arouse criticism. Everyone was guessing what kind of method Wen Rusheng had used to invite this young master wearing a silver mask to help him snatch the poetry contest from Wen Jianxuan?


    Wen Rusheng smiled without saying a word. After sitting down, she looked at Zhao Jing with a smile. He knew that it was Liu Ziqing, but he didn''t say anything in front of so many people. Originally, he was such a quiet man.


    Strangely, Zhao Jing felt that there was someone watching him from somewhere. However, when he looked around carefully, he couldn''t find anything suspicious.


    Wei Shuge was puzzled. "Young Master, what''s the matter?"


    Zhao Jing shook his head. Could it be that he was too tense, causing him to hallucinate? It was probably due to him having too many doubts, and he had already gotten used to it! If there really was someone hiding in the dark, then perhaps only the East was still in the dark! It was true that Dongfang Xi had said that he would keep a close eye on the poetry contest. So, it would be reasonable if there were hidden guards within.


    When his thoughts reached this point, Zhao Jing straightened his attitude and stopped thinking about it. However, when her gaze swept across the bustling crowd below, the light in her eyes immediately cooled down. Why ¡­ Zhao Jing glanced at Wei Shuge and asked in a low voice, "Why didn''t I see Wen Yufeng?"


    Hearing this, Wei Shuge slowly straightened her body and looked around coldly. She saluted Zhao Jing and quietly left the crowd, walking to Li Yiheng''s side. Li Yiheng and Zhao Yuannan were hiding in the inner hall, peeking out through the curtain.


    Wei Shuge stood outside the curtain and looked around. Seeing that everyone''s attention was focused on the stage, she quickly opened the curtain and entered the inner hall. "Young Master asked about Wen Yufeng, you guys go take a look. Why isn''t that kid coming out to join the fun?"


    Zhao Yuannan thought about it and said, "Could it be that you feel that your talents are insufficient and decided not to show up because you''re a cowardly turtle?" Or was it because the young master didn''t want to see him that he was angry? However, he came from Jiangbei and even if he doesn''t have enough knowledge, he should be able to come out and take a look! " Taking a deep breath, Zhao Yuannan glanced at the two, "Then I''ll go take a look. I don''t know what the hell this guy is doing!"


    "If anything happens, remember to report me a message!" "Young master, you can''t leave no one by your side. I''ll go back first. I''ll leave this matter to the two of you. Don''t let Young Master worry about it!"


    "Don''t worry!" Zhao Yuannan nodded and left the inner chamber ahead of Wei Shuge.


    Waiting for Zhao Yuannan to leave, Wei Shuge''s eyes darkened as she stared at Li Yiheng, "Sir Li, can you tell this to this servant? "This servant dares to ask, just how many dark guards of the Regent''s Manor are there in this great hall?"


    Li Yiheng''s face froze. "Aunt is wrong. This lowly subordinate belongs to the emperor, although ¡­" Sometimes he would be forced to do so, but his subservient heart would always be on the side of the emperor. For generations, the Li Family has been loyal to the Emperor, not to the Regent! " With that, Li Yiheng bowed respectfully towards Wei Shuge. "These words can easily spread to the emperor''s ears. Even in front of the Regent, this lowly subordinate will say these words!"


    "Alright!" Wei Shuge turned around and walked away. When she reached Zhao Jing''s side, she said in a low voice, "Don''t worry, Young Master. Your servant has already told the spider king to go take a look. There should be news soon." Our people have been keeping an eye on the movements in the Full Moon Valley, so it should be fine! "


    Zhao Jing nodded without saying a word. However, he still felt an indescribable unease in his heart, as if something was about to happen.


    The poetry meet had already begun. There was a bit of commotion outside the door, but it quickly disappeared without a trace. There were still some orders from the east, so this poetry meet would not start today.


    Zhao Jing carefully observed everyone who answered the questions and listened attentively. Today''s poetry contest was different from usual. It did not talk about the wind and moon but only about the common people. It did not talk about the prosperity, it only talked about desolation. It did not talk about the politics, only about the life and death of the people on the battlefield. These scholars who were shaking their heads and shaking their heads were all studying the regular articles on the books. There were also those who did not know the hardships of the world and did not understand the concept of life and death. They were too far away from Zhao Jing''s hopes.


    He was studying hard, and what he was reading was a book about sages. What he was reading, however, was not the work of a sage! It''s just a silverfish, just a bookworm! What Zhao Jing wanted wasn''t just the knowledgeable ones. What he wanted was the courageous and scheming ones. These people in front of her were clearly not the ones she was looking for. Other than shaking her head and wagging her head, these people didn''t know anything else. In the future, even if she became the champion, she might not be able to help her. On the contrary ¡­ He might not be able to do anything well!


    It was just child''s play to talk about soldiers on paper!


    Dongfang Wenming was separated by a window, and he felt that it was ridiculous to listen to the students outside talking so much. He couldn''t help but sneer and say, "Laughable young man, you know too much but you don''t know how to worry! With just these people alone, they still dare to talk about military tactics and tactics? "


    Zhou Zhizhi let out a long breath, "This lowly servant thought that the young master would create some sort of big scene, but to think that it was actually so funny. What''s the difference between this and playing with a monkey? To let a powerless scholar talk about the yellow sand rolling in the autumn, what was the difference between this and having a pig that was about to be killed and having them embroider? "With the current situation, I''m afraid you will be disappointed, my lord. These people are all insufferable bullies."


    "Don''t worry!" Dongfang Wenming sipped a mouthful of tea and watched the movement outside through a crack in the window. Amongst the bustling crowd, he could see the silver mask with a single glance. Even though there was a mask between them, he could clearly see that her eyes were slightly bright. The little girl was sitting there quietly. She looked so serious that it really made people happy.


    However, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.


    After he retracted his gaze, Dongfang Wenming asked again, "What''s going on outside?"


    Zhou Zhiqian bowed, "In reply to Master, all disturbances have to be restrained at the fastest speed, however, no one has been found. But you said that if he were to come, he would come to find Young Master immediately, so we must pay extra attention to Young Master''s side.


    "Very good!" Dongfang Wenming raised his cup with a darkened face. "We can''t let him get any closer to the emperor!"


    Zhou Zhizhi swallowed his saliva. His master was ¡­ Remembering it? Why else would he have stayed with the emperor for the whole night? It was a good thing that Full Moon Restaurant had a peaceful life ahead of them. In fact, there were already guards of the Residence of Regent waiting in seclusion. No matter who it was, no one would be able to approach the Emperor without making a sound. However, Zhou Zhisheng realized that something was wrong with his master''s expression. Following the unidentified line of sight in the east, Zhou saw the interaction between the emperor and Wen Rusheng.


    Wen Rusheng''s pulse was smiling warmly, which was very eye-catching. However, with the current situation, it was impossible for Dongfang Buming to appear in front of Zhao Jing. He only gripped his cup tightly, and the back of his hand ¡­ The veins popped.


    At this moment, Zhao Yuannan had already arrived at the Earth Room. The waiter said that Wen Yufeng had not come out since he went back to his room yesterday. Zhao Yuannan wanted to knock on the door, but he was surprised to find that the door was ajar.

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    At least Zhao Yuannan came from the palace. He had seen a lot of things, so he was not that surprised. Therefore, when he saw Wen Yufeng who looked like a sausage hanging under the beams of the room, Zhao Yuannan stood dumbly on the spot with his hands shaking uncontrollably inside his sleeves, not showing much emotion.


    The waiter was accompanying Zhao Yuannan. He was about to shout, but Zhao Yuannan quickly covered his nose and mouth with his hands. Zhao Yuannan yelled with a cold expression, "Don''t scream!" The waiter stared at him in confusion.


    Zhao Yuannan''s face was pale and his breathing quickened, but he still held onto the nose of the waiter. His voice finally started to quiver, "Listen, everyone in the lobby is a scientist today, and there are also some promising people in the capital. When you shouted, Full Moon Guild was destroyed, do you understand? "


    As long as the waiter called out, the news of Full Moon Residence''s death would spread out with all sorts of rumors. At that time, it would spread out and become unbearable to the ears. The Full Moon Residence could also be considered to have a small reputation in the capital. If its reputation was tarnished because of this, then the Full Moon Residence would no longer be able to do business in the future. Thinking of this, the waiter nodded his head like a chick pecking rice.


    "Are you sure?" Zhao Yuannan asked.


    The waiter nodded again. Zhao Yuannan then removed his hand, his face was pale, but his mind was a lot more relaxed, "Now go find someone to keep watch here and don''t let anyone near. He put Prince Wen''s body down and protected everything here. He was not allowed to move a table or a chair. I will have the following matters dealt with by someone else. If this is not the case, then you Full Moon Guild will have no future. Do you understand? "


    "Yes, yes, yes!" The waiter immediately wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.


    Zhao Yuannan glanced at the stool Wen Yufeng kicked down, and carefully helped it up. He was aware of this, but ¡­ The stool and foot were in the right position, and there was a pair of footprints on the stool. Zhao Yuannan measured it with his finger and was shocked. Wen Yufeng''s shoes were exactly the same size as this footprint, so ¡­ Zhao Yuannan straightened his body, "I''m afraid Young Master has a headache!"


    The waiter carefully removed Wen Yufeng''s corpse from the rope and, according to Zhao Yuannan''s instructions, sent people to guard this place from inside and outside, not allowing anyone to come close and not daring to divulge even the slightest bit of information.


    Zhao Yuannan quickly left and immediately went to find Zhao Jing. After such a big incident had occurred, Zhao Yuannan didn''t dare to be alone.


    Zhao Jing had long been bored sitting on the main platform. Although these students looked like they were full of poems and books, there were even some who were stubborn like a donkey. This so-called scholar''s arrogance was actually similar to a rock in a latrine, smelly and hard! If the imperial court were officials who were muttering to themselves, then what was the difference between them and the current group of stubborn old men?


    Wei Shuge had been waiting for Zhao Yuannan''s news the whole time. She looked around. When she saw the peculiar expression on Zhao Yuannan''s face, Wei Shuge started to panic a little. Zhao Yuannan left in a hurry. Wei Shuge could tell from his footsteps that something must have happened! After some thought, Wei Shuge whispered into Zhao Jing''s ear, "Young master, there''s something wrong with his expression."


    As he spoke, Zhao Yuannan had already approached Zhao Jing. He bowed and called out, "Young Noble!" He then moved closer to Zhao Jing''s ear. "When this servant arrived, Wen Yufeng died. His corpse was in the basement room." "This servant has already ordered people to keep an eye out. Young master, look at this ¡­"


    Zhao Jing''s expression darkened. Fortunately, she was wearing a mask, so no one could see the emotions on her face. She slowly stood up and leaned forward slightly. Her hands pressed on the table, while her fair fingertips lightly knocked on the table as if she was thinking about something. She walked over to Wang Si''s side and said a few words to him. Wang Si nodded repeatedly, respectfully sending Zhao Jing off.


    It was a good thing that everyone''s eyes were focused on the debate at the poetry meet. Zhao Jing didn''t reveal his identity, so no one paid too much attention to her departure. If there really was one, it would be as gentle as a blade.


    "Young Master?" The scenery bowed, "Do you want me to ¡­"


    Wen Rusheng cast a meaningful glance at him and the scenery immediately nodded before quietly following Zhao Jing.


    Dongfang Wenming slightly narrowed his eyes. "Why did this girl suddenly leave?" It looked like something had happened in such a hurry! After thinking for a while, Dongfang Wenming got up and walked out. Zhou Zhizhong followed him immediately. When the two of them were halfway through, they happened to see the scenery behind Zhao Jing and the rest. Without saying a word, Zhou Zhisuo immediately knocked the scenery over, then quickly dragged it to the side and tossed it aside.


    "Master?" Zhou Zhiqian put down the scenery, and a dark guard immediately appeared.


    "Just watch him carefully, there''s no need to see blood." Dongfang Wenming continued to walk forward. After all, this person didn''t see anything. If he just killed him like this, it would bring about some unnecessary trouble, so it was better to keep him alive.


    "Yes sir!" The dark guard nodded and dragged the scenery to the backyard and threw it away.


    Dongfang Wenming felt a bit uneasy. Even though he was wearing the mask, he could feel the panic coming from Zhao Jing. His footsteps were hurried, not because something big had happened. After all ¡­ That person was currently staying in a remote corner of the capital. It was unknown when he would come out! Dongfang Wenming was standing at the end of the corridor. He watched as Zhao Jing made a turn and entered the room. Outside of the ''Earth Room'', there were quite a few guards of the Full Moon Restaurant. It seemed that something had indeed happened.


    The moment Zhao Jing stepped into the room, his gaze fell upon Wen Yufeng''s corpse on the bed. Her body trembled slightly as she slowly took off the silver mask on her face. Her eyes were ice-cold. He vaguely remembered the first time he''d met her in that run-down temple. Even though his clothes were tattered, his appearance was refined and refined. Before he left, he even gave his rations to Zhao Jing ¡­ Now, only a corpse remained.


    "When this servant came, I was hanging on the beam." Zhao Yuannan pointed at the white cloth on the beam. "I helped myself to the stool and ¡­" This servant compared the distance between them and found that it was rather fitting. Moreover, this servant has also measured the size of the footprints on the stool, and they are exactly the same size as Prince Wen''s shoes. " The meaning behind his words was that Wen Yufeng had climbed onto the stool and hanged himself.


    However, Zhao Jing refused to believe him. "A drought in the North and a harsh environment like this are keeping him alive. Now that the Autumn Festival is about to begin, how could he possibly hang his neck at the feet of the Son of Heaven?" If it was you guys, would you guys die? You failed to realize your ambition and your ambition has not been fulfilled, so you are now looking for Yama Minamiya? "


    "This servant doesn''t believe it either!" Wei Shuge slowly stepped forward and carefully examined Wen Yufeng''s neck. "However, this corpse doesn''t seem to have any abnormalities. There''s only one strangling mark on the neck. It doesn''t look like it was hung up after death."


    If he didn''t hang himself after death, would he have really climbed up the stool and killed himself?


    Zhao Jing snorted and looked at the white cloth on the beam before staring at Wen Yufeng''s corpse, "Have Commander Li secretly make a trip to the Jing Zhao Estate. No one is allowed to talk about this matter, no one is allowed to talk about it. Tomorrow is the Autumn Festival, I don''t want to make all these teachers nervous, do you understand? "


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan turned around and walked out the door.


    When a case of human life occurred, they naturally had to go to the yamen. Although Zhao Jing was the emperor, the emperor could not interfere in the execution of the case. Unless the case was extremely serious, it was impossible for it to land in Zhao Jing''s hands. With so many people dying in this world, the Emperor could not possibly be bowing to everyone. Besides, she had a Kobold, Prime Minister Ko!


    A sound came from outside. When Zhao Jing came back to his senses, he saw that the east side of the door was not clear. When he thought back to what had happened last night, Zhao Jing became somewhat agitated. Fortunately, she quickly suppressed his emotions.


    Zhao Jing coughed lightly. "Why is Father Zhong here?"


    "If I hadn''t come, how would I have been able to see your depressed expression? "Normally, you would be too proud, but it''s rare for me to make a fool of myself by meeting you." Dongfang Wenming walked into the room and directly walked in front of the bed. He glanced at Wen Yufeng on the bed and gave him a meaningful glance.


    Zhou Zhizi understood, and immediately put down the sword in his hand, extending his hand to lightly press down on Wen Yufeng''s corpse, "The bones in my body are still intact, there are no signs of broken bones." He reached his hand out and touched Wen Yu Feng''s throat, "But the hyoid bone is abnormal..." Was this hanging? "


    "Do you even know how to perform an autopsy?" Zhao Jing teased.


    Dongfang Wenming waved his sleeve and smiled meaningfully, "The more I kill, the more I see, the more deaths there are. Naturally, I know a little too." You''ll understand these tricks in the future as well! "


    Zhou Zhizhi lifted Wen Yufeng''s arm and discovered that the corpse was extremely stiff, "The corpse has already been stiff for a long time, so you can see that it has been dead for at least six to six hours. In other words, the person might have died last night! "


    Then, Dongfang Wenming looked at the candle flame on the table, "Full Moon Restaurant has a rule: every morning when you clean the room for the guests, you will take away the burned candle and put in a new candle. Therefore, the candles in the Full Moon Restaurant were custom-made so that they could burn for an entire night. However, the candle in front of him had only burned a little bit. It was obvious that this person had already encountered trouble the moment he had lit the candle. If there was any light in the room, the shadow would betray everything, so in order to kill someone, one had to put out the candle. Find out when this person came back and roughly when he died. "


    Zhao Jing agreed. He then continued, "The marks on the neck of the corpse have some wrinkles. They should be caused by this cloth belt." His five fingers are curled and struggling, and there are some scratches on the legs of the corpse, which fits all the features of a person who hanged himself. "


    Wei Shuge focused on Wen Yufeng''s pants. There were some long streaks of blood on his pants, as well as some blood on the broken nails. It was caused by him scratching his thigh, and the marks were very consistent with his injuries. There was only a single scar on his neck, and there was no sign of a struggle in the room. This series of traces indicated that Wen Yufeng had indeed committed suicide!


    The situation had suddenly become somewhat strange. No one knew what had happened before Wen Yufeng died. How could a person who had endured the hardships of Jiangbei suddenly kill himself before becoming famous?


    "Young master!" Wei Shuge suddenly shouted.


    Zhao Jing suddenly turned his head and saw something in the voice of Wei Shu.


    It was a small cluster of colorful feathers, and there were even some extremely gorgeous colours in the dim light. Zhao Yuannan was a bit anxious when he pushed the door open, so he blew the item under the table and attached it to the cloth, making it hard to detect. It was fortunate that Wei Shuge was sharp enough to find such a small item.


    When he first looked at this tiny strand of fur, Zhao Jing felt a sense of familiarity. He felt as if he had seen it somewhere before, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn''t remember where. When she saw the stunned expression on Zhou Zhizhong''s face, Zhao Jing suddenly came to a realization.


    That''s right, she had seen this before. This was ¡­

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    Zhao Jing had seen this before. Although it was just a glance, she was certain that it was ¡­ Zhao Jing turned to look at Zhou Zhizhi, "Zhou Zhizhi. I''ve seen this before."


    Zhou Zhisui looked up at the east, but did not dare to make a sound. He had indeed seen this before. When he was in Jiangbei, Zhou Zhijiu stole the wallet of the prince''s heir, Zhong Fu, and these ornaments were on the wallet. Zhong Fu was the young master of Phoenix City, and the phoenix was the head of flying beasts. However, there was no phoenix like this in this world, so he used the feathers of the peacock to prove his identity.


    "So now you think you can swallow this?" Dongfang Wenming asked coldly.


    Zhao Jing was speechless. If this matter truly had something to do with Zhong Fu, then it had to do with the Duke''s Mansion. Provoking Duke Ming''s Mansion was not a small matter. After all, Duke Ming''s Mansion only had a man like Zhong Fu. If anything were to go wrong ¡­ Even if Zhao Jing was the emperor, he probably wouldn''t be able to afford it!


    "This matter concerns Phoenix City, I''m afraid no one in the imperial court would be able to shoulder this heavy responsibility!" Dongfang Wenming turned around and walked out, "When the people from the Mansion arrived, either you commit suicide or you go and provoke this disaster!" His body trembled slightly as he looked back at Zhao Jing with a smile that was not a smile. His eyes were filled with ridicule. "Maybe that Zhong Fu will plead guilty on your behalf to avoid giving you any trouble!"


    Zhao Jing straightened his body and looked at Dongfang Wenming''s gloating expression as he watched his departing figure.


    "Young Master?" Wei Shuge shouted in a low voice, "What do we do now?"


    Zhao Jing glanced at the feather in her palm. "Put it away!"


    Wei Shuge was slightly taken aback. "Young Master means ¡­" She looked back at Yu Feng who was lying on the bed, and nodded her head in understanding. She then put the feather back into her sleeve, pretending that nothing had happened.


    "If the people from the Jing Zhao residence are here, there is no need for them to say anything. Just let them go investigate!" Zhao Jing narrowed her eyes. "I''ll go back first. When the time comes, I need your help with some matters!" After saying this, Zhao Jingwei whispered into Wei Shuge''s ear, "Have you remembered everything?"


    "I''ll remember it!" Wei Shuge nodded.


    Zhao Jing stepped out of the door. She had to return to the palace as soon as possible. On the way out, she put on her silver mask and glanced at Wen Rusheng, who was sitting upright on the main platform. With a slight frown on his forehead, Zhao Jing surveyed his surroundings. Why didn''t he see Wen Rusheng following him around? What about that slave called Scene? However, at this moment, Zhao Jing didn''t have the time to think about it. While everyone was still busy holding a poetry contest, he turned around and left from the back door, returning to the palace. She had just left when the people from the Jing Zhao manor arrived.


    Because of Wen Rusheng, Zhao Jing''s men had already made contact with the people of the Jing Zhao Estate. Therefore, the people of the Jing Zhao Estate didn''t dare to slight them now. What followed next was the yamen''s business. It had nothing to do with anyone else, so Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge naturally did not stay any longer and hurried back to the palace.


    "Are you saying that this matter might ¡­" Zhao YuanNan opened his eyes wide in disbelief, "The House of Duke Ming is not to be trifled with. Who doesn''t know that the King loves to kill as if it were his life? If the Crown Prince really arrived in the capital, no one would dare to try this case even if he really killed Prince Wen. "The best course of action these days is to settle this matter peacefully. We must not pursue this matter any further."


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan walked side by side on the palace path. There was no way they could deny that Zhao Yuannan''s words were reasonable. It was a pity that Wen Yufeng had died at the hands of the Emperor for no reason. She stopped and let out a long breath, "Although it''s a pity for Wen Yufeng, fortunately he met Young Master! If it was anyone else, they would have just let it go. Unfortunately, this damn madman met his nemesis! "


    Zhao Yuannan smiled, "That''s true! You go reply to the Emperor, I''ll go handle the matters first! "


    The two of them nodded and bid their farewells.


    After returning from the palace, Zhao Jing had been waiting in the imperial study for news. He watched as the sun slowly set and the glow of the sunset gradually faded. Standing by the window, she couldn''t remember how many times she had silently looked out of the window of the imperial study in the past two years. It was unknown how many years it would take for the rose flowers to bloom and fall outside the window.


    Wei Shuge had been waiting outside the door the entire time. From time to time, she would glance back at the pitch-black imperial study, aware of Zhao Jing''s current dilemma. With regards to Phoenix City, no matter who it was, they would still have a headache.


    It wasn''t until nightfall that Zhao Yuannan came back. Wei Shuge followed him into the imperial study and carefully closed the door.


    "Your majesty!" Zhao Yuannan bowed.


    Zhao Jing finally returned to his senses. "How is it?"


    "Your Majesty, rest assured. Your servant has explained everything to Lord Shi and has also spoken with the Jing Zhao Estate. At that time, this paper will pass through the Ministry of Justice and be handed to the Prime Minister at the Six Departments'' yamen." As a result, the hot potato will fall into the hands of the prime minister. If the prime minister wants to accompany him, then he can make the matter less serious. If the prime minister ¡­ Then let the Qi Family bear the burden! " Zhao Yuannan wiped the beads of sweat on his forehead, "The Emperor''s technique of ''One Stone, Two Birds'' is indeed excellent!"


    Zhao Jing''s expression turned deep. "Uncle Ke is a smart person. He knows what to do!" Are you done with the inner palace? "


    "Don''t worry!" Zhao Yuannan saluted and said, "It''s just that I''m afraid I can''t serve in front of the emperor often during this period!"


    As he heard these words, Zhao Jing continued to wipe the bronze bell in his hand. He didn''t even bat an eyelid as he said, "If I can pass this trial, then my days in the future will be much easier!"


    Zhao Yuannan covered his cold eyes and spoke with a deep voice, "This servant understands!"


    "Let''s go down and rest!" Zhao Jing was lying on the table, staring unblinkingly at the copper bell.


    Zhao Yuannan bowed, "Your servant will take his leave!"


    This copper bell came from Dongfang Mingming and came from the octagonal tower of the Regent''s Mansion. Every time Zhao Jing stared at the copper bell, he would think of the unfathomable scene in the east. If a person didn''t have a weak point, then dealing with them would be extremely difficult. Therefore, Zhao Jing had been trying to find a weak point in the East for the past two years. But in reality, Zhao Jing hadn''t found anything.


    Dongfang Wenming seemed to pop out from a stone crack. His body was made of iron, his heart was made of stone, and even his blood was cold ¡­ It looked gentle and gentle, but in reality, it was a knife used to gouge out flesh. If one was not careful, they would be skinned alive and torn apart bones. Therefore, Zhao Jing didn''t dare to relax in the slightest during the past two years. Her heart was filled with hatred, her shoulders with mountains and rivers. She was the pillar that propped up Mount Zhou, the last ray of light in Grand Xia.


    If light didn''t extinguish, Grand Xia wouldn''t perish!


    When Zhao Yuannan left, he took a glance at Chong Yu who was waiting outside and his expression immediately turned cold, "Let''s go!"


    Chong Yu respectfully followed behind Zhao Yuannan, walking all the way to the warden. Who knew that before they even reached the inner court disciple, Chong Yu suddenly opened his mouth, "Eunuch!" After she shouted, she stood still on the spot and nervously grabbed Zhao Yuannan''s sleeve.


    "What for?" Zhao YuanNan was also stunned for a moment. He never expected Chong Yu to do this, "What''s going on? What do you want? " Chong Yu was sent to him by Fu Shengquan, so from the very beginning, Zhao Yuannan had been on guard against her. He did not dare to bring Chong Yu with him when he left the palace, but when he returned to the palace, he had to bring Chong Yu with him, otherwise, he would not be able to explain himself.


    In the dim light, Chong Yu held the lantern tightly in his hand, "Eunuch, please don''t go in! Eunuch Fu, he ¡­ "He ¡­" Her small face was especially pale in the dim light. "This servant doesn''t wish for eunuch to ¡­"


    Seeing that she wanted to say something but was still holding on to her sleeve, Zhao YuanNan felt irritated for no reason. He did not understand what Chong Yu was thinking at the moment. Chong Yu was Fu Shengquan''s man, and looking at his current appearance, was he being probed by Fu Shengquan''s life? Or was there some other purpose?


    Zhao Yuannan''s heart was filled with hatred when he thought of how Fu Shengquan would look when he served him at night, and how much Fu Shengquan hated him. But now he could only suppress the uneasiness in his heart, and emotionlessly brushed off Chong Yu''s hand that was tightly gripping his sleeve, "What happened to you? What was it that made him uncomfortable? If you are not feeling well, you can go back and rest.


    "Eunuch!" Chong Yu fell to his knees with a thump as he lowered his head and said in a trembling voice, "This servant knows that this official knows that you have to bear all the humiliation for the sake of the greater picture, but this servant isn''t willing to see this official in such a state! "Your servant ¡­" She bit her lip. "The crown prince was once so proud, why did he become like this now?" "Although the Crown Prince has lost his Royal Mansion, in the heart of this servant, you are still the high-spirited Crown Prince of Su Palace!"


    Zhao Yuannan raised his hand and slapped Chong Yu''s face. Zhao Yuannan almost used all of his strength on this slap, to the point that his palm felt numb. When it landed on Chong Yu''s fair face, a bright red five-finger mark immediately appeared on it.


    His hands were trembling in his sleeves and Zhao YuanNan''s breathing became rapid, "Chong Yu, how dare you. Do you know that these words are outrageous? Don''t think that I will cover for you just because you mentioned the Palace of Su! Let me tell you, if it wasn''t for Eunuch Fu, I could have made you suffer the same fate as Prince Su''s mansion with just your nonsense! "


    Then, Zhao Yuannan turned around and left.


    Chong Yu knelt on the ground and cried, "That year, I was bullied when I entered the palace. It was the crown prince who passed by to help me. This servant will forever remember the benevolence of the crown prince, but this servant did not expect the Palace of Su Wang to become like this, the crown prince would become like this! "


    Zhao Yuannan did not stop. In the blink of an eye, he had entered the door of the prison and disappeared from Chong Yu''s sight. No matter what Chong Yu said, Zhao YuanNan would never be soft-hearted, much less believe it. So what if what Chong Yu said was true? Zhao Yuannan had long forgotten that there was such an incident, so he didn''t dare to gamble his life on it. Otherwise, the slightest mistake would implicate Zhao Jing and destroy the lands of Grand Xia.


    When Zhao Yuannan pushed open the door, the young eunuch was waiting on Fu Shengquan to wash his feet.


    Seeing that Zhao Yuannan had arrived, Fu Shengquan brushed his sleeves and backed away from the crowd. "Everyone, get down!" Then his gaze coldly fell on Zhao Yuannan, "Come here!"


    Zhao Yuannan looked at the retreating servants and carefully closed the door. He took a deep breath and returned to the bed with a smile on his face. He smoothed his sleeves and gently washed Fu Shengming''s feet, "Eunuch has worked hard!" He acted skillfully and without affectation, as if he often did so.


    A satisfied smile hung on his lips. "As long as you serve this commoner well and satisfy this commoner, this commoner will definitely not mistreat you when this commander-in-chief sits down!"


    Zhao YuanNan gently pinched Fu Shengquan''s feet, looking extremely docile, "Thank you for your guidance, your servant will definitely serve your father-in-law well!"


    Hearing this, Fu Shengyi''s face was filled with wrinkles. His fierce gaze seemed to have already stripped Zhao Yuannan clean, and his eyes were filled with unspeakable desire.


    At the end of the corridor, Chong Yu silently wiped the tears off her face. Behind her, a person stopped and asked in a hushed tone, "Did you tell him everything?"

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    Chong Yu looked back coldly, "It has nothing to do with you!"


    The person behind him responded in a low voice and then quietly hid away.


    Chong Yu knew better than anyone what would happen in the house. The longer they stayed in the palace, the more dirty things they saw.


    In the end, those inhumane eunuchs all came from men. In the vast palace, it was either a man or a woman. The only thing left were these men and women. And it was precisely because they were neither male nor female that the desires in their hearts were distorted with jealousy. The palace maids were too fragile and sometimes were not fun to play with, and they were not as interesting as those catamites or youths.


    And Zhao Yuannan''s previous identity as Prince Su''s Mansion''s heir had made him a very strange existence. Perhaps it was due to the conquest in the man''s heart, or the fact that Zhao Yuannan had been raised like a prince all year round. Although he was a man, his skin was actually tender and tender, and he was more beautiful and delicate than the crude maidservants in the palace.


    It was a magnificent night. Before dawn, Zhao Yuannan came out from his room looking tired. He looked back at Fu Shengquan, who had already sat up on the bed, and slightly bowed to show his respect. The tea was already prepared on the table. This was something that he had to do every day before he left, so he made a good cup for Fu Shengquan. These days, Fu Shengquan had gotten used to Zhao Yuannan''s service.


    Chong Yu was waiting outside the door of the infirmary. When he saw Zhao Yuannan come out, he respectfully bowed to him. The two of them walked toward the imperial study room one after the other without saying a word. It was as if what had happened last night had been nothing more than a dream.


    When they arrived at the entrance of the royal study, Zhao Yuannan stopped and turned around to look at Chong Yu while holding the horsetail whisk tightly in his hand. On Chong Yu''s face was still the five finger marks he left behind last night. Although they had faded quite a bit, they were still rather eye-catching. Zhao Yuannan took a deep breath, "Your face is injured, so you are not suitable to serve in front of the imperial palace. You don''t have to follow me for the next two days!"


    "Eunuch!" Chong Yu was aghast, he immediately covered his swollen face with his hands, "This servant knows my wrongs, please let this servant follow you!" Otherwise, this humble servant will not have any chance of survival! "


    "It''s not that serious. It''s just that it''s inconvenient for you to serve the imperial court for the next few days. Just wait until the injury on your face recovers before coming back!" Zhao Yuannan walked away.


    Chong Yu fell to his knees, "Eunuch, if this servant cannot serve you, then I will have to pass this information to the inner court servant ¡­" Eunuch Fu had killed this servant. This servant knows that I was wrong. I plead for eunuch to let me off the hook. This servant will never mention last night''s matter again. I plead for eunuch to be magnanimous! "Eunuch You!"


    However, Zhao Yuannan did not believe it, "You are wounded, and serving the emperor is still a capital offense, so what''s the big deal if I let you take care of him? You make it sound like I want to send you to your death! To not know what''s good for you even though I saved your life, you really are wasting my breath! " With that, Zhao Yuannan entered the palace gate without looking back, ignoring Chong Yu behind him.


    Zhao Jing had only slept lightly the night before and had only slept for a short while. She had woken up before dawn and was currently sitting in front of the window, playing with her chess piece. She quietly stood by herself, her hands interlacing. The faint yellow light made her facial features especially soft, as if they were faintly coated in a layer of gold. She gripped the chess piece tightly with her pure white fingertips. Her two extremely good-looking, sword-like eyebrows were slightly raised. Her long eyelashes drooped down, and the light in her eyes dimmed.


    No wonder people said that a person''s earnest appearance was the most pleasing to the eye. Zhao Jing seemed to be deep in thought. His handsome appearance carried an indescribable mysteriousness. It was truly an excellent look.


    Zhao Yuannan was fascinated by it!


    Wei Shuge was waiting by Zhao Jing''s side. Zhao Yuannan stood blankly at the door. He immediately lowered his footsteps and walked over. "Why are you standing at the door?" The emperor woke up early in the morning. He hasn''t called for dinner yet, so he''s probably unhappy. " Both of them knew in their hearts that Zhao Jing was reciting about the matters of the literary world and that today was the day of the Imperial Examinations. Thus, it was normal for Zhao Jing to be uneasy.


    "Nothing." Zhao Yuannan withdrew his gaze and carefully closed the door. "Your Majesty must have something on your mind. I''ll go ask for more news in the morning." It was unknown whether or not the case had been brought to the Six Division''s yamen. It would have been fine if it had been brought up, but if it had not been brought up ¡­ They had to be delivered before the Autumn Test! Otherwise, once the Autumn test is over and everyone gets busy, this case will definitely be pushed down. "


    Wei Shuge nodded. "You''ve already prepared the Sacrifice of the Heavens after the Autumn Examination!"


    "Don''t worry." Zhao Yuannan lifted up the kettle on the stove. Wei Shuge took out the lotus core she had personally picked two days ago and handed it to him.


    Zhao Yuannan continued, "Time is short, so I spent a lot of effort on the inner palace. Fortunately, everything went according to our plan. When the Hall Competition is over, the date of that person''s death will be after the selection of the official! " As he said this, Zhao Yuannan raised his head to look at Zhao Jing, who was wholeheartedly throwing himself onto the chessboard. "I will do everything I can to fulfill the emperor''s orders."


    Wei Shuge let out a long breath as she watched Zhao Yuanan carry the brewed tea towards Zhao Jing.


    "Your majesty, let''s rest for a bit!" Zhao Yuannan put down his cup and reached for the cup by Zhao Jing''s side. "This cup of tea has gone cold. This servant has changed a cup for you!" Shuge said, you didn''t sleep much last night, why don''t you go for a nap now? "The servants are all watching, nothing will happen in the previous dynasty."


    Zhao Jing put down the chess piece in his hand and rubbed his forehead tiredly. "It''s an Autumn Examination today, how can I sleep?" Since the beginning of his enthronement, all the power was in the hands of his subjects. In the end, he was just a puppet. The Autumn Competition is a good opportunity for us to get back at them. We will take back what we left behind in the hands of others little by little! Success or failure, we will have to wait another three years! "


    The Qi Clan and the Regent''s Estate were one and the same. Their influence and ambition would grow with each passing day. Therefore, they couldn''t tolerate Zhao Jing growing up by even a little bit. Quick knife slicing through the chaotic situation was the best method, but it was also the most dangerous!


    "But the Emperor has to look after his own body!" Zhao Yuannan consoled him in a low voice, "That servant from the Ministry of Justice has already taken note of everything. Your servant will keep an eye on everything that the emperor has instructed you to do. Your majesty, please be at ease!"


    Of course I am at ease with your work!" Zhao Jing sighed. "If that''s the case, then I''ll go and take a nap." "If any of you need to hide anything from me, you must wake me up!"


    "Alright!" Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan said in unison.


    Zhao Jing slept very tiredly and was in a daze. Sometimes he would dream of the Four Ming Mountain, sometimes he would think of his master and grandmaster, and sometimes he would think of the promises he had made when he was young. Elder Brother Yue, Ah Jing misses you ¡­ I really want to ¡­


    Wei Shuge had been standing by Zhao Jing''s side the entire time. When she saw Zhao Jing frown even in her sleep, she couldn''t help but feel a bit of heartache.


    In fact, the file was in Cobb''s possession by noon.


    Cobb sat in the warm room of the Six Departments, staring at the scroll in his palm for a long time. Then he looked up at Fuzi with a slight frown on his face. "Is the science written here for the wind?"


    "Yes!" Fuzi bowed. "At the time of the incident, Full Moon Restaurant happened to be in charge of the poetry contest, so the Jing Zhao Prefecture suppressed it so as not to disturb the hearts of the examinees. The coroner, who examined the body, said that he had committed suicide in accordance with his characteristics. He will be checking the background of this Wen Yufeng and will probably have to wait until after the Hall Exams are over before he can ask Wen Yufeng''s family to bring his body back! "


    Cobb placed the file on the desk and took a sip of tea from his cup. "Now that it''s in my hands, how easy can this case be?"


    Fuzi was stunned. "What do you mean by that, master?" "This scroll was submitted by the Ministry of Justice. It really did commit suicide, so ¡­"


    "Since it''s suicide, the Board of Justice can just close the case. Why are you still sending the case to me?" "Or someone did it deliberately. He wanted to take advantage of this autumn''s trial to make a big deal out of it and then use it as an excuse to plot against you." At this point, Cobalt narrowed his dangerous eyes, "Or ¡­"


    "Or what?" Fuzi did not understand.


    "This case involves someone else. The Board of Justice doesn''t dare to make the decision on their own, which is why they sent it to me." The Ministry of Justice was in charge of all the prisons in the world. So what if the nobles had committed crimes? The Son of Heaven had committed the same crime as the commoners. This was the simplest of reasons. However, it''s easy to say, but it''s not that easy to do it! "


    Fuzi was astounded. "Could it be that someone from the Ministry of Justice does not dare to deal with this case?" Isn''t it just simply suicide? " Fuzi''s face was slightly unwell. "I examined his body and didn''t find out that he was killed!"


    "If I wanted to kill someone, do you think people would find out that I was the one who killed them?" Cobb asked.


    Fuzi lowered his eyes. "The prime minister has great authority. If he wants to kill someone, it''s just a matter of words. There''s no need to do it yourself."


    "Isn''t that the end?" "Moreover, there''s someone behind Wen Yufeng. If he had the ability, he would send a case file to the Ministry of Justice. If the Ministry of Justice doesn''t dare to close the case, they would be sent directly to me. He''s not an ordinary person!"


    This made Ke Er think of Zhao Jing, who had been running away for a long time. The news from the Prime Minister''s Estate wasn''t any slower than the Residence of Regent. Thus, when Zhao Jing went out to live in the Full Moon Residence, Ke Bo Ling knew about it as well. However, the Residence of Regent did not utter a single word, nor did anything serious happen to the Emperor. Now that something had happened to Full Moon Restaurant, Zhao Jing was living in it ¡­


    Kobold rubbed his forehead. 80% of it was caused by the little Emperor! The young man who was hiding in the city was not simple at all! If it was an ordinary case, it would not have bothered to bring it to him. There must be some unknown secret behind it. Or perhaps there was a reason behind this case that even the Regent''s Estate did not dare to take over.


    The only thing that could cause the East to feel fear was definitely not the Supreme Fu Mansion. The only thing that could cause fear was ¡­


    Kobold''s body stiffened slightly, and his voice became low and hoarse. "He can''t be..." You must have messed with Phoenix City? "


    "What did I say?" This servant didn''t hear it clearly. " Fuzi didn''t quite understand.


    "It''s nothing. I just hope it''s just my guess. It''s best not to provoke the King of Hell, or else ¡­" "Even I, as the prime minister of the imperial court, might not be able to handle it."


    Fuzi''s eyes widened. "Then, what should we do?"


    With his hands behind his back, Cobb started to walk out, "This kid has a hand in chasing the ducks. We can''t just sit and wait for death!"


    "Master, where are you going?" Fuzi hurried to keep up.


    Cobb grunted, "Go play chess!"


    Fuzi scratched his head in puzzlement. What the hell was going on? Was the prime minister still thinking of going to play chess?

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    By the time Cobalt had arrived at the palace, Zhao Jing had already received the news.


    "Shuge, make a trip to the royal kitchen." Zhao Jing looked at Wei Shuge. "Get me a duck!"


    Wei Shuge nodded. "Yes, your servant will go right away!" However, when she turned around, she felt that something wasn''t quite right. Wei Shuge turned around and looked at Zhao Jing with a puzzled expression. She asked hesitantly, "Your Majesty said ¡­" Duck? "


    "Those with feathers and those who are alive, will run and yell!" Zhao Jing was still chewing on the melon seeds in his plate as he looked at Wei Shuge with a smile.


    Wei Shuge was stunned for a moment before she gave a low grunt of assent and walked out.


    Zhao Yuannan was also baffled. "Your Majesty, do you want to eat ducks?" But this hairy animal, how will you eat it? Peel him alive? Eat them raw? "Otherwise, this servant will go to the imperial study and serve you something that is already hot ¡­"


    "Bake and eat!" Zhao Jing stuffed the plate into Zhao Yuannan''s hands and walked out of the Imperial Study to look at the empty courtyard. After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing commanded the guards in the courtyard to set up an earth stove under the large maple tree in the courtyard.


    "Your Majesty, are you really going to ¡­" Zhao Yuannan was a bit flustered. Although he had been doing rough work in the palace for two years, Zhao Yuannan was after all, Prince Su''s son, so how could he roast ducks? Looking at the live ducks that were teased by the singer Wei Susu, Zhao Yuannan felt goosebumps all over his body as he heard the ducks squawking, "Oh my god, I can''t roast..."


    Why are you in such a hurry? It''s not like you''re really going to act," Zhao Jing said, sitting on a rock with his legs crossed. These are things that Shuge Song knows better than you do, and... Who said that I really want to roast ducks? Isn''t this playing on a grill? " After all, in the eyes of the world, a willful emperor had to think of one thing and one thing after another. As long as he could achieve his goal, no matter what methods he used, they were all worth it!


    The sun wasn''t too bad today. There was only the ear-piercing sound of a duck in and out of the study, one after another, which made one''s cochlea hurt.


    The guard hurriedly came to report with a bitter expression. "Your majesty, the Prime Minister wishes to seek an audience!"


    "Perfect timing! "Let him in." Zhao Jing spat out the melon seeds in his mouth and took the cup from Zhao Yuannan. He then took a sip of his Lotus Heart Tea with a smile on his face as he watched Ke Boya walk in from the outside with a slightly unwell expression.


    Coburst frowned, and the sharp cry of a duck made his facial nerves twitch and twitch. After entering the courtyard, he looked at the situation before him with wide eyes. He could not believe what he was seeing as he stood there in a daze for quite a while before regaining his senses. "This humble official kowtows to you with respect. Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"


    Zhao Jingzhi laughed. "Ke Aiqing is here. You came at the right time. Your nose is really sharp." Zhao Jing patted the ground beside him as he spoke. "Come, come. Watch how I handle that featherless beast!"


    Hearing this, Cobb stood next to Zhao Jing and raised his eyebrows at the duck that was standing on the branch.


    The duck was really unlucky. It stood on the tree branch and screamed as hard as it could. There was an earth stove under its feet with firewood in it. If it did not stand still, it would be burned to death if it fell, turning into a roasted duck. Anyone who passed by the Imperial study room today had to cover their ears and run for their lives.


    The more the ducks screamed, the more agitated Cobb''s heart became. Damn featherless beast, the more they shrieked! "Your Majesty, what are you trying to do?"


    "Didn''t you see?" Zhao Jing pursed his lips and handed a handful of melon seeds to Cobb. "Roast ducks!"


    "Who roasted ducks like that?" "Your majesty, if you want to eat ducks, why don''t you let the imperial kitchens ¡­"


    "I was brought back from outside the palace." Zhao Jing got up and walked over to the duck while chewing on a melon seed. "When I was outside the palace, I had always been the one to do it. I didn''t do anything for a long time, and my cooking skills had also become unfamiliar!" "I think that I will have to retrieve this skill someday, in case I don''t become the emperor by then, I won''t starve to death outside!" She looked meaningfully at Cobalt and asked, "Does the Prime Minister think that this is my way of preparing for a rainy day?"


    "Your Majesty is overthinking things. Your Majesty will always be the emperor of Da Xia and the ruler of this world. How can he possibly starve to death if he doesn''t become the emperor? Long live the Emperor! "


    Zhao Jing smiled coldly. "The Prime Minister''s words are so pleasant to hear!" She was chewing on a melon seed. "Did you get the file on the Full Moon Restaurant? Wen Yufeng is a friend I met on the way to Jiangbei and I arranged for him to stay at Full Moon Restaurant. Therefore, I can''t help but blame him for what happened to him! "


    "Your Majesty''s ¡­ "Friend!" Cobb wanted to nod. "This humble subject understands!"


    "I don''t believe that he will commit suicide, even though he looks like he is committing suicide." Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back. "A person who has gone through life and death situations in the north and is about to see the light of dawn cannot commit suicide in front of the Autumn Competition!" I don''t mind telling you, I''ve already sent this case to you, the prime minister has to take it even if he doesn''t want to! "It is rather heavy and may involve some people with high authority. I think that only the Prime Minister can take on such a heavy responsibility."


    Cobb glanced at the ducks on the branch and smiled wryly with a lowered head, "As soon as I entered the door, I saw that the emperor''s act of chasing the ducks was directed at your humble servant! "Your subject ¡­"


    Zhao Jing smiled at him. "How is it?"


    "This subject is one of the subjects of Da Xia. The emperor has ordered it, so how could he disobey the imperial decree?" "Although this official does not feel hungry after eating alone with his family, this official really likes this head on his neck!"


    "Then I am relieved!" Zhao Jing smiled. "It''s hard to keep a promise. If the Prime Minister goes back on his word, I''ll definitely make you understand that you have to eat this thing no matter what you say!"


    Cobalt frowned and smiled, "Your subject... "Yes, master!" In his heart, he felt the two words that Zhao Jing had said ¡ª Promise?! Was there still any value in his promise to Cobb? He could not even remember what kind of promise he had made, and to whom!


    The cries of the ducks continued, causing the entire palace to be in chaos.


    Upon hearing the story of "The Duck Cry in the Imperial Study", Dongfang Buming choked on a mouthful of water, and his face immediately turned purple. In the end, he couldn''t help but cough lightly. He silently put down his cup of tea and slowly got up to leave.


    "Master?" Zhou Zhizi hurriedly followed her. "The sky is already dark, I''m afraid the palace door is about to open. Maybe I''ll ¡­"


    "Nonsense!" Dongfang Wenming''s face was dark.


    However, he was still waiting for Dongfang Wenming to rush to the royal study. His originally dark and gloomy face could only be described as a living being that could not be described with words. From far away, they could hear the annoying sound of a duck. Upon entering the door, they saw quite a few ducks flapping their wings in the air. On the other hand, Princess Ling Yin happily chased the ducks everywhere. The imperial study, which was originally dignified and solemn, had now become a place of chaos! What a thick miasma!


    "What''s going on?" Dongfang Wenming roared. Ling Yin was so scared that she trembled, and quickly jumped into the embrace of her wet nurse.


    Zhao Jing''s smile froze on his face as he stared at the duck feathers and melon seeds on the ground. She was standing with her hands on her hips. Zhao Jing rubbed the tip of his nose as he looked at the bedraggled scene in front of him. There were quite a few feathers on the guards'' bodies. Under the dim light of the palace lamp, the guards'' faces all contorted in extreme pain, as if they had had enough of the poison of these ducks!


    "Scram!" Dongfang Wenming''s voice was heavy, and his body was emitting a dense and ruthless aura, making people shudder in fear.


    Zhou ZhiSuo had already led everyone away, and even Princess Ling Yin was quickly carried away by her wet nurse.


    Wei Shuge was a little worried. In the end, she was dragged away by Zhao YuanNan. Didn''t she see that Dongfang Wenming was angry? If he stayed, he was afraid that the trouble he would cause would be even bigger, so it was better for him to leave first! Zhao Jing was extremely intelligent. For him to be able to put up such a big show, he most likely had the ability to clean up the situation!


    Everyone left the imperial study room, bringing the ducks with them. The entire study room suddenly quieted down. The silence after the ruckus was the most terrifying. Zhao Jing had originally been standing up straight, but now he was as weak as a pustule! She subconsciously took two steps back, not daring to meet that pair of cold eyes from Dongfang Wenming.


    For a moment, Zhao Jing felt as if the East had not seen the light before, as if it wanted to devour him!


    "Is it fun?" Dongfang asked. He stood there staring at her.


    Zhao Jing squeezed out an awkward smile. "Alright ¡­" Isn''t this very lively? "


    "It''s an Autumn Trial outside the palace, and the emperor within is chasing the ducks? Does the emperor still think it''s good to be lively? " Dongfang Wenming took a step forward. "Leaving aside what''s in front of us, in the long run, the emperor is that confident about Qiyun Mountain in the Royal Tomb? The people of Qiyun Mountain were in the Royal Tomb, but their hearts were in the capital. His hands were still covering the sky! How could the Emperor be so careless when he had merely taken a step back to show weakness? "The Emperor is really too disappointing!"


    As he spoke, he had already arrived in front of Zhao Jing.


    Behind Zhao Jing was a wall. At this moment, there was no room for him to retreat. His body tightly pressed against the wall. An icy feeling suddenly came from her back, causing her body to tremble uncontrollably. "I ¡­" I just thought it was fun, so I didn''t think too much about it! "


    In the next moment, Dongfang Wenming suddenly raised his hand, shocking Zhao Jing so much that he immediately shrank back and closed his eyes. However, she didn''t wait for his slap. In a moment of desperation, she slightly opened her eyes.


    Dongfang Cunming pressed both hands against her sides, wrapping her in his arms. His mesmerizing phoenix eyes cut across her body like cold blades, and his warm breath gushed all over her face.


    However, in Zhao Jing''s eyes, this was no different from a mere ''Ling Chi''. It was extremely easy for him to be exposed when he was in close proximity to them. If he let Dongfang Wenming see ¡­


    "Did you see Coburg today?" Dongfang Wenming said.


    Zhao Jing was startled. Why was his question different from what she had expected? Wasn''t he supposed to ask about the Full Moon Restaurant? Or something else... She thought about it for a moment. She always felt that the two of them were in such an intimate position. Thus, Zhao Jing took a deep breath, planning on slipping out from under his armpit.


    Dongfang Wenming had seen through her as soon as she bent down. He suddenly bent down and carried her in his arms, then started walking towards the imperial study.


    Zhao Jing was still in a state of shock, and all sounds were stuck in his throat. She tightly held onto Dongfang Wenming''s shirt, her heart nearly jumped out of her throat.


    What was Dongfang Ming trying to do?

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    Zhao Jing''s heart thumped wildly. She knew that no matter what Dongfang Ming wanted to do, she couldn''t resist. Her slightly cold hands tightly gripped onto Dongfang Wenming''s shirt. Her body tensed up as she carefully leaned against Dongfang Wenming''s chest. She looked like a child who had done something wrong.


    When Dongfang Wenming looked down at her, he only saw her long eyelashes drooping, and her little mouth pouting slightly like a little girl''s.


    After entering the room and closing the door, Dongfang Wenming sat down on the soft couch with Zhao Jing in his arms.


    There was only one palace lamp burning in the room, and the faint yellow light flowed in sparse waves, causing the atmosphere in the room to become strange. Zhao Jing sat on Dongfang Wenming''s knee. He held her in his arms in an extremely awkward yet habitual manner.


    She felt that the way he looked at her was somewhat probing. It was as if she had done something behind his back that couldn''t be exposed, causing Zhao Jing to look at him with a guilty conscience. She swallowed and mumbled softly, "Zhen ¡­" "I didn''t do anything bad!"


    "Just Koppel?" As soon as Dongfang Wenming spoke these words, Zhao Jing unexpectedly choked on his own saliva and began to cough harshly. His face was flushed red from coughing, while his face turned white from coughing. It was a particularly painful sight to behold.


    Dongfang Wenming''s hand slowly stroked her back, helping her to calm down and lightly rebuke her. "Your Majesty, why are you so agitated? So what if this humble subject''s words are correct?" You are the king of this world, so what if you are his subordinate? There are many stories about this Emperor''s family, and the Emperor isn''t lacking in this one! "


    Zhao Jing felt a bit depressed in her heart. When she heard these words, she felt even more uncomfortable.


    Dongfang Wenming continued, "Before this, there was mournful emperor, Zhexiu. His Majesty isn''t the number one person in history!" As he said this, his eyes kept staring at her, as if he wanted to see something on her face. When he saw the stupefied expression on the little girl''s face, he unconsciously pursed his lips, not knowing what he was laughing at. However, the moment he saw her harmless face, he wanted to tease her, as if she was his personal possession that no one was allowed to touch!


    But what if he was touched?


    Dongfang Wenming thought, I''ll chop off any hand I touch!


    Zhao Jing blinked his bright eyes as he looked at the man in front of him with a puzzled expression. He began to calculate in his heart, just what kind of excitement had Dongfang Wenming suffered? Did she suspect that she was in league with Cobb? But looking at his appearance, it didn''t seem like he was denouncing them, but rather ¡­


    Jealous!


    As he thought of this phrase, Zhao Jing''s body couldn''t help but shiver. His heart was beating wildly, as if he had really done something shameful. He felt a guilty conscience. When she looked at him, the flowing light in her eyes could not deceive him. She could only deceive herself, to deceive herself!


    Dongfang Wenming saw her pursing her lips without saying a word, and his face immediately darkened, "This look is a sign of guilt, have you admitted it yourself? The Emperor and Cobb... I really hate meeting you late! "


    "Not too late, not too late!" Zhao Jing returned to his senses and continued, "However, he was still a bit late compared to Father Zhong. If it weren''t for him, I wouldn''t have met Uncle Ke and we wouldn''t have met each other so late." Father Zhong, are you here today for my roast duck? "Earlier on the road to Jiangbei, Father Zhong had also tasted my cooking skills. Is this not because he was chanting in panic, so he was afraid that Uncle Ke would take advantage of this opportunity and rush into the palace to split the loot?"


    Dongfang Wenming frowned. "This subject is indeed worried that the emperor will take advantage of the situation and let Uncle Ke take advantage of us!"


    "Don''t worry, I will never forget Father Zhong no matter what!" Zhao Jing giggled. "As long as you want me to, I will definitely give it to you!" I, Jun Wu Yi, am speaking the truth, so you can rest assured! "


    After saying this, Dongfang Xi looked up and down carefully, "I am relieved now!"


    Zhao Jing looked suspiciously at Dongfang Wenming. "Why do I feel that Father Zhong''s words tonight ¡­?" "It''s a little strange?"


    "So be it!" Dongfang Wenming sighed lightly before finally releasing her. "This humble subject is afraid that Uncle Ke will eat your majesty''s food, which is why I rushed to the palace in such a hurry. This humble subject has trespassed and offended you, your majesty, I beg your forgiveness! " He saluted respectfully, as if his earlier rudeness had not been intentional.


    Zhao Jing thought to himself, "This guy always puts on such a show." If it was anyone else, this would be: offending their superiors, this is a crime worthy of death! However, since the east was unclear, she had to treat him with respect. Not to mention tyrannizing, even if she were to sit on her Crimson Gold Dragon Throne, she would have to stand by the side and wait on him with a smile. This was the difference between having power and not having power. From the very beginning, her life and death wasn''t something she could decide!


    "Father Zhong is worried about me. Of course I understand your good intentions, but I ¡­ There are a lot of things I can''t help Father Zhong, and I feel very guilty. Summoning Ke Er to enter the palace was actually a helpless action! I want to find out about Wen Yufeng''s matter, but I''m afraid of implicating my father. After thinking about it for a long time, it seems that only Uncle Ke is able to shoulder such a heavy responsibility! " Zhao Jing curled his lips. "What do you think, Father Zhong?"


    "We didn''t discuss it before, but now we''re asking ¡­" What do you think? " Dongfang Wenming stood with his hands behind his back. "Didn''t Your Majesty think it through very clearly? Everyone has already been sent to the palace, and they''ve even learned how to drive a duck to its grave. How could this humble subject dare to object? " He glanced in the direction of the door. "Your subject fears that the emperor will one day, on a whim, throw your subject on a shelf and over a fire pit!"


    Zhao Jing couldn''t help but mutter, "Father Zhong even got on the dragon bed. What''s there to be afraid of?"


    Dongfang Wenming''s forehead twitched and he was immediately rendered speechless. There seemed to be nothing wrong with those words! Dongfang Wenming cleared his throat. His face was dark. "When will the Emperor grow up?"


    "I have always been growing up. After the new year, it should be the year of Nutmeg." Zhao Jing glanced at him and then subconsciously shook his body. "A common daughter of an ordinary person. At her age, she should be betrothed to another person. Then, she should be taught by a couple. Unfortunately, I can''t do it anymore!" "However, my woman will help me teach her husband a lesson!" She rolled her eyes at him, full of the coquettish tone of a little girl, "Just like those beautiful young women in Father''s backyard!"


    Dongfang Miming sucked in a breath of cold air as he glanced at the mosquito meat on her chest. This girl''s eyes were a little cold, making it seem as if his heart was covered in thorns. "Where did the emperor hear this from? This subject''s backyard ¡­"


    "I don''t want to hear any explanations!" Zhao Jing snorted. "Since Father Zhong has the ability to be so fortunate, why not spend more time and effort on finding him?" If the heir of Duke Ming''s Mansion were to meet with a mishap in the capital, not to mention me, even you, Father Zhong, would have to bear the consequences. This hot potato is in our hands right now, you have to take it! At this moment, not only did Father Zhong have to endure the attack, he also had to hold on tight. If he were to fall down and knock on the ground ¡­ No one will be spared from that side of Phoenix City! "


    "There is no need for Your Majesty to worry about that. As long as the Zhong Fu shows his head in the capital, he will be in this official''s hands!" However, even though he said that, there was no trace of relief on Dongfang''s face.


    Zhao Jing vaguely felt that this place was not simple! To be able to make Dongfang Wenming show an expression like a tiger or wolf, he must be worried about something in the capital, not just for Zhong Fu! As for what it was, Zhao Jing had no idea. After all, in terms of power, the Residence of Regent and the Supreme Fu were the first to arrive. As a Puppet Emperor, even if she wanted to strengthen her power, she wouldn''t dare to do so while her wings were still thin!


    "With Father Zhong''s words, I have nothing to worry about." Zhao Jing was lying on the table, her fair, jade-like fingertips playing with the candle flame in boredom.


    In the next moment, Dongfang Cunming pinched the tip of his finger. "The emperor''s hand is used to point out mountains and rivers, you don''t dare to get hurt so easily!" With that, he tightened his grip on his palm ¡ª her fingertip. The warmth of her palm wrapped around the coldness of her fingertips. It was as if something had entered her palm through her skin.


    Their gazes met. Whose stubbornness had entered their eyes?


    Zhao Jing withdrew his hand and withdrew his fingertip from Dongfang Xi''s palm. She took a deep breath, no longer looking at Dongfang Wenming. There was a little playfulness in her tone, but also a little seriousness. "Has Father thought that all snakes have to pay a price? To stir up a myrtle girl''s heart, sooner or later she will become one to pay her debts! "


    Dongfang Wenming snorted lightly, "Why do you have to die like that when you are used to doing nothing? This subject and His Majesty are the same type of person! Therefore, such a thing as what the Emperor has said would absolutely not happen to the Emperor or to this humble subject. " He slowly moved closer to Zhao Jing''s ear, his warm breath spraying all over her face. It was like the spring wind, bringing with it an extremely comfortable warmth. "This subject knows that Your Majesty''s heart belongs to someone, so this subject wants to know what exactly Your Majesty needs?" "Who should I choose?


    After saying this, Dongfang Wenming straightened up and looked meaningfully at Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing raised the center of his brows and was about to speak when he saw Dongfang Wenming respectfully bow. He didn''t even turn his head back as he left the imperial study. He did not understand what Dongfang Mingming meant by "the heart belongs to the". This caused her to feel slightly uneasy. Could it be about ''Brother Yue''? Logically speaking, Dongfang Wenming shouldn''t have been able to find out about Brother Yue''s matter. It could be counted that he had met Brother Yue long ago at the Yin Lin Manor.


    Thinking up to here, Zhao Jing was probably the type of person who didn''t know how to be a crafty soldier. This fellow always liked to trick her, so she absolutely couldn''t be fooled! However, thinking about it, if Ke Bo could enter the palace in broad daylight, he probably wouldn''t be able to hide it from Qi Yunshan, right?


    The corner of Zhao Jing''s lips curled up slightly. He gave a profound smile. It was time for Cobb to have a headache! When she thought of Dongfang Cunming and Cobalt, who were unable to eat or sleep well because of a single Zhong Fu, she felt as happy as a successful child in a prank. She felt comfortable with the pride of a victor.


    Although Qi Yunshan was not in the capital now, Ke Boyu was still a pawn that Qi Yunshan had left behind in the capital. This move from Zhao Jing would only make Ke Er become more aware of his situation. A chess piece was after all a chess piece. Once a chess piece understood their status, the game would no longer proceed with its original peaceful path. A chess piece that is awoken will become the key to the reversal of success or failure!


    The study room of the Prime Minister''s Estate was suffused with a dense aura of paper being burned. Within the brazier, the burnt pieces of paper could be clearly seen. As he stared at the black and white paper on the table, his eyes were as heavy as the twilight.


    Fuzi worriedly looked at Cobalt, who was sitting under the candlelight. "Master, it''s late at night. Let''s sleep for a while!"


    With a sigh, he placed down the brush in his hand. "You must deliver it to the Imperial Tutor. You must not allow it to fall into the hands of others!"


    "But, Master Lin, if that''s the case ¡­" Fuzi swallowed a mouthful of saliva. "Are you not going to sell out the emperor?"

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    "Betrayal is only a matter of formality. In order to achieve one''s own goals, one has to do whatever it takes. If the little Emperor did not understand this, then he deserved to be betrayed! He had crawled and rolled in the imperial court for so many years, what kind of person had he not seen before? What had not happened? Life and death depended on how people defined it! If someone I swear my allegiance to doesn''t even have the most basic of common sense, then that person isn''t worthy of my allegiance! Those who do not know how to judge the timing of events, can only share hardships, not share wealth, and not scheme against each other! "


    Fu Zi naturally didn''t understand the meaning behind Master''s words, but a puzzled expression appeared on his face. Then, as if he had understood something, he asked weakly, "Sir, do you mean ¡­" The Emperor wanted to probe the Prime Minister, so the Prime Minister would also have to test the Emperor? "


    "No tolerance, no heart of a saint. Even if I am to rule the world, I will still be influenced by my own selfish desire." Cobb stood with his hands behind his back, and let out a long breath. The emperor wanted the loyalty of his subjects, but he had to bear the burden of this loyalty! There will always be interactions, but they won''t always be the only ones! "


    Fuzi nodded. "This servant understands!"


    "As for Wen Yufeng''s matter, since I can take over, I will also have a foolproof plan!" "Bring me all the documents related to Wen Yufeng. The sooner, the better!"


    "Yes sir!" Fuzi saluted and respectfully left.


    It''s going to be a sleepless night. The powers were all mutual. If the Emperor wanted to probe them, then he, Ke Bo Fu, would definitely not be inferior to him. The Emperor wanted his submission, and he needed a way to rely on something that could allow him to jump out of the box. Obviously, the Emperor was a good choice. In this situation, Zhao Jing had a tiger behind a wolf. As long as he had Uncle Ke''s subordinate, he would be like a tiger with wings! Therefore, as long as this emperor was reliable and reliable, it would be better for him to improve his own interests than to rely on Qi Yunshan.


    As the saying goes, don''t bully the young! It was the least likely scenario for a young man like him, a newborn calf that was not afraid of a tiger.


    When Fuzi came back, he had an ultimatum about Wen Yufeng''s background.


    Wen Yufeng''s background was very simple. He had a clean background, he had no bad habits, and he had no grudges against his enemies. The father and mother of his family had both died. What remained of his family members was Wen Changzhi County, located far away at Yinzhou City, Yongzhou Prefecture ¡ª Wen Yufeng''s elder brother, Wen Yuye!


    "Yongzhou? Yinzhou Station? " "Wenchang County?"


    "Master, this Yongzhou region is a remote place, and Yinzhou Station is even poorer! "Throughout the history of the Yongzhou Prefecture, when there was a change in official positions, the civil and military officials in the imperial court would always refuse to go to that corner and suffer even if they were beaten to death!" Fuzi sighed. "Not only is there no oil to fish in Yongzhou, there are also plenty of poor places to make trouble for the people. Sometimes, there are riots! I heard that the people who came out of Yongzhou are all unruly and unruly people who are used to showing off and being arrogant! "


    "Too many evil things to do with the people?" "That''s wonderful!"


    Fuzi was puzzled. "What do you mean by that, sir?"


    "Go find someone to bring Wen Yuye back to the capital." Cobalt looked meaningfully at Fuzi, "Even if you want to tie me up, you have to! With regards to the matter of Wen Yuye, tell the Ministry of Revenue to give me an ultimatum, I want to have a good look at it! I think those who can become a county governor in Yongzhou have some skills too! "


    "This servant understands!" Fuzi bowed.


    Cobb stood with his hands behind his back. Sometimes, it''s great to be caught unawares. Being too methodical is unavoidable and boring. This way ¡­ "Very good!"


    The Emperor''s way of chasing the ducks to catch the ducks seemed to be pretty good! Duck from the country... Wild Duck... Kobold could imagine how lively it would be in the future when the entire capital was filled with ducks that were squawking and squawking at each other. How many people would be at a loss for what to do?


    However, things did not stop there. Another incident had occurred the next morning!


    However, this time, it wasn''t the Full Moon Restaurant, but the Cloud Inn in the south of the city. A student called Yin Huan had mysteriously died in her room. There was no note or sign. When the waiter entered, all he saw was a dead body hanging on the beam like a sausage. He was so scared that he scrambled out to get the servant. At this time, the constables and coroners of the Jing Zhao Prefecture had rushed over.


    "What?!" Zhao Jing looked at Wei Shuge in disbelief. He slowly got up and said, "First, let''s have someone investigate. We''ll pack up a bit before leaving the palace!"


    The Autumn Examinations were three consecutive days, and this was only the second day. If the news spread out, the consequences would be unimaginable! It was a good thing that Ke Bo Ling had received the news and rushed over. He immediately ordered for the news to be sealed, not allowing it to spread. At the very least, they would have to wait until the end of the Autumn Competition. If they delayed the selection of talents by the imperial government, no one would be able to afford to take the blame.


    Zhao Yuannan''s face turned pale, "Your majesty, this is the second one! If we leave the palace now, will it not be safe? "


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "If they come for me, it won''t be safe anywhere!" The best solution now was to find the murderer! I still don''t believe that they died by killing themselves! To the students, success and fame were more enticing than life or death. There was no reason for them to commit suicide at this moment! Unless the government was shaken to the core and the entire world was thrown into chaos!


    The Emperor didn''t want to play around with him. The fact that this man could make such a meticulous plan and kill people without leaving any trace was not to be underestimated!


    "Brother Nan, go and find Cobb secretly and ask him to bring out the household register for the deceased and prepare a copy for us." "I want to know this person''s background and more importantly, I want to know who is the mastermind behind his death!" Zhao Jing instructed, "After you obtain the items, meet up with me at the Full Moon Restaurant!"


    Zhao Yuannan bowed, "Your servant will go now!"


    After making the necessary arrangements, Zhao Jing and Wei Shuge left the palace in a hurry. However, Zhao Jing didn''t go to the Full Moon Residence. Instead, he went straight to the teahouse next to the Cloud Inn. This place was the closest to the Cloud Inn, so it was likely that he would be the most well-informed. Instead of going to the pavilion, she sat in the lobby with Wei Shuge and listened to the gossip around them.


    Although the gossip was exaggerated, there was still some truth to it. He gathered all the information and made a rational judgement as to whether it was true or false. This was exactly what Zhao Jing wanted to do right now.


    It was said that there had been a quarrel here last night, and no one cared who had argued with whom, or whether or not they had died, no one could say for sure.


    There were also those who said that they heard strange figures last night. It seemed like there were people running on the street, and there were even people shouting.


    There were even people who demonised this matter. They said that the fox spirit had long since coveted the young scholar. The young man couldn''t endure the fox spirit and was lured away by the fox spirit.


    All sorts of rumors and rumors were flying about, causing Zhao Jing''s brow to furrow even tighter.


    "What and what?" Wei Shuge lowered her voice. "Young Master?"


    Zhao Jing put down the cup in his hand and looked thoughtfully at Wei Shuge. "This matter cannot be stopped!" Cobb''s injunction did not seem to have much effect. It was difficult to block the way of the masses. If this matter was not investigated to the end, the prestige of the imperial government would be completely destroyed! Without a prestigious imperial court, she, the emperor, would not be able to do it peacefully!


    "I''m afraid we have to end this quickly!" Zhao Jing stood up with a serious expression.


    Wei Shuge was well aware of what the so-called quick end was. If the culprit was not found, there would be chaos and panic. At that time, there would inevitably be people who would take advantage of the fear in the hearts of the commoners and do things that were detrimental to the imperial government. Therefore, the only way to treat these problems was to ¡­ They made a move to silence the situation, and then used their fastest speed to get out of everyone''s line of sight. There was no other way. For the sake of the bigger picture, they could only sacrifice some people!


    As Zhao Jing walked out of the inn, she subconsciously turned her head back to glance at the bustling streets. She had a nagging feeling that something was amiss. After all these years of being suspicious and sensitive, she had an inexplicable feeling that someone was hiding in the dark and a pair of eyes was staring at her.


    "Young master, what''s wrong?" Lee asked quickly.


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "I keep feeling that there''s a pair of eyes looking at me, like they''re following me from behind!" But was this really an illusion? Zhao Jing wasn''t sure if she was being overly suspicious, but her instincts were always accurate. Besides, sitting in her position, she couldn''t afford even the slightest mistake. She didn''t dare to have the slightest bit of carelessness!


    Hearing these words, Li Yiheng and Wei Shuge immediately went on alert, their sharp eyes quickly scanning their surroundings, warily looking at the people around them.


    They were like a tide, with strange faces and different expressions. No one knew if there was an assassin here or if a group of people would suddenly rush out like last time.


    The corpse was carried out of the Cloud Inn and quickly dragged away by the men from the magistrate court. Zhao Jing stood there staring at the horse carriage as it moved further and further away. The questions in his mind grew more and more numerous.


    Who was it that wanted to make a move on these weak students? If there was no enmity between them, how could he bear it? Could it be that these students were hiding some sort of secret? Or had he discovered some secret? Wen Yufeng followed Yin Huan. One of them lived in the south of the city while the other lived in the north.


    "Brother Zijing!" A familiar voice came from behind him.


    When Zhao Jing came back to his senses, he saw Wen Rusheng in white clothes, still the same as before. He smiled warmly and passed through the crowd as he walked in front of her.


    Wen Rusheng coughed softly. His complexion was as pale as ever. He smiled gently at Zhao Jing and asked, "Why is Brother Jing standing here?" As he spoke, he glanced at the signboard of the Cloud Inn and asked, "Is it because of what happened last night?"


    "Brother Wen, you''ve heard of it?" Zhao Jingyan laughed.


    "I stayed at Fanghua Temple last night, so I heard about it early this morning!" Wen Rusheng sighed, "What a pity! He had originally come here to ask for a title, but who would have thought that he would die in vain here? Without a name, he would lose his life! To die in a foreign land is unavoidable! "


    There was a smile on Zhao Jing''s face and a hint of coldness in his tone. "How does Brother Wen know that this person died in vain?"


    Wen Rusheng smiled, "Is there even a need to think about it? "After the last round of the Autumn Competition, there are still two more rounds to go. Anyone would want to fight for it, but you won''t be able to do it at this stage!"


    "If everyone were as intelligent as Brother Wen, the imperial government would probably not have such a headache!" Zhao Jing sighed. "Where is Brother Wen going now?"


    Wen Rusheng had a bad cough, "At the poetry meet, Brother Zifeng suddenly left, so I''ve been wandering around the streets for the past two days, hoping to meet Brother Zifeng. He didn''t have time to ask, and he wasn''t sure if he could make it now. Brother Zijing had left in a hurry, but what had happened? Can I help? "


    Zhao Jingxu''s fingers slightly curled, but his expression remained calm. "It''s just that my father suddenly had something to talk to me about, so he left in a hurry. Thank you for your concern, Brother Wen." I, very good! "


    "That''s good!" Wen Rusheng looked at her and smiled.


    However, Zhao Jing suddenly felt goosebumps all over his body. An unknown chill was spreading through his heart.

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    "Is Brother Wen better?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Wen Rusheng smiled, "It''s nothing serious. It''s just an old ailment!" However, his face was extremely pale.


    Zhao Jing glanced at Wen Rusheng before looking at the scenery behind him. She didn''t say much and just cupped her fists as she smiled and said, "I still have something that I need to do today, so I won''t chat with Brother Wen anymore! If I am free in the future, I will definitely go to Fanghua Temple to have a good drink with Brother Wen! "


    "Alright!" Wen Rusheng bowed and said, "Waiting for brother Jing!"


    "Farewell!" Zhao Jing took a step forward. He seemed to be very anxious as he hurried forward. Zhao Jing turned a corner and entered the alley. He then stopped walking for a moment, his heart feeling somewhat unsettled. He especially met Wen Rusheng''s eyes.


    Wei Shuge was puzzled. "Young Master, what''s the reason for this?" Look, his face isn''t looking too good. "


    Zhao Jing looked back at Wei Shuge. "Shuge, did you notice that Wen Rusheng''s gaze was very frightening?" Especially when he smiles. "


    "Terrifying?" Wei Shuge shook her head. "This servant never felt anything. It''s just that he''s always smiling at the young master. This servant is feeling awkward looking at him!" He looks at you as if... It seemed like an old friend, but it didn''t seem like an old friend at all. "Even I can''t tell you what that feels like!"


    Li Feiheng nodded his head, "This lowly official also feels this way!"


    "Old friend?" Zhao Jing took a deep breath. "I don''t think so. I just think that if a person is too close to death and lives in the shadow of death, they will be more sensitive than ordinary people and see through many things!" There are thousands of desires in this world, but none of them are as frightening and fearsome as the desire to live! " After saying this, Zhao Jing rubbed the center of his brows. "We''ll discuss this when we get back!"


    Wei Shuge had to admit that Zhao Jing was very sharp. The people that lived in the cracks were no different from the people that lived in the shadow of death. The reason why Zhao Jing had such a feeling towards Wen Rusheng was mostly because their circumstances were too similar. They were merely the same kind of people!


    In fact, Zhao Jing''s intuition was right as well.


    After Zhao Jing turned into the alley, a shadow quickly followed. It was a pity that he came too late because of his evasion. When he entered, Zhao Jing had already left. There was no trace of him in the alley.


    Black Shadow helplessly put his hands on his waist and muttered to himself, "How can this kid run so fast? Before, when I was in Jiangbei, why couldn''t I see that it was a thing that stirred the wind? " He slowly walked out of the shadows, curled his lips, and looked at the end of the alley, "He must have gone to the Full Moon Restaurant! Zhao Jing, you better not let me catch you or else I''ll beat you up! "You disloyal person ¡­"


    The back of his neck suddenly felt cold. Before he could even react, he fell face first onto the ground. Behind him, the black clothed man coldly stood there. He lowered his head and looked at the motionless man on the ground. After confirming that he had fainted, he swiftly stuffed him into the sack.


    At some point, a carriage had stopped outside the alley. The black clothed man carried the sack and quickly got into the carriage, disappearing into the crowd.


    A faint aroma of incense wafted into his ears, as if someone was singing a big play? His body was soft and supple, and a fine silk cloth brushed across his face, bringing with it a slight cool breeze, giving off a strong and disgusting scent of rouge. Because of this pungent smell, Zhong Fu suddenly opened his eyes. What entered his eyes was this extremely unfamiliar environment.


    The curtains on the bed fluttered as the seductive woman''s thin clothes sat on top of his body. An abnormal blush appeared on her charming face as she stared seductively at Zhong Fu. It was as if in her eyes, Zhong Fu was her prey, a prey that she was determined to obtain! Her breath, warm and powdery and repulsive, clung to the skin of his neck and rushed to the tip of his nose.


    Zhong Fu''s mind suddenly quivered. He was so scared that his entire body shivered. He immediately tried to turn around, but was immediately followed by a kick that directly kicked the woman out of the bed. He breathed heavily and sat up. He watched as the woman rolled on the ground for several times and then slammed heavily into the table. From this, it could be seen how heavy the force of his kick was!


    This was his resentment, and also his fury! However, this kick had exhausted all of his strength. The back of his neck was still in severe pain. He felt a bit stiff as he turned his head around. He was a dignified Phoenix City''s Young Master, when had he ever fallen to such a state? How could he not retaliate when he saw someone bullying him? What was this? How dare you straddle him? This was simply courting death!


    "How preposterous!" Zhong Fu gritted his teeth. "Come out! Who was it? Who dares to deal with this young master? Aren''t you afraid this young master will break your neck? Get out, get out! What kind of man are you trying to hide from me? If you have the ability, come out and fight me one on one! "


    Suddenly, the deep sound of a zither could be heard. The sound of a zither could be heard, as if the mountains and rivers were flowing. The sound was unstoppable, and it was difficult to get rid of.


    Zhong Fu straightened his body, shaking his heavy head as he slowly got off the bed and stood on the ground. He held the tabletop and looked at the person behind the curtain. His vision was somewhat blurry, probably because of the side effects of the severe injury to his neck. His body felt weak, and he could only sit down on the stool without strength. His hands and feet were strangely weak.


    Zhong Fu couldn''t help but turn his gaze towards the incense burner on the table. Incense rose in spirals, and this pungent smell made him feel somewhat uncomfortable. In the next moment, he raised his hand and brushed away the incense burner on the table. The censer smashed to the ground and the ashes scattered along with the unfinished incense on the ground. Sparks flew in all directions, making one''s heart tremble with fear!


    "Pretending to be ghosts, what kind of ability is that!" Zhong Fu no longer had any strength left, so he could only gasp for breath. He stared straight at the figure behind the curtain, his chattering voice causing one''s brain to swell, as if all the blood in their body was rushing to their heads, wishing that they could break their necks and shut them up together!


    "The so-called ability doesn''t depend on words. It still depends on true skill!" A woman''s voice came faintly from behind the curtain. That slender figure seemed to be a woman? But the layers of misty curtains were too deep to see clearly. The voice was very clear and clear, like a pearl falling onto a jade plate. "Why are you in such a hurry, Crown Prince? Even though you have injured your own body, aren''t you afraid of the Honorary King''s worries? "


    Zhong Fu slightly frowned, "Since you know my identity and still dare to treat me like this, aren''t you afraid that my royal father will tear you apart in the future?"


    His fingertip quickly moved up and down the strings of the zither. The sound of the zither was slightly miniscule, and it carried with it a tantalizing sense of nervousness. That person laughed, and his voice was filled with unconcealable ridicule, "Your Highness, have you ever thought that if you die here today, I''m afraid I won''t be able to see your father dismember my body for the rest of my life! Reputation Prince''s Mansion''s heir, Zhong Fu? The crown prince was still thinking about how he could protect himself and get out of the palace safely. As for me ¡­ "Whether or not you can kill me because I''m the crown prince''s man, whether or not I can live under the crown prince''s watch, is my ability!"


    Zhong Fu was speechless, these words ¡­ No problem! At this moment, Zhong Fu was finally able to calm his heart and think about the sequence of events. How did they know he was following Zhao Jing? What a coincidence. Zhao Jing had vanished, but he was actually captured by these people? Could it be that these people were Zhao Jing''s accomplices? But it didn''t look like it at all!


    And the killings in the capital! He had inadvertently heard the Prime Minister''s secret guard mention that Zhong Fu might be the murderer, so all of the secret guards in the capital were secretly apprehending him.


    Zhong Fu felt a headache, which was why he no longer held himself back. He couldn''t wait to see Zhao Jing again. No matter what, he had a close relationship with Zhao Jing. It seemed that Zhao Jing would still care about their relationship and believe in his innocence. Currently, the members of the Regent''s Estate and the Prime Minister''s Estate were all looking for him. If it wasn''t for the fact that he was alertly avoiding both sides, he would have been captured long ago. But whether it was the Prime Minister''s Palace or the Regent''s Estate that had captured him, they would never do this to him. Thus, Zhong Fu felt that this woman before him was not from the Regent''s Manor, nor was she from the Prime Minister''s Estate.


    Then who was this person? A mere woman could not afford to stir up such a big commotion. How could she dare to offend the Hall of Fame? There was definitely someone controlling everything behind this woman. If so, then this man was not afraid of Cobb and Dongfang, or had long been planning to deal with Cobb and Dongfang.


    Chung Fu thought back and forth, but still could not figure out who was the person who could oppose Cobalt and the unidentified east.


    "Your Highness, you don''t need to guess. You don''t know anything about the matters of the imperial court. Even if you think hard, you won''t be able to figure out who I am." "Besides, the most important thing for you, your highness, is to not anger me. That way, I can allow you to live on. Only then can you have the chance to tear me into pieces one day!" The woman disappeared behind the curtain.


    When Zhong Fu came to, the man was already standing outside the door. Her silhouette was reflected in the window, and one could faintly see the extremely beautiful shadow of her profile. She stood outside the door and her voice became slightly cold, "If you want to live, then do as I say. As long as you are obedient, I won''t take your life right now! Do you understand? "


    Zhong Fu''s breathing quickened. He gnashed his teeth in hatred, but he could only helplessly watch as that person''s figure disappeared from the window. However, things weren''t over yet. After recovering his strength and feeling a little more strength, Zhong Fu propped himself up.


    With a squeak, the door was pushed open, followed by an inky fragrance. Several women with slender waists walked in, holding the four treasures of the study in their hands. The woman who fainted was immediately dragged down. These people did things cleanly and decisively. It was obvious that they had their own plans.


    When the brush, ink, and paper were placed on the table, Zhong Fu slightly frowned. He looked at everyone with a puzzled expression and asked, "What are you guys planning to do?"


    The woman in the lead twisted her slim waist and looked at Zhong Fu with charming eyes. Her thin clothes completely revealed her beautiful figure. A veil covered his face, and the eyes that could speak stared straight at Zhong Fu. "Very simple. Please rewrite this properly a few times. When we are satisfied with it, when we can eat and drink well for you, or else ¡­"


    "Otherwise what?" Zhong Fu sneered. "Kill me?"


    "Without master''s orders, we naturally wouldn''t dare to take action. Killing the crown prince is impossible, but this torture ¡­" She exposed a white wrist, her eyes cold. Her jade-like hand lightly pressed against Zhong Fu''s chest, and the woman''s smile was like a flower. "Our master''s character is very straightforward. All he does is talk about the results and not the means. I''ve heard that the son of the Duke''s Mansion is most impatient because of us mediocre and vulgar fans, so ¡­ You''d better not let us be rough with you! "A country girl like us would inevitably be careless, afraid that we might accidentally damage the Crown Prince''s tender skin and flesh!"


    She slowly brought her hand down along the Zhong Fu''s chest. Suddenly, she reached into his waist and quickly swam towards between his legs.


    Zhong Fu''s expression instantly changed!

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    Zhong Fu felt a little dizzy. If it wasn''t for his instinctive reaction as a man, which caught her by surprise and pushed her away with one hand while covering the bird, he probably wouldn''t have been able to protect his own life. Even so, Zhong Fu was still covered in cold sweat. His back was extremely cold. He stared at the space between his two arms. Just a little more! It was so close! Almost failed ¡­


    Thanks to the blessings of the Zhong Family''s ancestors, otherwise ¡­ Zhong Fu swallowed his saliva and stared at the girl in front of him with a pale face. "I will write!" I''ll write it right now! No matter how many times I have to transcribe it, I will write it! "Now ¡­" His eyes widened. "Can you take your hand away?" When he said this, his voice trembled visibly.


    The woman smiled coldly with a satisfied look on her face. She slowly took back her hand, "It''s good that Your Highness can think things through. We are not people who force others to do things. We are all just following orders. No matter who wants to deal with us, we are all on our own!" In the end, she sighed and said, "It''s better for your father, the crown prince, and for us!"


    As the paper was spread out, Mo Bao had already finished his research and was waiting for Zhong Fu to finish writing.


    What else could he do? Right now, being able to preserve one''s life was better than everything else. As for everything else ¡­ Who cares! After all, he was the Young Master of Phoenix City. As long as there were mountains and rivers, how could he be afraid of not having a firewood? However, when Zhong Fu saw the letter in front of him, he couldn''t help but feel his heart tremble!


    This letter was sent to Phoenix City in accordance with Zhong Fu''s identity. Although it was a report of safety and appeared to be the simplest and most normal thing on the surface, the meaning of these words made Zhong Fu more anxious the more he read about it. Although he was not someone who read a lot of books and poems, he still had some basic comprehension ability. In the letter, these people used Zhong Fu''s tone to describe him as an excellent person in the Prime Minister''s Estate. The Prime Minister treated people with courtesy and magnanimity, and even said that he would bring him on a tour around the capital!


    His heart thumped in his chest as Zhong Fu frowned slightly. Could this be the Prime Minister''s Estate? However, thinking about it, these people were so shrewd, how could they reveal their identities in front of him? They said that he was at the Prime Minister''s Estate and that he might be bringing trouble to the Prime Minister''s Estate, or that he might have other motives, but this was definitely not the Prime Minister''s Estate!


    So the question is, who are they? What exactly is this place?


    Zhong Fu looked at the mediocre and commonplace powder around him, as his eyes suddenly turned, while his mind raced. These people wanted him to transcribe the letter a few more times. Since he wasn''t the only one to copy the letter, then ¡­ It all depended on whether the heavens would open their eyes and whether they would give him a chance to survive! If someone was smart enough, if this could fall into the hands of the Regent''s Estate or even the Prime Minister''s Estate, he would most likely have a chance to escape.


    With Eastward Illumination and Cobb''s intelligence, Zhong Fu had some confidence, so ¡­


    No fun," he said, suddenly pressing a woman to the ground. "Leave a man by my side, and even playing with him is good enough!" Other than the women in the lead, the rest of the women''s faces were covered in thick makeup and were not covered by a thin layer of gauze. At first glance, all of their faces were deathly pale and rouged with thick rouge. There was a somewhat strange outfit drawn on their faces that similarly made it difficult for people to see their true colors. His fingertips carelessly touched the woman''s face, a cold light flashing across his eyes.


    The woman in the lead frowned, her eyes carrying a distinct smile. "As long as the Crown Prince likes it, it won''t be a problem to keep all of them, let alone this one! "But the prerequisite is that the prince has to finish what he needs to do. After he''s done with his business, he can do whatever he wants!" After saying that, she bent down, her warm breath flowing onto Zhong Fu''s face. With a tantalizing blur in her eyes, she said, "These people, including me!"


    Zhong Fu was startled. This was clearly an order from the person who played the zither, otherwise these people wouldn''t have dared to stay! But since she had already spoken, Zhong Fu naturally could not decline. Otherwise, it would be seen through. Who knew if she was telling the truth or not, or if she was just trying to trick him into being fake, so he had to keep his eyes open and pretend she was a snake.


    "Alright!" Zhong Fu slowly got up from the woman''s body and started writing in front of everyone''s eyes. As he wrote, Zhong Fu smiled, teasing the ladies around him from time to time. After stroking this face, a restless hand reached into their clothes. Looking at it, one could tell it was the face of a hedonistic son of a bitch. It was a good fit for his identity.


    He had been through a lot of flowers.


    He heard that Zhong Fu, the crown prince of the King''s Manor, was not married yet!


    On each letter, Chopper had left a more or less identical and slightly different mark, so that he could identify it in the future. Although he did not know where this future lay, he could not help himself at the moment. The instant the letter was taken away, Zhong Fu sighed in his heart. ''Zhao Jing, oh Zhao Jing, if I were to die in the capital, I would definitely be a ghost!'' You''d better find me quickly,


    Within the imperial study.


    "Ha Qiu!" Zhao Jing was caught off guard by the sneeze. She almost dropped the bronze bell in her hands. Fortunately, she reacted quickly and managed to grab hold of the commander. However, her heart was beating wildly and she almost jumped out of her throat.


    Zhao Yuannan entered the room with a pot of Lotus Heart Tea and some pastries. He couldn''t help but wrinkle his brow and say, "Could it be that His Majesty has caught a cold? How about this servant find the imperial physician and have her take a look for the emperor? "


    Zhao Jing stared blankly at the bell in his hand for a long time. "I don''t feel uncomfortable anywhere. I don''t need to find the imperial physician to avoid trouble!" Then he asked again, "Is Shuge still not back yet?"


    "It will take a while for someone to leave the palace and enter. How can it be so fast?" Zhao Yuannan put down the cup in his hand. "Your Majesty, don''t worry. Shuge will be fast. She will definitely rush back as soon as she receives the news."


    However, just as he finished speaking, the first one to arrive wasn''t Wei Shuge, but Ke Boyu.


    When he heard that Uncle Ke had urgent matters to attend to, Zhao Jing''s first reaction was to call for Zhong Fu''s whereabouts.


    Cobb was anxious, or else he would not have missed the night. After all, the palace gates had already been opened. If not for Ke Er summoning the position of head of a hundred officials, it would have been impossible for them to enter the palace.


    "Your majesty, the crown prince has news!" "My men have stopped a messenger outside the city. At this moment, he is being held captive in this official''s residence. However, this humble subject obtained a letter from this person. Although I do not know if it is the handwriting of the prince, but it is indeed written by the prince with his identity as the successor to Phoenix City. " He took a letter from his sleeve and saw that it was clearly written on the envelope: My Royal Father!


    Besides Crown Prince Zhong Fu, who else would dare to be addressed with ''Royal Father''?


    "Your Majesty, please look!" Cobb bowed.


    Zhao Jing''s mind was in a state of confusion. He hastily extended his hand to receive it. Just as Cobb had said, this letter was indeed written with Zhong Fu''s identity as the prince of Phoenix City, Zhong Zhangtian. However, the tone of this letter ¡­ Zhao Jing had been in contact with Zhong Fu for a period of time, so Ke Bo Kui was very clear about this. However, she had some doubts in her mind. "Do you think that this letter came from the Crown Prince?" Why does This Emperor seem a little strange? Such elegance does not at all resemble Zhong Fu''s tone. "


    "The letter says that the crown prince is at your humble subject''s house!"


    If that wasn''t the case, then Zhao Jing wouldn''t have been in such a hurry to clarify things. However, this time, Zhao Jing believed that Zhong Fu was indeed not at the Prime Minister''s Estate. Otherwise, sending a letter to him would have been a foolish act.


    "I believe in the Prime Minister!" Zhao Jing repeatedly looked at the letter in his hand as his brows slightly creased. "However, it can be said that Your Highness and I met by fate. However, based on my observation, the tone of this letter seems to be different from Zhong Fu''s previous actions!" "When you read this letter in one breath and I saw that there was no pause or hesitation, I felt that it was a little strange!"


    "This subject felt strange before, but I couldn''t quite figure out what was wrong at the moment. His Majesty''s words were so enlightened that this subject was jolted awake. No wonder this official thought it was strange. Although the crown prince''s handwriting was rather scrawny, he wrote it very quickly and ended it very quickly, as if he had complete confidence in it! "


    "Or perhaps, there is a model!" Zhao Jing snorted coldly. "You might even be able to transcribe it!"


    "It does look like it was copied from a painting. If this is the case, then I can see that the prince has already fallen into someone else''s hands. I''m sure I won''t be free today!" Cobb''s face was cold.


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath and once again took back the letter. He carefully examined it, "The capital city is only so big. I don''t believe that I can''t find a person even if I have to dig three feet into the ground!" If the letter had been transcribed, it was very likely that there would have been more than one. Perhaps, at the other side of the Residence of Regent, there will also be a letter that has fallen into the hands of the Eastern barbarians. "


    "This is also what this humble subject is worried about. If the Regent suspects that the crown prince is really in the Prime Minister''s Estate, then this humble subject will be unable to refute any further!"


    "Something that even I don''t believe, is Dongfang Ming that stupid?" Zhao Jing stood up with his hands behind his back. "When drawing snakes to make up for something, Dongfang Buming has always disdained." These things would only make Dongfang Wenming believe even more that other than you, there are other people in the capital who are still active and have captured the crown prince''s son, Zhong Fu. In this way, Dongfang Wenming would be forced to hurry up and search the capital, and find Zhong Fu in the shortest amount of time. As long as the Prime Minister fixes his eyes on the Residence of Regent, there might be unexpected gains! "


    "The Emperor''s words are extremely true!" Cobb bowed.


    Zhao Jing''s thumb slowly rubbed against the surface of the letter before he said, "No wonder they say that dragons give birth to dragons and phoenixes, and mice make holes in the ground." The words written by the son of the military general were very ugly! Even a painting of a turtle would look better than him! "


    "Your majesty is right!"


    After Uncle Ke took the things and left, Zhao Yuannan hurried in. "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister is ¡­" She saw Zhao Jing sniffing at her fingertips, unsure of what she wanted to do.


    Zhao Jing raised the center of his brows. "This smell is so strong!"


    "What is the Emperor saying?" This servant doesn''t understand. " Zhao Yuannan really didn''t understand what Zhao Jing meant. What smell? What was strong? What had Cobb done to the Emperor? Seeing that Zhao Jing didn''t say anything, Zhao Yuannan became even more anxious. "Your majesty?" Your Majesty, what happened to you? "


    "Your majesty!" Wei Shuge walked in from the outside with an ashen face. "The news that Jing Hong had stopped the crown prince outside the city ¡­"


    Zhao Jing shot a glance at the letter written by the singer Wei Shu. He saw that the letter was clearly written with a few words that were dazzling and awkward: "Imperial Father''s personal letter."


    With a slight headache, Zhao Jing''s mouth twitched. That stupid Zhong Fu from his maternal grandma''s house, how many copies did he make?

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    "What happened to the emperor?" Wei Shuge was a little confused. She turned to look at Zhao YuanNan, who was also standing to one side with a strange expression.


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything. He simply extended his hand to receive the letter from the singer Wei Shu. Looking at the familiar handwriting, at the smooth handwriting on the paper, even if there were occasional strokes, there would only be one or two. However, what was strange was that in the corner of the letter, there was always a little bit of a ¡­


    Before Zhao Jing could say anything, another commotion arose from the outside. Apart from the traitor Dongfang Mingming, who else could go in and out of the imperial study as they wished? Zhao Jing shot a glance at Wei Shuge, who immediately accepted the letter and retreated to the side as if nothing had happened. Zhao Yuannan swallowed his saliva, not daring to make a sound.


    Perhaps it was because Zhao Jing felt bored or because he was trying to calm his heart, but he suddenly sat down on the table, his legs dangling in the air. Thus, when Dongfang Wenming entered, he only saw a slightly funny scene. A young man wearing a bright yellow dragon robe sat on the table and rolled his eyes at the door. This Zhao Jing in front of him was just a slob with nothing to do. How did he look like a king?!


    As usual, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan saluted and quickly left the imperial study, not daring to stay.


    Closing the door, Zhao Jing tilted his head as he looked towards the east. He said with a smile that didn''t quite reach his eyes, "Father Zhong''s expression isn''t too good. He looks like he''s covered himself in dark clouds. She giggled as she looked at the man approaching her step by step, "Don''t tell me Father Zhong is right? I really did not expect the heavens to give me such a great deal of face this time. "


    "This humble official kowtows to the holy peace, long live the Emperor!" Dongfang Wenming respectfully saluted, but he didn''t seem to be angry.


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips. "You''re excused!"


    Just as she finished speaking, that abnormally handsome face suddenly appeared in front of her, causing her to immediately lean backwards in shock. Everything had happened so suddenly that Zhao Jing had been caught off guard, directly laying on his back on the table. Her chest heaved up and down as her heart thumped wildly within her chest. Her beautiful eyes flickered intensely as she stared straight at the face of Dongfang Wenming that was so close to her.


    Dongfang Wenming''s warm breath sprayed all over her face. For a split-second, Zhao Jing felt as if his breath was filled with energy. He couldn''t let it go, he could only plant it into his heart! She stared at him, and he stared back, as if in a stalemate, to see who would be the final winner.


    "The current Emperor''s character is different from before. This humble subject feels that it must have been influenced by someone!" Dongfang Wenming narrowed his beautiful phoenix eyes and looked at her meaningfully. "What does Your Majesty think?"


    Zhao Jing blinked. "What nonsense are you spouting?" "Who influenced me?" Could they be referring to Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan? After all, they were the closest to her. Could it be that Dongfang Wenming had the intention to kill her again? Zhao Jing was anxious and anxious. His mind was racing as he kept searching every detail of his life. Just where had he found a flaw that could have prevented Dongfang Zexuan from detecting it?


    Just as Zhao Jing couldn''t figure out what was going on, Dongfang Buming suddenly pinched her jaw and coldly said, "Your Imperial Majesty''s absent-minded appearance will make this subject think that this humble subject was correct!" Nutmeg Girl Full of Spring?! Did he really fancy that Cobalt?


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "I just don''t understand Father Zhong''s words. Where did your absent-mindedness come from?" "Also ¡­" She puffed out her cheeks. "Can Father Zhong take his body away from me? This kind of pressuring us has the appearance of offending our superiors! For Father Zhong to act like this, what is his intention? " She hadn''t forgotten how much pain the Eastern civilization''s "knife" had caused her last time!


    But it was not clear who was in the east, and Zhao Jing was just a brat. These few sentences did not scare her, so he did not immediately move his body away. Instead, he moved closer to her, just barely keeping up with her. He seemed to be looking at something, his eyes wandering over her face, elbows on either side of her body. "Cobb''s summoned?"


    Zhao Jing furrowed his brows. What did this have to do with Ke Boya?


    "He came to find me, not for me to summon him. He entered the palace openly with a letter in his hand to tell me that he is innocent, that''s all!" Zhao Jing naturally knew that this matter could not be hidden from the people of the East. Thus, she had no intention of hiding it from them. As long as he asked, she would definitely tell him the truth. However, for some reason, every time she came into contact with Cobb, it was as if that dog had gone mad, causing people to be unable to understand his mood swings.


    and so on... Cobb?


    Zhao Jing suddenly smiled, and his bright eyes instantly lost the evilness deep within his bones. It was too late for Dongfang Wenming to pull away, but he could see Zhao Jing''s jade-like arm suddenly wrap around Dongfang Wenming''s neck. The tip of his nose was pressed against hers, and her lips were pressed against his. In this moment, she could clearly feel the shadow that had yet to come from the east tremble. Heh, you haven''t found out in the East, and you want to do it at this time?!


    However, he didn''t know who was in the east. He was slightly startled, but in the next moment, he returned to his original calm demeanor.


    If she dared to hang up, he would feel great!


    There were not many rules in the world. If one did not want to have a foothold in the imperial court, one had to restrain the sharpness of the battlefield. He did not want to play such a slow and roundabout game. She didn''t dare to press her lips against his, which meant that this little girl was still a little afraid. In some ways, a woman was not as open as a man. This kind of flirting was easy for a woman to do. Who knew that a man was born to be a hunter!


    If they looked at each other up close, no matter how beautiful the scenery in front of their eyes was, it would become blurry and distorted.


    Zhao Jing felt his waist tighten as Dongfang Wenming lifted him up. She was placed on his waist like an octopus, and what made her heart race even more was that the thief''s hands were on her butt right now. Her two large palms were just on the left and right side of her body. The burning hot palms burned the skin on her buttocks, making her wish she could find a hole to burrow into. Therefore, Zhao Jing was completely stiff at this moment. His beautiful eyes widened, and all sounds came to a screeching halt.


    Looking at the little girl''s stupefied expression, Dongfang Buming only felt that the anger in his heart was mostly gone. He felt as if he had taken his revenge, and his body and mind were filled with joy. He stood there, holding the pale-faced Zhao Jing in his arms. His curved lips curled up in a devilishly charming smile. However, before he could take two steps, Dongfang Wenming could no longer laugh. The little girl was currently at his waist, and this position was truly sensitive to both men and women.


    Moreover, it was a man and a woman.


    Zhao Jing stared at Dongfang Wenming without saying a word, but he didn''t dare to let go of the hand hanging on his neck. He was afraid that Dongfang Wenming would suddenly let go and throw her out. Dongfang Wenming felt a bit of regret in his heart. The little girl was staring at him with a pair of inexperienced eyes. Who said that they had to use words to tease each other? This pair of eyes, this harmless face, it was really enough!


    "Father?" Zhao Jing shouted in a low voice, as if he were a little girl that had suffered a grievance. He pitifully looked at him and said, "How long are you going to carry me for?" Last time, the bed had collapsed. Was Father Zhong going to tear down the royal study this time around? I and Cobb acted as if nothing had happened. He only got a letter from the palace to prove his innocence! The letter said that the crown prince of the Duke Ming Palace was at the Prime Minister''s residence, so he hurried to the palace to see me! "Father..."


    This childish voice made Dongfang Cunming shiver all over. He couldn''t help but say seriously, "Speak properly!"


    Zhao Jing curled his lips. "Then, will you let me down?" "If you don''t, I will use my ultimate move!"


    Dongfang Wenming frowned slightly as he stared at Zhao Jing with disbelief. "His Majesty''s temper has grown recently!"


    "It''s far more than just showing off!" Zhao Jing smiled as he looked at him with an evil expression. He slowly and unhurriedly pressed his body close to his chest. Suddenly, he pressed his lips against his neck.


    Dongfang Wenming immediately released his grip, wanting to push Zhao Jing away. However, it was too late. Zhao Jing hung onto his body like a blood-sucking bug. When she lost her strength and got down from his body, she looked at him with a contented expression. The expression on Dongfang Wenming''s face had long turned as black as ink. If looks could kill, she would have been pierced by thousands of arrows.


    With three quick steps, Dongfang Wenming quickly arrived in front of the mirror. He stared in horror at the red mark on his neck! Panting for breath, Dongfang Wenming turned around and stared at the gloating Zhao Jing.


    "Since you have no interest in the relationship between a man and a woman, I''ll help you fulfill your wish!" Zhao Jing giggled as he looked at him, "This mark is on Father Zhong''s body. It really matches Father Zhong''s behavior just now. It''s a perfect match." "Anyone with a discerning eye will understand what this red mark is. I''ll have to trouble you to go out in the future and cover it up tightly so that ¡­"


    "Zhao Jing!" He directly called her by her name, so it could be seen that this time, she really did hit the jackpot.


    Angry?


    Zhao Jing curled his lips. "It was Father Zhong who was the first to disrespect me. You can''t leave it to anyone else!" I am a man who rules the country with virtue. Only by being courteous can I live up to the considerate care of Father Zhong! "


    After a moment, Dongfang Wenming calmed down. The sullenness on his face gradually disappeared, and it was replaced by the usual gentleness. "Since the emperor likes it, then this official should be happy as well. It''s just that during the emperor''s courteous exchange this time, it''s best not to let anyone see it. Otherwise, if the entire dynasty''s civil and military officials'' necks will be branded with a blood-red lip, it''ll really be an eyesore! "


    When she heard his words, she seemed to gnash her teeth. However, when she looked at his face again, she could only see the calmness on it. Zhao Jing took a deep breath. "This thing can only be given to Father Zhong. After all, Father Zhong is just below him!" She smiled meaningfully, but it was hard to conceal the sadistic look on her face.


    Dongfang Wenming thought that if this went on, sooner or later he would make her experience what it meant to be truly "under one person"!


    With a sigh, Dongfang Wenming took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it over to Zhao Jing. "Take a look. Is this what Uncle Ke summoned to you?"


    Zhao Jing was startled and immediately extended his hand to receive it. His eyes widened as he asked, "Why is it that even Father Zhong has one?"


    "Only the Prime Minister''s Estate has it, shouldn''t the Residence of Regent have it?" Dongfang Wenming snorted, and looked at her coldly, "The Prime Minister''s Palace has it, the Regent''s Palace will have it too. However, what I have, he may not even have it! " He stared straight at her, causing Zhao Jing to feel a chill run down his spine.


    This man was not lightly sick?! You still don''t stop bickering with Cobb?

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    Zhao Jing carefully examined the letter that had been handed to him by Dongfang Wenming. The truth was that Zhong Fu had indeed transcribed it many times. It could be vaguely seen from the handwriting that both the letter in Kobold''s hand and the letter in Dongfang Mingming''s hand had been written by the same person. Whether it was the brush or the finishing touch, it was all done in one go! Zhao Jing couldn''t help but furrow his brows. He stared at the pink mark on the corner of the letter with a slightly focused gaze.


    Up until now, Zhao Jing had already seen three identical letters written by the same person. All of them had the same imprint of makeup on them. Was this a signal from Chung Fu? If so, what was Chopper trying to imply?


    "Is the Emperor sure Cobb has the same letter in his hand?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Looking at the letter in his hand, Zhao Jing raised his head and glanced at Dongfang Wenming before heavily nodding. "From the handwriting, it really does seem like it came from a person." It''s just that I find it a little strange. Didn''t Father Zhong notice the strangeness in the letter? From start to finish, the handwriting of this letter is rather sloppy.


    "What does this mean?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Zhao Jing fiddled with the letter in his hand. "This means that someone is copying something that was prepared a long time ago. When he was writing this letter, Zhong Fu hadn''t even thought about it!" Even someone as wealthy as him would need more than five cars to think! Besides, does Zhong Fu think that he is a man of great talent or talent? "


    "Those from Duke Ming Palace are disdainful of writing and ink!" Dongfang''s words were not clear and concise.


    "So!" Zhao Jing spread out his hands. "Zhong Fu is copying all these letters. I wonder how many more letters there are outside!"


    "For what purpose?" Dongfang Wenming looked at her with a slight frown on his forehead. This little girl''s mind was not small, she could even see this much. It could be seen that she hadn''t been idle in the palace all these years. She did not have the ability to expand her influence, so she expanded herself. This little brat was more and more worthy of her status and position.


    Dongfang Wenming was not annoyed. On the contrary, he was rather appreciative. The woman who went against the current had an unconcealable tenacity. This force was a sharp blade on the battlefield, a sword that had been sharpened over ten years by the blacksmith. How many fools are there in the world? How many are there who are truly wise and foolish?


    Someone like Dongfang Wenming, who thought highly of himself, had an innate cold aloofness in his bones. The loneliness and loneliness in his heart made him especially eager to have a real opponent. The happiest thing in life was that he would meet his match and encounter a good talent! Only a real opponent would truly understand the loneliness of being at the top, and feel a sense of empathy for each other! That feeling was even more tempting to him than meeting true love!


    Zhao Jing, on the other hand, didn''t think too much about it. In front of the people from the East, any amount of thought would turn into a conspiracy. Thus, she had to pretend to be magnanimous in order to gain his trust and live longer. At this moment, Zhao Jing was still pondering over the letter in his hand. "From what I''ve seen, it should be a net streaking through the sky. The one who wishes for it will be caught!"


    "The one who wants to take the bait?" Dongfang Wenming thoughtfully looked at her. "Interesting!"


    "I feel that the person behind this is very smart. He knows that the Residence of the Regent and the Prime Minister are at odds, so he wanted to use this opportunity to kill someone. He wanted to use these letters to stir up conflict between the Residence of Regent and the Residence of Prime Minister. Zhao Jing explained in all seriousness, "In this way, they''ll be able to effortlessly make you two kill each other!"


    Dongfang Wenming looked at her with a strange gaze. "Your majesty is very clear on this. It''s as if you''re used to doing this kind of thing. Such experience is truly admirable! Your Majesty is wise and wise, this subject is truly far from being able to compare with you! "


    Zhao Jing raised his brows. "Father Zhong, you must have tried to kill me. Aren''t all of my gifts bestowed upon me by Father Zhong?" It was Father Zhong who told me to share my thoughts, but in the end, he said them in a bad way and Father Zhong was no longer willing to listen! " She curled her lips in displeasure. "If I knew this would happen, I wouldn''t have said it!"


    "Who else have you been talking to?" Dongfang Wenming suddenly asked.


    The implication was, had she told Cobb?


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips. "I said something, but I didn''t say it in detail!" I only promised him that I would trust him, that''s all. What did his father want to ask him? I will never lie to you. If Father Zhong has something to say, he can just ask directly. Why do you have to be so weird?


    "What are two men jealous of?" Dongfang Wenming slightly raised the space between his eyebrows.


    Zhao Jing smiled like a thief as she said, "Didn''t Father Zhong say that there was an example made by the Emperor of Mourning?" Since mournful emperor has the name of Zhexiu, then I should also ¡­ What about being a man to his father? Besides, our Dragon Bed is completely collapsed. I guess there are some things that don''t even need us to tell you, and others must have seen them for real. Don''t you think so, Father? "


    Dongfang Wenming sucked in a deep breath. "Everyone says that a girl''s face is thin, why do I feel that the emperor has set a precedent?"


    When Zhao Jing saw his current appearance, he had the intention of dodging, but in the end, his enthusiasm was piqued. "Father Zhong might not know this, but I am actually a thin-skinned person." "Not only is my skin thin, but my flesh tender. Didn''t Father Zhong touch it already?"


    Dongfang Wenming stared at her for a long time. Finally, he let out a long sigh, shook his head, and walked outside. "Just focus on your own skin and skin, don''t interact too much with Cobb." He paused at the door. "Coburst is too clever, and you have been in his presence for too long. Be careful not to show your fox tail, and then the Emperor will have to pray for his own good fortune!" People who make fun of others will be made fun of sooner or later. If you don''t believe it, just wait and see! "


    Zhao Jing stood at the entrance of the imperial study, looking at Dongfang Wenming''s departing back. His eyes were sinister, and he couldn''t help but mutter under his breath, "Then ¡­" "Let''s wait and see!"


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan stepped forward cautiously.


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath. "Shuge, where''s the letter?"


    Wei Shuge hurriedly handed the letter over and closed the door to the royal study. When Wei Shuge saw Zhao Jing sniffing the letter, she stared at Zhao Yuannan with a stupefied expression. She subconsciously thought to herself, "What''s going on?"


    "Smell, smell?" Zhao Yuannan didn''t know what was going on either. He only remembered that Zhao Jing had said that the letter had a smell. After Zhao Jing put down the letter, Zhao Yuannan hastily asked, "Does the emperor smell anything?"


    "I''m not a dog!" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "Shuge, are you sensitive to fragrance?"


    Wei Shuge shook her head. "This servant is only sensitive to the smell of blood!"


    Zhao Jing curled his lips. "Then what about Jinghong?"


    "Of course, Jing Rong is different. She was exceptionally meticulous with the things in these girls'' homes. Your majesty, don''t forget where she came from." Wei Shuge smiled. "Whatever the emperor wants to do, just say it!"


    "The letters in the hands of Cobb and Dongfang Buming are exactly the same as yours. The content is the same, even the smell in the corner is the same. " Zhao Jing looked meaningfully at Wei Shuge. "I feel that the smell is very pungent. You should ask Jing Hong to give it a try. Maybe there will be some special results!"


    Hearing this, Wei Shuge brought the letter close to her nose and sniffed it, "Why can''t this servant smell it?"


    "If everyone could smell it, wouldn''t they have been discovered long ago?" Zhao Jing narrowed his dangerous eyes. "Letters cannot be spread out!"


    "Understood!" Wei Shuge nodded.


    Zhao Yuannan was puzzled. "But Your Majesty, you''ve chosen all the questions. How can the prime minister and the regent not fight?" Furthermore, in this way, the Prime Minister and the Regent would have to view you as a formidable opponent. If an official wanted to control the imperial court, he or she would not be able to tolerate the wise emperor! If you do this, there will be danger!


    "There is bound to be a danger of being exterminated if one were to act recklessly in front of the Qi Yun Mountain, but it is not so for Cobalt and Dongfang Wenming. Cobb needed wings, and if I was an extremely mischievous, sloppy-looking Monarch, I wouldn''t be able to work with him, and I wouldn''t be able to deal with that old fox Qi Yunshan. But Dongfang Wenming, he doesn''t need a fool to drag him down. In a situation where there is a tiger behind a wolf in front of him, he needs support! " Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back. "I''ve chosen a few obvious questions. Even if I didn''t tell them, they would still be able to see through me. Therefore, in their eyes, I''m just a little smart!"


    Zhao Jing had never brought up the issue of the pink mark. It was necessary to leave something for him! And this time, Zhao Jing had done the right thing. The pink mark had indeed been a signal left behind by Zhong Fu.


    At this moment, Jing Hong was in the "Drunken Flower Red" backyard. There was a corner of the letter inside the envelope. There was not a single word on it, but the fragrance of makeup was faintly mixed in. Being in the brothel, Lin Feng was naturally very familiar with these items. What was even more unexpected was that Jing Rong''s ancestors were people who made incense. It was only after a family situation took a turn for the worse, that they found themselves in the Devil Palace.


    The fragrance drifted past his nose, and Jing Hong closed his eyes as he carefully smacked on it. She stood there motionless, the space between her eyebrows twisted tightly. What was this smell? It was slightly pungent, and it could be seen how strong it was.


    Suddenly, Jing Hong opened his eyes wide. "Stay here for the incense!" With her red lips slightly raised, she stared at the corner of the letter in her hand with a smile that was somewhat proud of herself, "I was wondering what kind of thing it was. So it''s this kind of thing, it''s really vulgar!" He turned around and wrote a letter and passed it to the messenger. Jing Hong specifically ordered, "You must deliver this letter to the palace master personally, and you are not allowed to pass it to anyone. If we miss a single detail, we would rather destroy them and not leave them behind! "


    "Yes sir!" The messenger left immediately.


    Guests'' Aroma was something that was not common, but it was also a common sight. Although men couldn''t distinguish the various scents, they could discern them very clearly. The so-called guest staying incense was naturally something that only those who stayed would need. Due to the bright color and strong smell, most people would not use it. Only those flowery streets and willow alleys could be used. After all, they were relatively cheap and had a large production volume.


    Hearing Wei Shuge''s words, Zhao Jing frowned slightly. "Flower streets and willow alleys?" Do you mean to say that Chung Fu might have been hidden in the brothel? " She suddenly laughed, "In that case, wouldn''t we be letting Zhongfu get away with it? This was his first time coming to the capital, and he had already been treated like this. Wasn''t this guy overjoyed? This time, we have truly taken advantage of his efforts and have allowed him to have a good time! "


    Wei Shuge laughed lightly. "Jinghong also said that not only the brothels could use the guest staying incense, but there is also a place where they would be happy to use it."


    Zhao Jing raised the center of his brows slightly. "Pear Garden?"


    "Yes!" Wei Shuge nodded her head, "Shuge has already checked the source of the guest fragrance in the capital. If there are any traces, she will not be let off!"


    Zhao Jing rubbed the tip of his nose. "You have to be fast. Both Dongfang Wenming and Ke Boya aren''t idiots!"


    Zhao Yuannan, who had been silent all this time, said thoughtfully, "This servant remembers that the largest Pear Garden in the capital is like a spring breeze park! When my father was still young, this servant often went to this garden to listen to plays. Those who were able to enter were all well-known people, and I''ve only heard that this garden has a lot of history! "


    Zhao Jing frowned. "Who''s the owner of this garden?"


    Zhao Yuannan tried hard to recall, "It seems like his last name is..."

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    Zhao Yuannan thought for a long time before saying, "Oh right, my surname is Ming. I think my name is something ¡­" Ming Ge? That''s right, it was Sir Ming Ge! However, he had heard that this person had appeared mysteriously. Very few people had actually seen him! Furthermore, in this Spring Breeze Extreme Park, everyone is extremely secretive. No one would dare to lightly mention him. "


    "He''s just the boss of Pear Garden. So what if his business is flourishing? It''s not like Pear Garden is doing something shameful. Why would they be so mysterious? " Wei Shuge was puzzled. "Could it be that in this Spring Breeze Paradise, there is nothing that can''t be exposed?" "Otherwise, how could he pretend to be mysterious? A merchant would actually act like he''s being meticulous."


    Upon hearing these words, Zhao Jing couldn''t help but chuckle. "Do you think everyone is like you? Do you really think they can let you off the hook so easily?" Since the Spring Breeze Extreme Park was the capital''s number one pear garden, it could not help but attract big trees and many enemies. Everyone has the instinct to protect themselves. The more mysterious they are, the less of a sense of crisis they will feel! " She let out a long breath, "This person knows his way around, he is definitely not an ordinary person. "If there is a chance, I truly want to have a good look!"


    "All the knowledgeable people in the world, all the capable people, I''m afraid the Emperor wants to meet as well!" Zhao Yuannan couldn''t help but laugh. "But the world is big, and there are too many capable people. Can the Emperor see them?"


    "If you are able to win the hearts of the people in the world, you will be able to meet them even if you can''t!" Zhao Jing faintly smiled, and a faint warmth spread out between his brows, as if a spring breeze had just passed by. She stood with her hands behind her back. Although she was a woman, she had the bearing of a man!


    Zhao Yuannan stared at her, lost in thought.


    Currently, the Residence of Regent and the Prime Minister were searching for Zhong Fu throughout the capital. From Zhao Jing''s point of view, the more secure the capital was, the safer it would be. In this way, the murderer must not have dared to act rashly. Only the Regent''s Estate and the Prime Minister''s Estate could make a move. Even if they were not directed at the murderer, they would still be able to intimidate him! This move was truly excellent. It didn''t cost Zhao Jing a single soldier. If he couldn''t catch the culprit, then he would alert the enemy! Those who were already dead would not be able to come back to life, so he could only try his best to preserve their lives, so that no one could be killed!


    The facts proved that this method was effective. Even after the end of the Autumn Exam, there were no more deaths. This made Zhao Jing feel rather gratified. After all, everyone who died could become her loyal subjects in the future! She thirsted for talent and desperately needed this fresh strength to strengthen herself. Her young wings thirsted for toughness, and she craved wings even more to soar into the sky.


    Because it was Shi Zhonggu who presided over the Autumn Competition this time, many people found it difficult to put their hands into it. Even if they wanted to, they could only do some small things. When Emperor Xian was still alive, Shi Zhonggu was one of those people that refused to budge. The older he got, the more stubborn he became, and his temper was even more impressive. Whoever dared to make a move in the Autumn Trial, this old thing would most likely use the alcohol to scold him until smoke rose from his ancestors'' graves!


    During the last poetry contest, although Zhao Jing had left the Full Moon Mansion because of some matters, the names of the top three had appeared in Zhao Jing''s hands every other day. If she remembered correctly, the person who had seized first place on that day should have been a man named Lu An Nian, followed by Huo Wugou.


    Thinking up to this point, Zhao Jing raised his head and looked at Shi Zhonggu, who was standing in front of him. He smiled confidently, "Sir, are you here to deliver the good news to me?"


    Shi Zhong Gu saluted. "This old subject really doesn''t know how to respond to Your Majesty''s words." This official came to deliver the news, but whether it was good news or bad news, the benevolent can see the light and see the wise. We have already chosen the top three tests for the entire night. As for the rest of the Hall Competition, it will all depend on your luck! "


    Zhao Jing looked meaningfully at Shi Zhonggu and asked, "Does Lu Annian have any relationship with mister?"


    "The Emperor''s intelligence has increased to the point that he''s able to guess the truth!" Shi Zhonggu did not deny it.


    Zhao Jing chuckled. "That''s not something I''ve guessed. I''ve long since gotten my hands on the essay from the poetry contest. Lu Annian''s literary style is just like how it always was for Mister. His battling skills are simply the second mister." He looked extremely weak, but he was actually extremely stubborn to the extreme. If you are truly Teacher''s disciple, then you can say that you are younger than blue and better than blue.


    Shi Zhonggu nodded, a little embarrassed. "His Majesty''s eyes are really poisonous. This Lu Ansheng is a good seedling." This humble subject''s words were not empty words. Does Your Majesty know who Lu Ansheng''s father is? "


    "I don''t know!" Zhao Jing shook his head.


    Mentioning this, Shi Zhonggu''s face showed some regret. "The late Emperor passed away more than two years ago. This humble subject has accompanied the Emperor for all these years, so it''s fine if I tell the Emperor. Lu Annian''s father had been under General Bai for a long time, and Bai Yunxiao had placed him in a very high position. He was Lu Ying, one of the three most powerful generals under his command. When it comes to this Lu Ying, I have no choice but to say a few more words. It was a pity that Bai Yunxiao had been set up as a traitor. He had implicated three generals, including the nine clans of the three generals, and had ended up in a miserable state! It is the entire Tiger Master who is going to die with me for this matter! "


    "After the destruction of the tiger master, the Eastern clan rose to power, from the initial internal strife to the control of the military. At that time, there were rumors and rumors. The puppets below speculated that the Bai Clan was the doing of the Dongfang Clan, which was why Dongfang Wuzheng, the father of Dongfang Mingming, had made the family oath in front of the emperor. The people of the Eastern clan must not go against the rules ¡­ He had lost all of his descendants! Heaven destroys Earth! "


    This was the first time she had heard of the Bai Clan case. "However, I have also seen quite a few files in Teacher''s Wen Yuan Pavilion, and there doesn''t seem to be any files regarding the Bai Clan''s conspiracy!" Is it sealed in the Ministry of Justice? "


    "After the Bai Clan''s nine familial exterminated, this scroll was completely burnt to ashes!" Shi Zhonggu let out a long sigh, "What a pity. The Bai Clan is a family of heroes, and they are generals for generations. In the end ¡­" He shook his head. "It''s a pity that the three generals under Bai Yunhuan''s command ended up in a worse state. At that time, this old official and a few ministers were suspicious of this case, but the Emperor insisted on doing so and resolved the matter quickly. "So there''s nothing we can do about it. There''s no trial and the case has been decided directly. We can only try to preserve this loyalty as much as possible!"


    "After Lu Ying died, all the sons under his knees were killed. Only one of his concubines escaped and gave birth to Lu Ying''s last son, who was also known as Lu An Nian. "In the end, he was taught by this humble subject to be the valiant general. When the late emperor was still alive, he didn''t dare let him join the official position, but now it''s you, the emperor ¡­"


    Although Shi Zhonggu was intelligent, the Emperor was still the Emperor. Even if he had wrongly killed Bai Yunluan, how could the Emperor possibly admit his mistake to the people of the world? Thus, even if the Emperor knew that he was wrong, when the descendants of the Bai Clan appeared again in front of him, for the sake of his dignity as an Emperor, he would only let this mistake continue and would definitely not let these people live.


    However, Zhao Jing was just a puppet. She wanted to get out of this predicament, so she had to rely on these people. At the very least, right now, Zhao Jing needed to make a breakthrough. He needed to accumulate strength and wait for the day when he would be able to accumulate enough strength.


    "Aren''t you afraid that I will kill him if you are so honest?" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "You should have known that Eastern Illumination would be very happy to see such a scene!" "If I want to please him, this is a good opportunity!"


    Shi Zhonggu coughed lightly, "That subject has no other choice. I can only hold this subject''s crabapple pear and drink it to ease a thousand worries!"


    "Wait!" Zhao Jing''s eyes lit up. "Teacher, you''re not that stingy. With such a good thing like the plum blossom, isn''t it boring for a single person to enjoy it?" We can talk it over, we can drink it together. " Zhao Jing fawned over him and said, "Sir, why don''t you let me try the eight, nine, and ten pots first? What do you think?"


    Shi Zhonggu''s eyes widened as he blew on his moustache and laughed coldly, "Does Your Majesty think that we''re drinking water? Eight, nine, ten pots? This old official''s total is just a few jars, no way! "No way!"


    "Then three to five pots will do as well!" Zhao Jing curled his lips and took a step back.


    Shi Zhonggu thought for a moment, then raised a finger, "That''s all!"


    Zhao Jing clenched his teeth and desperately held out his second finger. "Mister Mo, please don''t be stingy. In the future, even if I get some good wine, I will give you half of it. We have come and gone, so let''s exchange courtesies!"


    "Alright!" Shi Zhonggu harrumphed twice, "Just two jars, bring it to the emperor tomorrow! "However ¡­" He lowered his voice. "Your majesty should take it easy. If your father finds out, he''ll skin you alive!"


    "I don''t dare to be picky, at most, the most I will complain till my ears hurt!" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "But I''m used to this kind of thing. I''ve worn out my skin to the point where it''s rough, so I''m not afraid of him!"


    Shi Zhonggu laughed dryly. "The emperor says he''s not afraid. When we meet tomorrow, the cat sees the mouse!" Forget it, this old subject shall go and settle this first. Tomorrow will be the Hall Competition, and the Emperor will be preparing for it. Fortunately, the top three ranks have met the Emperor before.


    Zhao Jing did not forget to remind him, "Don''t forget my crabapple and pear wine!"


    "I know, I know!" Shi Zhonggu waved his hand impatiently and walked out with his body hunched. He paused for a moment, then turned back. "By the way, your majesty, is the Regent sick?"


    Zhao Jing frowned. "I''ve never heard of it."


    "I''ve heard that the Regent is sick, but I don''t know if that''s true or not. It''s almost time for the Hall Competition to begin. For someone to suddenly appear, don''t cause a ruckus! " Shi Zhonggu bowed, "This old official will take his leave!"


    Zhao Jing nodded with a slightly gloomy expression. Was he sick in the East? Last time, his illness had made it known to everyone, so why was he so quiet this time? He still remembered two days ago when he left, it was full of vigor. No matter how he looked at it, it didn''t look like a sick man.


    "Shuge!" Zhao Jing shouted.


    Wei Shuge hurried in from outside. "Your majesty?"


    "Dongfang Wenming is sick, why didn''t he report it?" Zhao Jing said.


    Wei Shuge was stunned for a moment before she smiled awkwardly. "But your majesty, that isn''t considered an illness!"


    Zhao Jing didn''t understand. "Being sick means being sick. What do you mean not being sick?"


    "Your majesty, is a pillow considered an illness?" Wei Shuge asked.


    Zhao Yuannan snickered from the side, "Your majesty, the regent is just a pillow! They really aren''t sick! "


    A pillow?


    The corners of Zhao Jing''s mouth twitched. "A distinguished Regent can actually put his head down?" How long has he been in bed? It can''t be that you''ve been lying in bed for a few days, right? "


    "The last time I walked from here, this servant saw the Regent holding his neck. These two days, they have been covering even more tightly, and their necks are crooked wherever they go! " Wei Shuge had also sneaked a peek at Zhang Xuan and nearly burst into laughter at that moment.


    "Are you saying that the last time he left my side, he ¡­" Zhao Jing tilted his head. "So it''s like this?"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge nodded.


    Zhao Jing suddenly smiled ¡­

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    Zhao Jing had kept quiet about the reason for the lack of a clear "pillow" in the East. She vaguely felt that it was her little girl''s thoughts. After all, it was her own little secret, a kind of shy young girl. At that time, she didn''t know the reason for her embarrassment, but later on, she realized that it was because the young girl was full of spring. She had just carried the weight of the world and had forgotten her original appearance.


    Tomorrow was the Hall Competition, and Zhao Jing was still thinking about taking a good rest tonight. Who knew that he would forget about his angina pectoris? He was so caught off guard. Humans should not get carried away, or else they will suffer very soon.


    The main door of the sleeping quarters was tightly shut. Zhao Jing was curled up into a ball as he sat on the edge of the soft couch. His small face was terrifyingly pale. Perhaps it was because she had been too comfortable these past few days. Even if she had occasional pains, they wouldn''t hurt so much. It made her forget the pain she had once suffered. Now that the pain was so serious, he could barely hold it.


    Zhao Jing was like a hedgehog as he curled up and hugged her tightly. He couldn''t help but let out a painful moan as tears welled up in his eyes. She didn''t owe anyone anything, so why did she have to endure such pain? What in the world was Dongfang still trying to do?


    Suddenly, a pair of hands stretched over.


    Dongfang Wenming entered quietly. He didn''t know why, but every time she felt pain, he seemed to have sensed it and was able to rush over at the first possible moment. Dongfang Wenming seemed to be accustomed to it. He gently picked her up and stuffed her into his embrace. Her ice-cold hands that were in so much pain tightly gripped onto his clothes, like a silent accusation.


    He lowered his eyebrows and looked at the small girl curled up into a ball. She was curled up in his embrace like a hedgehog whose entire body was standing straight up. He looked at her tears coming down soundlessly just like that.


    The man''s extremely good-looking eyebrows slightly raised as he used his rough fingers to pry open her lips.


    Zhao Jing''s eyes were red as he looked at his raised eyebrows. His long eyelashes fluttered in the candlelight, obscuring the light in his eyes. She looked at him as he primly parted her lips, and suddenly tears began to flow from the corners of her eyes. She was really in pain, but more of it was fear, fear of some unknown being inside her, fear of the future.


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t say anything. He was just a bit entranced by her blood-stained lips. He reached out his hand to touch her ice-cold face, and then he pinched her exquisite chin and gently lifted it up.


    In the next moment, Dongfang Cunming suddenly lowered his head, and unexpectedly touched her blood-stained lips.


    Zhao Jing''s eyes suddenly widened. The moment the scorching hot breath made contact with each other, it was as if everything in the world had suddenly stopped. She tightly held onto his clothes and could clearly feel the warmth coming from between his lips. Something warm and soft was being gently licked along her lips, bit by bit swallowing the smell of blood on her lips. This feeling of gentleness and nostalgia caused people to become obsessed with him. For a moment, Zhao Jing didn''t know how to respond. He could only stand there stiffly, allowing himself to do whatever he wanted.


    The East didn''t seem to be satisfied yet, so in the end ¡­ He pushed the smell of blood into her mouth. The tongue that had sucked up all her blood was now moving wantonly around her mouth, constantly absorbing the fragrance and beauty that belonged to her. He put one hand around her slender waist and the other on the back of her head, not allowing her to pull away.


    For a moment, he actually thought of something. Although it wasn''t the time to burn yet, it was still a taboo for him. An unknown weakness gradually emerged from his chest area. However, he did not know why this secret joy was revealed at the end of the abyss.


    Zhao Jing felt as if he had been bewitched. Wasn''t this man a martial general? Why did she overturn all of her feelings for the military general? He knew how to play chess, he knew how to tease people, and now even his soul had been taken away by Ye Zichen. She panted heavily, unable to move as he held her in his arms. However, because of this, it seemed as if his hands had moved away from her pain, and her angina pectoris had become much lighter.


    "Does it still hurt?" In the end, he released her, pressing his forehead against hers. His voice had an indescribably quiet and hoarse tone, making it hard to describe what he felt. It made one''s hair stand on end when they listened to him.


    Zhao Jing''s mind was still somewhat muddled, but he only leaned against his chest and did not say a word. The pain had almost taken half of her life, and now she didn''t even have the strength to speak. She just wanted to stay here quietly, that was all!


    Dongfang Wenming saw that she was very weak in his arms, so he didn''t say anything more. He stretched out his hand to stop the blanket on the soft couch from covering her, allowing Zhao Jing to fall into a deep sleep for the night in his embrace. She had slept in his embrace so many times over the years that even Zhao Jing couldn''t count anymore. She was afraid that at the very end, she would unconsciously turn this warmth into a habit.


    Therefore, Zhao Jing had been restraining himself this entire time. However, this person was well versed in the major matters of the world. He played with power techniques, but he didn''t know what was on the young girl''s mind. Thus, he blindly came over and messed up her mind. She raised her head to look at him. The faint mark on her neck was only an outline. She could not help but smile.


    The bosom of the East was warm!


    After daybreak, only Zhao Jing was left lying on the soft couch, resting. There was no trace of Dongfang Wenming by his side. There seemed to still be some of his aura remaining in the hall, but the temperature around him had long since disappeared. Zhao Jing tightly wrapped the blanket around his body, and an air of frost that hadn''t disappeared for a long time appeared in his eyes.


    Today was the Hall Competition. Although Qi Yunshan was not in the capital, most of the civil officials in the imperial court were from the Qi Party. They had already passed the test. Previously, Shi Zhonggu had been in charge of the Autumn Competition, so it was not up to them to make decisions. Now, it was up to Zhao Jing to make decisions. Even Shi Zhonggu only stood to the side and watched coldly. That was all!


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t show up, so the top three rankings for the Hall Competition were quickly posted at the bottom of the Imperial City.


    Champion: Geng Weizheng.


    Rankings Eye: Lu Annio.


    Flowers Exploring: Huo Wugou


    Other than Geng Weizheng, Lu Anniang and Huo Wugou had also shown their faces at the poetry meet, so it wasn''t that rare for their names to appear on the rankings. No one had thought that he would suddenly become the top scholar. For a time, the crowd was full of discussion, thinking, who was this Geng Weizheng? They hadn''t even seen his face before, so why did he suddenly become the chief?


    After the announcement of the results, the puppet emperor, Zhao Jing, was no longer of any use. Thus, Zhao Jing could only stand at the street''s entrance with his hands on his hips. He looked at the crowd gathered around the front of the list, and a slight frown appeared on his forehead. What was the use of the current glory? The future in the future, wasn''t it playing chess with others?


    Not far away, Wen Rusheng stood with his hands behind his back. Zhao Jing saw him, but he didn''t greet him. Instead, he turned around and left. When she turned around, Wen Rusheng also turned around, but she couldn''t see Zhao Jing.


    "Young master, what''s wrong?" The scenery asked.


    Wen Rusheng''s expression turned slightly startled, as though she had sensed something. "Nothing."


    After watching the liveliness, Zhao Jing returned to the Full Moon Restaurant. Since the Autumn Competition had ended and there was still no news of Zhong Fu, she was naturally anxious. As soon as he sat down, Jing Hong, dressed in the clothes of a waiter, pushed the door open under Li Yiheng''s nose.


    "Young master!" Ye Zichen bowed.


    Zhao Jing nodded slightly. "Have you found him yet?"


    Jing Hong shook his head. "Our people have always been guarding outside Spring Breeze Paradise, but we didn''t reap any rewards. I had no choice but to investigate it myself. However, after searching through the entire Spring Breeze Paradise, I couldn''t find the person that the young master is looking for, so ¡­ " Jing Hong didn''t finish his sentence.


    In fact, even if she hadn''t said it, Zhao Jing was well aware of the situation. He wanted to say whether or not Zhao Jing had made a mistake. Although the rouge was most likely used by the people from Pear Garden, and the probability of it being the Spring Breeze Paradise was greater, it was still inference. In the end, they had not seen it with their own eyes, so it could not be counted!


    "Did he really guess wrongly?" Wei Shuge hesitated for a while. "If it wasn''t Spring Breeze Park, where would we be locked in? The entire capital city had been overturned by the Residence of Regent and the Prime Minister, why couldn''t they find anyone? [I don''t think the Crown Prince would make such a ruckus like this. He just left some imprint on the letter for no reason. Is it just for fun?]


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. Where was Zhong Fu hiding? Could it be that he was hiding under his own eyelids? After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing looked around. "Then why don''t we think about it. If you were the mastermind behind this, where would you hide the crown prince to arouse the suspicion of the Regent''s Estate and the Prime Minister''s Estate?"


    Everyone was speechless, and for a moment, no one could think of a reason.


    In Zhao Jing''s mind, Zhong Fu was a very insightful person, uninhibited and somewhat ¡­ The look of a scoundrel. No matter where he was, he would not let himself be taken advantage of, so he must be hiding in that corner now, waiting to escape. He loved freedom so much that he could not even stay in Phoenix City. How could he possibly be someone else''s captive peacefully?


    "Watch carefully!" Zhao Jing came back to his senses. "If you see that something is wrong, then you will stir up some trouble. You don''t have to do it yourself!" She looked at him meaningfully. "Do you understand?"


    Jing Hong nodded. "Understood!" She couldn''t stay any longer, so she saluted and left.


    There were so many people searching for Zhong Fu in the capital, so Zhao Jing didn''t dare to take the lead. Otherwise, if he didn''t get his hands on the man by then, he would be exposed. Jing Hong and the rest were her eyes and ears buried in the Imperial City. She absolutely could not allow anyone to discover them prematurely. Otherwise, no matter who it was, they would all have the ability to force the young Emperor, Zhao Jing, into a corner. Even more of them had reached Qi Yunshan''s ears. Zhao Jing would only die without a complete corpse!


    Even Dongfang Wenming and Ke Bo Ling couldn''t find him. This hidden hand was indeed powerful. At the same time, it also proved that this person''s brain and skills were truly top-notch. What was his purpose? Why? If he had plotted against the River and Mountain Painting, Zhao Jing was afraid that he would lose to the point where not even his bones would remain!


    But at this moment, where was Zhong Fu?


    Actually, Zhong Fu''s days weren''t too good either. He initially thought that Zhong Fu was a snake trying to take advantage of those girls, but now these people seemed to have come to life and pounced on him. Although these women were alluring and charming, each with a beautiful figure, Zhong Fu could only feel disgust towards them. He had barely managed to deal with them for two days, and now, he could no longer hold back.


    "Like I said, I don''t like to have outsiders around when I take a bath. Don''t you understand?" Zhong Fu gritted his teeth.


    The ladies didn''t mind, as Zhong Fu had been doing for the past few days. "Then please give us the clothes. You can wash them however long you want!"


    Zhong Fu threw his clothes out, "All of you, get out!"


    The door closed, and the corner of Zhong Fu''s mouth twitched in anger as he soaked in the bathtub. He ruthlessly rubbed the scars left on his body by those girls. This bunch of idiots thought that just because they took his clothes, he couldn''t run away? He was the young master of Phoenix City, what could he do without clothes? Picking up a tablecloth, he wrapped it around his waist and quietly opened the window.

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    Zhong Fu, who was wrapped in a tablecloth, was obviously in a sorry state. However, after observing for the past two days, besides taking a bath, they would be more relaxed. They really didn''t have any chance to escape. Thus, Zhong Fu had already noticed that outside the rear window of the bathroom was Long Street.


    However, the rear window of the bathroom was sealed, and there were a few locks on the inside, so they had to be cut off to get out. This way, it would still alarm the people outside. However, what they didn''t know was that because Zhong Fu was a son of the Zhong Family, he was spoiled by his father''s women since he was young. He didn''t study properly nor did he dance with swords and guns.


    After some thought, he leaned against the door and listened for any sounds. Then he fiddled with the water to indicate that there was someone else in the room. He was still soaking in the water. After confirming that there was no sound from outside, Zhong Fu took out a hidden metal wire from under the table and easily unlocked the rear window. Then, he gently opened the back window.


    The first breath of fresh, free air washed over him, and his mind cleared a great deal. This made him even more determined to leave. No matter what, he had to escape!


    At the right time, an oxcart passed by on the long street. Nie Yan wondered if the oxcart was heading to or out of the city. Zhong Fu had just arrived at the capital and had been hiding all this time. He was not familiar with the capital and did not know where he was at the moment. However, Zhong Fu changed his mind. He also slashed with his saber. Instead of being trapped here, he might as well fight with it. He might as well close his eyes and jump.


    Normally, if he were at this height, he would be fine with a light leap. However, he had been fed medicine for the past few days, so he didn''t have any strength left in him. If he didn''t jump well, he would definitely be injured. However, he really desired the feeling of freedom. Even if he was injured, he couldn''t care less!


    The oxcart sped past the door, and Changle fell into the haystack behind it. The haystack at the edge of the haystack buried him in it. He did not know what was at the back of his head, but he felt like he was seeing stars. His mind sank and he immediately lost consciousness. He could only allow the oxcart to pull him out of the city.


    After a while, the people outside the bathroom realized that Zhongfu had run away. The windows were wide open, so he didn''t know when the crown prince had run away. Although the back window led to the main street, it was very quiet and very few people would go there. Therefore, everyone immediately went to chase after them. However, after chasing for a long distance, he still did not find any traces of Zhong Fu. No one had ever seen Zhong Fu before. A living person then disappeared into thin air.


    No one could afford to take responsibility for this matter, so they naturally had to report it to the higher ups as soon as possible.


    "Trash!" Even through the screen, he could feel the anger of the woman. However, even though she was angry, her voice was still very clear, "Retreat all the people that went out. No one is allowed to act rashly without my permission!"


    The woman in the lead nodded. "Mistress, could this grandpa ¡­"


    "Is it too late? I never do anything without confidence!" Behind the screen, the woman quietly stood up, "Go and collect your own punishment!" When the voice fell, the person had already left.


    The woman saluted and quietly left, instructing everyone, "Change all the furnishings, especially those rooms!"


    Now that he was gone, it was a good thing he didn''t know where he was, so as long as he changed out of the way, nothing would be a problem. After all, the range of Zhong Fu''s movements at that time was too small. Even if he were to come back, he might not be able to recognize the room that originally imprisoned him. Master had always been meticulous when it came to his work. Even if someone was watching outside, they would not be able to find Zhong Fu here. This was his ability!


    Zhong Fu was awakened by the sound and opened his eyes to reveal an enlarged face. It frightened him so much that he immediately sat up and almost bumped into the head. Zhong Fu quickly looked around. In the darkness of the night, he could not see who the other party was. All he could see was that the gate behind him was open and light shone out from within the courtyard.


    "Young master, he''s awake!" A child laughed excitedly.


    The man rubbed the tip of his nose and replied in a deep voice, "I''m not blind!"


    "Who are you?" "What is this place?"


    The man took the coat from the boy''s hand and casually threw it on Zhong Fu''s face. Wearing clothes first is so ugly! "


    "Hey, hey, hey, what are you saying?" Zhong Fu patted his chest, "How come I don''t have two taels of meat on me? Open your dog''s eyes and look clearly! "


    "Take a good look at what?" The man grunted, "Look at the top half or the bottom half? You didn''t shed tears of gratitude after getting on the train, and even had the nerve to shout ''Young Master''.


    "Why are your words so vicious?" Zhong Fu felt a chill run down his spine. A wise man does not fight when the odds are against him. Of course he had to wear the clothes they gave him. Otherwise, if he was caught red-handed, wouldn''t he be shamed to death? He was in a hurry to get even with Zhao Jing! The capital was under the watch of the Emperor, yet he had actually tormented a prince like him. Who else could it be but Zhao Jing? He was relying on Zhao Jing!


    The man walked into the yard with his hands behind his back, "If you want to speak nicely, go to the picket fence! But looking at your current appearance, even if you go to Gou Wai Yuan, I''m afraid that even if that person doesn''t like you, he would still have to beat you up to get you out.


    "Gou Wai Yuan?!" Chung Fu huffed and puffed, and rushed towards him as he dressed. "Who the hell are you? His words were really sarcastic and sarcastic! To think that you were dressed in a long robe and looked like a scholar. I didn''t expect that your words would completely lack the air of a scholar, and that you would be insulting! From my point of view, you didn''t fail this autumn''s examination, did you? Such a huge rage, it seems like the people under the heavens owe you tens of thousands of silver! "


    The man stopped in his tracks and turned back to look at Zhong Fu coldly. His gaze was like a knife as it swept through Zhong Fu''s body. "You hedonistic son of a b * tch, your embroidered pillow is stuffed with grass!"


    "Hey hey hey, who''s the embroidery pillow? "Who''s the idiot?" "Are you looking for a beating?"


    The little boy hurried forward to stop him, "If it wasn''t for my young master coming out to take a look, you would have been thrown into the sewer long ago. Let me tell you, don''t you dare repay my kindness with your hatred, and bully my Young Master for being so powerless! "


    Zhong Fu chuckled, "Look at him, does he look like he''s powerless? He had f * cking words that were as sharp as a knife, and his words were so mean that they could shoot out thousands of arrows at the same time! For him to go to the battlefield and confront the enemy, even three thousand soldiers would not be able to withstand his spittle! " He circled around the man, then moved closer to sniff at him. "There''s no air of calligraphy, just a little spirit. It doesn''t seem like a scholar rushing to take the exam."


    "We are not the scholars who are rushing to take the exam!" The child explained.


    The man reprimanded him, "What''s the use of talking so much to him?" Go back to sleep, and get up early tomorrow! "


    "Get up early to go to Beijing?" Zhong Fu rolled his eyes. Right now, he had no money on him. Looking at his surroundings, it seemed like he was in the outskirts of the city, so he didn''t know how far away he was from the capital. If he wanted to return, he would have to find a helper. He sized himself up and found himself in a sorry state! He was afraid that he would be caught before he could even enter the capital!


    As if he had seen through Zhong Fu''s thoughts, the man slowly approached him. His pitch-black pupils reflected some cold light as he said, "We are going to the capital, but even if you want to follow us, I don''t plan on bringing you with me!" He pointed at Zhong Fu''s feet. "If you have feet, you can always walk slowly!"


    "That oxcart ¡­"


    Before Zhong Fu could finish his sentence, the man had already turned and entered the courtyard. "I''ve already bought the ox-cart, don''t even think about getting a wheel!"


    Zhong Fu was so furious that he stomped his feet, "You fake scholar! Don''t you know what ''rescue in the river'' means? This young master has met with misfortune today, but when I become rich next time, you will have time to beg me! "


    "Young master, let me explain one last time. Our young master is not a scholar, and what he hates the most are the pedantry of scholars!" With that, he walked into the yard eagerly.


    The cold wind was blowing into the collar of his coat. He was wearing a coat that had been given to him by the man, and inside there was nothing but a tablecloth. Forget it, a wise man does not fight when the odds are against him. Right now, he couldn''t prove his identity, nor could he prove his identity. He could only make the best of it.


    Although this dilapidated courtyard didn''t look too good, it was still able to shelter him from the wind and rain. We''ll talk about it after tonight!


    This place was originally a farmhouse at the foot of the mountain. There was a couple with a child. Usually, they relied on an ox-cart to make some money for them to live on. He was already very poor, and there wasn''t much to entertain at the moment. There were only a few dry pancakes and some rice porridge that was so thin that it could not even reach rice.


    Zhong Fu took a bite of the pancake and felt his teeth ache. He then turned his head to look at the man under the candlelight. Unexpectedly, he ate as if it was nothing out of the ordinary, as if he was used to it. Zhong Fu thought to himself, "He must have come from some remote corner. He is not the son of a noble, he definitely is not some foppish young lord who is used to eating delicacies from the sea and mountains." It must be a bumpkin. He''s here for Bighead.


    Thinking like this, Zhong Fu felt proud in his heart. He was truly the Young Master of Phoenix City, the heir to the Duke Palace! No matter how bedraggled he was, he was still much better than that hypocritical scholar!


    At night, not daring to sleep, he dressed himself in the clothes he had brought him and made up his mind to follow the man into the city. It would be much easier for them to enter the city with someone to conceal themselves. They wouldn''t be found immediately by the Regent''s Manor or the Prime Minister''s Manor. Of course, there were also those mysterious people! Now that these people wanted to dig three feet out of the ground to find him, he definitely couldn''t let them do as they pleased! Besides, the Crown Prince had gone against the rules of the imperial government by going into the city without being summoned by the King! If things went wrong, he would have to suffer!


    As soon as the sun rose, Zhong Fu heard sounds coming from the room next door. It seemed that the man was talking to the child and had mentioned something about silver. He was probably giving the child some money. Zhong Fu stood up with a grunt. He felt an indescribable fear towards this person''s harshness, so he decided to hide in the haystack of the oxcart.


    As the carriage began to move, he breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that he hadn''t been discovered. Who knew that in the next moment, light would suddenly fall in from outside, causing him to cover his eyes with his hands.


    A casual laughter sounded in Zhong Fu''s ear, "Young Master is right, this person is indeed hiding here!"


    Hearing this, Zhong Fu lowered his hand and rolled his eyes at the road, his face full of dejection. He leaned back against the haystack without moving, looking like a scoundrel who could do as he pleased. He didn''t believe that after getting into the car, they would still be able to get him out.


    Who would have thought that the man would actually make the driver stop the carriage and say coldly, "Throw him down!"


    Zhong Fu exploded immediately!

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    "How heartless of you. How can you just stand by and watch me die? It''s just hitchhiking into the city. It''s not like it''s taking up too much of your space or making you lose any blood, do you really have to be so ruthless? "Let me tell you, if you''re willing to let me off, I can see you again in the future ¡­"


    Before Zhong Fu could finish his sentence, he heard the man interrupt him, "Then we don''t need to meet again!"


    Zhong Fu was so angry that he choked to the point that he couldn''t say a word. He suddenly had a feeling that this man was his nemesis and was here to oppose him! Was what he said wrong? No matter what he said, he was found out?


    After thinking about it, Zhong Fu couldn''t help but snort, "Do you dare to tell me, what is your name? "We have a long time ahead of us!"


    "You want to know?" "Please!" He sneered, "Why aren''t you getting out of the car yet?"


    "I won''t go down!" Zhong Fu held on tightly to the ox-cart, "Unless you give up on this ox-cart, you will have to take me into the city." Let me tell you, I have a bad habit. The more others want me to do something, the less I will do it! If you push me too far, no one can escape unscathed! "


    The man looked at him for a while before spitting out a few words, "I''m Wen Yuye, remember this name!" He cast a sidelong glance at Zhong Fu. "You''ve seen a lot of rascals, but you''re such a naive little kid!"


    "Wen Yuye!" "I''ll remember you!"


    "It would be best to remember that everything you did today was given to you by me." Wen Yuye stared coldly at him, "You have to return it in the future!"


    Zhong Fu forced a smile, "Don''t worry. If I gain benefits, I will definitely repay you twice in the future."


    "I will never be able to keep up with your words!" Wen Yuye said.


    Chung Fu nodded. "Of course! I will do what I say. As long as you can help me today, I will do what I say. If you have any requests in the future, this young noble will definitely repay you! "


    "Give him the way!" Wen Yuye spoke up.


    Along the way, Zi carefully pulled out a bundle from the haystack. It was obvious that it had been prepared long ago. Lu Zi stuffed the bundle in his hands into Zhong Fu''s arms. "Nuo, last night our Young Master sent someone to clean up the mess for you. Hurry up and change!"


    "Last night?"


    "Young master knows that you will definitely follow us, but I''m afraid that your outfit is ¡­ There were people chasing him from behind. If he was not dressed up well, he might have been taken down before he even entered the city! We don''t want to cause trouble, we only want to safely and safely enter the city. Therefore, if you wish to follow us, you''d better do as our Young Master has instructed! " He said with a smile.


    "You already knew that?" Zhong Fu suddenly had the illusion that he had been tricked.


    "If they were charging in like you, wouldn''t they make us eat to the point that not even their bones would be left?" Wen Yuye harrumphed, "If I tell you to change, then change. If you keep talking, then get out of the car!"


    Zhong Fu scoffed. "You brat, remember this. If Young Master is going to be rich again in the future, this debt will have to be paid!"


    "When you''re rich, I''ll give you three kowtows and nine kowtows. Is that enough?" Wen Yuye had a look of disdain on his face, "Hurry up!"


    Zhong Fu untied the backpack at an unhurried pace, and the oxcart continued to stagger forward. The next moment, Zhong Fu cried out in shock, "Wen Yuye, you madman, you actually made me wear red makeup? Is there something wrong with your head? "Let me tell you, if you dare to humiliate this young master like this, this young master will definitely not let you off!" As he spoke, he jumped to the front of the ox-cart and grabbed Wen Yuye''s clothes as if he wanted to hit him.


    Fortunately, his reaction was fast, and he immediately grabbed hold of Zhong Fu''s wrist. With a backhand sweep, he forced Zhong Fu back to the back of the ox-cart.


    Zhong Fu trembled in anger. "How dare you tease me!"


    "If you''re teasing, then there''s no need for all this. I should have let you follow me into the city and stopped you at the city gate. I should have let you off the hook. Why did you waste your time letting you muddle through?" Wen Yuye spoke at a leisurely pace, "Whether or not you want it to be your place, whether or not you can enter the city, is up to you! If you don''t want to, then do it, there''s no need to implicate us! "


    He was a little nervous along the way. Fortunately, he had reacted quickly or else he would have injured the Young Master, "Our Young Master is doing this for your own good. Don''t touch him. If you hurt Young Master, I will fight you to the death! "


    "I''ll count to three. You decide for yourself!" Wen Yuye''s face darkened. It was clear that he had lost his temper.


    Zhong Fu clenched his teeth. If he didn''t disguise himself, it would be difficult for him to enter the city. Even if he did enter the city, he would still be like a turtle in a jar. Today, the vice general beside royal father was searching for him throughout the world. If he did not enter the capital, he would be brought back to Phoenix City and imprisoned! The next time he wanted to escape, it would not be that easy.


    The oxcart stopped in the middle of the forest. Zhong Fu shyly went behind a tree and did not come out for a long time.


    Seeing that his master''s expression wasn''t too good, it seemed that he had been waiting for too long, so he hurriedly greeted, "Young Master, I''ll go take a look!"


    Wen Yuye didn''t make a sound, but hurried along the way. "Young master, are you ¡­"


    Zhong Fu walked out from behind the tree nervously. The young man was very handsome, and when he put on his daughter''s outfit, it added a bit of the gentleness of a girl. Perhaps it was because he was embarrassed, but Zhong Fu''s face was even redder. He didn''t dare to look anyone in the eye, causing others to feel that this shy girl was very pretty. There were a few girls'' shyness and a belly full of young girls'' feelings.


    "Get in!" There was not much to talk about.


    Zhong Fu had already taken off his hair. His hair was hanging down his back, making him look like a real girl! As long as he didn''t speak, he wouldn''t reveal anything. If his father knew about this, he would probably skin him alive! After all, he was the heir to Duke Ming''s Mansion, and he actually wanted to put on this daughter''s disguise and show off her skills to the public?! Zhong Fusheng swallowed a mouthful of saliva. He couldn''t help but curse at Zhao Jing in his heart.


    Zhao Jing, oh Zhao Jing, you better open your eyes to the heavens and protect me from being caught this time. Otherwise, if I end up in such a sorry state, you just have to wait for me to deal with you! This young master will make you suffer until the end!


    When entering the city, the guards at the city gate looked at each other. Zhong Fu kept his head down, but seeing that the young lady who had yet to leave the pavilion was afraid of strangers, he did not attract anyone''s attention. Although Wen Yuye was a new face, the capital was already bustling with activity. There were also many customers, so it was not surprising that he came and went.


    Entering into the city, Wen Yuye took Zhong Fu to an inn to pick out a room, and paid some silver to let the farmers leave.


    Zhong Fu followed Wen Yuye in, and just as he closed the door, he couldn''t help but say, "When will I be able to change out of my outfit? I can''t wear this all the time, can I? "


    "Whenever you feel safe, you can change it on your own!" Wen Yuye glanced at the road. He opened his bag and took out a new set of clothes and placed them on the table. Wen Yuye said indifferently, "Your clothes are right there. You can leave at any time!"


    "This set of clothes was newly made. Your figure is similar to my young master. Yesterday, when young master saw you wearing his clothes, he decided to keep this set for you!"


    "That good?" Zhong Fu raised his eyebrows. "A good conscience?"


    "The one you''re wearing is also pretty good!" Wen Yuye drank the water, and there was a clear look of playfulness in his eyes.


    "You!" "You just wait for me!" Now, he did not dare to go out. He had to wait for the sound of the wind to die down. "Oh right, why did you guys come to the capital?"


    He didn''t dare to make a sound, "I''m going to get water!"


    Only Wen Yuye and Zhong Fu were left in the room.


    Zhong Fo sat down. "You are neither the eager scholars nor the businessmen. Just who are you people?"


    "Answer me first!" Wen Yuye looked at him, "From the looks of it, you don''t look like a complete scoundrel." Fleeing from the city and wanting to come in, one could see that there was someone in the capital you wanted to see, something you wanted, something you wanted to do. But you don''t dare to return to the city alone, and must find some cover. I assume that someone is looking for you, and only you can say for yourself whether or not it''s a friend or foe. "


    Zhong Fu was at a loss for words. Could this person be a fortune-teller?! No matter how accurate his calculations were, it was as if he had personally witnessed it himself!


    "When you were unconscious, I saw the clear lines on your palm. There was not even a little cocoon between your palms, so you must be either rich or noble!" Wen Yuye continued, "You speak rudely and without any manners, so you are obviously very used to it! "Insolent and a little official, isn''t he the son of an official?"


    Zhong Fu swallowed a mouthful of saliva. "Is this a god''s divine calculation?"


    Wen Yuye looked him up and down, "He''s still young and he''s always ridden horses. If he''s from an official''s family, he should be someone who worships the martial arts!"


    "You ¡­" "How did you know?" Was there something wrong with him? But that''s not right. In such a short period of time, he hadn''t said anything that revealed his identity. Moreover, Wen Yuye never asked him anything, so how did he know that he was the son of a general? Thinking about it, Zhong Fu felt that Wen Yuye was definitely trying to trick him! Right! It must be an unrelenting battle!


    Wen Yuye must be trying to trick him, so Zhong Fu made up his mind. He would not easily reveal his own emotions, lest he admit it when the time came.


    "The people who usually ride are different from the ordinary people, especially between these two groups ¡­ Unconsciously, the width and distance of the walking posture are revealed! " Wen Yuye said calmly.


    The next moment, there was a crisp "pa" sound. He had just returned with hot water when he froze on the spot, his eyeballs almost rolling on the ground. He hurriedly stood in front of Wen Yuye, blocking his way. "How can you make a move?"


    Zhong Fu was exceptionally excited as he pointed at Wen Yuye''s nose and cursed, "You scoundrel, you actually dared to look at two sides of a person ¡­" You should take advantage of someone when they are in danger! "


    The cup in Wen Yuye''s hand immediately shattered, "Scram!"


    "With a hypocrite like you, I don''t want to be with you!" He turned around and walked out, but stopped when he reached the door. If he went out, wouldn''t he be walking right into a trap since Dongfang Wenming and Cobb had called all the people in the capital to look for him? Moreover, why would he have to scram just because Wen Yuye told him to scram? No!


    After thinking about it, Zhong Fu sat back down. "I''m not leaving!" I want to keep an eye on you so that you, a scoundrel, don''t go out and harm others! I must help the people to get rid of all the harm, and I must not let you have the chance to do bad things! "


    He was stunned. What the heck? He immediately explained, "We are not here to do bad things. We are here to collect Second Young Master''s corpse!"


    "The way!" Wen Yuye shouted, but he didn''t dare to say anything else along the way.


    Zhong Fu froze, "Corpse collection? Second Young Master? Your brother? " He looked at Wen Yuye and suddenly thought of something. He had initially been called by Dongfang Buming and Cobb to be found and pursued. It seemed to be after the murder case of Full Moon Residence. Zhong Fu once asked about that scholar''s name. Wen Yufeng?


    "You''re called Wen Yuye?" Beauvoir froze.

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    Seeing the look of astonishment on Zhong Fu''s face, the frostiness on Wen Yuye''s face gradually disappeared, as if he had been relieved of a great burden. His gaze towards Zhong Fu also softened a bit, no longer as sharp as before.


    Realizing that he had lost his composure, Zhong Fu immediately calmed down, "This happened just before the exam, so the entire capital''s citizens have heard of it." Although the officials tried their best to keep it a secret and didn''t dare to spread the news, but... You know that, how can an unhurried opening be blocked so easily! "


    "You''re trying to explain!" Wen Yuye touched the corner of his mouth. There was some dark red blood on his fingertips, and his lips were cracked by his teeth! Zhong Fu''s slap just now was really ruthless. Now, Wen Yuye''s mouth was filled with the taste of blood.


    "Everyone knows about this. I''m not explaining it, I ¡­"


    "The authorities said it was suicide!" Wen Yuye narrowed his eyes, "But I don''t believe it, even though my little brother is pedantic, he will not look down on himself. Even when there was a great drought in the North, he would never give up his life even if he lost contact with me. All his life, he had desired to become an official and seek for the welfare of the people of the world. Before that, he would never die on his own! " With that, Wen Yuye slowly stood up.


    "You suspect him?" Zhong Fu curled his lips, "But the magistrate court ¡­"


    "The imperial government was afraid that the consequences would be too great. That''s why it said it was committing suicide!" Wen Yuye narrowed his dangerous eyes and looked coldly at the people walking in and out of the window. "Otherwise, the Prime Minister wouldn''t have sent people to find me so quickly. Could it be that he wanted me to collect the corpse?" Even though he was under the feet of the Emperor, he couldn''t care so much about it. Before I came to the capital, I heard from the Prime Minister that this might involve a certain power. Even if we find out, the magistrate court would not dare to conduct the business! "


    Wen Yuye paused, and then looked at Zhong Fu with an unwell expression, "Because of this, I left the Prime Minister''s Palace, and went to the capital alone. I''d like to see what kind of power and power they are, to be able to get away with it after killing someone. A single suicide was a waste of an innocent life? Where is the logic in this? "


    "You mean, involving nobility?" Zhong Fu''s heart was trembling. He hadn''t heard of anyone having any influence over the rich and powerful. Could it be ¡­ He had lost his wallet twice. The first time was because Dongfang Wenming, and the second time was when he just entered the capital. Zhong Fu felt a bit guilty. Dong Fuming and Ke Bo Li had spent a lot of effort to find him. Could it be that they suspected that he was the one who killed those two scholars?! There was no enmity between them, so why would they take it from him?


    Could it be that the imperial government couldn''t find the murderer and wanted to find a scapegoat? However, Zhong Fu''s identity as the crown prince was the best shield. Zhong Fu suddenly came to a realization. He reckoned that he was an excuse for the imperial court to quell the public''s anger!


    "What, you know this powerful person in the capital?" Wen Yuye looked at him meaningfully.


    Zhong Fu felt a little awkward, "I''ve not been in the capital for too long and I haven''t been able to get a good understanding of the situation. How could I possibly know any powerful people in the capital? By the way, when are you going to collect your brother''s corpse? And after the body? Home or... Stay? "


    Wen Yuye sucked his lips. Half his face was badly swollen, but it was also in extreme pain. He touched his face. "What do you think?"


    "I''m not a bug in your stomach, how would I know what you''re thinking?" Zhong Fu took a deep breath. "But it would be for the best if you could stay. I think your brain is really good. Maybe you can find the murderer who killed your brother!"


    "Isn''t that you?" Wen Yuye said.


    "How could I possibly kill him? I don''t even know Wen Yufeng!" Chopper blurted out.


    Just as he asked the shop owner for two cooked eggs, he heard this and immediately stood up straight like a hedgehog. He immediately rushed in front of Wen Yuye and stared at Zhong Fu with a guarded expression.


    For a moment he didn''t know what to say.


    "Even you can''t kill him!" Wen Yuye sighed lightly and pushed open the door. "There''s no need."


    He hurriedly handed the egg over and said, "Young master, I''ll help you massage your face to go and get swollen!"


    Wen Yuye reached out to take it, "I''ll do it myself!" He looked at Chung Fu. "Don''t want to say anything?"


    "You''re such a chicken thief! How could he be so deceitful?! Forget it, it''s fine to tell you so that you won''t suspect evil in the future. I, Zhong Fu, am the heir to the Duke''s Mansion. We were born magnanimous. The case of the scholar being killed had nothing to do with me. I don''t know why, but after these two murders, the Regent''s Manor and the Prime Minister''s Manor pursued me relentlessly. But it wasn''t them that I met you. At that time, I was already captured by a bunch of mysterious people. "If I wasn''t smart enough to catch an oxcart passing by, I''m afraid I wouldn''t be able to get out!" Zhong Fu lightly sighed, "This is what happened!"


    "Duke Ming Palace?" Wen Yuye''s expression suddenly changed, but he quickly regained his composure, "No wonder the Regent''s Estate and Prime Minister''s Estate are looking for you! To enter the capital without a summons, do you know what this crime is? If someone were to visit your Duke Palace in the imperial court, you will implicate the entire Phoenix City. "


    Zhong Fu was stunned for a moment. "I came here alone with a soldier, what''s the big deal?" Besides, I''m not new to the emperor, I''m just here to talk to the young emperor about old times! It''s just reminiscing, why make such a big fuss over nothing? "


    "Making a fuss over nothing?" Wen Yuzhan frowned, "That is a severe crime of exterminating nine clans. Is it something that you can hide with a single sentence? The crown prince had been spoiled by people at home. He didn''t even know how strong he was when he left! Wang Law, was this something you were playing around with? Even if you are the monarch, you can''t help but have the Son of Heaven commit the same crime as the commoners! " Moreover, the emperor didn''t have any real power to speak of. At most, he was just a puppet.


    Zhong Fu didn''t say anything else. He was dressed in his daughter''s clothes, holding a cup of water as he drank silently.


    Seeing this, Wen Yuye didn''t say anything more. He rolled on his face with the hot egg, hoping that the swelling would subside tomorrow. Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing to leave like this.


    However, this night was still not peaceful.


    In the middle of the night, the sound of chaotic footsteps came from the street. The first thing they did was to get up from the floor and rush to the window. There were patrolling soldiers everywhere on the street. It seemed that something big had happened.


    Zhong Fu was still in a daze, and was immediately scared awake. With a pale face, he hid by the window, watching the chaotic scene on the street. He was completely lost, "Could it be that they are here to capture me?"


    "We don''t need that many people to catch you!" Wen Yuye narrowed his eyes. "Something must have happened!"


    "Are you sure you''re not here to capture me?" Zhong Fu''s voice trembled, "Didn''t you say that if I were to be captured, it would be a heavy crime to execute the entire Nine Clans? "Now that they have me, isn''t that fine ¡­"


    "Fortunately, you have a good dad!" Wen Yuye snorted lightly and looked at the running soldiers on the street with disdain, "No matter if it''s the Regent or the Prime Minister, they will only make this matter a trivial matter and won''t dare to reveal it to the public. Otherwise, they will be going against Phoenix City! If your father were to attack the capital when he was angry, even if he could not win, it would greatly damage the imperial government''s strength! So if they want to capture you, they must not alarm anyone, and they must even cover up for you for a long time! "


    Hearing these words, Zhong Fu let out a sigh of relief, "As long as you didn''t capture me! As long as that''s not the case! " However, why was it so lively in the middle of the night?


    "Could it be that someone died again?" He interrupted.


    Wen Yuye''s eyebrows suddenly tightened.


    Could it be ¡­


    The continuous sounds of footsteps disturbed Qing Meng, as well as Zhao Jing''s dreams. Zhao Jing was originally light asleep, but she was awoken by this. Her eyes were wide open as she looked at Wei Shuge in disbelief. "Say it again?" Who died? "


    Wei Shuge''s breathing quickened. "Your majesty, the freshman Geng Weizheng died because of loyalty!"


    When Zhao Jing heard these words, he immediately lifted his blanket and got off the bed. "How did he die?"


    Wei Shuge hurriedly changed Zhao Jing''s clothes. "It''s said that he hanged himself. His condition is very similar to Prince Wen''s. There are no traces of a struggle in the house. He just hanged himself." When the servants woke up at night, they saw that there was a black shadow moving in the master''s room. Then, they realized that the window was not closed. When they stood at the window and looked, they were nearly scared to death. Geng Weizhong was hanging under the beam like a sausage, swaying in the wind. When he was saved, he was no longer breathing and his body was stiff.


    Although he was the top scholar for the new Imperial Examinations and had yet to be conferred the title of official, he had suddenly died just now when the name of the name of the top scorer was announced. Where was the dignity of an emperor? The new top scorer died just after the Autumn Examination, this was the first time for Da Xia to come to court. So at this time, everyone rushed over.


    After Zhao Jing put on his clothes, Zhao Yuannan came in from outside. "Your majesty!"


    "How was it out there?" Zhao Jing hurriedly asked.


    Zhao Yuannan''s face turned slightly pale. "The Prime Minister has personally gone over. Now, the Military and Horse Division, along with the Ji Province, have strengthened their defenses outside the city. If the murderer was still here, it would be impossible for him to escape! If they were to even kill the top scorer today, the imperial government would probably become a laughingstock! "


    "We all know that the prime minister won''t kill himself, but the murderer must do it in a way that no one will be able to find him. He must have a really good mentality!" Zhao Jing stood up and walked outside. The night was dark and the wind was cold. It was extremely cold. Zhao Jing shrunk his body as he stood outside the door of the sleeping quarters with a white mist in his mouth. "I''m afraid this time, the four sides are going to take action!"


    "The four sides will only receive cases from officials. They usually have the authority to act first, but the ones who die this time are the new top scholar and officials of the imperial court. They should be accepting the cases." Zhao Yuannan said, "However, the head of the Four Great Sects, Lord Nangong Zhe, is a person who is hard to talk to. Relying on the gold medal in his hand, he doesn''t put anyone in his eyes and does whatever he likes! "


    "Only those who have the ability will have a sharp horn!" Zhao Jing straightened his body. "Uncle Ke should be looking for him."


    Zhao Yuannan shook his head, "Your Majesty''s words are wrong. Nangong Zhe and the Prime Minister had a conflict, the Prime Minister probably won''t be able to get him! However, the Regent was feasible. To Lord Nangong, the Regent had saved his life! The Emperor doesn''t know that Lord Nangong likes that bit of yellow soup just like Lord Shi! When Lord Nangong was drunk on the street, if it wasn''t for the Regent, he would have been trampled to death by the hooves of the horses! "


    Zhao Jing furrowed his brows when he heard this. "What happened to the plum blossom that Teacher gave me?"


    "He''s here!" Wei Shuge could guess what Zhao Jing was thinking. "Are we sending it over to Lord Nangong?"


    "If I send him, will he accept it?" Zhao Jing shook his head and smiled meaningfully. "When the Prime Minister returns, have him come to the imperial study to find me. I want to have a chat with him!"


    Upon hearing the summons, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan looked at each other in dismay. Then they turned to look at the Sweet ''n'' Sour Rice at the end of the corridor. Every time the Prime Minister made a trip, the Regent would follow. The Emperor was not afraid?!

 C125

    As soon as Cobb returned to his mansion, he was summoned to the palace. At the thought of entering the palace, Cobb''s eyebrows shot up. When the emperor was not in court, the administration of the court fell into the hands of the six yamen and the Residence of Regent. Even if there were matters to attend to, there was no need for the Prime Minister to attend to them.


    Fuzi was puzzled. "What''s wrong with you, Master?" When the Emperor invited you to the palace, why weren''t you happy? " Face to face was a good thing, but why did the master of his household seem to be in a difficult position?!


    "The emperor has a hound by his side!" "It''s not good to say that you don''t feel good to talk about it. From time to time, you even have to come out and take a bite of me. The least you can do is howl. Whose heart will feel good?"


    Fuzi froze for a moment. "Why are there such ferocious beasts in the palace?"


    "You''re right!" It''s a ferocious beast! " Cobb sighed. "Well, you wouldn''t understand!" Even though he said that, the annoyance on his face did not decrease. Every time he came out of the palace, he would meet Dongfang Mingming who was rushing into the palace. This fellow''s words were always loaded with bullets and sticks, as if he, Cobb, had stolen Dongfang''s heart and heart.


    The news of Cobb''s summons to the palace naturally did not escape the unidentified eyes of the East.


    Early in the morning, Zhou Zhiqian felt that his master''s face wasn''t looking too good. His spirit was exploding, and it looked as if he didn''t like anyone who looked at him. After reporting about the case history of the top scorer, Zhou Zhizhi cautiously asked, "Master, what should we do next?" There''s no news from the crown prince that the top scholar has been killed. Who knows who will be next? "


    Dongfang Buming slammed the cup in his hand onto the table. "A bunch of useless trash!"


    Zhou Zhizhi hastily bowed, "Your humble servant is useless, Your Highness, please forgive me!"


    "Has there been any news from Han Dong?" Dongfang Wenming stood up and walked into the yard. He looked at the orchids that filled the yard and then looked up at the splendid day. It was clearly a warm and sunny day, but why was he feeling so depressed?


    "Not yet!" Zhou Zhizhi lowered his head, "This trip to the Frontier Pass is a long one, I must have been delayed!"


    Dongfang Wenming took two steps before he stopped and turned back to look at Zhou Zhiqiang, "Did Cobalt really enter the palace?"


    Upon being asked this question, Zhou Zhiqian was stunned and nodded his head slowly, "Yes ¡­" "But Master ¡­"


    "Humph!" Dongfang Wenming walked with his hands behind his back. He took a step forward and never looked back again. "How evil, how lawless!"


    Zhou Zhiqian frowned and muttered to himself, "What happened to me?" The emperor had sent someone to greet him, saying that it was to ¡­ "Master!" Zhou Zhizi hurried to catch up. Seeing that his master''s complexion wasn''t good, he had to hurry up and follow. Otherwise, it would be terrible if something really happened! Looking at the direction in which his master was riding, it seemed like it was the Imperial Palace? The palace!


    In the royal study room, Cobb respectfully bowed. "Long live our Emperor!"


    Zhao Jing glanced at the crabapple pear on the table. "I presume you don''t plan on letting the Ministry of Justice interfere in the new scholar''s case. Those wineskin bags can''t find anything, so you still have to intervene!" "I''ve heard that Nangong Zhe likes to drink wine. This jar of wine is my personal possession, and this is the only one!"


    Cobb breathed a sigh of relief. However, he hesitated, "Why did the emperor send this subject to deliver wine to Lord Nangong? Since it''s an Imperial Wine, we can''t allow Eunuch He to send it.


    "I am the emperor, how can I condescend to lower myself to the nobility?" Although Zhao Jing had said that, he was actually implying that even if she hadn''t said it, Ke Er had a good idea of what he was doing. If the Emperor was too pleased with his subjects, it would be equivalent to placing him at the heart of the struggle, especially since Zhao Jing didn''t have any real power. It could be seen that Zhao Jing wanted to use him to rope in Nangong Zhe. Or perhaps, it would be better to have another friend than an enemy!


    "Isn''t the emperor worried?" He reached out his hand to brush the wine jug on the table. "Perhaps this official will ¡­"


    "This is my darling bone. If you dare to take it all for yourself, I''ll let you vomit it out just like that!" Zhao Jing smiled as he walked in front of Cobalt. He closed his eyes and sniffed, as if he could smell the fragrance of the wine in the jar.


    "This humble subject really doesn''t know that the emperor is so fond of wine!"


    "Wine is good stuff, but from the tone of my beloved official, the Prime Minister doesn''t usually drink much, right?" Zhao Jing smiled.


    Kobold nodded, "This thing is not very enjoyable to drink. Drinking too much will easily cause you to be disappointed. It''s easy to feel uncomfortable when you''re not drunk, but it''s easy to get into trouble when you''re drunk. It''s not a good thing after all, so we might as well just not drink it! "


    "Later, when I have a good drink with you, you will know that it is not the wrong person to drink with you! You''ve found the right person. White water to store the wine''s fragrance, a thousand cups of your best friend is too little! " Zhao Jing stared at the jar of wine with a bit of regret. "You can take this with you, but you don''t have to tell him it''s mine. It''s my gift to you. Just give it to him!" I ¡­ I believe in you! "


    The words "believe you" caused Ke Er to be startled. He silently stared at Zhao Jing.


    After a long while, Ke Er said, "Your majesty has treated this subject well. This humble subject will do everything in his power to not disappoint Your majesty''s trust!" As he said this, he withdrew the light in his eyes and no longer looked at Zhao Jing. "This official has entered the official''s office to seek peace and harmony in this world for the welfare of the people and to allow the common people to live a peaceful life!" "Your majesty the Emperor, this subject will definitely support Your Majesty. Even if I die, I must protect my master, Jiang Shan. May Hai Yan and He Qing live forever!"


    With that, Cobb bowed respectfully.


    Zhao Jing patted his shoulder. "I believe you!"


    "This subject... "The emperor can be so trusting ¡­" Cobb hesitated.


    Zhao Jing laughed. "Truly a despicable person. Don''t be a hypocrite!" Truly, a vile person is much better than a hypocrite. I believe that everyone has their own methods at times, not only you, but also me. "My beloved one and I can be considered the same kind of person, so I must have come to an understanding regarding what my beloved one is thinking in her heart!"


    Cobalt slightly raised his lips, his handsome face brimming with a young smile. When their gazes met, his gaze became gentle. He actually felt a sense of empathy towards the little Emperor. Zhao Jing made him feel like he was being valued and understood. He was friends, close friends. Life is hard to be a confidant, a good foal jubilee.


    When Dongfang Wenming came in, he happened to see the two of them standing face to face. Neither of them said anything, but there was definitely something wrong with their eyes! Dongfang Wenming coughed, and the two of them immediately withdrew their eyebrows and stared at each other. This time, Dongfang Wenming felt that there was a big problem! The two of them were mesmerized by what they saw?


    "This official will take his leave!" Cobb saluted.


    Zhao Jing nodded. "You may leave!" She knew that Dongfang was very suspicious, and that if he knew that Cobb had been summoned to the palace, he would come to see what was going on. The timing of the arrival of Dongfang Wenming was also perfect. He just so happened to see Zhao Jing and Ke Boya conversing with each other. The misgivings he had in his heart towards Ke Er Cong must be even greater! Zhao Jing was fully confident. If this happened, then the meeting in the East would be even more intense and the fight between the two of them would be even more intense!


    Cobb took the jug and left, and the study door closed behind him.


    Zhao Jing looked innocently at Dongfang Wenming. This bastard''s expression was simply too ugly. Taking a deep breath, Zhao Jing was the first to open his mouth and smile. "Father Zhong, what''s going on?" You''ve come in such a hurry, is there something urgent? "


    "What did Cobb call for?" Dongfang Wenming asked coldly.


    Zhao Jing thought to himself, if a traitor didn''t even have to bow, could it be that he was truly angered? But she had done nothing but order a jar of wine for Cobb, and he had seen it all. Then what was there to be angry about? Zhao Jing coughed lightly, "I was just giving him a jar of wine to get him to investigate the case of the top scorer. What''s wrong with that?"


    Dongfang Wenming''s face was cold as he stared at the little girl in front of him, who was smiling mischievously. There was nothing wrong with that, but when she closed the door with Cobb, the smile in their eyes was wrong.


    "Father Zhong, what''s going on?" Zhao Jing pursed her lips and stared at him blankly. Then, she suddenly became wild with joy. "Father Zhong entered the palace in such a hurry. Could it be that he discovered the whereabouts of Zhong Fu?"


    The little girl had a really big heart. She was pretending to be Cobb, while she was also pretending to be Zhong Fu. In the future, who knew how many pretty boys she would have in the stronghold. Sometimes Dongfang Mingming really wanted to cut open her heart and see how many pineapples there were.


    Dongfang Wenming took a deep breath. "There''s nothing wrong with that. It''s just that the Emperor is still the sovereign of the country after all. As for the matter of the four-sided door, even if Cobb didn''t want to, he would still show some face. Is the Emperor deliberately summoning Cobb down the steps? " Who didn''t know that Cobb had a feud with the Four Directions Gate!


    "Since you want to pull Uncle Ke over from Qiyun Mountain, I must spend more effort to please him. Aren''t you doing this for your father''s sake?" But from the look on his face, he does not seem happy at all! " Zhao Jing pouted. "If Father Zhong isn''t happy, then wouldn''t it be a waste of my time?" "He even gave up on our favorite plum blossoms!"


    Dongfang Wenming opened his mouth and looked at her drooping face. He then swallowed the harsh words that were about to reach his mouth. The little girl had grown up. If her pride was hurt, she would probably be angry for a long time. After thinking for a moment, Dongfang Wenming changed the topic. "Speaking of plum and pear, this humble subject still remembers that the emperor once promised this subject something. I don''t know if the emperor still cares about it?"


    With a thump in his heart, Zhao Jing raised his head and stared at him. After running through her memories and even her words, she suddenly thought back to that day when her peach blossoms were dazzling, and a dark red color covered the entire field.


    "I naturally remember that when the peach blossoms bloom next year, I will make full use of that promise!" Zhao Jing looked at him with slanted eyes.


    So she still remembered! Dongfang Wenming felt much more comfortable. It was evident that the little girl wasn''t lying to him.


    Zhao Jing broke out in a cold sweat. The East didn''t know what this meant. Was he trying to trick her? Or test her? And now? Did she pass? He didn''t know if Dongfang Ming was satisfied with this answer.


    "If this humble subject remembers correctly, this crabapple and pear wine should belong to Master Shi, right?" The East did not sit down in a hurry.


    Zhao Jing was startled. "That''s right, I shamelessly asked him for it!" It was just two pots, yet he was willing to part with one now. It felt like his heart was being cut by a knife. What a nuisance it was to have Cobb summon them to do it, and save Father Zhong the trouble. It was fortunate that I had sacrificed my beloved item, but in the end, Father Zhong did not appreciate it! In the future, I will no longer care about Father Zhong''s matters. No matter what Father Zhong wants to do ¡­ "Ah ¡­


    Zhao Jing''s waist suddenly tightened as his body floated in the air. He couldn''t help but shriek.

 C126

    Zhao Jing''s cry of alarm immediately caused Wei Shuge to panic. Wei Shuge raised her foot to kick at the door, but was stopped by Zhou Zhizhi.


    Zhao YuanNan hurriedly pressed down on Wei Shuge''s wrist. "Shuge, don''t be impulsive. It''s just daylight. Nothing will happen!"


    Wei Shuge gritted her teeth as she glared at Zhou Zhiqian. In the end, she managed to hold back her temper and said, "If anything happens to the emperor, I won''t let it go!"


    "Don''t worry, my master won''t do anything to the emperor, but if you guys dare to act blindly without thinking, then maybe not!" With a cold expression, Zhou Zhizhi gripped the hilt of his sword, "Retreat immediately! Don''t be rash, otherwise don''t blame me for being impolite!"


    Zhao Yuannan hurriedly pulled Wei Shuge to the side. If Dongfang Wenming did something bad to the emperor, it wouldn''t be at this time. Under the bright daylight, there were so many guards guarding outside the Imperial Study. The East did not know that Dongfang Wenming would not be stupid enough to openly seize the throne and kill his enemies.


    Zhao Jing could hear the commotion outside, so she stayed in Dongfang Wenming''s embrace and didn''t dare to say another word. She let out a sigh of relief when all the sounds outside disappeared. If Wei Shuge and the others were to rush in and see her in the bosom of the East, it was unknown what they would think.


    "Afraid?" Dongfang Wenming said.


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "Father Zhong is always so shameless. He looks at others as if they were himself. Does he think that everyone has such thick skin?" Finished speaking, she looked away, and softly snorted as though she was pouting, "If someone had entered just now, those who don''t know would think that the Regent really does treat you as a pervert! It''s fine if Father Zhong has no shame, but if he doesn''t even have face for me, then it''s fine too! "


    The next moment, Dongfang Wenming abruptly pinched her delicate lower jaw and raised it, forcing her to meet his gaze. "Does Your Majesty think it''s shameful to let others see you together with Your Majesty?"


    Zhao Jing was stupefied. He looked at his slightly angry face and naturally didn''t dare to say anything. She blinked her bright eyes and a look of grievance appeared on her harmless face, as if she had been bullied to no end.


    Dongfang Wenming let out a long breath, then let go of her hand and let her lower her head like a child who had made a mistake. He frowned slightly as he looked at her long eyelashes falling on her fair face. He gazed with a slightly despondent expression at her obedient appearance, at her curled up in his shadow, as if the thorny rabbit had become his sole possession.


    For a moment, Dongfang Wenming''s heart was filled with an indescribable feeling. He didn''t know what it was, and he had never truly felt it in all these years. He only felt that this feeling made him worry about his personal gains and losses. For someone like him, who was feeling his way up and down on the edge of a blade, this was not a good thing. Worrying about his personal gains and losses would only make him lose his cool judgment, leading to all his decisions being controlled by emotions.


    "Does the Emperor not remember that this subject had warned the Emperor not to get too close to Cobb?" Dongfang Wenming sighed lightly, "It was Qi Yunshan who taught you how to call on Uncle Ke. He''s no weaker than Qi Yunshan in terms of shrewdness. Right now, Qi Yunshan was out in the open, and with Uncle Ke summoning him to the capital, the two of them might be in cahoots with each other. "They are used to being cruel and merciless. If the emperor wants to have a showdown with a tiger, I''m afraid he''s still a bit too inexperienced!"


    Zhao Jing raised an eyebrow. "Father Zhong, are you worried about me?"


    "The emperor is someone who helped the emperor hold onto the throne with one hand. In other words, the emperor''s destiny is to be tied to this humble subject. We are the grasshoppers on a rope! Whether it''s this humble subject''s accident or the emperor''s matter, no one should even think of staying out of it. Only this subject''s heart is compatible with the emperor. The rest of us are only separated by the skin of the stomach! " His rough fingertips slowly brushed her delicate, beautiful face.


    Zhao Jing was in a bit of pain. Every inch of this person''s muscles and bones were as painful as iron. Every inch of skin on his palm was terrifyingly rough, but he liked to float on her body, especially her face! Every time he touched her cheek, she would feel as if she was carved into the edge of a blade. The feeling he gave her was like this, engraved little by little into her body, soaked into her bones and blood.


    "Does it hurt?" he asked.


    Zhao Jing nodded his head in honesty. He opened his hand, revealing his palm to his face. Her slightly cold fingertip carried the gentleness of a young girl as it brushed over the lines on his palm little by little. Finally, it slightly playfully rubbed the calluses on his palm. The palm of his hand was so rough, the hand that held the sword was full of calluses, and normally, life and death was at stake on the battlefield, so where would he have the time to take care of his hands? Although he was high and mighty, he was someone who had seen life and death through life and death. That was why the hardness and gentleness on his body was so different.


    "This humble subject''s hands, as long as it can kill, it is enough." "Smooth and delicate, not suitable for battle on the battlefield."


    Zhao Jing was unable to refute his words. There was nothing wrong with his words! Her fingertips were still moving around the palm of his hand as she nonchalantly asked, "Father Zhong, did you come to the palace today just to say these words? I have long since remembered these words in my heart, and dare not forget them at all times; there is no need for Father Zhong to say anything more. "


    "Didn''t Uncle Ke tell you that after the top scholar was killed, a patrolling soldier found a black shadow near the Supreme Fu Mansion?" Dongfang Wenming slowly opened his mouth and abruptly pinched her hands, and then she took out her fingers and held them in her palm. The warm glue felt extremely comfortable.


    Zhao Jing''s brow suddenly tightened as he stared disbelievingly at Dongfang Wenming. "Are you serious?"


    "The reason why Cobb summoned the Emperor to deceive him was because he was from the Supreme Fu Mansion. If anything happened to Qi Yunshan, it would be impossible for him to separate them from each other, so he tried his best not to involve himself in the matter. Otherwise, he would become the target of public criticism." Dongfang Xi''s eyes turned slightly cold. "If this news gets out, people will definitely suspect that this case has something to do with the Qi family. Even if Ke Bo Ling had a hundred mouths, he wouldn''t be able to explain it!"


    Zhao Jing nodded. "Qi Yunshan is not in the capital. If there is any problem with the Qi family, then it can only be an external aid from Ke Bo." He has a master-disciple relationship with Qi Yunshan, and is the head of a hundred officials. Even if this has nothing to do with him, no one will believe him! "


    Dongfang Wenming finally released her. "There''s still one more question. The emperor didn''t hit the nail on the head!"


    "I don''t understand. Can I ask for your advice, Father?" Zhao Jing looked at him with a puzzled expression.


    "The Emperor has never thought about why the black-clothed man could have disappeared without a trace after he murdered someone. Why did he still go to the Qi family?" If you were a soldier of the Qi family, would you bring disaster upon your family? "


    Zhao Jing froze on the spot. "No way!" Father Zhong''s meaning was, this black-clothed man was deliberately pretending to be him? Is it because the Lache family is under water? "


    "Does Your Majesty know what a symbiotic relationship is?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Zhao Jing frowned. "I know a bit!"


    "On the other side of the pass there is an extremely beautiful flower. Around this flower there must be a poisonous spider, and they are interdependent. Flowers can attract prey, let the spider have a hearty meal, and spiders can contain deadly poison can also stop those coveting the flowers of the hunter. " Dongfang smiled at her. "But if this poisonous spider no longer gets food, it will treat this flower as food. There were always two sides. One side became a Buddha, the other became a Devil! Does Your Majesty understand what this humble subject means? "


    Zhao Jing pondered over and over again. "Father Zhong means that from an outsider''s point of view, this assassin might be someone from Qi Yunshan or be related to Uncle Ke. This is the most intuitive way of thinking." However, anyone with a brain would understand that this was an impossible matter. They could have obviously killed people without making a sound, but why did they miss out in the end? Who were Qi Yunshan and Ke Boyu? Two foxes wearing human skin, always meticulous when doing things, it''s impossible for them to be so careless. "


    Dongfang Mingming nodded, his eyes glimmering with a bright light, as if he was saying, "This kid can be taught."


    "But if it''s just that, then wouldn''t it be unnecessary if the culprit had to walk in front of the Qi Family? "On the contrary, this place does not seem like it has three hundred taels of silver." Zhao Jing fell into deep thought. "I feel that there must be some other meaning behind this!" She frowned at him like a obedient student, waiting for his answer. "Can''t Father Zhong explain it all to me?"


    "Come here!" Dongfang Wenming lowered his eyes.


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips. Although he was somewhat hesitant, he still slowly walked into his arms. She could feel the warmth of his body as he bent over her, and even through her clothes she could feel the heat of his body. When he leaned into her ear and spoke, his warm breath was on her temples, causing her to subconsciously tense up!


    After a long time, Dongfang Wenming straightened up. "Does the emperor understand?"


    Zhao Jing nodded. "I understand!"


    "That''s good!" Dongfang Wenming let out a sigh of relief. "Your majesty, prepare yourself!"


    Zhao Jing lowered his eyes. "This move of retreating in order to advance is truly unimaginable. Only when Father Zhong fights with him to the point where he''s used to it, will he be able to see through it." If it was anyone else, they would have simply followed the directions given by Zhang Xuan and disappeared without a trace! "If that is the case, I am afraid that in the future, I will still be unaware of its true depths. This kind of shrewdness is truly too frightening!"


    Dongfang Bu''s eyes sank a little when he heard these words. When talking about the terror of others, wasn''t that also talking about him? He had been in the battlefield for a long time. If he could not deduce the enmity between them, he would have died many times over on the battlefield. The so-called "General Chang Sheng" was just leaving a bit more of a worry than others!


    Dongfang Wenming looked at her. The little girl''s face was a bit pale. She must be scared. Even if she was intelligent, she probably wouldn''t know what it meant to be shrewd and astute. Dongfang Wenming respectfully saluted and said, "Your majesty, don''t worry. This subject will definitely protect Your Majesty!"


    Zhao Jing nodded. "Father Zhong, are we really unable to avoid this?"


    "I''m not afraid of thieves stealing, I''m only afraid of thieves missing!" The East did not answer clearly.


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips. "Then ¡­" So be it! "


    "This humble subject obeys the decree!" Dongfang Wenming turned around and left.


    When Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan came in, Zhao Jing was standing by the window with his hands behind his back. It was unknown what he was looking at. He was actually so engrossed in it. The two of them looked at each other as they walked behind Zhao Jing. In the end, it was Wei Shuge who spoke first. "Is His Majesty alright?" The Regent, he... Did he bully you? "


    Zhao Jing recovered and let out a long breath. "He didn''t bully me. On the contrary, he taught me a principle."


    "What kind of logic is that?" Zhao Yuannan did not understand.


    Zhao Jing narrowed her eyes, her tone filled with an unconcealable coldness. "If you use your eyes to look at others, all you see is yourself." It is only from the point of view of others that you will understand the crux of the problem. I always thought that Dongfang Wenming was a self-righteous person, but now, I understand that the truly self-righteous person ¡­ It''s me, not him! "


    Zhao Yuannan was shocked, "What does Your Majesty mean by this?"


    Zhao Jing''s expression was cold and fierce as he said word by word, "That person ¡­" It''s coming back! "

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    Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge didn''t know who the ''person'' Zhao Jing was referring to, but they could tell from his expression that he definitely wasn''t a small character. Combined with Dongfang Wenming''s expression when he left, Zhao YuanNan and Wei Shuge looked at each other in dismay, feeling inexplicably anxious.


    What was even more disturbing was that by evening, some rumors had already spread outside the palace. Rumors were fiercer than those of tigers. This was probably the rumour that was fiercest at the foot of the imperial city!


    Wen Yuye had originally planned to go and identify the corpse, but now that the top scholar had been killed, who would care about Wen Yufeng''s case? Therefore, Wen Yuye could only drag it out for a while and wait until he passed the limelight of the top scorer case. The streets were bustling with activity right now. The citizens were whispering about the top scholar, and they were also mentioning the black shadow outside the gates of the Great Fu Mansion. Naturally, there was no doubt about the meaning behind their words.


    "Young Master?" He stepped forward and asked, "Then what about Second Young Master''s matter?"


    "If we don''t find out the truth behind this matter, Yu Feng might not be able to rest in peace even if he dies." Wen Yuye stood by the window, coldly watching the people on the street go by.


    Zhong Fu frowned. "I heard it too. All the commoners in the hall were discussing in private that the black-clothed man was found near the Supreme Fu Mansion shortly after the death of the top scholar." Heh, the meaning behind his words was that the culprit had snuck into the Supreme Fu Mansion. What kind of place was the Supreme Fu Mansion? Even if the evidence was conclusive, no one would dare to search! Even if Tutor Qi is not in the capital, he still has Prime Minister Ke Er in charge, who would dare be rash?! "


    Wen Yuye turned around and glanced at him, but he couldn''t figure out what it meant. He smirked, "I really didn''t realize that the crown prince could see the situation in the capital so clearly. Since he knew it so well, why did he have to leave Phoenix City and wade in this muddy water? If you were to fall into the hands of Cobalt or the Regent''s Estate, guess what your father, His Royal Highness, would do? "


    "Stop trying to scare me, I won''t do that!" I am me, and my father is my father! " Zhong Fu snorted twice, "Although my father doted on me, he was born into the martial arts world and relied on his fists and life to achieve his current status. Thus, he would definitely not give up on Phoenix City because of me alone. The citizens of Phoenix City, the soldiers of Phoenix City, they are far more important than me! "


    Obviously, Wen Yuye did not approve of this. When he heard these words, he let out a light, disdainful snort.


    "You don''t believe me?" Zhong Fu frowned, "This young master is not bluffing. Although my father only has a son like me, in Phoenix City, even if it''s my biological son, there''s nothing we can do!" You may think it''s a little sentimental, but it''s the truth! Life was not as important as power. It was easy to put down difficulties when one took it! Son... There are so many women in my father''s family, but my son will still have them, won''t he? "


    Wen Yuye looked at him but said nothing.


    Zhong Fu leisurely sat down. "I can see that you aren''t here to collect the corpse."


    "Then guess what I''m here for?" Wen Yuye sat down and poured himself a cup of water. He looked at Zhong Fu coldly. This pampered crown prince wasn''t that stupid after all!


    "I don''t have the leisure to guess with you!" I just have some intuition. You''re not that simple! From the beginning to the end, you never told me, what do you do? "From the looks of you, you don''t look like a son of a rich family, nor like the son of an official, but there''s a sense of mean acrimony in your bones, and a cunning old fox from the government!"


    Wen Yuye frowned slightly, "An old cunning fox? These words were truly ear-piercing. [If it is someone else talking, I will have a good debate about it. But since it is the Crown Prince, I will treat it as his praise.] "Thank you for your praise, Crown Prince. I hope I can live up to my reputation as a cunning fox in the capital!"


    "If you''re a government official, you''re definitely not a good one!" Chopper stared at him.


    However, the others couldn''t bear to listen any longer, "Your Highness, please don''t slander us. Although our young master didn''t do anything important, he isn''t the kind of person who goes against the conscience! Young Master manages Wenchang County, and currently, every family has been staying indoors all night, and you haven''t picked up a single thing from the road, who knows how many times better you are compared to those people who can''t even talk themselves into doing it! "


    "Wenchang County?" Zhong Fu widened his eyes. "Are you really an official?"


    "Untalented... It''s just a small official, a ninth rank county! " Wen Yuye mocked in a teasing tone, "And just as the prince had predicted, this official isn''t a good official! "To take advantage of others, to coerce others, to coerce others and to tempt them, and to do everything!" He leaned close to Zhong Fu, laughing in a low voice, "In fact, he even gave the order to let the fire go! Apart from killing people, this official has done all the petty tricks that the crown prince could think of! In order to achieve our goals, we will do anything. "


    With that, Wen Yuye straightened up. "Is Your Highness satisfied with this answer?"


    Zhong Fu stared at Wen Yuye in disbelief. He really couldn''t tell that this person was this ¡­ Looking at that gentle and gentle appearance, he seemed to be a weak and gentle person. Who would have thought that he was actually a vicious and vicious person? Zhong Fu thought to himself, this Zhong Fu is probably someone who would choose no matter what the result is. Whoever dares to provoke him will be in big trouble! This person could do anything!


    "Aren''t officials supposed to uphold justice for the people?" "Why are you doing this?"


    "Wicked and cunning, good people have to be even more evil than evil people in order to live in this world!" Wen Yuye''s eyes turned heavy.


    However, those words seemed to make a lot of sense.


    Zhong Fu rubbed his forehead. He knew that he could only talk about Wen Yuye, so he changed the topic. "What do you think the Emperor would do if he knew about the news from the Supreme Fu Mansion?" "Would the punishment be Qi Yunshan?"


    Wen Yuye sipped his tea and looked at him indifferently. "Your majesty doesn''t have the ability to punish the Great Fu Estate, not to mention that there''s even Prime Minister Ke Er. Your majesty doesn''t dare!" However, the Emperor has to do something in order to show his status as the Lord of the world. That''s why the Regent''s Estate will be in use at this time. "


    "Dongfang Buming, that dog thief! Hey, tell me, are the assassins of the Supreme Fu Mansion really going to kill these people? Including killing your brothers? " Beauvoir asked.


    Wen Yuye looked thoughtfully at Zhong Fu, "If it was you, would you do this?"


    Zhong Fu was speechless.


    "The news has spread so fast that it has probably reached the ears of the emperor already!" Wen Yuye put down his cup. "The emperor will make his move soon!"


    Zhong Fu was startled, and Wen Banxian started his fortune-telling again?


    Zhao Jing had indeed learned of this news. Not only Zhao Jing, but everyone else in the palace was discussing it. It was unknown who had brought this information into the palace.


    Qi Ruyu was anxiously walking back and forth in the great hall. A thin layer of sweat was seeping out of her forehead. It could be seen that this matter had a great effect on her. Hu Feng, the head eunuch of the Xi Wu Palace, came running in from outside. "Esteemed Empress, esteemed Empress!"


    "How is it?" Qi Ruyu hurried over to welcome him, "Is this news true?"


    "In reply to the empress, this servant asked around. There''s no need to mention the palace, the news outside the palace has spread like wildfire. Everyone in the capital probably knows that there was a man in black who snuck into the Residence of Taifu when the top scholar was killed." Hu Feng''s face was slightly pale and his breathing quickened. "Empress, don''t you think that the emperor knows about this?"


    Qi Ruyu fell to the ground, rouge rushing forward to support her. "Empress? "Empress, you can''t fall down. Now that the Imperial Tutor is no longer here, you have to make a decision!" If the Emperor really was going to punish the Great Fu Mansion, what should he do? Even if we have the support of the prime minister, it won''t be of any use. Don''t forget, behind the emperor, there''s also a Regent''s Mansion! "


    What should he do? How could Qi Ruyu know what to do? This room was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood and the buddhist beads in her hands. If even she could not protect the peace of the Qi Family, what could a weak girl like her do? Who knew what his father was thinking? Even if Qi Rufeng was dead, didn''t he still have a daughter like her? How could Father place such a huge fortune on that outsider Ke Bo Li? How could Cobb work wholeheartedly for the Qi family, now that he had grown wings and wings?


    When she thought here, Qi Ruyu was even more confused, she was at a loss for what to do for a moment!


    "How about I send a letter?" "Esteemed Empress, there''s no time to delay this matter. Please write a letter and this servant will immediately send it out to him."


    "Far water can''t save fire!" Qi Ruyu frowned, "At the moment, only I can personally go to the Qian Yuan Palace to explain things. If the Emperor really believes the words of the vile people outside, then even if I have one hundred mouths, I still wouldn''t be able to say it clearly! " She hurriedly put down the Buddha beads in her hands, "Hurry, help me change my clothes, I want to go to the Heaven''s Temple!"


    Yanzhi quickly took out her clothes and changed the plain clothes on Qi Ruyu''s body.


    Qi Ruyu straightened her posture and tried her best to calm herself down, then slowly walked towards the Qian Yuan Palace. She was the empress. In the eyes of the palace maids, the empress was a person who cultivated the mind and the soul. She was a rare and quiet person. Thus, Qi Ruyu thought, in the eyes of the emperor, has her image also changed? If there were any changes, then wouldn''t his words have some weight when he came to the emperor?


    Outside the palace, Zhao Yuannan''s eyes widened. What kind of day was it today that the empress, who had never stepped out of the palace, would come to the Qian Yuan Palace? Zhao Yuannan snapped out of his daze and saluted. "Greetings, esteemed empress. The empress has lived for thousands of years!"


    "Where''s the emperor? I have urgent matters to discuss with the Emperor! " Qi Ruyu strode inside.


    Zhao Yuannan hastened to stop her. "Esteemed Empress ¡­"


    "Long live the Empress!" Wei Shuge walked out of the hall and bowed respectfully to Qi Ruyu, blocking her path. "The emperor is taking a nap, I''m afraid the empress won''t be able to enter!" Empress, you also know that the emperor doesn''t like to be disturbed, especially when he''s resting. "If the Empress insists on going in, this servant will not stop you!"


    With that, Wei Shuge opened up a path.


    This way, Qi Ruyu did not dare to enter the door. She stood still, not knowing what to do.


    Seeing this, Zhao Yuannan hurriedly gave her a way out. "How about the Empress go back first, and when the emperor wakes up, this servant will definitely report to the emperor that you have come. What do you think, Empress? "


    "I ¡­ Go to the side chamber and wait there! " Qi Ruyu turned around and walked towards the side chamber.


    Wei Shuge signaled Zhao Yuannan with her eyes. Zhao Yuannan then stood guard in the corridor and stared in the direction of the side hall. Wei Shuge returned to the bedroom and carefully closed the door. "Your majesty, the empress isn''t willing to leave. She''ll be waiting in the side chamber. I''m sure she wants to see you!"


    With a "kacha" sound, Zhao Jing cut off the random flowers and slowly placed them into the vase. With a satisfied smile, he said, "You really are an unattainable woman. It''s hard to change your nature. I''m afraid someone will jump!"

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    "Your Majesty refers to ¡­ "The person behind the empress?" Only after a long while did Wei Shuge regain her senses.


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath. "What else do you think?" It was a pity that Qi Ruyu could not support Ah Dou! Previously, I thought that she had received quite a bit of lessons and that she had already learned to hide her strength. I didn''t expect that she would still be so foolish! I wonder what that person would think. Do he hate himself for failing, or do he fiercely slap himself two times, blaming himself for being blind and not knowing anyone? "


    Wei Shuge smiled. "Then esteemed empress, what do you mean by ''Your Majesty''? Or is it not to be seen? "


    "If we don''t see him, it will definitely cause a ruckus!" Zhao Jing stood up. "Let her come over after an hour!" After saying that, she turned around and took the bronze bell from the bedside table. Lying on the soft couch, she played with it, watching the idle look on her face, as if nothing had happened at all.


    Wei Shuge looked at Zhao Jing and the way she was fiddling with the bronze bell. She knew that whenever she made a decision, she would always act as if it were nothing out of the ordinary. It was probably because he had been in the palace for so long that the thoughts and expressions on his face began to run counter to each other. Sometimes, Wei Shuge''s heart ached for Zhao Jing, and she wanted to find a place for him to vent his feelings. However, this girl was made of fine iron. She could laugh at anything even if her heart was riddled with holes!


    Zhao Jing placed the bronze bell on his forehead and closed his eyes, completely motionless. She really couldn''t understand just who was behind Qi Ruyu. Someone who could be connected to Qi Ruyu and make her listen to everything she said, what kind of person would that be? Was it the spy that Qi Yunshan had left in the capital? This was the most likely possibility! Also, with Qi Yunshan''s foresight and foresight, he definitely wouldn''t let anyone familiar to appear by Qi Ruyu''s side. He might even trigger a new person.


    This newbie was probably someone that even Ke Boyu couldn''t recognize. Otherwise, with his efficiency, he definitely wouldn''t have let Qi Ruyu go on this trip. Therefore, Zhao Jing was certain that this person''s influence was only outside the palace and had yet to infiltrate the palace. One reason was because he was afraid of alerting the East, while the other reason was because he was on guard against Cobb''s summons. Perhaps Qi Yunshan and Ke Er had already started to feel at odds with each other!


    Then, who was it?


    An hour later, Qi Ruyu kneeled in front of Zhao Jing with a wronged expression. Zhao Jing was still lying on the soft couch, looking like a self-indulgent and mischievous youth. He completely ignored her posturing.


    Seeing this, an obviously awkward expression emerged on Qi Ruyu''s face. She couldn''t help but call out in a low voice, "Your majesty?"


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge lowered her voice. "Look, the empress is still kneeling!"


    Zhao Jing slowly sat up, squinting at Qi Ruyu. Qi Ruyu was pretty and elegant, with a plain white face. These few days of cultivation had been quite effective. It could be seen that she had been quite calm, especially since the arrogance and hostility between her eyebrows had indeed weakened. Zhao Jing propped himself up on one leg and rested his arm on his knee. He looked coldly at Qi Ruyu. "The empress isn''t staying at the Xi Men Palace. Why are you here?"


    He asked even though he already knew the answer. Qi Ruyu felt a chill down her spine.


    Qi Ruyu kowtowed. The Emperor didn''t dare to let her get up, so she didn''t dare to. Right now, she didn''t want the Qi Family to get involved in this strange murder case, so she had to put down her pride. "Your Majesty, chenqie ¡­" Your consort greatly misses your majesty, so ¡­ "


    "Look at me!" Zhao Jing crooked his finger and pointed at his face. "Does the empress still think I''m a three year old child?" "Did the word ''idiot'' be written all over my face, to the point where you came to my Qian Yuan Hall when you had nothing better to do and tried to fool me?"


    "Chenqie doesn''t dare!" Qi Ruyu was shocked, her face instantly turned as white as paper.


    Zhao Jing snorted. "You came here for the rumors!"


    Qi Ruyu''s voice was choked with sobs and she said anxiously, "Your majesty, chenqie has come to cry injustice! My father is no longer in the capital, how could he have sent people to kill people? Your majesty, chenqie''s father is already old and has now lost his son. No matter what, it''s impossible for me to do such a thing again! Your majesty! Chenqie is innocent! The Supreme Fu Mansion was also wrongly accused! Your Majesty is enlightened! "


    Upon hearing these words, Zhao Jing leaned back on the soft couch. His slovenly appearance made him look quite uncomfortable. Just like that, she sized Qi Ruyu up from head to toe and let out a light, mocking snort, as if she couldn''t believe Qi Ruyu''s words.


    Qi Ruyu panicked, and started crying again, "Your Majesty, everything chenqie said is true, chenqie and my father are very loyal to the emperor, they are definitely not disloyal to the emperor, it can be seen to the heavens!" Your Majesty, you must not believe the words of the vile characters outside. Someone must be slandering your concubine and the Supreme Fu Mansion! chenqie loved the emperor dearly, so how could she lie to him? "My father has sacrificed himself for the Grand Xia, and now that he has lost his beloved son, how could he possibly kill someone?"


    "Really?" Zhao Jing asked faintly.


    Qi Ruyu repeatedly nodded her head and wiped away her tears. "Your Majesty is wise and wise. How could chenqie dare to go against your majesty? Please give me your judgement, Your Majesty!" The loyalty that chenqie and my father had to the emperor is enough to make the sun and moon shine in their hearts! "


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath and slowly walked down from the soft couch. He casually handed the bronze bell to Wei Shuge, who was sitting beside him, then crouched down in front of Qi Ruyu. The corner of her lips slightly raised with a faint smile. She extended her hand to pinch Qi Ruyu''s lower jaw, forcing her to meet her gaze. Zhao Jing''s tone was gentle. "I believe in the Empress''s loyalty to me. Therefore, I will have the Regent''s Estate investigate all the rumors and rumors outside." But before that, I have to make a decision. Of course, this decision concerns the Supreme Fu Mansion, so the Empress has the right to know about this matter as soon as possible! "


    "What is it?" Qi Ruyu didn''t understand. She looked at Zhao Jing with fear in her eyes and said, "Your majesty, please give me instructions. As long as chenqie is able to do it, chenqie will do her best to help your majesty."


    "I think it would be better for the empress to take care of this matter herself!" Zhao Jing smiled warmly as he gently caressed Qi Ruyu''s cheeks with his thumb. "Rumors have already spread like wildfire, and rumors are as fierce as tigers and tigers. Although I am the emperor, it is still very difficult to stop me from leisurely making a trip to the Royal Tomb. I want the empress to personally invite your father, Lord Tutor, to come back!"


    Qi Ruyu''s eyebrows shot up. "Your majesty means ¡­" Was this an accusation? Her heart thumped, and Qi Ruyu''s body couldn''t help but tremble lightly. My father is innocent! "


    "Listen carefully, I told you to go and bring him back, but you didn''t say that you would blame him!" The Son of Heaven is guilty of the same crime as the common people. Even if I have made a mistake, I will still have to inquire about it. What does the Empress think? " Zhao Jing let go of his hand. His expression suddenly darkened, and the light in his eyes became frigid. "Or is it that the empress doesn''t want to go at all?"


    "Chenqie is willing to go! "Chenqie obeys the decree!" Qi Ruyu quickly kowtowed.


    Hearing this, Zhao Jing chuckled lightly. "Since that''s the case, then let''s set out on our journey. I hope the Empress can return as soon as possible!"


    When Qi Ruyu left the palace, her legs were trembling. She never would have thought that the Emperor would ask her to personally go to the Royal Tomb and bring back her father. It sounded "please", but in reality? Everyone knew that after such a thing had happened, the so-called routine inquiry was actually a question about one''s guilt. It would be fine if they could find out that they had no relationship with the Supreme Fu Mansion, but he was afraid ¡­ The Regent''s Estate had interfered from the middle, so how could the East possibly let go of such a good opportunity?


    "Empress?" Hu Feng lowered his voice, "What should we do now? Are you really going to the Royal Tomb? "


    "The imperial edict is like a mountain. Do you think I have any room to refuse?" Qi Ruyu said with a dark expression, "Right now, I can only go to the Royal Tomb. At that time, I will have some news with father and hope that I can safely overcome this calamity! "Otherwise, if the Emperor sent the Regent''s Estate to investigate, I''m afraid ¡­" After some thought, Qi Ruyu took off the jade pendant from her waist and quietly stuffed it into Hu Feng''s hands, "Go outside the palace and inform him. See what he has to do, then report to my palace!"


    Hu Feng had already stuffed the jade pendant into his sleeves, "This servant understands!" He purposely slowed down his pace and watched as Qi Ruyu straightened her body and carried the queen''s carriage forward, gradually leaving him behind. Hu Feng stood in his original spot and watched as the group of people turned a corner before disappearing around it. He then flicked his horsetail whisk and left in large strides.


    In the distance, Jane and her trusted aide Bi''er were standing. Bi''er bowed in understanding before quickly following Hu Feng and leaving. Seeing this, Jian Xi looked around to confirm that there was no one around, and then slowly went to the royal garden to wait.


    After about two hours, Bi''er returned. Despite the rustling of the autumn wind, Bi''er was sweating profusely. "Empress, your servant has seen it clearly!" As she spoke, she whispered into Jane Xi''s ear, "This is roughly what happened!"


    "Hu Feng didn''t come back?" Jane asked.


    Bi''er shook her head. "Eunuch Hu left the palace as soon as he got on the carriage. This servant couldn''t continue to follow him, so I came back to report to the Empress!" Empress, this is no small matter. There''s a rumor circulating around the palace that the murder of the top scholar has something to do with the Residence of Great Fu. Say, did the Empress send someone out to find the Prime Minister''s Residence to inform them? "


    "Shh!" Jane Xi lightly rebuked, "The wall has ears, be careful with what you say!" After saying that, she stood up. "Since this is a big matter, we must report this to the emperor. Let''s pay a visit to the Qian Yuan Palace!"


    Bi''er was a little nervous. "But Empress, will the emperor believe it?"


    "Once or twice, I will naturally not believe it. If I hear too much, I will believe it too!" Moreover, the Emperor feared the Qi Family from the start, so there have been many doubts and suspicions. " Jane Xi sneered. At that time, she didn''t know that Zhao Jing had asked Qi Ruyu to go to the Royal Tomb. She believed that Qi Ruyu had sent someone to inform Ke Bo Li and had asked him to call the Residence of Great Fu to clear away the obstacles. Jane Xi fully calculated that this time, the Emperor would definitely make some moves!


    When Zhao Yuannan saw Jane Xi, he raised his head and looked at the sun today. Could it be that the sun had risen from the west, and when the empress had just left, Jane came? Zhao Yuannan bowed. "Esteemed concubine, you''re ¡­"


    "I have to see the emperor!" Jane Xi walked inside.


    Zhao Yuannan''s smile was fake. "To be honest, when the empress came earlier, she said the same thing!"


    Jane Xi''s face was solemn. "I hope that Eunuch You can tell me about this matter. I am deeply grateful!"


    Bi''er came forward and pressed something into Zhao Yuannan''s hand.


    Who was Zhao Yuannan? He was originally from the Prince Su Palace, so regardless of what it was, he could easily feel if it was valuable or not. He wasn''t a fool. The fact that he had torn off his pride wouldn''t benefit even the Emperor. He wouldn''t take anything that was given to him for free! Zhao Yuannan moved very smoothly, stuffing things into his sleeves before turning around and entering the bedroom. "Your Majesty, a concubine is here. She said she has something to discuss!"


    At this moment, Wei Shuge was bowing and talking to Zhao Jing. When she heard Zhao Yuannan''s words, she frowned.


    However, Zhao Jing only smiled and couldn''t help but snort. "That''s why I say, do not provoke women. Otherwise, you won''t even know how you died!" "Let her in, I would like to hear what she has to say!"

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    Jane Xi walked in with a serious expression on her face. She looked at Zhao Jing with an anxious and gentle expression. These two years of living like a prince had caused this young servant girl to become even more beautiful. However, Zhao Jing didn''t like Jane Xi''s small intelligence. She was clearly just playing some tricks, and yet she thought she could play with others in her hands. From Zhao Jing''s point of view, Jane Xi''s methods couldn''t keep up with her ambitions.


    "My concubine kowtows to you. Long live the Emperor! Long live and long live the Emperor!" Jane Xi bowed.


    Zhao Jing raised the center of his brows slightly and faced the Empress Qi Ruyu. Zhao Jing could speak harshly and harshly, but when facing Jane Xi, Zhao Jing still had to show some face. Every single person in this palace was intelligent. As long as Zhao Jing''s complexion didn''t change, then Jane Xi''s days wouldn''t be too good. Jane Xi was not having a good time, and Princess Ling Yin''s life might even be affected in the future.


    "Get up!" Zhao Jing coughed lightly. He sat there calmly, his eyelids twitching. "If you have something to say, then say it. I still have something to say, so I don''t have time to waste here with you!"


    "Yes sir!" "My concubine, please accept my punishment. I hope your majesty will forgive me for my concubine''s innocence first."


    Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened. "Speak. I forgive you!"


    Jane let out a sigh of relief before speaking timidly. "When Concubine saw esteemed empress leave the palace, she wanted to avoid it, but who knew she saw something she shouldn''t have!" As he spoke, he bent over and retreated to the side. "I hope Your Majesty can listen to the whole story. This is what my concubine''s personal servant saw!"


    "I remember you. Your name is Bi''er, right?" Zhao Jing raised his hand to support his temple as he coldly looked at the bowing Bi''er. "Bi''er, if you can''t explain it today, do you know how I will punish you?"


    Bi''er kowtowed, "Your servant doesn''t dare to lie!"


    "Tell me the truth!" Zhao Jing said.


    Bi''er nodded. "Yes!" Seeing that Eunuch Hu Feng was rushing out of the palace by himself, a servant immediately followed him out of curiosity. A servant followed Hu Feng from the Xi Wu Palace all the way until they left the Guanxing Sect. There was a carriage parked outside. Eunuch Hu Feng got on the carriage and left the palace, his destination unknown! This servant has only seen this much; the other servants know nothing! "


    His words were sincere, and were no different from the information that Wei Shuge had gathered. He neither exaggerated nor speculated. What he said was the truth. Zhao Jing thought, as expected of a servant trained by Jane Xi. She was much more capable than Qi Ruyu''s subordinates. Her words were perfect, without a single flaw in them. She had even chosen a path of retreat!


    Heh, you don''t know anything else?!


    Zhao Jing''s complexion sank. Since they had already said so, she had to show some of her face in order to be worthy of her status as the head of a palace.


    Jane Xi naturally understood the expression on Zhao Jing''s face. The Emperor was unhappy. Qi Ruyu''s identity was sensitive to begin with. She was both the empress and the daughter of the Qi family, so the emperor valued Qi Ruyu''s contact with the outside world. The Empress was unable to act in peace. To the Emperor, Zhao Jing, this was a hidden danger. As a result, the Emperor would only act in a way that made it more and more difficult for him to stand up to her.


    "Your majesty, we''re done!" Jane Xi bowed.


    Zhao Jing rubbed his forehead. "You may leave!" This matter shall not be leaked. We will send someone to investigate it! "


    This was Jane Xi''s answer, but Jane Xi still wasn''t satisfied. She just told someone to check and it was a bit perfunctory. She had been in the palace for two years, and apart from Princess Ling Yin, she had never had a prince by her side. So what if you''re a princess? A princess will marry sooner or later. Only a prince ¡­ Only then can Jane Xi mother rely on the expensive.


    Ever since Ling Yin''s eyes had been broken and Jian Xi had accompanied Qi Ruyu to take off the hairpin, the Emperor rarely stayed in Chu Yun Pavilion. Therefore, Jane Xi was very anxious. She wholeheartedly wanted to win the favor of the emperor and consolidate her position. A single position was not enough to satisfy her ambitions. What she wanted was the position of imperial concubine, imperial concubine, and even Qi Ruyu''s successor. Furthermore, as the emperor grew older, the number of women in the harem would only increase!


    Jane Xi''s birth was too low, and the harem never lacked beautiful women. Men always liked to be new and loathe old. If he couldn''t take advantage of the lack of people in the harem to become a top student, once the emperor had more children, Princess Ling Yin wouldn''t have enough authority. In this way, she, Jane Xi, could only die in the palace with nothing left.


    "Your majesty?" "My concubine has been teaching Lingyin to read recently, but my concubine''s teaching is not as good as yours, so Ling Yin isn''t very fond of studying. She''s a little noisy, and keeps on yelling about letting my royal father teach her. "The imperial concubine thinks that if Your Majesty gets free ¡­" After a pause, Jane sighed softly. "A concubine knows that the emperor is busy with thousands of tasks every day. I''m afraid she won''t have the time to do so. But the concubine only has this one daughter and she always wants to give her the best."


    Zhao Jing looked at her and narrowed his eyes. No one could tell how she was currently feeling. Zhao Jing smirked. "As for Ling Yin, I will handle her as much as I can. I''ll do my best to spare some time. I haven''t accompanied her for a long time!"


    As expected, when Ling Yin was mentioned, the Emperor''s tone became much gentler. Jane Xi could also tell that the emperor didn''t want to discuss the Queen''s matter, so he gave a tactful bow and hurriedly left. He didn''t even dare to raise the slightest request.


    Zhao Yuannan personally sent Jane Xi out.


    When they reached the entrance of the palace, Jane said, "With Eunuch You waiting for us at the front of the palace, it''s hard for the emperor to not be in a good mood, right?" As she said this, Jane Xi held her posture and asked in a somewhat euphemistic manner.


    Zhao Yuannan had been in the palace for too long, and as soon as he heard the correct words, he immediately welcomed her with a smile. He would not be in a good mood if he was in such a hurry! "We, as servants, should share the burden and trouble with our master. We should not let our master be unhappy with all this trouble."


    She smiled back. However, Zhao Yuannan was previously the son of Prince Su''s Mansion, and now he was a eunuch. Therefore, Jane Xi had to differentiate him from herself. She had gone from a servant to a lord, while Zhao Yuannan had gone from a lord to a servant, with a different status. Sometimes, when Jane Xi looked at Zhao Yuannan, she would inevitably think of her own self. Jane Xi intentionally held up her consort with a condescending tone, "Eunuch You is a smart person, and you should be well aware of the situation outside the palace. I presume you don''t need my reminder!


    The implied meaning was to let Zhao Yuannan choose the right position for the faction.


    The current Zhao Yuannan no longer had his initial spirit. He was so smooth that it made people feel comfortable. Giving a respectful bow, Zhao Yuannan smiled as if greeting her, "Your Highness reminded me right, this servant will definitely remember this in his heart. If the Empress were to promote this servant, the servant would be able to rise to prominence in the future. This servant would definitely listen to the Empress'' commands! The Empress is dignified and magnanimous. In the future, she will definitely be a dragon among men. "


    Zhao Yuannan carefully took a step forward and said in a low voice, "Your majesty loves Princess Ling Yin the most. If Empress is free in the future, you can bring the princess to the Gan Yuan Palace. Your majesty will definitely be very happy!"


    Jane Xi really liked Zhao Yuannan''s words. Who wouldn''t like to hear good words? As the saying goes, among men, dragons and phoenixes. The Emperor was a dragon. Accompanying the Emperor was a phoenix. The phoenix was the head of the flying beasts. If there was a phoenix that came, wouldn''t it be the mother of all birds? These words were uttered by the eunuch beside the emperor. It was exceptionally pleasing to the ear!


    "Very good!" Jane Xi turned and left.


    Zhao Yuannan watched as Jane Xi left, the smile on his face gradually turning stiff. Taking a deep breath, Zhao Yuannan quickly returned to the hall. He took out the item that Jane Xi had given him earlier, it was an extremely beautiful agate string, "Your majesty, this is the string concubine gave to her servant!"


    "It''s a good item!" Wei Shuge teased, "Jane''s concubine knows how to please people better than the empress. In the end, she climbed up from below, and she''s just not the same as those high up in the sky! "You know how to use your own effort to please!"


    Zhao Jing took the Agate Beads from Zhao Yuannan''s hands. With a slight smile in his eyes, he said, "It was given to you by someone else and it was also a good intention. If you don''t accept it, I''ll doubt it in the future!" As he spoke, Zhao Jing tossed the Agate Beads back to Zhao Yuannan. "Keep them!"


    "Your Majesty, this ¡­" Zhao Yuannan was a little hesitant.


    "Although it was Jane Xi who gave it to you, but it is my hands that have passed, so consider it as my reward!" Zhao Jing chuckled as he looked at Zhao Yuannan, "No matter what happens in the future, we will need money to make it up. We also need silver." It''s elder brother Nan''s mistake to accept money behind my back, but if I nod my head, elder brother Nan will take it with ease! "


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan put the Agate Beetle into his sleeve.


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath. "If you have the money, then let''s talk. If you don''t accept it, then no one will care about you!" To come and go is to show kindness to others. No one likes people who do not care for others, especially in this palace! " The relationship between people was maintained by these golden, silver, and white objects! The relationship between interests was stronger than any other relationship!


    Zhao Yuannan nodded, "This servant understands!"


    "Your Majesty, how should we deal with the empress?" Wei Shuge asked.


    Zhao Jing stood by the window with his hands behind his back, gazing at the beautiful scenery outside. "This Emperor urgently needs the four sides of the gate to end this case. This way, This Emperor will have sufficient reasons to sacrifice to the heavens!" Has the person already followed? "


    "They''re already following us!" "The last few times, none of the people we sent out returned! This time, Fleeting Time would come out to support them. They would definitely reap some benefits! "It is a pity that there is no news of the crown prince. Even the Prime Minister''s and the Regent''s Mansion''s movements have turned cold. Perhaps even they feel that the crown prince is no longer in the capital."


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. "I have interacted with that person Zhong Fu for some time, so I know his character." He was a man who would not turn back until he had run into the wall of the south. It was an adventure for Prince Fan to come to the capital, and if he had not had something important to do, he would not have taken such a risk. "So I feel that he will never leave the capital until Zhong Fu has finished what he needs to do!"


    "Zuo but I really didn''t expect that the brash Crown Prince would become so crafty that even Dongfang Wenming and Ke Boyu wouldn''t be able to do anything to him." After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing suddenly recalled his first meeting with Zhong Fu. They had met in the yamen''s prison. At that time, Zhong Fu had said that the prison was the best place to hide. Could it be that this time ¡­


    Zhao Jing stiffened. He turned around and walked to the table. He quickly wrote a line of words on it and handed the slip of paper to Wei Shuge. "Go quickly and find Sir Shi and quietly hand this thing over to him!"


    Wei Shuge immediately took it. "This servant will go right away!"


    Zhao Jingyun''s eyes shined brightly. He hoped that he was right this time. Zhao Jing had doubts in his heart. How could Zhong Fu become so smart after returning from Jiangbei Province?! As he thought of this, Zhao Jing''s heart sank. Could it be that Zhong Fu had an expert guiding him from behind?!

 C130

    Expert? Wasn''t an expert the half-immortal Wen Yuye who stood behind Zhong Fu?


    Zhong Fu suddenly felt some regret. He regretted agreeing to let Wen Yuye wear his daughter''s outfit. He wanted to walk further and further down the wrong path. He looked in the mirror at this young girl with rosy lips and white teeth. Where did she even have the slightest bit of the son of the Duke Palace''s son? If his father knew about this, he would probably smack him to death as if he was a coward!


    "When exactly are you going to resolve the matter here? Your brother''s body is still in the memorial hall, and you''re not going to collect it? If I were your little brother, and have such a cold-blooded and heartless brother like you, I''d rather die! " Zhong Fu coldly snorted. The most important thing was that he was afraid that if his appearance was seen by others after a long time, he would be utterly humiliated. It would be better to just die before that happened!


    Wen Yuye glanced at him coldly, "As you wish, he''s already dead!"


    "You!" Zhong Fu was speechless.


    The carriage came in from the outside, "Young master, the carriage is ready!"


    "Where are you going?" Zhong Fu hurriedly asked.


    Wen Yuye turned and walked out, not even bothering to look at Zhong Fu, "Collect my brother''s corpse!" When he reached the door, he heard footsteps behind him. He was sure that it was Zhong Fu who had followed him, so he turned around and faced Zhong Fu. Aren''t you afraid of being recognized? "


    Zhong Fu curled his lips, and slapped his face to make himself look fat, "I am the dignified heir to the Duke''s Mansion, how can I be afraid of these useless things? Whoever dares to touch me, my Duke Palace will not let you off lightly! " Seeing the disbelief on Wen Yuye''s face, Zhong Fu felt annoyed. "You''re a good person for everything, just that your eyes are too poisonous and your personality is too cold!"


    "A little coldness in your heart will clear your mind, allowing you to live longer!" Wen Yuye glanced at the road.


    He bowed and took his leave. When he came back, he was holding a muslin bamboo hat.


    "Put it on, or don''t follow me!" You are not afraid of death, and I am afraid of being implicated by you! " Wen Yuji did not reply.


    "Young master, you should wear it!" The top scholar has been killed, and the entire capital is guarded with death, with officials everywhere. If you were to be found by the Prime Minister''s Palace or the Regent''s Palace, it would not be a joke! " He smiled apologetically, "Young Master, do you think so?"


    Zhong Fu curled his lips, but could only obey and put on his muslin bamboo hat. When Zhong Fu walked out, Wen Yuye was about to get on the car. However, when he heard the noise coming from behind, he turned around to look at Zhong Fu. There was actually a hint of a smile in his eyes.


    Wen Yuye''s glance had let Zhong Fu see how ridiculous he was. However, seeing the long muslin covering his entire upper body, his tall and slender figure, and his slender waist, how could anyone not believe that he was a girl?


    However, Zhong Fu had a restless personality. How could he possibly stay in his room and be a caged bird? Fortunately, the muslin covered most of his body. Even if he were to kiss me, I wouldn''t be able to recognize him. Zhong Fu shook the steamed bun on his chest and followed Wen Yuye onto the carriage.


    Even though he was separated by a muslin curtain, Wen Yuye could still feel the resentment that came from Zhong Fu. That''s right, to let a seven foot tall man continue disguising himself as a woman. As long as he was a man, his hair would stand on end, not to mention that Zhong Fu was the prince of the Duke''s Mansion!


    He drove on the road, "Young master, are we not going to the Prime Minister''s Estate? According to his trip, the Lord Prime Minister must have known that we had arrived in the capital. If you do not pay a visit, just in case the Prime Minister is petty, I''m afraid the young master will never be able to return to Wenchang County! Even if we go back, there will definitely be people waiting for us! "If I were to offend the Lord Prime Minister, I''m afraid that life will not be so good in the future."


    "To the Prime Minister''s Estate?" Zhong Fu lifted the muslin cloth and stared coldly at Wen Yuye, "You can''t be thinking of sending me to the Prime Minister''s Estate to request my punishment, right? Half Immortal Wen, you have such big balls! "


    "You need to wait for now if you want to claim credit?" Wen Yuye looked at him with disdain. "With your status as Crown Prince, if I send you to the Prime Minister''s estate, I won''t be able to come out alive!" The crown prince''s safety is more important than my life. To be able to become the prime minister of a hundred officials, he must be someone who sees the situation. How can he allow a person who betrayed the crown prince to live in this world? "


    Zhong Fu put down the muslin. "At least you know what you''re doing. I''m telling you, even if you provoke me, you won''t have a good ending. You''d better take it easy!" If I find out what you''re up to, I''ll definitely make you suffer. What ninth grade Zhixian, this young noble can make you become a ninth stage scholar! " I''ll chop you into nine pieces without a hitch.


    Wen Yuye scoffed, "Childish!"


    Zhong Fu had never been scolded in his life before! Childish? Half-Immortal Wen, you are the f * cking childish one!


    The carriage stopped in front of the yamen office. Wen Yufeng''s case was different from the case of the top scholar of the new department. Previously, the magistrate court had ruled that Wen Yufeng had committed suicide, so it would not be so easy to reverse the case. The magistrate had decided that if he wanted to be overthrown again, the authority of the magistrate court would be in question unless there was sufficient evidence to support his decision. How could a scholar cause such a ruckus in the capital? Wearing the black gauze official hat, it was better to avoid trouble!


    Wen Yufeng''s corpse was no longer in the magistrate court. Because he had committed suicide, he stopped at the memorial hall. However, the case reported by Full Moon Residence was also registered in the magistrate court. Wen Yuye had come to sign and take the corpse away.


    When Wen Yuye entered, he coincidentally bumped into a man who was drunk and had a face full of stubble. It appeared to be the uniform of a constable, but it was different from a constable''s clothes. Wen Yuye''s gaze swept across this person, and this person just so happened to fall on Wen Yuye''s body. Finally, with the smell of alcohol, he brushed past Wen Yuye''s body, lowered his head to look at Zhong Fu''s leg, and laughed dryly at Zhong Fu who was wearing a muslin bamboo hat.


    The laughter startled Wen Yuye. His mind buzzed as he thought to himself, Not good! Fortunately, the man didn''t stop. He climbed onto the back of the horse very quickly and rode away drunkenly.


    Wen Yuye stood at the door, his face ashen as he looked back at Zhong Fu, "Be careful!"


    "What do you mean?" Beauvoir asked in a low voice.


    Wen Yuye glanced at the figure on horseback. "That person is not a simple person!"


    How so?" Zhong Fu frowned. Why didn''t he see it? Then, he smiled, "Venerable Half Immortal, calling you Half Immortal is a compliment, do you really think that you have become a deity? Both grass and trees! Isn''t he just a drunkard? Judging from his drunk appearance, he was most likely going somewhere to get a drink. Don''t you think too highly of that drunkard?! "Even though he came from a remote county, a ninth grade county magistrate still doesn''t know anything. He thinks he''s a little smart and thinks he''s some kind of amazing person just by looking at him coming out of Jing Zhao Prefecture!


    In the nick of time, Zhong Fu didn''t forget to throw back the adjective Wen Yuye had previously added on him. With a haughty voice, he scoffed, "Childish!"


    Wen Yuye quickly got into the carriage. "At the very least, he can tell that you''re a man disguised as a woman!"


    Zhong Fu froze, lazily got on the car, and lightly snorted in extreme disdain, "What are you talking about? How do you know? "


    "From his laughter, one could tell it was mocking him. In fact, a man''s feet are different from a woman''s feet. The way he walks and the size of his steps are different! When that person looks at you, he doesn''t look at your face or waist like an ordinary man. However, the first thing he saw was not his waist, which meant that he was different from ordinary men. His eyes were extremely vicious! A drunk person can still be so vigilant. This shows that this is his usual habit! " Wen Yuye narrowed his eyes. "I''d like to ask, what kind of person would make observation into their own habit?"


    Zhong Fu swallowed his saliva. "Fast?"


    "It should be a veteran constable!" Wen Yuye rubbed his eyebrows, "The token hanging around his waist is not from the Jing Zhao Prefecture. In the capital, other than the constables, only the constables of the Jing Zhao Prefecture have such eyesight! "Ordinary constables should not drink too much, especially when dealing with cases. That person''s body reeked of alcohol, but no one dared to interfere. It can be seen that this is how it usually is, everyone is used to it!"


    Zhong Fu seemed to recall something, "On my way to the capital, I heard that it was the head of the Four Great Sects, Nangong Zhe. He handled cases cleanly and had great skills. The only downside was that he liked to drink!" Zhong Fu almost bit his tongue. "Wen Banxian, don''t scare me like that. If you dare to lie to me, I''ll turn you into a man with nine Duan Qi!"


    Wen Yuye cast a sidelong glance at him, pursing his lips but did not say a word.


    "It can''t really be Nangong Zhe, right?" Zhong Fu''s expression changed, "Young master''s luck isn''t that bad, right?"


    "Young master, we seem to have a tail behind us!" The way was outside.


    Wen Yuye immediately lifted the curtain of the carriage window and took a look at the street outside. The expression in his eyes slightly darkened.


    This time, Zhong Fu was truly anxious. Could it be that the word ''crow''s beak'' had really hit the nail on the head, and that that person was Nangong Zhe?! Zhong Fu panicked. "What should we do?" What should he do? Half-Immortal Wen, quickly give this young one a brilliant plan. What should we do now? "


    "Young master, what should we do?" He asked from the outside, "Are we still going to the memorial hall?"


    "If we go to the memorial hall again, we will all have to lie in it!" Wen Yuye''s face sank, "By the way, let''s go to the Prime Minister''s Estate!"


    He reined in the reins and immediately turned to the Prime Minister''s Estate.


    Wen Yuye thought to himself, the capital is under the watch of the Emperor. No matter who he was following, as long as he was in the Prime Minister''s Mansion, no one would dare to openly oppose Prime Minister Ke! Previously, when Cobalt had personally sent people to look for him in the capital, they must have had a reason for doing so. It definitely wasn''t just for Yu Feng''s sake! It should be because Wen Yuye had some value, so he risked his life to come to the Prime Minister''s Estate and help Zhong Fu escape.


    In fact, if Zhong Fu was caught, Wen Yuxian would be silenced as well.


    "You want to send me to the Prime Minister''s Estate?" Zhong Fu became anxious. "I knew that you, Wen Jiu, would be a person who goes back on his word. You even promised solemnly earlier ¡­"


    "If you don''t want to die, then shut up!" Wen Yuye''s expression was stiff and cold, "For now, the only way is to hide in the Prime Minister''s Residence and avoid this calamity. At that time, you can leave through the back door of the Prime Minister''s Residence. Don''t go back to the inn, go to the Full Moon Restaurant and wait for me there! I will think of a way to get out of here as soon as possible and meet up with you again! "


    Zhong Fu was startled, "Full Moon Residence? "Where are you going?"


    "Cut the crap. If I tell you to go, then go." When you enter the Prime Minister''s Estate, do not speak. Do not expose yourself. Wen Yuye''s eyes darkened, "I will find the Prime Minister and try to stall for time. As long as we enter the Prime Minister''s Estate, we''ll be half safe! "


    Zhong Fu hesitated, "Then what if the person following behind is one of Cobb''s men?" Aren''t we walking into a trap this time? "


    "If that''s really the case, then it all depends on my life ¡­ Is it hard enough!? " Wen Yuye''s eyes were cold and ruthless.


    The carriage stopped in front of the Prime Minister''s estate.

 C131

    However, what sort of place was the Prime Minister''s Estate that one could not enter just because they wanted to? Fortunately, it just so happened that Prince Fu was about to go out and do some errands for Cobb when he saw a group of people standing at the entrance. It was unknown what both men and women were up to. Fuzi''s eyes darkened slightly. He stepped forward and asked, "Who are you people? What are you doing here? "


    The concierge immediately replied, "They say it''s Wen Chang County''s Zhi County''s name ¡­" "What is your name ¡­"


    "Wen Yuye?" Fuzi''s eyes congealed as he sized up Wen Yuye, "You''re Wen Yuye?"


    The ambitious stone immediately fell to the ground. If there was someone in the Prime Minister''s estate that could call out his name, then that meant that his own thoughts were correct. Kobold did not know why, but he was a little different to him. Wen Yuye lowered his head and carefully scanned his surroundings from the corner of his eyes. He could vaguely feel the hidden danger.


    "This official is Wen Yuye!" Wen Yuye bowed respectfully, "Earlier, I was anxious in Wenchang County, so I did not greet the people from the Residence of Prime Minister and left on my own. However, on the way to Beijing, I gradually calmed down and felt deeply uneasy.


    Even Wen Yuye, who came from the countryside, had heard of Cobalt''s methods and style. He knew that Cobb was extremely intelligent when he called him over, so his attitude towards Fuzi now had an absolute impact on Cobb''s decision to see him or not! Therefore, at this moment, Wen Yuye appeared to be deliberately and cautiously, but at the same time, he had to speak appropriately. He looked extremely calm and collected.


    The young man thought for a while. The young man had said that he would tie Wen Yuye up and send him to the capital. It was easy to imagine that Wen Yuye would be of some use to the young man! Thinking up to here, Fuzi bowed, "Please wait a moment, Master Wen. Allow me to report to the prime minister!"


    "Yes sir!" Wen Yuye nodded and tried his best to act as if nothing had happened.


    Zhong Fu, who was at the side, was somewhat anxious. His two hands were entwined as he looked around the room through the muslin.


    When he entered, he subconsciously turned around to look at the restless "woman." He asked, "This is ¡­"


    "This is clumsy!" Wen Yuye''s expression was a bit stiff, "I was raised in Wenchang County and haven''t seen much of the world. I had to come, who knows ¡­ I hope that little brother will not mind the rudeness! "


    Fuzi smiled. "It''s alright!"


    As he watched Fuzi leave, Zhong Fu walked over to Wen Yuye. "What is clumsy?"


    Wen Yuye''s face turned cold, "You still have the nerve to say that you caused trouble and you want me to help you!" He carefully scanned the surroundings, "Once you''re inside, act according to the circumstances, don''t be so restless again!"


    "Only know how to lecture!" Zhong Fu lightly snorted.


    Wen Yuye did not say a word and only waited for Blessed Child''s news. In his heart, he was still somewhat worried. If this Ke Er was a petty person, then Wen Chang County would still settle the debt. At this moment, they were sure to show him some respect. However, if this Cobalt was narrow-minded, Wen Yuye would have to be careful! He was a hypocrite!


    In this world, there was no fear of despicable people, but hypocrisy was the greatest taboo when it came to matters. He greeted them with a smile, then turned his head and swung his blade.


    Lucky entered the study room. Cobb put down the paper in his hand and rubbed his forehead with a slight headache. "How come you''re back so soon?"


    "Master, Wen Yuye requests for an audience! He said that he''s here to apologize! " Fuzi bowed.


    At first, Ke Boyu was startled, but then he regained his senses. "Wen Chang knows of Wen Yuye?"


    "Yes sir!" Fuzi nodded. "The person who came before said that he left our people in Wenchang County and disappeared after that. He didn''t expect that he would actually be standing outside the manor today. He didn''t know if he was really here to apologize, or if he had some other motive! "Master, do you want to see him?"


    "From your point of view, what is the first feeling this Wen Yuye gave you?"


    "Steady!" Loko blurted out, turning to think, "And be careful! Even when you speak to a servant, you should try to speak as softly as possible.


    Cobalt smiled meaningfully, "Then I will see him even more. For such a cautious person to be able to give such an impression to you for the first time, you can imagine how strong his thoughts are!" Let him come in here, and let this grandpa see what a stable person he is. Perhaps in the future, he might be able to be of great use to me! "


    Fuzi was a bit hesitant, "It''s just that the first minister, Wen Yuye in Wenchang County, left without saying goodbye. Not only did he shake off our men, he even got into trouble for our men. Wasn''t it too easy for him to get in here? "Why don''t we wait a bit before letting him in. Let him stand outside the door for a while. He can''t be bullied at all."


    The servant girl came in to serve tea, and Cobb picked up his cup and looked at the color in it, "It''s not just talk, it''s not bullying. You think you can make others feel embarrassed by leaving him out in front of the mansion like that? I didn''t know that I had to embarrass myself in front of the Prime Minister''s Palace! If this Wen Yuye is Han Xin, do you think I want to be Liu Bang? Or is it the Western Chu Overlord? "


    "This servant understands!" He saluted and quickly left.


    Wen Yuye was slightly startled when he heard that Ke Boyu had not criticized him at all, and instead asked Prince Fu to invite him in. Fortunately, Wen Yuye was also an experienced official, so he quickly restrained his expression. After thanking the son of fortune, he followed the son of fortune into the room. The moment he stepped into the residence, Wen Yuye finally let out a sigh of relief and gave a meaningful glance to the others.


    "Take care, little brother." Wen Yuye laughed. "They are too impolite. I''m afraid that if they run into the Prime Minister, they won''t follow us in. Could we find a place and have them wait?"


    Fuzi thought for a while. "If that''s the case, then please come to the garden and sit for a while." As he spoke, he told the servant girl by his side to bring Zhong Fu and Prince Fu away, and to rest in the flower garden.


    Wen Yuye''s heart finally settled back into his stomach.


    When Zhong Fu left, he couldn''t help but turn back and glance at Wen Yuye. Wen Yuye didn''t turn around. He only followed behind Fuzi respectfully and honestly. For a split-second, Zhong Fu felt that Wen Banxian was not bad! At the very least, he was very calm when dealing with big matters, unlike his rash and reckless actions. Wen Yuye was like a person who did great things!


    The garden of the Prime Minister''s Estate was very large. After Zhong Fu and Fuzi had sat for a while, they left a message for Wen Yuye to leave through the back door of the Prime Minister''s Estate. They weren''t any kind of extraordinary characters to begin with, so they didn''t attract anyone''s attention when they came or left.


    After confirming that there was no one outside, he took Zhong Fu out of the Prime Minister''s Estate. The young master had instructed them to meet up at the Full Moon Residence once they were out of the manor. He thought to himself that it was probably because the young master had discovered some clues! However, in the clear daylight, Zhong Fu and the others did not dare to walk on the road. For the sake of safety, they could only find a quiet place to stay and wait until it was dark before going to the Full Moon Restaurant!


    However, Zhong Fu, this person, could not wait any longer. Before the sky had even turned dark, he had already exploded. "I am the crown prince of the Duke''s Mansion, how could I hide in this corner and not see the light of day? What''s more, not to mention wearing this skin, it was really ¡­ It''s pissing me off! "


    It was a good thing that this was a dead end, and normally no one would come in here. Otherwise, if these words were heard by anyone, it would bring about a great disaster.


    The expression on his face changed as he quickly ran to the mouth of the alleyway to take a look. His heart was in turmoil. The crown prince was extremely irritable. It was likely that only his young master could stop him. Since the crown prince had yet to make a move, he felt that he could not hold him back any longer! He thought to himself, "Spiritual of the heavens and the earth, young master, come back quickly!"


    Zhong Fu was still in a berserk state, and the more he thought about it, the more furious he became. The more he thought about it, the more he couldn''t stand it any longer.


    He quickly caught up to the ancestor who was causing trouble! The young master had done so much for the crown prince, if the crown prince was still caught in the end, he wouldn''t even know how to explain himself to the crown prince!


    Fortunately, most of the attention was probably still on the Prime Minister''s Estate, which was why Zhong Fu and Lu Zi were able to safely enter the Full Moon Residence.


    While he was paying for a room at the front desk, Zhongfu quietly lifted his muslin and looked around. When Wen Yufeng''s case had occurred, the entire city knew that Full Moon Guild had hanged a man. Later on, when the imperial examinations were announced, the students who had failed to make it were naturally sent back to their respective families to look for their mothers. Full Moon Restaurant then also quietened down. The Full Moon Restaurant seemed to have very little business these days, and there weren''t many people in the great hall.


    Suddenly, Zhong Fu''s expression tensed up. As if he had seen something, he quickly put down the muslin cloth. He held his beating heart tightly as his breathing became rapid.


    "Esteemed guest, this way please!" The waiter was carrying hot water as he led the way enthusiastically, "The floor room is upstairs, please watch your step!"


    Zhong Fu walked at the very back, following the waiter into the room. Waiting for the waiter to leave, Zi anxiously stood at the window to take a look, "I wonder how young master is doing?" Would the Prime Minister make things difficult for him? If we knew that our young master wanted to stay in the Prime Minister''s Palace for so long, we would have waited! "


    "Don''t worry, your young master is a Half Immortal who is more intelligent than humans." Those eyes and mouth were extremely vicious. No one could do anything to him! Just you wait and see. It''s fine if he doesn''t want to ascend straight to the top, but if he wants to ¡­ He will definitely become an extremely important official! " Zhong Fu took off his muslin bamboo hat and lazily looked at the road, "Fine, give me something to eat, I''m hungry!"


    Lu Zi''s little face was twisted into a scowl. However, the person in front of him was the heir to the Duke''s Mansion, so he didn''t dare to offend him. Taking a deep breath, he nodded and walked out. He did not forget to remind Wang Lu, "Don''t come out, Master. If you''re tired, you should rest for a while. I''ll be back soon."


    "Hurry up, what nonsense is this!" Zhong Fu was a bit impatient, so he decided to just lie on the bed.


    Only after seeing this did he feel at ease to leave, thinking to return as soon as possible! He had gone out to find out what had happened to his young master, why he had not returned after so long. Had he been left behind in the Prime Minister''s Estate?! If that f * cking Prime Minister went against him and fought to the death for his master, he wouldn''t hesitate to do so.


    Zhong Fu heard the footsteps outside the door gradually getting farther and farther away. He then got up from the bed and carefully listened behind the door. There was indeed no sound from outside, and the door was quietly opened a crack. The corridor was empty without even a shadow of a soul. This was indeed a good opportunity!


    Overjoyed, Zhong Fu smiled proudly. He grabbed the bamboo hat and muslin on the table and quickly left the room.


    Weng and Half Immortal, I''ll never see you again!


    When he returned, the room was already empty. The plate in his hand fell to the ground and the steamed bun scattered on the ground. He knew that he had gotten into trouble! That unsettled ancestor ¡­ He ran away! [But there are so many people waiting to catch the Crown Prince. What should I do?]

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    Since he had accidentally lost the crown prince, he could only search the streets. But in the vast sea of people, where could they find the crown prince? Since he had no other choice, he could only return to the Full Moon Residence and wait anxiously.


    When Wen Yuye returned, he did not look too good, and it was unknown what Cobb had told him. However, when he saw that Wen Yuye had lost his mind and looked at him with a pair of worried, anxious eyes, he knew that something had happened. Without a word, he pushed his way into the room and quickly scanned the room with his sharp eyes.


    The next moment, Wen Yuye looked back at the road with cold eyes and asked, "Where is the Crown Prince?"


    The Crown Prince lied to me, saying that he was hungry, so I went to get food for him. Who knew that the crown prince would disappear right after he came back! Young master, I really don''t know where the Crown Prince has gone to! After the prince disappeared, I ran through every street, but... There was no trace of the crown prince! Young master, was the crown prince taken away? I... Have I caused a disaster? "


    Wen Yuye frowned and stretched out his hand to help up the road. "If we''re talking about causing trouble, I brought this disaster on myself. It has nothing to do with you." After saying that, he slowly walked around the room. "Have you touched all the things here?"


    "No, no!" I know young master''s habit. If something were to happen, the first thing you do is to maintain your current state. Without young master''s instructions, you absolutely cannot move the things here without permission. "When I came back and found out that the crown prince was not in his room, my first thought was to go out and find someone, so this room is still the same as it was when the crown prince left!" He wiped away his tears. "Young master, will something happen to the crown prince?" Will he come back? "


    Wen Yuye''s eyes darkened, "The dress of a daughter that has not been changed in the house, he is obviously dressed like that to go out. I presume he won''t be able to walk too far! The crown prince did not have a carriage, nor did he have a silver tael. After leaving the Full Moon Restaurant, he simply could not live, so ¡­ Either he found someone he can rely on, or someone came to look for him! "


    "Young master, do you mean that the crown prince is not wandering around the capital alone?"


    "Let him be!" Wen Yuye lightly sighed and slowly sat down.


    He didn''t understand, "Young Master, we''re not looking for him anymore?"


    "Why did you bring him back? Did you find them and leave a disaster for yourself? " Wen Yuye rubbed his forehead, as if he was having a headache. "The matter of the Duke Ming Palace is not something I can handle. There is still the Prime Minister''s Palace and the Regent''s Manor mixed in. No matter which side they are on, I cannot afford to offend them! "If we have offended someone, you and I will probably enter the city and there will be no way back!" A Yama and a man-eating demon, Wen Yuye could not afford to offend them.


    Young Master''s words were very reasonable, but ¡­ He was a little hesitant, "Young master, what if the crown prince is caught and we sell out? Let''s, let''s hurry up and leave! "


    "We can''t leave!" Wen Yuye let out a long breath, his eyes somewhat obscure.


    The Prime Minister was stunned on the spot, thinking, "Could it be that the Prime Minister said something to the young master?" Why can''t I leave? They had come to the capital with the intention of serving Second Young Master Zhaoxue, but Young Master had always been someone who left his family without fear. At most, he would just leave the capital after collecting the second young master''s corpse and return to Wenchang County. Why did he ¡­


    "The Prime Minister has set his sights on me!" Wen Yuye closed his eyes, his voice very, very light.


    Looking at his young master''s expression, Ye Xiao knew that his young master had met with the most troublesome problem. Otherwise, he wouldn''t be so gloomy. Young Master had always been confident. It was rare for him to be this depressed. After all, it was all thanks to this prince of the Duke''s Mansion. If he hadn''t caused trouble, why would our young master be so worried? [I wonder where the heck is the Crown Prince?]


    Where is it?


    Zhong Fu was extremely pleased with himself right now! He proudly took off his muslin bamboo hat and looked at the goldfish eyed Zhao Jing in front of him. With a proud smile, he bit his lips and shouted out her name. "Zhao Jing!"


    When she heard this voice, Zhao Jing trembled as goosebumps erupted all over her body. She almost subconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Recovering from his stupor, Zhao Jing looked over Zhong Fu carefully. Finally, his gaze stopped at the bulge on Zhong Fu''s chest, and he couldn''t stop laughing as he held onto his stomach. "Hurry, hurry and grab those two lumps of meat ¡­" Take it down! Aiyo, laughing until my stomach hurts ¡­ Hahahaha... You also have today... "Hahahaha ¡­"


    Zhong Fu suddenly mounted on Zhao Jing''s body and quickly covered his mouth. "You''re not allowed to laugh!" Don''t laugh! I came here looking for you with no face at all, not for you to laugh at me! Zhao Jing, shut up! Shut up! You are not allowed to laugh! "


    But when he covered her mouth, she laughed so hard that tears came out of her eyes.


    Wei Shuge jumped into the car and raised her hand.


    Zhao Jing was so anxious that he bit into Zhong Fu''s hand. Zhong Fu immediately let go, and Zhao Jing cried out, "Don''t move! This is the crown prince!"


    However, it was too late. Wei Shuge immediately retracted half of her palm strike, but there was still half of a palm strike that landed on Zhong Fu''s shoulder. Zhong Fu didn''t have the time to utter a word. His head tilted to the side as he lay flat on Zhao Jing''s body, sticking closely to him.


    Zhao Jing was almost crushed to death by Zhong Fu. Luckily, Wei Shuge reacted in time and hurriedly moved Zhong Futi to the side to help Zhao Jing up. "Your majesty?" Are you all right? "Are there any injuries?"


    Zhao Jing took a deep breath and waved his hand. "Quickly go and take a look at Zhong Fu. If anything happens to this boy, who knows how many people will die!"


    Wei Shuge told Zhong Fu to lean against the car wall and reached out her hand to check Zhong Fu''s wrist vein. She then let out a sigh of relief, "The Crown Prince is fine, he''s just slightly injured! At that time, the situation was urgent. This servant thought that there was an assassin, so I acted a bit faster! Luckily, not only did he not use his full strength, he had even taken half a palm. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable! "


    "How is it?" Li Yiheng had already lifted the curtain of the carriage. "Your Majesty ¡­" After hearing the movements in the carriage earlier, Li Eheng didn''t dare to act rashly. Now that he heard Zhao Jing and Wei Shuge''s voices from inside, Li Eheng dared to lift the carriage''s curtain.


    "The Emperor is fine." Wei Shuge hurriedly said, "It''s just that a commoner hid in the carriage and startled Your Majesty!"


    Zhao Jing smoothed out his clothes. "I quite like this humble girl." She looked at Zhong Fu, whose eyes were tightly shut. She couldn''t help but laugh as she said to Li Eheng, "Don''t stop, just enter the palace! As for this person ¡­ I''m taking it! "


    Li Yiheng gave a start. "Is the emperor planning to bring this commoner into the palace?"


    "Just now, this servant''s attacks were a bit too heavy ¡­" Wei Shuge looked troubled. "Although we managed to stop her in time, we still injured her."


    "I''m afraid it will lead to criticism!" Li Yiheng bowed his head.


    Zhao Jing raised the center of his brows slightly. "Haven''t we had enough criticism?" [One more doesn''t matter, one less doesn''t matter. We can discuss whatever we like. It has nothing to do with me!] If we were to cause trouble, wouldn''t the Regent''s Mansion be helping us clean up the mess? What are you afraid of, go back to the palace! "


    "Yes sir!" Li Yiheng did not dare to object anymore.


    The horse carriage entered the palace through the side door, and then it was Zhao Yuannan who carried Zhong Fu into the Qian Yuan Palace.


    Zhao Jing didn''t dare to let Li Zhiheng interfere in case he was taught Zhong Fu''s identity. After all, the identity of Crown Prince Zhaozi was not something that could be easily revealed. Otherwise, it would bring about a great disaster. If someone made a scene, this matter would go out of control! If a crown prince failed to enlist in the capital, it wouldn''t be an exaggeration to say that he was charged with conspiracy and rebellion.


    The news of the Emperor bringing a woman into the palace spread like wildfire. The first to receive the news was the Regent''s Estate.


    At that time, Dongfang Wenming was still drinking water. He choked on the water in his throat, and his face turned red. Dongfang Wenming held it in for a long time before he finally swallowed the saliva in his throat. He still couldn''t help but cough, "Say it again? What''s wrong with the Emperor? "


    Zhou Zhiqian''s heart thumped wildly. His master''s expression wasn''t looking too good! He could only speak carefully, "The emperor left the palace today and stayed at Full Moon Residence as usual. On their way back, the palace maid found out that the emperor had brought back an unconscious civilian girl. The emperor didn''t send them to the palace but brought them straight to the palace. Hearing the tone in which Commander Li ordered someone to pass the message, the emperor means to keep this commoner girl! "


    "Nonsense!" Dongfang Wenming immediately stood up. "Do you dare to bring anyone to the palace? Do you think this is a grocery store? "What else?"


    "Someone from the palace said that this commoner was knocked unconscious by Auntie Wei, who was at the emperor''s side. At that time, she thought it was an assassin, but who knew it was a woman hiding in the emperor''s car." As soon as Zhou Zhiqian finished speaking, Dongfang Wenming had already started walking away. Seeing this, Zhou Zhiqian hurriedly followed. What was this grandpa doing? His face was filled with resentment and he seemed to be slightly jealous.


    Jealous?


    Zhou Zhizhi''s heart sank as he suddenly slapped himself in the face. What are you thinking about? The master was used to life and death on the battlefield, so he would never let his son or daughter become a hindrance.


    Feelings like the ribs, is extremely toxic, do not touch it, touch it will be damaged!


    Dongfang Wenyi was well aware of this, and Zhao Jing was well aware of it as well.


    Therefore, no matter what happened, Zhao Jing would always hold back. If she put in too much effort, she would sink deeper into the abyss. A person like her had no right to be emotional in such a situation. She stared at Zhong Fu, who was lying on the bed, but she couldn''t understand why Zhong Fu would come to the capital. Was it to avenge the teasing of the East?


    "Your majesty, this news cannot be concealed from the Regent''s Estate. The Regent will definitely arrive at the first possible moment." Wei Shuge was a little hesitant. "The Regent is renowned for being the Crown Prince''s son. What should we do if we recognize him?"


    Zhao Jing smiled. "If you recognize him, then recognize him. It''s better if you recognize him!" Dongfang Wenming didn''t know that I had brought Zhongfu into the palace, so he didn''t dare to act rashly. He would have to cover everything up to prevent chaos when the time comes! It was not safe to keep the Zhong Fu in anyone''s hands. It was best to leave it in the palace, right under everyone''s noses. In this way, no one needs to fight for no one and I no longer need to be concerned about which power he will fall into. "


    Wei Shuge nodded. "Your Majesty is right!"


    Zhao Yuannan carefully came forward with the medicine. "Your Majesty, this medicine ¡­" "The crown prince is still unconscious. Why don''t we hang it up for now?"


    "Hand it over!" Zhao Jing took it. "It''s a little hot, how about ¡­"


    On the bed, Zhong Fu slightly opened his eyes and let out a hoarse cough, "Your men injured me, so this medicine ¡­" You have to give me some to drink, or else I ¡­ It''s not over with you! "


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. Zhao Yuannan then carefully helped Zhong Fu sit up so that he could comfortably lean against him. Zhao Jing lightly blew on the soup and gently placed the spoon to his lips. "Watch out for the heat!"


    "What are you guys doing?" Dongfang Wenming shouted from the doorway, causing Zhao Jing''s hand to freeze in midair.


    Zhong Fu lowered his head and took a bite out of Zhao Jing''s spoon. He then turned his head to look at Dongfang Wenming with a slightly provocative expression. This was truly an ''enemy'' meeting. Their eyes were red with envy!

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    The fact that Dongfang Wenyi had arrived so quickly exceeded Zhao Jing''s expectations.


    She had originally thought that Dongfang Wenming wouldn''t care that she had a woman by her side. After all, he also knew about Zhao Jing''s woman. When a woman faced a woman, she could at most speak to her own body. There was really nothing she could do. However, looking at Dongfang Wenming''s current expression, there was an unconcealable anger in his anxiety, making people feel uncomfortable.


    Zhao Jing suddenly felt that he really didn''t know enough about the East. When she had sent for Uncle Ke, the East hadn''t been happy; when she had kept the woman by her side, the East hadn''t been happy. To sum it up, that Eastern Scoundrel''s control was truly broad!


    "Your majesty!" Dongfang Wenming saluted, and the previous sullenness disappeared from his respectful expression. "This subject heard that His Majesty brought a woman back from the palace and stayed in the palace, so this subject thought this matter was very inappropriate. If this matter were to spread out, it would most likely lead to criticism. When that happens, all the officials will definitely go on stage.


    Zhao Jing rubbed the center of his brows. "I just feel that this woman is very similar to an old friend of mine. For a moment, she was soft-hearted, which is why I made her stay in the palace to accompany my husband!" With that, Zhao Jing smiled evilly. "Father Zhong, I know that I can''t keep a man by my side. I didn''t know that I don''t even have the power to keep a woman anymore."


    "If Your Majesty wants a woman, this subject will definitely choose a lady from a famous clan to fill the harem for Your Majesty in the year from then until the day he dances. "The emperor is the sovereign of the kingdom. How can he casually find a woman and bring her to the palace?" Dongfang Wenming stood up, but in the next moment, his entire body froze on the spot. Fortunately, Dongfang Wenming was good at hiding his emotions, and the astonishment on his face quickly disappeared.


    Although the person in front of him was dressed like a woman, his facial features clearly indicated that ¡­ It really was a disaster!


    Dongfang Wenming clenched his fists. Great! That''s great! These two came to the palace acting just now. Previously, they were drinking and enjoying themselves in Jiangbei Province, but now, one of them was lying on the bed in pain, and the other was even trying to coax him. Look at the Chung Fu lying on the bed, put on his daughter''s clothes, a little beauty I pity. Not only that, but Zhong Fu was even peacefully enjoying the Emperor''s'' service ''. He actually ate a bowl of medicine with a dubious atmosphere as he stared at him.


    Seeing the two of them like this, Dongfang Wenming put his hands on his hips and slightly moved away from them. He didn''t want to see their expressions, so he had a certain feeling in his heart: the cabbages he grew had been bullied by other people''s pigs! Furthermore, it was a pig that came all the way from Phoenix City ¡­


    "This is my favorite sweet hawthorn. It would be great if I can give you the medicine!" Zhao Jing smiled as he picked up a sweet hawthorn and placed it in Zhong Fu''s mouth. "Try it. After you eat this, you won''t feel any bitterness in your mouth." I''m used to taking medicine when I pee, but it was all thanks to Father Zhong helping me find such a good thing that I can eat it all year round. Over time, I feel that eating medicine is not a difficult task! "


    "From the Regent?" "Thank you, your majesty!" Zhong Fu turned to look at Dongfang Wenming, who was standing to the side with an ashen face, not even bothering to pay attention to them. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Lord Regent!" Seeing Dongfang Wenming''s expression, Zhong Fu obviously knew that this bastard had recognized him! With the emperor as a shield, Dongfang Wenming wouldn''t dare to do anything to him. Otherwise, Dongfang Wenming wouldn''t have such an expression.


    Dongfang Wenming glared fiercely at Zhong Fu. "This subject even thought that Your Majesty had brought some kind of woman to the palace, but she turned out to be this kind of trash. When this humble subject saw the figure of this face, he felt that this face was not as tender as that of the brothel brothel. This kind of vulgar and vulgar powder really makes one feel depressed just by looking at it. I wonder why the emperor would be so happy and beautiful? "


    "To make the Regent feel dejected, I''m afraid that it''s not the vulgarity of a common woman, is it?" Zhong Fu gnashed his teeth. This eastern region truly didn''t show any mercy, not even a little bit of face. However, with the current situation, since they had already met, then there should be grievances and revenge! If Dongfang Wenming really wanted to capture him, then he wouldn''t have handed him over to the people from Phoenix City back then.


    Having thought of this point, Zhong Fu felt as if his brain had opened, his entire being became energetic, and he had a sharp tongue, "The Regent has no excuses, so he has most likely tacitly agreed to it!" Zhong Fu shot a glance at Zhao Jing, then forced a soft laugh. "Your Majesty, this humble girl''s mouth still has some bitterness from the medicine."


    Zhao Jing coughed lightly. For a man to call himself a commoner, she couldn''t help but feel scared. However, when he saw Dongfang Wenming''s expression, he didn''t dare to say anything. Zhao Jing felt his whole body was relaxed. That secret feeling of comfort was indescribably wonderful. As for Zhao Jing, he picked up another sweet hawthorn and gently placed it in Zhong Fu''s mouth. "Come on, open your mouth!" Careful teeth, easy to stick to the teeth. You have to put it in your mouth for a while, and when the honey has melted, you can chew the hawthorn. The taste will fill your mouth, and that''s great! "


    Zhong Fu smiled. "It''s still the emperor who feels heartache!"


    Upon hearing these words, Zhao Jing choked on his own saliva and began to cough. In front of the people from the East who had yet to see the light, Zhao Jing started to panic. Others might not know about it, but how could she not know about Dongfang Wenming''s character of settling scores after all? A dog thief was famous for being vengeful. At that time, if Dongfang Wenming put Zhong Fu''s account on his head, how would he live in the future?


    Zhao Jing quickly stood up. "Rest well. Father Zhong and I have something to discuss!" As she spoke, she walked up to Dongfang Wenming. "Zhong ¡­"


    Before the word "father" could even be uttered, Dongfang Cangming had already turned around and left the chamber, directly entering the side hall. His speed was quite fast, and his steps were quite large. Zhao Jing was naturally unable to keep up with him, so he could only follow him with a fart as he jogged into the side chamber.


    Zhong Fu raised his blanket and tried to get off the bed, but he was quickly held down by Wei Shuge.


    Wei Shuge lowered her voice. "Crown Prince!" This servant knows that the crown prince is kind and is afraid that the emperor will suffer grievances and suffer losses. The emperor had also said that when the crown prince was in Jiangbei, he saved the emperor from danger. However, the crown prince was not in Jiangbei, but in the imperial palace. The imperial palace was different from Jiangbei Province. The mountains and seas were vast outside, but the crown prince could not act rashly here! If you really care for the emperor, remember not to offend the regent. "The crown prince is fearless, but the emperor can run away. Monks can''t run away from the temple!"


    Zhao Yuannan saluted, "What Shuge said is true. I hope that the crown prince will take responsibility and not bring disaster upon the emperor! The Regent is angry. The Crown Prince can ignore this matter, but the Emperor has to bear the consequences. Thus, I ask that the Crown Prince stop making things difficult for the Emperor! "


    Hearing this, Zhong Fu slowly lay back down. He looked coldly in the direction of the main entrance of the palace hall. "What will he do to the Emperor?"


    "These servants don''t know, but the crown prince, your identity is very special, so please don''t use the emperor''s protection to make things difficult for the emperor!" Zhao Yuannan sighed, "The emperor not only has to face the regent, but also the prime minister''s residence and even the entire imperial court''s civil and military powers. If things get out of hand, your father will not let this matter rest either! "Your Highness, what do you think?"


    Zhong Fu sucked his lips, looking somewhat ashamed. "Just now, I was only thinking about finding trouble with the East. I really didn''t think too much about it!" When the little Emperor comes back, I will apologize to him! "


    "Your highness, please rest well. Your servant will go take a look!" Zhao Yuannan glanced at Wei Shuge, who nodded in understanding. Seeing this, Zhao Yuannan threw the horsetail whisk and hurriedly ran outside. Hopefully Dongfang didn''t vent his anger on the Emperor, or else he would really be in big trouble!


    But who was it in the East? He was a vengeful person. Just now, Zhao Jing had embarrassed him with Zhong Fu. How could he let Zhao Jing off so easily?!


    After closing the door, Zhao Jing retreated step by step while Dongfang Wenming pressed on. The two of them stared at each other with wide eyes, making Zhao Jing feel weak in his heart. Her back was already plastered against the wall, and a cold feeling spread from her back to her limbs and bones.


    In reality, Zhao Jing knew that if he were to bring Zhong Fu into the palace, then he would definitely explode with fury. However, he would still care about the reputation of the Prince''s Mansion. However, she hadn''t expected that the eastern region would suddenly become so terrifying with a fiendish expression on its face. It looked as if dark clouds were covering the sky, and thunder was about to strike at any moment!


    Dongfang Wenming had already closed in. Zhao Jing had nowhere to retreat to. He could only watch as Dongfang Wenming approached, trying his best to keep his breathing steady. However, in the next moment, his handsome face suddenly enlarged in her line of sight, causing her to immediately cry out in shock.


    "Ah ¡­" "Ugh ¡­" Zhao Jing''s beautiful eyes instantly widened as her body stiffened. She stared in disbelief at the blurry scene before her. This person... The man stuffed all her voice back into her mouth, so domineering and unreasonable that he gagged her.


    The lips were hot and cold and pressed against each other in the most intimate and sensitive position. He made no further move to stop her.


    Gradually, his breath grew hotter and hotter as it sprayed across her face, not allowing her to resist or doubt him. In the moment that Zhao Jing was distracted, he seemed to notice something strange about her. He suddenly grabbed onto her slender waist with one hand, a bit of a punitive tone in his tone. He pulled her into his arms, and forcefully gripped the back of her head with his other hand, deepening her kiss.


    At the moment when their land was occupied, Zhao Jing had nearly suffocated to death in his arms, having not managed to catch his breath. Her beautiful eyes were covered by a layer of mist as she stared at him through the mist.


    Dongfang Wenming lifted her up horizontally, then sat down on the side hall''s chair and hugged her like she was carrying a child.


    Zhao Jing sat on his lap, his eyes red and his lips pursed in silence. Even so, she could still feel his hand on her waist tightening. It was as if he wanted to rub her into his chest and use this scorching and stiff place to assimilate her completely.


    "Don''t want to say anything?" His tone was devoid of the anger from before, calm as if nothing had happened. This sort of calm and collected attitude caused Zhao Jing''s teeth to itch. He wished that he could bite off this shameless dog thief to death with a single bite!


    Zhao Jing held his breath as he glared hatefully at his father. "I''m afraid that if I offend you, then you will punish me. I can''t afford to offend you then!"


    "This humble official is not unreasonable!" Dongfang Wenming looked at her meaningfully. "Of course, that''s if ¡­ "You are not allowed to mention the matter of Crown Prince!" His rough fingertips caressed her slightly swollen lips. This dark red color was truly beautiful. It made it so that one would not be able to let go of it. Even if one bit on it a few times, it would be difficult to stop!


    The little girl looked away and angrily said, "Shameless!"


    He grabbed her jaw and jerked her face back. Before he could meet her eyes, he lowered his head quickly.

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    Face was called dignity when it was done in a dignified manner, but it could be completely disregarded during special times. After all, compared to some people, face was really an eyesore! The so-called ''special period'', thought Dong Fang, was probably referring to the present. He was not Liu Xiuping, nor was he Second Master Guan. He was not as corny and dishonest as everyone else. When soft and sweet jade is in your heart, there is no man who can sit still and do nothing.


    "What''s a face?" Dongfang Wenming shamelessly looked at her. Although he looked at her with contempt, his eyes seemed to have a demonic look as he stared at her, as if he couldn''t get enough of her. "Did the emperor?"


    Zhao Jing was startled. He stretched out his hand to touch his own face as he looked to the east with resentment. "Although I don''t have this thing, I''m sure it''s because I''m being unfair!" he thought to himself. The late Emperor didn''t teach me when he was still alive, so if I were to receive this true legacy, I presume Father Zhong will never be able to escape his responsibility! "


    She didn''t know why, but as Zhao Jing said this, she felt something flash past his eyes. These few indiscernible things seemed to be some sort of emotion, but it only brushed past her. If she tried to see it clearly again, there was nothing to see. She felt that this should be a secret hidden deep within Dongfang Wenming''s heart. It was just that she accidentally poked it!


    Dongfang Wenming laughed. He looked at her with a very mocking smile, and the corner of his mouth curved up into a crescent shape. He looked at her with a smile that was not a smile. Have you ever thought that how could someone from Duke Ming''s Palace be a simple character? The heir to the Duke''s Mansion? He is the future master of Phoenix City and is not on the same side as the Emperor. "


    It wasn''t that Zhao Jing hadn''t thought of it, but ¡­ She slightly pursed her lips, unable to voice out her thoughts. Dongfang Wenming wasn''t one of them, he was just a special partner in a special period, that''s all! Their relationship was to support each other, destroy each other, and finally kill each other!


    "Phoenix City is a small court of Da Xia in the mouths of the commoners. Does the emperor know what a small court is? Fame King Zhong Zhangtian is the king of the Grand Xia''s Xiao Imperial Court, his status is similar to the Emperor. In other words, as long as Zhong Zhangtian doesn''t go against the imperial government, we can never touch him. Dongfang Wenming''s voice was soft and gentle. His fingertips caressed her delicate face. "Your Majesty should understand that since you two can''t be friends, you don''t have to befriend them deeply. Otherwise, if you can''t break away from them in the future, you''ll harm yourself instead!"


    "Is it also because he sees this matter so closely that he raises his head? That''s why his heart is so heartless?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Dongfang Wenming thought about it. Heartless? It wasn''t that he was truly heartless, he just couldn''t be bothered to be emotional! What''s the good of being in love? When she is happy, you will be happy, and if she is sad, you will be sad too. What''s so good about laughing and crying like a lunatic? Not good at all! As the commander of the three armies, how could he be tied down by emotions when he wanted to kill the enemy with his hands stained with blood? As soon as the steel knife was unsheathed, the joy, anger, and sorrow of the human world had been cleanly cut off. The only things left were the feeling of satisfaction and the bottom line, that''s all!


    Seeing that Dongfang Wenming didn''t say anything, Zhao Jing thought he was angry, or perhaps he was scheming something in his mind. Zhao Jing restrained himself and didn''t dare to say anything. She could only quietly wait for him to speak. The feeling of waiting wasn''t pleasant at all. Zhao Jing counted his heartbeats, hoping that he would be disappointed. Could it be that the two of them were going to be in a stalemate like this? How long was this standoff going on?! Every time he was alone with the eastern barbarians, Zhao Jing would suffer greatly.


    However, a man seemed to possess an innate superiority in this aspect. He was so unhurried when facing a woman, and was able to suppress all his emotions and emotions into his bones. But if you want it, you can see what you want in his eyes, even if it''s just wishful thinking. A man has this ability. Whatever you want to see, he can let you see. Although he said that women were trouble, he didn''t know that men were trouble!


    "When will Father Zhong carry me like this?" Zhao Jing struggled a bit. "I''ve already grown up. I''m no longer a young lady who can''t sleep and needs your guidance when I first enter the palace!"


    These words made Dongfang Wenming laugh, "You''ve grown up?" He looked away, and tightened his grip on her waist. "This humble subject can see that the emperor is still as good as new!"


    Zhao Jing stared blankly for a moment. His cheeks immediately flushed a deep red. "Are you going to let them go?"


    "Put..." Of course they had to be released! However, this subject will have to say the first few words. I hope the emperor won''t get too close to Zhong Fu, otherwise, if you cause any trouble, this subject won''t clean up the mess for the emperor! " Dongfang Wenming truly loosened his grip when he said that, but the faint scent of ink wafted from her body into his nose. Dongfang Mingming felt that the scholar was still a rare scholar, and she had soaked in the scrolls for so long that she had become a rarity among rarities.


    At the same time, even though Zhao Jing had come down from his undetermined knee in the east, the warmth and strength of his waist still seemed to be present. It slowly seeped into his skin, merging with his entire body''s blood and bone. His nose was filled with the scent of a man.


    "The Emperor sent the empress to the Royal Tomb?" Dongfang Wenming said.


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips. "Like you said, she''s the most suitable."


    "It seems like the emperor has already mentally prepared himself!" Dongfang Wenyi pursed his lips and looked at her with a confused look. "If Qi Yunshan knew that Crown Prince Wang was in His Majesty''s palace, how would he feel? The person who was the most upset was Zhong Changtian, who was far away in Phoenix City. He was clearly the only son under the knee, and had suddenly become the emperor''s concubine! "


    Zhao Jing widened his eyes. "Don''t spout nonsense. When did I say I wanted to send Na Zhong Fu to the imperial harem?" "That kid only ordered me around because of the injuries on his body and because I didn''t dare to touch him. Father Zhong can''t really think that there''s anything wrong with Zhong Fu and I, right?"


    "What is it?" "Hmm?" His closing words were long.


    Zhao Jing opened his mouth, but couldn''t say a single word. What is it? Nothing! Could she and Zhongfu make sparks by colliding with each other? Bullsh * t! That brat was playful and disrespectful. No matter how she looked at it, he was an unreliable person. How could she possibly be related to him? Even though they were friends, they still held back. After all, their positions were different. This meant that they would never be able to stand on the same line. In the future, they might even become mortal enemies!


    Enemy that wouldn''t give up until he was dead!


    "Nothing!" Zhao Jing turned around, his expression somewhat gloomy.


    Seeing this, Dongfang Wenming slowly stood up. "I don''t care what kind of relationship Your Majesty has with Crown Prince Ying, but you can only do one thing, and don''t take it to heart! Like Coburst, like Beaufort, not a grasshopper on a boat, unable to twist a rope. If the Emperor was really moved by this, he would probably change his ownership of the entire Grand Xia! I imagine that the Emperor doesn''t wish to see Grand Xia change dynasties, right? " Although his tone was very gentle, every word was a blow to the heart. He knew what Zhao Jing cared about the most, and he also knew that the thing he dared not lose the most was his mother''s life in exchange for the mountains and rivers of Grand Xia.


    Zhao Jing smiled bitterly. "Father Zhong didn''t want me to contact Uncle Ke, and now you want me to leave Zhong Fu. Do you want me to be alone forever?" Father Zhong might not understand what it feels like to be alone! "


    "This subject will accompany Your Majesty!" Dongfang Wenming''s face didn''t show much emotion, but as he looked at her, his brow unconsciously furrowed. He stared at her for a moment, then walked out of the side hall.


    Zhao Jing sat there without moving. He only gazed at the departing back view of Dongfang Wenming. Dongfang Xi Ming was clearly trying to isolate her. Anyone who could form an alliance with her was blocked by Dongfang Bu Fang. In the long run, her puppet would never rise above the masses. She wasn''t willing to give up. Her mother had used her life in exchange for this world. She absolutely wouldn''t allow anyone to rise above her imperial power. Those who wanted to meddle in her plans and seize her imperial power were her arch-enemies! She would never show mercy!


    The side palace was still in the east, so he turned around and returned to the Qian Yuan Palace''s bedroom.


    At first sight, it was an unidentified return from the east. Zhong Fu immediately looked outside the door, but he couldn''t see any trace of Zhao Jing. The disappointment in his eyes could be imagined. Wei Shuge was a bit nervous. For a moment, she didn''t know what Dongfang Wenming meant. Should she stay and protect Heir Wang?


    "Down!" Dongfang Wenming said.


    Wei Shuge hesitated to look at Zhong Fu, but finally bowed and took her leave.


    Zhong Fu leaned against the bedpost, his mouth still chewing on his sweet hawthorn. He snorted in disdain, "What are you doing here? This was the emperor''s sleeping quarters, not the bedroom of the regent''s mansion. When I was outside, I heard that outside of this palace, even the imperial harem is ruled by the Regent! "From the looks of it, there is a reason for all these rumors to come true!"


    No matter how one looked at him, he would feel that he deserved a beating because of his mockery and mockery, coupled with the unrestrained manner in which Zhong Fu, this good-for-nothing, was behaving in such a manner.


    Dongfang Bu Mingming approached, Zhong Fu slightly straightened his body, "What ¡­" You ¡­ you want to kill me? "Don''t forget, my father is ¡­ but ¡­"


    The next moment, Dongfang Cunming suddenly wrapped his arm around Zhong Fu''s neck and pulled him in front of him. The two of them stared at each other. At that moment, Zhongfu''s heart skipped a beat, saying that he was not afraid was a lie.


    Even though Dongfang Wenming looked gentle on the surface, who didn''t know that he was a man who killed without blinking? If he was angered, not to mention Zhong Fu, even if Zhong Fu''s father was here, he would probably ¡­


    "Kid!" Dongfang Wenming''s voice was hoarse. "It is the emperor''s willingness to tolerate you for showing off your little intelligence in front of the emperor and for getting away with it. But you have to know, this king is different from the emperor. If you shake your head in front of the emperor, this king will have no use for you! "Although you are renowned as the Crown Prince''s son, in the palace you are just a commoner brought by the Emperor into the palace. If you dare to call yourself a prince again and mention your father''s name, this king will let you understand the consequences of not speaking your mind."


    After saying this, Dongfang Cunming released him and sat down on the bedside stool as if nothing had happened, slowly stroking his wrinkled sleeves, "If you don''t speak properly and cause the emperor to suffer in your place, this king will skin you alive!"


    Zhong Fusheng swallowed a mouthful of saliva as he stared fixedly at Dongfang Wenming. He could not help but tremble slightly, "You ¡­ you dare!"


    "No one knows that the Crown Prince has entered the palace, guess ¡­" Does This King dare? " Dongfang Wenming slightly pursed his lips.


    "You, don''t be complacent. I am a tiger that has fallen to the sun and am being bullied by a dog. Since I am friends with the emperor, I naturally won''t do anything to harm the emperor. I hope the Regent can be at ease with this!"


    Realizing that Zhong Fu had submitted, Dongfang Mingming slowly stood up, about to leave.


    Seeing this, Zhong Fu heaved a sigh of relief.


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t even take two steps before stopping. He turned around and coldly looked at him, "One last thing, Crown Prince Wang can keep it!"


    "What is it?" Zhong Fu was stunned.


    Dongfang Wenming''s gaze suddenly turned cold and ruthless. His tone carried extreme impatience. "Get the hell down from the emperor''s bed, there won''t be a next time!"


    Zhong Fu''s heart chilled. His body trembled and he almost fell off the bed.

 C135

    Dongfang Wenming and Zhong Fu were talking inside the hall, so Zhao Jing naturally didn''t enter. He was only waiting for Dongfang Wenming to come out before they met.


    Dongfang Wenming looked at Zhao Jing and felt a strange awkwardness. The way the little girl looked at him was as if he had done something shameful behind her back. After taking a deep breath, Dongfang Wenming looked coldly at Zhao Jing. "This subject has already made clear what should be said. I hope that Your Majesty can act with dignity!" With that, he bowed, "This humble official will take his leave!"


    Zhao Jing stood on the spot. He didn''t even say a single word before leaving without even turning his head back. It was as if he was holding back his anger.


    "Your Majesty, it seems like the Regent is angry?" Wei Shuge frowned.


    Zhao Yuannan nodded again and again. "If we anger the Regent, will we vent our anger on the Emperor?"


    Zhao Jing massaged the space between her eyebrows. If the anger they were referring to was the bad habit of Dongfang Wenming''s'' tiny hands and feet '', then she feared that she might not be able to handle it. Since their return from the north of the river, Dongfang hadn''t seen Cobalt and Zhong Fu, just like how a dog would when it saw a cat. He wanted to tear them apart. As Zhao Jing looked at Dongfang Wenming''s fearful expression towards Zhong Fu, he felt that something was amiss that had fallen into Zhong Zhangtian''s hands.


    "Why are you up?" Zhao Jing had already raised his head, just in time to see Zhong Fu run to the entrance of the hall to look around. He only felt that Zhong Fu''s appearance was extremely comical and laughable. Zhao Jing looked Zhong Fu up and down. "What? You can''t bear to part with the Regent. Do you want me to invite your father back?"


    Hearing this, Zhong Fu grabbed Zhao Jing''s hand and pulled her into the hall without a word.


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan were both startled. If they hadn''t known about what had happened in Jiangbei and that Zhong Fu wouldn''t have hurt Zhao Jing, Wei Shuge wouldn''t have tolerated the stranger to be alone with Zhao Jing. The others didn''t know Zhao Jing''s true identity, but Wei Shuge was well aware of it. As Zhao Jing grew older, something that he shouldn''t have touched gradually corroded a person''s heart. It made Zhao Jing''s female characteristics all the more obvious, and thus ¡­ Anyone who came into contact with this person would definitely put Zhao Jing in danger.


    This time, Zhao Jing was truly unable to see through Zhong Fu''s thoughts. He could only hear the door behind him slam shut as Zhong Fu dragged her to the rear window. Zhao Jing looked at Zhong Fu with a puzzled expression. Zhong Fu''s complexion was a little pale, and his eyes burned with a fiery light. Even his breathing was a bit ragged. If you don''t know, you might think that you''re an assassin, but luckily, Shuge withdrew her hand in time.


    After saying this, Zhao Jing pushed him away and let out a breath. He then stood up with his hands behind his back, "In this period of time, you should continue to raise me in the palace. I, the nominal emperor, have no other abilities. When you get better, we will send you out of the palace and return to Phoenix City! "


    "Didn''t you say that you were unhappy about being the emperor? Didn''t you say that you just wanted to be a good doctor? " Zhong Fu took a step forward. "Are those words lying to me?"


    "From the bottom of my heart, but... "I can''t help it!" Zhao Jing looked at him with a slightly gloomy expression. "It''s just like how you were born famous as the Crown Prince''s son. From the moment you were born, you didn''t have any other choice."


    Zhong Fu was silent, not saying a word.


    "I''m afraid that I won''t have any sincere friends. You and I can be considered as friends in times of trouble, so I don''t want anything to happen to you!" Even if the Regent or the Prime Minister were to put pressure on you, I hope that you would be sent back by me. Zhao Jing''s voice turned hoarse. "Zhong Fu, you shouldn''t have come to the capital. This place doesn''t care about food and bones. Every inch of your life is filled with bones. In Phoenix City, you are the young master of a high and mighty family, but here, you are nothing more than a fish on a chopping block! "


    "At the moment, Cobalt still doesn''t know you''re in the palace, so of course the Qi family didn''t make a move." Dongfang Wenming is standing behind me. He won''t do anything to you for the sake of my throne! "However, Qi Yunshan will be back in two days. If he finds out that you are in the palace, all the circumstances will change and he will be out of my control. When that day comes, I won''t be able to protect you anymore!"


    Zhong Fu looked at her and said in an exceptionally serious tone, "Then let me protect you!"


    Zhao Jing chuckled. "This isn''t Phoenix City!" She let out a long breath. "I will have Shuge leave the closest Hall of Dawn open for you, you can stay there temporarily! As long as the east is not clear, he will not let anyone find out where you are for the time being.


    "Why can''t I be with you? Just because Dongfang didn''t say anything out loud to threaten me, you don''t dare to stay with me anymore? " Zhong Fu said with a stern face, "You are the Emperor, why are you afraid of those ministers? So what if it was a puppet? Right now, the one who resides in the world is you, and the one that the people approve of is also you. As long as you issue an order, then wouldn''t those who offend their superiors be killed as soon as they deserve to die? "


    Zhao Jing''s eyes were clear as he scrutinized them. "It seems like the crown prince has never experienced the feeling of seeing his loved ones being killed one by one." I saw with my own eyes that my mother was killed by those disloyal officials you spoke of! At that time, I was only ten years old and had just ascended to the throne. Before the throne had even warmed up, my mother had already become the bones beneath my feet. My mountains and rivers were exchanged with my mother''s life. Even if I were to die on this throne, I cannot let go of the Da Xia mountains and rivers my mother gave me! "


    "I think I see what you mean!"


    "You still haven''t told me why you''ve come to the capital." Zhao Jing sat down. "Of course. If you don''t want to say it, I won''t force you!" Disregarding your status and mine, our friendship still exists! But I still have to say the ugly words first, Zhong Fu ¡­ I only hope that one day, you and I will not become the greatest enemies! I don''t have any friends, so I don''t want to lose you. "


    "I, Zhong Fu, am a man of my words. No matter what happens, I will protect you!" Zhong Fu suddenly took a step forward and hugged Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing froze on the spot, dumbstruck. The aura of a man suddenly assaulted his nose. Other than Dongfang Wenming, no one else had ever dared to touch her like this! At that moment, Zhao Jing''s mind went blank. His body reacted instinctively, pushing Zhong Fu away.


    Zhong Fu was already wounded. After being pushed by Zhao Jing, he immediately fell to the ground, crying out in pain.


    "Chung Fu?" Zhao Jing snapped out of his daze and hurriedly helped him up, allowing him to lean against the soft couch. I''m used to being on guard in this palace. No matter who touches me, I''ll ¡­ I''m sorry! "Where are you hurt?"


    Zhong Fu was in so much pain that his facial features were twisted, but he still waved his hand, "N-no problem, manly man, a little injury is nothing!"


    "It''s really fine?" Zhao Jing stared at him, his brows twisting slightly. "I''ll have the imperial physician come and take a look!"


    "No need, no need!" Zhong Fu became anxious.


    It just so happened that there was a knock on the door. Zhao Yuannan''s voice came from the outside, "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister and the Emissaries of the four sides are all requesting an audience!"


    Zhao Jing''s body trembled. "Lord Nangong?" Leaving Zhong Fu behind, Zhao Jing quickly left the chamber. "This Nangong ¡­" "But Nangong Zhe?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan saluted, "Senior Nangong came with the Prime Minister. The two of them do not look too good, probably because they are here for the case of the top scorer! Your Majesty, do you want to see him? "


    "I would actually like to see what kind of person Nangong Zhe is!" "I''ve heard many legends about him before. The rumors were so vivid and vivid that they almost made him look like a man with three heads and six arms!" Zhao Jing smiled coldly. "Let''s go. I''ll take you guys to join in the fun!"


    "Your majesty, be careful!" Wei Shuge lowered her voice.


    Zhao Jing, on the other hand, didn''t think so. A man''s heart is separated from his stomach. Three people playing alone would definitely be easier to deal with than two people playing together. Zhao Jing left very quickly, so much so that he had forgotten about Zhong Fu.


    Zhong Fu stood at the entrance of the palace hall, gazing at the direction where Zhao Jing had disappeared. The light in his eyes dimmed slightly. "Didn''t you ask me why I''ve come to the capital?" "Zhao Jing, you idiot!" He sighed lightly, but his heart felt warm. He thought to himself, this capital wasn''t as scary as Zhao Jing said it was. At the very least, he still had a warm enough reason, didn''t he?


    At the entrance of the Imperial study, Zhao Jing violently sneezed.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge was taken aback. "Did you catch a cold?"


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "Let them in!" I would like to hear what they have to say. "


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan saluted and immediately went to summon them.


    Within the imperial study, the fragrance of tea wafted in the air.


    This was the first time Zhao Jing had seen the head of the Four Great Sects, Nangong Zhe! He was just like his name suggested, filled with the aura of drunkenness. He had just stepped into the royal study when Zhao Jing''s sensitive nose caught a whiff of his scent. She couldn''t help but smack her lips and mutter under her breath, "Crabapple and pear are drunk!"


    Even though Nangong was over 30 years old, he was still alone. If it wasn''t for the fact that he was wearing the clothes of a four-sided door, people would probably treat him like a beggar if they met each other on the street. His disheveled hair and his face was covered in stubble. When he walked, he was also shaking, making him look like a complete drunkard. After entering, he didn''t even greet Zhao Jing. Instead, he gave a loud and clear burp, and then woodenly raised his eyes to size up Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing looked at the scarlet red in his eyes. This was the sign that the alcohol had not passed! Was the sect leader of the four great gates behaving like this? What about the legendary figure? Even if he didn''t have three heads and six arms, he should at least have some sense of propriety, right? Even if he was thrown into a crowd of beggars, no one would doubt his appearance.


    Public constables, is that it?


    Zhao Jing felt a headache coming on as he rubbed his glabella in displeasure.


    However, it was Cobb who bowed gracefully and said, "This humble subject wishes to kowtow to you. Long live the Emperor! Long live and long live the Emperor!"


    Nangong Zhe staggered and as he saluted, he suddenly fell to the ground. His forehead heavily knocked against the stairs, producing a "dong" sound. Damn it! Long live the Emperor! "


    "Lord Nangong?" Cobalt frowned, and his face gradually darkened.


    However, Zhao Jing couldn''t help but laugh at Nangong Zhe''s teasing. He squatted down and looked at Nangong Zhe who was just sitting on the ground, "What wine did you drink? He smells so good! Can you tell me about it? "


    Nangong Zhe made a sound of acknowledgement, and his brows furrowed into the shape of a river. He raised his head and laughed dryly at Zhao Jing, "Your Majesty, do you want to drink wine?" Do you know which teahouse''s wine is the best to drink in this capital? "


    "I would like to hear more about it!" Zhao Jing simply sat beside him. When he lifted the wine cup, Zhao Jing''s eyes lit up.


    Nangong Zhe laughed maniacally, "The Residence of Yun!"


    Cobalt''s expression changed abruptly as he snapped, "Nangong Zhe, you''re too presumptuous!"

 C136

    "The Emerald Cloud Residence?" Zhao Jing stared blankly for a long time. What kind of place was the Cloud Jade Residence? Due to his status, Zhao Jing really hadn''t been to the capital properly. He was always near the Full Moon Residence, "Where is the Cloud Jade Residence? Wine house? At the teahouse? Or an inn? "


    "Neither!" Nangong Zhe bowed, "This subject deserves to die. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"


    When Zhao Jing saw Nangong Zhe''s expression and then Ke Bo Ling''s expression, he changed the topic. "Forget it. Why don''t you bring up the Emerald Cloud Residence and tell us why you two came here today?" She walked over to the desk and sat down, waiting patiently.


    He ignored Nangong Zhe who was struggling to get up from the ground and continued, "This subject came here today to investigate the case of the top scholar Geng Zhong. All these signs indicate that the top scholar was not killed, but rather killed himself."


    "He needs to commit suicide. Is it possible that this top scorer ran off to swing under the roof when he had nothing to do after eating so much? If you weren''t careful and hung your neck on it, would you have lost your life? " Nangong Zhe burped, "Your majesty, this subject believes that this matter is by no means that simple. As long as a person is killed, he will definitely leave a trace! This subject believes that the top scorer did not commit suicide, but killed him instead! "


    "Where is the evidence? Didn''t you see the coroner''s autopsy book? " Cobalt stood at the side with no expression on his face, but when he looked at Nangong Zhe, his eyes were filled with disdain. What he was most impatient for was these people who had no manners and didn''t know the slightest bit of etiquette. It was truly annoying!


    Nangong Zhe laughed, "As long as Prime Minister stands still, this evidence will fall into your hands. Do you believe me?"


    This fellow was mocking him! However, in front of Zhao Jing, he still straightened his back and ignored him, lest the Emperor think that he was being petty. Everyone was here for this case. There was no need to speak quickly.


    "You are not allowed to disrespect me!" Zhao Jing rubbed the center of his brows. "Nangong Zhe, don''t think that I don''t care about the crime of dishonoring your authority and manners." The prime minister was the head of a hundred officials. How could he be fooled? "Even though you have a gold medal in the Life Extinguishing Medallion, we still have His Majesty. We can''t tolerate anyone bullying the Prime Minister!"


    Nangong Zhe was originally smiling, but he suddenly choked on his own saliva. He stared at Zhao Jing in disbelief, "The Emperor ¡­ His Majesty said this subject bullied the Prime Minister? This subject does not dare to bear such a huge responsibility! "The Prime Minister is the head of a hundred officials. Who would dare to pull their feathers on a tiger''s head?!"


    "Do you really think that no one dares?" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "You drunkard, don''t you dare?" Do you really think I don''t know? The strong wine makes the weak cowardly! "


    He turned his head and looked at the silent and feigned calmness. He thought to himself, "It looks like this Ke Bo Ling really has some skills. When the previous emperor was alive, he bewitched the previous emperor, but now, he bewitched the young emperor. The mountains and rivers of Da Xia Empire are all in his hands!" However, even though Nangong Zhe sighed in his heart, he could not do anything about it. He could only blame his parents for not giving him a good look. He was clearly at a disadvantage!


    "In the case of the top scholar of the freshmen, I feel that it''s not suicide but killing him. Who would commit suicide if the glory and riches were right in front of them?" Are you really full? " Zhao Jing sat up straight. "You two, investigate this case together. Also, investigate the deaths of the two students for me!" "I won''t allow anyone to die in the foot of the Son of Heaven without knowing why!"


    "Your majesty!" Nangong Zhe bowed, "This subject also feels that this matter should be thoroughly investigated, together with the two scholars. However ¡­ This subject''s personality is something that the Emperor has seen. This subject fears that I might accidentally bully the Prime Minister, causing the Emperor to be unhappy. "


    Zhao Jing pouted, "Nangong Zhe, do you think I''m being selfish? He had come to provoke me by pinching my words! "Do you know that a single sentence from me can turn you, Nangong Zhe, into a Nangong Ghost?"


    "This official believes! "I do!" Nangong Zhe laughed shamelessly, "As the saying goes, you have to put it first. Since this subject wants to avenge others, I have to straighten out everything I can think of and say what I should say. Your majesty, do you agree?"


    "Stop smiling!" Zhao Jing coughed lightly, "But you''re right!"


    "This subject also feels that it makes sense!" "Your Majesty, why not let this subject recommend someone to represent this subject and Lord Nangong to handle this case!"


    Zhao Jing was somewhat worried. Was Uncle Ke summoning his own people and stuffing them into the four corners of the door? The Four Great Imperial Clans had always been unique and did not form alliances. They did not belong to any faction. Therefore, the late emperor placed great importance on the Four Great Clans. If the Qi Clan members were to join the Four Corners Gate, Zhao Jing would have no idea what kind of disaster would follow. After all, there was a golden medal in the Four Corners Gate that could save him from death! Jun Wu Yi was joking, this thing was not a joke!


    Noticing that Zhao Jing seemed to have some doubts, Uncle Ke took the initiative to say, "Reporting to the emperor, this person is not a scholar, but rather comes from Wenchang County. He is one of the two killed scholars, Wen Yufeng''s elder brother, Wen Yuye! "This person is quite talented and has great courage. This subject feels that since it''s a case involving his younger brother, he will do his best to investigate it. He will definitely not practice favoritism!"


    "A blood brother?" Nan Gong Drunken''s eyes darkened, "Logically speaking, since the case involves the family, they shouldn''t be taken over, this is called avoiding suspicion! The death of a loved one will inevitably cause you to become impatient and eager to solve the case. This will affect your judgement on the case. " He turned around and bowed towards Zhao Jing. "Your Majesty, this subject believes that this person cannot be used!"


    "Wen Yuye?" Zhao Jing smacked his lips. "Wen Yufeng''s elder brother?"


    "Yes sir!" Cobalt saluted calmly, "I think it is feasible!"


    Zhao Jing took a deep breath. "Nangong Zhe, I''m afraid you still don''t know?" Yufeng and I are friends. Now that he is dead in my capital, how can I just leave him be?] I believe in Wen Yufeng, and naturally, I also believe in Wen Yuye. But believing is believing, ability is another matter. I want to personally see this text Yuye. Someone who could be worthy of the Prime Minister''s praise is definitely not an ordinary person. However, hearing is false and seeing is believing! "


    Cobb nodded. "This subject understands!"


    "You guys go back first. We''ll talk after we meet Wen Yuye!" Zhao Jing stood with his hands behind his back.


    "Yes sir!" Both of them bowed to each other. Then, the two of them looked at each other and left without saying a word. Although the relationship between the two of them seemed to have eased up a little, but inside, they were still competing with each other. Neither of them was willing to give up!


    After the two of them left, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan hastily entered. "Your majesty?"


    "Wen Yuye?" Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. "Wen Yufeng''s elder brother?" Go find Sir Shi and have him prepare himself properly. Wait for Wen Yu to enter the palace and ask him to help me find out. "Whether this person is real or just an embroidery pillow, we''ll just have to wait and see!"


    Zhao Yuannan bowed, "Your servant will go now!"


    "These two people still don''t get along!" Wei Shuge said.


    Zhao Jing smiled, but his expression was relaxed and at ease. "When I have the most power, it would be better to have a harmonious group of subjects." But right now, if all the officials are safe and sound, I will ¡­ It''s hard to sleep! "


    Wei Shuge nodded. "That''s the truth!" "Then, what does the Emperor intend to do about this case?"


    "Let''s meet Wen Yuye first!" Zhao Jing paused, "Oh right, let Jinghong find out what kind of place this Cloud Jade Residence is."


    "The Emerald Cloud Residence?" Wei Shuge was stunned. "Alright! This servant will go right now! "


    Because Zhong Fu was living in the sleeping quarters, Zhao Jing didn''t return to the Qian Yuan Palace to prevent any more troubles. He thought to himself that if he didn''t eat after dinner, he would send Zhong Fu to the Rising Dawn Hall to rest! Zhong Fu was her savior. During those days in Jiangbei, Zhong Fu had helped her quite a bit. She even planned for him to jump into the river and freeze to death!


    As he thought of this, Zhao Jing couldn''t help but curl his lips.


    When night fell, Zhao Jing emerged from the imperial study. "Bring the dinner to the Qianyuan Palace. I want to have a meal with him!"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge bowed.


    However, just as Zhao Jing entered the main entrance of the Qian Yuan Palace, he heard hurried footsteps approaching from behind him, followed by the sounds of people bowing. Zhao Jing swallowed a mouthful of saliva and stared blankly at Dongfang Wenming, who was standing straight in front of him.


    Zhao Jing glanced behind Dongfang Wenming. Other than Zhou Zhiquan, who was following him as usual, he didn''t bring a single soldier. It was clear that he wasn''t here to capture Zhong Fu. Zhao Jing didn''t understand. He didn''t want to capture Zhong Fu, so why was the Eastern Scoundrel in such a hurry? On the surface, however, Zhao Jing was still smiling. He hadn''t learned anything else in the past two years, but he was extremely proficient in smiling. "Father Zhong, what are you doing?"


    "Hungry!" Dongfang Wenming glanced at her, then pulled her hand with a dark expression and walked inside.


    The Regent was tugging at the emperor''s face. People in the palace had long since gotten used to this. All the servants lowered their heads, and then carefully closed the doors to the palace. The instant the door closed, Zhao Jing felt an indescribable panic in his heart.


    At the moment when Dongfang Wenming held Zhao Jing''s hand and walked into the palace hall, the joy on Zhong Fu''s face instantly vanished. Zhong Fu stiffened his body as his eyes widened. He looked at the two people holding hands in disbelief, "You two ¡­ Both of you... Hand in hand? "


    "Your Majesty respects this king as your father!" Dongfang Wenming stepped forward and narrowed his eyes. He acted as though he was vowing his sovereignty, looking incomparably reserved, and with a proud aloofness that could not be challenged, "Do you still remember how This King reminded you before? Stay far away from the emperor, or this king will make you regret your decision to enter the palace! " After saying this, Dongfang Wenming led Zhao Jing to the table.


    "Don''t think you are a regent just because the East is not clear. Hmph, regret. How can you make me regret this? This young noble can become the young master of Phoenix City and my father is named King Zhong Changtian! " Zhong Fu gritted his teeth.


    Zhao Jing didn''t dare to make a sound. He could only hear Dongfang Wenming speaking to Zhong Fu in an indifferent tone. "Do you really want to stay by the emperor''s side?"


    "That''s right!" Zhong Fu sat next to Zhao Jing, his face filled with provocation as he looked to the east.


    Dongfang Wenming wasn''t in a hurry. He smiled as he led Zhao Jing to a seat. This laughter sent shivers down Zhao Jing''s spine. Suddenly, Zhao Jing suddenly thought of Zhao Yuannan. The situation at that time seemed to be similar to the current one. The East didn''t say it was okay to stay, but ¡­


    Zhao Jing''s heart thumped as he held down Zhong Fu, who was about to speak.


    Dongfang Wenming''s eyebrows furrowed. It was obvious that he raised them. He stared at the hands of Zhao Jing and Zhong Fu as they crossed each other.

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    Zhao Jing was naturally a shrewd person. When he saw that something was amiss with the expression in the east, he immediately retracted his hand. It was fine if she withdrew her hand, but she still had to pretend that nothing had happened. She looked calm and collected, and she couldn''t let the Eastern Scoundrel see any trace of nervousness on her face, or else he would say that she had a guilty conscience. As for who was the thief, it was a wise man! Perhaps ¡­ A thief?


    "I''m hungry!" Zhao Jing curled his lips. "Can you guys not say much? Let me fill my stomach first!" "Whether it''s a man or steel, or an iron rice bowl, I don''t have the mood to bicker with you over a meal as I''m panicking from hunger!" As she spoke, she picked up the chopsticks.


    Originally, it was Wei Shuge who served the food on the side. However, given the current situation, who would dare to wait on them on the side? It was only these three people who remained in the empty hall. Zhao Jing ate heartily because she knew that if she didn''t eat now, she wouldn''t have the chance!


    Of course, after only the second bite, the fight began on the table.


    Zhao Jing took a bite of the crystal ball and opened his eyes wide as he watched the two men snatch the meat. The table began to shake slightly. Were these two people getting more and more excited? After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing quickly picked up the bowl. Without saying anything further, he scooped his favorite dishes into his bowl as fast as he could and then sat down on the soft couch to the side like he was hiding from the plague.


    Upon seeing this, the two of them turned to look at her.


    Dongfang Wenming was displeased. "Why did the emperor hide so far away?" He turned cold and glared fiercely at Zhong Fu. "You scared the emperor. You deserve to die a thousand times for your crimes!"


    The hand holding the chopsticks shook, and the piece of meat fell to the ground with a "pa da" sound. But no matter what, he can''t lose face for the Duke''s Mansion, so a moment later, Zhong Fu''s neck stood on end, "You''re the one who started the case against the evil, and you''re the one who scared the emperor, yet you dare to slander us here!?" "Dong Fang Ming, you are so shameless, you actually ¡­"


    "Who are you speaking of with such shamelessness?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Zhong Fu was furious. "Shameless to say anything about you!"


    Dongfang Wenming was suddenly enlightened, "Oh, shameless ¡­"


    Zhao Jing, who was sitting on the soft couch, choked on his soup. He almost choked on his tears. Who said a martial general was a boor? Look, look. Isn''t that Zhang ShengLi''s scolding skill even more amazing than a prostitute in the city? Furthermore ¡­ Still not spitting vulgarities! This kind of martial arts wasn''t something that could be mastered in a day and a night. One could tell just by the face of this man!


    "How is it?" Dongfang Wenming''s speed was naturally very fast. In the blink of an eye, he had already sat on the soft couch and used one hand to stroke Zhao Jing''s back. Is it hard? "


    "No, not at all!" Zhao Jing pursed his lips and laughed extremely heartily. "You two continue!" "Continue!"


    Dongfang Wenming''s hand, which was resting on her back, exerted a little bit of strength. His fingertip seemed to press against her acupuncture points, causing some indescribable pain, but it wasn''t too painful. He only held it in her chest, making her unable to breathe.


    Zhao Jing subconsciously shrunk back. "Father Zhong, Zhen ¡­"


    "Is the emperor alright?" Dongfang Xi''s eyes slightly darkened as he asked despite already knowing the answer.


    "N-nothing!" Zhao Jing hastily turned to Zhong Fu and said, "I''ll have my Crown Prince send him to the Dawn Hall!" If anything happens to the prince, just take care of Tongshu Song and Shizeng, don''t be polite with me! Rest well, recuperate well, and leave! "


    Zhong Fu glanced at Zhao Jing, his expression somewhat unsightly. Turning his head, Zhong Fu glared at Dongfang Wenming with hatred, but he also had a helpless look on his face. This was not Phoenix City, but the Imperial Palace. No matter how strong Zhong Fu was, he wouldn''t be able to bring it out. As for Zhong Fu, he sat beside Zhao Jing and silently stared at him for a while, until the corner of Zhao Jing''s lips twitched.


    "Ai!" Zhong Fu let out a sigh and finally stood up. "Forget it, I won''t make it difficult for you. However, little emperor ¡­" I, Zhong Fu, have always kept my word, and will never take back what I said. No matter when you want me to do it, I will promise you! "


    Zhao Jing''s heart pounded. This fool ¡­ She immediately turned around to look at Dongfang Wenming, whose face was completely black. This traitor was smiling, and his smile was called sinister. It gave people goosebumps all over his body, making them feel scared in the depths of their hearts! She swallowed and watched as the door to the hall closed again.


    With a "peng" sound, she couldn''t help but shiver.


    Bad...


    "Father Zhong hasn''t eaten yet!" Zhao Jing hurriedly stood up.


    In the next moment, his wrist tightened. Zhao Jing didn''t even have time to scream before Dongfang Wenming grabbed his arm and dragged him into his embrace. As always, Dongfang Wenming held her on his lap, not allowing her to struggle free. It was probably a habit, a habit to talk to her while pinching her wrist. Dongfang Wenming coldly stared at her with eyes that contained something she didn''t understand.


    "What did he promise you?"


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips and bit his lower lip, not knowing what to say. This was a promise, but Zhong Fu had said that he would protect her, and that was all! In reality, she really did not take it seriously. Even if Zhong Fu was the heir to Duke Ming''s mansion, who didn''t know that in the end, he was still the most famous King of Phoenix City, Zhong Fu.


    "Why aren''t you talking?" Dongfang Wenming stared at her. "Is it hard to say? or do you think it''s important? " In other words, he just wanted to know if the promise given by Zhong Fu was a private or a public thing!


    For a moment, Zhao Jing wasn''t sure of Dongfang Wenming''s true intentions. Was he trying to test if she was colluding with Phoenix City, or was it some sort of secret contract? Or did she want to know how close her relationship with Zhong Fu had become? However, whether it was the former or the latter, they were all threats to Dongfang Wenming. If he really wanted to choose from the middle rank, Zhao Jing could only choose the latter!


    A personal relationship was only a personal relationship. In the end, a personal relationship could not be compared to the major events of the world, and could not be compared to the desire for power in one''s heart. Therefore, Zhao Jing felt that to Dongfang Wenming, the latter was less of a threat than the former.


    "He said ¡­ No matter what happens, he will protect me! " Zhao Jing''s voice was very gentle. When he said those words, his breathing was a little erratic, as if he was very excited about those words. Or perhaps it was because he was moved!


    Dongfang Wenming lowered his head to look at her. He only saw her long eyelashes gently swaying along with his breath. The way she quieted down was somewhat like the gentleness of a girl. He vaguely felt that the girl revealing such a delicate appearance was largely because she had met the young man she liked. Dongfang Wenming''s heart skipped a beat. So, his little girl, was she attracted to him?


    Perhaps it was because she was shocked by her own thoughts, but Dong Fang''s hand that was still on her waist unconsciously became heavier.


    Zhao Jing sucked in a breath of cold air in pain. "It hurts, soften it!"


    Dongfang Wenming finally snapped out of his daze and slowly let go. It was just a little girl, how could he let her worry so much? Look at his scrunched up little face, with a face full of resentment. Was he complaining about his nosiness? Or was it because she had grown up and was gradually losing control? He felt uncomfortable at the thought of her and Chung Fu being very close to each other.


    What did it feel like? It was as if his heart was filled with bugs, densely packed on top of his chest, causing him to be unable to breathe or to breathe.


    "You still know pain? Do you know that once the blade of the famed King Zhong, Chang Tian, is unsheathed, it is the same as seeing blood! If you dare to touch his son, aren''t you afraid that he will tear you into pieces? " Dongfang Wenming brushed away the black hair that had scattered on her face. A faint smile appeared on his face, completely missing the sullen expression from before. His expression changed so quickly that even Zhao Jing was stunned.


    Zhao Jing gnashed his teeth in his heart. He truly deserved to be called a traitor, a traitor of a country. He''d turned hostile faster than flipping books. However, on her face, she still had to be respectful. Regardless of what methods Zhong Changtian had, the most important thing was what Dongfang Wenming would do to her! He couldn''t care less about the present, how could he talk about the future?


    "Our relationship with Zhong Fu is not as dirty as Father Zhong''s words. We are just friends, where do all these twists and turns come from! When did I ever think of touching him? In the eyes of outsiders, he really was a man. He, Zhong Fu, was also a man. "I can''t do that kind of thing. If I want to do it, I''ll have to rely on your burly figure to do it!" She rolled her eyes and finally jumped down from his knees, firmly landing on the ground. "In the future, if Father Zhong says that he doesn''t have these things, then it''s fine. But if others say that they don''t have these white teeth, then it would be really disappointing for Father Zhong!"


    "Don''t you have the slightest thought for Zhong Fu, who was born well and was born in a romantic fashion?" Dongfang Wenming asked, but the corner of his mouth unconsciously raised into an unconcealable arc.


    Zhao Jing scoffed, "There are so many beautiful people in this world. Do you want me to be tempted by them all?" Aren''t you afraid of being laughed at? " She paused, "Father... Could it be that you''re jealous? "


    "What did you say?" Dongfang Wenming''s face turned cold. "Since when did the emperor learn to put gold on his face?"


    "If that''s not the case, why does Father Zhong keep staring at the man beside me?" However, Zhongfu and I''s relationship, in the eyes of Zhongdai, is clearly seen by him, and he knows that we are close to him. The majority of the reason is because he is afraid of Phoenix City, so why do you have to be so resistant to it, Zhongfu? " Zhao Jing smirked. "Father Zhong shouldn''t be ¡­" The five elements lack vinegar, right? "


    Dongfang Wenming raised his eyelids and looked at her impatiently. He rubbed his forehead and leaned against the soft couch as if he had a headache. This subject was just worried for the Emperor''s safety, and did not deserve the pride of the Emperor. Thus, this subject had no choice but to be worried for the Emperor''s health! " After thinking for a bit, Dongfang Wenming felt that he had to change the topic. This girl was very weird, she had to bring him into the pit at all costs. He had to grasp the initiative to speak.


    "Uncle Ke and Nangong Zhe entered the palace together?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Zhao Jing sat by the window and grabbed a handful of melon seeds in his plate. "He came because of the new top scholar. He pushed someone, Wen Yufeng''s elder brother, Wen Yuye, and cooperated with the Four Directions Sect to investigate these three deaths! Even Nangong Zhe was present, how can Father Zhong not be worried? "


    "Did this official say I''m worried?" he retorted.


    Zhao Jing pouted. He took a bite of the melon seed shell and reached out to peel a walnut.


    Seeing this, Dongfang Wenming stood up and walked towards her. He extended his hand to take the walnut from her hand, and when he handed it back, it was a complete set of walnut meat. It wasn''t until he shook off the walnut shell that Zhao Jing discovered that there was no exfoliator on the table. He was shocked. [This man''s eyes and mind are so sharp. That is horrible!]


    "Have you found the queen''s brain outside the palace?" he asked.


    Zhao Jing''s body stiffened. He knew that she was investigating the Empress? When did he know?! Or could it be that Shuge had always been operating under the unidentified eyes of the East? When the walnut entered his mouth, how could it have such sharp teeth?!


    Dongfang Xi stared at her without blinking, without any emotion on his face, "Why didn''t you answer?"

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    Zhao Jing ground his teeth. "Father Zhong''s way of speaking is really light. It''s as if I have three heads and six arms." She glanced at him in disdain and snorted, "You just came to the palace and you''ve already lost her. What else can I do? The empress normally looked pitifully foolish, but at this crucial moment, she became an extremely intelligent monkey. Even her underlings had become elites! "I''ve always thought that the empress was a useless scum, but now I know that I''ve misjudged her. How could a woman from the Qi Family be a simple person?"


    "That Hu Feng left the Grand Dominance Sect and got into a carriage. He is completely unaware of the rest. Since your father knows, why didn''t you personally make a move? You''re not here to make fun of me today! It is really infuriating to see that there is not even a single hair left on the duck that has been cooked! " As he spoke, Zhao Jing pouted in jealousy and displeasure, his face full of unquenchable anger.


    Even though he said this, Zhao Jing was still extremely nervous. From the looks of it, Dongfang Wenming should have known about Qi Ruyu''s connection with the outside of the palace. However, he had concealed it and only waited for Zhao Jing to be the vanguard. Since that was the case, then Dongfang Wenyi should know that Zhao Jing really didn''t have any advantages this time.


    The East did not know that he was asking because he already knew the answer. He must have some plan! Trying to see if she was deliberately betraying him? Or did he already know that he would use this opportunity to teach her a lesson?


    Zhao Jing couldn''t figure it out, but he couldn''t figure out what was going on in his mind. Qi Ruyu was not an intelligent person. Suddenly knowing how to hide one''s strength, it was very difficult to not arouse suspicion. Someone was instigating her from behind. It was likely that Dongfang Mingyue had also suspected that it was either Ke Bo or Qi Yunshan''s hidden guards that had left behind in the capital to pass down the order for Qi Yunshan to do something.


    However, Qi Ruyu had involved the Qi family in the case of the top scorer, so she had rushed to the Qianyuan Palace to plead for mercy. This had puzzled Zhao Jing. Wasn''t this just asking for a beating too stupid? Could it be that Qi Ruyu really did not know about this case? So much so that even Qi Ruyu did not know that she herself was only a chess piece on the board and did not even know about such an important piece of news?!


    "Your Majesty, there''s no need to be angry over such a small matter. Although the empress is an honorable empress, in the end, she''s still just an embroidered pillow, and won''t be able to create a climate for herself. This time, I was unable to find the person behind her. There''s still the next time, she won''t be able to do it no matter what! "


    Zhao Jing only saw the faint smile on the corner of his lips. He was truly unable to see through the true feelings of the unfathomable Dongfang Jingming. This person is used to being so deep. If you really want to compete with him, you will only lose. To him, every step he took was a precaution, so how could he make any mistakes? Therefore, in front of the eastern region, Zhao Jing was just acting like a young girl who didn''t know much about the affairs of the world. Occasionally, he would act smart, but that was only to prove the value of his existence.


    Puppets couldn''t just be puppets, they also had to have the character of a puppet. If it was just a lump of wood, then it would be better to place a wooden sculpture on the dragon throne! Puppets also needed flesh and blood! Zhao Jing was doing his best to become a qualified puppet.


    "Father Zhong, why don''t you just watch yourself? You''re just picking up stuff off the ground. You really don''t care about face!" Zhao Jing turned around and unhappily snorted twice. He stretched out his hand to pick up the copper coin and teased Candle''s heart, "Father Zhong, did you really come to the palace today to eat with me? Or did you come here just to keep an eye on Crown Prince Jing? " She turned around, her eyes bright. "Are you really afraid that Zhen will do something dishonorable to the Crown Prince?"


    Dongfang Wenming felt bored, so he walked up to her and grabbed the copper in her hand. "Your Majesty said ¡­" "What is it?"


    Zhao Jing stared blankly for a moment. The space between his eyebrows was slightly twisted. "I ¡­" I''m just joking with you. How, how did you take Father Zhong seriously? "


    He suddenly took a big step forward, causing Zhao Jing to immediately retreat. His back pressed heavily against the table, causing her to immediately suck in a breath of cold air from the pain. The next moment, Dongfang Wenming quickly pulled her into his arms, and then he saw the corner of the table behind her with a dark face. The man in his arms curled up slightly. He felt like he was in real pain.


    Dongfang Wenming quickly carried her to the soft couch and laid her on her side. Then, he reached out his hand and slowly stroked her back. Zhao Jing''s forehead was covered in a fine layer of cold sweat. He was in so much pain that his face had turned slightly pale. His slightly sullen voice entered his ears, "As a Monarch, you are always so impatient. Didn''t you see how sharp that table is?" His palm pressed down unerringly on her wound. "Don''t move, you have to rub it open a bit. Otherwise, if you sink the blood, the lump won''t dissipate!"


    "Chi!" Zhao Jing was in excruciating pain. "Softer!" "It hurts!"


    Dongfang Wenming''s expression turned even more unsightly. "In the emperor''s eyes, is this humble subject that frightening?"


    "Caught off guard, I was just given a fright!" Zhao Jing grabbed the blanket beneath him. "Be gentle, be gentle!" Even though he couldn''t personally see where she was hitting, he was still able to pinpoint the location of her wounds. Zhao Jing felt a chill run down his spine. With her mind and heart, this traitor knew them like the back of her hand. If this went on for too long, it would only make it harder for her to move a single step.


    Zhao Jing thought to himself, in the future, he wouldn''t dare to get too close to the eastern region. Otherwise, he would be seen through even more and die without a burial ground.


    "If you know the pain, then remember!" He said meaningfully, "I forgot the pain after I healed. It will still be on this scar for the rest of my life!"


    When Zhao Jing heard the meaning behind his words, he truly didn''t understand for a moment. "Father Zhong also fell for it?" Isn''t it because of the woman? "


    "Is the Emperor so interested?" His hand paused.


    Zhao Jing curled his lips. "I was just randomly asking." She heard him exhale a long breath, then stood up and walked back and forth. "It is getting late, and His Majesty is resting well. "We don''t need to go to the Crown Prince''s place anymore. We should at least avoid trouble and avoid trouble. We didn''t manage to get our hands on Sunset Man''s words!"


    While speaking, Dongfang Wenming had already left without even turning his head back.


    Zhao Jing sat up, somewhat puzzled. As he thought about those unspoken words from the east, he felt a sense of helplessness and sadness that was difficult to put into words. However, would such a person who did not know whether to be soft or hard, who was used to killing others, be sad? ''Just now, she mentioned a woman. Could it be that this dog thief has really fallen head over heels on a woman?!


    "Your majesty?" When Wei Shuge entered, Zhao Jing was still in a daze. "Your majesty, what happened to you?" The Regent left, but this servant saw that his expression didn''t seem to be too good.


    "The hero feels sad for the beauty test?" Zhao Jing mumbled to himself.


    Wei Shuge was puzzled. "Your majesty, what are you talking about?"


    Zhao Jing snapped out of his daze and grabbed Wei Shuge''s arm. "The empress is trying her best to pull her back, but Dongfang Wenming didn''t notice!" During this period of time, he''d told Fleeting Time not to act rashly, lest he exposed his identity. Tomorrow, ask Lord Shi to come visit us. We have something to ask him! "


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge bowed as her face turned ashen. "Your majesty is saying that the Regent''s Estate has discovered the matter of the Drunken Flower Red?"


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "That''s not true." She thought back on all the talk she had had with the East tonight, and it seemed to her that the traitor had been drunk from the start, not with Chung Fu, but with her. Back then, she hadn''t been able to see it clearly, but now that she thought about it, Fang Jing broke out in a cold sweat. She really felt a lingering fear in her heart. Fortunately, she did not say too much between these words. It was unlikely that Dongfang Wenming would use this information!


    So dangerous!


    "Shuge, tell me, why don''t you marry and have children? According to his current age, he should already have a large group of wives and grandchildren. "He is the only one left in the Dongfang family. It is only right that he should open up a branch and scatter the leaves. Only in this way can the Dongfang family grow stronger, and it will be beneficial for his struggle for power."


    This question had really puzzled Wei Shuge. She was still alone in this world and had never experienced human love before. How could she not know why Dongfang Xi was not getting married? Wei Shuge frowned. "Perhaps she thinks that all the women in the world are unworthy of her and will only drag us down! After all, with his appearance and figure, could it be that he has some sort of secret disease? "


    Zhao Jing had felt the unidentified "weapon" in the east, so the fact that he was hiding something was definitely wrong! Suddenly, she seemed to have understood something as if she had come to a sudden realization. "Could it be ¡­"


    "Could it be something else?" Wei Shuge asked hurriedly.


    Zhao Jing lowered his voice. "Do you really think this is a hanky-panky? It''s the best for Long Yang!" I''m afraid that the East has not taken a fancy to Zhong Fu. Otherwise, why would Zhong Fu feel so disgusted when he came into contact with me? "On the surface, you are trying to stop me, but in reality, I''m afraid you are doing it for Zhong Fu!"


    Wei Shuge''s eyes widened as she subconsciously touched her own arm. "Your majesty, don''t say anymore. Your servant has goosebumps!"


    Zhao Jing curled his lips. "Just a guess!" "What about the other side of the Chung Fu?"


    "It''s alright. I''ll be fine. I''ll be fine." Wei Shuge sighed. "It''s just that the crown prince is disguised as a woman, so it''s not a big deal! In the future, when the people of the palace ask, this humble woman will enter the palace without any reputation, and even live in the Dawn Hall. We can''t say for sure! Moreover, once Tutor Qi returns to the capital, things might become even more troublesome. Even if the emperor wants to send his son out of the capital, he might not be able to do so! "


    Zhao Jing nodded. "I also thought about it, so ¡­" Tomorrow, when his injuries are better, I will find a reason to chase him out of the palace. You can let the Prime Minister''s Palace and the Regent''s Palace know that it was given away from the palace, but you must not let them know that it was your Demon Palace who did it! "


    "This servant understands!" Wei Shuge nodded.


    Only then would Zhao Jing be able to sleep peacefully.


    The next morning, Shi Zhonggu came to the imperial study early in the morning to wait for him. Under normal circumstances, if Zhao Jing didn''t have something important to do, he definitely wouldn''t come looking for him. The two of them had to keep a distance.


    Shi Zhong Gu saluted and raised his head. He was slightly startled as he looked at Wu Qing and said, "Your majesty, what happened to you?" Seeing how pale you look, could it be that it''s not the body of a saint that went against the rules? Should we ask for an imperial physician to come over and request for your safety vein? "


    Zhao Jing shook his head and rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache coming on. "I called you here early in the morning because I wanted to ask you something. I hope that you can enlighten me!"


    "Your Majesty, please speak!" Shi Zhonggu bowed.


    After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing''s expression darkened as he asked, "I was just guessing when it came to the Regent. There''s no need to take it seriously if it''s wrong." She paused for a moment, and her words revealed an unexplainable anxiety, which even Zhao Jing himself could not detect. "In the East, there is no such thing as an unforgettable woman." "Such as your beloved girl?"


    Shi Zhonggu''s eyebrows rose in a barely visible fashion. He stroked his small mustache with some hesitation, and said with a thoughtful expression, "Your majesty ¡­" Why did you suddenly ask about this? "


    "There is? Or not? " Zhao Jing gripped his sleeves tightly, and his nails unconsciously dug into his palms.


    Shi Zhonggu opened his mouth. "Your Majesty ¡­"

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    Shi Zhonggu sighed, "I''ve never heard of this before. I wonder where your majesty heard this from?" Dongfang Wenwen was a weird-looking person. He had accompanied his father to the battlefield when he was only thirteen, and had then taken over the general''s residence. He had been running the battlefield for five to six years, and he had never heard of anyone he liked. The Emperor might not know this, but although Dongfang Wuzheng is ruthless, he is the one who emerged out of the blue and won out of the blue! "


    "The reason why I say this is because the personal guards of the East must meet an unwritten requirement!" Shi Zhonggu frowned and said, "To be alone, with no one to worry about, that is the first consideration!" Those with jumbled family connections and numerous siblings were often secondary! People in the martial arts world risked their lives for their lives. If there was a family member, they would be worried about their safety. If they were threatened in the future, they would be weak! If there is a mistake, you will become a traitor! "


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly. "This is the first time I''ve heard of such a thing!" However, this was indeed the style of Dongfang Wenming. Although this person seemed gentle, he was actually a meticulous hunter, and could not tolerate the slightest bit of scheming from others! He does not allow anyone to become his obstacle or shackle, so I presume that there will not be any cinnabar in his heart! "


    Shi Zhonggu nodded, "I have indeed never heard of it, but ¡­"


    "But what?" Zhao Jing didn''t understand.


    Shi Zhonggu thought for a moment. "The Emperor has been on the throne for more than two years. Have you never heard of the late Emperor Xu Jingfei?"


    "Xu Jingfei?" Zhao Jing truly had never heard of it. "I rarely ask about the affairs of the harem, let alone the harem of the late emperor. After the late emperor passed away, all the concubines in the imperial concubines that were not born followed him. I wonder who this Xu Jingfei is? "


    Emperor Xian originally had no son, which was why Dongfang Wuming had the opportunity to help Zhao Jing ascend to the throne. Therefore, the late emperor''s second wife, a princess who was only born after birth, was either waiting in a temple in the country or waiting for her death in Yongxiang!


    Xu Jingfei?


    Zhao Jing thought to himself, "Since she''s a concubine, then she should be the Grand Concubine."


    Shi Zhonggu let out a long sigh, but couldn''t help but feel a bit emotional when mentioning this Xu Jingfei, "This old official has never seen her before either. I''ve only heard that this woman was born with an absolutely stunning beauty, and is the foster daughter of the General''s Estate, the adopted sister of Dongfang Jingming! In the past, this woman has lived in seclusion. Who would have thought that on that day, the emperor would go to the general''s estate and take a fancy to her, then take her back to the palace and bestow the title of Consort on her! "


    "It''s only natural for the daughter of the family of generals to be conferred the title of concubine!" Zhao Jing didn''t feel it was strange. After all, according to the Eastern clan''s influence, it was reasonable for them to be concubines. This also showed the royal family''s respect for the Dongfang family! However, when Zhao Jing saw the expression on Shi Zhonggu''s face, he started to think about what he should say later!


    Sure enough, Shi Zhonggu shook his head, "The emperor guarded her for three days and three nights, and no one has seen her since. "Xu Jingfei is like a dream in the Emperor''s heart, the most bizarre existence in the harem!"


    Zhao Jing didn''t understand. "What does Teacher mean by this?" I don''t understand! What do you mean, no one has seen her since? She''s dead? Or was he sent out by royal father? A living person, could it be that there are no traces at all in the palace? "


    "The late emperor didn''t mention anything, no one would dare to ask! We only know that the Dongfang family has a Xu Jingfei, but that''s only a consort of three days! " Shi Zhonggu stood up with his hands behind his back, "Regarding this Xu Jingfei, even that big guy had many suspicions. He thought that something had happened to Emperor Xian, but because he was a member of the Dongfang family, he didn''t dare to reveal it to the public! Of course, there was also the possibility of him escaping from the palace for some reason, or he might have been hidden by the late emperor. In any case, a living being has just disappeared into thin air! "


    "Disappeared?" Zhao Jing frowned. "Then the Dongfang family didn''t react?"


    "No reaction at all!" "The imperial harem is just a woman, it''s not important if she''s alive or dead. The important thing is that from then on, the late emperor treated the Eastern clan with even greater kindness. Thus, Dongfang Wuzheng swore an oath upon his clansmen!"


    "You haven''t seen him either?" Zhao Jing was somewhat hesitant. His eyes darkened. "Consort Xu?" What kind of appearance must that be to the point that the late Emperor guarded her for three days and three nights? "


    Shi Zhonggu laughed, "They are often the most heroic and the most pitiful beauty! In this world, the more outstanding one''s achievements were, the more one wanted to conquer those peerlessly beautiful women in order to show off one''s masculinity! This old official has never seen Xu Jingfei before. Even if there were so many servants in the palace, very few have seen her. The emperor is interested in Xu Jingfei? "


    "Which palace does she live in?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Shi Zhonggu thought for a moment, "I think so ¡­" The crescent palace? It should be the crescent moon palace! I''m not sure about the details either! When the late emperor''s harem women ascended to the throne, they were all killed by Dongfang Cangming. Even if there were fish that escaped the net, they might not know about these things! "


    "I didn''t expect Dongfang Wenming to have a adopted sister!" Zhao Jing smiled coldly. "Interesting. How interesting!"


    "Your majesty, it''s best if you don''t interfere in this matter!" Shi Zhonggu kindly reminded, and lowered his voice, "If the Regent''s Estate were to find out, I''m afraid they would suspect the Emperor. The Emperor doesn''t want to bring disaster upon himself just for these matters!"


    Zhao Jing nodded. "I understand. Mister, you can rest assured!" Oh right, Qi Yunshan would be returning to the capital very soon, so why hasn''t news of this border trial arrived yet? Could it be that the capital has really become an isolated island, with no way to investigate the matters at the border? "


    "The Regent''s Manor is also investigating. If there really is an anomaly, then Dongfang Buming should be even more anxious than His Majesty! Dongfang Wenming knows better than us what happens in the martial arts world. He will never allow Qi Yunshan to interfere in military affairs! The military power is Dongfang Wenming''s last resort, whoever touches it will die! " Shi Zhonggu let out a long breath. "Therefore, Your Majesty should know how powerful these things are. Some things should not be touched, and must not be touched. It''s usually easy to talk, but if you''re serious, then you''ll be a person who doesn''t even know his own family! "


    "I understand!" Zhao Jing nodded. "You go back first. During this time, you must not act rashly. Yesterday, Dongfang Wenming seemed to be suspicious of me. I''m afraid that he might make some moves in the near future!" "Now is not the time to fall out, let''s wait for Qi Yunshan to come back first!"


    "Yes sir!" Shizhong Gu saluted and quickly left the royal study.


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes, looking at Shi Zhonggu''s departing back as he muttered the legendary name. "Xu Jingfei?!" It was likely that even Shi Zhonggu didn''t know this woman''s real name. This Xu Jingfei was merely a title left behind by the late emperor! A woman''s name, especially that of a woman in a pavilion, unless she was a close relative or someone very familiar with her, calling her by her name was like calling her a prodigal son.


    In reality, Shi Zhonggu truly did not know much about the matter regarding Xu Jingfei. He had already told everything he knew to Zhao Jing. Not to mention Shi Zhonggu, even Zhao YuanNan had only heard his father mention it before. He had only heard it once, but he really did not know anything else. Zhao Jing was truly curious about this woman who had only appeared in the palace for three days and three nights!


    While Zhao Jing was still deep in thought, Wei Shuge hurriedly entered the room. "Your majesty, the princess has run into the Rising Dawn Hall. No one dares to stop her. I''m afraid she''ll run into the crown prince soon!"


    "How does the princess know of the Dawn Hall?" As soon as these words left his mouth, Zhao Jing came back to his senses. He immediately gnashed his teeth. "A concubine!" With that, she hurried out of the room, deciding not to let too many people know what was going on with Zhong Fu. Ling Yin was too young, and if she accidentally leaked it in the future, it would bring about a great deal of trouble! Therefore, other than Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan, no one else in the palace was allowed to touch Zhong Fu! The more people who knew about it, the higher the probability of an accident!


    Zhao Jing walked into the Dawn Hall. Ling Yin was crying inside the garden. Her small face was pinched, and tears were unceasingly falling from her eyes. She cried until she was somewhat sad. Despite her wet nurse''s continuous consolation, it was useless. Her crying seemed to be done with all of her strength. The servants all fell to their knees, not daring to breathe. When Zhao Jing walked over, the servants were trembling with fear. Who didn''t know that the princess was the emperor''s flesh and blood? And now that the princess was crying like this, it would be strange if the emperor wasn''t going to go berserk.


    When she saw Zhao Jing, her wet nurse was so frightened that her complexion changed. She fell flat on her stomach and trembled like a sieve. "Your Majesty, please forgive us!" Your Majesty, please forgive me. Your servant was useless, your servant was incompetent, and Your Majesty, please forgive me! "


    Zhao Jing held his breath and pulled Ling Yin up from the ground with a dark expression. "Why is Yin''er so disobedient?" Is this the place where you should be? " She coldly swept her eyes over the crowd, "Why didn''t you stop the princess? Don''t you want your head anymore? " At the end of his words, Zhao Jing shouted out, "One or two of them, they''re all trash!"


    Perhaps it was because she was frightened by Zhao Jing that Ling Yin stopped crying. She blankly raised her head to look at her father, her nose twitching violently. Zhao Jing rarely lost his temper in front of his children. Even though Ling Yin''s eyes had been injured by the empress, Zhao Jing had never spoken with such harsh words.


    Zhao Jing''s breathing quickened. He turned his head to look at Zhong Fu, who was standing under the eaves of the veranda. This boy seemed like he didn''t care about the commotion, making Zhao Jing even angrier. She held in her breath and forced herself to calm down. Squatting in front of Ling Yin, she asked, "Yin''er told royal father, why did you come here to play?"


    "Father, are you angry?" The child''s face revealed fear. It seemed that he was somewhat afraid.


    Zhao Jing tightly gripped the child''s slightly cold hand. "Imperial Father is not angry, but Yin''er must answer Imperial Father''s words!"


    "Your Majesty ¡­" The wet nurse raised her head and wanted to speak, but Zhao Jing''s gaze stopped her. She could only continue kneeling on the ground, not daring to utter another word.


    Ling Yin bit her lower lip. "They said that with royal father having a beloved concubine, there will be many young princes and princesses in the future. Yin''er''s eyes have gone bad. After royal father had the little prince, he would no longer love Yin''er and would never like her again! " As he said this, the child''s tears started to fall. It was a heart-wrenching sight.


    Zhao Jing gently held Ling Yin in his arms. "Yin''er is the flesh and blood of Imperial Father. No matter what happens, Imperial Father will definitely not dislike Yin''er." Whoever dares to say such words regarding Yin''er and royal father''s relationship, once royal father discovers it, he will not forgive it! "


    "Father really won''t say no to Yin''er?" The child was still afraid.


    Zhao Jing gently caressed the child''s tender face, his voice gentle. "Imperial Father swears that no matter how many concubines Imperial Father has, Yin''er will always be Imperial Father''s favorite! Yin''er will go back with your mother and wait for a few days. After royal father finishes taking care of the matters at hand, he will play with Yin''er. "


    "En!" The child nodded and took the nurse''s hand.


    "Send the princess back." Zhao Jing straightened his body, his voice indifferent. Then, he shot a look at Wei Shuge. Wei Shuge sent Princess Ling Yin out. As she walked out of the main entrance of the Rising Dawn Hall, her sharp eyes quickly swept the surroundings, as if she was looking for something.


    In a dark corner far away, there was a shadow quickly disappearing.

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    After Princess Ling Yin left, the garden became empty. Zhao Jing coldly gazed at Zhong Fu, who was slowly walking over. The sullen expression that had just faded from his face, at this moment, reformed. With a snort, Zhao Jing suppressed the anger in his heart and asked with a stifled breath in his chest, "Why didn''t you give the order to expel him?" On the contrary, he let Yin''er barge into the Dawn Hall? "What the hell do you mean, Chung Fu?"


    Zhong Fu was stunned. "You''re angry?" Seeing that Zhao Jing didn''t respond, this thick-skinned man walked up to him, grinning as he blew hot air at him. "You''re really angry?" That can''t be necessary, right? You''re really angry at such a small thing? Why are you so stingy? It is said that the Ancestor of the Ancestor Realm, if you have the means to tolerate the world, your heart will be as sharp as a needle, there''s no need to make a fool of yourself! "


    "Joke?" Zhao Jing snorted as he sized up Zhong Fu, "I''m afraid if this got out, the one who would really make me laugh my head off would be you, right?!"


    Zhong Fu frowned slightly as he lowered his head to look at himself. This was not the same set of clothes he had come in. Instead, after he had entered the palace, Zhao Jing had been prepared by someone else. The only thing that did not change was the two steamed buns in front of his chest. Mmm, the steamed buns in the palace are softer and fuller than the steamed buns outside. This set of clothes looked even more realistic!


    Taking a deep breath, Zhong Fu shook his chest, "So what? Isn''t she a princess? Since it''s your child, there''s no harm in seeing him. In any case, I want to see him in the future! "


    Zhao Jing looked at him with a grim expression. Something was wrong with this brat''s head. Did he wear red so many times that he became a fool? However, the matter this time was not that simple. Who dared to spout nonsense in front of the princess after eating the heart of a bear leopard? Ling Yin was still young, so it was hard to tell whether she was right or wrong. There had to be someone instigating her from behind!


    Wei Shuge returned from outside. "Your majesty, I didn''t see him!"


    "Look at who?" Beauvoir asked.


    Zhao Jing nodded and stepped into the main hall. Zhong Fu, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan followed closely behind. Once Zhao Jing entered the hall, Zhao Yuannan immediately stood guard at the door to prevent others from approaching.


    "Commander Li is stationed outside the Rising Dawn Hall. I don''t think anyone else will be able to break in. Please rest assured, Your Majesty! I just don''t understand. The princess has always been by the side of the concubine, so why would she listen to such gossip and come to the Rising Dawn Hall to cause a ruckus? As for the princess'' words, this servant always felt that something was amiss. Could it be that the empress and her ¡­ "


    "If I wanted to do something, would I let you or your son go in broad daylight?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Wei Shuge was dumbfounded. Zhong Fu, who was standing beside her, crossed his legs and laughed, "Of course not. Seeing their faces, anyone can guess that the Emperor is up to no good. I reckon that before the matter was completed, someone had instead caught Little Plaits! "


    "Isn''t that the end?" Zhao Jing''s expression darkened slightly. "Ling Yin has always been by my side, so I''m not that stupid. She knew that our most beloved person is Ling Yin. After so many events, she definitely wouldn''t dare to mess with Ling Yin''s body again! Furthermore, anyone with a discerning eye would think of her. How could she be so stupid as to send herself to us? "


    Wei Shuge narrowed her eyes and spoke with a faint voice, "Then ¡­" Then only the Perched Parasol Palace''s disciple can do it! "


    "Or perhaps, there are other people''s eyes and mouths in this palace!" Zhao Jing rubbed the center of his brows, somewhat irritated.


    Zhong Fu was stunned for a moment. "From the looks of it, although you are the emperor, this imperial palace does not seem to be controlled by you alone. Your life is not as enjoyable as mine in Phoenix City!" I may not be free, but whoever dares to disobey me will be doomed! And you? I think killing someone in a row will take a long time after thinking about it! "


    "If so, why did you come to the capital? If you don''t, you might as well come to our imperial harem to collect our heads!! " Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "If you weren''t the famous Crown Prince''s son, I would definitely skin you alive. Let''s see just how bad a villain you are!"


    Zhong Fu had a disdainful look on his face, "If you have the ability to vent your anger on outsiders, don''t just look at my good temper and come bully me. This rabbit will bite if she gets anxious!"


    "With your current state, your teeth will be pulled out before you can even open your mouth. Who can''t use empty words?" Zhao Jing stood up. "How are your injuries?"


    Zhong Fu rubbed his aching neck, "This servant beside you is too harsh. If I add a bit more, I can probably knock my neck off." Look, I got up early in the morning and looked in the mirror. If it wasn''t for my neck being so tough, I probably would have said my goodbyes to you! "


    "That''s why you should stay away from me from now on. You won''t be so lucky next time!" Zhao Jing didn''t have the slightest bit of smile on his face. He only stared at Zhong Fu for a long time. This young man was dressed in a red outfit and was quite charming. He didn''t expect to be a peerless hero in Phoenix City. Zhao Jing thought to himself, if Zhong Zhangtian could see Zhong Fu''s current appearance, he would probably blind his own eyes and spit out a few mouthfuls of blood!


    "I... "Can I call you Ah Jing?" Beauvoir asked.


    Zhao Jing was stunned. It had been a long time since she had heard these words. Therefore, her hesitation was due to her not being able to react in time. By the time he recovered from the shock, he didn''t want to reject the other party''s offer either. When her mother was still alive, when she was still under her master''s tutelage, everyone would call her He Jing. Ever since he came to the palace, the warmth in his mouth was gone!


    "Jing?" Zhong Fu smiled. This kid looked pretty good when he smiled. His smile was like the first glimmer of dawn, bringing with it a rarely seen hope without any impurities, making those who saw it all feel happy.


    Zhao Jing came back to his senses and gently sighed. "It''s fine if there''s no one around. But if you''re in front of the Regent, then you just have to restrain yourself!"


    "You seem very afraid that the East may not understand." Zhong Fu raised his eyebrows.


    Wei Shuge stepped forward to serve the tea. Zhao Jing raised his cup and raised his eyes slightly, "You''re not afraid? "How do I remember there were people who stuttered when they spoke yesterday. They stuttered when they spoke!"


    "Who?" Zhong Fu let out a dry laugh. "Anyway, it won''t be me. Since when has my famed prince''s mansion been afraid of him?" I just have to bow my head in front of someone else. If you have the ability, then make him go to Phoenix City. It would be strange if he does not make him cry and call out his parents! "


    Zhao Jing took a sip of tea. "You really know how to break things!"


    "Hey, are you planning to keep me here all the time? You don''t want me to go out for a walk? " Zhong Fu walked up to Zhao Jing with great interest and placed the two steamed buns in front of him. "Jing ¡­"


    "This Emperor only walks his dog!" Zhao Jing glared at him. Just what did he think this palace was? A prince from the Duke Palace that could leave just because he wanted to? If she were to be recognized, wouldn''t all her efforts be in vain? [You little brat, you really have no hair on your mouth. You don''t know how to do things properly!]


    Chung Fu grunted, "This palace is very boring! I really don''t understand. What is the meaning of guarding such a huge palace? Alone and lonely throughout the long night! "


    "I also don''t understand why so many people would want to sit on this dragon throne even if they had to squeeze their brains out!" Zhao Jing didn''t look at him as he replied in a tepid voice. She put down her cup, thought for a moment, then stood up. "Rest well in the Rising Dawn Hall. I still have things to do ¡­"


    "I''ll accompany you!" Chung Fu stood up.


    Zhao Jing glanced at him coldly. "You are not allowed to take even half a step out of the Dawn Hall. Otherwise, I won''t be able to protect you!"


    "I don''t need you to protect me!" Zhong Fu straightened his neck. "Zhao Jing, I''ll tell you the truth. The reason I came to the capital this time was for you ¡­"


    "Your majesty!" Zhao Yuannan stood outside the door and bowed. "His Excellency Prime Minister has led Wen Yuye to request an audience with the emperor. Right now, he''s already waiting in the side chamber!"


    "Wen Yuye?" Zhao Jing''s expression turned slightly unsightly. "Got it!" He turned around and glanced at Zhong Fu. "Stay well in the Morning Dawn Palace. I will come to see you when I have time!" Qi Yunshan will be back soon, so you must disappear from everyone''s sight before he does! Zhong Fu, it''s not that I''m threatening you, I reiterate this one last time. If Qi Yunshan comes back and finds out your identity, I ¡­ I really don''t have the ability to protect you! "


    Zhong Fu stood at the entrance of the hall and watched Zhao Jing''s departing figure. His eyes dimmed. "Jing!" He withdrew his brows and smiled bitterly. "They''re all people who have already become emperors, why are they still so stupid? I am the heir to the Duke Palace, why would I need your protection? "


    Within the side palace.


    Uncle Ke summoned Wen Yuye and bowed towards Zhao Jing. Zhao Jing indifferently sat down and glanced at Wen Yuye. The two brothers Wen Yuye and Wen Yufeng had a somewhat similar appearance, but Wen Yufeng had more elegance, and Wen Yuye seemed somewhat tactful. The government had ground it out, so naturally, it was different from the simple and honest nature of the countryside.


    "I, Wen Yuye, kowtow to you. Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" Wen Yuye knelt on the ground and paid his respects. Although this was his first time meeting the emperor, he did not seem nervous at all. It was also a rare act of boldness.


    Zhao Jing pursed his lips. "Stand up!"


    "Thank you, your majesty!" Wen Yuye stood up, showing a nonchalant expression.


    "The Prime Minister mentioned you and recommended you to me so that you can supervise the murder of Yu Feng!" She had deliberately mentioned Wen Yufeng, but she was only testing his reactions. If she was alone and forgot her own rights, no matter how capable she was, she wouldn''t dare to use it again. One must know that this kind of person would betray the world against her sooner or later due to personal problems!


    Wen Yuye bent over with a bow, "This subject has the guts to speak the truth?"


    "Of course!" Zhao Jing let out a breath. "I don''t like to be lied to. You just have to speak the truth and I will forgive you!"


    "Yes sir!" Wen Yuye nodded. "This subject is only a ninth rank county, but this subject knows that the world is public. This subject shall be deeply grateful for Prime Minister''s recommendation today, but the words of the Emperor are somewhat inappropriate. "


    "How dare you!" Cobb shouted.


    Zhao Jing flicked his sleeves. "Don''t interrupt and let him continue!" I have already said before that I will forgive him for his crimes! Wen Yuye, if you say it''s okay, then I''d like to listen carefully. How was I wrong? "


    "There were a total of three people killed. Other than this official''s younger brother Wen Yufeng, there were two other people. One of them was a freshman. "This official thinks that whoever is dead should find out the truth and punish the culprit severely!" Wen Yuye said, "In this world, the people are important and the ruler is light. As an official, the law was unforgiving. If everyone favours others for their own sake and breaks the law, then using the laws of the king as their own words will be the calamity of the world! "


    Zhao Jing raised the center of his brows slightly. "So you''re saying that I have acted for my own good?"


    "This official dares not!" Wen Yuye bowed, "This subject only feels that even without my younger brother''s death, if the imperial government is willing to give this subject a chance, I will do my best. I will not dare to shirk my responsibility and will not refuse!"


    "You are not modest at all!" Zhao Jing smiled. "Others are still trying to put on an act, but you don''t even have the time to put on an act?" She looked up at him. "The Prime Minister''s eyes are really poisonous!"


    "I wonder what Your Majesty thinks?"

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    What do you think? What could Zhao Jing do? However, she couldn''t make a decision on the spot. She had to be careful and not make any mistakes while trying to discern Wen Yuye''s intentions. Zhao Jing smiled, "I have no objections. Since it was recommended by the Prime Minister, let''s try it out! We do not know much about this matter of the imperial court. It is fortunate that Prime Minister and Father Zhong are in charge and that the world is peaceful and prosperous. We are very confident in all of you! "


    After saying this, Zhao Jing raised his eyebrows slightly. "Is there anything else?" "If there''s nothing else, I will return to the Qian Yuan Palace!"


    "I heard that yesterday the Emperors obtained a new beauty in the commoners?" Cobb laughed.


    After feigning ignorance for a long time, Zhao Jing answered with a somewhat sluggish "En" before feigning a casual wave. "There''s nothing special about this woman. She was rather fun to talk to, so she was brought into the palace." I have no one to talk to, so I let her accompany me in the palace. I know that she is a commoner with a lowly status, so she naturally can''t be too intimate with me, lest she lose her identity. Prime Minister, there is no need to say anything. I know all of this, I know it all! "I know!" With that, Zhao Jing coughed lightly and walked toward the door.


    "Your majesty!" "Your Majesty has asked the Empress to head to the imperial mausoleum and summon the honored tutor. Have you thought about how the Emperor will arrange things once the honored tutor returns?" To the Supreme Fu Mansion? Or to the Celestial Prison? Or maybe it''s the Ministry of Justice''s Prison? "


    Zhao Jing''s eyes widened. "I naturally won''t let the old tutor enter the prison. The Imperial Tutor is already old, how can he endure such tormenting?" "Besides, I only asked you to ask a few questions, and didn''t give him a conviction. The tutor is still the tutor, and no one can shake his position!" She left in a hurry, showing others that she was completely focused on women.


    Cobb and Wen Yuye bowed and watched as Zhao Jing left the imperial study in large strides. After a long time, the two of them slowly stood up. They looked at each other, but neither of them spoke. On the wide palace path, the two walked side by side, neither too fast nor too slow, each with their own thoughts.


    Wen Yuye bowed. "Thank you for your support, Prime Minister. This official will do his best and will not disappoint you!"


    "As compared to you, I look forward to seeing you again. I ask for nothing else but to recommend good subjects to His Majesty. The peace in this world is the will of an emperor, and it is also the intention of us subjects! "Only when the world is at peace can we face the common people." At first glance, he really seemed to be a prime minister who was worried about the nation. Seeing Wen Yuye''s approval, he continued, "And yet you are in the imperial court, so there will eventually be a time when you can''t help yourself!"


    "Master Wen just arrived at the capital, so you don''t know much about the matters of the capital. When there''s a chance in the future, I will definitely tell you in detail! And now, even though you have received the imperial edict to participate in overseeing this case, this matter is a little tricky. It is not as simple as you think. Furthermore, the head of the Four Great Sects, Nangong Zhe ¡­ Lord Nangong! "


    Wen Yuye listened carefully, "What happened to Lord Nangong?"


    "What should I tell you? He was an extremely eccentric person, but he was indeed a genius. This person isn''t easy to get along with. You''ll understand when you meet him! " "Also, what he is most impatient for is that pedantic scholar. Be careful of yourself!"


    "Yes sir!" Wen Yuye bowed. "This official will remember."


    "Let''s go. The Emperor has promised you to give it a try. You must seize this opportunity!" He suddenly stopped and looked at Wen Yuye with some thoughts in his mind. His lips were pursed tightly, but he was unable to say anything more. Forget it, there are some words that are useless to say.


    However, the human heart was hard to predict!


    Zhao Jing left in a hurry. Dongfang Wenming had a good point, which was that he had been wandering in front of Ke Boyu for a long time. Any expression or thought would be seen through by him. This person was almost the same type of person as Dongfang Wenming. He seemed calm on the surface, but his heart was filled with great waves. Probably because they were used to scheming, if one day, they really treated each other like their hearts, they would not know what to do.


    "Your majesty, where are we going now?" Wei Shuge asked.


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. "Just stare at Wen Yuye and see what he''ll do." "I want to know where he has been, what he has done, what he has touched, what he has said, and all the details must be reported to me!"


    Wei Shuge nodded, a little puzzled. "Is the emperor betting on Wen Yuye?"


    "Only he has no sect or sect, the newborn calf is not afraid of the tiger!" Zhao Jing sneered, "When I first saw him, I saw some traces of Wen Yufeng. But his eyes are firmer than Wen Yufeng''s, especially his face! "


    Zhao Yuannan chuckled. "Since when did the emperor know how to meet?"


    I studied in a book. I looked at the bones of men before I saw them; I looked at their emotions!" Zhao Jing recalled Wen Yuye''s actions as he spoke. "When he said those words to me, I noticed his hand." She glanced at her own hand. "Wen Yuye is clenching his fist, but the veins on the back of his hand are bulging. Clearly, he has used a lot of strength." When a person speaks out when they are excited, there are always flaws that can be seen through. However, Wen Yuye did not. He spoke rather quickly but was full of energy. His body was slightly tense and his fists were tightly clenched. Clearly, he was speaking in a hurry!


    "Is the emperor interested in him?" Zhao Yuannan asked.


    Zhao Jing took a deep breath. "Looking for it is secondary. The key is loyalty and talent!" "If you do not have the ability, then staying with me is just a failure!"


    "The Emperor''s words are extremely true!" Zhao Yuannan nodded.


    "Shuge, keep an eye out!" Zhao Jing gave a low cough and subconsciously smoothed her clothes. The weather was getting colder and colder, and the more she stayed outside, the more unaccustomed she became to it. The things within his body seemed to show signs of falling into a deep slumber during the winter. Their movements became increasingly short, so much so that Zhao Jing''s perception of these things became increasingly shallow. Sometimes, he was even unable to sense them.


    Was it, she wondered, that the thing would be alive again when the weather was mild? When he thought of the unbearable pain, Zhao Jing''s heart was filled with hatred. His hatred for the unknown in the east, for Qi Yunshan, for all the courtiers and ministers who had forced their mothers to their deaths! But she didn''t understand. Actually, what she hated the most was none other than this Grand Xia''s world, her own throne!


    "Your majesty, what''s wrong?" Wei Shuge asked hurriedly.


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "It''s nothing!"


    "That''s right, the Cloud Jade Residence that the Emperor mentioned before, it''s actually ¡­" Wei Shuge took a step forward. "Gou Fang Yuan, brothel!"


    Zhao Jing was startled. "A brothel?" He did not expect Nangong Zhe to visit this place. However, these men all seemed to have a common sense, which was not to be easily affected by emotions. A woman could be touched, but she could not fall in love. All infatuation would become a weakness! Weak, in the battle of humanity, was an irredeemable poison!


    "Before Qi Yun Shan returns, I will take Zhong Fu out quietly! However, Dongfang Wenming is currently staring at the palace and not letting go. What method does This Emperor have to think of to get him out? " Zhao Jing frowned. "Help me think of a way!"


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan were in trouble, how were they supposed to get out? It''s not easy to mess around with them! After the empress incident, Dongfang Wenming kept a close eye on the palace. He reckoned that even Zhao Jing was fixated on whatever he ate, drank, and spoke to Zhong Fu. The two of them racked their brains, but were unable to come up with a conclusion. They could only bitterly look back at Zhao Jing, who was playing with a bronze bell on the soft couch.


    "Your majesty, I can''t think of anything!" Zhao Yuannan said.


    Wei Shuge also shook her head, "This servant can''t even think of one! Your Majesty, if the Regent knew that you were the one to send the crown prince away, he wouldn''t let you off! Your Majesty, you must think this through. In this way, you will become an enemy of the Residence of Regent, and the Regent will keep a close eye on you! How about we give up and let the crown prince follow the regent''s orders? "


    "This piece of meat from Phoenix City is mine to eat!" Zhao Jing slowly sat up and traced his fingertips across the surface of the copper bell. "Zhong Fu delivered himself to our doorstep. We don''t have many opportunities to deal with him. If we don''t take advantage of Qi Yunshan''s absence, we can only command from afar ¡­" Dongfang Wenming would never do anything to me, but Qi Yunshan might! "Qi Yunshan wants my life, along with my mountains!"


    "What about the Regent''s Manor?" Wei Shuge asked.


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. "Something unknown in the east ¡­" "More!"


    "Your majesty, there''s still one more problem!"


    Zhao Jing raised an eyebrow. "What problem?"


    "Then your highness doesn''t want to leave at all, your wishful thinking is useless!" [If I get mixed up with the Crown Prince in the middle of the road, wouldn''t we lose everything?] "That''s why I feel that if you really want to send the crown prince away, you have to inform him. You have to make him willing!" Zhao Yuannan said with a smile.


    Zhao Jing sucked in a breath. This made sense! But Zhong Fu clearly didn''t want to leave the palace. He clearly wanted to stay by her side. What should he do? Zhao Jing thought for a moment before turning his head to look at Wei Shuge. "You''re saying that the Cloud Jade Residence is a brothel?"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge nodded. "Moreover, there are our people in this brothel. Lord Nangong often goes to the Emerald Cloud Restaurant and can be considered a frequent guest there! Your Majesty, you are planning to do this on Lord Nangong ¡­ To make a move? "


    "That drunkard can act the dumbest. He still has the Gold Medal of Immunity in his hands. Both Cobb and Dongfang Wenming can''t do anything about him. Who else should I choose?" Zhao Jing immediately stood up. "Change your clothes!"


    Zhao Yuannan was surprised. "His Majesty intends to go just like that?"


    "Follow me!" This black pot is going to fall on Nangong Zhe anyway! " Zhao Jing smiled craftily. "In the future, I will make up for some of his good wine. This is my compensation to him!" Big brother Nan, go and bring Zhong Fu over, we''ll make up a plan and leave! "


    "The world outside the palace belongs to the Residence of Regent!" Wei Shuge hesitated.


    "The empress has already set off for the Royal Tomb. If we don''t make a move now, we''ll have to be cut!" Zhao Jing took a deep breath. "Didn''t you see that we had already taken action?" Even the princess was taken over by the Dawn Hall to investigate. If we don''t leave now, we''re done for! "


    "Alright!" Wei Shuge and her feelings, Zhao Yuannan immediately went to find Zhong Fu.


    Zhong Fu was originally happy to be with Zhao Jing. No matter where she went, as long as she could bring him along, it was fine. Once he left the palace, he would leave the palace. In any case, wherever she was, he would be there! As for what kind of place this Emerald Cloud Residence was, he, Zhong Fu, didn''t care at all. When he turned his head and saw Zhao Jing and received her gaze, Zhong Fu felt a surge of joy in his heart. This little Emperor Zhao Jing made everyone happy just by looking at him!


    However, Zhong Fu was overjoyed. Someone had a headache! What were they trying to do, sneaking out of the palace with these two gangsters?


    Zhou Zhizhong was stunned for a long time before he finally said, "Don''t tell me that the crown prince has persuaded the emperor to give up his imperial authority and run off with the crown prince to Phoenix City?!"


    The cup in Dongfang Buming''s hand shattered with a bang, "He dares!"

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    Zhao Jing absolutely did not dare to do so. This was something that Dongfang Wenming knew better than anyone else. But there was no guarantee that this Zhong Fu would think of something, after all, the ancestors of Phoenix City who caused trouble had all been too used to this. Even after leaving Phoenix City and entering the capital, this stubborn crown prince still did not know how to restrain himself! Once he thought about how these two ancestors were together, Dongfang Buming felt like he was an old lady, and it felt like his heart was about to break! Each one was more daring than the last. When the time came, all the troubles would be harder to deal with than the last!


    "Master, what should we do now?" The Emperor has always listened to you, but sometimes he is also an impatient person who doesn''t listen to advice! The servant beside you will definitely not be able to persuade him. Only if you personally go, will you be able to bring him back! " Zhou Zhiqian had a difficult expression on his face. He knew clearly in his heart that the young emperor''s temper was the same as his own master''s. He was the same as stubborn. Once he made up his mind to do it, the nine oxen would not be able to pull him back!


    Dongfang Wenming''s face was dark. He didn''t say a word as he walked away. What else could they do? First, he had to find the kid who was taken away by the wolf! As for the punishment ¡­ He felt that he could close the door and give her a good spanking to let her know what would happen if she ran away with someone! Especially if you run with other men!


    However, this matter could not alert anyone. Therefore, Dongfang Wenming wanted to capture these two ancestors who had caused trouble, so he could only quietly go without a single soldier. If Cobb''s rabbit ears knew about this, they would probably stir up a huge ruckus!


    The carriage staggered out of the palace and stopped at the back door of the Emerald Cloud Residence. Because some of the descendants of princes were worried that they would show off and occasionally enter through the back door, they were not surprised by the arrival of Zhao Jing and Zhong Fu. These powerful and influential people might seem to be keeping a low profile, but in truth, their hearts were even higher than the Heavens! Once he entered the Cloud Jade Residence, he immediately asked for the title of Courtesan Belle to serve him!


    The bawd had seen many of these people, so it was not surprising! However, this was the first time the old procuress had seen someone bringing a girl to a brothel. She bit her tongue and wondered what was going on. They were actually here to cause trouble?


    The old procuress gave the turtle official a look, and he immediately left with a nod. The Cloud Cui Residence was one of the top brothels in the capital. Of course, brothels were definitely not limited to just this one, and competition within the industry was also inevitable. It was normal for there to be some sort of incident! However, if you were unprepared when someone came to ruin your reputation, wouldn''t you be unlucky? Once they were unlucky, who would come to the Cloud Jade Residence in the future?


    Therefore, once they met someone who would ruin the situation, they would have to compete with the person who destroyed the situation! This was the rules of the brothel. Poems, songs, songs, calligraphy and paintings, they all competed with each other to see who was stronger! A war between women was not about tearing one''s hair and shouting insults about winning or losing. It was about the thing in one''s stomach, the thing on one''s fingertips!


    Of course, to a greater extent ¡­ Look at the face!


    After Zhao Jing led Zhong Fu into the room, Zhong Fu let out a sigh of relief. With a look of disdain, he sized up Zhao Jing. "I didn''t expect you to be so refined and handsome, but you''re also a prodigal." How many times have you come to this place? "


    Zhao Yuannan was about to open his mouth, but Zhao Jing suddenly interrupted him. "All of you, leave!" He was dismissed.


    Closing the door, there was only Zhao Jing and Zhong Fu inside the room. Zhao Jing unhurriedly poured two cups of water and pushed one cup in front of Zhong Fu. "What, there''s no such place in your Phoenix City?"


    "Hmph. I do, but I am a clean and honest person. I disdain going to such a dirty place!" Zhong Fu didn''t look too good. His daughter was dressed in clothes... He was just like a resentful woman!


    Zhao Jing raised the center of his brows and looked at him with a puzzled expression. This person was very strange and wasn''t a pedantic scholar. Where did all this courtesy and shame come from? He had only come here for fun, how did he come to make such a "dirty" story? Hearing Zhong Fu''s words, Zhao Jing''s face turned slightly cold. "Your life is good. Since you were born in the House of Fame, you have enjoyed endless wealth and glory. However, how many people in this world can have lives like yours?"


    "Although the women here all sell their skills and their bodies, but which girl in this world doesn''t want to have a peaceful life as a couple? Would they be willing to enter this courtyard and start a flesh business? What was filth? Eating food that came in vain was a waste of ancestor''s money to go to his foundation, and he did not want to advance further. However, these girls all rely on themselves. How could they possibly rely on themselves to survive? "


    Zhong Fu was startled, and stammered, "I just said one sentence, and you''re actually giving me a long speech! I said it as if I was trying to make things ordinary for these girls, and I didn''t have any other intentions, and I''m not looking down on people, but I just don''t think that this place is suitable for me! "


    "Then what about the Morning Dawn Hall?" Zhao Jing took a sip of water.


    Zhong Fu curled his lips and silently sat down. It''s a square place, like a prison. What''s so good about it? What he loved the most was freedom, and what he hated the most was being square like this!


    "Are you waiting for someone?" he asked suddenly.


    Zhao Jing smiled at him. "How do you know?" When did this kid''s eyes become so sharp? Zhao Jing didn''t feel as if something had gone wrong with him. There didn''t seem to be anything that had gone wrong with him. That Zhong Fu, how did he figure it out? She speculated a thousand times in her heart, but maintained her smile. That faint smile, and the vague expression on her face, caused Zhong Fu to be somewhat absent-minded.


    Only after a long time did Zhong Fu regain his senses. His face flushed red, but he didn''t dare to look Zhao Jing in the eye. He let out a dry laugh and lowered his head to drink his tea. "I guessed it and casually said so!"


    "I am indeed waiting for someone!" Zhao Jing lowered his head and smiled. "You''ll know when the time comes!"


    Zhong Fu Zhong was startled, "Who are you waiting for? Male or female? How old? Do what? Do I know him? "


    Zhao Jing''s eyes widened. "What are you doing?" Was this checking the household register? Or an interrogation? For some reason, she felt that this time, seeing Zhong Fu was completely different from before! But what exactly was different? Zhao Jing didn''t know. After all, he and Zhong Fu had interacted in Jiangbei Province. Zhao Jing thought that perhaps this was Zhong Fu''s true personality, so he didn''t pay much attention to it. After all, Zhong Fu ¡­ He would be sent away soon.


    Zhong Fu curled his lips, "Nothing much, just a casual question!"


    Outside the door, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan were standing far away. They looked at Li Yiheng, who was standing guard outside the door.


    "Is everything ready?" Zhao Yuannan asked.


    Wei Shuge nodded, "Don''t worry. The carriage and people have been prepared and the Nangong Residence has made arrangements. Nangong Zhe will definitely be here tonight!" As she spoke, she stretched out her head and looked around. Her sharp eyes were filled with an acute sense of vigilance. If anyone could hear her, it would be terrible!


    "That''s good!" Zhao Yuannan said, "I''m just afraid that Young Master won''t be able to do it!"


    Wei Shuge chuckled. "Do you still think that young master is the young master from two years ago, who can''t bear to kill the living?"


    Zhao Yuannan was startled. He vaguely remembered the appearance of Zhao Jing when he had ascended to the throne. That ten-year-old youngster with tears on his innocent face! Two years. After two years of the palace ban''s ordeal, Zhao Jing was no longer the original Zhao Jing. Zhao Yuannan nodded, "There are more people in the hall, I think..."


    Before he even finished speaking, a commotion sounded from upstairs. It seemed to be Li Yiheng reprimanding him with an ice-cold voice.


    "Let''s go!" Wei Shuge quickly left, and Zhao Yuannan quickly followed.


    At the door of the room stood an enchanting woman. She held a lute in her arms as she stood at the doorway. The voice just now was precisely the reason why Li Yiheng had reprimanded this woman and forbidden her to approach.


    "This is ¡­" "What''s going on?" Wei Shuge asked hurriedly.


    "Mommy sent me to serve Young Master, who would have thought that this black-faced gatekeeper with a white face was actually a yellow hair man!" The woman lightly snorted, seeming to be slightly angry as well. She twisted her slender waist, and was extremely reluctant to take another look at Li Yi.


    Wei Shuge frowned slightly as Li Eheng spoke, "Young master has ordered that no one is to come close. Even if the old procuress comes, she is not allowed to enter. Without the permission of the young master, I want to see who dares to step half a step into this room! If there really are people who are unafraid of death, you can go up and try it out! "


    "Tsk tsk tsk, this is your fault! How can you be so rude to a woman? Zhao Yuannan hastily tried to smooth things over, and gave Wei Shuge a push along the way, "Go and report this to Young Master Ming!" Wei Shuge nodded and pushed the door open immediately.


    Seeing Wei Shuge enter, Zhao Yuannan smiled and said, "Lady, please don''t lower yourself to the same level as him. "May I ask for young lady''s name ¡­"


    The woman hugged the lute in her arms tightly. "I''m Cai Wei!"


    The bawd hurried forward. "Miss Caiwei is our courtesan, and she''s here to serve young master! Miss Caiwei''s lute was one of the best in the capital. I saw that your young master looked unfamiliar. This is probably his first time coming here, so I wanted to make Miss Caiwei show her face. It''s such a rare sight to see Miss Caiwei still able to hold her own! "


    As she said so, the bawd''s expression became unsightly. The girl he had carefully groomed, the noble prince''s son in the capital who didn''t want to be a guest of Lady Caiwei''s entry, had such a goosebumps, and was even a blind one!


    "Willow?" Zhao Yuannan forced a laugh. This was not like Liu Xiayi; it was a tough guy who didn''t understand how to change the situation! However, Li Yiheng was, after all, the commander of the imperial guards. Zhao Yuannan was at most Zhao Jing''s personal eunuch, so he didn''t dare to say much. He merely coughed and said to Li Yiheng, "Brother Li, Miss Caiwei has no ill intentions. Please don''t scare her away!"


    Li En was unmoved. He stood motionlessly by the door like a gate god. It was only when Wei Shuge walked out from the inside that she smiled at Li Yiheng and Caiwei. "Young Master, this way please!"


    "What?" Li Yiheng was startled. It was one thing for the Emperor to have brought this commoner back to the palace, but if he were to have the interest to bring this brothel girl back, what would he do? Li Feiheng hesitated for a moment before asking, "Is Young Master really going to let her in?"


    Wei Shuge gave a fake smile. "This servant doesn''t dare to lie to you, or else you will not be able to bear the consequences!"


    Li Yiheng thought, "What Wei Shuge said is true. If she lied, it would be a fake imperial edict. This is a stupid thing to do!" However, if this woman were to enter the room and cause a ruckus within the imperial household, the Regent''s Estate would definitely blame her. How would he, as a mere guard commander, dare to shoulder such a burden?!


    "Come in!" Zhao Jing''s voice came from inside.


    Li Yiheng helplessly stepped aside. Cai Wei hugged the lute in her arms, smiling at him charmingly. "Thank you!" When she passed by him, the embroidered shoes with the lotus flowers embroidered on the branches firmly stepped on Li Yiheng''s foot ¡­. "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu!"

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    Seeing that Cai Wei was such a delicate and beautiful woman, and that her figure was so delicate, she was truly ruthless when she stomped down. The kick had used up almost all of her strength, and even her usual smile had been instantly pulled back.


    Zhao Yuannan immediately frowned and subconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva. After watching Lady Caiwei enter and Wei Shuge close the door, Zhao YuanNan stepped closer to Li Yiheng and asked in a low voice, "Brother Li, are you alright?"


    Li Yiheng''s face turned slightly green, and his demeanor remained the same. "He''s just a woman, no problem!"


    Hearing this, Zhao Yuannan laughed, "My fingers are touching his heart! This Lady Caiwei really is a fierce character. " As he spoke, he lowered his head to look at the footprints left by Miss Caiwei on Li Yiheng''s foot. "It hurts just to look at it!"


    Could it not hurt? Lady Caiwei had given him a vicious kick, seemingly wishing she could flatten his toes! Fortunately, it was only a single kick. If he were to do it again, Li Yiheng felt that the cold sweat on his forehead would really drop down. He would really lose face then. Good! he thought. Not bad! Fortunately, it was only a kick! This damned kick!


    "This woman is ruthless. It''s best to be careful!" Li Yiheng''s face was cold. "If we hurt young master, even nine of our lives wouldn''t be enough!"


    Zhao Yuannan nodded, "I do!" Then this servant will go in and take a look! "


    Li Yiheng nodded and said through gritted teeth, "When you enter, you must watch out for her. If you discover that something is wrong and immediately call for me, I will immediately rush in. I definitely won''t let her succeed!"


    "Alright!" Zhao Yuannan rushed to the door. As he walked in, he did not forget to take another look at Li Zhiheng''s foot, "Sir Li, is your foot really alright?"


    "It''s fine if you say there''s nothing else, hurry up and enter!" Li Eunuch avoided his eyes and once again stood guard at the door like a statue of clay.


    Zhao Yuannan nodded and carefully closed the door.


    Only then did Li Yiheng raise his hand to wipe the sweat off his forehead. His face was ashen as he stared at the footprints on the surface of his boots. Who knew that his Li family would be reduced to a brothel after serving in the palace for so many generations, only to be repaid by a brothel girl ¡­ He fiercely stomped on the ground. This was an extraordinary shame and humiliation! The more he thought about it, the more furious he became. However, his expression was still as cold as before.


    After thinking for a moment, Li Yiheng took two steps back, pressing his body tightly against the door. He could clearly hear what was going on inside the cave. If Zhao Yuannan spoke... Of course, he also understood that with Wei Shuge around, nothing could go wrong. But there was always a chance of success, wasn''t there?! If this woman made any move, he would definitely take revenge with interest!


    Caiwei hugged her shoulder bag, her figure clear and graceful. Her slender, jade-like fingers moved rapidly on the strings of the zither, causing a melody to resound incessantly. The beautiful woman''s gentle voice was like the chirping of a bird in an empty valley. Beads fell onto the jade plate, a clear and crisp sound that emitted a faint lingering sound, causing one''s heart to soften along with it. Tsai Wei was good, she sang well, and she talked beautifully with her lute. No wonder she had said that her lute was the number one person in the capital. There was no such thing as a ''double'' in the world. Now that she heard it, she didn''t exaggerate or brag about it. She was truly worthy of her reputation!


    As the melody faded away, Cai Wei hugged her lute and bowed. "I''ve made a fool of myself. I hope young master will like it!"


    "Very good!" Zhao Jing clapped his hands. "The clear sound curls in the air like the sounds of nature. How rare!" Such skill was something that the entire capital would not be able to find another person with it. It was truly worthy of being called the number one lute in the capital! Is there any secret behind the lady''s playing of such a good lute? "


    "Young Master is too kind!" Caiwei put down the lute in her hand. "I live in the dust and can''t make a living. I only have this lute to accompany me. To me, this lute is like a good teacher''s best friend, and is an indispensable part of me. I don''t have any secrets, I just really like the lute! "


    At the side, Zhong Fu snorted lightly. He didn''t even bother to look at Lady Caiwei. With a cold face, he said, as if the whole world owed him money. "A small trick!" He spoke very softly, deliberately making his voice shrill so that no one would be able to hear him.


    Zhong Fu said this with his head half-lowered. His voice was very soft, but someone still heard him. Beside him, Zhao Jing could clearly hear that not too far away, Cai Wei had sharp ears as well. As she was born in the dust of the world, she should have sharp eyes and a keen sense of hearing.


    "My little trick, I''ll be a laughingstock for young master!" Cai Wei bowed towards Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing, on the other hand, didn''t seem to mind. "Let''s see each other''s eyes. The radish and the cabbage each have their own love!" She looked at Cai Wei''s extremely beautiful face. Compared to Qi Ruyu and Jane Xi in the palace, she was countless times more beautiful! Zhao Jing thought to himself, besides his mother, Liu Peiyu, and Jing Hong, the most beautiful woman she had ever seen was most likely this Miss Cai Wei!


    Her eyebrows were distant, her eyes like the moon, and her mouth was a deep vermilion. Skin like cream, white and tender, delicate hands, a lute won thousands of times! Some people were born to make others jealous, just like the girl in front of him, Lady Caiwei! Compared to Jing Hong, Caiwei was a bit more ethereal, and had a temperament as gentle as jade. After all, Jing Hong was a member of the Demon Palace, so the sharpness in his eyes couldn''t be compared to anyone else!


    When Zhong Fu saw Zhao Jing''s appearance, he couldn''t help but feel angry. He suddenly broke the cup in his hand and turned his body around, grinding his teeth in resentment. "My eyes are about to fall off, and I''m still staring at them!" Keep an eye out! What was there to see? Wasn''t it just a face, a nose, and a mouth? At most, only that pair of black eyes will brighten up a little and become more seductive, and then I''ll see the weasel and he''ll see the chicken and swallow it in one gulp! "


    A weasel? Chicken?


    Zhao Jing froze for a moment. She thought Zhong Fu was a bit obsessed with cleanliness and didn''t like this place much. She didn''t expect him to have such a high opinion of this place. In front of him was a gorgeous Cai Wei, but Zhong Fu didn''t even glance at her from start to finish. This was truly strange, the cats that came from Phoenix City did not like to fish?!


    The atmosphere was a little awkward. Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan stood by the door and watched the situation inside the pavilion through the curtain. They could feel that something was not quite right. However, it was not the same thing for these two servants to go and help! The two of them were a little hesitant, what about the past? Or not to go over? Embarrassed!


    Caiwei, on the other hand, had seen too much and knew how to ease the atmosphere. She immediately picked up the wine on the table and said, "I''ll pour some for Young Master!" As he spoke, he hurriedly poured a cup of wine for Zhao Jing. "Young master, please enjoy your meal!"


    "So sensible!" Zhao Jing sniffed the wine in his cup and turned his head to look at Zhong Fu, who seemed to be sulking. "Drink two cups!"


    Hearing this, Cai Wei immediately poured wine for Zhong Fu. "Miss!"


    As soon as he saw Cai Wei, Zhong Fu felt his heart clogging up. No matter how he looked at it, he didn''t like it, "No need to trouble yourself. I have hands and feet. I can pour wine for myself!" "Who knows if you will mess with the wine!" He glared at Zhao Jing. "You''re not afraid of death. I still want my life!" The smell of the fox''s skin is extremely disgusting. I wonder why those stinky men like to come here? "


    Cai Wei raised her glass. "I''ll toast to you. Calm down!"


    "Don''t touch me!" Zhong Fu brushed his sleeves, and the cup immediately flipped over. The wine instantly sprinkled onto Zhong Fu''s chest, shocking him so much that Zhong Fu immediately stood up. "How come you don''t have eyes, really ¡­"


    Zhao Jing was startled. He immediately pulled out the handkerchief from his sleeve.


    "I''m sorry, I''m sorry!" Cai Wei hurriedly wiped away Zhong Fu''s clothes. "It was my bad, I was careless. Please forgive me!" How about I bring you a set of clothes to change into, I''ll go right now! " Then, she saluted and left the room in a hurry.


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan walked over quickly. Zhao YuanNan hurriedly helped Zhong Fu wipe the wine stains, "What happened?"


    Zhao Jing sniffed the wine in his cup and looked meaningfully at Wei Shuge. "Look at Caiwei. This woman ¡­" It''s not simple! " She looked at him with a smile. "If you can''t hold it in, you''re going to be exposed. And you call yourself the crown prince''s son, instead of a brothel girl, why not be smart, it''s truly a shame! "


    "This servant will go immediately!" Wei Shuge quickly left.


    "What do you mean?" He had been intimate with Miss Caiwei earlier, but now that he had chased her away, the little emperor was filled with old jealousy. His words were so sour, causing Zhong Fu to be even more infuriated!


    "Those two big steamed buns in front of my chest, I can take them out to eat now!" Zhao Jing leisurely drank his wine. "It''s no use anyway. This brothel girl''s business is made of flesh and skin. With a touch, I can tell if you''re a man or a woman!" Yet, a man disguises himself as a woman to visit a brothel; it''s akin to losing all your face! "


    "Didn''t you make me dress like this? You think I''m willing? " Zhong Fu gritted his teeth, "Little mute, I''ll tell you this. If you push me too far, I won''t let you die! [Why did I come to the capital with so much trouble? Isn''t it all for you? "Don''t be so heartless, or else this young master ¡­"


    There was a knock on the door, "Young master, Lord Nangong has come. He''s in the main hall and is currently walking up!"


    "Got it!" Zhao Jing poured a cup of wine and lightly brushed the rim of the cup with his fingertips. "You keep saying that I have no conscience, but you know that if I were to hand you over, whether it''s the Prime Minister''s Estate or the Supreme Fu Residence, they would all be very happy!" But I don''t want you to fall into anyone''s hands. I don''t want you to be anyone''s pawn or tool. I know you like freedom, so I don''t like you coming to court with me at all! No one knows better than me whether it is good or not in the palace! "


    After a pause, Zhao Jing placed the wine cup in front of Zhong Fu. "I know how good it is outside!"


    Zhong Fu retracted his previous resentment. "So you ran out of the palace and came here to have fun?" He took Zhao Jing''s cup. "But are you really happy?" I see you''re not happy at all. "


    Zhao Jing patted his shoulder. "I''m not the same as you. You''re on top of the King''s Manor. The sky is falling, and your father is supporting you." On my shoulder stood Qi Yunshan, and on Ke Bo Li. I could only... He would carry it on his back! Zhong Fu, I don''t have a choice, but you have an escape route. You shouldn''t be trapped here like me! It''s so good outside, the air is free, why jump into the fire pit? "


    Hearing this, Zhong Fu raised his head and downed the wine in his cup in one gulp. He put down his cup and stared at Zhao Jing with a solemn expression. "Jing, little mute, I, Zhong Fu, am willing to do this, so you don''t need to be burdened." He thought for a moment and took a deep breath. "It doesn''t matter if you''re a mute or an emperor, I want to tell you the truth. Jing, I ¡­"


    His vision began to blur as Zhong Fu suddenly grabbed Zhao Jing''s wrist. He stared in disbelief at the empty wine cup. "In this wine ¡­" Before he could finish his sentence, Zhong Fu closed his eyes and fell unconscious onto the ground.


    Zhao Jing glanced at his hand. "I''ve drugged it!" She raised her head and glanced at Zhao Yuannan.


    Zhao Yuannan nodded.

 C144

    Nangong Zhe was a frequent visitor in the Emerald Cloud Restaurant, and everyone here knew him well. He knew this place by heart, so if there was a new face or any abnormality, anyone with keen senses like him would be able to sense it immediately. Therefore, the moment he stepped into the Emerald Cloud Residence, he felt that something was wrong. Looking around, he found that they were still the same people, and everything had been put in place without any signs of a fight.


    "Lord Nangong!" The old procuress stepped forward to welcome him, but there was no smile on her face. Instead, she crossed her arms and stared coldly at Nangong Zhe. The bawd''s eyes were like daggers as they scanned Nangong Zhe from head to toe before chuckling dryly. If looks could kill, Nangong Zhe would have been chopped into pieces by the Brothel Keeper.


    Nangong Zhe burped, "Mom, what are you doing? There was no need to chase people away, right? "As expected of my guest. I, Nangong Zhe, am a regular customer of yours after all. Please don''t be so merciless!"


    "Nangong Zhe, all these years you''ve been eating and drinking for free in my Emerald Cloud Restaurant and even causing trouble for yourself. I have tolerated you for a long time!" The old procuress humphed twice, "If you dare to cause trouble here in the Emerald Cloud Restaurant today, and you dare to not bring money to eat and drink for free, I''ll let you know how to write the word ''regret''! Throw him out of here! If you dare to come in again, I''ll break your legs! "


    But who was Nangong Zhe? He acted like a dog when he was dealing with a case. Once he left the office, he would become a notorious scoundrel! In such a shameless matter, if he said that no one dared to claim that they were number one!


    Since such a commotion had broken out in the hall, it naturally attracted the attention of the crowd. One or two of them were waiting to see Nangong Zhe''s liveliness. Nangong Zhe had offended many people. He was a true scoundrel, but he was also one who did not care for favors! Don''t just look at this joke, no matter who it was, it was useless even if he invited the Heavenly King''s Master over to give a talk. He would do whatever he had to do. He didn''t have any face to speak of!


    When the guards came out to recruit people, Nangong Zhe refused to leave. He jumped onto the railing and crawled to the second floor, "Mom, we can discuss this. Don''t play like this! Having kept a dog for so many years, how could he just kick it out like that? I''m going to look for Miss Caiwei! "


    "Stop him!" The old procuress hollered, and everyone charged towards Nangong Zhe.


    Nangong Zhe cried out, "Aiyo!" He immediately climbed over the railing and landed firmly on the second floor. However, there were people in front and people behind him, so he had nowhere to hide. He immediately grabbed the red silk hanging on the beam and landed back on the flower bed in the lobby.


    Seeing this, the guards quickly turned around and retreated.


    "How annoying!" Nangong Jiu mumbled.


    "Mom!" Caiwei was holding onto something as she stood on the second floor with a veil over her face. Her eyes were slightly anxious as she stared at Nangong Zhe who was being surrounded on the flower beds, "What are you all doing? What kind of mistake did Lord Nangong commit? Mother, do you want to treat him like this? "


    Hearing that, Nangong Zhe leaped forward and landed beside Caiwei. "Lady Caiwei came at the perfect time. Your mother wants to chase your guest away. What is this logic?"


    The old procuress ran up to him and stuck her waist as she pointed at his nose and scolded, "Look at how dissolute he is, he even said he''s from a public place." I could see that he was definitely an ingrate, but I didn''t expect him to be so much more than just an ingrate. Do you think I can''t do anything to you because you refuse to leave even if you die? Let me tell you, Nangong Zhe, you are the Sect Leader of the Four Directions Sect, but once you enter this door, I will have the final say! If I tell you to head east, you can''t head west. If I want to kick you out, don''t even think of stepping one foot in! "


    "Isn''t he coming in?" Nangong Zhe threw up his hands, "It''s too late to say that!"


    "Stop fooling around!" Caiwei sighed softly. "Mom, so many guests are here. Aren''t you afraid of being seen as a joke by others? If this were to spread out, they would think that our Yun Cui Residence was going to do something to our benefactor. Who would dare to come to the Yun Cui Residence in the future? If there are no guests, how will you support your sisters, mother? "


    The old procuress opened her mouth, but no words came out.


    Caiwei took a step forward and whispered into the old procuress''s ear. The old procuress looked thoughtfully at Caiwei and nodded, "Then I''ll let you handle it. I''ll make it better for him so that he won''t cause me any more trouble. I don''t want to see this kind of thing happen a second time! "


    "Mom, don''t worry!" Caiwei bowed in greeting.


    Seeing that the crowd had dispersed, the guests below did not have the mood to watch anymore. Their gazes then fell upon Caiwei, who immediately began to jeer and shout her name. As the number one Courtesan Belle of the Emerald Cloud Restaurant, Caiwei naturally had to show some pride. What is not naturally the best is the unchangeable truth.


    Nangong Zhe followed Cai Wei into her room, and the door quickly closed up.


    "Miss?" Rou Zhi was cleaning the room with her back facing the door, and she didn''t even turn her head when she heard the door open. The things have been delivered? " When she turned around, she saw Cai Wei bringing Nangong Zhe in, her face slightly flushed. "So it''s Lord Nangong!" As he spoke, he quickly got up to pour Nangong a cup of tea.


    Caiwei sighed softly. "Luozhi, there''s no need to be busy. You don''t know him well enough. He only drinks and doesn''t drink tea!" My tongue is already so rough, it would be weird if I could taste it! " She put down the clothes in her hands and sat down with a serious expression. "Big brother, don''t start a fight with mom in the future. Otherwise, it might cause some trouble."


    Nangong Zhe smiled helplessly, "It''s all because of money. Who asked me to be penniless? If she opened the doors to do business, it would be strange if I, a poor bastard, wasn''t forced to do business! But next time, I will definitely not go through the main entrance. After all, there are many doors here, and even if there isn''t a door, there are still windows, no? I do not believe that there is anyone in this world who can stop my, Nangong Zhe! " He poured himself a cup of wine and gulped it down.


    "I really can''t do anything to you!" Caiwei shook her head. "It''s better for brother to drink less wine. Drinking too much wine will hurt both the body and the mind. It''s not good for you!" "Oh right, Brother, I''ve met with a strange matter today. You''re too knowledgeable, so why don''t you help Wei''er analyze the situation?"


    Nangong Zhe put down his glass and said, "Tell me about it!"


    Caiwei nodded. "A guest came in today from the backyard. He probably doesn''t want anyone to know his true identity, nor does he want to be known. It was no big deal if it was like this. There were many people like him in the Cloudjade Village. But what was strange was that this person wasn''t here to look for a girl after entering the Cloudjade residence! At his side is a girl disguised as a woman, and not a lady! "


    "Pfft!" Nangong Zhe spat out the wine in his mouth, "What did you say? Dress up as a girl? "Are you sure?"


    "Naturally!" "I''ve been in this world since I was young. I''ve never learned anything else, but my eyesight is superior. Besides, I am a girl myself. I can''t tell if that person is a man or a woman. Brother En, what do you think this person is doing? If he wasn''t here to have fun, why would he be here? Could it be that you are here to gather information? "


    The moment Nangong Zhe spat out the wine, Luozhi handed him the handkerchief. Her good-looking eyebrows were slightly raised.


    "No worries!" Nangong Zhe did not accept Luozhi''s handkerchief. Instead, he lifted his own sleeve and leisurely wiped the wine off his face. He looked at her thoughtfully. "Are you serious?"


    Caiwei nodded, supporting her clothes on the table. "Earlier, I intentionally spilled wine on the teenager in disguise, and I took the opportunity to see clearly, the thing on his chest is not real material at all. Furthermore, I could even see his adam''s apple if I leaned close, so I was very sure that it was a woman in disguise. I don''t know why, but I looked at the young man in the lead. He''s young, but his eyes are very sharp. "


    Nangong Zhe paused, "Your eyes are sharp? "How sharp?"


    "This man is very young, and his appearance is extremely good. However, when he looks at people, he always carries a faint, sinister smile, causing others to feel flustered. It is as if their thoughts would be seen through by him. "I spilled some wine on that person. That man didn''t even blink, but his smile ¡­" Caiwei looked troubled. "It''s simply indescribable! I have never seen such a young man in my life. He looks very mature, but when he smiles, it is extremely harmless to you! "


    Nangong Zhe laughed, "To be able to receive such respect from you, you are definitely not an ordinary person! Forget it, I''ll go take a look when I get the chance! "


    "There''s still no news from the Western Regions. I''m afraid that elder brother will have to wait a bit longer. The journey is a long one, so we''ll naturally have to delay the news for a while." "Besides, there are some strange movements at the border. It will be even harder for me to get news to the capital!"


    "I know, I''ve been waiting for so many years. Naturally, I''m not afraid to wait any longer!" Nangong Zhe sighed.


    Cai Wei nodded and hugged her clothes. "I still have to go back!"


    "I''ll follow you!" Nangong Zhe stood up thoughtfully, "I''d like to meet the legendary young man you speak of!"


    "Alright!" Cai Wei smiled. "We can''t afford to cause any trouble!" Turning back to Rou Zhi, he said, "Zhi Er, you stay here. We''ll be right back!"


    Luozhi nodded. "Don''t worry, miss!"


    After exiting the room, Nangong Zhe followed behind Cai Wei and strode toward Zhao Jing''s room.


    In fact, when the bawd and Nangong Zhe had a fight, Zhao Jing already knew about it. She held the hour and thought that it was about time for Lady Caiwei to return! Sure enough, they could hear movement outside.


    Li Yiheng was standing guard at the door. If what Nangong Zhe said matched what everyone else said, then he would be extremely smart. Even if Li Yiheng was wearing a conical hat, Nangong Zhe should be able to recognize him. Therefore, Zhao Jing calmly waited for Nangong Zhe to fall into his trap. As long as he entered through this door, he, Nangong Zhe, would be like a grasshopper on the same rope as Zhao Jing.


    Nangong Zhe rubbed his eyes, thinking that he was really drunk. Just look at the figure of the man guarding the door, who else could it be other than the palace guards'' commander, Li Yiheng? Even though he could change into a new set of clothes, the palace boots on his feet did not budge an inch.


    Then who was this young man inside? Nan Gong Drunken thought about it with his toes, he knew that the one who could make Li Hengheng guard the door, and who else could it be other than Da Xia, that headache-inducing Master Gui Jiu?! Nangong Zhe complained incessantly. A powerful being that lived forever had descended upon the Qing Clan. It was truly a joke that he didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. What about going in? Or don''t go in?


    Caiwei was slightly startled. She subconsciously asked, "Brother, what''s wrong?"


    Nangong Zhe frowned, "You can go in, but I won''t! "Be careful!" He didn''t dare to tell her directly that the person sitting in front of him might be the current emperor. He had no choice but to make her be careful.


    However, Cai Wei didn''t understand. "You aren''t coming in with me, brother?"


    This little emperor was a troublesome ancestor. All the civil and military officials in the imperial court knew that Zhao Jing had always been willful. The glorious deeds of rolling on the floor of the throne room in front of Qi Yunshan had already spread throughout the world. Thus, how could Nangong Zhe enter?


    After giving it some thought, Nangong Ji turned around and left ¡­

 C145

    However, before Nangong Zhe could take two steps, Zhao YuanNan''s voice sounded from behind him, "Lord Nangong, our Young Master is here to invite you!"


    Nangong Zhe straightened his body. Thirty-six strategies to escape was the best strategy, but he was still lacking one. He was running too slowly! Taking a deep breath, Nangong Zhe turned around slowly and glanced at the grinning Zhao Yuannan.


    Zhao Yuannan said, "Don''t tell me that Lord Nangong doesn''t recognize us?"


    "Yes, how could I not?" Nangong Zhe sighed, "Even if you were to turn into ashes, I would recognize you! Let''s not let your young master think that I''m not old enough to have such a bad memory! " He took two steps forward and approached Zhao Yuannan, "I hope this little brother will show mercy then. We don''t have good looks, but this little kid''s brain is still best grown on the neck!"


    Zhao YuanNan smiled with his skin but not his flesh. "Please!"


    Nangong Jiu shook off the dust on his body and followed Zhao Yuannan into the room. The door closed behind them. With a bang, Nangong Zhe let out a long breath. If he had known that the emperor was here, he would not have followed Caiwei here. Wasn''t this ¡­ He felt like a sheep in a tiger''s den! The emperor was not beating a tiger, he was even more shameless than him, especially when it came to the emperor''s eyes. That day in the imperial study room, Nangong Zhe had felt that something was wrong with the way Zhao Jing was looking at him. He felt goosebumps rising all over his body.


    Seeing Nangong Zhe''s expression, Cai Wei could vaguely guess what the identity of the young man in the room was. Her close friendship with Nangong Zhe for so many years was something that Caiwei was clear about. To be able to make Nangong Zhe have a serious expression, she could even be a little reserved. When had this person ever been afraid? He was always shameless and always playful. In that case, there was only one possibility. The identity of this young man could suppress Nangong Zhe, or perhaps even all four sides!


    Having thought of this, Cai Wei subconsciously hugged the clothes in her arms tightly. "Young master, the clothes are here. Where''s that lady?"


    Zhao Jing rubbed his forehead, as if he were slightly drunk. He sat there and closed his eyes.


    Wei Shuge bowed as she poured more wine into Zhao Jing''s cup. She lowered her voice and asked, "Young Master?"


    Upon hearing these words, Zhao Jing finally opened his eyes and rested a hand on his forehead. The wine covered his face, and a thin layer of mist appeared in his eyes, covering all the emotional fluctuations within them. Her blurry eyes were filled with a slight drunkenness. Her beautiful thin lips were pursed into a meaningful smile. She looked at Nangong Zhe, who was slowly walking towards her with an intoxicated yet not intoxicated expression. This person always pretended to be drunk, but this time was no different.


    Look, Nangong Zhe was wobbling when he walked. He was not as agile and vigorous as he was before. Zhao Jing thought to himself, ''Is this considered deceiving the sovereign?'' However, in front of Cai Wei, Zhao Jing didn''t plan on bothering her. Instead, he waved his hand at Nangong Zhe. "Senior Nangong must be very curious at this moment. Why would I be here, am I right?"


    Nangong Zhe stepped forward and slowly crouched down. He stared at Zhao Jing, who was in front of him, intoxicated. The way this young man looked when he was drunk was also elegant. His every gesture was as noble and reserved as when he was in the imperial study. She shook her head slightly at him, and while Nangong Zhe was still trying to figure out what she meant, she suddenly grabbed onto his sleeves and dragged him in front of her.


    Her thin lips parted slightly as a warm scent of wine wafted out onto Nangong Zhe''s face. Zhao Jing had a pretty smile on his face, exuding a sense of innocence and harmlessness at such an age. Zhao Jing''s voice was weak as he whispered into Nangong Zhe''s ear, "You were the one who told me that the wine here is the best. Zhao Jing''s voice was weak as he whispered into Nangong Zhe''s ear," You told me that the wine here is the best.


    Nangong Zhe''s expression darkened. Zhao Jing had already released him.


    Nangong Zhe, who had regained his freedom, slowly stood up. What Zhao Jing said was reasonable. If the civil and military officials of the imperial court knew, Zhao Jing would not be the culprit. After all, he was the one who started it. Back then, when Uncle Ke was present, Nangong Zhe had mentioned the Emerald Cloud Residence. Therefore, even if it wasn''t because of Nangong Zhe, Zhao Jing''s appearance here today could only be attributed to him!


    bewitching a monarch''s heart was a great crime of exterminating nine clans! Who could he protect with a Gold Medal of Immunity? The entire clan must die!


    Nangong Zhe stood on the spot with one hand on his waist and the other on his forehead. Who was the bad one to go up against? Who was the shameless little emperor? This time, the emperor was sticking to him like dog skin plaster?! Nangong Zhe felt a headache coming on but he was used to having sharp eyes. He looked around and vaguely felt that something was missing.


    Suddenly, he remembered that Cai Wei had said before that there should be a young man disguised as a woman in this room. However, in this room, there was only the emperor''s personal maid. He had seen this aunt before and had been following Zhao Jing around. Thus, she couldn''t possibly be a man pretending to be one. "So the question is, where did the young man in disguise go?


    Nangong Zhe looked around the house but did not find any signs of movement. Is he not here? Left? Before he came, the little emperor had already seen through Cai Wei''s thoughts and sent her away? If that was the case, then this emperor was not really stupid. At least, he was not as despicable and incompetent as he looked on the surface! Recalling the title the emperor had given just now, the emperor said ''I''?


    This meant that the emperor did not want others to know his true identity. Since that was the case, Nangong Zhe could relax. Since the emperor was wary of him, it was indeed a good thing for Nangong Zhe. This meant that Nangong Zhe did not dare to provoke the emperor, and the emperor did not dare to make too big of a fuss.


    Excellent!


    Nangong Zhe sat down. "Young master sincerely invites me, and I am extremely grateful. Meeting each other is fate. Drinking a cup of water and wine is just like a friend to you!" With that, he picked up the cup on the table, raised his head, and drank the wine in the cup in one gulp.


    "Is it good?" Zhao Jing walked up to him and leaned on the table. She stared at him with her bright eyes. "You were the one who said it. The Yun Cui Residence''s wine is the most delicious!" This time, I will treat you to a drink! " She seemed to be really drunk and laid there motionlessly with her eyes closed, "Nangong Zhe, why are you called Nangong Zhe? Is it because I''m not drunk? "


    "No!" Nan Gong Drunken let out a breath and changed the topic, "It''s getting late, aren''t you going home? If I don''t go back now, I might bring disaster upon myself! "


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes and rolled his eyes. "You care?!" If he went back now, would there still be a good show to sing? However, this person was really slow. Was he not afraid that the puppet that he had finally managed to raise would run away with the others? Why was this man becoming more and more unreliable? Wasn''t it the victorious general? Why didn''t he even have the heart to win? Those who would try to pry their way out of the corner of the wall could appear at any moment. How could they not be anxious at all?


    Wei Shuge seemed to have seen through Zhao Jing''s thoughts. She gripped the flagon in her hand and carefully poured some wine for Zhao Jing. "Young master, drinking too much is harmful to your body. Calm down, you can''t drink like water!"


    "Since I''m already drunk, there''s no need for me to think about anything else!" Zhao Jing stared at Nangong Zhe, intoxicated. "Besides, isn''t there still Lord Nangong?"


    The atmosphere in the room was a little awkward. Nangong Zhe almost choked on his wine as his face turned red. Cai Wei was waiting at the side. She hurriedly went forward to pat Nangong Zhe on his back. "Lord Nangong, please slow down!"


    "Why are you still in the house?" Zhao Jing glanced at Cai Wei.


    Cai Wei was startled. "I came to deliver some clothes. That lady, she ¡­"


    "That lady went to Lord Nangong''s home." Zhao Jing rubbed his forehead. "Miss Caiwei, you may leave!" I have something to say with Lord Nangong! "


    Hearing that, Caiwei looked worriedly at Nangong Zhe. Nangong Drunken gave her a look, and only then did Cai Wei retreat bitterly. Before she left, she turned her head back and wanted to say a few words to Nangong Zhe. Who knew that she would see something that she shouldn''t?


    He saw that Zhao Jing had already taken advantage of the moment that Cai Wei had left the room to walk behind Nangong Zhe. At this moment, Zhao Jing was sitting close to Nangong Zhe. He reached out his hand to stroke Nangong Zhe''s back. That appearance really did look like ¡­ Image...


    Caiwei didn''t dare to stay any longer. She hurriedly ran out.


    Wei Shuge watched as Cai Wei''s back quickly disappeared into the distance. She immediately bowed and left the room as well.


    Little did he know that the goosebumps on Nangong Zhe''s body had all fallen to the ground. He was staring at Zhao Jing, who was just inches away from him in disbelief. There was something wrong with the emperor''s gaze, especially when he was staring at him. Nangong Zhe felt goosebumps all over his body. Subconsciously, Nangong Zhe abruptly stood up. Zhao Jing was caught off guard and fell to the ground.


    Zhao Jing''s face changed as his buttocks began to hurt. Borrowing the strength of the wine, Zhao Jing forced out a few tears. He looked like he was truly drunk, like he was about to go crazy from the alcohol! The corner of Nangong Zhe''s mouth twitched when he saw this. It''s over, it''s over. Isn''t the emperor going to drop to the ground and roll around wildly again? Nangong Zhe quickly went to help Zhao Jing, thinking to himself that he should quickly help him up. Otherwise, the emperor would come back to his senses and say that he had offended Zhao Jing or killed his own monarch ¡­


    Right at this moment, a gust of wind blew outside the door.


    Before Li Yiheng could recover his senses, the man in the navy blue robe had already entered the room. Before Nangong Zhe could even touch Zhao Jing''s body, a sudden surge of energy struck him, forcing Nangong Zhe to take a few steps back.


    Nangong Zhe looked over and saw Dongfang Buming squatting in front of Zhao Jing. His two good-looking eyebrows were raised into a frown, and the word "Chuan" was formed between his brows. Dongfang Wenming''s expression was extremely unsightly. From the moment he entered until now, he hadn''t even glanced at Nangong Zhe. Instead, he had been staring at Zhao Jing. He sized her up from head to toe, as if checking on Zhao Jing''s injuries.


    Zhao Jing had a dazed look on his face. He had a drunken infatuation and was also at a loss as to what to do.


    "Where?" Dongfang Wenming''s hand slid down her shoulder and quickly caressed her arm. "Where''s the wound?"


    "No!" Zhao Jing murmured, "Why is Father Zhong here?" She blinked her eyes and dived into his arms, closed her eyes and smiled foolishly, "This Cloud Jade Court''s wine is so delicious, much better than the royal wine in the palace! I still want to drink it! "


    Dongfang Wenming let out a sigh of relief. His face relaxed a little bit. After that, he looked back at Nangong Zhe who was holding the jug of wine and sitting by the side with his legs crossed. He asked, "You were the one who swindled the emperor out of the palace?"


    Nangong Zhe drank his wine, "It seems like the Regent already has an answer, so my answer or not doesn''t seem to matter, does it? I was indeed the one who said the Cloud Jade Residence was. It''s true that I was the reason for the Emperor''s appearance here, but ¡­ This official did not dare to lie to the emperor.


    "Zhou Zhizhi!" Dongfang Wenming yelled, "Have you found him yet?"


    Zhou Zhizhi strode in with a strange expression on his face, "Master, I''ve searched thoroughly, but there''s not even a shadow of him!"


    Dongfang Wenming picked up Zhao Jing and held him horizontally in his arms. Zhao Jing leaned against him, as if he was asleep, his eyes closed tight. Dongfang Bu''s sharp eyes stared at Nangong Zhe as he coldly asked, "Where is he?"


    Nangong Zhe tightened his grip on the wine jug.

 C146

    Nangong Zhe was not an idiot. He disdained interacting with the people in the court, but that did not mean that he could not move his mind. Thus, Nangong Zhe was able to grasp the meaning behind Dongfang Wenming''s words.


    They said, Where is he?


    Nangong Zhe had met everyone in this room before. What Dongfang Wenming was looking for was definitely not Zhao Jing''s subordinates because these people were currently standing at the entrance. It was also impossible for it to be Cai Wei. She would definitely not do anything and would definitely not leave the Emerald Cloud Restaurant. Dongfang Wenming definitely wouldn''t ask him for a girl from a brothel right here!


    The only possibility was that the young man dressed as a woman had mentioned by Cai Wei. Dongfang Wenming was looking for the youth that the young emperor had hidden away. Judging from how Dongfang Wenming spoke so harshly, this young man''s identity must not be simple! It was a pity that Nangong Zhe had never seen the young man before. Otherwise, he could have made a guess that there was no clue at all. However, he was unable to figure out what was going on.


    "Who is it?" Nangong Zhe remained calm and collected.


    Dongfang Wenming looked around, "Search!" Zhao Jing had left the palace with Zhong Fu. Zhong Fu''s whereabouts were unknown, but Nangong Zhe was still waiting in his room. Zhao Jing had already fallen asleep. Naturally, he wouldn''t wake her up, lest she get a headache from being drunk. But Nangong Zhe ¡­ He was merely the Sect Leader of the Four Directions Sect. In the end, he was still just a servant. To act so recklessly just because of a Gold Medallion, that was simply preposterous!


    Zhou Zhiqian searched the entire pavilion but there was nothing he could find. The crown prince had obviously entered the Emerald Cloud Restaurant, yet he had disappeared into thin air. This was simply unbelievable! How could a living person disappear? Someone must have hidden it. Currently, the biggest suspect was naturally Nangong Zhe. After all, by the time they entered, the emperor was already drunk, but Nangong Zhe was still conscious!


    Those who were drunk would not hide; only those who were sober would scheme!


    "Master, I can''t find it!" Zhou Zhizhi bowed.


    "Nangong Zhe, you''re in big trouble!" Dongfang Wenming carried Zhao Jing as they left.


    "Wait!" Nangong Zhe asked coldly, "May I ask the Regent, what mistake has this official committed?"


    "Think about it carefully!" Dongfang Cunming stepped out of the door.


    The great hall had long since quietened down. Everyone had been blocked by the soldiers of the Regent''s Manor, leaving a wide path in the middle. Seeing Dongfang Wenming carrying a young man, everyone quickly kneeled down and didn''t dare to make a sound. They did not recognize Zhao Jing, but they did recognize the face of Dongfang Wenming. The master of the Residence of Regent, the regent of the dynasty, the emperor''s father, which one of them didn''t recognize? Who would dare act rashly in front of him?


    After Dongfang Wenming carried Zhao Jing onto the carriage and left, everyone realized that something wasn''t quite right. Suddenly, he seemed to have understood something. The two men embraced each other. No wonder the Regent was so old and didn''t even have a woman by his side. He only had his own domineering side all day long.


    So it turned out that the Prince didn''t like women, but the Prince liked delicate and tender youths?


    This was an incredible discovery. Those who had come to the Cloud Jadeite Restaurant to visit the brothels were common folk. With so many pairs of eyes watching Dongfang Wenming carry Zhao Jing out, it didn''t take long before the news spread throughout the entire capital! Everyone was watching the lively scene, and the story would be brilliant.


    However, Nangong Zhe''s expression was also very wonderful. After Dongfang Caiming led his people away from the Emerald Cloud Restaurant, Nangong Zhe calmed down and thought of something. It was like what the little emperor had said before ¡­ The little Emperor said that the young lady went to the Nangong family?! His body stiffened, and Nangong Zhe was overwhelmed with shock. Could it be that what that suicidal ancestor had said was true?!


    In the next moment, Nangong Zhe rushed out of the door.


    Caiwei stopped him outside. "Brother, what''s going on?" Why would the people from the Residence of Regent come searching for him with such fanfare? Who were they searching for? "Could it be that the aunt ¡­"


    "Shh!" Nangong Zhe interrupted her words in time, "Hold these words in your stomach. Do not mention them to anyone. Otherwise, the Regent''s Mansion will not let this matter rest. Wei''er, pay attention to the movements of the Yun Cui Curie. If there is any news of that girl, inform me immediately! I have to go back and take a look. I feel that this matter is not that simple, as if I''ve walked into a trap! "


    Caiwei''s expression suddenly changed. "Brother, you mean ¡­"


    "Literally!" Nangong Zhe''s face darkened, "I''ll head back first."


    "Be careful. If you need anything, just come find me!"


    Nangong did not answer and rushed back home in a hurry. Who knew that the moment he stepped out of the front door of the Emerald Cloud Residence, he would see a familiar face flashing across the crowd. Nangong Zhe was startled, "It''s him?!" However, when he looked more carefully, there was nothing left. Was it an illusion? This person ran too fast. All the suspicious people that had appeared near the Emerald Cloud Residence had a reason to doubt them.


    Forget it, let''s not think about this for now. He had to hurry home. That little emperor who was messing around, it was best not to use ''golden words''. Otherwise, the Regent''s Estate would definitely place this sum of money on his, Nangong Zhe''s, head. He was just having fun, yet he was being coquettish. The weight of this shit was not light at all!


    If this person was truly in his own home, Nangong Zhe didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. The little Emperor must be smiling, he thought.


    Indeed, Zhao Jing was smiling as he lay on the soft couch in his room. He hugged his pillow as he lay there with his eyes closed.


    When Wei Shuge came in with the soup, Dong Fuming reached out to take it, "All of you, go down. No one is needed here!" With that, he acted as if he was going to add something, and continued, "You and Vixen should return to the palace to make the arrangements. Otherwise, the palace will be in chaos! When the emperor wakes up, this king will personally send him back! "


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge nodded.


    Wei Shuge knew better than anyone that Zhao Jing wasn''t drunk. However, why did Zhao Jing pretend to be drunk? Wei Shuge thought to herself, probably because of Zhong Fu. It would be difficult for Zhong Fu to leave the city, because the soldiers outside the city were either from the Jing''an Estates or the Residence of Regent. If he wanted to escape the city gate inspection, he would need to find a safe person. As for this reliable person, he was of course the leader of the Four Great Sects, Nangong Zhe!


    There had always been only four doors to investigate others. When would it ever be someone else''s turn to check the four doors? After all, the people from all four sides were all important cases, and some of them even involved royalty, so it was possible that they would lose their heads.


    Zhao Jing pouted. "Can I drink some water?" You don''t drink the sobering soup? "


    "No way!" Dongfang Wenming rubbed her little head, "After drinking the sobering soup, you''ll only wake up with a headache when you wake up." He felt an inexplicable sense of regret. "You''re not allowed to go to that kind of place in the future!"


    "What kind of place?" Zhao Jing curled his lips and spat out the smell of alcohol on his face. The smell of alcohol made him frown. His expression amused her, making her giggle like a child. That foolish appearance was just like a fool in the countryside.


    Dongfang Wenming massaged his forehead with a headache. This girl ¡­ He took a deep breath and then looked coldly at Zhao Jing. "You''re really drunk?"


    Zhao Jing shook his head. "I''m not drunk! Bring me a few more jars of wine, I promise that I''ll finish them all for you! " She grinned at him. "Do you want to try?" Normally, one would only say that they were not drunk when they were drunk!


    "Remember, you are not allowed to go to brothels in the future." Dongfang Wenming tucked her in. "And what about the famous Crown Prince? Where did you get the crown prince? He gave it to Nangong Zhe? Or did he run away by himself? "


    "Who is the renowned Crown Prince?" Zhao Jing rubbed his face and asked foolishly, "Can I eat persimmon?" The persimmon of the famed king is very delicious? "


    Dongfang Wenming was very agitated, but he had to endure it as much as he could when facing this stupid thing. It was said that he spouted truths after drinking wine, maybe this little thing would tell the truth, "Crown Prince! It''s not a persimmon to eat, but the prince of the famed Phoenix City''s Duke Palace, Zhong Fu! " He deliberately bit the word ''Zhong Fu'' too hard.


    "Oh, that kid Zhongfu?" Zhao Jing took a sip. It was fortunate that Dongfang Xi had reacted quickly, otherwise, he would have vomited saliva all over his body. He was so shocked that Dongfang Buming quickly stood up and quickly stood to the side. He didn''t dare to sit by the side of the bed. He felt that it was too dirty ¡­


    "Right, where did Zhongfu go?" Dongfang asked.


    Zhao Jing blinked. His eyeballs were about to pop out from their sockets, but he still couldn''t think of anything. She stared at Dongfang Wenming with a stupefied expression. "Zhongfu is a good person. He said that he''s going to take me away to Phoenix City to live a new life and be free and unfettered ¡­" She scratched her head. "Later on, when Nangong drunk came, Zhong Fu didn''t know ¡­"


    As she spoke, all that was left of her was the sound of her breathing.


    Dongfang Wenming opened his mouth, but in the end, he didn''t say anything. He stood for a moment, then walked out of the room with his hands behind his back. Closing the door, Zhou Zhiqian waited outside and immediately saluted.


    After a long sigh, Dongfang Wenming indicated for him to walk far away so as to not disturb Zhao Jing''s rest.


    In the corridor, the master and the servant stood facing each other.


    "Master, after searching all over the Cloud Emerald Residence, I couldn''t find any trace of the crown prince." However, we don''t dare to go looking for him in such a grand manner. If the Prime Minister finds out, he will definitely cause a huge disturbance. "Right now, there are so many unknown forces in the capital. If we act recklessly, we will only give them the chance to make a move!" Zhou Zhizhi said.


    The East did not know of this interest, but the matter was urgent, and it was impossible not to look for it. Zhao Jing had given him a difficult problem, a huge one! It was not easy to solve this problem. After all, Qi Yun Mountain was on the way back. The mastermind who had helped Qi Yun Mountain design such a trap was still lying in wait in the capital. He had to be on guard!


    "Keep an eye on Nangong Zhe, but don''t touch him for now!" Dongfang Wenming gave the order. "I''m afraid he was set up by someone else, but it''s hard to guarantee that those people won''t play the trick. They will use Nangong Zhe''s identity and the Gold Medallion to prevent his death."


    "This lowly subordinate understands!" Zhou Zhiqian bowed. "Then the emperor ¡­"


    "He should be drunk!" Dongfang didn''t know that he had never been drunk before, so he didn''t know what it was like to be drunk. Of course, he didn''t know how awkward it was to be drunk. However, looking at Zhao Jing''s current appearance, Dongfang Buming felt that he didn''t want to get drunk for the rest of his life. That sort of appearance was truly unacceptable. What happened to the warm as jade that they talked about? As if he was a wine maniac, he was just like a fool!


    Zhou Zhizhi nodded, "This lord is causing a ruckus at the Emerald Martial Palace. I''m afraid we can''t hide it from the prime minister. Should we do something about it?"


    "Countermeasures?" Dongfang Wenming glanced at the tightly shut door, "If Cobb dares to move, then the one inside will make him unable to bear the consequences!" This little girl''s fighting strength was too extreme. If he made her panic, then other people would be too desperate. She would be a lazy ass rolling around on the floor, but who would be the one to be unlucky! Therefore, do not reason with a woman, regardless if she is the emperor or not, she is only twelve years old!

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    He didn''t know why, but when Zhou Zizai saw his master like this, he felt that something was off. She kept feeling that her master, especially her brain and reaction speed, was not as straightforward as before, but her master seemed to ¡­ Right, there seemed to be a bond in his heart! His master had once said that when a person had constraints, they would be timid when doing things. In fact, many things were no longer as decisive as they were in the past.


    Zhou Zhizhi felt that his master was just like this, no longer as decisive as before. All of his decisiveness was wasted on the little emperor. His every move and gesture was like he was facing a great enemy. The calmness and elegance of the past seemed to have become part of the past ¡­ If this went on, Master would fall deeper and deeper into the abyss. Zhou Zhizhong felt that Master would not be able to continue like this. He had to think of a way!


    This was probably what they meant by "the onlooker is a fan".


    By the time Dongfang Wenming returned to his room, that girl had already climbed onto the soft couch. It was probably because she didn''t feel comfortable lying flat, so she was lying on the back of the soft couch. The young miss of a Venerable family wouldn''t be able to find another person with such an ugly sleeping appearance! Fortunately, Dongfang Wenming was used to her sleeping posture. He walked over and pulled the Eight-Clawed Crab off the soft bed and carried it to the bed.


    Just as he placed her on the bed, the man turned around and hummed twice. He then grabbed the pillow beside him and hugged it, his legs sticking out and his head tilted to the side as he slept soundly.


    Dongfang Wenming frowned, "Aren''t you afraid of the typhoid fever?" He carefully tucked her in. "With such a big person around, I still can''t sleep soundly, and I can''t stay by your side all the time. With your identity, you can''t even let outsiders guard by your side.


    He paused for some unknown reason and bitterly smiled as he mumbled to himself, "If I knew it would turn out like this, I might as well have killed you earlier, lest it becomes someone else''s food!"


    Zhao Jing''s heart sank as the corners of his mouth curled up in a smile.


    However, at this very moment, Nangong Zhe could not laugh. He knew that the wolf cub raised by Dongfang Wenming was restless. He was definitely restless! The Nangong Family did not have many people, but this was mostly because the Nangong Family was very poor!


    Why was he so poor? Nangong Zu''s ancestors were all from the four-sided martial arts school. There was not much oil in the four-sided martial arts world, and all of them were bachelors. There was no power or influence in their families, and that was all because of their passion for the justice of the world. The Nangong Clan was a clean and honest clan. They would never ally themselves with any officials of the imperial government. Therefore, the Nangong Clan had been poor for many years!


    Other than the Nangong Residence that was bestowed by the royal family and the few servants who were kept by the officials, Nangong Zhe relied on his salary to support himself. However, he was loyal to his friends, and his friends were everywhere. When no friends came to visit, all of his money was left in the Emerald Cloud Restaurant, in place of the yellow soup in his mouth, and the wine fragrance in his dreams!


    The butler stepped forward: "Master, you are back!"


    The Nangong Residence was not big to begin with. After walking two steps through the corridor, they would arrive at Nangong Zhe''s main courtyard. Before the person arrived, Nangong Zhe froze on the spot, "Why is the light in the bedroom on?"


    The butler was surprised, "My lord doesn''t know?" "Your friend said that he came to find you for help. It seems like something important has happened!"


    "Then why didn''t you go to the parlour and come to my room?" Even though there was nothing in his room, it was after all his personal property. It was hard to avoid the feeling of having his taboo broken just like that. After some thought, Nangong Zhe looked at the butler with a puzzled expression. "Butler, you ¡­"


    "Your excellency, you''re very handsome. Although you can only see a pair of eyes while covering your face, we are thinking that if this young lady was with your excellency, she would definitely look good when she picks up the child that was born!"


    "Bah!" Nangong Zhe spat. This bunch of old bastards had such thoughts in their minds every day. Was he, Nangong Zhe, such a person? He could not even finish worrying about the affairs of the country, how could he have the leisure to think about the matters of his children?


    "Lord, you are no longer young. There are only us old servants in the Nangong family. We have been with the Nangong family for a lifetime, hoping that you would be able to open some new leaves for us!" The butler spoke earnestly.


    Nangong Zhe glared at the two of them. I''m talking business, how come I go around a hundred thousand miles every time?


    The granny''s eyes reddened. "When Madam was still alive, you reminded me repeatedly that I must look after Young Noble and make Young Noble open up a branch for the Nangong Family. Our demands are not high. Young Master is only seventeen or eighteen! Besides, we old people are getting older and older. I''m afraid that we won''t be able to see the day that young master dies! Young master ¡­ "Please do your best, and don''t let us never see you again until we die. If that''s the case, when the time comes, we old bones will not have the face to see old madam!"


    With that, he changed the topic and rolled his eyes, "You don''t have the face to meet the ancestors of the Nangong family, right?"


    "I''m not dead yet!" Nangong Zhe gritted his teeth, "There''s no end to it. Isn''t it just that we''re not engaged? Where''s the woman? "


    "There are so many girls in the Cloud Cui Residence. If you go there so many times, you can at least bring back a female!" The butler nodded again and again.


    The butler quickly added, "Our Nan Gong Family does not have many rules, what brothel girl is a hindrance to our door, we do not care, in any case, the Nan Gong Family only has one root, as long as you can open up some roots, who cares what kind of woman she is! As long as it can live! "


    "I still have something to take care of. All of you, get out of the way!" Nangong Zhe rushed into the room, fuming with rage. Was he about to face a great calamity? A bunch of old arms and legs, thinking about stuffing women into his room every day! Was he, Nangong Zhe, such a person? It was better not to mess with him. Didn''t he understand that?


    "Butler, do you think it will work? With my old woman''s eyesight, that young lady must be really pretty. Why don''t we think of a way? " The granny sweeping the floor smirked evilly.


    A girl with buck teeth inserted into the back, A-Cui rolled her eyes, "Elder, don''t worry about me. Last time that girl came to find an adult, you gave them medicine and sent them to an adult''s bed. The lord wanted you to be grounded for a month, but you forgot?" When she spoke, her saliva splattered everywhere.


    The granny sweeping the ground wiped the saliva off her face, "Mind your own business!" With that face of yours, it''s already good enough that they don''t mind you. Hurry up and marry someone while you''re still young. In case you cry and beg me to be your matchmaker, I''ll tell you, I don''t have the time to care about you! "


    Ah Cui harrumphed, "I have Xunfeng!"


    The butler held onto his clothes, "Are you going to listen?"


    "Butler, last time you heard it from the corner, you let the adults block their ears. You''ve been ''deaf'' for a month!" Ah Cui looked at them with disdain, "Both of you, stop fooling around. Maybe the lord already has a girlfriend, and because of your enthusiasm, the lord didn''t dare to bring you to the mansion! I was just afraid that you would scare the new wife! "


    The granny sweeper was suddenly enlightened. "Really?"


    "Really?" the butler asked.


    A-Cui pouted, "It was just a guess!" After saying that, she rolled her eyes and walked away.


    "Work, work!" The steward walked away with a helpless expression, his gaze still on the bedroom in the main courtyard from time to time. The granny sweeping the floor grunted. She couldn''t let the deceased Madam down. The Nangong Family must have a descendant!


    Nangong Zhe pushed open the door gloomily. There was indeed a woman sitting inside. He had never seen the youth that Cai Wei had mentioned before, but the clothes on this woman seemed to belong to that person. There was a dry stain on her chest. Nangong Zhe was a good drinker, and his tongue was naturally sharper than a dog''s. The moment he opened the door, he could smell the alcohol on her body. It was indeed a special wine from the Emerald Cloud Residence.


    Only important guests would be able to serve this wine and enjoy it. As for the so-called esteemed guests, they were not considered below Grade Three. The new benefactor had a chance to taste this wine as well. Caiwei had been to a room before, so this wine should be the wine of the Emerald Cloud Restaurant!


    Dress up as a girl?


    Nangong Zhe was certain that the person in front of him was not a man pretending to be a woman. In other words, the young emperor, Zhao Jing, had randomly shot and sent a woman over. What about the youths from before? Dongfang Wenming was looking for that person. Zhao Jing had hidden that person somewhere, but the woman in that person''s clothes had appeared in the Nangong family. Nangong Zhe felt that even if he jumped into the Yellow River, he wouldn''t be able to wash himself clean.


    "Who are you?" Nan Gong Zhe turned around and closed the door, "You are not the young man whom the Emperor brought to the Emerald Cloud Residence previously, who are you? What do you want? What does the Emperor want to do? "


    The young girl sat by Nangong Zhe''s bedside and lightly caressed the edge of the bed with her fingers. Her pair of beautiful eyes were filled with an innate charm. It was a pair of eyes that could speak and had a charming look to it. However, when she smiled, the sky seemed to dim.


    "Who I am is actually not important. The important thing is that as long as I leave the Nan Gong Family now or disappear from the Nan Gong Family, the spies from the Regent''s Manor outside will be able to spread the news to the uninformed ears of the east. Might as well guess how Dongfang Wenming will deal with you. " Her smile was like a flower, "Perhaps, how should the Prime Minister''s Estate punish you? The grudge between you and the Prime Minister''s Estate isn''t just a day or two, right? "


    "To be able to grasp the situation so accurately, one''s words and words are laced with weakness. It can be seen that the emperor isn''t really out of control, he''s just concealing his strength!" Aren''t you afraid that I''ll tell these things to Dongfang Buming or Cobb? In this way, the emperor''s entire game of chess will come to an end! The two of them will not leave any trouble for themselves, and will raise an ingrate to stay by their side. " Nangong Zhe sat down.


    The woman suddenly laughed. "You don''t know how to!"


    "How do you know?" Nangong Jiu poured himself a cup of water.


    "I drugged the water!" The woman''s voice was clear. "You still dare to drink it?"


    Nangong Zhe''s hand that was holding the cup trembled slightly as he lowered his head to look at the water in the cup and took a sniff. He took a sip and spat on the ground. There was indeed medicine in the water, but ¡­ It wasn''t her.


    Feeling a little irritated, Nangong Zhe put down the cup in his hand and asked, "What does the emperor want?"


    The woman stood up slowly, "The Nangong family is loyal and kind for generations. Otherwise, Lord Nangong would not be in this situation. The Nangong family was still able to rely on the government''s supplies to sustain them up until now. It was because of the Nangong family''s teachings that they could not allow their descendants to do anything that went against the rules. It will not be difficult to get rid of this threat, but we will still have to see if Lord Nangong is willing to cooperate! "


    "Cooperate?" With just you? " Nangong Zhe harrumphed coldly, "When have I, Nangong Zhe, been through such a ruse? I''m just doing my best. How can I be threatened like this?" In the next moment, with a sudden flash of his body, he suddenly appeared in front of the woman and extended his hand to take off her veil.


    At that moment, the girl''s gaze turned ruthless ¡­

 C148

    Nangong Zhe had never expected that this woman''s martial arts would be so high. Previously, when she had been sitting on the bed, he hadn''t been able to see anything. But now, he finally understood what it meant to be secretive. The moment the woman made her move, Nangong Zhe swiftly pushed her away!


    Outside the courtyard wall, there were two people lying on the ground, listening intently. "The atmosphere here is so intense, could it be that it''s a success?"


    A''Cui''s eyes widened, "You drugged it again?"


    "If it''s not like this, how can it be completed so quickly? All this time waiting for Young Master to figure it out himself, I think even if I lie on the edge of the coffin, he still might not succeed! " The granny sweeping the floor giggled, "Did you hear that? The commotion here was huge, it must be true! "Enough, I have to hurry and burn some incense for the madame." Pausing for a moment, the granny sweeper looked suspiciously at A-Cui, "Didn''t you tell us not to join in the fun? What are you doing in the corner? "


    A-Cui rolled her eyes, "I''m not the only one listening to you from the corner of the wall!"


    When he turned his head, the entire Nan Gong Residence was leaning on the wall and looked up at the two of them.


    The granny sweeping the floor blinked her eyes, "Disperse, if you hear too much about this kind of women''s room, the president''s ears will be pierced through by needles and needles!" He had to leave quickly, lest the young master find out and cause him to lose interest. "If you ruin your young master''s mood and prevent me, an old woman, from seeing you, I''ll break your ears!" After saying that, she hurriedly lifted her skirt and left. She still had to report this good news to Madam!


    The crowd dispersed. From the looks of it, the Nangong Imperial Clan would have good news soon!


    However, he did not know that the two people in the room were fighting to the point where they were unable to bear the fight. The Nangong Family''s sabresmanship was so strong that even the martial arts world feared it! Nangong Zhe had already pinned the lady down and their gazes met. When experts met, the slightest underestimation of the enemy would bring about death. Therefore, at this time, no one dared to relax their guard.


    As a result, no one dared to let go of each other. The two of them tightly pressed against each other, staring at each other.


    "Can''t you hear what''s going on outside?" She gritted her teeth.


    Nangong Zhe stared into her beautiful eyes, which were brimming with the joy of victory, "You sure are courageous, knowing that I have an ambush here and you still dare to stay here. Judging from your martial arts path, you seem to be someone from the Devil''s Palace! I never thought that the Emperor would be able to extend his hand into the martial arts world while being trapped in the palace for a long time.


    "So what?" She sneered, "Now you even dare to touch someone from the Demon Palace, isn''t that also impressive? The Nangong Family had a grudge with the Demon Palace, do you know what the result would be? We are not some respectable and upright sect, nor are we some honorable people, so ¡­ If they had their eyes on the right direction, they would never let go. However, if Lord Nangong were to go and plead with the Emperor, and have the Emperor plead for you, the Nangong family would most likely be able to survive! "


    "Witch!" Nangong Zhe shivered.


    "That''s right, we are the witch!" Her eyes were filled with seductive enchantment, "However, bewitching women have their own benefits. We do not have hearts, nor do we have any weakness. Lord Nangong, what do you think? " She intentionally placed her soft chest on top of his body, causing Nangong Zhe to immediately let go.


    While it was true that Nangong Zhe had been around for a long time, he was still exceptionally meticulous with matters between men and women. His father had only ever married one woman in his life, and that was Nangong Zhe''s mother. She had grown up with her father''s arrogance towards her mother. If it wasn''t for her mother''s bad health ¡­ It was also because of his mother''s death that his father became ill from longing. Within two years, he left with her.


    This was how Nangong Zhe came to be. It was better to say that he didn''t have anything better to say!


    "Oh, you still feel embarrassed? The hands of the Yun Cui girls must have been rough from touching it, what are they pretending to be innocent for? " The woman''s smile was shallow, "Lord Nangong, have you thought it through clearly?"


    "What are you thinking about? Whose side are you on? " Nangong Zhe snorted coldly, "As an official of the Emperor, I naturally stand on the same side as him. Even if I am stripped of this skin, the Nangong Family has been loyal and virtuous for generations. I will protect the land of Da Xia even if it costs me my life!"


    The woman let out a long breath, gently massaging her wrist that was hurting from his pinching, "In that case, our goal is the same. It''s just that their methods are different. When you walk on the path of yang, we crossed the Bridge of Helplessness! But no matter what happens, I just hope that this world can calm down my battle prowess and allow me to live in peace! "


    "Heh, your Demon Palace has killed countless people. Since when have you become so hypocritical? Do you really think I, Nangong Zhe, am a fool? Would I believe you just because you said "peace of the earth"? "The Demon Palace must have some ulterior motives. They want to use me, Nangong Jiu, as a knife. You are not qualified!" Nangong Jiu scoffed, "Since you barged into my house today, I will not hold grudges against you. Hurry up and leave!"


    "Just walk out like that?" The woman laughed and asked, "Have you really thought about it? As long as I leave the Nangong Family, your enmity with the Regent''s Estate can be considered to be huge! "Earlier, there was a conflict with the Prime Minister''s Estate, and now, there''s an additional Regent''s Estate. Your four sects will be turned into a beehive by someone!"


    Nangong Zhe narrowed his dangerous eyes, "Why are you blabbering so much, why aren''t you scram? Whether I''ll be turned into a hornet''s nest has nothing to do with the Demon Palace. Don''t let anyone catch you red-handed when you leave the Nangong Residence and ruin the good news for the emperor! If that''s the case, then the higher ups will blame you, and the one who can''t bear the consequences will be you! "


    "Since I can come, I can naturally leave as well!" She suddenly approached Nangong Zhe, her beautiful eyes glimmering with a glimmer of light. Her breath was like orchids as her eyes curved like the moon. She was laughing, "Remember my name. My name is ¡ª Nightfall!"


    As soon as the voice fell, she pushed open the door and left.


    "Snowy?" Nangong Zhe frowned slightly. When he came back to his senses, there was no trace of the snow outside. This person had disappeared without a trace. For a split-second, Nangong Zhe thought he had been fooled. Nightfall revealed the Devil''s Palace''s martial arts, but she did not reveal her true strength. Thus, Nangong Zhe understood that the woman was only testing him, testing the depth of his martial arts.


    If he met her again, he might not be able to defeat her!


    "Snowy?" He said her name again. This name was quite pleasant to hear, but its style of action was quite insidious. Nightfall wasn''t something to be trifled with, but to know so much, it was likely that this woman held quite a high position in the Demon Palace. Knowing the Emperor, knowing the plans of the Demon Palace, and probably also knowing the identity of the young man who escaped, so ¡­


    Since the Main Courtyard was quiet, Nangong Zhe felt that there was no need to sleep tonight! It was not because of the Regent''s Manor. After all, Dongfang Wenming did not have any direct evidence. He was a cautious person, so he definitely would not do something like this. Although the Four Great Imperial Clans were small, they were not to be trifled with. Moreover, the Nangong family had passed down the Life and Death Medallion from generation to generation. If they were forced into a corner, both sides would suffer.


    After giving it some thought, Nangong Zhe blew out the candle. Immediately, the room turned pitch black.


    The housekeeper and the granny sweeping the floor looked outside the main courtyard for a long time. Seeing that the lights in the room were out, they thought that they must be tired, so ¡­ The butler turned his head to look at the granny sweeping, "Tomorrow morning''s stew will be ready. Give the lord some nourishment. Such a ruckus, it must be very damaging to his health."


    The granny sweeping the floor rolled her eyes, "Is there even a need for you to say that? Besides, it was not something that could be conceived in a day and a night. It would definitely cause a ruckus. If she didn''t make up for it this way, how would her future be good? The old bastard in the kitchen can be killed! "


    "Recuperate well!" The butler left happily.


    The granny sweeper let out a long sigh, "Definitely make up for it!"


    Within the room, Nangong Zhe held his forehead in his hands ¡­ Again! However, the matter before him did indeed need to be properly dealt with. Since the Dongfang family did not know that someone had left the Nangong family, they were sure to take the blame! Although the Nangong Clan had no power or influence over the years, few people had ever set their eyes on Nangong Zhe. The little emperor Zhao Jing was considered the first person to do so!


    Fortunately, nothing happened that night. It was eerily quiet inside and outside the capital, as if the previous tightness in the skin was only an illusion. However, the calmer he was, the more uneasy Nangong Zhe felt. Dongfang Wenming was not someone who just sat there and waited for death. The Prime Minister''s Estate was also not an average clan. How could they let the Nangong Clan off so easily?


    Early in the morning, the Nangong family''s servants gathered outside the courtyard, looking at the tightly shut door as if they were looking at a mirror. As long as the door was opened, they would be able to jump in joy like it was New Year''s! It was rare for a girl to spend the night in an adult''s room.


    However, this was not the case. The door was open, and there was no girl in the room from yesterday. Furthermore, there were bloodstains on the adults in the house, but they seemed to have already been bandaged.


    The butler and the granny swept the room with their scouts. "Where is he?"


    The granny sweep was stunned for a while, "He already made a move? How did he lose? How shameful! "


    Nangong Zhe was taken aback. "Which side are you on?" I can only touch the bandage on my arm and say, "You are not allowed to spread what happened last night. Butler, go to the kitchen and find Ye Qing. I have something to ask him! "


    "You''re hurt too badly, do you need to make up for it?" the granny sweeper asked.


    Nangong Zhe spat, "Can you not keep an eye on my waist? I have something to talk to him about, hurry up! "


    The butler exclaimed and quickly ran towards the kitchen. That night, Qing Qing was a person of the martial arts world and had received a favor from the Nangong family. She came to the Nangong family to be a chef. In fact, Ye Qing''s culinary skills were first class. In A Cui''s words, even the emperor of the palace didn''t have such blessings. He didn''t have the chance to eat such delicious food!


    Ye Qing was a handsome man. The so-called angering people by comparing people was most likely referring to him. Although he had been soaking in the kitchen all year round, his face was still as red as ever. His extended hand was even more delicate and slender than a girl''s. At this moment, he had just finished preparing breakfast. He took off his apron and was about to take it to the main courtyard, but when he heard the butler say so, he picked up his breakfast and left immediately.


    In the blink of an eye, the butler could no longer see any trace of Ye Qing. He thought to himself: How come this Qing Gong is so powerful? Faster feet?


    "My lord!" Ye Qing brought in the breakfast and saw the injuries on Nangong Zhe''s body, "What''s going on?" He suddenly came to a realization. "Last night ¡­"


    "You were squatting in the corner last night?" Nangong Zhe cast a cold glance at him.


    Ye Qing''s beautiful face revealed a slight smile, "No way, I just happened to pass by!" Saying so, he sat down and shook off the white clothes on his body, stroking the creases on his sleeves as he smiled and asked, "The butler said you have something to talk to me about?"


    "Who''s Nightfall?" Nangong Zhe asked.


    With a slight frown on her forehead, Ye Qing looked at Nangong Zhe, deep in thought, "Snowy?"


    "Nightfall of the Demon Palace!" Nangong Zhe glared at him.


    Ye Qing narrowed her eyes and stood up, "Are you saying that the woman from last night was from the Demon Palace?" His five fingers under his sleeve curled up slightly, and between his lips, he stroked his lips as he said, "Snowy?" "Could it be ¡­"

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    "Could it be what?" Nangong Zhe tightly gripped the cup in his hand and stared at Ye Qing, who was deep in thought.


    Ye Qing''s eyebrows knitted together as she stared at Nangong Zhe, "Among all the people I know in the Demon Palace, there is no such person as Yanxue. Secondly, to be able to tie with you, and even be slightly stronger than you in terms of martial arts, the upper echelons must be the envoys or protectors, or perhaps the palace masters. However, the Demon Palace''s Palace Master had already disappeared two or three years ago, so he definitely wasn''t the Palace Master. "Protector, you have to guard the Demon Palace. You can''t come to the capital."


    Saying this, Ye Qing let out a sigh and stood with his hands behind his back, "If you are an emissary, then unless you are a new recruit, it is impossible for me to not know of this person, Zuxue!" He looked at Nangong Zhe, "Probably an alias! Probably, it''s not his real name! "


    Other than this explanation, Nangong Zhe could not think of any other reason, "The people from the Demon Palace are currently in the capital, aren''t you going to meet them?"


    "What''s so interesting about these petty people?" Ye Qing walked out with a heavy heart, "Wasting my time!"


    "Are you that confident that the person you''re looking for won''t appear in the capital? This girl could be an envoy from the Demon Palace. Then why couldn''t the protector or palace master be in the capital? Ye Qing, you gave up? " Nangong Zhe asked.


    Ye Qing stopped in his tracks, "I gave up long ago. Why else would I come to your Nan Gong Family? Now, I no longer want to care about the past, I just want to live in peace. You should know that the survival of a dead heart is more terrifying and more torturous than death! Lord Nangong, didn''t you already understand this? "My relationship with the Demon Palace, heh ¡­"


    Before he could finish his words, he had already disappeared from Nangong Zhe''s sight.


    Nangong Zhe squinted his eyes as he reached out his hand to brush away the wound on his arm. He slowly stood up and walked out of the room. His sharp eyes quickly scanned his surroundings. It was likely that, at that very instant, there would be a lot of eyes on the walls of the Nangong Imperial Clan. If it wasn''t the Residence of Regent, then it should be one of Cobb''s men. Regardless of which side it was, it wasn''t that he couldn''t afford to offend them, but that he didn''t want any trouble. These two were both difficult characters!


    "Lord?" A man in brocade clothes walked quickly over, with Atrei leading the way. Before long, the man stood in front of Nangong Zhe, "My lord, something doesn''t seem right outside! Tsui came to see me this morning and said it was... Master, how did you get injured? " Finished speaking, the man looked at Ah Cui in panic.


    Ah Cui quickly shook her head, "I didn''t say anything! I don''t know anything! Xunfeng, you can ask the lord, I ¡­ I am just a servant, I don''t know anything! " After saying that, A-Cui ran off like a wisp of smoke.


    Xunfeng pursed his lips, "Sir?"


    "Nothing!" Nangong Zhe rolled his eyes, "Tell the people at the four doors that I am injured and that I need to recuperate at home. "Secondly, help me grab the medicine. Remember to let people see you grabbing the medicine, the Golden Sore Medicine!"


    Xunfeng was stunned for a moment. "This lowly one ¡­" "As you command!"


    "Right, if you meet someone from the Residence of Regent, or the Prime Minister''s Estate, you must deliberately avoid them!" Nangong Jiu said.


    This time, Xunfeng was a little confused. "My lord just said that you want people to see me grabbing the medicine, why do you have to avoid me now?"


    "There are more than two forces in the capital, there must be more experts hiding in seclusion!" Nangong Zhe stood with his hands behind his back, "These people are hiding in the shadows. If we are in the open, it is easy to dodge an arrow in the dark! Moreover, the Residence of Regent and the Prime Minister were suspicious places. Dongfang Wenming and Cobalt are both people who are standing at the edge of the blade. They never easily believe any clues or evidence that suddenly appeared in front of their door! "


    Xunfeng was enlightened, "I understand!" Then, he quickly turned around and left.


    The four-sided gate was currently being targeted by everyone. Any movement in the wind or grass would be heard by others. Dongfang Wenming was the first to look at the four doors. When he heard the news of Nangong Zhe''s injury, he frowned slightly. Then, he looked at the door that was wide open behind him before walking into the corridor. The girl in the room was probably drunk and was still sobbing. She hadn''t been able to sleep soundly last night!


    "Are you sure?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Zhou Zhizi nodded, "I''m sure!" He changed the topic and asked, "Master, did you have a conflict with the crown prince?"


    "Do you think that Zhong Fu, that idiot, can make a move against Nangong Zhe? Even if it''s you, you may not be able to easily injure Nangong Zhe''s martial arts! " Dongfang Wenming humphed lightly, "The left and right hand move on its own, that''s all!"


    "Did he do it himself?" Zhou Zhizhi was stunned.


    Dongfang Wenming laughed lightly, "The disaster will be decided by the East, and in the end, it will all come to naught." He slowly sat down, "What a pity that this is a good chess game. In the end, there are still people beyond the mountains! "Go and bring me my chess piece. When the Emperor wakes up, tell her to go to the study and find me!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizi nodded and watched Dongfang Wenming leave. Why did he suddenly think of playing chess? However, since it was the lord''s orders, he would just follow them as a servant.


    When Zhou Zhiqian entered, Gan Tang was waiting on the side. Even without Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan, the invisible Gan Tang was still there. She was not a member of the palace. She was only under the command of the Regent''s Estate.


    Zhao Jing rubbed his forehead. "Tell me what?"


    "The emperor has orders, please move to his study." Zhou Zhiqian bowed, "Master has already prepared the chess board. He said that he is waiting for the Emperor to go kill a few rounds, so he will personally send you back to the palace!"


    Zhao Jing looked out at the bright sky and let out a long breath. Dongfang Wenming had chased away Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan, leaving Zhao Jing in a completely sealed off state. Thus, she had to carefully analyze Dongfang Xi''s intentions in case she was caught unawares and revealed the truth to him.


    Within the study.


    Dongfang Bu Fang had already set up the chess board early in the morning. He was currently fighting to the left and right. He seemed to be in high spirits, but his entire person seemed to be very calm. Hearing the commotion, he did not raise his head. It was as if he could tell who it was by the sound of his breath and footsteps. The black and white chess pieces were set, and there was no end to the fighting on the chessboard. It was a battlefield without smoke. It was a game of life and death.


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything. After entering the room, he only stood quietly beside Dongfang Wenming. His eyes didn''t even blink as he observed the situation within the chessboard. It was clear that the black and white did not give in to each other, and they were evenly matched. This kind of chess game was the most worrisome, but when it was close to a draw, one could not panic. Otherwise, the opponent would make a mistake and take advantage of the situation.


    Zhao Jing couldn''t help but begin to pant as she watched the unceasing slaughter between the two of them. Even her heart became nervous. This situation ¡­ how was the East going to resolve it?


    "Your majesty, did you see it clearly?" He suddenly spoke.


    Zhao Jing was startled and realized that he was lost in thought. "Zhen ¡­"


    "Could it be that I haven''t awakened from my hangover?" Dongfang Wenming looked at her with a smile that wasn''t a smile. "Does Your Majesty want to continue this mess?"


    Zhao Jing didn''t say anything and just slowly sat down in front of him. "This game of chess has already reached a climax. Although I have been watching from the side, I really don''t know why Father Zhong is backing off, so ¡­" I''m afraid it''s inconvenient to accept. "Why don''t we just watch from the side and wait for Father Zhong''s end? We can be considered to have been taught by Father Zhong, and I am extremely happy in my heart!"


    Dongfang Wenming pushed the white chess piece in front of her. "You even dare to visit brothels and get drunk. How come you don''t dare to play this game again? Where is the courage and bravery of the Emperor? Or could it be, previously, my courage was multiplied because I was facing Nangong Zhe, but now, facing this humble official, I feel like my strength is lacking? " Listen, what he said...


    When Zhao Jing heard this, he felt a sense of awkwardness. An inexplicable sour smell that made people feel uncomfortable all over. Zhao Jing glanced at the chessboard on the table. He pinched the chess pieces with his fingertips for a long time as his mind spun around in circles. Just what was the meaning of this? He couldn''t win the match, so he couldn''t even resolve it himself, so he wanted her to go up on stage? Dongfang Wenming was the victorious general, so he didn''t know what it meant to change a general in the face of battle.


    "Father Zhong, aren''t you afraid that I will mess up your chess game?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Dongfang Xi didn''t even lift his head as he said, "If it''s a mess, then it''s a good thing. Sun Ziyi''s martial art says that if you take it randomly, isn''t that what you want?" He paused, the corner of his lips curving upwards. He didn''t know what this meant. "The Emperor has read so many books. I presume he has also read this military strategy before, right?"


    Zhao Jing nodded. "I did glance at him a few times, but he didn''t seem to have an appetite, so I didn''t take it to heart!" She put down the chess piece and suddenly caught a glimpse of the cold and ruthless look in Dongfang Wenming''s eyes. Her heart immediately tightened. Could it be that she had done something wrong? With a heavy heart, Zhao Jing tried his best to remain calm. "Does Father Zhong have some sort of teachings?"


    "Does Your Majesty think this humble subject wants to reprimand Your Majesty?" Dongfang Wenming chuckled. "Your subjects are different. Your subject is still a subject of the emperor. How dare you treat the emperor like this?! Only, does the Emperor know what it means to think twice before acting? "


    Zhao Jing pinched the chess piece in his hand. He could feel sweat seeping out from his fingertips. However, on the surface, she was usually pale and did not show any clear emotions. "I would like to hear the details. Please enlighten me, Father Zhong!"


    "Your Majesty is so smart, do you still need this humble subject to teach you?" Dongfang Wenming said lightly, "Earlier this morning, the Nangong Residence sent a message that Nangong Zhe had been injured. At this moment, they have even delayed the new top scorer''s case. Does the Emperor know what that means? "


    Zhao Jing fell. "I don''t know!"


    "How about the crime of bullying the sovereign?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Zhao Jing stiffened his body, but didn''t say anything.


    "Do you know why you would rather shoulder the crime of deceiving the monarch than explain it?" Dongfang Wenming asked again.


    Zhao Jing''s complexion turned even paler, but he still didn''t say a word.


    The next moment, Dongfang Wenming''s face suddenly leaned over. His hand was so fast that it struck her hand. His hot palm pressed the cold back of her hand. In an instant, an indescribable feeling spread through his entire body. Zhao Jing was caught unprepared. He was at a loss and didn''t know what to do. He could only raise his head and stare blankly at him.


    Their four eyes met, that pair of sinister eyes were suffused with a dark coldness, a coldness that seeped into one''s bones.


    She could only feel the temperature plummeting as the glimmer of light outside the window was engulfed. For a moment, she thought that she was standing at the gates of hell. If she took one wrong step, the knife in her forehead would slam down and she would be drenched in blood.


    What in the world was the East trying to do?

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    Zhao Jing pressed his palm against the chessboard. The chilliness of the chessboard quickly seeped into his skin, but it was quickly covered by his hand. She fixed her gaze on him, trying her best to suppress the surging waves in her heart. She looked at him with a puzzled and confused expression, and asked in a low voice, "Father Zhong, what''s going on?" She stared at him, not daring to relax in the slightest. Anyone who avoided her gaze would become a reason for his suspicion.


    "Your Majesty is so smart. Don''t you understand what this humble subject is saying?" He then curled his hand and completely wrapped her soft hand around his own. Dongfang Wenming played around with it for a while before letting go. His slightly rough fingertips moved along the back of her hand, causing her to feel a strange numbness that caused Zhao Jing''s complexion to change.


    She breathed heavily as she looked at him, not knowing what was going on in his mind.


    "To underestimate an evenly matched opponent is undoubtedly digging one''s own grave!" The chess piece had not fallen from the east yet. "What kind of person is Nangong Zhe? Your Majesty doesn''t understand, so this humble subject shall explain it to Your Majesty. The Four Directions Gate had existed since the start of the dynasty, and had been left behind by the emperor from generation to generation. Although the Nangong Family were destitute and destitute, all of them were rare geniuses! "He''s a fool, but he''s also a genius!"


    Zhao Jing gawked. "Fool?"


    "There is no mystery that cannot be solved in every case that falls to the four-sided door! They are deeply trusted by every generation of emperors, and do not form alliances or businesses. They do not care about the affairs of the imperial court, and they are under the rule of the heavens, committing crimes similar to those committed by commoners! " Dongfang Wenming quietly said, "Only that case over ten years ago is a taboo in the Four Directions Sect. Apart from that, it can be said that there will be no losses!"


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes. "So I made the right choice this time?" She had a mischievous smile on her face. "Father Zhong, are you flattering me in a roundabout way? "Since that''s the case, I am worthy of it!"


    "Does the emperor know how to write the word ''face''?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Zhao Jing shook his head and replied in all seriousness, "What is a face? It''s something that not even Father Zhong has. How could I dare to hoard it?" When did Father Zhong give birth to such a thing like pride? It wouldn''t be too late for us to study hard again! What did Father think? "


    "Good idea!" Dongfang Wenming waved at her, "Come here!"


    Zhao Jing didn''t understand. He got up and walked towards him, not knowing what he was doing! The only valuable part of her life was when she was wearing the dragon robe, so she wasn''t afraid that he would suddenly act on impulse and snap her neck. Moreover, there was something he wanted in this body, wasn''t there? Zhao Jing had already walked in front of him. He had the stubbornness of a newborn calf that wasn''t afraid of a tiger. "Father Zhong, you have to ¡­"


    Before she could finish, her body had already landed in Dongfang Wenming''s arms. In the end, this person''s hands and feet were all tied. Before, it wasn''t that serious, but now, it was even more impressive. If he didn''t make a move on her, then he would lose a lot of money. Zhao Jing couldn''t wrap his head around it. Was this disease inherited from his clan, or was it an invention of his, Dongfang Wenming''s? If it was inherited, then it couldn''t be blamed on him. In the end, it was all because of the lack of justice. If it was an original invention, then Zhao Jing would feel that this illness could be treated with care. Before he had the time to meet anyone, he would want to hug them and touch them!


    When he thought of how ill he would be in the future, Zhao Jing felt a sense of helplessness from his entire body. It was as if something was stuck in his heart and he couldn''t let it go. He felt like he deserved it! Therefore, Zhao Jing''s tone wasn''t very pleasant. "Father Zhong isn''t afraid of making a cocoon out of my tender skin. In the future, will you feel better?"


    Dongfang Wenming frowned. Why was this girl talking like she had a gun and a stick? It sounded rather sour, but it was indeed the heart of a woman. Currently, she was still not a woman. She was just a young girl that had never been born. If she became a woman in the future, wouldn''t it be the heavens? Subconsciously, he hugged her even more tightly and stared at her with a smile that was not a smile.


    The more he looked at the little thing in his arms, the more it looked like a white jade doll! When he heard that Empress Dowager Liu had been favored by the late emperor before, the late emperor was overjoyed as well. If it wasn''t for that incident afterwards, he probably would''ve ¡­ After pausing for a while, Dongfang Wenming hurriedly calmed his mind. Why did he think of all this nonsense about Chen Seshi''s rotten grain for no reason?


    "It is great that the cocoons have been grinded. This way, the Emperor will be invulnerable to swords and spears. He can also follow this humble subject to the battlefield and witness the bloody slaughter in this peaceful and prosperous world. In this way, the Emperor knew that being merciful to the enemy meant being cruel to oneself! You think that you can leave something to chance, but you didn''t know that the other party is trying to kill you! " His bony hand took hold of her delicate jaw and raised it slightly to teach her to meet his eyes. The warm breath of the east was on her face.


    She saw that his half-lowered brows and eyes had withdrawn the light in his eyes. For a moment, Zhao Jing''s heart skipped a beat as he watched that face enlarge in his line of sight. Finally, the tip of his nose was pressed against hers, and his lips were no more than a hair''s breadth away from hers. Zhao Jing felt cold sweat dripping down his back!


    Dongfang Wenming didn''t touch her. He only pursed his lips into a smile that wasn''t a smile. "Your Majesty is so nervous. Are you aware of how it feels to be a fish under a human''s chopping block?" When he placed his hand on her waist, his strength slightly increased. Zhao Jing couldn''t help but frown in pain.


    Actually, neither of the two could see the other person clearly, so their eyes were cloudy. It was very much like the situation for two people, their thoughts. He could guess what she was thinking, and he could not see through the man in front of him. In truth, Zhao Jing had lost this game from the very start. However, the wheel of destiny was still spinning rapidly. Until the last moment, no one would know who would win or lose.


    "Father Zhong, are you going to eat me?" Her voice trembled almost inaudibly as she felt her entire body heat up. The heat from inside to outside even made her palms slightly wet.


    "Did you hear the sound of sharpening swords?" He asked with a smile, but maintained his posture. The two of them were in close contact, she was the meat on the chopping block, he was the butcher with the sword.


    Zhao Jing felt a chill on his neck. "What happened to Father Zhong?" We have something to say, can''t we just say it directly? Playing chess properly, why did Father Zhong suddenly do this? "


    "You still don''t understand?" In the end, he released her and stood up. When he left, he withdrew all the warmth from her body, causing Zhao Jing to shudder uncontrollably.


    She raised her head and saw his back was facing her. She heard his warm words, "You want to join hands with Nangong Zhe, but Nangong Zhe doesn''t believe you. You lost the Zhong Fu, did you think that you could blame this on the Nangong Family? Your majesty, this is not how your wishful thinking works. This art of scheming is like a chess game. It is impossible to be quick, not to mention that you have left a trump card in your hands. You think that Nangong Zhe is a humble subject? Do you know what it means to let the emperor have you? "


    "You''re just Nangong Zhe, and you''re already so soft-hearted? If you meet Qi Yunshan, will you have a chance to rise again? "How many more times does Your Majesty need this humble subject to say if you want to beat a snake and not die while you''re suffering from its poison?" Suddenly, the chess piece on his fingertip was crushed into powder.


    Zhao Jing was so shocked that he suddenly tensed up. He stared in disbelief at the cold face of Dongfang Wenming as he slowly recovered from his shock. His expression was very unsightly, and his gaze was also very cold. There was not a single trace of emotion in his eyes, so much so that the air in the room suddenly froze into ice, so cold that it caused one to shiver. He''s ¡­ Was he teaching her? Teach her what is the way of government? Unmerciful?!


    "Didn''t you say that the Nangong Clan is against the imperial government ¡­" She was stuttering. She had done wrong in this matter. She thought that Nangong Zhe would stand by her side. She thought that even though Nangong Zhe did not form a clique, he was loyal and patriotic. However, Nangong Zhe did not believe in her. Therefore, when Nangong Zhe was injured, Zhao Jing knew that he had caused a huge disaster. He had known that this would happen the moment Dongfang Wenyi said, "Why would Nangong Zhe bully the sovereign?"


    She had lost to Nangong Zhe.


    "I ¡­" He just didn''t want his friend to become someone else''s knife! Since Father Zhong did not want his identity to be exposed, then I will use Nangong Zhe to send Zhong Fu out of the city. Father Zhong knew why, but Cobb and the other powers in the capital certainly didn''t. Even though I have lost this time around, I am only losing because I do not understand Nangong Zhe, this stubborn rock! " Zhao Jing stretched his neck.


    Dongfang Wenming turned around and placed his hands on her left and right sides. He stared at her without blinking, "You didn''t lose to Nangong Zhe, you lost to yourself! Your Majesty, it''s not your fault for underestimating the enemy. After all, you know too little. However, being conceited was an unforgivable sin! Nangong Zhe is just a clown. However, if the emperor is still so arrogant and conceited when facing Qi Yunshan and Ke Boyu, this humble subject will not be able to save you! "


    He stared into her eyes. "Your subject dares to ask, does Your Imperial Majesty still wish to purchase the land of the mountains and rivers of the Grand Xia?"


    "Do you dare to reject it?" she asked.


    Dongfang Wenming smiled. He slowly straightened his body and looked at her condescendingly, "By relying on your own ability, keep the thing in your hands safe and sound. The strong preyed on the weak. This imperial court was even better than the battlefield. On the battlefield, only a generation had died. Tens of thousands. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers had died! However, if the imperial court were to fail and teach outsiders to invade, then the children and grandchildren would all be sinners and slaves! It is a good thing that the Emperor is young and ambitious, but do not be presumptuous. "With your ability, not to mention Qi Yunshan and Ke Bo, you are just a child in the eyes of the civil and military officials!"


    "This subject will take responsibility for today''s matters for the emperor. However, if there comes a day when this subject is not in the capital nor is he by his side, who will clean up this mess for you, your majesty? Didn''t the emperor already notice that someone was messing around in the capital? From this, it could be seen that the Emperor was truly loyal. Even a prince heir of the Duke''s Mansion dared to call him a friend, risking his life to save him. It was truly a rare event to behold ¡­ "


    At first, when Zhao Jing heard this, he was nervous. He really felt that Dong Fang''s words were reasonable, and he was indeed reflecting on himself. He had been too careless and had caused Nangong Zhe to rebel against him. However, at the very end, why did Zhao Jing feel that it was a bit sour? She frowned as she looked at Dongfang Wenming. This bastard was teaching people a lesson, as if everything was under his control. "Since you know the inside story, why didn''t you stop me earlier? Even if Father Zhong was helping me, I still wouldn''t be at Nangong Zhe''s disadvantage. But now you still have Father Zhong begging me to clean up this mess. I am truly sorry! "


    "Where is Zhong Fu now?" Dongfang Wenming asked.


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes. "Don''t you know everything?" If so, I will investigate it myself. I will just send him out of the city, then I won''t care about anything else!] "Now, whether he has gone to the ends of the earth or to the corners of the sea, I am not Half Immortal Zhao. How would I know all of this so clearly?"


    Dongfang Wenming smiled, and a hint of ridicule could be seen in his eyes. "Are you sure you can send him out of the city?"


    Hearing this, Zhao Jing''s heart skipped a beat. Why ¡­ Could it be that Fleeting Time had failed? Or could it be that the Zhong Fu had already fallen into the hands of Dongfang Mingming?

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    However, whether or not Zhong Fu fell into Dongfang Ming''s hands, Zhao Jing knew that he would not tell her the truth. At this point, she had no other way out than to protect herself, so she could only turn a blind eye to Zhong Fu''s matters in the future. When Dongfang Wenming was in a good mood, he might not care and help her clean up this mess. However, if it touched his bottom line, then he wouldn''t be so lucky!


    Fortunately, Dongfang Wenming did not bring up the matter again, and the matter ended there. Nangong Zhe left without a trace, and left safely with his wounds. Although this person did not form a clique, his belief in self-preservation was deeply rooted. Therefore, he had never easily trusted the civil and military officials of the imperial government. Which one of the people fighting in this place was not someone who had experienced hundreds of battles? He had no choice but to be on guard!


    As for Zhong Fu, after Zhao Jing placed a cup of wine on the table, he was carried out of the city by someone. He was sent out of the city using the Nangong Family''s carriage. Who didn''t know that Nangong Zhe was the Head of the Four Great Sects? What he was handling was a major case and he also had the Gold Medallion of Immunity in his hands. Therefore, entering and leaving the city was not a problem. At that time, all the gazes of the Nangong family were focused on the woman, so no one noticed that the carriage was missing. Furthermore, no one knew when the carriage had stealthily returned.


    Zhong Fu slept soundly. Even when he woke up, he was still in a daze. He felt as if his eyelids weighed over a thousand pounds, so heavy that he could not lift his eyelids. In a trance, he heard someone whispering. What are you talking about? It was an unfamiliar voice. It sounded like she was talking about him, right?


    "Why is there no movement? Could he be dead? "


    "How can I? The higher-ups had spent so much effort to give it away, how could they possibly give away a corpse? "Let''s wait and see!"


    "If I don''t wake up, I''m afraid that I will need to find a doctor. If something were to happen, how would I be able to keep up?"


    "Fine, wait!"


    Chung Fu wondered, who''s up there? Send it out? Where did it go? He tried to open his eyes, but he couldn''t. Only after a long time had passed did he manage to reconnect the string before fainting. A buzzing sound exploded in his ears! That''s right, he had drunk the wine given to him by Zhao Jing and lost consciousness. Everywhere his fingertips touched, it was covered in coarse straw. This was definitely not a bed, much less a bed from the Cloud Jade Palace.


    All in all, Zhong Fu came to a conclusion: Mother of God! Zhao Jing had tricked him yet again! It was indeed that fellow, Dongfang Wenming, who had spoiled the little boy. The last time, it was Dongfang Wenming who had tricked him. This time, it was Zhao Jing who had personally come. This was truly ¡­


    Zhong Fu was so angry that his eyes finally opened. When he opened his eyes, the two shadows disappeared from his sight at the speed of a ghost. Probably, he didn''t want Zhong Fu to see their movements! Zhong Fu shook his heavy head, thinking that he had to go around in a circle to protect himself. Traveling in the martial arts world wasn''t something that could be accomplished in a day or two. He did have this little bit of alertness.


    As a result, Zhong Fu shot from outside the city. He left the capital after a while, and there was no sign of him going back to the city. In fact, he had been paying attention to the tail behind him. As long as the tail did not follow him, he could kill a rider. But before that, he had to keep walking, and he couldn''t stop. Zhong Fu walked for a long distance, and the tails confirmed that he didn''t want to return to the city, so they turned back to report.


    However, Zhong Fu was not a fool. As soon as they left, he turned around and walked back to the city.


    Young Emperor Zhao Jing, I''m back!


    This time, he decided to give Zhao Jing a good beating. This brat didn''t have a good memory, so he continued to tease him time and time again. He, Zhong Fu, was a person with a lot of reputation, how could he lose all his face in Phoenix City? If anyone found out about this, wouldn''t they run after his butt and laugh at him? A warrior could be killed but not humiliated, this was a principle! At least in the case of Chung Fu, his face was above all else.


    When he returned to the city, it was late afternoon. The weather was not good today, and the pressure was heavy, so visibility was not too high. It was not even evening yet, and it was already the scene of a black cloud pressing down on the city. Zhong Fu did not dare to loiter around on the streets. He was still wearing his daughter''s disguise. He was afraid that someone might recognize his face. If word of this got out, his father would know!


    There were more patrolling soldiers coming and going on the street than before. It seemed like they were looking for someone. There weren''t many people on the street, and the people passing by were all in a hurry, as if they were afraid of being caught.


    This situation made Zhong Fu even more terrified. He wondered if these people were looking for him. If that was really the case, then wouldn''t that damned kid Zhao Jing be too ruthless? But as he thought about it, he realized that something wasn''t right. Zhao Jing had sent him out of the city, so how could he possibly find him all over the city?


    With a thump in his heart, Zhong Fu rushed into an alley, clutching his thumping heart, his face a little nervous. "It can''t be someone from the Regent''s Mansion, right? Or was it someone from the Prime Minister''s Estate? Little Emperor, you caused my death? When I find you, I''ll deal with you! You heartless thing, you want me to come to the capital and look for you after so much trouble. Is this how you treat me? No conscience! You have no conscience! "


    Zhong Fu observed from the mouth of the alleyway. It seemed that unless it was night time, he would be caught before he had even taken a few steps! Zhong Fu gritted his teeth. Fine, I will wait until nightfall. As soon as the sky turns dark, I will charge into the palace alone!


    The sky had completely darkened, and Zhong Fu was so hungry that his chest was pressed against his back. If he had known earlier, he would have eaten more last night at the Emerald Cloud Restaurant. Zhong Fu''s stomach rumbled as he tightened his belt and cursed Zhao Jing in his heart. Since he wanted to send him out of the city, why didn''t he give him the slightest bit of treatment? He had never seen such a stingy emperor before!


    As night fell, the number of people on the street became fewer and fewer. Only then did Zhong Fu walk out of the alley and wander on the street. He shook his head for so long that even now, the water had yet to drip and the grains of rice had yet to be eaten. Zhong Fu felt that his steps were a bit light. If this continued, he would starve to death on the street before he could find Zhao Jing. After thinking about it, he decided to find something to eat first.


    Suddenly, a carriage sped past him. Before Zhong Fu could react, he was pulled up onto the carriage.


    "You are ¡­"


    Before Zhong Fu could say anything, a familiar cold voice sounded out, "If you want to live, then shut up!"


    "Wen Yuye?" Zhong Fu was stunned. "Why is it you?"


    "Perhaps, the crown prince wishes to meet someone from the Residence of Regent, or to be a guest at the Prime Minister''s estate?" This man was used to being cold and harsh. He opened his mouth and said, "If you want, as long as you are ordered by the Crown Prince, this carriage will send you there!"


    In the darkness, Zhong Fu couldn''t see the person''s face clearly, he could only hear the ridiculing voice. Just as Zhong Fu was about to speak, his stomach let out a loud sound, causing him to laugh out loud. If the light was good at this moment, one could probably see the colorful expression on Zhong Fu''s face. It was as beautiful as it could be!


    "The way, let''s go back!" Wen Yuye said.


    He nodded and quickly drove back to the Full Moon Residence.


    "Why did you bring me back here?" Zhong Fu sat in his room with his neck up, in the posture of a crown prince. He had already gone out to get food, so there was only Wen Yuye in the room, who looked calm and composed, and Zhong Fu, who was flustered and flustered.


    "Where else can the crown prince go?" Wen Yuye leisurely sipped his tea. "The entire capital is now under strict guard. Has the crown prince thought about why this is so?" He put down the cup in his hand and smiled coldly, "It''s not too late to go out after you''ve thought it through!" "If the Crown Prince insists on leaving, the door is right there. You can leave at any time!"


    Zhong Fu choked and could only groan twice. He wasn''t stupid enough to act rashly at this moment. He had also seen the situation outside. If he went out now, it would be like walking into a trap.


    "Aren''t you afraid of being implicated by me?" Zhong Fu said.


    Wen Yuye let out a long sigh, "Haven''t you been implicated enough? Don''t forget, the prince''s father was following me into the city. If I pursue this matter further, I will bear the brunt of it. "The situation in the capital is still unclear. Someone is causing a ruckus in the capital. It would be best for the crown prince to hold back. Otherwise, it will become someone else''s saber, harming himself and others!"


    Zhong Fu narrowed his eyes. "What do you mean by that?"


    "It''s nothing much, just a casual remark!" Wen Yuye''s face turned serious.


    "Right, has your brother''s case been investigated?" Beauvoir asked.


    As he said this, Wen Yuye''s hand that was holding the cup paused in mid-air for a moment. He raised his eyelids and stared at Zhong Fu thoughtfully, but eventually didn''t say a word.


    "Hey, don''t tell me that even you think that I killed them?" Zhong Fu became anxious.


    "You don''t have that kind of brain!" Wen Yuye said calmly.


    Zhong Fu was stunned for a moment. "What do you mean by that?" You call me stupid? Let me tell you Wen Yuye, don''t think that I''m not a scholar. If you make me angry, I''ll still beat you up! "


    "So ¡­" He looked at Zhong Fu meaningfully and laughed mockingly.


    "So what?" Zhong Fu was puzzled.


    Therefore, with your character, you can''t be so thorough and meticulous in thinking about a serial killer case. However, Wen Yuye didn''t say it out loud. After all, Zhong Fu was someone who would explode at any given moment. In the end, he was still the young master. Wen Yuye was just worried that with his personality, if Zhong Fu fell into someone else''s hands, it would not be a problem for him to be easily taken care of. It was very easy for him to make mistakes! Furthermore, it would be an irreparable mistake. After all, there was a Phoenix City tied behind Zhong Fu!


    After seeing the way to the restaurant, Wen Yuye got up and walked outside.


    "Hey, where are you going?" Beauvoir asked.


    Wen Yuye glanced at him but did not say anything. He walked straight out of the room.


    He sighed lightly, "Young master must have gone to Second Young Master''s room!"


    "What do you mean?" Zhong Fu wolfed down the food in large mouthfuls, appearing to be in a sorry state as he wolfed down the food. To think that he, the renowned heir of the Prince''s estate, would actually starve to such an extent. No one would believe it if word of this spread.


    "Earth Room!" "That''s where Second Young Master met with trouble!" This was the Young Master''s habit. If he met with a case, he would always stand at the scene of the crime to ponder over it. I think Young Master found something. "


    "What did you find?" "Did you catch the killer?"


    He bowed, "Please enjoy yourself, Crown Prince!" He turned around and walked out the door.


    Zhong Fu chewed on his food, feeling somewhat anxious. Just who had killed this person? Earthen Room?


    Wen Yuye stood in the room without any candles, and it was pitch black inside and out.


    Suddenly, a rustling sound came from outside ¡­

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    "Come out!" After Wen Yuye said this, Zhong Fu walked in from outside.


    "You really are a weirdo. The room is so dark, yet you don''t even light the lamp. Do you think that you can find the truth just because you''re a candle that can light up everything in the room?" As soon as he entered the room, Zhong Fu mocked, "Hey, aren''t you afraid? If I were to kill you, you would end up like your brother. Wen Yuye, are you really not afraid of death? "


    "I''m scared!" Wen Yuye stood with his hands behind his back, "Isn''t it just a matter of life and death? Who in this world wasn''t afraid of death? It was just that there was something more important than death in this world! Besides, the road is outside. If you can enter, it would mean that he is already dead. If I have to lose, then there''s no need for me to do such a pointless struggle! "


    After a pause, Wen Yuye''s voice became slightly gloomy, "I know it''s you!"


    "Half-Immortal Wen, is the one that you said is dead really your little brother?" Zhong Fu did not believe it at all, "You old schemer, almost catching up to the fortune-teller under the bridge, how come your brother is not half as smart as you? If you are even the tiniest bit cautious, his life is definitely not going to be lost! Is it really your brother? Same father, same mother? "


    Wen Yuye coughed lightly. "The crown prince has quite the imagination. If I wasn''t his own brother, I would have eaten my fill and come all the way to the capital to collect the corpses?" It is naturally a blood related brother, a blood related brother of the same father! "


    "Hey, to be honest, did you find anything? This room is still the same as it was before, why can''t I see anything strange about it? " Zhong Fu walked around the room. "There are no signs of a struggle, and there are no signs of invasion. Where should you start?" I heard that the room of this top scorer is also so clean. I''m afraid you have met a formidable opponent! "


    "It would be interesting if he really is a formidable opponent!" Wen Yuye looked around, "No trace?" "There are actually traces left behind. However, ordinary people are unable to discover these traces."


    Zhong Fu was startled, "So you found out?" Where are the traces? "


    "It''s at the window!" Wen Yuye said.


    Zhong Fu quickly walked over to the window. It was pitch black and the light from the street outside shone in. There were faint traces of a strange expression on his face. Zhong Fu looked carefully at the window, and after looking for a long time, he could not find anything, "Wen Yuye, you brat, are you lying to me? What''s that? No ghosts, there''s even a trace of fart! "


    "Did the crown prince accidentally leave his ass here?" Wen Yuye teased and walked forward to push Zhong Fu away, "Can''t you see a layer of oil?"


    Stunned, Zhong Fu slowly crouched down, maintaining the same level as the windowsill. There were actually some shiny objects in the dim light. It was hard to see them in broad daylight, but one could only see them in dim light at night! Zhong Fu was startled, "This thing must have been touched by someone from before!"


    "Then take a look at this house, is there any traces of filth?" Wen Yuye asked.


    The room was neat and tidy, and the case had not been long, so there was no dust in the room. He looked at the traces of oil on the floor, but there was no dust. If there was no one around to take care of this place, then it would definitely be a flower made of oil mixed with dust. However, there was only oil and dust! This meant that before the guests had entered, this place had been meticulously cleaned.


    "I specifically asked the shopkeeper, how often does the Full Moon Restaurant''s room have to be cleaned? The shopkeeper and the waitress both told me clearly that they would sweep for three days and sweep for five days. Therefore, the Full Moon Restaurant''s rooms are not allowed to be contaminated with dust, after all, this is the biggest inn in the capital, and it''s the right place to do so. Wen Yuye explained slowly, "Secondly, after every guest left, the room was thoroughly checked. It''s impossible for the previous guest to have left anything, not even a trace!"


    "Therefore, this mark must have been left by Wen Yufeng after he came here!" Zhong Fu was suddenly enlightened.


    Wen Yuye nodded, "That''s right!"


    "Could it be that by standing here and eating something, I dropped something here?" Zhong Fu was puzzled.


    "How can such a gentle boy stand at the window and eat? Yu Feng is a very conscientious person, so it is impossible for such a mark to appear! " Wen Yuye narrowed his dangerous eyes. "Moreover, I also found such a mark in the rooms of the other two victims. Although the mark is very small, the mark is similar. I''m sure that the person who killed them is the same person!"


    "Murder with oil?" Zhong Fu rubbed his glabella, "Wen Banxian, can we speak in one sentence?" Your words are half-way out of my mouth, I''m feeling flustered. "


    Wen Yuye let out a long breath, "Actually, this is a human habit. Everyone has their own habits and practices. "For example, the crown prince, you will bring along something that symbolizes your identity wherever you go."


    "Peacock feather ¡­" Zhong Fu subconsciously reached out to touch his waist. I''ve lost it a long time ago! "


    "Scholars always have a few hobbies. For example, if someone likes to carry a pen with them, there will be someone with the scent of ink on his body. There were also people who liked playing with jade artifacts, so they would bring them wherever they went. It was the same thing when the woodcutter came up with his machete and the fisherman went on board to cast the net. The murderer could have done it so flawlessly, but he could not conceal his own habits! " Wen Yuye thoughtfully looked at the faint traces of light on the windowsill.


    "You mean, this killer might be selling sesame oil?" Zhong Fu was aghast, "Scented oil is used for eating and drinking. There is fragrant oil in the temple, hair oil for the girls, and also oily ointment. This is not easy to find!" It''s useless even if you only have these traces. The capital is so big, but there are more than just dozens of families selling fragrant oil. Furthermore, there are so many oily men walking around, who knows which one? "


    Wen Yuye shook his head. "These days, I have been walking along the road with many scented oil stores. At the beginning, I was wondering if there was a problem with this oil seller." But then I realized something was wrong! Although the hands of these oily sellers were stained with oil, their bodies were clean and clean. Moreover, if they wanted to commit a crime, as long as they changed their clothes, everything would be fine! It would be fine if there were only a single trace, but it is impossible for it to be everywhere. "


    Zhong Fu looked confused, "So, it''s not someone selling oil? If you''re not selling oil, then just say so! How am I supposed to know if you''re telling me you''re not? "You make me worry for nothing." After pausing for a moment, Zhong Fu continued, "So, this mark doesn''t prove anything?"


    "In the daytime, I suddenly understood that if the oil on one''s body cannot be washed clean, it could only mean one thing. The murderer would come in contact with the oil daily, not with the sesame oil! Grease could seep into one''s skin for a day or two, but that was fine. Over the years, no matter how good the soap was, it would not be able to wash off the grease on one''s body. Moreover, not only did the grease fall on his hands, it also covered his entire body. Their clothes, shoes, and even their hair will be drenched! " Wen Yuye stared at Zhong Fu. "Does Your Highness understand?"


    Zhong Fu shook his head, he was unable to make heads or tails of what was going on, "Wen Banxian, how about we speak in human language? If you go on like this, I won''t be able to keep up with your brain! "


    "Who is it that comes in daily contact with grease?" Wen Yuye gave a faint smile.


    Zhong Fu stared with his dead fish eyes, the corner of his mouth twitched twice, "If you dare to ask me another question, I can''t guarantee that I won''t impulsively cripple you!" Playing riddle guessing with this young master, Wen Jianxian, you''re definitely tired of living! "


    "After eating so much oily stuff, if I don''t use my brain now, I''m afraid the crown prince''s brain will turn into a decoration!" Wen Yuye flicked his sleeves and left.


    Zhong Fu was infuriated, "Wen Banxian, don''t use your ability to calculate and order around me! Let me tell you, even if your brain is just for show, your grandpa is still better than you! As long as I say it, you, Wen Half Immortal, can truly get to the top early! " Zhong Fu snapped out of his daze. The question was, who was the real culprit?


    However, Yuye was a stubborn donkey. He would never give an answer unless it was the last moment. Zhong Fu wanted to see if Wen Yuye could catch the murderer or not. If he could do so with just this little bit of evidence, then this Wen Half-Immortal must have some tricks up his sleeve! He suddenly felt that if he let Xu Qiuxian go to Zhao Jing''s side, wouldn''t he be able to help him a little? After all, outside the palace, the little emperor was standing alone without any help!


    This night was destined to not be peaceful.


    When his underlings reported that Zhong Fu had left the capital, Zhao Jing was slightly flustered. At this very moment, Zhao Jing was walking back and forth in his room. He sighed as he fiddled with the copper nut, thoughtfully playing with the lamp wick.


    "Why is the emperor unhappy instead?" Zhao Yuannan did not understand, "It''s late at night. Your majesty should rest! This Tutor should probably return tomorrow, and you''ll be unable to sleep at all then! "


    Zhao Jing gripped the copper coin in his hand tightly, "I don''t feel at ease at all. Zhongfu is not such an obedient person, yet you want him to leave just like that? Heh, is this still the Zhong Fu that Zhen knows? If he was so obedient, he wouldn''t have risked coming to the capital. I have a nagging feeling that this kid will be restless and ¡­


    Wei Shuge frowned and exchanged a glance with Zhao Yuannan. Hearing Zhao Jing''s words, Wei Shuge''s heart couldn''t help but thump. "His Majesty means that the crown prince may return?" However, with our men guarding the city gate, it will not be easy for us to enter! "


    Don''t forget, only a few people have actually seen Zhong Fu!" Zhao Jing put down the copper medallion and leaned against the soft couch, massaging his brow with a slight headache. "Furthermore, this Zhong Fu is dressed in the attire of a daughter. His appearance is pretty and charming, so it''s likely that no one will notice that he is a man. It''ll be easy for him to get away with it." "However, both Cobalt and Dongfang Caiming had seen him before. As long as he could draw a picture, even if he wore phoenix robes, it would be useless!


    "This servant will send people to keep an eye on the outside and outside of the capital. As long as they find traces of the crown prince, I will hide him first!" It''s been quite some time since I''ve had the chance to send it out. I definitely can''t let it fall into the hands of the Prime Minister''s Residence or the Supreme Fu Residence again! " Wei Shuge bowed.


    Zhao Jing nodded and Wei Shuge quickly left the room.


    "Is the emperor tired?" Zhao Yuannan asked in a low voice.


    "Big brother Nan, I can''t sleep, you talk to me!" Zhao Jing said.


    Zhao Yuannan nodded and smiled, "Alright! What does the Emperor want to say? "


    "Tell me about the interesting places outside the palace, or the late emperor''s matters." If it''s inconvenient for you, how about you tell me about it when you were young? " Zhao Jing smiled. "I want to know how the noble young masters of the capital grew up?" "It''s quite different from our countryside, right?"


    "This servant was born the crown prince, and has never suffered any setbacks!" Zhao Yuannan''s face was pale, and his five fingers were clenched tightly in his sleeves. His voice was a little choked with sobs, and he actually couldn''t continue. "Your majesty, it''s better not to say anything more!" It was painful to say.


    Zhao Jing nodded in understanding. "Does Elder Brother Nan know about what happened to my mother?"


    Zhao Yuannan was startled. "Esteemed Empress Dowager?" Empress Dowager, Liu Peiyu?! Speaking of which, she really did dare to love and hate. She was like a legendary girl, and when she entered the palace, her identity was already ¡­

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    Zhao Jing listened quietly as Zhao Yuanan talked about her mother, Liu Peiyu. Once glorified for a while, once pampered for six palaces, was demoted to a concubine and expelled from the palace. It was said that there was an unsolved case mixed up here, which later became a secret in the palace, and no one was allowed to bring it up again. As for what kind of case it was, more than a decade ago, Zhao Yuannan was still young and did not know.


    As Zhao Jing listened to Zhao Yuannan recount the events of the past, he suddenly felt as if he had returned to the Four Ming Mountain, the medicine hut, and before his master and grandmaster left. She looked at the flickering light and thought that if they were to travel all over the world now, they should be incomparably carefree! If he could meet someone like her in this life, who could risk his life to deal with her, Zhao Jing felt that his death would be worth it.


    Unfortunately, this palace wall had trapped her. She thought, she would never have such a chance in her life!


    A long silence followed after the occasional laughter from the Qian Yuan Palace.


    However, it was the same for the Nan Gong Residence. Xunfeng looked at Nangong Zhe who was standing in the courtyard and did not understand what was going on as he asked, "Your excellency, the Emperor has already ordered for you to cooperate with the Prime Minister''s Residence on the case of the freshman scholar. Now that the Prime Minister''s Residence has thrown out Wen Yuye, why do you stand by idly? That scholar had been inquiring about the oil seller for some reason. My lord, did he find out anything? "If we don''t act now, I''m afraid we''ll have to teach him how to seize the opportunity. You won''t be able to explain yourself in front of the Emperor!"


    "I have observed Wen Yuye!" Nangong Zhe looked back at him, "That day at the yamen''s entrance, I ran into him!" At that time, beside Wen Yuye, stood a "woman" who was not a woman.


    After the incident where the little Emperor cheated him, Nangong Zhe went through the whole matter from start to finish. From the perspective of a bystander, he could see everything clearly. The bends here are almost like solving a crime, and there is an inner connection to all of them, if you look at them. The emperor and Wen Yufeng were friends. Wen Yufeng had originally lived at Full Moon Restaurant, but it was also arranged by the emperor.


    So right now, Wen Yufeng had died, so the Emperor paid so much attention to him. Wen Yuye, as the elder brother of Wen Yufeng, had come to collect the corpse with a ''woman'' by his side. From then on, the ''woman'' by Wen Yuye''s side had disappeared, but the emperor had an ''additional woman'' by his side?! It didn''t matter if it was the same person, it was too much of a coincidence!


    But now, Nangong Zhe did not want to investigate any further. There were some things that would cause chaos if he continued to investigate them.


    "This person can make a name for himself in Wenchang County. I''m guessing he has some skills." Nangong Jiu said.


    Xunfeng scoffed with disdain. "He sure is impressive. He immediately went to the Prime Minister''s estate. I heard that he stayed there for a very long time, only leaving at night." "No one knows what he and the Prime Minister are talking about when they close the door. They might just be like a small marten on a hill!"


    "Not necessarily!" Nangong Zhe shook his head, "Before the weak becomes strong, they will have many feelings that they cannot control themselves. We have to give them a chance. Let''s give it a try.


    "Master, you mean that you have seen the people''s hearts in the long term?" See what kind of people''s hearts are these? " Xunfeng sighed, "I''m afraid that this person''s heart is greedy and lacking in popularity. At that time, he will definitely stir up trouble and collude with the Supreme Fu Estate and Prime Minister''s Estate to do those dirty things!"


    Nangong Zhe laughed deeply, "Why are you targeting him like this?"


    "I don''t like it." Xunfeng said, "I don''t know why, but this humble servant always feels fear in his heart, that kind of fear and panic! "It seems like with a glance, something was taken out from his body. I don''t like him!"


    "This means that this person''s eyes are extremely venomous!" Nangong Zhe flicked his sleeves and smiled, "Let him handle it. I think he found some traces and made mental preparations!"


    Xunfeng was stunned, "My lord, do you mean that he has found the murderer?"


    "Even if you didn''t find anything, you should at least have an idea. Otherwise, why would you ask about selling oil for no reason?" Nangong Zhe narrowed his eyes, "It''s best for him to be faster. Otherwise, Qi Yunshan will have no chance of survival the moment he returns!"


    "What do you mean, sir?" Xunfeng was puzzled. "Will the Imperial Tutor kill him when he returns?"


    "If we work together, there won''t be any problem. If it wasn''t... This will be troublesome. If I were to be expelled from the city, I will be dismissed from office. If I were to do that, I am afraid I will lose my life here! " Nangong Zhe lamented, "He is not investigating a case, he is saving himself! If he succeeded, he would become famous. If he failed, there would be nothing left of him. From the looks of his personality, he doesn''t seem to be someone who can compromise. "


    Xunfeng curled his lips, "I''m not sure about that. Maybe he''s wearing a pair of pants. "Outside, he''s only putting on an act for the emperor to see. Your excellency, you''ve truly been deceived by his appearance."


    "Anyone who can be fooled by their appearance is a hooligan!" Nangong Zhe turned around and went back to his room, "Just wait and see, this Wen Yuye is definitely not someone who is easy to deal with. He will know how to protect himself, and he will even have a foothold in the capital!"


    "He might be sent back tomorrow!" Xunfeng replied.


    Suddenly, Nangong Zhe laughed coldly, "Xunfeng, why don''t we make a bet. Let''s bet two taels of silver, shall we?"


    "My lord, I''m saving for my wife, can you not take money from me? "I only have that little bit of salary, and it''s been peeled off by you every day. I''m just short of selling my body!" Xunfeng said, "If you really want to drink, then wouldn''t it be fine to find a woman who knows how to brew wine? "At that time, I will feed you wine day and night. You don''t have to worry about money anymore!"


    Nangong Zhe rolled his eyes, "When did I ever steal your money? You always willingly made a bet! Just ask you, does this look like a bet with me? "I bet that this Wen Yuye won''t dare to make a move on Taizhuang!"


    "Make a move on the honored tutor?" Xunfeng was stunned.


    Nangong Zhe nodded.


    Xunfeng laughed, "Alright, Sir, you will lose for sure! Just Wen Yuye''s ninth level county magistrate was not as good as mine! At least I have a door supporting me behind my back, so I gave it to the Imperial Tutor, who didn''t even look at the face of a monk. However, Wen Yuye was not necessarily the same! A dead end! Two taels is two taels. When you lose, you are not allowed to go back on your word! Also, I want real gold and silver, please don''t give me a promissory note! "No!"


    "Just wait and see!" Nangong Zhe was elated. It was easy to fool a fool like Xunfeng, and he also had money to drink ¡­


    Seeing Nangong Zhe lying on the bed with his eyes closed and crossing his legs, Xunfeng turned around and left the room. Just as he stepped out of the door, he met A-Cui. A-Cui grabbed Xunfeng''s arm and led him to a quiet place. "Why aren''t you going back yet?"


    "Then why are you still up so late?" Xunfeng asked.


    "Aren''t you still the husband of that person? You don''t need to care!" A-Cui rolled her eyes, looked around with her big buck teeth, "Oh yeah, I couldn''t hear it clearly just now, did you and young master make a bet again?"


    "Let''s bet two taels of silver. Moreover, this time, I dare to guarantee it. My lord is definitely going to lose!"


    Right after Xunfeng finished speaking, A-Cui held her face in pain, "How many times have you done this? Why don''t you teach me a lesson? When have you not been scammed clean by my young master? " She rolled her eyes and glared at him. "How can you marry a wife when you''re like this?"


    "This time, I will definitely win!" Xunfeng vowed solemnly, "Ah Cui, don''t worry, your Young Master won''t win this time! Just you wait, I''ll save up enough money to marry you! I can definitely save up enough money. "


    A''Cui pouted. "Actually, I''m not asking for any betrothal gifts from you ¡­"


    "I don''t want to let you down!" Xunfeng stared at her and smiled, "Don''t worry, it''s fine!"


    "You must be careful when you hear that the honored tutor is coming back." "Now that the emperor has summoned the Imperial Tutor back to the capital to interrogate them, it''s no wonder that all of you are provoked. You supervisors of this case will not have a good ending!" A''Cui looked at him worriedly, "Xunfeng, if you encounter any difficulties, please don''t carry it all on your shoulders. The sky is falling and my family''s young master is still holding onto it, it''s not your turn, do you hear me?"


    "I''m listening!" Xunfeng grinned and said, "Then I''ll go back first. I''ll come to collect the bet tomorrow. I''ve lost to him so many times, this time, I must take out the lord''s wine money! "


    "Be careful on the way!" A''Cui said.


    Xunfeng nodded his head and turned around as he walked, "Hurry back and rest!"


    Ah Cui smiled helplessly, sending Xunfeng off with her eyes.


    "Are you addicted to listening in the corner?" She turned around with her hands on her hips.


    The granny sweeper yawned and left, "Can''t you get up in the middle of the night and go to a latrine? Who knows what you boys and girls are talking about here? My family''s Young Master ¡­ Just open your eyes and look! Your underling is already about to get married and have children, you must be trying your best to show off! "


    Ah Cui harrumphed twice, "Don''t go overboard, don''t take Xunfeng for a joke!"


    "Yes, yes, yes, that''s your darling!" The granny sweeping the floor looked at her sleepily, "Ah Cui, will you go back to sleep? Don''t be so excited to see your lover that you can''t sleep! Besides, when are you going to take those random things off your face? "Say, if you were to take them all down, then this young mistress of the Nangong family might be yours. You ¡­"


    "You still say that?" Ah Cui rolled her eyes, "You don''t want to sleep anymore, right?" "Then accompany me to count the stars!"


    "I''m not free!" The granny sweeper ran away.


    A''Cui touched her face, pouting slightly. "Do you think I want to do this?" She let out a long breath and helplessly looked at the night sky. The moonlight was extremely beautiful!


    A night without incident!


    She didn''t know when Zhao Jing fell asleep. She only knew that when he woke up, Zhao Yuannan was no longer there. He was staring at her with his eyes wide open. How to describe this look? It was like a person who was about to starve to death suddenly seeing a piece of delicious, scalding red braised pork. He really wanted to swallow the whole piece of meat whole.


    In that instant, Zhao Jing was scared witless. He immediately shrunk like a hedgehog as he leaned against a corner of the soft couch. Even his breathing became a little ragged. "When did Father Zhong and Father Zhong arrive?" "Why can''t I feel it?"


    "The emperor sleeps very peacefully. This subject has deliberately suppressed his footsteps to enter, but luckily, he didn''t disturb the emperor''s sleep. The emperor sleeps very peacefully!" Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes. "In your dreams ¡­" Did you dream of being the prince''s son? "


    Zhao Jing wrapped himself in a blanket. "What was I dreaming about him for?"


    "Drink with the emperor, or maybe it''s a storm or a snow moon!" Dong Fangming''s words were laced with unknown emotions, "You can''t bear to part with him, he can''t bear to part with you. In the end, the two of them are the only ones who don''t want to part with you!"


    "Stop!" Zhao Jing pursed his lips, rubbing his eyes as he looked at Dongfang Wenming. "Did you not wake up in the end, or did I not wake up?" What do you mean, unwilling to part with your family? "It''s not like they''re a couple. Father Zhong''s words are really harsh!"


    "It''s too ear-piercing!" Dongfang Wenming''s face darkened. He smiled coldly as he sat on the edge of the soft couch. "Then this humble subject will tell the emperor something unpleasant, such as a famous prince who doesn''t know what''s good for him!"


    Zhao Jing frowned as his heart sank. "You don''t know what''s good for you?!" Crap, could it be ¡­

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    The expression on Zhao Jing''s face disappeared in a flash. However, her perception was as sharp as the east, so how could she let the slightest fluctuation of emotions on her face? There was still Zhong Fu in this girl''s heart. Otherwise, how could she become like this upon hearing these words? She had never been nervous for anyone before. The two of them had only met a few times, and Zhong Fu was a ruffian, so what was the good of it?


    Dongfang Wenming thought for a bit. Some people''s good points were hard for others to say, only the people around them knew. He wondered when Zhao Jing had found out about Zhong Fu''s condition. Dongfang Wenming tightened his sleeve and looked at her thoughtfully. He didn''t say anything for a long time. He sat on the edge of the soft couch, contemplating deeply. Zhao Jing was flustered, his heart pounding furiously.


    "Father Zhong ¡­" The little girl opened her mouth. From Dongfang Wenming''s perspective, she wanted to plead on behalf of Zhong Fu.


    Dongfang Wenming''s heart was inexplicably agitated. He slowly withdrew his gaze from her body, looking like he was sitting upright. His expression was indifferent and there was not a single trace of emotion on his face, "What do you want to say? Just let it go like that? I can forget about it, but does Qi Yunshan agree? What about the Prime Minister''s Estate? With a word from Cobb, "Long live the Emperor," did the Emperor really think he was willing to give in to you? "Childish!"


    Zhao Jing pouted at him, "Then what do you think we should do? I was the one who gifted him to you, using Nangong Zhe''s hand to avoid arousing suspicion and allowing the Prime Minister''s Residence to interfere. Now that Nangong Zhe is prepared, what can I do? Since we can''t repeat the same old trick, I have no other choice. "Father Zhong only wants to scold me. If I have the free time, I might as well help me clean up this mess. After all these years, hasn''t Father Zhong gotten used to helping me clean up?"


    "So the Emperor took habit for granted?" The East looked at her coldly.


    The little girl humphed but didn''t say anything. After a while, she lifted the blanket and got off the bed, disappearing into the dragon bed. The bed today was made using the best materials, so that it wouldn''t collapse with just one palm from him! She wrapped herself in the blanket, only revealing a pair of eyes that were staring straight at him.


    Dongfang Wenming rubbed his glabella, he cursed a bit, but wasn''t he happy? [Is this little girl trying to go up to the sky?] He stood with his hands behind his back and looked coldly at Zhao Jing on the bed. "Does the emperor plan on being a hands-off manager who will hand over the entire matter to this humble subject to handle?"


    "You ¡­ Will we still be able to send him away like we did in Jiangbei? " Zhao Jing asked in a low voice, "Even if I have to hand it over to the people of Phoenix City!" As the Zhong Family''s promise fell into the hands of Qi Yunshan and Cobb, I''d rather have it from you! At least with Father Zhong, he will do his best to protect me, but they ¡­ "You want my life to be far more important than mine!"


    "It''s good that Your Majesty understands!" Dongfang Wenming narrowed his eyes, "That kid, Zhongfu, is a stubborn donkey, and his temper is carved from the same mold as his father." Thus, sending him away was just a matter of treatment. If he didn''t know the reason for his visit to the capital, then the nine head oxen might not be able to pull him away! You must know, if Qi Yunshan wants to take the risk and force Zhong Fu to be the proton in the capital, then the enmity between the Emperor and Phoenix City will erupt! "


    Zhao Jing nodded as his face paled. "I understand!"


    "The Emperor doesn''t understand!" Dongfang Wenming said, "You don''t understand how ruthless Zhong Zhangtian is. If he comes to the capital, I''m afraid ¡­"


    Zhao Jing''s body subconsciously shrunk back. "I am Zhong Fu''s friend. Even if his father doesn''t look at the Buddhist Sangha, he still has to look at the Buddhist Sangha!"


    "His father dotes on him, but you have to understand that no matter who does it in Grand Xia, the world is still the world." Dongfang Wenming turned around and left, "Qi Yunshan is on his way back, the emperor has been causing trouble elsewhere, but this official will clean up the mess for you!"


    As he said this, he was already out the door.


    Zhou Zhizhi was waiting outside the door, "Master!"


    "Have you checked it out?" Dongfang Xi asked as he walked.


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiqian nodded, "They are together now. The news will be locked in the Full Moon Residence as much as possible, and no one will dare to reveal it!"


    "The paper cannot hold the fire. Cobb will know soon enough!" Dongfang Wenyi''s eyes were cold. "I''m afraid we won''t be able to leave this time!"


    Where else could Zhong Fu run to when Cobb called him from the city and Qiyun Mountain outside the city? Once Qi Yunshan found out about Zhong Fu and Zhao Jing''s relationship, he would understand that he had no way to interfere. Since that was the case, he might as well stir up some trouble and forget about falling into the lake! Ten thousand li away from Phoenix City, that Zhong Zhangtian had always been headstrong, so he only believed in the truth and didn''t believe in anyone''s explanation! The so-called truth was probably the fact that Zhong Fu would become a proton in the near future!


    Zhou Zhizi panicked a little as he hurriedly followed behind Dongfang Wenming. He could only curse in his heart: "An inconsiderate little emperor, why are you messing with me?" This was a good thing. The lord had planned to quietly bring the people out from the palace and send them back to Phoenix City under the watchful eyes of Qi Yunshan while they were still busy returning to the city. This time, he was going to be messed up by the little emperor. Not only was he going to mess things up, he was also going to use a few more sh * t sticks to stir things up. This was completely hopeless!


    As soon as Dongfang Wenming left, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan hurriedly entered the house. Zhao Yuannan closed the door behind him. Wei Shuge walked up to Zhao Jing with a flustered expression. "Your majesty, something terrible has happened. I''m the crown prince of the Duke''s estate ¡­"


    "He returned to the city!" Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes.


    Wei Shuge was stunned for a moment before she slowly squatted in front of Zhao Jing''s bed. "Did the Regent know?"


    Zhao Jing nodded. "He helped me clean up this mess!" Qi Yunshan would be returning to the city very soon. If he didn''t send his men out before then, Cobb would probably call for them to move on. There was also the culprit behind this string of murders. He probably wasn''t going to stay idle either, so this time ¡­ I''m afraid I''ve caused a huge disaster. " She looked fixedly at Wei Shuge, "Shuge, did I do wrong? "I should believe that the reason why the East is unfathomable is that he was able to let off Zhong Fu in Jiangbei. It is likely that he did not wish for Zhong Fu to land in Ke Bo Ling''s hands. If I did not make the decision this time ¡­"


    "Your majesty!" Zhao Yuannan interrupted her, "Even the emperor would not have expected such an outcome. Who knew that the heir to the Duke''s Mansion was such a clown!"


    "If I knew this would happen, I would have tied him up and thrown him back to Phoenix City!" Wei Shuge narrowed her eyes. "It''s my fault. I thought everything would be fine if I could just send him out. Who knew he would come back so soon!?" Qi Yunshan will be here soon, it will not be so easy to send them out! "


    "The people of the Prime Minister''s Estate have been keeping an eye out for any movements in the city, especially the Regent''s Estate. They were originally looking for Zhong Fu, so ¡­" Zhao Jing took a deep breath. "This Emperor has made a mistake!" "I''ve always felt that I could do these things well, but only in the end did I realize that my abilities were insufficient to do this!"


    Zhao Yuannan choked with sobs. "His Majesty has done very well! Think about two years ago, we had nothing, not even our own lives. But now, have you all survived? "


    The three of them looked at each other in dismay. Wei Shuge lowered her voice and said, "She''s at Full Moon Restaurant!"


    Zhao Jing raised his head and Wei Shuge added, "Together with Wen Yuye!"


    Upon hearing this, Zhao Jing suddenly recalled the unspoken words of the East. If he wanted to send Zhong Fu out, he would need to know Zhong Fu''s true purpose in coming to the capital. Zhong Fu and Wen Yuye? Wen Yuye and Zhong Fu? Zhao Jing frowned slightly. "These two shouldn''t have some kind of unspeakable secret, right?" Zhong Fu returned to the capital to look for Wen Yuye? Wen Yuye hid the Zhong Fu? "Two people ¡­"


    "Your majesty, what are you muttering about?" Zhao Yuannan asked.


    Zhao Jing snapped out of his daze. "N-nothing!" It was just a guess, but he felt goosebumps all over his body. Forget it, she had better think about what she should prepare for Qi Yunshan''s return!


    A headache! What a headache!


    The weird thing was that the mountain collapsed in the afternoon, causing the Imperial Tutor to be unable to return to the city. He had to wait for the rocks to move before he could continue on his journey. In other words, the collapse of this mountain had given Zhao Jing and the others some time to rest.


    Zhao Jing pondered. Could it be that the East wasn''t clear?


    However, when Dongfang Wenming heard this news, he only frowned, but didn''t say anything. Zhou Zhiqian knew very well that this order did not come from his master. It had nothing to do with the Regent''s Mansion. Of course, it couldn''t possibly be the words of the Prime Minister''s Estate. Qi Yunshan and Ke Bo Ling were people with the same pants, how could they go back on their word? The question was, who was it?


    "Wen Rusheng?" Zhao Jing stared blankly at him for a long time. "Why is he looking for me?"


    Wei Shuge handed over the note. "This servant doesn''t know either. The person just sent you a message."


    Zhao Jing opened the slip of paper and saw that it read: "Long time no see, long time no see. I''m looking forward to it!"


    These few words were concise and concise. He didn''t say what the matter was, nor did he have any other intentions, but it made him feel at ease to let others read it. Zhao Jing handed the paper slip to Wei Shuge. "Burn it and leave no trace behind." "Since Qi Yunshan will not be able to return in a couple of days, I shall have to ask Wen Rusheng to do something for me in the future when I am out on a trip. You can''t be negligent!"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge nodded and burned the note to help Zhao Jing change clothes.


    This time, Wen Rusheng was invited to a tea house. The tea house was somewhat secluded and quiet. Since everyone was listening to books in the main hall, she went up the stairs to the private room. When he pushed the door open and entered, Wen Rusheng was sitting by the window. There was a faint glow of worry between her brows. His face was gloomy as he thoughtfully looked out of the window. His white clothes were like lotuses, and for a moment, he felt as if he had transcended the mortal world.


    Wen Rusheng heard the commotion and slowly looked back at the door with a cup in hand. The moment he saw Zhao Jing, his lips curved up into a smile. "You''re here!" It was as if he had been friends for many years. His voice was calm and familiar, but it felt very comfortable. He was a very comfortable person.


    Zhao Jing sat down, completely different from his sickly appearance. Although Zhao Jing''s face was pale, his youth''s demeanor was refined and refined. The two years of pampered living in the palace had caused her to exude a modesty and elegance that ordinary people would not have. Zhao Jing lowered his head and looked at the plum blossoms floating in the cup. He brought the tip of his nose close to smell the faint plum blossoms'' fragrance and took a sip. His lips revealed a faint sweetness, sweet but not greasy.


    "Plum blossom tea?" "Why is it sweet?" Zhao Jing didn''t understand.


    "I put some sugar in!" Wen Rusheng smiled and said, "I was wondering if someone as active as you would like to eat sweets!"


    Zhao Jing nodded. "I really like it!" Instead, he asked, "What business do you have with me today?"


    Wen Rusheng coughed lightly and looked at her tenderly, "If there''s nothing important, I can''t look for you? I don''t have many friends in the capital, so I feel lonely after a while. Right now, you are the only one who is close to me, so ¡­ " He began to cough again, his face as pale as paper. "Brother Zijing, do you know what it''s like to be alone?"


    "Don''t you have brothers and sisters?" Zhao Jingzhong was stunned.


    Wen Rusheng shook his head and said faintly, "I do. How about you?"


    Zhao Jing laughed bitterly. "At least you still have some relatives, but I ¡­"


    Upon hearing this, Wen Rusheng could only smile at her in a somewhat strange manner.

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    "It''s good to have no siblings. Didn''t the storyteller say so? Wealthy families have many grudges, and heirs have many unfilial descendants. The golden, silver, and white eyes were dazzled by the splendor of wealth and prosperity. "We cannot end our brotherhood, no matter how unjust we are!" Wen Rusheng took a sip of tea and said indifferently. His tone was very calm, but his expression was somewhat indifferent.


    Zhao Jing looked at him, feeling that there was something hidden within his words that was difficult to understand. He couldn''t explain it clearly, but when they heard his words, they felt an inexplicable sense of sadness. "You seem to ¡­"


    "Wu Er, just a moment of sadness!" Wen Rusheng put down the cup in his hand, "Zijing doesn''t mind! "I''m not in good health, so I''m always feeling sad and sad. It''s hard to avoid showing off!"


    "It''s the truth!" Zhao Jing laughed, "It''s just that you have some deep feelings for them! "Alright, let''s not talk about these sorrowful matters. Since you are looking for me to reminisce about the past, then we should talk about something interesting. For example, do you have any other good things in your Plum Garden recently?"


    "Didn''t I already give you all the good things?" Wen Rusheng coughed softly and looked up at her with a smile.


    Zhao Jing looked at his bright eyes, and his heart also brightened up. "Your sickness hasn''t healed yet? Do you want me to find my doctor for you to see? "


    "No matter which family''s doctor it is, it''s useless. This is something that''s been brought about by my mother''s womb. Unless you find my mother and have her give me a new birth!" Wen Rusheng was interested.


    was amused, "I never thought that Brother Wen would have such a casual side!"


    "What, in the eyes of the Zijing, am I, Wen Rusheng, a cold-faced and heartless person?" Wen Rusheng looked at her.


    Zhao Jing curled his lips, "Of course, this is the first time seeing your servants, I really thought that this master was not easy to deal with, who knew that he was a gentle and refined gentleman. "My apologies!" Saying so, he picked up the cup of tea, "Can I give you a toast myself?" She actually quite liked this plum tea, mixed with the sweet fragrance of the plum blossoms. Life was too tough, so she liked to eat sweet things. Sweet things made people happy, made people happy.


    Wen Rusheng laughed gently, "Such a childish laugh!"


    "I''m not young either. I''ll be thirteen after the new year." Thirteen dances, my family must be worried about! " Zhao Jing frowned, "Are you married?"


    Wen Rusheng choked on the tea, he started to cough coldly, and the scenery around him turned blurry, "Young Noble, don''t be anxious! Slow down! "Slow down!"


    "I ¡­" Zhao Jing was startled, "You asked the wrong question?"


    "No!" Wen Rusheng waved his hand, "It''s just a sudden question, that''s why I was so shocked!" His face turned red and white from coughing, "With my body, I''m afraid no young lady would dare to marry me! Aren''t you afraid of being widowed after marrying? "


    "How could that be?" Zhao Jing shook his head, "Brother Wen has such a family matter, and is so gentle, I think the lady that wants to marry you can go from your position in the Plum Plaza to the city gates! Don''t speak nonsense again, I know how to judge a person by his appearance. I think that Brother Wen would definitely be able to live for a hundred years! "


    "To live for a hundred years, do I have to protect you?" Wen Rusheng ridiculed, "Zijing is so kind, to be able to be magnanimous to others. Even though he knew that it wasn''t real, he still rejoiced from the bottom of his heart. I don''t want to take a wife because I don''t want to implicate innocent people. It''s good to be alive, and to be able to have two or three good friends every once in a while.


    Zhao Jing let out a light breath, "Hearing you say this, I feel at ease! At the very least, you can still decide on your own in such a marriage, but I can''t! There are too many people at home who are like wolves and tigers, I am not free! "


    "There will be one sooner or later!" Wen Rusheng looked at her meaningfully, "Oh right, Zijing, you ¡­"


    Knocking sounds came from outside the door as Wen Rusheng took a look at the scenery between his eyebrows with a slight frown.


    "He probably came to deliver some snacks!" The scenery bowed, then turned around and walked towards the door.


    Wen Rusheng looked at the sky outside, it was gray and it looked like it was about to rain, the wind was strong, and the cold wind made people feel uncomfortable. He began to cough again. Previously, he had opened the window to take a breath of fresh air, but now he reached out his hand with some annoyance, as if he was trying to close the window.


    "Are you cold?" Zhao Jing took the initiative, "I''ll go check!"


    But just as he said that, the outside was thrown into chaos, Zhao Jing''s mind went into a daze, he had already clenched his fists, and stared coldly at the door. The scenery did not return, nor did Li Heng, who stood outside the door, make any sound.


    Zhao Yuannan was overwhelmed with shock, "What''s going on?"


    "Assassins!" Lee Yiheng''s voice suddenly erupted outside the door.


    Before Zhao Jing could react, he was already pushed down by Wen Rusheng under the window. With a "sou" sound, a cold arrow flew past her face, grazed past Wen Rusheng''s shoulder and smashed into the floor. With a crisp sound, Zhao Jing''s eyes fiercely widened.


    Assassin?


    How could there be an assassin?


    "Wen Rusheng?" Zhao Jing panicked.


    Wen Rusheng endured the pain and flipped her over, gritting his teeth as he grabbed onto her hand, "Don''t move, I''m not here for you! They want to kill me! " While speaking, Wei Shuge had already rolled to Zhao Jing''s side. He grabbed both Zhao Jing and Wen Rusheng and pushed them to the corner of the wall. The table was in front of them, forming a safe triangle.


    "Don''t move!" Wei Shuge glanced at Zhao Yuannan who was lying on the side of the screen, not daring to move, his eyes cold and sharp, "Hui Sheng, don''t move!"


    Even if Zhao Yuannan wanted to, he did not dare move, and stealthily shot arrows from all directions, as though he wanted to turn the place into a hornet''s nest, the formation of the array followed him to the battlefield, where the enemies would fly at with thousands of arrows. It was a spectacular and terrifying scene, causing people to not be able to move an inch.


    From time to time, the arrow would pierce the table, startling Zhao Jing and Wen Rusheng who were standing at the back. Their expressions had long changed. Although Zhao Jing had experienced a lot of things, this was his first time seeing such a scene. In the end, she was still a woman. She was only twelve or thirteen years old, and her entire body was trembling.


    Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something, and turned to look at Wen Rusheng''s shoulder in panic. Fresh blood continued to seep through Wen Rusheng''s fingers. The back of his fingers, along with the sleeves, were all dyed red with blood. How shocking was this scene?


    Zhao Jing quickly tore off a piece of clothing, "Let me help you wrap it up!"


    "There''s poison on the arrow!" Wen Rusheng''s face turned white, and her lips turned green, "Luckily the poison wasn''t serious, so don''t be busy, and quickly take your men and leave this place! "Remember, don''t worry about me."


    "Stupid!" Zhao Jing pulled apart his sleeves, the wound was not deep, but the poison could increase the flow of blood, causing blood to spurt out uncontrollably, as though wanting to kill people, "Shuge! What about Shuge? "


    "Young master, stay here and don''t move. This servant will take care of them!" Wei Shuge frowned, his entire body was filled with killing intent.


    Zhao Jing nodded, as he tightly held onto Wen Rusheng''s wound. "Go quickly!"


    Wei Shuge nodded, she suddenly jumped up, and just at that moment, she broke out of the window with a ''bang''. A wave of miserable wails sounded out from outside. If she dared to hurt her young master, it would be weird if she didn''t tear these scum into pieces! Wei Shuge normally did not take action, but the moment he attacked he wanted to see blood. The masters of the Demon Palace only trained in extremely poisonous martial arts, their methods were definitely ruthless.


    Wei Shuge tore a black-clothed archer into two pieces in the middle of the street. That aura, even if Luosha from the Underworld saw it, his hands and feet would still tremble, let alone these petty people. Under her hands, it didn''t even take one move before it was torn to shreds on the spot. The sight of broken limbs filled the street had intimidated all the men in black. They were quivering with their bows and arrows, and before they could even lift their bows and shoot, they were already drenched in blood!


    Jing Ji Fu, Division of Soldiers and Horsemen, he hurriedly rushed over.


    Dongfang Weiming stood far away with an extremely dark complexion. Her sharp eyes swept across the bloody streets as the veins on her neck bulged.


    Zhou Zhiji knew that his master was angry, and angry at that! There was actually someone holding a saber and stabbing at the feet of the Son of Heaven. Other people did not know who the people in the teahouse were, but Zhou Zhiji was well aware that they were the young ancestors that his master had helped! Every time the ancestor of the clan who caused trouble came out of the palace, whenever master had nothing urgent to do, he would just stay here and watch from afar. Today, something big happened, but no matter how big the matter was, one could not let the people from the Regent''s Mansion take action, in order to avoid provoking the people from the Prime Minister''s Estate.


    "Go investigate!" Dongfang Weiming ordered.


    Zhou Zhiji turned and left, this could not be delayed, if not Master would become furious! Before leaving, Zhou Zhiji secretly took a peek, and realized that Dongfang Weiming was still staring at the direction of Bright Moon House. It could be seen that this group of bastards had made a huge fuss, they dared to touch the ground because of age, they were simply courting death!


    The commotion on the street was so great that it could not be concealed.


    Fortunately, Ke Bozhao did not plan to come personally, but this time, his heart was thumping hard. Qi Yunshan was about to return, but this kind of thing had happened. Could it be that Dongfang Weiming planned to retake the Jing Ji Fu before the honored tutor returned? One must know that in the capital, where such a huge case had occurred, the defenses of the Jing Ji Fu had been lost. If Dongfang Weiming was not involved, the concealment would pass.


    But would Dongfang Weiming let go of such a good opportunity?


    Definitely not!


    Not only was there Jing Ji Fu, there was also the Division of Military Horses and Horses. As long as Dongfang Weiming borrowed the name of questioning, his sin was truly unforgivable!


    Suddenly, Ke Bozhao seemed to have thought of something and turned around to ask Fuzi, "Where is the emperor?"


    Fuzi was startled, "This lord''s question is strange, the emperor is obviously in the palace, what''s wrong?"


    "Go investigate!" Ke Bozhao''s heart was thumping hard, "The Little Emperor likes to run around, it''s fine if he is in the palace, but if he is ¡­" He slightly straightened his body, then this Jing Ji Fu really cannot be preserved!


    "Yes sir!" Fuzi ran off quickly.


    Sighing lightly, Ke Bozhao turned to his trusted aide and said, "Go watch on the streets, if anyone from the Regent''s Mansion appears, report to me anytime! "If there is none ¡­" If not, then he was dead for sure!


    The servants quickly left, heading straight for the streets.


    On the chaotic street, large numbers of soldiers hurried over. The sounds of their armor and footsteps were like a pot of porridge. The man in black retreated in a sorry state, leaving behind only blood and severed limbs. The scene was truly shocking.


    Lee Yiheng rushed into the private room with blood dripping all over his body, and knelt on the ground in panic, "Your majesty, please forgive me, this subject was unlucky in protecting you, this subject shall be punished with ten thousand deaths!" As he spoke, he kowtowed a few times.


    With wounds all over his body, his legs went soft and he kneeled on the ground, not daring to raise his head again.


    Zhao Yuannan had already rushed over, "Your majesty, where are your injuries? "Your majesty?"


    Zhao Jing''s hand was covered in blood, but it was not hers, it was all from the wound on Wen Rusheng''s shoulder. She stared fixedly at Wen Rusheng, both of their faces were pale white, the moment their four eyes met, she saw a crack in Wen Rusheng''s eyes, and then she saw her own shadow in the crack, and only her own shadow!


    "Your majesty?!" Wen Rusheng''s hand gently covered the back of the hand she was pressing on his wound with, as if there was an unknown emotion in her voice, which was slightly trembling. He looked at her, choked, and said again, "My lord!"

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    Zhao Jing stood in the private room that was a mess, looking at the servants kneeling on the ground, everyone was kowtowing to her. To her, this haughty appearance was not what she wanted. All the kneeling was just an illusion that blinded the eyes of others. In fact, what she wanted to do the most was to cut off the strings behind her back and get rid of this puppet.


    "This is great!" Zhao Jing opened his mouth, and looked at the blood on his hands, "Beijing, there is actually such a rotten thing under my feet. Look, it''s on the outside, is it nice? Is that good! " she shouted.


    In the blink of an eye, everyone trembled. "Your majesty, please calm your anger!"


    "Calm down?" Zhao Jing was filled with anger, how could he quell it? She scoffed twice, "You all think that with ten thousand arrows flying at once, this Chaotic Blades shouldn''t be a big deal, right? In any case, I can still stand here today, so can this matter be reduced to a minor one and reduced to a minor one? "I ask, if I were to die here today, what would happen to all of you?"


    "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" Everyone cheered.


    "I didn''t say ''long live''. I almost died here, what''s the point of ''long live''?" It''s all because of you bunch of trash, the capital''s most heavily fortified land, and you don''t even have this little bit of defense! It is only right for you all to commit the crime of killing people with your swords in broad daylight! " Zhao Jing bellowed.


    As a result, no one could stay any longer. If they sat down together, how many people would die? All of them brought their families along. Could it be that they were going to exterminate the nine families? But the emperor was still the emperor, the emperor was a puppet in front of his aides, the commoners and even the people, in front of their eyes, Zhao Jing was the heaven, the king of Da Xia, the king of the entire world!


    coughed softly, and accompanied by his hoarse voice, "This commoner is guilty, My Emperor, please forgive me! Long live the Emperor! "


    Zhao Jing was startled, he looked at Wen Rusheng who was deep in thought, and a look of doubt appeared on his face. She glanced back at Wei Shuge, but Wei Shuge lowered his eyes and did not say a word. Seeing that, Zhao Jing straightened his body, "Your efforts in saving me have helped. If not for Young Noble Wen just now, I''m afraid that we would have already died. I reward and punish you well, I will not harass the wicked, and I will not mistreat the good! "


    "Your Majesty, please tell me this humble commoner is guilty!" Wen Rusheng''s face was as white as paper, he knelt there and looked at the crumbling illusion. However, he was always refined, so even if his body was extremely unwell, he still knelt there and maintained a respectful posture, "This matter was caused by this commoner. Actually, it has nothing to do with the Emperor. This humble commoner is willing to die to atone for his crimes! "


    "It has nothing to do with you?" Zhao Jing glanced at Zhao Yuannan.


    Zhao Yuannan understood and quickly walked to Wen Rusheng''s side, "In order to save the emperor, Young Master Wen, you should go and treat him quickly!" As he said that, he gave the scenery a glance, and immediately picked Wen Rusheng up, "Young master, there''s poison on this arrow, if we continue delaying, there might be trouble!"


    The word ''poison'' on the arrow scared everyone present so much that their faces turned blue. Alright, the assassins came prepared and the arrows were poisoned, that was really something! Fortunately, the emperor was fine. If there really was an accident, then the sky would fall and the earth would collapse!


    For a time, no one dared to speak. Other than kneeling there, they couldn''t think of any other way.


    Suddenly, Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened. He immediately covered his mouth and nose with his hands, and started to cough violently. Surprised, Wei Shuge hastily stepped forward to support him, "Your majesty? Your Majesty, what happened to you? "Your majesty?"


    Zhao Jing''s hand grabbed onto Wei Shuge''s wrist with force. Wei Shuge immediately understood, and anxiously shouted twice, "Your majesty? Is the Emperor wounded somewhere? "


    Zhao Jing''s body was already stained with blood. Although the majority of the blood came from Wen Rusheng, any outsider would truly be shocked to the core. It was hard to tell if it was her own blood or someone else''s blood that had splashed onto her body. Now that Zhao Jing''s face was pale white, it made people even more terrified. The arrow was poisoned. Could the emperor have been careless and fallen for it? How could they do that? What''s good?


    Zhao Jing ordered, "Immediately send Young Master Wen back to the Fanghua House, have the imperial doctors head to the Fanghua House to treat Young Master Wen! Then, Zhao Jing laid his body on the table, "This matter, must be thoroughly investigated. I would like to see who it is that wants to kill kings? "


    "Yes sir!" Everyone said in unison.


    Zhao Jing left in a hurry, the assassination attempt on the Emperor''s Weiming was a huge matter, and today, the entire capital was under martial law, searching door to door for the assassin''s whereabouts. For a moment, the entire capital was in chaos. It was impossible for the people to not know of such a huge commotion. Right now, after the tea break, they were talking about this assassination attempt. When the Imperial Tutor was about to return to the capital for his trial, the mountain collapsed, preventing him from entering the city.


    No one would believe it if they said there was no connection at all!


    In the alley, they kept Zhong Fu firmly in the carriage, not allowing him to move an inch. The expression on Wen Yuye''s face was extremely unsightly. The carriage stopped at the entrance of the alley, and Wen Yuye lifted the carriage''s curtain to block the carriage as he coldly watched the emperor''s carriage swiftly leaving. When it happened, Wen Yuye was the first to arrive. He was just here to watch the show, he did not plan to mix in with the crowd, and did not have the guts to do so.


    Those who could assassinate the emperor didn''t care about their lives. They were either the ones who were high and mighty. Otherwise, who would dare to assassinate him in the streets after taking the heart of a bear?


    "Wen, let go of me!" Zhong Fu clenched his teeth, "If anything happens to him, I won''t forgive you!"


    "Don''t worry, the emperor has a capable man by his side. He won''t be able to injure him." Wen Yuye put down the carriage curtain and indicated for them to let go.


    As soon as he let go of the road, Zhong Fu crawled up from the ground in an extremely sorry state, "I''m warning you, if you dare make a move against me again, this young master will definitely skin you alive one day! "Wen, let''s part ways here. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other!" With that, he got up and walked out of the car.


    "Do you want to go out now in the hands of Jing Ji Fu or in the hands of Regent''s Mansion?" Wen Yuye asked coldly.


    Zhong Fu stared back at him blankly.


    "You don''t need to look at me like that. The liveliness is over. The emperor has returned to the palace. Now, Noble Heir has another choice, and that is to pick the one that you think is the least dangerous. " Wen Yuye said in an indifferent manner, "Of course, you can also enter the palace. "I reckon with the emperor''s personality, he''ll be able to push you to the ground and beat you half to death!"


    After all, the emperor had even rolled in the throne room, so what did fighting a Noble Heir amount to?


    Zhong Fu sat back down. Don''t say it, Zhao Jing that brat would really make a move! Taking a deep breath, Zhong Fu scratched his head in annoyance, "Fortuneteller Wen, what exactly do you mean? "Bring me to the scene, but don''t let me save her. If the young Emperor finds out, he''ll definitely blame me for being such a disloyal friend!"


    "Loyalty is not something to show off. When you left the capital and returned to your Phoenix City, to the Emperor, it was nothing but loyalty. But now, you have returned!" Wen Yuye said as her eyes darkened, "Today''s matter was so strange, I kept having the feeling that someone was covering our Qi Family, but how do we grasp the timing to predict that our emperor would definitely be able to leave the palace?"


    Zhong Fu was dumbstruck, "You mean the little emperor has spies by his side? Oh no, if that''s the case, then isn''t he in danger? "


    "That palace maid by the emperor''s side has great kung fu skills. She is not someone an ordinary person can contend with, so you don''t have to worry about her!" Wen Yuye rubbed his forehead, "It really is something complicated, it happens again and again before it''s peaceful, I wonder how this matter will turn out! Before the tutor had returned, the emperor had almost been assassinated. Was it a deliberate warning to the emperor, or was it a coincidence? "


    "How can there be so many coincidences in this world? It must be a scheme!" Zhong Fu clenched his teeth, "This Qi Yunshan is too ambitious. When we cannot return to the capital, we can use this chance to clear his mind of the matter, so we sent people to assassinate the Emperor! "What a vicious old fogey. If I see him again in the future, I will definitely teach him a good lesson!"


    Wen Yuye raised his eyebrows and looked at him, "The young master from Phoenix City is different, even if he says words that weigh a thousand kilograms, it would make people tremble in fear!"


    "Stop f * cking mocking me. Do you think I can''t tell?" Zhong Fu let out a long breath, "Oh right, when the Emperor went out, did he have any injuries? Aunt Wei is indeed powerful, but ¡­ "


    "Come on, it''s fine!" Wen Yuye said, "Your Majesty is doing well! The pace is quite fast, and there doesn''t seem to be any injury! "


    "There are no internal injuries!" Zhong Fu was anxious.


    Wen Yuye frowned, and looked at Zhong Fu: "I roughly understand."


    "Understand what?" Zhong Fu suddenly grabbed his wrist, "Could it be that you know who the murderer is?"


    Wen Yuye chuckled, "I''m saying, I roughly understand why Noble Heir still refuses to leave despite coming to the capital!" In the darkness, he stared at Zhong Fu with shining eyes. "The Noble Heir came for the Emperor!"


    Zhong Fu was stunned at first, but then he laughed dryly at himself, "Even you can see that, but that kid doesn''t understand at all, and still kicked me out of the city. Did he think it would be the best protection for me to get rid of me? Heh ¡­ I, Phoenix City Young Master, Noble Heir of Prince Yu, do I need the protection of a trash like him? What was he thinking for me? This is so stupid! "


    Wen Yuye didn''t say anything, his expression merely froze for a moment. After that, he smiled a little helplessly, but didn''t say anything more. He looked out of the window of the carriage and saw the cavalry soldiers riding past, and heard the sounds of armored soldiers running past the carriage. He thought that this assassination attempt would definitely be worth it, and who planned this assassination attempt would no longer be important.


    To put it bluntly, no one cared about the life or death of the Emperor. All they cared about was using the power of the Emperor to seize power.


    "Fortuneteller Wen, why do you think he wouldn''t follow me?" Zhong Fu suddenly asked.


    Wen Yuye slightly froze for a bit, then understood who the "he" Zhong Fu was referring to was. Wen Yuye looked at him with sunken eyes, "Because he is the emperor, the ruler of Da Xia Empire. Only by sitting on the throne of the emperor can he live. As long as he took off the dragon robe, he would not be able to leave the capital alive. Noble Heir, are you willing if you give up your Phoenix City and allow your teaching Phoenix City to fall into the hands of someone else? "


    Zhong Fu was speechless, of course he wouldn''t!


    "The same goes for the emperor. He has his own helplessness!" Wen Yuye sighed, "It''s all because of the power of the Emperor, the Emperor was forced to do it!"


    "Then I''ll stay and help him!" Zhong Fu said resolutely, "If I can''t leave, I''ll stay!"


    Wen Yuye frowned, "Have you thought it through? With this, there will be no retreat. "


    Zhong Fu nodded his head, "Since I, Zhong Fu have said it, even if I die, I will regret it!"


    Wen Yuye laughed bitterly, he turned and looked out the window, and suddenly tensed up, "That man ¡­"

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    "What''s wrong?" Zhong Fu asked.


    Wen Yuye said coldly, "Go the way, follow that person!"


    As his voice fell, he shouted, "Please take good care of my family''s young master, Noble Heir, I''ll be back soon!" He jumped off the carriage and quickly left.


    This turn of events happened too fast, causing Zhong Fu to not even have time to react, just what exactly happened? Zhong Fu sat on the ground with a stupefied expression, looking at Wen Yuye who had a completely cold expression, unable to make sense of the situation!


    Ke Bozhao also roughly knew about the assassination attempt outside the palace. Right now, he was sitting in the study room, rubbing his forehead and looking at the fallen leaves outside the window. Autumn and winter came, and the weather became increasingly chilly. This incident was so brutal that it caused one''s hair to stand on end. When did committing murder on the street become so unscrupulous? If the ruler is not the ruler and the subject is not the subject, could the mountains of Grand Xia still be saved?


    Fuzi bowed, "Prime Minister, it''s very cold outside, stand on the wind, and take care of your own body."


    "I remember what my mother said to me when she was still alive." Ke Bozhao stood up with his hands behind his back, "She said, the world is rotten, and people''s hearts are rotten too, they''re hopeless long ago! She also said that there was no need to force anyone who could not live. A person''s lifespan was the same as the lifespan of this country; there was a fixed number of lifespans. Once the will of the people is gone, the nation will be destroyed. There''s no point in struggling! "


    Saying that, Ke Bozhao lowered his head and laughed bitterly: "Fuzi, what do you think?"


    "Fuzi has never read too many books, and does not know any great principles, so Fuzi only knows that Madam is right! But what Young Master has done is right, Fuzi believes in Young Master! " Fuzi laughed, "Has young master heard some rumors? Actually, there''s no need to pay attention to it. The radish and vegetables each have their own feelings, and the human heart is complicated to begin with. How can it be the same everywhere? "


    Ke Bozhao took a deep breath, "Enter the palace!"


    "Yes sir!" Fuzi bowed, then turned and left to settle the matters.


    When the Emperor was assassinated, he, as the Prime Minister, had to admit his wrongs. After all, such a huge affair had occurred in the capital. As the Prime Minister of a hundred officials, he couldn''t avoid it, so he had to beg for forgiveness! Taking off his official hat, Ke Bozhao entered the palace dressed in cloth.


    The palace.


    Dongfang Weiming had long since entered the Qianyuan Hall, and was looking at Zhao Jing with a pitch black face. The little girl''s face was pale. The glimmer in her eyes made her look like an unpolished jade doll. It was so white that it was almost transparent. She must have been scared.


    Assassins and rebellion were different, the arrival of assassins was too sudden, especially when the arrow was shot over, Zhao Jing''s heart jumped out of his throat. She had truly lost her soul at that time. Seeing the cold arrow shooting through her sight, she was at a loss for what to do. The feeling of helplessness and fear of death prevented her from coming out.


    Zhao Jing hugged his blanket and curled up in a corner, his expression somewhat sluggish as he looked at Dongfang Weiming who was in front of his bed. He stood against the light, reflecting his long figure in her eyes, occupying all her light, hiding her in the shadow he gave her, looking up at his height. She subconsciously hugged the blanket tightly and finally lowered her gaze, still not saying a word.


    "Your Highness!" Wei Shuge bowed, "It is this servant and the others who are unlucky in protecting the Emperor, causing him to be in shock! The imperial physician had come to see him before. The emperor had already taken the Soul-Sobering Soup and was now safe from the dragons'' attacks. The next few days were spent in a good state of calm so there wouldn''t be too much of a problem! "


    "It''s fortunate that I''m not injured!" Dongfang Weiming said.


    Zhao Jing hugged his blanket tightly, he did not look at him, but thought in his heart, it was probably because of the thing in her body that he said! Heh, he had said too many things against his will. At first glance, it sounded like the truth, but then he suddenly had some distracting thoughts in his heart. He faintly thought about how great it would be if it was really true. It couldn''t be fake. It couldn''t be fake ¡­ Of course not!


    Seeing Zhao Jing''s expression, Dongfang Weiming did not say anything, and just sat quietly beside the bed, accompanying her. After a long time, he held her slightly cold hand and held it tightly in his. The soft, soft, small hand was as white as jade. Holding it in his palm was as if there was no bone within it. His fingers caressed the back of her hand, his movements gentle and slow. The way he looked at her was mixed with something that even he himself didn''t care about.


    When Zhao Jing raised her head to look at him, her face was still as pale as ever.


    Dongfang Weiming suddenly recalled that she was only twelve or thirteen, and it seemed that she was truly a little young. His palm tensed, but he heard a shout from the outside, saying that Ke Bozhao was outside begging for forgiveness, please forgive me, your majesty.


    "Ke Bozhao is here?" Zhao Jing''s expression was somewhat panicked, "Uncle, what is he doing? Wasn''t this matter Qi Yunshan''s plan? "People outside the city can clear their way out, that''s why ¡­"


    "Don''t be nervous!" Dongfang Weiming took a deep breath, "Everything has to be done slowly, since people are already outside, shouldn''t I listen to Ke Bozhao''s explanation? Do you still remember what the emperor told this humble subject? Since the emperor wants to rope Ke Bozhao in, shouldn''t he have some sincerity? Since there was no conclusive evidence to determine who had done it, it was impossible to draw a conclusion, right? Even if it was Qi Yunshan''s doing, the emperor didn''t want to know, what intentions did Ke Bozhao have? Is it on purpose to get closer to the emperor, or is the wind blowing on both sides, or is it Qi Yunshan''s spies? "


    Zhao Jing nodded his head, "Just as Uncle had said, we will meet once!" He then turned and nodded towards Wei Shuge, who was not far away, and immediately turned and walked out.


    Before long, clear footsteps could be heard as they entered the room. Zhao Jing felt that his hands had turned cold and he quickly loosened them. She was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously put her hand back under the blanket, trying to maintain its initial warmth.


    When Ke Bozhao came in, his face was filled with shock. He respectfully knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Zhao Jing, "Sinner Ke Bozhao kowtows to you, Sir! Long live My Emperor!"


    Zhao Jing could hear the mixed sounds of his trembling, accompanied by a few inexplicable emotions. She didn''t know if Ke Bozhao was pretending, or if he was pretending, but she had to act well herself in the end. She straightened her body, and slowly sat up straight. Looking coldly at Ke Bozhao who was kneeling on the ground, she spoke in a neutral tone: "We find it strange, there''s no reason, where did the Prime Minister come in to apologize?"


    Ke Bozhao said, "This subject has been busy with six matters, neglecting the matter of the capital city and its environs, to the point where the emperor and the long street were frightened by the assassination attempt. As the prime minister who heads a hundred officials, I have shunned the responsibility of being careless. As he spoke, he continued to kowtow, "This subject is guilty, please punish me, your majesty!"


    "Jing Ji Fu is the heavy defense of the capital, and together with the Military and Horse Division, they are the barrier outside the imperial palace. They are an important barrier that is indispensable to the protection of the Emperor and even the imperial palace. Who would have thought that in the capital, right under the nose of the emperor, such a senseless act of murder would occur? It was a act that disregarded the lives of people! If you are just an ordinary person, then it would be fine, but who would have thought that it would turn into the evil of the king killing, it is simply unforgivable! " Dongfang Weiming unhurriedly said, and faintly stood up. "Prime Minister, this time, we''ve caused a huge mess!"


    Killing a king, the other meaning was conspiring against him!


    The crime of conspiring against others was punishable by death!


    Ke Bozhao closed his eyes and took a deep breath, "This subject knows that his crimes are unforgivable and does not wish to justify himself in the slightest. I only hope that Your Majesty will give this subject a chance to thoroughly investigate this matter, uncover the culprit behind it and give Your Majesty a satisfactory explanation!"


    "An explanation?" Dongfang Weiming snorted, "With a single sentence, you were able to make it seem like a small matter, a small matter? Ke Bozhao, do you think that since the Emperor is young, the child can bully him? You can cover this up with just a few words? Prime Minister''s Estate, Three Provinces Six Division, Jing Ji Fu, Military and Horse Division, oh ¡­ It was all useless! Prime Minister Ke, do you feel that it''s difficult to let go of the blame and that you can''t bring out your true ability? How can the Emperor believe in you if he can''t even put his finger on it? "


    Of course Ke Bozhao knew that this was Dongfang Weiming deliberately making things difficult for him. He was even more clear that in front of Dongfang Weiming, the emperor Zhao Jing did not even have the authority to argue with him. But was Dongfang Weiming that easy to convince? Qi Family and Dongfang Weiming had been fighting together for their entire lives, yet no one was willing to take a step back, so this time ¡­


    Dongfang Weiming used the emperor as a pretense and called him Emperor by his name, Ke Bozhao was well aware of this. However, the little Emperor Zhao Jing did not speak, so Ke Bozhao had to bite the bullet and accept the attack. After all, Dongfang Weiming had already spoken, so Ke Bozhao could only say, "This subject will give my emperor an explanation within five days! If not, this official will plead for my death, and I will not shirk my responsibility! "


    "These words were said by the Prime Minister himself. No one placed the knife against your neck!" Dongfang Weiming stood with his hands behind his back, "What do you think, Prime Minister?"


    "Yes sir!" Ke Bozhao nodded his head, "Your majesty, I was willing to give you this military order, I am not worried about anyone else!" As he said that, he respectfully kowtowed, placing his official hat and uniform at the side, "Long live My Emperor!"


    Zhao Jing had already got off the bed. Her actions were very light and gentle, and when she walked over to Ke Bozhao, she seemed to not have moved at all. Therefore, Ke Bozhao did not notice it, but when he did, Zhao Jing had already supported him for a while.


    Ke Bozhao kneeled down and looked at her, only to see her squatting in front of him and bringing her small pale face closer. Fear still lingered on her face as her limpid eyes reflected his figure. Ke Bozhao did not utter a word, he only watched Zhao Jing''s every move. He saw her lift up his official hat with her own eyes, like a child who knows nothing of the world. With a tender smile on her lips, she placed the official hat on his head.


    "I''m used to seeing you in your official hat and taking it off all of a sudden, but I''m not used to it!" Zhao Jing straightened his official''s hat, "This hat can only look good on your head!" She looked at his smile and felt her heart palpitating.


    Ke Bozhao thought that maybe he was really scared during the day. After all, the little emperor was too young. With a heavy heart and an indescribable emotion, Ke Bozhao retracted his gaze. "Many thanks, your majesty!"


    Zhao Jing stood up, and the feeling of warmth and coldness alternated behind him.


    She understood that it was because Dongfang Weiming was standing behind her. From the beginning, he was never willing to let her touch Ke Bozhao, but who knew that right under his nose, he would be so unhappy? Didn''t he see what she said and did? What''s there to doubt? What''s there to worry about?


    Zhao Jing turned to look at Dongfang Weiming, and before he had time to speak, this stingy Eastern Bastard had already turned his back on him. Don''t think that the tutor can delay you just because he''s about to return. This King doesn''t like people who go back on their words. Those who go back on their words are currently in the Underworld. "


    Ke Bozhao stood up and narrowed his eyes, but in the end, his gaze fell upon Zhao Jing. "This is something I promised the emperor, there''s no need for Regent to worry!"


    Zhao Jing subconsciously swallowed his saliva.

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    The atmosphere in the Qianyuan Hall had become a bit awkward, as if they were standing in an icehouse. Zhao Jing squeezed the hand inside his sleeve, and started to think about how he could resolve this awkward situation.


    But before she could say anything, Ke Bozhao seemed to have noticed Zhao Jing''s dilemma and automatically retreated from the battle. Ke Bozhao bowed and said respectfully, "This subject will not make things difficult for Your Majesty. This subject will definitely let Your Majesty see my loyalty. Long live the My Emperor, this subject shall take his leave! "


    "Go down!" Zhao Jing nodded in agreement.


    Before Ke Bozhao left, he glanced at Zhao Jing, and then shifted his gaze to Dongfang Weiming''s body. The two men looked at each other, and the smell of gunpowder that was emitted from their eyes sent shivers down one''s spine.


    Zhao Jing was forced to issue the military order because he thought that the matter this time might be related to Taifu Mansion. In order to prevent suspicion with regards to Taifu Mansion, Ke Bozhao had to thoroughly investigate and restore Qi Yunshan''s innocence. Otherwise, Qi Yunshan would become the target of public criticism. Everyone in the world would spit at once, even if Qi Yunshan jumped into the Yellow River, he would not be able to wash away his anger. Prime Minister''s Estate without Taifu Mansion would become a very independent existence, but to Ke Bozhao who was used to relying on Taifu Mansion, it wouldn''t be a good thing for him for a short period of time.


    When Dongfang Weiming looked back, he realized that the little girl was staring at the door, standing there motionlessly! Heh ¡­ What deep feelings. Look at the frustrated look on her face. It was good to be young, it was easy to be tempted by young ladies!


    He coughed lightly and mocked coldly, "Almost like a watchstone!" As she spoke, she raised her eyebrows and stood by her side. The tip of her nose unconsciously snorted. Her face was filled with disdain.


    Zhao Jing came back to her senses, curled her lips and crawled back into her blanket to stay there. She rolled her eyes at him, laid down without saying a word, and turned her body away from him.


    "Heartache?" Someone was sitting on the edge of the bed, and his words were filled with an uncomfortable emotion.


    Why did he say it was uncomfortable? It was because Zhao Jing felt that when he said those words, there seemed to be a needle piercing his own body, which was so piercing that it made him angry and wanted to fiercely beat him up. Zhao Jing suddenly realized that this was the feeling of asking for a beating! The Eastern Bastard who deserved a beating! Suddenly, someone squeezed his back, causing Zhao Jing to realize what was going on with the Bastard. Then, he wrapped himself in the blanket and quickly moved towards the bed.


    But Dongfang Weiming knew everything, with a wave of his hand, it just so happened to land on her lower abdomen, and directly pulled her back into his embrace. She angrily turned her head, but he had one hand around her and the other on his forehead. He just calmly looked at her.


    It was true that Zhao Jing did not know what the current Dongfang Weiming was thinking. He was the one who helped her to this position, who was also the one who nurtured things within her body. Even now, it was still him ¡­ She clearly wanted to use her power to seize over Qi Yunshan and Ke Bozhao, but why did she object to her contact with them? She couldn''t figure out what this man meant.


    Teasing her like a doll? Or was he playing around with it like a puppet? Or was it just a product of his momentary joy? He had previously been threatened by her mother, but now he felt bored?


    His rough fingertips pinched her delicate lower jaw as he looked at her with a warm and cold gaze. "Is Your Majesty trying to guess what this humble subject is thinking at this moment? You guessed it? Or can''t you guess? "


    Zhao Jing looked at him. This man was also from a noble family, but why did he look like a rogue thug? Even though he knew that she was at his daughter''s house, he still went up to her bed without any hesitation. Not only that, the rich and powerful juniors had calluses all over their hands. It was one thing for them to be rough on her, but they had to do it on her. Especially on her face, the pain was bone-deep. Seeing him like this, when he saw her frowning, he became even more excited and did not care if she would hurt or not!


    "I guessed it!" She looked at him.


    Dongfang Weiming was not in a rush, the warmth in his eyes increased by quite a bit as he slowly lowered his head. Warm breathing, with an ambiguous expression that shouldn''t exist, wandered on her face. "But the word ''lie'' is written in the emperor''s eyes! "Actually, the emperor doesn''t even know what this humble subject is thinking, does he?"


    "I''ve long since guessed it. You knew that I wouldn''t have guessed it, yet you still intentionally asked me that question." Zhao Jing moaned twice, and brushed off the hand he was using to pinch his own jaw, "It''s so painful, don''t touch me anymore. Others don''t know, does Uncle still not know the principle that this man and woman shouldn''t be close?"


    "Who set up the beauty trap at the beginning?" He retorted sarcastically, "Could it be this humble official?"


    "Did This Emperor let you climb into bed?" Did I let you touch my face? " Zhao Jing cast him a sidelong glance, "The things Uncle has said, aren''t they afraid of making people laugh? Walking out of the door, let us see, the Uncle has a strong and sturdy body, I am so weak, who exactly bullied who? Anyone who saw it would know that Uncle did not have any excuses. Since Ke Bozhao has already made the order, then I will have to trouble Uncle to go back and watch! "I am not feeling well today and am going to rest!"


    Dongfang Weiming inhaled a breath of cold air, he looked at the little girl who was wrapped in blankets, her temper was not small, this girl rarely got angry, and now she was angry at him for Ke Bozhao''s sake?! He put his hand on her shoulder and pushed a little. "Have you forgotten the pain?"


    Zhao Jing trembled violently. Only then did she remember that there was a bite mark on each of her shoulders. Subconsciously patting the place where the wound was, Zhao Jing snorted twice without uttering a word, with an angry look on his face. She pouted her lips as if she was angry, but instead of looking angry, she looked like a cute girl.


    He discovered that she seemed to fade from her Young Man''s modesty only when she was in front of him, revealing the feelings of a young girl that should have belonged to her. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? It meant that she didn''t care about him? Or is it... Just think of him as an elder?


    The former caused him to feel slightly consoled in his heart, while the latter caused him to feel furious for no reason.


    Dongfang Weiming suddenly stood up, he then flicked his sleeves and left, the speed at which he changed his expression was so fast that even Zhao Jing felt ashamed. He still had the heart to tease her just now, but now she suddenly turned hostile, so quickly that it caught people off guard.


    Wei Shuge hurriedly came in, looked at Zhao Jing who was sitting blankly on the bedside, and asked, "Your majesty, what happened? Regent hurt you? Just now ¡­ "Just now, he ¡­"


    "Have they left?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Wei Shuge nodded his head, "Let''s go, we''re walking very fast, it''s as if there''s a dog chasing us from behind, we can''t wait to fly out!" The description was overstated, and was indeed the truth. When Dongfang Weiming left, many people saw his rushed look.


    Zhao Yuannan took the medicine and carefully asked, "Your majesty, this medicine ¡­"


    "It''s the poison of the three parts of the pill. I have nothing to do with it, let''s pour it on the table!" Zhao Jing rubbed between his brows.


    "Yes sir!" As usual, Zhao Yuannan poured the medicine into an empty bottle. "Your Majesty, things have blown up so much this time, it will probably not end well. Add to that the fact that this Tutor Qi suddenly met with a roadblock outside the city, it would inevitably arouse suspicion. Do you think it''s really Tutor Qi who did this? "


    "Go find Wen Rusheng!" Zhao Jing said.


    Zhao Yuannan returned the bottle to its place and looked at Wei Shuge with a puzzled expression. Both of them stared at each other, not sure why Zhao Jing did not check on Qi Family and Ke Bozhao and instead went to check on Wen Rusheng who had saved Zhao Jing. Regardless if it was Qi Yunshan''s doing, if he could make use of this situation, wouldn''t he be able to eliminate Qi Family in one fell swoop? Killing a king and seizing the throne was something that everyone could see. Even if he had the greatest excuse, he would still not be able to escape punishment!


    Wei Shuge nodded, "This servant understands!"


    "But your majesty, why didn''t you strike while the iron was hot? This time, no matter who the real culprit is, as long as they maintain their belief that it is Qi Family, then the title of monarch slayer will be enough to annihilate all nine families of Qi Family! " Zhao Yuannan was anxious.


    "Aren''t you afraid of being pushed around?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Zhao Yuannan was shocked in his heart, and his expression darkened, "But this is a rare opportunity, the emperor is sparing it for now. In the future, when Qi Yunshan returns to the capital, he will definitely increase his power! Your majesty, don''t forget, this Qi Rufeng died in prison! Even if it wasn''t killed by the Emperor, he died because of the Emperor. Qi Yunshan will definitely hold a grudge in his heart and will definitely take revenge! "


    "Qi Yunshan is old!" Zhao Jing laughed coldly, "Even if he wanted revenge, he would have to find the person to succeed the mantle first. Otherwise, with his age, we can torture him to death, no? He had lost his beloved son, and the white-haired man must have hated him for giving away the black-haired man. However, Qi Yunshan did not flare up then, and it was impossible for him to do so now. He preserved his strength just so that he could make a comeback! "


    "Back then, when Qi Rufeng rebelled, it was known by the entire palace, but the news outside was completely sealed off. Even if the people were to criticize him, no one would dare to say a single word. Do you still not understand the reason behind this? Many people are watching and waiting for me to fall from the Dragon Throne! Those fence-sitters, they were all waiting to see which one of the final victors was Dongfang Family! If we win, we will be changing dynasties. If we lose, we lose our lives and we have to pay the nine great families! "


    Qi Yunshan had stayed in the capital for such a long time that he did not receive a single bit of news regarding the border trials. It could be seen that he was proficient at it, and it could be seen that during this period of time in the Royal Tomb, Qi Yunshan must have planned something out properly. Rather than letting the tigers return to the mountain, it would be better to keep them in the cage beside him. At the very least, he would have some confidence, since Dongfang Weiming was still in the capital.


    "So, Qi Yunshan came back this time to find an heir?" Zhao Yuannan suddenly realized.


    Zhao Jing slowly stood up, "He will gradually grow old, and then he will become more and more powerless. Now that he had lost his son, he would definitely rack his brains to find someone to take over his mantle and let this glory and wealth continue to be passed on. No one is blind, Qi Yunshan who has lost his son is like a tiger with its teeth pulled, it''s useless no matter how beautiful you are right now, your heart will gradually loosen! "


    "The Emperor''s words are extremely true!" Zhao Yuannan nodded, "But ¡­ What if Qi Yunshan is looking for the Prime Minister? "


    "Ke Bozhao has hidden some information about Qi Rufeng. In other words, Qi Yunshan has some complaints about his student. Furthermore, the most important thing is that Ke Bozhao is simply too smart. In the future, Qi Yunshan will not be able to hold him back, and in the end, he will still lose everything in his hands. " Zhao Jing squinted his eyes, "Qi Yunshan, you''re not that stupid!"


    Wei Shuge said, "So these two people were actually fighting openly and secretly as well?!"


    "As long as there is power, there will be strife." Zhao Jing laughed, "If blood brothers are like that, then there is only master and disciple! It was not related by blood, at most, it was just a bundle of benefits, that''s all! This time, we want to see what kind of tricks Ke Bozhao can play! Five days? "If we don''t find out in five days, I really don''t want to kill him!"


    "Will the Emperor really kill him?" Zhao Yuannan asked, "Do we still have to keep him to deal with Qi Yunshan? Qi Yunshan would definitely not agree to it. "


    Zhao Jing shook his head, "Dongfang Weiming, I already have the heart to kill you, this time Ke Bozhao ¡­"


    Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside.

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    Hearing footsteps outside, Wei Shuge quickly went out. Not only that, when he returned, his expression was somewhat ugly, and the gaze he used to look at Zhao Jing with was also somewhat panicked. Zhao Jing''s heart suddenly sank with a loud thump, as if something big had occurred.


    Just as expected, Wei Shuge whispered into Zhao Jing''s ear, and Zhao Jing''s expression completely changed.


    "Missing?" Zhao Jing was startled, "Why is he missing? Didn''t you already say the name of the city? "


    "It should be related to Qi Yunshan, under the current circumstances, we do not dare to look for him openly, so we can only secretly investigate!" Wei Shuge''s eyes lit up, he clenched his teeth, and spoke: "If Qi Yunshan really dares to attack me, I will not forgive him!"


    Zhao Jing remained silent, she hoped that... It''s really nothing. Right now, the situation outside the palace was in chaos. Qi Yunshan''s return had already reached the point where they were at loggerheads. I wonder what Wen Yuye found out? When Qi Yunshan comes back, how would he go to court? This Wen Yuye, could it be that he was not some useless jade? Since he was brothers with Wen Yufeng, there shouldn''t be too much of a difference in personality.


    The wind blew at the window, causing it to sway back and forth. Zhao Jing shrank back, it was so cold!


    With such a huge disturbance on the streets of the capital, and the Prime Minister taking off his hat to ask for forgiveness, the information on the Four-direction Sect was extremely well-received. Nangong Zui had known about this long ago.


    Nangong Zui sat in his own courtyard, looking at the clouds in the sky that were being blown around by the wind, leaning on the rocking chair, humming a small tune. There was a jug of wine by his side. Drinking a few sips when there was nothing to do was quite an enjoyable thing.


    "Sir, you still have the mood to drink?" Xun Feng sat down beside Nangong Zui.


    Nangong Zui picked his eyelids, and gulped down a mouthful of yellow soup before laughing, "Look, the sky in the capital has not fallen yet! The Emperor is safe and sound, what are you worrying about? I, Regent, am not in a rush, are you in a hurry to enter the palace to be a eunuch? "


    Xun Feng rubbed the tip of his nose, "I want to get married, that''s why I''m not a eunuch!"


    "Then we will have a peaceful rest. Since the beginning of autumn, things have been going on endlessly in the capital. Once the scholar commits suicide and the top scholar is killed, even the emperor would be assassinated. Nangong Zui sighed.


    "But even so, the adults can''t just stand by. If the emperor isn''t happy and asks for justice, our Four-direction Sect will bear some responsibility. "They allowed the criminals to do whatever they liked in the capital, and the ones they killed were the emperors ¡­"


    "Tsk tsk tsk, how could anyone be so honest as you to take care of all of this on their own! When people encounter these things, they won''t be able to dodge in time. How many heads do you have? " Nangong Zui interrupted Xun Feng and used his hand to brush away the wound on his arm. "Do you see that?


    Xun Feng curled his lips, "Could it be that you really don''t care?"


    "You little brat can''t control it!" Nangong Zui said, "Let me ask you, if this is successful, who would benefit the most?"


    "Milord''s meaning is, if the emperor is assassinated ¡­" Xun Feng almost bit his tongue, "Sir ¡­"


    "You''ve figured it out?" Nangong Zui laughed, "Then you''re still too stupid! How about this prime minister take off his official''s hat and go to court to beg for forgiveness when he was full? Even though he knew that the Regent was in the palace, he still wanted to run around in the fire kang. Wasn''t this the same as lighting a lamp in the latrine to look for feces? However, I have my reservations about this matter and will not try to guess. In this world, things have always been ever-changing, but you can''t do everything by yourself. Without solid evidence, you can''t say anything for sure! "


    Xun Feng did not understand, "My lord, you don''t believe that it''s Qi Family ¡­."


    "I said, Four-direction Sect only looks at evidence, do not believe me and guess!" Nangong Zui stood up, "Have you found the person I told you to look for?"


    "There are thousands and thousands of women in the capital. The lord only gives a masked portrait, so it''s not easy to find!" Xun Feng said, "Every time we find one, we have to cover up her face with a handkerchief. She still thinks that our Four-direction Sect people are retarded!"


    "What nonsense is this? "If you find it, you find it. If you don''t, you don''t." Nangong Zui was getting impatient.


    Xun Feng shook his head, "I couldn''t find it! However, there''s a suspicious person. There''s a rouge shop in the city that''s red from alcohol and the rouge in the house is the most pleasing to the nose. However, I heard that the owner is temporarily not in the city.


    "Out of the city?" The space between Nangong Zui''s eyebrows suddenly tightened.


    "That''s what the fellow said. He''s out of the city." Xun Feng said in detail, "Our people have been watching them day and night, and they didn''t notice anyone coming back. However, no one has ever seen the owner of this rouge shop. As for whether it''s the woman that Master is looking for, even I cannot say! "


    "Got it!" Nangong Zui made a plan in his heart, "Go back to your Four-direction Sect first, tell me if you have any other news! I still have something to take care of, so I won''t return to the Four-direction Sect for now. "


    "Yes sir!" Xun Feng saluted and walked away. But before he could even walk out of the Nangong Mansion, he was already blocked at the door by a row of old servants.


    Floor Sweeper grabbed onto Xun Feng''s clothes and directly dragged him to the corner of the wall. The steward kept an eye on them, in case his lord might accidentally kill his way out and catch them red-handed.


    Cui panicked, and immediately blocked Xun Feng behind him, "Can''t you be a little more gentle? If he were to ask so casually, why would he do so? Don''t you know that men and women shouldn''t be too intimate with each other? "


    "I''m already an old man, who''s not close with you!" Floor Sweeper immediately pushed Cui away, "Xun Feng, let me ask you, what kind of lady does Young Noble want you to find?"


    "Awoo, awoo, awoo. Are you listening to him again?" Xun Feng opened his eyes wide.


    "Aww what?" If it''s not a dog or a wolf, then what are you barking for? " The butler stared at him: "Tell me, who is the lord looking for?"


    "A girl!" Xun Feng glanced at Cui.


    Floor Sweeper grabbed Cui''s arm, "Hurry up and say it clearly, or else you will pinch her!"


    "No, no, no!" Xun Feng panicked, "We really did find a girl."


    "What kind of girl?" Floor Sweeper asked.


    Xun Feng said, "Your eyes are big, and your body is thin. You are tall, and your skin should not be too white." After pausing for a moment, Xun Feng continued, "There''s still the smell of flowers, it''s probably rouge!"


    Floor Sweeper scratched his chin, "Since when did young master''s taste become so selective?"


    "You guys are the ones who aren''t picking!" I can''t wait for all the ladies to throw them into Master''s room. I don''t care if the Master likes it or not, whether he''s willing or not! " Cui looked at Xun Feng, who immediately ran off.


    "Hey hey hey, you brat, I haven''t finished asking!" Floor Sweeper panicked.


    The butler stopped her, "Stop shouting, be careful not to let the adults know!"


    Floor Sweeper frowned, "It smells good? Young master, could it be that you have met a fox spirit? "


    "Bah!" The butler quenched her face, "The lord is fair and square, how could he possibly meet those things? It was most likely because he saw whose girl that he took a fancy to, but was too embarrassed to go over directly, so Xun Feng asked around! This was a good thing. Good things needed to be done, and there was no rush! This time, we cannot be disrupted like this! "


    "Right, right!" Floor Sweeper nodded his head.


    Cui opened his eyes wide, looking at the two old things, he started to scheme. Prepare the betrothal gift! The corner of Cui''s mouth twitched, "There isn''t even a smirk on his face, isn''t he being too anxious?!"


    Just as he was speaking, Nangong Zui had long slipped away from the back door. Wearing casual clothes and a bamboo hat, he spurred his horse out of the city.


    All these years, he had relied on his intuition to do quite a few strange things, but in the end, it all proved that his intuition was right. That rouge shop was opened by that woman. Back then, in order to send someone out of the city, Zhao Jing had used Nangong Family, so Nangong Zui understood what was going on.


    Since he was doing things for the emperor, the collapse of the mountains outside was definitely not a coincidence. If he could meet her outside the city by chance, all of Nangong Zui''s speculations would be correct. This meant that the emperor was not a puppet, but a sleeping lion. If that was really the case, then there was still a sliver of hope in the world of Grand Xia!


    Otherwise, the emperor would also be a willful and reckless Young Man, and in the future, he would just be a selfish and unscrupulous monarch.


    Nangong Zui did not bring even a single soldier as he rushed out of the city. Currently, everyone thought that he was disdainful of cooperating with Prime Minister''s Estate, so he ignored the case of the freshman, and using the name of recuperating from his injuries, he hid within his Nangong Mansion without coming out. It was just like a good opportunity for him to freely move about.


    After hearing that Qi Yunshan was trapped at the northern foot of the Nanshan, the official road there was narrow, and there was only one road that led directly to the capital. However, there was something very strange. From the Royal Tomb to the capital, there was not only this one path, but Qi Yunshan had chosen a remote path. This was the old road. After the establishment of the new official road, very few people used it to enter the capital. Unless it was someone who was unfamiliar with the terrain! But was Qi Yunshan the type of person who was unfamiliar with the terrain and did not know the way?


    Nangong Zui didn''t believe that Qi Yunshan had coincidentally chosen this road, and thus, coincidentally met with a mountain collapse. It was impossible to cross this road at the moment. As he led the horse up the hill, he could see figures floating in the distance. The imperial government had sent people to move the rocks, and they had also gathered the people around to help. Nangong Zui was not in a hurry to go over. Instead, he found a tea house at a crossroads and sat down.


    There were quite a few people sitting in the tea house. Some of them were commoners, while others had come back for a drink after being helped. Therefore, the information here could be considered the most extensive and well-informed.


    Someone said that after a loud bang, a cloud of dust rose up from the mountain and did not disperse even after a long time.


    Someone else said that there had been some noise on the other side of the mountain last night. It seemed like something had happened. However, no one knew what exactly happened. After all, the mountain rocks were blocking the road, making it impossible to walk through. Of course, there was no way to find out.


    Nangong Zui drank his tea as his forehead slightly twitched. A quarrel? With Qi Yunshan around, how could they allow the army to make a ruckus? Last night, what happened on the other side of the mountain? Suddenly, the hand holding the cup tightened slightly. Could it be ¡­ If it was as he had expected, there would be a good show to watch! If he wanted to cross the mountain now, he would have to hang himself from the top of the mountain or climb over the cliff.


    After putting down the copper coin, Nangong Zui stood up and left. He had originally come to find someone to verify his final doubts, but he did not expect such a thing to happen, to cause such a mess! If he knew things would turn out like this, Nangong Zui thought, he should have come here earlier.

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    It was night, and the surroundings were completely silent. It was extremely dark. After nightfall, a little cold air rose up, causing the cliff wall to be wet and slippery. If it wasn''t for the fact that he was brave and had a good foundation, ordinary people wouldn''t dare to climb over the cliff at night. However, if there was someone who could climb over, it meant that his martial arts wasn''t weak! For example, Nangong Zui, or... She!


    The base camp was not far away, so Nangong Zui did not go over. He only walked around the perimeter to check if there were any abnormalities. It had only been one day since the previous night, so if there was anything abnormal, they could still find traces of it. For example, the grass and trees near the camp had traces of being cut by a knife or axe. The footprints were a bit messy, and the haystacks on the ground had been trampled to pieces.


    Nangong Zui squatted on the ground, and brushed the traces on the ground with his fingertips. There was very little blood on the grass, and it was covered by the grass. If it wasn''t for the things he was used to doing, it would have been very difficult to discover. Nangong Zui looked around with narrowed eyes and started to judge. If this person did not die, which direction would he flee to?


    There were many footprints in the thick forest to the east, but the blood was flowing towards the west.


    Nangong Zui stood up, let out a long exhale, and quickly headed to the west. If he did not enter the camp, and was met with a calamity when he entered, then Qi Yunshan would not be an easy target. If anything were to happen to Qi Yunshan yesterday, then he would definitely be treated as a comrade, and would not be seen by Qi Yunshan.


    On the east was the thick forest, and on the west was the mountain stream. It was no wonder that the pursuers had headed towards the east. If it was anyone else, they would have thought that the thick forest was much easier to hide in. Even though there were trees in the mountain stream, the trees were still as unforgiving as they were, so it was easy for others to find their traces. However, the mountain stream had one benefit, and that was that there was water!


    Nangong Zui squatted by the side of the small stream, his face reflected in the lake. Slowly standing up, Nangong Zui followed the edge of the small stream and went upstream. Sure enough, he found some blood traces on a rock, and it was still the same as before. According to the man''s style of doing things, she would have easily erased the mark if she was not really weak. It was clear that she had been severely injured!


    Just as he was thinking, a cold light swept past, and Nangong Zui immediately leaped up, barely dodging the fatal sword strike. Behind him, a black shadow pounced over, looking as if he wouldn''t rest until he was dead.


    Using the reflection of the water, Nangong Zui was able to see clearly that it was a lady. Furthermore, her body was injured, and her movements were restricted.


    "Who is it?" She finally spoke.


    If he did not speak, Nangong Zui would not be able to recognize her voice. Wasn''t it that guy?!


    "What do you think?" She recognized his voice.


    "It''s you?" She was stunned.


    In that moment, Nangong Zui had grabbed onto the hand holding the sword, and with a snort, she was pulled into his embrace. Because her injuries were too severe, she collapsed into his embrace, breathing heavily. Amidst the billowing waves of light, her beautiful eyes slowly closed. It was as if those few blows had exhausted all of her strength.


    "Hello?" Nangong Zui was startled, "How are you?" His palm was somewhat moist, and when he opened it, it was actually filled with fresh blood. Only then did he discover that there was another arrow on her back, the tail of which had already been broken by Qi Qi. Only the broken shaft of the arrow was left, and the arrow was still deeply embedded in her body. Blood continued to pour out, accompanied by a numbing pain. She was utterly exhausted.


    "Save me ¡­" She opened her mouth.


    Nangong Zui raised his eyebrows, "Back when you designed me, didn''t you think that you would kill me? Now you want me to save you, why? " Looking at the lady in his arms, Nangong Zui unhesitatingly reached out to take off the cloth that covered her face.


    She was probably truly anxious, and immediately held onto Nangong Zui''s hand. "Have you thought about it clearly, if you dare to take off my mask, you will be responsible for me! I''m serious! "


    "Responsible?" Nangong Zui scoffed, "Is your face gold-plated? Gold and silver? Face was something that people were born to show others. Even if it was extremely ugly, it was given to them by their parents. What was there to be ashamed about! I, Nangong Zui, have a clear conscience, why can''t I look at your face? Rest assured, I will not tell anyone how breathtakingly ugly you are! "


    After she finished speaking, Nangong Zui had already lifted the black cloth from her face.


    In the dim light, there was a breathtakingly stunning face. Even though her face was as white as paper, it was still captivating. Her lips turned green, and her pair of beautiful eyes were filled with tears. There was a faint tinge of grief mixed within, as if she was angry, but even more so, as if she was enduring a grievance. She stared straight at him, their gazes locked in the midst of the billowing waves.


    "What''s your name?" Nangong Zui asked.


    But she ignored him. Don''t start. She lay in his embrace, her body burning. It could be seen that the wounds on her back were already starting to become inflamed, so no matter what, even the deities of the Great Firmament would have to use some methods to save her.


    However, Nangong Zui was not a good man or woman, he was a public man. He was used to seeing people''s feelings and warmth, and was also used to killing. In any case, there was no difference between two people dying, whether it was a man or a woman dying. Just a single breath of life and a dead body, that''s all!


    "Don''t say it?" Nangong Zui released her, "Then there''s no other way! I am not a person who cherishes the fairer sex, moreover, there are still grudges between us. I will let you go as you please, and let you die with some secrets that you can''t see. Ordinarily speaking, those who have tried to kill me will not end up well, and there will be many tortures in the Four-direction Sect! "


    "Snowy!" "No," she said.


    "This isn''t a real name, what I want is a real name!" Nangong Zui looked down at her from above, "Are all the people from the Demon Palace lying like this?"


    She suddenly raised her head and looked at him, her eyes sharp. "You have someone from the Magic Palace with you?" How else would he know if she was using her real name? Could it be that a traitor had appeared in the Demon Palace? However, the Demon Palace had never been affected by it. Furthermore, the first time he had met Nangong Zui, he did not immediately recognize her, which showed that he did not know what the Demon Palace was doing.


    Then, what was going on?


    "True name!" Nangong Zui was getting impatient.


    "Fleeting!" She gritted her teeth.


    Nangong Zui raised his eyebrows, "Is this for real?"


    Jing Hong nodded. "Help me pull out the arrow. The arrow was poisoned. Even if I have the antidote, but ¡­" "If I don''t pull out the arrow, I won''t be able to cure the poison completely!" She lowered her eyebrows and lay on the ground, dying.


    Indeed, she had been bleeding the entire time. If she hadn''t been holding on, she would have died a long time ago!


    Nangong Zui carried her to the side of the stream, and made her lie down on top of a flat rock. After thinking for a moment, Nangong Zui asked, "Do you need me to take responsibility again?"


    "A man should talk more nonsense than women!" Jing Rong snorted. [I was just making it up just now. That''s all. Is this man for real?] Pui, no wonder, this is just an old loach, extremely slippery!


    Nangong Zui frowned, and tore apart the clothes around the wound, the wound was extremely shocking. The flesh turned white, and the flesh became indistinct. The slightly black blood proof that Jing Hong''s words were true, and the arrow was indeed poisonous. Fortunately, the poison wasn''t too strong. It was just enough to make people bleed! He reached out to grab the arrow sticking out of her flesh and said to Jing Hong, "Bear with it!"


    Jing Hong gritted his teeth. Suddenly, a heart-wrenching pain arose from his back. All her energy was approaching in an instant, and she immediately fainted, unconscious.


    "Hello?" Nangong Zui was startled, he immediately took out the small medicine bag he brought along and poured out a tube of Golden Sore Medicine, and quickly bandaged her wound. People like them had to have these items when they were away. Who wouldn''t get hurt if they didn''t get a headache? They were both flesh and blood. No one relied on the protection of others, so they could only take care of themselves and let themselves live.


    This was the simplest way of survival!


    Jing Hong had fainted. Nangong Zui just realized that her body was boiling hot and she was shivering while lying down on the haystack. She had curled up into a ball.


    "Women are trouble!" Nangong Zui untied his own clothes and draped it over her body. Then, he found a shallow cave, and found firewood to start a fire. After doing all this, he intended to leave, but a wolf''s howl came from the cove. Leaving him here was no different from killing him. He had saved her after so much difficulty. If he were to end up in a wolf''s stomach, wouldn''t his efforts be in vain?


    He thought for a moment. In order to further understand the situation in the Demon Palace, he needed to stay and guard her, at least until she woke up. Ye Qing had always kept the matter of the Demon Palace a secret, and never brought it up easily. Even when Jing Hong went to visit the Nangong Mansion this time, Ye Qing did not say anything.


    The Demon Palace was like a mystery, born in the martial arts world and hidden in the martial arts world. Everyone was afraid of the Demon Palace, but the Demon Palace would never easily harm others, so they didn''t have the intention of dominating the martial arts world!


    This confused Nangong Zui. Why did he have to run an organization so big?


    The splendor in the fiery light was indeed just like its name. In fact, Nangong Zui was quite breathtaking the first time he laid eyes on her. He had been in and out of the Yuncui House for so many years, yet the most beautiful person he had ever met was Caiwei. He didn''t even bother to take a glance at the beautiful scene. The figure in front of her was very clean and elegant. She was dressed in black, and her exquisite facial features were not covered in makeup. Instead, it gave her a very comfortable and natural look.


    Abruptly, Nangong Zui slowly approached Jing Hong. She opened and closed her lips, as if she was speaking.


    What are you talking about?


    Nangong Zui bent his head down, and placed his ear next to Jing Hong''s ear, carefully listening to Jing Hong''s dreams. She was incoherent with fever, and the words were broken from her mouth. Her voice was soft and not very audible. Nangong Zui could only faintly hear the two words. He straightened his body and looked at the unconscious Xiao Hong, his brows twisting together, "A box?"


    A box?


    What box?


    "Say it clearly, what box?" Nangong Zui hurriedly asked, trying to persuade her, "Did you barge into Qi Yunshan''s camp just for that box? What kind of box is it? What''s in the box? "


    Jing Hong opened his mouth. "Wooden box ¡­" Inside the box is... "Yes..."


    "What is it?" Nangong Zui''s body tensed up.

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    However, when he asked again, Jing Rong didn''t say anything, and his entire body was extremely dizzy. Nangong Zui thought that if the female tiger wasn''t so sick, she would definitely not utter a single word.


    A box?


    A wooden box?


    What kind of wooden box? What was in it? This tigress was heavily injured, it was obvious that Qi Yunshan had hired someone to take care of her, the person who looked after the box had strong fighting skills and strong defense, otherwise, with her level of martial arts, normal people would not be able to harm her.


    Nangong Zui touched his lower jaw, unable to come up with an explanation no matter how much he thought about it. If he had known earlier that he would be spending the night outside, he would have brought the wine. Now that the Liquor worm was here, he felt really uncomfortable.


    He thought for a moment, then fiercely said to her, "In the future, be more polite to me. I''m your savior! If you dare to repay kindness with enmity, be careful of me ¡­ I''m not courteous to you! "


    The night was long, and it was boring to watch over an injured and sick person. They did not know that outside, the people from the Demon Palace were looking for Jing Hong''s whereabouts, but they did not dare startle Qi Yunshan and the others, so they could only search in secret.


    In fact, many people were unable to sleep.


    Zhao Jing was also the same, in the middle of the night, the imperial physician to the Imperial Hospital started to run towards the Qianyuan Hall again, thus the entire imperial court knew, the emperor was sick again, and this time it was due to excessive shock. Thus, this big fellow despised this "useless" Emperor from the bottom of his heart. He was scared to the point that he turned into this kind of behavior, this Emperor was truly worthy of being chosen by the Regent, a natural born puppet!


    "Haven''t you found it yet?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Wei Shuge shook his head, "No news yet!" It was already dawn, and they hadn''t found anyone yet. None of the people who had followed Jing Hong earlier had returned. For two days and two nights, I''m afraid ¡­ The odds were against him.


    "Qi Yunshan is back!" Zhao Jing stared fixedly at the light outside the window, "Shuge, the capital is going to become lively again! I still don''t understand what the person behind all this is trying to do. Perhaps, even Dongfang Weiming did not understand what those two hands that were hidden in the darkness were trying to grab onto. Is it my mountains and rivers, or the lives of some people? "


    "Your majesty''s health is more important, there''s no need to think about things that haven''t happened yet!" Wei Shuge carefully tucked her in, "Your majesty, let''s take it one step at a time! You haven''t reached that time yet, so you can''t fight against those crafty foxes. When the time is right, we can slowly swallow them up, and then, the Emperor will be able to wield great power. He will no longer be afraid of threats by others. "


    Zhao Jing nodded, and coughed twice. She indeed did not feel well, and was not scared, but frozen! The wind that blew through the window last night, how could he not freeze? She wrapped herself in the bedclothes and, with a pale face, looked at the flickering lights on the table. When Qi Yunshan returned, the situation in the capital changed again. This was what Zhao Jing wanted to see.


    Once Qi Yunshan left, there would only be one Ke Bozhao left to contend against him in the capital, but Ke Bozhao was still a civil servant after all, he could not win against Dongfang Weiming in terms of aura. Now that Qi Yunshan had returned, a 2v1 situation could not be any better for a bystander like Zhao Jing! Ke Bozhao had already started to waver, even if he was still by Qi Yunshan''s side, he could not be as single-minded as before, so even though Zhao Jing was a little nervous, his mind was still clear.


    There were already people gathered outside, all of them anxiously waiting for the honored tutor to return, all of them anxiously waiting to see Zhao Jing and Dongfang Weiming become a joke. The door was already open by midnight. It had been busy all day and night.


    The long street was bustling with noise and excitement. Empress Qi Ruyu had personally sat on a palanquin and invited her father, who was also the emperor''s father-in-law, to go and question him when he returned to the capital. He was clearly half a sinner, yet when he returned, it was as if he had returned home in glory. How laughable! But in reality, who would dare to laugh? Don''t you want your head?


    Inside the Taifu Mansion, everything had long since been prepared. Qi Yunshan, who was called back to Beijing because of the case of the top scorer in the imperial examinations, should have gone to the Palace to investigate. Now, this case did not involve Ministry of Justice, but rather, Four-direction Sect. Therefore, Qi Yunshan should be going to Four-direction Sect to answer the questions, but he just had to return to the Taifu Mansion gate while being flocked by a large crowd.


    Little did he know that at this moment, Wen Yuye was waiting in the Four-direction Sect''s great hall. The emperor had given the order himself, and with the approval of the Four-direction Sect''s Sect Leader Nangong Zui, even if the embroidered clothes on the Four-direction Sect were not willing to see a small country bumpkin like Wen Yuye sitting in the great hall, they would still obey Nangong Zui''s orders, and would not dare to act rashly.


    Xun Feng went back and forth at the door many times, the silks had also asked many times, "Are you here yet?"


    Wen Yuye was not in a rush, the robe he was wearing was still that of a ninth grade county official, he was dressed in high spirits, just that his rank was a little low, if not for the Emperor''s order pressing down on the table, he would not even be able to sit on the stage. He was sweating cold sweat on his palms as he walked along the road, worried about his master.


    Noble Heir of Prince Yu pointed at Wen Yuye''s nose and scolded him, "With your skin, let me tell you, you don''t even have a foothold in the capital! You still want to contact that Imperial Tutor? Do you know what rank the honored tutor is at? That is the first grade, the third grade, the third grade, the ninth grade. You are not even qualified to help others carry their shoes, you really want to go up the nose and ask Qi Yunshan? "


    "Let alone Qi Yunshan, even the ministers that were of several ranks below Qi Yunshan had to skin you alive, right? Fortuneteller Wen, you said that you have godly foresight, but have you thought about what would happen to you? The reason the Emperor gave you the order to work together with Four-direction Sect was so that you could capture the culprit. Didn''t you find the murderer? He still dared to go to the Four-direction Sect to ask Qi Yunshan? You are courting death! "


    "I''ll remind you one last time, enough is enough!" If you offend the emperor, at most, you won''t be a government official. Go back to your Wenchang County with your tail between your legs, you can do whatever you want! But if you offend Qi Yunshan and walk out of Four-direction Sect, you will die! If you don''t believe me, make a bet with this young master. If I lose, you can do whatever you want with me! If you lose ¡­ Forget it, if I don''t bet with you, you''re dead meat anyway! "


    When he thought of these words, his face turned pale and his body trembled inexplicably.


    "Stabilized? What are you trembling for?" Wen Yuye glanced at the way things were going.


    "Young master, how about..." Should he just leave? I don''t think Imperial Tutor will come today! "As for us, let''s head back. When the time comes ¡­"


    Wen Yuye glanced at the imperial edict on the table, "Do you see it? There are dragon tattoos on it! "


    "I saw it!"


    "Have you seen the Imperial Tutor wear a dragon robe?" Wen Yuye asked in a low voice.


    "That''s the emperor''s exclusive right now!"


    "Therefore, even if he''s the tutor, there''s still an emperor up there. If the Emperor didn''t say anything, he would have to kneel down and shout "Long live the Emperor!" So, it''s not too late if I come again to fear your abilities! " Wen Yuye''s eyes turned dark as he looked at Xun Feng who returned once again. "Master Xun Feng, are you here?"


    Xun Feng shook his head, "No, I said that I already returned to the Taifu Mansion!"


    "See, I was just saying ¡­" The way he said it made his mouth twitch.


    Wen Yuye sat up straight, "How does Four-direction Sect normally summon people?"


    "Take the Four-direction Sect badge and head over to the suspect''s house to summon them. If they resist, then forcefully arrest them!" Xun Feng cupped his hands and looked at Wen Yuye in disbelief, "Master Wen, you couldn''t possibly be thinking of ¡­ This is the Imperial Tutor, there has never been such a precedent in this dynasty! "


    Wen Yuye looked at Xun Feng in puzzlement: "In the past when the Master Nangong was dealing with cases, would they even care about the identity of the other party? Dare to detain or inquire? "


    Xun Feng squinted his eyes, "Our Four-direction Sect have the orders from the Previous Emperor, it is easy to do so.


    "Then it''s over!" Wen Yuye sat upright, "Go teach them!"


    Xun Feng opened his eyes wide, "Do you really want to go?"


    "Is it because my rank is too small that Master Xun Feng thinks that I can''t afford it?" Wen Yuye held the imperial edict in his hand, "How about you, ask Master Xun Feng to go. Since your Four-direction Sect is insufficient, we invite the Emperor to deliver the imperial edict! If that''s the case, then I will admit defeat if I still can''t invite them over! "If there''s anything, let me handle it. What happened ¡­" Wen Yuye pointed to his own forehead, "My head is held right here, and above Master Xun Feng, there is Master Nangong and Four-direction Sect pressing down on you, it cannot hurt you. "Go on!"


    Xun Feng took the command tablet, and then walked out of the great hall with the imperial edict in his hand.


    The embroidered clothed people immediately surrounded him, and Yuan Dong Lin asked, "Xun Feng, are you really going? That''s Taifu Mansion, you better be careful if you enter it or not! The Taifu Mansion was like a dragon''s lagoon or a tiger''s cave, if he went there, he would be in trouble! Even the Emperor didn''t dare to, with just this level nine sesame official, wanting to set up a Imperial Tutor, wasn''t that courting death? I think, you better not join in on the fun, since Master Nangong is not here, we''ll just pretend that we can''t make a decision ourselves! This country bumpkin official is good for deceiving us! "


    Xun Feng''s face sunk, "Master has already said, no matter what Wen Yuye wants to do, I will listen to his orders for the time being, without mistake!" As he spoke, he let out a long breath, "Let''s go to Taifu Mansion!"


    "Really?" You''re really going? " Yuan Dong Lin quickly followed Xun Feng.


    "How could it be fake?" Xun Feng clenched the imperial edict tightly.


    Yuan Donglin muttered, "I really don''t know where this young official got the guts to eat such a bear heart leopard." All these years in Four-direction Sect, we have never handled the case of the Three Young Masters and Nine Saints, and that is not even fixed. Who would dare to go even if it is done under the influence of Taifu Mansion? "


    "You''ve already said it yourself, you''re not qualified to say anything. It''s just a question, what''s there to be nervous about?" Xun Feng took a big step forward, "Let''s go!"


    Yuan Dong said as he walked. "This is crazy!" Young Sparrow Hawk, follow me! "What are you waiting for?"


    A young man dressed in brocade clothes hurriedly caught up.


    Their group had truly left the Taifu Mansion. At this moment, the white silk was still flying in the air. How long had it been since Qi Rufeng''s funeral? Therefore, the atmosphere of the entire Taifu Mansion was a little strange!


    Qi Yunshan, who had come to die due to old age, seemed to have aged a lot. He was standing in Qi Rufeng''s courtyard, looking at Qi Rufeng''s memorial hall in the parlour, his sharp eyes suddenly congealed into a sharp blade, he wanted to tear everything here to shreds! He would never forget how his son had died, nor how badly he had lost! Fortunately, he had returned. Losing once didn''t mean that he would always lose, and now he had to start over.


    "Father told you not to be too impulsive, but you refused to listen! Now, did he regret it? Open your eyes and watch! Father will make those people pay with their blood, and your life will not end in vain! " Qi Yunshan narrowed his eyes, as clear footsteps came from behind him.


    The gatekeeper walked in with large strides, "Sir, the Four-direction Sect people are here!"


    Qi Yunshan raised his eyebrows, and his expression became cold, "Nangong Zui?! He''s getting bolder and bolder! "


    "Master, the one ordering is not Nangong Zui, but ¡­" The Guardian hesitated, "A Ninth Level County Order called Wen Yuye!"


    "What?" Qi Yunshan said coldly.

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    Qi Yunshan was after all a first rank Tutor, but who would have thought that he would be reduced to such a state. To be summoned to the main hall by a ninth rank county magistrate, how willful was the emperor? He wanted to give this Imperial Tutor a fierce slap in the face in front of everyone? Great! That''s great! When the white haired man sent the black haired man back with the Taifu Mansion, the Emperor was already rushing to do this?


    Of course, Qi Yunshan understood even more that for the Emperor to dare do such a thing, it must be Dongfang Weiming''s doing! Without Dongfang Weiming behind him to bolster the emperor, even if the emperor ate his dog guts, he wouldn''t dare to be this disrespectful to Qi Yunshan!


    "Imperial Tutor, do you want to go?" Asking questions in a low voice.


    "Go!" Naturally, he had to go! How can I not go? " Qi Yunshan squinted his dangerous eyes, "Let''s spread this out. I want to see whether the emperor can afford to lose face or not. If the news of a Tier 1 Tutor and a Tier 9 County Order were to spread, then who would be more ridiculous?! pack up and go to the Four-direction Sect! Remember, go in full swing! I want to see, what exactly is it that dares to touch the ground above the Taifu Mansion! "


    Ke Bozhao was waiting outside, he was aware of the summons, but the choice was with Qi Yunshan, so Ke Bozhao did not say anything more. It had to be known that Qi Yunshan had lost his son, so his temper had become even more moody. Normally, he wouldn''t dare to speak carelessly, otherwise, Qi Yunshan would think that he was doing it on purpose ¡­


    "Teacher, are we really going?" Ke Bozhao bowed.


    "Go!" Qi Yunshan stood with his hands behind his back.


    Ke Bozhao was not surprised. After following Qi Yunshan for so many years, he had long understood Qi Yunshan''s temperament. Now that Qi Yunshan had lost his son, he was even more willing to let it go. Therefore, Ke Bozhao personally sent Qi Yunshan to the Four-direction Sect, and swaggered along the way, causing many people to point fingers at him, while gossip flew everywhere.


    When Wen Yuye heard Xun Feng''s report, his eyebrows slightly twitched, and then lightly replied, "Oh, Prime Minister is here as well?"


    "Prime Minister is Tutor Qi''s disciple, if not for him returning back to the palace to report, he probably would have come as well!" Xun Feng''s face did not look good. Probably no one could afford it anymore. One tutor was not enough, one more prime minister ¡­ Xun Feng''s eyelids jumped, he did not know if the board over Wen Yuye''s head would smash down, smashing his brain to a pulp.


    "Oh!" Wen Yuye still maintained his lukewarm attitude.


    Xun Feng looked at him with wide eyes, "Oh, is that all?"


    "Then what else do you want?" Wen Yuye laughed, "Since they are here, do you think I should just hang myself from the neck down at Four-direction Sect? Since this is the Four-direction Sect, if they were to chop me off at the Four-direction Sect, it would also be considered as giving a bit of redness to your Four-direction Sect. It''s almost the end of the year, it''s so festive! "


    Xun Feng made a "pei" sound, and did not say anymore. He only turned his head to look at Qi Yunshan and Ke Bozhao who had already walked into the great hall. These were all first stage officials of the imperial government. Even if Nangong Zui was here, he would not dare to slight them.


    Everyone looked at each other, at a loss of what to do. For a moment, the entire hall was silent, no one dared to breathe.


    Qi Yunshan stood in the great hall, with a body covered in dust, his grizzled white hair could not hide the imposing aura that he was giving off. The disdain that came from the depths of his bones made him feel like there was no place for him to hide! On his wrinkled face, the word "smart" was written clearly. When he stared at Wen Yuye, his eyes were filled with contempt.


    "Imperial Tutor!" Wen Yuye walked down with a smile on his face, and quickly bowed towards Qi Yunshan and Ke Bozhao.


    Xun Feng scoffed in his heart: Just now, I was still disapproving, but now, you''re actually a pug. I thought you had some potential, but who knew that you would actually be an embroidered pillow with a belly full of haystacks!


    "Prime Minister!" Wen Yuye bowed.


    Ke Bozhao nodded her head, "I came here to accompany Imperial Tutor, it can''t be considered as listening." The implication of his words was that he wouldn''t get involved, but would just stand by and watch. He just didn''t express any opinions. What''s the difference between this and a tiger staring at meat? Who didn''t know that Ke Bozhao and Qi Yunshan were the same as a small marten?


    "Yes sir!" Wen Yuye bowed, "Then, please take a seat Prime Minister, we are just asking a question!" On the table was the emperor''s imperial edict, a glittering bright yellow embroidered dragon. It was placed in an extremely conspicuous position. He was relying on the little emperor, Lord Vivant, to suppress the enemy and prop him up from the waist! There was nothing he could do about it. After all, he was just a ninth rank county magistrate.


    "What are you still standing there for?" Wen Yuye said calmly, "Why aren''t you sitting in front of Imperial Tutor?"


    Xun Feng looked at Yuan Dong Lin. Yuan Dong Lin frowned and turned to bring a chair for Qi Yunshan.


    Qi Yunshan was rude as he sat down on his butt and looked coldly at Wen Yuye, the young official who was like a sesame seed in front of him. In terms of appearance, the Wen Yuye in front of them looked to be a proper and proper person. However, he was from a small rural area, making him look somewhat rough, and his words and actions were not as refined and natural as those of a prince''s son. It made people feel that he was a bit cheap, and more of a form of contempt.


    "What do you want to ask? Ye Zichen quickly asked. This old man has given you the time for a cup of tea. Of course, this courtesy is not for you, but for the one on your table! " Qi Yunshan was obviously referring to the Emperor.


    Wen Yuye looked at the imperial edict on the table, and slowly held it in his hands, "Imperial Tutor is referring to the Emperor?"


    "Foolish!" The people Qi Yunshan looked down upon the most were people who had no brains. Relying on his courage, he wanted to fight, but he didn''t know which side he would be facing. The little emperor was just a pawn in the Regent''s Mansion, but he had the support of a country bumpkin like Wen Yuye. Relying on the little emperor meant that he had to rely on Regent''s Mansion. Anyone who had anything to do with Regent''s Mansion would be Qi Yunshan''s enemy!


    Small officials like Wen Yuye were always holding onto things from both inside and outside the imperial court. As long as Qi Yunshan spoke one word, there would be a lot of people gathering in front of him. Therefore, Qi Yunshan did not care!


    "Yes, yes, yes. It is this humble official who is foolish." Wen Yuye laughed, "Since Imperial Tutor''s time is extremely precious, let''s get down to business, what do you think?"


    "Of course it''s official business. Since this old man is here with the Four-direction Sect, do you want me to go back on my word? Taifu Mansion s are not allowed to have even the slightest bit of difference. " Qi Yunshan stared coldly at Wen Yuye, the meaning hidden in his words, you, Wen Yuye, better be careful, if you offend the Taifu Mansion, sooner or later you''ll have to suffer, "Master Wen is acting according to the orders, so you have to hold onto the thing in your hand, if one day you lose it, I''m afraid this old man will have to go to the market to see the good show where blood splattered all over the place!"


    Wen Yuye nodded his head, looking extremely sincere and silly, "Thank you Imperial Tutor for the reminder, this official will definitely watch over it properly, and will definitely not let this thing take even half a step away from this humble subject''s side, in case I accidentally lost my head. Of course, the most important thing is that the Taifu Mansion is too far away from the market entrance, so this official is afraid that Imperial Tutor being old will be unfavorable for us, how would I dare to work for the Imperial Tutor? "


    Qi Yunshan groaned, and did not say a word.


    "Prime Minister, Imperial Tutor, then this official ¡­" So it just started like this? " Wen Yuye asked in a low voice, with a hint of fawning.


    Ke Bozhao glanced at Qi Yunshan, "Tutor, can we begin?"


    "Go ahead!" Qi Yunshan disliked this place the most. To them, the magistrate court was an unlucky place. Who would enter such an unlucky place when they had nothing better to do? How unlucky!


    As soon as he finished speaking, Wen Yuye suddenly made a loud noise, not to mention Qi Yunshan, the expression on his face changed. Even Xun Feng and the others were shocked, and their bodies and minds froze.


    Wen Yuye held onto the Shocking Wood, and looked at the people in front of him, "About that ¡­ When we were in Wenchang County, we were like this, we were used to it. Everyone, forgive me! " After he said that, without waiting for Qi Yunshan to speak, he shouted coldly, "Honored Tutor Qi, that day when the new scholar was killed, he discovered the location of the black-clothed man near the Taifu Mansion. Furthermore, this person sneaked into the Taifu Mansion, I wonder what the Imperial Tutor has to explain?"


    "Bastard, this official is a first rank official in the imperial court. How could I possibly know that I have violated the law and killed a new top official?" What good is that to me? Secondly, I was not in the capital at the time. If someone had deliberately framed me, how could I have stopped them? Instead of going to arrest the culprit, you guys are here tangling with me, and even dare to slander me for killing. Qi Yunshan gritted his teeth as he stood up and glared at Wen Yuye.


    "Please calm your anger Imperial Tutor, what Imperial Tutor said is extremely true. You are a dignified first rank official, the imperial tutor of the imperial court, why do you want to kill a new top scorer?"


    When he said that, Qi Yunshan was startled, "I did not kill anyone!"


    "Yes, yes, yes. The Imperial Tutor was in the Royal Tomb at that time, so he definitely could not have killed people. Those who did so must have been ordered by someone else!" Wen Yuye immediately bowed, "This official understands, this official understands!"


    "Bastard!" Qi Yunshan was so angry that his body was trembling, "Did you not hear what I said? Is this ninth level county magistrate tired of living? "


    "Please calm your anger, honored tutor, please calm your anger!" Wen Yuye was frightened, "I am afraid!"


    Ke Bozhao''s eyes slightly changed, "Imperial Tutor, this is only an ordinary question, you don''t have to take it to heart. Since you came from such a small place in the countryside, you can''t think straight through. If you really take it to heart, wouldn''t it be perfect for you to follow the path of others? This kind of thing, just because there''s no evidence, in the end, it''s just empty words! " He glanced at the crowd coldly, "The Four-direction Sect is always based on evidence, who would have thought that when Nangong Zui wasn''t around, it would become this chaotic!"


    "Actually, this official has found something. I just want to have some doubts." Wen Yuye straightened his body and looked at the two in front of him.


    Qi Yunshan''s eyes flashed with a strange light, and became angry from embarrassment, "Since you''ve found out about the matter, why did you come to frame this official? Do you think that with this imperial edict, you will not place anyone in your eyes and wantonly humiliate me? "Wen Yuye, how dare you, I am a first rank official, are you not afraid that I will attend the concert and take you down ¡­"


    "Tsk tsk tsk tsk!" A series of low laughter suddenly came from the back of the hall, carrying a bit of noncommittal ridicule.


    Suddenly, the hall quietened down, Wen Yuye stood there laughing without saying a word, Qi Yunshan shouted with his cold voice: "Who are you, come out!"


    "Yo yo, Imperial Tutor, such a big temper!" The sound of footsteps came from the rear hall.

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    While they were talking, Nangong Zui slowly walked out from the rear hall. Qi Yunshan looked at that cunning look of his. Nangong Zui indeed had some skills, but if it wasn''t for the protection from the ancestor, how could he have managed to obtain this golden medal and sit peacefully in the position of the Patriarch of the Four-direction Sect for so many years? Therefore, Qi Yunshan looked down on Nangong Zui''s unrestrained and unrestrained personality, as well as his drunkenness.


    In Qi Yunshan''s eyes, Nangong Zui was no different from a cripple.


    Nangong Zui unhurriedly bowed towards Qi Yunshan, and then cupped his fists towards Ke Bozhao, "Please do not take our Four-direction Sect to heart, two lords. We are a servant of the government, we are paid by the government, so we have to take matters into our own hands. If anything is amiss, the two of you can only forgive us. After all, we can''t help ourselves! With the emperor''s imperial edict pressing on us, there''s nothing we can do! "


    As he finished speaking, Nangong Zui pulled the wine gourd around his waist and drank two mouthfuls of wine.


    "Nangong Zui, does your hall belong to you? He had a good mouth and was very businesslike, but what kind of rule was it to drink in a royal hall? Nangong Zui, you are committing a dereliction of duty! " Qi Yunshan retorted coldly, "If this official were to play a song in front of the emperor ¡­"


    "Yo, yo, yo. You''re still enjoying yourself?" Nangong Zui coughed lightly, "Imperial Tutor is old and has bad eyes. This official cannot blame you, after all, there will be a day when one enters the coffin. But ah! Prime Minister''s eyes must be bright enough to see clearly that I, Nangong Zui, didn''t take it for granted today. Isn''t this ¡­ " He pointed at Wen Yuye, "Today, Master Wen was the one questioning the case, and we are just here to listen. Who ordered us to not drink?"


    "Tutor, Nangong Zui''s body is injured, and he went on leave, all of the civil and military are aware of this matter." Ke Bozhao lowered his voice and said to Qi Yunshan, "There''s no point in continuing to cause trouble today, why not ¡­"


    "Humph!" Qi Yunshan''s face darkened, he turned to look at Nangong Zui and Wen Yuye, "What should be said has already been said, this new top scorer''s case has nothing to do with this old man, if you do not believe me, you can investigate, but if you dare suspect this old man of killing people, then this old man will kill a few of you to ease his heart." With that, Qi Yunshan left with a brush of his sleeves.


    Being able to pass through the hall was already giving a lot of face, so it was not strange for Qi Yunshan to turn around and leave.


    Watching Qi Yunshan and Ke Bozhao leave, Nangong Zui gave a meaningful glance to Xun Feng, who immediately led everyone out. The originally noisy hall instantly quieted down.


    "Thank you, Master Nangong!" Wen Yuye bowed with his hands folded in front.


    "Why are you thanking me?" Nangong Zui sat down and drank two mouthfuls of wine with the wine gourd, feeling refreshed, "Looking at the old thing''s face just now, I feel even more satisfied than you. Aren''t you the one Ke Bozhao was looking for? Are you not afraid that Ke Bozhao will kill you?! "


    "Today, I know that it was I, Wen Yuye who asked about this case. If I die tomorrow, then it would be even harder for him to explain himself. Before, there was the case of the freshmen, and later on there was the assassination attempt by the emperor. Regarding my matter, even the supporters of Qi Family would probably be a little flustered. With such a series of events, Regent''s Mansion will definitely not sit idly by the side and watch. " Wen Yuye sat down indifferently, as if he was really not anxious at all.


    Nangong Zui frowned, but a meaningful smile hung on his face: "Aren''t you afraid of death?"


    "How can I not be afraid of death? It is because they are afraid of death that they are staying in the hall here. " Wen Yuye''s eyes darkened, "How can there be perfection in this world? If we do not take the risk, I''m afraid we will die even faster! Taifu Mansion, Prime Minister''s Estate, none of them are easy to mess with. I, a lowly official of the ninth rank, am only as big as a sesame bean. If he won, then he would have a slim chance of survival. If he lost ¡­ I, Wen Yuye, am alone in this world and I can afford to lose! "


    "It''s been a long time since I''ve seen a tough official like you!" Nangong Zui scoffed, "Although your ninth rank is not considered official! But Wen Yuye, I hope you won''t regret it. "


    "It''s too late to regret it." Wen Yuye stood with his hands behind his back, squinted his dangerous eyes, and looked at the sky, "Your Four-direction Sect troubles are not small, and the case of the new top scorer is one thing, but with the emperor being assassinated on the long street, if the upper management does investigate it, the Four-direction Sect will also be implicated."


    Nangong Zui got up, "I won''t trouble Master Wen with this, the sky cannot fall from the Four-direction Sect." He looked at Wen Yuye meaningfully and laughed, "Finish this case as soon as possible and use this contribution to save your life. Just as you said, it might be able to save your life! "


    Wen Yuye did not speak. The two men looked at each other, each planning their own course of action. After a long while, Wen Yuye laughed, "This time, Master Nangong does not care, and handed the matter over to me, I wonder if there is a deeper meaning behind it? "He came back in such a hurry. It must be ¡­"


    "I''m afraid that the Buddha of Qi Family will tear down my temple!" Nangong Zui sighed, "These two are not easy to deal with. You have controlled the power play technique of the imperial court for many years, you better watch out. Don''t be unable to hit the tiger when the time comes, and be eaten to the point where not even bones are left. "Finally, I want to remind you that this is not Wenchang County, it is not a place where you can make decisions as you wish!"


    Wen Yuye cupped his fists and said: "Please, can I trouble Master Nangong to help me with something?"


    Nangong Zui looked at him thoughtfully, and felt that the wine in his mouth had become tasty. The capital city was a land of wolves and tigers. They had cheated for too long and had always won more than they lose. Wasn''t it very interesting for someone to break the set rules of the game? Nangong Zui loved to watch the excitement!


    When Qi Yunshan came out from the Four-direction Sect, his face was extremely dark and gloomy. After returning to the Taifu Mansion, he directly entered the study. Ke Bozhao followed behind Qi Yunshan, and did not dare to say much along the way.


    The door to the study quickly closed, but before Ke Bozhao could speak, he heard Qi Yunshan say coldly, "You picked a good person!"


    Ke Bozhao bowed and replied unhurriedly: "This student''s eyes are blind, I was unable to discern the loyalty of the traitors, I plead for your forgiveness, Master!"


    "Did you clearly hear what Wen Yuye said in the hall?" Qi Yunshan asked.


    Ke Bozhao nodded, "I heard you clearly!"


    "You can''t leave the upright!" Qi Yunshan''s voice was cold, "Do you understand now?"


    Ke Bozhao slowly raised his eyebrows, "Master, you mean you want me to kill Wen Yuye?"


    "This Wen Yuye is just a level 9 county official from the countryside. So what if he died in the capital? "An unknown person, if he dies, then so be it. No one will investigate him, and the little emperor will not even dare to investigate!" Qi Yunshan snorted, his voice filled with killing intent: "Although this person cannot be considered a good person, but he is actually a barbarian. When I looked into his eyes, I felt uncomfortable all over. If we do not get rid of this person, in the future, if we were to be used by the Regent''s Mansion, it will inevitably cause trouble! "


    Speaking till here, Qi Yunshan made up his mind, "Wen Yuye might not become an expert, but he will definitely harm us. The current situation is disadvantageous for us, many things have already been framed onto Taifu Mansion, and we cannot afford to miss a single thing. Bozhao, I know that you are soft-hearted, but this is not the time for you to be soft-hearted. Master has already lost Rufeng, I cannot lose even you. Do you understand Master''s hopes? "


    Ke Bozhao bowed, "Student understands! It was just a master, if Wen Yuye died, the emperor would not blame him, but it was hard to guarantee that his Regent''s Mansion would not cause a ruckus. Master, there are too many things to do right now. Rufeng''s death can''t completely suppress his matter, after all, the people outside the palace back then were all at the Regent''s Mansion. Him not killing off the Taifu Mansion was already our luck! "


    Qi Yunshan did not say anything, and pondered for a moment before replying, "In your opinion, what should we do?"


    "Mentor, killing is just a small matter, do you have any way to do that?" Why do you need to dirty our hands? " Ke Bozhao straightened his body, "Master also said that even if Wen Yuye dies, the little emperor would not dare to pursue the matter. Wouldn''t it be fine if he used the little emperor''s hand to kill someone? This case, as long as Wen Yuye is unable to investigate and find out, it will be deemed as disobeying the royal decree, and he will be punished according to the crime! "


    "That''s right!" Qi Yunshan heaved a sigh of relief, "Since that''s the case, then it''s extremely good!"


    "So, there''s no need for us to do it. The county magistrate was of the ninth rank and had no one to rely on in the entire capital. He didn''t know anyone, so what could he do? That was why the students had allowed him and Nangong Zui to work together to deal with this matter. This new top scorer case has nothing to do with us, but if we continue to pursue it, there will inevitably be some connections between us. The best way is to let this case fade away from everyone''s eyes! "If we drag it out, it will become an unsolved case!" Ke Bozhao smiled, "No matter what happens, people will eventually forget about it, and then it will be over!"


    Qi Yunshan nodded his head, "You chose Wen Yuye so that he could take on this case and take the blame?"


    "This case, Four-direction Sect has received. That Nangong Zui is a tough nut to crack, we should at least give him some trouble in order to make him anxious!" Ke Bozhao sighed, "I have no choice, but to cure Wen Yuye and get him out, this small place won''t understand the rules, so there will be even more mistakes. Even if Nangong Zui wanted to investigate it thoroughly, it was likely that he did not have the strength to do so! Anyway, there are a lot of suspense cases regarding Ministry of Justice and this sect, so it''s not as bad. "


    "We can''t continue investigating this case!" The color in Qi Yunshan''s eyes darkened, "Otherwise ¡­"


    "Master, what''s wrong?" This has nothing to do with us, we''re just afraid of being implicated, don''t worry! " Ke Bozhao laughed.


    Qi Yunshan''s expression became serious, "I was just worried!"


    But these words didn''t sound like worry?


    After a while, Ke Bozhao left the Taifu Mansion.


    Qi Yunshan looked in the direction Ke Bozhao left in and his eyebrows slightly furrowed. His wrinkled face was filled with indescribable emotions, as if he was thinking about something.


    The protector stepped forward and bowed, "Prime Minister has left!"


    "Shougui, what intentions do you have for Ke Bozhao? Why can''t I understand him any more? " Qi Yunshan squinted his eyes, "As for this person, once he tastes the sweetness, he will not be able to stop!"


    The guard laughed, "This servant does not know what Prime Minister is thinking, this servant only knows that outsiders know, that Prime Minister is the disciple of Imperial Tutor, so no matter what happens, we are tied together!"


    Qi Yunshan laughed, "You ¡­. That makes sense! " He paused, "That way... You know I''m back? "


    Upon hearing this, the expression on his face turned slightly sluggish as he revealed a troubled expression, "I think I know."


    "Ai!" Qi Yunshan lowered her eyebrows, "You''re still blaming me!" With that, Qi Yunshan turned and returned to his room, his expression exceptionally solemn. "This is what I should blame, this is what I should blame ¡­"

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    The protector looked at Qi Yunshan''s back figure with a heavy gaze and could not help but sigh.


    When Ke Bozhao got out of the Taifu Mansion s, he immediately got in the carriage and went back to Prime Minister''s Estate s.


    Fuzi was a little worried, "Prime Minister, I''m afraid that this Imperial Tutor is suspicious? You recommended Wen Yuye to the emperor, so he took the emperor''s decree and summoned the Imperial Tutor. I presume the Imperial Tutor is very angry! "


    "Fury is his own affair. The pain of losing his son has blinded his eyes and captivated his heart!" Ke Bozhao said indifferently, "A single Wen Yuye is enough to send him into a rage, as if he was about to face a great enemy. If he comes back and join in on the fun, things will get chaotic!" Pausing, the corner of Ke Bozhao''s lips slightly lifted, "A person who is too cautious, a string is always taut. If the string breaks accidentally ¡­"


    Fuzi lowered his eyes, "What Prime Minister says is extremely true! However, would this Master Wen ¡­ "


    Ever since Wen Yuye sent someone over to our Taifu Mansion, Heh, I knew that he was a smart person. He had already thought of a way out." Ke Bozhao rubbed his forehead, "Tutor was right. Sooner or later, this person will become a threat! However, it was still unclear whether it was a tumor or a good medicine. "Take your time, and keep a close eye on your Taifu Mansion is the best solution!


    "Prime Minister is still suspicious ¡­" Fuzi was a little hesitant.


    Ke Bozhao scoffed, "It''s not doubt, but certainty! Qi Yunshan has kept his trump card, I cannot help but to be on guard. Otherwise, I''m afraid that when the time comes, I will not be able to take it anymore! "


    "Yes sir!" Fuzi nodded.


    The situation in the capital was getting more and more out of control. Many forces were twisting and clashing with each other. The situation was getting more and more chaotic. This is no longer a matter that can be solved unilaterally. However, Ke Bozhao was happy to see it happen, so the situation became even more chaotic ¡­ The better!


    Inside the Bright Moon House, when Wen Yuye pushed the door open and entered, she had already changed out of her daughter''s attire. He stood with his hands behind his back at the window, but he did not open it. He just stood with his back to the door.


    "You came back alive?" Zhong Fu suddenly turned, and looked at Wen Yuye in disbelief. In the next moment, Zhong Fu hurried over, circled Wen Yuye twice, and then carefully sized him up, "Are you not missing an arm or a leg?" With that, he used his hand to point at Wen Yuye, "Your body is also burning, this means that you are not a ghost!"


    "Young master is fine, what nonsense is Noble Heir spouting?" His own young master had previously suffered a loss at Four-direction Sect, but at this time, he was still holding his breath and was worrying that there would be no place for him to vent his anger. However, he did not dare to vent his anger at Zhong Fu, offend the Imperial Tutor and the Prime Minister, and naturally, he did not dare offend the Noble Heir of Prince Yu either. Because of this, he could only swallow his anger.


    Zhong Fu sat down and looked at Wen Yuye who was leisurely drinking tea, and could not help but be surprised: "I thought I would see your corpse today, and send your two brothers'' corpses back to their hometown tomorrow, who would have known ¡­ "You''re not dead?"


    Wen Yuye took a sip of tea and coughed lightly upon hearing this, "Noble Heir truly thinks highly of this official, this official is weak, and does not put anyone in his eyes, so there is naturally no need to kill people on the streets, it is this official''s fault to disappoint Noble Heir! If that''s the case, then I''ll have to trouble Noble Heir to wait for me on the street for a few days. He looked at Zhong Fu with an indifferent gaze, "Just you wait!"


    "Wait?" Zhong Fu opened his eyes wide, "Wait for someone to kill you? Wen Yuye, Fortuneteller Wen? Are you just going to sit there and wait for death? No way, this is not your Fortuneteller Wen''s style! Fortuneteller Wen, what are you trying to do? I heard both the Imperial Tutor and the Prime Minister came to the Four-direction Sect personally, so why didn''t you guys start a fight in the Law Palace? "


    "Why isn''t there a commotion? We''re just short of a fight!"


    Zhong Fu said with a face full of gossip, "And then? didn''t kill you? "


    "If you haven''t seen the ghost, then it means that I''m still alive!" Wen Yuye put down the cup in his hand, "But I will leave the following matters to Four-direction Sect!"


    "Four-direction Sect? The rumors that the Imperial Tutor and Prime Minister had caused such a disaster for the Four-direction Sect, and that the person still had something to do for you? Fortuneteller Wen, ah, Fortuneteller Wen, I normally see that you are pretty smart, but when it is time for you to think of something, how are you going to do it? " Zhong Fu shook his head, "Just you wait, if my Four-direction Sect doesn''t kill you, then I will have your surname!"


    Wen Yuye looked at him coldly, "Noble Heir has changed his clothes, is he planning to go to the Four-direction Sect to save this official at all costs?"


    As soon as his voice fell, he let out a cry as if he was about to find out.


    Zhong Fu opened his mouth, and glanced at himself, "I am not a woman, what is wrong with wearing men''s clothes? Do you want me to pretend to be a woman for the rest of my life? "You''re crazy!" Saying that, he snorted twice, as if he was trying to change the topic, "You better think carefully about how you can escape! Before I get it, you want me to collect your corpse! "


    "Noble Heir is still worried about you!" Wen Yuye stood up, "Bright Moon House is not a place to stay for long. Since I have already appeared in Qi Family''s eyes, then this place is no longer safe. It''s better to return to Phoenix City as soon as possible! The Emperor is high above, and with the Regent''s support, there''s no need for you to worry about him! "


    "What do you know!" Zhong Fu scoffed, "That is between me and the little emperor, what does it have to do with you! Wen Yuye, hold your head properly, stop meddling in my and the emperor''s affairs. Since I''ve already entered the capital, I don''t plan on leaving with my tail between my legs. Others may not know what that Dongfang Weiming is, but how can I not know? It''s because he''s with the little Emperor that I can''t leave! "


    "Do you want to clear the king''s side?" Wen Yuye asked.


    Zhong Fu groaned, he did not have the ability to clear the side of a Monarch, but ¡­ It was just a trace of obsession in his heart! Persistence could not be destroyed, perseverance could not be comprehended! Seeing Wen Yuye walking out, Zhong Fu blurted out, "Where are you going?"


    "Let''s go out for a walk!" Wen Yuye immediately walked out, and didn''t look back.


    Everyone knew about Four-direction Sect, and all of the streets were discussing about it. Everyone wanted to know if this Wen Yuye had three heads and six arms, and how he dared to even offend Taifu Mansion.


    In the Qianyuan Hall, Zhao Jing lied on the dragon bed, frowning slightly: "This Wen Yuye really has a personality similar to Wen Yufeng, and is as stubborn as him!"


    "It''s a hard bone, but I don''t know how long it''ll last." Zhao Yuannan said, "Some people, at the beginning, simply because they did not have a choice, and later, because they had too many things, start to get distracted, and could not bear to part with those things in their hands, and decided not to straighten their backs, and forgot their original intentions! Your majesty, this matter is not over yet. If we cannot catch the culprit, then Qi Family will be enough to punish us. At that time, Wen Yuye will not be able to escape! "


    "I feel that he has come prepared!" Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened slightly, "Otherwise, everyone would know that after interrogating Qi Yunshan, they would lose their lives. If Wen Yuye wanted to catch the culprit for his brother''s revenge, he definitely would not let him die first. If he is able to endure this tribulation, then things will become much more interesting! "


    Lee Yiheng bowed outside, "Your majesty, Imperial Tutor has come to the palace to beg for forgiveness!"


    "plead guilty?" Zhao Jing laughed coldly, but in his heart, he was very clear about one thing. It was just a scolding! She coughed lightly, "This prince has rushed back from the Royal Tomb and is full of joy. There is no need to beg for forgiveness! Master Li, let the honored tutor go back and rest! "I''m not happy with my own body. I won''t see you today."


    Lee Yiheng bowed, "Yes!"


    Wei Shuge did not understand, "Why has the emperor not seen him?"


    "Only by not seeing them will there be a good show, only then will there be rumors. If I see them ¡­" Qi Family and grace are things of the past, then where did all those troubles come from? There are so many fence-sitters in the dynasty, shouldn''t I give them a reminder? " Zhao Jing pondered, "Now that Qi Yunshan is back, we can''t go back onto the battlefield anymore. We should return the sand that was filled with yellow sand to his Qi Family and Regent''s Mansion, we should retreat and protect ourselves."


    Wei Shuge nodded, "Yes!"


    And when Qi Yunshan entered the palace and didn''t see the emperor, he attracted even more criticism. Everyone knew that Qi Yunshan had been called back to the capital because of the implicated case of the top scholar. The emperor must have his reasons why he didn''t want to see him right now. As a result, the truth was that Qi Yunshan was convicted, and that caught him off guard. Fortunately, there was still Ke Bozhao to help him scout, so he was not in a rush.


    Ke Bozhao approached in front of the Imperial Guard and saw that there was not a single person around. Even Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge, who were normally by his side, were not present. Ke Bozhao''s heart was thumping a little. This little emperor usually likes to play tricks, but in the end, he still decided to play according to the rules. With that in mind, Ke Bozhao bowed respectfully, "This humble subject pays my respects to you. Long live My Emperor!"


    Zhao Jing had already gotten up from the dragon bed, and was leaning on the soft couch as he flipped a yellow scroll in his hand, his face calm and indifferent, "Stand up! "Come forward and speak!"


    "Yes sir!" Ke Bozhao stepped forward, "This humble subject is unaware of the emperor''s condition, and is disturbing the emperor''s recovery, this humble subject deserves to die!"


    "Damn it, that''s not the case. I am soft-hearted and can''t bear to see blood!" Zhao Jing raised his eyebrows and looked at him, "We didn''t think much of it before, but now we suddenly understand why you recommended Wen Yuye to be the main judge of this case. It''s a good plan, a good method. You sent this bastard in front of Qi Family, and since you sent me away, you also sent me away my Qi Family. No, there''s another thing. The Regent''s Mansion is unable to catch your weakness, and this case of the top scorer, Ke Aiqing, has truly wiped everything clean, leaving not a single trace behind! "


    Ke Bozhao bowed, "What ability do I have to have such thoughts? Your Majesty''s praise is too much for this humble subject to accept! Back then when I recommended Wen Yuye, I really felt that he was worthy of the great responsibility, that he sincerely wanted to recommend a talent for the Emperor, and that he wasn''t selfish by nature! "


    "You should be clear in your heart if you have any selfish thoughts. I am clear as well!" Zhao Jing put down the yellow scroll in his hands, "However, we are not here to investigate. We just want to know, what do you want to do next? Imperial Tutor is proud and arrogant, I am afraid that after being humiliated in Four-direction Sect, he will not let this matter rest. "


    "Your majesty is overthinking it. Although Imperial Tutor is not happy, this is a huge case involving the imperial government after all. If we were to kill the head judge at this moment, the trouble would be even greater!" Ke Bozhao bowed, "That''s why Master Wen is temporarily safe!"


    Zhao Jing laughed coldly, "You really can attack and defend! Since that''s the case, I shall give you a job to do. You can plan things out for me first, what do you think? "


    The color in Ke Bozhao''s eyes turned slightly as he greeted with a smile that did not reach his eyes, "Your Majesty''s imperial edict, how could this subject dare to disobey the decree!?"


    Zhao Jing raised his brows, "Ke Bozhao, you are really watertight?!" The implied meaning was that if she wanted him to do something, he would have to issue an imperial edict! Firstly, he pinched her weakness to prevent Zhao Jing from becoming hostile and secondly, to guard against unforeseen events to prevent Qi Yunshan from becoming suspicious.


    "Your subject accepts the decree!"


    Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened. A scammer was a scammer, after all, he was used to scam people, so he was naturally more afraid of being scammed by others! He wanted an imperial edict? Good! She''ll just give it to him!

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    Zhao Jing had to admit that Ke Bozhao was extremely careful, but he had no choice. Ke Bozhao came out of Taifu Mansion, had been living under someone else''s roof for a long time, and many things needed to be done very carefully. It was easy to say the word "live", but extremely difficult to do it.


    "Your Majesty feels from the bottom of his heart that this humble subject has been frighteningly careful?" Ke Bozhao did not directly say the word "crafty", which could be considered as giving everyone a way out, so as to not look embarrassed, "I''m afraid that your majesty doesn''t know how this humble subject walked over here? Without this caution, even I would not have been able to stand here and speak to the Emperor. For a person who is not affected by pain and does not know of the pain and itchiness, this subject believes that the Emperor has experienced it for himself. "


    Zhao Jing retracted his gaze, this fellow was hinting at Dongfang Weiming. Zhao Jing did not react, and looked at Ke Bozhao indifferently, "I do not think you are scary, I am only pitiful, just as pitiful as I am. The reason why he was so careful was because he couldn''t control his own body. "Ke Aoqing, what do you think?"


    Ke Bozhao nodded his head, "Your majesty''s words make sense, this subject has nothing to say."


    "Forget it!" Zhao Jing rubbed the center of his brows, "Ke Bozhao, there are some words that I have also dug out from my heart, I hope that you will not let me down. My life is already a thorn in many people''s side. If there comes a day when you ¡­ "If that''s the case, I''m afraid that even the mountains and rivers of Grand Xia will be destroyed!" She raised her head to look at him, her bright eyes reflected Ke Bozhao''s figure, "You can either sit in our position, or else don''t betray us, if not you will end up like us, like the human puppets!"


    Ke Bozhao did not say anything, and only looked at her quietly.


    After a long while, Zhao Jing laughed bitterly, "You may leave! Tell Qi Yunshan, when my body is better, I will come and see him! Wen Yuye''s appearance, no matter if it was due to your intentional or a coincidence, we thank you for giving this matter a little time to ease up, allowing us to catch our breath and have a good rest! "


    "If Wen Yuye comes to report, I hope the Emperor can give him a word of warning. Be careful!" Ke Bozhao said meaningfully.


    Zhao Jing was stunned at first, but then nodded with tacit understanding, "We understand!"


    "This humble official will take his leave!" Ke Bozhao bowed and left.


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan walked in and Zhao Jing wrapped himself with a blanket and coughed softly.


    "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister, he ¡­" Zhao Yuannan was a little hesitant.


    Zhao Jing raised his eyebrows, "Nothing serious, I''m just here for a formality, to let Qi Yunshan see. But he told us that Qi Yunshan had set his heart on Wen Yuye, which is enough proof that Wen Yuye''s existence is indeed an obstacle, so we have to properly use this barrier to attract Qi Yunshan''s attention, and distract him a little, so we can heave a sigh of relief. "


    Wei Shuge nodded his head, what he said was true.


    "Oh right, have you found Jinghong?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Wei Shuge retracted his gaze and did not say a word.


    Seeing her expression, Zhao Jing knew that he couldn''t find her! Qi Yunshan had already returned, but Jing Hong did not. Could it be that the odds were against him? Shocking ¡­ I wish I could come back alive!


    "This servant will have people continue to look for him. If he is alive, I want to see him! If he is dead, I want to see his corpse!" Wei Shuge gnashed his teeth, "This debt, will be owed to the Qi Family."


    Zhao Jing nodded his head, "The accounts must be accounted for, and we still have to consider things clearly, not a single mistake can be made!" She looked back at Zhao Yuannan, "Have you settled your matters?"


    "The news will spread very quickly. Don''t worry, your majesty!" Zhao Yuannan said softly, "On the Imperial Palace Services Office side, this servant is only one step away!"


    "Are you sure about the quantity of the medicine?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Zhao Yuannan nodded his head, his eyebrows drooping slightly. "Your Majesty, please be at ease. Right now, he is very much at ease with his servant, and this servant also very carefully serves him, and is waiting for that day to come! "


    Zhao Jing exhaled a long breath, he slightly closed his eyes and prepared to take a nap, "Then that''s good!" Now, all he could do was wait for the golden scholar to case to end! Hopefully, this Wen Yuye and this Nangong Zui would not disappoint her, and only then would she be able to proceed with her next plan.


    It was unknown when it had begun outside the palace. There were even rumors circulating about how the heavens did not favor the sovereign, how chaotic the rules were, how they destroyed the virtuous, and how vile the lowly, and how they were used to deceit and deceit. It was said that the Heavens felt that the Emperor had not been competent enough. It was because of the drought in the north and the chaos in the imperial court. Even the top scholar had been killed and the Emperor had been assassinated outside. Piles and pieces were connected together, and that was the beginning of the fall of a country.


    Although they didn''t dare to say this on the surface, some people secretly spread it around. The more rumors spread, the more outrageous they became. The more rumors were unpleasant to hear! Very quickly, Qi Yunshan and his Regent''s Mansion were known, and Qi Yunshan was no exception, he had heard of this news a long time ago, and was even secretly guessing, who was the one who added this leg behind their back? Then, when he thought of that person, he felt a little uncertain. Could it be that he was the one who did it?


    Within the Fanghua House, Wen Rusheng coughed softly, the wounds on his body had already started to heal, but every day he still had to apply the medicine on the wounds, as they had been quenched in the past, so he had to carefully recuperate. His body was weak to begin with, so he could not get out of bed.


    "That''s what they say outside?" Wen Rusheng asked.


    Xiao Yan nodded his head and carefully handed the medicinal soup over. Wen Rusheng rejected the emperor, refusing to accept him into the palace for treatment. Therefore, the medicinal soup was prepared by the palace doctors, and sent over by the palace maids themselves.


    Wen Rusheng coughed softly, and frowned as he looked at the medicinal soup which was as black as ink, "Drinking all day, your mouth is extremely bitter!"


    Hearing this, the scenery seemed to have suddenly recalled something. He hurriedly put down the soup, turned around, and walked out of the room. When he turned around, he found that there was a bag in his hand. When he opened it, he found that it was actually Honey Hawthorn. Scene handed over the entire pack of sweet hawthorn fruits. "Since young master didn''t say it, this servant has forgotten. This was given to him by the Emperor. He said it was the best antidote to pain. "I heard from the emperor''s master that this is the emperor''s favorite food, and it was specially delivered to young master to relieve his suffering."


    Wen Rusheng stared intently at the hawthorn honey, then gently picked one and stuffed it into her mouth. The sweet taste melted in her mouth in an instant, making it extremely sweet, "Put this thing in your mouth for a while, and after the honey dissolves, gently chew. The sour sweet taste in your mouth will help you feel the best."


    "Yes sir!" The scenery smiled as he carried the medicine over.


    "Drinking medicine year after year. It''s the same every year. I really wonder if this medicine is saving me or harming me?" Wen Rusheng put down the empty bowl and stuffed a sweet hawthorn into his mouth.


    Looking at the expression on his master''s face, Lin Fan heaved a sigh of relief. "I can only slowly recover from my injury after Young Master has consumed medicine." After thinking for a moment, the scenery said, "Now that the case of the new top scorer has been handed over to Four-direction Sect, and that Jing Zhao Fu is investigating the assassins, I believe it will be concluded very soon. Young master, don''t worry, just take care of it! "


    With a pigeon landing at the window, it let out a low growl, causing Wen Rusheng to cough softly, "You can go out first!"


    "Yes sir!" The scenery saluted, and everyone tacitly understood as they withdrew.


    As the door closed, Wen Rusheng rolled his eyes and expressionlessly glanced at the pigeon on the windowsill.


    Outside Fanghua House was the long street, no matter what turmoil there was, the long street was ultimately bustling with life, and did not change its appearance. In this square city, many people were intoxicated with wine, drunk to the point of dreaming and dying, yet they had no idea what life was all about!


    As the night fell, the people who were hiding in the dark began to move about the streets of the capital again.


    Inside the Spring Wind Paradise, the birds were singing and dancing, bustling with noise and excitement.


    Within the private room, there was a screen, and a slim figure floated behind it. The sound of the fingertip was so distant that it stirred people''s hearts. It was truly a heavenly sound.


    "Mistress, they''re here!" The woman saluted and quickly left.


    In a flash, someone slowly walked into the private room, and the light curtain was separated by thousands of miles. It was a man, but he was wearing a bamboo hat, so he had to be careful when entering. The moment the man sat down, the zither music behind the screen abruptly stopped. It was those slender fingers that had landed on the zither strings, breaking the sound of this heavenly music.


    The man wearing the bamboo hat snorted. His voice was thick and heavy, carrying with it a sense of inexplicable emotion. "You played well!"


    Good and bad both lie in the will of the people. The woman said calmly, "Speak, what is it?"


    "If there''s nothing else, you can''t come?" the man asked.


    The woman scoffed, "I''m sorry to bother you. This place is not where you should be. If there''s nothing important in the future, don''t look for me here. If there''s anything urgent, I''ll look for you! "


    The man didn''t say anything. He just sat there. He looked through the curtain at the figure behind the screen. No one could clearly see his expression. "Are you okay?"


    "Good and bad, they''ve already come this way. Is it still important?" The woman stood up. A woman quickly came in from the outside and whispered softly. After the servant girl left, the woman playing the zither said, "What else do you want? If you do not tell me, then we will part here! "


    The man stood up and didn''t say anything.


    "Don''t come back in the future!" The young woman flicked her sleeve as she left.


    "Wait!" The man shouted, "I... "Actually, I ¡­"


    "I still have things to do." "If there''s anything you need to tell me, you don''t have to come personally. It''s best if you don''t have to contact me too much, lest someone takes care of you! If your goal is too big, you will inevitably attract attention, and you won''t be able to implicate me! "


    "Alright!" The man nodded, "Take care of yourself, I ¡­"


    Before he could finish, the woman had already left.


    The wind blew the curtains, and the room was empty.


    The man seemed to be a bit disappointed. He let out a self-deprecating chuckle and bitterly walked out. When he arrived at the back door, he got on the carriage. As the horse carriage sped away, a person lifted the curtain of the carriage window. His white hair was scattered by the wind, leaving only a sigh behind.


    Tonight, the stars were bright. It had originally been an excellent night, but it had only been a bit cooler.


    A horse carriage slipped out of the side door, and was stopped before it could get far.


    Zhao Jing, who was in the carriage, tilted his head and curled his lips, looking at Bastard who was waiting patiently even in the middle of the night, with a face full of disdain, "Uncle, you''re not sleeping at all in the middle of the night, and are hiding by the side of the road, waiting for us to get a free ride, this is extremely tiring! It''s so cold out there, aren''t you afraid of freezing your old arms and legs? "


    "It''s fine if I''m frozen, but I''m afraid that I''ve raised an ingrate in the palace. I''m even more afraid that I''ll be left behind with a meat bun and a dog in tow!" Dongfang Weiming squeezed himself to her side and looked at her as if nothing had happened. "Your majesty, are you rushing to the Full Moon? Or do you want to live? "


    Zhao Jing raised his eyebrows, "Uncle speaks as if we were raising a pretty boy outside, so we have to go out to meet in the middle of the night! We might as well tell Uncle, we did not contact Zhong Fu, so don''t bother with us! " Even if he knew where Zhong Fu was, Zhao Jing would not be so stupid as to look for him now. At that time, not only would his whereabouts be leaked, Zhao Jing would even drag him into the fire pit.


    Dongfang Weiming laughed coldly, "Since even this subject has come, why not your majesty tell this subject where you are going? In the middle of the night, there seemed to be a lot of things that could be done, such as ¡­ To go to the Fanghua House?! "Another example would be ¡­"


    Zhao Jing''s heart suddenly thumped, what else did the Bastard know? Could it be that she knew that the reason she came out this time was to ¡­

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    Fortunately, Dongfang Weiming knew his place, so he sat right next to him and did not ask any further. Occasionally, he would glance at Zhao Jing with that chilly gaze, and look as if he was experiencing it for himself, causing Zhao Jing to panic inwardly.


    The Eastern Bastard had been sitting close to her the entire time, causing her to feel a chill run down her spine. She faintly felt that her little Jiu Jiu Jiu was about to be seen through by him, wishing that he could immediately escape. The atmosphere in the carriage was extremely awkward, causing Zhao Jing to feel uneasy, yet he remained calm and composed.


    A thief would probably feel guilty, especially when facing a skilled hunter.


    When the carriage stopped, Lee Yiheng, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan looked at each other, the three of them did not dare to disturb the two. On the other hand, Zhao Jing suddenly regained his senses, pulled at the door of the car, and wanted to get down, but his waist suddenly tensed up, and was immediately carried back like a little chicken.


    Zhao Jing slumped into Dongfang Weiming''s embrace, her beautiful eyes staring widely at him. She blinked, "Zhong, Uncle, what are you doing? When you get there, you should get off the carriage. If you don''t want to follow me, you can just stay in the carriage. I will leave the palace under your watch.


    "This humble subject doesn''t care if Your Majesty runs or not. After all, this humble subject isn''t going to run away from Your Majesty." Someone said in a neutral tone, "What this humble subject is concerned about is that the emperor would not sleep in the middle of the night to visit this young man. Have you ever thought about what kind of trouble this single man and woman would cause? He has always slapped his chest and pointed at this humble official, cursing him for not being close to both men and women. How come when he is on himself, he is not acting? "


    Zhao Jing was startled, Bastard was stingy!


    "So what if I eat my own food?" Zhao Jing straightened his neck, "Wen Rusheng is our friend, and also our savior. We can go and see him whenever we want, we are happy! Uncle was clear that if he did not do as he was told, no one would believe him. Only Uncle would believe him, who else could he blame? Men and women should not be intimate with each other, that is because Uncle knows our identities, and the others do not. Where did this single man and woman come from? The worst that can happen is that I am such a good man!] "The world belongs to us, we will do whoever we like. Uncle has the ability to act like a man, we can''t stop you from doing so!"


    Dongfang Weiming let out a long breath, which sprayed all over her face. The little girl''s words were too infuriating, every word stabbed deep into his heart, causing him to feel inexplicably anxious, he really wanted to kill her! Good man? He had thought of a good thing, the manliness in his arms right now! However ¡­


    "The emperor''s wings are too hard, this humble subject can''t stop you, right?" Dongfang Weiming''s expression did not look too good, but her tone of voice was still calm, and only contained a little bit of unhappiness within her indifferent tone. He had raised a wolf cub and now he had turned into a wild boar and ran to someone else''s plot to cook cabbage. He didn''t know whether to laugh or cry.


    Lost? No, it doesn''t matter, she was the emperor after all, so no matter what, she couldn''t possibly take it out of her hands. Dongfang Weiming was very clear about how petty a little girl was. However, he didn''t earn anything. After all, she was a girl, and she eagerly ran over to her little brother to ask him if he was warm. Being taken advantage of and eaten tofu was inevitable, so it wasn''t exactly earning money. If he did not properly teach them a lesson, in the future, he would have to soar into the sky. Raising a house full of pretty boys, he filled his Qianyuan Hall to the brim.


    "I don''t have wings!" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes, and imitated his actions as he pinched his jaw. Dongfang Weiming''s jaw had a few tough stubble, she remembered that he was bright and beautiful everyday, why was it that he did not have the time to clean it up today? Her delicate fingers were pricked until they hurt, but she did not let go. Instead, she advanced by an inch. She stood up from his embrace, and half bowed as she looked into his eyes, "With Uncle, you will have wings! "Don''t worry Uncle, I won''t be careless. After all, when the time comes, only Uncle will be able to clean up this mess for us!"


    With a snort, she turned around and got off the carriage.


    Dongfang Weiming rubbed his glabella. The little girl had grown up, did she know how to tease people? He touched his chin and unknowingly chuckled. Then, he got out of the car. Raising his head to look at the Fanghua House inscribed board, Dongfang Weiming followed behind with slight disdain.


    "You really dare to follow?" Zhao Jing lowered his voice.


    "There''s nothing I can do. I''m afraid that the emperor is trying to take advantage of others as well. When the time comes and all the men are sent to the palace, this humble subject is afraid that I won''t be easy to deal with. When the time comes, I''ll have to shoulder the title of being a good man for the emperor." This humble official has been wronged to the point of panic! " Dongfang Weiming turned and looked at her sinisterly, "Your majesty, your hands are hurting, you need to take care of yourself!"


    Zhao Jing''s fingertip slightly trembled, as if he could still feel the sensation of the Hu Dian Zi''s lower jaw piercing into the skin on his fingertip. What lingered on the tip of his nose was his unique masculinity. It made one''s heart skip a beat. If it was an ordinary girl seeing such a handsome man with a manly aura and speaking so softly, she would definitely be extremely moved.


    Fortunately, Zhao Jing had gotten used to it in the past two years, and had met Dongfang Weiming before she had even woken up. She had treated his gentleness and gentleness as a scheme from the start, and from the bottom of her heart, she told him not to be moved, and she would not be so foolish as to commit an act without thinking. Therefore, it was a good thing to meet the people of this world too early. The timing was wrong, so everything was wrong!


    Now that she had reached Thirteen Nutmeg, it would be hard for her to know what would happen in the future.


    Dongfang Weiming looked at her, the luster in his eyes dimming a little. The young girl, Nutmeg, was the most ignorant of those days. She could not afford to speak such sweet words to him, nor could she afford to do the same things to him. So what if she was the one holding the world? In the end, she was still a woman. The court is lonely, as it was in ancient times!


    When she saw Zhao Jing, her expression became anxious, and she quickly saluted to Zhao Jing, "Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!"


    "I''m here as a friend today, so there''s no need to perform such a great courtesy. I''ll just assume that I''m still the same Young Master Liu from back then!" Zhao Jing walked forward and asked, "Does Brother Wen feel better today?"


    The scenery led the way. "Much better. The medicine that the imperial physician saw was naturally excellent. Young Master has also been eating without a break, which is why he is able to get off the bed and walk after dinner! "


    "That''s the best!" Zhao Jing laughed, the scenery had already pushed open the door, and led Zhao Jing in.


    Wen Rusheng laid on the bed with his eyes closed, his face still pale white. In the candlelight, Wen Rusheng seemed to be unable to sleep soundly, his eyebrows were tightly knitted, and even in his sleep, he looked to be in a gloomy state.


    The scenery hurried forward, wanting to wake Wen Rusheng up, but Zhao Jing stopped them.


    "Shh!" Zhao Jing indicated for them to go out and sat down by Wen Rusheng''s sickbed.


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan were a little worried, but Dongfang Weiming was standing at the door, making everyone who saw him panic in their hearts. If the Emperor accidentally said the wrong words inside, this Regent would probably ¡­ It was not that Wei Shuge and the others were worried about nothing, but the scenery around them was something that made them panic. He looked at the old man with a green complexion and a gloomy gaze. It was obvious that he was not in a good mood.


    To be able to follow beside the Emperor with such an expression and make Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge keep their distance, one could guess his identity even with just his toes. Therefore, they did not dare to make a sound, and could only retreat to the side corners with Wei Shuge and the rest, fearfully staring at Dongfang Weiming who was'' standing guard ''at the door.


    The room was very quiet. The only sound that could be heard was the crackling of the candles.


    Zhao Jing sat on the side of Wen Rusheng''s bed, looking at the restless sleeping Wen Rusheng on the bed, his heart felt a little uncomfortable. On Wen Rusheng''s body, Zhao Jing could faintly see his own figure. He looked extremely weak, as if he was gravely ill. As for Zhao Jing himself? She wasn''t even sure what was inside her, and she knew it was eating away at her health.


    She could no longer be as free and carefree as she used to be, trapped in a cage, watched by others as a plaything and a puppet. She hated the feeling, but there was nothing she could do. These two years of medicine had gradually made her dependent on him. Not only from the point of view of her body, but also the point of view of her mind, she was unable to stop herself.


    "Your majesty?" Wen Rusheng opened his eyes slightly and called out to her weakly. That voice was very gentle.


    "This is my Fanghua House. Once I leave the palace, I won''t be the emperor. You should just call me Zijing. At least that way, I''ll be more at ease!" Zhao Jing laughed, "Brother Wen shouldn''t be that inflexible and inflexible, right?"


    Wen Rusheng chuckled, and slowly sat up.


    Zhao Jing placed the pillow behind him, allowing him to lean more comfortably, "Does Brother Wen feel better?"


    "Why is Zijing still outside the palace at this hour?" Wen Rusheng slightly frowned, "It''s not safe outside the palace, wasn''t the previous lesson enough? Go back early, don''t worry about me, I''m fine! "


    "The last time was an accident." Zhao Jing looked at him without changing his expression, "Brother Wen was injured because of me. I was sick in the palace for the past two days, so I did not personally come to take a look. "Firstly, it''s because I can''t get out, and secondly, it''s inconvenient for me. I''m afraid that my arrival will bring you some sort of disaster."


    Wen Rusheng nodded his head, "This Fanghua House, is rare, so please do not come back here again!"


    Zhao Jing retracted his gaze. From this, it could be seen that the identity of an emperor was also not a good thing. She forced a smile and said, "Then if anything happens in the future, will you still come and look for me?"


    "What is Zijing worried about?" Wen Rusheng laughed and asked, "Because of your identity, you don''t even have a friend anymore? I, Wen Rusheng, am alone, without any restraints, what do I have to fear about the might of an emperor? "It''s just a life, a soldier dying for the one who knows himself will only be worth it!"


    Zhao Jing was startled. "I am the emperor, how can I let something happen to my friend! I came here to tell you that this matter will involve Wen Jianxuan, so I''ll settle all the new and old debts together. In the future, we will replace Wen Jianxuan with Fanghua House! "


    "Zijing, aren''t you afraid that others will say that you have ulterior motives?" Wen Rusheng''s face darkened slightly, "Wen Yin has been with us for many years, if we suddenly change it, will it..."


    "Killing a king is a capital offense!" Zhao Jing looked at him expressionlessly, "I knew they came for you this time, I just didn''t expect that I would be with you, but ¡­ A mistake was a mistake. Even if there were a thousand reasons, it would not change the nature of the mistake. People have to pay a corresponding price for their greed, and Wen Jianxuan is no different! "


    "Is there any evidence?" Wen Rusheng asked.


    Zhao Jing got up, and said in a heavy voice, "The evidence is conclusive, but there are a lot of people who died. However, all the changes in this world are unavoidable killings! "


    In the candlelight, Wen Rusheng looked at Young Man with her picturesque eyebrows and mature youth. He could not help but raise his lips, and smiled meaningfully at her back.

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    With his back facing Wen Rusheng, Zhao Jing naturally didn''t see the emotions on Wen Rusheng''s face. She just stared at the flickering candle flame, and then her eyes fell on the dim shadow of the door. She knew that Dongfang Weiming was standing outside, so there were some things that should not be said. With that, Zhao Jing turned and looked at the weak Wen Rusheng on the bed. "Brother Wen, you ¡­"


    "I''ll help you!" Wen Rusheng was clever, and naturally knew what she wanted to say, "Although I do not ask about the government nor the current situation, I am only a businessman. However, I am not an idiot. I have eyes and ears. More importantly, my heart is warm. There is also a burning blood in my chest, and I know what it means to be loyal to the king and to be patriotic. "


    Zhao Jing laughed in return, but was actually a little embarrassed. "Your words actually made me seem like a villain. To do things in return, it will no longer be purely because of the help of friends, Brother Wen does not mind! Most of the time, there''s nothing I can do! "


    Wen Rusheng nodded, "I know that the Zijing is in a difficult situation, so I won''t make things difficult for you! If you need anything in the future, just say it. If I, Wen Rusheng, am able to help, I will definitely do my best. It may not be fate that we meet, but there must be a reason for us to do so. " He coughed softly. His face reflected the brilliance of the candlelight, making him look weak and pale.


    He leaned against the mattress, half covering his body. He seemed to have lost half his life as he panted heavily.


    "How are you?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Wen Rusheng shook his head: "I''m used to it, don''t be afraid, my old ailments have long reached the bone marrow, it''s all like that!"


    "I''ll have the imperial physician come and take a look at you some other time. There are so many good doctors in the palace, you''ll definitely be cured!" Zhao Jing stared at him, it was a pity that his master and grandmaster were not around, otherwise he would definitely be able to cure Wen Rusheng. Seeing Wen Rusheng''s weak appearance, Zhao Jing could not help but say, "I won''t disturb your rest, I''ll be leaving first! You... You must take good care of it, I''ll come and see you again another day! "


    Wen Rusheng wanted to get up, but he was stopped by Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing pressed down on him and did not wake him up, "Don''t get up! I came here secretly, it''s your Zijing, they said that they won''t treat me as their emperor, so don''t be so formal! " With that, Zhao Jing smiled at him, his smile becoming especially gentle, "I''m leaving, there''s no need to send me off!"


    "Alright!" Wen Rusheng smiled and nodded, "Be careful on the road. If there''s anything else, send someone over to notify me with Fanghua House. I''ll definitely do my best."


    "You''ve said this many times, I''ll remember it!" Zhao Jing walked out the door.


    At the door she looked back at him. In the candlelight, Zhao Jing looked extremely heroic. Her entire body was as exquisite and exquisite, as if it had been sculpted from unpolished jade. She was especially delicate and pretty. She wore a navy blue robe that added a feminine charm to her smile, as if she was a mystery that couldn''t be figured out. Her body, however, gave off a warmth that made people want to get close to her.


    The moment the door closed, Wen Rusheng slowly closed his eyes, he leaned on the bed weakly, his expression sluggish as he looked forward, no one knew what he was thinking.


    Outside the door, Dongfang Weiming asked in a neutral tone, "You can''t bear to part with it?"


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes at him, "I can''t bear to part with you, damn you!" She turned around and left. "Are you still not leaving? Do you want to wait for breakfast?" After he finished speaking, he walked out of the Fanghua House without looking back.


    The scenery bowed. "We respectfully send you off, your majesty!"


    "In the future, just call me Young Master Liu. This place is not comparable to the palace, and there is no comparison to formalities!" Pausing for a moment, Zhao Jing continued, "This is an dictum!"


    "Yes sir!" The scenery nodded, "Young Master Liu, take care!"


    Zhao Jing did not even bother to look at Dongfang Weiming, and directly sat in the car, his heart inexplicably restless. For some reason, he felt that his mind was in a mess. His mind was in a mess, and so was his mind.


    Dongfang Weiming sat by her side without saying a word, yet remained seated, as if nothing had happened. The silence in the carriage made people uncomfortable. That kind of awkward atmosphere was enough!


    In the end, it was Zhao Jing who spoke, "Is Uncle satisfied?"


    Dongfang Weiming did not say anything. The next street was filled with the sounds of flowers and willow alleys, and with such a hubbub, even through the curtain of the carriage, it was still possible to hear everything clearly. It was an eventful time, yet there were still so many people who were obsessed with gentleness and gentleness. It was obvious that for men, no matter how powerful they were or how rich they were, they would always have women by their side! Thinking about it, Dongfang Weiming turned to look at Zhao Jing.


    "What are you looking at?" Zhao Jing puffed his cheeks, "I was asking you a question!"


    "I wonder how the word ''satisfied'' is defined in the Emperor''s heart?" Dongfang Weiming listened to the commotion outside, and slowly turned the carriage on the green slate. There were a lot of people on the street, so the car moved especially slowly, making it seem even more depressing.


    Zhao Jing rolled his eyes, "I am not an insect in Zhong Fu''s stomach, how can I know what the Uncle is thinking? Uncle thought that being suspenseful was very fun, but he didn''t know that I had gotten bored of it long ago. She curled her lips and suddenly shouted towards the outside, "Stop, I''m getting off!"


    The carriage stopped at the corner of the street, and before Wei Shuge could open the carriage, Zhao Jing had already jumped out. He jumped down from the carriage, "The carriage is so stuffy, I got off and walked for a while, so I pretended to be relaxed!"


    However, even though the streets were bustling with activity, there were many people. With so many people, it was unavoidable for trouble to occur. Therefore, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan immediately followed, afraid that something would happen to Zhao Jing, but Lee Yiheng helplessly drove after them.


    Zhou Zhiji followed the carriage, and seeing that Dongfang Weiming had opened the curtains, he immediately spoke in a low voice: "Master, how long will it take for Young Noble to return like this?"


    Dongfang Weiming frowned, looking at his surroundings, then at Zhao Jing who was extremely curious about everything, he felt his head aching. Sighing, he put down the curtain and said, "Get off!"


    Before Lee Yiheng could react, the person in the carriage brushed past him like a gust of wind. When he regained his senses, Dongfang Weiming was already standing by Zhao Jing''s side. And at that moment, Zhao Jing was holding onto the sweet man offered by the craftsman by the side of the road, but unexpectedly, his wrist was held tightly by Dongfang Weiming. Zhao Jing was startled, and almost dropped the sugar figurine in his hands.


    Zhao Jing was truly shocked by his speed. He was clearly in the car just now, but who knew that he would suddenly appear behind her, almost scaring her to the point of losing her soul. Fortunately, she was used to his quick reaction, so she only rolled her eyes at him, "Do you really need me to explain that to you? It almost scared my heart out, it''s sick! "


    Dongfang Weiming did not speak further, he only grabbed her wrist and pulled her along.


    "Why are you leaving so quickly?" Zhao Jing shouted, "Are you in a hurry to be reborn in the middle of the night?"


    Dongfang Weiming suddenly stopped in his tracks, dragged her into the alley and stood there, "What did you say?"


    Zhao Jing licked her candy, and looked at him innocently: I won''t say good words a second time! As he spoke, he licked his lips again, revealing a happy expression. As expected, his heart was sweet to the children.


    However, she didn''t know how alluring her actions were. The lilac tongue licked slightly, licking from left to right of the Sugar Man. The tip of her tongue slightly curled as she swallowed the sweet taste in her mouth. His movements were completed in one go, but in Dongfang Weiming''s eyes, it was as if everything was replayed in slow motion, pulling everything towards him at a close distance.


    Especially after she did such a thing, her big eyes were still staring straight at him. She didn''t know that men were magical animals. No matter how wise a man was, when he met someone, he would become an animal that thought in the lower half of its body. There was always one thing above another. Men used their own ambitions to conquer the world, while women used their bodies to conquer the men, the men who conquered the world!


    Suddenly, Dongfang Weiming pressed her against the wall. An ice-cold feeling suddenly transmitted to his skin from his back, causing Zhao Jing to quiver immediately as his body immediately followed suit. She was still holding onto the sweet man, staring at Dongfang Weiming who was just inches away with her eyes wide open. What kind of evil did Bastard get into tonight? Why did it seem like something was amiss?


    "You, you also want to eat candy?" Zhao Jing asked softly. Her mouth opened and closed, and her full lips were covered in honey. In the dim light, it was hard to resist.


    Dongfang Weiming gasped for breath, and looked towards the alley entrance. Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan stood together with Zhou Zhiji at the entrance of the alleyway. Because it was dark outside, everyone stood with their backs against the light, so they could not see the situation inside the alleyway.


    "If you don''t want to eat sugar, then we can leave!" Zhao Jing blinked her bright eyes, "Uncle, are you feeling unwell? How about you go back to the palace and have the imperial physician treat you? "


    Say he''s sick?!


    "Ordinary things cannot enter this humble subject''s mouth, so ¡­ I''ll have to trouble the emperor to try it out! " Dongfang Weiming said leisurely.


    Zhao Jing held onto the Sugar Man, thought about it and decided to slip away. She gave him a dry laugh, then slowly crouched down and watched him run out from under his armpits. Who told him to pin her to the wall with his arms on either side of her?


    Who knew that before she could escape, Dongfang Weiming would already pick her up like a little chick.


    Zhao Jing''s body suddenly tensed up, he looked at the face of the Eastern Bastard in shock, and quickly enlarged in his own line of sight. Her warm lips were instantly wrapped by the scorching heat. She was unbridled and unbridled. Zhao Jing unconsciously tiptoed, and felt that this fellow was like eating candy, forcefully sweeping his gaze across her lips, tongue and mouth. Zhao Jing''s mind was a complete blank. He only felt a scorching feeling pass between his teeth. That kind of feeling of invading cities, the feeling of having one''s territory invaded by thousands upon thousands of troops and horses, was really not at all comfortable.


    Just when Zhao Jing felt that he was about to suffocate, Dongfang Weiming finally let go of her. In the dim light, the sound of the little girl''s hurried breathing could be heard. Her voice was as sweet as it could be, causing his originally anxious heart to gradually calm down.


    His rough fingers caressed her slightly swollen lips. With a slightly heavy force, it was as if he was punishing her. The pain made her eyebrows scrunch up, "Although the candy is delicious, it''s not something anyone can eat! The emperor was already used to eating sweet food, so what would happen if he met with suffering in the future? First, it was hard work, then it was sweet work. It was much better than being sweet first and then being bitter! "In the future, if you don''t want someone to give you a hint of sweetness, you''ll forget who you are."


    Zhao Jing''s heart skipped a beat. At that time, he was right outside Wen Rusheng''s door, so those words were said to him. He was talking about Wen Rusheng? Zhao Jing stared at him, her breathing was heavy, could it be that the Eastern Bastard was going to make a move on Wen Rusheng?! Zhao Jing secretly cursed in his heart: Bastard''s bastard!


    Suddenly, Zhao Jing''s lower jaw was pinched, he suddenly raised his chin, and his cold voice came from the top, "Tomorrow morning, after dawn..."

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    Tomorrow at dawn?


    Zhao Jing stared at him, her heart carrying a bit of nervousness, but most of all, there was a complicated feeling. She should and should hate Dongfang Weiming. If it wasn''t for him, she wouldn''t have turned into her current appearance. Even though her mother wasn''t accompanying her, she was still the birth mother. With her mother here, she still had relatives in this world. She wasn''t alone. Without a mother, she, Zhao Jing, would become a real orphan!


    However, there was a saying that was extremely good. Time was the best medicine that could heal all wounds. The only fortunate thing was that Zhao Jing didn''t have any deep feelings for his mother, or it could be said that apart from their blood relation, he didn''t have any other reliance on her. Two years had passed, and her hatred for Dongfang Weiming had gradually gone from hatred for the person who killed her mother to an uncontrollable hatred.


    What she hated was that he treated her like a puppet, a container to nurture Gu!


    "What happens tomorrow at first light?" Zhao Jing stared at him, trying her best to calm the emotions in her eyes. When their four eyes met, it was most likely to expose her feelings. Dongfang Weiming''s eyes were really too poisonous, so she had to be on guard.


    Dongfang Weiming, on the other hand, was very calm. Her fingertip gently brushed away her hair that had been blown about by the wind, and stroked her picturesque face, those deep eyes, and that extremely beautiful nose bridge. In the end, the tip of his finger drifted onto her cheek, making her feel so tender and intimate. "If your majesty doesn''t see Qi Yunshan today, he will definitely teach you a lesson tomorrow! I wonder who will be the first one? "


    He paused, smiling so coolly. In the pitch-black night, the weak light hit his body in the dim light, causing the man in the dim light to appear exceptionally beautiful. His sinister gaze stared at her without blinking. "Why don''t you make a guess, your majesty?"


    In Zhao Jing''s line of sight, the person in front of him looked like a demon from the legends. Zhao Jing started to quickly think about who it was. Qi Yunshan was indeed not someone to be trifled with, and he was very vengeful, so ¡­


    "Wen Yuye? Four-direction Sect! " Zhao Jing blurted out.


    "You''re right, there''s a prize!" He lowered his head and gave her a peck. "Let''s go!" With that, he took her hand and walked out.


    In that moment, Zhao Jing thought back to the past, and how she had just entered the Imperial Palace. On the day of her mother''s departure, Dongfang Weiming had also held her hand and led her to the throne room. All these years, he had never changed this habit. Whenever he traveled with her, he would always hold her hand, making it seem as if he truly loved her, as if he was afraid that she would lose her life.


    But now, Zhao Jing understood. This was not pain, nor was it protection. Rather, it was an innate control and vigilance. Dongfang Weiming always liked to grab onto her wrist, as if he was holding onto her life. No matter where he was, no matter what happened, he wanted this to be under his control. It was as if if if if she were to act rashly, he would immediately break her wrist and kill her without hesitation!


    As long as she was a little bit nervous, there would be a change in her wrist. He would immediately sense it. Therefore, in the past two years, Zhao Jing had not learnt anything else, but practiced his art of feigning calmness to the point of perfection.


    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan had followed Zhao Jing for a long time, so they were already accustomed to seeing Dongfang Weiming and Zhao Jing''s actions, so they did not dare to say much and only silently followed behind the two of them. However, the direction Dongfang Weiming wanted to go towards was not the imperial palace, it was as if he had brought Zhao Jing to the side of the moat.


    "Where are you taking me?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Dongfang Weiming did not even look back as he dragged her forward, and squeezed through the crowd and headed towards the river. In the autumn and winter season, the riverside should be very desolate. The cold wind made people shiver. Zhao Jing was also the same, she was already afraid of the cold. After walking out of the crowd, she began to tremble, and when she reached the river bank, her teeth started to tremble, and her entire body started to tremble.


    "Let''s take you for a walk first. You''ll only know the way when it''s the busiest time of the year. Then, you''ll know what''s the most fun thing in the capital." Dongfang Weiming continued speaking, and kept on holding onto her wrist.


    "A year later?" Zhao Jing was startled.


    Dongfang Weiming paused in his steps, and looked back at her, "The Emperor said that he has never come to the capital for a good stroll, even after leaving the palace he would only stay in the Bright Moon House, not daring to casually stroll around the streets. Now that this humble subject is free, I shall accompany the emperor in experiencing the lights of the capital! " While talking, Zhou Zhiji had already passed some silver over to the boat family, and a beautiful boat slowly appeared in front of Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing''s eyes widened, "You want, want to board the ship?"


    "Let''s go!" Dongfang Weiming brought her onto the boat, and had everyone stay at their original place and not follow her.


    This was the first time Zhao Jing had ever seen such a thing, "This is the first time I''m riding on a boat!" She appeared to be a little nervous. When the wind blew across the pleasure boat, Zhao Jing subconsciously held his hand, "Err ¡­ Do you know water? If you feel scared, you have to hold my hand tightly, okay? "


    "Does the emperor fear water?" Dongfang Weiming ridiculed, and laughed complacently.


    Zhao Jing gulped down a mouthful of saliva, "It''s not that I''m afraid, but I''ve been submerged once when I was young. Especially in such a cold weather, it makes people feel fear from the bottom of their hearts! "


    "No worries!" He whispered in her ear, "I''m here!"


    The boat swayed back and forth in the water. In the coming spring, all the tender shoots of the willows by the shore would be released. They would definitely be exceptionally beautiful. Under the current circumstances, the branches of the willow trees hanging on the surface of the river looked like they were hanging on a branch. Looking from afar, it was quite a unique sight to behold. The water sparkled, reflecting the two people on the cruise liner. The wind blew the lanterns on the bow, swaying them from side to side. It was hard to tell who was watching.


    Zhao Jing didn''t know when Dongfang Weiming released her wrist, nor did he know when he tightened his grip on her hand. She was only gazing into the distance, her lips slightly raised. It was unknown whether she was smiling or thinking.


    He looked at her through the dim light of the lamp. But what was she thinking, what was she thinking? His heart was stifled, and the gentle light in his eyes slowly became sharp. Was he thinking about her Big Brother Yue? That nameless person had appeared in her dreams when she was at her weakest. These past two years had been carved into his heart like thorns.


    It was only until he felt pain from his fingertips that Zhao Jing suddenly regained his senses and realized that he had been distracted. Almost at the first reaction, she looked at him with a face full of anger. She wanted to pull her hand out of his palm, but he firmly held her hand.


    "Who are you thinking about in your head?" Dongfang Weiming''s eyes were sharp.


    Zhao Jing held his breath, "I miss you, okay?"


    He cupped her face with a meaningful smile and stroked her brow with his fingertips. "When you''re lying, your eyebrows will unconsciously raise. For all these years, this has always been your habit. It''s as if ever since I saw you, you''ve never changed your mind!"


    Zhao Jing subconsciously took half a step back, wanting to keep a safe distance between them. She avoided his gaze and quickly returned to the cabin. Zhao Jing felt cold. Cold. The fire in the pavilion crackled. No matter how warm it was, it could not warm this cold heart that had been silent for a long time.


    "Are you angry?" Dongfang Weiming stood indifferently at the door.


    "The feeling of being seen through is not very comfortable. It''s just that I don''t like the feeling of losing, that''s all!" Zhao Jing raised her head and looked at him. She hugged her knees, her expression exceptionally calm, "Uncle, have you ever experienced what it feels like to have someone see through you?"


    "Never tried!" "I don''t want to try!"


    "Why?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Dongfang Weiming thought about it. Why? He sneered, "Only those who have shackles in their hearts will be able to show the emotions in their hearts and be seen through. If there was nothing in his heart, how could others see through it? When did the emperor start to have this problem? "


    Zhao Jing stared at him with heavy eyes. But she kept her eyes fixed on the crackling brazier. When she was not speaking, she could remain silent by herself.


    Dongfang Weiming hated this look from the bottom of his heart. How much did he hate her silence? It was just like that year''s battle at the Fringe Region of Lizhou. That fierce battle was the biggest shadow of his life, and also the demon in his heart that he would never be able to get rid of. Coming back to his senses, Dongfang Weiming sat beside Zhao Jing without saying a word, "Come closer!"


    Zhao Jing ignored him.


    "This subject doesn''t mind. Carrying the emperor back to the palace is not the first time after all!" He opened his mouth at a leisurely pace. His tone seemed to be talking about something that was not important, something that was so casual.


    Zhao Jing glared at him and moved to his side to sit.


    Dongfang Weiming casually opened the window and wrapped her in his cape to keep her warm.


    On the surface of the water, the scenery passed by.


    Willow withered wait for green, who laughs Qin Huai side?


    Zhao Jing was wrapped under his cloak and was carried by him. She didn''t know that she was looking at the scenery. Or was it just a scenery? It was just that the warmth in his embrace was really comfortable, with a unique scent that was unique to him.


    Dongfang Weiming lowered his head, and the corner of his mouth unconsciously curled up. The fragrance of the makeup was always on a woman. Even the fragrance of the flowers was not a temptation to a martial artist like him. The only thing that remained was the faint scent of books on her body. It was as if she had been poisoned and gave birth to an indescribable feeling of yearning.


    When the boat stopped, Zhao Jing was already asleep in his embrace. It would be hard to get off the boat without being carried by him.


    Dongfang Weiming walked very carefully, afraid that he would jump at her. Looking at Zhao Jing who was sleeping peacefully in his arms, he was like a docile cat, without any hint of resistance or sharpness during the day. The little girl in the blanket was truly harmless only when she was asleep.


    No one dared to make a sound, and no one dared to disturb Zhao Jing''s sweet dream.


    Zhao Jing slept soundly, there was nothing in his dreams, only a pair of warm hands holding onto her tightly. She thought, is that Big Brother Yue? Big Brother Yue liked to be like this when she was young ¡­


    However, a dream is a dream.


    A deep love will not lead to longevity, Hui Ji will be wounded.


    Zhao Jing recognized it, this was his own dragon bed. Presumably, he really fell asleep last night and was sent back by Dongfang Weiming.


    Wei Shuge looked at Zhao Jing and opened his eyes, his heart was finally at ease again, "The emperor has finally woken up!"


    Zhao Jing sat up, he realized his throat was dry and started to cough uncontrollably. The wind was blowing yesterday, and it was a little cold. "What''s the matter? Look at your face, it looks like something has happened. "Speak!"


    "Master Wen is in trouble!" The moment Wei Shuge said this, Zhao Jing''s eyebrows rose up abruptly.


    After thinking about it, Zhao Jing lifted the blanket and got off the bed, "What happened?" Did Qi Yunshan really make a move?

 C169

    Only then did Zhao Jing know what it meant to have control over the political situation. Qi Yunshan did not put the paper on it, but the paper from the imperial court and the civil and martial officials were like snowflakes falling on the emperor''s desk one after another. Without exception, they were going to play the role of Monarch, requesting for the Monarch''s decree to punish them for their crimes!


    What crime? Of course it was Wen Yuye who did not do well.


    "A sentence should be put to death. Did they do anything? Or have you used your heart? " Zhao Jing looked at the papers on the Imperial Study table, and casually threw it to Wei Shuge, "Use your heart to kill them, these are our good Courtier s!"


    "Your majesty, you''re not completely one with the Qi Family either!" Zhao Yuannan said in a low voice as he handed over the two papers, "These two are the papers from Lord Huo Wugou and Lord Lu. Because he was a newly advanced official, he did not hand this paper over to the six divisions. He did not pass through the Prime Minister''s Estate or the hands of the Taifu Mansion and instead, he directly arrived in front of the emperor! Your Majesty, Lord Lu is currently in charge of the sixth stage of Ministry Of Rites. "


    Zhao Jing reached out to take it, "Is the imperial court still making noise?"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan nodded his head, "They are still arguing incessantly. After all, the Emperor is still the Emperor, and the Courtier cannot help the Emperor decide to kill someone. Everyone knew what happened to the Four-direction Sect that day, so the origin of this debt was none other than the Imperial Tutor. They said it was noisy, but in truth it was just two empty arguments. They just need to find a legitimate reason to kill the Master Wen! "


    Zhao Jing looked at the paper in his hand, and a strange look flashed past his eyes. Closing the paper, Zhao Jing glanced at Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan in front of him, "Heh, if Wen Yuye was so easily killed, then he wouldn''t be Wen Yuye! They came all the way from Wenchang County to collect the corpses, and from then on came step by step to today''s situation. Did it all depend on luck? "


    Wei Shuge laughed, "Which lamp would be so easy to deal with here? If it was just relying on luck, who knows how many years of fortune would be required to resolve it. It''s just that your majesty, this time, the Taifu Mansion is controlling you from behind. This is the first time the Master Wen is here, so she has no power or influence.


    "Hot blood is useless. Hot blood can only be used in the market. We have to rely on this during critical times!" Zhao Jing pointed to his forehead, "Since Wen Yuye was able to pass Qi Yunshan down to the Hall from the Four-direction Sect, he must have long been prepared. Otherwise, he would have died here before even taking revenge for Wen Yufeng, no one would be willing to accept it."


    "Your majesty, what should we do next?" Zhao Yuannan asked.


    "Watch your actions. If Wen Yuye can turn the tables around and win, then ¡­" Zhao Jing smiled meaningfully, "The edict Fei Zhen wrote was not in vain."


    Zhao Yuannan was startled, "What imperial decree?"


    Zhao Jing sucked his lips, got up and walked to the garden, the weather was good today, the warm sunlight fell on his body, it did not feel like a day where someone should kill someone. As she stood with her hands behind her back, Zhao Jing faintly looked in the direction of the palace and thought to herself... What would Dongfang Weiming do? When she thought about the Eastern Bastard, the hand inside her sleeve involuntarily trembled.


    It seemed to be a conditioned reflex, as if his fingers had been clenched tightly the day before. Now that he thought about it, the temperature of his palm seemed to be ¡­ He was still alive!


    Zhao Jing stared at her palm for a while, she suddenly realised that this feeling was not good, as though a strange monster had grown up from her left shoulder, and even the Gu worms in her body had grown up along with it, slowly eroding everything for her.


    From his body to his emotions, he had never forgiven anyone!


    The matter of questioning was a hot topic. Not all the members of the imperial court were of the same party, and some of the more upright people expressed their disdain for the accusation at this moment. Wen Yuye was just a small official who did not have a reputation, but a small official who had reached the ninth grade yet was able to startle the civil and military officials of the imperial court into wanting him to die, wasn''t this making a big fuss over nothing? It was only because of this emperor''s decree, but because Qi Yunshan returned yesterday, the emperor was not willing to call for him!


    All of them knew that even if they didn''t participate, they would still be in the mood to watch the show.


    Zhao Jing stood in his original position and waited, watching the sun rise above his head little by little.


    When Zhou Zhiji entered, he lowered his head and laughed dryly. Wen Yuye had won.


    "Your majesty!" Zhou Zhiji bowed.


    Zhao Jing tilted his head and looked at him, "Why didn''t the Uncle come over personally? Zhou Zhiji, can you afford to join in on the fun? It''s more like it! "


    Zhou Zhiji lowered his head and laughed, "Your majesty really knows how to joke, I dare not! It was the Regent that ordered this lowly official to come and tell the emperor. Please rest assured, your majesty, that this sky won''t collapse! "


    "Then you should go back and tell Uncle that we know this sky won''t collapse. After all, Uncle is born with a higher status than us, we can crush him to death first. As for us ¡­ "He''s not afraid of anything!" Zhao Jing laughed coldly.


    Zhou Zhiji bowed, "This lowly one will definitely pass on every word! The Regent also said that if the Emperor is really worried, he can clean up and listen to it. "The emperor has always said that the palace is boring. It''s rare for this incident to be as lively as a chicken talking to a duck. Don''t miss it, Your Majesty!"


    "The liveliness is good!" Zhao Jing took a step forward, "It''s just that this lively scene of bringing disaster upon us, it''s fine as long as you land on our body! Uncle is used to scheming, you don''t even need to include us in this, right? "


    "The emperor is joking!" Zhou Zhiji bowed, "This lowly subordinate will take his leave!"


    Looking at Zhou Zhiji''s leaving figure, Wei Shuge quickly went forward, "Your majesty, do you want to go take a look?"


    "This isn''t a question of whether or not we should go, don''t you hear? Dongfang Weiming personally sent someone to invite us over, and said that we were going to watch a good show. In fact, he wanted us to go over and suppress them, and probably to give them some time to do so! " Zhao Jing slowly walked forward as his underlings quickly followed.


    "Your Majesty, is there any problem with this?" With your departure, everyone''s eyes will most likely fall on you, your majesty! " Zhao Yuannan was a little hesitant, "If that''s the case, does that mean that His Majesty is the target of public criticism?


    "Do you think I don''t know the crux of this? However, we truly want to know whether or not Wen Yuye has the right to live and how he will resolve this calamity! " Zhao Jing waved his sleeves.


    At this moment, the throne room was already in an uproar. It was not really a quarrel, but the general felt that he was making a big fuss out of nothing, and the officials felt that they had to pursue the matter. This was the dignity of the imperial government, and also the order that Four-direction Sect had made with Wen Yuye and the rest, so they should pay the price for what they had done and said.


    But behind the scenes? Everyone knew that the reason that Wen Yuye deserved to die wasn''t because he couldn''t find the case nor could he catch the real culprit, but because he had already summoned the noble tutor to the Four-direction Sect on the very day he returned. That was the most damnable reason.


    When the emperor was no longer around, civil and military affairs were like a pot of porridge. This kind of scene had started since the day Zhao Jing ascended the throne, and up till now, Zhao Jing was still just a decoration. Occasionally, he would go up to court but he would only get a wooden block made out of clay. He would then sit on the throne and sleep! As time passed, it didn''t matter if the Emperor came or not. The Emperor would ascend to the throne room as soon as he came, and the Emperor would discuss matters in the side hall if he didn''t come. There were many palaces in the palace, and all in all, it was just a single sentence from the Imperial Tutor and the Prime Minister!


    In the three provinces and six tribes, there was no king pressing down on them, just like scattered sand.


    Zhao Jing was waiting in the warm pavilion by the side of the hall. It was extremely cold outside, and cold to the point of even entering the door. Zhao Jing took off his cloak and sat on the warm bed, trembling as he hugged the Fire Cage tightly. "Don''t talk, let us listen carefully. "These old guys are really bad from the bottom of their bones. All day long, they either want this to die or they want that to die. They really don''t want to watch the show!"


    Listen, listen, the quarrelling voice next door, who says the white beard and white hair is useless? When she talked with her waist up, she was even louder than when she was selling candied fruits on the street.


    "Your majesty!" Zhao Yuannan ran in from the outside, "The guards have already gone. They went to the Four-direction Sect! "


    Zhao Jing raised his brows, "And then?" Going to Four-direction Sect was naturally to invite Nangong Zui. Nangong Zui was currently injured, so it wouldn''t be a big deal if he tried to avoid it, since Nangong Zui had a death saving gold plate in his hands, even if Qi Yunshan was angry to the point of wanting to eat someone, it would still be a rock in the latrine.


    "He even sent someone to use the Bright Moon House!" Zhao Yuannan looked back at Wei Shuge, his face somewhat tight. "Your majesty, we''re going to capture Master Wen!"


    "I know!" Zhao Jing chewed on the pastries on the table, "We are waiting to see a good show! Didn''t you hear what Dongfang Weiming said just now? He reassured us that he had a plan in mind. Bastard had sharp ears and must have received some news a long time ago.


    Wei Shuge scoffed, "Your Majesty is right, we''ll just have to wait!"


    Wait! Naturally, he had to wait!


    Wen Yuye was not at the Bright Moon House, he was sitting in the Four-direction Sect''s royal hall. There was no one in the hall, only Nangong Zui drinking, looking at him who was leisurely drinking his tea.


    Nangong Zui laughed drunkenly, "Guess if you''re still alive? Or die? "


    "If I had opened the knife, there would naturally be people who would not be able to survive. However, it might not be me!" Wen Yuye scoffed, "It could also be that the Master Nangong has shouldered this crime for me, for me! What did Master Nangong think? "


    "I''m not a Half Immortal, nor am I a foolish person. How can I predict the prophet''s path of retreat for you?" Nangong Zui sighed, raised his head and drank a few mouthfuls of wine.


    Xun Feng ran over in a hurry, "Master, you''re here!"


    "What are you so flustered about? Had his wife run off with someone? Or was it the little treasury that was taken care of in succession by someone? " Nangong Zui looked sloppy as he listened to the messy footsteps from not too far away. Seeing the gradually approaching imperial forest army line up in front of the Four-direction Sect''s great hall, Nangong Zui turned around and laughed dryly at Wen Yuye, "They are looking for you!"


    Wen Yuye laughed, "Since there are so many people here, it shows that this official''s status as a 9th grade sesame official is not ordinary!"


    "Just laugh it off!" Nangong Zui looked at Qiong Ying who had already stepped onto the stairs, and mocked towards Wen Yuye: There''s always a time for you to cry!


    Qiong Ying stepped forward, "Master Nangong, Master Wen!"


    "Yo, with such a large group of people, are they rushing to my Four-direction Sect to drink?" Nangong Zui looked at Qiong Ying with a smile that was not a smile, "Is this an ant moving house? When did you pick up such a job, Jon? If you weren''t good enough to follow Commander Li and be a servant in front of the imperial palace, why would you be here? "


    Qiong Ying''s face heated up, "Master Nangong is joking, we are in charge of this too! Following the orders to come invite Master Nangong and Master Wen to the palace, there are some things that I have to clarify personally! "


    Nangong Zui got up, and patted Qiong Ying''s shoulder with the wine gourd. "You make it sound good, as expected of someone who came from the palace! Even though the shiny blade was already on his neck, he still had to tell people not to be afraid. This knife doesn''t kill! Who would believe you if you said that? Master Wen, let''s go! Whether they are mules or horses, it''s time to bring them out for a walk! "


    Wen Yuye laughed, it was about time he took a walk! He looked at the road and slightly nodded his head. Everything was ready ¡­

 C170

    No one could predict what would happen in the future, but the Imperial Tutor wanted this small official to die, that was something everyone knew very well. However, to kill someone in the imperial court, he needed to do it in broad daylight. What is fair and square? It was a clear crime, or it was unforgivable.


    The former required evidence, while the latter needed the Emperor Token. It was all for Wen Yuye''s death!


    This was the first time in Wen Yuye''s life that he was ever on the throne room. Nangong Zui walked unsteadily beside him, and from time to time, he would look at him with a gaze of ridicule. Of course Wen Yuye knew that this fellow relied on the death-saving gold medal in his hands to be fearless. It was because even if this matter were to be investigated, it would not land on the Four-direction Sect, and the only unlucky thing would be him, a small county magistrate!


    Look, look at the situation in front of him, look at the tight security in front of the throne room, you can tell how much effort Qi Yunshan had put in in just to kill him. He was just a small official that was as small as a sesame seed. He really couldn''t afford to be so ''kind''!


    "Ai, if we reach Caishikou, I will have the executioner lower his sword!" Nangong Zui took a deep breath, "After entering this throne room, I''ll most likely send you off! But don''t worry, I still have some wine in my wine gourd. You won''t feel any pain if you drink a few mouthfuls! At that time, when my head fell off, it was just a surge of enthusiasm! "


    "With Master Nangong''s blessings, this official will do his best to protect his own head. At that time, I will also drink the wine at your waist. "In this way, it would not be a loss to make this trip!" Wen Yuye raised his head and looked at the tall green jade steps. In the eyes of the common people, how sacred was the majestic throne room? It was full of dignity. However, he did not know that there was no king in the throne room. It was really funny how the people of the imperial court played around with the civil and military officials.


    When Wen Yuye entered the side hall, the imperial court and civil officials suddenly quietened down.


    Zhao Jing, who was next door, was immediately stunned for a moment, and he slightly exerted some strength into his hand that was holding the cup. Wen Yuye, you finally came. Now that he had arrived, this show will officially begin! There was Qi Yunshan and Ke Bozhao in the hall, and only Dongfang Weiming the sh * t stick was missing. He reckoned that the "play" would be much more straightforward, as it would be a face-to-face battle between Wen Yuye and Qi Yunshan.


    "This is Wen Chang County''s Ninth Grade Zhixian County, Master Wen?" The one who spoke was Minister of Justice Lee Mingrui. Her arrogant attitude was as though she looked down on Wen Yuye and her tone was filled with contempt.


    Wen Yuye bowed, he looked at the various masters and then raised his head and looked up, showing a brave smile and asked, "Isn''t it the Golden Hall''s business? Why are there so many civil and military officials in the dynasty, and not just these Sacred Monarchs who are above tens of thousands of people? "


    They all looked at each other when they heard this question. Everyone knew that, but it was Wen Yuye''s first time entering the Golden Hall, so they obviously did not know the reason. All the officials immediately started laughing at Wen Yuye''s "ignorance and fearlessness".


    Wei Shuge''s face turned green the moment he heard it, "Your majesty, they are not putting you in their eyes at all!"


    "What''s the point of putting it in your eyes? You have to treat him like an ancestor and respect him!" Zhao Jing was also not annoyed, "But right now, we do not dare to let them take it easy on us, if they do, I am afraid that I will not be able to handle it. One Qi Yunshan is already enough to give us a headache, we do not have many people to worry about, we do not like the feeling of being targeted!" As the saying goes, one shouldn''t be afraid of thieves, just be afraid of them thinking about them. The feeling of being remembered wasn''t good at all!


    Wei Shuge nodded his head, his words were not wrong at all. Judging from what the other party had to say, they would have to cause a huge commotion in order to calm down this life and death situation!


    "Your Majesty''s body is unwell!" Ke Bozhao replied slyly, "Moreover, this isn''t the main hall of the Golden Chimes Palace, it''s just a side hall! Master Wen, you should focus on your own right now. Don''t worry about anything else! All the officials in the imperial court were watching with their eyes and listening with their ears. Whatever you say or do will be heard by the emperor, so it''s best for you to be cautious, lest something bad happens and the emperor blames you for it.


    His words were reasonable, and all the officials nodded in agreement.


    Wen Yuye smiled and bowed, "Yes, Prime Minister is right. This official will speak very softly, and will definitely be cautious."


    "Everything you say in front of the officials today, you must take responsibility!" Minister of Justice Lee Mingrui snorted, "We are also people who speak reason. If what you say is the truth and every sentence is the truth, then this matter will be easy to handle!"


    Wen Yuye bowed, "Although this official is not talented, this official is still quite magnanimous. Of course, I hope that everyone can take responsibility for their actions and words. Whatever you see or hear today, they will be determined on the spot. If we were to leave this place and continue talking like that, even though I, Wen Yuye am just a small official, I will still try my best to argue and definitely will not let this matter rest! "


    "Then show us your ability to speak!" Ke Bozhao frowned slightly.


    Lee Mingrui took a step forward. He was the Minister of Justice, the one with the most authority. After all, he was the one who controlled the Ministry of Justice. Lee Mingrui sized Wen Yuye up from head to toe, and asked with a heavy voice, "I am the Minister of Justice, and may I ask Master Wen if Your Majesty has given an order just now that the case of the new top scholar be handed over to you?"


    "There is indeed an imperial edict, but Sir Zuo, you are wrong. The Emperor issued an imperial edict regarding the murder of the top scholar, but it was not given to this official by myself." Wen Yuye said respectfully, he looked at the people around him and continued, "Prime Minister knows about this matter, and the imperial edict also includes the case of Four-direction Sect Overseer, if everyone does not believe me, I can open the imperial edict for all of you to see!"


    Lee Mingrui was speechless, and turned to look at Ke Bozhao.


    Where''s Ke Bozhao? He acted as if it had nothing to do with him. What could he say? The imperial edict did say that Wen Yuye and Four-direction Sect were required to supervise this case, so there was nothing much to say about this matter.


    Wen Yuye continued, Master Shang Shu, do you have anything else to ask?


    "Since the case has been handed over to you, why haven''t you found out who the culprit is yet? Do you know how the people of the capital talk? If this goes on, the Royal City will fall into chaos, and the hearts of the people will be filled with fear! " Lee Mingrui snorted, "Do you know what kind of crime it is to shake the hearts of the people?"


    Wen Yuye smiled as he looked at Nangong Zui who was playing with the wine gourd, "Master Nangong, do you not want to say anything? They''re saying that we''ve shaken the hearts of the people! "What are the consequences of this crime?"


    Nangong Zui''s act of playing dumb was the most amazing, after saying "yeah", he looked at the people suspiciously, "Shaking the hearts of the people? Why did he move? Who was the one who did it? Just based on the cases that my Four-direction Sect had supervised all these years, which one of them had aroused the hearts of the people? "


    "Master Nangong, we are talking about the case of the top scholar!" Ke Bozhao looked at him coldly, "Don''t talk about him so casually!"


    "Left or right?" Nangong Zui sighed, "Everyone here is from the Prime Minister, there''s no use trying to look around!" He smiled meaningfully, "Who made this five-day agreement with the Emperor? This official''s memory is not good, why not Prime Minister give us a reminder? It''s not even five days yet, is it? There was no need to be in such a rush! Are you in a hurry to be reborn? "


    As he said that, Nangong Zui swept his gaze across the people in the hall. "I''m afraid that with so many people, Duke Yan will not be able to handle it!"


    "Nangong Zui!" Qi Yunshan replied coldly, "What do you think this place is?"


    Nangong Zui sucked his lips, as though he was still savoring the taste of the wine, "This is not the throne room, the Emperor is not sitting here, why is he sitting here? The Imperial Tutor was in such a hurry to seek justice for the Emperor. Tsk tsk tsk tsk ¡­ Imperial Tutor, aren''t you afraid that the burden on your shoulders will be too heavy, and that it will crush your old arms and legs? "


    "Nangong Zui!" Qi Yunshan sneered, "A sharp tongue is useless!"


    "It''s useless!" Nangong Zui swept his eyes across the crowd, "But Master Wen caught the culprit, what are you all joining in for? We were just waiting for our statement to be delivered to the heavens. How could it be a crime worthy of ten thousand deaths if we were to end this case? Imperial Tutor... Is it because we caught the murderer and displeased you? "


    "This matter has nothing to do with this official. Why would I not be happy?" Qi Yunshan glared fiercely at Nangong Zui.


    Nangong Zui had an expression of sudden enlightenment, "If there''s no displeasure, then it''s happiness!" He patted Wen Yuye''s shoulder, "I''m happy for you, you won''t die! Hurry up and bring him up so that everyone here can see what the murderer, who had killed three people in a row, and even the new top scorer, looked like! Furthermore, since the Emperor is not here, it cannot be considered as overstepping the boundaries. Therefore, I ask Imperial Tutor and Prime Minister to grudgingly take over on his behalf! "


    Hearing that, Qi Yunshan''s first reaction was to turn and look at Ke Bozhao. But Ke Bozhao only opened his eyes a little and did not say anything, as though he had a plan in mind, but at the same time, he pretended to be calm. couldn''t figure out what exactly Ke Bozhao meant either.


    "What are you still standing there for?" Nangong Zui rubbed his forehead, looking at Qiong Ying who had just brought them in.


    Qiong Ying was stunned as she stood at the entrance of the palace. "Lord?"


    "Isn''t he following us? Let Xun Feng send him in! " Nangong Zui said.


    Qi Yunshan''s face darkened to the extreme, this meant that Nangong Zui and Wen Yuye were already prepared, thus, it was not his intention to kill this time around, but rather, it was Wen Yuye and his Four-direction Sect who had joined hands to settle this battle. In this way, Wen Yuye''s name would definitely spread far and wide. To Qi Yunshan, this was not the result he wanted to see.


    "Master Nangong, may I know how you caught the murderer? "Why is there no activity at all in the capital?" Ke Bozhao asked calmly.


    Nangong Zui raised the center of his brows, "At that time, I would still be sick!" He pointed to the wound on his arm, "He''s recuperating! Therefore, this matter was handled with the full power of the Master Wen, and the culprit was found by him. If any of you have any questions, Master Wen can please explain it all to you! "


    Wen Yuye bowed to everyone. After all, in this place, his rank was the smallest. According to the rules of the imperial government, as a ninth rank official, he did not have the chance to go to the capital, let alone attend court meetings. Since the founding of the Da Xia Empire, there had never been a case where a level nine county official stepped into the Gold Hall. Wen Yuye was the first!


    "These three cases may seem unrelated, but after this official investigated carefully, he found a fatal flaw. And these scars were precisely ignored by Jing Zhao Fu as well as everyone here. " Wen Yuye leisurely said as he walked over. The corner of his eyes drifted towards Qi Yunshan''s face.


    Then, he looked at Ke Bozhao, who seemed calm and composed!


    "What traces?" Lee Mingrui hurriedly asked, in his heart he thought, where did this mistake come from?

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    The hall was so quiet that even a pin dropping could be heard. One or two of them were waiting for Wen Yuye''s next move. Who was this so-called murderer and what did he look like? He had really hung himself!


    A quiet atmosphere always made people flustered. The more time passed, the more they couldn''t control themselves. It had clearly only been an extremely short period of time, yet it felt like it had been going on for a very, very long time.


    Finally, the sound of footsteps came from outside, causing everyone to cast their gazes towards the entrance of the palace at the first possible moment.


    Qiong Ying entered the door with her men and bowed to the lords, "Imperial Tutor, Prime Minister, the criminals have been brought!"


    "Go down!" Ke Bozhao spoke out to Qiong Ying, and looked at Qi Yunshan, but the two of them did not say anything.


    "What did you discover that day?" Minister of Justice Lee Mingrui asked, this was not only something he was anxious to know, it was something everyone present wanted to know. Back then, in the case of the top scorer, the Jing Zhao Fu Constable had not been able to discover anything. Even the Four-direction Sect had not been affected. What was this so-called flaw in killing someone?


    "Flowers!" Wen Yuye said.


    "Flowers?" Everyone looked at each other.


    I''ve heard of cotton, peach blossoms, pear blossoms, peony flowers. What are oil flowers? In that moment, the entire hall was in discussion, no one knew what Wen Yuye was talking about, what exactly was this oil flower?


    "What''s an oily flower?" Lee Mingrui continued to ask, "Why did the Jing Zhao Fu yamen and the Four-direction Sect not discover this oil flower back then?"


    Wen Yuye said, "The flower is not a flower, but an oil stain, on those places near the crime scene window, and some unremarkable places. "I''ve thought that it''s impossible for the murderer to not change his clothes, so the oil must have been left on the murderer''s body for a long time instead of sticking on his clothes. That''s why even he himself felt used to the killing when he was out there, which is why he missed such an important clue!"


    "Oil stain?" Ke Bozhao touched the two words, why didn''t the Jing Zhao Fu yamen investigate this before? A bunch of trash!


    Qi Yunshan squinted his eyes, "Wen Yuye, what are you trying to do? Do you know what kind of crime it is to play around with hundreds of officials? "


    "I have already shouldered many crimes. With the Imperial Tutor''s knife in my hand, what else can I do? I thought that the Imperial Tutor did not want to kill people in front of the civil and military officials either, right? No matter how weak an official was, or how low their rank was, they were still an official of Grand Xia! "Don''t you think so?" Wen Yuye was not annoyed either, he maintained his respectful look. He did not even look at Nangong Zui, who was gloating on the side. At this point, with his own life in his hands, no one could rely on him.


    Wen Yuye made up his mind, "Imperial Tutor, don''t be in such a hurry, listen carefully! Before this, this official had seen the oil flowers and had only thought that the seller was from a certain family. Thus, this official had secretly investigated many oil peddlers and had found many large and small scented oil spots in the capital. Even those who deal with the girl''s head oil were interviewed by this official one by one, he had thought that the seller would be infected by some scented oil after he had been exposed to it for a long period of time. But later on, this official realized that there was a type of person who could also come into contact with oil for a long period of time, but it was not sesame oil! "


    "What is it?" The President, Lee Mingrui, blurted out.


    "Pig Slaughtering Butcher!" When Wen Yuye said this, it caused a thousand ripples.


    A burly man was tied up and thrown into the hall. This startled the officials and officials so much that they started discussing among themselves. They were all whispering to each other as they tried to guess the murderer''s motive. A butcher? How could a butcher use such an exquisite method of killing? They could not even see the slightest trace of a trace, and even their Jing Zhao Fu s and Four-direction Sect were all deceived into circling around, causing them to become extremely intelligent.


    If he was so smart, how could he be found out so easily? This Wen Yuye spoke clearly, it was hard to say that he was not making it up to protect himself. However, looking at the appearance and form of the criminal, he does look like a butcher!


    "This person is the butcher of the east gate of the capital. His surname is Hu Shengsheng, and in his cellar, there is a type of knockout drug." This medicine has been examined by the exclusive doctor for Four-direction Sect. It is colorless and odorless, and even if it is absorbed into a person''s body, it would not be able to come out after death. " Wen Yuye sneered, "This poison can cause people to hallucinate, so those scholars and freshmen who died could not feel the pain, and did indeed hang themselves under the roof."


    "You mean, the top scholar and those two students committed suicide?" Lee Mingrui scoffed, "In the end, don''t you still want to clean yourself up? How can there be such an easy thing in this world when you want to end things with just a sentence? "


    Wen Yuye bowed, "Master Shang Shu, a clear judgement, this official did not say that this matter will end here! This is just the beginning! "


    Zhao Jing who was next to him scoffed, "They do have some abilities. They fooled the bunch of old bastards until they grasped the initiative, causing them to be unable to refute or find any mistakes!" Zhao Jing took a sip of water and laughed coldly, "It''s time for the show!"


    Wei Shuge laughed, "This Master Nangong, seriously, he actually did not say anything on his behalf. Within the imperial court, there were one or two people, and most of them were people with Qi Family.


    "He who suffers is a man of honor! "If I can endure this, I will be able to do so no matter what the situation in the future!" Zhao Jing put down the cup in his hand, "Whether or not Wen Yuye can live depends on his own ability! If he didn''t have the ability to get out, he could only say that he was no match for Ye Xiao! Ever since he came to the capital, we should have known, we could not do anything to Qi Yunshan, so whether he lived or died, all depends on him! "


    Zhao Yuannan came in from the outside, "Your majesty, this servant gave you a look, like a butcher, but I don''t know where they caught you, this ¡­"


    "Do you think he''s just spouting nonsense to save his own life? Why would he randomly grab a butcher and hand him over to someone else?" Zhao Jing let out a long breath, "Do you think he is Dongfang Weiming? If he could disregard human life and use any means, then he wouldn''t have to come to the Golden Hall! On the day that Qi Yunshan returned to the capital, with him visiting the Taifu Mansion, everything would have been resolved easily. Why wait until now? "


    Zhao Yuannan nodded his head, "I was just worried."


    "Worried that sooner or later he would understand the situation and become a hero?" Zhao Jing rubbed between his brows, "Not right now!"


    Once again, the next room became lively. Wen Yuye began to explain, "Since the butcher had been selling the meat for a long time, the grease from the wounds slowly seeped into the skin. No matter how good the soap was, it couldn''t wash away the grease on his hands! Therefore, even though Hu Liansheng changed his clothes and went out to kill someone, he did not completely cover up his exposed skin. Thus, he still left his mark on the windowsill and every corner of the room! "


    "And the motive?" Ke Bozhao asked.


    "His motive for killing is actually very simple. He did something he shouldn''t have done, but was accidentally seen by others. That''s why he killed everyone!" Wen Yuye took out a piece of black and white paper from his sleeve, "Actually, we caught the person last night. It''s written very clearly that if you are interested, this official can order some people to transcribe it and hand it over to you one by one. "


    Qi Yunshan looked at Ke Bozhao, and the two of them exchanged glances. Therefore, Ke Bozhao walked over and took the confession in his hands and looked at it. The words were written in black and white because Hu Liansheng adored his brother and sister-in-law. He had forcefully married his brother and sister-in-law in the alley the night before the incident, but the three scholars had accidentally seen him and had the intention to kill him. After that, he met a gangster and asked him to buy the soul-reaping medicine. He wanted to use it to get rid of the three scholars.


    These three scholars were Wen Yufeng, Yin Huan, as well as the freshman Yuan Geng, who just happened to pass by. Speaking of which, the three of them were really unlucky. It was just that after hearing the shouting, they accidentally bumped into something they shouldn''t have seen. No one had thought to say it out loud, but in the end, it was quietly silenced! Yin Huan originally wanted to get rich, so she wanted to date Wen Yufeng to stroll around the streets of the capital. Who would have thought that if she could not get into the ranks of the wealthy, she would lose her life and die in a foreign land!


    "To think that the top scholar of the freshmen would dare to silence him. I wonder who he is that dares to challenge?" Ke Bozhao stood with his hands behind his back, staring coldly at the criminal who was unable to move. This person had a vicious expression on his face. He looked like an idiot with a brain full of fat. Ke Bozhao looked back at Wen Yuye, "Was it done by one person? "No accomplices?"


    "No accomplices, it''s all done by one person!" Nangong Zui opened his mouth, "What, Prime Minister thinks that this kind of disgrace will be told to others?" Everyone was very clear on the principle of not being able to expose one''s identity. Murderers were supposed to be silenced, so it was impossible for them to find a accomplice to go out with them. If that was the case, wouldn''t it be self-defeating? Instead of letting things get out of hand?


    Ke Bozhao took a deep breath, "Then what about the martial arts school? To be able to sell this kind of medicine to him, I guess he is definitely not an ordinary person! "


    "Since he is in the martial arts world, he would naturally be in the martial arts world. He would not stay in the same place without moving!" Nangong Zui sloppily looked at Ke Bozhao, "What, does Prime Minister think that there is a trick to it? Or do you want to try out the power of this medicine, Prime Minister? If you say so, then go to the Four-direction Sect! I still have a little bit of time to seal up the warehouse. "


    "That is to say, there is only material evidence and no witnesses!" Ke Bozhao hit the nail on the head.


    Wen Yuye''s expression did not change, "Prime Minister''s words are wrong, how can there be no witnesses? Wasn''t there a witness in this alley that day? "


    Ke Bozhao retracted his gaze, and gave a shallow smile, but didn''t say anything.


    "The evidence is there, it can be considered ironclad evidence!" Wen Yuye bowed, "I hope Imperial Tutor and Prime Minister can make the decision!"


    The butcher was lying on the ground, his wounds were not too severe, and his mouth was gagged with a painful moan. His eyes stared straight at Qi Yunshan, his gaze causing people''s hair to stand on end, and even Qi Yunshan''s face changed. He made people feel that there was something fishy going on here, it was actually a little unclean, unclear.


    Qi Yunshan froze for a second, this look in his eyes... What did this person look like as he stared at him? Suddenly, Qi Yunshan seemed to have thought of something, and his body stiffened up in shock.

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    But in the end, Qi Yunshan was a veteran, when it came to emotions, the change in his expression was extremely natural, so fast that no one could notice it. A look of contempt and contempt flashed across his wrinkled face, "Wen Yuye, you think that just because you''re deliberately mystifying that your mouth is full of nonsense you can get away with it? Butchers and oil shards, it was all just your bullsh * tty fabrication! If we can''t catch the culprit, we can just use a pig killer to fool the civil and military officials. Do you think that everyone is a fool that would believe your nonsense? "


    "Why would the Imperial Tutor think that this official was making it up, and not the truth?" Wen Yuye looked at Qi Yunshan in confusion, his tone full of doubt: "Could it be that the Tutor insisted on believing that this official was spouting nonsense, because I knew something? "Or ¡­" After saying that, Wen Yuye stopped and did not continue. Instead, he looked around at his surroundings meaningfully.


    "Or what?" Qi Yunshan said coldly.


    Wen Yuye laughed, "Maybe because Tutor Qi found the culprit, he is so sure that I am not the real culprit!" He bowed and bowed, "Since that''s the case, Wen Yuye will be willing to accept your punishment, and will not complain! If you want to kill or cut me, just do it according to the rules! "


    Qi Yunshan did not utter a word. He naturally could not catch the assailant in his hands, but with Wen Yuye''s words, he threw the scorching sweet potato into Qi Yunshan''s hands. Qi Yunshan''s face turned cold, he turned back and glanced at Ke Bozhao, and there was no need to explain any further.


    Ke Bozhao understood the situation, and nodded, "This matter is indeed a little strange. Master Wen said that this butcher was the culprit, but they still have the evidence on the side. The things you said before, even if you wanted to forge them, it wouldn''t be difficult! Master Wen, do you understand my meaning? "If there is no ironclad proof, it would be very difficult to determine whether this piece of paper, or the inference given by the empty mouth and white teeth, is real!"


    The meaning behind his words, if there was no other evidence, Wen Yuye would definitely die!


    Nangong Zui opened his mouth, "There is more evidence, but it is a little tricky! Although this person was a butcher, there seemed to be a hidden secret behind his actions. Some people have even seen him outside the palace when the Emperor was assassinated two days ago! "


    As soon as the words were spoken, it was like a stone that had caused a thousand ripples. It immediately provoked the criticism of the officials. The hall was abuzz with excitement. The butcher had killed the top scholar and two scholars, so why was it related to the assassination of the emperor? Originally, it could be classified as murdering to keep one''s mouth shut. However, if it was related to the assassination of the emperor, it would not be that simple. It might even be ordered by someone and have been plotted for a long time ¡­


    No one dared to think any further. After all, if they truly wanted to investigate the matter of regicide, it would likely implicate a lot of the civil and military officials. At that time, more or less, all of the officials present would be implicated as well. Thinking this way, everyone in the hall was panic-stricken. After all, no one dared to shoulder the burden of the crime of murdering a monarch, which was a serious crime that would lead to the execution of nine clans. If they were implicated, the entire clan would be exterminated!


    Wei Shuge scoffed, "Everyone is afraid of death!"


    Zhao Jing naturally heard the noise coming from the other side of the chessboard. He looked at the chess piece in his hand, and didn''t look at Wei Shuge, but frowned on his own, and looked at the black and white battle, "Who isn''t afraid of death in this world? Wen Yuye won, he grabbed onto Qi Yunshan''s weak spot, as well as the hundred officials'' weak spot. If this butcher wasn''t the culprit, then he would have to capture this monarch killer! However, the matter of the slaying of the monarch was a huge matter, who would dare to take it upon themselves? "Who can?"


    "Killing kings, that is a matter of life and death. Where are the nine clans?!" Wei Shuge laughed, "I think this case can be closed now! Even if the culprit isn''t a butcher, he should at least be a butcher.


    Zhao Jing nodded his head, "So, this matter, can be settled by bidding!"


    Lee Yiheng stepped forward, "Your Majesty, there''s been a message from the Bright Moon House." As he spoke, he placed the box he was holding on the table and quietly left.


    This was the way to contact and Bright Moon House. There were a few dishes in the box that Zhao Jing liked to eat, but the key was on the plate of the box. The plate was thicker than normal, but it was hollow inside. If you removed the bottom layer of the plate, you would get the information inside. For safety''s sake, this plate could only be used once, which meant that no matter who took the information inside, it would be impossible to return the plate to its original state. If someone robbed the information halfway, Zhao Jing and Bright Moon House would immediately know.


    Wei Shuge carried the dishes out, and opened the secret door under the plate. Then, he separated out the bottom level of the plate and placed the secret letter on the table.


    Zhao Jing leisurely picked up the letter, a hint of coldness appearing on his face. With a sigh, Zhao Jing rubbed his forehead and remained silent. He extended his hand and handed the secret letter to Wei Shuge.


    Wei Shuge was startled, and immediately extended his hand to take it, "What? Noble Heir is about to come out? " After thinking for a moment, Wei Shuge threw the letter into the brazier, and the blue flames engulfed the entire letter in an instant. "Actually, this is a good thing as well. If he is able to reveal his identity for Wen Yuye today, he will definitely be able to go through fire and water for the emperor in the future! "


    Although her words weren''t wrong, Zhao Jing''s heart had a bad feeling. She slowly raised her head, looked at Wei Shuge thoughtfully, and maintained her silence. To emperors, this was a good thing. After all, behind Zhong Fu was the Phoenix City. She did not have any friends, and all of them were merely Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan who were by her side. She was truly alone, as Dongfang Weiming had said. To Zhao Jing, the word "friend" was a hopeless luxury!


    She wanted to cherish it, but she didn''t dare to.


    "Stop Zhong Fu, don''t let him enter the palace!" Zhao Jing said in a low voice.


    Wei Shuge nodded, "This servant understands!" Finishing his words, he bowed and left.


    Zhao Jing sighed, he stared at the chess pieces on the board and sat there motionlessly.


    Zhao Yuannan waited at the side, looking at Zhao Jing who was deep in thought, his eyebrows slightly knitted. The glimmers of light from outside the window scattered at the corners of Zhao Jing''s eyes. The golden light that had splashed onto the tip of her nose slowly fainted in Zhao Yuannan''s line of sight, as if it had coated Zhao Jing with a layer of gold. Zhao Jing was like a god, shrouded in a faint light that made him look holy and inviolable. The Emperor''s face was ashen, as though he had been carved from unpolished jade.


    For a moment, Zhao Yuannan thought that if Zhao Jing was a girl, he would definitely look good. When he realized this, even Zhao Yuannan himself was shocked. He hurriedly avoided his eyes and did not dare to look directly at Zhao Jing''s face. However, the moment he lowered his gaze, he still raised his head and couldn''t help but look at Zhao Jing once more. It was unknown what Zhao Jing was thinking, but he remained as he was before, and did not move at all.


    Inside the next Golden Hall, war of words still raged on. However, this case would be forcefully suppressed following the assassination of Zhao Jing, and even if it was, no one would bring it up again in the future.


    Now, even Qi Yunshan did not say anything, who in the entire imperial court would dare to stand up again? Even the overbearing Minister of Justice Lee Mingrui had nothing to say, and only looked at Qi Yunshan and Ke Bozhao thoughtfully. The entire imperial court was waiting for their decision. After all, this was a matter of regicide, and not just anyone could interfere. Otherwise, it would be too late to exterminate the family!


    Ke Bozhao laughed lightly, "It involves the killing of kings, I dare not say these words. It''s just a mere butcher, the punishment for killing someone would be law, there''s no need to talk about suspicion, if people get scared, they will die a thousand times!" He looked at Wen Yuye indifferently, "I hope that Master Wen and Master Nangong can investigate this matter clearly. If the evidence is sufficient, we can do what we need to do! Let alone the top scorer, even those two students are a human life, so they should pay with their lives. "


    "Prime Minister is just and upright, this lowly official respects you. This official will definitely assist Master Nangong in this matter and will do my best to clarify the sequence of events. When Ministry of Justice is submitted to you, this case will be considered as having come to an end! " Wen Yuye bowed.


    The meaning behind ending this paragraph was that it would no longer implicate ''innocent people'' and ''unscrupulous things''. The term ''unbridled things'' naturally referred to the assassination of an Emperor.


    As long as Wen Yuye and Four-direction Sect nodded their heads, putting this matter on hold or ending it, there would be no worries for the future, and they would also not let anyone worry about them, who knew when they would become scapegoats.


    Qi Yunshan brushed his sleeves and left. It was clear that he did not achieve the result he wanted and he was very disappointed. After all, there were many people in the imperial court. He could not hurt his people''s hearts, for fear that he would force Wen Yuye into a corner. He was only a tutor and didn''t want to put up his own reputation for such a clown.


    Looking at Qi Yunshan''s back, Ke Bozhao sighed, he turned and looked at Nangong Zui: "Good skill!"


    "Imperial Tutor is generous." Nangong Zui stepped forward, and the two men stood facing each other with cold gazes.


    Ke Bozhao said with a smile that was not a smile, "Is the Pear Blossom Wine delicious?"


    "It tastes good, so I''m reluctant to drink it! If Prime Minister Rushing Sun is free, you can come to Nangong Mansion and take a seat, and have a taste of this good wine! " Nangong Zui burped and laughed drunkenly, causing his body to sway a little.


    Ke Bozhao flicked his sleeves and left, "Drinking too much is harmful to your body, you better be careful not to hurt your brain."


    "Thank you for the reminder!" Nangong Zui shouted towards his back.


    Seeing this, the officials looked at each other and finally dispersed. The Jin Hall, which was bustling with noise and excitement, soon became quiet and quiet, with only Wen Yuye and Nangong Zui standing together.


    "Is it fun?" Nangong Zui asked, "The proceedings of the current dynasty are different from what you imagined, right? There was no monarch, only all the civil and military officials of the imperial court talking about the same thing, each with their own ulterior motives. This is the imperial court of the Grand Xia.


    Wen Yuye only frowned, he stood firmly in the center of the hall, looking around in silence. It was impossible to say that he wasn''t disappointed. The emperor, who wholeheartedly wanted to be loyal to the emperor, wouldn''t stay in the imperial court to oversee small matters like the Imperial Tutor and Prime Minister. But it was not the time for despair because the young man was not an ordinary person.


    Thinking about Zhao Jing, Wen Yuye''s face revealed a mocking smile, "This is not the imperial court of the Da Xia Empire, when the Sovereign King is not present, it is not considered the imperial court''s business, it is just the Courtier''s nonsense! Master Nangong, haven''t you never fallen into despair before? Otherwise, with your personality, why would you keep your guard up against Four-direction Sect and not give up? "


    Nangong Zui spread out his hands, "Same here!"


    When the two of them walked out, Zhao Jing was standing in the corridor in front of the Warm Pavilion, with his hands behind his back, he looked at the two of them. If we don''t die from it, we will be blessed! "


    These words, Zhao Jing was talking to Wen Yuye.


    There will always be blessings...

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    Wen Yuye and Nangong Zui bowed to Zhao Jing, who smiled, "Go out of the palace! Do what you have to do! "


    "Yes sir!" Nangong Zui turned around first.


    On the other hand, Wen Yuye was still standing in place without moving, "Did the emperor even hear it?"


    "With a wall separating them, it is only natural that one would be able to hear everything. "Although I''m not in the court, I know everything, do you understand?" Zhao Jing laughed coldly, "Wen Yuye, what do you think of your performance today?"


    "Not excellent, but not to the point of being satisfactory!" Wen Yuye retracted his gaze, "This subject will take his leave!"


    "Be careful on the way!" Zhao Jing left with a flick of his sleeve.


    Hearing this, Wen Yuye slightly paused in his steps, and suddenly turned his head to look at the back of the emperor. The young emperor, on the other hand, was very experienced. He had a harmless look on his face, but his belly was filled with shrewdness. However, the more he spoke, the more it seemed that Grand Xia had not reached the point of no return. There was still hope in this world, and the citizens also had hope! It was just that Zhao Jing''s words of "be careful on the way" seemed to know something, but also seemed to be... Qi Yunshan should not die.


    "What are you still standing there for?" "It''s time to work!" Nangong Zui shouted to him.


    Wen Yuye regained his senses and quickly walked towards him. Indeed, they had to work, so this case should end here, but what made people puzzled was that the butcher had a strange expression at the end, why was he staring at Qi Yunshan? In reality, Wen Yuye had never made such arrangements, so this really did have nothing to do with him. Although the one who asked for his confession was him, but ¡­


    "Why are you looking at me like that?" Nangong Zui walked on the palace path while drinking wine, "You suspect me?"


    "So, you also suspect?" Wen Yuye turned and look at him.


    Nangong Zui laughed, "It is not only you and I who are suspecting it, just your eyes alone are causing the entire imperial court to suspect, it is just that you do not dare to say anything! Wen Yuye, have you thought about why this is so? "It''s not a collusion between us, nor is it a deliberate arrangement between us. This murderer was not the slightest bit flustered in the Golden Hall, and he even did something like this in the end, it feels like it was agreed upon!"


    Wen Yuye nodded, "This makes me feel that we have all lost! I vaguely feel that someone is leading us by the nose, and this step by step, isn''t a coincidence, but is rather deliberately arranged by someone. "


    "Actually, I got it, it''s not that scary. At least you''re fine, and your Four-direction Sect is also fine, right?" Nangong Zui let out a long breath, "Think about it, if it wasn''t for this person''s deliberate arrangement, you and I might not have been able to catch the culprit at this moment, and it''s even more impossible to bring the culprit to justice. For the time being, it''s good for both of us. "


    "I don''t know what kind of trap I''ll fall into if this goes on. This is definitely not a good thing!" Wen Yuye frowned.


    Nangong Zui let out a long sigh, "Everyone knows, but what can we do? You and I don''t know the purpose of the person behind all this, and we don''t know how he manipulated it. If you ask me, can you find any flaws? If there are no flaws, don''t try to force it. If you can''t even preserve your own life, aren''t you afraid of being laughed at? "


    Wen Yuye expressed his agreement and became silent. It suddenly occurred to him that there was some sort of mutual understanding between them, probably because they had the same goal. Not only was the imperial government of Grand Xia a complete mess, there was still a group of people who were trying to save the imperial government of Grand Xia, hoping that the dark clouds would dissipate and restore the former glory days of Grand Xia! At the very least, since the Emperor had such intentions, their hard work would not have been in vain. However, if he did not try it out, there was no hope for the entire Grand Xia!


    "If you have any ideas, leave it for later. Let''s settle it now!" Nangong Zui was walking in front when he saw a person in the distance. He could not help but stop his steps and snorted with his nose pointed, "Did you see that, the palace is more than just a little troublesome, the Emperor''s days are much more difficult than ours. "There''s a wolf in front, and a tiger in back. How tragic!"


    Wen Yuye laughed lightly, "The poison of a tiger and wolf surpasses the hearts of others."


    The two of them went up and met with Dongfang Weiming. After all, Dongfang Weiming was the Regent, and the Emperor''s Uncle.


    Nangong Zui bowed, "Thank you Regent for your help!"


    "This King has been so free recently that I''ve been panicking, so I borrowed your hands to let the Emperor see the excitement!" "It''s been a long time since the palace has been so lively. The emperor is very lonely!" Dongfang Weiming held his hands behind his back, and leisurely walked forward, "If there''s nothing else, let''s go!" He looked at Wen Yuye meaningfully, "The Emperor has high hopes for you, and I hope that you will not disappoint her. "Take care of the people around you. If anything happens to them, no one will be able to protect you!"


    Wen Yuye was slightly startled, and his first reaction was to think of Zhong Fu. Based on Zhong Fu''s personality, he usually liked to cause trouble, so Dongfang Weiming''s words must have a hidden meaning, could it be that Zhong Fu himself ¡­


    "Thank you Regent for your reminder!" Wen Yuye bowed.


    Dongfang Weiming gradually moved further and further, towards the direction of the Qianyuan Hall.


    Zhou Zhiji stood in front and turned, looking at Wen Yuye and Nangong Zui who were about to leave, he frowned: "Elder, you stopped Noble Heir from entering early, but the Emperor will not appreciate your gesture!"


    "What does it have to do with This King doing her own things? It didn''t matter to anyone whether she appreciated it or not. She could just be a good spectator. The liveliness in the capital and the hustle and bustle in the Imperial Palace will not affect her at all. " Dongfang Weiming said softly, but there was some unfathomable meaning in his tone.


    Zhou Zhiji didn''t really understand, whether it was because he was proud of it, or because he was doing it intentionally, or because he cared about it. However, there must be a hidden meaning behind his master''s actions. If there was too much emotion behind his actions, it would not be easy to get away from it in the future. What Zhou Zhiji did not know was that there were some things that had unknowingly changed a long time ago. That little girl wearing a dragon robe was no longer the original Weeper.


    It was hard to say how much love and hatred there was in a deep palace.


    Zhao Jing was sitting in the imperial garden. When Dongfang Weiming came over, she was eating a snack on the stone table. In fact, she had a lot of thoughts. Not only did she join in the fun, she even added fuel to the fire!


    A sinister shadow descended from above, Zhao Jing raised his eyelids, tilted his head, and saw the man standing high above him. He stood against the light, his handsome face impassive. She raised her head and just happened to meet his downcast eyes. When their gazes met, no one said anything. They just watched on silently.


    Finally, the tall man bent his body down slightly and leaned close to Zhao Jing''s harmless face. His warm breath was on her face, his words carried a hint of gentleness, as if he couldn''t bear to criticize her. This gentleness was extreme, "Your majesty, after watching the show, you don''t want to say anything? This humble subject has in advance stopped the Noble Heir from entering the palace for the Emperor. Have you made up your mind? How should I thank this humble official? "


    Zhao Jing slowly sat up, holding her cheeks with both hands as she looked at him smilingly, "If you don''t know, I would have thought that Uncle was a kid that wanted to eat candy. Childish!"


    "Hmm?" Dongfang Weiming frowned, he had never been called childish before because he had lived for more than twenty years. He got more and more used to it when the little girl kicked her nose. However, it was good for Lawless as it would be more difficult for him to live the rest of his life. For so many years, he had lived a life of depression, and everyone treated him with utmost respect. He was used to living a life of bloodshed with a sharp blade and a cold heart, but now, she had turned the world upside down.


    The little girl looked like a snake on the surface, but she was fighting secretly behind his back. Didn''t he know that? I know, I know.


    Dongfang Weiming was able to support his entire Dongfang Family at such a young age. Not only did he have to rely on outstanding battle achievements, he also had to have sufficient foresight and foresight. He had his own way of handling affairs. All these years, his decisiveness had never softened, and those who were unaware would think that Dongfang Weiming was just a brat, while those who knew clearly knew that he could not be provoked. If he wanted people to live rather than die, he would have thousands of methods. He would do anything to get rid of them.


    Zhao Jing continued to eat her beloved pastries, ignoring Dongfang Weiming who was sitting down beside her, treating him as air. She knew clearly in her heart that the Eastern Bastard would not be so kind as to help her stop Zhong Fu. In truth, when Wei Shuge reported back, although he did not see Zhong Fu''s figure, Zhao Jing guessed that it was Dongfang Weiming. Because only Dongfang Weiming knew that Zhong Fu had returned to the capital, and would come back to find her sooner or later, the only person who could order people to stop Zhong Fu outside the palace was Dongfang Weiming.


    If it was Ke Bozhao or Qi Yunshan, Zhong Fu would not be so lucky!


    This was the place that Zhao Jing was most thankful for!


    "Uncle saved Zhong Fu, why did he go back and ask for our repayment?" Zhao Jing rolled his eyes, "Look at our current appearance, is it because we are rich, or because we hold great power? I can''t even reward you with a woman, what''s there to talk about thanking Uncle? " She sighed and reached out to grab Dongfang Weiming''s hand.


    Dongfang Weiming frowned, the little girl opened up his palm, and placed a piece of pastry on top of his palm, and even beautifully said, "Here, this is for you, the last piece of pastry, is it a reward?"


    Does Your Majesty think a single piece of pastry will be enough to get me out of the way?" This humble subject has done a great service this time. Not only did I save Noble Heir, I also protected Wen Yuye and her Four-direction Sect. He gouged out her with a cold gaze and then frowned as he stared at the pastries in his palm. It really was stingy! Being an emperor is still so petty, no wonder people say that a woman''s heart is the size of a needle.


    Only women and villains are hard to raise!


    However, he was a man and didn''t care about this girl. Dongfang Weiming took a bite of the pastry in his palm, and then let out a "chi" sound, "It''s so sour? Aren''t you afraid of losing your teeth? When did the emperor start feeling sour? " Weren''t they supposed to be sweet?


    Zhao Jing curled his lips, "Those who are used to eating sweetness, who occasionally eat sour food, are also excellent! Isn''t this Uncle''s favorite taste? Is it sour? it is not even one of the ten thousand that are comparable to the Uncle. "


    Dongfang Weiming felt that his mouth was filled with a sour taste, like the sour taste of hawthorn fruits, but the aftertaste was sweet. However, men usually didn''t like eating these pastries, which was why women were so petty and liked these useless things. He felt bored, but felt that he was being toyed with by Zhao Jing, so he waved at Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing did not understand, but just as he was about to say something, Dongfang Weiming suddenly bit down on the half piece of cake he had previously and stuffed it into Zhao Jing''s mouth. In the next moment, her small face contorted into a ball, and her teeth nearly fell out of her mouth.


    Seeing Zhao Jing''s expression, Dongfang Weiming suddenly realized, that the last piece of pastry was specially prepared by this girl for him?! Alright, this little girl was reaping what she sowed!


    "You''re not allowed to spit it out!" Dongfang Weiming said calmly, "Otherwise, you will have to bear the consequences!"


    Zhao Jing did not want to suffer, so at this moment, he was already tearing up! Zhao Jing glared at him fiercely. Eastern Bastard, we will see!


    He looked at her and suddenly smiled, the light in his eyes suddenly warm.

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    When Dongfang Weiming smiled, he was suddenly stunned. She had never thought that she would be able to see such a warm smile on this cold-blooded man. Although the smile only lasted for a moment, it was still a real smile.


    With red eyes, Zhao Jing swallowed the pastry in her mouth, and looked at the calm and composed person with resentment. She sighed in her heart: "Where is Zhong Fu now?"


    "Back to the Bright Moon House." Dongfang Weiming replied unhurriedly, and glared at her coldly. This gaze had some unknown meaning, causing people to feel a sense of panic when they looked at it.


    Zhao Jing got up, "Whatever, since there''s nothing else, we can go back to the Qianyuan Hall!"


    "Not going to the Bright Moon House to take a look?" Someone asked with a light snort. This tone was as sour as one could imagine.


    Zhao Jing turned to look at him, "Right now he is a bird trapped in a cage, we can whenever we want to see him, there is no rush at all!" She smiled at Dongfang Weiming with ridicule: "Uncle seems to be getting older, my memory seems to be getting worse!"


    "If this humble subject''s memory was slightly better, I should still remember how much the emperor owes this humble subject!" He blew on the powder left behind by the pastry in his palm. "If you calculate it carefully, I''m afraid the emperor won''t be able to take it!"


    Zhao Jing straightened his body and laughed dryly, "Thank you for your reminder, Uncle. I was just joking with you, no need to worry!"


    "What if I take it to heart?" Dongfang Weiming got up, and stood straight in front of her, "Does the Emperor not know what the civil and military officials and even the people of the world are discussing about this subject?"


    Zhao Jing stared at him, not saying a word.


    He continued to laugh, "This official is a vindictive and petty person! I presume that the Emperor is deeply moved by this. "


    Zhao Jing snorted, flicked his sleeves and left. Taking two steps forward, he looked back. Bastard was truly worthy of being called Bastard. Look, she was walking in front while he was following. He was really persistent!


    Abruptly, Zhao Jing stopped in his tracks and turned around to face Dongfang Weiming behind him.


    Zhou Zhiji quickly led the rest of the people away, upon seeing this, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan naturally left to avoid the commotion. Everyone knew that if they angered this Regent, no one would have a good ending. With the current situation, it was obvious that they needed to create something before they would be willing to give up. Thus, it was best for unrelated people like them to avoid it.


    The palace path was empty, leaving only the pair of monarchs with no grievances on their hands!


    Zhao Jing sighed, "What exactly do you want?"


    "I don''t want to do anything, I''m just temporarily following by the side of the emperor." He looked at her intently, then took a few steps forward, and stood in front of Zhao Jing. Her tall figure descended, trapping her in her own darkness. The feeling of wrapping her up in a safe range filled his heart with joy. He was speechless.


    But from Dongfang Weiming''s words, Zhao Jing heard a different meaning. Her two eyebrows slightly knitted, she looked at Dongfang Weiming with a bit of concern, as though she had understood something. In the next moment, she let out a long breath, and said softly, "Thank you, Uncle!"


    The word ''thank you'' caused Dongfang Weiming''s heart to unconsciously sink. It was true that the little girl was intelligent, so she understood most of the things that came to mind. He felt a stifling sensation in his chest, as if he was holding in a breath, causing him to feel uncomfortable. If it wasn''t for this layer of skin, a twelve or thirteen year old little girl wouldn''t be so sensitive. It was an expression of fear of one''s surroundings without any sense of security.


    In other words, she didn''t believe in anyone!


    Heh ¡­ They had finally become the same kind of people.


    There were dangers everywhere inside the palace, and so was being outside the palace. Wen Yuye hurriedly rushed back to the Bright Moon House. Fortunately, Zhong Fu was still sitting in his room, but his expression was a little strange. Even when Wen Yuye had already sat down, he still had not recovered from his shock.


    "What are you thinking about?" Wen Yuye heaved a sigh of relief, and poured himself a cup of water. Only after drinking two mouthfuls of water did he manage to alleviate the dry taste in his mouth.


    Zhong Fu regained his senses, and raised his head to look at Wen Yuye, who was in front of him, and asked: "Why are you sweating so much? What happened? "


    Once the water was drunk, sweat would naturally appear. This was a very simple reasoning. Wen Yuye also did not explain, but he slowly put down the cup in his hand, exhaled a long breath and said, "It''s nothing, but my heart is extremely shocked, and I just need to drink some water to quell my shock, and I''ll be fine!" With that, he closed his eyes and let out another breath, as if he had just received a huge shock.


    "I didn''t expect you would be able to return alive." Zhong Fu sighed as he stood up, he walked to the window and stood, looking like he had a heavy load on his mind, "But since it''s alright, then let''s go as far as we can in the future! This capital is a place where people eat people without even spitting out their bones. It should not be left for too long. "


    "What did the Noble Heir encounter?" Wen Yuye asked.


    Zhong Fu shook his head and laughed bitterly: "Before this, I have always followed my character and never thought about whether or not others would accept me. I also never thought about whether or not I would bring trouble or disaster to others, but now I know."


    The expression in Wen Yuye''s eyes darkened slightly as he roughly guessed what was going on. He stared at Zhong Fu''s back without saying a word. After all, there were some things that required his comprehension, so no matter how others said, they would not be able to compare to his sudden insight. To be able to make Zhong Fu come to this realization, it absolutely could not be Qi Yunshan, much less Ke Bozhao.


    He knocked on the door, then poked his head into the room, "Young master, the coffin man asked, do you want to make that coffin?"


    Hearing that, Zhong Fu abruptly turned around, and stared at Wen Yuye in disbelief, "You''ve decided on a coffin?"


    Wen Yuye smiled faintly, "Not for now!"


    "Alright!" The way out quickly.


    Zhong Fu sneered, "Wen Yuye, you knew you were going to die, why are you still trying to take care of this? Offending Qi Yunshan will only bring about endless troubles in the future. Even if you run to the ends of the world, you might not even get to live a good life. "


    "Did you not see that I was prepared to die?" Wen Yuye snorted, "People are born with death, either it''s lighter than a feather or it''s heavier than a mountain. If one did not avenge their brother''s death, it would be for the sake of injustice. The might of the Son of Heaven could not be offended, it was the loyalty of the Courtier. Even though I, Wen Yuye, am not as lifeless as a blade of grass or as light as a human being, I am still someone who has read a lot of poetry. He really couldn''t do such an unfaithful and heartless thing. If I am left alone, then what is there to fear about death? "


    "You''re quite open-minded!" Zhong Fu sighed, "Then, is this case going to end just like this? "That butcher ¡­"


    "The butcher''s life cannot be saved, it is not easy for him to reveal those secrets." Wen Yuye squinted his eyes, "The person behind you has played a good game, and has calculated everyone''s next step. Such a terrifying person is rarely seen in this world. It''s a pity that we do not know his true purpose. "


    Zhong Fu hesitated for a moment, "Your real goal? Isn''t the real purpose to kill someone? "


    "Do you really think that it''s to silence us?" Wen Yuye shook his head, "It''s too simple to think of it, it''s definitely not as simple as silencing yourself! A butcher who dared to lay his hands on a freshman, and knew how to kill people without even knowing it, was truly meticulous. Why would such a meticulous person send a butcher to kill? You clearly have a better choice, but yet you want to leave behind an opening.


    "One more thing that is strange, is that when the criminal is in front of the hundred officials, he just has to stare at Qi Yunshan! as if telling the world that Qi Yunshan was the mastermind. But in this case, I won''t believe it. "


    When he said that, Zhong Fu did not understand, "Are you saying that you do not believe Qi Yunshan was involved in this matter?"


    "I can''t say!" Wen Yuye rubbed the center of his brows, and felt a headache coming on, "Because of this matter, Qi Yunshan was sent back to the capital. It seems that someone had planned to give Qi Yunshan and the emperor a way out. Previously, Nangong Zui and I had a tacit understanding, and felt that the reason why this matter happened to the top scorer was to blow the whole thing, and the Emperor had no choice but to summon Qi Yunshan back to the capital, which was why we were able to kill so many people.


    "However, when I think about it carefully now, it seems that Qi Yunshan''s return was inevitable. Even if there wasn''t such a thing, Qi Yunshan would have definitely come back. After today''s chaos in the imperial court, I am unable to guess the real purpose of my mother''s daughter, was she trying to find a way to help Qi Yunshan? Why did it look like Qi Yunshan was being held accountable? Is this person helping him or harming him? "


    Zhong Fu felt his head aching. "Sometimes, I really hate people like you who like to think. It''s a simple matter, but it''s absolutely necessary to make it so complicated. Just a single heart could hold so many things? Isn''t it tiring to calculate this today and that tomorrow? You guys aren''t tired, but I am! I feel so damn tired just by looking at it! "


    The last sentence, made the light in Wen Yuye''s eyes instantly become meaningful. From the looks of it, Zhong Fu had been affected. Thinking to this point, Wen Yuye retracted his gaze, and a plan vaguely appeared in his mind.


    When Xun Feng came to the Bright Moon House to look for Wen Yuye, he left a path for himself in the Bright Moon House.


    "Young Master?" He didn''t dare agree. "I have to follow you, just in case ¡­"


    "I left my head with you, do you understand?" Wen Yuye pressed on the shoulder of the path, and looked at it meaningfully.


    Young Master was worried about the person in the room. After watching Wen Yuye''s leaving figure, the road ahead creased his eyebrows. Since the Young Master had handed such an important matter to him, he definitely could not disappoint the Young Master. Young master has always been a man of his words, so this time shouldn''t be wrong.


    As expected, not long after Wen Yuye left, Zhong Fu could no longer hold himself back.


    But Zhong Fu did not dare to walk through the main entrance, and stealthily climbed out through the side window. There were just not many people under the side window. If he didn''t leave now, when would he? However, just as he landed on the ground, he saw a pair of eyes staring at him as he waited with his hands on his hips.


    "Noble Heir, where are you going?" He tilted his head and asked, "Why do you have to go through the side window if you don''t want to go through the front door?"


    Zhong Fu frowned, "Fortuneteller Wen wants you to stare at me?"


    "Since the young master has ordered me to die, I will do as he says!" He stood up straight, "Please go back to your room Noble Heir, this is young master''s order!"


    "Wen Yuye dares to put me under house arrest? He was just a ninth rank official, and now, he was like a clay Buddha crossing a river, unable to protect himself. Road, if you dare block my way, do you know what the consequences will be? If the crime is added to the crime, then it will be a death sentence! " Zhong Fu gnashed his teeth, "Get out of the way, today, I want whoever dares to block this young master''s way!" Zhong Fu took a big step forward, "Scram!"


    With his neck hanging by the side, he said, "Noble Heir, please return to your room!"


    "Eh, you bastard, you dare to have a temper towards me?" Zhong Fu pulled up his sleeves and rushed forward while grinding his teeth.


    In a dark corner in the distance, a figure was standing with his back against the wall. He was holding a sword in his hand and was sighing with slight annoyance. Those without brains can only play with those without brains, and they are actually playing quite happily?!

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    The fight in the alley was fierce, but it was obvious that Wen Yuye had picked a path to follow by his side. Don''t underestimate this thin path, but he was also a practitioner. Even though Zhong Fu was born in a Wu Family, he was pressed down to the wall and could not move at all.


    Zhong Fu bared his teeth, "Road master, let go of me!"


    "Noble Heir, just shout out loud and attract the attention of the people around you!" Clenching his teeth, a knife fell on the back of Zhong Fu''s neck, directly knocking him out and sending him back to his room through the side window. Fortunately, there was no one around, so no one could see the commotion.


    What he did not know was that it wasn''t that there was no one nearby, but that even if someone wanted to pass through, they would have to be able to do so! Someone had long since cleared out the passersby, so as to avoid accidentally coming in and coming across things that they shouldn''t have seen.


    Along the way, he carefully placed Zhong Fu on the bed, "Noble Heir, don''t blame me for being too ruthless.


    Zhong Fu was knocked out, and he could finally take a breather for a while.


    However, Wen Yuye had been worrying the entire time, even when it came to Four-direction Sect. However, since there was someone waiting inside the Four-direction Sect, he naturally could not reveal too much of his emotions. After all, this Ke Bozhao was not someone who was easy to deal with!


    Ke Bozhao stood with his hands behind his back, and at the moment, he was standing in the courtyard, looking back at Wen Yuye who was bowing to him, "If one does not die from great misfortune, there will definitely be afterlife!"


    Nangong Zui did not mind, but Wen Yuye immediately became alert, and these words were spoken by the Emperor before they left the palace. But now, every single word of his had fallen into Ke Bozhao''s mouth. It was obvious what Ke Bozhao was hinting at.


    "This official ¡­"


    Before Wen Yuye could say anything, Ke Bozhao laughed again, "The Emperor has decreed it!"


    Hearing that, Wen Yuye, Nangong Zui and the rest immediately knelt down to pay their respects.


    Ke Bozhao looked at the kneeling crowd, and changed his words in a neutral tone: "Orders!"


    Nangong Zui was startled, he understood a lot. Ke Bozhao was here to use his Four-direction Sect to show off his might to everyone. Previously in the imperial court, although Ke Bozhao did not say much and did not do anything, he must have received a lesson from Qi Yunshan.


    "An oracle?" Wen Yuye stood up.


    Nangong Zui laughed, "Prime Minister, do you have any orders? "The case of the top scholar for new subjects is not over yet. Look ¡­"


    "Your Majesty ordered me to make the Master Wen''s Ministry of Justice the main book." Ke Bozhao smirked, "Although I no longer have the freedom of Wenchang County, I will still be an official in the capital. I can presumably do my best for the Imperial Court and serve the Emperor with loyalty. What did Master Wen think? "


    "The emperor dotes on you, this official thanks the emperor for his grace!" Wen Yuye kowtowed.


    Ke Bozhao exhaled a long breath, and said, "Pack it up, we will go and report to the Ministry of Justice! There''s no need for you to stay in an inn in the future. The Emperor has carefully selected a small residence for you.


    "Long live My Emperor!" Wen Yuye lowered his head.


    "Alright, since I''ve already said so, I should go back now!" Ke Bozhao flicked his sleeves and left. Suddenly, he paused, "Oh right, Master Nangong, are the wounds on your arm better? If it''s not good for a long time, then do you want me to choose a better doctor for your Four-direction Sect? "


    "This official will be forever grateful to Prime Minister for your concern!" Nangong Zui touched the wound on his arm, "However, people who practice martial arts will inevitably suffer from illness, and it''s only superficial wounds, if they don''t die, they won''t be much of a problem. This official will not renege on the debt I owe the Prime Minister. "


    Ke Bozhao laughed meaningfully and walked out.


    "Congratulations!" Nangong Zui drank a mouthful of wine and laughed lightly, "Master Wen!"


    "The God of Light descended secretly. What kind of happiness is that?" Wen Yuye brushed off the dust on his body, and a faint worry appeared on his forehead, "It might not be a good thing to stay in the capital, now that I''m right under the nose of Minister of Justice, I guess my days will not be good." He looked at Nangong Zui, "Don''t forget, Minister of Justice Lee Mingrui was in the hall before."


    Nangong Zui spread out both his hands, "Four-direction Sect and Ministry of Justice are not subordinate, so I don''t need to look at the expression on your face. This time, you can be considered to have just exited the tiger den and then entered the wolf''s den! Congratulations, you will be blessed if you can survive this disaster. You need to know that not everyone would have the luck to be able to survive after taking a life from Qi Family. Master Wen, although you are in the main book, you must understand that not just anyone can enter the Ministry of Justice gate. "


    Wen Yuye cupped his hands, "I still need to thank Master Nangong for his help. If not for Master Nangong helping me catch the culprit, I''m afraid that my life would have already ended at the marketplace."


    "Capturing the real culprit is the responsibility of Four-direction Sect." Nangong Zui sighed, "This is only the beginning."


    "Sooner or later, we''ll catch him!" Wen Yuye snorted.


    Nangong Zui laughed, "There''s no rush, he even brought Qi Yunshan back to the capital, he is probably one of the people watching the show. [I will not let this matter rest until the capital is turned upside down!] When Qi Yunshan comes back, the capital will only become more and more lively. "


    "Sooner or later, the fox will show his tail." Wen Yuye was a little worried about the emperor. Judging from Ke Bozhao''s words, the emperor was in a deep abyss of suffering, there was no lack of spies or people with Qi Family around him. It was an indescribable sorrow for an emperor who was being watched. He was the Son of Heaven!


    When Ke Bozhao walked out of the Four-direction Sect realm, he deliberately turned his head to look back at the Four-direction Sect inscribed board, and the expression in his eyes slightly sunk.


    Fuzi bowed, "Prime Minister, are you returning to the Residence of Prime Minister?"


    "To the Taifu Mansion." Ke Bozhao got onto the carriage, planning his next words to Qi Yunshan. After running through it once through in his mind, Zhang Xuan would be able to observe the situation more carefully so as to avoid any mishaps. With the current situation, he could not afford to make any mistakes. After all, Qi Yunshan had already started to suspect. No, it should be said that after the pain of losing his son, Qi Yunshan no longer trusted anyone, including his own disciples.


    The carriage stopped right at the Taifu Mansion. Ke Bozhao casually got off the carriage and the protector was already waiting at the door.


    The guard bowed, "Prime Minister, you''ve come!"


    "You''ve been waiting for a long time?" Ke Bozhao casually asked.


    The guard replied with a smile, "This servant also just arrived at the door. I didn''t expect that Prime Minister would come at the right time."


    "Very lucky." Ke Bozhao did not mind, and continued to follow behind Guiyi. This Taifu Mansion had come more than once, so Ke Bozhao was not unfamiliar with it. This direction didn''t seem to be for the study, but for the back garden.


    Thinking about it, Ke Bozhao became suspicious. Usually, Qi Yunshan would always find him in the study room. Even if he was over a hundred years old, at that age, he would never dare to let go of the authority in the imperial court. So no matter when Ke Bozhao saw him, he would always be discussing official matters. As for important matters such as official affairs, they could only be discussed in the study room in case there was a wall separating them.


    But this time, Qi Yunshan didn''t seem to be right.


    When Ke Bozhao saw Qi Yunshan, he was stroking his sleeves and holding a scissors to build flowers and plants in the courtyard. Ke Bozhao did not come to the rear garden of the Taifu Mansion often, and was not really familiar with it. However, after entering and exiting the Taifu Mansion for a long time, he heard that the rear garden was a forbidden ground for Taifu Mansion, and outsiders were not allowed to enter during the past few days. In the yard, there was a specialized garden that was meticulously taken care of, and others were not allowed to interfere.


    "Teacher, you ¡­" Ke Bozhao was startled.


    "I''m too old, and I can''t do a lot of things with my mind intact." As he spoke till here, a rare trace of sadness surfaced on Qi Yunshan''s wrinkled face, "I''ve come here to lose my son, and I figured out a lot of things in the days of my Royal Tomb. Everything in this world is destined. It''s probably because of the many evil things that I''ve done when I was young ¡­ There should be such a report! "


    "Benefactor?" Ke Bozhao''s expression became slightly anxious, "Master, your heart belongs to the world, and you''re the important official of the imperial government again ¡­"


    Qi Yunshan smiled bitterly and waved his hand, "Others may not know, but you are still clear about this? If it wasn''t for the fact that the Emperor showed mercy to us that day, I''m afraid my Qi Family would have suffered a great calamity long ago. Killing a king and conspiring to rebel, one should exterminate the nine races! Your Majesty, for your grace to forgive me for not dying, I am already deeply grateful. " With that, he watered the flowers with a smile, "Every blade of grass and every tree in this courtyard is my favorite."


    He continued, "When I first entered this residence, it was not Taifu Mansion! However, this courtyard was incredibly abandoned, and after much effort, it finally became what it was today! Originally, there were quite a few plum blossoms in the yard, but afterwards ¡­ "All dead." After saying that, Qi Yunshan sighed as he stood there, as though he had fallen into his memories, his face had complex emotions, and he looked around with a sluggish expression. For a moment he seemed to remember something, and his eyes reddened a little.


    "My dear teacher, this place is truly beautiful." Ke Bozhao''s words pulled Qi Yunshan''s mind back to reality.


    Qi Yunshan regained his senses, and the hand holding the ladle slightly trembled, "It''s pretty good! In the past, he was too preoccupied with fighting for power that he had forgotten that such a scenery existed around him. But now that he has thought about it again, he felt that since he was the one who was happy, he should come here personally and not waste such a beautiful scenery. " He bent over to water the plant. It looked as if he was about to make a comradeship. He looked just like a real gardener.


    "When this student returned from Four-direction Sect, and for the emperor''s dictation to reward him with meritorious deeds, this student proposed for Wen Yuye to go to the Ministry of Justice to take him as the main book. Because of this, the Emperor was deeply satisfied and even gave Wen Yuye a small house. " Ke Bozhao explained in detail.


    Qi Yunshan laughed, "The Emperor placed him in Ministry of Justice?"


    "In the imperial court, Wen Yuye and Minister of Justice Lee Mingrui had a slight clash. The student thought that since he could not kill Wen Yuye in the imperial court, then let him live. Place him right under Master Li''s nose in the Ministry of Justice. Forget about the waves, even if you wanted to do something in the future, you would probably have to receive the approval of Master Li. " Ke Bozhao bowed and bowed, "I was unable to discuss this with Master beforehand, I hope Master can forgive me."


    Qi Yunshan waved his hand, "I''m old, and can''t care so much. In the future, there''s no need to discuss these matters with me. Now that I hold the title of the Imperial Tutor, I only wish to live a peaceful life. Those things have nothing to do with me. When a person gets old, his energy won''t be able to keep up. All he wants is to be able to live peacefully through his later years. " He looked at the scenery in the courtyard, "With Rufeng''s death, my life, is no longer important!"


    Saying that, Qi Yunshan laughed bitterly and looked back at Ke Bozhao, "I shall leave the government to you, you are the prime minister, the head of the officials. If you have anything to discuss with the six tribes, you don''t have to say anything to me, the old man. The only thing you can do is to hope that you can promise me that for the sake of your past relationship! "


    "Master, please speak!" Ke Bozhao bowed.

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    Qi Yunshan''s aged face revealed such a benevolent expression. For a moment, it really made people think that he was such a kind old man, his words were filled with worry for his children. "No matter what happens, you have to protect my daughter. Rufeng is gone, I can''t even save Rain! Bozhao, can you promise me that? "


    Hearing that, Ke Bozhao''s face tensed up, "Master, don''t worry, even if Bozhao were to put his life on the line, he will still protect Empress!"


    Qi Yunshan let out a long sigh, and patted Ke Bozhao''s shoulder with a helpless look on his face, "With your words, this old man is relieved! Life is like a dream, everything in the world is unpredictable. Bozhao, your name is fake, interest is fake, only this close relative is real, you should also properly find a woman suitable for you and leave you a mark! "


    Hearing these words, Ke Bozhao let out a long sigh, "Master also knows Bozhao''s personality. If I were to find someone who has nothing to say, I might as well be by myself. Just as her teacher had said, fame and fortune only came from blood and flesh. She did not know that there was also the pain of flesh and blood being torn apart. Bozhao''s fate is like this, I will probably be lonely until I grow old! "


    "You can''t trust the words of those wandering Warlocks, you... Never mind. All these years have passed, aren''t you fine? " Qi Yunshan shook his head and ridiculed, "Could it be that you don''t like the excuses made by those women?"


    Ke Bozhao was slightly embarrassed, "Master, this matter should be discussed in the future!"


    Qi Yunshan smiled at him, and did not say anymore.


    It was only when Ke Bozhao walked out of the Taifu Mansion did the smile on his face completely collapse. Ke Bozhao''s gaze couldn''t help but sink, but he did not linger, and directly boarded the carriage to leave the place once he came out from the Taifu Mansion.


    It was only until they arrived at the Prime Minister''s Estate and entered the study room that Fuzi dared to speak. "Prime Minister, your complexion isn''t too good.


    Ke Bozhao suddenly came to his senses, and realised that his palm was slightly wet. Panting, Ke Bozhao shook his head, "Nothing serious, I was just a little nervous all of a sudden! I just suddenly felt that, Qi Yunshan... " He paused for a moment, then let out a long sigh. "Forget it, let''s not talk about this anymore!" However, he had to think of a way, since Qi Yunshan had thought of something that he shouldn''t have done.


    With his eyes wide open, Ke Bozhao leaned back on the chair expressionlessly, and stared at the ceiling. No one knew what he was thinking, nor did they know the magnificence of the waves deep within his heart.


    Seeing that, Fuzi saluted and quietly left.


    It was naturally a good thing that the case of the top scholar had been solved. Regardless of whether it was Zhao Jing or the entire imperial government, they all heaved a sigh of relief. No matter who was behind this butcher, it was possible to stop for now.


    Twilight descended, the night was dark.


    Zhao Jing leaned on the soft couch and looked out the window at the dark night. The cold wind seemed to blow into his bones, causing people''s hearts to turn cold.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge entered and closed the window in a hurry, "Your majesty''s health is not good, how can you blow such a cold wind, if you were sick, what would happen?" When she closed the window and glanced back, she only saw Zhao Jing''s slightly retracted eyes, and he was somewhat depressed.


    Wei Shuge''s hand which was placed on the window subconsciously paused for a moment, then lightly smiled at Zhao Jing. "This servant knows what His Majesty is worried about, it''s just that there are some things that I really cannot rush for now. This is already the best start to the battle. Your Majesty, please be at ease! "


    Zhao Jing nodded his head. He had a fire cage in his embrace and his body was covered with a blanket but his entire body was like ice. This kind of feeling as if he was in an icehouse, with a cold feeling coming from the bottom of his heart, would not be understood by others. The so called empathy was just a word of consolation! If it didn''t happen to him, how could he feel it?


    "Jing Hong has sent a message!" Wei Shuge handed the secret letter to Zhao Jing.


    It was only at this time that Zhao Jing seemed to have a little bit of emotion. She coughed twice and quickly opened the letter. After a while, Zhao Jing''s face turned even uglier, his eyebrows knitted tightly, "Wooden box?" She passed the secret letter to Wei Shuge casually, and fell into deep thought.


    Wei Shuge was puzzled, reading the letter carefully.


    When Qi Yunshan returned, there was a mysterious black clothed man in the carriage. This mysterious man even had a wooden box in his hands, but he did not know what was hidden in the wooden box that required him to guard it with such heavy troops. Jing Hong originally wanted to see what was going on, but who knew that this black-clothed man''s martial arts were so strong that even Jing Hong was no match for him? He was so shocked that he was almost captured. Fortunately, her subordinates vowed to protect her, so she was able to escape by luck. However, she still suffered severe injuries and almost died in the wilderness.


    "A mysterious man in black?" Wei Shuge threw the letter into the brazier, the azure light quickly engulfed the letter, leaving not a single trace behind, "A martial arts technique on top of the Flowing Light?"


    Zhao Jing''s eyes became unsightly, "Is there such a person in the martial arts world?"


    Wei Shuge thought in detail, and then, he shook his head with slight hesitation. "Jing Hong''s martial arts originated from the Demon Palace, so for her to be able to assume the post of Protector in the Demon Palace, it already isn''t something that ordinary people can match up to. There were very few people in the martial arts world. In the martial arts world, there were many sects and clans with many different kinds of plants and animals. Even if their ancestors had some amazing achievements, their descendants were not filial and would not have any future achievements. At the very least, before I entered the palace, there were no famous people who were invincible in the martial arts world. "


    However, she had been in the palace for more than two years. Was it possible that some sort of rookie had appeared in these two years? But if there was a rookie, it was impossible for the Demon Palace not to know, and it was impossible for Jing Hong not to know. Could it be an otherworldly expert that lived in seclusion in the forest? If that was the case, then this matter was a little tricky. The opponent''s martial arts were unfathomable, and he wasn''t even a match for Jing Hong. In this situation, he really couldn''t be touched, or else he would just be throwing his life away.


    Zhao Jing''s face turned white, the weather had become colder and colder, the things inside her bones were unable to take it. However, Zhao Jing did not flare up in front of Wei Shuge. There weren''t many people she cared about right now, and there were only two people left. So it was better to not let them know too much about some things. They knew there was no cure, so why should they worry?


    "Shuge, I''m tired. You go out first!" Zhao Jing closed his eyebrows, slanted his head and leaned on the soft couch to rest.


    Wei Shuge could also tell that Zhao Jing''s expression was not well. She thought that it was probably because she had blown the cold wind. All these years, Zhao Jing''s body was getting weaker and weaker, but there were also times where the weather was good. If the sun shone intensely, she would feel much more comfortable. However, if the sky was cold, it would be as if she would fall into hibernation. She would be especially drowsy and drowsy.


    "Your majesty, rest well. We''re all waiting outside." Wei Shuge carefully tucked her in.


    Zhao Jing did not say anything, but bowed and left.


    While his heart was in pain, Zhao Jing habitually hugged himself tightly. It was too cold to wrap the blanket around him. He had a fire cage in his arms, but it felt like he was hugging ice cubes. Was he really at such an irreparable point? He had reached a dead end? Did the heavens want her to die?


    Zhao Jing tried to breathe deeply and smell the faint fragrance of the melon fruit in the room, trying to relax his mind. However, no matter what she did, the pain continued to increase, until she could no longer tell if she was feeling cold or hot. Or alternating hot and cold.


    The beads of sweat on his forehead couldn''t help but fall. Zhao Jing bit her lips, not daring to moan even when she was in extreme pain. She was afraid, afraid that others would know of her weakness, afraid that the people around her would despair because of this. He hoped that once this item was questioned and even taken away, it would never return to its original state! She was everyone''s hope, and also her own, so no matter what happened, she would not dare to show the weakest of her side in front of everyone.


    She was the monarch!


    Suddenly, a pair of warm hands stretched out from behind her back, followed by a warm embrace that completely enveloped her within. This person had a heart of stone, but an unusually warm embrace. He would always inadvertently appear by her side like this. It was as if he could predict every moment, as if he was always staring at her, just in time to appear when she was in danger or was about to fall ill.


    Dongfang Weiming embraced the Little Hedgehog in his arms. Every time the Hedgehog in his house hurt, it would curl up its body, as if this was the only way to protect its own stubbornness. Yet, it was this stubbornness that made him feel agitated for no reason. After all these years of scheming, had he really done something wrong?


    No, he couldn''t be wrong, how could he be wrong? This had all been fated, a debt owed by their Zhao Family. It was a matter of course that his father would repay his daughter. It was just that his heart ached a little. If the debt of the previous generation were to be repaid by her, it would be quite unfair to say so. What''s the use of being wronged? What should be returned must be returned, not one cent less.


    "Uncle, it hurts!" Zhao Jing''s lips trembled slightly, the pain causing her entire face to turn pale white. In the dim light, she was almost transparent, her body still curled into a ball, unable to let go.


    Dongfang Weiming hugged her tightly, and even he himself did not realise how heavy the pressure was. In the end, he managed to shift the pain from her body. Instead, she only felt that his arms and chest were too hard, causing her to panic in pain.


    "Uncle ¡­" She opened her mouth, but because there was still some pain, her voice was somewhat broken. But because it was broken, the light in her almond eyes became particularly blurred and alluring. She stared at him with reddened eyes and red nose tips. Her clothes had long since been drenched in cold sweat. "Pain!"


    But it wasn''t his heart that was hurting, it was his arm that was so bad!


    Dongfang Weiming frowned, "It''s still painful?"


    "The Uncle is as hard as iron, and his body is extremely hard as well!" Her breathing was weak. "Release me! I''m not dying from the pain. I''m going to be strangled to death by you!"


    Hearing that, Dongfang Weiming was shocked, he immediately placed her on the bed, and realised that he could not control himself. As a martial artist, he was usually calm and collected. He had never been afraid in a battle, but now, he actually felt some fear and backed down a bit.


    He carefully tucked her in, then looked at Zhao Jing who was sweating profusely, and asked with a dark and hoarse voice, "What do you think now?" Did she think he was holding her too tightly because he was resisting in his heart?


    "Next time, if it''s Uncle''s pain, how about it?" She was a bit resentful and her eyes were misty, making it difficult to see the expression on the person''s face. When his eyes became clear again, there were no longer any emotions on his face.


    "Alright!" His powerful words were like a stone that gave rise to a thousand ripples, causing her to be stunned on the spot.


    What did he say?


    Good?!

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    For a moment, Zhao Jing was lost in thought. Fortunately she was already used to hiding her true emotions, so before Dongfang Weiming truly sensed it, she had to quickly suppress the fear in her heart. She was a very rational person. She clearly knew where she was. There were some things that she could never touch in her life. In her eyes, Dongfang Weiming was a cold-blooded and heartless person. No matter what happened, it would not change the impression he had in her heart.


    "Rest well!" He carefully tucked her in. "This subject will be by your side, accompanying the emperor. The emperor is sleeping peacefully!"


    "Dongfang Weiming." Zhao Jing opened his mouth, "Did you know something?"


    Dongfang Weiming slowly walked to the soft couch and sat down. He glanced back at her and smiled, "Whether or not you know, Your Majesty does not need to worry. If you want to cause trouble in this palace, you will have to see whether or not they have the right to do so! "


    So, someone really wanted to kill her? Qi Yunshan? Ke Bozhao? Or was it the mysterious person outside the palace? Who could it be?


    But no matter who it was that wanted to kill her, they would fight to the death. Killing a king was not a joke. In the worst case scenario, one would have to sacrifice their life. Thus, once they started, they would be like madmen who would pay any price. Zhao Jing was a person who was afraid of death. She had yet to take her revenge, she was still so young. He wasn''t afraid of thieves, only thieves who missed each other. This feeling of being targeted wasn''t pleasant at all!


    Zhao Jing lied on his bed, after the pain, he had to wake up and let his thoughts run wild. Her back was facing away from the bed, and her long eyelashes were half-hanging, as if she was thinking of something or ¡­ He was just in a daze. The inside of the room was warm like spring, but Zhao Jing still felt cold, and curled up his body due to the extreme coldness.


    Suddenly, he felt something warm behind him.


    Zhao Jing suddenly opened his eyes wide, but when he smelled the familiar scent on his body, his tensed body slowly relaxed. This person would always appear this way without a sound, but she still yearned for this aura. This was because this aura could make her feel at ease, and could also help her sleep peacefully. When he didn''t need to touch her with his arms that were hard as steel, Zhao Jing had liked the warmth in his arms very much. His warmth could warm her body!


    "Does it still hurt?" he asked. "Still cold?"


    Zhao Jing closed her eyes and did not speak. She could clearly feel the warm breath coming from his neck. This breath flowed through her neck, causing her to feel a palpitation that was difficult to hide. It was as if her body was being touched by a very strange sensation. Just what kind of feeling was this, Zhao Jing did not know, but he felt that his body had softened, and slowly melted like ice.


    Dongfang Weiming was older than her, so he naturally knew the change in the woman in his arms. He subconsciously wrapped her completely in his embrace. It was so beautiful and warm, but in reality, wasn''t he just lusting over the scent of books and ink on her body?


    His body gradually warmed up as he fell into a deep slumber.


    However, they were sleeping soundly, and someone had met with trouble. What happened to the promise of saving his life? How come at this time, Nangong Zui felt that he had returned a favor with an enmity? In the end, Nangong Zui who was standing in the courtyard, was lying upright on a cold and icy rock.


    "Cough, cough, cough!"


    "Cough, cough, cough!"


    Nangong Zui sat up with a long sigh. A few old things entered his eyes, one of them holding a broom, the other staring eagerly at it. Cui smiled foolishly at the side, eating the fruit happily. "Master, you better not hide, you''ll have to go in sooner or later. You see, this lamp has been lit for a long time, why are you still lying here? "


    The Floor Sweeper humphed, "If Young Noble does not want to go in, then we will bring Young Noble in. It''s just that when the time comes, Young Noble will not look good. But for the happiness of the young master, for the continuation of our Nangong Family, we, old fools, can''t even care about it! Young master, are you going in? Or do you want us to act? "


    "Hey hey hey, who exactly is the master of Nangong Family? Don''t go too far! " Nangong Zui moaned twice, and looked back at the room that was filled with light. Everyone could see a person sitting in this room. Under the light of the lamp, there was a beautiful figure that fell on the window. One could vaguely see her graceful figure. Even if he didn''t see the real face, he could guess that with such a figure, this appearance must also be ¡­


    The Floor Sweeper sighed, "Young Noble, look, if you have a chest, buttocks and buttocks, where is it not something you like? Young Master, are you talking about that person from last time? "


    Nangong Zui sighed at the sky, this business was not as worrisome as his family. The promised home is the cozy shore, is the last to rely on? Why are you looking at it like that? Nangong Zui landed on the ground and stood there, his cold gaze sweeping across everyone present. "Are you all waiting for me to get married? I don''t care if the one in this house is a tigress or not, why don''t you just stuff me in like this? "


    "Young Master has great martial arts and is not afraid of tigers, we are afraid that this girl is too weak, when the time comes she will not be able to help Young Master." If we can fight, that would be for the best. In the future, if we have nothing better to do, we can just spar with Young Master to relieve our boredom. How great is that! " Floor Sweeper beamed.


    Nangong Zui flicked his sleeves and left, "You''re not afraid of saying that, but my mother will come out from her coffin to find you to settle the score, don''t cry and look for me!" With that, he headed straight for the bedroom.


    Pushing the door open and entering, he was shocked that there was a veil covering his face. He sat on the edge of his bed and watched the dejected Nangong Zui as he entered the room. This person was truly a wine maniac. The moment he entered, even the wind brought in by the outside had a strong alcohol smell.


    "Drinking so much wine, aren''t you afraid of getting drunk to death?" Jing Hong said calmly.


    Nangong Zui waved at her, saying, "Don''t sit on the edge of my bed, get down!"


    "It''s only a bed, why is Master Nangong so stingy? "You and I have met quite a few times. There is no need to be so unfamiliar with each other." Jing Hong sat motionlessly as he sneered at the approaching Nangong Zui, who had his hands on his hips. She snorted lightly and looked away with slight disgust, "Your entire body reeked of alcohol. Those who don''t know it would think that Master Nangong crawled out from the wine vat."


    Nangong Zui bent over and leaned towards her, staring at her fox-like face, "I must have been drunk that day, otherwise I would definitely not have saved you!" One had to say, Fleeting Light''s eyes were beautiful. No, her face was very beautiful, she thought that Caiwei was already very pretty, but who would have thought that he would see a completely different scenery. There was something on Jing Hong that Caiwei did not have.


    Fierce! Brave one!


    Furthermore, he was extremely daring!


    "It''s a pity that there are no ''ifs'' in this world!" He looked at him leisurely, "After all, you and I have already known each other for a long time. If Qi Yunshan were to know that even if you had the Gold Medallion of Life and Death in your hands, I''m afraid it wouldn''t be enough to repay the debt."


    "Threatening me?" Nangong Zui sat down beside her and glanced at her coldly, "Young lady, what are you doing? Why are you acting so rudely? "Say, at your age, how good would it be to find a good person and take care of a husband and his son?"


    "Then why don''t I marry you!" Jing Hong rolled his eyes with a "you care too much, old man" look on his face.


    Nangong Zui rubbed between his brows, "Promise me your life?"


    "Do you dare?" she asked.


    Nangong Zui curled his lips, "I can''t afford to. I''m afraid you''ll suddenly go crazy and kill me in the middle of the night." He let out a long breath, "Speak, what are you planning to do this time? Do you really think that you can lead me by the nose with just a few threatening words? Do you want to do whatever you want? Are you overestimating yourself? As long as I kill you now, you''ll have nothing left, won''t you? "


    In the next moment, Jing Hong suddenly rushed towards him, Nangong Zui subconsciously pushed his hands away.


    Suddenly, the entire room quieted down. It was so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.


    Nangong Zui''s eyes widened, he wanted to dig out his eyeballs and throw them on the ground. He stared straight at Jing Hong as if nothing had happened. Finally, his gaze landed on his hands.


    "How does it feel?" Jing Rong asked in a dark tone.


    Nangong Zui''s breath quickened, it was unknown if it was because of the alcohol, or because he had a fever, but he suddenly felt that his brain was muddled, and his entire face was boiling hot. He swallowed a mouthful of saliva, his eyelids jumping uncontrollably, "No ¡­" "It''s not ¡­"


    "Still not letting go?" Jing Hong gritted his teeth.


    Nangong Zui came back to reality and retracted his hand in a hurry. Then, as if he had seen a ghost, he jumped up from the bed and went to the side to support the table. He cleared his throat and quickly collected himself. When he turned around, Jing Rong had already stood up.


    Jing Hong took a deep breath. "I came here to thank you, so you don''t have to be too nervous. Nangong Zui, I am a person who distinct gratitude and grudges, I will definitely repay the kindness I owe you in the future. " After thinking for a while, she walked over to open his palm, and forcefully put a Glass Bead Flower into his hand, "Take it! "If you have any difficulties in the future, you can leave this in the forest, which is on the west side of the city gate. If my people see it, they will tell me. I will definitely come and find you."


    With that, Jing Hong walked away.


    "Hey!" Nangong Zui grabbed her wrist, "I''m a man, what''s the big deal if you give me a pearl flower? Those who don''t know, think that I ¡­ "


    "What do you think you are?" Jing Hong suddenly smiled. His eyes were curved like the moon in the sky. Her slender, jade-like fingertips lightly brushed against his chest, and as she exhaled, her eyes became silky. "I thought Master Nangong had a lover, and thus brought along a woman''s pearl flower."


    Nangong Zui squinted his eyes at her, his long and narrow eyes revealing a glimmer of cold light, "Aren''t you afraid that I''ll twist your neck off?"


    "Then you should first ask the group at the entrance, your Nangong Family''s Army of the Red Lady!" Jing Hong brushed his hand away and swaggered out the door.


    Nangong Zui felt a headache coming on. Looking at the Pearl Flower in his palm, he gritted his teeth in hatred. He took a deep breath and watched Jing Hong disappear through the doorway into the night. Nangong Zui had a misconception that this was all because of this bunch of useless things.


    With a calm heart, Nangong Zui raised the Pearl Flower in his hand high up.


    In a split-second, like a flood, several black shadows rushed forward at the same time, "Hey hey hey, you can''t throw the love token!"


    What? A love token? Who told them about these love tokens? He didn''t pay much attention when he was listening. He wasn''t even focusing at all. That was simply preposterous! Nangong Zui felt that he was about to go crazy ¡­

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    In the end, if not for Nangong Zui trying his best to chase them out, the night would have ended. Right before his eyes, the pearl flower was forced back into his hand! At that moment, Nangong Zui really wanted to cry. This bunch of heartbreakers... The Red Mother''s Losers Army!


    However, there were people and things to worry about everywhere in this world, such as the unconscious Zhong Fu in the Bright Moon House.


    Along the way, he anxiously stood by the head of the bed, looking at Zhong Fu who was lying on the bed with his eyes closed, "Young Noble, my actions were severe and definitely did not injure Noble Heir, but, I do not know why Noble Heir was unconscious. "Logically speaking, with my strength, he should at most be sleeping for a while. That''s impossible ¡­"


    "He''s unconscious right now. Is there anything that''s impossible?" Wen Yuye''s expression turned gloomy, but he was not angry, and when he returned, he saw Zhong Fu lying on the bed. Now that he had recovered from his shock, he no longer had that ice-cold expression from before, "I''ve been unconscious for so long, I think it''s about time for me to wake up!"


    He lowered his eyes and asked, "Young Master, if Noble Heir ¡­"


    "There are no ''ifs''. He must be safe and sound, or else the consequences will be unimaginable!" Wen Yuye''s eyes darkened, "If something happens to Noble Heir of Prince Yu, forget about our lives, I''m afraid the entire Da Xia Empire will be implicated. Prince Yu only had Zhong Fu as his only son, so he placed more importance on his son''s life than anything else. And because of this, Zhong Fu definitely cannot afford to make any mistakes! "


    "But if Noble Heir is like this, we don''t dare to ask a doctor!" "Young master, what should we do?" Noble Heir can''t just lie like this, right? I saw him breathe evenly and his heart meridian was normal. I truly do not know why he became unconscious! " He hit his own hand, "If I had known this would happen, I wouldn''t have knocked him out no matter what!"


    Wen Yuye rubbed his forehead, "The way out, you go first. Get some dry food and water, and two sets of clean clothes. "


    He didn''t know the way out, so he asked, "Young Master, are you really going on a long journey?"


    "The Emperor has chosen a residence. We will be moving in soon. We should prepare it for the next two days!" Wen Yuye was still seated on the side of the bed, his face looked as though he was deep in thought, "Don''t ask anymore, go ahead!"


    "Okay." He then quickly left the room.


    Wen Yuye slowly stood up and sat down at the table. Looking at the flickering candle flame, he let out a long sigh, "How long more do you want this Noble Heir to pretend to be? Are you trying to fool me? If you insist on leaving, there is no reason for me to force you to stay. After all, you have Prince Yu''s Mansion up there, and I am only a master of Ministry of Justice now. I don''t even have a proper official rank, what can I do to you? "


    On the bed, there was finally movement. Zhong Fu slowly sat up, rubbing his sore shoulder, "If you keep lying down, my back will become as hard as a rock!" Just as he was about to say something, he muttered, "What bed is this? It''s as hard as brick, how can I sleep? "


    "He slept like a brick for so long." Wen Yuye choked on his words in an indifferent tone, as he poured himself a cup of water to drink, he did not even look at Zhong Fu''s current expression, "I have already ordered my people to prepare the items, Noble Heir is insistent on leaving, I will not keep you any longer! There are many hidden dangers in the capital. If you are able to leave the capital and return to the Phoenix City, it might be a good thing. "


    Zhong Fu sat down, then grabbed the cup in his hand and placed it on the table with a "bang", "Who told you that I am leaving the capital?"


    Wen Yuye squinted his eyes, the narrow slits were filled with a biting cold light, "You want to stay in the capital?"


    "Of course!" Zhong Fu snorted, "I can''t leave the capital right now, I have more important things to do."


    "The Emperor is in the palace. Even if he knew that you were in Bright Moon House, he wouldn''t dare to come over. What''s more, do you think the Emperor can make it? Noble Heir, have you forgotten how you returned to the Bright Moon House? " Who is Wen Yuye? There were many things that he just didn''t want to say, but that didn''t mean that he didn''t know anything.


    Zhong Fu was startled, his face tensed up but he did not say a word.


    "Even if you know that the Emperor is in a terrible situation, do you know how to help him?" Wen Yuye looked at him, his expression terrifyingly cold. "You think that this is a good thing, but you didn''t know that your appearance would be a burden to the Emperor. With the name of the Noble Heir of Prince Yu above your head, if you were to appear in the capital, do you know what the consequences would be? If the vassal lords were not summoned to the capital, that would be a capital offense! "


    "The Emperor is unwilling to mete out punishment because you two are friends and the officials of the civil and military forces do not dare to mete out punishment because you are the Noble Heir of Prince Yu and your father holds an army of hundreds of thousands of Phoenix City in his hands. But the Son of Heaven is guilty of the same crime as the common people. If he does not punish you, then where is the dignity of an emperor? Would your father agree to punish you? Would the hundreds of thousands of soldiers from your Phoenix City agree? At that time, do you want the capital to become a river of blood, or do you want the emperor to give up this world and imperial power for you? "


    Zhong Fu was unable to answer, Wen Yuye''s words were like blood, and pierced right into his heart. His face was pale as he looked at Wen Yuye, his eyes filled with confusion. In fact, Zhong Fu was always headstrong and willful, he would never act based on his own thoughts, and never cared about the right or wrong. After all, in his eyes, even if the sky collapsed, there was still his father supporting him. With the phoenix backing him up, he, Zhong Fu, was not afraid of anything.


    Wen Yuye let out a long breath, and said with a bit of disappointment, "Noble Heir isn''t afraid of anything, so I can do whatever I want, but Your Majesty can''t! The emperor was young and had great authority. Outside the palace, it was like the land of tigers and wolves. The slightest carelessness or carelessness would result in his body being smashed to smithereens. Noble Heir has the Phoenix City to rely on, but the emperor only has his life, he has no one to rely on! "


    "From now on, I''m the little Emperor''s backer!" Zhong Fu gnashed his teeth.


    "What do you use as the emperor''s support?" Wen Yuye asked, "Is it your flesh and blood body, or your reckless personality? Wasn''t creating trouble enough for him to spout such arrogant words? Do you know what the Emperor needs? You don''t understand the Emperor''s pains at all. "


    Zhong Fu stared at Wen Yuye coldly, "Don''t be so self-righteous as to understand everything. In fact, you don''t know anything!"


    "Why did the Emperor bother to send you out of the city?" Wen Yuye asked coldly, "The Emperor knows that you love freedom and cannot bear to hurt you. He also does not wish for you to fall into anyone''s hands, and this will serve as an excuse for the capital to face off against your Phoenix City. However, you did not understand the Emperor''s painstaking efforts, yet you came back to the capital, causing the Emperor''s plan to fail. Does the Noble Heir understand the consequences? If you were to fall into the hands of either Taifu Mansion or Taifu Mansion, the Emperor would refrain from shooting at rats. The Emperor is already a puppet, yet you still insist on adding insult to injury. Yet you keep saying that you did it for the Emperor. Noble Heir, where did you get your face from? "


    Zhong Fu finally understood what it meant to be sharp-tongued and overbearing. He knew better now. What Wen Yuye had said, was something that Zhong Fu could not refute at all.


    What did it feel like to have nothing to say? Zhong Fu felt that since this Fortuneteller Wen did not display his might, once he started to talk about principles, he would be the leader of the group, and also ¡­ Although Zhong Fu did not want to admit that he was being willful, and could even possibly endanger Zhao Jing''s safety. But ¡­ but he really wanted to take the little Emperor away!


    "You''re right, the inner palace is the land of tigers and wolves, and those around the Emperor have the heart of tigers and wolves." Zhong Fu got up, "Little Mute is still young, he shouldn''t have shouldered such a heavy responsibility. He once said that his greatest wish in this life is to help the living, not to live in a court. "


    "He who should not have done so has done so. He who should not have lived in the imperial court has also lived in the imperial court. Noble Heir, there are no perfect things in this world, and people cannot always let things go their way. " Wen Yuye looked at him, her eyes gloomy like it was filled with twilight, as though a lot of thoughts had settled in her heart, "Noble Heir, stop messing around, if you really are thinking about the Emperor, then leave the capital, go back to the Phoenix City, and don''t come back ever again!"


    Zhong Fu did not believe it. If you let me go, I won''t lie!


    "I''m not leaving!" Zhong Fu laughed, "Wen Yuye, you are just a master reader of Ministry of Justice, what qualifications do you have to let me go? I have my own plans for this matter, there''s no need for you to worry about it. "


    Hearing that, Wen Yuye sighed helplessly, he stood up and took out a bag from the cabinet, and took out two silver notes and placed it on the table.


    Coincidentally, he walked in from outside, the hand that was carrying the bundle of clothes trembled, staring at Zhong Fu who was still alive in the candlelight, unable to recover for a long while.


    Wen Yuye shouted out, "Get in, close the door!"


    He hastily closed the door and placed the bag on the table, "Young Master, this is the thing you wanted!"


    Wen Yuye nodded as he opened the bag to reveal two sets of clothes, some rations and a water bottle. With Wen Yuye''s silver on the table, let alone Zhong Fu, even he could understand the meaning of his young master''s words.


    These things were all for Noble Heir Zhong Fu.


    "I said not to leave!" Zhong Fu''s eyes turned scarlet, "Wen Yuye, are you deaf? Don''t you understand what I''m saying? "


    Wen Yuye was neither angry nor annoyed, he only turned around and instructed them, "Pack your things up, and bid farewell to Noble Heir. If we meet by fate, I hope Noble Heir can let us go, and treat it as if we never met before, is that okay?"


    Zhong Fu was startled, but at the same time, he did not understand what was going on. Why did he suddenly turn hostile?


    "Hurry up and go!" Wen Yuye''s voice was sharp and fierce.


    Along the way, he hurriedly packed his stuff. It didn''t look like he was joking.


    Zhong Fu was a little anxious, "Hey, didn''t you chase me away? "How did you end up leaving yourself?"


    "I left everything for you, Noble Heir will handle it!" Whether we go or stay, we cannot make a decision, and the Noble Heir has to decide for himself. " Wen Yuye was expressionless. "Road, after I''m done packing, I will leave the Bright Moon House. If I can''t come to this place in the future, then I won''t come."


    "Fortuneteller Wen, what part are you acting?" Zhong Fu stared fixedly at him, and suddenly became flustered and agitated for no reason.


    Wen Yuye straightened his back, "The emperor chose a house for us, so there''s no need to stay at the inn anymore. It''s not good for Noble Heir to follow us, if something happens in the future, it will definitely implicate me. Since he knew, he might as well split up as early as possible. This way, he would be able to preserve his own life. Noble Heir, there is no one in this world who is not afraid of death! " Fortunately, they didn''t have much stuff to begin with, so cleaning up the two bags was enough for them.


    "Young master, do you really want to leave now?" Lu Zi was carrying two bags as he looked at his master in disbelief.


    Wen Yuye didn''t even turn his head around, "Let''s go!"


    This time, Zhong Fu was really panicking, "Fortuneteller Wen?"

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    Zhong Fu found out one thing, and that was that Wen Yuye''s temper wasn''t good at all. This person was profound and didn''t divulge it. His way of doing things was particularly shrewd. Once he decided on something, even nine bulls wouldn''t be able to pull him back. Therefore, if Wen Yuye wanted to chase Zhong Fu away, Zhong Fu really didn''t have any other choice. He could only carry his own bag and curse loudly in his heart.


    "Young Master?" He hugged the bundle in his arms tightly and said, "Are you really going to leave Noble Heir alone?"


    Wen Yuye got into the carriage, "Even you think I''m joking?"


    He hesitated for a while before asking, "If there''s something good in Noble Heir, what should I do?"


    "His life is his own, no one can make a decision. Even if he doesn''t want to live, it''s his own business. If he doesn''t get it, it''ll implicate us! " Wen Yuye took a deep breath, "Forget it, there''s no need to mention him. We have our own paths to walk on. This was the capital, and no one was allowed to cause trouble here. That is his insistence. Whether he lives or dies has nothing to do with me! "


    In the nick of time, he did not forget to add, "We just met by chance."


    He nodded his head, and placed his bag on the carriage. As he reined in the horse, he subconsciously looked back at Zhong Fu who was standing at the back of the carriage. With a sigh, he drove away.


    Zhong Fu placed both of his hands on his waist, and watched the horse carriage go further and further away, until it finally disappeared into the night. He bared his teeth and looked around, "Alright you Fortuneteller Wen, don''t meet me next time, if not, I will definitely beat you until all your teeth fall out. To turn hostile just because you said so, you are indeed the most heartless of scholars! " After thinking about it, he thought that once Wen Yuye left, he couldn''t stay in the Bright Moon House anymore. He needed to find a remote inn to stay.


    Now that he was alone, the question was, should he inform the little emperor about his whereabouts? Will the little Emperor be angry? That brat is always so petty, if he knew him ¡­ He had already informed Dongfang Weiming about it. Could the little emperor already know?


    Zhong Fu squatted at the corner of the street, sighed, and scratched his head anxiously. When Wen Yuye wasn''t around, he didn''t even have the person to make the decision.


    In the distance, a figure stood there indifferently, followed by the woman''s low and cold laughter. "You guys stay here and watch, I''ll go back to report. "Remember, do not act rashly, and do not alert the enemy."


    "Yes sir!" The women answered, still hiding in the darkness.


    Darkness was the best color to hide. It could cover everything and prevent others from noticing.


    In a moment, this news reached his Spring Wind Paradise.


    In the candlelight, the familiar face had an obvious look of respect. This was the woman who had kidnapped Zhong Fu back then. She was still here today, but Zhong Fu did not know where he was in the past and was unable to find her. It saved them a lot of trouble. Of course, even if Zhong Fu managed to find them, it would be useless. The objects and furnishings inside the Spring Wind Paradise, and even the skins on everyone''s faces, had already been changed a few times.


    "He''s on the corner?" The sound of the zither was faint and it emitted a low and deep sound. The woman laughed softly through the screen, "He is not afraid of death, he has experienced it once before and now he dares to squat alone on the street corner. Phoenix City is indeed different. My brain is inferior to others, but my courage is not small. "


    "Miss!" The woman bowed. "Do you want to bring him back?"


    "Why did you bring it back? Since our people can find him, then naturally there are others who can too. To bring him back, is not to dig his own grave? " The woman laughed coldly, "The reason I wanted to capture him back then, was because Dongfang Weiming was the only one in the capital. I could not let the Noble Heir of Prince Yu land in the hands of Regent''s Mansion. Now that Qi Yunshan is back, the situation in the capital has long changed. There is no need for us to capture him in our hands, in case we cause trouble that we shouldn''t have. "Just stare at him. If someone wants to take him away, there is no need to stop them!"


    "Yes sir!" The woman saluted and quickly left.


    The zither music continued as before, spiraling without end. The movements of his fingertips were smooth and graceful. With just a flick of his fingers, he could decide a person''s life or death. It truly made one''s heart palpitate.


    "I believe I can''t hide it from Qi Yunshan." A voice came from the cabinet, "Miss, if the Noble Heir were to land in Qi Yunshan''s hands, wouldn''t that mean that he would cause a great disaster? The imperial government and the Phoenix City have been at loggerheads for many years. They were always at odds with each other, so this way ¡­ "


    "This way, we''ll be able to enjoy the show!" The zither music abruptly stopped, "Are you doubting my decision?"


    "I don''t dare!" That voice instantly disappeared without a trace.


    The woman let out a long breath. "Phoenix City is always a hidden danger, but to eradicate it, one has to rely on the power of the imperial court." Whether Qi Yunshan or Dongfang Weiming, if you use it properly, it will be the blade in my hand, if not, it will be my life''s worth of poison! " The tip of his finger swept across the zither, releasing a long cry, "In this world, I am a chess piece, but the only difference is that I am a chess player, a chess player! The strongest thing between people was not their blood and bones, but their interests. "People die for money, birds die for food. It has been the same since ancient times.


    The candle flame in the room instantly went out, and nothing else happened.


    The night in Beijing was full of dreams, mostly covered in blood.


    When he woke up, everything went on and on.


    It was a brand-new day, and it was also a day that was getting colder and colder. As the weather grew colder, Zhao Jing''s complexion grew worse and worse, and his body became weaker and weaker. She felt a little dizzy. No, it should be drowsiness. It was as though she had not slept at all for many days. No matter how much she slept, she would not be able to sleep at all. She just kept yawning.


    "What happened to the emperor?" Wei Shuge walked in and upon seeing Zhao Jing''s expression, couldn''t help but to be a little worried, "Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"


    Zhao Jing shook his heavy head, "It''s not that I''m feeling uncomfortable anywhere, it''s just that I''m tired and can''t sleep enough no matter what." She coughed twice, her face white and almost transparent. "What time is it?"


    "It was a quarter past eight when the morning was over." Wei Shuge helped Zhao Jing change his clothes.


    Zhao Jing''s gaze darkened, "We have slept for such a long time?" Could it really be because of Dongfang Weiming? She actually slept so deeply? The key point was that even after sleeping for so long, he still felt like he didn''t sleep enough. This was truly ¡­ How strange! What kind of bewitching soup did the Bastard give her?


    "This servant also feels that it''s strange that the emperor has never been like this in the past." Earlier, when a servant came in and shouted twice for the emperor, the emperor didn''t react at all. This servant is still thinking if the emperor hasn''t had a good rest recently because of the case of the Noble Heir and the new top scorer. " Wei Shuge frowned slightly. "Your majesty, do you want to find an imperial physician?"


    Zhao Jing shook her head. There was something in her body, if it was the Imperial Physician doing something, so what? Or perhaps the imperial physician could see something, and things wouldn''t be so simple! Zhao Jing''s body was extremely cold. He rubbed his hands together and walked in front of the brazier to dry his hands.


    Dongfang Weiming had a habit that before he left, he would definitely light her fire to prevent her from getting cold. Thus, when he left, she would not notice too much. After all, if her body was warm, her sleepiness would also increase.


    Zhao Jing got up and walked out. The wind these few days was still strong and the temperature dropped quickly. Even with the fire cage in his arms, he was still shivering cold. This damnable weather, its eyes filled with a hazy grey color, made people feel unsatisfied. They felt a little pressured, making it hard for them to breathe.


    "Your majesty!" Zhao Yuannan entered, "Prime Minister has entered the palace."


    Zhao Jing looked at Zhao Yuannan thoughtfully, and when their eyes met, Zhao Yuannan nodded in understanding. Zhao Jing already had a rough idea of what was going on, "Let him go wait at Imperial Study!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan quickly retreated.


    Wei Shuge hesitated for a while. "Your majesty, the Prime Minister couldn''t have come for that matter, right?"


    Zhao Jing''s gaze was cold as he hugged the fire cage tightly. "Ke Bozhao, you''re too smart!"


    Indeed, Ke Bozhao''s brain was too good. Or perhaps, Ke Bozhao was more suspicious than anyone else. He knew what Zhao Jing needed, and he understood what he needed even more.


    When Zhao Jing entered, he greeted respectfully.


    "I haven''t been feeling good these past few days. Prime Minister, if you have anything to say, just say it!" Zhao Jing sat down, his face pale white, as though his body was really unhappy, and he looked to be in a very bad mood.


    Ke Bozhao hesitated for a moment, "This humble subject does not know how His Majesty''s dragon body is doing, this humble subject deserves to die!" He knelt on the ground and kowtowed.


    Zhao Jing coughed lightly, feeling weak all over. "We didn''t call for the imperial physician, so we didn''t want to cause too much trouble. The prime minister should know what we mean." She lazily raised her eyelids, and said to Ke Bozhao: "Get up, don''t kneel!"


    "Yes sir!" Ke Bozhao stood up, took out a paper from his sleeve, and respectfully handed it over to Zhao Jing. "Your Majesty, take a look at this." He spoke very softly, and when he approached Zhao Jing, he could faintly smell the faint scent of ink from her body.


    Zhao Jing reached out to take it, and roughly opened up the paper. Her slender, jade-like fingertip moved between the lines of words, her forehead slightly twisting. She seemed to be thinking about something, and when she turned around to look at Ke Bozhao, it was as if she couldn''t believe it.


    Ke Bozhao stood at the side, and when she regained her senses, she saw that her fingertip, which was as white as an onion''s root, was resting on the paper, moving her fingertip, showing a distinct black and white color along with the ink stain. The room was very quiet, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard. This faint scent of ink lingered at the tip of his nose. It was truly a good smell!


    Secretly taking a deep breath, Ke Bozhao said, "Your majesty, the case of the new top scholar has already been solved. There are many golden scientists in the imperial court now, it can be said that they have injected fresh blood into the imperial court. Everyone began playing, saying that the emperor had not sacrificed the heavens at the beginning of his reign. Logically speaking, this should have happened since last year, but at that time, the emperor had just ascended the throne. "The weather hasn''t been bad lately. If the emperor''s dragon body is safe and sound ¡­"


    Zhao Jing frowned, "Prime minister means, to sacrifice the heavens?"


    "Logically speaking, the Heaven Bestowal Sutra was a rule set by the ancestors. Your majesty, what do you think?" When Ke Bozhao saw her close the paper, he faintly smiled and said, "Your Majesty feels that it''s a little difficult, is it because of the Taifu Mansion?" Of course he knew, Dongfang Weiming would not stop this situation. This was a good chance to officially declare his sovereignty to the entire world. Regardless of whether it was to Zhao Jing or Zhao Jing, it was a good thing!


    "Alright!" Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes, "Over at the Regent''s Mansion, we will explain ourselves. There''s still a whole dynasty of civil and military personnel ¡­"


    Ke Bozhao looked at her and laughed, his voice sounding extremely gloomy. He looked her in the eye and laughed. "Your Majesty, rest assured, everything will be done according to the rules. This sacrifice to the heavens is the last major event of the new year. Once it''s over, we should spend a year in peace, and next year should be the year of the Emperor''s dance. Declaring it to the world and filling up the harem, this was the established sequence of Zhao Jing''s life.


    But Zhao Jing could hear the threat in his words, and could not help but feel a chill in his heart.

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    However, so what if he was a threat? Hadn''t he eaten much in the past few years? Anyone outside the palace could threaten her in this civil and military state. But what could Zhao Jing do? People had no choice but to lower their heads under the roof!


    "I will do as I see fit. The rest is up to Prime Minister! " Zhao Jing replied with a smile.


    Ke Bozhao nodded, he did not say much, and only looked at Zhao Jing gently, "Your Majesty''s dragon body is injured, do not work too hard. Your Majesty has an official in command of you, your Majesty, so you just have to rest easy! "


    "With the Prime Minister here, I have nothing to worry about." Zhao Jing sighed, "It''s just that our body is getting more and more weak, so many things are fortunate to be under the control of the Prime Minister." She coughed softly, and her face went pale. Zhao Jing''s expression was sickly, he leaned on the table as though he was about to fall asleep, as though he was extremely tired.


    "Your Majesty, please invite the imperial physician to take a look!" Ke Bozhao frowned, looking at her worriedly.


    Zhao Jing smiled helplessly, "I just caught a cold, that''s all. There''s nothing to worry about. If the Imperial Hospital is disturbed, then the Imperial Tutor and the Regent will probably cause a ruckus. " After saying that, she slowly stood up. "How about, the Prime Minister accompany me for a walk?"


    "Yes sir!" Ke Bozhao bowed and followed behind him.


    The wind was cold today, and when it blew against his body, it felt like the tip of a knife was poking into his body. Zhao Jing subconsciously shrunk his neck, with a thick cloak draped over his shoulders, the fire cages in his arms were still extremely cold.


    Zhao Jing walked in front and Ke Bozhao followed behind. The two of them were not very close, but they were not very close either.


    "Your majesty''s body isn''t feeling well, why don''t we return to the Qianyuan Hall to rest?" Ke Bozhao said.


    Zhao Jing straightened the cloak on his body, the corners of his mouth curled into a smile as he walked into the pavilion and sat down, "Does even you think that I can''t hold on any longer?"


    "This official dares not!" Ke Bozhao hurriedly bowed, "This subject is only worried about Your Majesty''s dragon body! "The Emperor is the ruler of tens of thousands of times, how noble is he? If there are any injuries, it is this official''s fault, this subject did not advise in time, truly a crime worthy of ten thousand deaths."


    Zhao Jing shook his head, "It has nothing to do with anyone. She looked at the desolate garden, using her warm fingertips to caress the cold stone table, and fiddled with the blue and white cups on the table. "Have you heard the rumors recently?"


    Ke Bozhao''s expression did not change, "This subject does not know what the Emperor has said, please enlighten me, Your Majesty."


    Hearing that, Zhao Jing smiled craftily and crooked his finger at Ke Bozhao, gesturing for him to come closer. Seeing that, Ke Bozhao bent down hesitantly, and placed his ear close to Zhao Jing.


    Just at that moment, Zhao Jing suddenly reached out and grabbed the front of Ke Bozhao''s clothes, fiercely pulling him to her lips. Ke Bozhao intentionally kept a safe distance between them, and the situation was completely broken by Zhao Jing. He could clearly feel Zhao Jing''s warm breath coming from his face, just like that. Even when his parents were alive, the two elders had never been so close to him before.


    In reality, Ke Bozhao was against letting anyone get too close to him. It made him feel insecure. It was like giving his head to someone else, giving him the illusion that he was giving his head to someone else. He was used to being paranoid, and any approach with an ulterior motive was a fatal danger to him. Therefore, at this moment, Ke Bozhao''s body was trembling slightly.


    The rare fluctuations of emotion on Ke Bozhao''s body naturally could not escape Zhao Jing''s eyes. However, Zhao Jing didn''t seem to plan on letting him go just like that. Her lips were only a hair''s breadth away from his ear. "I heard that quite a few handsome Young Man entered the Prime Minister''s Estate''s backyard!"


    Zhao Jing''s hand loosened and Ke Bozhao immediately stood up, dodging the look in his eyes.


    Seeing his expression, Zhao Jing could not help but laugh. "I was just joking with the Prime Minister, I don''t think so much. Am I such a short-sighted, vulgar person? The Prime Minister has been alone all these years and is actually lonely and cold. He should find someone to pour out his heart to, even if it''s not for the sake of a girl, he should think of a way to pass this long night. "


    Ke Bozhao was stunned. He looked at her, but in the end, he did not say anything. Before the battle, Ke Bozhao bowed to show his gratitude, "Thank you for Emperor''s grace, I am very grateful, and am not very happy!"


    Zhao Jing stood up, smiling as he looked at Ke Bozhao''s obscure face. He was much taller than she was, and now that he was hunched over, she stood straight and tall. Her jade-like fingertip gently smoothed down his lapel. Just now, she had grabbed hold of it and wrinkled it a little. It seemed as if she really was in a rather sorry state.


    In that instant, Ke Bozhao''s heart suddenly skipped a beat. The moment he raised his head, his gaze fiercely collided with the sword. It was without any warning, yet it seemed like it had been planned for a long time.


    "I only feel that it''s strange that the prime minister would be caught acting with such caution and caution." Zhao Jing smiled meaningfully, "Prime Minister, you were too careless! "Although this matter is not shameful, you are still the Prime Minister, and it is inevitable that it will attract criticism. It''s best to pay attention to it, or else you will fall into trouble and cause people to laugh at you."


    Ke Bozhao bowed, "This subject understands!"


    "I hope you do." Zhao Jing sighed lightly, and rubbed his forehead with a slight headache, "Go back and take care of the matter of offering sacrifices to the heavens first, put aside the other matters for now!"


    "Yes sir!" Ke Bozhao nodded.


    "Oh right, how is that Wen Yuye?" Zhao Jing casually asked.


    Ke Bozhao said, "Following the emperor''s orders, under the arrangements of the Ministry of Justice, the house was placed in a secluded location. I heard that they moved in overnight, so it is likely that they have thoughts of staying in the capital to serve the emperor. Wen Yuye is intelligent, so the Emperor need not worry too much. "


    "In the Ministry of Justice?" Zhao Jing frowned slightly.


    Previously, when Wen Yuye was in the great hall arguing with Ministry of Justice Assistant Minister Lee Mingrui, Zhao Jing could hear everything clearly from next door. That was why he felt a little upset when he heard that Wen Yuye had gone to the Ministry of Justice. This Ke Bozhao was truly an intelligent person, he could not leak a single word. She asked Ke Bozhao to leave a seat for Wen Yuye in the imperial court, and she got an imperial edict from him. Then, he even sent Wen Yuye to the Ministry of Justice, wasn''t this sending a sheep into a tiger''s mouth? In front of Lee Mingrui''s eyes, wasn''t this just enmity making the other party angry?


    "The Master Wen is extremely sharp, and is able to see through the details, to even be able to see through the case of the top scholar in the new subject, of course he has extraordinary skills. If we were to stay in any other place, it would be a waste of our abilities. Only when Ministry of Justice is in charge of all the prisons in the world, and we cannot neglect it in the slightest, will Master Wen be able to make use of his specialties. " Ke Bozhao said clearly, "This way, it will be extremely good for everyone!"


    Zhao Jing acted as if he did not know about this, and nodded: "You don''t have to explain so much, we will believe you. We just feel that Wen Yuye is from the countryside, if he suddenly interferes with Ministry of Justice, will it be unbearable? "


    "The Emperor only loves people who are eager to get their hands on them, but if he doesn''t train them a bit, how will he know the difference between an unpolished jade and bricks and tiles?" Ke Bozhao sighed, "Ministry of Justice have had cases for a long time, so it can probably be assumed that with the intelligence of the Master Wen, one would be able to gain the innocence of many wrongdoers. The Emperor''s choice of materials, capable people are good at using, should be praised by the people of the world. The My Emperor is enlightened! "


    Zhao Jing raised his eyebrows and looked at him, then laughed out of the blue: "You flatter me like this, and the ones who don''t know what do you think we are together with?"


    Ke Bozhao was startled, unable to understand his meaning. However, when he came back to his senses, an awkward expression unconsciously appeared on his face. Fortunately, Zhao Jing did not pester her too much, her body was not well to begin with, so after finishing her sentence, she turned around and returned to the Qianyuan Hall. The wind outside was cold!


    "The Prime Minister seems to be preoccupied with something?" Fuzi followed behind Ke Bozhao, and looked at his master with a puzzled expression, "Could it be that the Emperor suspects something?"


    On the long path of the palace, Ke Bozhao slowly walked forward with his eyebrows slightly raised. He unconsciously thought about that day when the emperor was drunk and pulled on his sleeves while shouting "beloved concubine". Suddenly, Ke Bozhao stopped in his tracks, as though he had just regained his senses. He looked at Fuzi in confusion, "What did you say just now?"


    Fuzi was sure that the Prime Minister had something on his mind. He then looked around and lowered his voice, "Prime Minister, what happened to you? Why did he look so absent-minded? Did you get scolded by the Emperor? "


    Ke Bozhao shook his head, "No." But there was nothing to be said.


    As the master and his servant walked in succession, Ke Bozhao suddenly stopped in his tracks. He narrowed his eyes and looked at Fuzi, "Tell me, will the emperor believe those rumors and slanders?"


    "This servant does not know whether the emperor will believe it or not. But this slave knows that Taifu Mansion does not necessarily believe! " Fuzi said in a low voice, "Ever since the Prime Minister knew that the Tutor was about to return to the capital, he had begun searching for youths to fill the backyard in the capital. The Prime Minister said that there was no need to send them off, it would be fine to just keep them. However, in the past few days, the Imperial Tutor had brought up the great matter of the Prime Minister''s life, so the servant thought that the Imperial Tutor was probably ¡­ "I don''t believe this!"


    If he had, he would have long since evacuated Dark Guard. Because he didn''t believe it, he kept observing, not daring to let down his guard.


    What Fuzi had said was what he had thought in his heart. Ke Bozhao actually understood everything, it was just that ¡­ Sometimes people are used to deceiving themselves. He looked up at the gray sky and smiled wryly. "When will the sky brighten?"


    Hearing this, Fuzi could only sigh. Bright? Unless both the Taifu Mansion and the Regent''s Mansion disappeared from this world, the world would not belong to the emperor. In the end, the rivers and mountains would not belong to the emperor.


    After Ke Bozhao left, Zhao Jing sat in the backyard of the Qianyuan Hall, looking at the wilted chrysanthemums, the budded morning plums, her eyebrows were knitted together, unable to disperse the melancholy in her eyes, it was unknown what she was thinking.


    Wei Shuge strode over, "Your Majesty, the empress has made her move."


    Zhao Jing suddenly froze, "Qi Ruyu?"


    "Hu Feng just came back from outside, and now that he entered the Queen''s chamber, he did not come out again, I think that there will be news when night falls." Wei Shuge snorted, "I lost the news last time, but I definitely cannot lose it this time. That person had countless experts by his side, and he wasn''t someone an ordinary person could deal with. Jing Hong''s injuries have yet to recover, why not let this servant personally follow him! "


    "You will go personally?" Zhao Jing was a little hesitant. Of course she believed in Wei Shuge, and she also believed in the high level of Wei Shuge''s martial arts, but ¡­ If something were to happen to Shuge outside, then Zhao Jing would become a wingless eagle in the palace, and his situation would become even more dangerous. Therefore, Wei Shuge absolutely could not leave Zhao Jing''s side. Otherwise, Zhao Jing would feel completely insecure.


    Wei Shuge seemed to have made his decision, "Your Majesty, please be at ease. This servant will definitely return safely. If they encountered any difficulties, they would not fight head on. I still understand why I would rather not wake up. After all, there will be a long time in the future. "


    Zhao Jing looked at her and did not say anything for a long time.


    When night fell and the Qiwu Palace was about to make a move, Qi Ruyu personally put on the palace maid''s clothes, walked out the side door of the Qiwu Palace, and quickly walked onto the palace path behind Hu Feng. Tonight, she was going to see an important person!

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    Qi Ruyu had already made arrangements to leave the palace, so from the time she left the Qiwu Palace until the time she got on the carriage, the journey was exceptionally smooth. Of course, another reason for her success was that someone had "given way" to her. Even though one or two guards were patrolling the area, they did not suspect anything.


    The carriage shakily drove along the small road outside the palace as it took a detour around the moat.


    Wei Shuge''s movements were nimble and nimble, there was no need to explain further, the carriage closely followed without them noticing in the slightest. Her speed was so fast that it could be described as fast as lightning. Hiding in the darkness, he cleverly listened to every word that was said in the carriage.


    "Empress, don''t worry. We''ll be there soon!" Hu Feng spoke in a low voice, "There''s still rouge in the palace, it will be fine. Only this servant doesn''t understand why the Empress is personally leaving the palace this time? "


    "There is one thing that I must ask clearly personally." Qi Ruyu let out a long breath, "How much longer before we arrive?"


    "Soon!" Hu Feng drove.


    The carriage moved forward in the darkness, and the wind by the river''s edge was bone-chilling cold. The curtains were lifted and lowered by the wind, and the sound of rolling wheels mixed with the sound of the wind could be heard.


    Suddenly, the carriage stopped, and Qi Ruyu straightened his body.


    In front of him was a pavilion, and in the pitch-black darkness of the night, heavy bamboo curtains hung around the pavilion, making it impossible to see who was sitting inside. One could only vaguely see through the lantern light outside the pavilion that there was indeed a person sitting inside. Several subordinates stood around the pavilion, each holding a lantern in their hands. The dim yellow light from the fire could only illuminate the path under his feet, but it could not illuminate the pavilion that was hidden in the darkness.


    Hu Feng supported Qi Ruyu down the carriage, and before getting off, Qi Ruyu had already donned the muslin bamboo hat he had prepared earlier.


    Inside the pitch black pavilion, a woman''s voice could be heard faintly from inside, "Empress, come in!"


    When his voice fell, the people outside the pavilion immediately opened up a path.


    Qi Ruyu''s heart rose up high, and through the light muslin, one could vaguely see the dominance that was hidden in the darkness. One by one, they were all dressed in capable night clothes and wore black masks that covered their faces. Qi Ruyu tensed up, he felt that the atmosphere was extremely heavy, as though there was a huge rock pressing on his heart, so tense that it made it hard to breathe.


    However, she had come out of the Taifu Mansion, and had already reached this step. Qi Ruyu took a deep breath, watched as the bamboo curtain was lifted, and could not help but clench his hands inside.


    "Wait outside!" Qi Ruyu said.


    Hu Feng bowed and waited outside respectfully.


    The pavilion was pitch black, and the bamboo curtains that were drawn aside were also backlit, so it was impossible to clearly see the person inside from the outside. Even though Wei Shuge had sharp ears and eyes, he still could not clearly see the person inside the pavilion too far away.


    After Qi Ruyu entered, the bamboo curtain was immediately put down, and took out a sword along with the disciples, obviously to begin to guard against any danger. In such a situation, it was impossible for anyone to get close to him.


    However, Wei Shuge was not an ordinary person. She was the Palace Lord of the Demon Palace. Just because others could not do it did not mean that she could not. The darker the place, the easier it was to hibernate. It was as if at this moment, Wei Shuge, who was dressed in night attire, was like a ghost silently lying on top of the pavilion. With her profound tortoise breathing technique, she was able to hold her breath and remain calm, so that no one would be able to easily detect her.


    The voice from the pavilion made Wei Shuge abruptly frown.


    Woman?!


    There were two women''s voices inside the pavilion. Wei Shuge recognized that one of the voices belonged to Qi Ruyu, so the other person should be the mysterious person who had been helping Qi Ruyu during this period of time. But Wei Shuge never thought that the mysterious person would actually be a girl?! What kind of woman could actually control the Empress s in the palace?


    "Did the Empress personally come out to find me for something?" The woman''s voice was calm and indifferent.


    "This time, I came to ask you a question!" Qi Ruyu said coldly, "Is the case of the top scorer related to you?"


    The surroundings suddenly became deathly silent. No one in the pavilion spoke a word.


    Qi Ruyu asked, "Yes, or no?"


    "What is it? "So what if it isn''t?" The woman laughed coldly, "Didn''t Imperial Tutor already return? The Royal Tomb is too far, it is not as good as being able to see and feel it in the capital.


    Qi Ruyu was stunned, her voice sounded anxious, "Did you really kill the people? Didn''t they say that the murderer was a butcher? You ¡­ you really killed that many people? It was all for ¡­ for the sake of my father being able to return to the capital? "


    "It''s just killing a few useless trash. Compared to the Imperial Tutor, it''s insignificant!" The lady scoffed, "What, is Empress scared? Don''t dare to? Because a few trash died, did the empress cower? "


    Qi Ruyu felt as if his heart had jumped to his throat, "But you killed the top scorer! Furthermore, you threw the blame on Taifu Mansion; if my father finds out, he definitely wouldn''t let you off! "


    "Only the Empress knows about this, so ¡­ It''s best for the Empress to control her own mouth. " The lady''s voice was sharp, "Otherwise, no one can save Empress! If this matter did not involve the Taifu Mansion, how could the Emperor summon the Imperial Tutor back to the capital? Didn''t Empress say it before? As long as the honored tutor returned to the capital, he wouldn''t care at all costs. I helped Empress settle this matter, what is there for Empress to be dissatisfied with? "


    Qi Ruyu slapped the table and stood up, "Then do you know, that the new top scholar was originally arranged by the Taifu Mansion, you ¡­"


    Wei Shuge who was standing on top of the pavilion was shocked, the newcomer Yuan Geng was actually one of Taifu Mansion?!


    "Geng Weizheng is merely a piece of trash. I have helped the Taifu Mansion identify the talent, but Empress has reprimanded me with his voice. I wonder what kind of logic it is?" The woman''s voice was filled with obvious displeasure. "Since the empress is unhappy, there''s no need for us to continue our discussion today. Queen, please return. This one will take my leave! "


    "Wait!" Qi Ruyu panicked, "That''s not what I meant, I just feel that it''s a pity! It wasn''t easy for them to quietly place someone in the imperial court, so even the Emperor and the Regent couldn''t detect them, yet ¡­ "To meet with such a calamity."


    "Since he is a member of Taifu Mansion, then he should have the resolve to sacrifice himself for the honored tutor. If not for the death of a top scholar, how could this matter have such a huge impact? If there was no effect, why would the emperor be forced to summon the Imperial Tutor back to the capital under pressure? Empress, people sometimes need to keep their eyes far apart, do not blindly stare at them, lest they lose too much due to small matters. " The lady seemed to be coughing twice in a low voice, her breathing was a little ragged, "Of course, if Empress is unwilling to give up ¡­"


    "It''s not that I am reluctant to part with this misunderstanding, but why didn''t you inform me at that time? At that time, I didn''t know what to do, so I ran over to the emperor to beg for forgiveness. This caused me to suffer quite a bit, so ¡­ " When he thought back to that day when he knelt down, Qi Ruyu felt that his knees still ached faintly. She, Qi Ruyu, had been spoiled for most of her life and entered the palace as the empress. How could she be subjected to such humiliation?


    But the woman laughed. "If not, how could the emperor and the rest of the people feel that the Imperial Tutor was wrongly accused? Only those who did not know the truth would reveal their true feelings and reveal their flaws to everyone. Only then would everyone understand that this was not something that the Imperial Tutor had done. This is called retreating to advance, doesn''t Empress understand? The queen kneels on the ground to cry out injustice for her father. This feeling of filial piety moves the heavens, anyone would be moved by it. If you want to come to Imperial Tutor, you will also remember the goodness of the Empress. That is the most important thing, isn''t it? "


    Qi Ruyu was speechless, the last few words were indeed hitting the nail on the head, and what he said was not false. All of her favors were within her father''s thoughts. As long as her father said the word, the emperor would have no choice but to come to Qiwu Palace.


    "Empress, what else do you want to ask?" the woman asked.


    Qi Ruyu came back to reality, "Last question, who exactly are you? How can you be so clear about the situation in the capital? Your true purpose is truly that simple? "


    "If the empress doesn''t believe me, there''s no need to look for me. Isn''t this a simple solution?" The woman harrumphed, her tone filled with obvious impatience. "The empress has been out of the palace too long. It''s better that you return as soon as possible!"


    Indeed, Qi Ruyu could not come out for long. After hearing her words, she finally realized that it was time for her to go back. Qi Ruyu stood up and stared at the girl in front of her with sunken eyes. In the dim light, she could only see the faint outline of her figure. This person was also wearing a muslin bamboo hat like her, and the only thing that could be seen was his thin and thin body, swaying gently with the occasional low cough.


    "That''s not what I meant, I just ¡­" Qi Ruyu opened his mouth, but in the end, he did not say anything. She sighed lightly and said, "It''s getting late. I''ll take my leave now."


    "Empress!" "Your majesty is about to start dancing. You should prepare yourself."


    Qi Ruyu''s body trembled in shock, and unknowingly, his breath quickened. "Wh-what do you mean by saying these words?"


    "Could it be that Empress doesn''t even know his own limitations? Since the empress can''t stop the emperor from choosing his concubine, why not find a comfortable way for him to do so? " The woman said faintly, "Rather than watching the Emperor and other women loving their children, why not hold the power of life and death in your hands? The empress has the final say on who the emperor chooses. Even if you are the prince of the imperial harem, whether you can be born or not will depend on Empress''s decision! "


    Qi Ruyu was enlightened, and his mind immediately became clear, "I understand what you mean, thank you for reminding me, but I will discuss this matter with my father. It is indeed a helpless action to prepare for a rainy day. "


    After arrogantly hitting the curtain, Qi Ruyu quickly walked out of the pavilion. Reaching the front of the carriage, Qi Ruyu turned to look at the pavilion again, as if he was thinking about something. Then, she sighed and climbed into the carriage, Hu Feng drove the carriage quickly in the direction of the palace.


    Wei Shuge did not move, because she knew that Qi Ruyu was returning to the palace, so there was no value in continuing to search for him. To Zhao Jing, the lady in the pavilion was the greatest danger. Therefore, Wei Shuge had to figure it out, who exactly was this woman?


    Suddenly, the people outside the pavilion extinguished the candles within the lanterns. The originally somewhat bright surroundings instantly became pitch-black. A voice came from the pavilion, and in the dim light, it was as if the curtain had been struck. Even at night, the woman in black was wearing a black veil and a bamboo hat. A long black veil enveloped her entire body. The gauze swayed with the wind. One could vaguely see that her body was thin and thin, how slender and delicate she was.


    In the darkness, Wei Shuge squinted his dangerous eyes. When this woman was walking, she seemed to be a little ¡­

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    Wei Shuge had been waiting outside the pavilion, and at this critical moment, he naturally could not act rashly, so he waited until the woman boarded the carriage and the carriage left. Wei Shuge did not dare to step down from the pavilion. After following Zhao Jing for so long, she still had some vigilance and some considerations. Wei Shuge did not do anything wrong, the carriage had already disappeared from her line of sight. Just as she was about to get down, another black shadow appeared near the pavilion. After making sure that there was nothing wrong with it, she left.


    At that moment, Wei Shuge was completely shocked. Such caution, was something that no one, including Zhao Jing, had ever done. It was obvious how shocked Wei Shuge was by this woman.


    Even Zhao Jing was stunned!


    Inside the Imperial Study, Zhao Jing held onto the copper bell''s hand and gently trembled, "Are you saying that this woman has a very high sense of vigilance? And then you go back to where you were before and see if there were any traces of being followed? " After saying that, Zhao Jing paused for a while, then used a soft cloth to wipe the Sanskrit within the bell, "What happened next?"


    "After that, these men in black did not leave in the direction the woman left in. Instead, they spread out and advanced on their own." Wei Shuge''s eyes darkened slightly, "After travelling in the martial arts world for so many years, this is the first time I''ve met such a cautious and prudent person!"


    Zhao Jing did not speak, and only repeated her hand movements. This was her usual action, when she was contemplating a problem, so Wei Shuge did not dare disturb her. He could only stand to the side and quietly listen.


    Zhao Yuannan came in from outside and placed the Lotus Nut Tea on the table, "Your majesty, drink a cup of tea without worry!"


    "The sacrificial ceremony is about to begin. Qi Yunshan did not object, nor did Dongfang Weiming object, and this matter will be controlled by Ministry Of Rites alone." Zhao Jing said with a heavy expression on his face, "Right now, this is the most important matter at hand.


    Zhao Yuannan nodded. "Your majesty, don''t worry. This servant has already been prepared. When the time comes, as long as Your Majesty offers the Heaven Burning Incense, the matter will be exposed."


    "Now that we have this mysterious woman, things will not be so easy. If she wants to help Qi Yunshan and deal with us, she will definitely think that there''s a trick to sacrifice the heavens, so ¡­" Zhao Jing hesitated, "The only reason why this plan is only a plan is because it has yet to be completely implemented. Once this plan is destroyed, Qi Yunshan will definitely not let us off! We have joined hands with Dongfang Weiming to indirectly kill his son. He is a white-haired old man who has always been here to see off his son.


    Zhao Yuannan was shocked as he stared at Wei Shuge.


    Wei Shuge sighed, "But now that things have reached this stage, there is no turning back. At the very least, he was sure that the empress had some connections with the outside world, and this connection wouldn''t last long. "Although I don''t know where this woman came from, I do know one thing for sure. This woman has a hidden disease."


    "Hidden ailments?" Zhao Yuannan did not understand, "What hidden disease?"


    "This servant can determine that this woman doesn''t know martial arts, but her body is very weak. When she walks, her legs are very weak, and from her coughing sound, it is obvious that she is not very strong." Wei Shuge was very sure, she had trained in the martial arts for many years, so many things could not be hidden from her eyes, "This woman might not be able to live long!"


    Zhao Jing squinted, "You won''t live for long?"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge said resolutely, "This servant will not make a mistake, if I want to live, I''m afraid only Sai Hua Tuo and Cui Nanshan will be able to do so! Now that Sai Hua Tuo had disappeared, it wouldn''t be so easy for her to find him. This servant thinks that the reason this woman is so concerned about the political affairs of the empire, and could even help the Taifu Mansion to such an extent, is it because she knows about the matter regarding Sai Hua Tuo? "


    "Are you saying that she suspects that Sai Hua Tuo is still in the palace?" Zhao Jing took a sip of the water in his cup, "Approaching Qi Yunshan, you are thinking of... "He''s looking for Sai Hua Tuo!" The Grand Master was not in the palace. This woman was so intelligent, she must have had many eyes and ears, could it be that she did not know that the head of the Imperial Hospital had already left the palace? Unless the other party knew that Sai Hua Tuo was in the palace and didn''t know that he was actually Cui Nanshan.


    If a person had a weak point, then he wouldn''t be so scary!


    "How about Qiwu Palace?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Zhao Yuannan hurriedly replied, "Reporting to the emperor, when Empress left the palace, he left behind Empress''s personal servant, Yanzhi. The palace doors were tightly shut, and not a single sound could be heard! However, according to the emperor''s orders, whenever there is any movement in the empress palace, this servant will immediately send someone to inform the Chu Cloud Pavilion. I believe the Imperial Concubine Jian''s Empress is not idle either! "


    "If something unexpected happens in the future, we can have a witness. The proof of Taifu Mansion is better than the rest of us! " Zhao Jing put down the cup in his hand and slowly stood up, "We only hope that the future will be able to wield great power and will no longer be a chess piece." She stood with her hands behind her back, looking at the decaying flowers and trees in the rear window, but there was always a faint fragrance coming from her.


    The weather gradually turned cold, seeping into his bone marrow. It was so cold that it froze his heart and blood.


    "The emperor can definitely do it!" Zhao Yuannan bowed.


    Zhao Jing sighed, and remained silent.


    The matter of the offering sacrifice had already been handed over to the Ministry Of Rites, so Zhao Jing could only accept it as a puppet. Beside them, it was not Zhao Jing''s turn to intervene.


    In these two days, Zhao Jing''s body was slightly better, probably because the weather was better. When the sun rose, she felt as if she had been revived and her spirit and spirit had returned. Stretching lazily, Zhao Jing quietly made a trip to Wen Yuan Pavilion.


    Shi Zhonggu rubbed his eyes, drunk as he hugged the wine pot in his arms tightly, as if Zhao Jing was a greedy alcoholic.


    Seeing him like this, Zhao Jing was naturally unhappy. The Liquor worm had already smelled it, and was tossing and turning in its stomach, just missing a mouthful from the old man''s wine pot to satisfy its appetite. However, she is still an emperor after all. We have to be courteous before we go, we can''t be rude as soon as we arrive.


    "Sir, why are you looking like this? Do you think This Emperor will steal your wine? " Zhao Jing rolled his eyes and sat down.


    Shi Zhonggu burped, "It''s not the first time, but haven''t you heard that there are two rejuvenated beasts? I don''t know how many times you''ve repeated it to me, but I need to be on my guard! "Even though you''re the emperor, but the emperor still has the time to play hooligan. If you don''t swallow my little bit of yellow soup, then I won''t be able to continue crying!" After saying that, he slowly sat down. He probably felt that it was indecent to hold the jug of wine, so he finally placed it on the table. "It''s a deal. Aside from asking me for some wine today, anyone else can have it."


    "I''m the one in charge of the world, how can I have the time to compete for wine with mister?" Zhao Jing held his chin, although he said that, but in his heart, he was thinking, how could he give the wine to her? This old drunkard had hidden quite a bit of good wine at the Scholar''s Manor. The next time she came out of the palace, she was going to surprise him and scrape away his personal belongings. After he finished drinking it, this old thing wouldn''t be so distressed as to hide it, right?


    "Heart of the world?" Shi Zhonggu raised the center of his brows, "Your majesty is referring to the sacrificial altar?"


    "Or what?" Zhao Jing curled his lips, his face was filled with distress. "Sir, if something bad happens to the Sacrificial Sky, would our emperor be implicated as well? Sacrificing the heavens is unfavorable. This is a matter of heaven''s grudge. This emperor ¡­ "


    Shi Zhonggu laughed dryly, "Even if there is no problem with the sacrifices to the heavens, does this mean that the Emperor is at ease while sitting on the throne? If there was a wolf in front, then there was a tiger in the rear. Didn''t the emperor have to be worried? Since there was no difference, why bother him? It hasn''t happened yet, so who knows what the consequences will be? "


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath, "Sir knows that because it hasn''t happened yet, it will cause us to feel uneasy and cause us to become more suspicious. When people were in the unknown, they would have all sorts of thoughts. Once they were dominated by some kind of thought, it was easy for them to come to a conclusion and they could not avoid missing out on something big! As for the matters concerning the six divisions, we know very little, and we don''t know anything about Ministry Of Rites at all. The things on those papers are very hard. I can chew on them, but I may not be able to digest them. "Therefore, we need you to dispel our hunger, or give us a peace of mind."


    "So His Majesty didn''t come to drink with this old subject. You''re asking this old subject for reassurance?" Shi Zhonggu heaved a sigh of relief, and laughed, "The Emperor does not need to be so worried. He was not an immortal of Da Lou, how could he know everything? He just needed to look down on them! What did the Emperor think? "


    "Sir''s words, before I ascend to the throne, I will definitely believe them. But now, I don''t believe that I have no qualms. The winner has always been the king and the loser, the thief. Zhao Jing sneered twice, "Does Mister still think that I''m still that ignorant and blind kid from back then?"


    Shi Zhonggu sighed lightly and stood up, "Your Majesty, please be at ease. Now that Lu Annian has entered the Ministry Of Rites, there are some things that we don''t need to worry about. There was a spy on the other side of the Ministry Of Rites. "Ai ai ai ¡­"


    Waiting for him to scream, Zhao Jing had already drunk every single drop of the jug of wine, and even showed an innocent smile towards Shi Zhonggu, "Sir''s wine is great, it''s even a hundred times better than the Imperial Wine in the palace. The wine in the palace is very dull and tasteless, truly disappointing. It would be better to drink mister''s wine instead, which also has a human feel to it. It would be great to let people drink it! "


    "Cut the crap, do you think just saying a few coaxing words will make this old man''s wine go to waste?" "Didn''t you hear? There''s no such thing as a free meal in this world, and naturally there''s no such thing as a free drink either. Your Majesty ¡­"


    Before Shi Zhonggu could finish his sentence, Zhao Jing burped and laughed, "Sir, you are so stingy, can you pick the wine for us in the palace? Otherwise, it wouldn''t be a problem to give them all to the academy! I wonder what mister thinks? "


    "Don''t be so glib, others will respect you as an emperor, this old official is not afraid! This old official was alone in this world, his family was in ruins, and this was the only thing that mattered to him. "Today is the day where one gets drunk. It doesn''t matter who he is tomorrow!" Shi Zhonggu helplessly looked at the empty wine pot. It was a pity that after all these days of drinking, he had ended up in the little Emperor''s stomach.


    Zhao Jing sucked in a mouthful of air, the taste in his mouth had a lot of aftertaste, "Since An Nian is being placed in the Ministry Of Rites, then we have nothing to worry about! It''s just that I have to trouble Mister to say a few words at that time, and let him set his sights a little further on this matter.


    "Then, thank you, your majesty!" Shi Zhonggu bowed.


    Zhao Jing stood up and walked out. Sure enough, she was fed a bad drink from Shi Zhonggu. After drinking a few mouthfuls, she felt refreshed, even her body felt light as she walked. Could it be that his body hadn''t been feeling well these days because he hadn''t eaten the yellow soup for a long time? Zhao Jing laughed in his heart. After making a few turns, he suddenly stopped on a long path.


    She raised her head to look at the person standing not far away, and the smile on her face was completely wiped away. Crap, he didn''t arrive earlier or later, but now he was stuck here. She probably couldn''t hide the taste of the wine in her mouth ¡­


    "?"

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    Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan bowed and quickly left. Only Zhao Jing and the nearby Dongfang Weiming stood and looked at each other. Everyone knew that the Regent and the Emperor did not like the presence of outsiders present. It would be a fatal disaster if someone were to listen to him!


    Zhao Jing sighed, with his hands behind his back, he walked towards him. Seeing that he was right in front of Dongfang Weiming, Zhao Jing stopped in his tracks and slowly raised his head to look at him. Dongfang Weiming was much taller than her, so when she stood in front of him, she could only be caged in his shadow. Every time, she would raise her head and look up at him like this. Every time he bent his head to look, he would emit an imposing aura that was not angry, causing people to feel fear and trepidation as they stayed far away from him.


    Dongfang Weiming leisurely bent over, closed her extremely beautiful phoenix eyes, and sniffed lightly next to her, "Did you drink?" His voice was as mellow as wine. When it entered her ears, it was as if a feather had brushed across her heart, bringing with it traces of numbness.


    For some reason, Zhao Jing felt that Dongfang Weiming''s voice today contained some unspeakable emotions. However, she couldn''t quite put her finger on what she was feeling. It was as if she was very gentle, without the usual coldness. Just as Zhao Jing thought that something was strange, he suddenly turned his head.


    Their eyes met for a split-second, and they were only inches away from each other.


    He lowered his head and she turned her head, breathing into him. Because they were too close, Zhao Jing could almost feel the warmth coming from their bodies. It seeped into his body through the skin on his face and slowly fused into his bones and blood, fusing with his body and mind. She suddenly missed half a beat below her left shoulder. She could almost feel his lips moving so closely together ¡­ It was almost touching her lips.


    Instantly, Zhao Jing regained his senses and quickly retreated two steps. She instinctively covered her lips, as if this was the only way to separate her from his warmth. It was just that she did not know that her current predicament, in Dongfang Weiming''s eyes, was so mesmerizing and enticing.


    "I just can''t hold it in. I just had a taste!" Zhao Jing blinked his bright eyes, staring straight at him with a face full of innocence, "Uncle, why are you here? You specially came here to catch me in a crappy situation? "


    Dongfang Weiming concentrated, it had to be said that in all these years, this was the first time he lost his spirit. For the first time, he lost himself in front of a woman. However, he was used to being frivolous, so even if he had any emotional fluctuations, it would not be easily noticed by others. He only straightened his body, lowered his eyebrows and looked at Zhao Jing who was puffing his cheeks, then smiled: "Your majesty, why are you drinking?"


    "Didn''t I already say it? I only tasted it twice! " Zhao Jing stood up on his tiptoes, "We are not greedy for food, we are just taking two bites! If Uncle does not believe me, then it is useless for me to say anything. "


    "Shi Zhonggu''s wine, is it really so delicious?" He looked down into her eyes.


    When he said that, Zhao Jing''s heart was as cold as snow, all the hairs on his body stood up. If even one mouthful of wine could tell that it came from Shi Zhonggu, then wouldn''t Dongfang Weiming know about all the things she said to Shi Zhonggu? If Dongfang Weiming knew that Lu An Nian was in Ministry Of Rites, would he know that she was going to make a move during the Rites of Heavenly Worship? Thinking of all these, Zhao Jing felt goosebumps all over his body.


    In Zhao Jing''s eyes, Dongfang Weiming was an incarnation of the devil. One day, she would always be in a restless state of mind. If there was a day when she had the power, then the first person she wanted to kill, would be him, Dongfang Weiming. Because this person was too terrifying. His eyes seemed to be able to see through her thoughts. Zhao Jing did not allow such an existence to exist, so Dongfang Weiming had to die!


    Dongfang Weiming sighed, looked at Zhao Jing who was avoiding her gaze, holding back his silence, he lowered his head and looked at her jade like wrist, reached out and pinched her wrist, then walked forward. Zhou Zhiji had already cleared the palace entrance for them, so naturally no one dared to appear, even if they were to bump into each other, no one dared to raise their head. He held her wrist and walked on the palace path one in front of the other.


    Zhao Jing was almost dragged along by him. Since he was tall, his two long legs grew larger as well. Naturally, she was unable to catch up. Following behind Dongfang Weiming excitedly, Zhao Jing felt like he was a young wife who was being dragged home by her husband. She remembered that she had seen such a scene on the long street of the Yin Lin Manor long ago, but she hadn''t thought that this scene would be like the replay of the past story.


    It was probably because Zhao Jing was upset in his heart, or perhaps because she felt that she should have stayed a little further away from Dongfang Weiming, but Zhao Jing actually flung his hand away with such force. His actions had exhausted all the strength in his body, and he was filled with an unconcealable rage.


    "What for?" Dongfang Weiming stood on the spot and looked at her. Was it because he mentioned Shi Zhonggu? Thinking back, that''s right, it was not Shi Zhonggu''s problem, but rather him touching her reverse scale, making her understand that he had sent people to watch over her, and knew that she had met with Shi Zhonggu, and even drank Shi Zhonggu''s wine. That was why the little girl was unhappy. She felt that he had trapped her in this four-sided city and lost his freedom!


    The man''s eyebrows slightly raised as he sized up the angered little girl in front of him. Beneath the bright yellow dragon robe hid a frail body. The delicate air between his brows was forcefully raised into the heroic air of a man. Under her two sword-like brows, her heroic and threatening eyes seemed to be filled with a tender vigor, carrying a stubbornness and perseverance that did not belong to her age.


    For a moment he wanted to give her a hug, but then he realized that he had made it, and he lost the courage to hug her. The eerie white bones that separated her from him were not something that could be canceled out by a single hug, turning into bones that did not exist!


    "Uncle only knows that I want to be an emperor, but he didn''t know that I am also made of flesh and blood. Just like how Uncle likes power, and Zhen likes to drink, this is the same principle. Why is it that when the Uncle comes to me, you can''t let anyone else have access to it? " Zhao Jing made two noises, "I really did agree with what you said, only the officials of the Regional Palace are allowed to set fire, you are not allowed to light the lanterns!"


    "This humble subject has only asked about Shi Zhonggu''s wine, why is the emperor so angry?" Dongfang Weiming said softly, "Is the emperor unhappy because he didn''t enjoy his drink enough?"


    Zhao Jing did not say a word, but looked like a little girl who had lost her temper, unwilling to answer.


    "Let''s go!" He led her on. "Go change your clothes."


    Zhao Jing was startled, "What is Uncle trying to do?"


    "If I tell you to do it, then do it. If you don''t want to do it yourself, then I can help!" He glanced at her.


    Zhao Jing curled his lips, and paid his respects to all eighteen generations of ancestors of Dongfang Family in his heart. Weren''t they loyal for generations? How did such a monster appear? It was unknown what kind of demon this Bastard was currently trying to be, but he was actually planning to bring her away from the palace.


    The moment he got on the carriage, Zhao Jing stared at Dongfang Weiming in a daze. He wondered if Bastard had decided to kill him just because he wanted to kill her? Fortunately, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan were behind them, causing Zhao Jing to become braver. Shuge''s martial arts were high, she would not let her be so easily killed. Thinking about that, Zhao Jing loosened his clenched fists inside his sleeves.


    But Zhao Jing did not expect that the carriage would stop in front of the Scholar''s Manor.


    The moment he got off the car, Zhao Jing stared with his eyes wide, his mind was in a mess, "What is Uncle doing?"


    "Save you all the time thinking about it!" Dongfang Weiming waved his hand, and Zhou Zhiji led his people and rushed into the Scholar''s Manor.


    Zhao Jing''s heart jumped, she looked at Dongfang Weiming who was in panic, and subconsciously, her gaze landed on Wei Shuge. This scene made everyone panic. Zhao Jing felt his palm turn cold, but there was nothing he could do. What Dongfang Weiming wanted to do, no one could stop her. So what if she was the emperor?


    The academy was in an uproar as many people were shouting and crying. There were even quite a few people who were frightened by the scene. They were crying in the manor, but it was hard to tell what they were crying for.


    Outside the Scholar''s Manor, Zhao Jing''s face was green and white. Dongfang Weiming stood right beside her. Even if he killed Shi Zhonggu today, Zhao Jing could only watch on helplessly.


    But after the ruckus, when the soldiers carried the jars of wine that had just been taken out of the wine cellar, Zhao Jing was shocked to the point that his eyes were glazed over. Or perhaps it was more accurate to say that his eyes were shining brightly! Closing her eyes, her eyes, ears, and nose that had been fed by the wine, had long since noticed the wine aroma that dripped outside the wine jar. Vaguely, it captivated a person''s soul. It was extremely good!


    "Pear Blossom ¡­" Zhao Jing laughed, "It''s the good wine that that old thing hid!"


    Dongfang Weiming turned his head to look at her. Look, his eyes were rolling, staring at the wine jar, he couldn''t see anything else. In the little girl''s mind, the world, and even the people around her, they were all not as enticing as this yellow soup.


    "Want some?" he asked with a smile.


    Zhao Jing nodded his head, "I can reluctantly let you have a try!"


    "It''s not difficult to drink it!" Dongfang Weiming waved his hand, "Bring all of your Regent''s Mansion back to this king!" He smirked at her, "If Your Majesty is greedy, come to the Regent''s Mansion or send someone to inform me. This subject will definitely bring wine to the palace without stopping to serve Your Majesty well!"


    Zhao Jing''s heart trembled, "What for?"


    "Does the emperor know that his wine is bad?" Dongfang Weiming asked in a low voice.


    Zhao Jing blinked her eyes. She was used to drinking a lot, even if she had a record of "getting drunk", it would just be pretending to be drunk! How could the "liquor" he put on be counted? But in front of Dongfang Weiming, Zhao Jing did not dare say anything. Forget it, he thought her wine wasn''t good. That wasn''t good! However, this wine ¡­ Since he had already dug it out from the wine cellar, he couldn''t afford to waste it. Otherwise, he would have to waste so much manpower and resources.


    "Then is Uncle''s wine good enough?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Dongfang Weiming bent his body to look at her, smiling coldly, "Your majesty, do you want to try?"


    Zhao Jing held his hands behind his back and walked back to the carriage.


    Wei Shuge hurried forward, "Your majesty, this ¡­"


    "Send someone to inform him that mister''s family has been robbed. He should come back and jump about!" After all these years of being carefree and unrestrained, it''s about time to add to the chaos! " Zhao Jing pursed his lips, and gave a meaningful smile.


    Wei Shuge glanced at Zhao Yuannan, if Master Shi knew that the wine cellar in his house had been emptied, it would not just be a simple stomp of his feet. Based on the old man''s fearlessness, he must have made a ruckus at the Regent''s Mansion. If the Regent''s Mansion were to go overboard, the entire capital would probably go into an uproar!


    Thinking of this, the faces of Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan immediately darkened. Since when did Regent start messing around with the little emperor?!


    He was just like two thieves who stole wine!

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    The wine from the academy had all been moved to the Regent''s Mansion. When this news spread, it could be said that everyone was shocked! What exactly was he playing at? The little Emperor usually came here to cause trouble, and everyone knew that. Since the Emperor was young, he always let his temper take its course. But this time, how did Regent get involved?


    Shi Zhonggu was already an old man, and had even ran up to the point where his Regent''s Mansion was pointing at the tightly shut door while cursing loudly, "Dongfang Weiming, you bastard brat, I, Shi Zhonggu, have lived for a long time, and am even being scammed by you, a junior! Give me back my wine! Do you hear me! "


    Zhou Zhiji rubbed his ears and quickly went back to the Warm Pavilion, "Master, Master Shi is outside!"


    "Is the door closed?" Dongfang Weiming asked, looking at Zi Ziluo.


    Zhao Jing sat opposite of him, but his gaze was fixated on the wine jug at the side. From time to time, the jug of wine would give off a wine fragrance that would make people''s hearts race. The Liquor worm would not be able to control itself for a long time. However, Dongfang Weiming had said that it would be fine to drink, but he had to first use all of his strength to win this game.


    "It''s closed!" Zhou Zhiji quickly replied, "I can''t come in!"


    "Then that''s it!" Dongfang Weiming ignored Zhou Zhiji, smiling at the absent-minded Zhao Jing in front of him.


    Zhou Zhiji could only bow and leave, in case he disturbed Zhao Jing and Dongfang Weiming''s mood. However, before he left, Zhou Zhiji paused in his steps at the entrance, as his eyebrows knitted together to give back a glance. He didn''t know why, but Zhou Zhiji felt that this Warm Pavilion was different from how it used to be, and he couldn''t tell where it was different.


    Outside the door, stood Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan. The two of them stood further away from the door, and looked anxiously at the courtyard. When they saw Zhou Zhiji coming out, they hurriedly went to greet him, and their gazes fell on the door that was being closed.


    "Lord Zhou?" Wei Shuge immediately asked, "Outside the door ¡­."


    "It''s Lord Shi outside the door. He''s here to settle the score!" Zhou Zhiji said in an indifferent manner, "But no matter how angry Shi Zhonggu is, no matter how angry he is, he would not dare to intrude into Regent''s Mansion. At most, he would only shout a few words to calm the fire! Aunt Wei, don''t worry, just don''t go out! "


    Wei Shuge nodded, "Then the emperor, she ¡­"


    "The emperor has a prince serving him inside, there''s no need to worry!" Zhou Zhiji looked at the two of them, "Remember not to get too close, the Duke doesn''t like people who spout nonsense! All these years, the people in the courtyard have been changing batch after batch, and all the people in the palace are no exception. "


    Zhao Yuannan nodded his head, "We servants know!"


    "It''s good that you know this!" Zhou Zhiji turned around and waited in the corridor. With him watching over them, the people waiting outside would naturally not dare to go near the Warm Pavilion. However, Zhou Zhiji was gradually starting to worry, the emperor was not the real emperor after all. No one knew better than Zhou Zhiji how his master went through all these years. His master didn''t have a woman of his own by his side, but the emperor was growing old. There were probably some things ¡­


    Although he was worried, Zhou Zhiji knew in his heart what kind of temper Dongfang Weiming had. I can''t say! If he said too much, some things would be done intentionally out of caution, and he would often do it for real. At that time, Zhou Zhiji would really be the one to help!


    However, Zhao Jing still drank the entire pot of wine, she stared at the wine, he stared at... Staring at the wine, it became a chain reaction. In the end, it was a draw. Whether it was a contest between chess and chess, or a contest between the hearts of men, neither of them had won.


    Dongfang Weiming pushed the cup in front of her and after thinking about it, he unwillingly poured him a cup of wine. She whispered, "Since when does Uncle like to drink?"


    "After knowing that the emperor likes to drink!" "No," he said. He picked up the cup with his bony hand and spoke with a frivolous indifference. He took a sip of the wine in the cup and tasted the flavor in her heart. He couldn''t help but smile as a warm breeze blew past his heart.


    Dongfang Weiming raised his head to look at her, but Zhao Jing ignored him even though he was deep within the aroma of wine. He naturally did not know what kind of wind and lightning was contained within those fog-like eyes of his. He looked at her for a moment, then put down his cup and sucked at the aftertaste of his lips. Wine was indeed good wine, but since ancient times, wine had always been a great tool to pick the time of the day. It was neither good nor bad for one''s heart. If you meet the right person, you will drink like wine. If you meet the wrong person, you will brew a pot of bitter wine.


    When one tasted the bitter wine, it broke one''s intestines the most.


    "How is it?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Dongfang Weiming laughed, "Good wine!"


    "The wine that Geezer Shi hid were all good wine. He didn''t have any other abilities, and his skill in brewing wine and finding wine were first class." When it came to wine, it was as if the little girl had let off water, and could not finish her sentence, "Uncle probably doesn''t know how many times I have secretly stolen to use the old geezer''s wine. This old man is addicted to alcohol like his life. All day long, he carries a jug of wine and a mouthful of yellow soup is as if he''s hanging his life from it! "


    Realizing that he had said too much, Zhao Jing opened her mouth in embarrassment. In the end, she swallowed the words that were about to leave her mouth and didn''t say anything more. The atmosphere in the pavilion suddenly turned strange, and one could not tell what it felt like. Zhao Jing secretly glanced at Dongfang Weiming, and felt that there was a random jump below his left shoulder, which made him feel extremely uncomfortable.


    "It was my slip of the tongue." Zhao Jing said softly.


    "The Emperor is not lying. Back in the Previous Emperor period, this Shi Zhonggu was a person who was addicted to alcohol, but does the Emperor know why he is so addicted to alcohol?" Dongfang Weiming gently asked with a profound smile on his face. As he looked at Zhao Jing with such a smile, Zhao Jing felt goosebumps all over his body.


    "I have never heard of it." Zhao Jing indeed did not know.


    Dongfang Weiming let out a long sigh, but it did not carry on, as it was truly suspending the appetite of others.


    Zhao Jing saw him chuckle, his fingertips stroking the exquisite black jade chess pieces, as if he was deep in thought. "The empress leaked the liquid and left the palace, and the emperor followed quietly, did you manage to find any clues? "Who is she doing this with?"


    Hearing these words, Zhao Jing quickly thought about how he could stop the damage in time. However, on this question, Zhao Jing suddenly remembered that since Dongfang Weiming already knew about the empress leaving the palace, he probably knew that she had sent Wei Shuge to chase after him. If Dongfang Weiming knew the whole story, he would definitely hide it, and would not deliberately mystify things here.


    It seemed like Dongfang Weiming did not manage to find out what happened either!


    Zhao Jing laughed dryly, "Uncle is so capable, why don''t you investigate it yourself? I am only holding onto your fur, I am afraid that I cannot enter your Uncle''s eyes or ears, at that time, your Uncle will not be happy! "


    "Speak!" Her thin lips slowly stuck out this word, yet it seemed to carry a coldness and ruthlessness that seemed to have the might of someone who wasn''t angry, causing Zhao Jing''s body to uncontrollably shake slightly.


    Zhao Jing curled his lips, "Just say it out, why are you acting so fiercely?" She took a breath and said, "The empress left the palace to meet a woman and met her at a pavilion by the moat. It was just that at that time, it was too dark and the other party was extremely tightly guarded, so Shuge was unable to see the appearance of the person inside the pavilion. Moreover, this person was very cautious. Even after leaving for a long time, he didn''t forget to send someone back to check the surroundings of the pavilion to see if there were any traces of being followed. "After checking, the servants scattered like plum blossoms, not giving anyone the chance to follow them."


    "In the end, you still don''t know who the person who secretly taught the empress was?" Dongfang Weiming concluded his speech.


    Hearing this, Zhao Jing rolled his eyes, "If you can, why didn''t you go and investigate it yourself? She stood up as if she was angered and didn''t forget to hold her wine pot as she stood up.


    In the next moment, Dongfang Weiming quickly pressed on the back of her hand.


    Zhao Jing looked up in shock, their eyes met, and they each had their own stomachs. The warmth of his palm covered the back of her hand. In that instant, their skin made contact, giving off an indescribable feeling of confrontation. She did not speak, and he did not speak.


    "What does Uncle mean by this?" Zhao Jing asked.


    "Aren''t you afraid that Shi Zhonggu will still be waiting outside? If you were to know about this, and participated in it as well, what did you think he would do to you? " He opened his mouth coldly.


    Zhao Jing was startled. He reckoned that Geezer Shi would probably scold her until blood dripped from the top.


    Dongfang Weiming retracted his hand, and looked down at her condescendingly, "Regarding the Queen, don''t interfere in the future!"


    "Why?" Zhao Jing blurted out.


    She saw him bend his body slightly. Her figure was reflected in those deep black eyes, and her handsome face was without any ripples. He stared straight at her. Suddenly, he reached out his hand to pinch her chin. He lifted his hand, and she subconsciously grabbed his wrist.


    "If you want to live, you have to live well. It''s best if you don''t overestimate yourself." This was a warning. The next moment, he smiled, his smile was so warm, "Don''t ask about that, it doesn''t make sense, do you understand? This subject will help the emperor take care of the aftermath, but if the emperor doesn''t know what''s good for him, this subject''s patience is limited! " He ran his fingers through her loose hair and gently stroked her hair behind her ears.


    Zhao Jing did not speak, he only tensed up.


    "Good girl!" He straightened his body and snorted. "Stay here. I''ll take you back to the palace when it gets dark!" He pointed outside, "If you don''t want to be scolded, then listen!"


    Saying that, Dongfang Weiming pushed the door open and went out.


    Zhao Jing remained in the room and subconsciously reached out to brush his ears, rubbing them hard with a little disgust. Fake things, she really didn''t care!


    It was just that Zhao Jing really did not understand why Dongfang Weiming did not let her interfere with the Empress''s business. Had Dongfang Weiming discovered something that prevented her from intervening?


    Who exactly was that woman?


    The ruckus finally ended with the cover of the night.


    In Taifu Mansion''s garden, the candlelight was just right at night, but the night breeze was a bit cold.


    Qi Yunshan walked in front while Ke Bozhao followed behind.


    "Snatch wine?" Qi Yunshan raised his eyebrows, and used his fingertips to brush away the leaves by his side, "This Dongfang Weiming has a child''s personality now, why is he snatching wine from Shi Zhonggu? "It''s quite strange!"


    Ke Bozhao laughed and said, "Master might not know, but when Shi Zhonggu heard of this matter, he immediately ran to the Regent''s Mansion door and scolded for a few hours. Regent''s Mansion had always been shut and unable to come out, so this matter can only be left unsettled. "


    "That wine maniac will at most curse and curse people. If they really fight, I''ll have a pile of old bones ¡­" Qi Yunshan sighed, "Back then, Shi Zhonggu could also be considered to have some ambitions, but who would have thought that he would fall to such a state. I don''t know if I should say that his feelings are too great, or if he is too foolish and short-sighted? "


    Ke Bozhao laughed, and stood in the courtyard smelling the extremely good plum blossom fragrance. The night was as cool as water, and the fragrance of flowers was faint. The scenery of this Taifu Mansion was most likely concentrated here. As far as the eye could see, there was a lantern burning beneath the plum blossom tree. Within the pitch-black area, there was a resplendent light, as if stars were twinkling. He had never thought that this Plum Blossom could be so dazzling. It made him think of a person he had never met before ¡­ Woman!

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    "Benefactor, the Plum Blossom here is the best that Bozhao has seen!" Ke Bozhao smiled as he looked at the bright lights in the courtyard, "Bozhao never knew that my master was so meticulous towards Mei Mei, to actually put so much effort into her work, it is truly a deep love."


    Those last four words caused the smile on Qi Yunshan''s face to gradually disappear. Qi Yunshan looked at the Plum Blossom that filled the courtyard, and could not laugh anymore. I don''t know why I should regret my love this year.


    A plum tree and a lamp, the entire garden was filled with the light of the stars.


    May the Emperor come back to understand the old road and not be a lonely soul.


    "The Rites of Heavenly Worship is about to begin. You have to keep an eye on it, otherwise something might happen to you, as the prime minister of a hundred officials, you won''t be so good!" Qi Yunshan said meaningfully, "I''m old, some things you guys can carry on your shoulders, I won''t join in the fun!"


    Ke Bozhao knew that the meaning behind Qi Yunshan''s words was that Qi Yunshan was going to pluck everything from him, and if something bad were to happen at the Rites of Heavenly Worship, it would have nothing to do with Qi Yunshan. Thinking about it here, Ke Bozhao bowed, "Yes!"


    "I hope you understand!" Qi Yunshan smiled benevolently, "This world belongs to the young, for the old ones like us, it''s time to leave!" He patted Ke Bozhao''s shoulder, "Young man!"


    Although he said that, Ke Bozhao didn''t dare think that way, if you take Qi Yunshan seriously, he would probably die even faster. The Heaven''s Sacrifice Rites were coming soon, yet Qi Yunshan had sealed his Taifu Mansion up tightly. It seemed like he would not step out of the door even if he did not step out, but in reality? If something happens during the Rites of Heavenly Worship, I''m afraid ¡­


    The Rites of Heavenly Worship was a double-edged sword. The emperor could use this Rites of Heavenly Worship to announce to the world that the emperor was a proud son of heaven. However, if something went wrong, it would also turn into a phenomenon.


    When Ke Bozhao went out of the door, he let out a long sigh.


    "Prime Minister, what''s wrong with you?" Fuzi asked softly.


    "Your Majesty ¡­" Ke Bozhao wanted to say something but hesitated.


    Fuzi quickly replied, "The emperor is not in the palace."


    Ke Bozhao was startled, and then he understood that this little thief who stole the alcohol must have followed the Great Bastard into the den of thieves. Ke Bozhao rubbed between his brows, "Is he at Regent''s Mansion?"


    "Yes, he has entered the Regent''s Mansion. However, since Lord Shi had been scolding him in front of the Duke Palaces, the Emperor naturally did not dare to come out. "It''s not nighttime yet, Lord Shi is tired of scolding me. Even if he doesn''t have any alcohol, he can only be a mute and continue to eat." Fuzi supported Ke Bozhao up onto the carriage, and right now, the carriage came out from Regent''s Mansion''s backyard and entered Fanghua House.


    "Fanghua House?" Ke Bozhao paused, "Was it the Fanghua House that blocked an arrow for the emperor before, then became as clear as the clouds, and replaced Wen Jianxuan as the Palace''s Guardian?"


    Fuzi nodded, "Yes!"


    Ke Bozhao said as the expression in her eyes darkened, "You still haven''t returned to the palace even when it''s already dark, and you''re instead going to the Fanghua House? Aren''t you afraid of being unsafe? "


    "With the protection of the Regent!" Fuzi lowered his voice and looked around.


    Hearing that, Ke Bozhao''s face suddenly revealed a cold look, "Has this Dongfang Weiming really gotten addicted to playing? The young Emperor liked to make trouble when he was young, why would he join in the fun as well? This is not his usual style of doing things! "


    "Yeah!" Fuzi put down the carriage curtain, "Prime Minister, do you want to go back to your home?"


    "Go for a walk in the street." Ke Bozhao changed his mind, "Maybe I can see some things that I shouldn''t have, it''s good to join in on the fun!"


    Fuzi''s mind thought of something, and immediately understood what Ke Bozhao meant, and immediately drove towards the long street. There weren''t many people on the street during the night. The Rites of Heavenly Worship were approaching, and these four areas were filled with patrolling soldiers. Thus, their safety wasn''t a problem, but the problem was ¡­ He could guard against people, but not people.


    Zhao Jing wanted to see Wen Rusheng on a whim, and Dongfang Weiming followed her to cause trouble. If she went to Fanghua House, how could she lose a piece of flesh? At the very least, it would save her a lot of trouble if she could obediently return to the palace. It''s just that the one who didn''t make things difficult for him, was Wen Rusheng! When Dongfang Weiming looked at Wen Rusheng, he felt a little uncomfortable all over. He couldn''t tell where it was wrong, probably because he didn''t like the pale face that looked like Zhao Jing''s.


    "Young Master, the Emperor is here!" The scenery entered.


    Wen Rusheng coughed softly, he glanced at the scenery, then casually threw the letter into the brazier. Blue flames sprung up and engulfed the letter. Eunuch Tong gently fiddled with the brazier, immediately finding nothing.


    "Brother Wen!" As Zhao Jing entered, he frowned slightly. What was this smell? Even though it was mixed with the fragrance of the plum blossoms, one could still smell a strange smell! It was somewhat familiar!


    "Why did the Zijing leave the palace at night?" Wen Rusheng still coughed as he stepped forward and bowed. He was quite calm, even in front of the Emperor, but he was still treated as a close friend he had made in the past.


    "I came out in the daytime and secretly did some things that caused a storm in the city. Therefore, I could only come to find you at night!" Zhao Jing smiled and sat down, "Come, take a seat!"


    Hearing that, Wen Rusheng sat opposite of Zhao Jing, and the scenery quickly changed as he served the tea in front of him.


    "Are you feeling better?" Zhao Jing asked, "In these past few days, the head of the palace had changed to Fanghua House. "However, I can''t see you even though you''re running outside the palace. Don''t tell me ¡­"


    "I''m fine, but my body is getting worse every winter! When the flowers bloom in the spring, it will be much better! " Wen Rusheng laughed bitterly, "The one who worries the emperor is Ru Sheng!" He sighed with a hint of melancholy.


    Zhao Jing curled his lips, "Your body being unwell is not your fault. We are just worried about your old injuries and illness, so we came to see you." She looked at Wen Rusheng, who was standing in front of her, as if they were both in the same boat. Weaker than she was. She felt that there was something in her body, so her body was frequently in pain, but fortunately, she was in good shape, and was not as sickly as Wen Rusheng.


    When she saw Wen Rusheng, she felt even more pity.


    "No worries!" Wen Rusheng''s voice was hoarse and her face was extremely pale under the candlelight, "Your Majesty, don''t worry. We should have left many years ago! "


    "Now that you see me, you can''t die." Zhao Jing laughed, "We are ten thousand years old, there is no harm sharing a hundred years with you!"


    Wen Rusheng was amused by her. "Your majesty the Emperor is magnanimous and magnanimous, then I''ll thank your majesty!"


    Zhao Jing nodded his head, "Being a Guardian is a good thing, but my body must be tighter." She took out a jade pendant from her sleeve, "This is what I took out from the palace. If you''re so free in the future, come and play with me in the palace! "Although this palace is hidden from the outside, I still haven''t been able to come out often after all. Do you understand what I mean?"


    "Understood!" Wen Rusheng received it with both hands, but his gaze landed on Zhao Jing''s hands, "Your majesty, where is the ring that I gave you?"


    Zhao Jing laughed, "We knew you would say that!" She took a glance at the tightly shut door, then pulled out a chain from her collar like a magic trick. On the chain was the plum blossom ring that he had given her, "I am the emperor, I cannot wear this kind of item, so I can''t wear it, so I can''t throw it away or carry it with me to prevent you from checking!"


    "I dare not inspect the Emperor''s things!" Wen Rusheng laughed, but the way she looked at him was as gentle as water, "You must keep this well, it''s very important! I might even be able to save your life in the future! "


    Zhao Jing was startled, "That important?"


    Wen Rusheng nodded, "Can you trust me this once?"


    "Alright, I''ll believe you!" Zhao Jing carefully put it back into his collar and lightly patted his chest. "Don''t worry, I will definitely keep it close to my body. Unless we die, I will definitely ¡­"


    "Don''t even mention dying, you are long live!" Wen Rusheng sighed, "It''s getting late, let''s go back to the palace early! Don''t you think I''m fine? It''s just that I''ve been a bit tired recently, so I didn''t go out! When I have time, I''ll go to the palace to look for you. You''ll take me to walk around the imperial gardens, won''t that be alright? "


    "Alright!" Zhao Jing nodded, "Then it''s a deal!" She stood up and looked at Wen Rusheng''s smiling face with some hesitation, "Brother Wen, can I ask you a question?"


    Wen Rusheng nodded, "Feel free to speak!"


    "Have we met before?" Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened slightly as she stared at him without blinking, "I don''t know why, but when I saw you look so familiar to me, I just couldn''t remember where I''ve seen you before." Logically speaking, she should be able to clearly remember every single time they met, even if it was just a passing glance. However, towards the Wen Rusheng in front of her, she actually had an indescribable feeling.


    Wen Rusheng laughed, "This is probably just fate, some people will be strangers for their entire life, but some people might not even know you, and will feel mutual hatred just by looking at you. Your majesty and I are probably precisely those people who met late and hate each other. "


    Zhao Jing laughed, "Maybe!"


    Standing outside the door, Dongfang Weiming, the one who was by the side, did not hear him clearly. Heh, before, they were talking and having fun, but now that it was late, what about after that?


    Zhao Jing opened the door and went out. Looking at the dark expression on Dongfang Weiming''s face, he turned and said to Wen Rusheng, "Go back and rest, there is no need to send me off!"


    Wen Rusheng bowed, "Yes!"


    "Why aren''t you leaving Uncle for supper?" Zhao Jing started walking.


    Dongfang Weiming followed her like her follower, but it was clear that ¡­ She was his puppet, wasn''t she?


    After getting on the carriage, the man didn''t look too good, but the atmosphere inside wasn''t any better. Zhao Jing''s heart was slightly unwell, did Bastard eat the wrong medicine tonight? He had an appearance that was as warm as jade before he left, but right now, it was dark clouds pressing down on the city.


    "Uncle, which scene are you acting out? Is something wrong? " Zhao Jing laughed and asked, "Does Uncle think that Wen Rusheng, this sick person, would become a stumbling block for you? Uncle, do you think that anyone who comes close to us deserves to die? "


    Suddenly, the shadow pressed down.


    Before Zhao Jing could even cry out in alarm, his mouth was already covered by the rough palm. She stared at him with a pair of bright eyes. In the slightly bumpy carriage, she used the weak light to look at his incomparably handsome face. She didn''t know what he was going to do, but she knew that her provocation had worked. Dongfang Weiming was a very rational person, but at the same time, he was also a man! A man has a heart. If you ask him to go east, he will go west, just like a rebellious child!


    Her noisy voice made him really frustrated. It was as if only by blocking her mouth could he make the place quieter and his ears quiet. It was just that Dongfang Weiming did not know that it wasn''t that he found her voice noisy, but it was because of the two words "Wen Rusheng" crawling out from her full lips that he was unable to maintain his calm.


    She was shouting out someone else''s name, yet her voice was so gentle!


    "Zhao Jing!" It was the first time he had called out her name directly.


    Zhao Jing''s body shook and he subconsciously gulped down a mouthful of saliva. Was he really angry?! She didn''t seem to say anything. She seemed to have overused her persuasion.


    Dongfang Weiming said coldly, "Close your eyes!"

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    Zhao Jing blinked his eyes and refused to close them no matter what. What was he doing with his eyes closed? Why did she close it? No!


    However, her stubbornness was completely useless when it came to Dongfang Weiming. It didn''t matter if she didn''t close her eyes. Her rough palm, full of calluses, moved from her lips to her eyes.


    In that moment, Zhao Jing felt that everything in front of him was pitch black. Although his palm was rough, it also had his own warmth, ironing her eyelids. In a trance, she felt as if the whole world had quieted down, as if what Dongfang Weiming covered was not her eyes but her ears, and she could not hear a single sound from outside. It was soon followed by a warm feeling, as her wet tongue suddenly intruded into her mouth.


    Zhao Jing''s body stiffened. She tried her best to open her eyes, but her long eyelashes could only pass through the center of his palm.


    He could feel the eyes beneath his palms blinking, but he liked the feeling. Covering her eyes, he could not see the stubbornness and sharpness in her eyes. All he could see were her red lips and white teeth. He felt that at this moment, Zhao Jing was the most obedient, and not that sharp.


    Gentle rolling in the lips between the teeth, the warm ears and temples, easy to make people intoxicated. Between men and women, there were some things that could not be closed once the door was opened, only the first time and countless times, the taste of eating marrow!


    Dongfang Weiming''s tongue swept across her lips, moving in her mouth, greedily loving the taste between her lips. This young girl had a delicate scent of books and ink, and she exuded an irrepressible allure that any man would find irresistible. Ever since he had tasted it for the first time, his mind had been extremely restless. Now that he had finally tasted it again, he was unwilling to let it go.


    Her soft and sticky lips slowly became dry from the beginning, and Dongfang Weiming felt that her body would not even belong to him anymore. His breathing became rapid, wishing that he could ¡­ He wondered if he really wanted to be a real man. However, his mind was still clear. Someone in his head was warning him that the little girl below him was the most intoxicating poison in the world. He could not touch her. Whoever touched him would die, whoever touched him would perish!


    Finally, Dongfang Weiming released her lips, lowering her head to look at the red and swollen Zhao Jing.


    At this moment, Zhao Jing did not dare to move at all, because she could already feel that someone had already lifted a gun, put it in her pants, and was forcefully pressing down on her. He didn''t understand it before, but now he understood it, so ¡­ She was truly terrified.


    The light finally returned to her eyes, her vision somewhat blurry. Zhao Jing looked at the indistinct Dongfang Weiming, and frowned slightly. A pair of innocent big eyes stared straight at him.


    After a long while, Dongfang Weiming turned around and laid down beside her. Zhao Jing wanted to stand up, but he was stopped by his arm and was unable to move. At this point, she turned her head and glared at him with resentment, "Dongfang Weiming, what are you trying to do?"


    What for? It''s just that I don''t want you to sit up and see the tent he''s set up so high.


    Your majesty is king, how could your subject dare to be emperor!" To Zhao Jing, his calm voice sounded like a rascal asking for a beating. She thought to herself, a person with a face thicker than the city walls must have relied on this shameless method to obtain today''s merit points, right?


    Dongfang Weiming looked at her with a smile that was not a smile, as if the person who had taken advantage of her just now wasn''t him, and it was unknown which blind dog it was.


    "What game does Uncle want to play with us?" Zhao Jing laughed coldly, her eyes revealing a sinister light, she slowly shifted her body and got closer to him, her face carrying a bit of a frivolous look, "My life belongs to Uncle, if Uncle truly likes it, then I will accompany Uncle to have a good time." She suddenly turned around and pressed his arm down, then looked at him with a misty smile.


    Dongfang Weiming fiercely smacked her forehead, causing Zhao Jing''s mind to be in a daze for a moment, before lying back down. Before he arrived, he was even ridiculed by others, "Kid, you''re too big to play, what do you know? Rest well! "


    After a long while, the carriage finally stopped. Zhao Jing looked at Dongfang Weiming, and saw that Bastard was still lying motionless. Curling his lips, Zhao Jing got up and walked out of the carriage. As the horse carriage sped off, Zhao Jing stood at his original spot, her fingertips caressing her dry lips, her eyebrows slightly furrowed. Her lips were still somewhat swollen, and there was a slight swelling in her lips. After the tip of her tongue had licked over, it seemed as if there was still the faint fragrance of that person''s delicate tea.


    Zhao Jing slightly straightened her body, her eyelashes drooping down, not saying a word.


    Some things were untouchable!


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge shouted in a low voice.


    Zhao Jing regained his senses, "Oh ¡­ "Go back!"


    Zhao Yuannan nodded. "Your majesty must be worried about the Rites of Heavenly Worship! "Don''t worry!"


    "Alright!" Zhao Jing retracted his gaze and exhaled a long breath. But no matter how hard she gasped, the position below her left shoulder was always extremely stifled. It was stuffy, as if something was clogging up and making it hard to breathe.


    "Your majesty!" Only until they entered the Qianyuan Hall did Wei Shuge quietly take out a wine bag and give it to Zhao Jing.


    "What is it?" Zhao Jing was startled, "Where did the wine come from?"


    Wei Shuge laughed, "After the Emperor and Regent entered, the scenery quietly passed by, and they said that it was plum wine personally brewed by Young Master Wen. The Emperor could drink a little, but he didn''t need to eat too much at once. "The scene was recounted by Young Master Wen that the alcohol had hurt your body."


    Zhao Jing held onto the wineskin, "Dongfang Weiming stole the alcohol policy with one move, and exposed all of our weaknesses to the people of this world. If we want to drink in the future, we have to be on guard, in case we get drunk from carelessness!" Drunk to death was just being secretly harmed by others. She laughed dryly in a low voice, "Disguising between wine and retreat to advance is really a good idea!"


    Hearing that, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan could only remain silent. No one knew if this was the case. In this gloomy palace, if the Emperor didn''t even have a way to vent his anger, then who knew if he would be able to hold back and fall ill.


    However, the difference between good and bad could only be seen in the future.


    On the other side of the Fanghua House, ever since Zhao Jing had left, Wen Rusheng no longer slept soundly. He sat by himself in the candlelight, leaning on the soft couch, and gently brushed the Plum Blossom ring on his palm with his fingertips. This ring was originally a pair, with the exact same appearance.


    The scenery entered the room and made the bed. "Young master, you should rest!"


    Wen Rusheng shook his head, pinching the ring on his palm, his eyes had a gentle smile, "Scene, I can''t sleep, let''s talk!" He paused, "Plum wine ¡­"


    "Don''t worry Young Master, I''ll be sending you off!" The scenery sighed. "The emperor likes to drink wine. This plum wine is delicate and mellow, and is probably the same as the emperor''s. The wine that young master personally brewed was when Madame was still alive ¡­" As he spoke up to here, the scenery paused. It seemed that he had violated some taboo.


    Just as expected, when he said the word Madam, the light in Wen Rusheng''s eyes became slightly colder.


    Seeing that, the man lowered his head nervously. He quickly poured a cup of water and passed it to Wen Rusheng, "Young master, drink some!"


    After taking a deep breath, Wen Rusheng retracted his gaze, "You know my taboos, you''re not allowed to bring them up again in the future."


    "Yes sir!" The scenery bowed.


    Wen Rusheng took a sip of water and looked at the half-opened window. The night was dark, and the moon was as cold as water. The cold wind blew into the room, causing him to cough continuously. His face was flushed and pale.


    The view quickly went to close the window, but was stopped by Wen Rusheng in a low voice, "Don''t close it!"


    "Young Master?" The scenery looked at him worriedly.


    "Don''t turn it off!" "I don''t like sealed spaces. It would make me feel like I''m trapped inside a cage, opening a window would make me feel like I''m only able to breathe, remember that I''m still alive, and can breathe."


    The only thing he could do was to listen to him and carefully light the stove in the room. Only then would the room be warmer, or the young master''s body would not be able to withstand the heat. This year''s winter season was the time when the young master would have to wait for spring to come before he could improve.


    Wen Rusheng closed his eyebrows and leaned against the soft couch, coughing from time to time, but kept the ring inside his clothes, closest to his heart. It was as if the ring had a temperature, and one could feel the warmth coming from the ring at a close distance.


    Yes, it was very warm in his heart!


    But the night was still so long.


    A cold wind was blowing. This year was considered warm, and it had already snowed at this time of the year.


    In a small courtyard, Wen Yuye stood there with his hands behind his back, not moving an inch.


    He scratched the back of his head as he watched the back of his young master and yawned tiredly, "Young master, why are you still standing here in such a cold weather? You want to freeze yourself into an ice sculpture here? "


    Wen Yuye sighed, and did not say a word.


    "Ever since I moved here, young master has been filled with worries. I know young master''s motive for doing this!" "It''s just for that beggar outside!" Noble Heir... "


    "Alright, are you the master or am I the master?" Wen Yuye seemed to be annoyed, "There are so many things still waiting for me to do in Ministry of Justice, how can I have the time to think about that heartless person? "He is heartless and reckless. He deserves death!"


    Even though he said that, who was the one who told Lu Zi to send him food and silver taels every day? Ye Zichen sighed softly, a man could have a sharp tongue but a heart? However, this Ministry of Justice was indeed a huge pit of fire. Since the young master had entered the Ministry of Justice, orders had been sent from above, all sorts of dirty jobs were pushed onto the young master. It was obvious that Young Master was just the main book, but had managed to make it seem as if his entire Ministry of Justice was under his control.


    He thought to himself, this Minister of Justice is avenging his personal interests and wants to tire his young master to death! Unfortunately, the Emperor was too high and mighty. There was nothing he could do, so he could only eat in silence and swallow his teeth.


    Wen Yuye turned around and walked back into the house, as if he was angry at someone, and was extremely annoyed.


    "Young Master?" Stunned, he turned around and saw the beggar sticking his head out of the door. He could only let out a long sigh as he walked out.


    "What happened to him? Was he being sentimental recently? Is Ministry of Justice hard to do? Looking at the way your young master is doing, even if he doesn''t have a rich family, he should have a lot of private goods, so he doesn''t really care about this job called Ministry of Justice. " The beggar had a disheveled appearance and was munching on a chicken leg as he sat outside the courtyard, snorting disdainfully.


    "No matter how bad the job at the Ministry of Justice is, it''s still due to the Emperor''s kindness. If you don''t want to do it, then don''t!"


    "Let him beg me. This young lord can definitely make the Emperor withdraw his order!" The beggar was pleased with himself.


    He rolled his eyes, "Come on, you should just eat the chicken leg! "If you don''t get it, you''ll create some big trouble for our young master, and I''ll have to clean up the mess for you!" As he said this, he patted his butt and stood up, "Right, the Rites of Heavenly Worship is approaching. You either go live in the backyard or leave right away, or else someone will recognize you and cause a huge ruckus!"


    The beggar stood up. "I don''t want to live under the same roof as him. I should return to my own beggar''s nest!" All of a sudden, he shouted into the dark, "Who is it!"


    Who was there?!

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    He jumped off the road, but the shadow of that time was gone. There was only the cold wind blowing around him, as if there was nothing wrong with it. Along the way, he looked around, and a peculiar expression flashed across his face, "Did Noble Heir finally see it clearly?"


    The beggar brushed away the messy hair on his face, placed his hands on his hips and coldly snorted, "This young master has not reached the point where my eyes are blurry, how can I be mistaken? There were people here just now. I wonder which deity is it that is eyeing this little mansion and what they are planning to do? " The one who was in a mess was not Zhong Fu, but the current Zhong Fu had changed his appearance, afraid that someone would recognize him.


    A beggar has his own advantages, and no matter where he goes, he will not arouse suspicion. After all, the most common people in the world were beggars!


    "Noble Heir, quickly go back. It looks like the Rites of Heavenly Worship is coming, this capital is going to be in chaos again." Lu Zi frowned, "I really can''t stop worrying. What are you trying to do?" If you don''t live a peaceful life, do you want to think about living a life with a blade in your hands and blood in your mouth? "


    "Desire cannot be calmed down. As long as one has desire, there will be no peaceful days." Zhong Fu folded his arms across his chest as he left unhurriedly. "Go back and tell Fortuneteller Wen that before the Heaven''s Sacrifice Ceremony ends, I won''t even come back, in case I cause any trouble then!" It was not easy to live in seclusion in the capital, he did not dare to reveal his identity.


    A gust of wind blew past, causing him to shake his body slightly. He ran into the house like a wisp of smoke, quickly closing the door behind him.


    Little did he know that not far from the door, a shadow had appeared again. He looked at the tightly shut door with a warm and cold gaze. A few people appeared behind him and whispered, "Sir, there''s still no news, should we ¡­"


    "In this three-legged capital, first, Qi Yunshan and Ke Bozhao, and second, Regent''s Mansion. The higher-ups did not like those literary people, they were too much of a manipulator. Right now, the Heavenly Worship Ceremony is around the corner, and the capital is under heavy guard. We cannot reveal our movements, or else we will bring about unnecessary trouble! " The leader of the group sighed, "Let''s go!"


    As the voice faded, it vanished without a trace.


    In this night''s Regent''s Mansion, an unexpected group of people arrived.


    Due to the matter of the Rites of Heavenly Worship, the entire capital was bustling with activity. The snowy wind was blowing hard, as if it wanted to settle all these matters before the first heavy snow came. The officials were all busy with their work, and the busiest was naturally Ministry Of Rites. Ministry Of Rites was the main event in this Rites of Heavenly Worship, and all of the matters concerned fell into the hands of Ministry Of Rites.


    had always been on the same side of the Ministry Of Rites, and seeing that he was extremely busy, he could not help but feel uneasy. On the other side of the Imperial Palace Services Office, because Jiang Qingfeng was sick, he had already given the authority to his son, Fu Shengquan, so Du Hemiing could only personally go to the Imperial Palace Services Office. When the emperor left the palace, the etiquette within and the etiquette outside were both unforgivable. If there was any mishap, it would be a dereliction of duty on his part of the Ministry Of Rites.


    This was not the first time for this Rites of Heavenly Worship. In the past, when the Previous Emperor was present, he would also frequently perform Rites of Heavenly Worship. Now, being the second year after Zhao Jing ascended the throne, the Sacrificial Sky must be grand and grand, to make the world its rightful place.


    It was bustling outside the palace, and even more so in the palace, but Qianyuan Hall was the same as always. Zhao Jing rolled up his sleeves, and followed Princess Ling Yin to dig a hole. He heard that they had to plant some flower and tree trees in the backyard of Qianyuan Hall, so they had no time to waste, they just needed to do some work to pass the time.


    "Royal Father, when did these Peach Blossom Pear blossoms bloom?" Ling Yin asked in her childish voice.


    Zhao Jing thought for a while, "Logically speaking, it should take a few years, but Royal Father is already prepared, we can just directly transplant all the grown plants in the palace over, it won''t take that long! When it''s still not snowing, transplant it over and raise it. Although it''s not able to bear fruit next year, it can still blossom. "


    "What if it snows?" Ling Yin asked with the shovel.


    Zhao Jing laughed, "If it snows, then I can only plant it again next year!" She looked at the peach tree not far away, and suddenly a person appeared in her mind. He remembered that day when he asked her to keep her promise. She owed him a pot of peach blossom wine.


    Ling Yin smiled at Zhao Jing, her young and tender face was flushed from the wind, the tip of her nose was also stained with mud, making her look extremely adorable, "Royal Father likes to look at flowers, Yin does not allow snow."


    "Alright!" Zhao Jing pinched her little face, "The Royal Father''s Princess is even bigger than the Heavens. If you say that the snow is not allowed, then it will definitely not snow."


    Just as they were talking, Wei Shuge bent down and walked forward, and Gong''e who was behind him held a tray in her hands. Wei Shuge explained, "Your majesty, this was sent over by the Inner Palace Bureau. The robes and accessories that your majesty would have to wear on the day of your death, your majesty, please try them and see if you want to change them!"


    Zhao Jing nodded, the Rites of Heavenly Worship was the most important, "Yin, stay here and play, Royal Father will be right back."


    Ling Yin nodded obediently, "Yin will plant a good tree, wait for Royal Father to come back!"


    "Alright!" Zhao Jing laughed, then turned and walked towards the Bedchamber.


    Jian Xi, who had not said a word on the side, finally bowed. After the emperor left, Jian Xi''s gaze returned to her daughter.


    Bi''er said, "Empress, look how much the emperor likes the princess."


    "Your Majesty''s sacrifice to the heavens is tantamount to announcing it to the world. "However ¡­" Jian Xi''s eyes grew heavy. A princess was still a princess, and a daughter was still a daughter. In this deep palace, it was impossible to keep a son by your side. However, even though the emperor liked Princess Ling Yin, he never had any physical relationship with her again. Without sharing a bed and pillow, where would the offspring come from? This caused Jian Xi to be troubled.


    Now, in front of Zhao Jing, Jian Xi was wholeheartedly taking care of the princess, and was trying his best to act like a mother to him. In reality, it was also because of this that Zhao Jing slowly relaxed his guard against her. But Jian Xi was still a Imperial Concubine Jian, and above him, there was also the Empress Qi Ruyu. Even if the Emperor did not favor her, she was still a Queen, and in the end, she was still the mother of the world''s Master of the Six Palaces.


    This had almost become Jian Xi''s sore point.


    "Empress, there is no need to rush!" Bi''er lowered her voice and looked around to confirm that there was no one else before continuing. "The emperor isn''t going to the palace right now, but he hasn''t gone to the empress either. It seems like the emperor is still young, so there are some matters that have yet to come to light. But the emperor dotes on the princess. This is your fortune, Empress. As time passed, the relationship between a man and a woman slowly became one that could not be separated from each other. The empress was used to being arrogant, so how could she compare to the empress''s gentleness and gentleness? Men all like gentle women. "


    Jian Xi nodded, "Your majesty is not an ordinary man. He will have three palaces and six courtyards, and will have three thousand harem. Just being gentle is not enough." He still had to have some tricks up his sleeves, and the most important thing was the heir!


    Bi''er said, "The empress has been restless lately, but we can''t catch her, so we can only hold our ground. We don''t dare alert her."


    "Keep watching. The empress is in contact with the people outside the palace, it''s possible that ¡­" Jian Xi squinted his eyes. He was sure that Hong Xing came out of the wall to find another man. If that was really the case, someone would catch Hong Xing sooner or later. The walls of the palace were not so easy to get out. Sooner or later, something big would happen!


    Jian Xi thought to himself, then waited for the Queen to be crowned with the name of the chaotic harem. Even if there were none, she could give one to the empress!


    "Yin, be careful of your hand, don''t hurt it!" Jian Xi spoke softly as he pulled up his sleeves to help Ling Yin dig the hole.


    "Thank you, mufei!" The child was very sensible, so obedient that it made one''s heart ache.


    Jian Xi felt that grabbing onto Ling Yin would be equivalent to grabbing onto the emperor''s weak spot. Thus, it was extremely good that his daughter wasn''t raised for nothing!


    "There seems to be a thread missing on this jade ribbon." Wei Shuge frowned.


    Zhao Yuannan took a look, "The underlings do not do things in such a meticulous manner, they deserve to die!"


    "Forget it, it''s just a thread. I probably didn''t notice it at all." Zhao Jing took off her bright yellow robe, "Just let them make it again!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan saluted and could only bring his dragon robe with him as he hurried over to the inner palace. The inner palace was scared out of their wits. Fortunately, the emperor didn''t punish them, or else they would be sentenced to death!


    Zhao Yuannan thought, since it was the Rites of Heavenly Worship, then he would have to pay attention to Fu Shengquan''s movements and see how Fu Shengquan talked. Who knew that the moment he entered the courtyard, he would see the two people sitting in the parlour. To think that there was no one guarding the surroundings? Clearly, this was not a good thing.


    After thinking for a while, Zhao Yuannan became the most familiar with Imperial Palace Services Office, and his underlings became more tacit understanding of the relationship between Zhao Yuannan and Fu Shengquan, so they would not be on guard against him. Zhao Yuannan quietly climbed over the railing, through the bushes at the side, and hid under the window at the back of the hall. Zhao Yuannan squatted on the ground, with a bush that reached his waist and covered him tightly. He put his ears up high and listened.


    "Master Shang Shu knows that this is the first time since the emperor ascended the throne that there has been a ceremony of offering the heavens as a gift. Master Shang, isn''t it? "


    "How about right and wrong? Isn''t Eunuch Fu clear about it?" Du Hemiing smirked, "At the moment, the Heaven''s Sacrificial Ceremony is around the corner, and the matters at hand have not been settled. If the Emperor blames the Emperor, then the one who has to take responsibility will not be me alone! This official knows that Attendant Fu actually has some objections to Regent''s Mansion, but it''s just that Regent holds great authority in the palace. "


    Fu Shengquan lifted her cup, her eyes slightly unwell, "I''m sorry to disapprove of Lord Shang Shu''s words. Those of us who are serving in the palace are the servants of the Emperor. Although the Regent has the most authority, the Prince is still the Prince after all. Master Shang Shu''s words, are to say that the authority of the Regent reigns supreme over the imperial power. " He paused for a moment, and laughed coldly, "Does Master Shang Shu know that if these words were to reach the ears of Regent, perhaps Master Shang Shu would not be able to afford the consequences!"


    Du Hemiing''s face tensed up as he stared coldly at the Fu Shengquan in front of him. In the end, he did not say a word.


    Seeing that, Fu Shengquan put down the cup in his hand, "Master Shang Shu, don''t be nervous, we are here to take care of matters for the emperor, as long as we do things properly, we will naturally be fine!" However, he frowned and coughed twice, as if he was not feeling well.


    "Is Eunuch Fu in bad health recently?" Du Hemiing laughed, "Don''t be like Eunuch Jiang, who has held onto power for his entire life, and is about to arrive ¡­" He glanced outside the door. Even though the steward Jiang Qingfeng was still alive, he was already at the end of his life. He had been thrown into the cold courtyard, where he would perish on his own. The servants of this palace had always had lives like grass. When they were alive, no matter how mighty they were, they were nothing compared to dogs.


    Fu Shengquan suddenly clenched the cup in his hand, and snorted coldly.


    "I heard that someone is about to make a move and do something at the Rites of Heavenly Worship!" Du Hemiing stared at Fu Shengquan coldly.


    Fu Shengquan''s eyes darkened as he stared straight at Du Hemiing in response. For a moment, the hall was completely silent, even a pin drop could be heard. Zhao Yuannan who was outside the window was shocked, could it be that the matter that he was about to take action, had already been leaked?!


    Crap!

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    When Zhao Yuannan heard this, his heart jumped. He thought that he had been exposed, but who knew that in the next moment, he would hear some strange sounds. Why is it strange? It sounded like something heavy had landed on the table. The sound of the collision was like a bundle of silver taels? Because he did not see it with his own eyes, Zhao Yuannan was not sure what it was, it was placed on the table anyways.


    Fu Shengquan looked at it, and heard the voice, and knew what was inside the bag. Fu Shengquan was also not a good person, so he naturally would not reject money that was delivered to his doorstep.


    "What does that mean?" Fu Shengquan laughed coldly, and looked at Du Hemiing coldly, "I''m afraid Master Shang Shu has walked into the wrong place?"


    "There are at least 100 taels of silver here." Du Hemiing''s eyes turned cold, "I just want to ask Young Master Fu to do one thing."


    Fu Shengquan scoffed, "Do you think that you can buy all these with just this little bit of silver? "Do I have to listen to Master Dean''s orders?"


    "This silver does not belong to me, but it doesn''t matter who paid for it. The most important thing is that it is only a deposit, if it is successful ¡­" After that, the silver would be delivered into the hands of the eunuch in a steady stream. Whether you want it or not, it''s all in this eunuch''s plans! " Du Hemiing took a sip of the water in his cup, he had a calm and composed expression, "Eunuch, you should think about it, returning the money is not meant for me."


    He was obviously using the people behind to suppress Fu Shengquan, but he was an elite in the palace, so he naturally knew what Du Hemiing meant. Behind Du Hemiing was his Qi Family, and behind him was his Prime Minister''s Estate. No matter which one, he could not afford to offend them. However, Regent''s Mansion were not to be trifled with, and if one offended Dongfang Weiming, wouldn''t that still be death?


    "I was a servant in the palace, and I didn''t want to offend anyone, so ¡­" We''ll have to see what it is. I don''t dare to keep such stupid things. "I don''t dare to do those shameful things behind the emperor''s back while I''m eating his salary." How could Fu Shengquan accept it so easily? If this Du Hemiing set a trap for him, then he wouldn''t be able to bear the consequences. If something unexpected happened in the future, the family business that he, Fu Shengquan, had painstakingly accumulated for so long in the palace would probably be completely destroyed.


    Du Hemiing moved closer to Fu Shengquan, and laughed in a low voice: "What I want this official to do, is ¡­ I will have to trouble you not to do anything! "


    Hearing this, Fu Shengquan was slightly startled, and even Zhao Yuannan outside the window was startled, what did this mean? Do not do anything? How strange! Very strange!


    "Don''t do anything?" Fu Shengquan frowned, she thought she heard wrong.


    "Yes sir!" Du Hemiing said straightforwardly, "No matter what I see or hear, I will have to trouble you to act as if I didn''t see or hear anything. It was that simple! Eunuch, can you do it? "


    Fu Shengquan was still pondering, just what kind of medicine was inside Du Hemiing''s bottle gourd? Don''t care about anything? Was he supposed to be the one to give up his position for Fu Shengquan? What good would it do them? Although it was worth it to be able to obtain such a sum of money without doing anything, if there was some great scheme behind it, even if he did not do anything, he would be implicated. This way, it was impossible to wash off even after jumping into the Yellow River!


    There was no room for mistakes in this imperial court. Even the slightest mistake could cause a head to fall to the ground and die without a complete corpse!


    Fu Shengquan laughed, and then silently raised his cup to his mouth, taking a sip, and not replying on the spot.


    Seeing that, Du Hemiing sat up straight, his face turned cold: Are you willing, Young Master Fu?


    "Master Shang Shu only said that, he told me to not worry about anything and to not do anything, yet I received this much silver. Do you really think that I am a three year old child? If anything were to happen to the head of this palace, Imperial Palace Services Office would not be exempt from responsibility. "We serve the Emperor, and each one of us has his head held high as he handles errands. We don''t dare to be this careless." Fu Shengquan squinted his eyes, his green and white face revealed a trace of hostility, "Say something clear, I will think about it."


    Du Hemiing sighed, "The matter is very simple. If someone is restless and wanted to use the Rites of Heavenly Worship to stir up some trouble, the Emperor is naturally too young to do anything about it. Therefore, this matter, will just be a headache for Regent''s Mansion! " He looked at Fu Shengquan with a deeper meaning, "When I say it like that, does Young Master Fu understand? I''m just a messenger, and whether I succeed or not isn''t up to me to decide. "Eunuch Fu, it is true that you''re weighing the pros and cons, but if you weigh it too long, something might happen to you!"


    Fu Shengquan did not speak, he stared at the bags of silver for a long time, and finally stood up slowly, "I am not a hard person, and am not an ignorant person, but let''s put it bluntly, if anything happens, I will not implicate you. Although I am not a big shot, I am still someone who keeps my word in this palace. I hope that Sir Shang Chen can understand my difficulties! "


    Hearing that, Du Hemiing was relieved, "Alright, then I will go back first. Regarding the matter of offering sacrifices to the heavens, I will send someone to discuss it with my father-in-law."


    "Alright!" Fu Shengquan agreed as he sent Du Hemiing out.


    After Du Hemiing left, Fu Shengquan immediately scolded: "What are you doing, why are you displaying your might in front of me? He had been secretly cursing himself as a dog with Regent''s Mansion, but didn''t know that he was only raised by that trash with Taifu Mansion! "Humph!" He turned around and glanced at the bag containing the silver taels. If it wasn''t for the fact that he was dazzled by the silver taels, he would not have bothered with the letter. Since the palace was an independent existence, there was no need to rely on the breathing of others.


    Only when there were completely no movements from inside did Zhao Yuannan rub his numb legs and slowly walked out from the bushes. He had already heard the conversation between the two of them clearly. He felt a chill run down his spine and quickly spread to his limbs and bones. What do you mean, someone was restless and wanted to use the Heavenly Worship Ceremony to stir up some trouble? Who was he referring to?


    Zhao Yuannan was guilty of being a thief, his palms sweating, he quickly ran towards the Qianyuan Hall. This cannot be delayed, or it will cause a huge disturbance. If the plan were to leak out, either he would have a traitor, or someone else would have a weakness, but no matter which one, it would be fatal for Zhao Jing! Zhao Yuannan thought that if he were to die, then so be it, but Zhao Jing was the only hope of the Zhao Family, and if they could not even protect the Emperor, then the Zhao Family would have no hope.


    After hearing Zhao Yuannan''s report, Zhao Jing sat by herself at the window for a long time. She rested her chin on her hands, no one knew what was going through her mind.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge lit up the lamp.


    Zhao Jing regained his senses, "Is it night?"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge nodded.


    "What about the princess?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Wei Shuge laughed, "Your Majesty, please be at ease. The Empress of Imperial Concubine Jian brought the little princess back to the Chu Yun Pavilion a long time ago. The princess knows that the emperor has been busy with government affairs lately, so she didn''t dare to disturb him.


    Zhao Jing thoughtfully nodded his head, "That''s good!"


    "Is the emperor thinking about what Hui Sheng said?" Wei Shuge asked softly.


    "At the beginning, I did indeed feel that this matter had something to do with us, but now I feel that this is not the case." If it was any of us, then it wouldn''t be the Ministry Of Rites Emperor, Ke Bozhao would not have been able to endure it for a long time. Even though Ke Bozhao is a student of Qi Yunshan, his face and heart have long ago become incompatible, so it is impossible for him to watch Qi Yunshan pull us down from the throne! " Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened, "The only explanation is, other than us, there are also people who have decided to make a move at the Rites of Heavenly Worship!"


    "The emperor?" Wei Shuge said coldly.


    Zhao Jing shook his head, "Not necessarily." She stood up with her hands behind her back, "Everyone knows that I am only using my name, and that there isn''t much meaning for me to attack. After all, without me, how could Dongfang Weiming have any other puppets? Furthermore, the situation at hand was not suitable for a new ruler to come out, the enemies outside the border were all ready to move, and the upper echelons of the court were all scattered, even Qi Yunshan would not be able to take control of the situation in an instant. If he couldn''t hit his Regent''s Mansion with it, Qi Yunshan definitely wouldn''t dare to make a move again. Qi Rufeng''s death is already a heavy injury, how would you dare to do it a second time? "


    Wei Shuge nodded, "Then what do they want to do? Who exactly are you, to actually be like us, and want to make a move against the Rites of Heavenly Worship? "


    "We''re not the same!" Zhao Jing laughed gently, "Since the other party wants to make a move, then this means that our suspicion can be eliminated! Do you understand what I mean? " She looked at Wei Shuge meaningfully.


    Hearing that, Wei Shuge was first stunned, then nodded seriously, "Understood!"


    Since there was someone who was willing to take the blame for them, why not? Then let''s wait!


    The wind outside was still blowing.


    On the day of the Sacrifice, the palace was already extremely busy. Zhao Jing had already worn a bright yellow dragon robe with golden threads and a golden crown made of jade. Looking at himself in the mirror, he truly looked like a young emperor. At first glance, he looked really handsome, and Zhao Jing felt that he was about to fall in love with her.


    Taking a deep breath, Zhao Jing facepalmed, "I''m afraid I''m exhausted today."


    Zhao Yuannan hurriedly took out a pack of candied fruits and handed it over, "Your majesty, if you get busy later on, it''ll be too late for us to eat. This servant will keep it for you, if you''re hungry, I''ll just put one in it for you. This sweet dish is the best at bearing hunger. We''ll have a good meal after that. "


    Hearing that, Zhao Jing hurriedly stuffed a candied fruit into his mouth, "When you get busy, it will be dark and gloomy, and today we will have to go back and forth in the Tai Temple, at that time, we will not be able to care about that."


    "This servant knows that the emperor likes to eat sweet things, so I specifically instructed the kitchen to add some tonic into the candied fruits." Zhao Yuannan smiled and kept it.


    The eunuch came to invite the emperor to sit on the throne. He had to pass by Andermen, Wudmen, and then the people to meet him, the civil and military officials to meet him. Finally, he burned incense and prayed and climbed the steps to the temple. Before entering the great temple, the emperor''s feet must not be stained with the dust outside the temple. They must be cleaned, and he must step on the human cushion to enter.


    Zhao Jing always acted as if he was an emperor, the emperor didn''t smile at all, he had to have enough prestige. She stood on the throne, looking at the black mass of commoners, all kneeling in unison and shouting "Long live My Emperor". At that moment, something in her heart was rapidly expanding. The proud son of heaven who was above the rest of the world, all the lives in this world were beneath her feet.


    She raised her proud head and straightened her thin body. One day, she wanted the life and death of this great power in the world to be in her hands. She wanted everyone to willingly submit to her. She was a monarch, the son of the heavens of Grand Xia. From this moment onwards, everyone would only acknowledge her as their chosen one.


    However, just as they arrived at the entrance of the temple, a troop of imperial guards suddenly rushed over. The sounds of armors approaching startled everyone in the area, and in the next moment, the entire place fell into a deathly silence.


    What had happened?

 C189

    Zhao Jing never thought that something like this would happen. It sounded like child''s play, as if he had been pulled out from a moat and left behind some unknown generation of "Bibi". Bibi, also known as the supremacy of the dragon, the son of nine old six. He looked like a turtle, and he was carrying a heavy load as he moved.


    Logically speaking, it was impossible for something like this to appear in the water, but now, it just so happened to appear in the water. Moreover, this monolith inscription even had something that should not have been written on it. I heard that his eyes were still bleeding when he fished it out. Even hearing it sounded unlucky, let alone seeing the words on the stone tablet. It caused the civil and military officials to discuss the matter animatedly. The hearts of the common people in this world were in a state of panic.


    The inscription said:


    During the Spring Festival, Xia Zhaozhao had lost something; he had lost something, and it was not enough for him to write.


    The emperor was different, the world shifted, the sun and moon were unknown, and the world was reversed.


    The river from the north, droughts from the wall of the city, disaster; from the sky, flying Feather, he was the only one.


    "White Rainbow Piercing Sun?" Ke Bozhao squinted his eyes and turned to look at Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing was very clear in his heart. He was obviously hinting at Dongfang Weiming. Then there was the Jiangbei drought, and then there was the flood. There was no need to guess what was on the side. The White Rainbow Sky-Piercing Sun was likely to be the most clear on the situation in the Venerate Heavens Sect. The white rainbow pierced through the sun, signifying that someone wanted to usurp the throne and take its place! This game is really cruel! Both hinting that she was the ruler of a country that fell, and hinting at the people of the world, all of the symptoms of a country falling came from Dongfang Weiming.


    The ceremonial eunuch stepped forward and asked carefully, "Your majesty, is this Heaven''s Sacrifice Ceremony still going to take place?"


    "It''s just a rock. I don''t believe that this rock can cause a big wave!" Since it was fished out of the water, then throw it back into the water and pretend like nothing happened. " Zhao Jing straightened his body, "Don''t ever bring up this matter again!"


    "Yes sir!" The eunuch bowed his head in respect.


    The Rites of Heavenly Worship would not stop because of such a rock. Zhao Jing had already announced to the world that he, the legitimate successor to the throne, must complete the Rites of Heavenly Worship no matter what. At the very least, until her goal was achieved, she wouldn''t let a single stone tablet mess up her entire plan. So what if it was a white rainbow? If she said no, then no. People in the world said no, she said yes, even if it wasn''t, it had to be!


    Zhao Jing stepped on the man''s ladder, and slowly walked into the great temple. Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan were carefully supporting him from the side, the officials all stood at the side of the hall with their eyes fixated on Zhao Jing who was walking forward. The altar was high up in the sky. The three beasts and six ceremonies were in order.


    Waiting until Zhao Jing walked onto the altar, the Prime Minister Ke Bozhao representing the hundred officials read out the sacrificial text, and then burned it.


    Worship sounded out for 10,000 miles.


    Zhao Jing stood on the altar and watched everything from the bottom. This grand Heaven''s Sacrifice ceremony was truly lively. Looking at the different expressions on the faces of the civil and military officials, and then looking at the respectful faces of the citizens, she felt that it wasn''t a good thing to be the emperor!


    After everyone finished bowing, Zhao Jing would begin to burn incense.


    Everything was quiet except for the cold wind.


    Zhao Jing held onto the sweet fragrance, his heart silently wishing, for the Emperor''s Queen to be able to rule the world, for me, Zhao Jing, to be able to rule the world, to rob the bandits, and to bless the Da Xia Empire to live for ten thousand years without end. The Ancestor of the Zhao Family had a soul and it helped Jing obtain what he wanted.


    The moment the emperor offered his incense stick to him, many pairs of eyes were fixated on him. Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan''s bodies slightly tensed up. The bystanders did not know what would happen next, but they were well aware of what was happening.


    Zhao Jing stood up, his heart already jumping to his throat.


    The fragrance entered into the treasure cauldron that was covered in gold.


    In that moment, Zhao Jing hesitated for a moment, but he still pretended that nothing had happened.


    The chief eunuch shouted, "Esteemed wangfei, please ¡­"


    But before the eunuch could finish his words, the precious cauldron behind Zhao Jing exploded with a "boom", and instantly turned to ashes. This explosive sound scared everyone senseless and they didn''t know what to do for a moment.


    Zhao Jing felt an explosion in his ears, as if everything in the world had disappeared. She was bewitched by the soot and the sound of the explosion shook her eardrums. Her mind went blank for a moment. She didn''t know the pain, but she felt as if something was burning hot and running down the back of her neck. When the wind blew, his body became even colder! She used all her strength to open her eyes wide and look at the panicking Wei Shuge, who was just flying over, but was actually brushed aside by Dongfang Weiming.


    Dongfang Weiming''s eyes reddened.


    After that, Zhao Jing no longer knew anything.


    What he didn''t know was that the rest of the palace was a mess. Dongfang Weiming immediately brought Zhao Jing back to the Imperial Palace, as he was in charge of handling the matter of the explosion. After all, he could not ignore this matter. If he gave all of his authority to Ke Bozhao and the rest, it would bring about countless problems. Therefore, this was something that Dongfang Weiming''s people must definitely take part in. They must not just stand by and do nothing, or else, in the end, he would not be able to escape.


    Because it was winter and they wore thick clothes, Zhao Jing''s body was unharmed. This was something that was planned a long time ago, if not, Zhao Jing would not be able to protect her. It was only because the back of his head had been hit by the broken fragments of the precious cauldron that some of his head had been scratched, causing him to fall unconscious.


    The first thing Wei Shuge did when he returned to the palace was to notify Imperial Physician Xiao Yuan.


    Imperial Physician Xiao saluted. "Reporting to Regent, Your Majesty only suffered superficial wounds, probably due to excessive shock that he fainted. It''s fine if we take a break! " As he said that, Imperial Physician Xiao glanced at Zhao Jing, who was lying on the bed with his eyes closed. Luckily Zhao Jing was wearing a gold crown, as the crown drooped the curtains and blocked some of the fragments, otherwise, there would be more than just one or two pieces on the back of his head.


    Speaking of which, My Emperor was truly blessed by the heavens.


    No one knew how this matter would end. They only felt that if they thoroughly investigated it, there would definitely be a "I would rather kill 1000 by mistake than to let one go" thought. At that time, anyone who had anything to do with the Sacrifice of Heaven might not be able to escape.


    Fortunately, the emperor was fine. It was just a superficial wound. He had been frightened!


    In this way, everyone would connect this matter of regicide with the previous monolith inscriptions. After exiting the monolith, there were people who began to kill the monarch, further verifying the warning function of the monolith. For a while, the whole world was arguing and guessing who was the mastermind behind all of this.


    If one were to say that they really dared to kill the emperor, it was actually more suspicious than Dongfang Weiming for Qi Family and Qi Family. There was no silver here. The more he tried to figure out the connection, the more suspicious he became. The inscription pointed directly at the Regent''s Mansion. If the Emperor were to be assassinated, and the Emperor were to die, then the biggest beneficiaries would be Qi Family and Prime Minister''s Estate.


    After all, the emperor was supported by his Regent''s Mansion, so even if they wanted to kill him, they didn''t have to do it in broad daylight.


    The city was heavily guarded. The city gates were closed, the palace gates were locked, and assassins were thoroughly investigated.


    The commoners had all closed their doors and were hiding at home. The bustling streets of the capital were now even more empty. No one dared to loiter around the streets of the capital anymore. If they were caught capturing people on the streets, they would inevitably be tortured. If they couldn''t take the punishment and were humiliated into submission, it would be a grave crime to put on the title of Emperor, and they would be sentenced to nine familial extermination!


    "Master?" Zhou Zhiji called out in a low voice.


    Dongfang Weiming stood with his hands behind his back, standing in the corridor outside Qianyuan Hall, his face dark as he listened to the hurried footsteps, obviously trying his best to suppress the anger in his body. He looked at Zhou Zhiji coldly, and continued speaking indifferently, "Speak!"


    "After finding out about Ministry Of Rites President Du Hemiing, some time ago, he had a very close contact with the officials of the capital. "Because there is currently no solid evidence, we still have to continue investigating." Zhou Zhiji bowed, "Master, do you think Du Hemiing is really going to do something?"


    "You want to ask, what exactly do Qi Yunshan and Ke Bozhao want to do?" Dongfang Weiming exhaled a long breath, and looked back at the tightly shut Bedchamber gate, and his heart couldn''t help but tighten. The moment the cauldron exploded, he felt that his mind was completely blank, he couldn''t think of anything, and could only look at Zhao Jing''s bloodied face. At that moment, he was actually so afraid of death!


    It was laughable to think that even the victorious general, who dominated the battlefield, had a time where he was afraid of death.


    Zhou Zhiji lowered his head, "Master, this matter is not simple. Someone had done such a thing, first the stone tablet, then the assassination, it seems to be an attack on our Regent''s Mansion. "Elder, let''s ¡­"


    "Then tell me, who have the guts to set up this trap for our Regent''s Mansion?" Dongfang Weiming squinted his eyes, "I''m afraid, it''s not that simple!" If they were going to assassinate the Emperor, there was no need for them to gather so many people, so Dongfang Weiming felt that they were not here for him! Suddenly, he straightened his body and seemed to have understood something.


    In the next moment, Dongfang Weiming looked at Zhou Zhiji meaningfully and laughed: "Playing with me, you''re still a little too inexperienced!" After he finished speaking, he leaned down and whispered a few sentences into Zhou Zhiji''s ear.


    Zhou Zhiji''s face changed, "How can this be ¡­"


    "Go!" Dongfang Weiming said coldly.


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiji saluted and retreated.


    Du Hemiing was naturally in a state of panic since he was being controlled. He hurriedly ordered his men to sneak out to deliver a letter to Taifu Mansion.


    However, Qi Yunshan was not anxious, and was still tidying up his Plum Blossom. Ke Bozhao came in from the back door and was brought into the garden by the guard. Looking at Qi Yunshan who was still content and content, Ke Bozhao had a rough idea in his heart.


    "Mentor!" Ke Bozhao bowed, "Right now, the capital is in a mess, Master is free to do whatever you want with me."


    "Are you talking about Du Hemiing?" Qi Yunshan waved his hand, and the protector immediately gave the letter that Du Hemiing sent over to him for help. Qi Yunshan laughed, "See for yourself! If he can save us, we can save him, but if we can''t, we can change him. He has been a Ministry Of Rites Scholar for so many years, and his face looks too familiar, he has long been the focus of attention. " The implied meaning was obvious.


    Ke Bozhao frowned as he looked at the letter in his hand, he then started to think about how to handle it, "Master, you mean ¡­"


    "Literally!" Qi Yunshan sighed, "Look at all these plum blossoms, they look extremely good right now. But if I don''t cut off those dead branches and fallen leaves, how would I be able to blossom this courtyard full of flowers next winter? If you want to blossom well, you have to prune often. Every single branch is growing year after year, and every single flower is blooming at the same time. If you don''t have any surprises, it will become extremely boring. "


    Cobb understood tacitly, "Bozhao understands!"


    "Did you go to the Regent''s Mansion?" With a "kacha" sound, Qi Yunshan cut off a dead branch and stared coldly at Ke Bozhao.


    Ke Bozhao nodded, "He''s gone, I believe we''ll find him soon!"

 C190

    Search through Regent''s Mansion? With the Emperor being assassinated, the monolith inscriptions indicated that the sun and moon were not clear. In fact, no matter who it was, no one could escape the responsibility of investigating the situation.


    When the soldier charged into the Regent''s Mansion, Dongfang Weiming did not come back, but was still guarding Zhao Jing''s sickbed waiting for him in the palace. This was the Regent''s Mansion, so even if they were searching, they would not dare to search arrogantly. If the soldiers were to enter, they would find a place where they could hide, but they would not dare to destroy anything. After searching for a while, he still could not find the person or thing they were looking for. The soldier could only return in disappointment. Regent''s Mansion could only be entered once, and did not dare to enter twice. Otherwise, if someone really provoked the Regent, no one could afford to wait.


    Zhou Zhiji stood at the street corner outside the Regent''s Mansion door, casually pressing down on the edge of the conical bamboo hat, laughing in his heart, this bunch of idiots! You can enter the gate of the Regent''s Mansion as you please? He really had no brains!


    As Ke Bozhao was about to leave, the messenger hurriedly ran in, brought over to greet Qi Yunshan.


    "You didn''t find anything, right?" Qi Yunshan asked casually.


    The messenger servant lowered his head, "Imperial Tutor, searched through the entire Regent''s Mansion but still didn''t find a single trace. "It''s only three feet away from the ground, inside and out. Truly ¡­"


    "You can meet any obstructions when entering?" Ke Bozhao interrupted.


    Hearing that, Qi Yunshan looked at him but did not say a word.


    The servant was trembling with fear, "No!"


    Ke Bozhao bowed, "Bozhao will take his leave first."


    Qi Yunshan flicked his sleeves, and watched Ke Bozhao walk out of the garden and disappear in front of him. Actually, Ke Bozhao was right, this one sentence was enough to explain the source of the problem.


    "Dongfang Weiming''s prediction is really like that of a god!" Qi Yunshan waved his hands, the messenger servant was in a hurry to leave.


    The protector walked forward and supported the swaying Qi Yunshan, "Imperial Tutor, what''s going on? Why did Prime Minister leave after asking? "


    "Just one question, and it will be clear. Ke Bozhao is used to this." Qi Yunshan leisurely sat in the pavilion, holding his forehead and sighing softly, "Then what kind of place is Regent''s Mansion? At the tiger cave. He needed to break through the dangerous place, but he didn''t need to break into the rabbit nest. Being able to easily enter the Regent''s Mansion meant that Dongfang Weiming had already sent her away. This kid has thought of everything! "


    The gatekeeper trembled. "Then, after spending so much effort and messing with the Divine Stele and ruining the Rites of Heavenly Worship, wouldn''t all of our efforts be for naught?" It was originally there for the Regent''s Mansion, but who would have thought that the bamboo basket was actually empty.


    "In a battle with Dongfang Weiming, only winning or not losing is impossible." Qi Yunshan coughed lightly, the wind gave people a headache. No, not only was he suffering from a headache, he felt uncomfortable all over. Dongfang Weiming was truly cunning, to even think that he would be able to think of this single move. The military power was held in Dongfang Weiming''s hands, and compared to his father, Dong Fang Wu Zheng, Dongfang Weiming was even more scheming. If Dongfang Weiming was allowed to live on like this, then there would probably be no place for his Qi Family in the future!


    Qi Yunshan heaved a long sigh. Dongfang Weiming could not be left alive!


    "Get someone to keep an eye on the palace." Qi Yunshan opened his mouth, "If there is any trouble, you must come to report." "When he reports, inform Prime Minister''s Estate. No matter what decision the Prime Minister makes, he must inform me in time."


    The deacon was slightly surprised. "Tutor means ¡­"


    "Nothing." Qi Yunshan''s eyes darkened slightly, "Just do as I said!"


    "Yes sir!" Guigui nodded, but in his heart he understood more and more, that the current Imperial Tutor doesn''t believe in anyone. Therefore, in the future when he served in front of the tutor, he had to be more shrewd, lest he become an abandoned son. There was only death waiting for him then.


    After a few rounds in the daytime, everyone was tired by night. However, they did not dare slack off in their search for the assassin.


    The Qianyuan Hall was brightly lit.


    Wei Shuge looked at Zhao Jing who was still unconscious. Zhao Jing had just woken up, and after eating some porridge, he laid down and fell asleep. As such, Dongfang Weiming returned to his Regent''s Mansion peacefully, and in front of him, there were only Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan watching over him.


    "Go!" Wei Shuge looked at Zhao Yuannan meaningfully.


    Zhao Yuannan nodded and hesitated as he looked at the unconscious Zhao Jing on the bed.


    "Your Majesty has me here, so you can rest assured." The expression in Wei Shuge''s eyes darkened, "Let''s hurry up and go! Don''t miss the important matter of the Emperor! "


    "Alright!" Zhao Yuannan took a step forward. Once he was out of the Qianyuan Hall, he immediately returned to the Imperial Palace Services Office.


    The Imperial Palace Services Office right now seemed to be in a mess, but Zhao Yuannan knew in his heart that this was definitely not because of the Rites of Heavenly Worship, because Fu Shengquan was a spy of the Regent''s Mansion to begin with, and he would not be stupid enough to suspect his own people. Moreover, the palace had always been under Dongfang Weiming''s control, so even if Fu Shengquan wanted to cause trouble, he could not cause any waves at all.


    Bringing Fu Shengquan into the Sky Prison or Ministry of Justice Prison was not a good thing for Dongfang Weiming, it was just giving the position of Qi Family or Ke Bozhao. Once the position of the Main Eunuch in charge of Imperial Palace Services Office was vacated, it would be very disadvantageous for Dongfang Weiming in controlling the situation in the palace. Therefore, unless there was conclusive evidence pointing towards Fu Shengquan, no one would dare move against him.


    Zhao Yuannan carefully pushed open the door and entered, bending his waist to take a peek inside.


    "Little thing." Fu Shengquan lied on the bed and coughed, with a deep look of exhaustion on his face, "Come over."


    Hearing this, Zhao Yuannan walked forward quickly, and then squatted in front of Fu Shengquan''s bed. With a bit of grief on his face, he asked, "Eunuch, what''s wrong?" After thinking for a bit, Zhao Yuannan hurriedly poured himself a cup of water and returned to Fu Shengquan''s bed. He passed the water to Fu Shengquan and said, "Eunuch, I just saw the imperial physician leave from here ¡­."


    There was some color at the corner of Fu Shengquan''s mouth, "You saw it all?"


    Zhao Yuannan lowered his eyebrows and did not say a word.


    "Hui Sheng, you have been with this humble house for quite a while. How does this humble house treat you?" Fu Shengquan coughed.


    Zhao Yuannan choked with sobs, "Your father-in-law treats this servant quite well, your servant is grateful for your care in the palace. If I did not have my father-in-law, I would not know how I would survive in this palace by myself. " As he spoke, his eyes turned red and he almost shed tears.


    Fu Shengquan sighed lightly and took a sip of the water, "If you are truly grateful to me, I will take care of a matter for you!" He began to cough again.


    "Please speak, Eunuch." Zhao Yuannan immediately replied.


    "In the bottom drawer of the cabinet, there is a pot of wine. That is my collection for all these years." Fu Shengquan coughed and pointed to a cabinet. Trembling, he took out the key from his sleeve. "Open the cabinet and help this commoner take out the wine."


    Zhao Yuannan did not hesitate, taking the key, he opened the cabinet. There was indeed a pot of wine inside. The small blue and white porcelain bottle was very exquisite. "Eunuch, is this it?"


    "Go get two cups, it''s been a long time since we''ve had a drink together!" Fu Shengquan said.


    Zhao Yuannan hesitated, "Elder, is it your body?"


    "No worries!" Fu Shengquan waved his hand, "Just take the cup."


    Two cups, two cups of wine, and the fragrance of wine permeated the air. It was just that Zhao Yuannan did not dare to drink the wine that Fu Shengquan had given him, as no one knew what it was. Zhao Yuannan raised his head and looked at Fu Shengquan''s expression, as if he was truly unwilling to drink this wine. Seeing Fu Shengquan sniffing lightly with his face full of infatuation, it really did not seem like he was pretending.


    "This wine was given to me by my family before I entered the palace." Fu Shengquan sighed, "After entering the palace all these years, if I were to miss home, I would take it out to have a look, but I have always been reluctant to drink it. In fact, I don''t remember where my family is. Those families have already died and disappeared. Who would still remember those heartless things? It''s just a thought, that''s all! "


    Saying that, he looked at Zhao Yuannan who was deep in thought, "Come, drink with me!"


    Even though he said that, Fu Shengquan''s hand that was holding the cup still did not move. He was still holding the cup, and stared directly at the Zhao Yuannan in front of him. Did he think that this trash''s wine wasn''t good enough? Not good enough? So the Noble Heir of Prince Su Palace thinks that this trash''s wine is not worthy of your status? "


    Zhao Yuannan did not reply, he stared fixedly at the wine in the cup, "Eunuch, this wine..."


    "What happened to the wine?" Fu Shengquan''s voice gradually grew colder.


    Zhao Yuannan raised his head to look at him, and suddenly spilled the wine in his cup on the ground. A sizzling sound was emitted from the ground in that instant. It was clear that this was not some fine wine or good wine; it was most likely the sausage piercing poison.


    Fu Shengquan saw that her plan had been exposed, and immediately turned angry out of embarrassment: "Hui Sheng, what are you doing?"


    "Eunuch knows that his life isn''t going to last long, yet you want to drag me down as a scapegoat?" Zhao Yuannan leisurely walked back to the table and slowly put down the cup in his hand. The cup landed on the table with a crisp sound. "Eunuch, you can''t do things so cruelly, or else you will be punished."


    "Zhao Yuannan, do you really take yourself seriously? Do you think you are still that arrogant Noble Heir of the Prince of Su Palace back then? You are not some bullsh * t Noble Heir. At most, you are just a lowly servant! In front of these commoners, you''re not even comparable to a dog! This humble one shall bestow upon you a cup of venomous wine, and if you do not shed tears of gratitude, you will dare to disobey this humble one''s orders! " Fu Shengquan shouted coldly. Only from his angle, he could only see Zhao Yuannan''s back, and could not see the cold and thin smile that was raised on his face.


    Zhao Yuannan laughed, and still turned his back on Fu Shengquan, "In this elder''s eyes, I am just a sinful slave who fell into a pit of mud from Prince Su''s mansion, and should be trampled upon by others. But your father-in-law had forgotten one thing. When you step on a lowly person, how noble can your foot be? A lowly person had the benefits of a lowly person. At the very least, he would not hesitate to do anything. "But it''s different for eunuchs. Their status is high, so they can''t bear to part with more things!


    Finished speaking, he turned his head to look at Fu Shengquan, "From the first day that I was disgraced, I should have known the personality of this man. It is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge. Since this eunuch wants to kill me, I have no intention of doing so. "


    "As long as I say it, you are already an assassin who killed kings. Have you thought about whether you want to enter the Sky Prison or the Ministry of Justice Prison?" Fu Shengquan shouted coldly. The people outside were all his men, so as long as he shouted, Zhao Yuannan would definitely die.


    Zhao Yuannan was not anxious, he slowly turned and looked at Fu Shengquan whose face was ashen, and laughed.


    "What are you laughing at?" Fu Shengquan glared at him fiercely.


    Zhao Yuannan lowered his voice, and said sinisterly: "Eunuch, don''t you feel that it''s strange, why have you been sick for so long, consuming so many medicines yet still not recovering?"

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    Fu Shengquan stared at the Zhao Yuannan in front of him in shock. He sat on the bed and fiercely smashed the cup in his hand onto the ground, his ruthless eyes stared straight at Zhao Yuannan, "You did something to my medicine!"


    "Is that all the eunuch can think of?" Zhao Yuannan laughed coldly, "If you mess with the medicine, sooner or later you will be discovered. After all, there was someone specially looking after all the medicine in this eunuch''s medicine. This servant would not dare to be so foolish. A father-in-law might as well look into the long run. For example, if the father-in-law was not sick, what would happen then? If you are not sick, what kind of medicine are you taking? "


    Fu Shengquan was overwhelmed with shock, "You''re saying ¡­" He gripped the front of his shirt tightly and frowned, "I, I''ve been poisoned, haven''t I?"


    "Eunuch finally became a smart person." Zhao Yuannan walked to the bedside and faintly sighed, "Eunuch, do you know how disgusting it is for me to accompany you from head to toe these past few years? Although I, Zhao Yuannan, have fallen and become a sinful servant of the palace, how can the things that are ingrained in my bones be trampled upon by you dog slaves? Fu Shengquan, does daily trampling feel good for you? For a dignified Noble Heir of the Prince''s Palace to actually become your scoffing slave, is that not very satisfying? "


    Fu Shengquan sat up straight. "Zhao Yuannan, I have treated you well, and the King''s Manor wasn''t destroyed, yet you dare to charge your debts to me! But so what? Since you''ve said everything you''ve said today, will I let you off after I''ve sized you up? From now on, you are a dead man! "As long as this commoner shouts ¡­"


    "Do you think that would be useful?" Zhao Yuannan looked at him, "Eunuch, have you forgotten your previous order?"


    Fu Shengquan suddenly tensed up, "What?"


    "In order to make it convenient for this eunuch to trample on my lowly sinners, this eunuch ordered that as long as this servant entered this room, no one was allowed to guard outside. It was you who said that. How did you forget it so quickly? " Zhao Yuannan laughed, laughed with such a sharp tone. His eyes were red as he stared straight at Fu Shengquan who was in front of him. Looking at Fu Shengquan who was on the verge of death and struggling in death, he felt extremely satisfied in his heart.


    "You ¡­" Fu Shengquan cried out, and immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, "You''ve already planned this?"


    "From the first day I entered this room to serve you, I''ve been wishing for your death!" Zhao Yuannan carelessly stroked his sleeves, "Now that my dream has come true, it has not been in vain. Eunuch, please take care of yourself on the way. All these years, Imperial Palace Services Office has done a lot of bad things. Do you really think that I don''t know anything when Jiang Qingfeng is sick? This is called reporting in the modern world, and is also called returning the favor. "


    Fu Shengquan''s face was pitch black, he rolled down from the bed, probably wanting to crawl out to cry for help, but Zhao Yuannan was already standing at the door, smiling at him, "Elder, do you want to call for help?"


    "Little bastard!" Fu Shengquan spat out blood as he stared at Zhao Yuannan.


    Zhao Yuannan laughed, and leisurely squatted down, "I will remember, my name is not Hui Sheng, I am Noble Heir from the Prince of Su Palace. Your father-in-law take care, I will fix this Imperial Palace Services Office for you, just relax! "


    Fu Shengquan opened his eyes wide, but was unable to close them even at the moment of time. He grabbed onto Zhao Yuannan''s sleeves, tightly holding onto it, and did not let go even at this moment. He had coveted this position of Imperial Palace Services Office Manager for a long time, and had finally managed to make Jiang Qingfeng into such a state. He himself had sat on the position of Imperial Palace Services Office Manager, but who would have thought that before his seat got hot, it would all become a gift for others. As such, even if Fu Shengquan died, he could not accept it, and could be considered to have died with grievances.


    Zhao Yuannan''s face turned cold, "When you were alive, your glory was limitless, but now that you''re dead, I want to see how many others have deep feelings for you. There was no feeling of camaraderie in the palace. Whoever becomes the real fool will become the real one! " He struggled to carry Fu Shengquan back to his bed and carefully tucked him in. Then, he poured some of the poison wine from the jug into Fu Shengquan''s mouth. The handsome eye stared at Fu Shengquan for a long time, and after confirming that Fu Shengquan was dead, Zhao Yuannan''s eyes suddenly became hot, and tears actually flowed down, "Someone? Someone come! "


    As he shouted, Zhao Yuannan''s face was covered in tears, he quickly walked to the door and said, "Men, Young Master Fu can''t take it anymore! Someone come! "


    A shout startled the entire Imperial Palace Services Office. Everyone knew that Fu Shengquan had gotten more and more sick these past few days, and no matter how many medicines he took, he still hadn''t recovered. But at this point, who could say anything? It was just that the broken cups on the floor and the wine on the table did not seem like Fu Shengquan had died of illness.


    Because something had happened in the Inner Palace, the eunuch from Imperial Palace Services Office looked forward to reporting it immediately.


    Zhao Yuannan watched coldly. Although he was already dead, he still had to keep an eye out, how could he dare not relax a single bit. Fu Shengquan''s death, would definitely be very interesting! After all, before Fu Shengquan died, he had come into contact with the Ministry Of Rites s and even had the matter of the Emperor being assassinated. As long as they continued to investigate,''s crime would be proven to be genuine.


    It was precisely the case of the Emperor''s assassination that was handed to Four-direction Sect, and something had happened to Fu Shengquan as the Imperial Palace Services Office Supervisor.


    No one was more familiar with wine than Nangong Zui. Smelling the remaining wine on the table, Nangong Zui frowned slightly. This was not some good wine at all, but had been mixed with something else. He looked at the mottled marks on the floor in front of the bed. The water stains had long since dried up, but it was clear that due to its fierceness, there were some traces of corrosion on the floor.


    "Lord?" Xun Feng walked up.


    Before he could say anything, Nangong Zui smiled and said, "Poison?"


    Xun Feng nodded, "My mouth is poisonous, and there is a broken cup on the floor. The cup is filled with poisonous wine." He paused for a moment, and then lowered his voice, "Everyone said that the last person who saw Eunuch Fu was Eunuch Hui Sheng, the former Noble Heir of the Prince of Su Palace."


    "Zhao Yuannan?" Nangong Zui squinted his eyes, "Your majesty''s waiting in front of you?"


    "Yes sir!" Xun Feng nodded.


    Nangong Zui walked to the ear room, "Let the coroner examine the corpse first, let Zhao Yuannan come to see me."


    "Understood!" Xun Feng immediately turned around and went out. Not long later, Zhao Yuannan followed him into the ear room.


    Nangong Zui sized Zhao Yuannan up from head to toe, and a clear look appeared on his face. The young eunuch by the side of the Emperor had changed from a harem to a eunuch in front of him. Nangong Zui took a deep breath and said to Xun Feng, "You may go down first and stand guard outside. Do not let anyone in.


    Xun Feng nodded, then quickly retreated out of the ear room and closed the door.


    These words were said for Xun Feng to hear, but at the same time, it was also said for Zhao Yuannan.


    Zhao Yuannan was not stupid, upon closing the door, he bowed to Nangong Zui, "Your servant greets Master Nangong."


    "I don''t need to call myself a servant if you don''t want to lie in front of me. I''m not a good person, but at least I have a conscience." Nangong Zui was clear in his heart about what was going on in the Prince''s Palace back then. He was the Patriarch of Four-direction Sect, so how could those filthy things escape his eyes? It was just that at that time Dongfang Weiming had just helped the emperor to ascend the throne. The emperor was young and the affairs of the court were uncertain.


    "Zhao Yuannan stood up straight and looked at Nangong Zui, who was in front of him. Once these things were installed, it would be very difficult to remove them, especially in this palace. After cheating for so many years, how could he dare to so easily put his life on the line here? Hearing Nangong Zui''s words, he could only laugh, "Thank you, Master."


    "On the surface, it looks like Fu Shengquan was poisoned to death." Nangong Zui looked at him, "And you are the last one to see Fu Shengquan, don''t you want to say anything?"


    "This servant has done the right thing, I do not dare to harm the Chief Eunuch of the Imperial Palace Services Office. After all, if I were to be charged with this crime, this servant will die without a burial ground." Zhao Yuannan sighed, "Please observe!"


    "It''s not up to me to decide whether or not to kill people." Nangong Zui sat there and picked up the wine from the gourd, drinking two gulps of the wine very contentedly, "The investigations must naturally be investigated, and there must also be a thorough investigation. But don''t you have to say something to convince me that you really have nothing to do with it, or do you think you can stay out of it? "


    Zhao Yuannan nodded, "This servant ¡­ Actually, the poison was drunk by Eunuch Fu. "


    Nangong Zui raised his eyebrows, "What do you mean? Is he tired of living? You want to end it on your own? "


    "Before Eunuch died, he said that he had received the silver from the Ministry Of Rites President, and now that his Ministry Of Rites has been implicated due to the assassination attempt on the Emperor, the Eunuch felt that it was difficult for him to escape this calamity, so he decided to end it on his own. "Before he ended his life, his eunuch even tried to coax his servant to drink that poisoned wine and be buried with him." As he said till here, Zhao Yuannan''s body tensed up, his eyebrows drooped, and the hands inside his sleeves tightly gripped his sleeves. It was unknown if it was due to nervousness or fear.


    Or perhaps, it was because of hatred.


    "With him?" Nangong Zui smacked his lips, he looked at Zhao Yuannan who was in front of him deep in thought, with a cold look on his face, "He really wants to come out, the person in front of the Emperor, is someone he can kill if he wants to, or someone he can poison if he wants to take him away? This is getting more and more muddled. I don''t know who this palace belongs to, nor do I know what kind of status I have. "


    Zhao Yuannan did not utter a word.


    Nangong Zui said again, "Continue."


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan nodded his head and continued, "This servant never liked drinking wine, moreover, Young Master Fu''s smile at that time was a little strange. This servant was panicking, and accidentally dropped the cup on the ground. The wine cup shattered, and the servant knew that it was poisoned. He turned around and tried to run away. At that time, the eunuch had already drunk the poisoned wine, and when he saw that the servant wanted to leave, he immediately smashed his cup and wanted to get off the bed to grab the servant. "


    "But what Eunuch Fu drank was extremely poisonous, and he was always in pain, so he didn''t have the strength to pull the servant. The servant stood at the door, shivering, not knowing what to do. As he watched his father-in-law die from the poison, his servant ¡­ Only then did the servant come back to his senses and called for someone. "But, it''s too late, your father-in-law has already ¡­"


    As he finished speaking, Zhao Yuannan''s eyes turned red from choking, she raised her sleeves and continued to wipe away her tears, "It was this servant who indirectly caused Young Master Fu''s death, this servant is guilty of a thousand deaths! This servant deserves to die! " From the looks of it, he did not seem to be pretending.


    Nangong Zui laughed coldly. The pampered Noble Heir of the Prince of Su Palace had also learned how to put on an act? Was it better to hone it within the palace, or was it better to teach it to the little Emperor?

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    "So, Eunuch Fu committed suicide by consuming poison?" Nangong Zui looked at Zhao Yuannan and laughed.


    Zhao Yuannan was just about to answer "Yes", but then he thought about what kind of person Nangong Zui was. How could he so easily believe his own confession? Therefore, he had to be cautious in dealing with this situation, lest he fall into Nangong Zui''s trap.


    "Does the lord not believe in servants?" Zhao Yuannan''s face was filled with grief.


    Nangong Zui walked in front of him and smiled as he looked at Zhao Yuannan, "This official believes in your majesty!"


    Hearing this, Zhao Yuannan''s heart suddenly thumped once, but his face could only try his best to pretend to be sad. He didn''t know whether Nangong Zui was reliable or not, but he believed that anyone who was too smart would have ambitions! This kind of person was the most terrifying!


    Zhao Yuannan knelt down, pretending to be intimidated by Nangong Zui, his voice even started to tremble, "Master Nangong, spare me! Master Nangong, spare me! This matter has nothing to do with the Emperor. With that, he kowtowed three times to Nangong Zui, "Master Nangong is very clear!"


    Nangong Zui squinted his eyes and did not say anything for a long time. Was this kid stupid? Didn''t Zhao Yuannan understand what he said in the beginning? Or maybe ¡­ This brat had followed the little emperor for a long time, but he learned to probe after a long time? Indeed, after soaking in the palace for so long, his heart had become a huge maze that was filled with twists and turns, afraid that he would walk to the central fortress.


    "Whether I investigate or not, it''s actually very simple." Nangong Zui did not start to beat around the bush, "We''ll temporarily end it here, you should go back first!"


    Zhao Yuannan was startled, "Master, you ¡­."


    "I will investigate if what you said is true or false, so there is no point in you staying." Nangong Zui said as he stood with his hands behind his back, "Four-direction Sect is a place that speaks truthfully. It is impossible for this case to be easily resolved just because of a few words from you. At the same time, they would not turn a blind eye to the lives of others just because of the provocation from others. "


    Zhao Yuannan bowed, "Thank you master."


    "There''s no need to thank me. Go back and serve the emperor. Tell the emperor not to worry!" Nangong Zui flicked his sleeve.


    These two words, "don''t worry", caused Zhao Yuannan to be unable to recover from his shock for a long time. Zhao Jing had also mentioned Nangong Zui before, but the matter of the Blood Sacrifice incident was too big, so Zhao Yuannan didn''t dare make the decision on his own.


    Nangong Zui walked out of the ears, and said to Xun Feng: "Carefully search the entire Imperial Palace Services Office, especially the place where Fu Shengquan is located, if you discover any large bags of silver, immediately report it to me!"


    "Yes sir!" Xun Feng nodded.


    The Imperial Palace Services Office case was still being investigated, but Zhao Yuannan had already returned to Qianyuan Hall.


    Wei Shuge immediately came out to welcome him, "How is it?"


    Zhao Yuannan looked around, and then pulled Wei Shuge in, "Let''s talk inside!"


    Inside the Bedchamber, Zhao Jing was leaning against the pillar of the bed, his brows slightly knitted. Hearing the footsteps, she then opened her eyes which just so happened to meet Zhao Yuannan''s. Zhao Jing coughed lightly, "Has someone from Four-direction Sect arrived?"


    Zhao Yuannan nodded, "This servant has already seen Master Nangong, Master Nangong doesn''t seem to believe me."


    "If he can believe you like this, it''ll be suspicious." Zhao Jing let out a long breath, "If there is any Four-direction Sect involved in this matter, then I will be safe and sound!"


    "Why is the emperor so sure?" Wei Shuge hurriedly asked, "Then I wonder what Nangong Zui is planning, how can your majesty easily trust others?"


    "What else did Nangong Zui say?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Zhao Yuannan was a little hesitant, and mumbled, "Master Nangong said to let this servant return to the Emperor''s side to serve. He also said a few words, please be at ease, your majesty." He frowned as he looked at Zhao Jing, "Your majesty, are Nangong Zui''s words trustworthy?"


    "The other people do not believe it, but as for Nangong Zui ¡­ I just barely managed to believe it. " Zhao Jing''s face was pale white, the candlelight was as white as transparent paper, it could be seen that this time, his injuries were not light, "Previously, he was able to resolve the issue regarding Wen Yuye, and gave Wen Yuye his life in front of all the officials, so naturally, he will not interfere this time. Nangong Zui is a smart person, he knows what to do and what not to do. "


    Wei Shuge nodded and carefully tucked Zhao Jing in, "Your majesty, what should we do next?"


    "We''ll act according to our previous plan." Zhao Jing rubbed between his brows, "Did you really search through Regent''s Mansion?"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge said. "While the Regent was not around, the people from the Jing Ji Fu entered the Regent''s Mansion. I heard that they searched the entire Duke Palaces to the end, but they couldn''t find anything. Your Majesty, how do you think this Jing Ji Fu has such guts? You dare to search even the Regent''s Mansion? "


    Zhao Jing laughed, "You''ve already guessed it, why are you asking when you already know the answer? Unless they lost their lives, how would they dare search Regent''s Mansion? Even if they didn''t curry favor with him in the past, they wouldn''t dare to offend him. At the moment, they had completely offended Regent''s Mansion, if they were to settle the score in the future with Regent''s Mansion in the autumn, no one would be able to escape! So what if it was just Taifu Mansion? The military power was still in Dongfang Weiming''s hands. If he wasn''t looking for something important, Qi Yunshan wouldn''t dare to let Jing Ji Fu take such a huge risk, and take advantage of Dongfang Weiming''s absence to search Regent''s Mansion. "


    "Something important?" Zhao Yuannan did not understand, "What''s important?"


    "Logically speaking, Qi Yunshan and the others did not know that we would make a move, so in their eyes, there is sufficient reason for them to go and search the residence. Thus, from the very beginning, the Heaven''s Altar was not aimed at us or Dongfang Weiming, but the things in his residence. " Zhao Jing squinted his eyes, and started to think about what it was, "What exactly is it that makes Qi Yunshan put in so much effort to do this?"


    The three of them fell into silence, unable to understand what was going on.


    "Could it be Zhong Fu''s fault?" Zhao Jing whispered.


    "Impossible!" Wei Shuge hurriedly said, "It is impossible for the Noble Heir to fall into the hands of the Regent''s Mansion, our people will always be keeping watch, and are also secretly protecting them, there won''t be any problems." After thinking about it, Wei Shuge lowered his voice and said, "Not only that, the people from the Regent''s Mansion are also sending people to follow Noble Heir, but they are only following him. It''s the same as our goal, we try our best to protect the Noble Heir, and prevent the Noble Heir from falling into anyone''s hands."


    Zhao Jing looked at Wei Shuge, and was even more unable to guess his thoughts now. Was this man hiding so that Qi Yunshan would not hesitate to use his Jing Ji Fu?


    There was a wooden box in Taifu Mansion, and a mysterious person.


    Inside the Regent''s Mansion, there was something that Qi Yunshan urgently needed.


    What the hell was going on in these two people''s gourds? It didn''t seem as if they were just fighting for power, but something else as well.


    Within the Regent''s Mansion.


    Dongfang Weiming stood under the Octagonal Tower, his eyebrows sunk slightly as he looked at the board, he immediately put his hands behind his back, and his face turned pitch black, "We also went in here?"


    "No!" The butler hastily answered from the side, "This is the forbidden area of the Regent''s Mansion, everyone knows that outsiders are not allowed to enter, otherwise, they will be killed without mercy. With the soldiers of the Palace watching over us, even people with Jing Ji Fu would not dare to rashly barge in! "


    "Alright!" Dongfang Weiming''s expression eased up a little, and said: "That''s good!" As he spoke, he let out a long breath. "Qi Yunshan didn''t find what he was looking for, so this king will make him regret it. Since this is an adventure, you should bear the pain of failure! "


    Zhou Zhiji did not understand, "What does this grandpa mean? This lowly one doesn''t really understand. "


    "Didn''t Du Hemiing already get under control? He also participated in the matter of the stone stele. Since you have already shed all pretense of cordiality, there is no need for you to show any more mercy. They have cut off the so-called path of retreat, so this king cannot be blamed right now! " Dongfang Weiming snorted, "Is everyone ready?"


    Zhou Zhiji hurriedly bowed, "Please do not worry, we have already been sent to a safe place, we will definitely not be found by anyone from the Taifu Mansion."


    "That''s good!" Dongfang Weiming sneered, "Let Du Hemiing go to prison and serve him properly, understand?"


    Zhou Zhiji cupped his fists, "This humble servant understands and will definitely enlighten you!"


    It was night. The sound of armor being armoured was ear-piercing. A large number of imperial guards rushed into Shang Shu Manor. Du Hemiing, who was controlled and waiting to be summoned, was pulled out of his bed in his sleep and dragged out of Shang Shu Manor. For a time, cries and yells rang out within Shang Shu Manor, but they could not stop the imperial guards'' footsteps.


    Du Hemiing was directly sent to the heavenly prison''s torture chamber. He thought that since he was in control of Qi Yunshan''s little treasury, Qi Yunshan would save him no matter what. Under the severe punishment, he fainted several times, but didn''t reveal anything. Blood stained his clothes wet, Du Hemiing bit on his lips, waiting for the last opportunity. He thought, as the president of Ministry Of Rites, not everyone could endure through this kind of rank.


    Moreover, if the crime of murdering a king was to be decided, it would have to be interrogated by the Three Divisions and eventually be decided by the Ministry of Justice. Minister of Justice Lee Mingrui was one of Qi Yunshan''s people, so as long as he did not admit to the crime of murdering a monarch even if he died, this sin would not fall on his shoulders. He still had the chance to leave the prison alive. Even if Dongfang Weiming wanted to kill him, with the letter in front of him, Dongfang Weiming had to follow the evidence to block his mouth.


    This punishment continued until the second half of the night, but Du Hemiing still did not admit it. If not for the order to not kill him, Du Hemiing would have died many times over. There was no choice. He had to hang on to his life and not die!


    The palace was filled with a foul atmosphere, and it was not easy to pass through the outside of the palace. The commoners were afraid of being implicated. One by one, they closed their doors and locked it. The beautiful streets and alleyways at night were also closed.


    In the tavern, Wen Yuye sat in a secluded corner. There was movement outside the door, he raised his head and looked, and saw Nangong Zui who was walking unsteadily into the room.


    Nangong Zui sat down, "You''re quite early."


    "Is the emperor alright?" Wen Yuye asked. He could not enter the palace, so he naturally could not obtain accurate information. Moreover, he was very suspicious and did not dare to easily believe the words of others.


    "Don''t worry, it''s fine!" Nangong Zui drank a mouthful of wine, "The Chief Eunuch of Imperial Palace Services Office has died. I think there will be a next move."


    Wen Yuye nodded his head, "It''s good that he''s fine, as long as the emperor is still around, he won''t stop. We''ll just take care of the rest." He drank a cup of wine and heaved a sigh of relief, "The commotion in the capital is too big. Everyone is talking about the Jing Ji Fu search right now. Master Nangong, what do you think about this matter? "


    Nangong Zui laughed, "Those bastards from Jing Ji Fu, they really grew a bone this time. To be able to move the earth at such a young age, they are truly tired of living." He looked around, moved closer to Wen Yuye, and continued in a low voice, "Du Hemiing was dragged into the Sky Prison in the middle of the night, and now he still has half a life left. Do you know what it is for?"


    "Waiting for someone to save him?" Wen Yuye frowned.


    Nangong Zui burst out laughing.

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    "Wrong!" Nangong Zui shook his head, "I found silver in Fu Shengquan''s room, and it was given to me by Du Hemiing as a witness. In regards to the matter of killing a monarch, Qi Yunshan would usually rather kill a thousand than let a single person off the hook. It was impossible for Qi Yunshan not to know that Du Hemiing was dead for sure! Do you think that Qi Yunshan would put in so much effort to save someone who is about to be crowned as having committed the crime of regicide? Back then, Qi Yunshan could not even save his own son, and now he can? Du Hemiing''s value is not that high. "


    Wen Yuye nodded his head, holding the cup in his hand, his eyebrows locked, "If that''s the case, we can only make an example out of it, to make an example for others to see!"


    Nangong Zui took a sip of the wine, his mouth reeking of alcohol, but he still laughed leisurely, "Bro, open your mouth! When darkness descended, there was only bloodshed and slaughter. A brutal massacre was sometimes not a bad thing. It was just like the darkness before dawn, a process that everyone had to go through. You are also an official, aren''t you aware of some things already? "


    "I just didn''t expect that human lives were just tools to be used." Wen Yuye drank a mouthful of wine, "However, after this matter, there is another benefit, the position of Ministry Of Rites has been obtained!"


    "Just watch and see. Whoever is able to fill the gap will be the biggest winner." Nangong Zui looked at him, "Who do you think will be the final winner?"


    Wen Yuye sneered, "It''s definitely not Qi Yunshan, and it can''t be Dongfang Weiming either."


    Nangong Zui curled his lips, but agreed with him.


    His Majesty wasn''t a winner after all. If he did participate, it would only be to eliminate the spies in the palace!" "There is a price to be paid for a trick, harming one thousand enemies will hurt yourself eight hundred times." Wen Yuye took a deep breath, "What do you plan to do?


    "Jing Ji Fu searching, is definitely forced, that means there''s something that Qi Yunshan desperately needs within the Regent''s Mansion, or ¡­ "People!" Nangong Zui frowned, and looked at Wen Yuye meaningfully, "What I need to do now, is to take care of the matters of the Imperial Palace Services Office, so that the Emperor does not have to worry about it."


    "I heard that Eunuch Hui Sheng who was by the Emperor''s side is the last witness." Wen Yuye put down his cup.


    "That''s right!" Nangong Zui laughed, "Do you understand now?"


    Wen Yuye nodded his head. What did that mean? However, this was a good thing. If the Emperor wanted to seize power, it meant that the Emperor wanted to be an upright and upright Emperor. That meant that Grand Xia''s Rivers and Mountains Society wasn''t finished yet, there was still a chance to save him.


    After drinking a mouthful of wine, Wen Yuye stood up, "It''s getting late, time to go back!"


    "It''s time to go back!" Nangong Zui was deep in thought, "Do you have good impressions of all your people?"


    "What else do you know?" Wen Yuye suddenly turned a little colder, "Nangong Zui, you are not allowed to touch him."


    "Of course I know I shouldn''t, and I can''t. You probably don''t know that there are two forces secretly protecting him, so he is not someone an ordinary person can move. Unless it was Qi Yunshan or Ke Bozhao himself, no one would dare to touch him! " Nangong Zui sighed, "It''s better for you to take care of yourself! A wave up there will definitely affect all the other factions. It would be best for you to hold onto your own, otherwise this hot blood will gush out of your neck and gurgle. "


    Wen Yuye lightly snorted, "Then there''s no need to worry, no one will care about this Ministry of Justice Encyclopedia of mine. "What you should be worried about is how to cover up the head of this palace, so as to not let the emperor know!" After saying that, Wen Yuye did not turn his head around, and left the small tavern with large strides.


    Nangong Zui stood up shakily and walked out. The streets of the capital were dark because the soldiers were still searching for the assassin. They were still searching everywhere for him, so they were scared out of their wits and out of their wits. He raised his head and took a sip of the wine in the pot. He had spent his entire life drunk, so it wasn''t a bad idea.


    Suddenly, someone stopped him in his tracks.


    Nangong Zui rubbed his forehead, then turned and left.


    He had already seen her true face, so today she did not have a mask on her face. She quickly caught up to Nangong Zui, "Why are you hiding from me? Nangong Zui, didn''t you tell me to look for you? Why are you not in the manor and instead appear on the street, isn''t it very interesting to tease me? "


    "Who''s looking for you?" Nangong Zui rolled his eyes, and was grabbed by the arm, "Let go of me, men and women shouldn''t be so intimate, why are you pulling on me like that? Let go, are you a woman or not? On the street, holding on to a man''s sleeve, don''t you think that shows your daughter''s modesty? "


    "Do you want to try whether I''m a woman or not?" Jing Hong glared at him.


    "You!" Nangong Zui groaned, flung his hand off and walked forward with large strides.


    He followed closely behind Nangong Zui, and the moment he entered the door, he had already passed him and entered the Nangong Mansion.


    "Hey!" Nangong Zui tugged on Jing Hong''s hand, "You can''t go in!" If those old things were to see his appearance, they would probably become even more frightening. No! Absolutely not, he couldn''t let the people in the mansion see Jinghong! After thinking about it for a year, Nangong Zui hurriedly dragged Jing Hong out, "Get out! "Get out!"


    "Yo, you haven''t even gotten married and you''re already starting to pull and pull?" Floor Sweeper held onto a broom with one hand and the other hand at his waist, smiling at Nangong Zui who was tugging at his wrist, unwilling to let go.


    Nangong Zui''s eyebrows twitched, as expected, there were a lot of women! In the end, which of her eyes could see that he was having an intimate relationship with this woman? Did I not see that? Did I almost get into a fight with him? Was this woman an easy target? If a woman who dared to barge into Qi Yunshan''s camp were to get too close, it was unknown what kind of consequences she would suffer in the future.


    He, Nangong Zui, had been free and easy for the rest of his life, and would never allow another woman to participate and destroy it. He liked to go about his own business. He did not dare to be held back, lest his weakness become an obstacle in his consideration of the problem.


    Taking advantage of the moment that Nangong Zui was hesitating, Jing Hong shook off his hand and smiled towards the Floor Sweeper, then headed to Nangong Zui''s courtyard.


    "Look, you''re so familiar with the road. You must be serious." Floor Sweeper''s eyes lit up, seeing that Nangong Zui''s face had turned black, he anxiously grabbed onto Nangong Zui''s hand, "Young Noble, it''s not easy for this family''s young lady to gather her courage and enter our Nangong Mansion, and it''s even more difficult, you have to treat him carefully, don''t be too harsh!"


    "I''m mean?" The corner of Nangong Zui''s mouth twitched. If he was mean, how could these old people not take him seriously and just listen to him around the corner all day? Look at this woman, the young and the old of Nangong Mansion are probably going to fall out with her, what''s the point of this? Are you not going to let me have a peaceful time?


    No, this woman must go!


    Nangong Zui entered the main courtyard without saying a word, forcefully closed the courtyard door, and then entered the bedroom''s door. Jing Hong was lighting the candles in the room with a fire piston, lighting up the entire room. The moment Nangong Zui entered, he was almost blinded by the candle light, "Insane!" He immediately locked the door and turned around, glaring fiercely at Jing Hong.


    "Remember my name?" Jing Hong asked.


    "Not interested, I can''t remember!" Nangong Zui said angrily, "Let me tell you, today we can either fight each other, and if it''s not you who dies, then it''s me who dies. Either you make a contract with me, and from now on, you are not to disturb me again, and you are not to appear in front of me again! "


    Jing Hong put down the fire piston in his hand. "Sit down and chat!"


    "Between you and me, there''s nothing to say." Nangong Zui coldly snorted, "Make your own choice."


    Jing Hong sighed. His voice was clear and bright. "You''re really not chatting?"


    "Nope!" Nangong Zui clenched his teeth, he hated these women who had bad intentions and good deeds the most!


    Upon hearing this, Jing Hong looked at him helplessly. "But I want to have a chat, then what should I do?"


    "None of my business!" Nangong Zui was already extremely impatient, "You have to make a decision now, you can either scram or die!"


    "My life was saved by you, so naturally, I cannot fight against you. Otherwise, if word of my kindness spread out, how would the people of the martial arts world view me?" He had never seen a man who didn''t understand elegance and taste, and was still thinking about being a Willow, what an unfathomable blockhead. Nangong Zui stared blankly at the beautiful woman who just sat there, not knowing what to say.


    "That''s your problem, what does it have to do with me!" Nangong Zui drank a mouthful of wine, "Since you don''t want to make a move, then write a note and scram!"


    Jing Hong smiled, his unparalleled face had a trace of playfulness on it, "What if I don''t scram? Master Nangong, I think we should have a good chat. This is the order from the higher ups. " As she spoke, she began to undress.


    "Hey, what are you doing?" Nangong Zui shouted as he strode forward, wanting to help her put on her clothes. However, Jing Rong''s clothes had slipped off his shoulders and had fallen to the ground. Exposing her fragrant shoulder, her skin that was like porcelain and like jade was sparkling white under the candlelight. Even a man wouldn''t be able to stand it. Fortunately, Nangong Zui was not an ordinary man. After all, he had gone to the brothel before, and had seen a lot of women.


    "Now, is Master Nangong willing to have a good chat?" Jing Hong asked with a smile. Sitting inside, he did not let out a breath of red air. He was laughing so naturally. It was as if the person who was undressed was not her, but him. The one who was embarrassed was also him.


    Nangong Zui tensed up, and coldly gouged out his eyes, he was able to hold his breath, so as to not let her see the panic in his heart. Just imagine, if someone were to see a single man and a single woman walking out of the room with her clothes in such a disorderly state, they would have to start making noise and preparing to get married.


    Thinking of this, Nangong Zui became extremely angry.


    There was nothing Nangong Zui could do. He could only sit still, looking straight ahead, making everyone feel that he was funny.


    "Is Master Nangong shy?" A smile blossomed on his face.


    "Bullshit!" Nangong Zui''s throat moved, "Cut the crap, if you have anything to say, say it quickly and say it quickly. After you''re done, leave quickly, this old man has no time to waste with you!"


    Jing Hong leaned forward on the table. His delicate and boneless appearance under the candlelight made one''s heart itch unbearably. But this Nangong Zui, she did not even look at him, what a waste of an expression. Jing Hong''s eyes narrowed as he looked at the man with the stubble on his chin. This man really wasn''t easy to deal with!


    "From now on, you have to listen to everything I say." Jing Hong stared at the man in front of him. "My name is Jing Hong. Luo Shen Fu said that I was elegant and graceful, graceful as a swimming dragon. That is my name."


    Nangong Zui''s heart sank a little.

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    Luo Shen Fu said: its shape, elegant and graceful, like a swimming dragon. Chrysanthemum grandiflorum, Pinus lanceolata. It was as if the west was like a light cloud covering the moon, floating and swaying like a gust of wind that had returned to the snow.


    He was talking about the beauty of Luo Shen, but then he looked at the magnificent sight in front of him. She had a delicate face and was charming yet not charming. She was beautiful but not bewitching. She carried a carefree expression that was rarely seen by ordinary women. She had a pair of extremely beautiful eyes that curved like the moon, and she thought that it was a smile like a flower. However, when he looked carefully, all he could see was the calmness in those black eyes. Nangong Zui saw his own reflection in the disdain he felt after going through so much trouble.


    Nangong Zui was stunned for a moment. Luckily, although he looked like a messy person, he was able to control himself inside, so he came back to reality, "Didn''t you say we needed to talk? What do you want to talk about? "


    "Talk about cooperation!" Jing Hong stared at Nangong Zui.


    "What is there to cooperate between you and me?" Nangong Zui scoffed.


    "Since the Master Nangong controls Four-direction Sect, I presume that he is also someone who wishes to return the favor to the country. Although the path is different, we can still return on the same path, right?" Jing Hong withdrew his gaze and removed his previous frivolous expression with a serious expression. "I''m serious. The kind that is very serious."


    "You''re working for the emperor?" Nangong Zui had to confirm her background.


    Startled, Nangong Zui stood up and quickly averted his gaze, so as to not touch her smooth back. He couldn''t help but gulp down a mouthful of saliva.


    "Yes sir!" "Yes," Jing Hong admitted.


    "Your Majesty and the Infernal Palace ¡­" Nangong Zui was a little hesitant, but even more so puzzled. The emperor was in the palace, and the Demon Palace was part of the martial arts world. No matter how you looked at it, these two were not linked together. But it was these two who were unrelated to each other, and ended up becoming extremely strong allies. This made Nangong Zui suspicious of the Demon Palace''s intentions. Could it be that they wanted to take control of the Demon Palace?


    It was not a good thing for a sect of the martial arts world to be involved in the imperial government and borrow the emperor''s hands to obtain power within the imperial government. Could it be that the Palace Lord of the Demon Palace wanted to control the imperial government? Or is it... You want to usurp the throne?


    "You don''t need to look at me like that. Palace Lord only owes the Emperor a favor, so he ordered the Demon Palace to give their all to help the Emperor turn the tide!" "Nangong Zui, do you think that our Demon Palace is an unorthodox place, so no matter what we do, we are guilty of heinous crimes? Indeed, the Demonic Palace''s reputation in the martial arts world was not good. The Old Master had been killed, and only one person had escaped Palace Lord. But so what? If not for Palace Lord escaping at that time, the entire family of Palace Lord would not have been spared! "


    "In the martial arts world, there is no right or wrong, nor is there any difference between right and evil. We are the Demon Palace. Even if you have never killed a single person, you are still a witch. In the eyes of those so-called gates of justice, we deserve to die! But since when did murder come with so many reasons? They kill to exorcise evil spirits and to exorcise evil spirits. We kill to exorcise the innocent? Heh ¡­ Nangong Zui, I thought you were different from them, I didn''t expect you to be the same person! "


    Nangong Zui sighed, a woman, could not hold it in at all. He had only said one sentence, and she was already at a loss.


    "Actually, I only thought it was strange. How did the emperor get involved with the martial arts people?" I really don''t have anyone who is righteous or evil! Didn''t you listen to Buddha? He put down the butcher''s knife and turned into a Buddha on the spot. This means that the True Evil is only a thought. " Nangong Zui drank a mouthful of wine, "Killing is killing, it''s all about seeing blood, who''s blood is hot, whose''s blood is cold?"


    Jing Hong stood on the spot and didn''t say a word. He was probably blaming him.


    "Did the Emperor ask you to come?" Nangong Zui sighed.


    Jing Hong didn''t say anything, but stared at him.


    "Put your clothes on and we''ll talk." Nangong Zui picked up the clothes on the floor and passed them over to Jing Hong. "It''s about Fu Shengquan right! A person does not commit suicide, but in the eyes of the world, he would become a guilty person who commits suicide. "


    Jing Hong extended his hand to receive the clothes. "Thank you."


    "You can also say thank you?" Nangong Zui scoffed. Back then he had saved her life, but he didn''t see her feeling grateful at all. Instead, he felt like he had saved her.


    Jing Hong put on his clothes, "Nangong Zui, let''s work together happily!"


    Nangong Zui was startled, and did not say a word for a long time. As long as he agreed to it, in the future, he would have to be loyal to the emperor. If not, if Fu Shengquan''s matter were to be exposed, Dongfang Weiming would not let him off, and Qi Yunshan would not let him off either. Thus, Nangong Zui could only rely on the emperor to become his wings.


    Fortunately, he did not have any second thoughts. This was good as well. Since he had expressed his intentions to the Emperor, the Emperor did not need to send this big shot to test him all day. He was also very happy. The most important thing was that they didn''t have to say it again. They didn''t want those old fellows to go on and on about it again.


    "I will take care of the matters with Fu Shengquan." Nangong Zui said, "You can go now!"


    Jing Hong burst out in laughter. "You''re in such a hurry to chase me away, are you worried about those listening in the corner? Master Nangong, at your age, you still haven''t gotten married and have kids. No wonder your underlings are all worried for you! "


    "You have the face to talk about others, why don''t you look at yourself? Do you think you''re Thirteen Nutmeg or just over your age? " Nangong Zui teased, "Hurry up and finish what you wanted to say. Get out of here immediately. "In the future, don''t ever come back here again!"


    "You asked me to come this time." Jing Hong said.


    Nangong Zui turned to flip his pillow, but then ¡­ What about the jade pendant under the pillow? Gone!


    "Looking for this?" Jing Hong placed the jade on the table.


    "Why ¡­" Nangong Zui was startled, then suddenly realised that those people at the corner of the wall were listening to him. In the next moment, Nangong Zui suddenly rushed out of the house, and shouted to the group of people outside, "In the future, anyone who dares to stand on my behalf again, if you dare to search my house, I will kick you out! If you don''t believe me, you can just try. When the time comes, don''t cry and beg me to stay! "


    This bunch of useless things!


    Jing Hong smiled faintly. For a family to be so lively, it must be an excellent family. At least it was like home! She had never been home in her entire life! Thinking of this, his heart couldn''t help but feel a little cold. People of the martial world, everywhere, everywhere!


    The night was tranquil and quiet. This time, Jing Rong didn''t leave in a loud voice. Instead, he disappeared into the night with a leap.


    Ye Qing stood outside the gate and looked at Nangong Zui who was lying on a rock in the courtyard and drinking wine with his legs crossed. Ye Qing said coldly, "You''ve drank so much, aren''t you afraid of getting drunk to death?"


    "It''s good that you''re drunk. You don''t need to see those people and things you don''t want to see. "There are some things that you don''t dare to do. After drinking, you dare to do anything!" Nangong Zui turned her head to look at him, "I have something to ask you, Soothing ¡­"


    "Protector of the Demon Palace." Ye Qing walked in with sunken eyes, "You met him?"


    "It''s the snow from before. The Demon Palace is now serving the Emperor." Nangong Zui lay there motionlessly as he opened his eyes to look at the pitch black night, "In the future, you and I will be able to return the same way. Have you still not found the person you''re looking for? "


    "I think I can find it!" Ye Qing suddenly laughed, but it was accompanied by a distinct bitterness.


    "Guardian of the Demon Palace?!" Nangong Zui touched the words on his lips, "Your martial arts are excellent, but your methods are lacking. Oh right, why are you here? Did you smell the scent of the Demon Palace? "


    "If you shout so loudly, the neighbors will probably be able to hear you, not to mention me!" Ye Qing rolled his eyes, "I helped you give the jade pendant to her, what''s wrong with letting you see a beauty? We are all men, but I''ve never seen you so shy. You are clearly lonely to the point of death, yet you pretend to be subservient and act like a saint. "


    "Ai ai ai!" Nangong Zui immediately turned and sat up, "Ye Qing, you yourself are lonely and cold, just look at how everyone is lonely and cold. Let me tell you this, I, Nangong Zui, will never get married in my entire life. What is a woman? That was the nuisance. I will never let a woman become my obstacle! "


    "Don''t be too full of yourself, or you''ll be slapping yourself in the face." Ye Qing turned around and walked out, "Young Man, it''s better to be modest!"


    Nangong Zui scoffed, "Where are you going?"


    "Go around." Ye Qing did not even turn around.


    "The road at night is too dark, I''m afraid I won''t be able to return if I meet a female ghost." Nangong Zui''s mocking laughter came from behind.


    Ye Qing self-deprecatingly opened his mouth and disappeared into the night.


    In the depths of the alleyway, there was a shadow.


    Jing Hong stopped in his tracks, gathering his strength in his palm, waiting for a chance to strike back. She knew what she was capable of and also knew that the speed of the person behind her was too fast. It was clear that she couldn''t win in one move. When she was leaving the Nangong Mansion, she had not noticed anyone behind her, but now that she was being watched, either this person''s martial arts were above hers, or he was already waiting for her here.


    However, no matter which one it was, they had to die!


    Taking a deep breath, Jing Hong was fully prepared. In the next moment, she suddenly leapt forward and struck out with her palm.


    In the darkness, a wind blew past his eyes. The wind from Jing Rong''s palm was like a clay ox entering the sea, instantly vanishing without a trace. It wasn''t that she missed, but that the other party''s martial arts were truly above hers and had completely dissipated her internal energy.


    Jing Hong was shocked. After traveling in the martial arts world for many years, she had met a formidable opponent, but she had lost before she had even fought. She had never met such a person. Fortunately, he was quick to react. If he couldn''t run, then he would have to run. If he couldn''t run, then it would be because his luck was bad and he fell into someone else''s hands! People in the martial arts world no longer cared about their lives. There was only a difference of one breath between life and death.


    However, the moment she leapt up, her shoulder blade was suddenly pressed down, pressing against the wall. She raised her hand and struck out with her palm. However, the moment the wind from her palm touched the man''s face, she quickly withdrew it. She seemed to have restrained herself too quickly and was hit by the backlash of her inner force. She turned her head and let out a "Wah" sound before spitting out a mouthful of blood. Then, she looked at the man before her with disbelief.


    "Why ¡­" Jing Hong''s eyes widened. "Why is it you?"


    The faint light from the walls scattered onto Ye Qing''s face. With one hand pressing down on Jing Rong''s shoulder and the other hanging down, his gaze towards her was still cold and indifferent. "Since you can come to the capital, why can''t I?"


    Ye Qing stared at the blood trail on the corner of his mouth and heard the noise coming from outside the alleyway. He immediately said coldly, "Come with me!" The next moment, he had already disappeared into the alley with Jing Rong. His speed was as fast as lightning.


    In the blink of an eye, not a single trace was left!

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    Finally, Jing Hong walked out from under the dark forest. He didn''t dare to look back as he walked forward with large strides. She had never thought that she would meet Ye Qing in the capital. The moment she stepped out of the forest, all the calmness on her face disappeared and was replaced with panic. However, this panic only followed her all the way back to Drunken Flower Red. The initial indifference had concealed all of the panic on Jing Hong''s body.


    Siyun stepped forward and looked around from the entrance, quickly ordering people to close the door, "Miss, why have you been out so long this time? But what happened? "


    "If there''s nothing else, tell your sisters in the city to be careful and not to miss out on their whereabouts." With a low voice, Jing Hong ordered and stepped into his room.


    Siyun quickly followed him in to make the bed. "That girl should be resting early."


    "Siyun, do you remember the disappearance of the envoy?" Jing Hong asked.


    Siyun paused for a moment before continuing, "Remember, why did you suddenly mention ''Miss''? The envoy had been missing for many years. The envoy had sent people to search everywhere and had almost turned the entire martial arts world upside down. However, he was still unable to find any trace of the envoy. At that time, everyone was still wondering if the young envoy had met an enemy or not.


    "Young Envoy and Palace Lord are martial brothers and sisters, their martial arts are unfathomable. I have always believed that young envoy was still alive. I never thought that today, I would really meet with the young envoy! " He let out a long breath, looked at the flickering candle flame, and asked, "What do you think he was doing after going missing for so many years?"


    Siyun was shocked, "Miss, you mean, the young envoy is in the capital? Then could he be here for us? "


    "Judging from his tone, he''s just casually asking about our deployment in the capital and doesn''t have any intention of interfering." Jing Hong rubbed his forehead, "He didn''t tell me where he is staying right now. He only said that if anything happens, he will come here to find us. "When I''m not around, you better be careful not to get into a fight with too few envoys. Otherwise, there will be trouble!"


    Ye Qing''s martial arts were too high, if she angered him, there would definitely not be a good result. Even if all of them added up, they might not be Ye Qing''s match. Just by looking at how Ye Qing was following her, he was able to stop her in one move.


    "Yes sir!" Siyun nodded.


    Jing Hong stood up, "I hope he is not an enemy." Otherwise it would be troublesome. However, Palace Lord must be notified of this matter as soon as possible, but this time ¡­ The message had to change from her usual signal, and was meant for her to pass it on to Palace Lord. Ye Qing was from the Demon Palace, he knew way too much.


    Before dawn, the news had already been sent to the palace.


    When Wei Shuge received the news, she sat alone on the ice-cold stairs for a very long time that even she had forgotten the hour. When Zhao Yuannan came over, she sensed that something was amiss and called for Wei Shuge, only then did she come back to her senses.


    "What happened to you?" Zhao Yuannan did not understand, "I have never seen you in the past, something does not seem right today! Had something happened outside the palace? Could it be about the Imperial Palace Services Office? Nangong Zui still decided to make a move on me? "


    Wei Shuge did not speak and only chuckled, "It''s fine even if you attack, you don''t have to worry. If something happens, you don''t have to worry about it. If there''s anything, I can carry it myself! The Emperor must be completely unharmed. The future of the Grand Xia''s Rivers and Mountains, as well as the Zhao clan, must all be tied to the Emperor.


    "The emperor will be fine!" Wei Shuge narrowed her eyes, "Everyone will be fine, as long as you don''t worry."


    Zhao Yuannan was startled for a moment, "Then what happened to you?"


    "I''m fine!" Wei Shuge laughed helplessly, "I just suddenly remember an old friend!"


    Zhao Yuannan felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted, "So that''s how it is. You rarely have such a nervous look on your face. It''s good that you''re fine. If you''re fine, then that''s for the best! "


    "I''m fine!" "I''m fine!" Wei Shuge stood up and laughed at himself. Is it really okay? She looked to the east and saw the crack in the black cloud. It shone with a blinding light that tore through the white of the sky. It was a blurry blood-red color.


    When Zhao Jing got up, he did not see Wei Shuge. Her brain was still dizzy, but that did not mean she had lost her ability to think, "Why can''t I see Shuge?"


    Zhao Yuannan was startled, "She seems to be out of place, from this morning onwards, she has been sitting on the stairs in a daze, as though she has met with some difficulty. Your majesty, should we call her over and ask her something? "


    "If she wanted to say it herself, she would say it. If you don''t want us to know, I''m afraid... No matter who asks, it''s useless! " Zhao Jing leaned on the pillar of the bed, her eyes darkened, "Where is she?"


    "I''ll look for it!" Zhao Yuannan went out immediately.


    Even if Wei Shuge had something on his mind, he did not dare to stray too far from the Bedchamber. After all, protecting Zhao Jing was more important than anything. When Zhao Yuannan came to look for her, she suddenly came back to her senses. Then, she quickly got up and walked toward the Bedchamber.


    Arriving in front of Zhao Jing''s bed, Wei Shuge calmed himself down, "Your majesty, do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"


    Zhao Jing shook his head, "There''s nothing wrong with it, I just feel a little nervous when I see that you''re not in front of me." She smiled and looked at Wei Shuge, "Your complexion is not good, are you not feeling well?"


    Fortunately, Zhao Jing did not like to be served by outsiders, so only a few people that were familiar with the place went in and out of the Bedchamber, and at the moment, only Wei Shuge was there to wait on the side.


    Wei Shuge heaved a long sigh of relief, "Oh right, your majesty, we received news that Nangong Zui had already agreed to join hands with us, so your majesty can rest assured. We can end the matter of Imperial Palace Services Office here!"


    Zhao Jing thoughtfully nodded, "That''s good! With this, we will be able to grind them together with Dongfang Weiming! If not for Dongfang Weiming nodding his head, no one would dare to accept the position of Chief Eunuch of the Imperial Palace Services Office. "


    However, everything suddenly quieted down. Zhao Jing no longer spoke, and Wei Shuge actually no longer had anything to say.


    "Shuge, are you alright?" Zhao Jing looked at her worriedly.


    Wei Shuge finally sighed softly, "Your Majesty, there''s something I need to do!"


    Zhao Jing was startled, "What is it?"


    "The emperor might not know, but this servant has a senior brother." Wei Shuge slowly stood up and looked at the door with a distant gaze, as if he was reminiscing about past events, "This senior brother of mine is the son of Demon Palace''s Envoy Wu Luan, and is also the future head of the Demon Palace, Ye Qing. Young Master Ye Qing is quiet, but he is indeed a talented martial arts genius, but in his bones, he really likes to fight for power. "


    After saying that, Wei Shuge frowned, "He caused a lot of bloodshed in the martial arts world, and also caused a lot of enemies to be hunted down. Because of the prestige of the Demon Palace, the enemies naturally wouldn''t dare to make a ruckus. However, once they left the Demon Palace, it was hard to say. Not only does Ye Qing like to find the martial artists to fight with, he has also gotten used to looking for trouble with me, so he was scolded by his mother! "


    "Envoy Wu Luan watched as I grew up, and the martial arts that I have were slowly urged on me by her. Other than me, no one else is allowed to train in the Demon Palace''s mental cultivation methods, so Ye Qing hates me for it. " Speaking to here, Wei Shuge laughed bitterly, "So what if he is number one? Were those false names worth blood and killing? But he insists on not realizing his mistake. "


    Zhao Jing stared at her: "Did he injure you?"


    Wei Shuge shook his head, "No, we will at most have a draw. Supreme Envoy Wu Luan knew of his son''s temperament, so he taught me a set of martial arts specifically to restrain the least Ye Qing. But normally I don''t want to use it, in case the grudge gets deeper and deeper! I don''t want to make a move on my fellow sect members, and I don''t want to make a move on my own young master. "One day, he suddenly disappeared. He was nowhere to be found, so there was no news of him.


    "Missing?" Zhao Jing was overwhelmed with shock, "We haven''t found it?"


    "I found it now!" Wei Shuge''s face turned ashen, "Jing Hong met him last night, the two of them fought face to face, and Ye Qing was in the capital, but we do not know where he is currently. He is a man with fast steps. Besides me and Envoy Wu Luan, no one in the Demon Palace can keep up with him. Unless he himself appears, he will always be in the dark! "


    Zhao Jing said solemnly, "If he discovered Jing Hong, would he come looking for you? Didn''t you say that he''s used to fighting with you? "


    "Today, Jing Hong used a secret message between me and him. He must have thought about this and exposed my whereabouts, so he didn''t dare to use the old method. After all, no one knows better than anyone else in the Demon Palace about the method of communication. " Wei Shuge let out a long sigh, "I wonder how long we''ll have to hide for? "The one beside isn''t afraid. He''s afraid that if he knows that I''m helping the emperor and that I''ve viciously planned to deal with the emperor, then I''ll be guilty of a thousand deaths!"


    "The palace is heavily guarded, furthermore there are Dongfang Weiming''s men, he will not easily get his hands on them!" Zhao Jing comforted Wei Shuge, "Don''t worry."


    Wei Shuge gave her a helpless smile," How can I relax? Once he went crazy, he would use any means at his disposal, be it a dragon''s lagoon or a tiger''s den, he would break through without hesitation. "But no matter what happens, this servant will protect the Emperor. Even if we have to make a move in the next few days ¡­


    "Are you afraid of offending your Imperial Emissary?" Zhao Jing sighed softly, but what he said made perfect sense.


    Wei Shuge nodded, "After the death of my parents and my family, only my master protected me well. Being the father of a master for one day, she is like the second mother to me, and she only has one son, Ye Qing, on her knees.


    "Forget it, I''ll just take it one step at a time!" Zhao Jing smiled and looked at her, "We haven''t reached this point yet, who knows what will happen? Maybe there was a chance. Don''t be so pessimistic yet! The most important thing right now is the Imperial Palace Services Office. As long as we take them down, even if we have someone to rely on in this palace, we will have someone to rely on. The next day will be more or less the day that I change my eyes and ears in the palace. "


    Wei Shuge nodded, "Your Majesty is right, we will do everything we can for Nangong Zui!"


    "Of course, I am relieved that you have done such a thing!" Zhao Jing smiled. Now, he had to properly "discuss" with Dongfang Weiming. How was it to be discussed? That Bastard was invulnerable to swords and spears, and did not take advantage of the situation. Could it be that she had to sacrifice a bit of her power?


    Subconsciously, Zhao Jing caressed his own lips, and for a moment, he felt that there were still some abnormal remnants. In his entire life, Dongfang Weiming was the only man who kissed her on the lips!


    "What is Dongfang Weiming doing now?" Zhao Jing asked softly.

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    "The people from the Jing Ji Fu made a ruckus at the Regent''s Mansion, so after Emperor Huang had nothing to do here, he returned to the Duke Palaces. At the moment, I have not heard of any movements, nor do I know what exactly they are doing. " Wei Shuge''s eyes darkened slightly. Up until now, Regent''s Mansion had always been the hardest to obtain, because when compared to Taifu Mansion and Prime Minister''s Estate, all of the Regent''s Mansion were guarded by soldiers.


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes, "This Bastard is probably planning on how to hold the Jing Ji Fu in his hand. Taking advantage of this matter, Qi Yunshan will also have to pay a relative price.


    Wei Shuge nodded, "Does the emperor want to see him?"


    "If I see him now, wouldn''t this place be devoid of three hundred silver taels?" Zhao Jing leaned on the bed and exhaled a long breath, "Let''s wait for news of Four-direction Sect. If there are no problems, we can follow up. It''s best for you to take care of that senior of yours quickly, otherwise you might ruin our plan! "


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge nodded.


    Naturally, he had to settle the matter with Ye Qing, and he had to settle it quickly as well. He hadn''t seen Ye Qing in so many years, and didn''t know how perverted the current him had become. He had left with resentment before, but now he was going to do it again.


    Wei Shuge walked out of the Qianyuan Hall with a heavy heart, feeling that the wind outside had become even colder. She absolutely did not hope that she would one day be able to take care of her own sect with her own hands.


    Zhao Yuannan entered, "Your Majesty, Shuge, she ¡­"


    "She''s fine." Zhao Jing calmly covered it up, "Big Brother Nan, help us with something!"


    "Please instruct me, your majesty!" Zhao Yuannan approached the bed and leaned his ear over.


    Zhao Jing''s words caused the color of his face to change. He looked at Zhao Jing in disbelief, thinking that he had heard wrongly. After a long while, Zhao Yuannan finally regained his senses, and immediately knelt in front of Zhao Jing''s bed. "Your majesty, this servant ¡­ This servant does not dare! "


    Hearing that, Zhao Jing frowned, "Why are you being so nervous, we have not yet reached the point of killing ourselves, the left side is merely allowing you to act! Do you know if it''s a play? " Zhao Jing let out a long exhale, as he felt slightly powerless, "If it''s not like this, you can''t be the chief steward of this Imperial Palace Services Office. In the Big Brother Nan, if a person was not ruthless, how could he stabilize his position? Think of your Prince Su''s family, think of our Zhao family. How much leniency did you get in return for blood and bones? "


    Zhao Yuannan stared at her, as if he suddenly understood something. He chuckled dryly. "His Majesty really has grown up. He''s completely different from when he first came here." At that time, the little Emperor was timid and cautious, not like he was now. It was as if everything was within his grasp and was within his grasp!


    "If I don''t, then I can only be changed!" Zhao Jing laughed bitterly, "If you want to survive in this place that eats people, if you cannot learn to be stone-hearted, then you can only die without a burial ground."


    Zhao Yuannan bowed, "This servant understands!"


    Zhao Jing looked at Zhao Yuannan''s leaving figure coldly, and laughed lightly with some helplessness. There were some things that really had to be comprehended on their own. Without experiencing the threat of death, how could one know how precious it was to live on? If he didn''t know how difficult it was to survive, how could he have hardened his heart and used any means? Life was not something that could be counted as living with a tip of the tongue touching water!


    In fact, Dongfang Weiming had his own plans. The matter of Fu Shengquan had given him a reminder, he had already begun to make his move against the palace. It was likely that he wanted to insert people into the palace, to use this opportunity to get close to the emperor, and either kill or bewitch him.


    "Master, the position of Chief Eunuch in Imperial Palace Services Office is currently vacant. Should we have someone else to replace it?" Zhou Zhiji asked.


    Dongfang Weiming stood in the pavilion in the middle of the lake, looking at the group of carp that had gathered together, only a few were left squeezed out of the lake. He threw down the bait in his hand and the school of fish began to scramble for it like a flock of swarms. He frowned slightly, and tightened his fingers around the bait, "It is not known whether or not the latter part is in contact with Qi Family, we need to check carefully! However, This King has a more suitable candidate. In order to gain power, everyone in this world might want the life of the Emperor.


    "Who is this grandpa talking about?" Zhou Zhiji asked.


    Dongfang Weiming did not reply, he only looked at the golden carp fighting for the bait, and threw all the bait into the water, then turned and left with a look of disgust.


    Zhou Zhiji frowned, what happened to me? He didn''t look too happy. Zhou Zhiji didn''t think that he said anything wrong, and after thinking about it for a while, he still couldn''t figure out who that person was in Dongfang Weiming''s heart. Who wouldn''t harm the Emperor?


    "Master, where are you going?" Zhou Zhiji looked at Dongfang Weiming who had jumped onto his horse, "Didn''t you say that you want to go outside the city?"


    "There''s no rush outside the city. If I go too fast, I''ll catch someone''s attention." Dongfang Weiming looked around him meaningfully, "Let''s enter the palace first and check out the emperor''s condition first. This king is not at ease!"


    Zhou Zhiji anxiously mounted the horse, "Master, there''s still Gan Tang watching from the palace, so it should be fine."


    "Although Gan Tang''s martial arts are good, he is just a little weak." Dongfang Weiming rode off. He was very clear about the strength of the people around him. Gan Tang could only do simple things, such as kill or protect people, she would do better than anyone else. However, if he were to use his brain, it would not even be enough to fill the gaps in someone''s teeth!


    When Dongfang Weiming did something, he was usually swift and decisive. Once he entered the palace, he went straight to the Qianyuan Hall. Along the way, his mind kept turning the incident over and over. At that time, Zhao Jing''s body was covered in blood. He suddenly thought, what would have happened if she had disappeared like that? They didn''t dare to think about it then, but now they all had lingering fears.


    When Dongfang Weiming entered, he was stunned for a moment, just in time to see Zhao Jing finish drinking the medicine and handing the empty bowl over to the servant below. Wei Shuge quickly passed over a handkerchief and carefully wiped away the medicinal stains on the corner of his mouth. Zhao Yuannan then handed over the Sweet ''n'' Sour Hawk that Zhao Jing liked the most, and gently smiled. "Your Majesty, hurry and relieve the bitter taste in your mouth."


    Zhao Jing shivered, "This medicine is really bitter." When he raised his head, Dongfang Weiming was standing right in front of him.


    Wei Shuge bowed to Zhao Yuannan, then withdrew from the Bedchamber and carefully closed the door. When Dongfang Weiming was together with Zhao Jing, what displeased him the most was the presence of a servant.


    sat on the side of the bed and looked at her thoughtfully: "Are you better?"


    "It''s better, but my brain is still a little dizzy!" Zhao Jing touched the back of his head.


    Who knew that Dongfang Weiming would quickly press down on her restless hands, "What for? The wound has yet to form a scab, but there is still a possibility of a second wound opening, do not touch it! "


    "You can''t even touch an itch?" Zhao Jing curled his lips, "We don''t feel comfortable with this bandage!"


    "Where''s the itch?" Dongfang Weiming gently embraced her and Zhao Jing obediently laid on his lap, allowing his five fingers to reach into her hair. He lightly scratched her head and asked, "Is it this position?"


    "A bit more to the left, a bit more to the left. Right, right, that''s it ¡­" Zhao Jing closed his eyes. His fingertips were a little rough, so it felt especially comfortable touching her hair. This kind of feeling made people feel relaxed, Zhao Jing felt drowsy.


    "Don''t fall asleep!" His magnetic voice came from above his head.


    If she were to raise her head, she would definitely be able to see his gentle eyes. The way he lowered his head to look at her was something that he probably had never cared about. Such intimacy, it was something he had never thought about before.


    "In the future, if This Emperor''s heart hurts so much that he can''t sleep, let Uncle scratch his head for This Emperor. "Then ¡­" Her voice broke suddenly.


    Dongfang Weiming''s heart tensed up, he saw that Zhao Jing had suddenly straightened his body, and a mouthful of black blood came out from his mouth. Soon after, she leaned against the bed, her body trembling.


    "Zhao Jing!" Dongfang Weiming called out his name, and quickly pinched Zhao Jing''s wrist, "I''m poisoned!" He immediately shouted harshly, "Someone, pass on the message to the imperial physician!"


    Dongfang Weiming shouted as he and Zhao Yuannan quickly entered the door.


    Zhao Jing was on the verge of death, Dongfang Weiming held onto Zhao Jing''s face, and the black blood in her mouth continued to spill, covering his entire palm. In that moment, Dongfang Weiming''s eyes turned red, and his entire body became violent as he gritted his teeth. "Inherit the imperial physician!"


    To pass on the imperial physician, was naturally to pass on the information to Imperial Physician Xiao. Zhao Yuannan then proceeded to head towards the Imperial Hospital.


    Wei Shuge originally wanted to protect Zhao Jing''s heart veins and do his best to force a portion of the poison out of his body. However, Dongfang Weiming was one step ahead of him. So when he saw Dongfang Weiming inject poison for Zhao Jing, Wei Shuge was truly stunned. When he thought about it later, it was likely that Dongfang Weiming couldn''t find anyone else more suitable to become emperor in a short period of time, or perhaps it was because Zhao Jing still had something that Dongfang Weiming needed from the inside of his body.


    Zhao Jing was dazed, he only felt his entire body turning cold, that breath had blocked his heart, and he was unable to catch his breath. Suddenly, a warm energy surged out from within his body, instantly transforming into a field of chilliness. This power quickly suppressed the heat and pain in his body.


    In the next moment, Zhao Jing spat out another mouthful of black blood, and his mind finally had an instant of clarity. In his blurry vision, Dongfang Weiming''s scarlet eyes could be seen. She was limply lying in his embrace, the tip of her nose filled with the light fragrance of the tea on his body.


    For a moment, Zhao Jing thought that this was a dream.


    When Imperial Physician Xiao Yuan arrived, her face was completely pale from fright as she hastily gave Zhao Jing the needles.


    Zhou Zhiji accompanied Dongfang Weiming to the side, "Master?"


    "Go investigate!" Dongfang Weiming suddenly thought of the bowl of medicine, "The emperor just drank a bowl of medicine!"


    Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge fell to their knees. "Your Highness, we servants don''t dare to poison His Majesty! Regent, please investigate! "


    Dongfang Weiming obviously knew that it was impossible for it to be Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan, but someone poisoned Zhao Jing and wanted to kill him. Then who was it? To actually poison a medicine, the first thing he had to do was to have a chance of being exposed to the poison.


    "Who handled the emperor''s medicine?" Dongfang Weiming asked.


    "In reply to Your Highness, all of the emperor''s medicine is in the hands of this servant!" Zhao Yuannan''s face turned green, "But when I was frying the medicine today, I left for a while. Someone from the royal kitchen spoke a few words to the servant, and the servant walked away for a blink of an eye, and he is definitely not far away! "


    "Who is it?" Dongfang Weiming''s killing intent rose.


    Zhao Yuannan''s entire body tensed up, "Little Hua, the eunuch from the royal kitchen."


    When he said that, Dongfang Weiming glanced at Zhou Zhiji, understood what was going on and quickly walked out of the Bedchamber. With a wave of his hand, a large number of imperial guards charged straight in the direction of the imperial kitchens. It didn''t matter if this Hua Zi had really been poisoned or not. The only thing he could do was to kill him wrongly and not let him off!


    However, they were still a step too late. When Zhou Zhiji arrived ¡­

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    When Zhou Zhiji arrived, the corpse was fished out from the well. Wasn''t that Xiao Hua Zi? If someone died, there would be nothing left, not to mention dying in the water. Zhou Zhiji bent down to inspect the body. There were no signs of resistance, which meant that this young eunuch did not experience any battles before he died. There were no injuries on his body.


    The moss at the edge of the well had a few traces of sliding feet, and the print matched the size of the shoe on his foot, and the moss on the sole of the shoe was proof that he had indeed jumped over the edge of the well.


    Therefore, he should have committed suicide.


    Of course, Zhou Zhiji did not believe that this was suicide, and that it was his subordinate who said so. The person who killed the king had courage, and it was definitely deliberate. How could he not think of a way out? Thus, this young eunuch must have been silenced by someone, and then turned into an illusion of suicide. But in order to prevent the people in the palace from panicking, Zhou Zhiji did not say anything, and only ordered his men to search Xiao Hua''s room.


    The only thing in the room was a bag of poison, with nothing beside it. It could be seen that he had dealt with it cleanly, placing the blame for the killing of the monarch on Little Hua Zi. After some investigation, he found that Little Hua Zi was very solitary and didn''t interact much with anyone, so no one knew what Little Hua Zi would do, nor did they know what he did, nor did they understand why he jumped into a well to commit suicide.


    Holding the poison bag in his hand, Zhou Zhiji turned around and returned to the Qianyuan Hall.


    Dongfang Weiming sat in the side hall''s warm room. He had just finished meditating and recovered some strength. He remembered that it had been many years since he had lost his inner force to someone else. If this hadn''t happened suddenly, how would he have ¡­ Dongfang Weiming looked down at his palm, the fingertips of his left hand, sharpening the cocoon on his right palm. He suddenly remembered what she had said before.


    The little girl sure knew how to enjoy herself. She was really sharp-tongued. The skin on his hands and even the tips of his fingers were a bit rougher than an ordinary person''s. This was because he had grown up in the martial arts world and had practiced martial arts all his life, so he didn''t have the tender flesh of a noble king. Only by doing everything personally would he be able to command the three armies. Only then would he have his current status and position.


    The power and influence of Dongfang Family was built up bit by bit by relying on blood and bones. How many times had they passed by death, how many times had they attacked the city walls, and how many times had they outnumbered the enemy. These things were things that the officials in the imperial court would never understand. Why was he able to remain calm? After he was used to life and death, there was no longer any life and death in his eyes.


    Zhou Zhiji entered the door and saluted, "Master!"


    Dongfang Weiming regained his senses, "Did you find anything?"


    "He''s dead." Zhou Zhiji straightened his body, "In the little eunuch''s room, I found a bag of poison, and sent it to Imperial Hospital." Giving Imperial Hospital to develop an antidote, there wasn''t anything wrong with that.


    "Do you know what poison it is?" Dongfang Weiming asked.


    Zhou Zhiji shook his head, "The poison is very strong, but it doesn''t seem to be the same as normal poisons. After saying that, Zhou Zhiji softly asked, "Master, are you alright? Just now, this humble servant saw that this lord was the emperor''s poison, and he was truly frightened. It has been a long time since I have lost so much inner strength for someone else! "


    Last time, it was also because of a woman.


    Dongfang Weiming frowned, as if he was in a trance for a moment. Yes, many years had passed! It had really been many years! Why does it feel like yesterday? In the blink of an eye, so many years had passed, yet he was still standing in place.


    Sighing lightly, Dongfang Weiming retracted his eyes and laughed bitterly twice, then said indifferently, "I''m fine!"


    "Master, how should we treat the matter of the Emperor being poisoned this time?" Zhou Zhiji asked, "Are we continuing the investigation?" With regards to the matter of regicide, once the investigation was carried out, many people would die. The number of people implicated in this would be innumerable. But now, the only thing worth celebrating was that this Little Hua Zi was naturally eccentric and rarely interacted with others, so the clues here had already come to an end.


    Dongfang Weiming squinted his eyes, "Let''s call it a day!"


    Zhou Zhiji was startled, "Master?"


    "This kind of investigation will not benefit anyone in the end. Although Qi Yunshan moved, his Prime Minister''s Estate was far too cold! " Dongfang Weiming coughed lightly twice, then slowly walked to the window and stood with his hands behind his back, "Have you investigated the matter regarding that tablet?"


    "We''ve already captured him, but we won''t speak about it even if we die." Zhou Zhiji lowered his head.


    Actually, Dongfang Weiming had already expected such a result, this was clearly Qi Yunshan''s doing, but he could not do anything to Qi Yunshan. The story of the inscription was widespread among the commoners, to the point that some people felt that Dongfang Weiming did all of this for the sake of claiming the title of emperor. A bunch of stupid people. If Dongfang Weiming really wanted to be the emperor, was it necessary to let Zhao Jing become the emperor? Blocking him up? Or did he do something evil for himself?


    "I expected it!" Dongfang Weiming looked at the sky outside the window, "Kill them, throw them back!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiji nodded, "I understand!"


    "Also, ask Zhao Yuannan to come over!" Dongfang Weiming had his own plans.


    Zhou Zhiji was stunned, "Yes!" He immediately turned around and left.


    Not long later, Zhao Yuannan knelt in front of Dongfang Weiming, trembling with fear and trepidation. "This servant greets Regent.


    "Noble Heir... "A thousand years!" Just as Dongfang Weiming said this, Zhao Yuannan''s face immediately became as white as paper.


    Dongfang Weiming turned around, and stood at the window with the light reflecting off his face, and an ice-cold expression that could not be dispersed: "Zhao Yuannan!"


    "Slave Hui Sheng!" Zhao Yuannan said in a sobbing tone, "Hui Sheng deserves to die, we failed to protect your majesty, we servants deserve to die! Please forgive my apologies Regent, I beg of you, your highness, please forgive this servant! This servant will do my best to take care of the emperor. Even if he doesn''t have any merits, he will still have to put in a lot of effort.


    Hui Sheng?


    This was the name of the sinner!


    It was Dongfang Weiming''s punishment for Prince Su.


    Dongfang Weiming snorted, "Using retreat to advance, is there any meaning? Hui Sheng, the reason this duke has come to find you today, is just to ask you a question from the bottom of my heart. If your answer is correct and the past is written off, this king can still allow you to rise to the top. But if you answered wrong, then for today''s crime of regicide, you will sit down in succession! Do you understand what This King means? "


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan''s voice trembled violently. He really did not know what Dongfang Weiming wanted to ask, nor did he know if he could win this battle with Dongfang Weiming. He had even thought that if he died ¡­ Will the Emperor''s full plan also be affected?


    Dongfang Weiming did not speak for a while, he only stared at Zhao Yuannan and studied him for a while.


    The surroundings were completely silent, making people feel as if their hearts were about to jump into their throats. Zhao Yuannan''s panic was already written all over his face. He was still kneeling on the ground, his entire body trembling uncontrollably. Occasionally, he would secretly raise his head to look at Dongfang Weiming''s expression, but he was so shocked that his face would turn pale.


    Dongfang Weiming had already walked to the front of him and stood there with a condescending attitude, causing Zhao Yuannan to not know how to react.


    "Do you remember your last name?" Dongfang Weiming asked.


    Zhao Yuannan''s body trembled like a sieve, "Wh ¡­ servant ¡­"


    "Tell me the truth!" Dongfang Weiming spoke in a heavy tone, her tone very light and her speech very slow.


    But Zhao Yuannan was able to hear the killing intent, "Slave, this slave''s surname is Zhao!" No matter what, he would die anyway. It would be better for him to just give it his all! What was his surname? He, Zhao Yuannan, was born with the surname Zhao. Even if he died, his surname would be Zhao.


    "There aren''t many left of the Zhao Clan''s bloodline." If Dongfang Weiming were to point out something, then he would say, "Right now, it seems that the ones who wield the most power are only His Majesty. Zhao Yuannan, have you ever thought about what would happen to you if the Zhao Family were to fall in front of you one day? "


    "If this day ever comes, I will have no face to face with the ancestors of the Zhao Family!" Zhao Yuannan kowtowed, layer after layer of cold sweat trickling down his back. Zhao Jing had told him at that time that if Dongfang Weiming ever asked him anything, he would try to tell her the truth. Now that Zhao Yuannan was speaking the truth, if something were to happen to Zhao Jing, the children of the Zhao Family would definitely have no hope. Once the Zhao Family was destroyed, he, Zhao Yuannan, would be unable to help it and would only be able to die!


    Dongfang Weiming did not speak and the atmosphere dropped to a freezing point, causing Zhao Yuannan to heavily close his eyes. With Dongfang Weiming''s current character, he was afraid that Zhao Yuannan was not far from his death. For a sinner to say something like that, he basically had the intention to fight against Dongfang Weiming! How could Dongfang Weiming forgive him?


    However, this time, it was out of Dongfang Weiming''s expectations. He did not have the intention to kill Zhao Yuannan, and only calmly sat down, "Stand up!"


    Zhao Yuannan''s heart skipped a beat, what kind of act was this? The Emperor had previously said that the matter of him being poisoned would arouse great suspicion on Dongfang Weiming, so his words must not flicker. Although it was normal for her to fear Dongfang Weiming, if she was too afraid, others would see through her. What kind of person was Dongfang Weiming, was to become a refined fox, and definitely not let his guard down in front of him.


    "You have been walking within the Imperial Palace Services Office." Dongfang Weiming laughed dryly twice, "You should be very clear about what Fu Shengquan has done!"


    Zhao Yuannan lowered his head, "This servant serves Young Master Fu, so ¡­"


    "If you were to take over Fu Shengquan''s position, would you dare?" Dongfang Weiming asked.


    Zhao Yuannan''s eyes widened in shock, and his body subconsciously tensed up, but he did not dare reveal too much shock, and only slowly raised his head to look at the high and mighty Dongfang Weiming, "This servant ¡­ "Dare!" She asked with a trembling voice, "But isn''t Regent worried? "Slave ¡­"


    "What are you worried about? With just you? " Dongfang Weiming scoffed twice, "Hui Sheng, you can''t possibly think that just because you remember your surname that you can cause such a ruckus, right? You are just an eunuch. Even if I make you the manager of Imperial Palace Services Office, what can you do? Isn''t he always waiting on the side of the emperor and seeing this king respectfully kneel and kowtow? There are so many servants in this palace, those who know their place are all more handsome than you, do you understand? "


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan kowtowed.


    Dongfang Weiming walked out of the side hall and headed towards the Bedchamber without even turning his head back.


    Behind him, Zhao Yuannan collapsed onto the ground, unable to come back to his senses. It was only when Wei Shuge came and shouted a few times at him, that he finally gasped for breath, as his face turned deathly pale.


    "What''s wrong?" Wei Shuge was also nervous as well, "Hui Sheng, are you looking bad? Regent is making things difficult for you? "Or did he discover ¡­"


    Zhao Yuannan held onto Wei Shuge''s hand, breathing rapidly, "Tell the emperor, it''s done!"


    Wei Shuge was startled, succeeded?!

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    Although Zhao Jing''s health was the price, she was still alive, so Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge were not affected.


    Zhao Jing was on the verge of death, but at least Imperial Physician Xiao Yuan was capable.


    "Fortunately, Regent protected the emperor''s heart veins in time and used his internal energy to expel some of the poison from the emperor''s body. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable!" Xiao Yuan kept his syringe, "This humble subject will prescribe a prescription for His Majesty to suppress the poison. After I return to my Imperial Hospital to discuss it with the imperial physicians, I''ll think of a way to resolve the poison thoroughly."


    Zhao Jing blinked his eyes and looked at Dongfang Weiming who appeared at the door. Suddenly, she could not understand the man in front of her. Everyone could see that he had risked his life to save her.


    Xiao Yuan withdrew, and the Bedchamber became empty again. Only the two of them looked at each other.


    She did not take the antidote pill. When he forced the poison out of her, he could feel that the poison in her body was as fierce as a wolf or a tiger. Therefore, Dongfang Weiming felt that this matter should not have any direct relation to Zhao Jing.


    Dongfang Weiming sat on the edge of the bed and gently hugged her in his embrace, allowing her to lean against his body. His fingertips dug into her bun. The rough fingertips caressed her scalp, and the comfort and gentleness of it made her entire body relax.


    "Your Majesty, don''t worry. This humble subject is more familiar with the matters of the palace than Your Majesty, so this humble subject will definitely not allow a second time." He lowered his head and looked at the girl in his arms. Due to the poison, her previously fair skin had now turned even paler. However, there was also a benefit to being pale. One could vaguely sense that it had been carved from unpolished jade.


    Zhao Jing laid on his lap. Her soft and weak appearance made others feel pity for her. Her eyes were closed and her long eyelashes were half-lidded, as if she were asleep, or as if she couldn''t sleep at all. In fact, her mind was very clear, and she had heard it clearly, when facing Dongfang Weiming, how could she dare to relax her guard? However, Dongfang Weiming was indeed a good servant, his touching felt really good. Even Wei Shuge had never done something like this!


    "This subject knows that His Majesty is not feeling well, but the poison has been found. It was administered by the young eunuch in the royal kitchen. Even though she is gone, fortunately the medicine is still there. The Imperial Hospital side will definitely take out the antidote as soon as possible. " Dongfang Weiming''s hands moved a little slower. "Your Majesty, who does this to your Majesty? If one move doesn''t work, then another will. Each and every move is fatal! "


    Zhao Jing''s long eyelashes slightly raised, and drew mottled shadows on her lower eyelids. Wasn''t the person who wanted her life himself? This Bastard was really thick-skinned to the point that he was invincible.


    "I can''t guess, my mind is muddled." Zhao Jing sounded weak, "Why not let Uncle guess, who exactly has such great ability to dare to make a move under Uncle''s nose?"


    "Although I say that my body is weak, it is rare to see someone with a clear mind looking at their mouth like this." Dongfang Weiming said in a mocking tone. Even at this time, he did not forget to ridicule her, "Things that the Emperor cannot guess. The palace is the emperor''s residence, how can it be counted as right under this humble subject''s nose? If people were to hear it, they would think that I have some ulterior motives. Even if I had ten heads, it would not be enough to kill you! "


    Zhao Jing laughed, and laughed until he was weak, "Uncle''s head is full of thorns, who in the world would dare to have it? However, this life of mine is rather frivolous. There was even someone who was injured twice in front of our house. This joke will probably make the people in the capital laugh for the better part of half a year! "


    "Who dares to laugh at your majesty the Emperor? Your subject just broke his neck, is your majesty satisfied with this? " He smiled warmly and looked at her as if he was looking at a tiger cub that he had raised himself. There was a hint of sharpness in his gentleness. However, she could not understand him, so how could he really guess what was on his daughter''s mind?


    "Then why not break Uncle''s neck first. After all, in the past, the only person who would laugh at us would be you, Uncle!" Zhao Jing coughed softly. His throat was boiling, accompanied by a strong stench of blood. Fortunately, this feeling disappeared very quickly. She didn''t know why, but she felt as if something had washed away the poison in her body. At that moment, it was running wild in her body, but it didn''t feel too uncomfortable. Only cold sweat flowed down her forehead from time to time.


    Dongfang Weiming naturally noticed her abnormality at first glance, and immediately helped her up and sat her down. He held her skinny shoulders tightly with both of his hands, and stared at her pale face, "It''s hard to bear?"


    Zhao Jing looked at him, and forcefully swallowed down the sweet taste in his throat, but was unable to say a word.


    "Someone, summon the imperial physician!" As he said this, she had already reached out and pressed the back of his hand, probably to stop him. His voice suddenly stopped as he stared at the abnormally weak her. Suddenly, a strange emotion appeared in his heart, as if he would disappear with the wind at any time. It was like holding sand. The tighter he held it, the faster it flowed. In the end, he couldn''t hold on to it anymore.


    "I''m fine." "I am just tired, I just want to sleep with Uncle for a while."


    Dongfang Weiming withdrew his gaze and obeyed, putting her down. Zhao Jing laid on his lap, her long eyelashes drooped down, and her pale lips trembled a little, "If there comes a day when Uncle wants to kill me, will you remember to warm up each other''s heart at this very moment?"


    "This humble subject is not cold!" "No," he said.


    Instead, she tightly wrapped the blanket around her and curled the corner of her lips into a desolate arc. "But Zhen has never warmed up before ¡­"


    The surroundings suddenly quieted down. Her smile disappeared from his sight as she fell into a deep slumber.


    Hearing Zhao Jing''s even breathing, Dongfang Weiming faintly sighed as her palm slowly held onto the hand that was resting on his leg. It was as cold as if she had been soaked in cold water. No wonder she said that she had never felt warm at all. This body no longer belonged to her after she had entered the palace. No matter who it was, they would only feel a chill in their hearts.


    He seemed to want to say something but opened his mouth, unable to speak. Forget it! There were some words that had no meaning now, so it was fine to not say them! Fortunately, her body was covered in cold sweat, and there was nothing abnormal about her sleep.


    In the end, Dongfang Weiming suppressed the sound of his footsteps and walked out. When he arrived at the Bedchamber entrance, he turned his head to look at the direction of the bed and left the Qianyuan Hall with large strides.


    Zhou Zhiji followed closely behind, "Master, do you really want a sinful slave to take over the position of Chief Eunuch in charge of Imperial Palace Services Office?"


    "The Emperor doesn''t believe any of them, and only the two beside him are willing to come close." Dongfang Weiming paused in his steps, his eyebrows slightly knitted. "The Emperor doesn''t have any trusted people in the palace, so he is easily controlled by others. Furthermore, even if he meets with danger, he will not be able to save himself. The surrounding kingdoms are ready to make a move. This duke cannot let anything go wrong with the emperor, so there must be someone to guard the palace! The only one who can weigh Qi Yunshan against Ke Bozhao, is the Emperor! "


    Zhou Zhiji nodded his head. His master was a man of foresight, and what he said was reasonable, it was just that ¡­ He still had some concerns. "But Master, in another year, it will be the year of the emperor''s dance. You must know that the emperor will be personally governing soon!" "Once you are old enough, the desires of the people will be infinitely inflated. If you continue to give the emperor great authority, I''m afraid you won''t be able to get it back by giving it to him in the end!"


    It wasn''t as if Dongfang Weiming hadn''t thought about it, if Zhao Jing was going to take matters into his own hands, they would definitely be eradicated. After all, in the path of the imperial power, whether it was Regent''s Mansion, or even Prime Minister''s Estate, they were all obstacles to the emperor.


    "So what if she has power one day? Some things are not things that she can afford to play with. " Zhou Zhiji naturally understood what he meant. Chicken Si Chen, that is absolutely impossible. No matter how powerful the Emperor was, could a woman ascend the throne to become emperor? If her identity was exposed, not only would she, Zhao Jing, not be able to protect her throne, her life would also be in danger.


    Furthermore, Zhao Jing''s body had the parasite, so from the beginning to end, her life was in Dongfang Weiming''s hands. Even if Dongfang Weiming was willing to give her the authority, she would not be able to cause a ruckus.


    Dongfang Weiming glanced back, then turned and left without even turning his head back.


    When he left, he coincidentally saw Ke Bozhao entering the palace.


    The moment they met on the palace path, Zhou Zhiji''s heart thumped, he suddenly felt that something was amiss! What was wrong? Something was wrong with his eyes! What''s wrong with your eyes? He looked like a love rival! One is cold, one is dark, you are looking at me, I am looking at you, just about to burst into sparks.


    In the end, it was Ke Bozhao who came back to his senses and opened his mouth first, "Your Highness!"


    "I''m afraid it''s inconvenient for the Prime Minister to enter the palace." Dongfang Weiming slowly stepped forward, "Your majesty has rested. You won''t be summoned for a moment or two."


    "Then this official will wait!" Ke Bozhao was not inferior to her in any way, "Wait until the emperor wakes up and summons this official."


    "He''s really unwilling to give up!" Dongfang Weiming smiled sinisterly, "I''m not even done with the matters in the Sky Prison, how can I have the mood to take a stroll in the palace? Could it be that Imperial Tutor''s pain has healed? This stab into the heart is a bit too fierce, even the gold, silver and white have all been chopped in half, what a pity! "


    Ke Bozhao laughed, "Isn''t the Regent also not that great? The one in the Celestial Prison was still hanging by a thread. Those from the palace, on the other hand, had put up their pigtails and gone to open a path for them at Yama Minamiya''s place! This official is not willing to take care of this matter, and is only willing to let Ministry of Justice go through with it! What does Your Highness think? "


    "Do you think that This King is the kind of person who would pretend to be a public servant?" Dongfang Weiming raised his eyebrows, and dragged out his last words, "Prime Minister, this is your mistake! Why are the eyes of the head of the officials crooked? "


    "Yes, yes, yes. This official''s eyes have grown crooked, so I can see that everyone''s shadow is slanted!" Ke Bozhao laughed, "This official is guilty, please forgive me!" "This official will go to the Qianyuan Hall to guard it. When the emperor wakes up, Your Highness, please leave!"


    With that, Ke Bozhao left with a brush of his sleeves.


    Dongfang Weiming stood in place with his hands on his hips, and had a stiff and cold expression. Why is it that the more I think about it, the more unhappy I feel? What he said just now even made him feel sour?! It was truly disgraceful!


    "Master, then are we still going to return to the Prince''s Mansion?" Zhou Zhiji asked softly, looking at his master with a puzzled expression.


    Dongfang Weiming cast a sidelong glance at him, "Does this grandpa have the word left behind on my face?"

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    could tell that there was no writing on Dongfang Weiming''s face, but when he saw that his eyes were shining and that there were thorns on the corner of his mouth, he couldn''t help but ask, "If you are unhappy, then what is it?" At the end of the day, this was probably a man''s desire to control his own body.


    Why did he say ''control''? For example, the wolf cub that you''ve painstakingly raised. Even if she bites you, you''ll only be angry and beat her up, but you can''t bear to beat her to death. Raising a dog still has feelings for her! What''s more, was that wolf cub stupid? It was fine if he was foolish, but if he was a thief, he was truly terrifying!


    But before you could figure out what this wolf cub was thinking, a person suddenly appeared and started to think about your wolf cub. It was like his backyard was being followed by a thief! It was said that they were not afraid of thieves stealing, but rather they were afraid of thieves missing. This was the situation in front of them! The thief went into the backyard and played with the little bastard you raised yourself. You stood by the side, the thief with the knife in his hand, and you could only watch from the sidelines, afraid of the thief stealing your things while also afraid of hurting her.


    Zhou Zhiji let out a sigh, and helplessly followed behind Dongfang Weiming. Look, the lord is walking very slowly. His originally big steps have now become small, small steps. Was he just strolling around the garden?


    "Go to the Qianyuan Hall and watch over him. The emperor has not been cured of his poison, and his brain is not clear of the situation. He has not been scammed by Ke Bozhao!" Dongfang Weiming instructed.


    Zhou Zhiji replied, and secretly looked at his master''s face, he was extremely worried!


    Actually, Ke Bozhao also came for the emperor''s poison. Although this news was sealed, Ke Bozhao was not someone to be trifled with. If Dongfang Weiming could seal the news for a while, it would be impossible to seal the news for a lifetime. The Emperor was not just playing around when he was poisoned. In addition, Fu Shengquan died in unknown circumstances, making the palace a place where danger lurked everywhere. Ke Bozhao was also afraid that the Emperor would burp because he was careless. At that time, he would still be Qi Yunshan''s blade.


    Ke Bozhao waited in the courtyard of the Qianyuan Hall, waiting for the emperor to awaken.


    Zhao Jing slept and woke up occasionally. It was true that his body was unwell, but he was not so weak that he could barely breathe. She opened her eyes and heard Wei Shuge calling her name.


    "Your majesty, the Prime Minister is waiting to see you." Wei Shuge said gently.


    "Where''s the Big Brother Nan?" Zhao Jing asked.


    "With regards to the matters at the Imperial Palace Services Office, we need someone to manage it. We''ll be taking over right now!" Wei Shuge lowered her voice, "Regent let out a sigh of relief, no one dared to say anything regarding the Imperial Palace Services Office. Moreover, the emperor is pressuring us. Who dares to disobey? "


    "How can my honor compare to Regent''s Mansion?" Zhao Jing blinked his eyes, his mind became even clearer, as though the poison in his body had slowly turned from being dispersed to being eliminated?


    Wei Shuge saw that something was wrong with her expression and seemed to be in a daze. He couldn''t help but be shocked in his heart. "Your majesty''s face isn''t right, but this poison ¡­" This servant will treat your poison! "


    "Wait!" Zhao Jing held her hand, "Shuge, we feel that something is amiss, the poison in our body ¡­ When the poison came out, it was very uncomfortable. His internal organs ached, but gradually, he realized that the uncomfortable feeling had disappeared! "Right now, I don''t feel uncomfortable at all."


    Wei Shuge was startled, "What does Your Majesty mean by this?" After thinking about it, she grabbed Zhao Jing''s wrist in a hurry. Suddenly, Wei Shuge''s eyes widened in shock, as he looked at Zhao Jing in disbelief, "Your Majesty ¡­ "This!"


    "What''s wrong?" Zhao Jing asked.


    "There really isn''t one!" Wei Shuge''s expression changed greatly, "Perhaps this servant saw wrongly, the Emperor''s body ¡­ The poison is gone! "


    Zhao Jing propped himself up and sat, "What did you say?"


    "The Gu within the Emperor''s body isn''t easily discovered by others. This servant has always been very careful with the changes of the Gu poison within the Emperor''s body, so I have a very good understanding of the Emperor''s meridians." But just now, other than the Gu veins in my body, this servant really did not discover anything! Previously, when the Emperor was poisoned, his blood vessels and Qi were in chaos, but even if the Regent cured your poison and healed you, it still wouldn''t be enough to let the Emperor recover! " Wei Shuge couldn''t figure out what was happening either.


    Zhao Jing''s breathing slightly quickened, and the color in her eyes slightly changed, "Could it be because of this parasite poison?"


    "If the Emperor were to say that it was due to Gu poison, then there''s only one possibility ¡ª poison to counter poison!" Wei Shuge stared at Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing did not understand, "Using poison to counter poison?"


    Wei Shuge nodded his head, "This is a method that can''t be cured, but occasionally it will also have a miraculous effect, and sometimes a miracle happens. Doctors treat diseases to save people, to dispel the poison, to remove the poison from the body. But sometimes in the martial world, when people are in a hurry, they would use poison to counter it. The two poisons would collide with each other in the body and use the subsequent poison to restrain the previous poison.


    "However, this kind of method can easily cause one to lose their life, and it all depends on the quality of the human body. If a person is unable to endure the effects of the two poisons colliding, the poison will increase, and the person will eventually die from the poison. In the situation with your majesty, there''s probably only one possibility. The poison in your body surpasses the poison in front of you right now, so your majesty is a carrier of poison, so why should you be afraid of other poisons? "


    Zhao Jing suddenly realized something, "Are you saying that the insect poison in our body is stronger than any other poison, so when the poison entered our mouths, it was instantly devoured and became useless?"


    Wei Shuge nodded, "That''s true, but whether or not it is because of that, this servant will not be able to say!"


    "Heh ¡­" If that''s really the case, does it count as a blessing in disguise? " Zhao Jing smiled bitterly, "I''ll have Imperial Physician Xiao come over later!"


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge answered, "Then ¡­ What about the prime minister outside? "


    Zhao Jing leaned on the pillar of the bed, as if he was thinking of something, "In an hour, let him in."


    "This servant understands!" Wei Shuge bowed and left. Although there was no poison in Zhao Jing''s body, but if she recovered too quickly, it would arouse suspicion. Before Imperial Hospital took out the antidote and Xiao Yuan could explain everything properly, she would have to pretend to be an emperor who had been poisoned.


    In Zhao Jing''s entire life, it seemed like he could only survive by acting.


    Wei Shuge said that Zhao Jing was still asleep and did not dare to disturb him.


    Ke Bozhao did not say anything, he just stood quietly in the courtyard with a gentle look on his face, and waited. In everyone''s eyes, Prime Minister had a high position, good personality, and never scolded him harshly. He was always a model of gentleness. The only thing that is not good is that our Prime Minister does not like women. The news had spread throughout the capital, and everyone in the palace was aware of it.


    I know, but it''s a pity!


    After approximately an hour, Wei Shuge made another trip to the Bedchamber, and only then did the emperor summon him.


    Ke Bozhao entered the Bedchamber and bowed respectfully. With a glance from the corner of his eyes, he saw Wei Shuge bowing and retreating, and the door to Bedchamber was immediately closed. There was a squeak, and the room gradually quieted down.


    This silence made people feel uncomfortable. They felt as if there was something stuck in their throats. Some words couldn''t come out no matter how hard they tried.


    In the end, it was still Zhao Jing''s low cough that caused Ke Bozhao to ponder deeply.


    "This subject kowtows for the emperor''s health ¡­" Ke Bozhao looked at her worriedly, "Are you feeling better?"


    Zhao Jing looked at him with a smile, his face still as white as ever, pale and mournful. Within the Bedchamber, doors and windows were tightly closed. No matter how nice the scenery was outside and how hot the sunlight was, it would not be able to fall into the Bedchamber. The Emperor did not light any lamps, so at this moment in time, his Bedchamber made him appear to be in a daze.


    However, Ke Bozhao felt that the darker it was, the more the little emperor''s face paled. Like jade or porcelain, it seemed as if it would shatter upon contact. She just sat there on the bed, leaning weakly against the bedpost, as if she was going to disappear at any moment.


    "I''m fine, just feeling a little uncomfortable!" Zhao Jing''s voice was hoarse, it was a little drowsy and he looked very tired, "I think Prime Minister heard about this too, so we don''t have to say anything more. The matters in the palace are governed by the Regent''s Mansion, we don''t want you to get mixed up in it. "I value you because I want you to serve the country and seek the welfare of the people. Does the prime minister understand my pains?"


    "This subject understands!" Ke Bozhao bowed, "This subject will definitely follow Your Majesty''s instructions, and properly support Your Majesty, taking care of the imperial government before the Emperor''s dragon body recovers, so as to prevent Your Majesty from being worried!"


    Zhao Jing looked at him and laughed, "Then I am relieved!" She coughed twice, "One success is like a thousand bones withering. When a person lives in this world, he should leave something behind so that his efforts in this world will not be in vain."


    "The Emperor''s words are extremely true!" Ke Bozhao took a deep breath, "The matter of Ministry of Justice has already been settled. The conspiracy of Ministry Of Rites President has already been set in stone. This subject will guard the imperial court and will not allow anyone to make a big fuss over this matter. It will hinder the stability of the imperial court. "


    Zhao Jing nodded, "We do not wish to implicate any innocent people, but we do not wish to let anyone off. But I know that fish and bear''s paw are not rare, so I am already satisfied that you can do all this for me! In addition, we cannot help but ask, is there really no objection from the Taifu Mansion side? Dongfang Weiming said that the Ministry Of Rites President and Qi Yunshan are very close, if you pull the hair on the head of a tiger, will there be any hidden dangers? "


    "Your Majesty, don''t worry. The Imperial Tutor was afraid that they would be implicated because of the matter of the Ministry Of Rites. Ke Bozhao said, "So for this matter, as long as the Regent''s Mansion does not interfere, it can end here."


    Zhao Jing retracted his gaze, "Don''t worry, with our current state, he won''t dare to act rashly."


    Ke Bozhao was a little hesitant, "Your majesty means ¡­"


    Zhao Jing looked up at him, but did not say anything. There are some things that you should know without saying. If you say them, they will become cumbersome and become true to the world. Zhao Jing was so smart, how could he so easily give his weakness to someone else? Even if it was Ke Bozhao, the relationship between them was only the result of profit! Where did it come from?


    The moment their eyes met, Ke Bozhao became absent-minded for a moment. He was a smart person, he had followed Qi Yunshan for so many years to meddle in the affairs of the empire, and was an expert at using power, but he had never seen a person as ruthless and merciless as him. The so called ruthless and merciless method was used to dealing with other people and enemies. But one day, if this happened to him, even Dongfang Weiming might not be able to do anything about it.


    The little Emperor was young and vigorous, but he had his own methods and methods!


    Ke Bozhao bowed respectfully, "This subject understands! This official will do his best to handle this matter. I will not implicate the public, and I will not let anyone hold anything back! This subject will not disappoint the Emperor''s efforts. Please rest assured, Your Majesty! "


    "I believe in you!" Zhao Jing''s voice was soft and indifferent, yet it was like a feather caressing his heart, stirring up no ripples at all.


    Ke Bozhao''s body involuntarily trembled. As she lifted her gaze, she accidentally bumped into her inky pupils. Those eyes, clean and clear, they were beautiful!

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    Zhao Jing was the emperor after all, he would not be rude to her to such an extent.


    "Oh right, did something happen when Qi Yunshan returned from the Royal Tomb?" Zhao Jing asked.


    Ke Bozhao thought for a bit. Could it be that the emperor had noticed something amiss? After returning from the Royal Tomb, Qi Yunshan did not look too right. He seemed to have let go of everything, and was sizing up the power that was about to be released.


    "Why, is it inconvenient to answer?" Zhao Jing did not understand.


    Ke Bozhao shook his head, "Reporting to the emperor, it''s not that it''s inconvenient to answer, it''s just that this subject doesn''t know how to reply."


    "Long story short then." Zhao Jing looked at him, sat up slightly, and listened attentively.


    Seeing this, Ke Bozhao sighed, and spoke slowly, "The Emperor has no idea, but ever since the Grand Tutor came back from the Royal Tomb, he lived in seclusion, and only grew flowers and grass in his backyard, looking very comfortable. Right now, the entire imperial court is guessing, that Imperial Tutor is about to be disarmed and return to the field, and is not going through with the world anymore! "


    Zhao Jing was not anxious, and only chuckled, "Don''t bother with worldly affairs? It seemed like he wanted to train his body and mind, but in this world, it was easy to enter, but hard to jump out. He had already experienced the taste of power, so how could he be willing to let go? What does the Prime Minister think? "


    Ke Bozhao seemed to have thought of something, "Your subject believes that this matter is not that simple! A storm was brewing, and the quieter it was, the more it explained the problem. The Emperor also knows that the Imperial Tutor is this subject''s teacher, and that there is also a debt of gratitude to the Emperor. However, in this world, being an official of the Courtier is a matter of being loyal to the Emperor, loyal to the Emperor! Thus, the emperor felt that this subject had no conscience, but ¡­


    "I like being a formidable person." Zhao Jing sighed, "We don''t like tough bones, but we need tough bones. I don''t like people who are ambitious, but I like to talk to smart people. Ke Bozhao, we like you a lot because we feel that you are in a hurry and you know how to change your ways. More importantly, you are good-looking! "


    Ke Bozhao was startled. Was this also a reason?


    "Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty!" Ke Bozhao bowed in gratitude.


    Zhao Jing laughed, "Don''t even bother bowing, there aren''t many people here!" He should know what she was doing. Some words were indeed unsuitable for an outsider to be present, as some people would feel awkward. Acting was something important, and there was no room for mistakes.


    "Sit down!" Zhao Jing said, "We will have a good talk with you."


    Ke Bozhao then sat on the bedside stool, looked at the pale-faced Zhao Jing who had a smile on his lips, "The Emperor has treated this official well, this subject will definitely swear loyalty to him."


    "You know that I''m like a puppet in this palace, so I don''t need to be reminded of my promise." Zhao Jing was a little disappointed, "Those empty words, I can''t hold back. Ke Bozhao, we need you to prove your loyalty to us by using your information or your answer. If I want to live forever, I can only do it like this! Do you understand? "


    Ke Bozhao nodded, "This subject understands! On the other side of the border, this official has already made some movements, but needs concrete evidence, so I hope that Your Majesty can wait. "


    "I''m not afraid of waiting. I have plenty of time to do so if I can afford it!" But we are afraid that Qi Yunshan will not be able to wait any longer. As he gets older, the swelling in the depths of his heart will only become more and more anxious. " Zhao Jing let out a long breath, "We have a feeling that Qi Yunshan still has a trump card, and that just because of Qi Rufeng''s death, he did not shift the focus of his power onto you!"


    Ke Bozhao''s gaze darkened. "Your majesty wants to know, is there a way out for Qi Yunshan? Qi Rufeng was the only son that Qi Yunshan revealed himself to, and it was absolutely impossible to hope for the empress. The empress had always been a woman, so she couldn''t place bets on Taifu Mansion! If Qi Yunshan really has a trump card, it might be related to a rumor! "


    "What rumor?" Zhao Jing asked.


    "The Taifu Mansion is a secretive secret." Ke Bozhao thought for a while, "Qi Yunshan has a concubine, but very few people have seen it. Furthermore, I heard that this concubine gave him a child. Of course, if it really is a son, then Qi Yunshan''s authority will not be transferred to this official! "


    Zhao Jing immediately sat up, because it was too sudden, he could not help but cough, "You said, you said that Qi Yunshan might have a son that has yet to appear? Son? the son of Qi Family?! "


    "Yes sir!" Ke Bozhao nodded, "No one knows the specifics. Even in the Taifu Mansion, there were very few people who knew about this matter. After Qi Rufeng died, I had also sent people to keep an eye on him, but strangely, there was no news! There was no news at all! Within the Taifu Mansion, not even a shadow of a ghost appeared. From this, it can be seen how deep Qi Yunshan has hidden his mysterious successor! "


    No news?" Zhao Jing felt that this was a huge problem! Qi Yunshan was hiding a child? In other words, a hidden heir? What''s that Qi Rufeng? Throwing a brick to a piece of jade? If it was really like that, then Qi Rufeng''s death at that time ¡­ Zhao Jing felt a chill in his heart. In Qi Yunshan''s eyes, Qi Rufeng, as his son, was only a chess piece.


    Hehe ¡­


    Zhao Jing felt that it was very, very sarcastic.


    "If Qi Yunshan loves the son born from his concubine, then what does Qi Rufeng count as?" Zhao Jing''s eyes suddenly reddened, "Isn''t Qi Rufeng his son? They are all their own kind, shouldn''t they be connected by blood? "


    Ke Bozhao frowned as he looked at Zhao Jing. Why was the emperor so excited?


    "For the sake of my throne, my mother is willing to sacrifice her life. These are blood relatives! " Zhao Jing stared at Ke Bozhao, "We have always believed that even if the people of this world were to betray you, the people who gave birth to and raised you, how can they bear to deprive you of your life like this? I believe that Mother loves me, so she is willing to die for me! Could it be that the feelings a father has for his son will never be the same as the feelings a mother has for her? "


    Ke Bozhao took a deep breath and laughed dryly, a bitter taste in his voice, "Your Majesty only knows that the empress dowager is willing to be Your Majesty''s mother to the sons of officials. But does the Emperor know what preference is? His parents'' beloved son was willing to do something profound! However, the love that my parents have for me is enough to make my flesh and blood relatives into sworn enemies! "


    Zhao Jing stared fixedly at Ke Bozhao, her eyes staring straight at him, as though she did not dare believe it, but at the same time seemed to be deep in thought. It was hard to say whether he was fond of such matters! There was no reason for some preferences. It was probably just a glance, as long as it was fated, this was the only explanation! Even among parents and relatives, there was only one destiny. Those who were not fated to be together, even if they were of the same bloodline, were to be fated to be even worse than strangers!


    "The pure heart of the Emperor carries within him the kindness of nature from the very beginning. However, the Emperor had forgotten that being naturally kind-hearted was only the beginning. After soaking in this mortal world for so long, there was no such thing as kindness. Even if there is, can you guarantee that kindness comes from nothing? Desire was not pure kindness! "Desire!" Ke Bozhao sighed, "This subject will continue to watch over this matter, if there is any news, report it to the Emperor!"


    Zhao Jing finally regained his senses and woodenly nodded his head.


    Ke Bozhao thought that the last bit of warmth in the little Emperor''s heart should be the life that the empress dowager had given him! [If the love of a parent is determined in this world, then the little emperor must have lost all his emotional support!]


    The interior of the Bedchamber was extremely quiet.


    Wei Shuge stood guard outside. Although he looked calm on the surface, he was not at ease. She took a glance at the direction of the Imperial Palace Services Office, Zhao Yuannan should have already taken over the internal affairs of the Imperial Palace Services Office by now, right?


    In two years of time, he went from Noble Heir of Prince Su Palace to an Inner Palace eunuch of the Qianyuan Hall, and finally became an Inner Palace Chief Eunuch of the Qianyuan Hall. Now that he had even sat on a Chief Eunuch of the Imperial Palace Services Office, it wasn''t easy to say it was easy. To be a good servant, he had to first disregard himself as a human being. Only in this way would he be able to serve the emperor and preserve his life! After all, he, Zhao Yuannan, was a sinful slave who was struggling at death''s door, and all of this was thanks to Dongfang Weiming!


    At this moment, Zhao Yuannan was standing in the main hall. His fingertips caressed the exquisite sandalwood chairs, from the armrest to the back of the chair. He looked at the chair, and at the many people in the palace staring at it, wishing that they could gamble their lives on it. But how easy was this position? Jiang Qingfeng had gotten sick for no reason at all, and Fu Shengquan''s unexplained death was just a sudden death in the eyes of outsiders.


    Now, this position had fallen into Zhao Yuannan''s hands.


    Chong Yuu stepped forward and bowed, "Eunuch!"


    "Are you sure you did it all?" Zhao Yuannan''s voice was heavy as he stood with his back facing her. His slender fingers slowly gripped the armrest of the chair, the veins on the back of his hand bulging slightly.


    "Don''t worry, eunuch!" Chong Yuu retracted his gaze.


    Behind her, there was a guard kneeling down. This guard was called ¡ª Sang Zhong! He was her childhood sweetheart, and the person she trusted the most. Even if all the people in the world would betray her, Sang Zhong would not either, because for her, Sang Zhong would not hesitate to risk his life.


    But Chong Yuu...


    Chong Yuu raised his head and looked at Zhao Yuannan who remained silent, a look of happiness in his eyes: "Congratulations, Eunuch.


    Zhao Yuannan sat down, his palm still rubbing the armrest of the chair. The corner of his mouth curled up into a slight smile. Gradually, the smile became increasingly wider and more insolent. In the end, it turned into a crazed laughter. This laughter was truly ear-piercing! However, only he himself knew whether it was the laughter of the victors or the release of extreme pain.


    Suddenly, the laughter stopped. Zhao Yuannan raised his head and exhaled a long breath. His eyes were closed and his brow was slightly furrowed, as if he was lost in some sort of train of thought.


    "Eunuch?" Chong Yuu shouted again.


    In the next moment, Zhao Yuannan suddenly opened his eyes, and stared straight at Chong Yuu, who was in front of him.


    Chong Yuu''s heart thumped loudly. Zhao Yuannan''s sudden change of mood made him nervous. She didn''t know what Zhao Yuannan wanted to do, she only knew that Zhao Yuannan had succeeded.


    However, she didn''t know that Sang Zhong behind her had tightened his body as he stared at her back without blinking. If Zhao Yuannan dared to silence him, Sang Zhong would definitely not stand by the side and watch.


    At this moment, Chong Yuu had already walked to the front of Zhao Yuannan, and was slowly squatting down, quietly kneeling at Zhao Yuannan''s feet. "Eunuch?"


    Zhao Yuannan''s eyes had actually become especially gentle. He bent down to look at Chong Yuu, and reached out his hand to caress her face, "You know so many secrets of this humble house, so you''re not afraid of this humble house ¡­ Kill you? " As he spoke, his hand had already reached her neck, and in the next moment, he tightened his grip.


    A suffocating feeling engulfed Chong Yuu''s entire body.

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    It was not only Chong Yuu who felt nervous, even more so, the person who stood behind Chong Yuu, Sang Zhong. Sang Zhong''s hand had already quickly grabbed onto the sword hilt beside him, as though the moment Chong Yuu cried out, Sang Zhong would not hesitate to attack.


    Who was Zhao Yuannan, even though he was clutching onto Chong Yuu''s neck, his gaze was still fixated on Sang Zhong. All these years in the palace, he had long since trained to be able to see and hear everything. He let go of the opportunity, as if he had verified his hypothesis.


    Chong Yuu collapsed onto the ground, holding onto his neck and coughing continuously, his face immediately turned extremely red. Her eyes were filled with tears as she looked at Zhao Yuannan in grief. It was unknown if her eyes were filled with gratitude or fear.


    In the next moment, Zhao Yuannan''s fingertip had already lightly lifted her exquisite lower jaw, meeting her pair of teary red eyes. He raised his eyebrows and looked at Sang Zhong, who was extremely nervous. With a cold smile, he said, "The two of you are in cahoots, how could I trust you? With this weakness in your hands, there might be a day when I will become the second Fu Shengquan. "


    "No!" "No way!" Chong Yuu shouted, "If this uncle does not want to believe Chong Yuu, Chong Yuu is willing to die, and not dirty this uncle''s hands!" Saying that, she suddenly rushed over and pulled out Sang Zhong''s sword, causing Sang Zhong to shout out in shock, and quickly held down Chong Yuu''s hand.


    "Are you crazy?" Sang Zhong shouted with both of his eyes bloodshot. Sang Zhong seemed to have realized that Zhao Yuannan was still here, and that he couldn''t go overboard. He immediately lowered his voice and said to Chong Yuu in a low voice, "Eunuch still hasn''t spoken, why are you so anxious? What do you want to die for? " He fiercely grabbed back the sword in Chong Yuu''s hands, returned it to its sheath with a bang, and respectfully kneeled in front of Zhao Yuannan, "Eunuch, this humble servant and Chong Yuu are from the same village, and this lowly subordinate can swear that this old servant vows to be loyal to Eunuch for the rest of his life, and would definitely not have any second thoughts. If I were to go against these words, I will be struck by lightning and will die a miserable death! "


    Zhao Yuannan stared at Chong Yuu, Chong Yuu''s eyes were filled with hope. He was slightly startled and suddenly thought of himself. The way he looked at Zhao Jing seemed to be the same. Because he was filled with hope, he could not help but bet all his life''s gambling on someone else. This in itself was a very sad thing, but doing it was such a happy and enjoyable thing.


    "Stand up!" Zhao Yuannan sat down again, withdrew the expression between his eyebrows and spoke indifferently, "Since you are willing to follow this one, this one will definitely not treat you unfairly. From now on, you must properly do business for me, understand? "


    "Yes sir!" Sang Zhong and Chong Yuu said at the same time.


    Zhao Yuannan exhaled a long breath, "I don''t know how other people managed to get this position, but I do know how much suffering and suffering I have endured in order to get this position." He looked at the two people in front of him coldly, "Both of you know very well that you should have a reason for what you should say and what you should do. "If you offend my taboo one day, don''t blame me for not thinking about my old friendship."


    "Understood!" Chong Yuu bowed, his throat was somewhat dry and hoarse, "I ask that Young Master is at ease."


    Zhao Yuannan caressed the armrest of his chair, his eyes cold. "Remember, not only are you guys doing things for this commoner, you''re all loyal to the Emperor. If you dare to betray your master, I will let you know what regret is. "


    "Yes sir!" Sang Zhong bowed, "As you command!"


    Zhao Yuannan laughed, his laugh was filled with killing intent. Since he was seated as the Imperial Palace Services Office Master, the first thing he needed to do was to bathe his Imperial Palace Services Office in blood. All those who were related to Fu Shengquan had to silently disappear. Of course, they could not suddenly disappear, otherwise they would attract Dongfang Weiming''s attention. They had to quietly disappear, one after another, to "get into an accident"!


    With regards to the Imperial Palace Services Office, it could be considered as over, because there were no traces of Nangong Zui, and even if Dongfang Weiming and Qi Yunshan wanted to investigate, they would not be able to find out. This Fu Shengquan was not a good person to begin with, so by doing this, Nangong Zui did not feel guilty at all. To the emperor, it was like adding wings to a tiger by eliminating Fu Shengquan and inserting Zhao Yuannan into his Imperial Palace Services Office!


    But to Wei Shuge, she felt the most fortunate thing was that Zhao Jing was fine. In this battle, Zhao Yuannan''s success was obtained in exchange for Zhao Jing''s life. Think about it, if Dongfang Weiming had given up at that time, what would happen to him? In a situation where Zhao Jing didn''t know that the parasite could be used to detoxify poisons, Zhao Jing ¡­


    The consequences would be unimaginable!


    Luckily, Zhao Jing was safe and sound right now, if not Wei Shuge felt that he would never be able to forgive himself in his entire life.


    Exiting the palace, Wei Shuge made a trip to the Red Drunken Flower.


    He absolutely did not expect that Wei Shuge would personally come over, "Siyun, close the door quickly!"


    "No need!" Wei Shuge looked outside the window, "If the shop on the street were to suddenly close, then it must be the owner''s business, which would inevitably arouse suspicion. Find a quiet place and say that it''s a conversation! "


    "Alright!" Jing Hong led Wei Shuge to his room, where Siyun was waiting outside, in the first floor''s main hall, business was still going on.


    "Palace Lord, why have you come personally?"


    "I''m still worried!" Wei Shuge sat down, his face looking gloomy, "Right now the situation in the palace has stabilized, so I came out to see you, you!" She paused, hesitating.


    Of course, Jing Hong understood what Wei Shuge meant, "Palace Lord must be here for the young envoy?"


    Wei Shuge took a sip of tea and replied softly, "He ¡­ Are there any movements? "


    "Palace Lord knows too that we are no match for the few of you who have high martial arts skills. So we don''t know what the envoy is doing or where he is right now. If you don''t follow us, you will be the Amitabha! " Jing Hong sighed.


    Wei Shuge put down the cup in his hand, "I hope he is not nearby, if not we will have to fight!" In truth, what she wanted to say was that if Ye Qing dared to betray the Demon Palace, he would be killed without mercy. However, Ye Qing was his master''s only son after all.


    "Palace Lord." Jing Hong lowered his voice, and sat beside Wei Shuge, "Jing Hong, could you ask one more question?"


    "Go ahead!" Wei Shuge retracted his gaze.


    "If Young Envoy really has ill intentions, then what about the Palace Lord?" Jing Hong asked seriously.


    Wei Shuge laughed bitterly and did not answer.


    "Palace Lord, you must know that the young envoy of the Li Palace has been living a life or death unknown. No one knows what he has been doing outside these past few years. Perhaps, there is another sect that we do not know about. If he recklessly trusted the young envoy and let him betray him, all of his brothers and sisters in the capital would be in great trouble. Palace Lord, Jing Hong is worried ¡­ " After Jing Hong voiced his concerns, he heaved a sigh of relief.


    However, what he was worried about was not only Jinghong, but also Wei Shuge.


    "Before I find out the truth, I don''t want to kill another person by mistake. Envoy Wu Luan is my master. If I accidentally hurt her son, I will never be able to repay this debt." Wei Shuge got up, "He will not let you go so easily. I have already sent a message to the main altar, informing Senior Envoy Wu Luan that she has arranged all the important matters of the palace. Even if they do not come, they will at least give me an answer! "


    "Yes sir!" Jing Hong nodded.


    "Right now, the most important thing is to find out where Ye Qing is currently staying." Wei Shuge sighed, "When you find out the truth, tell me immediately. In the capital, there might not be a person who can match up to him. After all these years, his martial arts are even more profound and unfathomable. None of you are his match. "


    "This lowly subordinate understands!" Jing Hong nodded.


    "Oh right, the Emperor is very satisfied with the matter regarding Nangong Zui!" Wei Shuge changed the topic, "Jing Hong, you did well!"


    However, Jing Hong''s face suddenly turned red, "It''s fortunate that Nangong Zui is sensible, otherwise, we might not be able to negotiate this deal properly." Then he continued, "Of course, it was also because the Palace Lord and the Emperor plotted well that this matter could be considered settled!"


    "Why are you blushing?" Wei Shuge raised his brows, "Jinghong, you aren''t acting for real, are you?


    "Jing Hong is like a duckweed, and is from a brothel. How could he have such good fortune?" "Although Nangong Zui is drunk all day, and drunk, he is indeed a man of honor. He would not take advantage of someone when they are in danger. I admired him, but not to the point of being tempted. Palace Lord, don''t make fun of me, otherwise, in the upcoming days of awkwardness, you would have to blame Palace Lord for this! "


    Wei Shuge chuckled, "You sure know how to shirk responsibility. Forget it, you decide your own matters! However, it''s not your fault for being born in a brothel. Don''t blame yourself for it, and don''t belittle yourself. "The more a hero slaughters the dog, the more honor the hero will bring. It''s fine if a man can accept it, but if he can''t, then we have to be upright and not lower ourselves to the man."


    "Yes sir!" Jing Hong nodded with a smile.


    Suddenly, Wei Shuge''s face tightened as he looked up at the ceiling coldly. She signaled Fleeting Time to speak as she quickly dashed out of the window.


    Wei Shuge''s speed was naturally extremely fast, and even Ye Qing had to be cautious, not necessarily being able to accurately keep up with her. So under the current situation, she would definitely not dare to return to the palace. If she were to make a move in the palace and affect Zhao Jing, it would truly be hard for her to explain herself. Wei Shuge rushed out of the city, and the people behind him chased closely behind like the wind. Wei Shuge followed in the forest all the way out of the city, before leaping and landing on the treetops, disappearing into the shadows.


    This happened in the blink of an eye. The speed at which this happened was so fast that no ordinary person would be able to notice it.


    It was very quiet, as if nothing had happened. As the wind blew through the treetops, it was strangely tranquil, causing people to feel uneasy.


    Wei Shuge looked around quickly with his sharp eyes. Other than the sound of the wind, he didn''t hear anything else. She was certain that that person had indeed followed her here. However, she did not know where he was right now. The forest was dense, and it was too easy to hide a person. To find a person, it was very difficult to rely on one''s naked eyes. So now, he could only rely on Wei Shuge''s own sharp senses to search for traces of this person.


    Suddenly, a gust of cold wind attacked them from behind.


    Wei Shuge was dumbstruck, he quickly turned around, and without thinking too much, he threw out a palm attack. His body was as light as a swallow, and he quickly retreated to another tree with the help of the palm power. At that moment, she finally saw the person hiding in the shadows of the trees.


    His pupils abruptly constricted.

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    After so many years had passed, this face once again appeared in front of Wei Shuge, but he didn''t know if it was due to astonishment or fear. Probably, the fear was greater than the surprise! There were too many things between her and him, many layers of slaughter.


    The moment Wei Shuge made his move, Ye Qing naturally made his move as well.


    The wind from his palm collided with a loud bang. After the wind blew by, both of them were forced back by each other''s force, and each of them landed firmly on the ground. In the instant they looked at each other, it was already true that they were enemies.


    "Ye Qing!" Wei Shuge said coldly, "Have you made enough trouble? Previously at the main hall, but now here, do you still want to fight? "


    "Whenever I defeat you, I will stop!" Ye Qing stared at her without blinking, his gaze burning with passion, staring straight at the person in front of him. After so many years of not seeing her, Wei Shuge was no longer the young lady whose face was covered in blood and had been bullied by others. Right now, she was in charge of the Demon Palace, and her martial arts were high as well. No one dared to bully her!


    "Come to think of it, you and I are from the same sect. Why do you need to act like this?" Wei Shuge stood there, and he didn''t want to look at him any further, "Ye Qing, are the results of the fight between fellow disciples something that you want to see?"


    "I don''t want to be crippled by a fellow disciple, I just want to defeat you!" Ye Qing stared at her with a peculiar glint in his eyes, "All these years, I travelled through the great river and the north. I only wanted to learn how to counter the Devil Palace''s martial arts. Palace Lord wants to give it a try? "


    "Ye Qing!" Wei Shuge bellowed, his entire body was filled with killing intent, "Don''t force me to take action, I don''t want to make this envoy sad!"


    "It''s not certain who will live and who will die!" Ye Qing said, "If I can defeat you, can I become the master of this Demon Palace? From now on, everything in the Demon Palace must be listened to by me? "


    Wei Shuge suddenly realized that Ye Qing was after the Demon Palace! The entire Demon Palace?


    "Ye Qing, if you want the Demon Palace, that depends on whether you have the ability or not!" Wei Shuge suddenly narrowed his dangerous eyes and quickly attacked.


    In the forest, the two of them fought bitterly. Only, Ye Qing did not expect that Wei Shuge''s martial arts skills had improved greatly over the years, and each move was especially used to restrain his martial arts.


    Wei Shuge threw a palm out, and ruthlessly slapped Ye Qing''s shoulder.


    Ye Qing really did not expect such a result, and immediately felt hot blood rushing up his throat. He flicked his sleeves and quickly left. Because he knew very well that once Wei Shuge attacked, he would never be able to stop. So at this very moment, if Ye Qing wanted to live, he had to run! As long as they ran out of Wei Shuge''s line of sight, on account of the fact that there was no noble envoy, she would not chase them down!


    This was indeed the case. Once Ye Qing left, he withdrew his palm and did not pursue relentlessly. Wei Shuge was not a heartless person.


    "Ye Qing, if you dare to harm the Demon Palace, don''t blame me for not remembering our old friendship." Wei Shuge sighed. She could not leave the palace for too long, in case anything happened to the palace, Zhao Jing would not be able to find her, so she had to return now!


    Ye Qing... Ye Qing!


    Wei Shuge had safely returned to the Imperial Palace, so he was not that lucky. The moment he stepped through the back door of the Nangong Mansion, Ye Qing spat a mouthful of blood on the ground and his body fiercely swayed twice.


    "Yo, yo, yo. Is this eating and not wiping your mouth?" Nangong Zui crossed his arms across his chest, and stood under the eaves as he spoke coldly, "Ye Qing, oh Ye Qing, did the food in my Nangong Mansion kitchen taste too good, so I threw up?"


    Ye Qing wiped away the blood from the corner of his mouth, "Aren''t you afraid that I''ll go berserk and kill you?"


    "If you have the ability, you don''t have to come back!" Nangong Zui drank a mouthful of wine and walked two steps forward, "Ye Qing, the only people who can hurt you are the people from the Demon Palace! If one''s martial arts was above yours, then who else in the capital could be an expert from the Demon Palace? Do you want me to help you investigate? Maybe I can help you take revenge! "


    Ye Qing said coldly, "Regarding our Demon Palace, there is no need for outsiders to meddle. Nangong Zui, I am serious this time, the matters concerning the Demon Palace are getting more and more complicated, and not just anyone can question about it! "


    "Looking at your character, I''m afraid you have already become the number one traitor of the Devil''s Palace, right?" Nangong Zui laughed and was especially proud of himself, "Ye Qing, there are some things that cannot be hidden from the eyes of Four-direction Sect!"


    Ye Qing''s expression sank. "What do you know?"


    "The Demon Palace is currently serving the Emperor. If anything happens to the Demon Palace, the Emperor will be affected. Do you understand what I''m saying?" Nangong Zui''s gaze turned heavy as he stared coldly at the heavily injured Ye Qing in front of him.


    Ye Qing''s mind spun, and he understood what he meant. Sighing, Ye Qing stood on the spot and laughed bitterly twice, "I forgot, you are a loyal monarch and a patriot! Don''t worry, I only want the Magic Palace. As for who I swear my loyalty to, it won''t change because the Magic Palace changed its master! If I really have any ill intentions, then I won''t appear within the Nangong Mansion! "


    "You want the Demon Palace?" Nangong Zui frowned slightly, "Does Jing Hong know?"


    "She''s just a protector, so she''s not qualified to know so much!" Ye Qing withdrew his gaze, covered up his wound that was in unbearable pain, and walked towards his room.


    Nangong Zui stood behind him, "But if you want the Demon Palace, Jing Hong and the others to protect the old master, what are you going to do? Kill them all? After the Blood Transformation, the Demon Palace was probably no longer the same as it used to be. However, you and I are friends after all. How could I bear to see you killed by the master of the Demon Palace? Ye Qing, this fight can be avoided! Just take it that you haven''t discovered it before, but don''t calmly stay in the Nangong Mansion. I guarantee that the people of the Devil Palace won''t make a move against you within the Nangong Mansion! "


    "Master Nangong!" Ye Qing slowly turned around with an indescribable emotion on his face. His gaze was somewhat strange, and he couldn''t say what that feeling was. He vaguely felt that it was a bit difficult, "I want the Demon Palace, I have to win! You won''t understand what I''m trying to do, but I know what I want. Aside from the Palace Lord and Emissaries, no one can harm me in the slightest. Even if all those trash enter the Nangong Mansion, I am not afraid of them at all. "


    "Didn''t you say that you''d already given up on being number one in the world?" Nangong Zui asked.


    Ye Qing shook his head, "I don''t care about the number one in the world at all!" His smile was warm.


    Nangong Zui suddenly froze. He really rarely saw Ye Qing smile, especially this kind of smile. From the moment they met, Ye Qing had always been cold and aloof. He hid in the shadows, and did not allow anyone to easily approach him. He was like an armored warrior, not moving even in the face of death. But now, Nangong Zui suddenly felt that Ye Qing had some flesh and blood.


    It was hard to tell where this flesh came from!


    The moment the door closed, Ye Qing''s body slowly slid to the ground. A sweet and fishy taste gushed out from his throat and slowly spread into his mouth. He leaned against the door weakly, staring at a lantern hanging in the corner of the bed. The lanterns were very old, and their colours had faded. However, seeing that they were still in good condition, the candles within were only half-burnt and could no longer bear to burn them out.


    Blood from the corner of his mouth dripped onto his clothes. Ye Qing suddenly laughed, laughed extremely hard. He gently stroked the wound on his shoulder blade.


    Inside the Taifu Mansion, Qi Yunshan accidentally cut the scissors to his fingertip, causing the puckering on his face to become even tighter.


    "Tutor?" The gatekeeper hurriedly sent someone to get the medicine box.


    "I''m fine!" Qi Yunshan sighed, and glanced at the garden that he had taken care of, "If she could see, she would be very happy. Unfortunately, he couldn''t see! She can''t see me, but I can still see her all the time. Is this a punishment? In the past, why was he so willful? For an outsider, we don''t even want our home. "


    After saying that, he sighed again. Looking at the blood on his fingertips, he felt helpless. He looked just like a helpless, lonely old man facing an empty courtyard, thinking about old people!


    "How are things now?" Qi Yunshan turned his head and asked.


    The medicine box had already been brought over, and the gatekeeper quickly helped Qi Yunshan to bandage it up. "Tutor, please be at ease.


    Qi Yunshan scoffed, "Is it them?"


    "Yes sir!" "Along the way, I''ve asked around, it''s those people from Phoenix City. I heard that the leader has a mole on the back of his hand, which is most likely vice general Ao Guanglin! But whether it is or not, we have yet to obtain the portrait, so we do not dare to make any claims! "


    "Ao Guanglin? That is the strongest vice general under Zhong Changtian''s control. To be able to make Zhong Changtian send out all of his trusted aides and even find the capital city. Qi Yunshan looked at the mottled blood on the gauze, and narrowed his eyes, "Zhong Changtian''s tiger has long since become a spirit. However, he was still a tiger even after becoming a spirit master, so he was still as stubborn as ever when it came to matters. Letting your trusted aide come to the capital is just to give you the chance to use him? "


    "If you are not summoned to the capital, you will be punished by the death of an accomplice who rebelled against you!"


    Qi Yunshan let out a long breath, "If Phoenix City wants to rebel, it''s not just a day or two. It was just that his reputation did not make sense. He was afraid that even if he sat on the throne, he would not be able to get a hold of himself! Zhong Changtian was a man of his words. He acted decisively and dared to do anything, but he was used to being afraid of two things. The first was his son, the second was the entire world! There is no meaning in having one person in the world. "


    "What the honored tutor says is the truth. What should we do now then?" The guard frowned, "If Noble Heir is really in the capital, it would be impossible to hide himself so well. Someone must be helping us out from behind! In all of the capital, most likely only the Regent would have the guts to do so. From what Prime Minister has said, it was Regent who secretly sent the person back to the Phoenix City when they were still in Jiangbei, so it can be considered as him giving a huge favor to Zhong Changtian. "


    Qi Yunshan glanced at the return guard, then raised his injured finger and pointed in a direction. "That ¡­ Since there might be an expert looking around, then let''s just find someone who can fight them, understand? "


    "Is Imperial Tutor feasible? Going out just like that? If someone were to see it, what should I do? "


    It depends on his own ability!" This capital is a place where the fittest survive. If he does not even have that bit of ability, how can he be entrusted with such an important task in the future? " Qi Yunshan snorted lightly and sat down leisurely. Whether it is a mule or a horse, we must take it out for a walk. Otherwise, how can we know whether it is a mule or a horse? He had to know if what he was holding in his hand was real or not!


    In the darkness, a shadow floated, and a low voice sounded: "Noble Heir of Prince Yu ¡ª Zhong Fu?"


    "Yes, he is in the capital right now. Your Eminence, do you know what to do?"


    "If he died in the capital, even if the little Emperor had nine lives, it wouldn''t be enough!" As the voice faded, the black figure leaped out, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.


    Defender sneered, "Noble Heir? "Heh ¡­"

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    Zhong Fu did not know what was going on, but he felt that something was off. But he couldn''t pinpoint where was wrong, he could only faintly feel that something was wrong, as though something was about to happen.


    "What happened to Noble Heir?" He carried a pot of dumplings and said, "Noble Heir, quickly try it. It''s the dumpling we wrapped earlier in the morning."


    Zhong Fu sat down, "This young master feels that something is amiss." Clenching his chopsticks, Zhong Fu frowned, "Along the way, there haven''t been any movements from the higher ups recently, is there anything big that has happened?"


    "No, no!" How could he dare to say half a sentence? The young master had already instructed him not to tell the Noble Heir anything, otherwise, according to the temper of the Noble Heir, if he knew that the Little Emperor had almost been poisoned, he would probably explode. "What''s wrong? Noble Heir is too carefree, why are you looking for trouble?"


    "Bah!" Zhong Fu spat, "You''re the one who is looking for trouble! Am I such a person? "It''s just that I''ve been too relaxed recently. I don''t have any peace of mind at all!"


    "Isn''t your leisure good?" Do you want a strong wind and heavy rain? Aiyo, you better not think about it. If it really is a strong wind and heavy rain, I''m afraid that you will be blown away by the wind and rain. Noble Heir, you better not cause trouble for our young master! Just as the matter of the Ministry Of Rites had fallen, the ancestors started to find trouble with my young master, didn''t you see that my young master is not at home all day? "


    Zhong Fu took a bite of the dumpling, and looked at the way things were going, "Your Young Noble does not live at home, why are you hiding at home? As a slave, you can''t be under close protection? "


    The way Ye Zi laughed, "Isn''t this the end of the year? There are a lot of things to do at home, and there''s no one to manage it. I have to work at home!" I can''t understand anything about Ministry of Justice at all, so the Young Noble sent me back! "If I hadn''t come back, you might not have been able to eat these hot dumplings!"


    "What you say makes sense?" Zhong Fu still felt flustered, "Are you sure there''s nothing wrong?"


    "It''s fine, it''s fine. What can it be? "With the Prime Minister overseeing the court and the Imperial Tutor taking care of the food, what else can happen?" The way was simple. After thinking about it, he decided to leave. Noble Heir was not a good person, he would rather not see through this.


    As Zhong Fu crossed his legs and slipped away along the way, he vaguely felt that something was up. It was strange to say that ever since he had returned to the capital, he had become deaf and mute. Could it be ¡­ Behind him, someone had swept everything clean?


    Thinking about this, Zhong Fu suddenly stood up, and the dumpling bowl on the table almost overturned. If so, does that mean he''s always been under surveillance? If that was the case, then it was truly terrifying. However, he was completely oblivious within the cage.


    "Damn it!" Zhong Fu clenched his teeth, "Road, get the hell back here!"


    The path ahead was not too far away. Upon hearing this sound, a head popped out from behind a distant pillar. "What for?"


    "Get the hell back here!" Zhong Fu carried a dumpling bowl and sat in the corridor, "Tell me honestly, why did your master keep you in the mansion and not make you follow him closely? You stayed behind to protect me, didn''t you? "


    "Yo yo, Noble Heir said these words. Do you think I''m such a bored person?" "The weather is so good. I have to go and get some blankets."


    "Halt!" Zhong Fu finished the last dumpling, and casually smashed the chopsticks onto the ground.


    With a bang, he was so shocked that he started stamping his feet on the ground. "Aiyo, my Noble Heir! These were all bought with silver, how can they ¡­"


    "Will you tell me?" Zhong Fu rolled his eyes, "My heart is in turmoil, there''s definitely something wrong."


    "It''s really nothing!" "Then I can''t possibly come up with something for you to do, can I?"


    "The emperor''s injuries have healed?" Zhong Fu asked.


    "Didn''t you see that no one on the street dares to mention it? Then I won''t leave my home until I pass through the gates. Who knows if the emperor''s injuries have healed? It''s not like I''m a bug in the emperor''s stomach. The imperial palace is heavily guarded, and our young master is not clear about this. As for my small fry, I am even less clear about it! " He sighed, "Noble Heir, you better not look for trouble. In the end, you won''t be satisfied."


    Zhong Fu snorted twice, "I''ve never seen you speak so much. You act sloppy the moment you talk about the emperor?" He really did not know about Zhao Jing being poisoned, otherwise he would have rushed out of the palace on his horses long ago.


    With the experience from the previous time, this time, he didn''t dare to say anything. After all, you can''t knock Noble Heir unconscious again, right? Last time, he had scared the crap out of everyone. If he did it again, he would have to report to the hall of Yama Minamiya in advance!


    "You won''t tell me, right?" Zhong Fu pursed his lips, and started walking out with large strides.


    "Noble Heir?" He was getting impatient.


    He had managed to hide it from her with great difficulty, why was Noble Heir so abnormal today? Did he take the wrong medicine? If the Young Master knew what happened to the Noble Heir, wouldn''t the Young Master eat him? Along the way, he hurriedly followed Zhong Fu outside, "Noble Heir, there''s really nothing important, please don''t ¡­"


    In the next moment, both of them froze on the spot.


    Just as he was about to speak on the way, Zhong Fu, who was extremely arrogant a moment ago, suddenly pulled him in front of him. Zhong Fu''s voice trembled as he said, "You block the way, I''ll go first!"


    Zhong Fu was about to rush inside when he suddenly heard the salutations of the passersby, "Your Highness!"


    They were looking for the Noble Heir! Whether he was an enemy or a friend, it was still unclear! He immediately shouted, "Who are you people? If you know what''s good for you, quickly scram. Otherwise, don''t blame me for being impolite! "


    "The Prince has an order, to ask Noble Heir to come with us! If Noble Heir doesn''t agree, we''ll have to tie him up and return him to the Phoenix City as well! " The one who came was Ao Guanglin, the most trusted subordinate of the City Lord of Phoenix City, Zhong Changtian. "Noble Heir, please don''t make things difficult for this subordinate."


    In fact, Zhong Fu also knew that since they had come, he would definitely not be able to escape. The duty of a soldier was to obey. No one could disobey the orders of their Phoenix City.


    Zhong Fu stood at the same place, and laughed bitterly as he looked at the sky, the sky blue with Phoenix City, was not as beautiful as the sky outside. Where there was no freedom, even the air was repulsive.


    "Noble Heir!" Ao Guanglin called out softly, "Please!" Not far away, a carriage was parked.


    "I won''t go back, if you force me to do so, then I will run a little further, and at that time, Royal Father will never see me again!" Zhong Fu clenched his teeth, "All of you get lost, get lost, don''t let me see you again!"


    "Noble Heir!" Ao Guanglin immediately stepped forward.


    "Noble Heir isn''t willing to go back, so please don''t push us too far. Wait for our advice, Noble Heir will go back once he has thought it through!"


    "Today, Noble Heir must leave!" Ao Guanglin waved his hand, and the soldiers dressed as pedestrians immediately came forward.


    "You dare!" Zhong Fu said coldly, "Whoever dares to touch me will see if I don''t kill them when we return to the Phoenix City!" However, if they did not complete their mission, they would not be able to return to the Phoenix City. Even if they returned to the Phoenix City, with orders like mountains, there was only death waiting for them.


    Therefore, these soldiers would not listen to Zhong Fu''s orders, they only listened to his commands.


    Seeing that the crowd was rushing forward, his face darkened, "Noble Heir, go in first, I''ll block them!"


    "I''ll leave it to you!" Zhong Fu ran.


    "Capture the Noble Heir!" With Ao Guanglin''s order, everyone rushed forward.


    His hand and foot skills were not weak, but with two fists unable to contend with four hands, Ao Guanglin turned and headed towards the back door.


    Separated by a wall, Zhou Zhiji bowed to Dongfang Weiming who had his hands behind his back, "Master, aren''t you going to help?"


    "It''s already a help to stop them from getting discovered!" The people under his command were not people he could use easily even if he wanted to. Once he arrived in the capital, he had to understand the difficulty of moving around in the capital. If everything goes smoothly, Zhong Changtian would inevitably think that the capital is a good place, and that everything can be done as he pleases! " Dongfang Weiming said in an indifferent tone.


    Zhou Zhiji nodded, "What this lord says is extremely correct! Just with the little servant by Wen Yuye''s side, it will be impossible to stop Vice General Ao. "


    "Do you really think that Wen Yuye dares to stop us? If Qi Yunshan or his men came, this little servant would be the one reporting the news. But now that someone from the Phoenix City has arrived, how could this little servant dare to stop them, I am just putting on an act! " Dongfang Weiming scoffed, "Wen Yuye is an intelligent person, he will not take any action if it''s soft. He will only accept death.


    Saying that, Dongfang Weiming sighed: "It''s such a pity!"


    The truth was as Dongfang Weiming had predicted, Wen Yuye had already instructed him that if the Phoenix City people were to come, he could only pretend to block them, but he definitely could not do anything to stop them. To Zhong Fu, returning to the Phoenix City was the safest choice. Wen Yuye also knew that Zhong Changtian would not do anything to him. After all, Zhong Changtian only had this one son.


    He sighed and watched as everyone ran towards the back door. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, "Noble Heir, I have done my best to help you. I can only help you until here. Go back to the Phoenix City, or else my Young Master will be in constant fear. "


    With that, he turned around and headed back to his residence.


    But just then, Ao Guanglin''s cold voice could be heard: "Noble Heir!" This voice was filled with anger and fear. It sounded especially strange.


    He had to run home and run to the back door.


    Dongfang Weiming and Zhou Zhiji naturally heard the voice too, and their expressions became cold, "Go take a look!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiji leaped up and quickly jumped over the wall.


    No one would have thought that a man in black would appear in the middle of the road! The people from the Regent''s Mansion had obviously blocked everyone''s path, so why would there still be black-clothed people appearing? Not only did he appear, he was also filled with killing intent.


    Zhong Fu had never imagined that the sword that pierced his chest did not feel any pain, but only fear. That black-clothed masked man''s eyes were filled with a murderous intent, with a ruthlessness that he had never seen before. It caused one''s heart to tremble upon seeing it. When he pulled the sword out, blood splashed onto Zhong Fu''s face. He never knew, that blood could boil to this extent. Just the burning sensation on his skin made him feel very uncomfortable.


    In his line of sight, Ao Guanglin''s scarlet eyes and the sounds of noise beside his ears rose and fell.


    Zhong Fu laid down heavily in a pool of blood. His mind was blank, with only his heavy breathing remaining. The only thing worth celebrating was that he finally received the news, as if he was waiting for this strike today.


    Little Mute, am I going to die here?


    Little Emperor, did you hear that?

 C204

    Zhao Jing''s nightmare had just awoken, and his forehead was covered in fine beads of cold sweat. In his dream, he saw his mother die. She had once been young and ignorant, but now, she would regret it for the rest of her life. It was a regret that she would never be able to make up for in her entire life.


    "Your Majesty? What happened to the emperor? Did you have a nightmare? " Wei Shuge lifted Zhao Jing up in a hurry and poured him a cup of water to give to him. The two of them stared at Zhao Jing, afraid that he would make a mistake.


    Zhao Yuannan worriedly looked at Zhao Jing who was drinking, "Could there be a problem with the Imperial Hospital''s antidote?"


    The Gu in her body could be used to cure the poison, but she had not told Zhao Yuannan, only Wei Shuge knew about it! Compared to Zhao Yuannan, Zhao Jing believed in him more. In Wei Shuge''s eyes, Zhao Jing did not see any desire, but Zhao Yuannan was different. No matter what time, the hatred in Zhao Yuannan''s heart was enough for him to do something that exceeded reason. As a result, there were many times where Zhao Jing did not dare to easily tell Zhao Yuannan the truth, in case someone took advantage of him.


    There was no room for mistakes on this path.


    "There shouldn''t be a problem with the antidote. It was the poison that Regent found in the murderer''s room, an antidote that was refined using the hands of all the imperial doctors in Imperial Hospital. If there''s any problem with the antidote, then all of the imperial physicians from Imperial Hospital will be punished, so they will not dare be rash! " Wei Shuge helped Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Yuannan nodded his head, "That''s true, if there is a problem with the antidote, then our Imperial Hospital will not escape our grasp." Thinking for a moment, he continued, "Your Majesty must be too tired, so I guess that''s all! Your Majesty, there have been a lot of things that have happened recently. There''s still a long road ahead, and I have to eat my fill. I can''t be impatient! "


    Zhao Jing laughed in return, and handed over the cup in his hand. She let out a long breath, feeling a little choked up in her heart, "It''s not that I want to overthink things, it''s just that I suddenly feel a little bored!"


    The sound of the storm came from outside as Zhao Jing frowned slightly.


    Wei Shuge quickly went to close the window, "It''s raining!" The wind and the rain were not weak, causing the flowers, plants, and trees outside the window to sway wildly, and leaves to fall onto the ground. Closing the window, Wei Shuge remembered that when Ye Qing left, it was also on such a rainy day. As expected, a rainy day was very suitable for him to let his imagination run wild, so Wei Shuge did not like it.


    The heavy rain lapped against the window, creating "pa pa pa" sounds. It caused people to feel a wave of annoyance.


    Zhao Jing was no longer asleep, he was quietly sitting inside his Imperial Study, staring at the yellow scroll in his hand without even looking at it. It was almost dusk, and dinner would be served soon. The days of rain and wind made him feel clammy.


    Wei Shuge took the Lotus Nut Tea and walked forward, "Your majesty, drink some water to calm your heart, your servant can see that your mind is unsettled, and appears to be..."


    Before he even finished speaking, Zhao Yuannan was already rolling and crawling into the room. He tripped on the doorstep and fell to the ground. When he raised his head, his face was covered with tears and his face was as pale as paper. He looked terrified.


    "What''s going on?" Wei Shuge hastily held Zhao Yuannan up.


    "Your majesty, your majesty. Something big has happened, something big has happened!"


    Wei Shuge immediately closed the Imperial Study door, and his heart became heavy.


    "The Noble Heir has been found, and is also severely injured. This is a mystery of life and death!" Zhao Yuannan''s entire body was drenched, he could not tell whether it was tears or rain, only that his voice was trembling slightly, obviously he was extremely afraid.


    "What did you say?" Zhao Jing was overwhelmed with shock. In an instant, he felt a surge of hot blood rushing to his head.


    Zhao Yuannan wiped the water off his face. "Your Majesty, Noble Heir is severely injured, I''m afraid ¡­ He was afraid ¡­ It''s almost over! "


    Zhao Jing''s face turned white, he walked out of the Imperial Study, "Where are you now?"


    "He''s currently being sent to the palace''s Imperial Hospital, just waiting for the imperial physician ¡­ An amazing hand returns to Spring! " Zhao Yuannan quickly chased after him.


    The cold wind and the rain were very cold on his face. Zhao Jing couldn''t help but shiver, covering his lips as he violently coughed. She coughed so hard that all she could do was to hold onto the pillar as she panted frantically.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge became anxious, "Please take care of yourself, I am afraid you will catch a cold after eating the wind. Your majesty, look carefully at the dragon''s body! "


    Zhao Jing squinted as he looked at the rain and wind outside the eaves, "Let''s go to the Imperial Hospital!"


    If Cui Nanshan was currently in Imperial Hospital, then there would be no need to worry. With Cui Nanshan''s medical skills, he could definitely ensure Zhong Fu''s death, but it was hard to say what would happen now. At the time, Zhou Zhiji was too late. When Zhou Zhiji arrived, he was fighting with the man but he was obviously not a match. The other party''s martial arts were very strange. Almost all the soldiers Ao Guanglin brought along were knocked down, their eyes filled with blood.


    The other party''s attack was fast, accurate and ruthless. The road had already sealed Zhong Fu''s wound, but fresh blood still flowed out from it, continuously seeping out from the gaps between his fingers. Even the passersby panicked. Other than shouting "save me", they really didn''t know what to say.


    Zhou Zhiji was pushed aside by the person''s palm. Seeing that the other party was about to attack Zhong Fu''s throat again, Zhou Zhiji did not care about anything else as he crazily rushed forward. If the sword really stabbed down again, Zhong Fu would definitely die. If Zhong Fu died in the capital, Zhong Changtian would definitely rebel and turn the entire Da Xia Kingdom into a mess. Therefore, Zhou Zhiji would rather die than let Zhong Fu suffer another blow.


    However, just as Zhou Zhiji was certain that he would die, that sword strike seemed slow. When he turned back again, he found Dongfang Weiming standing there coldly.


    Outsiders rarely saw Dongfang Weiming make a move, and those that did, did not have much of a good ending, or at least, were close to death. Zhou Zhiji had followed Dongfang Weiming for so many years, yet they hardly ever saw him make a move. But this time, Dongfang Weiming finally made a move for the sake of the Da Xia Empire''s new land.


    The other party had obviously not expected Dongfang Weiming''s martial arts to be so profound.


    Victory or defeat lay in that one and half moves when experts fought. It was obvious when one looked around. If there was no decisive battle, the assassin naturally wouldn''t dare to stay any longer. If he stayed, he would only reveal his identity, and he would be in danger of being captured.


    In fact, Dongfang Weiming was not completely sure that he could catch him. This person''s martial arts was extraordinarily high, and his movements were exceptionally strange. It didn''t seem like the martial arts path of the Central Plains, but rather ¡­


    Just as Dongfang Weiming was hesitating, the black clothed man leapt out, taking the chance to disappear as the rain fell.


    "Thank you, Regent!" Ao Guanglin''s mouth was filled with blood, he was naturally heavily injured, and even when he stood up, he was swaying unsteadily. He stumbled and threw himself in front of Zhong Fu, causing Ao Guanglin''s entire body to tremble, "Noble Heir? Noble Heir! Your Highness! "


    "Master?" Zhou Zhiji panicked.


    "Your injuries are too severe, send me back to Imperial Hospital!" Dongfang Weiming decisively shouted coldly.


    Ao Guanglin was stunned, "Enter the palace? "No way!"


    "Do I want him dead or alive?" Dongfang Weiming squinted his dangerous eyes, the killing intent around him still lingering.


    In the end, Ao Guanglin had released them. Only if Noble Heir was alive could they live. Otherwise, if anything happens to the Noble Heir, they won''t be able to live! Although entering the palace was equivalent to exposing himself, the person in front of him was a Regent. Even if his identity was exposed, Dongfang Weiming would definitely have the ability to make a full circle around him.


    Thinking about it till this point, Ao Guanglin only had one request, "This general must follow His Highness!"


    "As you wish!" Dongfang Weiming turned around with a flick of his sleeve.


    The most troublesome thing was Zhong Fu''s identity, so the others were not important at all. At present, there was still a question of whether he could keep Zhong Fu alive! Without Cui Nanshan''s Imperial Hospital, would he still be able to save lives?


    Zhong Fu''s arrival caused the entire Imperial Hospital to become chaotic. Although no one mentioned Zhong Fu''s identity, the fact that the Regent himself had sent someone over was still a bloody mess. It could be seen that this person''s identity was extraordinary. The bloodstained general had even said that if this person was not saved, the entire Imperial Hospital would accompany him in death! These words were not something that an ordinary person could say. Thus, the crowd was even more certain that this matter was not trivial.


    Seeing Zhong Fu''s injury, Xiao Yuan was also shocked. A wound like this could really be described as a narrow escape. He immediately had his men inform the Qianyuan Hall, and that was how Zhao Yuannan came to report while crying.


    Zhong Fu''s blood had already dyed all of his clothes completely red. It took a lot of effort to cut it open with scissors. Waiting for everyone to wash Zhong Fu''s wounds, they were all so scared that their faces had turned white. Inside the Imperial Hospital, a large group of people kneeled down, but they were helpless.


    The wound was right on his heart, penetrating through his heart. Even the deities of the Great Firmament had no way to do so. Unless someone could live to the bones, there was no way to save him. But he was afraid that this young master''s identity was noble, and that the Regent had personally sent someone to deliver him, or that he could not be saved, or that he would implicate the entire Imperial Hospital. In this way, everyone was naturally anxious and worried, afraid that they would lose their heads.


    "Save me! You guys save me! " Ao Guanglin roared, "You bunch of trash, why aren''t you saving them? Save them! "


    Xiao Yuan was the first to go forward and take the Gold Sore Medicine and Hemostasis Powder to bandage Zhong Fu''s wounds. With a silver needle in hand, stopping the bleeding was always a good idea. Whether or not he could save her would depend on Zhong Fu''s fate!


    "Can it be saved? Can you live? " Ao Guanglin grabbed Xiao Yuan''s lapels, "Speak! Say something! "


    "It''s hard to say!" Xiao Yuan could only speak the truth.


    Hearing that, Ao Guanglin became anxious, "What do you mean it''s hard to say? If he doesn''t survive, all of you will die! "


    "This official can only try his best!" Xiao Yuan''s face was pale and his hand that was holding the silver needle was trembling slightly. Even though he had experienced the world, there was no one who wasn''t afraid of death. The ferocious expression of the general in front of him was enough to strike fear in the hearts of others.


    Outside, a loud shout could be heard, "The emperor has arrived!"


    Only then did Xiao Yuan''s heart drop back into his stomach. Since the Emperor had come, this meant that this person''s identity was definitely not ordinary. However, with the Emperor here, it might not affect anyone from the entire Imperial Hospital.


    With a cold face, Zhao Jing entered the door. Before he even had the time to take off the cape on his body, he had already walked to the sickbed and anxiously looked at Zhong Fu, whose face was ashen, whose eyes were tightly shut. The last time he had seen it, he was still drinking from the Yuncui House. But who would have thought that this time, he would actually be lying down here, a difference from a dead person''s last breath. Zhao Jing''s breathing became hurried, and his face changed, "Why is it like this?"


    She immediately turned her head to look at Xiao Yuan, "Quickly save him!"


    Xiao Yuan bowed, "In reply to your majesty, I have done everything I should. The wound is an inch to the left of my mind, although I did not die on the spot, I have lost too much blood. This humble subject suspects that the wound is poisoned, and I fear that the consequences will be dire."


    "Tempered poison?" Zhao Jing suddenly stood up, and his eyes widened in shock.


    What was the odds?


    Zhong Fu, will he die?!

 C205

    Zhao Jing really didn''t dare imagine what kind of disaster would happen to Da Xia and her if Zhong Fu died. What was even more unimaginable was how painful would it be if that young man, who kept saying that he would take her away and back to the Phoenix City to eat and drink, were to suddenly disappear from this world? In her lifetime, she had been living a wandering life, yet when she met him by chance, she cared for him sincerely. That was the last thought Zhao Jing had left for strangers in his heart.


    If this kindness was also erased, then the panic in her heart could be imagined.


    "No matter what, I have to save him!" Zhao Jing stared at the motionless Zhong Fu on the bed, "We won''t allow him to die, he is our best friend, we want him to live! "Alive!"


    "Yes sir!" Xiao Yuan bowed.


    But killing people is easy, but saving others is easier said than done. If the sword went through his chest, his life would be hanging by a thread. After being delayed for so long, the sword seemed to have been poisoned. But Zhong Fu was still a human, he could not have nine lives.


    He had used up all his methods, and there was only one last sentence left, ''Let the heavens decide what they want!''


    Being able to endure past tonight, until the sunrise and dawn, Zhong Fu''s life could be considered saved. Otherwise ¡­ Only death awaited him. But now, Zhong Fu''s body was burning with a high fever, he was completely unconscious, obviously he was not going to live much longer! It was just a self-consoling way of saying that one could not compete with the heavens!


    The storm outside was still continuing, the mountains and rivers of Grand Xia were already swaying in the wind and rain.


    Zhao Jing walked into the Warm Pavilion with worry, and the moment he entered, he smelled the fragrance of tea. Looking up, Dongfang Weiming was seated by the window, steadily holding a cup of tea, as though he was not in a hurry at all. That''s right, this mountain and river did not belong to Dongfang Weiming after all, so it was normal for him to not be anxious. However, Zhao Jing was not feeling good, he had thought that since Dongfang Weiming had already controlled Zhong Fu, although he did not dare make a move on Zhong Fu, he would at least remember the relationship between Phoenix City, and would definitely protect Zhong Fu.


    Who knew ¡­


    His efforts failed!


    "Scared?" Dongfang Weiming said indifferently, he was still happily sipping his tea, "Even if you''re anxious, it''s useless. It''s better to sit down and have a good rest. "The sky''s falling, and there''s still a tall man standing on it. Your majesty ¡­"


    "Uncle is so contented, does he have a solution?" Zhao Jing snorted, "Or could it be that, this matter was something that Uncle was happy to see do? Otherwise, with the skills and abilities of the Uncle, there would probably be no one who would be able to kill under his nose right? If Noble Heir were to die in the capital, what benefits would it bring to you? "


    "Sit down!" Dongfang Weiming was still not angry.


    The bigger the commotion, the calmer he was. The calmer he was, the more Zhao Jing found him unbearable. How could he be so complacent? How could he be so calm? Heh, the sky has collapsed and a tall one is standing on it? If the Phoenix City rebelled, who could resist it? The one who died in the end wasn''t her?!


    Zhao Jing sat down and laughed coldly, "Uncle can really sit!"


    "If this humble subject gets angry too, does that mean the emperor is going to kick his ass? He couldn''t keep thinking bad things, or else he would force himself into a dead end. Didn''t the emperor already say so? Noble Heir dying in the capital is not good for this humble subject. Since there are no benefits to be had, why would this humble subject do such a useless thing to provoke disaster? Don''t you know that Qi Yunshan is watching you from behind? " Dongfang Weiming stared at her with sunken eyes, "In the end, the Emperor is still too young!"


    When he said that, Zhao Jing had already noticed the cold atmosphere.


    Zhao Jing took a deep breath. She was not feeling well now that something had happened to Zhong Fu, so even if she were to speak, she would still feel the need to speak up. Reaching this point, Zhao Jing had already woken up from his stupor, and after looking at the cup in front of him with furrowed brows, he fell into deep thought.


    "Why isn''t the emperor saying anything?" Dongfang Weiming said in a cold voice.


    Zhao Jing looked at him, "Uncle is right, we seem to have fallen into another''s trap. After hearing Uncle''s reminder, I seem to have understood something! If Zhong Fu wants to take action, then he need not wait until today. "


    "Your majesty has been enlightened. This subject is comforted!" Dongfang Weiming said in a cold voice.


    Zhao Jing''s heart sank. Realizing that her words were not able to calm him down, he smiled and stood in front of Dongfang Weiming. "Uncle is angry?"


    "How could this subject dare to be angry with Your Majesty? The Emperor was the pride of the heavens, and everything was right for the Emperor! If the Emperor feels that this matter has something to do with this humble subject, then this subject will have to bear it as well, right? " Dongfang Weiming did not look at her, in case he was tricked by this little girl. Every time she gave in, he could not do anything to her. The little girl''s eyes were too clear. In the end, he was not a cold-hearted person. When you see something beautiful, you have to look at it more.


    Zhao Jing curled his lips and sat beside him, "Actually, we have our own selfish motives as well. It''s not all because of our identity as the Noble Heir. Uncle is also clear about the relationship between us, Zhong Fu.


    "Relationship?" Dongfang Weiming grunted, "What does Your Majesty have to do with the Noble Heir? Meeting by chance didn''t count, so where did this get to be related? This subject does not like the words of the Emperor. In the future, please be cautious and do not bring them up again! "


    Zhao Jing raised his eyebrows, tilted his head and looked at him, "Why are you so unreasonable? When I was in Jiangbei with him, we could be considered friends in times of trouble. How can this be said to have nothing to do with each other? Uncle doesn''t like it, we have to say it too. I recognize him as a friend of mine. No matter what happens, I will say the same thing. Uncle, whether you are happy or not, this is an indisputable fact. "


    With the sudden turn of events, before Zhao Jing could regain his senses, his body was pressed down by someone. The sound of slightly angered breathing spread across her face. It was so hot that her mind went blank.


    "Chi!" She gasped and reached out to touch the back of her head. Fortunately, the wound was not deep; luckily, she was still young. A young person''s healing ability was naturally better.


    Realizing that she was still wounded, the force that was suppressing her suddenly pulled away. Dongfang Weiming turned his body and laid down beside her. The two of them looked like they were lying on their backs as they stared at the ceiling.


    "Uncle is angry because we did not listen to your words? With us having a friend, Uncle is no longer our only reliance. Therefore, Uncle feels that he is unable to control us, is it because of this? " Zhao Jing asked gently.


    Dongfang Weiming asked himself, was it like this?


    No!


    Zhao Jing said, "Uncle doesn''t need to worry, friendship is a different matter. I know that I am not worthy of being friends. A bird in a cage should not dream of flying freely when its wings are broken, so I sent Zhong Fu away while carrying Uncle. What I can''t get, I hope everyone around me can have. We also hope that Uncle can be happy. "


    What is happiness? It was something that the person on the tip of the blade did not deserve.


    Dongfang Weiming had killed too many people, he should not be blessed, and he disdained to own them. When he looked down at her, she was under his armpit, looking up at him with a harmless smile.


    Seeing that, Dongfang Weiming could only sigh, but in the end, he had no choice. "This subject knows what the emperor is thinking, it''s just that the emperor has to be clear, there are some things that cannot be done. For Zhong Fu''s matter, we''ll just have to leave it to fate! " With that, Dongfang Weiming got up and walked out of the room.


    Zhao Jing was still lying there motionlessly, resigned to his fate?


    Wei Shuge rushed in, seeing that Zhao Jing was lying down, he anxiously helped her up, "The emperor is still injured, don''t pull at the wound, if there is a scar, it won''t be good!" She carefully checked the back of Zhao Jing''s head to ensure that the wound hadn''t split open before she finally relaxed.


    Zhao Jing laughed coldly, "You want me to leave it up to fate? When he was young, he had no power and no power. He did not know what death was, so he had lost too much. Wasn''t it laughable to make me resign myself to the fate of the heavens? "Since I am the pride of the heavens, I shall fight with the heavens and with others!"


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge worried, "I''m afraid that Noble Heir is ¡­"


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath, "What else did Xiao Yuan say?"


    "Imperial Physician Xiao said that Noble Heir''s injury was fatal. Even though the sword is slightly off, the Heart Meridian is a person''s foundation, so there is not much chance of it being injured here. Not to mention that the blade and sword were poisoned, he still did not know what kind of poison it was. It was just that this poison could make a person die from blood poisoning. Right now, Imperial Physician Xiao is trying his best to control the poison. If he is unable to quickly cure the poison, Noble Heir will definitely not be able to hold on through tonight! " Wei Shuge said in a low voice.


    This was the truth, Zhong Fu was dead for sure!


    "That may not be so!" Zhao Jing walked out with sunken eyes, "Where''s Dongfang Weiming?"


    "He probably went to discuss the countermeasures!" The Imperial Hospital is helpless, so it seems that this Regent knows that the Noble Heir is about to collapse, so ¡­ " Wei Shuge sighed and did not continue.


    When Zhao Jing returned, he still had a breath left in him. The color of his lips had already gradually turned black, and his body had also started to become ice-cold.


    Xiao Yuan kneeled on the ground. "Your Majesty, please forgive me. This subject ¡­" This subject is truly powerless! "


    "Imperial Physician Xiao!" Zhao Jing frowned, "If I can cure Noble Heir''s poison, then does Noble Heir have a chance of survival?"


    "You can say that!" Xiao Yuan said, "The lifeline is injured, but in the end, the lifeline is still intact. However, this poison ¡­ This humble subject does not know what kind of poison it is, nor do I dare to carelessly detoxify it.


    Zhao Jing nodded, "Imperial Physician Xiao, you go out first! I want to talk to Noble Heir. Maybe it can help him develop some will to live. "


    Although Xiao Yuan knew that this was an impossible matter, the moment the Emperor opened his mouth, it would be an imperial edict, so he naturally had to comply. Xiao Yuan bowed and respectfully left the room, waiting outside.


    "Bring me a knife!" Zhao Jing said.


    Wei Shuge was startled, "Your majesty, you are ¡­."


    "Hand it over!" Zhao Jing said coldly.


    Wei Shuge naturally understood what Zhao Jing meant, but it was just a gamble, he did not have complete confidence. In the worst case scenario, it might even harm Zhao Jing himself. Therefore, Wei Shuge was very hesitant and did not agree with this idea.


    "Shuge!" Zhao Jing looked at her, "You know that we already have no way out, if we do not try, then it will be too late. Shuge, bring the blade over, we need to give it a try! "


    Wei Shuge pursed her lips, and finally handed over the dagger in her sleeve. "Your majesty, you have to be careful, don''t try to be brave."


    "I know!" Zhao Jing slashed down, and the blood from the center of his palm immediately gushed out, "Shuge, help me!"


    Wei Shuge quickly pried open Zhong Fu''s mouth, and Zhao Jing''s blood continuously flowed into his mouth. In any case, he would still die anyway, so why not fight it out? If he was lucky enough to be able to take back Zhong Fu''s life, it would mean that Da Xia Empire was not done yet!


    Just because his energy was not yet exhausted, Zhao Jing had to use all of his strength, and put in even more effort than the others in order to obtain it.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge''s heart jumped, "Your Majesty, it''s enough! That''s enough! "


    Zhao Jing was originally injured, but at this moment, his complexion was even more unsightly, his hair was white, his lips were green, and his complexion was unsightly to the extreme.


    Zhong Fu, nothing must happen to you! Live! Live!

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    Zhao Jing did not know if this action could save Zhong Fu''s life. But she knew, if she did not do anything, Zhong Fu''s only fate would be death.


    "Have Xiao Yuan come in later to take a look!" Zhao Jing retracted his gaze. He remembered that not too long ago, the powerful poison had been dispelled. But the poison in Zhong Fu''s body was not very deep, and was not as strong, so it should not have taken too long.


    Zhao Jing''s face was pale as he sat by the side of the bed and waited quietly, unwilling to leave.


    Wei Shuge stood at the window and looked out. The storm was getting heavier, and he did not know when it would stop. Wind and rain intertwined. It was extremely cold. As expected, the weather wasn''t good, so it wasn''t a good thing at the same time. Closing the window, Wei Shuge glanced at the sickbed. Zhao Jing guarded the bedside, but he did not have much expression on his face, but Wei Shuge knew that he was panicking in his heart.


    He was determined to protect the world, and he wasn''t strong enough.


    "Your majesty, don''t get tired!" Wei Shuge walked to Zhao Jing''s side and worriedly asked.


    Zhao Jing looked at the wound on his palm, "I''m fine, as long as Zhong Fu is fine, everything will be fine."


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge nodded.


    The candle flame was weak and swayed in the wind. Zhao Jing looked at Zhong Fu who was unconscious on the bed, his eyes filled with deep worry, there was no need to mention the worries in his heart. She was thinking, was the assassin sent by Qi Yunshan? It was impossible for Ke Bozhao to have such a strong profound strength. Since Zhong Fu didn''t have any brothers, he naturally wouldn''t risk having a group of Phoenix City killers. Other than Qi Yunshan, Zhao Jing could not think of a second candidate.


    However, it was impossible for Qi Yunshan to kill Zhong Fu. Killing Zhong Fu had undoubtedly put himself in a predicament as well. Qi Yunshan should be more clear than anyone about who Zhong Changtian was. Even if they killed Zhong Changtian''s son, Zhong Changtian would not let them off. In the future, when they investigated, Qi Yunshan would not benefit, so this matter was especially strange!


    "Your Majesty, this matter happened too suddenly. Our people couldn''t react in time either. This assassin''s martial arts are too high, even Regent is not prepared, obviously not an ordinary person can move it! " Wei Shuge said.


    Zhao Jing nodded, "Are there any capable people in the martial arts world who could die in one move? Use poison? "


    Wei Shuge shook his head, and thoughtfully said, "Noble Heir also has martial arts. Unless they are completely defenseless, it is impossible to be completely unharmed. Seeing the Noble Heir''s injury, with a sword going through his chest, he knew that he should die. However, the other party did not do so. Instead, he precisely brushed past the edges of his heart. It is unknown whether he wants to kill someone or if he wants to preserve his life. "


    "You mean, it''s not that Zhong Fu is lucky, but the other party was lenient?" Zhao Jing''s heart trembled.


    "Yes!" Wei Shuge glanced at Zhong Fu who was lying on the bed with his eyes tightly shut, "Noble Heir''s wound is very precise, the slightest mistake is just a thought of life and death. If a servant were to stab with this sword, I am afraid that Noble Heir would not be able to survive and would definitely die on the spot! "


    "Died on the spot?" Zhao Jing touched these words, "What exactly is it all about? You want to kill someone and leave your life behind? Who was it?


    Zhao Jing would not be able to figure it out in a short period of time. This matter was simply too strange, even Dongfang Weiming might not be able to figure it out.


    Qi Yunshan also did not understand what was going on, he never thought that he would take Zhong Fu''s life. After hearing the news, they came to report that the Noble Heir had been sent to the palace and ¡­


    "Although the Emperor and the Regent did not publicly announce that the Young Man is the Noble Heir, our spies shouldn''t be wrong!" "Imperial Tutor, I''m afraid... I''m afraid this is too much! "


    Qi Yunshan sat in the parlour and smashed the cup cup in his hand.


    The gatekeeper kowtowed, "Please forgive me, milord. I really don''t know how I became like this."


    "Have you explained everything clearly?" Qi Yunshan shouted coldly.


    Shou-gui hurriedly said, "I have made it clear, my lord. This humble servant has never been careless before, and so have I. He wouldn''t dare to kill him even if he had to explain everything. He just wanted to bring him back! "Lord, this humble servant truly ¡­"


    Before he could finish, the room turned dark. The candle flame was extinguished, and the surroundings suddenly became exceptionally quiet.


    A black shadow sat down without a sound.


    "I did it, so what?" The black figure spoke in a low voice, his voice carrying a hint of chilliness. He mocked, "Imperial Tutor, you are right to think that you want to ally with Phoenix City. The Phoenix City Prince Yu held a heavy weapon; as long as Zhong Changtian nodded his head, his Taifu Mansion would be like a tiger that had grown wings. Let alone Dongfang Weiming, even if the entire Da Xia Empire combined all of them, they might not even dare to touch a single hair on Imperial Tutor. "


    Qi Yunshan calmly sat down and quickly retreated to guard outside.


    The hall was abnormally quiet.


    "If you knew, why did you still kill Noble Heir of Prince Yu?" Qi Yunshan coldly snorted, "If it is found out that Noble Heir was injured in the hands of my Taifu Mansion, do you know what kind of situation I will be facing? [The common enemy of the world, Prince Yu''s Mansion will not let me off, and at that time, you will not have a good ending! You still want to get out of this situation? No one can escape from the grasshoppers of a ship. "


    The black shadow laughed sinisterly, "Imperial Tutor is right. A grasshopper on a boat naturally cannot escape! Imperial Tutor had thought that even if you wanted to join hands with Phoenix City, they might not be willing to join hands with you. It was a small matter, and in the end, even succeeded in obtaining the Regent''s Mansion and the emperor. Imperial Tutor, it''s not worth it to give it to others! "


    "Bastard!" Qi Yunshan retorted coldly, "When will it be your turn to change my plans? Furthermore, with your martial arts, how could you not catch Noble Heir and instead injure him? If she hurt him, why didn''t she kill him? Jiang Chengbai, don''t think I don''t know what you''re planning! "I''ve done so many things to take advantage of a situation like this. How could I not see through your little tricks?"


    The black figure that was called "Jiang Chengbai" immediately laughed dryly in a low voice, "Yes, Imperial Tutor understands everything, I am just fishing in troubled waters. The difference in power in the capital was too obvious. If anything happened, it would fall on the Taifu Mansion s or the Regent''s Mansion s. This was not a good thing for the honored tutor! That''s why I have to turn the water in the capital muddy first. Only then can we benefit from Imperial Tutor''s plan! "


    "What happens in the capital is not what you should care about. You only need to listen to my orders!" Qi Yunshan stood up and slapped the table, "Jiang Chengbai, you''ve stirred up a disaster this time! If it''s investigated, I won''t be able to protect you! "


    "Don''t worry, Dongfang Weiming won''t be able to kill me, and Noble Heir of Prince Yu won''t be able to see me. There are no traces left behind. " Jiang Chengbai sneered, "On the other hand, Imperial Tutor, if anyone saw Imperial Tutor acting so nervous, it would inevitably make them feel that the Imperial Tutor is feeling guilty! The deputy general of the Phoenix City was still guarding inside the palace, and all the servants of the Phoenix City had yet to leave. Then there would be the calamity. What does Imperial Tutor think is the case? "


    "You!" Qi Yunshan tensed up.


    What Jiang Chengbai said was right, anyone who wanted to leave the Taifu Mansion, regardless of whether they were under Qi Yunshan''s orders or not, would suffer the consequences, so Qi Yunshan could not escape. Jiang Chengbai''s martial arts were too high, even if they knew of Jiang Chengbai''s existence, they might not be able to catch him. Thinking about this, Qi Yunshan was a little discouraged.


    In the darkness, Qi Yunshan sat back down silently.


    Seeing that, Jiang Chengbai chuckled: "Imperial Tutor, that''s more like it! We''re the same people, so I won''t hurt you. We have a common enemy, don''t we? You want the court to want the world, but what I want is much simpler! I want the emperor to live a life worse than death, I want Dongfang Weiming to die a graveless death, this does not conflict with your ambitions. "


    He quietly stood up, "I did not kill Zhong Fu. I merely borrowed Dongfang Weiming''s hand, and sent him to the emperor''s side. If there was no feud between the two, they would be invincible. The Imperial Tutor would only be able to make use of this opportunity if the monarch himself hated him! "What do you think?"


    Qi Yunshan did not say anything, and what he said was true, but he knew that Qi Yunshan was not lying. The risk was too great. If these people in the palace were to get along with each other, then Qi Yunshan would really lift a stone to smash his own foot. Once Zhong Fu was grateful towards the emperor and persuaded him to be loyal to the imperial government, then Qi Yunshan would never be able to achieve anything great in his life. All of Qi Yunshan was thinking, was this Jiang Chengbai helping him in the end? Or was it to harm him?


    "The single-handedly helped the Emperor. Compared to the Imperial Tutor, he believes in Dongfang Weiming more. If you want the Emperor to grow quickly and break with Dongfang Weiming, then you can only mix what the Emperor wants the most. " Jiang Chengbai''s laughter was sharp, and in this pitch-black environment, it sounded especially scary, "Imperial power and Regent''s Heart can''t exist together from the start. Does the Imperial Tutor not want to see the scene of the emperor and Regent killing each other? "


    Qi Yunshan laughed, he did not know what this laughter actually meant. In the darkness, his face could not be seen clearly. With his hands behind his back, he quietly walked out, "Jiang Chengbai, I will believe you this once. Nothing in this world can escape my notice. You''d better be smart under my nose. If you want to deal with the Emperor and Regent, that is your problem, but if you are going to harm my Taifu Mansion, don''t blame me for being rude! "


    While they were talking, Qi Yunshan had already walked out.


    Jiang Chengbai did not exit the room. Instead, he stayed in the darkness and emitted a low voice that sounded like a bird in the night. Hidden in the shadows, hibernating on the edge of death, circling in the night sky, one could take one''s life at any time.


    "Don''t worry, I''ll definitely get my revenge!" Jiang Chengbai sneered, and then disappeared without a trace.


    Qi Yunshan looked at the storm outside, and his eyes darkened.


    The protector quickly stepped forward, "Imperial Tutor, the rain is too heavy, I''m afraid we might not be able to stop it even tomorrow. Are you still going to go out?"


    "I haven''t taken a look at it in a while, so I''m not at ease!" Qi Yunshan''s tone was no longer heavy, but was instead filled with a little helplessness. He looked out at the night and the rain. But no matter how heavy the rain was, he still got on the carriage at the back door of Taifu Mansion.


    The carriage sped away, heading straight for the street. After circling the street a few times and sure enough, no one was following behind the carriage, Qi Yunshan''s carriage finally stopped at the back door of Spring Wind Paradise. There was already someone waiting at the back door. When Qi Yunshan arrived, the old procuress hurriedly led her people into the private room.


    It was raining heavily outside, and the sound of the rain was loud enough to cover up all sound. The rain was so thick that it blurred all the images.


    Qi Yunshan pushed open the door and entered. The sound of the zither behind the screen instantly stopped.

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    Separated by a screen, there were people floating in the dim light.


    When Qi Yunshan sat down once again, the zither music rang out once more. The sound of the zither lingered in the air, lingering between his fingers. Circumventing sounds, accompanied by the popular voices outside, easily make people lose their sense of direction, recall the past.


    "Imperial Tutor is really not giving up! It''s raining so heavily, yet you still want to come over? " The woman''s voice was mixed with a bit of laughter, but Qi Yunshan knew that with the laughter in her voice, it did not mean that she was definitely laughing. Some things are delusional from the beginning.


    To put it nicely, delusions were a kind of obsession, a kind of hope; to put it harshly, they were like a cocoon tied to itself, and deserved it!


    Qi Yunshan looked at the shoes and socks on his feet that were drenched by the rain, embarrassment hard to conceal was visible on his face, "Don''t worry, no matter how heavy the rain is, I will be meeting you today, no matter how late it gets. You have to be careful of your body if you''re alone! " He leaned closer to her.


    However, no matter how close they were, it was useless. There was always a screen between them, and it was like two separate worlds.


    "Head of the palace, it was you who did it?" she asked.


    Qi Yunshan frowned, "What are you referring to?"


    "The Emperor was poisoned!" His fingers moved, and the sound became a little hurried.


    Qi Yunshan shook his head, "No!"


    As soon as her voice fell, the zither music came to a halt. Her two hands pressed down on the zither strings, and the ending hymn rose up, "Isn''t it?"


    "You know, I won''t hide anything from you, no!" Qi Yunshan picked up the cup, "The life and death of the emperor is of no use to me. If Dongfang Weiming was not the only one, even if the emperor was killed, there would still be another emperor. Or perhaps, Dongfang Weiming might call himself the emperor, and the situation would become even more troublesome. I am not so old that my eyes are blurry and I am so muddleheaded! "


    "The poison wasn''t administered by you, and it can''t have been Dongfang Weiming slapping himself in the face." The woman seemed to be hesitating, "This game is getting more and more interesting! "He poisoned a dead eunuch and messed up the entire palace. What a capable person!"


    Qi Yunshan knew that the Emperor had been poisoned, but ¡­ Dongfang Weiming intentionally sealed the news, then Qi Yunshan would pretend that he did not know, so that the blame would not fall on him again.


    "What else did you do?" She stood up behind the screen.


    "The capital is going to change!" Qi Yunshan said, "Noble Heir of Prince Yu, you might not be able to survive!"


    In that instant, the surroundings suddenly became deathly silent. No one spoke a word. In the room, only the crisp sound of the candles and the rain could be heard. The sound of rain falling on the roof tiles seemed to strike at the heart, causing one''s heart to skip a beat along with it.


    "You killed Noble Heir?" The woman''s voice was sharp, "Imperial Tutor, are you crazy? If you provoke Phoenix City, the capital would not be preserved, and the entire Da Xia Empire would not be preserved. What kind of great power would you usurp from? I think you are really old and senile, to actually dare to make a move against the Young Master of the Phoenix City. At dusk, the beggar that Dongfang Weiming sent into the palace to be treated, could it be ¡­ "


    "Yes!" Qi Yunshan put down the cup in his hand, and was not angry at her harsh words, "That is the Noble Heir of Prince Yu, Zhong Fu. He had been struck, and his life was coming to an end! Once the sky brightened, it was impossible to hide this news, and once it spread to the Phoenix City, there would definitely be a war going on depending on Zhong Changtian''s temper. Zhong Changtian is such a son, for his son, he would not hesitate at all! "


    Speaking of his son, Qi Yunshan laughed bitterly, he then raised his head to look at the lady behind the screen, "The capital is not peaceful anymore, do you want to..."


    "You want me to leave the capital?" The woman scoffed, "You retreated just because of Zhong Fu? I am not as useless as you, as long as Dongfang Weiming is still alive, I will not leave. If he doesn''t die, then my heart will be troubled. "


    "Leave Dongfang Weiming''s matter to me!" Qi Yunshan said.


    The woman suddenly laughed, "You? You have been fighting with Dongfang Family for half your life, from Eastern Wenzheng to the current Dongfang Weiming, how much of an advantage did the Imperial Tutor have? When Dongfang Wu Zheng died, when Dongfang Weiming was still young, the Imperial Tutor did not manage to obtain the military power. In the end, it fell into Dongfang Weiming''s hands, allowing his son to go through with his current situation. Imperial Tutor thinks that I can see the small mountains in one glance? "


    Qi Yunshan was dumbstruck, and was unable to answer. He stared at the cup in his hand, dazed. When he came back to his senses, there was no trace of that person behind the screen. He quickly put down his cup and rushed over.


    Behind the screen, it was completely empty. People had long since left through the side door. The layout of the room was very strange. Behind the screen was a side door. She was the only one who was allowed to walk through this door. No one else was allowed to pass through. Thus, if she wanted to come, she could come. If she wanted to leave, she could leave. No one could stop her!


    A guqin was quietly placed on the zither stand, and a sweet fragrance was burning on the table. There was no fragrance, only a wisp of green smoke.


    Qi Yunshan faintly sighed as his fingertips fiddled with the strings of the zither. In the end, he was unable to play such a beautiful zither music. He could still remember how melodious it was when he played the zither music. He placed his hand on the zither strings and his expression immediately darkened, "So you''re not even willing to meet me? To think that you would hate me to such an extent. "


    The old man sighed. Who knew what the hearts of old friends were like?


    The hearts of the dead have been destroyed, and there is nowhere to look for old faces.


    The heavy rain finally stopped in the middle of the night.


    The rain and wind had stopped, and the cold penetrated into his bones.


    Zhao Jing didn''t know when he fell asleep, he only remembered that he was originally leaning against the pillar of the bed. When he opened his eyes again, he saw Dongfang Weiming''s face, dark to the extreme. He just stared at her without blinking, afraid that if he blinked, she would fall asleep and never wake up again.


    "Uncle?" Zhao Jing looked around in shock. This was not a Imperial Hospital, this was her Qianyuan Hall. When did she come back? Why didn''t she feel it at all? Subconsciously, Zhao Jing thought of the wound on his own hand. He clenched his fist tightly, and planned to silently pull his hand back into the blanket.


    In the next moment, Dongfang Weiming pressed on his wrist.


    Zhao Jing''s heart skipped a beat. He thought that Bastard would stare at him and not care about the details on his hands. Now, he had been caught red-handed!


    "What does the Emperor want?" Dongfang Weiming asked coldly, his eyes looking down at the hand in his palm. He had long seen the wound on Zhao Jing''s hand, "The emperor fell asleep in his Imperial Hospital, so this subject was worried about the emperor''s dragon body, and thus personally sent the emperor back. Your Majesty''s injury was redressed and bandaged by this subject. Can your majesty hide it from this humble subject even after you''ve sized him up? "


    Zhao Jing''s hand was held by Dongfang Weiming, and the gauze on her palm was extremely clear, the mottled blood on it was enough to prove that her injury was a new one. When she applied the medicine, Dongfang Weiming had also looked at the wound carefully. The wound could not be considered severe, but a cut was made on her fair palm, which in Dongfang Weiming''s eyes, was a rather sinister and terrifying thing. It was a bright red wound with white flesh that turned outwards, dyeing the jade-like palm red. The lines on the palm were clearly visible under the influence of the fresh blood.


    "It''s only a small wound!" Zhao Jing forced himself to sit up. She looked around, but didn''t find any trace of Wei Shuge or his presence. In front of Dongfang Weiming, she started to cower a little, not knowing if she should ask Zhong Fu about him.


    "How noble is the Emperor''s dragon body? How could he dare to harm it?" Dongfang Weiming said coldly, "Your Majesty does not know to cherish your body. Are all the servants by your side trash as well? "He actually doesn''t know how to stop the Emperor from having such a temper."


    Zhao Jing bit her lower lip, staring at him without blinking, "Now, may I ask?"


    "There''s no need for the Emperor to get involved with the matters of the Noble Heir of Prince Yu!" Dongfang Weiming stood up coldly, and looked as though he was holding his breath. He turned around and left, not even giving her the chance to ask questions. In the time it took to flick his sleeves, he had already walked out of the Bedchamber gate.


    Zhao Jing was startled, "This person is really ¡­"


    Wei Shuge walked in with a pale face and bowed respectfully to the emperor. "Is the emperor alright?"


    "I''m fine, what happened to you?" Zhao Jing was startled, "Shuge, your expression is not good!" Suddenly, Zhao Jing stretched her body straight out in shock, "What did Dongfang Weiming do to you?"


    "Your servant is fine, she was only punished with twenty staff." Wei Shuge narrowed his eyes, "It is true that this servant has failed to fulfill my duty. Not long after the emperor fed the Noble Heir blood, a fever struck, and it was the Regent who carried the emperor back to the Bedchamber and took care of him until now. During... "And also changed the emperor''s medicine, so ¡­"


    Zhao Jing nodded, "Apologies, I have implicated you! And the Big Brother Nan? "


    "His body is weak, so his injuries are more severe. I''m afraid he won''t be able to get out of bed for a few days. It was normal for the emperor to have a high fever, so Regent wouldn''t be so angry. It was just that she got angry when she saw the emperor''s injury. " Wei Shuge said in a low voice.


    "How is Zhong Fu?" Zhao Jing''s body suddenly trembled, and in a hurry he pulled away his bedding, "He ¡­"


    "Your Majesty, don''t worry. The Noble Heir is still alive!" Wei Shuge hurriedly said, "Don''t be in such a rush, the Noble Heir''s poison has already been cured. Imperial Physician Xiao said that the Noble Heir''s life was saved, it''s just that she hasn''t woken up yet. She needs some time to recuperate and recover!"


    Hearing that, Zhao Jing''s heart finally let out a sigh, "He''s not dead? You managed to preserve your life?! "


    Did this mean that her mountains and rivers were also preserved? The Phoenix City would not revolt, and the Da Xia Empire would not be in a precarious situation for the time being. Fortunately! Fortunately! What a blessing in disguise! If Zhao Jing had not given him that chance, he probably would not have known that his blood could actually detoxify the poison.


    Wei Shuge squatted in front of Zhao Jing, "If you return to the Emperor, Noble Heir would be fine, so there is no need to worry! However, the current situation was such that the Emperor had to think carefully about how to deal with what was to come next. When Noble Heir entered the palace, with so many pairs of eyes watching, even Regent would not be able to block his leisurely path! Even if the Noble Heir did not have any ulterior motives, what would the people of the world think? Would the entire imperial court release him? "


    Zhao Jing stared fixedly at Wei Shuge, her intelligent eyes flashed with a trace of cold ruthlessness. Of course she knew what she was about to face next. Dongfang Weiming could not hide, and she, the emperor, could not hide either.


    She was afraid that this time, Zhong Fu would not be able to leave even if he wanted to. After the Noble Heir of Prince Yu''s identity was exposed, in order to give the officials and the people of this world an explanation, there was only one way that they could do it both ways. However, if he did not use this method properly, it would still anger Zhong Changtian, and it would still bring about a great disaster.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge called out.


    Zhao Jing came back to his senses, and retracted the sharp glint in his eyes, "Where are the people from the Phoenix City? Where is Dongfang Weiming? "


    "They are all waiting outside the Imperial Study in the side hall!" Wei Shuge bowed.


    Zhao Jing stood up, his face gloomy as he looked at the door, "I''m afraid I have to make a choice!"

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    Although Ao Guanglin came from the Phoenix City, he was still quite respectful towards the little emperor Zhao Jing.


    Dongfang Weiming bowed, "Long live the Emperor!"


    "The Noble Heir is safe and sound, I already know about it!" Zhao Jing sat down, "Lieutenant General Ao is from the Phoenix City. We also know that you guys are here to look for Noble Heir to return to the Phoenix City.


    "Your majesty the Emperor!" Actually, Ao Guanglin had wanted to explain initially, but he didn''t expect that the emperor would already finish what he wanted to say. He couldn''t think of anything else to say in a short while. Since he could not think of it, Ao Guanglin felt that he should not say anymore.


    Out of the corner of his eyes, Zhao Jing glanced at Dongfang Weiming who was at the side watching the show. If this Bastard did not speak, Zhao Jing felt guilty, after all, the real power of this world was not in her hands. No matter what Zhao Jing said, if she did not nod her head, she would not be able to accomplish anything. If it was muddy water, she could not let Zhao Jing get involved. After all, even had to jump into a pit of mud!


    In any case, with just one sentence, no one was going to be left unscathed. If they were to die, everyone would die together!


    "Uncle." Zhao Jing shouted in a low voice, "Regarding the Phoenix City, Uncle knows more than us, and understands more than us. So there are some things that we hope Uncle can help us settle! "I am still young, and I really don''t know how deep and how shallow this is!"


    Dongfang Weiming looked at her and laughed, the little girl had become more and more shrewd, and knew how to pull people into the water? He pretended not to have seen through her little trick as he bowed respectfully. "This humble subject obeys the decree, please rest assured Your Majesty!"


    Ao Guanglin''s eyes darkened, he knew clearly in his heart that if the powerful emperor of the imperial government could not make his decision, he would have to rely on Dongfang Weiming. Thinking about it, Ao Guanglin turned to look at Dongfang Weiming, smiling without saying a word.


    Zhao Jing faintly exhaled, "With Uncle''s words, we can naturally be at ease. Since he is a guest from Phoenix City, he must be well received. We are not heartless people, we have treated Noble Heir as our friend, so the safety of Noble Heir is more important than anything! Forget it, I will go to Imperial Hospital first to take a look. If there is anything, we can look for Regent to deal with, I have no objections! "


    With that, Zhao Jing walked away, looking like he did not care about the puppet.


    From Ao Guanglin''s point of view, the emperor had already gotten used to being Dongfang Weiming''s puppet when they were boiling frogs in warm water. The little puppet emperor acted without any hesitation, without any fighting spirit, thinking that sooner or later, this world would fall into Dongfang Weiming''s hands. When he thought about it, Ao Guanglin felt that he had to find someone to rely on in order to obtain Phoenix City. After all, Phoenix City was thousands of miles away from the capital.


    When Zhao Jing walked out, he did not dare to look back. She could feel a scorching gaze following her from behind, probably Dongfang Weiming! But even so, she would not turn back.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge quickly followed Zhao Jing to the Imperial Hospital, "You shall hand over this matter to Regent, do not be afraid ¡­"


    "What''s the use?" Zhao Jing scoffed, "Scared, will the power of government return to us? Fearful or not, this will only lead to the same conclusion. Why not give Dongfang Weiming some face in front of the Phoenix City! " Although it was called face, it was actually a hot potato. Zhao Jing couldn''t afford this potato, so he could only let Dongfang Weiming take it cheap!


    Wei Shuge was still a little worried, "Your majesty, take care of your body. For those that have just been injured, you should take care of them properly!"


    Zhao Jing looked at the wound on his hand and remained silent. Upon arriving at Imperial Hospital, Xiao Yuan waited outside, quickly bringing Zhao Jing to Zhong Fu''s room, the room was filled with the smell of medicine, luckily Zhao Jing was already used to it.


    "Smoke the medicine so that young master can recover faster!" Xiao Yuan explained.


    Zhao Jing walked to the bedside and slowly sat down, "How is he now?"


    "To reply your majesty, although this young master has recovered his life, his injuries are too severe. He won''t be able to wake up for a while." Even if he woke up in the future, if he didn''t take care of it properly, he would leave behind the root of his illness. Even if the wound is healed, it will still be difficult for it to recover. " Xiao Yuan sighed softly. "Therefore, you must pay extra attention to your body in the future. If you are a little careless, I''m afraid ¡­"


    Zhao Jing nodded, "All of you can go now!"


    Wei Shuge and Xiao Yuan bowed at the same time and left the room.


    In the quiet house, the only sounds that could be heard were Zhao Jing and Zhong Fu''s breathing. She frowned as she looked at Young Man who was once running around wildly, feeling a little uncomfortable in her heart. "Why are you so unwilling to listen to my advice? If you had listened to me earlier and left the city to return to your Phoenix City, would it have been possible for you to have almost died in the capital? Zhong Fu, I can save you once, but I can''t save you twice. "


    "I had warned you long ago that I myself was like a clay buddha crossing a river. Why do you want to get involved with the muddy waters of the capital?" The Phoenix City are high and the emperor are far away, what''s wrong with that? The freedom outside was not much better than the restrictions in the palace? "I am already trapped here, why can''t I leave ¡­" Zhao Jing sighed, "I don''t know if I am lucky or not, but at the moment, I have no other choice."


    "Qi Yunshan will know, Ke Bozhao will also know. Dongfang Weiming will personally send you in, and you will be unable to leave this place ever again. Out of all the vassal lords in the capital, there was only one possibility: the proton. Once you become a proton, you no longer have freedom. Zhong Fu, I can''t help you anymore. Zhao Jing carefully tucked him in.


    Zhong Fu really loved freedom, but he would never be free again. Zhao Jing thought, for him, this was probably the biggest punishment.


    "You ¡­" A blurry voice came out from the bed, Zhao Jing''s heart trembled, and immediately stood up.


    Didn''t Xiao Yuan say that he wouldn''t wake up for the time being?


    Zhao Jing moved closer, and this voice did indeed come from his mouth. Zhong Fu slowly opened his eyes and weakly blinked his eyes at her, his lips curled up slightly as he smiled at her.


    "Zhong Fu?" Zhao Jing was shocked, "We will call the imperial physician!" However, he was surprised to find that his hands tightened.


    Zhong Fu held her hand, "You ¡­ "Don''t go!"


    Zhao Jing frowned, but in his heart, he was ecstatic, he immediately sat back down, "Alright, I won''t leave, I will accompany you! Zhong Fu, are you feeling better? If you feel unwell, tell me. I''ll immediately find the imperial physician to treat you. If your wound hurts too much, let them stop the pain for you. Do you know how lucky you are to have survived? This really scares everyone to death! "


    "Are you worried about me?" Zhong Fu regained a little of his consciousness, but was still tightly grabbing onto Zhao Jing''s hand without letting go.


    "Nonsense!" Zhao Jing laughed helplessly, "If something were to happen to you, Noble Heir of Prince Yu, at the hands of the Son of Heaven, wouldn''t your father be peeling my tendons then? Zhong Fu, it''s good that you''re fine! It''s good that you''re fine! "


    Zhong Fu frowned, the sword wound was not light, this time he had only woken up for a short while! Zhong Fu closed his eyes and opened his mouth, "Actually, I can hear everything you say, it''s just that I can''t wake up! "Your Majesty ¡­"


    "What are you trying to say?" Zhao Jing did not understand.


    It was probably because he was too tired, causing Zhong Fu to be unable to speak.


    "If you wish to tell us that you are not willing to stay, and that you wish to return to the Phoenix City, we can help you give it a try. As for the Regent, I will do my best, and I will turn a blind eye to the advice given to me by the civil and military officials of the imperial court. Zhao Jing said this because it was just to comfort her! She had the ability to do this before it happened. Now, it''s too late, the message has been sent out...


    Zhong Fu shook his head, "No ¡­"


    "Not what?" Zhao Jing bent over, and put her ear close to his lips, "Speak clearly, I can''t hear you clearly."


    "I... I want to accompany you! " Zhong Fu''s voice was hoarse, the hot breath directly entered Zhao Jing''s ears, shocking her so much that she immediately sat up straight, and looked at Zhong Fu in disbelief.


    He wanted to stay with her? What did that mean?


    Zhao Jing really could not understand what was going on in Zhong Fu''s mind. Could it be that he had lost his mind after being stabbed by a sword?


    "I... No Return... Phoenix City! " Zhong Fu stuttered as he finished speaking these words, then fell back into a deep sleep.


    Zhao Jing was startled, he could not understand what Zhong Fu meant. Helplessly sighing, Zhao Jing could only give up! First, she had to let Zhong Fu take care of his body first, so that he wouldn''t fall unconscious again if he disagreed with her words. She, the emperor, had actually become a murderer, and was truly unjustly accused.


    Xiao Yuan came in to take a look and said that it was nothing serious. It was just that his injuries were too severe, so he fainted again.


    Zhao Jing sat in the house for a while, then slowly got up and walked out. Who knew that Ke Bozhao would be waiting outside, it was just that no one came in to disturb him!


    "The Prime Minister is here, why didn''t he report it?" Zhao Jing''s face was dark, if Ke Bozhao were to see everything that was happening in the room, perhaps she would be able to sense something, and it would be more of a disadvantage for her, and not a good thing for her! After all, Ke Bozhao was a man with deep thoughts.


    "This humble subject was afraid of disturbing the emperor and scaring that young master. That''s why I didn''t dare to let anyone know. Your majesty, please forgive me!" Ke Bozhao bowed, there was nothing wrong with his words, no one could find anything wrong with it.


    Zhao Jing nodded, then followed Zhao Jing and walked along the corridor, towards the imperial garden.


    "Actually, the Prime Minister knows it very well, right?" Zhao Jing said in an indifferent tone.


    Ke Bozhao pretended to be confused, "This subject is ignorant, and is truly not aware of Your Majesty''s intentions."


    Zhao Jing turned around and glanced at him, his hands folded inside his sleeves, and smiled meaningfully at Ke Bozhao, "Acting dumb is a bit too much, there''s no meaning in this!"


    Hearing that, Ke Bozhao smiled and nodded, "Your Majesty is right, but before the news has been confirmed, this subject does not dare to make any claims. Moreover, this subject was afraid that he would not be able to handle such a big matter. Thus, he could only pretend to be deaf and mute, pretending that he knew nothing at all. Above us is Taifu Mansion, below us is Regent''s Mansion, and no matter which party interferes, this will always be a death match that is predetermined. "


    Zhao Jing did not deny that this was indeed a dead end. However, in front of a scammer, Zhao Jing could not admit that this was a dead end.


    "Prime Minister, you''ve said too much. There is no such thing as a dead end in this world, only the illusion of making people lose their way!" Zhao Jing narrowed his dangerous eyes, "We also believe that Prime Minister is not someone who will stand idly by the side. The murderer had not been caught yet, and the situation was very chaotic. Before he was beaten to death, there was still a chance for him to survive! We have already handed over all of our Regent''s Mansion to you regarding this matter, but about the culprit, I hope Prime Minister will take care of it! "


    Right after he finished speaking, Ke Bozhao''s five fingers inside his sleeves immediately curled slightly, and the tips of his fingers gently caressed the sleeves. He looked at Zhao Jing thoughtfully, his face still carrying a warm smile.


    The little Emperor still didn''t believe him!

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    As matters stood, what more could Ke Bozhao say? It was a good thing that the little emperor was considerate. It was much better than being a puppet.


    "Your servant obeys the decree!" Ke Bozhao bowed.


    Zhao Jing smiled slightly, "Prime Minister Ke is indeed a talent from the pillar nation, and is my pillar of support. I feel at ease with the Prime Minister here. "As for the matter of the imperial court, I am at ease thanks to Prime Minister Li''s ability!"


    Anyone would be overjoyed at this flattery. Seeing that Ke Bozhao was not an ordinary person, his heart skipped a beat when the emperor praised him a bit. After the Emperor praised him so much, Ke Bozhao felt that he was really done for this time! He could not help but complain incessantly in his heart. The Emperor was a man of great caution, and his ability to wield power was also top-notch. He was truly worthy of being the successor to the royal family.


    "Your Majesty''s praise is too much, this subject does not dare to accept it!" Ke Bozhao sighed, "The Emperor has given this subject a difficult problem. The fact that this murderer dared to make a move under the nose of the Regent shows how profound his martial arts is and how profound his scheme is. Even if this humble subject has intentions, I will still need some time. I hope that Your Majesty will forgive this humble subject! "


    Zhao Jing walked up the stairs and patted Ke Bozhao''s shoulder, "We are well aware of the situation in the capital, so we do not need to worry, Prime Minister. Whatever happens in the capital is up to you! If you don''t investigate the murderer, Ministry of Justice will take over. If someone found out about this, they would definitely... "Incredible!" Everyone knew who some people were referring to.


    The Phoenix City will not let this matter rest! It had to be known that Zhong Fu was a Noble Heir of the Prince Yu''s Mansion, the only young master of the Phoenix City, and had been secretly assassinated in the capital. Although the Noble Heir could not go back, he still needed an explanation.


    "This subject understands!" Ke Bozhao followed behind Zhao Jing.


    The Jun Chen duo walked one after the other on the long palace road, and the random people avoided them. One of them had delicate features, while the other was handsome and handsome. It seemed like an excellent scenery to behold.


    "After this subject heard that His Majesty was injured, something happened in the palace. I wonder how things are going?" Ke Bozhao asked gently.


    Zhao Jing chuckled, "Something did happen and we were poisoned, but everything is fine now! The servant by my side has become the head eunuch of Imperial Palace Services Office. Do you know what this means? "


    Ke Bozhao nodded his head, but his gaze remained fixated on Zhao Jing''s hands, and then he absent-mindedly said, "This subject knows that the palace is filled with Regent''s Mansion spies, and that the emperor cannot be free, so if the emperor wants to grow up, the first step is to let himself be free."


    "I do not have any freedom to speak of, but I will do my best to fight for it." Zhao Jing stopped and spoke in a serious tone, not allowing others to doubt him at all.


    "This subject trusts Your Majesty!" Ke Bozhao looked at her fixedly, "Your Majesty''s hand ¡­ How did he get hurt? Could an assassin have injured the Emperor? "


    Zhao Jing was startled, he could not help but move his hands a little behind him, but in the end, it was still too late. After thinking about it, Zhao Jing still took his hand out and opened up the bandage on his palm. There were no assassins that harmed me. It was just that I had seen some medical skills before and understood some medical principles. "The ancient books say that the dragon''s whiskers and phoenix blood are the best medicine to induce it. At that time, I didn''t have any other methods ¡­"


    Ke Bozhao took a step forward, and looked at the wound on Zhao Jing''s palm with an anxious look in his eyes, "The Emperor is a sovereign, how can he..." He frowned. "Is it serious?"


    "It''s not heavy. I just took some blood medicine." Zhao Jing pursed his lips.


    "Does it hurt?" Ke Bozhao''s voice was low and hoarse.


    Zhao Jing chuckled, "It''s fake if I say it''s not painful, but the skin and flesh are on their own. How could the knife not hurt? But if a person dies, not only me but everyone in the entire world will feel pain as well. "


    Ke Bozhao nodded, and exhaled a long breath, then looked at the smiling Zhao Jing in front of him, "Your majesty, from now on, do not trust any ancient methods easily. "What is written in the book is not to be trusted. If it hurts you, then it really is ¡­"


    I understand!" I was just treating a dead horse as a living horse in a moment of desperation! " Zhao Jing laughed, but when he returned to his senses, he was somewhat startled. It was unknown when, but Ke Bozhao had actually already held her hand. The way the two of them were together today, seemed to be a little indescribably strange. "Zhao Jing''s forehead twitched, and he shockingly saw Dongfang Weiming standing not far away with his hands behind his back.


    Subconsciously, Zhao Jing quickly retracted his hand.


    Ke Bozhao disagreed, he only took a deep breath and stood at his original position. He stood by Zhao Jing''s side, his face like jade. He taught Dongfang Weiming to look, and compared to Zhao Jing''s skinny and frail body, they were indeed a pair.


    Dongfang Weiming had to admit that at this moment, if he was to put on his daughter''s clothes and stand together with Ke Bozhao in the hall, it would definitely be a match made in heaven. One was agile, while the other was warm. The moment she moved, it was a perfect match! A perfect match? That word really didn''t sound good, Dongfang Weiming didn''t like it. He walked in front of Zhao Jing and looked down at her from above. Her figure was reflected in his ink-like eyes.


    He snorted in his heart, he had only walked away for a short while, and was just impatiently following Ke Bozhao around, it was truly worrying. In other words, she was a heartless person. Even if you shielded her from the wind and rain, she would not be grateful to you.


    Zhao Jing looked up at him. His entire person was submerged in his sinister shadow, as if he was being surrounded. The gaze she looked at him with was filled with reverence, but she was extremely conflicted in her heart. Hate this kind of thing, will never just because a moment of emotion, will only accumulate day by day, and finally to a certain degree, completely erupt.


    Fortunately, it was not yet the time for Zhao Jing to erupt.


    "Your majesty!" Dongfang Weiming bowed.


    Ke Bozhao cupped his hands, "Long live Regent!"


    Dongfang Weiming didn''t pay attention to Ke Bozhao, and only held onto Zhao Jing''s hand, and walked forward. "Your Majesty''s body is unwell, this subject had only walked away for a moment, how can you not know how to appreciate yourself? Your majesty should be resting well. No matter what country you live in, it is more important than your majesty''s dragon body! " The last sentence was said to Ke Bozhao.


    Hearing that, Zhao Jing frowned slightly, and could not help but mutter: "Why does it feel like Uncle''s words are said with jealousy? Does Uncle still think that I am a child that was ignorant of the affairs of the world? At that time, he had just entered the palace. He did not know the etiquette within the palace, nor did he know the circumstances, which was why he had taken the risk. Now that we have grown up a little, if Uncle is like this, aren''t you afraid of others misunderstanding? "


    "Misunderstanding what?" Dongfang Weiming asked even though he knew the answer.


    Zhao Jing''s face tensed up, and immediately looked around, "Uncle is shameless, we still need to be ashamed!"


    "Does the Emperor have such a thing?" He couldn''t help but stretch out his hand and pinch her cheek.


    Abruptly, not to mention Zhao Jing, even Dongfang Weiming himself was stunned. Even more unbelievable was that not far behind him, Ke Bozhao was also staring with widened eyes. For a moment, the three of them looked at each other, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.


    The feeling of staring at each other was not easy to bear.


    Dongfang Weiming did not say a word, he only frowned as he stared at Zhao Jing''s blushing face.


    "How dare you!" Zhao Jing said in a hoarse voice, "In such a large public place, the Uncle is really going too far!"


    Ke Bozhao came back to his senses and quickly stepped forward. "Your majesty?"


    "I''m fine!" Zhao Jing blushed, "You can go now!" She did not look at anyone else and walked forward, flicking her sleeves.


    Ke Bozhao bowed and saluted, but before he could say anything, Dongfang Weiming had already followed Zhao Jing without a care, and continued to hold Zhao Jing''s hand. Seeing Zhao Jing''s expression, Ke Bozhao knew that the emperor was not too happy either, but Dongfang Weiming was someone who didn''t care if he was soft or hard. Whether he was happy or not had nothing to do with him, he would only do what he wanted.


    For example, right now, Dongfang Weiming was holding onto her hand, not letting go no matter what.


    "Dongfang Weiming, don''t go too far!" Zhao Jing''s face was burning hot, her voice low and urgent.


    Dongfang Weiming snorted, "Afraid of being seen by him?"


    Him?


    Zhao Jing understood, Dongfang Weiming was talking about Ke Bozhao. If Bastard could really think of it, and still insist on going over to Ke Bozhao for such a small matter, was it on purpose? Was he purposely testing her and Ke Bozhao''s relationship? Why did it feel as though he had been caught in an illusion?


    Zhao Jing shook his head, and glared at Dongfang Weiming, "Don''t speak nonsense, do you think that everyone likes to take advantage of people like you? I like men, but good ones are men! "


    "Your majesty, don''t forget!" Dongfang Weiming bent down and whispered into her ear, "You''re a man right now!"


    Zhao Jing''s mind went blank, and he fiercely pushed Dongfang Weiming away, "There''s something wrong!" Angele pushed the man too hard, and the gauze on his palm turned blood-red. However, she didn''t notice it at all, and continued to angrily walk forward.


    But Dongfang Weiming''s hands were quick, he immediately grabbed her wrist, and his expression suddenly became extremely dark and gloomy, to the point that Zhao Jing became stiff.


    "What are you doing?" Zhao Jing was terrified.


    "If you talk any more nonsense, I''ll carry you back!" Dongfang Weiming pulled her wrist and walked forward with big strides, while walking, he even instructed Zhou Zhiji who was waiting at the corner ahead, "Go get the medicine box, return your Qianyuan Hall!"


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiji bowed.


    Zhao Jing''s wound had split open, but it was not serious at all. The overturned white flesh had already returned back to normal, but the cut was very long, so it would take some time for the wound to fully heal. Dongfang Weiming closed the door and personally bandaged Zhao Jing''s wound.


    "Pfft, it hurts!" Zhao Jing frowned.


    "He dares to stab himself in pain? The emperor is really merciless against himself!" Dongfang Weiming snorted as his expression turned dark and he carefully wrapped the gauze around her, "This wound will leave a few more times and it will leave a beautiful scar. In the future, if Prince Yu''s Mansion wants to rebel, the Emperor can raise his hand at the top of the city wall. See if Zhong Fu will give up on this scar and let you live! "


    Zhao Jing''s heart trembled, he heard everything she said to Ke Bozhao?!


    "You openly asked Ke Bozhao to investigate the culprit, but in reality, you actually thought of asking him to investigate Qi Yunshan!" Dongfang Weiming''s gaze fell on her palm the entire time, "To probe a person''s loyalty, you don''t need to guess. By acting like this, you will only force him into a corner! Of course, there is another possibility. Unless the Emperor gives Ke Bozhao the thing that he wants the most, then he will turn his back on his old master. "


    Zhao Jing looked at him, neither admitting nor denying, in any case he had heard it already, as for her intention... As long as she didn''t speak, he could only guess.


    The moment he finished bandaging the wound, Zhao Jing''s body suddenly lightened. He was lifted up by Dongfang Weiming and firmly sat on his leg. The little girl was so soft. It was so comfortable to hold her in his arms. So soft and sweet jade was this kind of feeling?


    "What good have you promised him? "Mhmm ¡­" His lips were pressed tightly against her neck, and his warm breath was like the tip of a needle, stabbing into her skin and quickly flooding into her blood vessels, spreading to her limbs and bones.


    Zhao Jing''s heart skipped a beat, he felt as if all the strength in his body had been sucked out, this feeling was very strange ¡­

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    "I ¡­" Didn''t Uncle hear what we said? " Zhao Jing subconsciously shrunk his body.


    The more you don''t like something, the more he wants to do it. He held her tight, forcing his chin to rest on her shoulder. He rested his head on her shoulder, breathing in the faint scent of books and ink. Separated by a little bit of distance, he could still feel the warmth coming from her neck. That kind of ironing across the air actually made people feel an inexplicable yearning.


    Zhao Jing did not dare to move at all, he could only stretch his body and allow Bastard to do as he pleased. She didn''t understand. Did he not know that things would happen sooner or later if he stayed together like this? Men and women, as long as they weren''t related by blood, would inevitably give birth to evil flowers from the dust. Previously, Zhao Jing did not understand it too well, but she gradually grew up and gradually understood the relationship between a man and a woman.


    Those things were taboos that she could never touch in her life.


    "This humble subject doesn''t hear it clearly. Could the emperor tell me again? This subject has a foundation in his heart!" Dongfang Weiming closed his eyes and took a whiff of the scent of the book on her neck. In the past, he had been most impatient with these pedantic scholars. But now, he actually felt that there were benefits to being a scholar. The more he read, the more the scent on his body changed. The pedantic and sour smell mixed with the fragrance of her daughter made her smell like a bookworm.


    Zhao Jing took a deep breath. She wanted to turn her body away, but he was like a dog skin plaster, sticking to her body and refused to let go. Zhao Jing glared at him fiercely, "Uncle, words are words, can you not be like a wild boar and keep on charging at us? There are so many handsome men and beautiful women in this world, why must Uncle be unhappy with us? "


    Dongfang Weiming frowned, "Wild boar?"


    If Uncle is happy, we will immediately choose a few palace maids. With charming colors and a graceful body, we will immediately send them to the Regent''s Mansion! Of course, if Uncle is fond of men, we also have ways to flirt with such a charming young man for you! " Zhao Jing pushed him a little, but he was like an iron hammer, she could not budge him at all. Other than using her eyes to gouge at him, she really had no other choice.


    She couldn''t call him by his name. If word of this spread out, a good and manly Emperor like her would surely lose all of her dignity.


    Dongfang Weiming''s hand, which was placed on her waist, suddenly tightened. Her back was close to his hard chest, almost touching together. She could feel the rise and fall of his chest.


    "Is the emperor in such a hurry to push this humble subject out?" Dongfang Weiming glanced ahead, "Then what about your majesty against the Prime Minister? This humble subject thinks that the emperor treats the prime minister differently? If the Prime Minister is like this, will the Emperor still insist on resisting? "


    "You are you and Ke Bozhao is Ke Bozhao, how can you be confused? No one is a shadow of anyone, everyone is unique. Why did the Uncle have to suffer so much for him, to compare with Ke Bozhao? In my heart, even ten Ke Bozhao s cannot compare to Uncle. " Zhao Jing finally broke free from his embrace and heaved a sigh of relief, but her face was still extremely hot.


    She pretended that nothing happened and stood by the window with her hands behind her back, "Uncle was worried that Ke Bozhao would replace you, wasn''t she?" "Actually, Uncle doesn''t need to be so worried. In my heart, there is only one person in Uncle, but anyone can replace the prime minister."


    "The emperor''s mouth is like honey. It feels so comfortable listening to his words." Dongfang Weiming stood up, and slowly walked to stand behind her. His tone was light and unhurried, as if he had nothing to do with the errand boy.


    "I don''t care if others listen comfortably or not. We care about the Uncle! " Zhao Jing smirked, and looked at him with a smile that was not a smile, "Uncle is my sky, if Uncle is unhappy, my sky will fall! So, if Uncle cares, I will care about it a lot. Only by making Uncle happy can I also be happy. "


    Dongfang Weiming scoffed, the little girl''s glib tongue had grown, could it be that she had realized something? He thought of the young girl, Thirteen, and the girl, Nutmeg, who was in the spring of her awakening. Now that he thought about it, why was he so uneasy? When a young girl falls in love, who knows which spring she is in love with? Don''t be stupid!


    "Has the Emperor made his decision?" Dongfang Weiming asked, and changed the topic, no longer focusing on Ke Bozhao to ask questions. After all, he had said too much. Sometimes, even if it was true or false, he wouldn''t be able to tell. He didn''t want to create such an illusion for her, otherwise, he would be the one to suffer!


    Zhao Jing nodded his head, the light in his eyes suddenly dimmed a little, "He will be staying in the capital, this is a foregone conclusion, no one can change this." After thinking about it, Zhao Jing said, "He is injured, so it is not appropriate for him to leave the palace for the time being. It would be better for him to continue staying in the Rosy Dawn Hall to recuperate!"


    Dongfang Weiming raised his eyebrows slightly, "Logically speaking, after becoming a proton, we should be keeping him in the Courtier Palace under strict control. If the Emperor feels that something is amiss, he can give the manor and guards a room to himself.


    "Isn''t it good to live in the palace and let Zhen keep an eye on him?" Zhao Jing did not dare to leave Zhong Fu in the Regent''s Mansion.


    "Is the emperor staring at him, or is he staring at the emperor?" Dongfang Weiming looked at her meaningfully, "Your Majesty, there are some things that you have no reason to bind yourself with! Zhong Fu is different from others, you better stay away from him, don''t blame this humble subject for not reminding you! "


    Zhao Jing did not understand, "It''s all one nose and one mouth, what''s the difference?"


    Dongfang Weiming let out a light snort, and did not speak.


    Zhao Jing only thought that he was deceiving her, and did not pursue the matter. The two of them looked at each other with different thoughts in their minds.


    This matter could be considered to have come to an end. As the end of the year was near, the people outside the palace had started to get busy. Now that the Noble Heir of Prince Yu had landed in the capital, the emperor''s decree had become the proton of the capital.


    Zhong Fu lived inside the Rosy Dawn Hall, and was very close to it. This was the intent of the emperor and Regent, no one dared to say anything. Some people guessed that it was to prevent the Imperial Tutor or the Prime Minister from getting close that the Noble Heir would be kept under the Emperor''s nose.


    Regarding this, Zhao Jing did not explain, but neither did he dare to get too close to Zhong Fu. Now that his identity was different, he was no longer as carefree as he was that day.


    In the imperial flower garden, Zhao Jing glanced at the silent Zhong Fu, "Are your injuries better now?"


    Zhong Fu nodded, "I was injured to the point of almost dying, are you afraid?"


    "I''m scared!" Zhao Jing said, "How can I not be afraid? If you die, Phoenix City will revolt, and your father will not let this go easily, and I, the emperor, will definitely fill your life in! Fortunately, you do not deserve to die, but it is only natural that I shall meet with such a calamity. " As she drank the Lotus Nut Tea, her expression darkened. What he said was the truth. However, the truth was unrelated to one''s feelings. It was as if he wanted to deliberately distance himself from the relationship between them. Thus, when he heard it, he became very unfamiliar with it.


    Obviously, Zhong Fu was not satisfied with this answer, "What I want to ask is, if I die, will Little Mute be sad?"


    Zhao Jing''s hand that was holding the cup paused for a moment, and then he lowered his head and laughed softly, "We will answer you on behalf of Little Mute, yes!"


    "I heard that when Little Mute cut my flesh and poured some blood, he only saved my life when he searched for the ancient times!" Zhong Fu stared at her. For a moment he thought he would see that face for the rest of his life.


    The bandage on Zhao Jing''s hand had already been removed, but the wound was still there. In the cold winter, the wounds healed especially slowly, so you could see the scar on her palm with just a few glances. This could not be hidden from Zhong Fu.


    "I have never mentioned it, and I hope that you will not mention it again!" Zhao Jing indifferently put down the cup in his hand.


    "Why didn''t you tell me?" Zhong Fu did not understand.


    Zhao Jing stood up, and the wind made her feel a little cold. She unconsciously held onto her clothes, "Because Little Mute is your friend, there''s no need to talk about this among friends. You were saved out of affection, not out of family. If Noble Heir really takes it to heart, then she will feel uneasy. It turns out that the friendship between the two is no longer as pure as it is now! "


    Zhong Fu nodded, "I consider him to be my friend. I assure him that I will not feel that I owe him anything because of this."


    "That''s good!" Zhao Jing laughed, "Tian Leng, let''s go back!"


    The two of them walked along the corridor, one in front of the other, and watched the bustling scene in the palace. Zhao Jing was a little hesitant as he turned around to look at him, "Will you blame us for announcing your identity to the world? Actually, I still had a way back then ¡­ "


    "If we don''t announce it to the world, how can we stay?" Zhong Fu chuckled, "Isn''t it good at the moment? If I announce it to the world, that assassin won''t dare to kill me again! Even if he comes, it has nothing to do with the emperor, after all, the emperor isn''t that stupid, and Dongfang Weiming isn''t that stupid. He would be stupid enough to make a move in the palace and give my royal father a name as "Master". "


    Zhao Jing nodded, "I was mainly worried about this killer ¡­ The assassin had not been caught yet, no one knew where he was hiding, and no one knew when he would appear again. Leaving you in the palace is also for the purpose of protecting you. Outside of the palace... This Emperor cannot reach you. "


    "I understand!" Zhong Fu stopped in his tracks, looked at the busy palace maids, and said: "This is about my first year, I am not staying home to keep watch of the year!" He looked at Zhao Jing meaningfully, "The emperor has to take responsibility!"


    Zhao Jing was startled, "It doesn''t matter if you eat or drink or live, but you still dare to make a request to us? Do you believe that we can send you back to the Phoenix City? "


    "Hey hey hey, don''t think that just because your surname is Zhao, you don''t put me in your eyes! Let me tell you, I am a Noble Heir of Prince Yu, and although I am far from you, I am still a guest. Zhong Fu chased after Zhao Jing, chattering non-stop.


    Wei Shuge followed far behind. The two people better not be together, as long as they were together, there would be no end to the bickering. Abruptly, Wei Shuge''s face changed. Surprisingly, the silent Dongfang Weiming standing at the corner cried out in his heart, Not good!


    "Prince?!" Wei Shuge hurriedly bowed, but Zhao Jing and Zhong Fu had already walked over. It was likely that the Regent had intentionally avoided them, so the Emperor and the Noble Heir did not notice. Wei Shuge complained incessantly in his heart. Something bad had happened, and Regent saw it all! The thing that Dongfang Weiming disliked the most was that the emperor had too much contact with the ministers of the court. Previously, when the emperor and the prime minister were a little closer, Dongfang Weiming warned the emperor time and time again.


    What about this time?


    "Go down!" Dongfang Weiming said indifferently, and actually looked at his own hand with satisfaction.


    Wei Shuge was panicking, could it be that Dongfang Weiming was thinking, with this slap, the emperor or the Noble Heir would have his brain ruptured? Wei Shuge bowed and retreated, but at the moment of turning, she immediately ran, she had to rush to Rosy Dawn Hall before Dongfang Weiming!


    Regent was coming to catch the ''thief''!

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    Zhao Jing personally saw Zhong Fu back to the Rosy Dawn Hall, but she did not go in and only sent him to the entrance of the palace. Zhong Fu cupped his fists, he turned and entered the Rosy Dawn Hall, then walked back.


    Unexpectedly, just as he reached the Qianyuan Hall door, he saw Dongfang Weiming blocking the palace door. Bastard looked like he did not want anyone to get close to him, making people unhappy no matter how they looked at him. Zhao Jing thought, did Bastard eat the wrong medicine today?


    "With such a complexion, those who do not know about it would think that our family has some sort of treasure that can help out, causing Uncle to lose all face. However, there are so many women in the world, Uncle only needs to be at ease. With that said, Zhao Jing walked into the room.


    Unexpectedly, Bastard extended his hand and blocked her way.


    In the past, Dongfang Weiming would never be so rude in front of outsiders, he would always hide it extremely well, what was going on with him today? Zhao Jing was suspicious, he glanced at Wei Shuge, who had popped his head out, and shot her a glance, causing Zhao Jing to faintly understand what was going on. Bastard''s eyes, ears, and ears were all focused on the surroundings. He must have seen what happened on the palace path not long ago.


    Zhao Jing finally understood that Dongfang Weiming didn''t like her being too close to court officials. On the other hand, Zhong Fu was still a Noble Heir of Prince Yu and the Young Master of the Phoenix City.


    Zhao Jing laughed helplessly, then said, "Why is Uncle so stingy? Seeing that the New Year was approaching, the Noble Heir would inevitably feel lonely and lonely inside the palace. I was just chatting with him, casually chatting with him, and never mentioned the matters of the imperial court! "


    Zhao Jing stood up with his hands behind his back, "Does Uncle think that we will join hands with Noble Heir and that we will be so cautious? The Uncle is such a wise and farsighted person, why are you so suspicious now?


    "Does the emperor think this subject is suspicious?" The corner of Dongfang Weiming''s mouth twitched, the little girl was asking for guidance, she actually dared to teach him a lesson in front of so many people? However, when he thought about it, she had taught him herself. Thus, she decided to teach him a lesson. It would be as if she was bickering with him, and she would not suffer any losses.


    "If not for my suspicions, then why is Uncle''s complexion so bad today? "Could it be that I''ve really hit the mark, that there are apricots blooming on the wall, and they land on the shoulders of others?" Zhao Jing pushed his hand away, and walked in the door with large strides, "It''s almost the end of the year, Uncle doesn''t need to worry about what you should worry about, instead, you spend your time in front of me.


    While talking, Zhao Jing had already entered the Bedchamber with large strides.


    Dongfang Weiming frowned, he looked at her back view, and knew that she was not an honest girl. His heart had fallen into the palace? Dongfang Weiming thought, was he still careful? With his heart, would he be let down? That was truly strange!


    However, Zhao Jing had one thing to say, it was nearing the end of the year, and there were some things that he should worry about. The next year would be the year of the Emperor''s dance. The Emperor had long been in a heated discussion, sizing up the Emperor with the intention of filling up the harem. To be honest, there were only so few people in the harem. It was indeed outrageous to be a queen and a Imperial Concubine Jian. However, the emperor was a woman. If too many concubines were to enter the palace, there might be a chance that his identity would be exposed ¡­


    Dongfang Weiming felt a headache coming on, and he quickly asked, "Master, are you not feeling well?" But looking at it, it seemed like he was not feeling well at all.


    "This ¡­" Dongfang Weiming wobbled out while Zhou Zhiji followed behind with a stupefied look on his face. This master''s temper has been getting worse and worse lately, it''s been like a thunderstorm in the summer. He was happy and unhappy. He ran to the palace and didn''t do anything even though he had run into the palace. He just made a ruckus with the emperor, and when the ruckus was over, it was like he was willing to be dismissed.


    However, people who didn''t know about this and that, would really think that the Regent was concerned about the palace. With that thought, Zhou Zhiji suddenly thought of a person. Could it be ¡­ Our master had his eyes on the person beside the Emperor? Wei Shuge?! Aunt Wei! Alas, this was an extraordinary discovery.


    Zhou Zhiji was complacent, Master had thought it through, would she need to help the Dongfang Family grow branches and scatter leaves?


    When he returned to the Regent''s Mansion, the butler came to report that someone from the justice courts had arrived and was waiting in the side pavilion of the study.


    Dongfang Weiming frowned, he glanced at Zhou Zhiji, and Zhou Zhiji nodded in understanding. After Dongfang Weiming entered the study room, he stayed outside.


    "Your Highness!" The one who came was the justice court''s Huo Wugou, who was previously ranked in the top three. After that, he had kept quiet and searched for clues, but he didn''t expect Dongfang Weiming to arrange for him to stay at the justice courts.


    Huo Wugou silently took out a stack of letters from his sleeve, as well as a booklet, "These things were secretly obtained without alerting anyone." Previously, Ministry Of Rites had suffered a loss, but today, the position of Ministry Of Rites President was controversial, and was temporarily taken over by the Assistant Minister. Qi Yunshan and Ke Bozhao have not found a suitable person at the moment. After all, Du Hemiing once possessed Qi Yunshan''s treasury.


    "Right now, Qi Yunshan is like a frightened bird, he doesn''t trust the Prime Minister that much, so the position of the Ministry Of Rites is empty. If we use our Ministry of Justice again, I''m afraid there will be a large number of people who will not be able to hold back." Huo Wugou said in a low voice, "Your highness, we wouldn''t dare to use this knife right now. The year is near, and blood is forbidden! "


    "This excuse is enough to cover this matter up!" Dongfang Weiming understood in his heart that there were some things that should not be done before the new year. Therefore, this was also a problem!


    Huo Wugou saluted, "Yes!"


    Dongfang Weiming stood up with his hands behind his back, and said with heavy eyes, "Watch carefully. This good opportunity, is not to be easily missed. This so-called evidence will temporarily be placed with you. You have to keep an eye on those old things in the justice courts, don''t let them ruin this lord''s plans! "


    "This official understands!" Huo Wugou said, "It''s just that, Your Highness, if the position of Minister of Justice is once again vacated, Your Highness has to seize it! This official dares to ask, does Your Highness have a suitable candidate? "


    Dongfang Weiming chuckled, "There aren''t many people who can stand upright and understand how to use their brains! Huo Wugou, you can count me in! "


    Huo Wugou rare opened his mouth, and it looked as if he was smiling, "Your highness knows, this is not my intention."


    "Your Huo Family... "All of them are tough bones, unable to bite into them or continue eating them." Dongfang Weiming sighed, "But that''s fine too, this king needs people like you. You don''t have to worry, Ministry of Justice can''t fall onto your justice system, you just have to stay in the justice system. If you can reach your father''s original position without any problems, your father will be able to rest in peace in the underworld! "


    A trace of a biting cold aura emerged on Huo Wugou''s face when he mentioned Huo Wugou''s father.


    "Regarding the Ministry of Justice, this official does not dare to argue. Your Highness will decide for himself!" Huo Wugou bowed, "This official has made everything clear. This official will take his leave!"


    "Huo Wugou." Dongfang Weiming suddenly sighed, "The New Year is near."


    Huo Wugou stopped in his tracks, "I know!" After saying that, he left without looking back.


    Only after Huo Wugou left did Zhou Zhiji enter the door, "Master, Lord Huo has left."


    Dongfang Weiming nodded his head, he then stood by the window and looked at the gloomy sky, the strong wind seemed to be blowing so hard that it was about to snow. As the temperature grew colder, so did her desire to sleep. This was probably due to the effect of the Gu in her body. She would wait for the spring flowers to bloom and for the Gu to awaken, then her body would gradually weaken.


    As if his heart was blocked by a stone, Dongfang Weiming''s face sunk. Then let this cold winter day grow longer! Just what the hell was Cui Nanshan doing?


    "The emperor has a banquet full of officials and he has to bestow dishes to them. Watch out!" Dongfang Weiming raised the center of his brows, "The inside of the palace is not peaceful, and it is the outside! Han Dong had not received any news about him, so he was afraid that the border pass was really something. After the banquet, I will personally go to the border.


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiji nodded his head, "It''s just that this trip is far from here, and if I''m not careful, I might be in danger!"


    "If you stay in the capital, I will return quickly." Dongfang Weiming said with heavy eyes, "There will be a substitute for this king in the capital. You should act carefully so that no one will notice, so as to not let Qi Yunshan find a loophole."


    "Yes sir!" Zhou Zhiji bowed, but in his heart, he was extremely worried. If Dongfang Weiming left the capital, he would inevitably cause trouble. Qi Yunshan and Ke Bozhao were hidden dangers, so how could the little emperor in the palace not be a troublemaker ancestor? Had the little Emperor not stirred up a lot of trouble over the years?


    It had been snowing heavily for the past few days, so Zhao Jing would usually sleep for a full day, without eating or drinking, and would never wake up.


    Zhao Yuannan dragged Wei Shuge to the side. "Why is the emperor still sleeping?"


    "It''s snowing and the weather is extremely cold, so the emperor won''t be able to wake up no matter what." Wei Shuge sighed, "But Your Majesty''s body doesn''t feel any discomfort. Even Imperial Physician Xiao has been to see him, and said that the Emperor was a little weak. "It''s normal to be so lazy in the winter."


    "Is it normal?" Zhao Yuannan shrunk his body and a white mist came out of his mouth, "Fortunately the New Year is here, so we are all busy with the New Year, so there is nothing much to do. But if a new year comes and the emperor is still the same, do you think ¡­ "What if there''s something ¡­"


    "Bah!" Wei Shuge spat, "What can happen to Your Majesty? Nothing has happened to the Emperor. "


    "Yes, yes, yes!" Zhao Yuannan nodded his head again and again, and slapped his own mouth, "I was in the wrong when I said those shameless words. The emperor is the ruler of tens of thousands of times. Nothing will happen to him! Long live, long live! The Zhao Family of the Grand Xia is all tied to one person, the Emperor. "


    Saying that, Zhao Yuannan sighed, "After the new year, the emperor will be the year of the dance, the imperial court will be in an uproar since, looking at them all the time, he wants to send them to the palace. There was only one queen and one Imperial Concubine Jian in the palace, so it was hard to avoid trouble if there were too many people in the palace. Now that you are a Princess Ling Yin, if you have a few more princes in the future ¡­ "


    "We don''t dare to have a few more heirs. That will take away the life of the emperor!" Wei Shuge said softly, as his sharp eyes quickly surveyed his surroundings.


    Zhao Yuannan nodded, "Oh right, I heard about something."


    "What is it?" Wei Shuge did not understand, but looking at Zhao Yuannan''s expression, it seemed to be extremely mysterious, and he did not know what to say. There were spies everywhere in the palace, so the two of them found a quiet corner. Wei Shuge looked at Zhao Yuannan''s mysterious appearance, and could not help but frown: "When did you become so suspenseful?"


    Zhao Yuannan scoffed, "Let me tell you, I found out something about Regent''s Mansion!"


    Wei Shuge was startled, Dongfang Weiming?!

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    Hearing that it was related to Regent''s Mansion, Wei Shuge naturally did not dare to be careless, and immediately became alert, "Tell me clearly, what happened with Regent''s Mansion?"


    "I''m afraid Wen Yuye and Regent have already teamed up!" Zhao Yuannan said coldly.


    Wei Shuge straightened his body, "Where did you get this news from? With Wen Yuye''s personality, I''m afraid that he will not be accepted by the Regent''s Mansion, you must have found out wrong, do not let anyone get involved. " How could Wen Yuye endure Wen Yuye''s temper? Moreover, it was impossible for Dongfang Weiming to take Wen Yuye in.


    "This is news from the Ministry of Justice. How could it be wrong?" Zhao Yuannan lowered his voice, "You don''t know, the Regent had people move about the Ministry of Justice, preparing to promote Wen Yuye. Do you know what that means? If Wen Yuye was able to rise above the clouds, his heart would probably turn towards the Regent bit by bit. If the Emperor does not know of this matter, and if one day Wen Yuye sets a trap for him, what should we do? "


    ''s words were right, Zhao Jing had given him hope, but since Minister of Justice was with them, Zhao Jing did not dare to act rashly. He only waited for Wen Yuye to stabilize his Ministry of Justice, and then slowly advance. But unexpectedly, Wen Yuye was actually in contact with him, which obviously ruined his entire plan. Dongfang Weiming, you are trying to poach Zhao Jing!


    "How unkind!" Wei Shuge could only say this.


    "Virtuous?" Zhao Yuannan laughed dryly, "He, Dongfang Weiming, has never been kind before, where did his kindness come from? Him treating the Emperor like this towards us, has long surpassed the boundaries of the Courtier. In this world, only those who become kings and those who lose will be victorious! "


    Wei Shuge narrowed his eyes, "This matter should be brought to the attention of the Emperor, in order to prevent the Emperor from suffering a loss!"


    Zhao Yuannan nodded, "I will naturally have to tell Your Majesty. However, the current situation of the Emperor isn''t too optimistic, I don''t know if he will... Injured the emperor? "


    "You said it already, the current situation of the Emperor isn''t optimistic. Is there a time when things are even worse than now?" Wei Shuge turned around, "Go and find out more information, we can''t let the Emperor lose his talent, but we can''t let a spy join in."


    "Don''t worry!" Zhao Yuannan followed behind Wei Shuge, "I will observe carefully, but in front of the emperor, you have to be careful with your words."


    When Wei Shuge went back, he was already awake, it was just that his entire body was still blurry, if one slept too long, they would inevitably be confused. Seeing that Wei Shuge had returned, Zhao Jing rubbed his forehead, "What time is it now?"


    "Your majesty, it''s just past noon." Wei Shuge closed the door, "The snow has stopped, but the wind is still strong, it''s cold as ice."


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly, "The snow has stopped falling?" She got up and said, "This Emperor will go and take a look!"


    "Your Majesty, please take care of your body!" Wei Shuge quickly helped Zhao Jing to change his clothes, "It''s very cold outside, the Emperor just woke up so don''t get caught in the wind."


    Zhao Jing liked the snow. When she pushed open the door, she was stunned for a long time but did not say anything. The sky was covered in white, and everything looked plain. The feeling of being covered in silver was extremely good. She walked step by step into the snow, her mouth filled with a misty white mist.


    When they were walking into the courtyard, Zhao Jing held out his hand and caught a handful of snow. The warmth from her palm melted the coldness of the frost. At that moment, her hair stood on end, causing her deathly still heart to suddenly tremble. Zhao Jing laughed, then lowered her head and looked at the snow that was gradually melting the water in her palm, her heart was filled with joy, "Big Brother Yue!" This was the first time she had unwittingly shouted these two words in a sober state.


    After he finished speaking, Zhao Jing was also stunned, but his face immediately flushed red. She lowered her head and smiled to herself, her expression clearly gentle.


    Dongfang Weiming stood at the entrance of the palace and narrowed his sharp eyes, the light in his eyes were as heavy as knives. Although he did not hear what she said, this was the first time he saw such a smile on her. It was truly pure and clear. The little girl had a lot of thoughts in her mind, but she was really smiling this time. It was innocent and tender. She had just said three words, and the last two were the same. It was obvious that they were the same word.


    What was she talking about? What would he say?


    "Master?" Zhou Zhiji bowed, "Are you not going in?"


    Dongfang Weiming turned around and left, "There was no news from the last time I let you investigate?"


    "Your grandpa is saying, Young Master Yue?" Zhou Zhiji''s face turned green and white, "Your Royal Highness, forgive me, but there has been no news!"


    Dongfang Weiming stopped in his tracks, "There''s no news? When did Dark Guard of Regent''s Mansion become so useless? "


    Zhou Zhiji lowered his head, not daring to explain, and continued to follow Dongfang Weiming.


    "Big Brother Yue ¡­" Dongfang Weiming suddenly turned cold. Wasn''t the words "Big Brother Yue" the girl had just said? When he thought about how Zhao Jing might be yearning for this so-called Big Brother Yue, Dongfang Weiming felt a belly full of fire. Just where did this anger come from, Dongfang Weiming himself was not clear about it, but he was furious ¡­


    Dongfang Weiming left, Zhao Jing recovered and left the palace.


    The road was slippery from the snow, so the carriage moved very slowly.


    "Your majesty, Wen Yuye is actually not that important. You ¡­" Wei Shuge was a little worried, but after hearing Zhao Yuannan''s words, Zhao Jing decided to leave the palace. It was the same as before, go to the Bright Moon House and stay there.


    Although Wen Yuye did not live in the Bright Moon House anymore, he was familiar with the place.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge naturally could not persuade her.


    On the way out of the palace, Zhao Jing lifted the curtain of the carriage window and looked at the pure white snow outside. She used to love snow the most, but now she hated it the least. Seeing snow, but not back to like the age of snow, is a life is worse than death torture. This kind of torture was most likely due to the dragon robe she was wearing!


    Wen Yuye had definitely not expected Zhao Jing to come out and look for him. It was almost the end of the year. The emperor wasn''t in the palace, so why was he out? Stepping on the snow, Wen Yuye led the way and quickly entered the Bright Moon House.


    When he entered, Wen Yuye subconsciously looked around the room, the light in his eyes dimming a little.


    "Your majesty!" Wen Yuye bowed.


    "There''s no need to make such a big bow after leaving the palace. I don''t plan on using my identity as Emperor to suppress you. Wen Yuye, you are Yu Feng''s brother, I have said before that I trust you. " Zhao Jing went straight to the point, "You are a straightforward person. We are well aware of what you have done to the Ministry of Justice in the past few days. That''s why I am not willing to beat around the bush with you and speak clearly with you! "


    Wen Yuye nodded, "Yes! "Your Majesty, please speak!"


    "Dongfang Weiming has set his eyes on you." Zhao Jing stared at him, her gaze unmoving.


    Wen Yuye was taken aback at first, but then let out a long breath. "Your Majesty wants to ask, what does this subject mean?"


    "As long as you say so, I will believe you!" Zhao Jing took a sip of the water in his cup and lightly said.


    "This subject is the Courtier of the Emperor, not the Courtier of the Dongfang Family. This subject does things for the emperor in Ministry of Justice, not Regent''s Mansion! " Wen Yuye bowed, "This subject''s heart can be seen for the sun and moon.


    "Alright!" Zhao Jing put down the cup in his hand, "We believe what you said! Wen Yuye, Dongfang Weiming will definitely promote you soon, we believe that he also wants to promote you! Minister of Justice had a grudge with you a long time ago, if he wanted to promote you, you had to get rid of him first. Minister of Justice was one of the tutors, so if his Regent''s Mansion was to compete with Taifu Mansion in the capital, it would have to nibble away at the other party''s forces. Before, there was one more to offer as an explanation, but now, I do not care about it anymore. "


    Wen Yuye straightened his body, "Your majesty''s meaning is ¡­"


    "Think about it for yourself!" Zhao Jing did not say much.


    Wen Yuye was a smart person, of course he could understand what was going on, "This subject will be prepared!"


    "That''s good!" Zhao Jing nodded, "The snowy road is slippery, go back and be careful! Oh right, I have to thank you for taking care of Noble Heir these past few days! "


    Wen Yuye retracted his gaze, "Your Majesty..."


    "I am friends with him. Back then, I wanted to send him out of the capital, but he still came back, so I couldn''t do anything about him!" The reason he was staying in the palace now was just to be safe. It''s not safe outside. It''s not as safe as coming to the palace. " Zhao Jing sighed.


    Wen Yuye nodded, "Your Majesty is right, this subject will take his leave!"


    Looking at Wen Yuye''s retreating back, Wei Shuge frowned, "Your majesty, do you believe in him?"


    "Whether you believe me or not, I''m just saying it out loud!" Zhao Jing said, "We will only look at the actual actions, no matter who it is, they will all say the same thing, right? Oh yeah, previously, Wen Rusheng said that he wanted to see us, and now that we might be leaving the palace for the last time last year, he should be waiting for us at the same place. She stood up and coughed softly. Her face was pale.


    "Your majesty''s health isn''t too good, it''s too cold today. Why don''t you go back?" We''ll meet again after the snow melts. If it doesn''t work out, we''ll forget about it for the next year! Didn''t the Emperor give Young Master Wen access to the palace? If there was anything urgent, he would definitely come to the palace to look for the Emperor. It seems like it''s not a big deal right now. "


    Zhao Jing also knew that with Wen Rusheng''s personality, there shouldn''t be any big issues. Fanghua House were all reverends in the palace, and it was likely that they would be especially busy after the end of the year. But she was too lonely. In the cold palace, she only felt lonely. He also couldn''t go to Zhong Fu''s place often either. The only people accompanying her were Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan.


    But what should Wen Rusheng say? Warm like jade, exquisite and transparent, a little speech point is clear, make people feel especially comfortable when interacting with each other. She thought, "It should be a very long time since I can''t leave the palace to see anyone. So when I leave the palace now, I''ll meet them!"


    Wen Rusheng was still at his usual spot waiting for her, hence he had arrived earlier than her.


    Closing the door to private room, Wen Rusheng handed the furnace over to her, "It''s cold outside, warm your hands!"


    Zhao Jing puffed out white mist from his mouth and his nose was completely red from the cold. When he sat down, his body was also tensed up and it looked like he was about to freeze to death. She hugged the furnace in her arms, and smiled at Wen Rusheng stiffly: "You''re not any better!"


    Wen Rusheng was also cold, but he was a man after all, no matter how weak his body was, he surpassed her.


    The coals in the brazier were picked up with extraordinary vigor, and the private room soon eased up. Wen Rusheng said, "I never thought that the Zijing would leave the palace at this time. The weather is extremely cold, so we could have gone back to the palace first. I am only reminiscing about the past, and it is not a big deal. "


    Zhao Jing coughed twice, "I know that you''re reminiscing about old times, so it''s even more appropriate for you to come!" She took a gulp of hot tea to dispel the cold from her body, "Now that your Fanghua House has become a offering in the palace, are you used to it?"


    It''s just that I''m used to it." Wen Rusheng nodded. Closer to you and a bit more at ease, it would be better if you could help! " He lifted his cup and took a sip of the tea gracefully, before sizing up Zhao Jing, "Oh right, there was a ruckus in the palace a while ago. I didn''t dare ask either, afraid of provoking trouble. You... "Is that good?


    "Not missing an arm or a leg, is that not good?" Zhao Jing reached out his hand to grab the pastries on the table.


    In the next moment, Wen Rusheng suddenly grabbed Zhao Jing''s wrist, and turned her palm up.

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    Zhao Jing''s body slightly shook. She had really never seen Wen Rusheng angry before, but the Wen Rusheng in front of her, did indeed seem to be angry. She saw his gentle eyes slightly narrow, and within the narrow crevices, they radiated a biting cold light. Just one glance was enough to make people tremble in fear.


    Coming back to his senses, Zhao Jing hurriedly retracted his hand, "Nothing much, I was just careless."


    However, Wen Rusheng could see clearly that there was an obvious scar on his white palm. If he was not careful, the scar would not be this deep. Moreover, judging from the thickness of the wound, the wound at the end was rather shallow, not like an accidental wound. Look, it''s more like he did it himself!


    "What''s wrong?" Zhao Jing curled his palm, and immediately raised his glass: "If there''s nothing else, don''t be nervous! With so many people guarding the palace, what could happen to me? Brother Wen need not worry, it''s only a small wound. "


    "The Emperor''s body is made of gold, how could he possibly be injured?" Wen Rusheng seemed to have realized that he had somewhat lost his composure, and immediately calmed his expression, "If there''s nothing else, it''s naturally best that we do. It''s just that we have to be careful in the future."


    Zhao Jing chewed on his dessert and yawned.


    "Are you sleepy?" Wen Rusheng looked at her worriedly.


    "What a strange feeling." Zhao Jing closed his eyes, "Like a snake in winter, trying to sleep when you close your eyes. Sometimes, when the room was warm, he would immediately fall asleep and spend the whole day trying to close his eyes. He didn''t want to open them at all. The chaos in my head is not very clear! " While he said this, Zhao Jing was already sprawled out on the table.


    The house was warm, Zhao Jing was really sleepy. After being out for so long, she felt weak all over. Her upper and lower eyelids were fighting, and she was completely muddle-headed.


    "Zijing?" Wen Rusheng immediately stood up, he also felt that something was amiss, who would say that they should go to sleep so easily? But Zhao Jing was really asleep, his breathing was even, and he laid on the table motionlessly.


    "Zijing?" Wen Rusheng called out softly, and slowly bent down to look at the sleeping Zhao Jing. He first extended his hand to check Zhao Jing''s breathing, to confirm that she was breathing normally, then heaved a sigh of relief and took off his outer robes to cover Zhao Jing''s body.


    Zhao Jing lied down on her side. The room was as warm as spring, allowing her to relax and sleep comfortably.


    Wen Rusheng''s fingertip gently caressed her cold brows and eyes, and the corner of his mouth held a gentle smile, "Go to sleep, I''ll guard you! Be it in the palace or outside, he had to take good care of himself. Your body is not only yours, you can''t be rash! No matter how big the snowstorm is, there will always be a clear sky ten thousand miles away. Don''t be afraid! "


    Zhao Jing''s eyelashes trembled slightly, with no intention of waking up. Looking at how exhausted he was, he really did look very heartbreaking. This kind of weariness was quite obvious, one could tell that the Emperor of Da Xia was not that easy to be!


    The snow, which had stopped all afternoon, began to fall again at night. The heavy snowfall was getting bigger and heavier than before!


    Outside the door, Wei Shuge and Lee Yiheng were waiting anxiously, there were no sounds coming from the house, which made them anxious.


    Lee Yiheng was a little hesitant, "Aunt Wei, why don''t you ask her. It was already dark. Although the emperor would return to the palace through a side door, it still wasn''t safe to go back at night. Furthermore, if the people from the Regent''s Mansion were to find out, even you and I would not be able to afford the consequences! "


    Wei Shuge also felt that this time, it was a little too quiet, why wasn''t there any sound. Did something happen? However, through the gap in the door, he could see the shadows of two people. There didn''t seem to be any difference.


    "Then I''ll ask around!" Wei Shuge walked up and lightly knocked on the door.


    Zhao Jing had been sleeping for a long time, so she woke up very quickly from the sound of the door knocking. She had originally slept for a long time before coming out from the palace, so she had pretty much slept by now. The first instant she opened her eyes, she saw Wen Rusheng''s tightly knitted brows.


    "Why ¡­" Zhao Jing caressed his face in panic, "Did we sleep for a long time?"


    Wen Rusheng smiled, "You''re awake?" He opened the window and took a look outside. "It''s dark. Let''s go back to the palace!"


    Zhao Jing was a bit confused by the sound of his sleep as he rubbed the space between his eyebrows, "The sky has already darkened? This Emperor really sleeps long enough. " She stood up and shook her head with all her might, "I didn''t expect to fall asleep like this. It''s really rude! Thank you, Brother Wen, for your support, I will immediately return to the palace. "


    For some reason, when Zhao Jing was walking out, the moment the cold wind blew, she suddenly thought of Dongfang Weiming. The moment he thought about Eastern Bastard, Zhao Jing suddenly shivered.


    "Is it cold?" Wen Rusheng frowned slightly, then stepped forward.


    Zhao Jing shook his head, "You should also go back earlier!" With that said, Zhao Jing quickly got into the carriage.


    "Why did the emperor stay so long this time?" Wei Shuge did not understand.


    Zhao Jing was still drowsy, his voice was slightly hoarse. "We ¡­ "He fell asleep!"


    "Are you asleep?" Wei Shuge said with lingering fear, "Your Majesty actually fell asleep in front of Young Master Wen? Could it be that His Majesty is not feeling well? " With that, Wei Shuge quickly probed Zhao Jing''s wrist, "The pulse image is no different from normal, and there is no fever. The emperor has been very drowsy recently, I wonder what''s going on? Could it be because of the Gu worm? "


    Zhao Jing laughed helplessly, "We became a snake bug or rat ant, we will rest for the rest of our lives."


    "It''s a pity that Cui Nanshan left the capital, otherwise there would be a reasonable explanation!" Wei Shuge sighed.


    Even if there was a reasonable explanation, if he did not remove the Gu poison from his body, what use would it be? So Zhao Jing was not that anxious to see Cui Nanshan. If he had a way, he would definitely come back to see her. If there was no other way, it would be useless to come back.


    In front of the Qianyuan Hall gate, Dongfang Weiming watched the aggressive Zhong Fu with her arms crossed over her chest coldly.


    "What is Noble Heir doing here instead of staying in the Rosy Dawn Hall? It''s dark now, let''s go back and rest! " Dongfang Weiming was expressionless.


    Ao Guanglin blocked in front of Zhong Fu, "Noble Heir, don''t be rash! Since Regent has business with the Emperor, you should go back and rest first! If the Emperor is free, I presume he would come looking for you. "


    Zhong Fu did not believe him, "I do not believe that unless the emperor is not in the Qianyuan Hall, he will definitely meet me once he finds out I''m coming!"


    "Still not getting out?" Dongfang Weiming was obviously angry.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge whispered.


    Zhao Jing shook his head, "By the side door."


    "Your majesty, don''t care?" Lee Yiheng did not understand.


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath, "Should I help Dongfang Weiming or the Noble Heir if I go out now? If he could get rid of such a clean matter, why bother with him? I don''t have the leisure to chat with two men. " She went to the side door without looking back. She wanted to fight for the court and power. She was afraid that if she wanted to fight for power, she would tire herself to death.


    Returning to the Bedchamber, and washing his face and rinsing his mouth, Zhao Jing directly went to bed. She had slept less lately and lost weight quickly.


    Just as Wei Shuge wanted to say something, he saw Dongfang Weiming push open the door and immediately bowed and left. There were some things that he mustn''t say in front of Dongfang Weiming, in case he caused trouble for the little Emperor.


    When Dongfang Weiming came in, Zhao Jing had already crawled into bed. Recently, the number of times she had angina was decreasing, but the time she had to sleep for was getting longer and longer. At least, before Cui Nanshan returned, this kind of situation was enough to make people tremble in fear.


    "Has the emperor always been like this?" Dongfang Weiming asked, "Can I have dinner now?" She went out, he knew, but she would go mad if she was trapped in the palace, so he let her go out for a walk. Monks couldn''t run away from the temple anyway, so it was impossible for them to escape from the palm of his hand.


    "His Majesty has been lustful of sleeping recently, probably because of the cold weather. Evening meal... "It''s useless. His Majesty doesn''t feel hungry either." Wei Shuge answered truthfully.


    Dongfang Weiming nodded his head, "Go cook some porridge."


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge walked out of the door quickly.


    It''s not always okay to not eat, it''s always better to eat than to eat. Besides, the Emperor''s age just so happened to be when he was growing up, how could he not eat and drink?


    Zhao Jing opened his eyes tiredly. He glanced at Dongfang Weiming who was sitting at the side, but did not say a word. Dongfang Weiming reached out to her forehead and felt that it was a little warm, but fortunately it was not too hot.


    He looked at her helplessly, "Why did you choose this time to leave the palace when it was snowing outside? There is still a long period of time before you are fond of fun. However, if you do not know how to cherish your own body, then no one will be able to do anything to you. " He carefully tucked her in. "I''ve been so drowsy recently, my body is abnormal. Why don''t you tell me?"


    "What''s the use of saying it? Can the Uncle take my place? " She rolled her eyes and thought for a moment. Then, she shifted her body and rested her head on his lap. "Sit over here and let This Emperor rest more comfortably."


    Instead, she chose the most comfortable position and rested her head on his leg. Her hair that was as black as ink slowly scattered like the waters flowing south, yet there was an indescribable charm to her. The porcelain muscles were like jade, embedded with her exquisite facial features. Her slightly deep eyes would occasionally open and stroke her long eyelashes as she looked at him through the mottled candlelight.


    Looking into her eyes, he couldn''t help but tighten the muscles on the back of his hand. For a moment, he thought she was a goblin!


    Because he was outside sleeping, Zhao Jing was still able to keep himself awake, but in front of Dongfang Weiming, he was still as sleepy as before. Wei Shuge brought the porridge in. Seeing the two of them in such a position, he could only pass the porridge into Dongfang Weiming''s hands and quickly leave.


    "Don''t sleep anymore. Get up and eat something to fill your stomach. Otherwise, it won''t be worth it if you get sick from starvation!" Dongfang Weiming sighed, "Don''t just rely on your youth to act unscrupulously, there are some things that need to be reported on!"


    She tilted her head and looked at him, "Uncle is really Uncle, you really think you''re someone who can become a father, and now that Uncle has children of his own, he might even become the first person in Da Xia to have a tongue."


    "Since the emperor has already turned his back on this subject, what should we do in the future?" Dongfang Weiming blew on the porridge in his spoon and carefully passed it to her, "There''s still a lot of time in the future, what do you think, your majesty?"


    Zhao Jing was eating his porridge, frowning as he looked at him, "In the future, when Uncle has his own child, will he treat us like this?"


    The corner of Dongfang Weiming''s eyes slightly raised, "Your majesty, you''re thinking too much. This subject doesn''t even have a wife or concubine, could it be that a child is going to jump out from under a rock? What is the emperor worried about? Could it be that I was planning to let this subject''s child inherit the title so that the Emperor could regain his power? "


    As if his tongue was scalded by porridge, Zhao Jing rolled his eyes at him, and the tip of his nose hummed twice in displeasure, "Uncle sure knows how to joke. Most of the children that pop out from the crevices have a heart of stone, and each and every one of them are exactly the same as the Uncle. Uncle and I have some sort of relationship, and no matter what, Uncle will take care of me. That stone-faced child might even want to skin me and pull my tendons out! "


    After saying that, she gulped down a mouthful of porridge and started coughing violently.


    Dongfang Weiming put down the bowl of porridge in his hands, and pulled her into his embrace as if it was normal, hurriedly stroking her back, "No one is fighting with you, why are you in such a hurry to eat?"


    Who knew that Zhong Fu''s voice would suddenly come from outside, "I want to see the Emperor!"

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    Dongfang Weiming hugged Zhao Jing tightly, completely ignoring the noise outside the door. However, Zhao Jing''s heart was thumping wildly. If Zhong Fu barged in and saw her and Dongfang Weiming''s posture, it was possible that he would...


    Sensing that Zhao Jing was about to struggle free, Dongfang Weiming''s expression became even colder. His hand went to her wrist and he knew the surge of emotion in her heart. She had failed to control her heart, which made him very unhappy.


    "What''s the hurry?" Dongfang Weiming''s voice came from the top of his head.


    Zhao Jing was startled, and suddenly raised his head and looked at him. The instant their eyes met, she saw the anger in his eyes, cold and unfeeling. She realized that the reason he was angry was probably because of Zhong Fu''s impudence. If it were not for his friendship with Jiang Bei, Dongfang Weiming might not be so afraid of Zhong Fu''s appearance. Because Dongfang Weiming knew, to Zhao Jing, whether it was in the public or the private, the benefits of Zhong Fu''s appearance were greater than the drawbacks!


    As a result, Dongfang Weiming was unwilling to let Zhong Fu get too close to him. What he feared the most was Zhao Jing''s hopes and hopes for freedom. If one day, his hopes of freedom surpassed his desire for imperial power, then she would completely disappear from his world. Regarding this, Dongfang Weiming had already known about it from the first time he saw her.


    "If Zhong Fu comes in and sees us in such a state, he might have to think!" Zhao Jing sat up. She was only wearing her sleeping clothes, so naturally she reached for her outer robes.


    Who knew that someone else would be unhappy? He reached out his hands and shoved her back into the blanket, his pincer-like fingers gripping tightly onto Zhao Jing''s shoulder, the pain making her face change.


    Zhao Jing stared at him, "What are you doing?"


    "Do you think that if This King doesn''t allow him in, he can come in?" Dongfang Weiming stood up, he stood in the candlelight, and looked at her gloomily. Then, he turned around and stood with his hands behind his back, facing Zhao Jing, "Your majesty, it''s not that this subject doesn''t want you to meet, but you have to know that Zhong Fu is a Noble Heir of Prince Yu.


    "Your subject dares to ask your majesty, if there comes a day when Prince Yu''s Mansion revolts and Phoenix City invades, what do you think Zhong Fu will do for you? To help you is unfilial, to not help you is disloyal and disloyal. Your Majesty, it''s been the most difficult for you to be loyal and filial since the ancient times. Zhong Changtian''s ambition has always been there, and it is not something that the Emperor can avoid just by chance. "


    The expression in Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened slightly, but she did not speak.


    Dongfang Weiming continued, "If we were to take another step back, if Zhong Changtian were to raise his troops, would the emperor kill Zhong Fu as a sacrifice? If they had a relationship and were to make a move, the Emperor would most likely be merciful. At that day, if they wished to return to the beginning, it would truly be a matter of regret. "Does the Emperor still remember what this subject said?"


    A buzzing sound came from Zhao Jing''s brain as it exploded. The hand under the blanket suddenly clenched into a fist. He had said that the emperor''s claim of being alone meant that the emperor had to be alone. It was because of this that her mother had died in that cold and heartless palace, leaving her with one last weakness!


    Dongfang Weiming glanced at the door, "The Emperor only needs to say a word, he can enter and this subject will leave immediately! The Emperor has made his own choices, and this subject will not interfere. "


    Zhao Jing retracted his gaze and tightly hugged the bedding.


    "Does the Emperor understand?" Dongfang Weiming looked at her.


    Zhao Jing took a deep breath, "Shuge!"


    With that shouted, Wei Shuge entered the door hastily.


    "Your majesty?" Wei Shuge''s face turned slightly unsightly.


    Zhao Jing sat up, his expression cold. "Send Noble Heir back to his Rosy Dawn Hall, without our orders, no one is allowed to release him. If he continues to rely on his relationship with me to do whatever he wants in the palace, I will definitely punish him severely.


    Hearing this, Wei Shuge was stunned for a moment, then quickly bowed. "This servant understands!"


    When the door closed again, Zhong Fu''s curses came from the outside, "Zhao Jing, you are ungrateful, how I treated you before, and how you treated me, have you forgotten all about it? For the sake of our friendship, you said we should punish them severely if they don''t lend us any money? Zhao Jing, get the hell out here right now. I want to make this matter clear to you, so you better help me ¡­ "


    His voice was growing weaker. He must have been taken away by someone.


    But when Zhao Jing heard this, he was extremely worried. She did not have many friends, especially in this cold and detached palace. Coming out with Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan, she very rarely felt that she was being cared for. Zhong Fu treated her sincerely, she could feel it!


    "Feeling unwell in my heart?" Dongfang Weiming''s tone of voice was very strange, his speed was very fast, and in a blink of an eye, he had already arrived in front of her.


    Dongfang Weiming suddenly rushed forward and shrank his body in shock, retreating a few steps.


    "The Emperor is afraid?" Dongfang Weiming squinted his dangerous eyes as he placed both his hands on her left and right sides. "Your majesty?" Duan Ling Tian''s eyes shone with a cold light as he asked, in a low voice.


    Zhao Jing''s body stuck closely to the ice-cold wall, and stared unblinkingly at Dongfang Weiming in front of him. This man was as cold as he could be when he was angry. With his hands, he surrounded her in a forbidden area, a forbidden area. Zhao Jing''s heart was so stifled that she clenched her blanket tightly, "Dongfang Weiming, do you want to look in the mirror and see just how terrifying you are? When you went onto the battlefield to kill your enemies, did you have such a look on your face? "


    Dongfang Weiming tensed up, "Did the Emperor put himself in this official''s enemy''s position?"


    "It was the Uncle who placed us in that position, wasn''t it?" Zhao Jing clenched his teeth, suddenly his body leaned forward and immediately grabbed Dongfang Weiming. Her body hung in the air, looking as if she was about to eat her own flesh. Looking at it up close, the veins on her neck bulged, and her warm breath gushed out onto his face. At that moment, Zhao Jing really wanted to bite him to death.


    "When this official goes into battle to kill the enemy, he will never give them any chance." He snatched up her delicate jaw and suddenly caught her lip.


    Zhao Jing widened his eyes in shock. In his blurry vision, he saw a blurry face. The only thing that was clear was the rolling on his lips, which he bit down on with revenge. He was taking revenge on her, punishing her. Zhao Jing felt that he was about to suffocate, he was continuously stripping her of the air in her mouth, the last breath in her chest was completely sucked out by him, Zhao Jing felt that he was about to die!


    Finally, the air returned to his mouth. Zhao Jing panted heavily, staring at the man who was pressing down on him, "Eastern, Dongfang Weiming, you, you are too much! This life of mine is yours, but I have never promised you that I can do whatever I want! "


    Me?


    Dongfang Weiming was very satisfied, only then did he look like a living person in a rush.


    "When you''re not talking, you look like someone who doesn''t care about the world." Dongfang Weiming slightly raised the corner of her lips, caressing the hair on her face, her gaze suddenly became incomparably gentle, "If you say it, then it''s vulgar! This official is not a common person, but this official likes ordinary people. "The Emperor likes freedom, and this subject has also given him enough freedom. What else is there that the Emperor isn''t satisfied with?"


    His fingertip caressed her red and swollen lips, "One cannot be greedy, but so what if you kill with your bare hands? Your majesty, it''s not time for you to handle life and death. If you start acting emotionally now, how can you talk about great things? "


    "Dongfang Weiming!" Zhao Jing sneered, then suddenly opened his mouth and bit down on his finger.


    Dongfang Weiming did not say anything, but laughed instead. The way she resisted allowed his suspenseful heart to slowly calm down.


    "Don''t think I will forgive you just because you give me a bite!" Zhao Jing clenched his teeth, his mouth still reeking of blood. His fingers were bleeding from her bite. They were clear teeth marks that dripped blood. The sight of it was enough to make him flustered.


    "This subject has no intention of getting His Majesty''s forgiveness. Ever since this subject sent His Majesty to this position, this subject knows that His Majesty will never forgive this subject again. The Empress Dowager''s death, the Emperor''s poison, this subject either participated in it or did it personally. But the Emperor couldn''t do anything about it, could he? " Dongfang Weiming turned around, laid down beside Zhao Jing, and pulled her into his embrace, "One day, if the emperor can personally take back the power of this subject, then the emperor can kill this humble subject justifiably. "Otherwise, the emperor will bear with it. After all, once this subject closes his eyes, the tens of thousands of Imperial Guards under his command, as well as the hundred thousand soldiers at the border, and all of the old tribes ¡­"


    Zhao Jing stared at him, but could not refute him.


    He touched her face. "Sleep well!"


    Zhao Jing closed his eyes, "Dongfang Weiming, you know everything, why did you keep me?"


    "Because I''m not afraid!" Dongfang Weiming exhaled a long breath, "This subject is confident that he can hold you! Zhao Jing, you are the emperor in front of outsiders, but here ¡­ You belong to me alone! Your life, I gave it to you, so... "Don''t let your thoughts run wild."


    "You will regret it!" Zhao Jing cupped his hands across his chest and found a comfortable place to lie down, "Dongfang Weiming, your life is also mine!"


    He smiled and looked at the flickering candle light. Regret? Actually, I''ve already regretted it. It''s just that you didn''t know. From the first moment you saw it, from the moment you put on the dragon robe ¡­ The first time I kissed you...


    The wind and snow blew against the windows and on the roof, causing a slight sound of shattering. Accompanying the crackling and crackling of the sparks in the room, a warm and cozy feeling arose within him. It was extremely similar ¡­ The warmth of home.


    Dongfang Weiming hugged the person in his arms tightly and subconsciously laughed.


    Zhao Jing was very sleepy, and when Dongfang Weiming left, Zhao Jing did not wake up either. The year before last, had been very busy, and whatever it was, it was no longer important. During the banquet last year, Zhao Jing met Zhong Fu. The way he looked was the same as when he was in Jiangbei.


    However, Zhong Fu was not truly angry, he was just trying to take advantage of his anger to say a few words to Zhao Jing. But Zhao Jing just winked at him and followed along, angering Zhong Fu to the point that he jumped up and down. But he could do nothing about it, Dongfang Weiming had sent heavy soldiers to surround Rosy Dawn Hall, so there were always people following him wherever he went, so it was impossible for Zhong Fu to see him.


    After the end of the year, the court began discussing the expansion of the imperial harem.


    Taking advantage of the Spring Festival, Zhao Jing slipped away again.


    The Spring Lantern Festival was very lively in the capital. Every street was filled with lanterns, and the bustling scene made Zhao Jing''s eyes slightly red. She was dressed in plain clothes as she stood on the street. She thought back to when she was young, when she was with her master and the Big Brother Yue, hanging lanterns on the Four Ming Mountain. The lanterns were still there, but the people around him were no longer there!


    "Shuge, buy me a flower lantern, the kind that belongs to a little rabbit! And also a string of candied fruits, no, two! " Zhao Jing smiled meaningfully.


    Wei Shuge was stunned, why is the emperor suddenly so strange?

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    Lee Yiheng also felt that it was a little strange. Although the little emperor was young and liked to eat sweet things, lanterns and candied fruits were things that girls liked. Why did the emperor like them too?


    Zhao Yuannan bought two skewers of candied flakes, and Wei Shuge came back with a little rabbit flower lantern.


    "That''s great!" Zhao Jing took the candied flakes, and looked at them carefully. In the dim light, the candied fruits shone with a bright red light. They looked very tasty. However, she didn''t seem to plan to eat the candied fruits. Instead, she wobbled into the teahouse. She sat in the private room and brewed two cups of tea, placing one of the cups in front of her.


    "Young master, did you make an appointment?" Wei Shuge asked in confusion.


    Zhao Jing shook his head, placing the little rabbit lantern in the middle of the table, there was a candied fruit in his left hand and one in his right. As if each of his left and right hands represented a person, the two candied fruits lightly touched each other, as if they were playing a game from childhood. Putting down the candied flakes, one was placed beside Zhao Jing while the other was placed opposite of the cup. It looked as if there was another person seated in front of him.


    This situation caused the hearts of the three people under Zhao Jing to turn cold.


    Zhao Yuannan and Lee Yiheng quickly pulled Wei Shuge outside the door. The three of them gathered together and looked at each other.


    "Young Master, what did you just do, you all saw it?!" Zhao Yuannan said.


    Lee Yiheng nodded, "It''s so scary, it''s like you''re talking to someone. But we see nothing, and we panic in our hearts! "Say, do you think that young master is holding his breath at home because he hasn''t come out for a while?" In other words, he was holding back something wrong with his brain.


    "Pah pah pah!" Wei Shuge rolled his eyes, "Don''t speak nonsense, I was always accompanying young master, I didn''t see anything amiss."


    "Then how do you explain it now?" Zhao Yuannan stamped his feet anxiously, "Did you run into evil?"


    Lee Yiheng opened his eyes wide, "I think it is because the emperor is always in the palace and we are the ones accompanying him, there shouldn''t be any big problems. My ancestors served the monarch for generations, and this Art of Enslavement was a common art in the palace. It was a technique used by the imperial harem to fight for the favor of others. Based on the way the young master is acting now, there''s definitely something suspicious about him! "


    Zhao Yuannan nodded his head, "I have heard from my family members that the Art of Endless Victory is extremely powerful, and I am afraid that Master Li''s words are not empty."


    Wei Shuge was startled for a moment, "After talking for half a day, do you all think that Young Master has the upper hand?"


    "Doesn''t it look like it?" The two of them asked at the same time.


    Wei Shuge shook his head, "That''s after all these years. How could I let myself be like that? If word gets out that the two of you are spouting nonsense, disaster might come out of your mouths. " Saying that, she let out a faint sigh as she glanced at the tightly shut door, "It doesn''t seem like the upper part of a ghost to me, but rather ¡­ "Excessive yearning!


    "Lovesick?" Zhao Yuannan did not believe him, "Young master, who can you think of? The empress dowager had passed away, so who else could the young master care? Noble Heir? No, the Noble Heir was already waiting in the palace. Who else could it be? Could it be the Regent or the Prime Minister? "It doesn''t look like it, it doesn''t even look like it!"


    "Stop guessing, we are used to guessing inaccurately, but instead of guessing randomly, we might get you into trouble instead!" Wei Shuge frowned slightly, "Don''t even think about it, Young Master is either joking, or you''re missing someone!"


    Wei Shuge felt that, if Zhao Jing truly missed someone, he must definitely also be an old friend! Could it be Zhao Jing''s master? Or Grand Master and the others? Zhao Yuannan and Lee Yiheng did not know about Zhao Jing''s situation back at the Four Great Mountains, so they could not guess.


    Zhao Jing actually knew, that the three people outside would definitely be thinking that she was crazy, but Zhao Jing did not care. It was a good thing that they couldn''t figure it out. Some people shouldn''t have known too much. The more they knew, the faster they would die.


    "When we left, it wasn''t even one day yet, and you still haven''t finished lighting the lantern. "You said that you would make one for me every year. Is it because you broke your promise or because I failed to keep my promise?" Zhao Jing looked at the cup in front of him, looked at the candied fruit that couldn''t possibly be eaten, and said, "It''s been a long time since I last drank your tea, let me toast you!"


    Zhao Jing took a sip of tea, "Did you know? I''m a good drinker now, and I don''t get drunk. You know what? The best thing I can do right now is to pretend to be drunk! Do you believe that even if I were to drink water, I would still feign drunkenness! Do you think I''m serious now? He was no longer a little girl who would write her thoughts on her face. What was even more terrifying was that she could no longer be considered even a little girl. If they were to meet in the future, they might not even know each other. Even if they did, they would not dare to recognize each other! This toast, my previous life and this life! "


    Putting down the cup, Zhao Jing looked at the scenery outside indifferently. Snow had fallen a year later, but it had not melted completely yet. Various kinds of lanterns hung under the eaves, covering the streets and alleys, reflecting the pure white of the snow, and actually had the warmth of ten thousand lanterns. Zhao Jing exhaled a long breath. He suddenly felt that if the world could be at peace, allowing the country to be at peace, his actions as an emperor would also be very meaningful.


    "Young Master?" Wei Shuge entered the door with a dessert.


    "When does this year''s request for Flower God begin?" Zhao Jing asked, "I heard that the Flower God is one of the top beauties in the capital, at that time I will have to take a good look, is she more beautiful than Jing Hong?"


    "Why are you so confused, young master? The Flower God''s position, has always been a Miss Caiwei of Yuncui House for the past two years. This time is no exception." Wei Shuge put down the dim sum and pretended to look at Zhao Jing as if nothing had happened. He realised that she was not a problem and it was obviously not the words of the two people outside that made her feel like she was being tricked. Thinking to this point, Wei Shuge heaved a sigh of relief.


    "Miss Caiwei!" Zhao Jing nodded his head, he was indeed an exceptional person, "I heard that she and Nangong Zui are very close."


    Yes sir!" Wei Shuge said, "Nangong Zui owed her a debt of kindness, so these two often call themselves siblings, and everyone knows about their Yuncui House. "However, this brothel was a place of the best of the best. There were a few sentences that were true and a few were false. Who would know?


    Zhao Jing heaved a sigh of relief, seeing the fireworks not far away, a long line of people walked over from afar. There were a lot of people in the audience, so Zhao Jing did not dare to go down. She stood at the window on the second floor and watched the procession of lanterns approaching.


    The clamor, the laughter, the bustle ¡­ it was really lively.


    Even though they were on the second floor, Lee Yiheng and Wei Shuge did not dare to relax their guard. After all, they were outside the palace. Although he brought along the palace''s elites, if there really was something going on, they would be outnumbered.


    "It''s really lively!" Zhao Jing laughed, "Why is the palace so lively?" Even if there were lanterns in the palace, they were all in the same order. It was not as lively and fragrant as it was outside. In addition, the palace strictly forbade the burning of candles, in case the water went astray and brought about a great disaster. Thus, it was basically impossible to add too many lanterns to the lanterns. The people of the palace forbade loud noises and groups of people. Thus, this so-called New Year''s Eve was also just another person''s holiday. It had nothing to do with the people of the palace.


    "Gongzi, be careful. The team is here!" Lee Yiheng reminded her.


    Zhao Jing nodded, safety was naturally the most important issue, it could not be ignored.


    However, this dragon lamp was not bad. It was vividly drawn and looked like a fire dragon dancing in the night sky from afar.


    Little did they know, that in the shadows, someone was already eyeing Zhao Jing.


    "Is everything ready?" It was a man''s voice, laced with murderous intent.


    In the dark, someone answered, "Yes! Please be at ease, master. Everything is ready. This time, he will definitely not have a way to survive. There''s our people everywhere, we''re just waiting for the signal to arrive.


    "The eyes and ears of the Regent''s Mansion are just waiting at the side. We must handle them carefully." The person seemed to be laughing, "This time, I am going to kill Regent''s Mansion by accident. Dongfang Weiming was usually headstrong and smart, how else could he turn the tides? Those who should leave and can''t stay, they deserve to die! "


    In the distance, the procession of lanterns was drawing closer and closer to Zhao Jing. The bright flames fell between Zhao Jing''s brows, fainting the smile in her eyes, which was such a dim light. Zhao Jing couldn''t tell what he was feeling, but he felt a little depressed in his heart, as if something was going to happen. However, she didn''t know what would happen.


    On top of the carriage, Miss Caiwei sat motionlessly in the lotus, dressed in white like a lotus, like a fairy from the nine heavens. The lanterns were bright, reflecting the half of her faintly discernible face. Along with her graceful figure, the mysteriousness of this scene made one''s heart itch even more. Visible and untouchable, this was the toughest little demoness alive.


    "If you are truly magnificent, then I presume it would also be extremely good." Zhao Jing laughed.


    Wei Shuge nodded, "As I thought."


    Unexpectedly, right after these words were said, Wei Shuge''s face suddenly changed greatly. Zhao Jing did not know what had happened, but his body had already been grabbed by Wei Shuge, and he immediately pressed down onto the ground and rolled two times before stopping. Turning back, he saw a fire snake darting into the window. If it wasn''t for Wei Shuge''s quick reaction, Zhao Jing would probably have been burnt to death. The window frame was still on fire, and half of the window had been burnt to ashes.


    "Your majesty, quickly leave!" Lee Yiheng roared, he immediately unsheathed his sword, and just now he was a step too slow, and watched as the fire snake scurried out, luckily Wei Shuge was protecting it with his life, or else the consequences would have been dire.


    Wei Shuge immediately carried Zhao Jing, and together with Zhao Yuannan, they protected Zhao Jing as he quickly walked out. There weren''t many guards with him, but luckily they were all carefully selected by Lee Yiheng as his loyal protectors. Everyone quickly surrounded Zhao Jing and quickly went to the carriage in the backyard.


    Unfortunately, the opponent was already prepared. Before they even reached the backyard, the entire building was already in an uproar, a large number of black clothed Death Soldiers had swarmed over and quickly surrounded the place, as though they wanted Zhao Jing''s life, otherwise, they would not stop! They came precisely for Zhao Jing, and their goal was to take Zhao Jing''s life!


    "Condemned evildoer, kill him!" Lee Yiheng jumped up and pierced through his opponent''s throat.


    The carriage in the backyard had already been taken down by the thieves, so it was impossible for Zhao Jing to go back. The streets were filled with people. As long as they could get into the crowd, they would be able to avoid disaster. In this situation, Zhao Jing could no longer afford to care about whether there were any innocent people or not. Everyone was selfish, so if she wanted to live, then it would be impossible for her to not implicate the innocent! Wei Shuge protected Zhao Jing as he fought his way through the crowd.


    "Young master!" Wei Shuge shouted, and the hand holding Zhao Jing''s hand was suddenly scattered by the crowd. The flower carriage rampaged about, the crowd screamed, and scattered. Zhao Jing floated along with the flow, and was pushed to an unknown place.


    Suddenly, she felt a chill in her chest.

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    Zhao Jing suddenly felt that the feeling of a sword piercing through his chest didn''t feel so uncomfortable, it was even so fast that you didn''t even have time to feel the pain coming from it. The sword stabbed in and out, blood spurting everywhere. The screams of the citizens resounded in his ears, as they fled in all directions while screaming, "He''s killed! He had killed someone! "He''s killed ¡­"


    Killed someone?


    Zhao Jing lay paralyzed on the street corner, blood flowing past his clothes and continuously flowing out. Only when he laid down did Zhao Jing feel pain, and even breathing became difficult. Amidst the chaos, someone supported her up, causing Zhao Jing to stand up while clenching his teeth. He saw clearly that it was Caiwei looking at her in fear.


    "Young Master?" Previously, at the Yuncui House, Caiwei and Zhao Jing had met before, and they had vaguely guessed Zhao Jing''s identity. Now that Zhao Jing was being attacked, Caiwei was even more certain of his thoughts, that this young master was a dragon among men. Now that he saw Zhao Jing being severely injured, Caiwei naturally could not just watch as he died. He immediately supported Zhao Jing and quickly left the place.


    In this situation, no matter what happened, he would avoid it first.


    "With my current appearance, I will definitely not be able to return your Yuncui House." "Help me to a quiet place. If you help me find Nangong Zui, he will know what to do!"


    With things having progressed to this point, Caiwei naturally had no other choice. Caiwei looked around, they were forced to walk along with the crowd, and were a bit anxious, but he never thought that they would actually arrive at the City God''s Temple. Fortunately, Caiwei often came to burn incense, so they were considered familiar with each other. Therefore, when they saw Caiwei bringing a young man whose body was covered in blood over, they immediately went to help out and helped Zhao Jing in entering the door.


    "What''s going on?" Miao Zhu hurriedly went to retrieve the medicine box. "I only have some Gold Sore Medicine here. I wonder if it will work?"


    "Don''t worry about that for now, I will deal with the wound myself. Quickly go and find Nangong Zui." Zhao Jing''s forehead was already overflowing with cold sweat, "Be careful on the way back, don''t be followed! Also, tell Nangong Zui that if he finds it difficult, he will go to the Regent''s Mansion or to one of them. "


    Hearing about Regent''s Mansion, Caiwei frowned, his suspicions were indeed correct.


    "You ¡­" Caiwei was worried, if this Young Noble had anything good to do, the entire capital would probably shake, and Caiwei would not be able to take it on!


    "Go quickly!" Zhao Jing shouted coldly, "This is an order!"


    "Alright!" Caiwei quickly left.


    Ming Zhu had also been chased out. As Zhao Jing was a woman, she naturally could not allow others to apply medicine for her. Strangely, her wounds seemed to heal somewhat quickly. However, she had lost too much blood, so she was somewhat dizzy and her mind was not clear.


    After clenching his teeth and bandaging himself, Zhao Jing leaned against the bed pillar powerlessly. In his mind, he couldn''t help but recall the situation when he was attacked. Flames, blades, blood. Who sent these assassins? Dongfang Weiming could not possibly deliberately mystify things and kill people. If he wanted her to die, he had to take out the parasite within her body first. Otherwise, wouldn''t all these years of using his blood essence to nourish the parasite go to waste?


    Ke Bozhao was anxious to get rid of the restraints on his Taifu Mansion, so it was impossible for him to make a move against him. Otherwise, he would not even have his last chance. Zhao Jing''s death would not benefit Ke Bozhao in any way!


    After all, Taifu Mansion was probably the most beneficial thing. But it was impossible for Qi Yunshan to not think of something so obvious. Would Qi Yunshan be so stupid as to tear his own ugliness apart in front of everyone? No, he wasn''t that stupid! And the sword in his chest, although it seemed to be extremely serious, in truth, Zhao Jing had sensed it himself. Although there was a lot of blood flow, it did not harm his organs or tendons.


    If it really was Qi Yunshan, there would be no need to show mercy. The eyes of the man in black from just now were sharp and filled with killing intent. Since he was able to find her in the crowd, he would naturally be able to strike back with a sword. But she clearly remembered, that after that person stabbed her once, he was pushed away by the crowd, but he did not turn back, as though he only needed that one strike, it did not matter if Zhao Jing died or not.


    This was indeed an unbelievable matter, and Zhao Jing couldn''t figure it out no matter how hard he tried.


    Luckily he had Caiwei''s help in time, otherwise, who knew what the consequences would be? Right now, she only needed to wait here for Nangong Zui to come over. This matter, she had to ask Four-direction Sect to investigate, otherwise, once Regent''s Mansion or Prime Minister''s Estate interfered, this matter would become uncontrollable. Zhao Jing did not want this matter to become someone else''s disciple. What she needed to do was to investigate in secret, and ensure that the imperial court was secure!


    Suddenly, an urgent voice came from outside, "Young Master? Young Master? "


    Zhao Jing quickly tidied up his clothes and opened the door, "What''s going on?"


    "Quick, quickly leave through the back door. A group of people ferociously came over and asked if they have seen the injured young master. I guess you''re the one looking for me! " The expression on Temple Head Zhu''s face changed, "They are still holding knives in their hands! It''s very possible that they did not come with good intentions! "


    Zhao Jing clenched his teeth, covered his wound and followed behind Temple Head Zhu, with big steps he walked towards the back door, "If Miss Caiwei returns, please leave a message!"


    Miao Zhu nodded. "Don''t worry, Young Master."


    After taking in a deep breath, Zhao Jing''s face darkened, and he quickly disappeared into the darkness. At first, he suspected that they were letting her go, but now, Zhao Jing didn''t understand. If they really wanted to let her live, why did they chase after her relentlessly?


    "This is not the way!" Zhao Jing leaned on the wall of the alleyway and carefully peeked his head out. But she did not dare go out, because going out would be dangerous. At the moment, she was alone, and if she did not have Wei Shuge by her side, she would definitely not be able to appear.


    Suddenly, Zhao Jing found a lightly opened door.


    Zhao Jing did not hesitate, and carefully opened the door. It wasn''t long before she came out. The blood-red clothes on his body had already been replaced by a set of light green and yellow clothes. Unfortunately, she had just entered the backyard of a brothel and didn''t dare to wear those big red and big purple colors. She took off the crown of her hair and lightly pushed her black hair behind her head.


    She let out a breath and slowly walked outside. She didn''t dare to make too much movement and could only slowly walk forward. Although the wound was drugged, it was still a new injury. However, Zhao Jing acted as if nothing had happened. But Zhao Jing was too weak, walking was like stepping on cotton, his body was extremely light.


    Some of the soldiers rushed over, but Zhao Jing did not dare make a sound. The martial arts of these officials were simply not enough to protect Zhao Jing''s safety. She could not guarantee that there would be no assassins lurking on the roof or around her. Zhao Jing staggered, and quickly supported himself against the pillars by the side of the street, covering the wound as he heavily gasped for air.


    "Gongzi, look, this lady doesn''t look right!" He frowned.


    "There''s a disturbance in the street in front, let''s go take a look first!" Wen Yuye waved his sleeves.


    Zhao Jing''s heart was thumping hard, she could tell that it was Wen Yuye''s voice. But if Wen Yuye were to see his current state, he would probably think differently. Zhao Jing did not want to take the risk, so she did not dare ask for Wen Yuye''s help. Even if Wen Yuye was clever, she would be able to help her! Speaking of which, it was really funny, it was her first time being the emperor!


    But his body was not listening to him, Zhao Jing slowly slid down to the ground, the wound had already reopened, and fresh blood stained his chest area. She clutched her wound and let out a low groan.


    Wen Yuye''s voice sounded beside his ears, "Are you alright?"


    "Young master, she''s injured!" Along the way, he screamed.


    Zhao Jing raised his head in shock, and fiercely gouged out his way out, "Shut up!"


    In that instant, Wen Yuye suddenly stood up, his eyes suddenly wide, as he looked at Zhao Jing who was in front of him with disbelief. An emperor dressed like a daughter? A wounded emperor? What was going on? It was a good thing that Wen Yuye had a fast reaction speed, he immediately regained his senses and said, "Road, watch out!"


    "Yes sir!" He stood at the foot of the stairs, looking around cautiously.


    "Huang ¡­" Young Master? " Wen Yuye stared at Zhao Jing''s wound, her hand clutching her chest, blood already flowing out between her fingers, staining the back of her hand red.


    "Don''t talk, send me to the Regent''s Mansion''s back door!" Zhao Jing instructed in a low voice as he held onto Wen Yuye''s wrist, and slowly stood up.


    Wen Yuye could feel that it was because the emperor was trembling, her entire body was practically leaning on him, it was obvious that the emperor was about to collapse. With the current situation, it was absolutely impossible for anyone to see the emperor disguised as a woman, so Wen Yuye was very clear that he had to immediately, immediately, send Zhao Jing to the Regent''s Mansion.


    The blood from Zhao Jing''s body continued to seep out, and dripped through his fingers onto Wen Yuye''s body. Cold sweat flowed down Wen Yuye''s forehead. He was truly worried, worried that Zhao Jing wouldn''t be able to last long enough for his Regent''s Mansion.


    "Your majesty?" Wen Yuye lowered his voice, standing guard behind him, "Is it alright?"


    "Sure!" Zhao Jing said hoarsely, "Continue!" As long as the assassin didn''t discover her, she would be safe. When they reached the range of the Regent''s Mansion, the surrounding soldiers continued to run and patrol, shouting that they wanted to catch the assassin.


    Zhao Jing pushed Wen Yuye away, "Right now, you must leave and return home. Remember, you are not allowed to talk about tonight''s events, if not, we will not be able to protect you." She thoughtfully looked at the Regent''s Mansion that was not far away, and then stared at Wen Yuye, "Do you understand now?"


    Wen Yuye nodded and released Zhao Jing, "Your majesty?"


    "I will be fine, but if you still don''t leave, you will be in trouble!" Zhao Jing walked forward with trembling hands and a half bow, which was quite a strenuous walk. However, she did not turn back, as if there was no one behind her.


    Wen Yuye understood, Zhao Jing was giving him a way out, if not, according to Dongfang Weiming''s personality, anyone who had anything to do with this matter would definitely die! It was Dongfang Weiming''s way of handling affairs, rather than being innocent. Moreover, Wen Yuye had seen something that he shouldn''t have seen, Zhao Jing was the emperor. If people knew that the emperor would damage his reputation by disguising himself as a man, for the sake of the imperial family''s face, Wen Yuye had to die!


    "Young master, are we leaving like this? If anything happens to the emperor, we can''t afford to wait! " He hurriedly said.


    Wen Yuye turned and left, "Don''t look back, just pretend you didn''t see the emperor tonight, or else both of us will die!"


    He didn''t dare to say more and followed closely behind Wen Yuye.


    Zhao Jing powerlessly pushed open the back door of the Regent''s Mansion. The back door of the Duke Palaces had been left for her to begin with, and inside the door was an elite Dark Guard who were guarding it. However, although he was dressed in plain clothes, he was still dressed like the Young Man.


    But this time, Zhao Jing was dressed in her daughter''s attire.


    The moment they entered, a cold light suddenly flashed past Zhao Jing''s eyes, as someone raised a hand and raised a blade ¡­

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    Zhao Jing thought that he was dead for sure, and his vision turned black before he lost consciousness. Who would have thought that instead of dying outside, he would die in Dongfang Weiming''s residence?


    With a light sigh, Zhou Zhiji was filled with suspicion. He really couldn''t figure out what was going on. Master had always disliked people entering his garden, but this time he carried the little Emperor to his own bed. What was even more terrifying was that Master usually liked to be clean, but the Emperor''s entire body was drenched in blood at that time, if it was any other person, they wouldn''t want her to stain their bed, much less a dignified Regent like Dongfang Weiming!


    Zhou Zhiji shook his head, he was afraid that something big was going to happen, what was he to do?


    But Dongfang Weiming did not seem to mind, he just closed the door and sat beside Zhao Jing''s bed. The doctor was a doctor of the Regent''s Mansion, and could be considered Dongfang Weiming''s trusted aide. That was why he was allowed to approach the sickbed. The doctor was the doctor, but the medicine and bandaging of wounds were all done by Dongfang Weiming himself, he was not willing to pretend to be a doctor. It would be safer for him to get his own items.


    With the medicine applied, Dongfang Weiming cleaned up the wound and guarded Zhao Jing, but the girl''s eyes were closed, she did not seem to have any intention of waking up. He reached out for her forehead. The fever was still there, and it was unsettling. However, he also understood that her weakness was not only caused by her injuries. He also understood that the things in her body were stronger when they met stronger, and weaker when they met weaker. Even though it was fatal, it could still save lives!


    Dongfang Weiming sat on the side of the bed, quietly looked at the unconscious Zhao Jing, and thought of the scene when he saw her unconscious in the backyard not long ago. This was the first time he saw her in her daughter''s costume. Her delicate and pretty face was as pale as paper, and her entire body was covered with blood. Even if she fainted, her life saving instinct was still there. She still used her hands to cover the wound.


    Blood ran through her fingers and down the back of her hand. The color was incomparably bright!


    He couldn''t deny that when he first saw this scene, the fear in his heart was far greater than his rage. Now that he had calmed down, he realized that he had a chance to lose control of his emotions. He was probably raising his own wolf cub. If he wanted to beat or kill him, he would have to do it himself. Others could not touch him or else it would be going against him and invading his territory. This was not something he could tolerate.


    Dongfang Weiming turned and looked at the bloodstained clothes at the end of the bed. The young and tender yellow color made it seem indescribably tender. It was a delicate, youthful look, very similar to the peach blossoms and willow trees of March. It had an endless spring feel to it. He had always been a cruel and merciless person, he didn''t look like the usual warm and gentle person at all. As long as he saw the Dark Guard that Zhao Jing''s daughter was pretending on, he would naturally have to clean it up. He was not afraid of anything, just in case. Some things were the bottom line, and he absolutely could not be touched.


    Occasionally, he would think to himself that such a delicate color couldn''t be shared with others.


    "Your majesty?" He called out softly, "Jing?"


    However, her eyes were closed, and she was still in a deep sleep.


    Dongfang Weiming hated it the most when it came to sleeping soundly, as if memories of the past were constantly swirling in his mind. Slowly, the pretty face of the woman on the bed began to change. More and more like, more and more like another person. Dongfang Weiming''s body tensed up slightly, and his face revealed a nervous expression. He could not help but blurt out, "Yanwan ¡­"


    Zhao Jing suddenly opened his eyes.


    Yanwan?


    "The emperor is awake?" Dongfang Weiming regained his senses, his eyes filled with a cold light. He stared at her, wondering if she had heard anything. Those two words were originally taboo. It was just that he was unable to restrain his emotions for a moment, which was why he had blurted them out.


    Zhao Jing opened his eyes, then closed them again.


    "Your majesty?" Dongfang Weiming shouted again.


    Zhao Jing was still high in his heat, but he mumbled, "Mother ¡­ Mother ¡­ Jing feels really bad, Jing feels really bad ¡­ "


    Dongfang Weiming squinted his eyes, it looked like he was not awake anymore, and his heart became slightly calmer, "If you don''t stay in the palace properly and come out to suffer like this, who can you blame? In this world, there are many people who want your life, so if you don''t take their lives seriously, who will cherish them? " He reached out and stroked the black hair that was scattered across her face. "It''s not that easy to be the emperor of Grand Xia!"


    With that, Dongfang Weiming got up and walked out.


    Zhou Zhiji stood outside and bowed, then closed the door: "Have you caught him?"


    "Your Highness, forgive me!" Zhou Zhiji narrowed his eyes, "The assassin is already missing, but we only caught two, one disabled, one mute, so it''s not worth it! I don''t think we''ll get much out of him. "


    Dongfang Weiming snorted coldly, brushed his sleeves and walked forward, with Zhou Zhiji hurriedly following behind him.


    "At the feet of the Emperor, such a thing actually happened during the New Year''s Eve. His Jing Ji Fu is truly a piece of trash!" Dongfang Weiming gave a meaningful cold laugh.


    "Master, the people in the palace are still looking for the emperor, shouldn''t they ¡­" Zhou Zhiji was a little hesitant.


    "After dawn, this king will personally send His Majesty back to the palace. Before that, this king will let them search the entire capital. This king has tolerated that bunch of trash Jing Ji Fu for a while, so it''s time for them to properly and legitimately exchange their blood. " Dongfang Weiming listened to the sound of water dripping under the eaves, and his heart grew restless for no reason.


    He didn''t know why he was so agitated.


    Zhou Zhiji nodded, "Then let them look for it! If this matter got out of hand, there was no other choice but to be dealt with! As a result, Tutor Qi and Prime Minister''s Estate could no longer contend against each other. If they dared to make a move on the emperor, that would be a capital offense. Whoever interfered would be implicated. If we are to be implicated, I wonder how many people will suffer! " The crime of regicide was to slay nine races!


    Dongfang Weiming stood in the courtyard and looked at the orchids in the garden. His mind was somewhat muddled, and his gaze unconsciously landed in the direction of the Octagonal Tower.


    In fact, Zhao Jing was awake before, but her brain was working, so she opened her eyes to be noticed by Dongfang Weiming. Fortunately, she was sick and pretended to be muddleheaded, thus escaping Dongfang Weiming''s line of sight. Dongfang Weiming was too smart, she had no choice but to continue pretending to be sick.


    Zhao Jing frowned slightly. She clearly heard Dongfang Weiming shouting "Yanwan". Who is Yanwan? Who is Yanwan? Dongfang Weiming''s lover? Zhao Jing felt a headache coming on, as her body alternated between cold and hot. Luckily she was already used to such a weak body. She let out a long breath. She couldn''t hear the conversation outside, but she knew one thing. She was safe.


    She half propped herself up, and the pain from her wound caused her to furrow her brows. Beside his feet was that set of blood-stained clothes, I wonder what Dongfang Weiming is doing, to actually not deal with him, is he being careless or was he doing it on purpose?


    When he laid down again, Zhao Jing knew that he did not have the ability to return to the palace. He still had to pretend to be sick, but he didn''t know how anxious Shuge and Zhao Yuannan would be. She began to think, who was the most advantageous person to assassinate her? It was undoubtedly Qi Yunshan. But Qi Yunshan was not stupid to this extent. Everyone knew Sima Zhao''s intentions, wasn''t it to teach him a lesson? Zhao Jing thought about it, and felt that he had missed something.


    But what did he miss?


    Heavy soldiers patrolled the streets, looking for assassins and the Emperor.


    Although the commoners didn''t know who they had lost, they knew that they had lost a great figure upon seeing this scene. The once lively New Year''s Eve was now in a state of chaos and panic. The entire Jing Ji Fu had been activated, and the patrolling troops were searching door to door, but were unable to find any trace of Zhao Jing.


    He carefully closed the door. This was the third batch of soldiers that he had sent away. Turning around, he saw Wen Yuye behind him, "Young Master, why aren''t you clear about this?"


    "If the Emperor really wants me to live, then why would I bring about my own destruction?" Wen Yuye said as her eyes darkened, "I asked you to go and notify Master Nangong, did the message reach us?"


    "Yes, but in such a situation, I''m afraid the Master Nangong will not come!" He was worried. "Young master, won''t we be found out if we do that? If we do that, won''t we become even more guilty?" "He''s here right now ¡­"


    "Too long?" Wen Yuye interrupted him in time, "Did you burn the blood shirt?"


    "Burn it!" He hurriedly said.


    Wen Yuye nodded, turned and walked back.


    Who knew that after entering the room, Nangong Zui had already sat down peacefully and poured himself a cup of tea, drinking it leisurely. Seeing Wen Yuye''s return, Nangong Zui merely spoke in an indifferent tone, "I only entered after the soldier left. They have already searched multiple times, and they won''t be back for a while. Sit down! "


    Wen Yuye laughed, then closed the door and left, standing guard outside.


    "You really came without anyone noticing. I didn''t notice you at all." Wen Yuye sat down, "What happened tonight, guess what happened?"


    "If you are aware of it, then didn''t this Four-direction Sect''s Clan Master have done it for nothing?" Nangong Zui put down the cup in his hand, "The events that happened tonight were too much of a mess. The citizens do not know what happened, but they do know that there was an assassin. If they didn''t find him before dawn, who knows how many people they would implicate if they were investigated. The ones who will bear the brunt of the attack will be the people at the emperor''s side, as well as his Jing Ji Fu! "


    "Tonight is a flower carriage procession inviting a flower god, the people of Jing Ji Fu were unable to protect the capital city, and even the Emperor is in danger." Tonight is a flower carriage parade inviting a flower god, the people of Jing Ji Fu were unable to protect the capital city, Nangong Zui sighed, "Looking at your appearance, you probably know something!"


    "Aunt Wei and the Master Li are searching everywhere. We know that the emperor has lost them, but the commoners don''t." Wen Yuye narrowed his eyes, "But this matter doesn''t seem to be that simple! There is no movement from the Regent''s Mansion to date, isn''t that strange? "


    "The people from Regent''s Mansion are also looking for him. It''s just that it''s a secret search." Nangong Zui stood up, his hands supporting on the table, he stared at Wen Yuye, "I''m afraid you aren''t the only one, know about this! Otherwise, if you try to find me on this level, it''ll be very easy for you to cause trouble. Master Wen, this is your fault! "


    Wen Yuye nodded his head, "He''s at Regent''s Mansion, I sent him myself."


    Nangong Zui suddenly straightened his body, "What did you say? The Emperor is in Dongfang Weiming''s hands? Could it be that this time, the government was acting on its own? Dongfang Weiming had wanted to take over the Jing Ji Fu and control the entire capital. Now is the perfect time! "


    "No!" Wen Yuye denied it, "The emperor is indeed injured, and severely at that!"


    Nangong Zui frowned, "Is it serious?"


    Wen Yuye thought about it, then nodded heavily.


    Seeing that, Nangong Zui''s heart trembled, Injured? Will the Emperor be in danger? The two of them looked at each other. The temperature in the room quickly dropped to the freezing point. If something were to happen to the emperor, then ¡­

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    "What else do you know?" Nangong Zui continued to ask.


    Wen Yuye sat down, "I told you everything I know. Back then, the emperor was heavily injured and was mixed in the crowd. The Emperor told me to send him to the back door of Regent''s Mansion and that he was not to turn back from now on.


    "The emperor is sparing your life!" Nangong Zui immediately understood all of this.


    Wen Yuye nodded, "If Regent were to find out, even if I had nine lives, it would still not be enough."


    Nangong Zui stood up with his hands behind his back, and walked around the table, "According to you, this matter should not have been caused by the Regent''s Mansion, if not, no matter how brazen Dongfang Weiming is, he would not dare make a move against the emperor. The emperor is not stupid, if it was Dongfang Weiming who did it, the emperor would definitely not sneak in through the back door. " He lowered his voice and said, "The emperor is very smart. If it was Dongfang Weiming who did it, the emperor would definitely enter the Regent''s Mansion through the main entrance in great fanfare, in order to protect his own life!"


    "But if it isn''t Dongfang Weiming, then who else could it be? Tutor Qi? " Wen Yuye said doubtfully, "Tutor and Regent''s Mansion are like fire and water to begin with. If anything happens to Your Majesty, Regent''s Mansion will be the first to be rid of suspicion, and Taifu Mansion will be deemed as ¡­"


    Nangong Zui nodded, "Indeed."


    "Then what do you suspect?" Wen Yuye asked.


    Nangong Zui untied the wine gourd at his waist, drank a mouthful of wine, and then smiled at Wen Yuye: "What do you think?"


    Wen Yuye snorted, "I have the same thoughts as you, and I suspect that this time, it was not done by Tutor Qi."


    "Who could it be?" Nangong Zui squinted his eyes.


    "This is your Master Nangong''s problem!" Wen Yuye''s expression was cold. "I''m just asking you to be at ease, so that when the time comes and you can''t find the Emperor, someone else will catch you red-handed. I''m afraid only your Four-direction Sect can investigate this matter clearly! "


    Nangong Zui laughed coldly, "That may not be so!" As soon as his voice fell, his figure suddenly stopped, rushed out of the window, and disappeared without a trace in an instant.


    "Other than Four-direction Sect, who else can clearly investigate the cause and effect of this matter?" Wen Yuye frowned, slightly puzzled.


    In actuality, although Four-direction Sect were densely packed with scouts, there were still many things in the world that Four-direction Sect did not dare to lightly interfere. Now that the martial arts world was involved, people from the imperial government were afraid to interfere. After all, Hades loved to fight, and little ghosts were hard to deal with. Nangong Zui faintly felt that the matter of the assassination being done was not that simple. He had been to the streets and checked the wounds on the corpses of the soldiers.


    Amidst the drunkenness, Jing Hong was about to exit, but who knew that he would run into Nangong Zui who was leaning against the doorframe. Normally when she went to take a look at Nangong Mansion, this black-faced guy would scold her a few times, bringing about coercion and enticement. Just what kind of demonic wind was he bragging about today, to actually be able to bring Nangong Zui here? Jing Hong glanced at Siyun, and Siyun took a step back as if she understood. Then she left the room to talk to the two of them and waited outside, so that no one would come near her.


    Jing Hong put down the sword in his hand and sat down quietly. "What tea do you want to drink?"


    "Life is not good for green. A pot of wine at my waist is my favorite." Nangong Zui looked at the furnishings in the house, "Don''t you find it strange?"


    "I went to the Nangong Mansion multiple times. If you can''t even find out where I live, then your Four-direction Sect would have disappeared long ago. Who knows what kind of trash you raised." Xia Zhi looked at him, "Master Nangong must be here for the assassination on the street, right?"


    "A wise man!" Nangong Zui was also unwilling to waste words with her. Jing Hong was the emperor''s spy, so he should be able to tell that no one else knew about it, "Then I won''t beat around the bush, I''ll speak directly with you."


    Jing Hong smirked. Since when did this man trust her so much? Feeling rather pleased, she said, "I''ve only just found out about the things happening on the streets. The people from the Demon Palace have already spread out to search for traces of the Emperor. If there''s any news, I''ll definitely inform you."


    "No, the Emperor found it!" Nangong Zui looked at Jing Hong meaningfully.


    Hearing that, Jing Hong suddenly frowned, and stood up, "What did you say? The Emperor found it? Where is the Emperor? "


    Seeing Jing Hong''s expression, Nangong Zui understood that this was definitely not the Emperor''s scheme. The assassination had nothing to do with the Emperor. If it wasn''t Dongfang Weiming, then who was it? If it wasn''t Qi Yunshan, then was it Ke Bozhao? But from the looks of it, it was not done by Ke Bozhao. The question was, who was it that wanted to kill the Emperor?


    "The Emperor is at the Regent''s Mansion." Nangong Zui lowered his voice and took a sip of the wine in the pot, "But Dongfang Weiming did not announce it, so it is obvious that he wanted to make a big fuss out of it, so it is best if you do not act rashly. When it''s time to look, we have to look. When it''s time to hurry, don''t be too calm. "


    Xiao Hong was startled at first, but quickly understood what Nangong Zui meant. Dongfang Weiming did not find the emperor, nor did he bring him back to the palace. Most likely, he had some other motive, which was to gain fame and benefits.


    "Understood." Jing Hong''s eyes turned cold. "Is the emperor alright?"


    "His Majesty was injured. It''s hard to tell what is going on right now." Nangong Zui sighed, "I came here today to ask your Demon Palace to borrow the influence of the martial arts world to investigate this matter."


    "What do you mean?" Jing Hong narrowed his beautiful eyes. "Jianghu?"


    "I suspect that the attack on the emperor wasn''t caused by the officials of the imperial court. I''m afraid that someone from the martial arts world may have interfered." Nangong Zui stood with his hands behind his back.


    Jing Hong didn''t understand. The biggest taboo in the martial arts world was having anything to do with the imperial government, so how could they assassinate the emperor? Was he too calm in the martial arts world, or did he feel that his life was too long? "How can you be so sure that this has something to do with those in the martial arts world? You should know that even if our Demon Palace is helping the emperor, we still wouldn''t dare to openly join the emperor''s company. If the Demon Palace is acting in such a manner, then so be it. It is impossible for other martial artists to go against the imperial government in such a grand manner. "


    "That''s just your guess." Nangong Zui shook his head, "The training of the imperial court''s Dark Guard s and the courtyard''s training are mainly given out by the imperial court. Occasionally, there would be people from the martial arts world willing to submit to the imperial court, but they are all reserved and do not dare to act recklessly. But this time, the assassin''s attack was fast and accurate, and was definitely not as simple as Dark Guard''s. "I have personally seen the corpses of the killed soldiers. I can tell that their martial arts are extremely strange and they most likely came from the martial arts world."


    "The devil?" Jing Hong was a little hesitant. "Based on this alone, you think that the killer came from the underworld?"


    "It can''t be wrong!" Nangong Zui took a step back.


    Jing Hong nodded. "Alright, leave this matter to me. I''ll give you an answer as soon as possible. "If it is really someone from the martial arts world doing something, the Demon Palace will not let him off so easily." However, Jing Rong slightly frowned. "That''s right, how did you know that your majesty is in the Regent''s Mansion?" Palace Lord still did not have a clue, and was still searching for people on the streets, where did Nangong Zui get the news from? Is the news reliable?


    "This is the ability of Four-direction Sect that Miss Jing Hong mentioned!" Nangong Zui smiled as if nothing had happened to him. "Your majesty is well, everyone go ahead! If we do not get rid of this calamity, we might end up doing the same thing again in the future. "


    "Alright!" Just as he finished speaking, Nangong Zui had already walked out with large strides.


    He came back to his senses immediately and ran out, "Hey, you came to find me just to talk to me about this. Is there nothing else?"


    "Something else?" Nangong Zui raised his eyebrows, "From your tone, it seems like you have something to say to me."


    "Why would I tell you that you''ve come to find me?" "Nangong Zui, do you really think that my Drunken Flower Red is a place you can come and go whenever you want?"


    "I''m not sure about the surrounding area. As for here, I really can come and go as I please. This is my place in the capital, not the main hall of the Demon Palace. Miss Jing Hong, what do you think? " With that said, Nangong Zui leaped, and already flipped over the wall.


    Siyun quickly stepped forward. "Miss?"


    "Forget it!" Jing Hong massaged the space between his eyebrows. "He''s right. With his martial arts skills, he can come and go as he pleases." Siyun, give the order and have your subordinates check if there are any movements in the martial arts world recently. Perhaps there was someone plotting something, forming alliances and attempting to join hands with some people in the imperial court. "If none of them are here, you should check on their background and the experts who have surfaced in the martial arts world recently."


    Siyun nodded, "Yes!"


    "People from the martial arts world?" Jing Hong heaved a long sigh, full of questions. If people knew that the people in the martial arts world were connected to the imperial government, then this person would definitely be isolated. Fortunately, the Demon Palace was a unique existence, and they were evil in the eyes of the people in the martial arts world, so they were fine. Someone was following closely behind the Demon Palace and joining hands with the imperial government. Was he going to oppose the Demon Palace?


    When Nangong Zui returned to the Nangong Mansion, he waited behind the door with an expressionless face.


    "Yo, since when did you start guarding the door?" Nangong Zui laughed, "I feel that the kitchen is too boring, so I might as well start watching the door for Nangong Family? "Many thanks!"


    "Cut the crap, who is the assassin?" Who did you wound? " Ye Qing stared at him with sharp eyes.


    Nangong Zui entered the door and walked along the corridor, "Why are you so concerned about it? Why aren''t you angry yourself?"


    "I''m afraid that my killing intent is too strong, and that my entire Nangong Mansion will be implicated as well." Ye Qing replied coldly.


    Nangong Zui stopped and cupped his fists towards him, "Then, thank you very much! Master Ye Qing, what do you have to ask? "If not, I will go back to sleep."


    "You''re still in the mood to sleep after such a big incident?" Ye Qing snorted.


    "It''s not my parents or brothers that died, what does it have to do with me? Could it be that after all these things have happened, I have to apologize with my life as opposed to eating or drinking? " Nangong Zui said as he retorted, "Ye Qing, ah, Ye Qing, you clearly know everything, but why are you suppressing yourself like this? In a hundred years of life, there were some things that no one would be able to guess until they were said. If I were a woman, I would also definitely not be happy. "


    Ye Qing was startled, and did not say a word.


    "Forget it. Since I can''t explain it to you, you better go to the Yuncui House and experience the worldly experience. You will understand just how stupid you are!" Nangong Zui entered the room, "Hurry up and scram, don''t disturb my sleep, otherwise I will beat up my friends too." After saying that, he slammed the door.


    Ye Qing stood outside the door in a daze. Was he stupid?! Nangong Zui''s mouth was filled with cannon, he really couldn''t believe it. Ye Qing turned around and went back to the Long street. He had already controlled the situation on the street, but he did not manage to find the emperor, so the situation in the capital was still extremely tense.


    Abruptly, Ye Qing''s eyes turned cold as he stared unwaveringly at the dark figure at the corner of the street.

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    Ye Qing''s face turned cold, just as he was about to rush over, the shadow had already disappeared without a trace. When Ye Qing went to look for it again, there were no traces at all. This person''s speed was very fast. In other words, if he could disappear under Ye Qing''s watch, his martial arts would be at the same level as.


    Who was this person? There was actually such an unfathomable martial art in the capital. The heavens were indeed in chaos.


    Unbeknownst to them, the Umbra quickly entered the Taifu Mansion and directly entered Yu Xiu Inn.


    There was no light in the room, and Yu Xiu''s entire floor was covered in darkness, making it impossible to see her fingers in front of her.


    The gatekeeper saluted from outside, "Mister Jiang."


    "Come in!" Jiang Chengbai said coldly.


    The guard entered the room and carefully closed the door. Then, from inside the house, came the voice of the gatekeeper, "Sir went out? The streets were in a mess, and Teacher is not worried about exposing his identity. "


    "If I can reveal my identity that easily, then I won''t be Jiang Chengbai." Jiang Chengbai sneered coldly, "What exactly is the Imperial Tutor thinking? Are you worried that I will expose my identity, or are you worried that I will cause trouble for Taifu Mansion? If there is no trust between people, how can we talk about the sincerity of cooperation? "


    Keeper Gui smiled, "Sir is right, it is not that Imperial Tutor is suspicious, it is that this little one does not know his place, please do not blame this mister!"


    "If you have something to say, just say it." In the darkness, Jiang Chengbai sat down and caressed the corners of the table, as if he was thinking about something.


    "Imperial Tutor means that something happened in the capital, so I hope that Mister will not go out for the near future. If Taifu Mansion were to bring about any trouble, I think that it would not benefit Sir either. "


    Jiang Chengbai didn''t say anything, and stayed in the darkness as he bowed, "This little one doesn''t have much to say, and I don''t need to say anything more since mister is leading the way. Mister, you should rest well and stay at the mansion for the time being. With that, the guard left the room.


    Before he left, Keeper Gui turned around to look at Jiang Chengbai''s bedroom. The room still did not have any lights, which was strange, this person was simply a strange person, he liked such a dark place, so Jiang Chengbai''s room had thick curtains and curtains, even though it was daytime, it was still very dark, which made people feel terrified upon entering.


    Jiang Chengbai sat in the room, only when he heard the footsteps going further and further away did he slowly stand up. His things were lying by the pillow, but even so, no one dared to touch them. It was a wooden box. In the darkness, it was impossible to see the appearance of the box. One could only see that there was a lock on the box. He touched the surface of the wooden box and Jiang Chengbai humphed, "You didn''t even try to play around with the box when you thought about it. Anything that doesn''t belong to you can''t be moved. Whoever moves, dies! "


    Indeed, there was only death.


    In the backyard, Qi Yunshan looked coldly at the servant who had died from the poison.


    "Yes sir!" "That box is extremely poisonous, and this lock..." There''s something wrong with this lock. It doesn''t seem like an ordinary lock. Because it was poisoned, it didn''t dare to touch it.


    "A box?" Qi Yunshan exhaled a long breath, "That box."


    "Yes, I wonder if Jiang Chengbai expected this, that we would make a box, this box is right beside his pillow, such a conspicuous spot, is a little too deliberate. Imperial Tutor, the box cannot be touched! " The Guardian lowered his voice and said, "Jiang Chengbai, you''re too smart! And this poison is too tyrannical. Anyone who touches it will die without exception! "


    The corpse on the ground was the best proof.


    Qi Yunshan''s eyes turned dark, "Jiang Chengbai!"


    "Imperial Tutor, the things in this box cannot be moved for the time being." "Jiang Chengbai''s martial arts are too high, if we anger him, I''m afraid we won''t be able to control him for a while, so we better be careful."


    "Hmph, then let him deal with Dongfang Weiming. Dongfang Weiming is headstrong and presumptuous, he prides himself on being invincible, but now that he has an opponent, I presume it will be enough for him to be busy for a while. " Qi Yunshan thought for a while, "Has that person given the notice? Do you have any reply? "


    "The word has been spoken, but..." No news was sent back. "


    "No news back?" Qi Yunshan seemed to be a little disappointed. "Forget it ¡­ Forget it! She had the same temperament as Mei''er, but she couldn''t do anything about it. No one could do anything about it! make a trip to the Prime Minister''s Estate s, and make him guarantee that he will be able to preserve his Jing Ji Fu. With this current situation, the people from the Jing Ji Fu s will probably not be able to take it! "


    "Yes sir!" The guard bowed and quickly retreated.


    Qi Yunshan caressed the Plum Blossom by his side, his eyes emitting a cold aura, "Who exactly made it?" Could it be that the reason Dongfang Weiming and the Emperor set up this trap was for the Jing Ji Fu? If it really was the plan between the Emperor and Dongfang Weiming, then the Emperor would not be able to hold on, even if it was not done by Qi Yunshan this time, he should still take action.


    It would be too late when the emperor grew wings and truly joined forces with Dongfang Weiming.


    Jing Ji Fu?


    Once the sky brightened, there was no way that his Jing Ji Fu could be preserved, as Dongfang Weiming would definitely change his blood. So, Ke Bozhao had no other choice. He already knew the news of the emperor''s disappearance, so he could only find the emperor quickly and discuss countermeasures. Otherwise, no one would be able to turn the tide. But Zhao Jing was currently in the Regent''s Mansion, so no one could find him even if they dug three feet into the ground.


    At the same time, Zhao Jing was also filled with worry, he held onto his wound and stood by the window, staring coldly at the scene outside. Suddenly, a glimmer of light rose up as Zhao Jing quickly rubbed his eyes. He thought he had seen wrongly.


    When Zhao Jing focused his eyes again, he confirmed that he was not mistaken. The light swayed with the wind. On the surface of the lamp, there seemed to be written something, but it was too far away, Zhao Jing tried his best to squint his eyes to read, but he could not make out the words written on the lamp. What is that place? What direction?


    Zhao Jing kept this position in her heart. When Dongfang Weiming sent her out, it would not be too late for her to look at it carefully. With the situation they were in, if they could still light up the lantern, it must be Dongfang Weiming. No one else in the Palace would dare do so. Dongfang Weiming was releasing the light, who was he putting it for? For a moment, Zhao Jing felt a little depressed in his heart, he covered his wound and leaned against the window.


    With the cold wind blowing on his face, Zhao Jing felt much more comfortable. Cold sweat broke out on her back, soaking her clothes, but it was enough to lower the fever on her body. After so many years of habit, she had gotten used to high fever, but she was still able to keep her mind clear. Or he could recover his sanity as quickly as he could after the fever had subsided.


    After an unknown period of time, footsteps could be heard from outside the room.


    Zhao Jing suddenly regained his senses, and subconsciously looked outside at the clouds. At some point, a small crack had appeared in the east. The light that had seeped out from the crack was somewhat dazzling. The golden light was slowly devouring the morning frost that covered the entire capital. She exhaled the white mist, her body stiff from the cold. She was completely unaware of the cold and the heat.


    A warm embrace came from behind him, followed by the low voice of someone coming from the top, seemingly showing some undisguised displeasure, "When did you wake up? Why are you standing here and blowing the wind? "


    Suddenly, Dongfang Weiming hugged her even more tightly, as if he wished that he could crush her and put her in his arms. His hard chest caused her body to feel a little pain. She gritted her teeth, not daring to make a sound. She let his chin rest on her shoulder as if there was no one else around, and placed the heat on her neck. This kind of feeling made Zhao Jing think of a dog that would pee along the way and take this opportunity to find its way back.


    In that moment, Zhao Jing felt that he was that dog. She was looking for traces of the past that had been left behind on her body.


    "It''s so cold, aren''t you afraid of getting sick from the cold?" Dongfang Weiming suddenly raised her up, and walked straight to the bed, carefully placing her on the bed, "Even though you are injured, you are dishonest, you should still be beaten!"


    Zhao Jing laid on the bed, but her bed was also cold. After lying down, she curled up her body like a hedgehog, wrapping herself up into a ball. She opened her clear and limpid eyes and stared straight at him. The Dongfang Weiming in front of her had recovered his initial warmth and gentleness, he could still be considered gentle. However, her mind was filled with the bright lights of the night, a flash of fire flying in the air.


    "When will Uncle send us back?" Zhao Jing asked. It was better if she didn''t speak. When she did, she realized that her lips were stiff from the cold, and that she sounded a bit uncomfortable when she spoke with a trembling voice.


    "The emperor is in such a hurry to leave?" He sat on the edge of the bed and reached his hand into her blanket. Unexpectedly, he held her ice-cold hand without concealing anything. His palm was very warm, covering her hand. It was so warm that it made people feel nostalgic.


    "It''s been a night." Zhao Jing pretended to be calm, "I can hear the commotion outside the residence, and the commotion in the capital. If this continues, it might be ¡­ It''s going to be earth-shattering. " She knew, as long as they could not find her, Wei Shuge and the others would not rest. They would definitely turn the entire capital upside down.


    Dongfang Weiming glanced at the window that was opened, and felt the cold wind blowing inside the house. Although it was already the beginning of spring, it was still too early to bloom with warm spring flowers! Without a word, he got up and closed the window. He then stood by the window for a while, as if he was thinking about something. After a moment, he quietly turned to look at the curled up wolf cub on the bed. "We haven''t caught the assassin yet. Doesn''t the emperor want to say anything?"


    "We didn''t see an assassin!" Zhao Jing indeed did not see clearly who that person was, he only knew that the other party was filled with killing intent, "Back then, the situation was extremely chaotic, and before we could see anything clearly, the person''s brain was already a little muddled after taking just one sword strike."


    "What about these clothes?" Dongfang Weiming asked.


    Zhao Jing glanced at his daughter who was pretending at the end of the bed, "I''ll have to trouble Uncle to deal with this matter for me, so I won''t miss a thing. At that time, it will be of no benefit to anyone."


    "Answer!" He obviously didn''t want to change the subject.


    Zhao Jing took a deep breath, "At that time, I was in a dangerous situation. In order to live, I accidentally stumbled into the backyard of a brothel, and took this clothes to change. "But don''t worry, I was very careful when I arrived. I don''t think anyone would see me in female attire."


    "No one saw it?" Dongfang Weiming dragged her words out, her eyes cold. "But according to this subject''s knowledge, someone has already seen the emperor''s appearance, may I ask how he should be dealt with? "Hmm?"


    Zhao Jing''s heart skipped a beat, could it be that Dongfang Weiming had found out about Wen Yuye? Damn it, with Dongfang Weiming''s personality, he would rather kill a thousand wrongly than to let a single person go. Dongfang Weiming wanted to kill Wen Yuye?


    She subconsciously clenched her hand under the blanket and curled her five fingers into a fist!

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    "What does Uncle mean by this?" Zhao Jing slowly loosened his fist, "Could it be that this Uncle wants to commit suicide in front of me? "If that is the case, then I shall be a sinner for all eternity."


    Dongfang Weiming suddenly laughed, with such a profound meaning, he reached out and caressed her tender cheeks, but the look in his eyes was extremely cold, "It seems like the Emperor doesn''t want to kill this subject for a day or two, but it''s a pity that even if I were to put my life in front of the Emperor, would you dare take it?"


    Zhao Jing leaned in close to him, the corners of her eyes raised slightly, as she imitated his usual posture. With a cold smile, she said, "If Uncle dares to give it to us, we dare to take it. "However, whether or not I can afford it will still depend on whether or not my life is tough enough."


    "Then is Your Majesty''s life tough enough?" Dongfang Weiming asked with a smile.


    In the midst of his heavy exhalation, Zhao Jing grabbed his clothes. The two of them faced each other, nose to nose, and their warm breath lingered between each other, dying the corners of their eyes red. She inhaled and exhaled the breath that belonged to him. How could he not want to give her a taste? However, people were always greedy. Once they tasted the flavor, they would never be willing to let it go. Their shadows were reflected in each other''s pupils as they were dyed in ink. Only they had never seen anyone else.


    "What do you think, Uncle?" Zhao Jing released her hand, and her palm landed on his chest, just as she was about to push him away. Being too close, he felt weak in his heart, as if he had been seen through. She really didn''t like this feeling at all. It was as if he had thoroughly observed everything in the depths of her heart.


    The moment she let go, he took the opportunity to grab her waist and quickly pushed her into his embrace. The lips touched, a cold and a hot rubbing caused one''s heart to itch unbearably. However, he did not take any further action. He just hugged her, using his own warm lips to rub against her ice-cold lips.


    "Uncle ¡­" Zhao Jing felt his heartbeat quicken, "It''s already dawn, how long do you think Uncle can keep us hidden for? The world outside is in chaos. If this continues, the skies of the Grand Xia will probably change. "


    "It can''t be changed!" His voice was heavy, and he looked at her lazily.


    Dongfang Weiming slowly got up. After seeing him leave the bedside, she finally let out a sigh of relief. It was too dangerous to try to get close to him. She shouldn''t have gotten too close to him anyway. If everything was done too quickly, fate would definitely end it early. This was a well-established rule.


    Zhao Jing leaned on the bedpost, "When does Uncle plan to send us back to the palace?"


    "The Emperor was in such a hurry to go back, did he commit a love affair?" Dongfang Weiming stared at her coldly.


    Zhao Jing shuddered, he was actually covered in goosebumps, "The peach blossoms are about to bloom, Uncle has suddenly gotten excited, and is looking at everyone else who is as dirty as you, even thinking about those things in your pants when you have nothing to do, you''re not afraid of being laughed at. Uncle has yet to forget about love, and has not thought of me as the same as you. We might as well clearly tell Uncle as well, for those affairs of a young girl, I do not think much of them, so Uncle need not waste this thought, so as to not cause trouble for ourselves. "


    Dongfang Weiming''s body stiffened slightly, and he was unable to say a single word for a long while. After a long while, he finally let out a slightly disdainful snort, "Didn''t you say you were going back to the palace? Why are you still refusing to leave? Am I supposed to personally carry the emperor back? If that''s the case, as long as the Emperor requests for it, this subject will definitely submit to him. "


    "Forget it!" Zhao Jing stood up, but his body was still extremely cold. It was a good thing that it wasn''t frozen like before, and it eased up a lot under the covers. Zhao Jing held onto his injury, and before he left, he took a look at himself in the mirror, his face was as white as paper, "I am afraid this injury cannot be hidden."


    "If I can''t hide it, then there''s no need to hide it." Dongfang Weiming stepped out of the door.


    Zhao Jing''s eyes darkened, "Aren''t you afraid that the consequences will be too great? "If we pursue this matter any further, I will not only die ¡­"


    "There is no need for Your Majesty to remind me. This subject knows very well." Dongfang Weiming walked in front while Zhao Jing followed behind. He walked away quickly, and did not hesitate at all. He wanted to stop and wait for her meaning so that Zhao Jing was unable to see the changes in his expression.


    "Dongfang Weiming." Zhao Jing growled, "You are moving too fast, we can''t keep up."


    "If you can''t keep up, then just don''t follow." He had already put some distance between himself and her. "Your majesty should return to the palace by himself. This subject still has matters to attend to, so this subject will not escort the emperor back to the palace. This subject will take his leave!" Although her words were perfect, she did not behave with the respect that a Courtier should have. He walked so freely that he turned a corner without looking back and disappeared at the end of the corridor.


    Zhao Jing held onto the railing, looking at the direction that Dongfang Weiming disappeared in, he couldn''t help but hold onto his own wound. Initially, he did not feel such pain, but today, it was extremely painful and itchy. But Zhao Jing did not dare to extend his hand to scratch it, in case his wound reopened. After all, she was such a lifesaver!


    "What''s the matter?" Zhao Jing groaned.


    Zhou Zhiji appeared out of nowhere and suddenly appeared behind Zhao Jing, shocking him to the point that he subconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva.


    "Walking without any sound, he really is the reincarnation of cats and dogs." Zhao Jing scolded lightly.


    "Long live the Emperor!" Zhou Zhiji bowed, "This lowly subordinate shall escort the Emperor back to the palace in the name of the Duke."


    Hearing that, Zhao Jing brushed his sleeves and left, but he did not dare to leave in a hurry, in order to avoid tearing his wound. The carriage was parked in the backyard, and there were even many carefully selected Regent''s Mansion elites. It could be seen that Dongfang Weiming had long prepared everything.


    "Your majesty, please!" Zhou Zhiji made a gesture.


    When Zhao Jing got on the carriage, he subconsciously looked around.


    "Your Majesty, the Regent has left the manor." Zhou Zhiji explained.


    "Who said I was looking for him?" Zhao Jing''s face became sullen and quickly entered the carriage. The moment he sat down, he felt like he was a thief. He felt guilty. It was a good thing that she quickly stopped thinking about what she was doing, and returned to the palace. Only when she returned to the palace and met Wei Shuge and the others would she have the chance to take care of the things that would happen next.


    Dongfang Weiming''s absence was clearly meant to accomplish something big, and this big matter was definitely related to her. With the emperor''s injuries, who knows how many officials he could pull into the water, to purge Qi Yunshan''s power in the empire to the extent of changing the imperial government''s blood. To Dongfang Weiming, this was definitely the best chance.


    The horse carriage slowly headed back to the palace. A shadow flashed outside the palace, and it was unknown whose eyes it was.


    When Zhao Jing returned to the palace, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan had already heard the news and were waiting outside the Qianyuan Hall. When Zhao Jing entered the Bedchamber, Wei Shuge, Zhao Yuannan and Lee Yiheng all fell to their knees with a thud, and the ones outside the hall knelt with a black mass on the ground. No matter who it was, they couldn''t afford the crime of losing the Emperor. They had to obey the law and execute him!


    "Your majesty, please forgive us for our incompetence, but we have frightened the emperor. We, as servants, deserve to die!" Everyone said in unison.


    "I''m tired. Whatever it is, I''ll tell you after I wake up." Zhao Jing was not in a hurry to punish them, "Shuge and Hui Sheng will stay, everyone else will leave." However, she was tired and tired, and her wounds were itching badly, so she could not bear it any longer. She wholeheartedly wanted to be seen first so that no one would see what she should not.


    The Bedchamber gate closed as Lee Yiheng stood guard outside. Zhao Yuannan and Wei Shuge looked worriedly at Zhao Jing. Wei Shuge still had some lingering fear in his heart, he quickly looked around Zhao Jing, "The emperor''s complexion is very bad, are you injured?"


    At that time, Zhao Jing was injured, and she was further away from him. Furthermore, they were separated by the crowd, so Wei Shuge did not pay close attention to her. It was just that later on, when Wei Shuge continued to search for Zhao Jing and saw the traces of blood on the ground that Zhao Jing had stood on, his heart burned fiercely, and he vaguely felt that Zhao Jing was injured. Seeing Zhao Jing''s pale white face and the change in his expression as he walked, Wei Shuge was even more certain of his thoughts, because Zhao Jing was most likely injured.


    Zhao Jing did not hide it from them, and slowly nodded, "I took a sword strike, but I didn''t manage to see clearly who did it, so I was unable to answer any of your questions." She held onto her chest that was in pain, "The wound has already been treated with medicine. As long as it doesn''t split open again, there won''t be much of a problem. Don''t worry, I can still hold on. It''s just that I''ve troubled you all and looked for me for an entire night. Actually, I went to seek refuge in Regent''s Mansion after my accident, only ¡­ "


    Zhao Yuannan was startled, "However, the Regent did not want to make it public, so they hid the Emperor from the public. As a result, the Military Department and Jing Ji Fu searched the entire capital, and dispatched all of the imperial guards outside the palace. But everyone has thought of all sorts of things, and never would have thought that the Emperor''s Regent''s Mansion is right here and now. "


    "Because no one would dare search the Regent''s Mansion." Wei Shuge sighed lightly, "It''s fortunate that Your Majesty is fine."


    Zhao Yuannan expressed his agreement and nodded, "It''s just that there was a lingering fear, the scene was so chaotic, the assassins suddenly appearing from the procession, it was really scary. "Who actually sent these people here?"


    "Furthermore, no matter who sent them, their target was extremely clear. They were here for the emperor." Wei Shuge said coldly, "Before the emperor returned to the palace, Xia Hong sent a message, saying that Nangong Zui had come looking for her!"


    Zhao Jing squinted his eyes, and asked puzzledly: "Why?" Why was he looking for Jing Hong? What did this assassination have to do with Jing Hong? What was Nangong Zui planning?


    Wei Shuge said, "Your majesty might not know, but Nangong Zui went to find Jinghong because of the assassination attempt on Your Majesty. He wanted Jinghong to use the power of the devil palace and ask about some things in the martial arts world, including some people who were ready to make a move. See if any Jianghu people have been in close contact with the court recently? Your Majesty, do you think this means ¡­ "


    "Nangong Zui suspects that this matter was not done directly by the people in the imperial court. Maybe he invited some people from the martial arts world? This matter will be related to the martial arts people? " Zhao Jing was also a little confused.


    "Jing Hong said, Nangong Zui felt that the wounds on the corpses of the dead soldiers were extremely strange, like they were caused by the martial arts of the martial artists in the martial arts world." Wei Shuge explained, "But when he said that, this servant did remember something."


    Zhao Jing looked at her with a frown, "What did you remember?"


    "Not long ago. About two or three years ago." Wei Shuge carefully recalled, "After this group of people appeared, they formed a very evil sect."


    "What sect?" Zhao Yuannan asked.

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    "Sixers." When Wei Shuge said these three words, his expression did not look right.


    This caused Zhao Jing to faintly feel that "Six Nations Sect" was not that simple.


    Zhao Yuannan could not hold it in, "What is wrong with this sect?"


    They will sacrifice the living." Wei Shuge narrowed his dangerous eyes, as if he had thought of something. "I saw it with my own eyes, and I saw a bloody scene. "Although the Demon Palace is a devilish existence and is considered quite powerful in the martial arts world, they have never used a living person as a sacrifice. They have even used a newborn child as a sacrifice!


    "What?" Zhao Yuannan''s eyes widened, "You''re talking about the newborn child?"


    "Yes!" Wei Shuge nodded his head, "The newly born children will each draw out their blood, as a sacrifice to the spirit of the heavens."


    "This is clearly a sin, why is it a sacrifice to the heavens?" Zhao Yuannan was dumbstruck, and his face changed from fear, "This kind of sacrificial ceremony is really something I have heard and heard about, but have never seen anything like it. It is simply insane. Who were they? Such a bloodthirsty nature that even the newborn was not spared, it was simply ¡­ I deserve to die! "


    Wei Shuge did not speak, he only looked at the silent Zhao Jing.


    Zhao Jing took a deep breath, then leaned weakly against the pillar of the bed, gasping for air as she laid on the soft couch, "Shuge, continue talking." She felt a headache coming on, and gently rubbed her forehead with her fingertips.


    "These people only care about money. As long as you have enough money, you can take money and get rid of others." Wei Shuge walked up and propped up a stool to sit beside Zhao Jing. His warm fingertips gently rubbed Zhao Jing''s temples, "Your Majesty, don''t worry. Since they had killed countless people, it was inevitable that they would make countless enemies. Hence, the various sects had sent people to deal with the Six Nations Sect together. On that day, the various great sects rushed up to the Gui Yuan Villa and killed everyone in the villa. The villa was also destroyed. "


    "So all the men from the Six Nations Sect died?" Zhao Yuannan immediately asked, "It''s good that he''s dead, it''s good that he''s dead, if these calamities were still alive, I''m afraid that they would kill many more, and if they were really related to the people in the imperial court, it would be for the whole world."


    Wei Shuge was a little hesitant, "But not a single person who has gone up to the Gui Yuan Villa has come down."


    Just as he finished speaking, Zhao Jing who had already closed his eyes suddenly opened them, and stared coldly at Wei Shuge: "Not a single one of them came out?"


    "Yes, including the members of the Six Nations Gate in the Gui Yuan Villa, they all died in the Manor. In the end, they were completely burned down." Wei Shuge sighed, "At the time, the impact of this matter was great, and it became even more heated up in the martial arts world. No one knew what happened at that time, and only knew that all those who knew died tragically. From then on, the Six Nines Sect had disappeared into the martial arts world. At the same time, it had become a taboo in the martial arts world. No one dares to bring up the matter of the past again! "


    Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes, feeling that something was amiss, "Could it be that the Sixth National Gate, which had disappeared, has appeared again? The disciples of the Six Nations Sect were still alive? Have you told Nangong Zui about this? "


    "No!" Wei Shuge hurriedly said, "This matter was forbidden in the Demon Palace, and even though the Demon Palace did not participate, it does not mean that they did not pay attention to it. Xia Hong didn''t know much about the Six Nations Sect because the Demon Palace also sent people to monitor the Gui Yuan Sect. However, none of the spies came back and I was the one who made the last trip. But when I got there, there was nothing. "


    Zhao Jing let out a long breath, "Nangong Zui would not let you guys investigate the martial arts world for no reason. He must have been confident. Shuge, make Jing Hong pay attention, you have to fully support Nangong Zui. "I''d like to see who''s hiding in the shadows and manipulating everything."


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge nodded.


    "Your Majesty, do you think that the other side of the Regent''s Mansion... Could it be Dongfang Weiming''s scheme? " Zhao Yuannan lowered his voice and carefully glanced at the door, "Otherwise, why would he act so calmly when the Emperor was injured, as if he had already guessed everything? Also, the emperor is clearly in the Regent''s Mansion, why is he allowing us to search the entire capital without revealing anything? Isn''t it obvious that we are going to blow up the matter and make everyone anxious? "


    Wei Shuge was aghast, "A trick? Could it be the work of someone from the Regent''s Mansion? If that was the case, then it was not surprising that the other party had shown mercy. What did the Emperor think? "


    "Everyone thought that it was Qi Yunshan who did this, but the fact that we were merciful pushed the doubt towards the Regent''s Mansion." Zhao Jing seemed to be deep in thought, "It doesn''t look like it, but in reality, it''s just that ¡­ But wasn''t this Qi Yunshan purposely mystifying it? As long as there is no conclusive evidence, none of us can give an accurate answer. This matter is very strange! " Especially that assassin. He actually didn''t kill her and didn''t make up for it even after injuring her.


    An assassin''s goal was to kill, so logically speaking, he shouldn''t have let her go.


    For a moment, it was as if he''d fallen into a bottleneck.


    Suddenly, Zhong Fu''s urgent shout came from the outside, "Little Mute, Emperor, did you come back? Little Emperor, are you alright? "


    Zhao Jing suddenly coughed, "Why is he here?"


    "With the Emperor missing, the Noble Heir is extremely anxious. However, with the imperial guards watching over them, the Noble Heir is unable to leave the palace and help them search. And since the Emperor has returned with such a commotion, the Noble Heir can naturally hear it. " Zhao Yuannan frowned, "Your Majesty, what should we do? If you feel tired and don''t want to see it, then this servant will pass it off for you? "


    "That temper of his is not something that you can get rid of with a single word." Zhao Jing closed his eyebrows, and Wei Shuge tucked him in.


    Zhao Yuannan looked at Wei Shuge with difficulty, "Then this ¡­"


    Wei Shuge looked at him and said, "Go and invite him in! Noble Heir will not give up until he sees them. Last time, Regent was present, so he could not be at liberty. Now that Regent is not in the palace, there is no reason for the Emperor to not see him. "


    "Alright!" Zhao Yuannan quickly turned around.


    Not long after, Zhong Fu appeared in Zhao Jing''s line of sight.


    "What ¡­ what is going on?" Zhong Fu''s eyes widened as he looked at the motionless Zhao Jing on the soft couch in panic. Her face was as white as paper and she was on her last breath. She was like a porcelain doll that could break at any moment, causing anyone who looked at her to feel an extreme heartache. Zhong Fu did not dare to touch her, and carefully squatted on the side of the soft couch, staring at the weakened Zhao Jing with eager eyes, "Where are you injured? Did you call the imperial physician? "


    "It''s fine." Zhao Jing weakly blinked his eyes.


    Zhong Fu suddenly stood up, and looked at Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan coldly, "How are you serving me? If the emperor isn''t feeling well, why don''t you go find an imperial physician? "


    "Noble Heir, Emperor ¡­"


    Without waiting for Zhao Yuannan to speak, Zhao Jing coughed lightly before turning to Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan, "You two can leave for now, I have something to discuss with Noble Heir."


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan bowed and quickly left.


    After the Bedchamber door closed, Zhao Jing stood up unceremoniously and leaned on the cushion as he looked at Zhong Fu, "You sit too, We have something to tell you."


    On the other hand, Zhong Fu was obedient, he sat down beside Zhao Jing and did not dare look away from her, "Little Emperor, just say whatever you want to say, as long as I, Zhong Fu, can do it, I will definitely help you."


    Zhao Jing lowered his head and laughed.


    "What? You don''t believe me?" Zhong Fu stood up with a whoosh. "Little Emperor, why don''t you believe me?"


    "It''s not that I don''t believe you, it''s just that I feel that your identity is mixed with my identity. There are gaps in the so-called trust. "Your relationship with me is not related, but your position with me is ¡­" Zhao Jing laughed bitterly, "Forget it, let''s not talk about this. I am already very happy that you are still worried about us. At least in Noble Heir''s heart, we are still friends. But the condition is that ¡­ the Grand Xia is not involved. "


    "I know, you are worried about the Phoenix City, worried that my Prince Yu''s Mansion''s Zhong Family will become a threat to Da Xia." Zhong Fu let out a long breath, "I also understand now, what are you worried about! Little Emperor, I''ll tell you this clearly, Zhong Fu dare to use his head to guarantee that this matter has nothing to do with Phoenix City at all, the fact that you were ambushed outside definitely was not done by my father''s man. "


    Pausing, a hint of hesitation surfaced in Zhong Fu''s eyes, "Of course, if you don''t believe me, then I have nothing to say."


    Zhao Jing shook his head, "Since it''s as you say, I believe you."


    "You believe me?" Zhong Fu was ecstatic, and he suddenly held onto Zhao Jing''s hand, "Little Mute, you believe in me? You finally believe me? Let me tell you, I, Zhong Fu, will keep my word. No matter whether you believe me or not, I will bring you out of this cage sooner or later. "


    Zhao Jing was amused by him, but she did not refute him.


    With Dongfang Weiming here, she would never leave the palace. With Qi Yunshan here, it was even more impossible for her to leave the capital alive. So Zhong Fu''s words were just a joke, to listen would be fine. After all, the Young Man still had some ambition, some heroic words, in order to match this young and arrogant name.


    "Don''t believe me, I will really do it." Zhong Fu was resolute and decisive, his red neck and thick skin made people unable to help laughing at him.


    Zhao Jing nodded, "Then we will wait! But right now, you should still stay in the Rosy Dawn Hall and not walk around carelessly. After all, during special times, your identity is special. Zhong Fu, you understand what I mean, right? "


    "You''re saying, that someone is going to make a big fuss and he might even drag this matter onto Phoenix City''s father?" Zhong Fu frowned, but after thinking about it again, he realized that there was actually such a possibility. When this thought fell into his heart, Zhong Fu''s heart was slightly nervous. He dared to guarantee that he didn''t make a move, but there was really no way to guarantee that his Phoenix City wouldn''t make a move. Zhong Fu was clearer than anyone else about his father''s ambitions, so ¡­


    Thinking of this, Zhong Fu could not sit still. His mood was usually written on his face, so Zhong Fu immediately glanced at the door, "Since you''re not feeling well, I''ll go back first. As you said, try my best not to involve Phoenix City in it, so that it won''t be hard for you to be stuck there."


    Zhao Jing laughed, but did not expose him.


    However, Zhong Fu acted as if he was fleeing for his life, and quickly headed out, "If there''s anything you need, just come find me, I''m going back now ¡­ I guarantee that I won''t rashly step half a step out of the Rosy Dawn Hall. " When his voice fell, he had already walked out of the Bedchamber in large strides.


    Unknowingly, the expression of Zhao Jing behind him had darkened. Zhong Fu left in such a hurry because he had thought of something.


    Wei Shuge entered, and before she could say anything, he heard her say, "Send someone to follow Zhong Fu, no matter what he says or does, report this to us! "Go quickly!"

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    Although Wei Shuge didn''t know what the meaning of Zhao Jing''s actions were, since it was Zhao Jing who had instructed them to do so, Wei Shuge would naturally follow his instructions. Wei Shuge also did not expect that what Zhao Jing did was the right decision.


    Inside the Rosy Dawn Hall, Zhong Fu grabbed onto Ao Guanglin''s sleeves angrily, "Tell me the truth, I want the truth! Does the assassination of the Emperor have anything to do with you? Does it have anything to do with my dad? "


    Ao Guanglin frowned, "Noble Heir?"


    "I want the truth!" Zhong Fu pushed him away fiercely.


    Ao Guanglin bowed in panic, "Please forgive me, Noble Heir."


    "It''s really you guys?" Zhong Fu opened his eyes wide, and dropped flat on his butt, "It''s really my father? It was my dad who did it! "


    Ao Guanglin immediately replied, "No no no, Noble Heir has misunderstood, please listen to this lowly subordinate''s explanation. His Highness had indeed sent people to secretly enter the capital, but that was only to protect the safety of the Noble Heir, and definitely not to harm the emperor. The attack on the Emperor on the Long Street really has nothing to do with our people. Please believe me, Noble Heir, I will not lie! "


    "It''s really not you guys?" Zhong Fu frowned, as if he didn''t really believe it.


    Ao Guanglin vowed solemnly, "It''s really not our people, please clear it for Noble Heir!"


    Zhong Fu crossed her arms across her chest, the light in her eyes deepened, "If it wasn''t you guys, then who could it be?"


    "Noble Heir, who is the person in the capital that wants the life of the Emperor the most? Don''t tell me you can''t guess?" Ao Guanglin said softly, "Noble Heir, think about it carefully, think about it carefully!"


    "Qi Yunshan?" Zhong Fu''s heart was stifled, he suddenly stared at Ao Guanglin, "Are you saying that Qi Yunshan wants to kill the Emperor and take his place?"


    "Even if it''s not replacing it, at least it has the intention to kill." Ao Guanglin continued, "Noble Heir, this lowly subordinate has made some discoveries about the situation in the capital. Qi Yunshan and Dongfang Weiming have always been incompatible like water and fire, and now that the Emperor is growing up, the situation in the future will probably become even more unpredictable. Noble Heir, the Prince has ordered that if you ever get the chance to leave the capital, you must not linger. "I''m afraid the capital is going to have a storm!"


    Zhong Fu didn''t say a word. He had spent a lot of effort to stay, how could he bear to leave just like that? He hadn''t drunk three hundred cups with Zhao Jing yet, hadn''t had a good drink with him, and wouldn''t leave no matter what.


    "Stop talking, I won''t leave the capital." Zhong Fu turned around.


    Hearing that, Wei Shuge understood the gist of it. After returning to the Qianyuan Hall, Wei Shuge explained everything truthfully, and the space between Zhao Jing''s eyebrows tightened even more. If it wasn''t done by someone from the Phoenix City, then what other power was there in the city?


    Zhao Jing really did not have a clue, maybe Dongfang Weiming knew something, but she also understood that Dongfang Weiming would definitely not tell her.


    In fact, Dongfang Weiming was not idle either. Qi Yunshan hadn''t even made much of a move before Dongfang Weiming had already taken action against his Jing Ji Fu. With such force behind his actions, his Jing Ji Fu was completely powerless to retaliate this time, and right now, he could see that his Jing Ji Fu was about to change faces.


    Ke Bozhao slowly walked into the Taifu Mansion. Qi Yunshan was practicing his writing in the study room, he looked very calm and composed, his wrinkled face still had a friendly smile, and he was chatting and laughing with the servant beside him. Ke Bozhao glanced at Fuzi, who was beside him, and had a faint doubt in his heart. However, he did not dare think too much into it, and slowly stepped forward to pay his respects. "Master!"


    "You''re here!" Qi Yunshan kept his brush, "I''m old, my eyes are blurry." As he said that, he looked at Ke Bozhao meaningfully, "Despite your young age, your face doesn''t look too good. You have to be careful of your own body. Don''t work too hard, otherwise, like me, you will only understand when you become old. Unfortunately, it is already too late. "


    "Yes sir!" Ke Bozhao bowed.


    Qi Yunshan washed his hands and Shou Gui handed over the handkerchief. After wiping his hands, Qi Yunshan slowly walked out. Those who didn''t know what was going on would think that Qi Yunshan was already old and that he was powerless to do anything. However, Ke Bozhao knew clearly in his heart that such things as hiding one''s strength and cultivation ability did not only occur in the prime of one''s life. A fox was a fox to the end of its life. The nature of a fox would never change.


    "If you have something to say, then just say it. If I can still be of some use then it''s fine, but if I can''t ¡­" You can do it yourself! There are some things that I am unable to help with even if I wanted to! " Qi Yunshan stood in the courtyard and stretched lazily.


    Seeing that Ke Bozhao was still standing there without saying a word, Qi Yunshan raised his eyebrows slightly, and then laughed as if nothing had happened, "Why aren''t you talking? The wind and rain outside are too heavy, and it''s blocking your throat? "


    "Teacher, I can''t protect the Jing Ji Fu anymore." Ke Bozhao sighed, his tone filled with frustration.


    "Dongfang Weiming had already eaten that piece of meat called Jing Ji Fu last time, so it''s something that will happen sooner or later. Qi Yunshan didn''t think much of it and slowly walked forward, "Bozhao, keep your eyes far away from me, don''t keep staring at what is in front of you. What Dongfang Weiming has to do now, is what is happening right in front of his eyes, so he will not be able to see the long term. "


    Ke Bozhao was slightly startled, "Master, you mean ¡­"


    "I''m afraid that what Dongfang Weiming wants to do is not the Jing Ji Fu." Qi Yunshan stood with his hands behind his back, he was still full of energy despite the white hair, and even though he was closed doors, he knew very well what was going on outside, which showed just how powerful he was.


    "Not Jing Ji Fu?" Ke Bozhao suddenly thought of something. "Master, you mean the Six Departments?"


    "Do you still remember how Dongfang Weiming dealt with him when something happened to the Ministry Of Rites?" Qi Yunshan said in a cold voice.


    Ke Bozhao nodded, "I dare not forget. Since even Master knows about Dongfang Weiming''s next plans, why not Master ¡­ "


    "Why didn''t I do anything?" Qi Yunshan squinted his eyes, and looked at the sky, "Didn''t I already say it? I''m already old, and this is the young people''s place. It has nothing to do with an old man like me. After Rufeng''s death, my heart also died. After staying in the Royal Tomb for so long, I have thought through a lot of things.


    Qi Yunshan continued to walk forward, "You should understand, how Rufeng died. What else can I, a half-buried person, contend for, while I am still in the palace like the rain? To steal what? Forget it, it''s time to live for the rest of the year. "


    "Benefactor?" Ke Bozhao became anxious, "You can''t ignore it, the entire imperial court is in panic because of the Regent''s Mansion, all of them are hoping for you to take charge of the situation. Teacher, if our Ministry of Justice changes hands, then from now on, these six branches will probably leave our control. If there comes a day when my Regent''s Mansion holds the authority of the imperial government, I''m afraid that the position of the Empress will also be shaken. "


    Qi Yunshan stopped in his tracks, his face did not have any change, he just stood there quietly, that''s all.


    "Master, Master Li is already in a rush, if you do not interfere in this matter, I am afraid that he will be the second Du Hemiing." Ke Bozhao bowed respectfully, "My respected master!"


    Qi Yunshan sighed helplessly, "Now, even if I have the heart, I am still powerless. Rufeng''s death has cost me half my life, I really don''t want to care about anything anymore! " As he spoke, he waved his hand and walked forward with his arms behind his back, looking very much like those old men waiting for their deaths.


    However, Ke Bozhao did not believe him. How could he not know who Qi Yunshan was?


    Fuzi asked softly, "Prime Minister, what do we do now?"


    "Let''s go back first." Ke Bozhao''s expression changed, and he turned to leave the Taifu Mansion. When he arrived at the door, he subconsciously looked back at the Taifu Mansion inscribed board, and felt that things might not be as simple as he thought.


    Hearing that the servant had come to report that Ke Bozhao had left, Qi Yunshan did not say anything, but nodded his head and took out a soft cloth to wipe the sword in his bedroom. This sword had only recently been placed here. Before this, it had always been kept in a secret room, but now, it could finally see the light of day again. The edge of the blade was still as sharp as ever, reflecting his facial features.


    "Imperial Tutor." The Guardian was a little hesitant, "If something were to happen to the Ministry of Justice, then the trust that the various lords have for the Imperial Tutor might actually go wrong. "Before, Lord Du has already shaken the civil and military officials. Now, if you don''t ¡­"


    Last time, Dongfang Weiming was already killing a chicken to set an example for a monkey, so the hearts of the people in the six yamen''s houses had long since been moved. Qi Yunshan didn''t know? No, he was an old fox, he understood the situation better than anyone else. But he needed this kind of cleaning. If Dongfang Weiming wanted the six yamen''s offices, then Qi Yunshan would give it to him. whether it was Ministry Of Rites or not, what did it matter!


    "Only in this way can one clearly see who is truly loyal and who is the fence-sitter." Qi Yunshan laughed coldly, "Du Hemiing has leaked too many information, and isn''t Lee Mingrui the same? These two fools were incapable of doing anything, so they had lost their value long ago. Staying behind was just to let the disciples find out what was going on. Now that Dongfang Weiming is working for me, it would save others from saying that I will work hard to kill a donkey. "


    Qi Yunshan squinted his dangerous eyes, his narrow slits filled with an unconcealable coldness. He stared straight at the protector in front of him, "A person without value is just an abandoned child."


    "Then what about Prime Minister Ke?" the gatekeeper asked in a trembling voice.


    Qi Yunshan calmed his expression, "When he has his own thoughts, desires and ambitions, he should also disappear. However, at that time, he might not be someone I can control. A chess piece that he could not control, was still a chess piece? If you don''t have the instinct to play chess, then you deserve to die! "


    The gatekeeper lowered his head, not daring to say anything. To be honest, he really could not understand why the Imperial Tutor would release the authority of the six yamen. Wasn''t giving power to Dongfang Weiming already enough? If Dongfang Weiming took control of all the authority in the capital, the last thing to be removed would definitely be Taifu Mansion. But Qi Yunshan knew this, why was he still waiting for death?


    Suddenly, Shou Gui vaguely remembered something and his heart involuntarily tightened.


    The cold expression on Qi Yunshan''s face suddenly disappeared, and was replaced with worry, an indescribable worry. When he left through the back door, he couldn''t help but sigh, "Let''s go!"


    The horse carriage was waiting at the back door, and once Qi Yunshan got on the carriage, it left immediately. The car circled around the capital a few times, and finally stopped at the back door of Spring Wind Paradise. When Qi Yunshan got off the car, the hand that was holding onto the wheel of the car could not help but slightly tremble.

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    Inside the Spring Wind Paradise, the screen was still there, the zither was still there, and the green smoke still lingered.


    "Where is he?" Qi Yunshan asked coldly.


    The old procuress hurriedly bowed. "I left the lady here, this time ¡­" He just left! We don''t know where that went, and we don''t dare to ask for the whereabouts of the lady, please forgive us! "


    Qi Yunshan did not utter a word, only glancing at the zither shadows behind the screen, and immediately started walking, leaving the Spring Wind Paradise without even turning his head back.


    "How come Imperial Tutor is so fast today?" The guard was startled. Judging from his speed, he probably didn''t even sit down?


    "Go back as you came!" Qi Yunshan got on the carriage and left the area of Spring Wind Paradise without looking back.


    When Qi Yunshan left, a thin figure appeared behind the screen screen of private room once again. The candle shadow swayed, and green smoke curled upwards. The zither music once again rang out, its sound lingering around the beam. His fingertips moved across the strings of the zither, and the sound of an empty valley slowly rang out. "You''re already here, aren''t you planning to enter? If that''s the case, then go back! I don''t believe that you have nothing to say after following them for so long. "


    As the voice faded, a figure pushed open the door and entered.


    The moment this person entered, the light in the room disappeared and everything became pitch black.


    The zither music abruptly stopped as a fingertip pressed against the zither strings. The woman''s voice sounded in the quiet room, but it was also exceptionally clear and spirited, "Your martial arts are extremely high, why do you need to depend on Taifu Mansion?"


    "A high level of martial arts does not mean that one can do as he pleases." It was difficult for two fists to fight against four hands. Even if he had the courage to be invincible, it was still difficult to fight against tens of thousands of people, wasn''t it? "Against the imperial government, even those in the martial arts world would not have a good ending." The man''s voice was heavy. "What about you? You are interested, but you are also interested. Why are you cooperating with Qi Yunshan? "


    The woman laughed, "You''ve already told me the answer, what else do you want me to say? Actually, our goal is very simple. To put it bluntly, I want to ask for fame and benefits, but what you want is much simpler. Your life, as long as you are willing to stain your hands in blood, that is enough! "


    At that moment, no one spoke. Everyone understood that they were all seen through. A wise man doesn''t get tired when he talks to a wise man. Like now, you know what I want, and I know what you want.


    "What''s next?" the man asked.


    "What do you think, Mister Jiang?" The sound of the zither rang out once more. In the darkness, the sound of the zither rose and fell one after another. It was like mountains and rivers flowing down to the tips of one''s fingers.


    It was none other than the mysterious guest in Qi Yunshan''s residence ¡ª Jiang Chengbai. At this moment, Jiang Chengbai was safely seated in his room, it was just a screen away from the lady. However, he did not seem to plan to push open the screen and break the last layer of window paper. Sometimes, it was inappropriate to see it too clearly. People had to maintain a sense of mystery between themselves in order to threaten each other.


    "Qi Yunshan is very respectful to you." Jiang Chengbai opened his mouth, "You know, what do you mean by ''respect''!?"


    "So what if I know?" The woman asked coldly, "What can you change if you know? Jiang Chengbai, what position do you think you are in now? How far is it from your goal? The capital was not a borderland. Everyone was wearing a mask, so it was impossible to tell whether the person standing in front of them was a human or a ghost. Regent''s Mansion, Prime Minister''s Estate, no matter which side, can crush you to death! "


    Jiang Chengbai smirked in the dark, "Are you threatening me?"


    "I wouldn''t dare." The woman continued, "You were specifically invited back by Taifu Mansion, how could I dare to threaten you? In the end, it was just a deal. Everyone was doing what they needed to do, so why bother too much? It doesn''t matter as long as they achieve their goals. What''s wrong with this? "It''s better for one more person to work together than for one more person to get in the way!"


    "You''re right!" Jiang Chengbai laughed, "Since that''s the case, then let''s cooperate happily."


    The woman scoffed, "You agreed just like that? Don''t you want to think about it? Mister Jiang, are you not afraid of regret? "


    "Don''t think that I don''t know who is standing behind you!" Jiang Chengbai''s faint voice reverberated within the room, her expression revealing a clear sense of coldness. This sort of cold feeling caused everyone''s hearts to tremble, as if someone had seen through their thoughts.


    Within the room, the only sound was the girl''s cold laughter, nothing else.


    In the blink of an eye, the space behind the screen was emptied, leaving only the green smoke behind.


    Everything that had happened in the capital had happened too quickly. With the swift and swift Regent''s Mansion, the emperor had been found in time and the emperor had been sent back to the palace. The assassination of the emperor had naturally taken a turn for the better. As long as he was fine, everything was fine!


    Zhao Jing was still recuperating, but he did not dare to be careless when it came to matters of the imperial court. The New Year''s Eve was over, and some matters would soon be brought up, such as the matter of choosing a wife! Zhao Jing knew all of this, but the officials had already begun to operate it in private, waiting for Zhao Jing''s last Jade Seal to fall, to send him to the palace, to fill it up for her!


    "Your majesty, Prime Minister Ke is here!" Zhao Yuannan entered the door and saluted.


    Zhao Jing frowned, her complexion turning slightly white as she glanced at him, "Why did you suddenly think of entering the palace? What''s the news? "


    "After Prime Minister made a trip to the Taifu Mansion area, he was unable to endure it any longer and was forced to change heaven and earth. It is likely that they have come for the sake of the Ministry of Justice. Since the Emperor was ambushed, the three provinces and the six tribes are all on tenterhooks, and all of them have overseer''s unfavorable responsibilities, especially the Ministry of Justice. " Zhao Yuannan said in a low voice, "Your majesty, do you still want to see more?"


    Zhao Jing sighed, "Even if you came, how could you not see me? "Even if it''s the problem with Ministry of Justice, dodging is not a solution. Dongfang Weiming has to do it sooner or later, we need to prepare in advance, and we need to listen to what Ke Bozhao has to say."


    "Yes sir!" Zhao Yuannan went out.


    After a while, Ke Bozhao followed Zhao Yuannan in, respectfully standing in front of Zhao Jing and bowing, "Long live My Emperor."


    Zhao Jing leaned on the soft couch as he brought in the medicine to help Zhao Jing take his medicine. Inside the Bedchamber, there was a light smell of medicine, the sweet fragrance was pleasing to the nose, and those who were disgusted with it would only feel that the stench was unbearable. However, Ke Bozhao felt that this faint medicinal fragrance made the Emperor have an aura of both hardness and gentleness. The emperor drank the medicine with a frown and elegantly stuffed the sweet hawthorn into his mouth. However, his body couldn''t help but tremble, and he gave off a cute appearance.


    When she was taking the medicine, Ke Bozhao had been standing quietly by the side the whole time. Her lips had a bit of an unintentional smile, and the light in her eyes was extremely gentle.


    After consuming the medicine, Wei Shuge and Zhao Yuannan bowed and left, leaving Ke Bozhao and Zhao Jing to face off against each other.


    "Sit down!" Zhao Jing said, "There aren''t many people here, we don''t like to talk with our heads tilted." After saying that, she coughed a few times. She frowned as she looked at the table.


    Ke Bozhao seemed to have guessed what she was thinking, he turned around and brought the Sweet ''n'' Sour Hawthorn ''on the table in front of Zhao Jing, along with a plate.


    "My beloved one is deeply in my heart!" Zhao Jing poked the sweet hawthorn into his mouth, suppressing the bitter taste in his mouth.


    "Does the Emperor feel better?" Since the confrontation with Dongfang Weiming, it had been a long time since Ke Bozhao had entered the palace. Since it was close to the new year, the Imperial Court was very busy. Secondly, Ke Bozhao did not have the ability to contend with Dongfang Weiming, so according to the situation, he should avoid it, so as to not create trouble for himself. A scalding sweet potato that cannot be swallowed, there was no need to try to be brave.


    "Didn''t you see it all?" Zhao Jing sighed, "Since the moment I ascended the throne, I have been taking medicine, and have not really adapted to this palace. I have suffered from a lot of diseases and have consumed a lot of medicine, but it has no effect on me." She gave him a helpless smile. "However, Zhen won''t dare to lie down so easily. No matter what, we have to hold on. The sky in Grand Xia won''t collapse!"


    "Yes sir!" Ke Bozhao nodded, and continued to hold the plate with both hands, "Your majesty, this assassination attempt has truly scared this humble official, but fortunately, Your Majesty is safe and sound. It''s just that this assassin has yet to be found. I wonder if Your Majesty has any doubts? "


    Zhao Jing thought, was this Ke Bozhao here to trick him? She immediately let out a long sigh, revealing a look of shared worry on her face. It seemed like she was very worried as well, "Actually, even I wasn''t sure. Back then, the streets were in chaos, and I didn''t even see who was in front of me before I was struck by a sword. If it were not for the fact that I missed out on this sword thrust, I''m afraid that this country would have already passed away. "


    Ke Bozhao''s heart tightened, "Long live the My Emperor, God bless our Emperor, he will definitely turn the situation around."


    "It''s not that important to live forever. As long as peace reigns in this world and peace reigns in the country, we will be satisfied. We can also be considered to be worthy of the Dragon Robe that Previous Emperor is wearing." Zhao Jing leaned on the soft couch, chewing on a sweet hawthorn as he calculated in his heart. Ke Bozhao did not have any news of an assassin, so what would he say next?


    Ke Bozhao nodded, and looked at the emperor''s eyes with worry, "The emperor does not know, but things are not peaceful in the capital, so the Regent used this matter to change all the high positions in the Jing Ji Fu. In the future, when Regent''s Jing Ji Fu, Military Department and the imperial guards were all present, all of the capital''s defenses would land on Regent''s Mansion''s body. Does the Emperor know what this means? "


    Zhao Jing did not speak, he only tensed up.


    "In all the dynasties, these officials have been separated. I''m afraid that the Courtier has ulterior motives. Once they control all the defenses of the capital, the capital will become a lonely city." Ke Bozhao narrowed her eyes, "This subject does not know what His Majesty is planning, I am only worried that Regent has already grasped the military power. Your Majesty, there have been examples like this throughout the ages! "


    "I understand what you mean." "But the Prime Minister should also know that for Dongfang Weiming, the only reason he kept us alive was because the world of Da Xia needed a descendant from the Zhao family to cover it up. "If you cannot give justice to the law and if you are unable to do so in the future, you will be the unruly criminal."


    Ke Bozhao nodded his head, the emperor actually knew in his heart, but Dongfang Weiming''s power had been increasing, to the point where he could not hold on to anyone. Now that even Qi Yunshan had started to maintain his silence, who could deal with him?


    Zhao Jing said again, "Actually, it''s not that I have never thought of crippling Dongfang Weiming, but our wings have yet to grow, so the only thing I can do now is to endure! A hundred tolerance can turn into gold, a small patience can turn into a big scheme. "The reason why I thought of him as a snake is that one day, I will be able to hit him with one blow. Otherwise, if I am unable to kill him, I will be the one to suffer the consequences. I cannot afford to lose!"


    If she lost, it would be a change in dynasties!


    "Your majesty the Emperor!" Ke Bozhao stood up and bowed, he was still holding the plate of sweet hawthorn fruits in his hands.


    Zhao Jing looked at him, and laughed out loud, then picked up the plate and placed it in his hand: "Always holding it, and not afraid of getting tired."


    Ke Bozhao was stunned for a moment, and then his face started to flush slightly.

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    Zhao Jing did not mind at all and continued, "Is there something else? If Dongfang Weiming had only occupied the defense of the capital, you wouldn''t be in such a hurry! "After all, the great power is not in your hands. The Imperial Tutor should be anxious if you want to do it." She rolled her eyes. "Did he do something else?"


    Ke Bozhao pursed his lips, looking at Zhao Jing with a smile that was not a smile, and took the chance to shift the chaos in his heart.


    "Your Majesty''s predictions aren''t wrong. If he had only used his Jing Ji Fu, then chenyuan wouldn''t have been so worried. After all, his Jing Ji Fu and this subject did not have much to do with each other. But now, something has gone wrong with the Ministry of Justice, so this subject does not dare to stand idly by and watch. " Ke Bozhao sighed, "Your Majesty should know that the Three Provinces and Six Sects all carry out their duties. But because of this matter with the Emperor, I''m afraid our Ministry of Justice will be affected. "


    "What does this have to do with Ministry of Justice? The murderer had not been found yet! Even if the pursuit of Ministry of Justice was disadvantageous, there shouldn''t be any big matters. Can Dongfang Weiming find an excuse to move the six branch offices? " Zhao Jing curled his lips, and pretended to be unaware of everything, "Prime minister, could it be that you are worrying about nothing? No matter how long Dongfang Weiming''s hand is, it would not have grown to such an extent. "


    Ke Bozhao shook his head, he did not agree with Zhao Jing''s words, "The Emperor does not know, but people are spreading the news, that the Emperor was assassinated this time, and that it is related to Ministry of Justice secretly taking over the death row."


    "What private death row?" Zhao Jing had been recuperating in the palace these past few days, so he was not very clear about the situation outside. Who released this news? "I do not know anything."


    Ke Bozhao said, "No one knows who left the news, but at the moment, everyone in the capital is talking about it, every day and every day is discussing it. The Supreme Court had already sent someone to investigate the case history of Ministry of Justice, so they estimated that there would be news soon. Once it was verified that someone on the death row really did go missing in Ministry of Justice, then the crime of being the death row owner would fall on the head of the Minister of Justice. Once we investigate it carefully, the entire Ministry of Justice will be affected. "


    Zhao Jing straightened his body and looked at Ke Bozhao in disbelief, "Is what you said true?"


    "Yes sir!" Ke Bozhao did not seem to be bluffing, his expression was gloomy and cold, causing Zhao Jing to feel a sense of fear and trepidation. A death sentence for private use, yet a death sentence for assassination against the Emperor. This officer from Ministry of Justice was equivalent to indirectly murdering a king, according to the punishment, he was sentenced to death by the law!


    How many people would die here? Dongfang Weiming wanted to change his position in the Minister of Justice, and extended his hand out to the six branch offices. This was something indisputable, but if there were too many casualties, Zhao Jing would lose many more talented people. After all, the entire imperial government wasn''t all trash. If it was all because of Dongfang Weiming''s selfish desire to kill the officials of the imperial government, Zhao Jing really didn''t want to see it.


    "Your majesty!" Ke Bozhao bowed, "This matter needs to be investigated carefully, if it is not wrong then it is fine, but if it is too wrong then is that good? Once the Ministry of Justice was implicated, who knows how many people would die? "This will not be beneficial to the stability of the imperial court. Your majesty, please reconsider!"


    Zhao Jing nodded his head, and massaged the center of his brows with a headache, "We understand, we will discuss this matter with Dongfang Weiming. Although no one can stop him from doing what he wants to do, I will do my best to do whatever he can. With regards to the Ministry of Justice, our sect will not allow Dongfang Weiming to mess with our dynasty! "


    "Long live My Emperor!" Ke Bozhao bowed.


    Why did that sound so harsh? Zhao Jing did not want to live for ten thousand years. It would already be difficult for him to live past a hundred years as the emperor. She leaned on the soft couch and sighed, "You go back first, in case Dongfang Weiming hears the news and makes trouble again!"


    "Yes sir!" Ke Bozhao''s eyes were all over the place, it was hard to hide his movements from Dongfang Weiming. However, when he saw Zhao Jing''s pale face, Ke Bozhao was unable to take a step forward, and only felt that a voice in his heart was unceasingly shouting something. Ke Bozhao didn''t know what this feeling was, but he was very clear about where his path was.


    The difference between a sovereign and an official was like the difference between clouds and mud. No one could cross this chasm.


    "Anything else?" Seeing Ke Bozhao standing there blankly, as if he had no intention to leave, Zhao Jing was somewhat puzzled.


    Ke Bozhao regained his senses and immediately bowed and left.


    Zhao Jing felt that it was strange. When Ke Bozhao left, his footsteps were a little messy, as if he was escaping. He left in a hurry without even turning his head back. She laid on the soft couch, and watched as the Bedchamber''s door opened and light seeped in. Ke Bozhao''s figure fell to the ground, then moved out of the Bedchamber realm and never came back. Zhao Jing made some calculations in his heart. She could not get involved with the matter of Jing Ji Fu, but as long as the situation could not be verified, Dongfang Weiming had no reason to make a move against Ministry of Justice.


    Wei Shuge entered, "Your Majesty, what happened?"


    "If Dongfang Weiming took down the Ministry of Justice, things wouldn''t be so easy!" Zhao Jing said in a low voice.


    Wei Shuge handed over the Lotus Nut Tea, "Your Majesty''s words are wrong. If Dongfang Weiming were to take down the Ministry of Justice, he would undoubtedly force Qi Yunshan into a corner. If both sides can fight to the death, then we will be able to reap the benefits. Why should the Emperor stop such a good thing? Even though that Ke Bozhao is helping the emperor right now, it''s hard to guarantee that he doesn''t have his own selfish intent. Or maybe he just wants to take Qi Yunshan''s place and isn''t really trying to get close to the emperor. "


    Zhao Jing took a sip of tea, "What you mean is, ask us not to interfere. As long as Dongfang Weiming makes a move on the Ministry of Justice, Qi Yunshan will retaliate, at that time, with just his mouth, we will slowly clean up the mess? "


    "Yes sir!" Wei Shuge nodded, "Doesn''t Your Majesty feel it?"


    Zhao Jing laughed and slowly put down the cup, "Shuge is thinking too simply. In your mind, if Qi Yunshan does not retaliate, then we will really lose too much. It will not benefit Qi Yunshan, and it will not benefit us either. "


    Wei Shuge had indeed never thought about what would happen if Qi Yunshan did not retaliate.


    "I don''t know why, but I keep having the feeling that someone is still hiding in the dark!" Zhao Jing frowned, his eyes sharp, "Oh right, Shuge, help me investigate a person."


    "Who?" Wei Shuge asked.


    "Yanwan!" When Zhao Jing said these two words, his heart inexplicably trembled for a moment.


    Wei Shuge nodded, "Is this a woman? Something to do with Dongfang Weiming? "


    I was struck by a sword and felt a little dizzy, but I could still hear it clearly. He just called out the two words'' Yanwan '', there''s no way I could have heard wrong. " Zhao Jing lifted the blanket, slowly walked around in a circle in the Bedchamber, and then stood before the window as if he was deep in thought. The wound on his chest had already formed a scab, but it wasn''t light. It was inevitable that it would leave a scar in the future.


    Zhao Jing gently held onto his own chest, "Who exactly is she?" Suddenly, a light flashed in Zhao Jing''s mind, and he remembered that night when he used the Regent''s Mansion s to light up the lamp. That day when they were leaving the Regent''s Mansion, Zhao Jing intentionally took note of it and was shocked to realize that the location where the light was being sent flying was actually the Octagonal Tower that made her feel uneasy the moment she saw it!


    If it wasn''t for that, Zhao Jing would never let Wei Shuge check on "Yanwan". She urgently wanted to know, who exactly was Yanwan? The cold-blooded Dongfang Weiming, yet he couldn''t forget about one person. Presumably, this person was the person he loved! Or perhaps, he was someone extremely close to Dongfang Weiming. Family? Lover? This was truly unbelievable! Where did the blood in Dongfang Weiming''s heart come from? Zhao Jing was becoming more and more interested in the name "Yanwan"!


    Nangong Zui''s interest was growing. Early in the morning, the capital was in an uproar, I heard that a few corpses were dug out from the grasslands near the moat. Originally, the security of the capital could be considered to be extremely good. With the successive incidents that happened, those who secretly blamed Dongfang Weiming for coveting Jing Ji Fu, and taking advantage of it to deal with Qi Yunshan, all shut their mouths.


    No one dared to say another word, afraid that they would accidentally lose their lives. Even if Dongfang Weiming didn''t kill people, there would still be strange assassins hiding in the shadows, trying to take their lives! Who would be the next to die, it was still unknown ¡­


    The official in charge of Jing Zhao Fu had been shaken to the point where he couldn''t even look properly, and passed out the moment he arrived at the scene. No matter who it was, they would all be scared half to death. It was not only because of the discovery of the corpses, but also because in all of the Jing Zhao Fu, other than the assassination attempts, no one else had ever died. They had dug out so many rotten corpses from the ground.


    There were a total of eight corpses lying in a row. It was terrifying to look at.


    Xun Feng bowed, "Master, there are a total of eight corpses, we have already searched around, and there is no ninth amongst them."


    Nangong Zui drank a mouthful of wine, leaned on the willow tree by the shore, and sighed: "coroner, preliminary examination!"


    "Yes sir!" Xun Feng immediately turned, and before long, a coroner quickly rushed forward with a box in his hand.


    Nangong Zui was not idle either, the Jing Zhao Fu people quickly dispersed the spectators. The servant also woke up, trembling as he followed behind Nangong Zui, his face full of pain and tears, "Master Nangong, you have to save this official, this official ¡­ I have both the old and the young. It was impossible to hide it from the higher-ups. If the officials in charge were to find out that the case was not solved, their lives would be in danger! Master Nangong... Master Nangong... "


    "Cut the crap, isn''t this already the beginning? What are you crying for? " Nangong Zui crouched down and looked at the rows of corpses on the ground, "There was a knife pulled down from my neck, all of them were neat and tidy, as though they were vegetables to be cut."


    The coroner saluted, "Sir, the cause of death is the same. The primary examination was the stab wound on the neck. The strength was so great that the throat, trachea, and carotid artery were cut off. When blood enters the windpipe, it will choke to death even if it is not completely filled with blood. "


    Suddenly, as if he saw something, Nangong Zui slowly opened the sleeves of one of the corpses. The material on the corpse''s arm was somewhat torn, probably because it had been pulled while it was being buried underground.


    "What''s wrong?" Xun Feng did not understand, "Master, there is no wound on your arm."


    Nangong Zui did not think so, "coroner, come and test."


    The coroner nodded and went up to check. In the next moment, the coroner''s face changed. He quickly took out a sharp skinning knife from the box. He took the knife and slowly rubbed it against the corpse''s arm, as if he was going to skin the corpse.


    Xun Feng did not understand, "What are you doing? Since they''re already dead, should we skin them? "


    The coroner did not stop and continued his meticulous work. Gradually, something appeared and became clearer.


    Xun Feng was shocked, he pointed to the dead body''s arm and asked with wide eyes, "Master, what is this?"

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    After the coroner scraped off a special layer of human skin from the corpse''s arm, some strange colored patterns gradually appeared and became clearer and clearer to everyone. The pattern was similar to a willow dart, or even a diamond. However, because the knife had scraped off the outer layer of the special human skin, the pattern became somewhat blurry.


    "I can''t see it clearly." Nangong Zui''s eyes turned cold, "Let''s see if the other corpses have more!"


    "Yes sir!" This time, the coroner did not take out a skinning knife. Instead, he took out a small porcelain bottle from the box. "Since you know there are traces, you can only remove the skin." He smeared the potion on the dead body''s arm. After a while, a piece of dead skin slowly fell off.


    This time, the lines on the corpse''s body were especially clear.


    "Master, what is this imprint?" Xun Feng immediately asked, "I have never seen this before, what say you?"


    Nangong Zui slowly stood up, a layer of frost that could not be removed from his brows. Nangong Zui did not say anything, he only took a glance at the corpses, and sighed with a serious look on his face, "Go and check, and see if all the corpses have such imprints on them."


    Xun Feng bowed, and the coroner began to investigate the corpses one by one. Without exception, all the corpses had the same imprint on them. It was like a rhombus with a black Manjusaka painted on the inside. This was the Flower of Death, symbolizing death!


    "Milord, why is that?" Xun Feng did not understand.


    Jing Zhao Fu Yin was also baffled, "What exactly is this imprint? Is it related to the identity of these people? "


    "What did the coroner say?" Nangong Zui did not let down his doubts, and only asked indifferently.


    The coroner continued, "The victim died from a stab wound at the neck, and these people should all be practitioners. Judging from the calluses on their palms, they had been practicing martial arts for quite some time. These people are covered in injuries, and their sizes varied, but they are clearly in a fatal position. It''s very likely that these people are Death Soldiers that have been specially trained by someone! "


    The moment he heard the word Death Soldier, not to mention the Prefecture Overseer, even Xun Feng was stunned.


    "Death warrior?" Xun Feng naturally thought of the Emperor''s assassination. One had to know that on the day of the Lantern Festival, those assassins that tried to assassinate the Emperor could very well be deathsworn. That was why they had dug up these corpses, and it was very easy for people to associate them with each other ¡­


    "It''s not just Death Soldiers!" Nangong Zui started walking.


    "Master, where are you going?" Xun Feng quickly followed.


    Nangong Zui did not say much as he needed to confirm one thing with Jing Hong. However, he couldn''t go to Drunken Flower Red personally, and Xun Feng couldn''t go either. He could only let Cui go, since those old fogeys'' mouths were really big, if he told them to go look for Jing Hong, they would probably start pushing the bridal sedan tomorrow.


    Cui tilted his head and looked at Xun Feng, then stared at his master, "Master, are you thinking about that girl? "Milord, do you want to ¡­"


    "Only you know about it, Xun Feng knows!" Nangong Zui pointed at Xun Feng, "But if there is a fourth person who knows, you and Xun Feng should forget about being together for your entire life, understand?"


    Xun Feng was startled, "Master?"


    Cui ran, "Go now!"


    "My lord!" Xun Feng panicked, "Master, how can you use this lowly position as a pretense? Isn''t that a lie? "


    "In advance, I helped you test Cui''s intentions. What else is there that you''re not satisfied with?" Nangong Zui gouged him out, "Xun Feng, you are a fortunate boy. I will help you raise your future wife, aren''t you grateful to me?"


    Xun Feng opened his eyes wide, "Master, I dare not say that, after all, men are not married yet, so you will ruin Cui''s reputation and integrity."


    "Bastard! I''ll grant you your wish!" Nangong Zui strode into the main courtyard and waited.


    When Cui came to look for Jing Hong, Jing Hong was stroking his sleeves and sniffing the rouge that had just been concocted, "The fragrance is just right, it''s just that the color is a little off, let''s try adjusting the color."


    Siyun was stunned, "Miss, someone from Nangong Mansion has arrived."


    Cui hastily saluted, "Lady!" After calling out to the young lady, Cui started to size up the person in front of him. Cui opened his mouth wide, looking at the beautiful lady in front of him, Cui secretly broke out in a cold sweat for his master, such a beautiful lady, was afraid that his master would not be able to keep his temper! Besides, wouldn''t he be unable to bear the sight of such a beautiful lady in front of him?


    "Nangong Zui sent you to find me?" Jing Hong handed the brocade box in his hand to Siyun before casually taking the muslin in his hand. "Let''s go!" Nangong Zui would not look for her for no reason, so something big must have happened.


    Cui was startled, this girl was not only good-looking, she also had a lot of eyes and soul, she could probably compete with an adult. There weren''t many girls like this in the world. If he met one, he would have to deal with one, otherwise, wouldn''t it be a waste?


    "Why aren''t you leaving?" Siyun''s shout brought Cui back to reality, and only then did he realise that Jing Hong had already walked far away.


    "Miss!" Cui quickly chased after him.


    To Nangong Zui, Jing Hong could be said to be familiar with the way. Furthermore, Cui realized that there was a problem, why did this girl not follow the usual route after entering Nangong Mansion? He had jumped into the house from the back door, a big girl who flipped over the Nangong Mansion''s wall?


    Cui stood under the wall and measured her height against the wall. It was impossible for her to jump over. However, the crux of the matter was, how could the young lady hide from the old ladies and the stewards when she entered the residence?


    A veil covered''s face and he appeared in front of him. Nangong Zui was lying on a rock with his legs crossed, leisurely bathing in the sunlight. When Jing Hong walked in front of him, his figure landed on top of Nangong Zui''s head, "You sure are carefree, to let me run all the way here." With that, Jing Hong sat down beside Nangong Zui, looking at the unreliable man.


    This man had always been meticulous about his work, but he had never taken life seriously.


    Nangong Zui took out a piece of white paper from his sleeve and casually handed it to Jing Hong.


    "What is it?" Jing Hong didn''t understand. When he opened it, he was slightly startled. "Where did you get this thing?"


    "Who cares where I got it from. You only need to tell me if you recognize this thing or not!" Nangong Zui stretched and sat up, then looked at Jing Rong in thought: "A group of corpses were dug out by the river. There are a total of eight of them, and on each corpse there is a mark like that. On your arm, use the dead skin to stick, so you won''t be able to tell at all! "


    Jing Hong held onto the white paper silently, Nangong Zui looked at her, and understood.


    "Speak!" Nangong Zui said, "I just so happened to confirm my conjecture."


    "This is the symbol of the Six Thousand Gate, Gui Yuan Sect." Xia Hong sighed, "Previously, Palace Lord sent me to investigate the Six Yin Sect. I didn''t expect you to have such news on us. I wonder if this is good news or bad news! "


    Nangong Zui stood up, "What did you say? Sixers? The Gui Yuan Villa from many years ago? "


    "So you actually know about the matter of the Gui Yuan Villa!" He looked at Nangong Zui thoughtfully, "The thing that you told me to investigate the last time, I believe this time, I have obtained the confirmation."


    "You just said that the Demon Palace''s Palace Lord is also investigating the matter of the Six Nations Sect?" Nangong Zui frowned, "She also suspects that the Six Yin Gate is behind this?"


    "How could we possibly guess the thoughts of the Palace Lord clearly? However, if you have the help of Four-direction Sect, I believe you guys will be able to investigate more thoroughly. " Jing Hong slowly walked in the courtyard and stood with his hands behind his back, "Nangong Zui, you don''t have anything else to say? You called me here to ask about this? "


    "Then what do you want me to say?" Nangong Zui untied the wine gourd at his waist and drank a mouthful of wine, his mind becoming much clearer. He pondered over why the Six Wan Gate had disappeared and why it had appeared now. Who in the world was the man behind the Six Nations Gate? If it really was the Six Nines Sect who attempted to assassinate the emperor, then was the person behind this related to the imperial government?


    Qi Yunshan? Ke Bozhao? Or Dongfang Weiming?


    Although Nangong Zui had heard of the matters of the martial arts world, he was not as knowledgeable as the others. They all recognized him, and if they were to ask about information, they would definitely do so much faster than they would with Four-direction Sect.


    "Since you have nothing to say, then I''ll go back first. There are still plenty of things for me to do in Drunken Flower Red!" Jing Hong walked out.


    "Hey!" Nangong Zui shouted.


    "Don''t I have a name?"


    "Heh ¡­" Miss Jinghong! " Nangong Zui''s smile was not on his face, "Can I ask for your advice on this matter with the Six Yin Sect..."


    "Is this the attitude of a teacher?" "Nangong Zui, do you think we can get people from the Demon Palace to move so easily? Even though you saved my life, I am also not a good person. It is impossible for me to know how to repay favors, at most, I will not repay favors with hatred! "Alright, I''m going back!"


    "Can I buy you a drink?" Nangong Zui asked, "The pear blossom wine bestowed by the Emperor is not something an ordinary person can drink!"


    Jing Hong knew that this drunkard''s favorite thing was wine. Letting him treat people to wine, and it was even a fine wine bestowed by the emperor, would probably be no different from taking out his heart and liver. Thinking about it, this was also a step back for him. Forget it!


    "Alright!" Jing Hong responded as he followed Nangong Zui into the side hall.


    Cui carried the Pear Blossom Wine and entered the door. He glanced at his master, and spittle flew out as he asked, "Master, where are you digging out my heart?"


    "Cut the crap, hand it over!" Nangong Zui sighed, holding onto the wine jar with a mournful expression.


    "It''s like your parents are dead. If you can''t bear to leave, then don''t pretend to be generous. I''ll just leave!" Jing Hong was about to leave again.


    "Come on, come on, don''t be so cheap and still act good!" Nangong Zui glanced at Cui, and Cui slipped away like a wisp of smoke. Only Nangong Zui and Jing Hong were left facing each other in the side hall. Nangong Zui carefully poured the wine and the pear blossom fragrance instantly spread everywhere.


    Jing Hong feigned to sniff the wine, "It smells good, it''s really good wine."


    "Nonsense, this is something taken out by the palace. I heard that there are only a few jars in the world, it''s your fortune to be able to drink a bit." He himself was also reluctant to drink this wine, at most he could only taste it twice. Seeing Jing Hong finish the cup of wine in one gulp, he held the cup in his hand and couldn''t bring himself to drink.


    Jing Hong laughed. "Wine, this sort of thing, depends on the mood of the person drinking it. The crux of the matter was who to drink with. My good fortune is not to taste the good wine, but to drink with the Master Nangong! "


    "You really know how to talk!" Nangong Zui drank lightly.


    "The master of the Six Thousand Sect''s Gui Yuan Villa is called Song Dingfeng." He seemed to be recalling something, "This person''s martial arts are extremely high, moreover ¡­"