After Zhao Feiyue discovered that Zhao Bairen came out of the Chongyang Palace, Zhao Hanqing became very worried. His thick eyebrows were tightly locked together, as if he had unsolvable worries.
Zhao Feiyue didn't know what the emperor said to her third brother. She tried to comfort her, but Zhao Hanqing comforted her in turn.
The two of them walked out of the palace, but saw a familiar figure at the entrance to the outer gate of Chongyang Palace. It was none other than Zhao Liexian!
"Third brother, little sister, what a coincidence, why are you here too?" Zhao Liexian looked at Zhao Hanqing and Zhao Feiyue with a smile. The kindness and enthusiasm on his face made it impossible to see what kind of gap there was between him and the Crown Prince. and resentment.
After Zhao Hanqing took a deep look at Zhao Liexian, he said calmly: "Fourth brother, what are you doing here?"
Zhao Lie first smiled and said: "What the third brother is doing here, I will naturally do what I am doing here!"
Zhao Hanqing was noncommittal and said: "My father has left and he should have gone to bed by now. If you want to see my father, I'm afraid you will have to wait until tomorrow."
Zhao Liexian's expression changed slightly, but his smile soon became even brighter: "In that case, I will pay my respects to my father early tomorrow morning. Third brother, little sister, we will see you tomorrow!"
Zhao Hanqing nodded towards Zhao Liexian, Zhao Feiyue also saluted Zhao Liexian, and the two left side by side.
Zhao Lie watched the two people leave with a smile. It was not until the two figures disappeared that his expression quickly sank, and his brows became extremely gloomy.
Zhao Lie lingered in place for a while, then immediately turned around and left quickly in a small sedan.
After returning to his home, Zhao Liexian immediately ordered his servants to summon Dong Daoming, his personal adviser, to his side, while he paced back and forth in the room anxiously.
This is not normal, this is very abnormal!
It was definitely not a coincidence that Zhao Liexian met Zhao Hanqing before. He naturally heard that Zhao Hanqing was punished to copy the "Book of Filial Piety" in the Chongyang Palace because of the tragedy in Qiuyue Valley, so he came here to accompany his unlucky third brother. Put on a show and show your respect for your brothers and sisters.
But before he entered the palace, he heard that Zhao Bairen had also gone to Chongyang Palace and had a long secret conversation with his third brother in the palace.
Zhao Liexian was now on high alert, especially after he came out to talk to Zhao Hanqing, he became even more keenly aware of something strange!
"Your Highness, do you think something is wrong?" Dong Daoming had already fallen asleep, but when he heard Zhao Lie calling him to discuss matters, he got up in a hurry and rushed here. After listening to Zhao Liexian's urgent explanation of the situation, Dong Daoming asked in a deep voice.
"Nonsense! Of course something is wrong!" Zhao Liexian said angrily, "My third brother has caused such a catastrophic disaster this time. This prince position is enough for him to be deposed three or five times! But he actually doesn't seem to be worried at all! !”
In Zhao Liexian's view, the Qiuyue Valley Massacre was clearly the fault of his brother, the prince. In Gong, he was the chief host. In private, he repeatedly stood up for others, for fear that others would not know that he was the person in charge.
Originally, Zhao Liexian was angry because he was repeatedly beaten by his third brother in this fighting game. Now it seems that it was a blessing in disguise!
Dong Daoming thought for a while and said: "The prince has always been in a deep and serene city. There are turbulent waves in his heart, and there is also a look of sadness on his face."
Zhao Liexian sneered and said: "Yes, my third brother's city is very deep! However, no matter how deep his city is, he can't stop the ancient well! When he came out, there was clearly some sympathy in his eyes when he looked at me!"
Having said this, Zhao Liexian couldn't help but get angry again: "He actually sympathized with me! Such a big thing happened in Qiuyue Valley, and he may be deposed at any time now! Not only did he not panic, but he was in a mood to sympathize with me!! This is so abnormal!!”
Dong Daoming did not dare to ask Zhao Liexian, did the prince's eyes really sympathize with him
But Dong Daoming also knew that His Highness had a sensitive and suspicious personality, and because of his childhood environment, he had become increasingly sensitive to everything around him. He could detect the emotions that the other party showed inadvertently, which was reasonable.
Dong Daoming thought for a moment based on Zhao Liexian's logic, then his expression changed and he whispered: "Your Highness... If what Your Highness said is true, then... the Crown Prince may only show such emotions under one circumstance."
Zhao Liexian clenched his fists and said through gritted teeth, "Yes! He knows that the throne will be passed on to him! He is 100% sure!!"
"But where did he get such confidence!" Zhao Liexian immediately became furious again.
Dong Daoming whispered: "Maybe the emperor promised something to him."
Zhao Liexian said angrily: "How am I inferior to Third Brother! Why does he treat me like this!!" As he said that, Zhao Liexian walked around the room angrily. He was like a beast trapped in a cage, but his anger was just Incompetent rage.
Dong Daoming did not answer this. He lowered his head and thought, and suddenly whispered: "I may have guessed a little bit."
Zhao Liexian stopped immediately, walked quickly to Dong Daoming, and said hurriedly: "Speak quickly!"
Dong Daoming whispered: "I'm just guessing. Your Highness, let's see if this is true. In the current situation, it seems that the crown prince is the one who has been hit the hardest."
Zhao Liexian immediately said: "Am I still the one who can't succeed?"
Dong Daoming shook his head and said: "No! The one who is suffering the most damage right now is the divine religion!"
Zhao Lie was stunned for a moment. He was extremely smart, but he was confused when it came to his own affairs. At this moment, Dong Daoming nudged him, and he immediately wanted to understand all the joints. For a moment, he was stunned on the spot. After a while, the ground was extremely warm. He actually shivered in the warm room!
Zhao Liexian said in a trembling voice: "Father... wants to take action against the divine religion?"
Dong Daoming grabbed Zhao Liexian's hand and immediately whispered in a very slight but stern voice: "Your Highness, be silent! Be careful what you say!!"
This thing is too big and too terrible!
Dong Daoming did not dare to continue thinking along this line of thinking. He whispered: "This is just a random guess with no actual basis. Your Highness, there is no need to..."
Zhao Liexian waved his hand fiercely and broke away Dong Daoming's hand. He said with a pale face: "Yes, it must be so! Otherwise, why would he look at me like that? Otherwise, why would my father want to have a private meeting with him in Chongyang Palace? Conversation for so long?”
Dong Daoming said: "Your Highness, whether this matter is true or not can be judged by just looking at the imperial edict that will be issued by the court tomorrow."
Zhao Liexian was in a state of confusion and asked, "What will happen tomorrow?"
Dong Daoming said: "If your majesty wants to protect the prince, then there will definitely be an imperial decree to punish the prince tomorrow, and it will not be light, but not too severe. If your majesty wants to take action against the divine religion, then he will definitely flatter the divine religion, and even Offer huge benefits in exchange with various factions in exchange for each faction sending manpower to participate in the southeastern war again."
Zhao Lie was stunned for a moment and said, "Why is this?"
Dong Daoming knew that Zhao Liexian could no longer think normally at this time, so he explained: "Your Majesty knows very well that the Divine Religion is suffering heavy losses at the moment. If he just begs the Divine Religion to send troops to assist in the southeast war, it will definitely be rejected. So he must first beg all parties. Send them, let them send good men, and then use public opinion to force the cult to send troops using both soft and hard tactics."
Zhao Liexian fell down on his bearskin stool, inserted his hands deeply into his hair, and murmured in pain: "Yes, if the divine sect sends out troops again, then... it will really happen." It’s been completely hollowed out! This is really the weakest time for the divine religion in the past five hundred years.”
Having said this, Zhao Lie murmured in a low voice: "I, what should I do?"
Dong Daoming approached Zhao Liexian and whispered: "Your Highness, at this moment, the only way is to strike first!!"
Zhao Liexian slowly raised his head, looked at Dong Daoming, and whispered, "Has everything been arranged for that matter?"
Dong Daoming nodded slowly: "People and things have been arranged!"
There was a trace of anger and hatred in Zhao Liexian's eyes: "Okay! Father, if you are unkind, then don't blame the child for being unjust!!"